Can crocodiles be kept as pets? What do you need to keep crocodiles?

Crocodiles can be kept as pets, but not if they are too big. Nile crocodiles, American crocodiles and other species can reach four or five meters in size, which can not be raised. One of the most famous pet crocodiles is the Tai Crocodile, which is small and can be used as a pet. However, although they look more gentle, but their character is more ferocious, hungry when they may also attack people. Before keeping them as pets, they also need to apply for relevant domestication certificates, otherwise it is illegal to breed them.

1. can crocodiles be kept as pets

Crocodiles are recognized as a relatively fierce animal with sharp teeth and strong aggression. However, there are many kinds of crocodiles, some of which are large, such as Nile crocodile, American crocodile, Gulf crocodile and so on, their size can reach four or five meters, aggressive, so it is impossible for such crocodiles to be pets, such crocodiles can not only eat large land animals, they are a threat to human crocodiles. It is unrealistic to breed pets.

However, not all species are so large, some of which are also relatively small, such as a crocodile called Tai Crocodile, which is the most famous pet crocodile. Although this kind of pet crocodile is relatively small, looks more gentle, but this kind of crocodile's character is also more ferocious, when raising must provide them with sufficient food, if they are very hungry, may also hurt people. Before keeping this kind of crocodile as a pet, it is necessary to obtain the corresponding domestication qualification certificate, otherwise it is not regulated. Therefore, it is troublesome to keep crocodiles as pets, and there are risks in the process of breeding. The crocodiles we usually see in captivity are usually in zoos.

2. what do you need to raise crocodiles

1. Space: The first thing you need to prepare for raising crocodiles is space. A larger tank is needed, at least 1.5 times the length of the crocodile's body, and the higher the better, because the crocodile has the ability to jump. It needs not only water environment, but also land environment, because crocodiles also need to move on land.

2. Food: It is also very important to prepare food for crocodiles. Beef is more suitable, pork has more fat, not as suitable as beef. In addition, other animals are also possible, such as mice, chickens, rabbits, frogs, earthworms can be. When crocodiles are young, they need to be fed every day; After they grow up, they are usually fed once every 2-3 days.

3. Sun: Crocodiles have to be provided with light. Generally speaking, they have to be exposed to the sun 1-2 times a week. In addition to natural light, artificial light is also available.

4. Water temperature: The water temperature of the crocodile's living environment should also be paid attention to. They usually live in tropical and subtropical areas, so the temperature is between 26 and 32 degrees.