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		Police break apart family by taking their pet away from them, claiming it was "dangerous" to allow the alligator to live in the same house as a baby (desmoinesregister.com)		47
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cman		2012-04-07 02:45:27 PM

WTF?

We can have lizards as pets, we can have cats as pets, hell, we can have ants as pets. Why cant one have an alligator for comfort and company?

Peter von Nostrand		2012-04-07 04:27:23 PM

If I have small children and I want to have Piranha in my pool, I think the government needs to mind it's own business

Yogimus		2012-04-07 04:47:36 PM

Can we please let darwin get back to work?

drjekel_mrhyde		2012-04-07 04:47:59 PM

Dogs kill more people per year than gators

Yogimus		2012-04-07 04:49:46 PM

drjekel_mrhyde: Dogs kill more people per year than gators

False dichotomy

Hypothetical Imperative		2012-04-07 04:50:12 PM

drjekel_mrhyde: Dogs kill more people per year than gators

That can't possibly have anything to do with the fact that there are about a hundred million pet dogs in the US and a couple hundred pet gators.

BurnShrike		2012-04-07 04:50:18 PM

That definitely sounds dangerous. Who knows what the fark that little kid would dump into the gator's water? He could poison that thing!

Notabunny		2012-04-07 04:50:30 PM

Nanny State. It's not like it was a dingo, for cryin' out loud.

cmcl		2012-04-07 04:50:42 PM

"They're friendly pets," he said.

He said when people think of alligators they think of big animals, but that's not always the case.

Just because it hasn't attacked you YET doesn't mean it never will, genius.

And alligators ARE always big animals -- EVENTUALLY.

BurnShrike		2012-04-07 04:51:05 PM

drjekel_mrhyde: Dogs kill more people per year than gators

People kill more people per year than dogs and gators combined. Keep people out of your home!

Yogimus		2012-04-07 04:52:55 PM

BurnShrike: drjekel_mrhyde: Dogs kill more people per year than gators

People kill more people per year than dogs and gators combined. Keep people out of your home!

Which breed should I avoid the most?

/trollface

DeadMouseTails		2012-04-07 04:57:11 PM

I know he's small and will eventually get much bigger, but he's really adorable. What a great face he has. Even if he is a killing machine.

Government Fromage		2012-04-07 04:57:19 PM

Day_Old_Dutchie		2012-04-07 04:59:39 PM

A nice light snack.

SharkTrager		2012-04-07 05:00:06 PM

Approves of pet alligators
(provided they fit in your toilet tank)

drjekel_mrhyde		2012-04-07 05:01:59 PM

Hypothetical Imperative: drjekel_mrhyde: Dogs kill more people per year than gators

That can't possibly have anything to do with the fact that there are about a hundred million pet dogs in the US and a couple hundred pet gators.

Had to get more comments in this thread somehow

Ow! That was my feelings!		2012-04-07 05:02:07 PM

Ah, exotic pet guy. A whole lotta douche in most exotic pet owners. Yeah, I'm sure you're the exception to the rule, Fark exotic pet guy, I'm sure you are.

//Exotic pet owner white knighting in 3, 2.....

Owangotang		2012-04-07 05:02:18 PM

I could not care less if the alligator goes after someone who lives in the home with it, my concern is for the people in the neighborhood who could lose their own pet, or child, if this thing got loose.

Of course, as with dogs, EVERY owner is perfectly responsible and would never, ever let something like that happen...until it does, at which time they are OF COURSE labeled "irresponsible pet owners" and should not be held as a reflection of other owners.

Rodeodoc		2012-04-07 05:10:14 PM

Here's to you, Exotic Pet Owner Guy. While everyone else in the country understands the laws of nature, you and you alone are exempt for them. Boa constrictors may strangle small children, but not yours. Alligators may drag Fluffy the cat or Grannie down to the river and drown her, but not yours. So drink up, Exotic Pet Owner Guy. A few beers will improve your judgement.

/so happy this wasn't in Florida
//where we respect the gator cuz we know it's one mean mofo

generaltimmy		2012-04-07 05:13:27 PM

drjekel_mrhyde: Dogs kill more people per year than gators

and Ted Kennedy killed more people than my laser death, kill ray

LordOfThePings		2012-04-07 05:18:11 PM

Yogimus: False dichotomy

What breed is that?

fusillade762		2012-04-07 05:43:38 PM

He said he has a license to own the alligator, but misplaced it.

Yeah, that's the ticket... I LOST it!

cherryl taggart		2012-04-07 05:44:10 PM

This idiot is just like the woman that owned a full grown chimp. You remember, the one that ripped the neighbor's face off. Something along the same lines would happen here, eventually.

Queensowntalia		2012-04-07 05:49:10 PM

Yogimus: Which breed should I avoid the most?

The poors. Only hang around people who make 100K or more a year and you should be OK.

Fano		2012-04-07 05:57:03 PM

OH COME ON

Wayne 985		2012-04-07 06:19:26 PM

Owangotang: I could not care less if the alligator goes after someone who lives in the home with it, my concern is for the people in the neighborhood who could lose their own pet, or child, if this thing got loose.

Of course, as with dogs, EVERY owner is perfectly responsible and would never, ever let something like that happen...until it does, at which time they are OF COURSE labeled "irresponsible pet owners" and should not be held as a reflection of other owners.

I feel sorry for the animal itself too. A damn gator doesn't want to live in some hillbilly's house.

remus		2012-04-07 06:21:45 PM

Must I do everything?

www.atarimagazines.com

Enemabag Jones		2012-04-07 06:29:54 PM

Iowa is pretty restrictive when it comes to anything that isn't considered a conventional pet.

Bringing up the child is unfair, they would probably do have legal authority to remove it from the home even if the zombie croc hunter was there taking care of it..

/Not kissing up to police, just making a point.

PyroStock		2012-04-07 06:41:38 PM

Enemabag Jones		2012-04-07 06:45:17 PM

PyroStock,
[wtf sign]

Why would a lawmaker use the same language for sexcrimes and wild animal legislation?

Son of Thunder		2012-04-07 07:30:21 PM

But did they do anything about the seal baby and the gorilla baby?

platedlizard		2012-04-07 07:47:48 PM

Ow! That was my feelings!: Ah, exotic pet guy. A whole lotta douche in most exotic pet owners. Yeah, I'm sure you're the exception to the rule, Fark exotic pet guy, I'm sure you are.

//Exotic pet owner white knighting in 3, 2.....

Hey! I'm an exotic pet owner whose biggest lizard is an herbivore _{never mind /slinks away}

Actually, come to think of it, most of the 'out' sex-offenders* I've met in my life were exotic bird owners so you might be right...

/*the 'had two 13 year old girlfriends living with him at age 35' kind
//and then there was the multiple rapist who was a direct competitor to the store I used to work for...

Gyrfalcon		2012-04-07 07:49:20 PM

cherryl taggart: This idiot is just like the woman that owned a full grown chimp. You remember, the one that ripped the neighbor's face off. Something along the same lines would happen here, eventually.

But UNTIL then, the government should just mind their own business! That gator hasn't done anything wrong YET!

Enemabag Jones		2012-04-07 08:03:37 PM

Gyrfalcon,
cherryl taggart: This idiot is just like the woman that owned a full grown chimp. You remember, the one that ripped the neighbor's face off. Something along the same lines would happen here, eventually.
But UNTIL then, the government should just mind their own business! That gator hasn't done anything wrong YET!

To rephrase the question, should you have the right to possibly have your baby eaten by that python, or your face ripped off by that angry chimp.

I think you should. Just don't biatch when you face prison time after the mailman loses a leg to the alligator.

Enemabag Jones		2012-04-07 08:08:16 PM

And stay away from my backyard pond. It looks nice, but I have conus snails and Irukandji jellyfish in it.

They make great pets.

Erockv		2012-04-07 09:57:46 PM

I worked in a pet store and while we didn't sell reptiles we sold crickets for food. About 75% of the people who came in looking for crickets wore no shirt. The other 25% were female.

Gyrfalcon		2012-04-07 10:24:43 PM

Enemabag Jones: Gyrfalcon,
cherryl taggart: This idiot is just like the woman that owned a full grown chimp. You remember, the one that ripped the neighbor's face off. Something along the same lines would happen here, eventually.
But UNTIL then, the government should just mind their own business! That gator hasn't done anything wrong YET!

To rephrase the question, should you have the right to possibly have your baby eaten by that python, or your face ripped off by that angry chimp.

I think you should. Just don't biatch when you face prison time after the mailman loses a leg to the alligator.

To rephrase the answer, you should probably get your sarcasm meter recalibrated...

Enemabag Jones		2012-04-07 10:33:20 PM

Gyrfalcon,
Enemabag Jones: Gyrfalcon,
cherryl taggart: This idiot is just like the woman that owned a full grown chimp. You remember, the one that ripped the neighbor's face off. Something along the same lines would happen here, eventually.
But UNTIL then, the government should just mind their own business! That gator hasn't done anything wrong YET!
To rephrase the question, should you have the right to possibly have your baby eaten by that python, or your face ripped off by that angry chimp.
I think you should. Just don't biatch when you face prison time after the mailman loses a leg to the alligator.
To rephrase the answer, you should probably get your sarcasm meter recalibrated...

Have you taken a good hard look at your own sarcasm meter lately.

Those those who are without sin...

Freschel		2012-04-07 10:58:57 PM

Day_Old_Dutchie: [img856.imageshack.us image 640x426]
A nice light snack.

And this is when I cast animate object.

/I'll take window seat, smoking.

lack of warmth		2012-04-07 11:26:13 PM

My kids had a mobile made with live brown reclus spiders for pets. It ended okay, we still have three survivors.

Goodfella		2012-04-07 11:40:26 PM

Dumb big government nanny state

Gyrfalcon		2012-04-07 11:53:39 PM

lack of warmth: My kids had a mobile made with live brown reclus spiders for pets. It ended okay, we still have three survivors.

I'm sorry, how many kids did you have when you started?

octopied		2012-04-08 12:12:24 AM

Frankly, i also think it's dangerous to have dogs and small kids together.

If I have kids, waiting until they're at least 10 before getting a dog.

HoratioGates		2012-04-08 12:13:32 AM

I'm surprised they didn't take baby away too.

That thing would make great shoes.

What, you never heard of baby shoes? It puts the baby lotion on the skin or it will get the hose again.

Seriously, though, the talk of dogs killing babies reminded me of a short story I read in high school. Still one of my favorites. The Soul of Caliban (new window)

The dingoes ate my baby. For sale, baby shoes, never worn.

batcookie		2012-04-08 12:47:11 AM

Wait.... sooooo... this is bad?
i.crackedcdn.com

IrishSignora		2012-04-08 07:16:48 AM

All I could think of when I saw this was Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.

Thallone1		2012-04-08 08:52:50 AM

drjekel_mrhyde: Dogs kill more people per year than gators

Which is why the other animal that the police were called out to get was an That's what Authorities were at the house in the 3300 block of Bowdoin Street on an unrelated call refers to. The ARL tries not to put animals down, unlike the Humane society and PETA backed orgs.

Also keep in mind that alligators are prohibited by city ordinance (I have no idea why).

Link (new window) will shed a little more light on the situation.

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