how to disable a crocodile

How To Disable A Crocodile
(or...Crocodile Mummies From Kom Ombo Temple to GEM)

Did the ancient Egyptians really mummify crocodiles? Yes. And not just one, a lot. And honestly, they were better at wrapping than half of us are at wrapping Christmas presents.  

By the way, there are two main ways to disable a crocodile you know. 

Kom Ombo Temple - indicated for two main gods, not one. For Sobek crocodile head...

One way is to take a pencil and jam it in the depression hole behind his eye.

(Sobek)...Who's also the god of protection, strength, and "please don't bite me during the mummification process".

And the other way to disable a crocodile... Oh, the other's twice as simple.

These guys aren't fossils. They're fully mummified crocodiles.

..."You just put your hand in his mouth"

The Egyptians believe crocodiles were sacred. Meanwhile, we believe crocodiles should stay at least a full continent away from us.

..."and pull his teeth out".

But these ancient priests were brave. Imagine clocking into work and like, "Hey, can someone hold its mouth shut while I get the resin?" Now, you may have seen crocodiles in action, like in that James Bond scene where he runs across their backs like he's late for happy hour.

Over at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), you can see crocodile mummies of all sizes. Baby ones, big ones, and the ones that look like they still remember what you did last summer. Some even have perfect teeth still after 3,000 years. So next time you're stressed about your job, remember at least you're not the ancient Egyptian whose job was "crocodile embalmer". Because unlike Bond, these priests didn't get stunt doubles. This is Hanman saying if you ever meet a crocodile, maybe don't try the bond trick.