Hello all, I haven't kept any real gars but have kept a needle nose. Any way, a lfs has a gar and they think it is an alligator. I have really been wanting a Florida for about a year but there aren't any stores around that have any real gars. I am going down to the store tommarow, and want to get it but only if it is a Florida. What should I look for if it is one or the other? Thanks for any help.