I had second thoughts about posting the link to Clint's video, because I thought that even though he mentioned the downsides, he more than mentioned their appeal- ending up with sort of a mixed message. The reality of dealing with such a large lizard (the clean up, the large space needed, their claws, & the obvious expense-etc) is quite sobering no matter how cool they are.

I used to do public programs with my snakes too- the "worst" thing I ever hauled around was my rattlesnakes- I can't imagine taking a 'gator & a water monitor, especially for "hands-on".