It took 11 people to clean and treat the teeth of one crocodile. We are talking about Elvis – a huge saltwater crocodile almost five meters long, considered the most dangerous resident of the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby. He was found to have a jaw infection which, if left untreated, could lead to death, writes Bild.
The park management acknowledged that this procedure was the riskiest in the facility's history.
For several weeks, caretakers and veterinarians prepared and carefully planned every step. At the appointed moment, three experienced employees lured Elvis with food, after which they secured a rope on his upper jaw.
The crocodile resisted strongly, and only after the administration of sedatives was it possible to take an X-ray and examine the damage.
It turned out that the condition of the teeth was not as severe as the specialists feared. Instead of extracting teeth, they focused on treating the inflamed areas. The damaged teeth will eventually fall out on their own, and new ones will grow in their place. In approximately one and a half to two years, Elvis will once again have a full and healthy set of teeth.
After all procedures, the crocodile was returned to its enclosure without any harm to the animal. His condition is stable, and at this moment, the "visit to the dentist" is considered successfully completed.
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