By eHow Legal Editor
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While the prospect of keeping an alligator as a pet may be exciting to some, in the real world, it's a very risky proposition, with many areas not only prohibiting legal ownership but also making it a felony if you're caught with an unregistered animal. In order to own a pet alligator legally, you must invest time and money to ensure that the reptile cannot escape, making the safety of the surrounding community your top priority.