Spiritual Meaning:
Liberation from the limitations of the world is symbolized by the crocodile. Though we are consumed by our fear of death, or perhaps the death process. we must work through this fear in order to come to terms with physical death. Understanding brings liberation.

Psychological / Emotional Perspective:
To see a crocodile in dreams forewarns of hidden danger. We should beware of poor decision-making.

Everyday Material Aspects:
To dream of crocodiles, or indeed any reptile, indicates we are looking at the frightening lower aspects of our nature. We may feel we have no control over these, and it would therefore be very easy to be devoured by them.

Gender / Specific Meanings:
In the Egyptian story of Isis and Osiris the crocodile god is said to have swallowed Osiris’manhood. In a man’s dream, therefore, the crocodile can symbolize emasculation. In a woman’s dream it is more likely to represent an aspect of negative masculinity.

Also consult the entry for Reptiles in Animals.