I was swarmed by a biblical quantity of gnats in Florida’s Everglades

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  • Опубліковано 3 січ 2025

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  • @fredcallaway49
    @fredcallaway49 6 місяців тому +25

    No doubt the Florida Department of Tourism greatly appreciates this vlog. The day Viva became Florida Man.

  • @analien4813
    @analien4813 6 місяців тому +33

    That's Gnasty.

    • @SaladVonBaco
      @SaladVonBaco 6 місяців тому +5

      You win..best comment.

    • @Appl_Jax
      @Appl_Jax 6 місяців тому +2

      (in Cleveland Brown voice)

    • @Gitn2it
      @Gitn2it 6 місяців тому +2

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @paintedegg8275
      @paintedegg8275 6 місяців тому +1

      😂

  • @Susana8425
    @Susana8425 6 місяців тому +4

    You are hilarious. I’m dying at Marion’s comment…”how many are inside of you?” 😂😂😂

  • @JulieMelberg
    @JulieMelberg 6 місяців тому +6

    What's worse, in Minnesota, don't go by ponds in the spring. My dog and I were covered in tics! 😮

  • @blakej6416
    @blakej6416 6 місяців тому +4

    In the late 1990s, I went on a whitewater rafting trip in Utah. We came to a campground in the badlands that also looked like it was covered in a dome of smoke. When we got closer we discovered it wasn't smoke - or gnats - but mosquitoes! Thank god the trip organizers had planned ahead and brought the proper gear, but it was insane!

  • @Deanekels
    @Deanekels 6 місяців тому +14

    Have you encountered the Love bugs? That's fun. Also, an outdoor shower in south Florida is a must.

    • @showaltermicro
      @showaltermicro 6 місяців тому +3

      super bad on a motorcycle

    • @travizzivart
      @travizzivart 6 місяців тому +5

      Lovebugs be nasty all over everything. 🤢

  • @StacySelah
    @StacySelah 5 місяців тому +1

    I’m in Thonotosassa Florida & we got em bad here too….cant even enjoy this nice steaming weather outside for ah minute!
    Have fun!
    Shalom!

  • @wilburrrrr742
    @wilburrrrr742 6 місяців тому +4

    When you ride alongside the swamp, you get what the swamp has to offer.
    It's pretty self- explanatory.
    Like when you move next to the airport, you're gonna have jet noise.

  • @anneliecompagner5025
    @anneliecompagner5025 6 місяців тому +3

    What an experience LOL! 😂Biblical proportions indeed! You are hilarious and pure in how you present yourself. My compliments. Great example as a father.

  • @lansingstlady
    @lansingstlady 6 місяців тому +9

    ha-ha....the ending!

  • @Verb130
    @Verb130 6 місяців тому +4

    Welcome to Summer in Florida. I've lived on the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida my whole life. Don't move to Florida if you can't deal with hot humidity, bugs, and gators.

    • @lisaowen6103
      @lisaowen6103 6 місяців тому +2

      Let's not forget hurricanes 🌀

  • @melonyrichards937
    @melonyrichards937 6 місяців тому

    They used to spray for mosquitoes too. They say they do but they don't . They never ever spray our neighborhood no more. In Tampa.

  • @sandrabeasley8749
    @sandrabeasley8749 6 місяців тому

    I know I shouldn't laugh but when I saw you face think this should be entered, I can't stop watching it 😂

  • @mwindanji6714
    @mwindanji6714 6 місяців тому +2

    Poor Viva, the germaphobe. Somebody point him in the direction of the nearest outdoor store, where he can buy a mosquito net head covering. Love how junior just noped out of there 😂

  • @jamesnabors3643
    @jamesnabors3643 6 місяців тому

    We had a van that was late coming back from the area near the everglades.
    three hours after the expected time, the van arrived, driver window open and the driver hanging out.
    The layer of bug splatter on the front windshield was so thick it buried the wipers.
    Took hours to scrape it enough to drive again.

  • @John-ko2hq
    @John-ko2hq 5 місяців тому

    LOL I do not mean to laugh but dude , your freaking out is funny as hell....Love the show BTW thank you! Been watching since before the drone fishing!!!

  • @rustierone
    @rustierone 6 місяців тому +4

    You are lucky you didn't run into mosquitoes. This time of year they will take a pint - and they do shots of DEET before they bite you. Best to visit the Glades in the winter.

  • @justinbartlett4711
    @justinbartlett4711 6 місяців тому

    This is why I stick to the coast when the wind is blowing. Fishing + fewer bugs. You can't get rid of them but you can mitigate :)

  • @RyDeezy
    @RyDeezy 6 місяців тому

    Brother, I had the same experience going out on a run. The way back it was about 6pm and they were everywhere and that's near a main road. Same face and arms and had em in my mouth, because running.

  • @joythomas4362
    @joythomas4362 6 місяців тому

    I love this video. You look very funky covered with gnats.🤣🤣🤣.

  • @smoothwake
    @smoothwake 6 місяців тому

    Here in Fort Myers the gnats have been swarming pretty bad for the last few weeks. So much that I haven’t been taking the old T-top Camaro out cause I don’t want to inhale them at a stoplight.

  • @Chelle.my.belle5
    @Chelle.my.belle5 6 місяців тому

    LOL they didn’t want to hose you down. OMG, this is the stuff of nightmares!😮

  • @Sentientheat
    @Sentientheat 6 місяців тому

    So sorry V, laughing my ass off.

  • @JohnDoe-og2bt
    @JohnDoe-og2bt 6 місяців тому

    I have to go into this for land surveys, its no joke lol

  • @alanholck7995
    @alanholck7995 6 місяців тому +1

    Entomologist here - that is a mating swarm. You messed up ‘adult time’ for a bunch of them.

    • @lisaowen6103
      @lisaowen6103 6 місяців тому

      🎼 Let's get it on...🎶 Sing the gnats..... And Marvin Gaye .👨🏾‍🎤

  • @emanueladelisi2345
    @emanueladelisi2345 6 місяців тому

    Ethan's why what happened is exactly the reaction that I would have had! Lol

  • @bjs301
    @bjs301 6 місяців тому +5

    This wasn't in ancient Egypt, was it?

  • @M-Is-For-Margaret
    @M-Is-For-Margaret 6 місяців тому +1

    On one hand, I wish I was in Florida. On the other hand, I am thankful I am not in Florida. 😅😂😂

  • @Objective-Observer
    @Objective-Observer 6 місяців тому +2

    Well, at least they aren't Canadian Black Flies. I've seen bush crafters have to wear bee hoods to keep away from those biting black flies.

  • @therosarylady
    @therosarylady 4 місяці тому

    Hilarious ending! That would freak me out 😮

  • @Rock_Girl_Daze
    @Rock_Girl_Daze 6 місяців тому

    You might want to observe, and possibly treat the surrounding plants.

  • @YesItsReallyKeith
    @YesItsReallyKeith 4 місяці тому

    been there while jogging... not that bad though !lol !! I used to tell my mrs. at the time more protein for the gnats that I swallowed !!!

  • @seagravity
    @seagravity 6 місяців тому +3

    might be the one time you want to wear a mask..

  • @jenniferbyork690
    @jenniferbyork690 6 місяців тому

    We have biting ones too 🤣

  • @buzzardhead3
    @buzzardhead3 6 місяців тому +1

    Duh LoL welcome to Florida. Deep woods off, or cutter will stop them from biting you but not if you've run into a cloud of them, even the kids know that. Everybody's body is different so you have to figure out whether it's off or cutter that works for you.

  • @brianmc7292
    @brianmc7292 6 місяців тому

    Had same thing happen last year while on run along c14 canal

  • @fragelicious
    @fragelicious 5 місяців тому

    Half the battle of living in Florida is the critters.

  • @jmr5707
    @jmr5707 6 місяців тому +1

    Welcome to Florida😆😂 Weapons grade buggage!

  • @TheFamilyChef65
    @TheFamilyChef65 6 місяців тому

    I can't stop scratching myself. I'm going for a haircut, right now.

  • @chrisinhotwater9896
    @chrisinhotwater9896 5 місяців тому

    It lease it was not mosquitos. or no see-ems. Out on Tampa bay back in the mangroves I have seen clouds of mosquitos like that.

  • @MrT13
    @MrT13 6 місяців тому

    Lol yea when I go anywhere near an actual swamp, like the levee your on next to Arthur r. I wear a suit during the summer. You are literally in between old woods and a national swamp lol.

  • @ImperienCypher
    @ImperienCypher 6 місяців тому +1

    OMG!

  • @janets6474
    @janets6474 6 місяців тому +2

    That's absolutely disgusting!! 😵‍💫😳🤢

  • @showaltermicro
    @showaltermicro 6 місяців тому +2

    priceless lol - one thing I hated about the South

  • @ConnieK-n1i
    @ConnieK-n1i 6 місяців тому

    I thought they were bad in Texas. You poor thing! 😮

  • @trammie
    @trammie 6 місяців тому

    There's a gnat! 🤣

  • @pokerdealer2003
    @pokerdealer2003 6 місяців тому

    love the state but screw having nets around your house because of bugs, Absolutely love my PNW no bug screens no chiggers, we have a few ticks and some mosquitoes but can sit on our patio screen free.

  • @DixieChiweenie88
    @DixieChiweenie88 6 місяців тому

    Goggles, bug spray, long sleeve shirt goes a long way.

  • @sullyzworld4970
    @sullyzworld4970 6 місяців тому

    Ee call them flying teeth
    Eucolyptis oil is a good repellant

  • @gr8tang378
    @gr8tang378 6 місяців тому

    LOL welcome to Florida some more. Be glad it wasn't bees Bro! I have seen bee clouds before and they are terrifying

  • @richardnone5644
    @richardnone5644 5 місяців тому

    holy shit its gnat man

  • @whatsgoodpr1861
    @whatsgoodpr1861 6 місяців тому

    dude you're from canada- have you heard of alligators? perhaps not a good spot to ride?

  • @hoppie8693
    @hoppie8693 6 місяців тому

    I'll never go to Florida. I'd probably have dunked my head into the water and gotten eaten by a gator.

  • @michaelblattau4176
    @michaelblattau4176 6 місяців тому

    Now you don't need lunch.

  • @kimmer6
    @kimmer6 6 місяців тому

    There's a gnat? More like a banana slug. Be careful with the cold water. It might turn inside out.

  • @ravenrock541
    @ravenrock541 6 місяців тому

    Txt me next time you get a great idea about Florida. I could have warned you.
    At dusk it will be mosquitoes.
    And in winter, its No-See-Ems.
    P.S. Do Not Go Swimming In The Water!

  • @brianczuhai8909
    @brianczuhai8909 6 місяців тому +1

    Just think how many gnats you breathed into your lungs. Wear a covid mask. Probably a nice ride at the appropriate time of year. Black Flies used to be terrible in Michigan UP this time of year.
    I prefer my bikes with motors on them.

    • @bjs301
      @bjs301 6 місяців тому +1

      I used to fish in Quebec, and got eaten by black flies. I never got to the UP, but the lakes around Alpena were pretty bad too.

    • @brianczuhai8909
      @brianczuhai8909 6 місяців тому

      @@bjs301 Yes. Which is why I bring it up, and he could relate to. Head nets were required. Ma Nature has been out there longer than man has. Stop the whining.

    • @bjs301
      @bjs301 6 місяців тому

      @@brianczuhai8909 Stop the whining? What the hell is your damage?

    • @brianczuhai8909
      @brianczuhai8909 6 місяців тому

      @@bjs301 Keep doing it. BI-Otch! I'm good with that!

  • @knine8154
    @knine8154 4 місяці тому

    Welcome to the south, canuck

  • @texreed4875
    @texreed4875 6 місяців тому

    Still safer then riding through liberty city

  • @MattCabosca
    @MattCabosca 6 місяців тому

    In the near future, they're supposed to be on your plate, not so much on your skin.

  • @All.Outta.Pocket
    @All.Outta.Pocket 6 місяців тому +2

    Bet you wish you had a Covid face mask 😂

  • @angelvera04
    @angelvera04 6 місяців тому

    Wtf!!!

  • @smmmokin
    @smmmokin 6 місяців тому

    What kind of bike is that I'm almost certain it's electronic. I'm still up in Canada and I ain't using that kind of bike. Come on man. Your about 10 years older so it's okay I guess. Old people be teaching kids about ants lol.

  • @garygeer7646
    @garygeer7646 6 місяців тому

    🥵👌

  • @King_of_Biltong
    @King_of_Biltong 6 місяців тому

    Hahahaha! Sorry but that's funny!!! 😅

  • @deniseb2571
    @deniseb2571 6 місяців тому

    🤣

  • @legalbeagle6853
    @legalbeagle6853 6 місяців тому +2

    still laughing my butt off. But when you get cleaned off can you look up the definition of microscopic?

  • @jgacusana8976
    @jgacusana8976 5 місяців тому

    Breeding season

  • @willmm4745
    @willmm4745 6 місяців тому

    lol

  • @BrianEllinger-hh4rm
    @BrianEllinger-hh4rm 5 місяців тому

    You should jump in the water to wash them off

  • @melbatoast6403
    @melbatoast6403 6 місяців тому +3

    Suddenly masks have a purpose again. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @johnnienitro6812
    @johnnienitro6812 6 місяців тому

    lib party of oh canad...... member speaking hypothetically of course and I/we/he/she can't possibly ever afford
    to live that far down yonder as WE have a humble pension.
    ).

  • @MeTooMan
    @MeTooMan 5 місяців тому

    Repent toward Christ.

  • @zsquire1
    @zsquire1 6 місяців тому

    SkinSoSoft by Avon. Slick and smelly but it works!

  • @SCARFACE69247
    @SCARFACE69247 6 місяців тому

    Lol

  • @fragelicious
    @fragelicious 5 місяців тому

    Lol