I drew this spoof spin-off cartoon in 1995 while working night-shift at a Petrochemical Company. It was based on around a person I used to work with (Grant) who kept Geckos (lizards) as a hobby. At the time, Steve Irwin’s “Crocodile Hunter” series was on television, so it seemed a perfect thematic marriage – but I also think sleep deprivation played a part... While it is sad that Steve Irwin is no longer with us, it is my hope that he too would have found this amusing. A sequel or series in the making here…?

1. GRANT, THE GECKO HUNTER ©
I drew this cartoon in 1995 while working
nightshift at a Petrochemical Company
It was based on around a person I used to
work with (Grant) who kept Geckos as a hobby
At the time, Steve Irwin’s “Crocodile Hunter”
series was on television, so it seemed a
perfect thematic marriage – but I also think
sleep deprivation played a part

2. While looking back in semi-detached artistic
horror at this cartoon, I thought I would share
this in order to amuse or at least make you feel
good about your own drawing talents
While it is sad that Steve Irwin is no longer
with us, it is my hope that he too would have
found this amusing.
A sequel or series in the making here…?
Artwork and concept © Paul Fenton, 1995 & 2014