A Pet Parakeet Just Went Underwater in a Tiny Submarine—and It’s Going Viral
A six-year-old parakeet named Bebe is capturing hearts across the internet after a video showed the tiny bird appearing to “snorkel” underwater in the Bahamas — all thanks to a custom-built device created by its owner.
The footage shows Bebe sitting calmly inside a clear tube-like apparatus submerged approximately three feet underwater. The device is a small, homemade submersible that uses a paintball air cylinder, an oxygen meter and lead weights to keep the bird safely below the surface.
The clip spread rapidly on social media, including through the X account Science Girl, which wrote: “There is a guy who takes his pet party on adventures. Here he is scuba diving in the Bahamas.”
Owner Built the Device So Bebe Could Join In
The bird’s owner, Steven Lawyer, told WBNS that the idea for the underwater device came from something simple: Bebe wanted to be part of the action.
“We like to snorkel and he likes doing whatever we are doing with us,” Lawyer told WBNS. “So I thought, ‘let’s figure out a way to let him snorkel with us.’”
The result was a contraption nicknamed the “Bebosphere,” and in the video, it appears to work exactly as intended. Bebe remains still and calm while submerged, observing his underwater surroundings without visible signs of agitation.
Lawyer Says Bebe Entered Willingly
Whenever animals appear in unusual situations online, questions about their well-being are never far behind. Lawyer addressed those concerns directly, saying Bebe showed no signs of distress during the experience.
“I know my bird, I know what he looks like when he’s nervous,” Lawyer told WBNS. “He’s intrigued in that video. He voluntarily went into the tube.”
The footage itself supports that description. Throughout the clip, Bebe can be seen sitting calmly inside the transparent enclosure, seemingly taking in the underwater scenery rather than panicking or fluttering.
An Adventurous Bird With a Track Record
The Bahamas snorkeling trip wasn’t Bebe’s first brush with adventure. According to WBNS, the parakeet has previously accompanied Lawyer on approximately 15 skydives, secured in a transparent enclosure attached to his chest.
That history of shared activities paints a picture of an owner-pet bond built around exploration — one that Lawyer says is guided by careful attention to Bebe’s comfort and behavior.
The snorkeling video gained significant traction online, receiving nearly 600,000 likes and thousands of comments within two days. Reactions ranged from amazement to humor to genuine awe.
“That bird just became the first to explore underwater life. he’s about to be famous among the others!” one user wrote.
“That parrot’s living the ultimate adventure life,” another commented.
“That legitimately might be the first bird to ever explore underwater 😭,” a third user added.
Not everyone was entirely on board. Some users questioned the authenticity or safety of the setup, while others defended the owners. One commenter who said they knew the couple personally offered some context.
“I know Bebe’s owners. Bebe is an extremely adventurous bird—he regularly goes bike riding and even skydiving with his owners, all done with loving planning and care by Steve and Cher. This isn’t some reckless, one-off stunt. I understand if some people are concerned, but a short clip without context does not give the full picture. So chill!!”
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