Braden (Eric) Peters, an internet influencer known as Clavicular, received probation for shooting an alligator in the Florida Everglades in March 2026 [1]. The incident occurred on March 26 near the Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area where Peters and others were on an airboat and fired multiple times at an apparently motionless alligator [1].
A video showing Peters and others shooting at the alligator circulated widely on social media, exposing the episode to public scrutiny [1, 2]. In the footage, an off-camera voice said, "Well, we're good. You can pretty much do whatever safely," while Andrew Morales commented, "He just wants to shoot something. He's itching" [1].
Peters faced a misdemeanor charge related to the alligator shooting. His court hearing took place in a South Florida court on a Friday in late May 2026 [2]. At the hearing, Peters was sentenced to probation, avoiding jail time [1].
Clavicular has gained popularity online for promoting "looksmaxxing" and other viral content, drawing a significant audience [2]. The sentencing concludes the case tied to the Everglades shooting that drew both legal and social media attention.
The probation sentence marks the latest step after the March 26 incident, with the court action finalized in late May 2026 [1, 2].
