Ep 4. My Croc and Me

In season 2, episode 4 of Fatal Attractions titled "My Croc and Me," viewers are introduced to the unique and dangerous world of owning a pet crocodile. The episode follows the relationship between a man named Dave and his 15-year-old pet crocodile, Caesar.

Dave first purchased his pet croc as a hatchling when he was on holiday in Africa. Initially, Dave planned to sell the crocodile once he brought it back to the United States, but after spending a few days with the animal, he formed an unbreakable bond and decided to keep Caesar as a pet.

Throughout the episode, viewers see the extent to which Dave’s pet obsession has taken over his life. He has turned his entire home into a croc sanctuary, complete with a temperature-controlled pool and outdoor pens. Dave even sleeps in the same room as Caesar and has trained him to respond to basic commands such as "sit" and "stay."

However, Dave’s close relationship with Caesar comes with many risks, especially as the crocodile grows in size and strength. Dave’s neighbors are concerned about having such a dangerous animal living so close to them, and Caesar’s sheer size and power make him a ticking time bomb.

Despite the dangers, Dave is convinced that his bond with Caesar is unbreakable and that the crocodile would never harm him. He even gets a tattoo of Caesar on his arm to show his devotion to his beloved pet.

As the episode progresses, viewers see the challenges Dave faces in caring for Caesar. The crocodile requires a specific diet of raw chicken and seafood and requires a lot of space to move around. Dave spends thousands of dollars a year to maintain the pool, heat lamps, and custom enclosures Caesar requires.

The episode takes a dramatic turn when Dave starts to experience health issues that prevent him from caring for Caesar properly. He falls behind on his bills and his health begins to deteriorate, making it increasingly difficult for him to care for his pet crocodile.

Despite Dave's love for Caesar, the croc quickly becomes too much for him to handle as he continues to grow in size and requires more space and resources to thrive. Dave's home becomes unmanageable and overrun with reptiles, causing concern for his neighbors and even the authorities.

As the episode comes to an end, viewers see the dangers of having such a massive predator as a pet. Despite Dave's love and care for Caesar, owning a crocodile as a pet is dangerous and can have dire consequences. The episode highlights the importance of the proper care and safety measures when owning exotic animals, and the risks that come with disregarding those measures.

In the end, the fate of Caesar and Dave’s relationship remains unknown, leaving viewers to contemplate the consequences of owning a potentially deadly pet.