Just curious what you all think, My daughter is 3 and her her own alligator, she has had allison since she was 1 1/2 years old so they have been growing up together. Allison is now 3 ft long and very docile. My daughter has been leash training her for sometime now and Allison is very good on the leash. My son which is now 1 1/2 years old has his own rock python. The snake is now 3 ft long and is also docile toward my son. He likes to carry his pet snake around and has yet to be bitten or struck at. He has not hurt the snake either. I am sure most people don't agree with this, but they are my kids and have been around this stuff and will continue to be around this until they move out. I have caimen alligators geckos and snakes in my house so hy can't they have their own. By the way, my daughter picked out Allison herself at the pet store! here is a pic of my daughter with Allison