Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular reaches deal in alligator shooting case

May 15, 2026

A 20-year-old social media influencer who goes by Clavicular received six months of probation after pleading no contest to illegally firing a weapon at a Florida wildlife sanctuary during a March livestream. Braden Eric Peters, known for promoting extreme appearance-enhancement practices called "looksmaxxing," must complete firearms and wildlife safety training plus 20 hours of community service that cannot be filmed or monetized for profit. Another influencer involved in the shooting incident accepted a similar plea agreement, while a third defendant has a court date scheduled for late May.

Who is affected

Braden Eric Peters (Clavicular), 20-year-old influencer
Andrew Morales ("The Cuban Tarzan"), fellow social media personality
Yabdiel Anibal Cotto Torres ("Baby Alien"), third charged individual
Wildlife in the Everglades Wildlife Management Area
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

What action is being taken

Peters is serving six months of probation
Peters is completing firearms and wildlife safety courses
Peters is completing 20 hours of community service
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission investigated the incident

Why it matters

This case demonstrates accountability for illegal activities conducted during social media livestreams and establishes that content creators cannot monetize community service penalties. It reinforces wildlife protection laws in designated sanctuary areas and sends a message that social media fame does not exempt individuals from consequences for unlawful behavior involving firearms and protected wildlife habitats.

What's next

Torres is scheduled to enter a plea on 20 May
If Peters completes his requirements (firearms and wildlife safety courses and 20 hours of community service), the case can be removed from his record

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