Police in Maryland rescue an alligator that was outside of a reptile shop
@Deepizzaguy (115435)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
October 25, 2025 4:16pm CST
Police officers in Harford County Maryland responded to emergency calls from concerned animal lovers who saw an alligator who had its mouth shut and abandoned outside of a reptile shop on Thursday October 23.
When the police officers arrived at the reptile shop, they called s local reptile rescue for assistance.
The local reptile officials took the alligator away from the scene of the incident to a local zoo or another home since despite the cold weather, the alligator is alive.
I am wondering what runs though the minds of anyone who has an alligator as a pet if they do not care enough to take care of them,
Link is msn.com/en-us/news/us/...
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@LeaPea2417 (38614)
• Toccoa, Georgia
10h
What is the purpose of alligators in the first place?
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@Deepizzaguy (115435)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9h
That is a good question why would anyone want an alligator as a pet.
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@Dena91 (17023)
• United States
10h
My first thought about your post was who in the world owns an alligator in the northern part of our country? That is not their typical habitat.
People who want wild animals as pets are hard to understand. I mean I love all types of cats, but would never consider owning a tiger, lion, cheetah, or jaguar.
I hope the alligator finds a good place to call home.
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@Deepizzaguy (115435)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9h
I also hope that the gator finds a new home.
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@innertalks (23263)
• Australia
6h
The alligator seems to be smiling as wide as the Police officer's smile too. Maybe it was glad to be rescued.
