This week, we're covering The Crocodile Hunter Season 1, Episode 4: “Suburban Killers” — and let's just say, it wasn’t what we expected. From cop pop music to child actors grabbing live snakes, this episode dives into the dangers that could be lurking right in your backyard. It’s a crash course in all things deadly, featuring pythons, brown snakes, spiders, ticks, sharks, and more.This CrikeyCast episode covers:* The chaotic early days of The Crocodile Hunter* Some very odd public safety reenactments* Steve getting repeatedly attacked by a king brown snake* Spider milking (yes, that’s a real job)* Why you should always check your boots before putting them on* And a wild theory about watches showing up in every scene 🕒Watch the original episode here:🎥 https://odysee.com/@steveirwinarchive:d/TheCrocodileHunter-s01e04:2⏱ TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 – Opening banter: Steve vs. Terry, and why we all need to say her name more00:03:00 – That incredible cop pop intro and slow start vibes00:04:30 – Pythons in pools, stores, and rice sacks00:06:00 – Brown snake bites a fake arm wearing a Rolex00:08:00 – Snake faces are the new snake bodies00:10:00 – The death adder and its sneaky leaf disguise00:12:00 – A copperhead with the face of a young Jason Bateman00:13:30 – Steve dances with the king brown snake (while we admire his boots)00:14:30 – Reenactments begin: kids playing with snakes? Not ideal.00:15:30 – Doctor teaches snakebite first aid using Terry as the patient00:18:00 – A very bold move: writing on her crotch with a note card00:20:00 – Spiders, zombie feet, and questionable reenactments00:23:30 – Mouse spiders, booty spiders, and spider earrings00:25:30 – Lynn the spider milker and her life-saving venom00:26:30 – Ticks, ticks, and more ticks (cue the scalp check)00:28:30 – Wasps, bees, and the idea for a B-movie thriller00:30:00 – Vinegar vs. jellyfish? And the mystery of the octopus and the watch00:33:00 – Shark attacks, “mouthing,” and one brave little boy00:35:30 – The episode ends out of nowhere... just like this listIf you love nostalgia, chaos, and questionable wildlife advice, hit that like button and subscribe to CrikeyCast. We’re rewatching every single episode — the good, the bad, and the mildly traumatizing.Let’s keep the love for Steve and Terri alive. 🐍🕷🦈#CrocodileHunter #SteveIrwin #CrikeyCast #WildlifeTV #RewatchPodcast #NostalgiaTV #SnakeBite #AustralianWildlife #TerriIrwin #Crikey

In this episode of CrikeyCast, we revisit “Sleeping with Crocs,” a classic episode of The Crocodile Hunter.

Your hosts Maddie and Erich dive into Steve and Terri Irwin’s early days at the Queensland Wildlife Park, before the fame of Australia Zoo. From wrestling alligators and moving crocodiles to feeding cassowaries and fixing up a wounded albino shingleback lizard, this one’s packed with wild moments.

We also get a mini bio on Terri Irwin, touching on her roots, her work with wildlife before meeting Steve, and how their love story unfolded. If you’re into behind-the-scenes animal care, 90s mullets, or kangaroo cuddles, you’re in the right place.

Watch the episode here: https://odysee.com/@steveirwinarchive:d/TheCrocodileHunter-s01e03:2

Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro + What Episode We're Watching
00:01:30 – Who is Terri Irwin? (Mini Bio & Love Story)
00:06:30 – “Sleeping with Crocs” Breakdown Begins
00:08:30 – Cassowary Chase + Steve's Mullet Glory
00:11:00 – Wrestling and Rehoming Alligators
00:13:00 – Feeding Time: Goannas, Iguanas, and Wallabies
00:16:00 – Baby Kangaroo Cuteness + Feeding Rituals
00:21:30 – Snake Removal at a Family's House
00:24:30 – Vet Care: Stitches for a Lizard, Wing Repair for a Bat
00:27:00 – Boa Constrictor Chaos + Steve Talks to Crocs Like They're Dogs
00:29:00 – Croc Eyedrops + Vet Surgery in the Pen
00:32:00 – Wearing a Boa While Doing Dishes
00:34:00 – Mud Madness: Moving 15 Mini Crocs
00:37:00 – Lawn Mowing with Crocs (Yes, Really)
00:39:00 – Croc with a Sweatshirt: Late Night Drama
00:41:00 – Joey the Kangaroo is Released
00:42:00 – Shoutout to Bob & Lyn Irwin + Episode Ratings

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Join us as we go coastal to the US of A for a cougar, a morning show, and unrelenting khaki. This episode had us sweating creatures you won't find in Australia, but on U.S. soil. This was a fun one!Terri takes Steve Irwin to the United States for the very first time and it's chaos in the best way. From panicking on LA freeways to facing down rattlesnakes and grizzly bears, this episode dives into what happens when a man more comfortable with crocodiles takes on American wildlife, awkward fashion moments, and morning show interviews. And then there’s Terry’s cougar. Literally. It's emotional, stressful, and kind of hilarious. This one sticks with you.Watch the actual episode from the Irwin Archive here: https://odysee.com/@steveirwinarchive:d/TheCrocodileHunter-s01e01:2Timestamps00:00:00 – Welcome and intro to Episode 300:02:00 – Terry’s history with a cougar named Molina00:03:30 – Steve’s first trip to the USA00:05:00 – Steve’s panic driving in LA00:07:00 – Hotel arrival and khakis in the city00:08:00 – Steve shops in LA (awkwardly)00:09:00 – Visit to Wildlife Waystation with baby tigers00:10:00 – Hollywood bug trainer and tarantulas00:12:00 – Madagascar cockroaches and movie bugs00:13:00 – Off to Oregon to meet Terry’s family00:13:30 – Encounter with a wild rattlesnake00:14:30 – Massive pythons and bizarre snake jokes00:16:30 – Frog pees on Terry00:17:00 – River otters and RIAs00:17:30 – Sea lions and Steve’s underwhelm00:18:30 – Meeting Molina the cougar again00:19:30 – Stressful cougar loading scene00:21:00 – Off to New York and the Today Show00:22:30 – Steve in NYC subways and culture shock00:24:00 – Conan appearance and afterparty00:25:30 – Fans recognize Steve00:26:30 – Back in Oregon: raccoons and beavers00:28:00 – Arctic foxes try to eat Terry00:30:00 – Holding bald and golden eagles00:31:00 – Grizzly bear encounter (very risky)00:34:00 – Back to Molina's new home00:35:00 – Closing reflections and episode ratingAbout us:Welcome to CrikeyCast, where we rewatch every episode of The Crocodile Hunter and break it down with love, laughter, and just the right amount of fear.If you grew up watching Steve and Terri Irwin jump on crocodiles, hold venomous snakes by the tail, and smile through life-threatening encounters, this podcast is for you. If you didn’t, it’s time to see what all the fuss was about.CrikeyCast is a nostalgic rewatch, commentary, and wild ride through the 90s and 2000s heyday of wildlife television. Each episode follows an episode of The Crocodile Hunter from pilot to today..

What do you do when you land in the water at night, a croc is thrashing nearby, and there’s a python in your lap? If you're Steve and Terri Irwin, apparently you just keep going.

In Episode 2 of CrikeyCast, we finish the second half of the original Crocodile Hunter pilot—and it’s complete mayhem. Crocs are saved, pigs are sacrificed, and one very angry 10-foot mama crocodile is relocated with pure grit, teamwork, and a lot of mud.

This episode dives into:

• Wrestling crocs in the dark with a single flashlight

• Using wild pigs as live bait (yes, that happens)

• A tree branch breaking and dumping Terri into croc-infested waters

• A snake falling into the boat at the worst possible time

• And somehow, Suey the dog still makes it out alive

Steve and Terri push themselves to the edge of danger not for spectacle, but for protection—of animals, land, and life. It’s chaos with a cause. It’s also one of the most intense and absurd episodes of wildlife television ever filmed.

👇 Watch the original episode here: https://odysee.com/@steveirwinarchive:d/TheCrocodileHunter-Pilot:8

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00:00 – Welcome back to CrikeyCast
00:01:00 – Five Steves and a koala: the shirt check
00:02:30 – Midnight croc diving begins
00:04:00 – Terry jumps in. Croc chaos ensues
00:07:00 – A very fast detour: glider and possum
00:08:00 – Croc in the irrigation channel hunt
00:10:00 – Lights out while wrangling a croc
00:13:00 – Croc trap prep + Terry’s early fieldwork
00:15:00 – Hunting a wild pig for bait
00:17:30 – The pig scene: pure madness
00:18:30 – The snake drops in… and Terry drops out
00:20:00 – "Don’t freak out" – Steve’s advice to a soaking Terri
00:22:00 – Suey is missing
00:23:00 – Croc number three: the 10-foot queen
00:25:00 – The mouth tie and manhood warning
00:26:30 – Into the boat, barely
00:28:00 – Release and reflection
00:29:00 – Episode rating: 10 dangers out of 10

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Welcome to CrikeyCast—where we revisit every episode of The Crocodile Hunter and break it all down with a mix of awe, nostalgia, and complete disbelief. Hosted by two lifelong Steve & Terri Irwin fans, this podcast dives deep into the wild, pixelated early days of these Australia Zoo legends.We kick things off with the original 1996 two-part pilot of The Crocodile Hunter, a low-res VHS relic that still hits harder than most modern shows. From wrestling kangaroos and dodging venomous snakes to heartfelt conservation efforts, this episode is packed with the raw, unfiltered charm that made Steve Irwin a global icon.🎧 Whether you're here for the crocs, the chaos, or the conservation, we promise you're in for a wild ride. Crikey, it's good to be back.⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 – Welcome to CrikeyCast + our pilot episode math problem00:01:30 – 1996 aesthetics & the VHS pixelation of legend00:02:20 – Steve’s crocodile-catching legacy (and a near-death intro scene)00:03:45 – Wrestling a full-grown kangaroo for a shot?!00:05:10 – Alligator vs. Crocodile: Steve Irwin’s fearless hands-on lesson00:06:50 – Meet Mary, the possibly 100-year-old croc00:08:20 – Off to Camp Chilli to track a rogue crocodile00:10:45 – A red-bellied black snake and Steve’s "bushy stick" technique00:12:30 – Steve and Terri’s dynamic, and their early relationship moments00:14:40 – Steve goes full dirt-mode grabbing a massive goanna00:16:30 – Disgust or beauty? Watching baby goannas hatch00:18:00 – High-speed boat rides and riverbank tracking00:19:10 – Tragedy strikes: the rogue croc is found dead00:20:50 – Steve reflects on wildlife conflict & conservation heartbreak00:21:50 – A hopeful sign: baby crocs survive a pig-ravaged nest00:23:30 – Campfire chill turns to possum cam chaos00:25:10 – One more python encounter—because of course00:26:00 – Final reflections & what's next on CrikeyCast🧠 This episode explores:The real origins of the Australia Zoo (hint: it wasn’t called that yet)Steve Irwin’s early days in wildlife handling—pre-global fameThe emotional cost of human-wildlife conflictJust how intense—and unexpectedly funny—the pilot episode isTerri Irwin’s role as partner, wrangler, and snake-fearer-in-chief🔥 Keywords the curious newcomers:Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter, CrikeyCast podcast, Terri Irwin, Australia Zoo, wildlife conservation, Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park, crocodile hunter rewatch, 1996 Crocodile Hunter pilot, Steve Irwin tribute, Camp Chilli, red-bellied black snake, goanna, baby crocodile rescue, rogue crocodile, Crocodile Hunter podcast.🎙️ New to the show? CrikeyCast is us rewatching every episode of The Crocodile Hunter and unpacking the legacy of some of the greatest conservationists of our time.👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes, wild animal facts, and plenty of “poised to strike” moments.🫶 Like what you hear? Smash that like button, share with your mates, and leave a review—it helps more people rediscover the wild magic of Steve & Terri Irwin.See you next week, little rippers. 🐍