In the video, a man is seen holding a large alligator by its tail. The alligator is lying on the ground, and the man is standing next to it. The man then bends down and starts petting the alligator's head. The alligator seems to be calm and not struggling. The man is wearing a white shirt and black shorts, and the alligator is dark green with a rough texture. The background consists of a grassy area with a fence.