The Crocodile Bank is spread across over a region of approximately 3.2 hectares. The crocodiles are located in their normal setting in open air pools and can be seen from a secure location. The Crocodile farm in Chennai was introduced to boost the number of crocodiles of the flora and fauna havens in India. Since, the crocodiles will be taken care of better and their young will be able to thrive.
The bank presents ample tropical plant life, which makes available adequate shade to crocodiles within the bank. Furthermore, the crocodile Bank features seven crocodilian varieties comprising of three Indian varieties. Firstly, the Indian crocodile species consist of the saltwater crocodiles, the 4 to 5 meter long Gharials and the 3.6-meter long Marsh/Mugger type. The Gharials have the lengthiest jawbone and saltwater crocodiles are the biggest of reptiles. Crocodiles do an important biological task as predators and scavengers. Crocodiles assist in developing the genetic feature of their prey by eating the injured, weak and sick fish. The Crocodile Bank conducts studies on turtles and scrutinizes lizards that are the crocodile’s ecological counterparts.
The Crocodile Bank has created over six thousand crocodiles. Another site is the snake farm that sees the manufacturing of anti venom. The drawing of snake poison is a big attraction to the travelers to the Crocodile Bank.
The Crocodile Bank can be reached by rail and road. In addition, the closest airport is Chennai and it has links to every key city in India. Chengalpattu and Chennai rail transport links are in close proximity to the bank. There are also regular buses from Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Chennai and Pondicherry. Chennai serviced apartments such as the Somerset Greenways is a good place to stay after a day touring the Crocodile Bank. From the Somerset Greenways, travelers can hope to get around and explore the vibrant city of Chennai.
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