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Crocodile in Downtown La Manz Posted by David Dagoli on March 21, 2016, 10:07 am 189.164.110.132 Yesterday as seen from the bridge by ththe Bambu Bar ------------------------

Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz Posted by Craig B on March 21, 2016, 10:09 am, in reply to "Crocodile in Downtown La Manz" 172.242.247.88 That is Daveed's pet Croc "Elvis" ------------------------

Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz Posted by Helga Lehmen on March 21, 2016, 10:26 am, in reply to "Crocodile in Downtown La Manz" 189.164.100.16 Have you informed the delegado? It needs to be removed. ------------------------

Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz Posted by Mark S on March 21, 2016, 11:22 am, in reply to "Crocodile in Downtown La Manz" 187.139.83.186 Exactly why does it need to be removed? It seems he or she is in the appropriate habitat for crocs. ------------------------

Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz Posted by Helga Lehmen on March 21, 2016, 12:06 pm, in reply to "Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz" 189.164.100.16 Why do you think a riverbed that will dry out is the appropriate habitat for crocs? Also people are tying up horses there so they can feed on the vegetation. ------------------------

Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz Posted by Mark S on March 21, 2016, 2:39 pm, in reply to "Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz" 187.139.83.186 Because they obviously live there. A crocodile is not going to attack a horse, horse's are too big. Helga, we live in their habitat, not vice versa. ------------------------

Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz Posted by stephanie on March 21, 2016, 2:52 pm, in reply to "Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz" Really not a good place for him downriver! Kids play in the water here as well as folks walk the riverbed in dry season with their dogs. Just saying...my vote is to move him as well! ------------------------

Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz Posted by Patricia Regla on March 21, 2016, 3:10 pm, in reply to "Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz" 189.164.76.241 Well seems like the folks at the crocodilario are the ones best to know what is safe for both the cocodrile and folks visiting or not familiar with "cocos" .in the meantime let's hope neither gets hurt. ------------------------

Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz Posted by Helga Lehmen on March 21, 2016, 3:16 pm, in reply to "Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz" 189.164.100.16 Mark - we live in their habitat - is BS. As I moved here long time ago there have been no Crocodiles. The kids even swam in the lagoon. They came way later to La Manz. Somebody had them in Tenacatita and they went into the ocean after or during the tidal wave and found their new home in our lagoon. At least this is what I have been told. The riverbed will run out of food and water for the Croc and I think he would love it a lot more in the lagoon where his relatives are. Also it is a danger to dogs and little kids which play in the riverbed. If nobody has mentioned this to the delegation - I will. ------------------------

Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz Posted by Kim on March 21, 2016, 4:33 pm, in reply to "Crocodile in Downtown La Manz" 198.144.53.30 He or she has been there for a while and now that it has been spotted there is an outcry for justice. Usually they will go back to the lagoon on their own when the river bed gets low enough. ------------------------

Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz Posted by Red on March 21, 2016, 6:19 pm, in reply to "Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz" 189.164.124.87 Exactly Kim. Nature gave them legs and the ability to swim well, He or she will take care of itself. I can see Helga and others are concerned, but I have to agree with Mark. Critters have been around for millions of years and I doubt this is the first to check out the arroyo looking for greener pastures. This or another croc have been there at least most of the season and can come and go anytime. Leave nature alone if possible, except for mosquitos of course, kill them succors. Rojo ------------------------

Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz Posted by Rob L. on March 21, 2016, 8:43 pm, in reply to "Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz" This, or another croc, has been living in a hole under the bridge on the jardin side for years, even before the first Bambu Bar existed. During my yearly visits to La Manzanilla, I have watched and taken many photos of the croc while it enjoys 'a shower' 2012 Christmas 2013 Christmas 'Chomping on fish scraps' tossed to it by local fisherman' or 'enjoying the sun' this year. Who knows, maybe it even enjoys delicious leftovers from Martin's on occasion! Most of the locals in the area seem to be well aware of it living there and are cautious with small children and pets. Of course there are others who give the croc little respect. . ------------------------

Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz Posted by Patricia Regla on March 22, 2016, 12:55 pm, in reply to "Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz" 189.164.76.241 FYI I talked to Sr. Pepe Martinez(?), from Cocodrilario,about the cocodrile and he said that it is a young female cocodrile and that possible prefers to be there to make her nest. And if she wanted to be with the rest of the group she would have no problem getting there at night. So Pepe and his crew are letting nature be natural. Now humans are the real problem. So if anyone goes to Delegado you might want to suggest he puts warning and info signs so this future mama is not bothered and be left alone. I would be willing to bet that before anyone lived here in La Manzanilla there were cocodriles in the stero. ------------------------

Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz Posted by Helga Lehmen on March 22, 2016, 2:57 pm, in reply to "Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz" 187.139.78.181 Since it is a danger I talked to the delegado and something will be done. Amen. ------------------------

Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz Posted by Craig B on March 22, 2016, 4:38 pm, in reply to "Re: Crocodile in Downtown La Manz" 172.242.247.88 What if she has a nest and Helga moves her and leaves the eggs and young without protection? Hopefuly it is not nesting season for Natures sake. ------------------------

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