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How to Complete the Crocodile Metal Puzzle

This puzzle also known as the Wild Wire Crocodile puzzle is sold by The Lagoon Group. It's a small, three-piece metal wire puzzle in the shape of a crocodile. The goal of the puzzle is simple, separate the crocodile from it's metal cage. Once you learn how to complete this puzzle, you'll wonder how you missed the solution in the first place.

Instructions

- 1
  Move the square-shaped metal cage attached to the crocodile toward the crocodile's tail. The cage is made of two pieces, a three-sided square with loops on either end and threaded through these loops is a straight metal wire with two larger loops on each end to secure it in place. These two loops on the straight wire will now be referred to as "hoops" for clarity.
- 2
  Thread the crocodile's tale through one of the loops of the metal cage. The tail is curved in a hook shape. Slide the tip of the tail through the hoop and turn the crocodile so its body is parallel to the straight metal wire. The crocodile's tail should rest underneath the metal hoop.
- 3
  Turn the straight metal wire so its hoops are perpendicular to the crocodile's tail. Slide the hoop on the tail end down through the tail.
- 4
  Move the hoop to the side. Slide the crocodile's tail out of the loop. The crocodile should now be free from the cage. You can put it back together by reversing the steps.

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