Monster crocodiles in Townsville. Just over the road from the Reef Lodge Backpackers.

Croc Country

Since the time of the dinosaurs, crocodiles have been masters of their domain. Stealthy hunters of rivers, creeks and mangroves, they are one of the few animals that will stalk, kill and consume humans.
Explore this exhibition and discover how these amazing reptiles evolved, how they have adapted for hunting and survival, and how we manage living side by side with crocodiles in Australia's tropical north.

PRESENTING PARTNERS:

Croc Country is proudly supported by the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection and

 

Event Details

Dates

15 November 2014 09:30 AM - 01 March 2015 05:00 PM

Cost

Free with Admission

Saltwater crocodiles, also known as estuarine crocodiles live in freshwater as well as saltwater creeks, and can also be found on beaches and islands, so you won’t always see croc warning signs. Crocs can wait and observe habits of prey, are very hard to see in the murky waters, and are generally more active at night.
Territorial, although crocs can travel far distances, and have been seen swimming past nearby beaches, including the popular Townsville beach "The Strand"

 Saltwater crocodiles, also known as estuarine crocodiles

The following tips are highly regarded as steps you can take to help keep you and your family safe against a saltwater crocodile attack. As with all wild animals though, there are no guarantees!These tips (only in my opinion these points are more relative to creeks rivers and murky dirty water.)

• Camp at least 50m from water’s edge and 2m above high water mark.
• Avoid camping where native animals and live stock drink regularl.
• Don’t clean fish, leave scraps or wash near boat ramps or on water’s edge.
• Don't dangle arms or legs over the boat.
• Don't stand on logs or branches overhanging the water.
• Crocodiles can jump high, around two thirds of their body length, out of the water.
• If you fall in the water, don't panic, but get out as quickly as possible.
• Don’t leave food scraps at your camp if you are camping close to creeks or water..
• Be sure to check that previous visitors haven’t food around the camp site.

Freshwater crocodiles are not generally known be being aggressive.

It gets you thinking when you arrive at a swimming hole, "I wonder if there's a crocodile in there?" Here is some information about the possibility of crocs in Townsville swimming holes!

 or check out this at article on crocs in the Burdekin

Some of this information was found on:
http://www.explore-townsville.com/saltwater-crocodiles.html