Danger looms everywhere, especially in places we don’t expect. A crocodile attack is terrifying to many, and we collectively agree not to meet one in our lives. However, if you had come across a crocodile or an alligator somewhere, what would you do?
It’s easier said than done, but many of us would definitely start panicking. It’s quite difficult to react to a dangerous situation once fear takes over our minds. So, is there a way to survive an encounter with these deadly reptiles?
This useful know-how might be a helping hand if you ever come across a crocodile or are attacked by them:
Try to stay calm and fight back strategically
- If the crocodile bites you at first and lets us go, it’s probably an attack of defense.
- When this happens, don’t wait or try to attack.
- Run away as quickly as you can.
- If the reptile holds and drags you into the water, you need to attack it until it frees you.
Aim for the crocodile’s eyes
- The eyes are the reptile’s weakest part.
- Some survivors have reported that eye-gouging helps them escape the alligator’s deathly grip.
- Try gauging, kicking, or poking its eyes with your fingers or anything you can grab.
Attack the animal’s head
- Strike the crocodile with a stick, pole, oars or anything you can find on its head.
- You can also punch or kick the animal on its head for a higher chance of escape.
Strike the palatal valve behind the croc’s tongue
- Crocodiles have a flap of tissue behind their tongue.
- This tissue is responsible for covering their throats when they submerge in water.
- It prevents water from flowing into their throats.
- Not only that, but it stops them from drowning when their mouth is open.
- If you’re dragged into the water, grab this valve.
- Once you get a hold of the valve, it will cause water to flow into their throat, forcing it to release you.
Seek medical attention immediately
- Crocodile bites tend to cause a lot of tissue damage and blood loss.
- It also quickly leads to infection.
- Seek help right away, as their bites contain an abundant amount of bacteria.