On the back?

sparkon16 · 02-25-03, 07:50 PM

I have heard repeatedly that turning a crocodilian
on its back will relax it so it does not struggle
a lot. My first question is, is this true? and my
second is can it be harmful to them. The reason I
ask is because when i do my monthly measuring and such there is one that just goes nuts when i try to measure her.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Deuce

PS Pics are coming soon!

ReptiZone · 02-25-03, 08:14 PM

last I heard turning a crocodilian on its back shifts all the orgens on top of its lungs and is not a good thing but it could have ben a rhumer....

Trace · 02-25-03, 08:21 PM

Since Deuce is taking so long with the pics.... here is a pic of our favorite Lady!

This is Lady-Chomps-A-Lot, one of American Alligators from the zoo we both work at. She's a handful in her cage, but once you've got her out she's an absolute sweetheart!

Thanks for looking!

Cheers!

Trace

sparkon16 · 02-26-03, 11:56 AM

lol trace i will get pics with my digi this
weekend! And trace when I see u I have some big news!

Trace · 02-26-03, 06:37 PM

OHHHHH Big news!

Here's another one for ya Deuce... just cause I know you miss your croco's during the week!

Cheers!

Trace

sparkon16 · 02-26-03, 07:41 PM

okay I maybe should not say this, but that is a
sexy beast, baby yeah! That looks like steve to me
thnx trace i do miss them during the week!

Deuce

KrokadilyanGuy3 · 02-26-03, 10:02 PM

...Great Beast. Do you guys know the Ssp of your Niles? Nice gator as well.

About the question;
Disorientation appears to be the reason crocodilians momentarily relax when
placed on their backs, and the more aggressive/alert guys, in my opinion and observations the Specs seem to take that medal, are more harder to subdue. It just varies..

Also, new info on that 18' gator was actually 13.5' and was found in Florida. A friend of mine got the information from a reliable source. Also, he told me a new way to figure the length of the gator by measuring the man behind the gator. Assuming he's of average height (6.7-8') adult american male...

Xain

sparkon16 · 02-27-03, 12:05 PM

Ssp?

nuno · 02-27-03, 12:23 PM

Those are sweet pics Trace!!

Dom · 02-27-03, 12:43 PM

What a cutie.. Trace post more pics os the other crocs!

KrokadilyanGuy3 · 02-27-03, 05:04 PM

...Yup, Subspecies..
I dunno if you didn't get that or if you didnt know hat ther are different Ssp..

So for the record, the 7 ssp of Niles are:

Sudanese Nile crocodile-Crocodylus niloticus niloticus

East African Nile crocodile-Crocodylus niloticus africanus

West African Nile crocodile-Crocodylus niloticus chamses

South African Nile crocodile-Crocodylus niloticus corviei

Madagascan Nile crocodile-Crocodylus niloticus madagascariensis

Kenyan Nile crocodile-Crocodylus niloticus paucisculatus

Central African Nile crocodile-Crocodylus niloticus suchus .

From what I understand the most commonly sold nile crocs are the C. n. madagascariensis...

Xain

Trace · 02-27-03, 05:09 PM

All righty Dom. Here's Mr. Nasty-Pants! He's a real treat to clean out in the morning! He's a whole lot of croc-a-tude in a small body!

Cheers!

Trace

sparkon16 · 02-27-03, 06:08 PM

well zane i have no idea but i am going to find out for u!
I have a list of things to do this weekend and half of it
has your name beside it lol!

Deuce

Jazzey · 02-27-03, 06:36 PM

I am not a croc person but those guys are so neat!
Second i'm glad i don't have ta feed them

Jazzey

KrokadilyanGuy3 · 02-27-03, 06:57 PM

...LoL, Deuce.
I just wish I knew the differences in the ssp..(besides location)