It's a really cool state park. Only cost a few bucks. On the way there you can find similar springs if you pay attention to the exits. They are not parks, so you're on your own if you go by yourself.
As a Florida native who grew up on the water and even alligator hunting... congratulations because that’s somthing I wouldn’t even do with that size gator.
👀! I've lived in South Florida 34yrs, never would I ever even think about doing that. Take care, Gators don't bother you but get too close at your own peril. They aren't to be F'd with✌️
@@cantona7101 Zulu Black is correct. Also, crocs have an indentation in the top jaw just behind the nasal disc, with a large tooth in the bottom jaw (like a boar's tusk) sticking up outside it. Gators do not have either, and their top jaw teeth typically show from the side even when the mouth is closed, whereas crocs' do not. Also, different habitats - - crocs are entirely African, Asian and Central/South American animals (with a modest exception for the American Crocodile, which inhabits the extreme southern Florida mangrove marshes), whereas alligators live only in North America and the Yangtze River in China.
@@AyeshSilva-e7e They're not two times bigger, but they're definitely twice, maybe 3 times as aggressive. An average full grown American Alligator male is 11-15feet, An average full grown Nile Croc male is 14-17 feet
You’re underestimating their intelligence. They are smart hunters that study prey patiently. Keep doing this and one day you’ll be sorry while you’re dragged deeper and deeper. Hopefully you get that on film though lolol
@@kevinsteve1979 dude get serious, that gator had entire river to swim around in, you think it was just coincidence he swam up close on you eyeing you every second ? Their brains have only one thought 24/7, kill something and eat it, kill something and eat it, and then > oh there is something gliding by on the river breathing with a heartbeat, maybe kill and eat, kill and eat, yes you literally coulda ended up shredded bloody spaghetti
Are you **** Kidding me, on Kayak?? Those gators could easily knock you overboard and grab you if any of them are crazy enough to do that. Don't know if there are personality traits among them, but you're very lucky you never encountered that one crazy inquisitive 16 foot individual who likes to solve hunger problems! Bro i totally understand you're just having fun, but for everybody who loves the outdoors. Please bring a bigger boat than a pint size kayak! You may never know your next trip on a Kayak could be your last.
Alligators rarely attack humans, there's 1 gator fatality every 2 years. They are much more chill than crocodiles are.....with that said, I still wouldn't be on a kayak with gators that big.
@@kevinsteve1979 all these experts in the comments 😂 literally trying to tell you how to do something you already did. I never u sweat and why people think that saying stuff like that will change your mind. Regardless, sick video hopefully one day I’ll be able to do the same. Favorite animal and beautiful water
@iLiterallyJustSaidDont Gators don't see us as prey... i admit that this was a bit too close 😅 but still felt safe that they won't attack. Only ones I'm keeping my distance are hatchlings and females during nesting season
Yes that is possible but it is very unlikely. I've lived in Florida my entire life and I've seen ton's of alligators up close and even caught two 3-4 footers bare handed when I was a around 13-15 years old. What you just mentioned would be much more of a concern if you were dealing with crocodiles as they are much more dangerous and aggressive than alligators are. Alligators can still kill and/or cause massive amounts of damage it's just that they are much more docile compared to crocodiles and they often will not attack someone in a canoe or kayak unless there are extraordinary circumstances such as the kayak getting too close to the baby alligators of a massive, angry mama. Aside from those types of situation they're usually more interested in getting away from humans as fast as they can, rather than attacking them,
Yes, you are right about gators and crocs. A gator typically won't leap up and attack someone in a small water craft. A croc on the other hand, will. It has been known to happen in the Northern Territory, Australia.
When kayaking in silver springs. Huge Gators are everywhere. If you don't want to come in contact then don't be in their territory. Easy as that. Most won't harm you unless your the threat (being too close to their babies or interfering with their feeding time.) Practice encounter therapy...it's taught me so much about them. 💚
@@mollyzarra9040 Dont be around them period. Gators do not fear man at all. They have no problem fuckin you up. People getting comfortable around apex predators is one of the most ignorant things to do. Then they wanna cry about it when they get attacked & wonder why lol Kayaking around Gators is one of the stupidest things I've ever seen. It's the same with spear fishing in the ocean, knowing that attracts Sharks. & don't give me that nonsense about Sharks are not likely to attack. Every Shark attack victim said the same thing lol
Gator 1 : ohh look guys… it's the floating lunch I was talking about. Gator 2 : We know… we had 1 yesterday without you. Gator 1 : Again ? You guys sucks… big time !!
I agree. I kayak often with alligators in Louisiana. they never get THAT close. I would've walked on water getting away from that even with my .45 on my hip LOL
I thought about kayak fishing in a Creek that had alligators until I saw a video of an alligator attacking a kayak. The guy about pooped in his pants and said a few choice words.
It didn't attack the kayak... It went after the fish he had dangling off the side of his hayak. If a gator really wants you. He'll knock you out the kayak EASY
I was reading the comments n saying to my self."That isn't so bad,I could do that Shit".then I watched the end of the video where you practically could have jumped on the gator.Then I was thinking "nope,nah aww,not a god damn way am doing that" lol
@@ryuukiie3635 alive kicking and well lol.i actually moved to florida and stubbled across loads of gators. Haven’t been no closer than 20 Feet though lol Hope you been well over the years
Balls of steel are for people who know the danger they are getting into and do it anyway. I have a feeling this guy doesn't feel like he's in danger. That's quite a different thing... a scary thing.
This is actually the typical wild gator reaction to human intrusion, unless you have a female protectinjg her nest or young, or a large bull being territorial during the mating season. Gators generally avoid humans, unless humans have been feeding them. They are not nearly as aggressive as crocodiles, especially the larger species (Nile and Salt-Water).
My neighbor on the river (SW FL.), was rowing a metal John boat in a creek like this. Big gator started chasing him. Rowed as fast as he could. It bit the transom, denting/gouging it up pretty good. He was shook up, but OK. Said he was glad he was rowing back out, when it happened, and he won't do that again.
🤣🤣 We actually an truly fell in and sunk a kayak in that area. My partner wasn't paying attention do to just seeing a cottonmouth (hole in tree) and gators. We were coming around the bend to fast. Luckily we were with a big group and they started making lots of noise to keep them away while bringing the kayak up to the surface.
Oh damn 😅😅 bet that got you a bit of an adrenaline kick😄 but can't be worse as those tourists on the Hillsborough River which went missing for a night . Stuck on Canoes with a shit load of gators, mosquitoes etc😆 no reception etc
Yep, same. Was on the Waccasassa once, about halfway to the gulf, headed down this creek, and saw the biggest one I've ever seen on a small beach. It was about halfway between low and high tide and as soon as he saw us he hit the water. We turned around becausethere wasn't enough water in that creek for 2 kayaks and that gator. I don't mind kayaking with them. Like most wild animals they don't want to be bothered any more than you do, but there's always that one asshole lol. And forget mating/nesting season. I'll kayak elsewhere.
I went kayaking here with my family.....my uncle tipped our kayak and we heard the splash of a gator going under afterwards(you know the sound). I haven't gone kayaking since....
I don't believe they ever were in danger of being extinct. They were talking about them being endangered and a guy said when they swallow your Beagle whole it's time to do something. He could hear his dog whining. He cut open the alligator and got his dog out.
@@julesampo1607 I don't know what you call almost wiped off the Earth but in Florida and Louisiana alone there are enough 🐊 alligators to populate the whole South. I went on a swamp tour in Slidell, Louisiana. There didn't seem to be any shortage of alligators there.
@@julesampo1607 As far as I'm concerned all the reptiles, roaches, rats and mice can go. As far as alligators and crocodiles I don't need to meet anything bigger than I am and with teeth.
Used to go on the silver springs tour in the glass bottom boat as a kid with my grandparents. Then we'd shoot over to St. Marks and bird watch with binoculars. Good memories.
Man I spend all day everyday defending alligators on videos like this. People think they're a much bigger problem than they actually are. I mean I think we went 7 years without a fatal attack and the one that happened was wrong place wrong time wrong animal. You do this with a Nile or saltwater crocodile, you're probably not going to come back. But with gators, really not that big a deal. But I'm not going to lie, I've caught Gators with a trapper before who's a buddy of mine and he let me come help him. I probably would not have gotten that close in the water. I mean I don't think I've seen any legitimate case of an alligator grabbing someone out of a kayak or canoe like the crocodiles do but that is a big big big big ass animal. And I like to think I have some pretty big balls myself. I've worked with anacondas I've worked with reticulated pythons I've as I said caught Gators before but you got some balls my man. And again I'm not demonizing Gators I think that they are much much less of a danger to human life than people think. But once they start getting that big, I tend to stay back a few more feet just to be safe.
I work at the Springs and there's less than one attack a year on average. Number becomes minuscule if we talk about lethal attacks. They really are like bears in neighborhoods
Coming a Florida boy. That was very unwise. You got lucky this time. Being that close it could of snapped and considered you a threat in a second. You would of had no chance.
Jason voorhees Well by all means continue on. Jump right in. My 50 years of watching these things live and feed mean nothing up against you Animal Planet degree. And let me fill you in on something else. Your numbers on gator and shark attacks are wrong. Total BS. This are spun to keep the southern tourists happy you know. "Like the body was disturbed by sea or aquatic life after death" Right! Paddle on brother and be safe. Don't become over confident.
Larry Sigers uh listen smart guy don't get lippy with me . I literally search this stuff up it's very rare for Gators to attack stop acting like you know everything
Larry Singer I don't watch animal planet .I actually study them work with them go into there natural habitat .I have swam with sharks and Gators both. I study on snakes and other animals.
@@kevinsteve1979 what was going through your mind at this moment? I’ve never been near an alligator ever, so I genuinely want to know what it feels like. Is it scary, calming or do you do this a lot? And also how was the boat still floating with them balls of steel on board lol.
@@Joeydurken123 I'm on the rivers quite often.... first off you gotta go when there is no nesting season because the females will be very protective 😎 In this video I got a bit too close but didn't want to start paddling like crazy and causing splashes that would irritate the gator.
dude, were you by yourself? i cant imagine doing this myself. you are fucking brave and crazy , man. even if sb pay me like 20 thousand dollars, i wouldnt do this shit. I will piss on my pants when i see gators / crocs that close
They usually a bit more shy than this. But if you get too close to a nest they can EASILY flip that little kayak and devour contents. Blub blub blub...
@CHRIS I'm from Florida and I've never heard of people knowingly swimming in gator infested waters, so I'm going to have to call it like it is, you're a liar😐
I’m from Florida, Silver springs is a very clear body of water and very cold 🥶 even when temperatures are at it’s hottest, the water is extremely cold 🥶 and most gators 🐊 are not aggressive in that particular water temperature 🤒 so I am pretty sure the one kayaking knows this through research 🧐 and data ..
Man, that's awesome! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 It's my dream place to kayak and record some alligators. Where I live you can see some big ass crocodiles but they run away from humans as soon as you aproach to them. Maybe it's because people destroyed most of their habitat.
Crazy I've been there when I was 13 back in 05 water is super clear, people actually swim in there with gators, they had life guards, I was good on swimming lol
Am I right in saying that gators, as well as large snakes, measure themselves to things they swim beside to see if they're large enough to try and eat them?
Usually it's safe to do so since gators don't see prey in human beings or a threat in kayaks. The videos where it shows that an alligator goes for a kayak was very much likely a female protecting her nest or hatchlings
*Puts camera underwater for a better view*.....*completely misses the thing*
I know😅 was a bit nervous about other alligators around me lol... next time with a stick and connected to my phone so I can see of what I'm filming
@UA-cam Safety what???
@@kevinsteve1979 What did they say?
Weak😭😭😭😭😭
@@kevinsteve1979 🤣🤣
Nobody's going to talk about how goddamn cleared the water is for a swamp
Is it really a swamp?
it's a spring, constant flow of 70 degree fresh water aquifer that filters down to florida all the way from Virginia and the states in between
silver springs is beautiful monkeys manatees gators😎
It's a really cool state park. Only cost a few bucks. On the way there you can find similar springs if you pay attention to the exits. They are not parks, so you're on your own if you go by yourself.
i mean, its a spring powered swamp
You're lucky he's not hungry..
Right 😂 they act like they safe in kayaks 🐊🚮💩
and not a big boy*
Gators only kill one person a year and eat way less than that
@@kid5042 lmao
Stupid
Thats not a crocodile
You know that gators could easily knock you over into the water right? Thank god you weren't doing this during nesting season....
no it depends on your weight
@@mbbm353 your weight doesn't matter you idiot. Them things strong asf!!
@King Tolo A person tailing a gator or getting too close during mating season isn't provoking enough? 😂 Will poking it with a stick do?
What if i flip it first?
I can never understand why people go kayaking in croc or alligator infested waters, you’re pretty a meal on a plate
Ever hear of personal space, you were pushing it and lucky he was just wanting to get away from you
Socially distance my friend
Who cares, this gator belongs to nobody. Is it your pet? He can do whatever he wants as long as it does not hurt the gator
@@dto8525he means the gator could attack anytime
Amen
Dangerous to get that close.
As a Florida native who grew up on the water and even alligator hunting... congratulations because that’s somthing I wouldn’t even do with that size gator.
I know.... that was a bit too close 😬
Absolutely correct…
Huge gator!
Must be well fed
geezus that gator is well over 10 feet. the title of this video should be "Ive got balls of steel"
Or just "stupid kayaker harrasing gator"
No it isn’t... there are a few on the river that are close to 9 ft, and that wasn’t one of them..7 is the average length on that river..
@@jamesleonard856 so a gator the size of shaq. Yeah still scary
@@Azam9947 harassing ? He didn't even touch him
bahahahha
When you're tired of Covid and you just wanna die the Florida way
I had no intentions killing that poor guy 😁
@@kevinsteve1979 he’s not talking about the gator, smart one
@@kevinsteve1979 read again
@@salikrashid4939 y'all didn't get it...he was joking
@@rlmalonzo1184 oh... i get it
👀! I've lived in South Florida 34yrs, never would I ever even think about doing that. Take care, Gators don't bother you but get too close at your own peril. They aren't to be F'd with✌️
How can you tell difference between gators and crocodiles? I find it fascinating how you people abroad know the difference
@@cantona7101 Gators snouts are rounded, and crocodile snouts are pointed, simple biology🙄
@@cantona7101 Zulu Black is correct. Also, crocs have an indentation in the top jaw just behind the nasal disc, with a large tooth in the bottom jaw (like a boar's tusk) sticking up outside it. Gators do not have either, and their top jaw teeth typically show from the side even when the mouth is closed, whereas crocs' do not. Also, different habitats - - crocs are entirely African, Asian and Central/South American animals (with a modest exception for the American Crocodile, which inhabits the extreme southern Florida mangrove marshes), whereas alligators live only in North America and the Yangtze River in China.
Crocodiles teeth are outside there mouth and are lighter and much bigger the alligators also there crocs snout are pointy
@@litigator8098 There are Crocs in Jamacia too
Now imagine doing this in croc infested waters...😩😨
If that Saltwater Croc or Nile Croc we would see this in News report
Crocs are different home nr
Two times bigger Two times Aggressive pretty much dead. But this is so beautiful
this video would be on liveleak
@@AyeshSilva-e7e They're not two times bigger, but they're definitely twice, maybe 3 times as aggressive. An average full grown American Alligator male is 11-15feet, An average full grown Nile Croc male is 14-17 feet
Crocodiles - ferocious dinosaurs
Gators - overgrown house geckos
Pretty much yes😅 they are very calm and kinda cute with that smile on their face
Lmao, kinda is that way, as far as temperament goes
@@Lazy_Prophet yeah they will first hiss at you when they get an attitude 😄
Tell that to my neighbor who was killed by one. They're way more dangerous than you would like to believe.
Being that close to the gator is considered harassment.
DM Smith that's exactly what I was thinking. We see gators all the time in the Wacissa,, we don't mess with them and they don't mess with us.
They mess with the and then get mad when they attack
@@xae7816 exactly i never feel sorry for ppl like this
@@xae7816 i won't get mad 😁
@@MLGtroll365 you don't have to... to 99% of all fatalities it's due to tragic accidents
You’re underestimating their intelligence. They are smart hunters that study prey patiently. Keep doing this and one day you’ll be sorry while you’re dragged deeper and deeper. Hopefully you get that on film though lolol
that gator was definitely studying him and sizing him up as potential lunch. They are intentional and don't waste motion just for the fun of it
I hope at least that I'll taste good 😎
@@kevinsteve1979 dude get serious, that gator had entire river to swim around in, you think it was just coincidence he swam up close on you eyeing you every second ? Their brains have only one thought 24/7, kill something and eat it, kill something and eat it, and then > oh there is something gliding by on the river breathing with a heartbeat, maybe kill and eat, kill and eat, yes you literally coulda ended up shredded bloody spaghetti
@@kevinsteve1979 i hope so and told him dont bite the go pro too
@@kevinsteve1979 unluckily for you they'll take their time ripping off 1 limb per death roll
Are you **** Kidding me, on Kayak?? Those gators could easily knock you overboard and grab you if any of them are crazy enough to do that. Don't know if there are personality traits among them, but you're very lucky you never encountered that one crazy inquisitive 16 foot individual who likes to solve hunger problems! Bro i totally understand you're just having fun, but for everybody who loves the outdoors. Please bring a bigger boat than a pint size kayak! You may never know your next trip on a Kayak could be your last.
Indeed
You read my mind!
Yep ua-cam.com/video/jhzc5J1BJNU/v-deo.html
Alligators rarely attack humans, there's 1 gator fatality every 2 years. They are much more chill than crocodiles are.....with that said, I still wouldn't be on a kayak with gators that big.
So cool I want to do this so bad. That last gator was so calm he was like hey bob by bob 😂
Gator: Whaddya say bro? Go for a dip?
DMC12Gauge hell no 🤣🤣
Wanna race lol. Looks like he won
Gator: C'mon in, the waters fine.. I promise I won't pee.
Can we appreciate how clear the water is?
exactly!!! we have multiple springs like these in the area
@@kevinsteve1979 all these experts in the comments 😂 literally trying to tell you how to do something you already did. I never u sweat and why people think that saying stuff like that will change your mind. Regardless, sick video hopefully one day I’ll be able to do the same. Favorite animal and beautiful water
@iLiterallyJustSaidDont Gators don't see us as prey... i admit that this was a bit too close 😅 but still felt safe that they won't attack. Only ones I'm keeping my distance are hatchlings and females during nesting season
You do realize they CAN leap inside your canoe or kayak an grab you, or your arm faster than you react...
Oh I know....been multiple times on the water with gators and this was to close for me
Yes that is possible but it is very unlikely. I've lived in Florida my entire life and I've seen ton's of alligators up close and even caught two 3-4 footers bare handed when I was a around 13-15 years old. What you just mentioned would be much more of a concern if you were dealing with crocodiles as they are much more dangerous and aggressive than alligators are. Alligators can still kill and/or cause massive amounts of damage it's just that they are much more docile compared to crocodiles and they often will not attack someone in a canoe or kayak unless there are extraordinary circumstances such as the kayak getting too close to the baby alligators of a massive, angry mama. Aside from those types of situation they're usually more interested in getting away from humans as fast as they can, rather than attacking them,
Yes, you are right about gators and crocs. A gator typically won't leap up and attack someone in a small water craft. A croc on the other hand, will. It has been known to happen in the Northern Territory, Australia.
@@awesomo845 you sir or maam are 100% correct. Try this with a croc. You're dead. And they are making their way through Florida
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Aw man, such a place. Alligator gracefully swimming by you, coquis chirping, beautiful green and clear water 😭
You'd be advised to give the gators some space, especially when they're not wearing masks.
You buffoons would probably joke about being in shackles and enslaved against your will. Oh, for your "safety", of course.
@@nckhed It's called being facetious.
I’m late af but STOP getting so close!!!! Damn.
When kayaking in silver springs. Huge Gators are everywhere. If you don't want to come in contact then don't be in their territory. Easy as that. Most won't harm you unless your the threat (being too close to their babies or interfering with their feeding time.) Practice encounter therapy...it's taught me so much about them. 💚
@@mollyzarra9040 Dont be around them period. Gators do not fear man at all. They have no problem fuckin you up. People getting comfortable around apex predators is one of the most ignorant things to do. Then they wanna cry about it when they get attacked & wonder why lol Kayaking around Gators is one of the stupidest things I've ever seen. It's the same with spear fishing in the ocean, knowing that attracts Sharks. & don't give me that nonsense about Sharks are not likely to attack. Every Shark attack victim said the same thing lol
Hey, did anybody hear from steve? He went kayaking today and he's not answering his phone.
He said "at least i'll taste good"
@@soelistianbiaggi4287 🤣
0:50 "Aye bro, want some race?"
Gator 1 : ohh look guys… it's the floating lunch I was talking about.
Gator 2 : We know… we had 1 yesterday without you.
Gator 1 : Again ? You guys sucks… big time !!
I agree. I kayak often with alligators in Louisiana. they never get THAT close. I would've walked on water getting away from that even with my .45 on my hip LOL
Wait wut, there's in LA too...?
I thought about kayak fishing in a Creek that had alligators until I saw a video of an alligator attacking a kayak. The guy about pooped in his pants and said a few choice words.
It didn't attack the kayak... It went after the fish he had dangling off the side of his hayak. If a gator really wants you. He'll knock you out the kayak EASY
I've seen the video and TrollMaster is absolutely right. That was NOT an attack on the kayak nor the human paddling it.
Do this with 15-18 feet salt water crocodile in Indonesia, you are dead for sure. They are so aggresive.
I did have an experience dealing with Estuarine Crocodile before and witness them bend the spear that are used to kill them like it is a toothpick
their elephants are too. I wonder why their wildlife is so aggressive lol
hell yeah.... i would never kayak in those waters trust me
Why didn't you try to dock your kayak on top of him?
🤣🤣 lmao
😭🤣💀
I was reading the comments n saying to my self."That isn't so bad,I could do that Shit".then I watched the end of the video where you practically could have jumped on the gator.Then I was thinking "nope,nah aww,not a god damn way am doing that" lol
Nathaniel Lee give it a try 😉 not that close but it's worth it
Kevin Blendenhofer lol I will man.Happy new year!
Nathaniel Lee thx... same to you 😎👊
@@nick_lavish_life1121 3 years later......are you still alive?
@@ryuukiie3635 alive kicking and well lol.i actually moved to florida and stubbled across loads of gators.
Haven’t been no closer than 20 Feet though lol
Hope you been well over the years
"The cameraman never dies.Always remember."
Balls of steel are for people who know the danger they are getting into and do it anyway. I have a feeling this guy doesn't feel like he's in danger. That's quite a different thing... a scary thing.
Because I wasn't in danger 😄😘 greetings from Florida
@@kevinsteve1979 That's exactly what the DeLuca boy woulda said. And look at him now.
Ah, kayak, the ultimate safe house from alligators...XD
Lol nope... rather go in a canoe with some little side walls up 😄
This is actually the typical wild gator reaction to human intrusion, unless you have a female protectinjg her nest or young, or a large bull being territorial during the mating season. Gators generally avoid humans, unless humans have been feeding them. They are not nearly as aggressive as crocodiles, especially the larger species (Nile and Salt-Water).
I would’ve knocked him over if I was hungry
My neighbor on the river (SW FL.), was rowing a metal John boat in a creek like this. Big gator started chasing him. Rowed as fast as he could. It bit the transom, denting/gouging it up pretty good. He was shook up, but OK. Said he was glad he was rowing back out, when it happened, and he won't do that again.
🤣🤣 We actually an truly fell in and sunk a kayak in that area. My partner wasn't paying attention do to just seeing a cottonmouth (hole in tree) and gators. We were coming around the bend to fast. Luckily we were with a big group and they started making lots of noise to keep them away while bringing the kayak up to the surface.
Oh damn 😅😅 bet that got you a bit of an adrenaline kick😄 but can't be worse as those tourists on the Hillsborough River which went missing for a night . Stuck on Canoes with a shit load of gators, mosquitoes etc😆 no reception etc
The sights and sounds had a Jurrasic feel to it.
exactly what happened to me over on the hilsboro river.. pretty scary sight.. they seem harmless at first but you never know. great video btw
Jose the mailman thx... oh yes on Hillsborough River there are quite a few sometimes 😎
The second alligator was like " Um.. Excuse me.. Paparazzi.. Nope.. Let me breath.." 😂
I like how he puts the camera in the water to see the alligator but points it straight down lol
lol :-) i was kinda nervous with 3 alligators close by
Cameraman never dies
It is best survival strategy.
If you do this on a warm day and it’s nesting season your camera 🎥 will record a very different outcome and it’s not pleasant
I know 😉 been many times on the Hillsborough River throughout all seasons...there much more gators than on the Silver River
Kevin Blendenhofer ok 👍
Alligators so graceful animals in water! Amazing!
Great video. I always love seeing alligators when kayaking, but they still make me a bit nervous if over 6'
Yep, same. Was on the Waccasassa once, about halfway to the gulf, headed down this creek, and saw the biggest one I've ever seen on a small beach. It was about halfway between low and high tide and as soon as he saw us he hit the water.
We turned around becausethere wasn't enough water in that creek for 2 kayaks and that gator.
I don't mind kayaking with them. Like most wild animals they don't want to be bothered any more than you do, but there's always that one asshole lol. And forget mating/nesting season. I'll kayak elsewhere.
I went kayaking here with my family.....my uncle tipped our kayak and we heard the splash of a gator going under afterwards(you know the sound). I haven't gone kayaking since....
you should Appreciate your life brother. You are so lucky they werent aggresive and werent hungry at that time.
They see people every day
I know fucking people overreact. They aren’t aggressive towards people.
@@justinprobablyg5017 Go swim with em then and splash
TrollMaster300 that’s provoking them if you don’t provoke them they won’t really attack you
Everybody is a gangster until the gator dissappear 😂
pretty much :-)
It’s hard to believe they almost went extinct at one point in time.
I don't believe they ever were in danger of being extinct. They were talking about them being endangered and a guy said when they swallow your Beagle whole it's time to do something. He could hear his dog whining. He cut open the alligator and got his dog out.
@@carollewis3912 nah we almost wiped crocodilians off the Earth less than a century back
@@julesampo1607 I don't know what you call almost wiped off the Earth but in Florida and Louisiana alone there are enough 🐊 alligators to populate the whole South. I went on a swamp tour in Slidell, Louisiana. There didn't seem to be any shortage of alligators there.
@@carollewis3912 we almost wiped off crocodilians of the Earth less than 100 yrs ago
@@julesampo1607 As far as I'm concerned all the reptiles, roaches, rats and mice can go. As far as alligators and crocodiles I don't need to meet anything bigger than I am and with teeth.
Used to go on the silver springs tour in the glass bottom boat as a kid with my grandparents. Then we'd shoot over to St. Marks and bird watch with binoculars. Good memories.
That is one big gator.
That is a huge gator and it's beautiful
A real live horror movie.
Swimming with gators is even more fun! 🐊
Man I spend all day everyday defending alligators on videos like this. People think they're a much bigger problem than they actually are. I mean I think we went 7 years without a fatal attack and the one that happened was wrong place wrong time wrong animal. You do this with a Nile or saltwater crocodile, you're probably not going to come back. But with gators, really not that big a deal. But I'm not going to lie, I've caught Gators with a trapper before who's a buddy of mine and he let me come help him. I probably would not have gotten that close in the water. I mean I don't think I've seen any legitimate case of an alligator grabbing someone out of a kayak or canoe like the crocodiles do but that is a big big big big ass animal. And I like to think I have some pretty big balls myself. I've worked with anacondas I've worked with reticulated pythons I've as I said caught Gators before but you got some balls my man. And again I'm not demonizing Gators I think that they are much much less of a danger to human life than people think. But once they start getting that big, I tend to stay back a few more feet just to be safe.
I work at the Springs and there's less than one attack a year on average. Number becomes minuscule if we talk about lethal attacks. They really are like bears in neighborhoods
Meanwhile crocs to gators 🐊 :- Dude seriously u are damaging our reputations!!!!!
That gator....like yeah.... c'mon and follow me back here in 2 this cut buddy.
Had it been during nesting, there would be no Kevin anymore
I've been during nesting season on the Hillsborough river... there you better hold your distance during that time
Me - y do i want to watch alligators ,
my brain - alligators are waiting
Me - yeah ur correct
Coming a Florida boy. That was very unwise. You got lucky this time. Being that close it could of snapped and considered you a threat in a second. You would of had no chance.
Larry Sigers while that is true it's very unlikely .dogs have killed more people than Gators and shark's in the us.
Jason voorhees
Well by all means continue on. Jump right in. My 50 years of watching these things live and feed mean nothing up against you Animal Planet degree. And let me fill you in on something else. Your numbers on gator and shark attacks are wrong. Total BS. This are spun to keep the southern tourists happy you know. "Like the body was disturbed by sea or aquatic life after death" Right! Paddle on brother and be safe. Don't become over confident.
Larry Sigers uh listen smart guy don't get lippy with me . I literally search this stuff up it's very rare for Gators to attack stop acting like you know everything
Larry Singer I don't watch animal planet .I actually study them work with them go into there natural habitat .I have swam with sharks and Gators both. I study on snakes and other animals.
Florida Outdoors yep
Man eating alligator to boot… lmaooo 😂 I love this song 🤗🙈
This guy was probably getting stalked as well and didn’t even know it 😂
Oh absolutely 😁 I'm sure they did
@@kevinsteve1979 what was going through your mind at this moment? I’ve never been near an alligator ever, so I genuinely want to know what it feels like. Is it scary, calming or do you do this a lot? And also how was the boat still floating with them balls of steel on board lol.
@@Joeydurken123 I'm on the rivers quite often.... first off you gotta go when there is no nesting season because the females will be very protective 😎
In this video I got a bit too close but didn't want to start paddling like crazy and causing splashes that would irritate the gator.
@@kevinsteve1979 That’s awesome man! I would’ve shat my pants 😂
Been all over that place its epic, wild monkeys and gators Bass and Beautiful county.💯🇺🇸
dude, were you by yourself? i cant imagine doing this myself. you are fucking brave and crazy , man. even if sb pay me like 20 thousand dollars, i wouldnt do this shit. I will piss on my pants when i see gators / crocs that close
They usually a bit more shy than this. But if you get too close to a nest they can EASILY flip that little kayak and devour contents. Blub blub blub...
dude thats sick
Crocodiles : am I a fucking joke to you
i flipped my kayak in this river, i was in fear of my life
You're fuxking lying you wouldn't make it back
@@yaujtapredatoravp5129 I've literally snorkled down that river, it's amazing!
@@stevensteele45 stfu
@@stevensteele45 hahahahhahaha xD
@CHRIS I'm from Florida and I've never heard of people knowingly swimming in gator infested waters, so I'm going to have to call it like it is, you're a liar😐
My aunt is a Floridian, and she goes kayaking all the time. With gators.
When this man ends up on the news don't be surprised why. Getting too comfortable around Gators. There will be no condolences.
Yeph... no blame for tge gator 😎 I hope I taste good 😄
@@kevinsteve1979 haha " I hope I taste good".
mmm gatortail
I’m from Florida, Silver springs is a very clear body of water and very cold 🥶 even when temperatures are at it’s hottest, the water is extremely cold 🥶 and most gators 🐊 are not aggressive in that particular water temperature 🤒 so I am pretty sure the one kayaking knows this through research 🧐 and data ..
Someone's been feeding those gators they're not acting naturally
Neil Pirelli yes... usually they start hissing as a warning and disappear real quick.
It’s a well traveled and used area of Silver Springs, they’re probably used to humans and kayaks around
The gator knows he’s not a treat
Wouldn’t do that to a croc tho...
That was a huge croc man seems u r fed-up of ur life. Kayaking with the Gators means u r inviting them for the meal.
Nah... I'm not a big fan of gator tail nuggets 😄 and I'm probably also not the best tasting creature... poor gator could get an alcohol poisoning
This is what 2020 wants use to see: CRAZY PEOPLE. edit:do you guys think the gators edited and uploaded this
What??? I'm a gator whisperer... at least on LSD 😜
@@kevinsteve1979 🤣🤣 you should go ask
When I went there to kayak, I only saw baby gators and they were on the bank. I would have been so scared to see the adult gators that close.
imagine flipping in the water.
Gators have less aggressive tendencies than Crocs so I hear but they’re no less scary lol
2020...c'mon ppl social distancing!! lol
😅😅😅
I learned to swim in such a place and we never gave it any thought
No reason to be that close to them. Leave them alone. Ugh.
Man, that's awesome! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
It's my dream place to kayak and record some alligators.
Where I live you can see some big ass crocodiles but they run away from humans as soon as you aproach to them. Maybe it's because people destroyed most of their habitat.
Gator: white lives matter too bro so i'll give you a pass.
😅😅😅👍 lol
The gator be like : damn weirdo, stop following me.
Harassing our local Gators, shame on you.
So you see, they are just friendly swamp puppies.
Awesome chase him down. What was the grizzly guys name?
Crazy I've been there when I was 13 back in 05 water is super clear, people actually swim in there with gators, they had life guards, I was good on swimming lol
Swimming is now prohibited since it became a state park. But maybe one or two miles downstream it's allowed
So that's where they recorded the Cretaceous cruise in Jurassic World
Am I right in saying that gators, as well as large snakes, measure themselves to things they swim beside to see if they're large enough to try and eat them?
The water is crystal clear !!!
Wow, this seems nuts to me but is it considered to be fairly safe? Do gators not usually attack kayaks for whatever reason?
Usually it's safe to do so since gators don't see prey in human beings or a threat in kayaks. The videos where it shows that an alligator goes for a kayak was very much likely a female protecting her nest or hatchlings
What a beauty river.....!!! What is the name of this river, please???
Silver river is a must float in central FL,plenty of wildlife including the monkeys,gators do not bother boaters.
james ellis people release the monkeys?
james ellis honestly, the monkeys are more of a worry than the gators tbh between them stacking families & the Hepatitis they are known to carry!!!
I lived with the crocs for 20 years and all I can say is that they not dangerous.
Funny how most think those reptiles are true human killers 😅 then underestimate other animals like hippos, bucks, etc
All I can say is wow and fair play
I did this river in 1997 in my kayak- alligators weren't threatening but i kept my distance- wild monkeys were another story.
Yeph... those monkeys are quite entertaining too
OP: you're a brave brave soul. The comment section shittin on you, but I definitely thoroughly enjoyed your vid! Hope you keep safe 🙏
Ive went there a couple times and saw a couple gators kayaking they usually just do them and swim theres also monkeys at silver springs
Yes there are plenty of monkeys along the river. Those can be very entertaining too😅
So many alligator experts here. By golly