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Title: Crocodiles
Post by: Nick on July 03, 2008, 07:09:09 PM
Food or danger?

(Berek ignore)
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Snoopy on July 03, 2008, 07:10:12 PM
Good shoes and handbags.
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Nick on July 03, 2008, 07:10:43 PM
More tat  noooo:
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Snoopy on July 03, 2008, 07:11:51 PM
But snappy answers
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Nick on July 03, 2008, 07:14:35 PM
Good grief  spider:

I assume Wench is now at her chilli  noooo:

Barman is nursing his head/neck/goat

Darwin is checking his turnips

Mrs TG is busy at her scrabble

 noooo:
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Snoopy on July 03, 2008, 07:19:00 PM
And I am going to watch the news and then continue reading the George Melly Trilogy recently obtained from Amazon.
See you on the morrow perhaps.
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 03, 2008, 11:41:51 PM
Food or danger?

(Berek ignore)

In your case Nick I'd have to say danger...






Mind you, you'd have to say that about pretty much everything when you are nearby whistle:
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Barman on July 04, 2008, 04:05:19 AM
And I am going to watch the news and then continue reading the George Melly Trilogy recently obtained from Amazon.
See you on the morrow perhaps.
eeek:
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2008, 09:01:57 AM
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Who can grow Crocodiles?
There is no doubt that crocodilies are not for kids. Only adults with stable financial position, facilities, and experience with larger reptiles can handle crocodiles.

Things to Remember before buying Crocodile

Before buying any Crocodile, you need to ensure that you have big tank or enclosure in which you can easily keep this animal, and have thorough knowledge of his habits, and tastes.

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Animal should be thoroughly examined before buying as they can carry infections. Their vent should be clean and they also should be checked for mites and other parasites that can get into the folds of skin around the eyes, and within the earflaps and any other infections like yolk salc. Purchasing Crocodiles
You can buy Caimans and other crocodilian species from several sources. You can even buy crocos from exotic pet stores, from online distributors and reptile magazines. It has off late become a fashion to buy crocs online. You can also buy privately from keepers.. You can also get one from local herpetological society. They keep those crocodiles which are thrown out by their owners.
Cost of Corcodiles
The cost of an individual animal varies depending on the species, size of the animal, and the area in which you live. Animals from private breeders are cheaper than from pet stores. The cost of a dwarf or smooth-fronted caiman will vary, a baby Paleosuchus will cost about US $500. A larger one is around £600. In US, the baby's costs are around $250 - $350.If you are wondering where to buy crocs then exotic pet stores and crocodiles shop should be the first choice.You must do research before you buy pet crocodiles alligators.


That checking your crocodile thoroughly bit sounds rather risky to me   rubschin:
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 04, 2008, 09:14:35 AM
"Never trust a crocodile that complans of a sore back tooth"

Taken from the collected sayings of Mboto Kadogo aka the wise old man.

 whistle:











Yes for anyone who remembers it was a Not the Nine O'clock news joke
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 04, 2008, 09:18:10 AM
"Never smile at a crocodile"  eeek:
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2008, 09:32:22 AM
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How to Escape if a Crocodile Attacks
How to deal with possible salt water crocodile attacks:

Run away in a straight line. Do not enter the water. Crocs swim faster and longer than humans.

Hit the animal on the nose which is their sensitive point. Poke then in the eyes and scream a lot. The animals do not like resistance or loud noise.

If the animal catches you, play dead. The animal will stop biting and shaking you after which you can possibly esacape.


 scared2:
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Snoopy on July 04, 2008, 09:32:50 AM
"Never smile at a crocodile"  eeek:

Taken from Walt Disney
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Snoopy on July 04, 2008, 09:33:39 AM
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How to Escape if a Crocodile Attacks
How to deal with possible salt water crocodile attacks:

Run away in a straight line. Do not enter the water. Crocs swim faster and longer than humans.

Hit the animal on the nose which is their sensitive point. Poke then in the eyes and scream a lot. The animals do not like resistance or loud noise.

If the animal catches you, play dead. The animal will stop biting and shaking you after which you can possibly esacape.


 scared2:

I know someone who is going to give himself nightmares  whistle:
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2008, 09:34:22 AM
I once went alligator spotting in Louisiana(long story). Alligators have a small territory.Crocs pursue their prey like the Canadian Mounted Police  scared2:
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2008, 09:36:21 AM
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Like an adult, a baby crocodile is a master of the stealthy hunting technique known as ambush predation. Keeping eyes, ears, and nose at a surface level with the water or seeming to appear asleep on the bank, a crocodile will patiently observe its potential pretty for hours until it is absolutely ready to strike. Baby crocodiles are born with this instinct. They do not have to learn. The biggest risk they face at an early age is actually not of starving to death but of being eaten by larger crocodiles. In this regard the mother is their protector and defender, keeping larger animals of their own kind away until her young can develop and survive on their own.



Like kittens then  rubschin:
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 04, 2008, 09:59:41 AM
"Never trust a crocodile that complans of a sore back tooth"

Taken from the collected sayings of Mboto Kadogo aka the wise old man.

 whistle:

Got a link to Mboto Kadogo sayings, TG?











Yes for anyone who remembers it was a Not the Nine O'clock news joke
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 04, 2008, 10:11:46 AM
I once went alligator spotting in Louisiana(long story). Alligators have a small territory.Crocs pursue their prey like the Canadian Mounted Police  scared2:

Were they actually pursuing prey or legging it from Captain Calamity?   whistle:
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2008, 10:13:19 AM
I have never met a crocodile thank you. At least not that sort. Times being tight I am getting interested in Croc breeding for pleasure and profit!

What could possibly go wrong?

I may need some advice from a good and experienced farmer
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 04, 2008, 10:17:49 AM
I have never met a crocodile thank you. At least not that sort. Times being tight I am getting interested in Croc breeding for pleasure and profit!

What could possibly go wrong?

I may need some advice from a good and experienced farmer


Anything with that many teeth should be made into a handbag by somebody a long way away.


BTW, what sort of crocodile have you met?
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2008, 10:18:41 AM
Her name was Jennifer!  scared2:
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Snoopy on July 04, 2008, 10:20:09 AM
I have never met a crocodile thank you. At least not that sort. Times being tight I am getting interested in Croc breeding for pleasure and profit!

What could possibly go wrong?

I may need some advice from a good and experienced farmer


Anything with that many teeth should be made into a handbag by somebody a long way away.


BTW, what sort of crocodile have you met?

The one I met sat behind a desk in an office, the door to which bore the legend "Financial Adviser".
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Bar Wench on July 04, 2008, 10:25:35 AM
Crocs?  rubschin:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.razoo.com%2Ffiles%2Fcrocs.JPG&hash=12b0e56330adf745edf95001ef611e9b1463e736)

I am confused, they wouldn't taste nice at all!
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2008, 10:31:13 AM
Especially after you'd worn them
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Snoopy on July 04, 2008, 10:37:01 AM
Cheese substitute?
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Bar Wench on July 04, 2008, 10:37:32 AM
Couldn't be any worse!  sick2:
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2008, 10:38:00 AM
You could grill them on top of a pizza
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Snoopy on July 04, 2008, 10:38:54 AM
P'raps we should start calling her "Tofu Feet"  whistle:
Title: Re: Crocodiles
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2008, 10:39:41 AM
http://fooddownunder.com/cgi-bin/recipe.cgi?r=84167 (http://fooddownunder.com/cgi-bin/recipe.cgi?r=84167)

That's just wrong!