aligator on its way

[wjake]

i ordered an american aligator it is on its way, i am starting him off in a 20 gallon long and then moving to a 75 gallon once he grows a bit, i ordered him today, lets see how he does

 

[Krish]

Sorry if I sound stupid here, but I don't know of any other aligator, but do you mean an aligator like "Lake Placid" aligator? Like the reptile aligator?

 

[wjake]

florida aligator

the reptile ones, from flordia, he will be about 6 inches long

 

[alison]

Alligator?

An american alligator, from what i know, is huge and vicious... not to be kept in the home, especially confined to a tank... If it is a different alligator than what i'm thinking, lease clear up the confusion.

 

[wjake]

no that is the one, ya he will grow, i am prepaired for that, my buddy has one and it grew about a foot a year till he got rid of it.. should be alot of fun

 

[Krish]

the reptile ones, from flordia, he will be about 6 inches long

No way! That should be cool...Dangerous, but cool! Make sure you post some pictures when you get him! and of yourself in case he eats you (LOL) Just kidding! It should be a cool reptile to keep though. I've never heard of keeping one in a tank, but hey...Good luck with keeping it. I hope it works out great for you!

 

[tike]

Excuse me if i sound rude...but.... don't you think it will be a little irresponsible to do this? I mean, you have the space for it while small but what happens then?? Do you have some type of grotto you are constructing for it when it reaches full size or do you have a place/someone you will except it after it grows too large for you??

 

[wjake]

the lfs (been in buisness 40 yrs) said they would keep it if i dont want it, they have a pool with a waterfall etc, the guy down the street has a 5 footer that is doing well, i dont think it is irresponsible, i plan to take care of it

 

[DonW]

Check your state and local codes. Most states they are illegal for good reason.

Don

 

[wjake]

thanks........

 

[DonW]

Just another fyi. ALL states have non-domestic animal import inspection regulations and permiting requirements. One little nip could land you in a state prison.

Don

 

[wjake]

Just another fyi. ALL states have non-domestic animal import inspection regulations and permiting requirements. One little nip could land you in a state prison.

Don

ok, thanks for the help

 

[DonW]

But on a lighter side. Did you know its illegal to chain your alligator to a fire hydrant in ohio?

 

[Krish]

But on a lighter side. Did you know its illegal to chain your alligator to a fire hydrant in ohio?

LOL Don...You have to admit though...You guys have got some crazy laws in some of your states

 

[DonW]

LOL Don...You have to admit though...You guys have got some crazy laws in some of your states

Man, you dont know the half of it. My wife is constantly telling me about some old goofy law.


Don

 

[Krish]

Sorry to hijack, but here are a few from Washington...

http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/washington/

 

[wjake]

i bought it in ohio so i guess that i need to keep that in mind

 

[spongebob lover]

LOL !!! ohh dood, (don't read this krish or you might never be able to poop again ) just please don't dump it in the toilet :lol: you never know what he could live off and then we'll all have a humongos crocodile with tons of poop on him :lol: .
ohh and never feed him while holding your baby too, he could try eating him and choke, babys are chewy :lol: :lol:

 

[Krish]

LOL !!! ohh dood, (don't read this krish or you might never be able to poop again ) just please don't dump it in the toilet you never know what he could live off and then we'll all have a humongos crocodile with tons of poop on him .
ohh and never feed him while holding your baby too, he could try eating him and choke, babys are chewy

...and you'll tell me I'm supposed to be the one with the problem with childrens vicks!(LOL)

 

[spongebob lover]

hmm you are right .
ok fine let the crocodile in the toilet so he can have his own roller coster ride ... phh i tell you people :lol: ohh and make sure he never gets to see your fish tank or you'll have fishes MIA ... :lol: