Snappy The Orange Crocodile

Snappy lived up to his name and snapped the filter in the water in his habitat. This allowed algae growth which apparently turned Snappy orange. This is the same reason flamingos are pink, they eat algae and it colors their feathers. With a new filter in place he is expected to return to his normal green color. Good thing Snappy doesn't live in Ireland or he could have found himself a little trouble.

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Posted By: Alex - Fri Sep 23, 2011
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Just in time for Halloween!

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 09/23/11 at 09:24 PM

There are people who already think Halloween is a "croc". LOL

@patty

Actually flamingos will lose their pink color if they don't feed on shrimp. It is the same chemical colorant that turns shrimp pink when they cook that gives a flamingo it's pink color.

Posted by yogi in Kennesaw GA on 09/23/11 at 09:40 PM

I've had 'gator and there wasn't much bang for the buck. A very delicate flavor (flavour for our visiting Brits) almost lost in any seasoning used.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 09/24/11 at 12:04 AM

Here is a LINK to a web page with a video of Snappy.

"It's a collector's item now. Everyone will want one. I should have put him on eBay."

Posted by yogi in Kennesaw GA on 09/26/11 at 12:03 PM

Thanks for the clip Yogi. Orange or green, his teeth are still white and sharp. I doubt there'd be too many takers.

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 09/26/11 at 01:21 PM

And who can forget the crocodile scenes from "Romancing The Stone"?

Posted by yogi in Kennesaw GA on 09/26/11 at 02:16 PM

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