What do u think it takes..

[Dom]

Sicne I am bored tonight i have been thinking a bit and decided to start a thread and get ppls oppinions ..

I won't post mine yet I want to see what others think .. heres my question .. In your opinion .. what is need to care for a crocodilian .. be specific from experience to knowledge and from space to age or even size of the person lol etc..etc..etc...

I am just curious to what others think..

[KrokadilyanGuy3]

:::what is need to care for a crocodilian .. be specific from experience to knowledge and from space to age or even size of the person lol etc..etc..etc...:::

Stamina, Endurance, Strength and stubburness. Key features, heh... Hmm, speed works, too.
..I personally go about with the 'German Law' when I go to housing my crocodilians. Though, individuals vary it's always good to know they have options about their homes. I'd hate to only be restricted to my bedroom, though I'm there more hrs. in the day than any other part of my house. When it comes to housing hatchlings and small juveniles I do use small enclosures,(seems small at least) but only so I can make sure they are eating well, and monitor thier behaviors. Plus wild specimens live in small areas anyways so what's a fella to do...
Age doesn't really bother me when it comes to raising crocodilians, I started at around 10 (I think). My first crocodilian was a Spectacled caiman, being that they were sold by the hundreds back in the day. My dad figured I should expand my knowledge in herps and pursuade me away from turtles. When it comes to raising crocodilians, I think the individual should be determined, and ready for a fight, heh. Its the Will not the age.
As for the size of the person, heh - Hope you're flexible, built or just heavy. It varies from species, age, length. So I dunno.

I think I've done with my rambling for now and may add more down the line.
But I also have a Question for people to add to their responses.
What's your favorite Species of crocodilian and Why?

[sparkon16]

WEll all all I can say dom is that all crocs should be taken care of very well. And this "german law" by far sounds great, giving the animals a choice is a great plan! And to answer your question xain, I luv the "little" Nile crocs, because I work
with them and they are just so cute. But maily because ppl believed
them to be gods and they are just sooooo powerful and amazing.
I respect them soooo much!

[Dom]

Me personal favorites have to be Cuviers dwarf then the shneiders dwarf.. Becuase of there amazingly quick behavior and strengh and also because of there gorgous coloration .. TEH RED EYES LOL

[ReptiZone]

A crocodilian's requirments lets see I need to digin to my littel p brain I will just put for a baby it may differ with sizes

- A 30-40 gallon tank
- 2 filters (one on each end )
- some Aquarium heaters
- some floting wood to act as hides
- some plastic plants for the shear beauty of the enclosure
- and Aquariume gravel never forget your gravel they need it to digest (like birds do)

with all of that you can add other stuff to make it look amasing

[ReptiZone]

P.S I love the paliosuches palpabrosis
I think that is how you spell it

[reverendsterlin]

I think one of the most important things to have is gauranteed availability of enough other experienced croc handlers to always be able to subdue the animal no matter how large. A good life insurance policy with an accidental death clause would be a nice touch too (no relatives, no problem, just make it payable to Reverend Sterling Kyle lol).

[Dom]

LOL I love it Rev ..

Palpebrosus are my fav too..

[sparkon16]

Paleosuchus palpebrosus are neat but the Crocodylus niloticus
is by far my fav man! they are just so fast and they tend to not like me.
I luv all crocs what can I say!