Cage of Death with Saltwater Crocodiles

You might have tried the most daredevil stuffs, such as Bungie Jumping and neck-breaking roller-coaster rides. However, how about swimming with the crocodiles, not sharks? Yes, I am referring to the Cage of Death in Australia, a theme park that drops visitors into the crocodiles' lair, where there you won't even stand a chance of survival swimming with the massive saltwater crocodiles.

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Brave punters who still would like to get close with a feisty crocodile can get a chance to do so at the new Australia Tourist Attraction, which offers a close encouter in the safety of a clear acrylic box, known as the "Cage of Death".

The cage, built with acrylic, is barely 4cm thick. Swimmers only wear a pair of googles and swimsuit, and will then be submerged into the cage, that separate thrill-seekers from the jaws of saltwater crocodiles, i.e. Choppa. The cage has no bars, unlike cages used in shark dives that prevent the reptiles from gripping on. However, deep teeth markings are highly visible on the sides, deterring some hesitant participants.

At first, tourists climb into the clear box before being lowered into Choppa's lair. They spent about 15 minutes inside the 9-feet-high cage and watch Choppa, who lost both front feet while fighting other crocodiles, trying to take a bite out of them.

In the picture above, Choppa, the crocodile, is seen trying to get affectionate with the visitor.

The experience is made even more thrilling for tourists because the cage has no bars. Saltwater crocodiles, known locally as "salties," are the largest crocodile species, with the males growing up to 19.6 feet long and weighing up to 2,204 lbs. Found mainly across Southeast Asia, but the largest community is found in northern Australia.

Owner Michael Scott, who opened the attraction, said there was plenty of demand for the £35 thrill.

It is feeding time. Crocodile, shown in the picture above, is circling around the cage hunting for food. And up to two people are allowed in the cage at any one time. The most famous crocodile to be housed at the park is Burt, who starred as the beast that nearly ate Linda Koslowski's character in Crocodile Dundee.

The swimmer coming face-to-face with a gigantic saltwater crocodile was not something to be acted foolishly. However, this does not deter thrill-seekers from snapping up the fun at the Australia's newest tourist attraction.

Last but not least, do not treat this as a joke. Always be careful when coming face-to-face with a live crocodile.