I fought an alligator in the flooded out backyard of my childhood home. Afterwards, I picked up a tiny alligator and pet it under its chin and it giggled.
Dreams about fighting an alligator can symbolize feelings of fear, confrontation, or struggle in your waking life. The fact that this took place in the flooded out backyard of your childhood home may suggest that these feelings are connected to your past or childhood experiences. The alligator itself can represent a threatening or challenging situation that you are currently facing.
On the other hand, petting a tiny alligator and having it giggle could indicate a sense of conquering your fears or being able to tame a difficult situation. It may suggest that you have the strength and ability to overcome challenges and find some joy or humor in difficult circumstances.
Overall, this dream may be reflecting your feelings of facing a challenging situation, but also your ability to handle it and find some positivity or humor in the process. It could be a reminder of your strength and resilience in dealing with obstacles in your waking life.