Pet alligators are not for everyone. Just looking at a fully grown one should convince most that there are plenty of other animals out there that would be more suitable as pets, especially if you are looking for a loyal and affectionate companion. Alligators may be loyal as long as they are well fed, but affectionate they are not.We have a tendency to humanize our pets, especially when they are dogs or cats and we spend a great deal of time talking to them. We give our pets names, which eventually seem to fit them completely, as if they understood the name and are attempting to act the part. Pet alligators named “Al” or “Alley Gator” aren’t going to grow up to be fun loving comic strip characters. They are reptiles who can’t always tell you’re hand from the food your holding, and who are not known for doing tricks or having any sense of humor whatever.