Vote for BP.Net for the 2013 Forum of the Year! Click here for more info.

» Site Navigation

» Home
 > FAQ

» Online Users: 869

0 members and 869 guests
No Members online
Most users ever online was 47,180, 07-16-2025 at 05:30 PM.

» Today's Birthdays

None

» Stats

Members: 75,905
Threads: 249,107
Posts: 2,572,120
Top Poster: JLC (31,651)
Welcome to our newest member, Pattyhud

American Alligator

Printable View

  • 03-01-2012, 09:57 PM
    MojaveLesser
    American Alligator
    I have had many Alligators over the years and I just got a new 2 foot long male (assuming). It is worth noting that this is not a pet animal. This was a rescue that I have taken in for the time being until I can send him south to a rescue. I have taken in many Alligators due to working with 5 counties in southern lower Michigan and being a certified in Wildlife Rehabilitation with the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. He is a cute little devil.

    These photos were taken while we were setting up his cage. These plastic bins are shipping crates that are collapsing and work great for any large reptile. I mainly use mine for Tortoises.

    Enjoy :D

    http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...les/Gator2.jpg

    http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...les/Gator1.jpg

    My GF Holding Him Keeping Him Warm While I Work

    http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...les/Gator3.jpg

    http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...les/Gator5.jpg

    And His Home For Now

    http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...les/Gator4.jpg
  • 03-01-2012, 10:04 PM
    GoFride
    Re: American Alligator
    I'm glad you're doing this. Thanks for the pics. :D
  • 03-01-2012, 11:08 PM
    babyknees
    Cool pics! Cut little guy!
  • 03-01-2012, 11:11 PM
    rebelrachel13
    He sure is cute. Neat crate setup. Good luck with him :gj:
  • 03-01-2012, 11:39 PM
    MojaveLesser
    Re: American Alligator
    Thank you everyone for you kind words. He is doing good. He has yet to eat but I think once I get some more heat in with him he should do fine.
  • 03-02-2012, 12:36 AM
    bassistjon112
    Any body Ive ever known who has owned a alligator has only done it because they thought it made them bad a$$. I commend you for what you are doing though. Very cool.
  • 03-02-2012, 12:38 AM
    Xotik
    *GASP* JEALOUS! That is so great you are doing that. I can't imagine someone trying to keep one as a pet. I just want to touch one :P Congrats on your new friend. Hopefully you find a good rescue for him. :)
  • 03-02-2012, 01:03 AM
    MojaveLesser
    Re: American Alligator
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by bassistjon112 View Post
    Any body Ive ever known who has owned a alligator has only done it because they thought it made them bad a$$. I commend you for what you are doing though. Very cool.

    Thank You Very Much

    I must admit that the vast majority of the cases that I have been on have been people who buy them on a whim and don't think beyond the first "exciting" feeding. I have met some people who do think before buying and most of them end up with caimans but still a difficult animal to tame at all.

    I get a lot of calls due to one of our local stores getting baby Alligators every spring and sell them for $100. So I do all I can to help and educate.
  • 03-02-2012, 01:07 AM
    MojaveLesser
    Re: American Alligator
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Xotik View Post
    *GASP* JEALOUS! That is so great you are doing that. I can't imagine someone trying to keep one as a pet. I just want to touch one :P Congrats on your new friend. Hopefully you find a good rescue for him. :)

    It is interesting because in the past I have use Alligators that I had on hand for educational presentations and people say a lot that they have "wanted to know what one feels like". I tell them it is like leather covered rocks on the top and soft silky leather on bottom. lol

    I have a few connections for the Alligator down south. I have family in Alabama and there are some really nice people down their who rescue "pet" Alligators.
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.1