“Firstly, let me pay homage to “Rex” the Croc, he has provided Caleb and I with some invaluable training …
Last weekend we decided that some saltwater croc defence preparation was needed and due to the expertly re-created field conditions, I feel far more confident to deal with any possible croc situation that may arise!
The lower sections of the Moran and Mitchell rivers pose an extremely high probability of encountering a saltwater crocodiles which can be expected to be 14ft in length or longer.
Added to which, it will also be breeding season and the males will be more aggressive.
Here are some photos on how the croc training went and please note: no harm was done to any living animals, however please do not try this at home either! Cheers …. T”.
NB. What Tanya and the shots below play down is the decision of what weapon to carry and how to have it at immediately at hand on the trip, in the eventuality of seeing one up too close.
In contrast to alligators that are relatively benign, the saltwater variety of croc is absolutely not and the expedition’s self protection skills will have to be as honed as their paddling ones.
