Salty arrives today!

[cris]

Cool, one thing i have always wondered about privately keeping massive crocs is how do you learn to handle them safely and stuff? Also how much space, heating and food does an adult need?

A moat with a massive croc would work far better than a guard dog :lol:

 

[mark83]

wow that looks awesome. its smaller than I thought it would be

 

[ReptilianGuy]

yeah about 30cm

 

[Jarden]

Ossh thats awesome theyre so cute when theyre little lol

 

[ShnakeyGirl]

They're cute when they're big too!!

 

[bfg23]

hey guys sorry to pester, but how long will the salty last in the 4ft tank before you have to upgrade.

 

[ReptilianGuy]

haha not long i would presume, it is tempary accomadation for a couple months as i'm about to build a heap of upgrade enclosures for all our herps... the crocs 1 being my first priority

 

[ReptilianGuy]

here's the other pics of the lil guy and the setup

 

[bfg23]

oh man that is awesome.
im on the hunt for a 6foot tank now, i am so getting a freshie asap.
thanks for the photo's you are one lucky couple.

 

[-Matt-]

Absolutely awesome! Your very lucky. I wish we could keep them in nsw...Id love a salty!

 

[whcasual79]

man makes me wana get a croc too....

 

[mckellar007]

he's TINY!! smaller then i pictured (spoke to you the other day at totally reptiles) awsome things crocs are!! you'll really enjoy him!!

 

[potato matter]

How big will this salty grow?

 

[Omgitschris]

How big will this salty grow?

the same size as everyother saltie i would assume ? about 4m ?

 

[buttss66]

Just wondering how you house a full-grown croc? I assume you would need a larger than average backyard and an inground pool - or be planning to build one. Do you live in suburbia or further out. I don't imagine my neighbours would be too thrilled if I brought one home.:shock:

 

[bfg23]

yes you need to be seriously setup for a 2.5+meter croc.
i seen a ~2mtr salty at a aquarium shop in adelaide here and its in a terribly small enclosure for its size. i would much rather see it in a big outside enclosure.

 

[ShnakeyGirl]

Just wondering how you house a full-grown croc? I assume you would need a larger than average backyard and an inground pool - or be planning to build one. Do you live in suburbia or further out. I don't imagine my neighbours would be too thrilled if I brought one home.:shock:

Same size enclosure as you'd see at any good zoo. We're fortunate we live out of Melbourne. We've considered everything and are well prepared for a growing Salties needs.

 

[Stitched]

yes you need to be seriously setup for a 2.5+meter croc.
i seen a ~2mtr salty at a aquarium shop in adelaide here and its in a terribly small enclosure for its size. i would much rather see it in a big outside enclosure.

Is that the shop just north of the city? (not naming names)
I believe that particular one has been rehoused now that it has outgrown its enclosure

 

[Smokey]

How much do salties sell for ? how many eggs do the females lay ?





cheers

 

[ReptilianGuy]

ours was 250 with frieght..... can't remember for sure but i think they can lay up to 50, 40 as an average.