Croc attacks

Tucker said:
Evil bloody thing.
There’s been a few people taken this year. It’s getting out of control.
Far too many do-gooding bastards whinging about protecting them.
A couple of young fisho’s up here knocked a couple of them and one washed up on the beach later on. People lost their minds….
Click to expand...
As you would guess, I’m one of those do-gooding bastards.

We have to be more careful about their habitat and take better precautions.

Not so long ago, they were endangered.

They play an important part in the eco system.

People kill more people more than crocs do.

This is a big and beautiful country, no need to tweak the tigers tail and fish near crocs.

I’m sorry for your mate and his family, but killing them won’t resolve anything.
 
TSP said:
As you would guess, I’m one of those do-gooding bastards.

We have to be more careful about their habitat and take better precautions.

Not so long ago, they were endangered.

They play an important part in the eco system.

People kill more people more than crocs do.

This is a big and beautiful country, no need to tweak the tigers tail and fish near crocs.

I’m sorry for your mate and his family, but killing them won’t resolve anything.
Click to expand...
People kill more people more than crocs do.
1725287057936.png
 
weststigers said:
459,000 homicides in Australia? Where do you get this statistic?
Click to expand...
Good question weststigers. Adding 3 zeros to the number isnt justified.
Crocs are getting bigger in number and physically larger. They have an ever increasing presence in residential areas, where they stalk their prey. Crocs are probably killing twice as many people as humans kill.
What will the “do gooders” do when they realise the turtles and muddies have been decimated by the massive croc population?
Would the jellyfish population explode with fewer turtles?
Sometimes I think it’s better for nature to find its own way forward?
 
twentyforty said:
Good question weststigers. Adding 3 zeros to the number isnt justified.
Crocs are getting bigger in number and physically larger. They have an ever increasing presence in residential areas, where they stalk their prey. Crocs are probably killing twice as many people as humans kill.
What will the “do gooders” do when they realise the turtles and muddies have been decimated by the massive croc population?
Would the jellyfish population explode with fewer turtles?
Sometimes I think it’s better for nature to find its own way forward?
Click to expand...
Do you believe that has a lot to do with the encroachment of development upon their habitat?
 
TSP said:
As you would guess, I’m one of those do-gooding bastards.

We have to be more careful about their habitat and take better precautions.

Not so long ago, they were endangered.

They play an important part in the eco system.

People kill more people more than crocs do.

This is a big and beautiful country, no need to tweak the tigers tail and fish near crocs.

I’m sorry for your mate and his family, but killing them won’t resolve anything.
Click to expand...
Nah.

Handbag them all.
 
  • Haha
Reactions: TSP
twentyforty said:
You could definitely argue that pre 1970s when the croc population was reduced. Since then we’ve seen both human and croc populations explode, with crocs returning to urban areas.
Click to expand...
Yes, apparently in Florida they swim in the residential canals and can waddle up into the house if the door is unlocked.

4F851CB1-F638-4767-BAD6-4917C001191F.jpeg
Seems pretty chilled on the kitchen rug, cold blooded, so he might prefer tiles.

Maybe Ive watched too many episodes of Lost In Space, but they don’t come across as especially innately nasty and evil.

Just one of natures beasts doing their thing.

It would be cool to have a baby croc until he reached biting age. Get him a Tigers pet membership.
 
Last edited:
I had a discussion with one of the outlaws who built a new home off Elizabeth Drive west of Liverpool. She complained to me about snakes in the backyard, mainly red belllied blacks. I said you have built your home on their habitat, what do you expect? My tip to her was to leave the snakes alone and they will leave you alone.
 
I spent a couple of weeks in Cairns recently and was told by a local not to swim anywhere other than a pool. Beautiful little beaches just north of Cairns but we enjoyed the view from the car. I was amazed though at how many people still swam at the beaches.
 
TSP said:
Yes, apparently in Florida they swim in the residential canals and can waddle up into the house if the door is unlocked.

View attachment 15168
Seems pretty chilled on the kitchen rug, cold blooded, so he might prefer tiles.

Maybe Ive watched too many episodes of Lost In Space, but they don’t come across as especially innately nasty and evil.

Just one of natures beasts doing their thing.

It would be cool to have a baby croc until he reached biting age. Get him a Tigers pet membership.
Click to expand...
That looks like an alligator, we don’t have those here thankfully.
 
  • Haha
Reactions: TSP
TSP said:
Yes, apparently in Florida they swim in the residential canals and can waddle up into the house if the door is unlocked.

View attachment 15168
Seems pretty chilled on the kitchen rug, cold blooded, so he might prefer tiles.

Maybe Ive watched too many episodes of Lost In Space, but they don’t come across as especially innately nasty and evil.

Just one of natures beasts doing their thing.

It would be cool to have a baby croc until he reached biting age. Get him a Tigers pet membership.
Click to expand...
Thats a gay alligator.
Not comparable to a salty
 
I managed crocs in the NT for 25 years. I have had three close calls where I was actively stalked by crocodiles and probably another three not so close. In all but one, I worked out what was going on early enough to get out of the way in time, and on the other I just got lucky. A couple of times I have also been in bad situations, I.E. chest deep in the water etc, and was simply lucky there were no crocodiles nearby.
In crocodile habitat, never rely on luck. Either know where you are and be very aware, or stay away from the water altogether.
I personally know five people that have been taken by crocs and survived, four are friends of mine. All four were working in croc habitat and knew the risks. The other had been given bad advice and shouldn't have been where they were.
There is no such thing as a rogue crocodile. There are however, hungry crocodiles that hunt as ambush predators (because that's what they do). Probably the best advice I was ever given in crocodile habitat is to think of yourself as a prey item. If you are going to go into their habitat, respect them and understand what they are capable of. Never go in the water and never put yourself in a position where you can be ambushed.
I know personally what it is like to be hunted by a 5m+ crocodile. It is a horrific feeling when you come to the realisation that your next move could be your last.
 
twentyforty said:
Sorry about your friend Tucker. A mate who goes to Pandanus regularly also counted Kevin as a friend. He was in a state of shock and took it hard.
Click to expand...
Yeah cheers man, he was a rough bugger but a good one.
Did you guys hear about the fella who was heading to Cape York who was taken? It was about a month back. Been a few kids snatched lately as well.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Latest posts

Members online

Total: 1,467 (members: 46, guests: 1,421)
Back
Top