Pet Alligator

An alligator is a crocodilian. It is a member of Alligatoridae family. The two alligator species that are commonly found are - The American Alligator and the Chinese alligator.

Think twice before stepping towards alligator as it is an adventurous task. To keep alligator as a pet can be very dangerous. They have bigger jaws, very sharp teeth, longer body, and are very mean. It can be very difficult to own and handle an alligator as a pet.

Requirements of pet alligator:

1. Alligator requires tank of minimum 52-55 gallons. Length and width of tank should be at least twice the size of alligator since it grows very quickly.
2. Screen lid should be there in tank to exchange the air
3. It requires both warmer and cooler area in their enclosure.
4. Hiding space should be provided in the enclosure i.e. Rocks, wood. It is because Hiding in the enclosure decreases their stress level.
5. Alligator likes climbing on trees. Therefore, Branches and trees should be provided in their enclosure to climb.

1. Always use full spectrum, UVB light in the house of alligator, as it will provide good UV rays for the calcium absorption that is necessary for the digestion of their food.
2. UVB light should be kept ‘ON’ in housing for at least 8-10 hrs a day.

1. During day time, temperature of enclosure should be maintained around 75-85 degrees.
2. Basking area should have temperature around 90-100 degrees.
3. At night, temperature should be around 70-75 degrees.