Large Crocodile Spotted Near Sungei Buloh Trail & Was Just 2m Away from Path

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is one of the few places in Singapore teeming with wildlife.

If you’re ever sick of the skyscrapers and tall buildings in Singapore, the wetland reserve at Sungei Buloh is one place that’ll recharge you right up.

However, if you were there in the afternoon on 10 Sep 2020, you’d have gotten more wildlife than you can handle in your life. Probably.

Large Crocodile Spotted Near Sungei Buloh Trail & Was Just 2m Away from Path

On 10 Sep, footage and images of a huge crocodile were shared on the Nature Society (Singapore) Facebook page.

The location of the dangerous reptile?

Two metres away from the pathway that visitors to the wetland reserve uses.

According to the post, it’s a saltwater crocodile and the full tide had allowed the crocodile to be brought closer to the walkway.

The crocodile’s snout was protruding above the water, presumedly to allow the reptile to breathe while the rest of the body was submerged.

 

If you’ve watched the video above, you’ll see how the crocodile managed to perfectly blend into the water.

The Saltwater Crocodile

According to NParks, the Estuarine Crocodile, also known as the Saltwater Crocodile, can be found in the tropical regions of Asia, including Singapore.

These crocodiles grow up to five-metres long and can usually be found in the water or at the mudflats away from visitor pathways.

Signs have also been posted at areas where they are often seen.

NParks advised all visitors to take note of the signs and not venture off the designated paths.

According to MS News, the director of the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve has shared that crocodiles have been seen in the area.

What Should You Do If You Meet With A Crocodile

If you happen to be walking along a path and see a reptile sunning in the sun, here’s what you should do:

• Stay calm and back away slowly
• Do not approach, provoke or feed the animal

In other words, I know it might be tough but don’t take out your camera and snap away happily, especially if you’ve somehow left your flash on.

You can view NSS’s Facebook post in full here.

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