Ronnie Adams and Timmy Aucoin Discover Cannibal Gator in ‘Swamp People’ Season 14 Episode 7: Flying Gators

In Swamp People Season 14, Episode 7, titled “Flying Gators,” aired February 16, 2023, the episode takes a layered look at the ongoing Gator War, following multiple teams as they push their limits across Louisiana’s wild swamps. Daniel Edgar and his grandson Dorien bring in an airboat—an aggressive move to access remote hunting grounds faster and more efficiently as they attempt to outpace the competition. At the same time, Ronnie Adams and Ashley Jones go head-to-head in a lighthearted but serious contest to see who can catch the bigger gator, with a dreaded return to the ‘cemetery’ on the line for the loser.

Elsewhere, Black Rambo is on a mission to catch a legendary gator rumored to bring a big payout, while Bruce Mitchell finds himself struggling to keep pace this season, trying different approaches in a bid to turn things around. But the biggest surprise of the episode comes when Ronnie and Timmy Aucoin haul in the gruesome remains of a half-eaten alligator—its skull crushed, body mangled, and back half missing. The shocking discovery suggests there’s a much larger, more aggressive gator preying on its own kind. The moment delivers more than a scare—it changes the stakes for everyone, reminding viewers that the swamp has dangers no hunter can predict, and sometimes, even gators aren’t safe from each other.

Ronnie and Timmy vs. Ashley and Anna: Pride, Tags, and the Cemetery Bet

The friendly rivalry between Ronnie and Timmy and Ashley and Anna reaches a boiling point. The challenge: whoever lands the biggest gator wins; the loser returns to the eerie hunting ground known as the “cemetery.” Ashley, who despises the location, is determined to avoid it at all costs.

Bragging rights are on the line as both teams flaunt their recent catches. Ronnie insists their average size is better, while Ashley and Anna boast about consistent 10- to 12-footers.

Grotesque Tactics: Ronnie and Timmy’s Maggot Chicken Bait

To gain the upper hand, Ronnie and Timmy deploy a revolting secret weapon: maggot-ridden chicken aged over a month.

“It’s not even like chicken no more,” Ronnie groans. “It’s just a new form type of material.” The bait reeks so badly it leaves both men gagging, but the foul scent proves highly effective, drawing in sizable gators quickly.

The Cannibal Clue: Discovery of a Half-Eaten Alligator

Momentum shifts when Ronnie and Timmy haul in a horrifying catch: a gator’s head and front legs—with its back half brutally torn away.

Holding the mangled remains, Timmy points out, “You know how powerful you gotta be to do that?” A crushed skull and shredded hide leave no doubt—a larger predator is at work. The duo suspects a cannibal gator prowls the waters nearby.

Despite the grotesque condition, regulations force them to tag the carcass, dragging down their average and putting them at a disadvantage.

Ashley and Anna Seize the Opportunity

With Ronnie’s team forced to tag table scraps, Ashley and Anna only need one decent-sized gator to take the win. The mood turns serious.

“No celebrating on that one,” Ronnie concedes. “That’s depressing,” Timmy adds, as both men process the setback. Ashley, fired up and focused, now has a clear path to victory—and can send Ronnie back to the dreaded cemetery.