Swamp dwelling humanoids will sometimes keep alligators as pets or guard animals to protect their territory. An isolated, misanthropic human might keep gators around his swamp shack, lizardfolk druids often create bonds with alligators living amongst their tribe, and a swamp dwelling hags may have alligator pets they dote on like spoiled puppies.
Smaller and faster than their crocodile cousins, alligators live in swampy environments and are capable of withstanding colder climates than the rest of their kin. Reaching between 10 and 15 feet in length, and weighing in at 500 pounds, alligators pose a significant danger to swamp dwelling humanoids. Despite this, they are often hunted for their meat and valuable hides.