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
    @ChadZuberAdventures8 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

    8 ай бұрын

    I wish I could :(...

  • @tuanleotv8684

    @tuanleotv8684

    8 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @DarthSkyrimSith

    @DarthSkyrimSith

    8 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

    8 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

    8 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
    @audyssey14168 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

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you appreciate it.

  • @TTEENNOO

    @TTEENNOO

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @illegallyblonde232
    @illegallyblonde2328 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

    8 ай бұрын

    Lots of good stuff in this video

  • @funnyguy3D

    @funnyguy3D

    Ай бұрын

    @@ChadZuberAdventures climbing rope using plant fibres?

  • @iloveschicken6527
    @iloveschicken65278 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

    8 ай бұрын

    The insects love to eat me too!

  • @iloveschicken6527

    @iloveschicken6527

    8 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
    @SnyperMK2000JclL8 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

    8 ай бұрын

    Yeah, it really works to for stabilization.

  • @davidescobarmartinez509
    @davidescobarmartinez5098 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!! 🔥🎞️

  • @chilepeulla
    @chilepeulla8 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

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @chilepeulla

    @chilepeulla

    8 ай бұрын

    Lol!

  • @tuanleotv8684
    @tuanleotv86848 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

    8 ай бұрын

    I would love to visit Vietnam

  • @tuanleotv8684

    @tuanleotv8684

    8 ай бұрын

    @@ChadZuberAdventures ❤️😊

  • @cosmokramer3081
    @cosmokramer30818 ай бұрын

    The mushrooms you found at 5:54 seem to be Reishi (the ones with a white outer ring), they're medicinal, can make a nice tea.

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    8 ай бұрын

    I've made tea out of them before. It was nothing special.

  • @coolissimo69
    @coolissimo698 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

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it

  • @coolissimo69

    @coolissimo69

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @Thelocalguide
    @Thelocalguide8 ай бұрын

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

  • @CallMeVictor89
    @CallMeVictor898 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!

  • @dwaynewladyka577
    @dwaynewladyka5778 ай бұрын

    This was pretty awesome. Cheers, Chad! ✌️

  • @madmo_1148
    @madmo_11488 ай бұрын

    Love watching these adventures appreciate u sharing them!

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @kurtz260
    @kurtz2608 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

    8 ай бұрын

    It was challenging for those reasons.

  • @primitivebushcraft4243
    @primitivebushcraft42438 ай бұрын

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

  • @vincentpetit2109
    @vincentpetit21098 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

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @kavijackson868

    @kavijackson868

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @PeterPan-vt6sy

    @PeterPan-vt6sy

    8 ай бұрын

    @@ChadZuberAdventuresit’s a great video!

  • @doubledee8677

    @doubledee8677

    8 ай бұрын

    @@kavijackson868 Not 2.3 million dollars.

  • @Arruda230

    @Arruda230

    8 ай бұрын

    Gosto muito dos seus vídeos.

  • @haudtalis5036
    @haudtalis50368 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.

  • @Daniel_Plastiak_Crazy_Adventur
    @Daniel_Plastiak_Crazy_Adventur8 ай бұрын

    Very nice documentary video. Good job. 😀🖖👍

  • @brucewayne606
    @brucewayne6068 ай бұрын

    youre crazy dude

  • @fernandopozos4049
    @fernandopozos40498 ай бұрын

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

  • @lindaseel9986
    @lindaseel99868 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

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much

  • @stephs7294
    @stephs72948 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.

  • @MikeWD9JJV
    @MikeWD9JJV8 ай бұрын

    Is the shotgun a precaution against bandits?

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @alienalibi2382
    @alienalibi23828 ай бұрын

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

  • @IL0VEM0C0C03
    @IL0VEM0C0C038 ай бұрын

    Let's goo!!!!!

  • @sportsy69
    @sportsy698 ай бұрын

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

  • @annnnonnymous
    @annnnonnymous8 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.

  • @JackieWM420
    @JackieWM4208 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

    8 ай бұрын

    Also, OW

  • @Pakemoagaming
    @Pakemoagaming8 ай бұрын

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

  • @extremegaming8900
    @extremegaming89008 ай бұрын

    im present in this video

  • @creamking3569
    @creamking35698 ай бұрын

    Sounds fun 🫣

  • @Timmyjg2004
    @Timmyjg20048 ай бұрын

    Thank you mr chad 😊

  • @calicocat6571
    @calicocat65718 ай бұрын

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

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @Arruda230
    @Arruda2308 ай бұрын

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

  • @f-stoprentals
    @f-stoprentals8 ай бұрын

    keep kicking butt my brother, loving it all!

  • @xXRedScopesXx
    @xXRedScopesXx8 ай бұрын

    Loved the vid Chad!🧡

  • @januario1965
    @januario19658 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!!!

  • @stefan.5987
    @stefan.59878 ай бұрын

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

  • @maxekjrbfhjbsrfkjebrf1962
    @maxekjrbfhjbsrfkjebrf19628 ай бұрын

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

  • @DarthSkyrimSith
    @DarthSkyrimSith8 ай бұрын

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

  • @lgsus1405
    @lgsus14058 ай бұрын

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

  • @piramidaskripsi7855
    @piramidaskripsi78558 ай бұрын

    Be carefull brother

  • @kamdonworld2020
    @kamdonworld20208 ай бұрын

    Wow super wonderful episode ❤❤❤❤

  • @darmaramadayu8101
    @darmaramadayu81018 ай бұрын

    I think this guy the real gigachad

  • @trieuliu91
    @trieuliu918 ай бұрын

    Very useful and practically applicable

  • @gracecastilloarroyo2340
    @gracecastilloarroyo23407 ай бұрын

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

  • @palomamynssen9036
    @palomamynssen90368 ай бұрын

    Love the videos!

  • @Wintersnow147
    @Wintersnow1478 ай бұрын

    wow what an adventure

  • @gridinnozmu4358
    @gridinnozmu43588 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💪

  • @maxsirodan
    @maxsirodan8 ай бұрын

    Wow it's crazy! It was interesting!

  • @TheGrace020
    @TheGrace0208 ай бұрын

    Awesome stuff :D

  • @luvadane
    @luvadane8 ай бұрын

    Chad Zuber, the ultimate Giga Chad

  • @skateoride
    @skateoride8 ай бұрын

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

  • @robertswain4829
    @robertswain48298 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

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @danprescott2256
    @danprescott22568 ай бұрын

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

  • @jonlavigne3270
    @jonlavigne32708 ай бұрын

    That looked like fun.

  • @patrykskuba893
    @patrykskuba8938 ай бұрын

    Very entertaining!

  • @Jckgjlms
    @Jckgjlms8 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

  • @troobix_s
    @troobix_s8 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!

  • @josealejandrodominguezherr2599
    @josealejandrodominguezherr25998 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

  • @AmauriPoyntz
    @AmauriPoyntz8 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

    8 ай бұрын

    Leeches are cool!

  • @AmauriPoyntz

    @AmauriPoyntz

    8 ай бұрын

    @@ChadZuberAdventures lol how so

  • @CurlyVeil
    @CurlyVeil8 ай бұрын

    The king 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @muratoztrgt7625
    @muratoztrgt76258 ай бұрын

    Nice adventure 👍👍👍

  • @muratoztrgt7625

    @muratoztrgt7625

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for video.

  • @Sawmill.skills.indonesia
    @Sawmill.skills.indonesia8 ай бұрын

    Amazing

  • @leonisantos3719
    @leonisantos37198 ай бұрын

    Parabéns para equipe. Homens valentes🎉

  • @CurlyVeil
    @CurlyVeil8 ай бұрын

    Tarzan cacique king son of sun 🙏🏼

  • @MarcosAlucena
    @MarcosAlucena8 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

    8 ай бұрын

    Olaaaaa! Quero um suco de maracujá!

  • @nancykennon310
    @nancykennon31019 күн бұрын

    Extreme. Your friends are loyal.

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    18 күн бұрын

    They are the best!

  • @HVPrimitive
    @HVPrimitive8 ай бұрын

    Great video 🎉❤

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    8 ай бұрын

    I even enjoyed watching it

  • @leenard1237
    @leenard12378 ай бұрын

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

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @leenard1237

    @leenard1237

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @jasminealvakamson
    @jasminealvakamson8 ай бұрын

    Nice swamps trip 😲 wow Love from India

  • @user-wr3qg5vu5f
    @user-wr3qg5vu5f8 ай бұрын

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

  • @bassy-xh1rk
    @bassy-xh1rk8 ай бұрын

    i hope u go on with this !!

  • @kekipark77
    @kekipark778 ай бұрын

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

  • @SumantKumar-lj5tq
    @SumantKumar-lj5tq8 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❤

  • @ds403
    @ds4038 ай бұрын

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

  • @wilson00001
    @wilson000018 ай бұрын

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

  • @ChipipoydotcomdotPH
    @ChipipoydotcomdotPH8 ай бұрын

    You are now the leech king

  • @captainhoratiobungleiii7147
    @captainhoratiobungleiii71478 ай бұрын

    Chad, you need to use a ring of rope round your feet when you climb a coconut tree. People do that in places with coconut trees all round the globe! It makes it way easier.

  • @bencarr8809
    @bencarr88098 ай бұрын

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

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    8 ай бұрын

    Yep

  • @bencarr8809

    @bencarr8809

    8 ай бұрын

    thanks chad@@ChadZuberAdventures

  • @CrazyJay888
    @CrazyJay8888 ай бұрын

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

  • @emelyj.9314
    @emelyj.93148 ай бұрын

    Y salieron con vida! Vaya retos Chad

  • @dailyvlogs6666
    @dailyvlogs66668 ай бұрын

    Woo its really dangerous place to stay ❤❤

  • @mountains1233
    @mountains12338 ай бұрын

    How safe are the remote backcountry areas of Mexico?

  • @line8124
    @line81248 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.

  • @anthonytaladtadebora9459
    @anthonytaladtadebora94598 ай бұрын

    That sensitive plant called here in PH as "Makahiya" 🙂

  • @boss-gy1qz

    @boss-gy1qz

    8 ай бұрын

    It's called folding briar here

  • @keluargaganfais1027
    @keluargaganfais10278 ай бұрын

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

  • @DeadPool-ne7ob
    @DeadPool-ne7ob8 ай бұрын

    Oh yeah

  • @billgeniusforever
    @billgeniusforever8 ай бұрын

    i wonder if one these guys got sick like a high fever or infection after this adventure hope they are okay 😬

  • @manueldojaquez5728
    @manueldojaquez57288 ай бұрын

    SALUDOS DESDE EL NORTE DE MÉXICO

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    8 ай бұрын

    Saludos

  • @teddy5236
    @teddy52368 ай бұрын

    It pisses me off you aren’t getting the views you should be Chad, you’re my favorite primitive KZreadr and I love you man keep being great 🙏🏼 like fuck bro your content is wayyyy too entertaining

  • @SinnerTwin15
    @SinnerTwin158 ай бұрын

    Were you the only one to get leeches? If that's the case then I'm quite amazed, I would think those waters were full of them

  • @DerrickPark-zq8yk
    @DerrickPark-zq8yk8 ай бұрын

    I ain't a stranger to toe fungus. Gone through a sewer. My piggy toe nail came right off. Don't stop, Chad... My God, the veins on your arms.

  • @brandonyoung7726
    @brandonyoung77268 ай бұрын

    Waterproof tall boots and even shoes exist man.

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    8 ай бұрын

    So do waders but that wasn’t the point

  • @brandonyoung7726

    @brandonyoung7726

    8 ай бұрын

    @@ChadZuberAdventures I got your point man and I respect it but damn, some waders like you said would've been nice🤣 I watch all your videos and plan on getting my own land by the end of the year, I'm on your side lol.

  • @mattparker9726
    @mattparker97268 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.

  • @leonisantos3719
    @leonisantos37198 ай бұрын

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

  • @ChadZuberAdventures

    @ChadZuberAdventures

    8 ай бұрын

    Obrigado!

  • @boss-gy1qz
    @boss-gy1qz8 ай бұрын

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

  • @lynamus
    @lynamus8 ай бұрын

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

  • @ravenrock541
    @ravenrock5418 ай бұрын

    So if you were to survive for an entire year with only the tools you could make, which environment would you prefer? Desert or swamp?