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Lad given permission to keep three 9ft crocodiles in his GARDEN

Jordan Woodhead took in the Siamese crocodile, spectacled caiman and American alligator because the previous owner struggled to look after them

A CROCODILE fanatic has been given permission to keep three 9ft beasts in his garden.

At the moment the youngsters are in a 10ft by 6ft wooden shed.

But as they grow he plans to build an enclosure behind his two-bed bungalow.

 Jordan has been awarded a dangerous wild animal licence by Scarborough Borough Council
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Jordan has been awarded a dangerous wild animal licence by Scarborough Borough CouncilCredit: � Glen Minikin

Jordan Woodhead, who works at a nearby Sea Life centre, said he took in the Siamese crocodile, a ­spectacled caiman and an American alligator because the previous owner struggled to look after them.

The 22-year-old, of Scarborough, North Yorks, said: “I’ve been obsessed with crocodiles since I was nine.

“It started with dinosaurs and never went away.

 Jordan has turned his shed into a home for the reptiles
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Jordan has turned his shed into a home for the reptilesCredit: � Glen Minikin
 He is planning on building a swimming pool for the beasts
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He is planning on building a swimming pool for the beastsCredit: � Glen Minikin

“Of course they are potential killers but as long as you follow safety procedures and take a hands-off approach the chances of being attacked are low.

“It’s so rewarding to be able to walk into the garden and see these amazing creatures so close.

“It’s very fulfilling to keep them happy and healthy.

“They will grow to 9ft and they are pretty formidable but no one is in any danger.

“There were no objections from any members of the public.

 Jordan took in the beasts after their previous owner couldn't look after them
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Jordan took in the beasts after their previous owner couldn't look after themCredit: � Glen Minikin
 The shed has been converted into a home for the reptiles
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 The shed has been converted into a home for the reptilesCredit: © Glen Minikin

“I am already planning how to build the bigger enclosure for when they grow.

“It will have 5ft deep concrete-lined pools.”

Jordan, who is thinking of finding a mate for the endangered caiman, feeds the beasts fish and insects.

He applied for a licence to keep the reptiles under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976.

A local council committee gave him the thumbs up after hearing they would be kept securely and posed no threat to neighbours.