ABBEVILLE, La. — Jacob Sagrera unrolls an alligator skin and lays it flat on a metal table, brushing off flecks of salt. He holds it up to the light, looking for blemishes, and gives it a score. That ...

In Florida, being mindful of alligators is considered the norm. After all, sometimes they show up in a pool, crossing the street or − ack! − in someone's living room. One recent alligator was spotted ...