7/17 Saltwater crocodile

Today was another day of some orientation events. First the Vice Chancellor talked to all the new students, and then they showed us a video about the school. Then we split off into our faculties (Law, Arts, Science, Medicine, etc), mine being Science, where we were given more department specific information. Then we were given a tour of the science buildings, following which we all went to the Campus Centre where we were given lunch. They had some other things going on here, such as booths for some student organizations, a man making balloon animals, and a presentation by a company that brings animals, mainly reptiles, to events. A lizard, a possum, a snake, and a turtle were among the animals that they showed us and even allowed us to touch or hold some of them. The last animal they brought was a young saltwater crocodile, which grows to be one of the largest and most dangerous reptiles. The crocodile had a muzzle to make sure it wouldn't bite anyone, although the handler said that it was mainly for insurance, most safety, reasons. I got to hold the crocodile which was pretty cool. The crocodile wasn't very active, but it did roll over a few times-- not while I was holding it-- which is the action they do when trying to kill prey they have caught with their mouth.

Me holding a saltwater crocodile