Steve Irwin

[krrc]

I think he does a great job and I think his tailing methods are fine for him. But I dont belive he should do it on T.V. he should use a hook, there are too many stupid people that try and copy him.

[snakemann87]

krrr, i dont agree. He states every time, that he a proffesional and do not try this, does he not??

[Billybob]

I heard that he puts hots in the fridge before he handles them. I wouldnt be surprised cuz he claims to never have been bitten.

[snakemann87]

i dont believe any rumors. I believe that he is 100% what he says he is. Putting a hot in the fridge? it would die

[Lisa]

I remember the behind the scenes show where they showed the planting of snakes. I forget if they mentioned then that they cool the animals to make them less agitated or not. and putting a snake in the fridge for a short period will not kill it, as night time temps in many desert areas are fairly cold.

[Billybob]

Actually people do put snakes in the frige for very short periods of time so they can do whats needed to be done easier. I never have and never will do this cuz it cant be good for the snake.
The guy I talked to was a member of the local herp society who claims to have spoken to Irwins film crew. I dont Know if its true but its definetly possible.

[Scales Zoo]

There was a rumor that he uses a CO2 fiire extinguisher to cool/slow them down in the field. It makes sense, as a refrigerator would be less portable and inconvenient while field herping. A CO2 fire extinguisher would fit in a backpack, ready to use on-site.

[Nanashi04]

yea, I learned the hard way what happens when you bring Steve Irwin up. I'll admit he's entertaining, keeps my little sister busy, but I don't care much for him myself. Not because of lack of entertainment, simply because he annoys me - very repetative.