Hot-Head Hop

Hot-Head Hop is the sixth level of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, and the first area of Crocodile Cauldron.

Overview
The level takes place inside a volcano, and the Kongs must use Krocheads as stepping stones in order to cross rivers of lava. This level also marks Squitter's first appearance, and he'll prove himself useful for reaching and completing bonus areas, as well as the DK Coin. Klampons make their debut here as well. Other enemies include Neeks, Klobbers, Zingers and Krunchas.

Bonus Rooms

 * Near the start of the level Diddy and Dixie will find a place with a raised piece of ground, on it is a Klampom and a treasure chest, the same is below it, inside the above chest is a canon ball, carrying it along over some Krocheads will reach a cannon throw in the ball and then jump in your self to be fired into the first bonus room.
 * Towards the end a couple of Klampons will come towards Diddy or Dixie with a Bonus Barrel in plain view above them, Squitter's web ability is needed to reach it and once in it Diddy or Dixie are launched to the second bonus room.

DK Coin

 * A DK Coin is found directly above Squitter's crate, Squitter's webs are needed to reach it.

Other

 * At the beggining of the level, on the roof of the cave Diddy and Dixie emerge from is a treasure chest, is can be reached by having both Dixie and Diddy and one throwing the other up to it. When obtained it can easily be smashed open on the Klobber or Neek nearby to reveal the life baloon inside which is worth two lives.
 * A golden boombox or golden guitar can be obtain briefly in this level (Boom box for Diddy, Guitar for Dixie) all that has to be done is to not pass the No Animal Buddy sign with Squitter and then simply jump on the Krochead and land on the ending pad and Dixie or Diddy will celebrate with a gold boom box or guitar.