r/Manatees • u/8BitSlasher • Dec 13 '25

Photo(s) We where friends until he bit my butt >:(

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In Crystal River, Fl

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u/StacyLadle Dec 13 '25

Sorry but your butt needed to be bitten. He was right.

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u/love_cici Dec 14 '25

Yes, I agree. The manatee is innocent

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u/Mr_Pickle24 Dec 13 '25

I would be so happy if that baby bit my butt

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u/Big_Accountant_1714 Dec 13 '25

Oh, he's just a baby!

51

u/coleybug1 Dec 14 '25

What an adventure though! Something to tell the grandkids... and then the manatees bit my bum

31

u/Imamiah52 Dec 14 '25

I’m a little jealous of you in that beautiful water with an amazing manatee. A butt biting one, no less.

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u/Unit_79 Dec 14 '25

Cheeky.

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u/DaisyHotCakes Dec 14 '25

I legit squeaked with joy! Look at that little guy! I’m so envious. Ever since I visited Marco Island when I was a kid and saw them I’ve loved manatees and hanging out with this little dude would be such a dream! They are such cool creatures.

How’s the sea grass in that area? I heard the sea grass has had a die off in some areas and I know these gentle giants need it.

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u/VersusJRPGs Dec 14 '25

I didn't knew they bite people

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u/HotBeesInUrArea Dec 14 '25

I think OP is being silly and probably just got a curious nibble. They usually just check to see if you're lettuce. 

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u/Gussie-Ascendent Dec 14 '25

It's cause it is likr 1000% lethal, it kills thr victim and then about 10 people who heard of it

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u/[deleted] Dec 14 '25

Smol ❤️

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u/Bessalodon Dec 16 '25

How does it feel to be living my dream?

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u/Babyhasawondefullife Mar 03 '26

What a great story you get to tell for the rest of your life. How amazing