Big?? Yep.
Real big?? Yep.
6m?? Don't know as it wasn't actually measured apparently.
Have a look at the guy skinning it and then look at croc. Big alright.
In 1963 the hide would have been worth a bit.
http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/ne ... s/1760838/
6 metres - Port Alma - Fitzroy
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Re: 6 metres - Port Alma - Fitzroy
Been having a good look at the photo and doing some comparative measurements.
Estimated 20 ft equals 6.1 metres.
A 6 metre croc equals 19 ft 8 inches.
A reasonable measure from the ground to the waistband or belt line on the person skinning the croc is 1 metre.
Considering that the crocs tail is slightly curved and extends beyond the edge of the photo, I've come up with a figure of 5.5 metres (equals 18ft).
Therefore not the magic 6 metre nor the 20 ft mark.
But still one hell of a croc.
John Lever of Koorana Croc Farm has 2 over 5 metres and I've stood beside both of them but they're definitely not 5.5 metres like I reckon this one is.
Estimated 20 ft equals 6.1 metres.
A 6 metre croc equals 19 ft 8 inches.
A reasonable measure from the ground to the waistband or belt line on the person skinning the croc is 1 metre.
Considering that the crocs tail is slightly curved and extends beyond the edge of the photo, I've come up with a figure of 5.5 metres (equals 18ft).
Therefore not the magic 6 metre nor the 20 ft mark.
But still one hell of a croc.
John Lever of Koorana Croc Farm has 2 over 5 metres and I've stood beside both of them but they're definitely not 5.5 metres like I reckon this one is.
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Re: 6 metres - Port Alma - Fitzroy
Sounds about right. It's a cracker. Not surprised Port Alma could support such a critter.
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