Inspired by ‘The Crocodile Hunter’, Kajang family keeps caimans as pets


Charmed over caimans: Khairul Johari and his wife Nurlyana Nazmi Mohd Nazir, 31, with two of their smooth-fronted caimans at their house in Taman Sungai Sekamat, Kajang. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Keeping a crocodile as a pet is unheard of, but a family in Kajang has had six in their backyard since 2018.

Khairul Johari Mohd Denie, 38, said he bought the smooth-fronted caimans (paleosuchus trigonatus), which are native to South America, from a licensed dealer with the Wildlife Protection and National Parks Department (Perhilitan).

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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