Despite years of criticism on the international stage, the illegal trade in crocodile skins for a variety of accessories for the modern lifestyle still exists. We just got a peek at the savagery humans have inflicted on reptiles through a video that appeared on the internet. The video, which was first published in February of last year, gained new traction after being reposted on the microblogging platform over the weekend. It depicts crocodiles with their lips taped and their wrists and legs bound with a rope on their backs. The video description stated, “Crocodile skin is used to make shoes, bags and belts, and it is thanks to those who use it that this image emerges”. Since being posted online, the video has received over 1 million views and 5K likes.
Video:
Crocodile skin is used to make shoes, bags and belts, and it is thanks to those who use it that this image emerges…
— Tansu YEĞEN (@TansuYegen) January 29, 2023
People’s Reactions and Debate:
As soon as the user published the video, it generated a discussion between those who support gentleness and others who utilize items made of crocodile skin. After watching the footage, some people expressed their shock in the comments area. Among the users, one wrote, “We are the worst species on this planet and it isn’t even close”.
We are the worst species in this planet and it isn't even close
— Bob Rovsky (@Bob_Rovskiy) January 29, 2023
Crocodile meat is fairly common in Australia and there are specialised farms that breed them. No different to eating cows and sheep.
— Tiggah (@Tiggah__) January 29, 2023
OMG. This makes me sick to see. And I wouldn't call myself a particular fan of crocodiles. But WHY do we have to do this to animals for fashion?
Advertisement— Courtney Larsen (@CourtneyLarsen1) January 29, 2023
The picture shows crocodiles tied up and piled up. That it basic cruelty. Totally different to farming crocodiles. I hope Australia's food standards does not allow cruelty.
— Liz O'Brien (@clogowena65) January 29, 2023
Very upsetting picture.
— Alan Readman (@AlanReadman1) January 29, 2023
Crocodile skin is used to make items by some of the most prominent luxury companies in the world. Their skins are used to make leather belts, wallets, and other accessories.
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