For anyone thats interested, there are at least 3 decent sized(1.5 - 2 meters, approx) crocodiles in the small lagoons on the right hand side when walking towards the high-rises in the end of the Puerto Cancun road. The part that runs pretty much parallel to the HZ running track. Had a good 1.5 hours of croc viewing today. Amazing creatures. If you bring dog/dogs, be careful as a fully grown Doberman got taken 6 days ago in the same spot. And obviously: Keep a decent distance to the waters edge. Where there are rocks and where its steep, you are safe, but where there is a beach-like spot, do not approach the waters edge. This week Im going back, hopefully to get some photos of these remarkable creatures. Im happy, as I thought theyd killed all of them in the Puerto Cancun area.
Managed to sneak up on the female today. (Seems to be a pair, rather than 3..) Got fairly close, around 0.5 meters from her, before she noticed me and took off. Encountered the male later, and I must say that he is bigger than I first thought... Probably closer to 2.5 meters and fairly wide. Ill get a pic of him the next time, for sure.
Great photo Rawkus! Can you post a google map of where we can find them when you have time? How do you know which is female and which is male?
Mat: Its the funny shaped lagoon/canal with the red circle around it. Its inside the Puerto Cancun area. Enter from either Bonampak or Blvd Kukulcan(HZ) The male is the larger of them. He took off as soon as I approached the lagoon, whilst she stayed put, long enough for me to snap a photo and 1 15 second clip, haha. Shes of decent size, but he is just BIG I suggest that you do not bring the dog when/if you go to check them out. And also, always have objects between you and the croc/crocs. Preferably be on higher ground than the critters and only approach the water where its steep. Ill tag along if you want me to.
Wicked mate!! Goes to show how close they really are! I haven't seen one yet since i've lived here but my wife used to do the Kayak tours and went right past a massive one in the main lagoon. That's a cool shot, not sure if i'd be that close! :0
Sam: Indeed Apex predator, which we need to take care of. I made sure to have the odds on my side when sneaking up on her, haha. Love these beasts. Worked with them for a few years in Australia. No fear of them, but MASSIVE respect.
