5041
Saltwater Crocodile
Southeast Asia
Original ZT
$1,500
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5041 |
Saltwater Crocodile |
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Southeast Asia |
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$1,500 |
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The saltwater crocodile, or "salty," is the largest living reptile in the world. In rare cases, males can reach lengths of up to 23 feet, although lengths of 13 feet are average. Females are smaller and do not normally exceed 10 feet. This crocodile has a large head, a broad, rounded snout, and a heavy set of jaws lined with cone-shaped teeth. The skin of mature adults is generally dark, with lighter tan or gray areas and cream-colored bellies. Saltwater crocodiles are designed for an aquatic environment, possessing clear eyelids that enable them to see underwater, flaps of skin that keep water out of their throat and ears, and webbed rear feet that aid in swimming. Like all reptiles, salties are cold-blooded. After basking in the sun, they must return to the water to cool off. A saltwater crocodile will also lie with its mouth open to release excess heat. This reptile is the direct descendent of the archosaurs, an intelligent species of dinosaur that dominated the earth during the Mesozoic Era. In addition to a large Australian population, smaller populations exist in China, the Indian sub-continent, and Southeast Asia. Individuals have been found far from their usual range, as they are able to travel long distances by sea. This seafaring ability helps to explain their wide distribution. These crocodiles are commonly found in the brackish water around coastal areas and in tidal rivers. They can also be found in the open sea or inland in freshwater rivers, swamps, and billabongs. Movement between different habitats occurs seasonally and as a result of social status. Juveniles raised in freshwater areas are eventually forced out by dominant adults, who use these areas for breeding. If unable to establish a territory in a tidal river system, they may move out to sea, circling the coast in search of another river. Females generally lay 40 to 60 eggs in mounded nests of mud and plant material. The mother guards the eggs for about three months. The young crocodile breaks out of its shell using a small temporary "egg tooth" on its snout. The mother digs the neonates out of the nest when they start chirping and carries them to the water in her mouth. The temperature at which the egg is kept determines the gender of its inhabitant. Eggs kept at 88.8 degrees Fahrenheit will produce male offspring. Hotter or colder temperatures will produce females. Only about one percent of the young survive to adulthood, due to predation both by other species and by territorial male crocodiles, which will kill and eat juveniles. Crocodiles that survive to adulthood may live as long as 100 years. Mature saltwater crocodiles take a wide variety of prey, including large wading birds, buffalo, domestic livestock, wild boar, and monkeys. The salty's feeding strategy is to lie quietly near the water's edge and pounce suddenly on unwary victims. Although other crocodiles have undeserved reputations as man-eaters, the saltwater crocodile is actually quite dangerous and will even attack people in boats. This species is responsible for a number of injuries and deaths every year. Although this species was hunted almost to extinction in the late 1960s, the future of the saltwater crocodile seems very secure today, given the large populations existing in Australia and Papua New Guinea. However, it is likely that the salty's range will be reduced through the elimination of many small populations elsewhere. Loss of human life has led to animosity towards the species, making conservation difficult. |
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To build a good animal exhibit you need to ask a few questions: (click them for the answers) |
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Which fence is suitable for this animal in terms of strength, if it can be climbed or jumped over? |
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How big should the exhibit be and what Terrain should be used? |
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How deep should the exhibit be if using the "Pit Method"? |
1 level |
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Low Chain-link Fence |
$45 |
1 |
200 |
10 |
22.2 |
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Low Stick Pole Fence |
$55 |
1 |
225 |
11 |
20.0 |
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Stick Pole Window Fence |
$75 |
2 |
225 |
12 |
16.0 |
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Stick Pole Fence |
$75 |
2 |
225 |
12 |
16.0 |
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Low Post and Rail Fence |
$70 |
1 |
250 |
11 |
15.7 |
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Chain-link Fence |
$70 |
2 |
200 |
10 |
14.3 |
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Post and Rail Fence |
$90 |
2 |
250 |
12 |
13.3 |
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Low Wooden Slat Fence |
$85 |
1 |
240 |
11 |
12.9 |
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Wood Slat Window Fence |
$110 |
2 |
240 |
12 |
10.9 |
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Wooden Slat Fence |
$110 |
2 |
240 |
12 |
10.9 |
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Low Concrete Fence |
$125 |
1 |
300 |
12 |
9.6 |
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Low Iron Bar Fence |
$125 |
1 |
290 |
12 |
9.6 |
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Low Rock Wall Fence |
$125 |
1 |
280 |
12 |
9.6 |
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Low Concrete Chain Fence |
$125 |
1 |
275 |
12 |
9.6 |
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Low Plexiglas Fence |
$125 |
1 |
270 |
12 |
9.6 |
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Rock Window Fence |
$150 |
2 |
280 |
14 |
9.3 |
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Rock Wall Fence |
$150 |
2 |
280 |
14 |
9.3 |
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Concrete Chain Fence |
$150 |
2 |
275 |
14 |
9.3 |
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Plexiglas Fence |
$150 |
2 |
270 |
13 |
8.7 |
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Iron Bar Fence |
$180 |
2 |
290 |
14 |
7.8 |
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Concrete Fence |
$200 |
2 |
300 |
15 |
7.5 |
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Reinforced Concrete Fence |
$225 |
3 |
460 |
16 |
7.1 |
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Reinforced Concrete and Glass Fence |
$225 |
3 |
420 |
15 |
6.7 |
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Concrete and Iron Bar Fence |
$240 |
3 |
440 |
15 |
6.3 |
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Electrified Chain-link Fence |
$300 |
3 |
480 |
18 |
6.0 |
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Electrified Iron Bar Fence |
$350 |
3 |
400 |
18 |
5.1 |
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Salt water |
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64 |
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112 |
128 |
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160 |
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Tank
can be used in place of water requirement
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Dirt |
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Exhibit Size |
100 |
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100 |
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160 |
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200 |
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7061 |
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Water Lilly |
40 |
$140 |
28.6 |
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9206 |
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Small Rock |
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1 |
Yes |
8 |
$55 |
14.5 |
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9205 |
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Medium Rock |
1 |
1 |
Yes |
8 |
$75 |
10.7 |
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9200 |
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Large Rock |
2 |
2 |
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4 |
$150 |
2.7 |
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ReproductionInterval(months): |
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TimeDeath(months): |
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