A crocodile saved from being turned into a belt or handbag more than a decade ago is on the move from his home in the North East.
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Billy, who has lived nearly all of his life in Beechworth after being bought from a Darwin leather farm, will make his way down to the Mornington Peninsula later this month.
The 11-year-old - who owner Sue Haythorne admits is less than friendly - has outgrown his digs at the Beechworth Wildlife Stays.
He has entertained guests at the Buckland Gap Road property, but Ms Haythorne said it was time to move.
It hasn't been an easy decision, but it was necessary as he continued to grow.
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"I do educational displays at schools," Ms Haythorne said.
"That's originally why we got him, before we had the wildlife park, to do displays with students.
"There have been a lot of funny stories.
"He's definitely very ferocious, not friendly.
"They don't get trained - he's a wild boy."
Ms Haythorne said she had been bitten the crocodile multiple times.
His owners ran an open day on Saturday to raise money as part of a send off for Billy.
Attendees were charged $5 to visit.
The cash will be used to help rescue animals the sanctuary cares for, including joeys, wombats, possums and birds.
Because of the differences in climate between Beechworth and the Northern Territory tropics, a heated enclosure and pond is needed to keep Billy warm during winter.
Feeding him is easier, with fish and chicken on the menu.
He has outgrown his enclosures and will need a larger space at his new home, located more than 350 kilometres away.
"It wasn't an easy decision but we know it's for his best welfare," Ms Haythorne said.
"It will be sad for him to leave.
"He's only 11 years old but he's got another 100 years or so to keep growing.
"It's just time he moved to somewhere bigger."
Mr Haythorne said he had been popular with those who have stayed at the venue, despite his natural aggression.
"He's an angry boy," she said.
"I have had close calls.
"He's got me a few times."
Billy will be replaced by three younger crocodiles.