Do Baby Alligators Make Good Pets?
pet alligator, as some states impose hefty fines for violators. Most people that have an opportunity to see alligators in the wild typically regard adult alligators as aggressive and dangerous, which they should. Those are some of the traits that make baby alligators “cute” and enticing to own. However, this stage of an alligator’s life is short-lived as baby alligators grow quickly, as much as one foot each year. An average adult female can be eight feet long, while a male can grow to be eleven feet long. Alligator Habitat Requirements Due to a baby alligator’s rapid growth, appropriate housing may pose a problem after the first year. Additionally, providing a habitat conducive for the proper growth and health of a baby alligator is both expensive and essential. A healthy habitat consists of a container large enough for a dry land area, a basking area, and a swimming pool where the baby gator can swim and fully submerge. Each area requires different temperatures to be maintained and c
