Jeffery Quattrocchi is also known as the “Swampmaster” at an alligator show at the Cotee River Seafood Festival in New Port Richey, Florida.  As it turns out, the real master of the swamp was the 8 foot alligator that grabbed his arm and latched on, causing severe damage. The gator twisted around several times before Quattrocchi was able to break free and get out of the tank. 

It happened during a show in front of a live audience, who thought for a minute that the attack was just part of the show.  He was flown to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg and is now in fair condition.  This is far from the first time Quattrocchi has been bitten.  He has suffered at least 13 bites, including one that nearly killed him from a staph infection.  This one was the worst yet, however.  He plans to go back to playing with (excuse me I meant “handling”) alligators after he recovers.