A Mexican man kept 98 crocodiles in his six small swimming pools. Some were two metres long.

Crocodiles do have their uses. Nobody is going to steal that Mexican guy’s pool furniture.

Food costs are a problem, though. You can
economise by throwing a ball into the water for Rover to chase. Or encourage annoying family members to take up swimming.

A crocodile will impress your neighbours. It will also keep those annoying
cold-calling salesmen away too. Put a sign in the window saying : ‘My crocodile doesn’t want new windows!’. That will send the right message to most cold callers.

For most, however, a crocodile is not quite the perfect pet. You can’t stroke him or her - certainly not if you need your hand after. And crocodiles have a reputation for being a little grumpy.

Doesn’t sound much fun? Perhaps a bulldog is a better option. Or a cat, though they are
fussy when it comes to food.

Crocodiles are not fussy about what they eat.








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