• [FUCK] Nile Crocodiles Found in Southern Florida
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[url=http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/05/19/killer-nile-crocodiles-in-florida-experts-say-its-possible/?cid=facebook_CBS_Miami]Source[/url] [quote]FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami/AP) — The Burmese python may no longer be Florida’s scariest invasive species. Researchers have confirmed that three Nile crocodiles were captured near Miami, and they say it’s possible more of the man-eating reptiles are still out there. The big question now: How did they get to Florida? “They didn’t swim from Africa,” University of Florida herpetologist Kenneth Krysko said. “But we really don’t know how they got into the wild.” Krysko, who works at UF’s Florida Museum of Natural History, said the captured crocodiles matched genetically, meaning they are related to one another, but didn’t match Nile crocs kept at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and other licensed Florida attractions. That means the crocs probably were brought to Florida illegally by an unlicensed reptile collector who either didn’t contain them properly, allowing them to escape, or, more sinisterly, planted them in the Everglades in hopes they would multiply. The Nile croc, if it became established in the Everglades, would pose another invasive threat to its teetering ecosystem. Through crossbreeding, they could endanger the smaller, less aggressive American crocodiles, which have never been responsible for a confirmed human death in the U.S.[/quote]
probably some redneck that thought it would be cool to have them as pets. They got to big for the tank "cheap swimming pool" and ran them off to the local Creek.
I wonder how much different crocodile tastes from alligator
if there is a god, he must really hate florida
[QUOTE=pointyface;50353752]I wonder how much different crocodile tastes from alligator[/QUOTE] Alligator is quite fishy while crocodile is sweeter and a not quite as tough, at least in my experience
[QUOTE=Dr. Ethan Asia;50353762]Alligator is quite fishy while crocodile is sweeter and a not quite as tough, at least in my experience[/QUOTE] That sounds about right.
Oh god, please let the FWC open up a crocodile season... I'll be in there with an airboat so fast. :joy: They did it with pythons/anacondas and there were competitions for it.
Florida pretty much is the Australia of the United States at this point. We're starting to gather more things that can kill us :v:
A proper sized colony of Nile Crocs in Florida would result in so many deaths it's not even funny. Fuckers are extremely aggressive.
[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATGaybgla0w[/media]
I love Nile Crocs to death but if they're in the US they belong in a zoo. They'll eat the Alligators out of house and home, and we know damned well people will get trigger happy and end up shooting alligators rather than the Crocs
So begins the battle for reptile supremacy in the Everglades. The Crocodile-Alligator Wars.
Oh man, I wish I lived in Florida and owned an airboat, croc slaying for days
[QUOTE=DOG-GY;50353813][media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATGaybgla0w[/media][/QUOTE] you know, with the amount of head trauma he's had, the aneurysm should probably be higher on his list now
Remember, if it has an overbite, it's an alligator, if both rows are showing, it's a crocodile. Although if its mouth is open that's a different problem
[QUOTE=pointyface;50354302]Remember, if it has an overbite, it's an alligator, if both rows are showing, it's a crocodile. Although if its mouth is open that's a different problem[/QUOTE] Fat face = alligator Pointy face = crocodile Big dinosaur in water = don't get close enough to find out (unless you catch alligators like I do, then jump on that shit)
[quote]“They didn’t swim from Africa,” University of Florida herpetologist Kenneth Krysko said.[/quote] Oh god. It's a new species of flying croc. :worried:
Well if they're in need of extra help putting these crocs full of lead I wouldn't mind helping.
Be glad this ancient croc doesn't exist anymore. [url=http://postimg.org/image/dpsxjw4ox/full/][img]http://s32.postimg.org/bxzyozlc5/image_2617_1e_Carnufex_carolinensis.jpg[/img][/url]
[QUOTE=Zephyrs;50354556]Oh god. It's a new species of flying croc. :worried:[/QUOTE] "Well, I guess that's that"
[QUOTE=ghost901;50354736]Be glad this ancient crock doesn't exist anymore. [url=http://postimg.org/image/dpsxjw4ox/full/][img]http://s32.postimg.org/bxzyozlc5/image_2617_1e_Carnufex_carolinensis.jpg[/img][/url][/QUOTE] I see your Carnufex and raise you a Postosuchus. [T]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2LBL_Y7Ya0Q/TcDVh2JhcEI/AAAAAAAABAA/KxWwCB4cNf0/s1600/Postosuchus_%2528color%2529+reduced.jpg[/T] (Yes, it's bipedal, as was Poposaurus, another crocodylomorph) [T]http://img14.deviantart.net/71cb/i/2012/219/1/4/poposaurus_by_kahless28-d5a46le.jpg[/T]
Good thing these don't exist anymore then. [t]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/76/b9/83/76b9835d7c9def5c93b652f732c593bb.jpg[/t] [t]https://41.media.tumblr.com/4aa0651b847a662561d0a308c69735a7/tumblr_ncqbrkeu1s1tk9c2yo1_500.jpg[/t] I remember watching some kind of documentary on these types of ancient crocodiles, it's so strange how they really haven't changed for millions of years.
[QUOTE=Revenge282;50354521]Fat face = alligator Pointy face = crocodile Big dinosaur in water = don't get close enough to find out (unless you catch alligators like I do, then jump on that shit)[/QUOTE] Helping catch gators is fun, I ain't catching no croc though. May end up catching the next one who goes in my pond though, especially if it's another "orphaned" baby.
[QUOTE=Zephyrs;50354556]Oh god. It's a new species of flying croc. :worried:[/QUOTE] I'm more worried about teleporting crocodiles. Even in Kentucky I'm worried about getting telefragged by one of those scaley sonsofbitches.
Considering its an invasive species, as far as I'm aware of under the 1969 executive orders, they are open game. Oh and just a fair, "You might want to jump on this... Now" crocodile pelts, especially wild Nile River crocs, sell for roughly $1000 per pelt if they are a decent size. In short, get your guns ready boys.
[QUOTE=JoeSkylynx;50355316]Considering its an invasive species, as far as I'm aware of under the 1969 executive orders, they are open game. Oh and just a fair, "You might want to jump on this... Now" crocodile pelts, especially wild Nile River crocs, sell for roughly $1000 per pelt if they are a decent size. In short, get your guns ready boys.[/QUOTE] I don't think I can just go out and start shooting them though. Don't I need like tags or something? And other permits? Also, shotguns destroy pelts right? When it's buckshot or so.
[QUOTE=TheNerdPest14;50355347]I don't think I can just go out and start shooting them though. Don't I need like tags or something? And other permits?[/QUOTE] Florida, right? Honestly with how things are set up, invasive species are usually considered open game, but you'd need to run that through local Wildlife and Game centers, and talk to your local Game Wardens. If you get lucky, they may ask you to come around and help them hunt them down for bounties or just simply scientific purposes.
[quote]“They didn’t swim from Africa,” University of Florida herpetologist Kenneth Krysko said.[/quote] Uh... it doesn't take a herpetologist to know they didn't swim all the way from Africa. :v:
[QUOTE=raz r23;50353728]probably some redneck that thought it would be cool to have them as pets. They got to big for the tank "cheap swimming pool" and ran them off to the local Creek.[/QUOTE] Way to stereotype the south. Anyone who had the resources to illegal smuggle them into the state is not going to be a dumb redneck.
[QUOTE=ghost901;50354736]Be glad this ancient croc doesn't exist anymore. [url=http://postimg.org/image/dpsxjw4ox/full/][img]http://s32.postimg.org/bxzyozlc5/image_2617_1e_Carnufex_carolinensis.jpg[/img][/url][/QUOTE] Does it matter when they have caught like 30 foot gators in modern times?
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