| Baby alligators have been popular as exotic pets. | | | | People who wish to buy an alligator shouldn't only be |
| They can be bought in special pet stores and | | | | licensed. They should also know exactly what they |
| souvenir shops. Some states have made rules against | | | | are doing. |
| taking care of alligators. | | | | 2. Taking an alligator from its natural habitat isn't |
| But if you are still keen on getting one as pet, read | | | | allowed in some States. Before you go to the wild |
| on the things below so you'll know what to do or | | | | and get an alligator, check the local laws of the state |
| what to expect. | | | | first. There are states that don't allow it entirely. And |
| 1. You need a special license to buy an alligator. In | | | | some even control the feeding and harassing of |
| Florida for example, this is being practiced. There are | | | | alligators. |
| laws regulating alligators that are taken as pets. | | | | |