The stories of Kang Zhiyong and the crocodile

When it comes to crocodiles, people inevitably think of its big mouth and sharp teeth. This guy, who can't be avoided, is regarded by Kang Zhiyong, a big rabbit farmer in Zinizhen, Longhai City, as a magic weapon to get rich for the second time. In just two years, he raised more than 4000 crocodiles. Yesterday, the reporter went to the crocodile farm in Anshan Village, Longhai Zinizhen and listened to Kang Zhiyong tell the story of him and the crocodile.

47-year-old Kang Zhiyong dared to fight. A few years ago, he produced more than 80,000 meat rabbits a year, and his business was booming. Two years ago, he was attracted by the report that farmers raised crocodiles on CCTV's getting rich program, thinking it might be a good opportunity. After searching for information on the Internet, he found that crocodiles are covered with treasures and have a broad market development value, so he sprouted the idea of breeding crocodiles.

Kang Zhiyong and his crocodile

To be on the safe side, Kang Zhiyong asked a friend to go to a crocodile farmer in Guangdong to learn about the situation. After feedback, he strengthened his confidence. It turns out that the crocodile's favorite food is tilapia, whose market price is more than 4 yuan per jin. However, there are many shrimp ponds in Zinizhen, and shrimp farmers often have to clean up the tilapia in the ponds before they start raising them. At that time, the number of tilapia was so large that the highest price per jin was only 80 cents. Just as he plucked up the courage to have a big fight, his family objected, considering that the crocodile was extremely fierce. Kang Zhiyong still insisted on the choice. He went to Guangdong to learn the technique of raising crocodiles. In the divided pool, he saw the crocodile for the first time. Thousands of crocodiles lined up on the shore to enjoy the sunshine, which stunned him. But as soon as he came forward, they ran into the water and ate whatever they fed. He thinks crocodiles are easier to raise than rabbits and don't need much care.

In 2014, Kang Zhiyong's crocodile farm obtained the "Aquatic Wildlife domestication and breeding license" and "Aquatic Wildlife Management and Utilization license" of Siamese crocodile, a first-class protected animal. In the summer of the same year, he raised tens of millions of yuan to build a crocodile pond around the rabbit house, covering an area of 15 mu. He introduced lively and healthy Thai Siamese crocodile fry at a price of 300 yuan each. But in the autumn, when the temperature went straight down, the crocodile was as listless as if he had been ill. He asked experts to learn that crocodiles are tropical climate animals and are most suitable for living in an environment of 30 degrees Celsius. If they are below 5 degrees Celsius, they will die. Kang Zhiyong is smart in a hurry: the home is equipped with air-conditioning, which can keep the water temperature at home. So he installed an air-powered water heater around the crocodile pond before winter came. In this way, his crocodile not only did not freeze to death, but also gained a circle of fat.

"the crocodile is very sensitive and is as brave as a rabbit. Whenever there is movement within a kilometer, they are lurking in the water. If it is really frightened, even if it is 20 centimeters deep, it dare not come out to breathe and drown alive. " Kang Zhiyong said. After careful breeding, the crocodile weighed 40 jin in two years. When it comes to harvest time, "it still takes a few people to catch crocodiles." Kang Zhiyong said that one person first caught the crocodile with a net, the other tied the crocodile's mouth with tools, and then the other was responsible for lifting the crocodile's body. He sold it to dealers in Xiamen and Fuzhou at a price of 40 yuan per jin. To his surprise, the dealer reported that his crocodile tied his mouth and did not eat or drink for a month, which was still very good.

"crocodiles are delicious on the tip of the tongue. They have very strong immunity and are cancer-free animals on earth. Crocodile eggs are the size of goose eggs and can be used to treat asthma. " In addition, crocodile claws and tails cost 120 yuan per jin, and crocodile skin, known as platinum in leather, is used to make high-grade leather bags, which is in short supply, Kang Zhiyong said. Talking about the future development, Kang Zhiyong said that the crocodile base is building a crocodile sightseeing park, and he plans to expand the value of the crocodile to tourism so that more people can visit it.