Fresh Water Crocs

[Inkslinger]

awesome such a awe to look at and watch

Not kidding there mate Raptor nearly got ambushed the other night feedong the little guys dont know who got the bigger scare

 

[raptor]

Although 10' males have been found, average is 6-7'. It takes them around 30yrs to reach their full adult size apparently, but red meat speeds the growing process. Never being ones to power feed, we're content to sit back & let nature do it's thing. The only problem we may have with the aviary is waiting until they're big enough to sex reliably, If they both turn out to be males we may have an issue with territory, which we'll work out closer to maturity.

 

[Inkslinger]

they are gorgeous mate, any chance of a pic of the whole setup, would love to see what you done to the tank. looks great hey.
cheers
mel

Best I could do its in a very awkward position

 

[Inkslinger]

awesome

Bit more to go water fall and more foliage

 

[vjstalgis]

That looks absolutely awesome! I am so jealous! Crocs are the most interesting reptile. I am so disappointed that they can't be kept in NSW. It doesn't make any sense.
If I could have one and only one reptile ever, it would be a croc. I love 'em!
I would almost consider moving to VIC just so I could own one.

 

[Bryony]

nice set up!

 

[leighroyaus]

awesome setup !!

 

[junglepython2]

They look awesome!! How much do they usually go for if you don't mind me asking and what is their food bill like?

 

[raptor]

For freshies at least, hatchies are under $300 (sometimes under $200), and so far the food bill is great: $4 worth of chicken mince should last a month or so

 

[vjstalgis]

Wow! That's incredibly cheap! Why are so many other reptiles so expensive compared to crocs?

 

[Inkslinger]

Wow! That's incredibly cheap! Why are so many other reptiles so expensive compared to crocs?

Full grown will be a differant story

 

[Aslan]

The problem is keeping them as adults requires a major setup so the demand for them can't be overly large...

We would all love one but unfortunately the capability of all of us to keep one isn't there...

 

[Inkslinger]

The laws from state to state dont always make sense in vic we cant keep Perenties go figure.

 

[weptyle]

awesome pics inkslinger the first pic is really cool

 

[junglepython2]

The laws from state to state dont always make sense in vic we cant keep Perenties go figure.

Perenties, what about most gecko species and boyds as well makes no sense at all

 

[vjstalgis]

The problem is keeping them as adults requires a major setup so the demand for them can't be overly large...

We would all love one but unfortunately the capability of all of us to keep one isn't there...

I could easily have an enclosure built. My yard is massive. They could just have someone come out and check your enclosure before you are issued with a special license. It's a rediculous law if you ask me. Clearly if you have had plenty of experience in keeping reptiles and have the future setup in place for a freshwater croc, I don't see the problem.

Perenties, what about most gecko species and boyds as well makes no sense at all

This is a different matter though. You may not be able to keep some particular species but there are other species of monitors, geckos, etc that you can keep. With crocs however, nothing comes close to them. You can't have a croc, and nothing else is similar to one.
Think i'm moving to VIC. :|

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[Inkslinger]

Perenties, what about most gecko species and boyds as well makes no sense at all

Could be worse we could be in WA or Tas.:?

 

[dazza_wilto]

thats a very impressive setup and some nice little crocs too

 

[raptor]

We certainly never get tired of watching them, they are so different to everything else we keep...

 

[krissy78]

A real little croc paradise you have there, nice.... Love the crocs too