What is "schnappi"

Schnappi das kleine Krokodil (Snappy the Little Crocodile) is a German children's cartoon character. The introductory song, " Schnappi, das kleine Krokodil" became an Internet hit before it reached № 1 on the German charts in January 2005, and was widely popular in other European countries as well, (Popularized by Jamba!) topping the singles charts in Belgium, Austria, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland for several weeks.