Jaws of Darkness

''So you disliked Temple Ruins? You'll hate Jaws of Darkness! There are more death traps and vicious snakes - to avoid them, move carefully. Don't forget to find Cortex's challenge stage with a KEY for reward!'' -Level descriptionthumb|500px|right

Jaws Of Darkness is the twenty-second level in Crash Bandicoot. The level takes place under Cortex's castle and is a major death-trap for trespassers trying to enter. It is the second and last ancient temple level. It is also the second and last stage in the game with a Cortex challenge stage and key, which unlocks the secret level Fumbling In The Dark. The Blue Gem is required to clear this stage with its hidden Clear Gem. It is very difficult to obtain the Gem for this level due to the nature of the level and the split pathway.