Reptiles Of Australia
Do You Think This Man Did Something Bad In A Previous Life…?
Pretty damned unlucky, wouldn’t you say?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=0E2G22UNMNXHLQFIQMFSFGGAVCBQ0IV0?xml=/news/2008/01/23/wcroc123.xml
A man who was rescued from the jaws of a crocodile which bit him on the arm had the double misfortune to be shot by his colleague in the process.
The unlucky victim, Jason Green, was a reptile farmhand in Australia who had been collecting eggs on a riverbank in the Northern Territory at the time.
He disturbed one of the animals close to a nest which snapped at him and encased his arm between its teeth.
Crocodile attacks and shootings are rare in Australia – as is what happened next.
A co-worker was quick to react and took aim with his shotgun, forcing it to release Green.
But the next shot missed its intended target and instead caught Green in the arm.
How could you miss a twenty foot crocodile.
Reptiles Of Australia
Crikey – It’s the Australia Zoo!
If you are thinking of having a Sunshine Coast holiday in Queensland, you really ought to plan a visit to Australia Zoo. It’s located near the Glasshouse Mountains just north of Brisbane. With abundant Sunshine Coast accommodation close by, the zoo is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the entire country. You may know it as being the home of the late Steve Irwin, who was better known as the Crocodile Hunter.
The zoo’s history began in 1970, when Bob and Lyn Irwin (Steve’s parents) purchased some land and opened the Beerwah Reptile Park. The park flourished and in 1980 it was renamed the Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park. The Irwin family spent much of their time in the 1980s capturing crocodiles in conjunction with Queensland’s Wildlife Service. The family frequently released the captured crocodiles back into the wild, but when one couldn’t be released, it found a new home at the Irwins’ park. Eventually the family opened the Crocodile Environmental Park as well, and it was very popular because visitors could watch live crocodile feedings. Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, became the manager of the park in 1992, and at about the same time the park was renamed Australia Zoo. It is now one of Australia’s top tourist attractions, and its 29 acres are home to more than one thousand animals.
Australia Zoo is renowned for its crocodiles and other reptiles, but it also boasts many other native Australian animals, and exotic animals, too. Visitors will see koalas, echidnas, gliders, opossums, dingoes, wombats, bettongs and Tasmanian devils on the zoo’s grounds. Visitors are not only allowed to hand-feed kangaroos in an open range area – they’re encouraged. African animals also live at Australia Zoo, including elephants, tigers, cheetahs and rhinos, and animals from other regions of the world include foxes, lemurs, and camels. Reptiles on display range from boa constrictors to alligators, and there are many different kinds of snakes and turtles.
In addition to the animals, there are many other things to do at Australia Zoo, and plenty of things that will keep the entire family entertained. Visitors are able to get up-close and personal with the animals at the zoo during the family shows. There even is a show that lets guests hand-feed elephants. And another show lets zoo visitors feed camels and see foxes from up close.
The zoo provides the opportunity to see animals behind the scenes. Although they do have an additional charge, these opportunities include Wombat Encounters, Cheetah Walks, Echidna Encounters, Tiger Walks and tours of the Australian Wildlife Hospital.
You can be sure that you will find the animal you love at Australia Zoo. With plenty of Sunshine Coast accommodation to choose from, this great Australian icon is truly a tourist attraction not to be missed.
About the Author
Roger Laganin runs ocean front Sunshine Coast accommodation at the Catalina Resort, Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia where you can relax, play or do business. Find out about their fabulous penthouse accommodation at =>
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Help with snake enclosure set up?
Hi, I’m applying for my reptile licence in Australia, Queensland to keep snakes…I’m looking for some help in what to buy like heat lamps, heat pads, decor, and substance for the bottom of the tank…it’s a 3ft tank and also is it possible to keep to juvenile snakes in one tank?
Here is a list of basic supplies you will need-
Secure enclosure
Heat mat
Heat lamp
A rheostat or thermostat to control heat mats
Thermometers
Substrate
Logs or other items for hiding/climbing areas
Spill-resistant water bowl
Gloves
Snake hook
Tongs
Care book
UVb light source(optional)
Fake plants and decor(optional)
While you can house two snakes, and only with the same species, I don’t recommend it. Some snakes become stressed when housed with other snakes, which can lead to many issues.
Croc Files : Reptiles – (Part 2)
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