He had a set of balls on him. I'd never poke a stick at a
rattlesnake, or wrestle a gator. I think he did it, not
to show off(or make money), but to bring these experiences
to us all.
As a kid, I was fascinated by Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom
with Marlin Perkins, and Jim Fowler(running through the bush
in his bare feet).
Most people aren't even aware of their surroundings???
Uncle Charlie