Crocodile found in bathtub, man faces jail

Crocodile found in bathtub, man faces jail

Police in Cremona, Italy, have found a rare crocodile living in a man's bathtub.

The three-year-old endangered Cuban crocodile is the most aggressive and intelligent of its kind, according to PA.

Owner Fabio Lazelli faces a jail term after his neighbours called the police.

"They demanded to be let into his flat and were astounded when they found a crocodile swimming around in the bathtub," a neighbour recounted.

Lazelli also faces a 70,000 (RM353,653) fine for smuggling the reptile when it was an egg.

One wildlife expert said: "He's very lucky we got it when we did."

"These crocodiles are the most intelligent of their kind, fast, and aggressive. As it got older he would have been in real danger."
Source: Digital Spy

Published Nov 13 2011