how do you avoid getting attacked by a Gator?? WTF?

People will often tell you that gators will not normally bother with humans as long as you are not going out of your way to aggravate them (and in the winter, they tend to be less active because all they really want to do is sun on the banks to warm themselves up), but that advice only holds so much weight in situations where people are going through this section in high water (not shown in this video. Watch other videos. The water gets real high for miles on end). There's a big difference between passing by the gators on the banks (and you'll probably pass by 60 to 100 gators on a full through hike) whete they will mostly just ignore you, especially in winter.... versus being in the water with them where you are wading through miles of water. There is nothing you can do. You are in their element. Only thing you can do is just always be watchful for movement underwater, and also the sounds they occasionally make when they see prey. They'll normally leave you alone, but if they want you in high water sections, they got you. Not much you can do about it. Don't let anyone tell you they never attack. It is not often, but they do. ☺️

this is true, normally the trail is extremely flooded the first let's say 10 miles. Rain boots can be useful

What if you do run into a gator tho?? What do you do?? Never been to Florida so trying to learn more!

@@elephantprotector yes I’m in an area we just needed the rain

Thank you!!!!

I loved every minute so far!

No she’s going in 2024!

Waterproof type of boots take Very long to dry out once they get wet. Maybe consider waterproof socks first.

Will def be doing a gear video at the end!

Is there a concern in having contact with gators and the large invasive snakes (can’t remember what they’re called)? Those 2 would be my worries on the trail.

@S. M. I just looked at a map, and I see two sections circling Orlando. We’ll have to see which one Kelly takes.

15 lbs base weight

❤video btw. I love watching all your adventures! Maybe we can hike together one day!

I’m always sore but eventually you just get used to it and mikes get a bit easier

Try Mike’s Mix or similar product as a recovery drink at the end of your hiking day or after a strenuous workout. It makes a world of difference in muscle soreness and general aces and pains from hiking. Watch ‘Gear Skeptic’ ‘s video on YT about recovery drinks. He provides the science behind why they work and what works. He has other great videos as well about a variety of topics. Good luck out there 9Lives! Great start!

Key west is start of Eastern continental trail

Nile crocs are rare, just gators, less aggressive

They invite canoes to traverse it as well 😂

You can go through life worrying about every possible pitfall or you can live…Losers worry….

@@leedanielson7452 ...lol.... ignorance is bliss .... .... too many quality trail systems across the country .... this is a poor identification of a recreational hiking trail ...

you must be a very adventurous person

That's why no one lived in South Florida until the advent of air conditioning and the dredging of the Everglades in the early 20th century.