Brittany Borges Guardians Of The Glades Bikini Exclusive May 2026

When you think of the hit Animal Planet series Guardians of the Glades , the first images that typically come to mind are murky Everglades water, razor-sharp snake hooks, and the steely-eyed determination of professional python hunter Dusty “The Wildman” Crum. However, for a growing legion of fans, the most memorable visual from the show’s run has been the radiant, camera-ready presence of Dusty’s wife, .

During the exclusive shoot, Borges discussed the double standard women face in the outdoor industry. "If I wear makeup on the boat, people say I’m trying too hard. If I go bare-faced, they say I look tired. This shoot was my way of saying, 'I don't care about your boxes.' I can check a snake hook in the morning and put on a bikini in the afternoon. That’s just being a well-rounded woman." The photographer, Miami-based lensman Carlos Rivas, told us that capturing the Brittany Borges bikini exclusive required a specific palette. "We didn't want the typical white sand, blue water Miami shoot," Rivas explains. "We wanted the Glades . We used lighting that mimics the hazy, humid heat of the swamp. The olive tones, the wet hair, the natural look—it’s feral glamour." brittany borges guardians of the glades bikini exclusive

In an exclusive interview accompanying the photos, Borges opened up about why she decided to pivot from snake handling to swimsuit modeling. "People think that just because I live on an airboat, I don't know how to turn on the glamour," Borges laughs. "But the truth is, the Everglades are beautiful. The water, the sunsets—it’s a runway all on its own. I wanted to show that you can be a tomboy in the mud and a vixen on the shore." In the world of reality TV, spinoffs and viral moments are currency. The "Brittany Borges Guardians of the Glades bikini exclusive" is a masterclass in personal branding. When you think of the hit Animal Planet