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Dec
2007
leon1255

Crocodiles as Pets

by leon1255Comment Published at 21:4721:475 comments5 comments81 Visits81 VisitsReport
The association of Crocodiles and Man is known for a long time. Ancient Egyptians worshiped crocodile-god. Sometimes they hunted crocodiles, and visualize them as a protector and source of pharonic power. No doubt when you think of a crocodile as your pet you might be wondering if it will work out.
 According to Herodotus, in 5th century BC some Egyptians kept crocodiles as pampered pets. In Sobek's temple in Arsinoe, crocodile was kept in the pool of the temple, where it was fed, covered with jewelry, and worshipped. When crocodiles die, they were embalmed, mummified, placed in sarcophagi, and then buried in a sacred tomb. Many mummified crocodiles and crocodile eggs have been found in Egyptian tombs.

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Arna
5.00 (Excellent) | December 2007 | Arna
Re: Crocodiles as Pets
Crocodiles are tough pets to keep.  When we lived on the Gold Coast, there were a few in the water ways that people had raised from hatchlings and then dumped in the creeks.  Yikes!  They don't normally live that far south.  I wonder how well they would work as a security system for our house, or maybe they would keep our girls in line.


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      MissKelly
5.00 (Excellent) | March 1st | MissKelly
Re: Crocodiles as Pets

they may be great sercurity but may eat your other pets! YIKES!



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monarogirl
5.00 (Excellent) | December 2007 | monarogirl
Re: Crocodiles as Pets
They have also found thousands of mummified cats....I know what I'd rather have as a pet!!


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      Arna
5.00 (Excellent) | December 2007 | Arna
Re: Crocodiles as Pets
Maybe the cats were to feed the crocodiles! lol.


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August88
5.00 (Excellent) | December 2007 | August88
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Don't they live longer then man? I come from up north so am not a real fan of them myself. All the water holes we could swim in as kids are now too dangerous. The salt water ones are too dangerous and they creep me out. I hope you ain't thinking of getting one. Yikes!


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