what's da diference betwen aligator and crocodile?

Question

what's da diference betwen aligator and crocodile?
i want to buy aligator hand bag.

Answer 1

Ok. Here we go -again-.


Overall, alligators tend to be charcoal grey to black with lighter bands; crocs range anywhere from olive drab to golden khaki.

Now, starting with the nose, working our way back to the tail.....


Alligators have two nasal discs that their nostrils sit on, crocs have a single nasal disc with both nostrils on it.

The teeth on a gator's lower jaw fit into sockets in the upper jaw, giving them the appearance of having an overbite. Crocs have teeth sticking out all over the place, the most prominent being the fourth tooth from the front on on both sides (these sometimes stick up above the top of the upper jaw in some species).

Alligator teeth are conical and spikelike, croc teeth are shaped more like daggers.

The inside of a gator's mouth is almost almond colored, crocs have an orangeish color inside their mouth. (I hope you never have to identify one or the other by the color of the inside of it's mouth.)

Alligators have a broader, rounder snout, crocs have a narrow, pointy snout.

Gator eyes sit higher on the head than croc eyes. Gator eyes are golden, croc eyes are green.

The osteoderms (or scutes, or 'bumps' if you want to be completely simple about it) on an alligator's back are in straight rows, croc's have their scutes more scattered, ranging down onto their sides and in some cases depending on species..........

~~~THIS IS WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR IN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIDES, AND QUALITY OF LEATHER~~~

these scutes are even present in the belly skin. Not as big as those on the back, but still. Most crocodiles and caimans, especially with age and size, develop small osteoderms in the belly skin. Belly skin is the skin used for the leather for purses, handbags, wallets, etc. Species with "belly buttons" as they're called 'in the business', do not make good leather. Oh, it looks nice at first, but over time, those little bones work their way out and will ruin the finished piece. Species having skins that lack these belly scutes are considered to have a "Classic Skin" Alligators and I believe Nile crocs are the only two species with classic skins that have enough population to supply the demand of the leather trade. DO NOT BUY CAIMAN SKIN! Sorry to say it, but anything under $95 or so for a WALLET is most likely NOT GENUINE ALLIGATOR OR CROCODILE. Look for a stamp on the inside of the piece or on a tag telling you that it is genuine alligator or crocodile skin. If there is none, ask a salesperson, preferably someone who is in charge of ordering the goods. There are very good imitations out there, don't be fooled.

Crocs have more webbing between their back toes than gators.

The 'fins' on alligator and crocodile tails.... the best way to describe the difference here is to think of looking at a '55 Chevrolet and a '57 Chevrolet, the alligator is the '55, the croc's the '57, much more pronounced tail scutes.


That's about it.


Oh, also, croc skins will have a little pore on every belly scale.

Now, you can't tell if it's real alligator or crocodile skin just by color on the finished product. The tanning process can apply nearly any color imaginable to these hides. However, most likely, if it's flourescent, it's not real gator or croc skin. There are products with a more 'natural' coloration, but there are also nice browns and blacks and oh, all kinds of stuff.

Take good care of it and it will last you whole life. (my brother has a wallet, inside's cow leather, outside's gator skin. The cow leather gave out and had to be replaced, the gator skin still looks brand new, and this wallet is used on a regular basis.)

Answer 2

Alligators are characterized by a wider snout and eyes more dorsally located than their crocodile cousins. Also, in alligators only the upper teeth can be seen with the jaws closed (in contrast to true crocodiles, in which upper and lower teeth can be seen)

Aligators are farmed here in the United States (which is probably where your handbag will come from) but crocodiles are used for thier hides too in the east.

Answer 3

Crocodiles have a more narrow snout, a more aggressive disposition and generally a lighter color to their scales. They can also reach sizes between 8 and 17 feet. Gators are lucky to reach 15 feet. Crocodiles also live in a different part of the world. Crocs live around Australia, Southeast Asia and Central/South America. Those are just saltwater crocs. Freshwater crocs are tiny, snappy things with very thin snouts.

Answer 4

the crocodile can make minced meat of the alligator

Answer 5

Read below:
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/cnhc/cbd-faq-q1.htm