I Survived a Day in a Leech Infested Swamp (no food, no water)

Heavy humid heat, biting insects everywhere, thorny prickly vegetation, alligators, poisonous snakes, and LEECHES are the things we must be aware of to survive this adventure in the SWAMP.
In this video me and four friends travel together through this swamp in southern Mexico. This video is packed with lots of great survival tips using natural resources that we find along the way.
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  • @ChadZuberAdventures
    @ChadZuberAdventures9 ай бұрын

    Join me on an exciting adventure in Costa Rica next year! Details here: trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-chad-zuber-apr-2024

  • @Manou258

    @Manou258

    9 ай бұрын

    I wish I could :(...

  • @tuanleotv8684

    @tuanleotv8684

    9 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @DarthSkyrimSith

    @DarthSkyrimSith

    9 ай бұрын

    I’m going to try to save some money to do this trip! I’ve been watching ur stuff chad for the last year at least. It would be amazing to learn some stuff from you!!

  • @TimeToBeKind

    @TimeToBeKind

    9 ай бұрын

    How people do things differently. Growing up in Mozambique, I learned to cut a path through cattails/ grass in swamps by chopping them from right to left and left to right, knocking them to interlocking/crisscrossed in front of you where you have to walk, building up a path. Your guides are pushing the grass and cattails away, wasting a good solid floor.

  • @chrisparker146

    @chrisparker146

    9 ай бұрын

    Chad that mushroom you were talking about fire tinder is a Reishi mushroom. Ganoderma spp. fantastic for infections, immune system stimulant, great for using as an antihistamine especially for seasonal allergies. A lot more as well!!

  • @audyssey1416
    @audyssey14169 ай бұрын

    Not that it was ever bad, but the audio production in these more recent videos have reached a whole new level. I'm not sure if it's the ambience of the environment, or sound design added in, but the subtle panning and smooth level changes really creates an immersive viewing experience. As always, amazing video and such an exciting environment to explore!

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you appreciate it.

  • @TTEENNOO

    @TTEENNOO

    2 ай бұрын

    when you get that feeling that bugs are crawling on you, you know its good immersion

  • @iloveschicken6527
    @iloveschicken65279 ай бұрын

    Y'all ballsy Brothers! I used to be like that when I was younger but I been bit too many times in the process for being that adventurous! Skunks, mosquitos, poisonous plants and poisonous spiders love me! Im 55 now and keep my arse at home! God bless all!

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    The insects love to eat me too!

  • @iloveschicken6527

    @iloveschicken6527

    9 ай бұрын

    @@ChadZuberAdventures How do you deal? I've had to go to the hospital for recluse bites 3 times. Not pleasant. 3 months ago I broke out with a nasty rash on my trunk and upper arms and legs. They nailed it to poison hemlock. Thats what I get for snatching wild garlic about that time in a remote area. I had shorts and flip flops on. Im still scarred from it! I got sprayed by a skunk in my own damned yard last week! I thought it was a cat! It sprayed my legs from under my steps! That oil burns and the stink is indescribable when its on your ass! I did the only thing I was told.. I put tomato juice and milk in the tub. THAT DID NOT WORK! I still stunk and my skin burning! I finally took a bath with constant hot .. very hot running water from spigot.. no plug in tub! I used ACV and Epsom salts! It finally worked! You got to get that oil off! If that didnt work.. I was about to call 911! That shit hurts and stinks beyond anything! God bless all!God bless all

  • @SnyperMK2000JclL
    @SnyperMK2000JclL9 ай бұрын

    That flotation thing you made for Alex was awesome! He really was able to speed along with everyone else after using that floaty. What a champion you are Chad, helping out a fellow adventurer with some random 300 IQ "device".

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    Yeah, it really works to for stabilization.

  • @tuanleotv8684
    @tuanleotv86849 ай бұрын

    I live in Vietnam. I have watched a lot of your videos. I have passion for making survival videos like yours. hope one day you come to my country and experience survival with me. thanks for your videos❤❤❤

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    I would love to visit Vietnam

  • @tuanleotv8684

    @tuanleotv8684

    9 ай бұрын

    @@ChadZuberAdventures ❤️😊

  • @illegallyblonde232
    @illegallyblonde2329 ай бұрын

    25 feet in the air with no climb/safety equipment. Chad is such a badass! Alex "I think so" 😂 the bundle idea was brilliant! Great tips!

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    Lots of good stuff in this video

  • @funnyguy3D

    @funnyguy3D

    2 ай бұрын

    @@ChadZuberAdventures climbing rope using plant fibres?

  • @chilepeulla
    @chilepeulla9 ай бұрын

    This is the kind of activity that you couldn’t pay me to be a part of, but I enjoy watching it, nice video Chad!

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    And I PAID to do it.... Just crazy!

  • @chilepeulla

    @chilepeulla

    9 ай бұрын

    Lol!

  • @davidescobarmartinez509
    @davidescobarmartinez5099 ай бұрын

    Uno de las mejores aventuras que hemos hecho juntos hermano! Por mucho!! Superar retos como estos valen muchísimo la pena y sobre todo que fue en mi tierra Tabasco! Gracias a todo el equipo que logramos salir juntos de esa! Excelente video y buena producción bro!! 🔥🎞️

  • @vincentpetit2109
    @vincentpetit21099 ай бұрын

    If anyone is turned off at the start by the shaky cam or the fact that Chad is not in his primitive persona, I recommend watching the video anyway. It's actually a real adventure packed with information and cool moments.

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    I'm just a poor KZreadr. Can't afford good equipment. I do what I can.

  • @kavijackson868

    @kavijackson868

    9 ай бұрын

    @@ChadZuberAdventures You have 2.3 million subscribers tho...🤔

  • @PeterPan-vt6sy

    @PeterPan-vt6sy

    9 ай бұрын

    @@ChadZuberAdventuresit’s a great video!

  • @doubledee8677

    @doubledee8677

    9 ай бұрын

    @@kavijackson868 Not 2.3 million dollars.

  • @Arruda230

    @Arruda230

    9 ай бұрын

    Gosto muito dos seus vídeos.

  • @Thelocalguide
    @Thelocalguide9 ай бұрын

    This was Natgeo and Discovery level episode, loved it 👍🏻

  • @Daniel_Plastiak_Crazy_Adventur
    @Daniel_Plastiak_Crazy_Adventur9 ай бұрын

    Very nice documentary video. Good job. 😀🖖👍

  • @madmo_1148
    @madmo_11489 ай бұрын

    Love watching these adventures appreciate u sharing them!

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @kurtz260
    @kurtz2609 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video, it was very interesting to watch. I hate slogging through swamp land, especially in the heat. To me that is the toughest terrain, on par with deep snow and bitter cold and wind. Thanks for showing everyone that has never experienced the struggle.

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    It was challenging for those reasons.

  • @coolissimo69
    @coolissimo699 ай бұрын

    Greetings Chad my Brother, just came from holidays just in time to watch a new episode. I love these type of videos. Great job Irmao.

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it

  • @coolissimo69

    @coolissimo69

    9 ай бұрын

    @@ChadZuberAdventures I enjoyed very much .Your Sandals are very strong.

  • @dwaynewladyka577
    @dwaynewladyka5779 ай бұрын

    This was pretty awesome. Cheers, Chad! ✌️

  • @haudtalis5036
    @haudtalis50369 ай бұрын

    Awesome video and a gruelling journey. I still remember when leeches were sold in pharmacies. They were 2-4 inches long and I was always interested in looking at them.

  • @primitivebushcraft4243
    @primitivebushcraft42439 ай бұрын

    This channel will always be a vibe. commenting for algorithm.

  • @annnnonnymous
    @annnnonnymous9 ай бұрын

    What a valuable trip, thanks for sharing what you learned and the adventure with us. Such a beautiful and hazardous area, few are likely to see.

  • @CallMeVictor89
    @CallMeVictor899 ай бұрын

    Didn't bring any water with you??! Luckily there were coconuts. Great video btw! Keep doing what you love and I'll keep watching! Thanks!

  • @januario1965
    @januario19659 ай бұрын

    Olá Chad !! uau, que Aventura...incrível!!! emocionante!!! Acabei de assistir o vídeo.. uma aventura difícil de viver.. Respeito para você e seus companheiros.. abraço!!!

  • @calicocat6571
    @calicocat65719 ай бұрын

    Omg...I was watching with open mouth all the time.

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    I had to keep my mouth closed or I'd be swallowing bugs.

  • @MikeWD9JJV
    @MikeWD9JJV9 ай бұрын

    Is the shotgun a precaution against bandits?

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    No, just in case we come across a big alligator.

  • @alienalibi2382
    @alienalibi23829 ай бұрын

    Otro episodio de mi guero favorito. Every episode you make is always a joy to watch.

  • @kamdonworld2020
    @kamdonworld20209 ай бұрын

    Wow super wonderful episode ❤❤❤❤

  • @stephs7294
    @stephs72949 ай бұрын

    Very interesting video indeed Chad, I love how the guides were so patient with you x nice job identifying the mushrooms - I definitely couldn't lol.

  • @lindaseel9986
    @lindaseel99869 ай бұрын

    This is one of the hardest adventures I have seen you doing. Your friends are awesome and you all have my respect. .🙏🙏❤️

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much

  • @maxekjrbfhjbsrfkjebrf1962
    @maxekjrbfhjbsrfkjebrf19629 ай бұрын

    Great video! I love the little bits of education you give through the entertaining journey!

  • @lgsus1405
    @lgsus14059 ай бұрын

    Que gran video, se nota mucho la dedicación que le das a cada una de tus aventuras, me encanta tu canal

  • @f-stoprentals
    @f-stoprentals9 ай бұрын

    keep kicking butt my brother, loving it all!

  • @xXRedScopesXx
    @xXRedScopesXx9 ай бұрын

    Loved the vid Chad!🧡

  • @Pakemoagaming
    @Pakemoagaming9 ай бұрын

    amazing content you provide us like always full of trick to survive

  • @fernandopozos4049
    @fernandopozos40499 ай бұрын

    Gracias a Dios por este canal, y gracias Chad por enseñarnos tanto

  • @trieuliu91
    @trieuliu919 ай бұрын

    Very useful and practically applicable

  • @stefan.5987
    @stefan.59879 ай бұрын

    Chad, i hope you find a way to continue these kind of videos. So entertaining and worth a watch. Much love brother.

  • @Timmyjg2004
    @Timmyjg20049 ай бұрын

    Thank you mr chad 😊

  • @sportsy69
    @sportsy699 ай бұрын

    Idea For a Playlist or Video:Making a primitive tribe with friends

  • @palomamynssen9036
    @palomamynssen90369 ай бұрын

    Love the videos!

  • @leonisantos3719
    @leonisantos37199 ай бұрын

    Parabéns para equipe. Homens valentes🎉

  • @extremegaming8900
    @extremegaming89009 ай бұрын

    im present in this video

  • @JackieWM420
    @JackieWM4209 ай бұрын

    I really like your guides, they appeared (?) patient with the showing of the local flora, fauna and useful knowledge you all have. Wonderful adventures Chad, thank you 😊

  • @JackieWM420

    @JackieWM420

    9 ай бұрын

    Also, OW

  • @Arruda230
    @Arruda2309 ай бұрын

    Que bacana, essas regiões de lago é muito parecido com as regiões aqui no Amapá Brasil. Forte abraço.

  • @josealejandrodominguezherr2599
    @josealejandrodominguezherr25999 ай бұрын

    Una aventura que jamás voy a olvidar, un placer haber sido parte de esta experiencia... Keep trudging on, buena frase que me tatuaré

  • @patrykskuba893
    @patrykskuba8939 ай бұрын

    Very entertaining!

  • @maxsirodan
    @maxsirodan9 ай бұрын

    Wow it's crazy! It was interesting!

  • @gridinnozmu4358
    @gridinnozmu43589 ай бұрын

    Realmente debe ser muy dificil sobrevivir en un lugar así ,sin tener algún conocimiento de sobrevivencia,muy buen vídeo Chad,buen equipo el que te acompaña💪

  • @TheGrace020
    @TheGrace0209 ай бұрын

    Awesome stuff :D

  • @nancykennon310
    @nancykennon310Ай бұрын

    Extreme. Your friends are loyal.

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    Ай бұрын

    They are the best!

  • @Wintersnow147
    @Wintersnow1479 ай бұрын

    wow what an adventure

  • @troobix_s
    @troobix_s9 ай бұрын

    What an adventure! I would be so scared to go through that swamp. Climbing tall palm tree just bare handed was kinda nerveous, but you did it good!

  • @robertswain4829
    @robertswain48299 ай бұрын

    Chad killed it again......what a great adventure man. If you ever come to tucson and visit my uncle Andy id love to meet you man............

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    I saw Andy last year. Don't know when I'll go to Tucson again but I'm sure you'll know.

  • @jonlavigne3270
    @jonlavigne32709 ай бұрын

    That looked like fun.

  • @brucewayne606
    @brucewayne6069 ай бұрын

    youre crazy dude

  • @HVPrimitive
    @HVPrimitive9 ай бұрын

    Great video 🎉❤

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    I even enjoyed watching it

  • @DarthSkyrimSith
    @DarthSkyrimSith9 ай бұрын

    Yessss have at it Chad!!! Show some building !!!!!!!

  • @creamking3569
    @creamking35699 ай бұрын

    Sounds fun 🫣

  • @CurlyVeil
    @CurlyVeil9 ай бұрын

    The king 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @skateoride
    @skateoride9 ай бұрын

    Amazing content! i would so much like to do an adventure like that some day.

  • @Sawmill.skills.indonesia
    @Sawmill.skills.indonesia9 ай бұрын

    Amazing

  • @jasminealvakamson
    @jasminealvakamson8 ай бұрын

    Nice swamps trip 😲 wow Love from India

  • @muratoztrgt7625
    @muratoztrgt76259 ай бұрын

    Nice adventure 👍👍👍

  • @muratoztrgt7625

    @muratoztrgt7625

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for video.

  • @AmauriPoyntz
    @AmauriPoyntz9 ай бұрын

    Awesome job on the vid man and those leeches are no joke it seems like but I'm glad it was a fun trip for ya can't wait to see your next adventure

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    Leeches are cool!

  • @AmauriPoyntz

    @AmauriPoyntz

    9 ай бұрын

    @@ChadZuberAdventures lol how so

  • @eMaNuElReNoVaTo
    @eMaNuElReNoVaTo9 ай бұрын

    Excelente video 👍

  • @IL0VEM0C0C03
    @IL0VEM0C0C039 ай бұрын

    Let's goo!!!!!

  • @gracecastilloarroyo2340
    @gracecastilloarroyo23408 ай бұрын

    Wooow eso si fue una aventura Que miedo meterse en un pantano menos con esas sandijueras 😒😥 excelente video 📹 🌎🌴 Pura Vida

  • @MarcosAlucena
    @MarcosAlucena9 ай бұрын

    Olha ele ,no México 🇲🇽. 🎉 depois de macarrão e suco de laranja. A natureza é incrível. Menino não é aguniante andar nessas águas sem saber onde estão pisando??? Chaaaad abraço e foi um bom videoooo.

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    Olaaaaa! Quero um suco de maracujá!

  • @CurlyVeil
    @CurlyVeil9 ай бұрын

    Tarzan cacique king son of sun 🙏🏼

  • @emelyj.9314
    @emelyj.93149 ай бұрын

    Y salieron con vida! Vaya retos Chad

  • @bassy-xh1rk
    @bassy-xh1rk9 ай бұрын

    i hope u go on with this !!

  • @SumantKumar-lj5tq
    @SumantKumar-lj5tq9 ай бұрын

    Hey..love from india...i had also similar experience of swamp..so i can feel the humidity and difficulty you all have been faced in this..love watching your videos❤

  • @user-wr3qg5vu5f
    @user-wr3qg5vu5f9 ай бұрын

    Я впечатление от этих видио, вот это как жизнь в свободе, вот как надо жить для себя. Привет от Казахстан 😊

  • @wilson00001
    @wilson000019 ай бұрын

    08:04 temos essa planta aqui no brasil.. chamamos em algumas regiões de dorme maria

  • @Jckgjlms
    @Jckgjlms9 ай бұрын

    For the next hut video you should devise some Cave based animal traps and when you get something soak it in cactus fruit and smoke it into jerky, the primitive sultans FEAST for the cave Slave Chad

  • @ds403
    @ds4039 ай бұрын

    nice video, how do you charge your camera equipment and edit your videos?

  • @leonisantos3719
    @leonisantos37199 ай бұрын

    DEMAIS DEMAIS DEMAIS. PARABENS PRA VOCE NOSSO HERÓI FAVORITO🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    Obrigado!

  • @leenard1237
    @leenard12379 ай бұрын

    "WHAT ARE YOU DOING AT MY SWAAMP!!?" -shrek

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    Bro, have you ever been in this swamp?... I think it's mine now. :-)

  • @leenard1237

    @leenard1237

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes here in the Philippines those leeches such a pain in the ass to removed them

  • @DeadPool-ne7ob
    @DeadPool-ne7ob9 ай бұрын

    Oh yeah

  • @dailyvlogs6666
    @dailyvlogs66669 ай бұрын

    Woo its really dangerous place to stay ❤❤

  • @piramidaskripsi7855
    @piramidaskripsi78559 ай бұрын

    Be carefull brother

  • @darmaramadayu8101
    @darmaramadayu81019 ай бұрын

    I think this guy the real gigachad

  • @keluargaganfais1027
    @keluargaganfais10279 ай бұрын

    Rawa rawa pasti banyak bua atau ular apa lagi di hutan belantara seperti itu bos qu👍👍👍

  • @luvadane
    @luvadane9 ай бұрын

    Chad Zuber, the ultimate Giga Chad

  • @danprescott2256
    @danprescott22569 ай бұрын

    I'm guessing the rifle was a safety precaution in case of a jaguar or alligator?

  • @mountains1233
    @mountains12339 ай бұрын

    How safe are the remote backcountry areas of Mexico?

  • @manueldojaquez5728
    @manueldojaquez57289 ай бұрын

    SALUDOS DESDE EL NORTE DE MÉXICO

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    Saludos

  • @kekipark77
    @kekipark779 ай бұрын

    that was intense... i would say bordering on masochism lol

  • @leonisantos3719
    @leonisantos37199 ай бұрын

    Interessante o matapalo. Agora entendemos as árvores fantasmas que tem por aqui.

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    Sim! Eu tenho visto ai no Brasil mas não sabia.

  • @leonisantos3719

    @leonisantos3719

    9 ай бұрын

    @@ChadZuberAdventures você é maravilhoso. Tão simpático e feliz. Abraços querido amigo.

  • @CrazyJay888
    @CrazyJay8889 ай бұрын

    I gotta a question mr chad, what are the right conditions to make a fire in the wilderness

  • @leonisantos5776
    @leonisantos57763 ай бұрын

    🩷🩷🩷✨️🩷🩷🩷 CHAD É coragem selvagem .ADMIRÁVEL

  • @boss-gy1qz
    @boss-gy1qz9 ай бұрын

    The mushroom at first looks like reshi but the folding plant is actually called folding briar in America

  • @bencarr8809
    @bencarr88099 ай бұрын

    no food, but a handful of grilled leeches sounds nutritious.

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    Yep

  • @bencarr8809

    @bencarr8809

    9 ай бұрын

    thanks chad@@ChadZuberAdventures

  • @shoiku4734
    @shoiku47349 ай бұрын

    Leeches for medical treatment. "used to increase circulation, improve blood flow and speed healing." "Modern leech therapy is used in areas such as microsurgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, cardiovascular disease and dermatology."

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    I read a little about the medical uses of leeches. It's fascinating!

  • @robertagarzon610
    @robertagarzon6107 күн бұрын

    That jungle looks very dangerous it must be some poison ivy anywhere 😲

  • @mburl
    @mburl9 ай бұрын

    28:02 Unbothered. Moisturized. Happy. In His Lane. Focused. Flourishing.

  • @mattparker9726
    @mattparker97269 ай бұрын

    OH NO! I just read your post! I hope things pick up for you!! You and John Plant are my favorite Primitive guys on KZread! You know, a lot of the smaller survivalist channels are associated with survival schools. Have you thought about getting a job with one of them, or selling your knowledge as a tutor? I would love to be able to walk out in the wilderness anywhere in the world, and be able to thrive. However, at my skill level, that would be exceedingly foolish.

  • @mdjunnunrock
    @mdjunnunrock9 ай бұрын

    I am watching from Bangladesh 😊

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    Hello

  • @line8124
    @line81249 ай бұрын

    Cattails have big roots and they can be eaten raw or boiled, they taste better than most wild roots and aren't as bitter, it's one of the biggest edible plant food sources here in Scandinavia.

  • @kamhairue9757
    @kamhairue97579 ай бұрын

    Gud survival

  • @lynamus
    @lynamus9 ай бұрын

    Ouch!..I’m not afraid of snakes but I’m really really scared of leeches 😳😳

  • @smeysingle6691
    @smeysingle66914 ай бұрын

    Crocodile Be careful😮

  • @shawnanderson466
    @shawnanderson4669 ай бұрын

    Now that I finally have time on my hands again...Your videos make wanna get a passport even more than I already did...Even though, I'm considering trying to start a business or even KZread channel which would of course make me busy again...Always love the videos though...