Gomek
Gomek was a large saltwater crocodile captured by George Craig in Papua New Guinea in 1968. He was purchased by Terri and Arthur Jones in 1985 and was kept in Ocala, Florida, for five years before being sold to the St. Augustine [Alligator Farm Zoological Park] in Florida. For 8 years he was known for his nutria-tossing abilities and his tolerance of people. Feeders of the beast were allowed to go into the enclosure and get as close as 1 metre from the large animal without any fear of attack. While feeders still used long tongs to feed Gomek, he was generally considered to be a "tame" beast and was a favorite of the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and people around the nation.
After many years, Gomek died of heart disease on March 6, 1997. By then, he was a very old crocodile, and one of the largest and tamest captive crocodiles in existence. At the time of his passing, he was long, and weighed – as confirmed by St. Augustine Alligator Farm – and 70 years old. There is a tribute to Gomek near his former enclosure, displaying his stuffed remains. Gomek's old enclosure now houses his successors Maximo and his mate Sydney.Salt water crocs can get bigger than 26ft. Indigenous people of central Asia have claimed to se up to 35 foot salt water crocs, there are currently sdudys that are going on to look for the crocodiles but there has been no hard or supporting proof.