False sense of security having a gate between you and 17ft croc, What’s ya thoughts on getting Tarzan back in his pen @topendsafaricamp
And I thought getting a 17ft croc back in his pen was going to be easy @topendsafaricamp, Wrong !!!!
Convincing a 17ft croc to go back into his pen @topendsafaricamp is not an easy task. Salt water crocs go through periods where they loose and gain teeth, Tarzan is going through a period where he has lost his teeth and will grow back over the next 6 to 12months, having next to no teeth doesn’t take away there unbelievable crushing power.
Hey guys @topendsafaricamp is now open book via Tourism Top End to save 25% on the experiences for visits before the 30th of April
Life gets interesting out @topendsafaricamp, make sure you get out there to check it out this season. #crocs #wild
Absolutely devastated to find our longest standing and much loved rescue crocodile Tripod dead on my way home from @topendsafaricamp yesterday. I have been working with this croc for over 20 years, and moved him to the camp a decade ago to look after, he was our original big rescue crocodile and became part of our family and the camp’s identity. Tripod was originally caught on the Daly River by Nick Robinson in the 80’s. The crocodile had tried to eat people when they challenged to cross the Daly River and needed to be relocated. He was first named “James Perry Tripod” after a young fella who swam the bait out across the croc infested waters to set the trap that caught this crocodile. A very sad day, and confusing circumstances because even after conducting a post-mortem it’s still not clear what killed him. RIP Tripod, thank you for all the memories big fella.
Absolutely devastated to find our longest standing and much loved rescue crocodile Tripod dead on my way home from @topendsafaricamp yesterday. I have been working with this croc for over 20 years, and moved him to the camp a decade ago to look after, he was our original big rescue crocodile and became part of our family and the camp’s identity. Tripod was originally caught on the Daly River by Nick Robinson in the 80’s. The crocodile had tried to eat people when they challenged to cross the Daly River and needed to be relocated. He was first named “James Perry Tripod” after a young fella who swam the bait out across the croc infested waters to set the trap that caught this crocodile. A very sad day, and confusing circumstances because even after conducting a post-mortem it’s still not clear what killed him. RIP Tripod, thank you for all the memories big fella.
Absolutely devastated to find our longest standing and much loved rescue crocodile Tripod dead on my way home from @topendsafaricamp yesterday. I have been working with this croc for over 20 years, and moved him to the camp a decade ago to look after, he was our original big rescue crocodile and became part of our family and the camp’s identity. Tripod was originally caught on the Daly River by Nick Robinson in the 80’s. The crocodile had tried to eat people when they challenged to cross the Daly River and needed to be relocated. He was first named “James Perry Tripod” after a young fella who swam the bait out across the croc infested waters to set the trap that caught this crocodile. A very sad day, and confusing circumstances because even after conducting a post-mortem it’s still not clear what killed him. RIP Tripod, thank you for all the memories big fella.
PART 2 To answer everyone’s questions on the last post, this is a wild crocodile, crocs like this come into fight with our rescue crocs at @topendsafaricamp during the wet season when the waters rise from the floodplains. I’ve been working with crocs for over 20 years so please don’t ever try to move a crocodile along like this. It’s something I do a quite often in the wet season to save my fences and stop the big males fighting. We’ve had big rain the past couple of months so crocs like this move into areas that you sometimes don’t suspect them and can target dogs livestock & children so be extra vigilant this time of year in the top end, even the most unassuming ponds of water can have crocs in them so be croc wise.
I finally got there… Tarzan is back back in his pen at @topendsafaricamp It shows that with a little time and patience you can work with these magnificent animals to move them around without having to rope them up and restrain them. Remember guys do not go out there and play with animals, I’ve been working with wildlife since I could walk and talk but working with wildlife when you don’t have the experience and training can end badly for you and the animal. And please remember, if you’re thinking of travelling to the Top End of Australia, be Croc Wise and only swim in designated areas. Thanks for following along guys 🐊😅
Two years ago today, we lost a bloody legend. Willow was such a high spirited, high energy, uplifting bloke that brought joy to everyone he came into contact with. He was the definition of a good mate, and it’s not until someone this special is gone, that you truly realise how much they impacted your life because the loss of their presence leaves a hole so big you feel it every day. He has left a big Willow sized hole in all of our lives, it’s just not the same without you. Miss you every day Wilson.
@topendsafaricamp is open for the season see ya out there
Feeding time at @topendsafaricamp Daly is one of our biggest fellas, how big do you think he is?
Hey guys download the @starkix.live App to chat live one on one with me. I’ll be going live soon with the crocs & even when I’m not live you can “ping me” in the App & if I’m free I’ll jump on to have a yarn! All money raised from my chats over the next 3 months will be going to @dollysdreamaustralia Hope to chat to you legends soon 💥 🐊
It always blows me away to see the fish kill at this time of year in our tropical cycle up here in Darwin. Sadly, it’s a natural phenomenon that’s usually caused by local rain washing deoxygenated water off the floodplain’s into a billabong like the one here at @topendsafaricamp It gets better for the Barra once the rains get more intense and consistent over the wet season. Our crocs have fat bellies today 🐊 🐟
Banjo’s Backyard Adventures 🏄♂️🚤🌴🌊 Watch it till the end… “Too flurry” 🤣
New job going for a grounds keeper @topendsafaricamp if anyone’s interested
Left over Barra from the fish kill doesn’t go to waist. Chopper was one of the biggest crocs in Australia until he chewed his own tail of making him 2ft shorter, you can see him @topendsafaricamp this year.
Thank you @ashdunn_17 for this amazing tribute to our mate Willow, Forever 34. Willow’s legacy lives on.
If your traveling to northern Australia this year here’s a little tip to stop your arse getting chewed by one of these prehistoric dinosaurs. Do Not swim in any water that is not properly signed to do so. Some of the largest saltwater crocs live in fresh water. Just because you see a freshwater croc does not mean there’s no saltwater crocs around. Do not camp close to waterholes or remote beaches, crocs will travel across land to find a feed. Do your research on our beautiful wildlife before traveling north, if you get chewed it gives our crocs a bad name be #crocwise and come visit us out @topendsafaricamp to learn more about these amazing creatures
Crocs, choppers and airboats out @topendsafaricamp Top End Safari camp is now open for the season, we’re going to have some amazing early bird specials and give always coming out in the next couple of weeks so make sure you keep an eye out for some cracking deals. And don’t for get be Crocwise if ya visiting the north @ntaustralia #croc #crocwise #wildanimals #airboat
Trouble when a big Frill-Necked Lizard goes somewhere he shouldn’t @topendsafaricamp
This Big Croc is Underbite, his top jaw was torn off by another massive croc, feeding him is a challenge as you can see 👀 Guys if you’re traveling north come out to @topendsafaricamp and help feed some of our massive rescue crocs.
Get up to the Northern Territory, things are kicking into gear at @topendsafaricamp 🐊🚁🚀🚤
