Gator swim with Casper!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ธ.ค. 2021
- Gator swim! Hanging out with Casper after my tours yesterday! Talking about a lot of subjects and how Casper isn’t a pet or my friends. Also checkout our recent TH-cam video talking about Pocho the famous Costa Rica crocodile, I reference it in this video!
You can come swim with me and Casper! I have tour openings this Friday and Saturday! We keep everything in low numbers and Covid safe. The tours have always been very small private groups anyways so it fits into the current guidelines, and we will be following CDC guidelines.
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The tour appeals to both adventurers and animal lovers, and I offer to shoot my own photo package for them as well. If you want to come join you can book online now, go to www.crocodilechris.com
Let me know if you want to go!! Share the water with alligators in a safe and controlled environment! This is done safely at the Everglades Outpost Wildlife Rescue in Homestead, Fl. It is for people of any skill level, you don’t have to be scuba certified, just have an interest in wildlife! This is a no contact experience! Observation and photos only at @evergladesoutpost
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I seriously never thought I'd think "omg what an adorable gator" anytime in my life. I absolutely love him and love that you educate people realistically about why he doesn't snack on you. Keep doing what you're doing!
Same!
Thank you!!
Great Video! Brian sent to to suscribe! i Loved the video! Casper is amazing!! look forward to watching your channel an learning more about Crocodilians!
That croc seems so snuggly with him, but he certainly watches his back.
It's a gator!
Video probably wouldn’t be allowed on TH-cam if he was in the water with a croc.
@@user-bw5pk1ep9z why is that
He’s got the cutest little hands☺️
He does!
Exactly!! I think everything on Casper is cute! The way he swims up to Chris and nose-bumps him. If that's NOT a "Gator kiss"...I don't know what more proof is needed. ❤❤
Casper is a good representative for his species. You can tell a lot of training went into being able to interact with him like this and that there is a level of trust and respect between you two. Like all predators, they all have unique temperaments and personalities, Casper is a unique individual for sure. I really like watching these interactions and have learned a lot by watching your channel. I’ve always loved great white sharks, but I am starting to appreciate the intelligence of a gator.
Thank you! And yes a lot of work went into this training
Great comment. Agreed
Casper is a very well behaved gator. Man I wish that I had all the tech that everyone has today.
I raised my gator for 22yrs from an egg. He ended up being 11ft 6in and 475lbs. I was always asked if Rex loves me or not? I said well its more of a mutual respect for each other. In the 22yrs he never tried to bite me. Now I have been head butted me. I had to go to the hospital and get 17 staples in my head. I was laying down next to him about 5ft from the water. The dog next door ran up to the fence that was about 15ft from us. He got spooked and jumped up and turned his head real quick. My head was in the way. Lol. He hit my head and turned the other way and was back in the pond. The reaction on the doctors and all of the nurses faces when they would find out what happened. It was ALMOST worth the headache. Lol.
I wish you all the very best. Take care and be safe.
It really cracks me up when Casper steals your sunglasses
I pray you and Casper grow old together. I really enjoy the relationship and fascinated by it as well.
I trained my 12 lb. Dachshund to roll over, sit and do other typical things you teach dogs to do. How Chris taught Casper how to show his teeth is amazing. Wow..
I’ve never had an interest in any reptiles, but I found your channel somehow and am hooked! Hi, Casper! Keep up the good work!
Glad we could change your mind!
While Casper might not love him, he definitely mildly enjoys his company...lol
That's kind of a ruse... This gator would tear him up if he wasn't doing that thing with his arm.
It's how he trained this gator to treat him with the respect the gator is forcefully showing him.
Definitely not friends, definitely not lover level, and definitely doesn't "enjoy" being whipped in place.
That said, he did literally just say all of these things in this video, and then some lol....
@@dakota7025 that's not a ruse. Contrary to what you think animals aren't constantly laying in wait to eat you.
They aren't crazed and bloodthirsty.
This guy is litteraly feeding him, he's fine.
They have mutual beneficial relationship.
And so what if he would eat him If he died ?
Cats and dogs are mammals, MRI scans and other tests have shown their brains are developed in the zone where empathy lies and they can feel love.
Yet many have eaten their owners who had died in their homes.
So even those who feel, do respond to the call of instinct and survival.
They are animals and have different morals and live by the law of the jungle so to speak.
So both are completely unrelated.
Reptiles might not empathise the same, it doesn't mean they are crazed killing machine with one working braincel
"The reason why Casper isn't killing and trying to eat me is not because he loves me," *Casper puts heads on his shoulder* looks like he didn't understand the assignment lol
Just when I thought Casper was a friendly ghost it’s actually a friendly alligator 🐊
One of my favorite things you have said in the past is “You do dumb things, you win dumb prizes”. Those wise words have stayed with me:). Oh, and when Gabby once said “what scares me more than Sharks is a world without Sharks”😊. Those two quotes would make awesome t-shirts😁
I saw y’all’s video on Poncho, and I really appreciate that neither of you pull your punches so to speak👍. No sugarcoating it. No Disney-ing it down;). I have so much respect for you, and Gabby, and others like you. What I would really love to do besides the Underwater swim with the Handsome Casper is do one of your Shark dives. It’s so odd how I can feel relaxed while watching one of your Shark-diving videos, but I do. Thanks for the video. I’ll never have a day where I don’t want to see Casper. Lol
Well thank you!! We try our best!
I love to watch Casper his so. Cute and a good boy....
Pearly whites♡♡♡♡ now Chris matches Casper green is latest cool ! Loving seeing you guys just chilling his claws are so cute!!!! 🐊🐊🐊
Common sense is the most important factor I feel like when working with animals like this lol
But it’s still cool to see how well trained he is 😎
I’ve renamed common sense, to rare sense 🤓
Stay safe Chris 🙏
your chakras are aligned 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I wouldn't have thought of that one, love it
Casper is so cool and so cute~😍😍❤️❤️
I never think of an alligator is cute. But Casper is cute!! He is so chilled out. I know Casper is used to you snd so he is calm and obedient. Thank you for explaining why Casper doesn’t love you back. ❤️
Would it be fair to say, he loves you to the extent that a crocodile can love? I know it's not love as we know it, but the way he understands love.
Kind of like how we love cake.
@@Cococonutt no like how we love dogs
its not a crocodile so no ?
@@luringfanatic5670he might not love him, but he certainly probably understands that he is not a threat as long as he doesn’t do anything that makes it seem like he’s gonna hurt him
I know Casper is trained and not tame, but it is clear to see how much he trusts you, no signs of aggressive behaviour at all, it goes to show that these animals are totally misunderstood and not just a apex predator or killing machine, they normally want nothing to do with humans, and avoid us at all costs, unless they mistake us for a prey animal.
There is mutual respect between Casper and Chris, I believe Casper see Chris as a source of food, not actual food.
There have been cases where even a cat would eat a human body if they are trapped inside a building where their owner has passed away.
I also understand even Casper would eat you if you fell or got knocked unconscious.
Love your videos Chris, these animals have fascinated me since I was a child ( a very long time ago )
You are something special. Thanks for sharing. It's a huge difference between me and my bearded dragon. Unbelievable.
Every time I watch one of your videos I learn something. Being able to simultaneously entertain and educate is a gift. Thank you!
Good to see a well informed fellow Floridian! Awesome vids!
But it looks like he really loves you, and that’s so feel good 😌
Love the videos I have learnt so much about crocodiles since randomly, found a video on Facebook and subscribe
Just wanna say if I didn't live on a different continent and over 4000 miles away I'd book a tour in a heartbeat!
maybe it's my adhd but I didn't feel this video was chaotic, I enjoyed and followed it. I can't wait to see y'all's new sanctuary come to life!
Hi! Somebody with diagnosed autism and adhd I can definitely relate- ❤️
New subscriber coming from Brian’s channel, I love what you are teaching here on your channel.
So glad you are always reminding us that gators are not tamed pets and will eat you. Because your videos contradict that statement lol. Keep up the great work with educating us and conservation efforts.
Cool casper......🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊
It’s a Mutual respect and trust between you and the animals , Nothing More Nothing Less !!!
Showing love from Instagram, saw it there first! Am slowly working my way through all your videos ❤️ love the educational content and definitely plan to do a tour someday.
Casper is my favourite Gator :P
Came from Brian’s channel. Loved his video with you guys, it was awesome. So I am now subbed.
That's a big boy with a big appetite I bet 😜
I was noticing watching your videos and your movements are deliberate. It seemed to be a behavior of yours repeating in all your videos. As you explained in this video I now know why. I love the education on these animals you provide. Thank you.
This channel deserve more view and subscriber
Make more videos w Casper . He’s so cute
Thank you for telling it as it is. No romantic bs.
I love these videos
amazing, so cool 🙂
Preach it man. I’m tired of peoples unrealistic views of pets and animals. Dogs don’t love, nor is it unconditional lol Dogs enjoy being in our presence just like Casper because we provide: food, warmth, entertainment, etc.
That is soooo cool 🙏🏽😁🌸
Omg I saw you today at Everglades Holiday Park doing a gator show I was fishing on the docks. It’s crazy how they renovated the park
I just love casper
💜💜💜😅 I’d be that one clown to go swimming with Casper and have him ghost me for unintentionally peeing in his livingroom out of pure terror. All jokes aside what you guys do with these animals is amazing and humbling. I love your videos. 💜💜💜💜
When he comes up to you just chilling n stares it seems like he’s thinking of biting ur face off but then changes his mind
Wow.
Great video overall.
Awesome informative video
Has Casper ever had a nibble, by accident? ❤️channel rocks!❤️
🤓sat here with my headphones on- paused the video when I heard the police sirens, he he- then again, when the howls started- thinking it was my dogs he he😆
Casper is sweet lol
Damn this was hella refreshing to watch
Fire video
when i was a preteen i was big into alligators and crocs, i thought they were sooo cute but everyone said I’m crazy and they’re dangerous, it’s not like I would get super close to them and test my luck, I just liked admiring them they are like giant lizards, i still would love to cuddle a kind crocodile or alligator as long as I know it can be trusted and it knows it can trust me
They can never be trusted. Wild animals.
Hey Gabby and Chris
Love what you guys do especially when your educating the public about the animals. Interesting behavior I've noticed about my pet mice is, if I'm holding them or hand is in their enclosure the males ( mostly female's will as well just not as often) will bite at my hand or body part if I haven't moved for a while. Just to make sure we are alive. These animals are held and interacted daily (had them since birth) they are second and third generation. It's not fear response, it's more of " are you alive cuz if not I'm eating your fingers"
By the way Casper is soooo adorable
God blessed you
Great video as always, absolutely love Casper, can you guys do a video about lolong the giant crocodile?
Der beste "Wachhund" den es gibt. Soviele Dobermanner und Rottweiler könnte man gar nicht haben. Casper schlägt sie alle...
I love all of your videos! I'm curious as to what appears to be "affection." You've been very clear about how different they are (for example from a Labrador). But are they capable of any degree of affection? What he does certainly seems to indicate he seeks you out and likes to rest on you and "boop" you. Or is his motivation 100% from training? Is there any way of knowing?
Also curious about their level of intelligence. I can see he responds to his name, etc ... but how far beyond that does it go? Has there been any level of problem solving that has been observed?
Thanks!
Crocs and gators are very, very intelligent. They even use tools, which is something that no other mammal except the great apes has. They are the closest relatives of birds, and birds are very smart.
Thank man you was talking about working with the animal I think we should do it with all animals tbh it would be really cool
Hiya bud I stumbled across your channel today and have been watching afew videos and iv got poncho video next in line
Your videos are amazing and I want to visit and do tour
People have eaten people in extreme survival situations. I believe that dogs that eat deceased owners are in survival mode. They are starving until they are found. On another note, I completely agree with you that alligators are wild animals and would take an opportunity if given one. They don’t love us, they are wild animals with deeply imbedded instincts.
There was a study (or more than one) that showed that as you get hungrier parts of your brain start to actually shut down. One of the first parts to go is the part that generates the disgust response. So like if you were hungry and saw food in a trash can that you would never normally eat, if you were hungry enough you literally would not feel any aversion to it.
gosh i wish i could just tame a gator lol such a dope animal
Amazing footage and so informative, I do wonder what the intent is when casper puts his nose on your face. I also think and would love more info on their memory, recognising your profile, hats, wetsuit, keep up the great work
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Does he continually touch you to see if you could be food?
actually the gator is checking to see if he is alive or not. If the gator thinks he is dead, it's lunchtime.
I’ve known about dogs eating their (already dead) owners for a while now. Hey , dogs gotta eat if nobody’s feeding them and they’re trapped in the house. Plus, They’re related to wolves after all.
I was a deputy in California who went to several deceased persons calls. It is true about the dogs. I have seen it first hand.
Every action has a re-action.
Hi Chris and Casper
everytime you do hand movements while talking to the camera my heart skips a beat
I saw your video cautioning us on a gator's true nature and the realities you accept with them, but... what is this? How did you make him non-hostile? Given their brains do not have the same social functions as mammalian brains, what's actually going on in Casper's head?
Check out the last video we discuss it a bit!
What the dog doi
If Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman can work together for over a decade and not be friends, what on earth makes you think an animal has to love you unconditionally?
😂😂😂😂
Everytime I watch one of your viedo's I am BLOWN AWAY that you are in the water with an alligator and I agree with you when you say that Casper is trained not tame. You definitely know what you are doing. when Casper puts his hand on yours and when he comes and touches your cheek with his nose it is so amazing to see it really is. I used to think that alligators were killing machines I know now that they are not. I also never thought that an alligator could be trained you do amazing work. I do think that Casper feels safe with you. My question is when Casper does something you do not what him to do how do you handle the situation?
Thanks, guys, for providing some sensible and informative commentary among all the rubbish that we see / hear on the internet. I'm not an animal behaviour expert but some of the things people say about human-animal interactions just make no sense. I have a question: While I'm convinced that mammals are capable of love, what about birds? They display behaviours that to us indicate love. They care for their young. Many are monogamous for life. They Look very happy when re-uniting with a spouse. They treat people as friends, if trust has developed. Do they love, or am I misinterpreting these behaviours? Thanks!
Yea I knew somebody in my old school who’s dad passed away in the house and after being there for days without food the Rottweiler started taking bites out of him and let’s just say I heard it was a big mess and a terrifying site.
hi chris i tryed to ask u on facebook how big casper was . and my account locked for hate for a typo i love very much the work u do to protect these animals. so i just wanted to thank. you for that . . any way sorry for the miss understanding . stay safe
Lmfao nah wtf. I thought lion whisperer and all those big cat guys had it. Nah, u got it. That’s different, got a gator jus vibing, face to face, letting you play with his toes… crazy.
what other animals do y'all have there? the wolf dogs sound cool!
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But you are the food source for Casper !
Ok this is amazing, he’s like a big puppy because you also don’t want to mess with big puppy’s but they’re cute except these animals are wild and don’t do this if you’re not a professional
Haha exactly
Dude reminds me of Jeff Gordon with those shades on even sounds like him. Say what you want but Casper is disproving everything you say....lmao just kidding..😂
Checking to see if you’re still alive 👀 😂
omg his eyes 0:02 🥺🥺
Lol
Does he have good patience when he's meeting new people at first
Animals have a better sense and I honestly believe animals always have feelings just like humans. The only thing is that we don’t sense it the way that animals are showing.
It really acts like a dog tho haha ... In Australia Crocs don't bump they just eat lol
However. Casper does love the camera
where are you based in because im from south fl as well and would love to see Casper someday
Master Pokémon trainer
Wow is all i have to say
I have a question. I don’t know about Casper’s history but if a croc is raised and taken care of the same way as your gator, would you be able to treat it like that? Because I know crocs are more aggressive naturally.
There is a man overseas who does the same with Crocodiles.
Casper wasn’t really “raised”. He’s a wild caught alligator who was already pretty much fully grown. In another video he says Casper was only 6 inches shorter than he is now when he was first caught and that was 13 years ago.
So it’s not like Casper was raised by hand from when he hatched.
It's your life so you can play with it!!
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