Do you like the idea of having an exotic pet, a pet alligator for example? Following is a laundry list of things to think about before bringing one of these reptiles into your home. While a list such as this should be unbiased, it must be admitted up front that there are many reasons not to have a pet alligator, and very few reasons to have one.Cute Little Guy – If one starts out with a baby alligator, one that is 6 of 9 inches in length and will comfortably fit into an aquarium tank the thinking is that this little guy is really a miniature version of the big, mean gators. It’s so small that its bite can’t really hurt and through handling and training you can tame it. Once that’s been accomplished you can look forward to a long and happy relationship with your pet, who in spite of its growing quite large, has nonetheless bonded to you and the two of you will be pals.