What’s the world coming to when a man and his alligator can’t go to the store together? A Pennsylvania man's five-foot-long emotional support alligator has been banned from Walmart after shoppers complained about seeing the reptile in the store. Wesley Silva had been taking his alligator on public outings for over three years, including visits Denny's and Bob Evans where she gets "VIP treatment." The ban came after outraged customers sent photos to a local news station showing the alligator in a shopping cart at Walmart and being carried by Silva while wearing a dress and harness.
He has registered her as an emotional support animal and says she's "really kind of incredible." Walmart says they welcome service animals but that exposing people to potential danger is unacceptable, so alligators are not permitted on their property. Silva said he'll respect the ban but will continue taking his gator to other places where she's welcome.