ABC News: Pet Alligator Confiscated From Vt. Home: "A 125-pound pet alligator that had been living in a basement cage is headed to a new home after it was confiscated by the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife. The 6-foot-4-inch American alligator, estimated to be 17-years old, had been living in the home for seven years.
'This animal could have harmed a child, not to mention the people who were taking care of it,' said Michael Ralbovsky of Rainforest Reptiles of Boston, who helped Vermont agents seize the alligator.
Ralbovsky said the alligator, which was kept in a wood and glass enclosure, was well taken care of, but small for its age.
'They just don't warm up to people. They don't ever become friendly. They don't make good pets,' he said."
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