Next time you're in croc territory, here's some tips to help you leave croc territory with everything intact!
*Observe warning signs
*Seek expert advice about crocodiles before swimming, camping, fishing or boating - there is potential danger anywhere in the saltwater crocodile range. If in doubt, do not swim, canoe or use small boats in estuaries, tidal rivers, deep pools or mangrove shores. Saltwater crocodiles may also inhabit freshwater pools and billabongs a great distance upstream.
*Large saltwater crocodiles have no fear of humans - they are often inquisitive and will swim towards boats. Leave the area immediately if you see one.
*Be aware - keep your eyes open for crocodiles. Children and pets are at particular risk in the water or at the water's edge.
*Do not paddle, clean fish, prepare food or camp at the water's edge. Fill a bucket with water and do your chores at least 50 metres away.
*Returning daily or regularly to the same spot at the water's edge is dangerous.
*Stand a few metres back from the water's edge when fishing.
*Do not lean over the edge of a boat or stand on logs overhanging water, and do not hang articles over the edge of boats - this includes arms or legs!
*Dispose of food scraps, fish offal and other waste properly and away from your campsite.
*Do not feed crocodiles!
*Saltwater crocodiles mostly remain near the water's edge and may be attracted to a struggling fish, or a person splashing in the water. Fish and fishing lures are replaceable, human life is not.
Crocodile warnings - Courtesy of the Department of Conservation and Land Management.
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