Alligators for sale... WTF?

[Deac77]

True American alligators are actually quite docile...they are hard to keep but really only because of the size of pond you need and the filtration needed for it granted they wouldn't be for everyone but I have a friend that keeps them not to difficult when you live in their natural habitats lol

[ejh805]

They used to sell those guys at a pet store near where I live. I always wondered the same sort of things. These animals are not at all "tame-able" like most reptiles. At least one wouldn't think so. It seems far too dangerous for the average joe to ignorantly choose as a pet.

[Namio]

They used to sell those guys at a pet store near where I live.

I don't doubt that. Although it's possible that some pet stores will sell smaller gator/croc. species like dwarf caiman.

I use to keep them. They are actually really easy. Once they get over 4 ft it becomes a two person job to move them. Other than that as long as you don't play with them and be dumb they won't hurt you. I think baby gators cost me around $25.00.

Hey Mike, I believe gator/croc/caiman are illegal in California so perhaps you grew up in another state?

[ejh805]

Namio,

It was a long time ago, but I remember it vividly because my mother made a pretty big scene over how they were being kept.
100% sure it was American alligators.