In addition to the fraternity of crocodiles , there is a separate family of crocodiles that live in the neighborhood and are also neighbors to Zebra . The family consists of Larry , his wife Patty , and their son Junior ( originally named Billy ) . Larry is a typical croc similar to those in the fraternity : he is also characterized by his stupidity and his failure to kill Zebra . In contrast , both his wife and son are intelligent and do not speak " Croc-ese " . Patty is a housewife with a bob haircut . She is often frustrated with her husband 's insensitivity and stupidity and even responds with physical violence in many cases . Despite this , Patty is still shown to love her husband . Junior is the only child of his family . He is a vegetarian , and also loves his father . Larry sees Junior as something of a disappointment , but in a strip published in response to the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting he makes clear his love for his son
Stoneman Douglas High School shooting
Stoneman Douglas High School shooting
Pearls Before Swine (comics)