There are many types of crocodiles with different levels of protection, wild crocodiles are protected animals, and the level of protection is generally above the second level of the country. But captive-bred crocodiles are not protected animals and it is legal to eat them.

Given that the crocodile is a national protected animal, the industry said: According to relevant regulations, specially bred food crocodiles can be used as a business, but must be approved by the State Forestry Administration, the operation of crocodile dishes eateries, the source of its materials must be legal. It is recommended that the public consumption of crocodile feast is best to choose a qualified restaurant, or can be certified online certificate store to buy fresh crocodile meat to cook on their own.