Crocodile/Alligator Wrangler
"If I make the wrong grab, he'd reach over and take the top of my head off like pulling a cap off a beerbottle "-Gator Boys
Job DescriptionGator/Croc wrangling consists of almost any thing from saving these animals to performing infront of an audience by doing dangerous tricks. Wrangling does not include killing or hurting these fascinating reptiles. Most wranglers make their living off of competitions and performances. Some wranglers in places such as Florida are even called in to peoples properties to safely remove a gator from a pool, pond, backyard etc. Gator wrangling is a very low paying job with the average of being $8 an hour despite all the risks involved with the job. If you are interested in becoming a gator wrangler you can take classes at the Colorado Gators school where participants learn how to safely and properly handle a gator up to 9ft long.
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Wrangling Legends
Steve Irwin- Known for his show called "The Crocodile Hunter", Steve was a pioneer in the conservation of reptiles. He spread a lot of awareness around the world about how beautiful these reptiles really were.
Vale Malcolm Douglas- Known as the "Original Crocodile Hunter" or the "Barefoot Bushman", this Australian inspired a lot of people to follow his conservation movement with reptiles. Douglas made plenty of documentaries, and owned a crocodile farm that attracted many tourists.
The Gator Boys- Both Paul Bedard and Jimmy Riffle have been wrangling gators since they were kids. Riffle began wrestling gators when he was 11. The two are known for their show "Gator Boys". In this show they attempt to rescue gators that are not in their natural environment and bring them back to their gator farm. The goal of Gator Boys Alligator Rescue is to get alligators out of danger before they are killed by poachers or trappers.
Vale Malcolm Douglas- Known as the "Original Crocodile Hunter" or the "Barefoot Bushman", this Australian inspired a lot of people to follow his conservation movement with reptiles. Douglas made plenty of documentaries, and owned a crocodile farm that attracted many tourists.
The Gator Boys- Both Paul Bedard and Jimmy Riffle have been wrangling gators since they were kids. Riffle began wrestling gators when he was 11. The two are known for their show "Gator Boys". In this show they attempt to rescue gators that are not in their natural environment and bring them back to their gator farm. The goal of Gator Boys Alligator Rescue is to get alligators out of danger before they are killed by poachers or trappers.