Bin the bones. Don’t attract crocodiles. Always put food scraps in the bin or take them home.
Croc Country (considered to be typical crocodile habitat) begins at the Boyne River south of Gladstone, and extends northward, up the east coast and across far north and north west Queensland to the Northern Territory border. Crocodiles can sometimes also be found outside of croc country.
Crocodiles can be found in freshwater and saltwater locations along the coast and up to hundreds of kilometres inland including:
Saltwater (estuarine) crocodiles can also live in freshwater, it’s just that they generally prefer the saltwater environment where’s there’s more food sources.
Crocodiles are apex predators that use ambush tactics, such as lying and waiting at the water’s edge, to capture their prey.
Just because you can’t see a crocodile, it doesn’t mean there is not one close by.
Crocodiles can stay underwater for over an hour and can be completely concealed, even in knee-deep water.
When you're in Croc Country, be Crocwise and stay safe, don't risk your life.
Remember, just because you can't see them doesn't mean they're not there. Treat all waterways as Croc Country.
Crocs can be found in any waterway in the north. Never swim where crocs live and stay away from mudslides on the bank.
Take notice of warning signs and stay well back from the water's edge.
Seeing a crocodile in the wild is an amazing experience. But remember, stay safe, and be Crocwise in Croc Country.
Going fishing in Croc Country? Here’s a couple of tips.
When launching your boat, best to climb over the front without getting your feet wet.
Never dangle your arms and legs over the side. If you do fall in, get out of the water and back into the boat as quickly as possible.
Stay away from any areas that show signs of crocodiles, such as mudslides. There may be a croc close by that could approach the boat.
If you are sitting or pulling in a crab pot, stay within your boat. Don't lean over the edge or disturb the water too much.
If casting, try not to tie off around your wrist or waist, you may find yourself being pulled in.
If you get a snag, don't worry about your lure. Just cut the line. A $10.00 replacement is cheap compared to losing your life.
And remember, never get closer than 10 metres to a crocodile in the wild. Just in case.
Seeing a crocodile in the wild is an amazing experience. But remember, stay safe. Be Crocwise in Croc Country.
If you're planning on taking the tinny out this weekend, here's a couple of do's and don'ts.
When you're checking the ramp for hazards, always spend some time checking for crocodiles on or near the ramp as well.
Always try and keep your feet dry. If you have to get wet, use your trailer as a safe zone.
If you have to do something at the back of your boat, take it out of the water first. Never walk around the back of the boat while it's still in the water.
Crocs are smart predators, never clean fish around boat ramps. If you do, crocs will soon learn that boats coming into the ramp mean fish frames will be on the menu.
Crocodiles are more active at night and during the breeding season from September to April. They use their long body and tail to herd fish into shallow water for a feed.
So stay well back from the water's edge or use well-lit boat ramps and carry a powerful torch.
And remember, never bring your boat within 10 metres of a crocodile in the wild, just in case.
Seeing a crocodile in the wild is an amazing experience. But remember, stay safe Be Crocwise in Croc Country.
Putting the tinny in this weekend?
Going fishing or camping?
Stay safe. Remember to Be Crocwise in Croc Country.
Obey crocodile warning signs.
They are there for your safety and protection.
Always check that previous campers haven’t left scraps behind before pitching your tent.
Camp at least 2 metres above the high-water mark.
Never prepare food, wash dishes, or fillet fish near the water’s edge or nearby riverbank.
Dispose of food scraps, fish offal and other waste away from your campsite.
And never leave food scraps, fish frames or bait at your campsite or boat ramp.
Always stay 5 metres back from the water’s edge and never paddle or swim in Croc Country.
Remember, crocs live in both freshwater and saltwater.
Seeing a croc in the wild is an amazing experience but remember stay safe. Be Crocwise in Croc country.
Swimming or snorkelling in Croc Country puts you at risk of crocodile attack. No waterway in Croc Country can ever be considered crocodile free. If you decide to swim, reduce your risk:
