crocodile hunter

Pursues armored reptiles

A crocodile hunter is someone who captures or kills crocodiles, whether for conservation, pest control, or commercial purposes like skins and meat.

The phrase became iconic through Steve Irwin, the Australian wildlife presenter known as "The Crocodile Hunter," whose enthusiastic style made it synonymous with hands-on, fearless wildlife handling: He approached the snake like some kind of crocodile hunter.

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Steve Irwin · Australia Zoo · khaki · khaki shorts · reptile · saltwater croc · zoo · crikey · danger · swamp · teeth · scales · wrestle · wrangler · documentary · outback · safari · stingray

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relationship to crocodiles

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Captive wildlife caretaker

herpetologist

danger-seeking behavior

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Person lacking bravery

homebody · office drone · shut-in

dangerous animal specialty

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One who handles serpents

lion tamer · big game hunter

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G