Spiritual Meaning:
With understanding of the basic urges and the way to manage them we can create a firm foundation. From there we can progress spiritually.

Psychological / Emotional Perspective:
When there is a need to understand why we do things, we first need to control our basic drives. Many reptilian dreams are about control or management. Control of a crocodile would suggest some fear of an aggressive nature. Feeding a lizard or stroking a snake symbolizes taking care of our natural basic urges.

Everyday Material Aspects:
Reptiles in dreams link with our basic and instinctive reactions and responses. When there is a basic urge – such as a need for food, sex, etc. – we sometimes cannot face it full on, but will symbolize it as a reptile.

You might find it helpful to consult the information for Reptiles in the Animals entry as well as the entry for Crocodile.