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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. 🐍