Thornton is passionate about the bush, coming from Africa he has been going on safaris since he was 3months old. He loves camping & fishing
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Learn MoreBeing outdoors and being in fresh air, where it is peaceful and quiet. I love finding new fishing spots and trying to catch reptiles big to small - I have always loved trying to get frogs to show my friends or sisters. I battle to catch the iguana in Florida but in South Africa it was easy to catch and release geckos.
Snakes because my dad & I use to breed them. I grew up as a baby holding them & learnt to be calm and gentle with them. People misunderstand snakes yet they are the most easiest pets to look after. I love alligators as I have always wanted to wrestle one.
Camping, I love to be out in nature where it’s relaxing. I have the best memories growing up in South Africa where we could go camping and hear the different animal sounds at night. I love going on game drives and the feeling of being so small next to an elephant. Wildlife is all I’m interested in. People have tried to push me into sport because I’m a big boy and good at running but I would chose a day out at sea fishing or a day playing in the mud over any other activity
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