With the rise of crocodiles in Africa, 80% of the profits of raising crocodiles on the Chinese dining table are more than 100%.

The farm of Mouk, the staff under the eyes of crocodiles.

Reference News reported on September 12 that British media said, have you ever eaten crocodile meat? African crocodile farming is growing at an annual rate of 22 per cent, with Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan together accounting for 85 per cent of its export market. Under great profit, there must be a brave man.

If you work in a yard full of crocodiles, remember, don't turn your back to crocodiles and talk on your cell phone, according to a report entitled "Chinese stomach promotes African crocodile farming" published on the BBC website on Sept. 8.

Sadly, in May, a staff member did exactly such a stupid thing at the Collins Mook crocodile farm in eastern Kenya.

"he was on the phone and didn't even realize the environment around him," said Mr. Muck, 62. He was later taken to the hospital, where he died. "

"there was also a worker who lost his index finger while taking care of a crocodile that was several weeks old. This may be a terrible place, but I can't help it. I have to go on living and make money. "

This is the lucrative and dangerous crocodile farming industry!

If you are timid and nervous by nature, you may not consider raising Nile crocodiles for a living, the report said.

The Nile crocodile is the largest crocodile in Africa and the deadliest hunter in the world. Nile alligators, which can be up to 5 meters long and usually weigh up to 750 kilograms, are known for their ferocity and aggressiveness.

In the wild, Nile crocodiles often hurt people. Not all cases are documented, so the exact number is unknown, but Nile crocodiles are said to kill hundreds of people in Africa every year.

Mouk's crocodile farm is located in Kitui County, about 180km east of the capital Nairobi, and he raises more than 33000 crocodiles.

Driven by demand for crocodile meat in China, and with increasing sales of crocodile meat to restaurants and high-end tourist hotels in Kenya, Mouk said his business is booming than ever before, the report said.

Mouk said, "every crocodile. Meat can earn about 5000 to 7000 Kenyan shillings (330 to 460 yuan). "

Crocodile meat is white and is said to taste like chicken. Mr. Mouk said he could also sell crocodile skins for shoes, handbags and belts, each for 2500 Kenyan shillings.

As a result, Muck says, he slaughters 3000 crocodiles a year, each earning twice as much as the investment. "raising crocodiles does have challenges, but the most surprising result is profit! You can earn more than 100%. "

It is reported that Mook's crocodiles are raised in deep pits with ponds and dry land. The crocodile's diet includes fish, blood-soaked corn and other meat.

The wall of the pit is steep to prevent the crocodile from escaping. However, the 246 workers in the crocodile farm have to climb down the wall into the pit every day to catch crocodiles of good meat and age, that is, 8-year-old crocodiles.

Workers also need to collect crocodile eggs in order to hatch young crocodiles in separate places, and at the same time, they also need to clean up.

Veterinarian Ojarmon says health is very important to prevent the spread of the disease. "crocodiles must be checked every day for signs of illness or injury. Infighting injuries can cause fatal diseases or lead to the immediate death of crocodiles.

However, the most serious disease that farms must make great efforts to avoid is crocodile pox. Without a vaccine to prevent crocodile pox, an epidemic of the disease could kill all crocodiles. Therefore, the best way is always to maintain good hygiene.

The industry estimates that the entire African crocodile farming industry is currently growing at an annual rate of 22%. South Africa tops the list, with annual crocodile exports worth about $73 million (490 million yuan), followed by Zambia ($65 million), Kenya ($62 million) and Zimbabwe ($30 million). About 410 million yuan) and Zimbabwe ($30 million).

Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan together account for 85 per cent of Africa's crocodile export market, the report said. The next big export market is the Middle East.

There are now 21 crocodile farms in Kenya, but another 60 have applied for operating licenses, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service.

Gasito, a spokesman for the Wildlife Service, said raising Nile crocodiles is not a problem because it is not an endangered animal.

But Ojamon warns that start-up costs are high. He estimated that it would cost about $500000 (3.33 million yuan) to open a crocodile farm in Kenya to buy land, crocodile fry, expert consultation, and so on.

Mouk opened the farm 10 years ago. "there are a lot of expensive infrastructure investments, but you won't regret the returns," he said. "