Hey fellows, i was wondering how many people here keep Crocs and Alligators? And could you post pics of them and there enclosures?
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Post pics of your Crocodilians!
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Well I think that your going to need to go to a reptiles specialty site for this. Many people dont keep these animals because of their wild nature, never ending stomachs and most of all space requirement. I almost bought one, but then after doing more and more research, I realized that I canot maintain one and bought something else. Unfortunatly most people just put the stuff they like into their heads and the stuff they dont they ignor. I hate people like that..
I generally agree. There's a limit to how much we can adequately meet certain animals' needs, and personally, I think the line should be drawn at large predators, such as big cats, large constrictors that exceed 20 ft, and also, crocodilians. Most people simply do not fathom the issues with keeping a large crocodilian, or more regrettably, just don't care...and its always the animal that suffers. It's merely a status symbol to them, the "cool" factor, or perhaps just compensation for certain diminuitive parts of their anatomy. My suggestion to these types of people is to buy a sports car or a Hummer instead. You'll end up spending the same amount of money either way, more of your family & friends will enjoy the vehicle more than the animal, and no one runs the risk of losing a limb! And the added plus is one less crocodilian has to spend its life in captivity.
However, there are the elite few that have the know-how, space, money, and energy to keep a crocodilian. Regrettably, I don't know of anyone here offhand that I'd recommend heeding their advice, nor do any good sites come to mind. But I've never been in the market for a croc, so I haven't looked very hard either.
However, there are the elite few that have the know-how, space, money, and energy to keep a crocodilian. Regrettably, I don't know of anyone here offhand that I'd recommend heeding their advice, nor do any good sites come to mind. But I've never been in the market for a croc, so I haven't looked very hard either.
theres a couple guys on here who have gators, but i dont know how much there on anymore. fishnthings and rayman had em.
yeah, i almost bought one too. but i def. dont have the space. and the weather here wouldnt be the best for them.
I didn't expect many people to have them, i was just wondering if anyone did and how they keep them (no, i am not after a croc or alligator 
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Edit: I intend on joining the reptile club within six months, going to do a 4'long x 3' wide x 30" high and get 4 lizards for it.
can't wait, but so long away!
Thanks
)Edit: I intend on joining the reptile club within six months, going to do a 4'long x 3' wide x 30" high and get 4 lizards for it.
can't wait, but so long away!
Thanks