A video emerged Monday of an incident in which an employee at Colorado Gator Farm was nearly bitten by a 600-pound alligator named Elvis.
Staff member Chad got into the water and tried to demonstrate how to feed an alligator raw turkey. posted video Visit the company’s Facebook page on Monday. Chad apparently missed the alligator’s mouth and stumbled backwards while the alligator was chasing Chad’s leg, causing him to slip.
Luckily there was another staff member there to help keep the alligators at bay. Seconds after the attack, Chad was also seen smiling and laughing. (Related: Gator Goes Full Beast Mode Against Snakes Hanging Out In The Backyard)
The company jokingly announced, “Over the weekend, Elvis had a hard time deciding whether he wanted to eat turkey or Chad’s legs.” another post. “Who would have thought a 12-foot, 600-pound alligator could run so fast?”
“As you can see, Elvis wanted to eat the turkey that Chad offered him. It’s always good to have a backup,” Park wrote. “And a special thank you to Chad for pretending to be scared and providing viewers with something fun.
Colorado Gators is a Mosca, Colorado-based company that serves as a rescue and educational facility for a variety of reptiles, including alligators, caimans and turtles. company website.