If you do spot a crocodilian, keep as far from it as possible. Australian wildlife officials state that the minimum safe distance from crocodiles on the water is at least 25 meters (about 82 feet), and that boats should stay at least 10 meters (33 feet) away.  Large crocodilians can launch themselves through the water at speeds of up to 60 kmh (37 mph), faster than most people can react. Crocodilians can also launch themselves vertically from the water. Don't stand on docks or low bridges over water, or lean over the side of boats or hang from trees over infested waters. If you spot baby crocodilians or a nest, leave the area as quickly and quietly as you can.  Mother crocodilians will defend their young fearlessly and must not be provoked. Occasionally crocodilians wander into populated areas, especially when people live very close to the water. If you encounter a crocodilian in your backyard, pool, etc. first get to safety and then call the local authorities. Splashing around and shouting attracts attention from crocodilians and may incite them to attack.  Swim or wade to the shore as quickly, quietly and calmly as you can, preferably staying below the water's surface to avoid splashing. Do not try to approach the animal, attack it, or try to move it.  If you spot one of these animals in a populated area, such as a backyard or parking lot, first get to a safe distance from the animal and then call local wildlife authorities to have it removed. Should you accidentally happen upon an alligator or crocodile, or if one begins to move towards you, run away from the animal as quickly as you can.  As fast as they are in the water, the top land speed for a crocodilian is only 17kmh (10 mph), a speed that most humans can surpass over short distances.  Be sure to run away from the water to avoid running into the jaws of more crocodilians. Forget the conventional wisdom about running in a zig-zag pattern to escape; the quickest way to escape an alligator or crocodile is in a straight line. This is because humans (and other animals) run faster in straight lines.
اترك مسافة بينك وبين التمساح أو القاطور حين تراه. لا تقترب أبدًا من عش تمساح أو قاطور. ابق هادئًا إذا سقطت في ماء تسكنه التمساحيات. ابق هادئًا إذا وجدت أحد التمساحيات على اليابسة وغادر المنطقة ببطء. اركض إذا اندفع أحد التمساحيات تجاهك.