A Walmart in western Pennsylvania has banned a customer from bringing his emotional support alligator with him to shop.

Per NBC News , Wesley Silva can no longer bring his alligator, Jinseioshi, into the store, as of this month. This new rule comes after Silva, 60, and Jinesioshi, a 7-year-old, 5-foot-long, and 32-pound female reptile, have been shopping at that location together for over three years.

“We have been going to that Walmart for about 3½ years, and normally the reaction is ‘That’s pretty cool’ or ‘That is awesome that you have a pet alligator, man!’” Silva, 60, explained the outlet.

In a statement to NBC News, Walmart didn’t elaborate on why it was banning the reptile acquaintance. Instead, it said: “The safety of our customers and associates is our highest priority. We

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