A 3.8-metre saltwater crocodile has been removed from a barramundi farm in the Northern Territory after it snuck into the farm looking for an easy feed.

How many blokes does it take to carry a 3.8m croc? ( Humpty Doo Barramundi )

The team from Humpty Doo Barramundi noticed the croc last week and were luckily able to trap it within a day, before it started gorging itself on the barramundi swimming in various ponds.

The farm's general manager, Dan Richards, told the NT Country Hour that the animal must have travelled a long way to reach his property.

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"It's walked to Humpty Doo Barramundi from across Koolpinyah station. So it's walked right pass all of those cattle and buffalo. I guess it's amazing what a crocodile will do to get a beautiful barra," he said.

"It was found in the water treatment area around the barra ponds, but we did find some tracks towards the ponds, so we think it might have got into one.

"They're real connoisseurs these crocodiles. They can appreciate a beautiful fish."

Mr Richards said after the reptile was trapped, it took about 10 blokes to pick the animal up and get it onto a vehicle, so it could be relocated to Crocodylus Park near Darwin.