The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Advice on protection against crocs, please

rauke · September 9, 2011, 10:46 AM

Once a reasonably-sized croc clamps down on, you've had it. It will simply drag you into the water and drown you, assuming that it doesn't instantly kill you.

If what I've read is correct, a crocodile has the most powerful bite of any animal on the planet, exerting pressure in the neighborhood of 5,000 pounds per square inch. Think land shark. And Art Eatman is right---if the jaws don't get you, the tail will. It'll easily break your back or your legs.

This would suggest that any business at all by the water's edge should be conducted in broad daylight, never after dark. Better to bring an armed associate or two to keep a sharp lookout while you do what it is you have to do. Stay out of the water. And no more moonlight jaunts with the dogs...(sigh).

September 9, 2011, 10:46 AM	#20
rauke Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2009 Location: Australasia Posts: 200	More bad news... Once a reasonably-sized croc clamps down on, you've had it. It will simply drag you into the water and drown you, assuming that it doesn't instantly kill you. If what I've read is correct, a crocodile has the most powerful bite of any animal on the planet, exerting pressure in the neighborhood of 5,000 pounds per square inch. Think land shark. And Art Eatman is right---if the jaws don't get you, the tail will. It'll easily break your back or your legs. This would suggest that any business at all by the water's edge should be conducted in broad daylight, never after dark. Better to bring an armed associate or two to keep a sharp lookout while you do what it is you have to do. Stay out of the water. And no more moonlight jaunts with the dogs...(sigh).