Oooh that feels lovely

great activity in a local department store today where "children" could pat a snake, a ferret, a rabbit or this baby Freshwater Crocodile. They are found in the north of Australia and grow to about 3 meters.

[Sam]

Aaaahh the kids would have loved it!

[Chris K]

@gigiflower this big kid did too. I loved the feel of the Childrens' Python

[Carl Thomas]

Lol nice title and a real fun shot

[Yao RL]

He really show a smily face.

[Rosemary]

I am sure you would have been in your element

[Chris K]

@yaorenliu sure was smiling. but you know the song "never smile at a crocodile. Dont be taken in by his welcome grin"

[Chris K]

@rosie1610 the snake was so smooth an silky. didnt get a chance to hold the croc. - too busy trying to take a pic!
PS hope the move went smoothly

[Chris K]

@carlt thanks carl. I love animals and was pleased to find these whilst out shopping!

[Brianna]

Now that looks like one toothy grin he's got there! A lovely capture! x

[Call me Joe]

Awesome shot-looks like he's smiling but am sure he's not thrilled :)

[Dawn Ulmer]

Great image! What fun.

[Michael Smith]

g-ulp!!!! Did you say 3 meters? Yikes! No crocodile tears for this baby!

[Dione Giorgio]

Wow! This is a great opportunity for the boy. The croc looks sleepy - has he been sedated? Wonderful shot.

[Chris K]

@lilminimonka @joemuli @deu49097 @golder365mjsmith @sangwann
thanks all for your comments. The little croc was just "grinning and bearing it" as they say. No Dione he wasnt sedated and we were warned not to put our fingers near his mouth. His little teeth were like needles and would have probably shredded your finger! I think he was just keeping his eyes shut till it was all over.

[Nancy]

Wow, how cool is this he looks like he is 90% teeth.

[Luke]

That's going to be one big Crocodile when he grows up. I bet nobody would want to pat him then. Nice shot.

[Chris K]

@nanm he certainly has some chompers there and some looked like little needles

[Chris K]

@padders thanks Luke. Very cute while he's a baby but I've seen some big ones in north Queensland and they are very scary

[Carole Imes]

There's a place like that around here, too. We always take the grandchildren. Cool candid shot and that croc looks quite gentle.

[Anjali]

That's Gharial and they love fishes, that snout is designed for it. Brave lil girl holding it I'm too scared even to touch it with a pole.