Torii Hunter kisses alligator

— -- When it comes to alligators, it's hard not to kiss and tell. Just ask Detroit Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter.

On a dare from Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander, Hunter puckered up and kissed an alligator that was brought into the team's clubhouse Tuesday.

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The alligator's jaws were taped shut, but Hunter still took the dare and came face-to-face -- or shall we say lips-to-snout -- with his fears.