Some herps just don't make good pets

[Vicious_Fish]

This is why you shouldn't own herps that can eat you.
Click on the link and check out the photos. Umm....yummy!
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,265502,00.html

 

[Ophiuchus]

Well, in this case, that croc wasn't a pet; just shows the negligence of the keeper. According to the many videos I've seen, it appears that Asians zookeepers and croc wrestlers aren't too careful on keeping their limbs out of croc's jaws. Of course, this is pure speculation on my part.

But I do agree that most crocodilians are not fit for private ownership. Zoos and croc rescues (if there are such a thing) are the only legitimate avenues of captivity in my book.

 

[elevatethis]

Deepest sympathies, but damn, thats gnarly.

Those are amazing creatures that deserve much respect. Crocs rule!

 

[Ophiuchus]

Did anyone see the special on Nile crocs the other night on AP?

 

[Danyal]

part of it, they're pretty cool but i think they also tend to be portraited a little on the negative side.

 

[Ophiuchus]

Perhaps...more in the title than anything else..."Ferocious Nile Crocodiles"....but that was one huge male, though!

 

[Vicious_Fish]

Saltwater crocs are just bad ass. You gotta worry about them in fresh & saltwater. And they get huge.

 

[davo]

yea its harsh, but it was the vets fault for not doing a good job. Need a bit more respect for an animal like that.

 

[hamato_yoshii]

Thats why I got my alligator de-toothed before I took it home.

 

[megos1286]

I had no idea you could have an alligator de-toothed. What do you feed him now?