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Draw the body
Draw a long oval body in the middle of your page. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Crocodile
This cartoon crocodile is a long body, a long thin snout, an eye bump, small teeth, a long tail, short legs and back bumps. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 20 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon crocodile, step by step
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Add the head and snout
On the right, draw a long flat snout that gets thinner at the end. Add a round bump on top of the head for the eye.
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Draw the face and teeth
Draw a round eye in the bump, a nostril at the tip of the snout, a long mouth line with a smile, and small pointy teeth.
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Draw the tail
On the left, draw a long thick tail that gets thinner and curves up at the end.
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Add the legs
Draw two short bent legs in front and two behind them, each with little toes.
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Draw the bumps and belly
Draw small pointy bumps along the back and tail, and a curved belly line with short lines across it.
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Color your crocodile
Green for the body, dark green for the bumps and back legs, light yellow green for the belly and white for the teeth.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon crocodile
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Long snout
Make the snout long and thin, and let it get thinner at the tip.
3
Eye bump
Draw a round bump on top of the head and put the eye inside it.
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Teeth showing
Crocodiles show their teeth even when the mouth is closed.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your crocodile, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon crocodile in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon crocodile easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What is the difference between a crocodile and an alligator?
A crocodile has a thinner, pointy snout and shows its teeth when the mouth is closed. An alligator has a wide, round snout.
Where do crocodiles live?
Crocodiles live in rivers and swamps in Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas.
What colors do I need for a cartoon crocodile?
Green, dark green, light yellow green and white.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
