Klaptrap

Klaptraps are small reptilians found in Donkey Kong Country both in levels and in bonus games. They scurry quickly along the ground, jaws clapping together just waiting to bite into a Kong. They usually have a small walk cycle where they patrol back and forth along it. One well-placed jump by either Donkey or Diddy will eliminate a Klaptrap.

Purple Klaptraps are found in very few levels but are almost more lethal than regular Klaptraps. When Donkey or Diddy jumps up, the purple Klaptraps jump up too. You must time your jumps appropriately to land on them to take them out. Purple Klaptraps occur most numerously in the Loopy Lights level.

When Klaptraps are encountered in bonus levels, one hit does not take them out. When jumped on, they release bananas and their walk cycle speeds up every time they are hit. Exert great caution when jumping once they are walking very fast - it is very difficult to hit them. When at last you defeat the Klaptrap, you will receive a prize like an animal token or a life balloon.