The Florida Skunk Ape Lives

The Florida Skunk Ape Lives

From Sasquatch Odyssey by Sasquatch Odyssey-Bigfoot Encounters

May 15, 2026 · 51 min

About this episode

Todd shares his unsettling experiences and research into the Skunk Ape in Florida.

In this episode, Brian welcomes Todd, an Ohio native now living in Florida, to share how a series of unsettling experiences at Bird Rookery Swamp in October 2020 pulled him into the world of Bigfoot and Skunk Ape research. What began with the discovery of a large, deep footprint pressed into fresh cypress needles quickly turned into something harder to dismiss. Todd describes repeated encounters with a powerful skunky, almost death-like odor, brush and small trees moving toward the trail, and the unmistakable sound of loud, bipedal splashing as something unseen retreated through the swamp. As his curiosity grew, Todd began documenting what he found and connecting with others who had reported similar odors, sightings, and strange activity in the same area. He later formed the Explorers Network as a way to share swamp conditions, field notes, and ongoing observations. His search has since taken him to the Florida Trail, Loop Road, and other remote areas, where he has found additional large footprints, unusual tree structures, and what appeared to be a stick-triggered trap. Todd also discusses his experimental use of sound in the field, including an artificial “howl and groan”…

People in this episode

Host: Brian

Guest: Todd

Topics covered

  • Bigfoot
  • Skunk Ape
  • wildlife research
  • field observations
  • sightings
  • Florida swamps

Keywords

  • Skunk Ape
  • Bigfoot
  • Florida
  • wildlife patterns
  • field research
  • sightings
  • trail cameras

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Florida, Bird Rookery Swamp, Florida Trail, Loop Road, Myakka River State Park

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