The BITE Heard Round the WORLD!

TL;DR

Coyote Peterson intentionally gets bitten by an alligator snapping turtle to demonstrate the power of its bite and dispel myths surrounding it.

Transcript

• [Coyote] I was so nervous right here. Pause it, pause it, pause it. - Yeah, right there, that's a good point to ask you this question. What is going through a person's mind when they're about to shove their arm into the jaws of an alligator snapping turtle? ♪ A fire ♪ ♪ A fire on the mountain ♪ (energetic bluegrass music) - What's going on, coyot... Read More

Key Insights

• 🐊 Alligator snapping turtles have powerful bites, but their jaw pressure is not as intense as that of an alligator or crocodile.
• 😒 The beak of an alligator snapping turtle has the most pressure and uses scissor-like serrations.
• 🤑 Putting objects in a snapping turtle's mouth, such as broomsticks, is harmful to their beak and should be avoided.
• 😒 Alligator snapping turtles are ambush predators and use their strong jaws to capture prey.
• 🦾 Coyote's arm was injured by the bite, but the wounds did not require stitches.

Questions & Answers

Q: How did the idea of getting bitten by an alligator snapping turtle come about?

Coyote posted a picture of an alligator snapping turtle on Instagram and asked followers if he should get bitten by one. The overwhelming response was yes, leading to the plan to film the bite.

Q: How did the crew prepare for the bite?

They made a late-night trip to Walmart to gather supplies and created a brace to protect Coyote's arm during the bite.

Q: What was the purpose of testing the alligator snapping turtle's bite on a turkey leg?

The crew wanted to see the damage the turtle's bite could cause and determine if it had the potential to break bones.

Q: Did the alligator snapping turtle bite and hold on, or was it a quick release?

The turtle released its bite quickly, as it was a defensive bite rather than an attempt to eat prey.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Coyote planned to get bitten by an alligator snapping turtle after an Instagram post garnered a lot of interest in the idea.

• The crew prepared by purchasing supplies and creating a brace to protect Coyote's arm during the bite.

• The alligator snapping turtle bit Coyote's arm, leaving deep indentations but not causing significant injury.