I can't believe it...

I actually touched a live alligator at the library last night. Stef was begging to touch it as soon as the owner was finished with his presentation. LOL It was about 5 ft long, but they can grow up to 13 ft long. The owner's wife laughed at that one and said Allie will lose her happy home before she hits 12 ft. The guy rescued Allie from certain death. Some boys had her as a pet and took her outside to "play" with her. She took the opportunity to escape. The guy's buddy found it in a field 10 yrs ago in the fall. Alligators can't survive winter this far north. She supposedly won't grow any bigger if he doesn't increase the size of her pen. She was actually very nice to touch. The skin near her armpit was soft like butter. The bumps on her back were like rocks. My mother is so proud of me today. I normally scream and run from most reptiles.