Casper the friendly alligator boops my face-is he my pet?!

[@grendul4497]

I was a cop (recently retired). I can't tell you the number of people I've seen who have died in their homes and their animals (cats & dogs) ended up feeding on their owner's body. It's not just alligators that will eat their owners while "incapacitated".

[@honestlyonyx262]

I think about this all the time. Animals all think differently from us and each other; we aren't all wired the same. For example, people get so freaked out when they find out how common cannibalism is in the wild, or how certain species treat their young. Personally, I believe it's important to learn what goes on outside the bubble of human society, both in order to understand the world around us and who we share it with, as well as to keep ourselves and others safe.

[@LagrangePoint901]

Remember the show Fatal Attraction? All about those owners who died from their pet snakes, chips, big cat, lizards, iguanas, ...all thinking they had a special relationship with their pets.

[@salmasalute]

U have to know there is a difference between dying and being incapacitated. I mean when I'm coughing so hard and then i throw up like what happened to me a couple of days ago my dog runs to me concerned sitting next to me licking my face. She won't eat me because I'm incapacitated. If I die on the other hand that's totally different and its only normal for my dog to feed on my dead body when I'm dead and there's nothing else to eat.

[@sharifaa.8887]

@@salmasalute I agree. Domesticated animals will not eat their owner just because the owner is sick or hurt. Sometimes they will even try to help. But once the owner dies, the animals are left with their primary caretaker dead and no one to feed them and take care of them. Then dead human eventually starts to smell like dead meat and instincts call for the animals to survive instead of slowly starve to death. Wild animals have the instinct to attack at any show of weakness like sickness or injury.

[@andrescastro7628]

Basically why my cat just nips at me and does not tears up my neck.

[@joesaiditstrue]

"Aww he's touching my arm" narrator: feeling for a pulse

[@lxathu]

"I like you." "Probably I'd like you, too. You've always seemed delicious."

[@IrieRogue]

@@lxathu 😆

[@dr.tamaraworley8451]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@thanrose]

Casper is just using Chris to stabilize him without wasting energy. Like touching a wall to keep moving upright, or spinning 180 around a pole to reverse direction. To a very minor degree, Chris is shedding some warmth as well.

[@madkittyjoey70]

Casper's all like, "Yes, I want attention! If I didn't like you, I could've bit that arm a long damn time ago!"

[@chriskyng2509]

*Casper talking to the camera:* "This human is a well trained human, but he's not tame. If I was minding my own business, and a tree branch fell on me, he would TOTALLY turn me into a pair of shoes. I don't have a doubt about it!"

[@Rio-fo9kp]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gigigaming97]

😆

[@HalcyonDaze33]

Casper the belt

[@cristig243]

I totally agree with Casper ! 😆😆😆

[@brettmitchell8014]

😂

[@guren2904]

1:34 "He could kill me if I am unconscious." Casper: **holds his arm** "I could never bro."

[@sourmoon5134]

LMFAO

[@capybara9521]

@@sourmoon5134 you like your own comment cringe

[@sourmoon5134]

@@capybara9521 no i didnt, what are tryna do? start an argument?

[@BCS86]

I'm dead. Lol

[@derpcommander7367]

I felt that

[@GenreChowderStudios]

Him: I don’t feel like myself today. Casper: 👀

[@barbarajoyplattner3943]

😂

[@toketosumi597]

😂😂😂

[@user-pq7jj3vs3e]

Made me chuckle. 😂. Thanks

[@GenreChowderStudios]

@@user-pq7jj3vs3e Oh, I’m glad~ 😊

[@Matthew_Murray]

Chris “he doesn’t love me” Casper “I love you emergency food supply”

[@blacktiger0103]

Lol

[@susanlong8978]

Wow.. I really learned ALOT...no really..

[@TamaraGarrettAlpha]

Ha ha ha 😝

[@Kira-zo5ob]

Looks like a Luffy XD

[@koudacyen]

🤣

[@bgt2848]

I have great respect for the fact that he said “I love him he does not love me.” And absolutely nothing wrong with that. This man has respect for the fact he’s a wild animal

[@williamnolan293]

The people who try and get selfies with bears.

[@rytlocknroll]

@Dan That’s rather subjective. If you are anyone, no matter how experienced you are, you are deliberately putting yourself at risk jumping into a pond with a multi-hundred pound carnivorous lizard known to have one of the strongest bite forces in the animal kingdom.

[@petedavis7970]

This is what that grizzly bear guy who got eaten didn't get. They're wild animals. They' ALWAYS going to be wild animals. You might get them used to your presence, but if they're hungry, you're hurt, or any one of a million things goes glitchy, it's lights out.

[@chrise842]

Yeah, and I love gator steaks!

[@stefthorman8548]

@@petedavis7970 the difference is that the croc is tamed, and the bear guy just got the bear used to his presence, major difference.

[@user-oy9zy4ds9m]

Soooo everytime he comes up and nudges you he’s really just like :‘ooohh is he dead- is he dead!?!? Awww shucks. I’ll give him a minute and come check again’.

[@carmelopappalardo8477]

Eventually Casper may want to help him along.

[@vintage1950]

😂

[@dr.tamaraworley8451]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@WaddleDee105]

Animals tend to not understand the concept of personal space. Casper is just drifting around, chilling.

[@bruce5168]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tonytech5520]

The fact that alligators look like they are always smiling doesn't help either.😂🐊

[@evanepic3599]

yes lol

[@Mike-nx5bm]

Yeah he's smiling 😁

[@cipher88101]

He put his hand on yours like "It's nothing personal buddy. I'm a dinosaur. It's what I do." LOL

[@gerard126]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lukeadams1839]

😂😂😂

[@OldManEsteban]

I eat Jon, it's what i do

[@pleasecontactme4274]

dinosaur?

[@ElDuderinoh]

@@pleasecontactme4274 yes. Crocs and gators are dinosaurs.

[@fakeyawns]

Chris: He does not love me or care about me. Casper: I'd kill for you.

[@jacob_90s]

...including you.

[@andresn.8507]

Seems to me you and 25 don't get what he just said

[@fakeyawns]

@@andresn.8507 It's a joke.

[@stevej3297]

Lol, Casper is happy to love him to death, and even more after death

[@08aaa81]

@A Jew Free World based

[@brandonhelcher3691]

I love how Casper keeps contradicting him by being adorable when he discusses how dangerous he is.

[@xianshep]

Must be a female.

[@madmanx58]

🤣🤣👊🏾

[@MJ-ct3gv]

😂

[@nickgennady]

@@xianshep Casper is a male name.

[@xianshep]

@@nickgennady Uh, yeah. I was trying to make a smart-ass extrapolation on the behavior of human females and suggesting that perhaps they had misidentified the gender of Casper.

[@cba7873]

“Yeah that’s a lion…anyways so about this alligator I’m holding hands with”😂❤this is so lovely and informative

[@katybug6572]

Lol right

[@11derekknotek]

Trainer: Seriously though, he's still dangerous Casper: kisses his cheek

[@spiderreed350]

We get it, Ugh.were not Doe,Doe birds,my god brother. Lol.

[@slavsit7600]

@@spiderreed350 are you ok

[@BeanLuvsLeon]

@@spiderreed350 are you having a stroke?

[@Bekston]

@@spiderreed350 u good?

[@billythesillyy]

@@spiderreed350 is this a coded message do you need help

[@D4Z35]

He's not holding your hand, he's checking to see if you still have a pulse 😝

[@LeviAckerman57551]

Lmaoooooooo😭

[@AyoBaby]

Right??? He's hoping for that "unresponsive" moment

[@ExcelCannabisLimited]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ronaldmuwangamale7750]

😅😅😅

[@crissaconway142]

🤣😂😅

[@julieta203]

"He would never attack me" famous last words probably from an Orca trainer

[@lorenciandrej]

Casper checks all the time:" Are you injured? At least somehow?"

[@70sgirl42]

lorenciandrej lol, now that is funny!!🍽🍷🐊🐊

[@virgoblaketv1281]

I was thinking the same thing 😂

[@eprophil]

😂 😂

[@tcontradiction]

holding his hand or checking his pulse? we may never know

[@StarFox85]

🤣🤣

[@enz0368]

"Never bite the hand that feeds you. Unless of course, that hand is no longer feeding you." - me. I think

[@youtubealt243]

“Never bite the hand that feeds you. Unless it’s too weak to fight back”

[@Blufolf3]

"Never bite the hand that feeds you. Unless that hand tastes like cocoa" - Nikola Einstein

[@TheOne-ue5mv]

Iggy Jay there’s always that one person that tries to act funny

[@Blufolf3]

@@TheOne-ue5mv nosir, simply stating unbiased opinion. A hand that tastes like cocoa, that mfkr is gettin bit

[@javonmorros256]

Hahahaha I love it

[@alikayosan1692]

Casper talking to his gator buddies later: “yeah my human is getting fat…a couple more pounds and we’re good”

[@donte2973]

😂😂😂😂

[@jameswill2017]

lol

[@blessethishe]

Free-water-humans taste best!

[@alikayosan1692]

@Dust Ball 😂😂😂😂

[@satimah8723]

🤣🤣

[@johniephillips9267]

I like how he keeps passing by like “hey how’s it goin”

[@forbiddenchannel4901]

„Hi how’s it going? So are you unconscious yet?“

[@SouthernShodan]

"Is it Tasty? Is it Scruuumptious?"

[@theflyinggasmask]

Human brain: "If i can pet it it's a dog!"

[@FloridasWildest]

Pretty much 😂

[@hermensonsantana3090]

I find it hilarious whenever I see such comments in any wild predator video 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@mikewhocheeseharry5292]

Furry beavers can be pet too.

[@Leosloth2011]

Beavers are fat plump dogs of the water

[@lolnoobus]

well, domesticating animals - it is our nature. We do this to many dangerous animals in the past.

[@waffle3632]

Casper checking if he is still alive and strong with every boop.

[@nora4642]

Checking for doneness

[@chrishamilton1189]

Go Cowboys

[@Dana_Lynn]

@Jonathan lmaoo 🤣

[@damiancallender6621]

Was thinking the same thing lol

[@ppudoka]

Bro, that’s too funny.

[@CharlesStjohn]

Its crazy how he just floats around looks like he is living the best life

IIRC Hes a Rescue and is living there for the sake of being rescued and Rehabilitation. Just like Winter the Dolphin (RIP to her) He will live there for the rest of his life due to him being used to the enviroment

[@HM4Hill]

He probably is. With an enclosure that big and constant food source, a Gator couldn't ask for anything better

[@paracuna]

Indeed

[@fukhue8226]

He is living the life. Waing now for 13 years to see if his buddy makes one false move (slip and fall) so he can have a tasty meal of "Man in wet suit!"

[@Katies_Modern_Life]

@@fukhue8226 awesome comment and username. Rad. Plz check out

[@spiritualsnail1584]

I really like the way Casper just floats like a boat and just slightly wiggles to change direction He really looks extremly chill. That is, until someone something that looks like a prey shows up.

[@romulusxyz6722]

"He is trained, not tamed" That's gold right there buddy.

[@aztechnology7996]

You know it buddy 🤠

[@Kaiserboo1871]

This is accurate in regards to most exotic pets (looking at you tiger and hippo owners). There is no such thing as a tamed crocodilian. They are apex predators with millions of years of instinct behind them. It’s just smart enough to realize that keeping the human alive means an infinite source of food.

[@StanHowse]

Tame doesn't = SAFE, either.

[@StanHowse]

​@@Kaiserboo1871 Not true.. Most animals do not have the mental aptitude to 'plan' for the future. Humans, are actually one of the very few whom are actually GOOD at that. Especially a reptile, they don't have mental fortitude to "think" anything, it's instinctual. Also, LOL! You thinking an Alligator can contemplate "infinity", is absolutely HILARIOUS.

[@Kaiserboo1871]

@@StanHowse why are you so hostile. I never once asserted that crocodilians were super smart, he just has the mental fortitude to know that certain behaviors = food. Although it makes me wonder, can an alligator comprehend if something is fun or not. Do crocodilians have a form of play.

[@flash98449]

Chris: "pls guys, he's not cute, he's dangerous. He can literally kill me at any moment" My brain: "hee hee, swamp doggo!"

[@jorgetovio8341]

Must give pats to swamp boi

[@gabethegamer9582]

Must boop bog doggo snoot

[@badeugenecops4741]

GATOR HUGS!!!!

[@user-xc7uo6md3n]

Lol try and pat one 🤣

[@EvidLekan]

Florida man's doggo

[@roguefive512]

Chris: "He doesn't love me. He would eat me if I was knocked out..." Casper: "Chris that hurts. I do love you. C'mon We are practically swimming in each others pee right now"

[@TGP-vq4vi]

@Dan was pretty funny and the gator had plenty of chances but didnt take em

[@lurisy9045]

@@TGP-vq4vi well he can’t sure he would injure but any decently strong grown man would survive and if they knew how to defend themselves have a pretty good chance especially since Casper is a smaller gator so once they escape Caspar getting locked up for good and he knows if he tries more of that he gon turn into his movie counterpart.

[@MePersonally499]

@@TGP-vq4vi The thought process for predators is kill those who can’t defend themselves. The weak, whether old, young, or injured they will kill. If you are none of those there’s hesitation, if not then you’ll die and this is no different, no amount of training can change that.

[@xx_somescenecath0lic_xx888]

🤨📸

[@tomsmith6379]

Come here chris it's time to swim in each others citrus

[@joannleichliter4308]

For a number of years I took care of an alligator. He was in a pen, had a water tank, some "land," a sun lamp--nice setup. He was about four feet or so long, and we called him Fang. I always knew when Fang was hungry, because when I walked past his enclosure, he would give me a speculative look. He figured I would feed him one way or another.

[@Kaiserboo1871]

“Either give me dinner or you will be the dinner.” - Fang if he could talk

[@joannleichliter4308]

@@Kaiserboo1871 Bingo!

[@Angelface11]

Yeah but that's everybody when humans have gotten desperate they've done the same thing

[@Zero-Dux]

Spot on, i saw a documentary forgot what it was maybe chernoble but im not sure. Anyway people got trap and had nothing to eat, some got so hungry turned cannibal and ate other humans.

[@rickyhall1772]

Casper is so cute! He keeps coming over, nudging you, steps on you, eyeing you JUST to make sure you haven't got any weakness he can take advantage of.

[@bwstanley26]

lmao

[@neilsingh5923]

Agreed!

[@black3330]

LOL

[@trutherror]

Right people like omg he wants to hold you, nah bro he wants food... he is a predator and a man on you tube once told me they ain't ya friends. Well shyt you learn something new everyday! Lol

[@manciamusic]

Similar like woman test a guy...

[@Captain_Obvious_Says]

TLDW: 1) Trained not tamed 🏋️‍♂️ 2) It’s not a Labrador 🦮- it’s an alligator 🐊 3) Will not attack unless you’re incapacitated 4) It’s not a dog 🐩 5) It doesn’t love him 💔 6) it’s not a dog 🐶 7) no remorse or love 8) it’s an alligator 🐊 not a dog 🐶

[@pcp2522]

Great recap. Saved me the final few minutes lol. Solid video though

[@Farmer_from_Hjaalmarch]

They like the color pink just thought that was interesting

[@BST-lm4po]

I'm surprised that a reptile has any capacity learn.

[@ParallelNewsNetwork]

He also knows the reality

[@colinjava8447]

@@BST-lm4po we are all reptiles, at least phylogenetically

[@thelostone7404]

I'm not sure an alligator has the instinctual ability to feel "companionship", I suspect that their understanding of it is more like "symbiosis". He understands that you aren't a threat to his safety, kind of like how some predators will allow birds or insects to clean their teeth without harming them, or like a remora below a shark.

[@anthonydavis9382]

my thoughts as well. sure he's well fed too

[@obsidianfrost9514]

Crocodilians are found to be far far more intelligent than originally thought but the more complex emotions I think you're right.

[@mayankify]

They dont boop the birds and insects. That thing is showing affection.

[@obsidianfrost9514]

@@mayankify i believe the expert more than you my guy

[@bud389]

"I'm not sure an alligator has the instinctual ability to feel "companionship"" - Alligators are very attentive parents and stick by their young for 3 years after they hatch.

[@trisha6401]

Casper 🐊 is showing affection though cuz he is willfully placing his little hand on yours so adorable. 🐊🙏🏼🥰

[@Asertix357]

The relationship between you and Casper is like the relationship between allied nations. "We share a mutual beneficial interest in cooperating with one another, but if things go wrong it's everyone for themselves."

[@oregoncountrygirl]

Perfect

[@skittles3310]

No not accurate, that gator is much more trustworthy, and predictable, than any human beings. As long as the human is doing what he's always done, the gator will remain predictable. Human beings cannot be expected to behave the same, even if they are benefiting for it. They'll always be unpredictable.

[@terrencewalker1982]

Casper said I don't bite the hand that feeds me.

[@druidic4353]

@@skittles3310 that's not true

[@skittles3310]

@@druidic4353 Well we'll just have to agree to disagree, I guess. Animals by majority do exactly what they do, nothing more, nothing less. Predictable by majority. Humans? Nah, you absolutely never can be sure about anything. Parents will literally kill their children, and children will kill their parents. Same thing between any and every relationship known to man. People will literally destroy themselves in the pursuit of destroying someone else. Every animal does exactly what they're supposed to do. If you study an individual amongst any animal species, whatever that animal does, it's entire species will have the same behavior.

[@LauraTeAhoWhite]

Casper doesn't need to be a pet, he just needs to be himself. Casper is a wild animal, he and Chris have formed a social contract that involves compromise and respect.

[@alalalala57]

@@jayseven5249 That is a part of that contract.

[@poopbutt6241]

@@alalalala57 gator is delicious

[@thataintfalc0]

Sooo... love?

[@MLIrons]

Contract: I, Casper, promise not to eat Chris while he has the ablity to move and scream for help if I tried to eat him. If he is incompacitated or dead, all bets are off.

[@hoodedtroodon2901]

Just like Chris Pratt said in Jurassic World: "It's a relationship, it's just based on mutual respect."

[@DistantKingdom]

" i love him, he does not love me" sounds like an abusive relationship 🤣

[@Asertix357]

It is. But the abuser has been well trained to behave itself.

[@AliceCavalera]

JAJAJAJAJAJAJJAA

[@deborahooi6856]

The same can be said for all cat owners then 🤣

[@Lineproof]

@@Asertix357 how can you be abusive if you didn’t even know somebody loved you

[@Kaiserboo1871]

That’s most relationships in the wild.

[@dalebaker9109]

Casper is really one in a million, he takes his training very seriously and knows what his job is. Gators like people all have different temperaments. As long as he doesn’t view a situation as threatening to him, or something unusual happens he’ll be fine. But a gator is a gator and is still at least potentially dangerous.

[@jacob_90s]

One thing to point out as well, is that it's not just the way Casper has been trained, but it's also the way Chris acts around him. If he started acting terrified around Casper, it would trigger his predator responses.

[@Dgarig665]

Yup, that's a huge thing. Chris's manner never alters, he's very calm and deliberate, and he's always watching.

[@TentaclePentacle]

yes if he starts splashing water around, he would be food.

[@carvedfromlife8949]

the same people that think casper LOVES him are the same idiots that pull over on a freeway to try and pet a wild 2000 pound moose because "animals can tell thru the ENERGY i give off im their friend" lol...

[@user-sk4wf3ve6z]

Ye I think it's more a thing of casper thinking Chris is not his food because he isn't afraid of him,and if Chris isn't afraid of him,then there must be a reason for it so he doesn't attack him,but once he stops thinking Chris is on a level par with him,he would kill him in an instant

[@tropicaldimitri7374]

@@user-sk4wf3ve6z That's what Chris meant by "not showing weaknesses".

[@kalawaki]

Fascinating. So essentially, as long as Casper still perceives you as “you” (that being; an able-bodied creature that is aware of him and respects his space) he will not harm you. But as soon as something compromises that perception he has of you, you will just be seen as another opportunistic meal.

[@unbothered5240]

That's a bit of a reduced version, again humanizing his perception. In a realistic and blunt sense, along as Caspar senses there's no weakness or vulnerability that would cause a shift in their current dynamic, he's not going to attack. Because he's trained to think that his trainer is superior. They have a symbiotic relationship currently. Caspar performs x y z, he gets meals. He doesn't upset trainer doing x y z, he gets meals. So he's fine with their current partnership. However, this guy is still a large meal for him. If he sensesv that the meal is now suddenly available to him, he's going to have it. It's less a humanized perception, and very very black and white in that they relationship is currently beneficial to him. Most trained animals prefer that benefit, or they're raised only knowing it. But instinctively if the dynamic even seems to shift, they're going to presume the position of a predator and devour / kill /dominate.

[@AviationMahin]

I think I've heard of a alligator trained to be a hugging gator or something

[@ricpowers1475]

Thats a whole lot of "perception" coming from animal with a walnut sized brain.

[@dinglehopper8414]

@@unbothered5240 the first person literally reiterated what the trainer said so they're right as well

[@captainsmiles9071]

@@ricpowers1475 brain size doesn’t determine an animal’s intelligence or perception if that was the case then we humans wouldn’t be the smartest animals and many other animals that we perceive as intelligent would now be dumber than those who are actually dumber based on your logic

[@Phobie_2000]

FINALLY. Someone who lives their life with wild animals and actually realize they are WILD ANIMALS.

[@Smokeypot]

I think everyone that works with wild animals know that.

[@MegaLadyv]

Was just thinking how refreshing it is to see someone accept animals in the wild for what they are … and have a high awareness of their behavior.

[@MegaLadyv]

@@Smokeypot not true. Steve Irwin was killed by a stingray … and many people in South Africa were eaten by lions or ripped apart by their chimps because they don’t respect them and think they’re puppies

[@criscomorees9079]

@Nature Witch why?

[@politicallyatheist1379]

Most humans are wilder animals.

[@gracedomingo4935]

Being in the water with him puts you in a very vulnerable position.

[@thespiritfont2023]

I love how he keeps describing Casper as this monster but Casper keeps coming in to snuggle. 😂

[@methanbreather]

he doesn't come in to snuggle. He comes in to check.

[@roxie7453]

Casper checked the food if its ready to eat.

[@lolasdm6959]

Humans are warm, so snuggle with live human is warm.

[@bonniewatts4922]

He knows if he hangs close he will be fed. Patience

[@peace4632]

not snuggle, just whether the marinade is working

[@justacatwithasadface2692]

"He's an alligator, he doesn't love me." *Later on...* Casper: "I can't believe he said all that, Susan."

[@11jerans]

I assume Susan is the lion in the next enclosure

[@ms.parkes6132]

Lol

[@madkittyjoey70]

The fact that Chris is respecting Casper's space while allowing Casper to make Chris pay attention to him at the same time is admirable. It's important to respect wild animals.

[@bobbyo5807]

"He does not love me" then Casper immediately comes up to (right after holding hands mind you)and gently puts his head against his head like as if to say "yes I do!"😆 Don't get me wrong I trust the expert(s) here but it is hard to believe when you see this 🐊 Awesome training here

[@Mike-nx5bm]

Yes lol he's being so friendly holding his hand and keeps coming up to him wanting attention 😅

[@catpoke9557]

It's hard to tell with alligators. Only the owners can really know. It's not impossible for alligators to bond with their owners, but it's VERY rare. It takes luck to get an alligator that can be tamed. It's basically like how we domesticated wolves. You need to have an individual that's born tamer than others, and you need to be a person that that individual really likes for one reason or another. I can think of exactly two crocodilians that have bonded with their owner, Pocho and Wally. Wally I'm not even sure if he is actually bonded or not. Pocho though definitely did bond with his owner. He followed him home and refused to leave, and exhibited play behaviors like they do with their friends in the wild.

[@bobbyo5807]

Agreed their are some animals that are just plain born with milder temperaments and when trained/domesticated properly they turn out quite gentle and maybe even loving.This gator is an exception I'd say.Tank the Jaguar 🐆 is another fine example from Safari Sammi lol I'm a huge fan.He has a better attitude and manners than most humans do I swear!

[@mozxz]

sometimes an animals gesture means something very very different to them then it does to you. Many snake owners think its a sign of affection if their snake stares into their eyes, to the snake, it means I'm going to eat you.

[@bobbyo5807]

@@mozxz yep👍that's why it's so important for professional trainers to learn and know the difference of course.Something we'd think would be a calm gesture could be the exact opposite from an animal

[@LTamazil]

I love at 4:20 he says "always be aware" and as if on cue, Casper turns around and starts slowly creeping up on him.

[@MrBonners]

Casper is just doing laps.

[@atheTITS7789]

Yeah teasing his friend's misunderstanding. That alligator clearly loves him. That is why he was surprised when the alligator literally held his hand.

[@emmanuelzanders1746]

His cameraman gave him a signal that Casper was creeping

[@number1ratedsalesman1997_]

i cant not imagine the fucking hells kitchen sound when he turns around

[@SweetNightmares_]

“If a tree branch fell on me and I passed out next to him-“ Casper: “Don’t say that 🥺”

[@TA-cb1cn]

😂😂

[@afdalridwan3813]

Gator teeth : 💀

[@lordjuno7372]

😂😂

[@friskecrisps8038]

“…that does not mean that he’s tame” *Casper holds hand* “That’s not helping”

[@shawncosmos5431]

Absolutely amazing… Trained not tamed 100% agreed. But Casper is more than use to you being there. But 30 plus million years of instinct is alive and well with Casper..I can watch you two over and over..

[@generalzod7959]

he's putting his hand on your arm like "aww, i would't hurt ya buddy" 😄

[@diogenesstudent5585]

Is that misspelled on purpose lol.

[@tristintaylor7999]

I think it's more like " I'll take it from here chris" ahem. " I WOULD EAT HIM LIKE A BIG MAC WIT FRIES"

[@deancoronado4898]

For those that don't know, that's an alligator. Not a Labrador.

[@MrHamsterpower]

Labragator

[@Arkulus]

Lagator

[@Arkulus]

Lé gatoré

[@GreenGuy6969]

your mom

[@areatrix]

I dont know man looks like a labrador to me

[@blakew5672]

You nailed it when you said most peoples only experience/interactions with animals are with domesticated animals. Makes them think wild animals will react to them like their cat, dog, fish, cattle, etc will and it’s blatantly not the case. The majority of them aren’t out there with the intentions to hurt you, but they can and they will depending on how you start or behave in an interaction.

[@rustknuckleirongut8107]

Do not think a cow will not murder you if you are not careful. Cows can be vicious and when you are that big you do not need fangs to do damage. Cattle are in my country one of the animals that kills the most people each year. It does not sound so bad or scary when a cow kills because it is labeled a workplace accident 90% of the time rather than an animal attack.

[@cryptbeast3222]

I mean, that still holds true for other domesticated animals too. People still get killed by horses, dogs, camels, ect all the time because they don't take it seriously that any animal with the capability to kill may do so if untrained or set off. Your dog who knows you and is trained by you is not the same as some random dog in a park running up to you. The latter situation may get you mauled or killed. Many animals that bond with people will still attack you if you piss them off. Mad camels and cows will just sit on you for example.

[@punk24]

Thank you so much for expressing to everyone the importance of knowing that casper is a trained animal versus tamed. Awesome job.

[@Sandra-A]

„that’s just a casual lion“ says Chris in the water with an alligator 😆 Gotta love Casper 💚🐊

[@Grimy_Aaronarr]

Florida men are built different

[@conEso916]

That lion would kill him and that Gator to

[@bossturner9540]

@@conEso916 matters how big the gator is and the terrain. If the gator is 15 feet long could probably take out a lion on land. In the water its an EZ kill for the gator. Like he said in the video "People always like to believe what they want and accept that as the truth."

[@samratneupane8429]

@@bossturner9540 dunno about the lion but it can go both ways with the other big cats like the jaguar and tiger.

[@rainbowruler6453]

“If I got injured, Casper would eat me, no doubt.” Also Casper: *Vibing in the background and booping trainer guy for attention*

[@asifmetal666]

Attention! They r solitary animal. They don’t like company of others most of the time

[@chitinskin9860]

@@asifmetal666 only the big ones are solitary. Smaller ones, like the alligator in this video, are much more social, forming congregations for safety and the chance to share kills. Still, it probably isn't for attention, as it is trained, Casper is probably asking for something like food, grooming, or whatever positive reinforcement was used to train it.

[@OhSoTiredMan]

Kinda feel like he was checking if he was still alive

[@casiopistachio1107]

@@chitinskin9860 your answer seems a lot more educated, thanks for your comment. Sick and tired of people stating their opinions and assumptions as fact online like that guy saying 'gators are solitary' when its actually just plain wrong...

[@trell1011]

Casper is just being patient, waiting for this opportunity lol

[@peterjones3226]

That relationship like a marriage will end badly one day. I make friends with bulls and boars. All they have to have is one bad day

[@shawntaamanze7741]

exactly

[@brucehampton8617]

He ain’t big enough yet

[@jaripekkajekunen2713]

I bet when he was talking about the tree branch falling on him, Casper was thinking "one of these days my friend.."

[@lorcster6694]

@@peterjones3226 hes had him for 13 years tho

[@sarahr6084]

Thank you for sharing this. It bugs me out when people keep alligators with children in the home and they’re all like, “omggg nooooo he would NEVER hurt them, he LOVES us,” 😑

[@maridiancrest243]

Friend: *Has seizure* Alligator: *They must not want to live anymore. Let me help with that!*

[@arkvsi8142]

If a friend of mine had a seizure next to me, I would rob him/her :v they are no longer in the need of objects since they showed a vulnerable state.

[@grass5697]

@@arkvsi8142 then your not his friend if thats the case.

[@marvellbgry]

Your terrible 😂

[@Remorsecider]

Respectful, realistic, sensible. A rare breed of human has been found.

[@guts9160]

And you are not one of those.

[@gmoneywisconsin]

@@guts9160 ??

[@CoolcatsSk8]

Yep, euro/white. Increasingly rare, on a trajectory for extinction.

[@raweatsmcloving5255]

@@gmoneywisconsin yeah who knows what they mean

[@ministryoftruth1451]

No such thing. All humans are equally regenerate. And animals, frankly, are here under our feet.

[@rezero6343]

I love how he never lets the alligator sneak up behind him and always turns around to face it, smart man

[@puncho33]

I noticed that he never really splashed the water to much that probably would have set the alligator off..

[@gag1411]

He didn't touch on that but I thought to myself "I wouldn't take my eyes off of him not even for a second."🧐

[@tracypfau3896]

Thanks for being the human and watching out for BOTH of your hides!❤

[@jamierego]

That alligator was testing him every time he comes by. Waiting for that weakness.

[@ndi7365]

everytime the alligator grabbed him it was to make sure he’s still alive the moment he notices weakness it’s wraps

[@criss4000]

Trainer: He will never eat me, he is trained! Casper: Thirteen years I've been doing lapses figuring out how to eat him but no breach found!

[@watermelonsugar193]

lol

[@jaripekkajekunen2713]

I bet when he was talking about the tree branch falling on him, Casper was thinking "one of these days my friend.."

[@peace4632]

casper eyeing the Tree branch above, waiting for the fall

[@starbrand3726]

I worked in a pet store and snake owners would come in and tell me about how much their pet boa constrictor "loves" them. And they would get their feelings so hurt when that same loving boa bit them. One guy, with tears in his eyes, asked me "Why did he bite me?" My response..."HE'S A FREAKING SNAKE!"

[@Stew-lee76]

"Why did a somewhat/poorly trained wild animal bite me?" Hmmm, I wonder!

[@starbrand3726]

@@Stew-lee76 It's not just that it's poorly trained or wild, reptiles simply don't think like mammals. Their brains are wired differently. I don't believe they have emotions like dogs or cats or humans.

[@65firered]

@@starbrand3726 They have four; fun, hungry, annoyed, chill. Love isn't among them. You are simply a means to an end and that's ok.

[@lotrlmao1648]

Even human attack me if I love them but did not respect them. But in snake cases, it might be other reasons.

[@maximl8820]

🤣🤣🤣

[@forbiddenchannel4901]

5:36 I like how as the person pretends to fall down, the alligator immediately gets a bit closer to him.

[@thats__dark9927]

Meanwhile Casper- holds hand to check pulse to see if he's food yet

[@b.o.1951]

😂

[@KCMGT23]

🤣

[@pauwer605]

Lmao

[@assertingdominance1759]

Casper knows the human anatomy🧐🤔😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@Cycleplayer117]

😂

[@dudemetslagroom8065]

I wanna bet that Casper is fully aware he's being filmed right now and tries to look extra cute for the camera to lul us into a false sense of security

[@camd0407]

😄😄😄

[@meg-k-waldren]

He's probably snickering inside, thinking "I've been working this guy for 13 years."

[@grimalteruism8641]

@@meg-k-waldren He's playing the long game and if u notice he wouldn't keep his back to him.Cause it would be munching time,even when he comes to his chest.He's conditioning the guy

[@Darth_Bateman]

Make no mistake. Casper is a cold. Calculating apex predator who knows who his next meal comes from.

[@rocker76m88]

@@meg-k-waldren 😂😂😂

[@gemmaanderson5605]

So basically when casper bumps you in the face , he's not being sentimental, he's just testing to see if your still showing vital signs,....he's just chilling out waiting for you to have a seizure, that's love🤣 sounds like my parents

[@Topseeykretts]

Best comment here!

[@alphawerewolf3802]

👍👍👍👍👍😂😂😂😂😂🐊🐊🐊

[@alexanderplatzberlin3940]

Caspar giving „danger boops“ 😂

[@pheirphon4680]

Thanks for clarifying the nature between instincts. Go Casper and you.. Thanks for being a awesome human.

[@arkisenn9895]

I love the "married couple" story. It does a good job emphasizing that gators aren't aggressive towards each other until circumstances change. It shows that these animals do not act on anything less than instinct and why you would be foolish to think otherwise. You are only as useful as long as you remain useful. The moment that changes, all bets are off.

[@ericvillarreal1813]

same thing in mafia or gang culture

[@AllucB]

@@ericvillarreal1813 applies to almost every facet of life

[@MajorasWrath1]

@@AllucB just life under Capitalism.

[@MajorasWrath1]

@@Abbandoneer yes, actually

[@bobbylovejoy]

H-m-m... sounds like quite a few humans I've known.

[@stevesherlock5334]

Casper- holds his arm “I would never..” 🤣

[@jaysonortiz268]

😂🤣

[@davlor86]

Ikr, like exactly in the moment where he said he would eat him if he was unconscious or something, he went straight to hold his arm lmao

[@digitalcamaro9708]

Casper: "Nah you're chill."

[@capybara9521]

@@jaysonortiz268 emoji cancer

[@capybara9521]

Emoji cancer

[@netaen]

Your alligator obeys you a lot more than my dog.

[@Serious9185]

Every time the Gator swims and comes close to Chris , it gives me chills like an accident waiting to happen

[@hackman669]

This guy 👦could keep the prehistoric monsters. I will stick with my friendly chihuahua mixes and tame house cats! 🏠 🐈😻

[@ivangamer8022]

Its like the gator is coming and hope something happens. I can feel it.

[@-longboardswordstyle701]

"This alligator would merc me if given the correct kind of opportunity" *Casper swims up, holds your hand, and smiles* "Youre really not helping the point were trying to get across here buddy" Lmaoooo

[@waldoman7]

He's just playing 4D chess. Doing propaganda for gators.

[@firstbloodfangy6933]

That's why they are Apex predators... They know when to turn on the cute and cuddly.

[@tuatloljder3825]

@@firstbloodfangy6933 Lmao if that was the case then they wouldn't be called a wild animal for no reason. You don't see people petting alligators for a reason. So no, they don't act. That's their real behavior. And we're smarter than any other animal, so we would know more than them.

[@drake9591]

That was Casper’s way of agreeing 😂

[@Nighthawk_r33]

I laughed at that

[@claymac7895]

“He knows his name, and he comes when he’s called”. Something about that is hilarious 😂

[@webgpu]

i think people end up picturing the croc running and leaping towards his owner, and then jumping up and down around him while waging his tail 🙂

[@natalieengleman2753]

@@webgpu he's a gator not a croc

[@michaelhawkins7389]

@@natalieengleman2753 easy mistake a lot of people make

[@natalieengleman2753]

@@michaelhawkins7389 yeah I know, don't mind me, I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist

[@michaelhawkins7389]

@@natalieengleman2753 lol

[@BeachDaze35]

Love seeing this! I went diving at a spring and came up on an alligator and he swam away from me so fast, he clearly wanted nothing to do with me thankfully.

[@siyaneliswashozi6384]

This reminds me of that moment in Finding Nemo when the Sharks were making vows, shouting "Fish are Friends not Food" and talking about eating lettuce it just took 1 small drop of blood to turn that all around 😂

[@therankingworld7627]

loooooolbruce went crazy there

[@Beetwixt_N._Janeen2112]

_He’s literally testing for weaknesses as he speaks, which is why that camera is on Casper at all times…. And ALL animals whether domesticated or feral have the capability of demonstrating their wild nature bc it is in their nature….. Fantastic video!_ 💯👏🏾

[@that_dax_guy]

Humans aren’t an exception lol

[@samfish90212]

@@that_dax_guy this is something I wish more people understood. We are still animals subject to our primal instincts on a daily basis and it is a constant battle to keep ourselves from falling to them.

[@Seattle206723]

Was that before or after I started reaching for my shot gun?

[@qbconnect2883]

I noticed that too. He constantly swims around and behind the trainer like he's looking for an opening. It's just the way nature designed him as a predator. It's good the trainer never lets emotions overrule his professionalism

[@HyphyCrunk]

Casper’s like “Yeah… Let em know.. I’m gangster”

[@hiro-mk4jn]

Imagine he acts like he’s unconscious for the camera and the alligator is like *”now’s my chance”* 😭 that kind of scares me 😂

[@RudyTheNinja]

one of the times he said "he will not attack me right now" it was behind him n it looked like he was stalking prey xD

[@Vaillle]

You explained his predatory reptilian mindset very well. Makes perfect sense. I have a snake, so I get it. They don’t mourn or develop attachments like mammals do. They just don’t think with that level of complexity. They are more utilitarian I’d say. They’d look at an incapacitated you and be like, “ah well, I shouldn’t waste a good meal” chomp. Also, reptiles don’t always know when their next meal will be so they’re often opportunistic creatures.

[@laurelsilberman5705]

I love this video. It’s so honest and accurate. Especially “trained not tame.” And even if he loves you and cares about you, his drive for food is stronger than affection for the person who gives him his food. He is an animal. You are on the menu if you’re not able to defend yourself. Also: we’ve had thousands of years of breeding dogs to be a companion breed to humans. People who compare any other animal to dogs don’t think of how long it took us to get them from wolves to mans best friend.

[@cryptbeast3222]

There's that and many people underestimate the danger from dogs as well. People get attacked all the time by dogs who "would never hurt a fly" according to their owners. Mostly because they keep dogs but don't fully understand dog behavior or how they actually think compared to humans.

[@cryptbeast3222]

@RATTLE ME BONES It can also come from a dog who doesn't want to interact with strangers in their territory. Dogs can be inherently dangerous. Just like horses, camels, pigs and a variety of other domesticated animals.

[@richierich2229]

@RATTLE ME BONES really? so no dog has ever attacked a human on purpose?? Are dogs robots ?? Don’t all dogs have different personalities?? So there has been no bad dog ever who’s just bloodthirsty and aggressive I find that very hard to believe

[@K3nji_S]

Damn, thousands of years? How old are u? 😂

[@soradontcap9758]

@@richierich2229 Dogs arent naturally aggressively nor none are "bloodthirsty" dogs, I dont know about you but I dont think a puppy that has experienced zero trauma and has been trained will just attack someone because theyre "bloodthirsty".

[@Mojosfire]

That swamp puppy will eat you in a heartbeat the second you start feel ill, trained not tamed, yep, lol 🤣 so true! I was born and raised in Florida around gators, I like to keep a nice safe distance with them.

[@phnompenhapple8180]

If you look closely, he never let Casper get behind his back in the whole video. He always rotate himself and the camera so that Casper are alway in his sight.

[@kyle21843]

there are a few times where casper is behind him. but it doesnt seem like its ever for a long period

[@wdfsmdu]

6:27

[@phnompenhapple8180]

@@wdfsmduexactly. The video was shoot with the front camera so he still see Casper and once Casper was getting closer he immediately rotate himself to face Casper.

[@phnompenhapple8180]

@@mikalala777 are you from there too?

[@loayzc10]

Uh, no. He did let casper get behind him more than once. Nice try lol

[@bjharvey3021]

Great video. My tortoise sometimes looks at me like I'm a giant cucumber. When I turn away I can feel his eyes drilling into my back. Sometimes I suddenly turn around again but he pretends he's looking at something else in the garden, as if he's not even interested in me. I'm pretty sure if I covered myself in cucumber juice I would see his true colours. That would be a pretty bad day for everyone involved.

[@jdollarthegreat]

Lmao

[@shesmoneja5478]

“I would see his true colors” lmfaoooo this whole short story is hilarious 😆

[@projectg408]

This is a highly underrated comment thus far

[@stevelyon747]

Hahahahaha! 😂

[@gabriellagrey4163]

this is briliant

[@theodosiali0490]

He seems so sweet and chill. 🥺

[@ASHERUISE]

I like the way gator brains work. They're willing to be super affectionate and docile until you're impaired in some way and hey, not gonna pass up a free buffet in one second. 🤷‍♀️ The gap is very funny.

[@guardrailbiter]

Gator: "I'll miss you now that you're gone... but I'm not gonna miss the opportunity to eat more than 100 lbs of fresh human."

[@bopmoo]

A true reptilian trait.

[@lolasdm6959]

Gator isn't really affectionate, rather than snuggling with his living heater, they don't produce their own heat you know.

[@leechrec]

Casper: No to food waste.

[@samanthaleigh2326]

😂🤣😭

[@slippyquack7672]

Don't fall for Caspers ploy, guys. 100% a killing machine. Playing cute to lure you into pet him and SNAP! DEATH ROLL! Casper: I may be named after a ghost, but I'd totally call you "boo"

[@tylersaurus4702]

that was smooth

[@MrJamberee]

This guy is a fool. He just hasn’t killed him yet. Yet.

[@steven-ramondietsch7099]

Animals kill just if they are hungry or for Protection not for fun (well it gives animals that kills for fun but they are pretty rare and wont attack humans )

[@rconn4501]

There's a massive crocodile in Columbia or something where an older guy swims with this monster in the wild! He swims under it and lifts it above surface with his head...no protection.

[@levvisballhare2660]

Duh

[@roguefive512]

Chris: "He doesn't love me and he would eat me if I got knocked out..." Casper: "Yup folks that's all true. I would probably start with his left arm" (as he swims to touch Chris's arm)

[@Jamie-gd2jx]

underrated comment bro lmao

[@AamirKhan-hg3il]

This comment is gold, why isn't it on top

[@Jillking45]

Lol Casper just feeling which of arm of Chris's is plumper

[@tinylittlefilms3043]

You are brave, cool, and equipped. VERY PROFESSIONAL! Thank you for this video.

[@edwardcarter5724]

He keeps swimming back to him. Touching his chest with his muzzle. Touching his arm with his leg. I wonder if it's trying to sense something in him like fear or nervousness, vulnerability?

[@repdale]

Probably sizing him up. Seeing if he’s worthy prey.

[@88trapordie]

He’s checking for a pulse.. doesn’t want to ruin the friendship unless he’s dead then it’s free real-estate

[@itstrinitykaye]

@@88trapordie 😂😂😂

[@georgiabulldog7671]

Yeah all that contact is most definitely not affection.

[@cousinmajin]

@@repdale "Sizing up" is a myth. He's being curious, but not affectionate.

[@midnightblackroses]

He's making you look bad being all cute with you. Kidding. They definitely deserve respect. We don't have any where I live but I wouldn't go near them if they did lol

[@toldyouso5588]

He does not love me...gator kisses him on the cheek.

[@Thejackofirishdiamon]

I've seen several in my neighborhood. I've never met one who would let me approach it on solid ground, accidentally caught some young ones while fishing though. People hit them on the road on purpose all the time when they're crossing, it's sad. Honestly they're vicious and opportunistic but much more trustworthy than anybody I've met in Florida

[@greybush919]

you've obviously never been wasted in Hilton Head, because when you are it seems like a really good idea to fk w/ gators. 🤦

[@65firered]

@@Thejackofirishdiamon Only in Florida.

[@russv4753]

I'm glad there are people such as yourself in this world we need more people like you.

[@adamrandles4055]

Yeah we need more people swimming with alligators, I’ve always said that

[@Trosper222]

@@adamrandles4055 Well if you play enough Cabela's Hunting games I might just fucking jump in the water lmao

[@Blowtorch87]

@@hlecaros have you listened to what he says?

[@joshuad7953]

I still say it’s love…Eating you while you’re injured, is a kindness. Casper doesn’t want you to suffer, so he must finish you

[@hackman669]

Are all reptiles this blood thirsty? Any tame breeds like tortoises 🐢, iguanas that like people?

[@dinkydoodle8325]

@@hackman669those are herbivores, they are not tamed

[@Real_MexicanJesus]

"Casper, if i was impaired, would absolutely tear me to fleshy gore riddled bits" Also casper: 👀😃❤✋

[@woodpigeon7776]

“He is a predator” Casper : * boop *

[@somegirl558]

OMG. 😶

[@BillyN31]

@@somegirl558 lol

[@lauragamblin4898]

You're right... He's definitely not helping you in trying to get your message across 😂 He's got this attitude of "Nah. Don't say THAT." 😂

[@thewariscomingtoatownneary7572]

Islam is the truth

[@infernocanuck]

I imagine the most challenging thing for professional wild animal trainers when it comes to interacting with the public is our human desire to anthropomorphize these wild animals. Thanks for taking the time to dispel some common illusions we might have.

[@nilspetterhellvik5519]

I was driving with my friend and his dog. I was the passenger. I talked to his dog and he said dont anthropomorphize my dog. I thought ok??? The next minute he startet to talk to the car in front of us, and I thought. Yeah you know

[@Gio-sw7fd]

Anthropomorpize?? My dude you are a modern day philosopher

[@memeticgenetic5160]

Furry

[@honkymonkey9568]

So, you finally got the opportunity to use a big word.

[@racci.]

@@honkymonkey9568 "Anthropomorphize" doesn't even have any synonyms 😂 What other word was he supposed to use? Personally, I'm more impressed with "dispel." I don't hear that too often. Cheers! 🙂🐊

[@supertrooper6481]

I feel like he is always checking to see if you are ready to be eaten lol

[@kylein9869]

Haha possibly. I was wondering why he kept swimming up to him and bumping him. Probably checking to see if he was dead lol

[@princesscloudberry]

😂😂😂

[@quake2u]

Poor Casper he's trying to his best to say Chris is wrong. Such a great and funny video with Casper acting like a puppy.

[@madkittyjoey70]

When he says "He does not love or care about me" Casper's probably thinking, "Totally untrue."

[@renlysotherlover294]

You guys seemed to have missed the point completely

[@tracygardner6318]

I do believe it’s one of the rare times when an animal loves a human but Casper is not even close to a puppy, he said if he was injured Casper would eat him and I believe him when he says that.

[@compulsiverambler1352]

@@tracygardner6318 Yeah, if humans and other pro-social species can go from loving someone to hurting and even killing them if they act in a way that activates our instincts for hatred and vengence - e.g., by harming our child - why assume that it's impossible for a differently wired species to go from loving to killing when a loved one's behaviour activates their feeding instincts? Even wolves, another pro-social species, have an instinct to kill an incapacitated alpha, presumably because of the long-term instability the situation could cause if another wolf is forced to take over lead of the pack but the previous alpha slowly recovers and wants their position back. Also, surely alligators' extreme protectiveness over their young is a pro-social behaviour, indicating that their brains can generate love.

[@williamwolf3375]

@@compulsiverambler1352 reptiles protecting their offspring may be a thing but doesnt neccessarily imply that they are loving creatures. It seems to be an Instinct, they did a good amount of Work and wasted a good amount of Energy for the eggs. Reproduction is a major motive just like the Offspring protection. Love is a way more complex behavior from a completly different brain Design, the mammal brain. The mammal was build to have a very deep coonection to his Offspring and is mostly designed to interact with each other. Which makes Love very important to have a protection and a reward over the important Community around the Individuums. Mirror neurons Help us to understand others and develope the theory of mind to understanding the Situation that behind every Individuum stand a cognitive process. A Reptiles brain doesnt need that to survive. It survives by beeing a walking weapon.

[@ethanharrison9379]

I grew up in Africa around wild animals, never have I seen a human so close and relaxed to an Alligator. This is fantastic, educational content. Thank you

[@aa-vk6hd]

No gators in africa

[@plutosprincess]

@@aa-vk6hd crocodiles

[@thesurgeon6713]

Poncho the alligator search it up

[@Khoose22804]

That's because alligator's don't live in africa🤣

[@panzerswineflu]

I forget the country in Africa but there's a place people go scuba diving with the Crocs but only during the winter months while they're sluggish i believe

[@siiiiiuu7]

2:54 'I love him. He does not love me' Casper : 😢😘