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There is a giant Saltwater Crocodile in Nilwala River named "Tyzon". - Viper - 01-19-2021
"Tyzon" as the locals call him, is a giant Saltwater Crocodile (Saltie) that currently lives in the Nilwala River in Matara, Sri Lanka. I have spoken to locals there and apparently Tyzon is about 16.5 feet long. He is an extremely heavily built male with a huge head and therefore I would estimate his weight at anywhere between 2200-2500 pounds. His head and his teeth are both exceptionally large for his length. From the exceptional size and bulk of his head, I would even venture to guess he may have some Mugger Crocodile genes mixed in him because Salties and Muggers both share Nilwala River and it is not inconceivable that they may occasionally mate with each other. Tyzon is a very impressive looking Saltie.
BTW, Tyzon is not the same as the Saltie that was rescued because it was stuck in a canal (leading to the Nilwala River) in 2016. That Saltie was a bit longer at just over 17 feet long, and a little bit slimmer than Tyzon (although still a bulky Saltie). The rescued Saltie is also lighter in color and has a shy personality, whereas Tyzon is darker in color and has a bold personality.
Here is Tyzon the Saltwater Crocodile:
RE: There is a giant Saltwater Crocodile in Nilwala River named "Tyzon". - epaiva - 01-19-2021
(01-19-2021, 01:23 PM)Viper Wrote: "Tyzon" as the locals call him, is a giant Saltwater Crocodile (Saltie) that currently lives in the Nilwala River in Matara, Sri Lanka. I have spoken to locals there and apparently Tyzon is about 16.5 feet long. He is an extremely heavily built male with a huge head and therefore I would estimate his weight at anywhere between 2200-2500 pounds. His head and his teeth are both exceptionally large for his length. From the exceptional size and bulk of his head, I would even venture to guess he may have some Mugger Crocodile genes mixed in him because Salties and Muggers both share Nilwala River and it is not inconceivable that they may occasionally mate with each other. Tyzon is a very impressive looking Saltie.Big powerful croc very well armed
BTW, Tyzon is not the same as the Saltie that was rescued because it was stuck in a canal (leading to the Nilwala River) in 2016. That Saltie was a bit longer at just over 17 feet long, and a little bit slimmer than Tyzon (although still a bulky Saltie). The rescued Saltie is also lighter in color and has a shy personality, whereas Tyzon is darker in color and has a bold personality.
Here is Tyzon the Saltwater Crocodile:
RE: There is a giant Saltwater Crocodile in Nilwala River named "Tyzon". - epaiva - 01-19-2021
(01-19-2021, 01:23 PM)Viper Wrote: "Tyzon" as the locals call him, is a giant Saltwater Crocodile (Saltie) that currently lives in the Nilwala River in Matara, Sri Lanka. I have spoken to locals there and apparently Tyzon is about 16.5 feet long. He is an extremely heavily built male with a huge head and therefore I would estimate his weight at anywhere between 2200-2500 pounds. His head and his teeth are both exceptionally large for his length. From the exceptional size and bulk of his head, I would even venture to guess he may have some Mugger Crocodile genes mixed in him because Salties and Muggers both share Nilwala River and it is not inconceivable that they may occasionally mate with each other. Tyzon is a very impressive looking Saltie.Big powerful croc very well armed
BTW, Tyzon is not the same as the Saltie that was rescued because it was stuck in a canal (leading to the Nilwala River) in 2016. That Saltie was a bit longer at just over 17 feet long, and a little bit slimmer than Tyzon (although still a bulky Saltie). The rescued Saltie is also lighter in color and has a shy personality, whereas Tyzon is darker in color and has a bold personality.
Here is Tyzon the Saltwater Crocodile: