Pecos Hank's video: How to get Eaten by the Largest Reptile on Earth

Massive crocodiles hunting and leaping into the air. Plus amazing facts & information about the largest reptile on Earth and how to become its dinner. COPYRIGHT PECOS HANK 2023 NOT FOR REBROADCAST To license video contact hankschyma@gmail.com SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL https://www.patreon.com/pecoshank THE SALTWATER CROCODILE (Cocodylus porosus) FACTS & INFORMATION The Saltwater Crocodile is the largest living reptile on the planet. These modern day dinosaurs can grow over 6.5 meters long (23 feet) and weigh over 1,000 kilos (2,200 lbs). They have the most powerful bite of any animal on Earth and are mighty enough to take down buffalo and cattle. Salt water crocodiles are cited as the most intelligent or sophisticated reptile. Besides using body language, they also vocally communicate using sounds, including barking, hissing, growling, chirps or grunts. They can hold their breath for hours underwater where they are ultra sensitive to vibrations. They don’t need to see you to know exactly where you are when you approach the water’s edge. This makes them extra effective ambush hunters in murky salt waters, brackish and fresh waters. CROCODILE ATTACKS ON HUMANS Saltwater crocodiles can live more than 70 years. They are opportunistic feeders that prey on a variety of species including crabs, fish, birds, turtles, pigs, buffalo and even humans. Though crocodiles and their relatives have a negative reputation among people, most species are relatively harmless and would rather avoid people rather than confront them.  Saltwater Crocodiles are known to show aggression towards people, partly a result of its strong territoriality and partly because we are on their menu. Human attacks from all crocodile species worldwide are estimated around a thousand per year according to one source. The Nile crocodile is responsible for the majority of those due to the much more likely odds it will encounter humans in Africa. Saltwater crocodiles range from India, through Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, into the Philippines, Palau, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and Northern Australia. Reports of saltwater crocodile attacks are surprisingly low. Calculations I dug up varied from 30 to over a hundred attacks per year for the that species. In Australia, attacks from “saltys” average about 2 per year. Across their vast domain, humans kill thousands of saltwater crocs each year and several countries have hunted them to local extinction. CROCODILE TOURISM IN AUSTRALIA Australia has recognized the value of protecting the crocs where it’s now illegal to hunt them. The recovering populations there, help manage a healthy ecosystem and croc tourism is bringing in money from fascinated adventurers who want to witness them in their natural habitat. Numerous river cruises specializing in teasing wild saltwater crocodiles to leap out of the water are a hit with photographers. CROCOSAURUS COVE Located in Darwin, Crocosaurus Cove offers a unique way to swim with massive captive crocodiles called the “Cage of Death.” Of course you’re behind thick plexiglass that should protect you. It’s gimmicky, amazing and many of their crocodiles are rescues. Leo, one of the star crocs there, was eating too many cattle before being captured in the wild. His life was spared in exchange for captivity. On one occasion, Leo mauled a worker at Crocosaurus Cove when she got too close. She was lucky to escape with her life and limbs after losing a lot of blood. There’s lots of other fascinating animals at this small zoo to see and I found the entire facility educating with heavy emphasis on conservation. CURRENT STATUS Saltwater crocodiles have few natural predators. Still, their skins have historically been highly prized, and they have suffered immensely from hunting, both legal and illegal. Their eggs and meat are also consumed as food. In the past, this species has been threatened with extinction. Recent conservation efforts have allowed them to make an impressive comeback in Australia but the species as a whole is much rarer than in the past. Music scored by Pecos Hank Crocodile Dundee theme performed by Pecos Hank