Prada's upgraded enclosure...

[kittyhazelton]

Ever notice how what you PLAN on building, and what you actually end up building are very different things?
Well, got to rebuilding Prada's new enclosure. It was until I went in to catch her & pull her out of the old one while I revamped it that I really realized she definitely needed an upgrade. She's not quite sure what to think of it yet (she spent the last two days in my bathroom while this was being built)
Enjoy.
front (with accent added)
a slightly bewildered gator trying to hide in the corner
other end
Filter compartment

 

[BayArea_510]

nice , jsut paint the outside enclosure black to make it look classy

 

[HPIZZLE]

nice enclosure!! turned out great!!
if i remember reading correctly, didnt you find her in a bathroom? a call from a landlord?
anyways i bet she was pissed to be back in a bathroom lol

 

[kittyhazelton]

Yes, she was...
However my bathroom is MUCH cleaner & more habitable than the one she came from. lol.
She is much happier to be back in her pond though... 4' alligator doesn't fit in a bathtub very well. lol

 

[ceeej31]

Great looking home for her. I bet she'll come to love it.

 

[kittyhazelton]

Thanks all, the only change I may end up making is adding a wider platform on the far end where she is shown in the pic.

 

[Garrett.turbo]

Do you have to have a permit to own a alligator? how big will she eventually reach?

 

[kittyhazelton]

Do you have to have a permit to own a alligator? how big will she eventually reach?

In the state I am in, (And all other surrounding new England states with 1 exception) Yes, a permit is required. We have an educators permit through both VT & NH fish and game departments.
Adult alligators have been known to reach 15' (though females have been known to stay a little smaller) She is currently 4' now.

 

[Lepisosteus platyrhincus]

Do you have to have a permit to own a alligator? how big will she eventually reach?

Ur in ohio. U dont need one

 

[Bogwoodbruce]

Looks superb!