Description
Hands-on, one day experience for 3-4 people.
The Saltwater Crocodile is one of the oldest creatures to walk the planet and thought to have lived over 240 million years ago. They are also the largest living reptile in the world. The Saltwater Crocodile was harvested extensively in the wild throughout northern Australia, during the 1940s, 50s and 60s. A severe reduction in the population resulted in management measures being put in place by all range states and the Commonwealth. Full protection was given to the Salt-water Crocodile in Western Australia in 1970, in the Northern Territory in 1971 and in Queensland in 1974 (Burbidge 1987; Letts 1987).
Adult males are on average 5 m long and weigh more than 450 kg, whereas females are much smaller, generally around 3 m long and up to 150 kg. There are uncommon records of male Salt- water Crocodiles reaching more than 7 m in length and 1000 kg in weight. The upper body is grey, brown or almost black above, with irregular darker mottling; they are generally whitish on the underside. The tail is highly muscular and is the main propulsion mechanism used in the water. (Information sourced from environment.gov.au)
The Northern Territory government employs contractors to control the population of dangerous crocodiles on remote cattle stations.
PRICING (AUD)
- Per person $500.00
INCLUSIONS:
- Meet and Greet with Australia’s leading crocodile catching expert, Crocodile Catching
- Hands-on learning how to skin and process a crocodile
- Education on crocodile habits, life cycle and physical anatomy
Extras:
- Crocodile Skull POA
- Crocodile Skin POA
- Crocodile Leather POA
- Handmade Crocodile Soaps POA
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