Pet Crocodile Quiz
So you want a pet crocodile? Take this quiz to find out the truth about crocs and what they can do.
Question 2 of 9
A croc's natural temperament is both deceptive and hostile.
... Depending on the age of the croc in question, expect to regularly witness and experience both of these qualities at some point, says Britton. Younger crocs tend to be deceptive, graduating into a boisterous phase as they grow stronger, but the hostility can be present from the get go.
Question 3 of 9
Like dogs, crocodiles can be trained and tamed.
... While we've all seen stories about how even the most difficult pup can do a behavioral 180, zoologist Adam Britton says that a croc's aggressive tendencies cannot be reduced or controlled -- even with regular handling.
Question 4 of 9
Over the past 100 years, there have only been a handful of animal attacks on humans.
... In 2005, the journal Wilderness and Environmental Medicine reported that an estimated 376 croc attacks on humans have been documented since 1948 through 2004. That breaks down to an average of 5 to7 attacks per year.
Question 5 of 9
Crocodiles only attack when they're hungry; if they're well fed, there's nothing to worry about.
... According to the Crocodile Specialist Group (CSG), crocs may attack for a number of reasons, including to protect their young or to defend their territory when a threat is perceived. In some cases, the group explains, they even mistake people for other kinds of prey.
Question 6 of 9
If a crocodile attacks you, you probably won't see it coming.
... According to a 2007 study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, while some crocs may swallow small creatures in a single bite, they tend to ambush larger prey.
Question 7 of 9
Since crocodiles have such short legs, a person could easily wrestle and gain control of one.
... Depending on the type, a fully grown male crocodile can measure between 12 and 14.5 feet (3.7 and 4.4 meters) in length, while females generally reach about 7 to 10 feet (2.1 to 3 meters), and -- according to the San Diego Zoo -- they can weigh up to 1,000 pounds (454 kilograms). So, good luck getting a hold on one of these creatures -- much less getting it to cry "uncle."
Question 8 of 9
It takes practically no time for a crocodile to attack from the water.
... Primarily, crocs gravitate toward water sources, even shallow ones, as the ideal place to wait and conceal themselves while watching for potential prey. Once they spot something (or someone), the attack can come within seconds, giving the target little if any time to respond.
Question 9 of 9
Because of their large size, crocs can only move at a rate of about 5 miles per hour (8 kilometers per hour).
... According to the San Diego Zoo, crocs can swim at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour (32.2 kilometers per hour) in the water and book it on land at 11 miles per hour (17.7 kilometers per hour). For comparison, Science Daily reports that the average human runs at a speed somewhere between 6.5 and 8.3 miles per hour (10.5 and 13.4 kilometers per hour), which makes people dangerously to easy catch.
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