Legal to own American alligator in North Carolina?

[HUBSonDUBS]

Tried to do some research but could find.

[Clay Davenport]

You can get a license to keep an alligator in NC, but the licenses are not issued if the animal will be kept as a pet.
There are also enclosure requirements that must be met if they do manage to get a license. They are as follows:

1. Enclosure. The enclosure shall be surrounded by a sturdy fence so as to prevent contact between the observer and alligator. The enclosure shall contain a pool of water large enough for the animal t completely submerge itself. If more than one animal is kept, the pool must be large enough for all animals to be able to submerge themselves at the same time. A land area with both horizontal dimensions being at least as long as the animal shall also be provided. In case of more than one animal, the land area shall have both horizontal dimensions at least as long as the longest animals to occupy the land area at the same time with overlap.
2. Sanitation and Care. The water area must be kept clean and adequate food provided. Protection shall be provided at all times from extremes in temperature.


That's the long answer to the question, the short answer is basically no. Alligators are protected in NC and an individual is not going to be allowed to keep one legally just to have one.

[Brp4e.]

then go buy one illegally and hope that the police dont find out X)