Underwater with Wild Alligators

Chris is heading out to do some diving in the Everglades, and hopefully get some underwater photos of wildlife. However, with over 2 million alligators living in the state of Florida, it's imperative that he is aware at all times. Today, he finds 5 alligators, a soft shell, and some water turtles.

[@Ultimatelocke]

"Not every alligator is a mindless killing machine that wants to eat people." We call those saltwater crocodiles.

[@thepumpkin3203]

LOL

[@No565nwbw]

And Nile crocodiles

[@No565nwbw]

@@AussieLucas-re6rq they used to be found in other Asian countries too But now only india,Australia, it think Laos has idk

[@diegofavaratozfilms962]

Alligators can still be pretty dangerous though

[@No565nwbw]

@@AussieLucas-re6rq that is true

[@joyandersen2782]

That was so awesome, it was like being underwater without leaving the safety and comfort of my couch. I love how curious they were! 💚🐊

[@jazthomas7216]

Well said

[@JustKirbss]

@@sdbirbz8523 Im in a gaming chair

[@shtinyourhand3846]

That’s not life muh boi life is gettin out there and livin life

[@Blank-41]

I lived in Florida my whole life and there is a 0% chance I would go swimming in bodies of water like this. But as kids there was point of the canals that flow into Myakka out in the woods with fast flowing waters that we swim in have rope swings and such but I never felt safe. You're crazy man what insane footage!! Im surprised you can swim with those balls of steel weighing you down. Wow the alligators look beautiful in the water

[@Charlie-tc7nq]

Even jetskiing in lakes in Florida is sketch, can’t imagine swimming

[@dragonwithamonocle]

I love how much you emphasized that even with sixteen years of experience with alligators, it's very VERY dangerous to go out and meet them underwater on their home turf. I'm convinced that ingrained sense of danger and refusal to get cocky is why you're still alive. I don't have a ton of experience with wild animals, but I do know for sure that going into the territory of any large predator, especially when you're out of your element (like, say, underwater), there's an enormous amount of risk involved. I've seen people kayaking in the everglades that had their kayak flipped by a charging gator. I would NOT want to be on the receiving end of an attack like that free-floating in a wetsuit with only a snorkel and mask.

[@Elthenar]

I've lived in Florida my whole life, I see them all the time. The thing that still gets me about a gator is how they look ungainly on land but so graceful in the water.

[@puja0830]

Okay he definitely deserves wayyy more views and subscribers for putting himself in danger to provide us this amazing underwater view!

[@jnr5703]

@O.G Autistler what the heck dude

[@ruth3431]

As someone from Canada, I never really thought about how alligators could just sit underwater like that. Like I knew they could but the thought of bumping into one while swimming sounds surreally terrifying and I can't imagine being in the same water as one.

[@jisoomylxve]

loona stan?!

[@ruth3431]

@@jisoomylxve everyday all day!!!!! stan loona!!!

[@jisoomylxve]

@@ruth3431 stan loona!!!

[@hornylorney8150]

As someone from Canada 🤣 the way everyone has to start comments like this lately is ridiculous

[@thescentthicc4103]

@@hornylorney8150 it was to explain that they don’t have much experience with alligators near them when they swim…

[@SteelRhinoXpress]

Gators rarely attack humans, but with that said they aren't the type of wild animal you want to be swimming around with. Even gators that have been trained and kept in captivity for years never lose their wild instincts and it takes a qualified person to handle them. That's why in his videos even the gators that he has trained for years, he never let's guest just freely play around with them.

[@Illness.og.]

Especially territorial bull gators

[@spjr99]

a gator is just as likely to attack you as a wild anything. they dont see you as food, and for the most part, humans are larger than most alligators. they do not have what is called a "feeding response" to humans. just as you do not have a feeding response to garbage in a trashcan, but a rat or racoon does.

[@Lugtastic]

That's every wild animal. You can never take away their instincts because that's exactly what it is for them.

[@sambeck2510]

Venomous snakes rarely attack humans too, doesn't mean you should go mess with or hang around them.

[@BennyProductions]

just watching this gives me anxiety already

[@woodsy6578]

I live in Florida & always wanted to do that. But always hold back of course due to the danger. So thank you for posting this. More of these would be great

[@arthurmorgan921]

i live in flordia too

[@deannab8890]

I feel such anxiety for his wife. Every time he’s a bit late coming home I would think of the worst.

[@filthycasual8074]

Your smart to not try it. This guy was lucky none of the gators were hungry

[@gatsoo191]

@@filthycasual8074 I don't think he's lived all this time handling them due to luck

[@castlehill6717]

I have swam with big ass sharks (scuba), but never in my life would I do this hahaha this dude is crazy

[@adarqui]

that is some incredible footage.

[@Blezerker]

This is literally one of my all-time favorite videos you’ve released. ive lived in florida for over 10 years now and have never thought the Everglades could be so beautiful. Thank you for this, and i hope you can make more everglades free diving videos!

[@marthehall3951]

The algorithm brought me here because it figured I needed a little more anxiety in my life, and yet, I am not sorry for watching. You're one brave fella!

[@asmrmannotalking4832]

that softshell turtle is just chilling with his gold. What a boss

[@learning2667]

Thank you for such an awesome experience. Just breathtaking to see these majestic gators in thier natural habitats .

[@csvscs]

Do you have any kind of protection defense with you? Like a knife or concussion distraction thing... You have balls of steel

[@doublem1975x]

Really nothing he could do in there if one of those things got mad at him.

[@andrespaz989]

@@doublem1975x Stick your thumb up it's butt if a Gator gets ahold of you. Old backwoods of Florida trick I know

[@decadeyt5891]

@@andrespaz989 what if the gator is gay

[@carsonj28]

@@decadeyt5891 even better it will submit and take the butt fingering

[@VintageNarwhal]

@@carsonj28 what if it’s a dom tho

[@porsche911sbs]

Gorgeous footage, this ecosystem looks beautiful underwater.

[@UnlockTheTrend]

Wow! can't believe what I am seeing. Great job Chris, Thanks for making this awesome video.

[@katierankins7225]

I LOVE YOUR ANIMALS!! Also thank you so so much for taking care of all these babies🥺❤️

[@HowYouuuDoinnn]

what i remember from this video: “particulates” the suspense and how clear it is under water very cool!

[@davidharden7575]

this was amazing. huge fan of Chris

[@Tikorium]

I have always liked your photos, and recently found out you do video. This was phenomenal. I hope to see more!

[@joju5849]

This man has such a passion for all things alligator, it’s really quite impressive

[@MegaHomer123456]

Hearing that you mostly are nervous and afraid entering the water it really means youre alert a relly great video awesome !

[@dripgawd1992]

one of my biggest fears is falling into murky swamp water and this guy just dips in it for a nice stroll madlad

[@indigenouspodcast2257]

This made me so nervous!! Thank you for this amazing video!!!

[@eliletts1680]

Really cool!!! 🐊🐢🐟 Thanks for sharing this! I have always wondered what it would look like to see through the perspective of aquatic animals in their natural freshwater habitats! 😃

[@sudirmanidos2751]

i used to watch rob bredl and steve irwin religiously when i was a kid, you awoken that inner child my friend, im shedding a tear rn

[@jrsimeon02]

I learned so much from this video! Like the part about minimizing surface activity. (personally though, I have no interest in going near gator-infested water) Thank you for sharing!

[@calvinraab1804]

Wow, that is incredible footage!

[@aazhieryakes884]

Thanks for showing love to these lovely reptiles. A lot of snakes are very much like this as well. Potential danger but so many don't usually want to go after people.

[@fredwebster6492]

I love that they can just sit at the bottom and then just walk around down there.

[@vidwatcher682]

Excellent video! I live in Louisiana and kayak frequently among gators. I want to learn as much about their behavior as possible to reduce my chances of an aggressive encounter. Your videos have been the most informative in that regard. Great channel! Just subscribed.

[@danielboone7925]

Favorite channel on KZbin right now. Love these videos. Would love more night videos but make sure to stay safe!

[@AhriOfAstora]

They are so incredibly beautiful, thank you for sharing this. Im mesmerised

[@guardiancologne9034]

This was creepy, no way i could do it, but i love watching from my warm bed.

[@arossi00]

Please do more of these swimming under water with alligators it’s really interesting and no ones done it before

[@ehfoiwehfowjedioheoih4829]

Wow.... this is one of my favorite videos!

[@louieturner8853]

Wow, great informative video! Clearly got a advanced knowledge around alligators, but you my friend are nuts

[@gvaspirated]

You're daring. Awesome content. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@nancyh.5950]

This was fantastic--man, you can hold your breath a long time! Thanks for the great vid!

[@KuyoCuteeTv]

Thanks for the experience, dude you are awesome!!

[@kcj4135]

Woooww... such a cool video I love your mission to spread educational content about wildlife!!! 👍👍👍👊

[@mitchelburkey4754]

Seems so peaceful underwater

[@hadescollectables7196]

I dare you to try this in Australian croc infested waters 😂

[@jblvxk]

Wouldn’t last 2 mins mate

[@TypicalIndian1981]

Nah mate all will rush

[@rnldmanuel88]

I just commented that lol . Salties are know to pull people of boats

[@ricardomontoya2395]

I was wondering if the size makes a difference too, you would think that a human would look tastier to a 9< crocodilian then a 7>

[@stn7172]

There are videos of people swimming with salt crocs

[@heatherlandskron]

Great video and hi Chris & gabby!! Have a good afternoon and evening. I hope all is well. I like animals and thank you for taking care of your animals.!!

[@derek9511]

That last alligator clip was so majestic

[@ails_imo]

That was the most fascinating tour ever!

[@knight8825]

I never knew Alligators actually went all the way down under the water. I only thought they swam and poked their heads up. Cool vid!

[@wakefieldwildlife]

Awesome footage!

[@pasaulis1770]

this is the florida i grew up with, got to love it

[@carlakinstley9255]

So Smart ! Loved this!!

[@elonmusk3273]

This is the peak content of youtube. Thank You

[@polemius01]

In July, 2020, I saw a huge soft-shell turtle crossing a parking lot at Walt Disney World. It had passed by a security checkpoint, and they kept an eye on it until it went under a chain-link fence into a maintenance area of the Magic Kingdom. I hope that it got to some water in safety. Nice video!

[@polemius01]

@@Vscustomprinting My sister lived in GA Low Country for a while, next to a tidal marsh. It was beautiful! The islands had a good deal of wildlife. Hearing about Alabama's natural wonders is new to me. Perhaps I'll get there some day. Thanks for sharing that.

[@beccarobb9804]

Thats a intense breath hold

[@EasyAsHellEasier]

One of the best videos I’ve ever seen. Crocodiles are so cute

[@I.k.a.v]

2:21: “They have a little snorkel nose sticking out…” My brain: “PINOCCHIO!!!”🤥

[@missmimosa7420]

I literally love your honesty😂✨

[@lovelandfrog5692]

I love gators so much. They’re not good to mess with, but they’re not as deadly as people would have you think. They’re such beautiful animals and are surprisingly chill if you don’t mess with them.

[@TRET1_]

This was an amazing video. This video deserves way more views and likes.

[@KittenBowl1]

Wow that was amazing! Never knew anyone could! You’re kind of like an alligator whisperer. 😁

[@saikishan2008]

This is why KZbin is awesome! Love your videos bro!!

[@batsinthebelfry907]

Man, alligators are so beautiful!

[@SimakSantana]

9:34 awesome, I wonder if he’s kicking up dirt with his tail on purpose for cover

[@moonspeech82]

That's Batman level

[@jamesthegame3972]

This was such an awesome video

[@rf1_spetsnaz]

Love the content. Keep it up

[@paulspencer5467]

I really love how hes talks for loke 5 minutes straight about how dangerous the diving is and how you should never do it, and then hes literally just doing it😂😂

[@dc6502]

The difference is that he's a professionalist who works with aligators/crocs since he was 15 iirc and we're greenhorns.

[@tanyamiller6275]

Omg you are soooo brave but your videos are so informative thank yog

[@possum8220]

this is so cool. I’m planning on going to college in florida and majoring in wildlife biology or zoology.

[@BossBlakeBTBG]

Awesome video

[@Bibbaro0]

Loved this video man for real

[@pickles5570]

This is just a good video

[@saltator8565]

Awesome footage

[@grmm6845]

Awesome video man! Stay safe out there tho!

[@stephie6453]

Sooooo awesome!!!

[@nicknorthcutt7680]

I love how he's just chillin on the bottom

[@vnfazed]

Thanks for taking the risk to record this footage i demand all journeys safe.

[@guilhermecrispim4865]

Super cool video mate!

[@Phantysm]

Damn that close ups really got my heart rate raising!

[@swoosh6085]

Excellent video

[@ElSmiley1000]

I’m from Florida and live in Vermont now and I still have a very hard time swimming in the lakes just because I still have that fl mindset about it

[@flamah10n]

Dude this was amazing! Imagine the natives whom lived there!

[@tuhimerameraa1]

Stay safe!! Love your vids

[@nkosingiphilegcina314]

Ohhh god this guys is a personification of bravery.

[@dasaxophonist]

Didn't know gators swim underwater like that. Was thinking about swimming in my lake in Florida, nevermind now 😅

[@lazaruskarl2629]

Thats why swamp people throw a hook to snatch them....

[@gaythugsmatter7029]

Swimming in a freshwater lake in Florida is a straight up Darwin moment

[@ClownScript]

@@gaythugsmatter7029 worst fear is jumping into the water on a gator because thats what causes most gators to bite

[@flaguser4196]

staying safe in wildlife: 1. be with a group or buddy 2. be the faster runner/swimmer

[@1984hlms]

Great video! If you make another one like this could we see a shot above the water too? I was curious how large the body of water was that you were in. 👍👍

[@froglover4203]

Wow, the new Subnautica is looking great!

[@pridelandlions]

Great video!!

[@niksutherland4280]

When you're out doing this here, is there anything that you consider too big to be safe to be around? I'm just curious had you have come nose to nose with like a 12 ft gator do you have a set of skills you could use to let the show go on or typically when they get to a certain size do you get the heck out of the water and not mess with them? In the wild here not captivity

[@jeng8401]

'Guys this is so dangerous, don't attempt it, you may die... oh look a turtle!' Chris brings new meaning to "Florida Man" 😁😁

[@nolefan2458]

99.99 percent of us will never get to see this ever in real life; this guys showing us the real life metaverse experience!

[@bonsaiload222]

The Alligators are just curious about how you are able to swim with these giant balls of steel

[@CharlieSheps]

Wild. Interesting video

[@iliketofish6966]

youve got some balls to do that my guy there is so many dangerous animals in that water like venomous animals and man killing things in there props to you

[@ThomasCornellmusic]

I wish I could go on a swim with you I would never go alone but this would be cool😂

[@aenigmatica8]

😱 You just approached the gators like nothing!! I’m getting anxiety just thinking about this.

[@thetuneupangler5315]

Thanks for that one

[@user-um6sy7rt7g]

This is freaking scary i love it