Don’t knock the crocs! A warning from the Govt. http://www.reporter.bz/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=1472&Itemid=2

Friday, 06 October 2006

The Forest Department has issued a warning to certain people in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, that it’s a crime under Belize law to feed crocodiles in the lagoon behind the town.

There have been recent reports that certain tourist guides have been putting the crocodiles on display for the benefit of tourists, by offering the animals food and then taking them captive when they emerge from the water.

The Department notes that such acts are illegal under the Wildlife Protection Act, Chapter 220 of the Laws of Belize.

The law sets a maximum penalty of $1000.00 for every offence of disturbing, harming or killing any bird or animal protected under the Act.

The law empowers the courts to demand a fine and to imprison the guilty party for a period of six months for every offence.

Feeding the crocodiles which inhabit the lagoon is regarded as a form of disturbance of the natural habitat because the crocs develop a Don’t knock the crocs (e) dependency on humans for their food.

This dependency creates a potentially dangerous situation which could lead to attacks on humans by hungry crocodiles looking for food. People who live near the lagoon and others who go to or pass by the area are especially at risk.

The department further seeks the public’s assistance in the removal of crocs which stray into populated areas and urges the public to respect the laws that protect the animals and help to preserve human life.

Please tell me what is going to happen now-the crocs are used to being fed everyday-maybe they will start eating people-personally I think we have quite enough crocs in Belize and we should terminate all of them who reside on Ambergris Caye-let them live on totally deserted islands -the ones that we have humanised put them up against a wall and shoot them

People certainly caused this croc problem, but why shoot them Pedro? Too bad Steve Irwin isn't still around - he would probably have some type of solution.

Croc pizza?

I will start working on croc pizza which will be available by monday
LaurieMar-it appears that crocs will always come back to where they grew up-this is why it is so dangerous to feed them and then not-personally I think I will go into business making croc shoes-this will take a little longer than the pizza

Pedro- Please let me know when you go croc hunting...I'd like to take some pics for the foto of the day.

If you are going to do croc pizza, you probably can call it croc pizza with whole chicken pieces stuffing. That would be the special the night before I arrive. Please order up a mushroom, garlic and pepperoni pizza for me! Add a dash of red pepper and some parmesan cheese and a Belikin too. Thank you!

Me thinks the crocs should be allowed to bite the strange people who can't leave them alone. They were here before the pizza-bars.

...crock's are my best neighbors.

Pedro, maybe make croc sachels or backpacks.

Nice Pedro! The crocs were here before people were, give em some respect.
As I and others have said before, we just need a croc park where we can deposit them and the tourists can go see them for $$.

Pedro, The pizza should have a little Melinda's and jalepeno. A good croc pizza should have a little "bite".

Yo weile and jzb,
The mosquitos and sand burrs were here b4 the peeps too. Should we leave them alone?

Take a hint from 2MILES and turn them into security guards.

I know! Why don't we just kill and destroy everything that poses any amount of risk or nuisance to us? Great idea! We can all start wearing animal skins and carrying clubs too!

Excuse my sarcasm but this weather makes me grumpy.

Hey JZB,
Life is a continuum, aight! Stay away from the extremes. Don't blame your ignorance on the weather either!
While your at it check out Genesis 1:26,Genesis 1:28.

Thank you deacon, Yes, send them over to the 2miles school of guard Crocs where we train them to earn a good living. A new semester will be starting soon, Let's allow them to take a bite out of crime on Ambergris while doing what Crocs do naturally.

xyz, mosquitos and sand burrs are not talking extremes? you started it nah nah nah nah nah.....you're wasting my time.

2Miles..What does a good guard croc make these days? :p

Yo J,
NO, Don't be so childish poo poo head:-)

JZB, Belizean Union Local #1 security Croc members earn 3 meals a day and also snack benefits (Raccoons that wonder into private properties). They also have a very lucrative retirement plan, 401k, etc.

Throw in a dental plan and I'll bring my two crocs over!

Ok JZB, But do understand that tuition for Crocs can be quite expensive. The school supplies and salary's can run 50k or more per croc. (Ever think how hard it is to teach a croc to read a book on security procedures?). Translating the books into "Croc" language is also very time consuming. But when they graduate from the 2miles school of guard croc's, they are well qualified to keep your property and family safe. We also have a team of "Swat Croc's" available that can be deployed on a moments notice.

You have a tough job! I hope you get hazzard pay!

JZB, Hazard pay included in the tuition Should I expect to see a check for 100K (US) soon? I can stop by in two weeks and pick it up in person if you would like Than I will pick your little fellers up and bring them over to our training camp in Buena Vista.

US$!!!Well, that changes everything....

Great!, I'll see you in two weeks

2MILE,I'll see you in about 2 & 1/2 weeks. :

28 1/2 weeks deacon :p

deacon, you mean I have to sit at the bar and wait for you for 28 1/2 weeks? Man am I going to be Crocked! JZB, I think I'll need to pick up the 100K before I go to the bar.

No NO No,2 & i/2 weeks. You said 28.