Paul Bedard - Gator Boy| Really? no, Really?

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Have you heard about Wally the 5-foot-long, 60-pound emotional support alligator? Wally’s owner sleeps with him, walks him on a leash, and even hosts children’s pool parties featuring the supposedly docile reptile. With their inhuman eyes, prehistoric looks, razor sharp teeth, and propensity to eat small dogs (and sometimes their owners), most of us have concluded that alligators are mindless, aggressive killing machines. Today’s guest says…we’re wrong. Really, no really!
We wanted to know if Wally’s antics represented the tip of the iceberg when it came to alligators demonstrating intelligence, receptiveness to petting and scratching, and if gators could express affection towards their human companions. Thousands of videos on Instagram and Tik Tok show people interacting lovingly with alligators so to understand the dichotomy of a predator with feelings we sought out Paul Bedard, one of the most knowledgeable people on the planet when it comes to understanding the psyche of wild alligators and how humans can interact with them in a safe and…get this… fun way.
Paul was featured on Animal Planet’s “Gator Boys” for 6 seasons where viewers saw him catch and rescue alligators that were deemed a threat to people, pets, or livestock. Outside of the reality show, Paul leads The Gator Boys Alligator Rescue Sanctuary housed in the Everglades Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
ON THIS EPISODE:
The improbable altruistic inclination that led Paul to become a savior to alligators.
Why some gators can be successfully trained!
Are gators capable of feeling affection, frustration, pleasure, anxiety, distress and able to plot and plan?
The unusual way Paul catches wild alligators, while swimming in canals…Really!
Paul reveals what went through his mind when an alligator clamped down on his skull!!!
Do alligators sense your fear?
Do humans care more about the welfare of cute animals?
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@WildCharles 4 ай бұрын

Great Podcast! Paul's out there every day saving Gators!

@susanburnett6123 3 ай бұрын

I have watched Paul and I am so touched by his kindness to the gators. I’m not going to run out and get one for a pet, but he and Chris Gillette have really influenced my feelings for the Gator/Crocs.

@AccioPadfoot12 3 ай бұрын

Great questions! I watch all Paul's videos, but he usually answers all the questions he gets repeated by onlookers. This is great. Wish you'd let him tell the story of Crackerjack in the bed; I wanted to hear that.

@CrimsonIdol92 4 ай бұрын

(I sent an email to ask this question, but incase it didn’t get through) My name is matt rayner, and I had a question for Jason that maybe he could answer on air… I was curious about his thoughts while on set of the classic horror film “the burning” and his thoughts now 43 yrs later, especially the infamous raft massacre scene! Thanks!