Video: Crocodile expert holds a giant crocodile stick and the end
A veteran crocodile processor in South Africa has been reminded of the dangers of his work.
The video begins with a giant crocodile baring its teeth and looking at the camera. Suddenly, 73-year-old Peter Watson, approached, made the crocodile turn to him.
As the Crocodile Creek Crocodile Farm owner in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Mr. Watson has been handling crocodiles for more than 30 years since opening the facility in 1983.
Standing next to the giant reptile, Watson poked his tail with a stick.
But this time, he seemed to be subjective, according to the Daily Star.
Standing next to the giant reptile, Watson poked his tail with a stick. The animal reacts violently and comes back to attack.
He rushed toward Watson and bit his leg before shaking his head from side to side.
Thankfully, Watson escaped . In addition to his leg injuries, he had no other health problems.
More than 90,000 people watched the video since it was uploaded to the LiveLeak video sharing site.
A "strong man " wrote: "Let me pierce this killing machine with a stick, I will wear thick socks, I am invincible."
Others commented: "Never tease bears - or in this case crocodiles".
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