So much Crocodilian breeders out there.....

[body_xs_j]

As the title is. I'm looking for feedback on the top breeders out there that sells crocodilian. I would like to buy one off of
someone in my state. but don't seem to see non. I here lots of people out there buying reptile and them showing up sick and not eating.

[Aaron_S]

Crocs aren't bred for the private hobbiest. It's not an easy task to accomplish by any means so don't count any "top breeders" in the way of crocs as pets.

[body_xs_j]

So most of them come from WC? I been looking at some sites. so I guess what looks to be good. go for it

[Aaron_S]

I suppose so. They aren't to be taken lightly as pets. Incredibly intelligent.

[Smilts]

And not so friendly

[body_xs_j]

Ya! If they where to be friendly with a friendly name to all. Would it really be fun to have them then?

[Chu'Wuti]

And not so friendly

It's just that everything--I mean EVERYTHING--is potentially food.

Including you.

Same as a snake, but with lots more (I think) and bigger teeth!

Ever go to a zoo that has a Komodo dragon with a small child? We went with our granddaughter once. Very, very creepy to watch the Komodo watching her. It was all too clear that he was watching potential prey. {shudder}

No crocs for me, thank you! Good luck, body!

[Aaron_S]

If we were potentially food all the time to crocodillians then they'd be more cases of us being eaten, not just in the wild, but also in zoos.

They don't quite view us as a meal, but they don't seem to not take advantage if possible.

That being said, if you're looking at getting a crocodillian for the sheer fact that it will be aggressive towards you, then you're looking at getting them for the wrong reason. I think you're better off with a monitor...don't get as big, can be aggressive and easier to find.

[Chu'Wuti]

A croc does make an assessment about whether you're too big to eat, or to try to eat. Even so, there are plenty of cases of them going after human prey, particularly small children, in Florida. Zoos probably have fewer cases (maybe none, but I haven't researched this) because they have their employees take precautions.

Guess I don't trust them, huh?

Let's just say they get bigger than I want to try to handle. Y'all can have fun with them!

[Aaron_S]

What precautions? I know a lady who used to walk among the gators where she worked without a worry. I personally don't think they size you up for a meal all the time. Maybe if they were starving.

I would concede the point that in Africa it happens fairly often, but then again, that's a wild area and well tribes live on the river banks crocs frequent.

You seem to think that crocodillians only attack us as predators looking for food. Maybe it's just a defensive attempt? Which can be very dangerous in itself though.

You should never trust one anyways. I don't or wouldn't. Doesn't mean they are these crazy man-hunting creatures though.

[Smilts]

I dunno if we are there meals I merely meant the few that I have been around are not nice.

[body_xs_j]

Well I don't beilive something would think of us as food. if you feed them whan they want something. I would think they well be fulled.. Any thing bite. LOL Hell I do. like me im really good in working with gaters. I love them but the bull law of NC would not let us have them for pets. Well There is rings pass that. Like reptile expos. =P But I dont like to run for something in lines so i hope to meet up with a breeder to meet with. Or I may go all out and order me a Crocodile off the net... Who knows. they run for 150$$ to 200$ in the game of line I like.Now I did see a site that wants 600$ for a baby. Litte high But me I look where the deal are...
Hell if you got one you dont want and what some $$$ post it to me...............

[Smilts]

I'm afraid that post lost me

[body_xs_j]

Sorry about my lest post was not good. =/ I well take more time in it next time

[Aaron_S]

There are not breeders who just give these things to the public. Especially for pets! It's hard enough breeding these animals so I don't see them being sold so easily, just because you want one.

[body_xs_j]

There are not breeders who just give these things to the public. Especially for pets! It's hard enough breeding these animals so I don't see them being sold so easily, just because you want one.

(((( Pls don't get me worg here Aaron_s )))))
That's funny. I got one. All I did is call the FL breeder and now it has been sold. Like most breeders out there. They sale them. start off by looking at all them post on Classifieds...

[Smilts]

Id love to see pictures of it when u have it in custody:)

[body_xs_j]

How do I post pics on here

[body_xs_j]

here is a older pics on the ones i had to I sanded them to a reptile hobbyist in the SC...
PetHobbyist photo gallery (http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/search.php?user=71817)
Link is from 04

[Aaron_S]

I don't call a gator farm a 'breeder' by my definition.

[Chu'Wuti]

How do I post pics on here

Upload your photos (digital) to photobucket.com and then copy the link for forums and paste it here in a post.

[body_xs_j]

http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt261/body_xs_j/71817DSC02032-med.jpg

[body_xs_j]

Thanks Chu

[body_xs_j]

Ill have more pics soon.. i need a new cam =/

[siz]

Gotta say, he looks pretty cool :)

[Aaron_S]

Is that the new one or old one?

[body_xs_j]

Thanks its a older one but i well be posting a new one up whan i get my cam back from HP..Or if you live near waxhaw nc stop on by

[Chu'Wuti]

Very pretty. Hope the new one is as cool!

[body_xs_j]

Thanks I'm hoping to.
I'm hoping as well becoming them type of people that go's to schools to show kids what they are. Not sure of what the people are called. But I did get a email add and i sanded him a email about what i want to do..
Wish me luck here..

[dexter 1988]

I suppose so. They aren't to be taken lightly as pets. Incredibly intelligent.


yo there brain is the size of a pea all they think about is food and sex

[Smilts]

Actually Crocs are known to be more cunning than average reptiles.