[DJ MacWoW]

In actuality, the Baby Bob/croc thing wasn't what it looked like. The croc had already been well fed. The pic and video that was flashed all over was taken from behind the croc which made it look like he was very close to Irwin and baby. Seen from the side, it was obvious that he wasn't as close as appeared and Wes Mannion, a croc handler, was only a few feet away.

Terri Irwin said that most people have dogs in the backyard and they introduce the new baby to their dogs. The Irwins have crocs in their backyard (they live in the zoo compound). Sooo, when do you start teaching the kids about the animals? If you wait too long, they're fearful because the animals are unfamiliar. If the animals are always around and in view, they learn respect and knowledge not fear.

[SerpentDove]

>> If you wait too long, they're fearful because the animals are unfamiliar. If the animals are always around and in view, they learn respect and knowledge not fear.
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I mean no disrespect...but should a child NOT be afraid of a crocodile? And how many kids get mauled by "friendly" Dobermans and Pitt Bulls?

Plenty.