Can Alligators Be Tamed?

Even the best behaved, well-trained gator is not a pet; we can train them to be more docile and accepting of us, but they are not, and will never be, domesticated. They eat a lot: Alligators require a large portions of food and meals of different varieties.

Can alligators become friendly?

No, crocodiles can't be friendly. People often believe that having a croc is like having a cat or a friendly dog. But this is quite wrong; these reptiles can't learn to love or be friendly to their owners. The reason is simple – crocodiles can't feel these kinds of emotions, and socializing with people is impossible.

Can humans bond with alligators?

In rare cases, individual crocodilians have been known to bond so strongly with people that they become playmates for years. For example, a man who rescued a crocodile that had been shot in the head became close friends with the animal.