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Tyler the Gator

Paw Day 2022

Megaplex Badge 2022

Tyler Mini

by Shoutmilo

2023 Christmas Card

by Alphonse Lavallee

Paw Day 2025

Pride

by Jordan Fretchet

Tyler the Gator boi is a friendly punk-rock Alligator from Florida with a bit of a fun streak! He's the lead guitarist of a punk band living in a world that tends to look down on the large, scalie, misunderstood creatures. Playing punk songs with his band at the local dive bar, people love him, and retains mass appeal across audiences! But he's not afraid to use his teeth to stand up for others when necessary.

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Initially created as a project for Traditional Animation at Ringling College of Art and Design, I realized I had designed the person I want to be. Tyler will be my one and only Fursona, but will grow and change as I do.  When I became a barefooter due to medical necessity, so did Tyler. Our personalities are very similar, but not exact. He's a lot more energetic and youthful than I am.​​​​​​​​​

Tyler Listening to Music

by Scruffkerfluff

Character Profile

  • 32 M He/Him, Ace/Gay

  • American Alligator Alligator Mississippiensis

  • Likes - Ska/Pop Punk/Indie music, sharing great music and socializing with friends, creativity, learning by doing, great food, staying healthy and active!

  • Dislikes - People who aren't genuine, depression, sadness (but always willing to lend a helping hand, or an ear), conflict, and hate.

  • Pros - Confident, sociable, friendly. Always willing to lend a helping hand, have fun, promote joy and sharing with others. Filled with energy: his presence sparks a room.

  • Cons - Burns out trying, sometimes doesn't know when to quit. Speaks truth to power and fights ardently, landing him in trouble.

Character Profile

  • 32 M He/Him, Ace/Gay

  • American Alligator Alligator Mississippiensis

  • Likes - Ska/Pop Punk/Indie music, sharing great music and socializing with friends, creativity, learning by doing, great food, staying healthy and active!

  • Dislikes - People who aren't genuine, depression, sadness (but always willing to lend a helping hand, or an ear), conflict, and hate.

  • Pros - Confident, sociable, friendly. Always willing to lend a helping hand, have fun, promote joy and sharing with others. Filled with energy: his presence sparks a room.

  • Cons - Burns out trying, sometimes doesn't know when to quit. Speaks truth to power and fights ardently, landing him in trouble.

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Physical Appearance

  • 5' 7"

    • 5 heads tall - Standard

    • 3 heads tall - Chibi

  • Deep green body, lime green palms/soles/belly, magenta hair, white teeth/claws

  • 4 fingers + toes

    • Short claws - Standard

    • Long finger/claw - Small doodles

    • Humanlike feet with short claws - Always

    • ​Barefooter​ - Soles usually a bit dirty!

  • 4 teeth each on upper mouth and lower jaw

    • Show 3 per jaw in 3/4 view (hide rear opposite side teeth).

  • Floating eyebrow ridges, expressive eyes

  • Tail scutes

    • 7 visible - Standard

    • 3 visible - Chibi

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Rules and Recommendations

Tyler's hair is ALWAYS a long, bright, bold magenta mohawk in all colored images. It's his signature!

Tyler is ALWAYS barefoot! I can't wear shoes IRL without pain. Avoid depictions requiring shoes.

Tyler USUALLY wears stylish and comfortable clothes. Cool, fun, and friendly: not threatening.

Tyler is NOT emo or anarchist. His personality is fun and lively (Ska, Pop-Punk, Indie, not Metal).

Tyler is NEVER depicted naked. Only exceptions are mimicking alt styles (i.e. Digimon).
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Permission

You MAY NOT draw Tyler without permission.

You MAY NOT draw Tyler in adult artwork (fully nude, private parts showing).

You MAY NOT use Tyler to promote hate/harassment or misrepresent Sotalo or the Virtual Furry Museum.

You MAY experiment with the rendering style for Tyler.

You MAY @ me on social media when posting fan art of Tyler!

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Any questions? Contact Sotalo!

Telegram - @printsbysotalo

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