Riptail

Riptail is a male crocodile. He is the leader of a fleet of crocodiles in the jungle.
Riptail prevented a troop of monkeys from crossing a river in the jungle. When Riptail attacked Timon, Simba was persuaded to interfere and bring a halt to the crocodile's reign of terror. He fought Riptail and managed to trap the crocodile beneath a hollow log. Humbled by the defeat, Riptail negotiated with Simba to help the monkey troop cross the river.
==Biography==
===Early life===
Riptail lived in the jungle. Initially, he hogged the river and prevented other creatures from crossing it. His fearsome reputation was known throughout the jungle.
===Skirmish with Simba===
Riptail almost ate Timon, but Simba saved the meerkat's life. A troop of monkeys observed the act, and the lead monkey convinced Simba to stand up to Riptail. In order to defeat Riptail, Simba set a trap for him and managed to lasso him in vines. Later, Riptail escaped without the others noticing and trapped Simba inside a hollow log. However, the lion managed to wriggle free, after which he pinned Riptail beneath the log.
After the defeat, Riptail deemed Simba a worthy opponent. The two reached an agreement, and Simba had the monkeys set Riptail free. To prove his loyalty, Riptail helped the monkey troop cross the river.
==Physical appearance==
Riptail is massive and powerfully built, with scaly skin and "razor sharp" teeth. His main hide is dark green, while his underbelly and the lower part of his snout are paler in color. His eyes are red with slit pupils.
==Personality and traits==
Riptail is aggressive, bloodthirsty, and ferocious. He initially ruled with an iron fist, as he forbid the animals of the jungle from crossing his river. He is considerably determined and stubborn; no matter how many times Simba tried to trap him, he always managed to escape and continue his attacks. Eventually, after Simba bested him in battle, Riptail was humbled and pledged his loyalty to the lion.
==Appearances==
* Hakuna Matata
** Simba Rules, OK?
==Trivia==
* A crocodile who looks exactly like Riptail appears in In Deep Water.
==References==
Category:Antagonists
Category:Characters
Category:Crocodiles
Category:Leaders
Category:Males