Episode
The Crocodile Hunter: Africa's Deadliest Snakes
Overview
Steve journeys to Kenya in search of some of Africa's most venomous snakes, including the black mamba and cobra.
Details
- Series
- The Crocodile Hunter
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2001-02-12
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
Africa's Deadliest Snakes is Episode 5 in Season 4 of The Crocodile Hunter. It aired on 2001-02-12. The runtime is 44 min.
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Episode 4: Journey to the Red Center
Steve and Terri journey to the Red Desert at the heart of Australia. They examine venomous snakes, lizards and endangered mammals as they make their way to the world famous Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock.
Episode 6: Wildest Home Videos
Steve and Terri show us their home video collection, most of which document their conservation work.
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Steve joins the Australian Zoo team and World Society for the Protection of Animals on a wildlife rescue mission to remove crocodiles from a zoo in war-torn East Timor.
Episode 7: Big Croc Diaries
Steve and Terri show off their favorite crocodiles at Australia Zoo. The action includes shots of the biggest crocodiles eating pigs whole. High-speed film techniques highlight the power of the mighty creatures.
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Episode 8: Swimming with Alligators
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Steve and Terri visit the Barry M. Goldwater Military Range in Arizona to track down the sidewinder rattlesnake. Afterward, Steve visits the airmen at Luke Air Force Base, who prove to be fans of his show. Steve gets the opportunity to fly in an F-16, the plane that carries the sidewinder missile named after the rattlesnake.
Episode 9: Surfing Snakes
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Episode 10: Last Primates of Madagascar (Part 1)
Steve attempts to find members of the four remaining lemur species on the island of Madagascar. He travels through the countryside on bicycle and talks with the town inhabitants.
Episode 11: Reptiles of the Lost Continent (Part 2)
Steve looks at cave-dwelling crocodiles, different types of chameleon and other unusual reptiles on Madagascar.
Episode 12: Spitting Cobras of the World
Steve encounters spitting cobras, snakes that send venom into the eyes of their victims from up to 6 feet away. Despite wearing safety goggles, Steve must seek out medical assistance at a Maasai village after he is sprayed with the venom.
Episode 13: Dangerous Africans
Steve encounters charging elephants on an African safari. He observes snakes, scorpions, buffalo, spiders and lions, and avoids a pursuing hippo.