Crocodile bites man's arm after he puts hand in its throat!

• The man cried out in pain as he attempted to free himself from the crocodile's hold.

In a horrifying incident, a crocodile bit its trainer's arm after he shoved a hand down its throat.

The Mirror reports that the occurrence took place while the crocodile's handler was performing a stunt at the Phokkathara zoo in Thailand.

After the reptile opened its mouth, the man shoved his hand past its jaws and down the croc's throat. The crocodile retaliated by fastening its teeth around the zoo-keeper's forearm and shaking him brutally from side to side.

Spectators were left absolutely shocked by the event. Several children had also been present in the audience.

The man cried out in pain as he attempted to free himself from the croc's hold.

He was hospitalised for his injuries but will be resuming work in a few weeks.