Herping cools off up north, so Michael heads to Florida. A place dubbed Cottonmouth Island was the destination of the trip. Numerous venomous snakes, also know as water moccasins, and even baby alligators greeted the gang, who were wearing flip flops.
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ya'll are crazy. in canoes with 9ft gators in the water. in flip-flops and shorts with 5 cottonmouths every 2 steps.
But we had so much fun!
These people are crazy to go into snake infested swamps with gators, me I would do away with every one I see!
U just scary lol the ppl in FL are wilder than the animals, we are fine w wild life
It make a feller feel safe,,,
Lol crazy
My girlfriend is terrified of snakes. Videos like this make it possible for me to get her out into the woods. It's so much better than hearing about how deadly they are and how proficient they are at tracking their prey. Thanks for not terrifying your audience. 👍😃👍
You're very welcome. Snakes have been unfairly maligned for far too long. Simply recognizing that they could pose a hazard, respecting that fact and exercising a bit of caution is more than enough to keep you, and the snake, out of harms way.
I'm from Illinois, moved to Louisiana about 4 years ago. The southern hospitality is exceptional. I was just telling one of my friends back in Illinois what it's like down here. I told him that it was no big deal to go walking around at night, either barefoot or something something similar without the aid of a flashlight up there. But you don't dare do that down here. With the abundance of snakes, spiders, and fire ants. Plus you throw in the occasional scorpion, feral hogs, armadillos, and of coarse the friendly neighborhood alligators. There's no such thing as a casual stroll in the moonlight down here, like my wife and I used to do occasionally up there! I'm a Marine Corps veteran and live about 100 yards from a 7 acre pond, and you won't catch me outside at night without some kind of shoe or boot on and a really bright flashlight. I go walk around the pond at night with my air rifle because the land owner is trying to get rid of some nutria rats (making sure there's nothing in any of the trees I happen to walk under). But my wife refuses to even go outside at night unless it's to take the four or five steps it takes to get in the truck. It's a whole different world down here.
Yes it is. While this video was filmed in Florida, a few weeks ago we posted a video touring Louisiana looking for herps.
Makes you wonder how many they didn't see!
Damn right!!!
@@ashleighelizabeth5916 truth that
Just be happy you didn't hear what sounds like a pig squealing 😟
"Paddle faster! I hear banjos!" Now that's funny! LOL! Thanks guys for that one.
I know right 8^)
Ha..
Im a Banjo player better run 😁😁✌
edit: renamed nope island
Bwahahaha
I would play Madonna Vogue watching that turtle striking a pose lol
We’d probably get a copyright strike for that.
What the hell is that little turtle doing frozen like we don't see him! Lol so cute 😍
Snakes are needed in nature.
So true. They play a vital role in keeping rodents in check. Given a little space, and a bit of respect, they are also fascinating to observe.
Especially non-venomous snakes, which in fact keep venomous snake numbers controlled. A lot of non-venomous snakes will eat baby cotton mouths and baby rattle snakes, as well as their eggs.
Well they sure as hell are not needed anywhere I am! No hell no!
its really awesome to see others with so much respect for dangerous wildlife. here in Louisiana, we have our fair share of cottonmouth as well. even up here in north louisiana, ive seen 8-10 in one short outing. I believe the biggest had to have been around 6ft and nearly as big around as my wrist. and that was before he puffed up his body to try and intimidate me! haha. keep up the awesome content!
Thanks! Treated with respect, these animals are not really all that dangerous. Sounds like you have some really impressive specimens out your way!
Yes Hugh the old snakes get pretty fat
Love the name. We have a little part of the river that my sons and I call snake alley. Bc every time we go kayaking and fish we always see bunch snakes. But love to see them. We just watch them.
They are pretty neat to observe. Interesting creatures.
We got cottonmouth in backyard city creeks of DFW Texas the trinity river full of them too
to hell with that place, you won't find me there!!!!!!! ever!!
Michael Oliver I feel you.. I won't even go near one even if it was non venomous ,poisonous, or venomous. . i can't even even be around one period I will freak out... of fear...
Milo m ready to go anywhere with u
Chicken
The further north I can go, the better. If it were realistic for me to live in the Arctic circle, I would move there without reservations.
@John Porter I did it with my boss's account. Some things can not be unseen.
Yes, they do seem to be fairly prolific where they were at. If you go, I would suggest doing it in something other than flip flops!
Flip flops, glitter, cottonmouths and unicorns! oh gawwwd.
Those gators will clean out a cottonmouth habitat pretty quick.
They've been coexisting for a long time.
I love herping by canoe - a great way to get "into" the habitats. I've never canoed in Florida (that would be amazing as your videos shows) but I frequently canoe up here in Ontario (especially Algonquin Provincial Park). Cool turtles on your canoe trip. In Corkscrew Swamp (again back in 1979) I saw florida red-bellied turtle and chicken turtle - both easily seen from the wooden boardwalk. I remember in Corkscrew hearing the mating calls of american alligators back in the deep swamp. What an amazing sound. I wonder if the american crocodile has a different -sounding mating call ? No wonder this place is called Cottonmouth Island - this area is swarming with them. The one cottonmouth I saw (in Florida) was in the water about 20 feet from me. It was an intense moment (I do not experience very many poisonous snakes) but it was exciting to see this amazing reptile in the wild. Great video.
Well I decided to learn after another person sent to me last week and when I heard it I said” I’m going to learn it today “and I did. It is a pleasant tune I call. “ Cottonmouth island”
I live in a wetland area of West Tenn. and I run into cottonmouths fairly often.. but not this often. I would compare this to my typical nightmare of running into snakes every time I turn around. I'm glad you guys had a good time but... no thank you.
Yes, this spot is a pretty extreme example.
Guy: I can wrestle a gator. Gator: I'm sure could hold your own.. Jump in
Yeah, that old wives tale is one of the reasons we make videos like this. These snakes simply want to be left alone, and will do their best to get away from people given half a chance.
Sharing The Outdoors oh, you mean they weren't chasing you down or dropping out of the trees into your canoe (said with tongue in cheek)?
Rebecca: I used to go herping with graduate students in TN. I found numerous cottonmouths and never had a problem with them. Just respected them and pretty much left them alone. I'm from WI, and the only venomous snakes we have up here are timber rattlers along the Mississippi. People get so stupid about snakes and other critters.
I wouldn't call it stupid so much as fearful and fear can cause irrationality. These snakes are venomous and although they might not be 'aggressive' they should be left alone and avoided.
Agent Fungus.
@Bill Barr I've been around countless cottonmouths, and the most aggressive I've ever seen one was to coil and display it's open mouth, in an effort to be respected and left alone. Which is what we did. Enjoyed our encounter, took video and pictures, turned our backs and walked away, without any chasing involved. We are not worried about old wives tails.
Cottonmouths and gators, nope see you later
Not for everyone.
Yeah, IMO thinking you know what they are thinking or that seeing you doesnt have a chance of startling them is eco 101 fiction... ha, no thank you
Oh, they are like a black mamba, climbing trees, ouch! Sir, i admire your nerves and courage. Iam afraid of worms, so iam not the type, wow.
Lmao hey let’s all have a good old time no protective gear let’s just go and walk around and see some snakes lol 😂
WEARING FLIPFLOPS HOW SMART ARE THEY???
I have a pair of snake proof boots how come they are not wearing them they need to buy some they cost about one hundred and thirty dollars it's worth it being on that island full of snakes i grew up in Florida their is plenty of snakes
@Jay Mailloux I'm a Floridian and i wear snake proof boots when i go in the woods they cost about 130
@Jay Mailloux your very lucky lve been bitten twice boots saved my ass
@Jay Mailloux lucky you I've been bitten twice
@@shaynewhite4545 I'm 13 and haven't been bit yet. I usually go barefoot or use steel toe boots. Caught a pygmy rattlesnake 3 days ago.
There is more footage from Florida, maybe even enough for another video. The gang found some cool stuff down there, including a coral snake.
The. Video was great, but I enjoyed the banjo picking even more. Keep the banjo music coming!
And paddle faster !!! LOL. Thanks for watching!
Lol
Great information on some amazing animals!
CatchingCreation Thanks! We enjoyed your video Life and Death in the Sandhills and your cottonmouth finds as well!
Sharing The Outdoors Thanks!!
There's an island known for being full of Cottonmouth snakes........AND YOU GO THERE.........WTF?
Yes, we enjoy exploring our world and all of it's fascinating inhabitants.
What did u expect from white people
Florida Man
@@pedropunjabi7339 I'm white and that was funny
Hillary, Barry. Comey , come stroll your new prison. no bars. no guards food, wine, will be choppered in daily, hope you enjoy your stay .
"Heaving this canoe up on land " My God.
The cottonmouths here in Arkansas are very territorial. During an early fall deer scout, I have had them come straight at me. Props to you guys but I prefer to keep my distance.
I doubt it was out of aggression. Probably just heading in your direction in the first place.
No, Kris is correct. I’m also a fellow Arkansan. I’ve lived outside my entire life. You can’t film and watch them slither around down here. They’re extremely territorial and aggressive if you get close. It’s best to see one and be on your way around this small community.
Okay this is scary. These dark snakes look EXACTLY like one I encountered on a riverside hiking trail in San Antonio Texas this summer. He was chilling among the leaves just like these, right on the side of the trail. I didn’t notice him until he uncoiled as I was approaching, and I watched in horror as he slithered under the brush. Turned my blood cold! 😱
Not to worry. Cottonmouth will usually coil and remain motionless when approached, opening their mouth to expose it's bright white interior. In all probability the snake you encountered was one of the many species of water snake that are usually mistaken for cottonmouths.But it is always advisable to respect a snakes space and allow them a path to retreat on.
I watched this at 2AM I will probably dream about Cotten mouths now
Don’t take me wrong I mean you know more about than me and I do agree that leave them alone let them crawl off because most people are bitten needlessly because they were trying to kill it or something. They should have let them just go on about their way. But I have heard of cotton mouth getting mad so what you are saying is most time we make them mad by messing with them. I try to stay away lol
Sheesh. A few cottonmouths I'd say. Nice vid.
Enjoyed your video.Well done !
Thank you! If was a fun video to make.
I wouldn't be stepping off in the water though I would love to see that. Snakes are fascinating. I've been bit by a cottonmouth b4 (my fault entirely) - one like the youngster in this video. Packs a punch - only time I've ever been in the hospital
I'd be more worried about gators than cottonmouths in this area. You know, they say the little ones are more dangerous. Adult snakes can control the amount of venom injected, sometimes even making a "dry" bite, where no venom is injected at all, just as a defensive measure. But the young ones have not developed that control mechanism, and usually inject all they have in them when they bite.
Sharing The Outdoors absolutely. I meant bitten - damn autocorrect. I've handled a hundred snakes & only 1 bite. I would love this trip. & you are right- I've heard & read that about younguns being unable to control their venom
I live on a Louisiana Bayou. I would not be out in a small canoe
Daphane Mcconnell I used to live in a little swamp house in Barataria. All I had was a pierrot attached to the house in case of a hurricane. I hated being in the swamp in that tiny thing.
Gators won't bother you.
@Digby Dooright So,.. you got that going for you. Which is nice.
I don't live far from Hillsborough river, I might have to check that spot out. I work with camps and educate about herps, and do quite a bit of herping Myself, Great video!
+Andrew Farren Thanks! Great job getting folks educated about hers, lots of folks still think they are creatures to be feared, when all they really need is to be respected for the damage they can do when they are not.
U have herpies
I don’t wanna learn about herps
That's one snake that always looks mad n grumpy.
I was going to add a comment until I read what others had posted...lol. No comment here except that I enjoyed seeing the swamp and it's critters...reminds me of where I grew up
Well, thanks! Glad you enjoyed our video.
Well, luckily water moccasins are very shy and will most likely flee the immediate area. But, they will bite if cornered, provoked or stepped on... And with how many there were..... I get a lot of them on my family's hunting property along with copperheads. Just be mindful, respectful and observant, you'll be fine.
It was a crazy place. There's a lot more Florida footage, I just wanted to do a video on that particular segment of the trip, it seemed like it would package together nicely. I'll mess around with the rest when I get some free time.
Where in Florida is this?
@@ericmanning8090 The central Florida swamplands
“Snake Road” in southern IL is full of these. I’ve seen at least a dozen both times I’ve walked the road plus a king snake and a copperhead among others. If threatened they’ll show you their mouth and one was gyrating around its tail to mimic a rattlesnake to warn me. Pretty cool
They are fascinating snakes.
Are you referring to that road in La Rue Pine hills that is closed twice a year so snakes can migrate?
@@Ryno-fp7pm yes
@@FFKDTP1 I never saw a single snake on that road. A little disappointed. The only moccasin I ever saw was on that gravel road to Turkey Bayou. It was giant.
I love my flip flops but wearing them to “Cottonmouth Island” is a bold AF strategy.
😀 Wasn't all that bad.
Thanks Matt. I think the herping crew is doing a great job trying to dispel that myth. Venomous snakes should not be taken lightly, and caution should be used in their presence, but they are not out to chase you down and bite you. Did you know most snake bites are to the hand? What does that tell you about the real reason people are bitten. I couldn't resist using the banjo with the clip Chris had shot!
Sharing The Outdoors Of course cottonmouths don't chase you down and bite you. I don't think that's what anybody that knows these snakes is saying. Where a lot of snakes will just try to get away from people a cottonmouth will stand their ground and if you get to close they will strike. If you say that's not true then you do not know these snakes. They are very aggressive for a snake and usually people get bit because they didn't see it and stepped too close to it. We have a lot of copperheads and cottonmouths here in SC.
Actually during certain times of year, Cottonmouths will chase you. Once you exit there territory, they stop. It’s not very large territory. If you haul ass you can get out of it. They can be territorial
be like "hell NO I ain't gettin out of the boat!"
Just a fun afternoon in the park!
You guys are CRAZY lol Naw man really it’s good to see some real country boys. You still Crazy though
I know of a small inlet here of the Arkansas river. Every time I have been there at night there are at least 20 or 30 cottenmouths swimming around at the same time.
Sounds like a cool place!
I don't think I'd be wearing shorts and flip flops out there 🤔!
Exactly
Don’t worry. He’s a professional.....l.l.
If you want to find Cottonmouths I recommend finding an area of the swamp that is prone to flooding. When the water dries there are often small puddles left over with trapped minnows. This can attract hundreds of Cottonmouths to the area where they'll stay to eat, breed and sun for as long as the puddles last. "Experts" like to say Cottonmouths are solitary animals who don't live together in large groups, but that's hogwash.
That's great advice!
So true there is a creek that was by grandmother house it was full of cottonmouths had plenty small fish n minnows n frogs
this is very true .also rivers and creeks . i was walking a creek that had recently dried after a flood and estimated around 30 cotton mouths down a 70 yard stretch
I think alot of the time they're alone except in certain circumstances cause I've seen them here in Texas on numerous occasions and I've always seen them alone. And no I'm not one of those people who calls every water loving snake a moccasin I know the difference. We also have the texas banded watersnake which are more common
sounds good man, lookin forward to seeing the rest. :) looks like a pretty awesome trip so far.
Cool video! might have to try herping myself
Common mouth island,is the one guy saying this. hanging out by a gator nest is a good way to lose your life and a great video of you not being able to wrestle/wrastle a gator. this video should have went a completely different way. Snake falls into or comes out of the water into the boat people freak out jump out of the boat now the Gators are fed
wearing flip-flops knowing you're going to see snakes ??
Check out our video Herping the Outer Banks. Barefoot beach goers have no idea how many cottonmouths inhabit that area, and they do from time to time wind up on the beach.
@@SharingTheOutdoors oh yes we do know, well those of us who grew up there know! Plenty of gators in the area too! But it's just a tiny bit easier to see either on a freaking sandy beach than it is on the forest floor. What y'all are doing is reckless. You can be as careful as you want but you have to be unlucky once for your whole day (and more) to get ruined. Steve Irwin didn't die of old age ya know?
@@ashleighelizabeth5916 These snakes are valued members of our ecosystem. This spot is very accessible to anyone who wants to rent a canoe and head out with a pick-nick lunch, perhaps this video will heighten their awareness of what they could encounter, and make them more aware of their surroundings. As far as reckless, no, adequate caution was used. No different than driving like the interstate system. You can be careful doing that too, but it just takes once to ruin everything. We can't live our lives in fear.
My first time fishing in Georgia one fell in the boat the guide grabbed it and thru it out crazy
"Here's a small patch of land infested with vipers. EVERYONE OUT, LET'S GO EXPLORING!"
If you liked this one, we're planning to film "Journey to a Rattlesnake Den" later this year 8^)
lol...you guys are making so much noise I'm surprised you saw any wildlife at all...whew...my idea of a peaceful float is quietness. Try not talking next time and enjoying the quiet...good for your soul. but good video on snakes...and whew...those dudes will hurt ya if you happened to be unaware. we have them here in Missouri too. Have fun enjoying nature...be careful out there. shhhh
That quiet thing is a tall order when your dealing with 8 or 10 people most of whom don't spend much time outdoors 8^)
@@SharingTheOutdoors not to mention the fact your trying to narrate the adventure! Hello!
@@SharingTheOutdoors most of these people don't spend much time in the outdoors? And you brought them to an island full of venomous snakes? I guess it's true the Lord looks after drunks, little children and fools.
awesome snakes...wish all the idiots that say "cottonmouths have chased them" would watch this footage of all of them running away.
Walk up on one with babies and see what happens. Bet she chases ur screaming lil ass
Yeah they were on land moron. What dont you hippies understand. I see these on every video. Also they are in huge party, not just one
I had 6 cottonmouths lined up protecting 6 puddles on a small trail between 2 swamp heads after getting out of a tree stand one morning. They would not let me pass them on the trail. Hissing, striking and just generally being difficult. I finally had to get an 8 ft tree limb and beat em back off the trail. Don’t tell me they aren’t aggressive.
@@webincomeincome8767 exactly
Does anyone commenting on flip flops think sneakers would stop a bite???? I live in Florida and see these snakes all the damn time. They’ve got to be the most relaxed snake we have but if they try to bite I can promise you short of snake boots it don’t matter one bit what’s on your feet . Good video guys!!!!
Well thanks! If you notice, there were a few snake boots worn in this video, and while some of the folks did have flip flops on, the area was checked before anyone was put in harms way. It is because these snakes are so docile that there was no immediate danger to anyone after an area had been checked and the snakes located.
God bless
A brick of 22 LR HP's several magazines = Fun day in the swamp !
I'm with you on that!👍✌
Only if you're eating them, or it's an invasive species. If not you're just removing things very beneficial to the environment for absolutely no reason other than wanting to kill something. And I'm sure these guys would tell you the same thing
If you kiss them on the nose, it paralyzes them and they can't move.
That's a two way street
LMAO
Sounds legit.
Not aggressive my butt! I have lived in the South my whole life and enjoy outdoor activities. The Cottonmouth is extremely territorial. It is the only snake I have encountered that will go out of its way to engage you! Sure there are some that will mind their own business and stay put, but that is the exception and not the rule when it comes to these snakes. Always be aware of your surroundings when you're out in nature and take care folks.
We've been around many cottonmouths in different regions of the south, and found just the opposite to be true. Left alone, they seem fairly docile to us.
@@SharingTheOutdoors i live near Mason-Dixon line in Maryland. As a kid i was fishing in a pond during mating season for Cotton mouths. I looked over and a big Cotton mouth came to the surface floating on top of the water,and was extremely pissed off that i was in its territory. It hissed and charged toward me at a fast pace. I grabbed my fishing box an ran. Maybe snakes are more mad up here cuz they only get 6-7 months of warm weather 🤣
We live in Maryland too. What you most likely saw was a Northern Water snake. There are no cottonmouths this far north. Southern Virginia is the northernmost extent of their range. Oh, and they don't come after you. A cottonmouth's primary defense is to coil and display the white interior of its mouth.
@@SharingTheOutdoors you know,your prob right..i dont recall noticing that white mouth that they have,but the snake was highly aggressive. In the Conowingo area,near the Dam,theres a million Copper heads. I heard old timers say in the south Water moccasins have actually bit people under water. Now everyone i know says thats not possible but according to a few old timers from down south its happened. Scary thought.
@@dwade6322 Cottonmouths (water moccasins) can bite when submerged. And yes, water snakes are very aggressive. I'm glad to hear there are lots of copperheads around. It means people are finally starting to learn not to kill every snake they see just because it's there.
Watch out for those low hanging branches.
Dont tell me where that is because i might “accidentally” drop a match out there.
Oh come on now. That might scare all those snakes down the road a bit, perhaps into your yard? LOL
Thank you for this video helping to dispell the myths of the aggressive water mocassins. I am heartened by good people like you, and saddened and frustrated by those who hold on to their unfounded, untrue beliefs. I say watch and learn. If you use a gun against an innocent creature that makes you a coward. Don't be a coward. Nothing to brag about holding onto false beliefs. Actually we can all learn and appreciate.
Your quite welcome. Not that we don't use due caution, simply being mindful of your surroundings and watching your step will usually keep you out of harms way, though we will wear snake boots if we are in overgrown areas and snake dens. It's funny that these views on venomous snakes are so pervasive, and I agree, there is not need to chop them up with a shovel or shoot them. When we choose to kill an animal, it is so we can eat it. That and defense of life are the only acceptable reasons for us, and these snakes pose not threat. I do understand why people do not want them in their yards and around their homes, but they can be easily removed and relocated with a snake hook.
Fuck all that bullshit y'all Talkin bout. A snake is the devils animal. No compassion for humans at all . I know of and heard of to many stories about these fuckers attacking people even kids for no reason. Bump that, I say kill all them bitches AS-AP.
Snakes are a creation of the Lord, just as much as the earth and Man. He has given us a choice on how to act though, and I would say there are many men who chose to become the Devils property through their words and actions. That is quite evident.
Yeah same as your drunk stepdad who used to touch you....
Yeah sure and then let the rat population increase because of your dumbass
That’s pretty neat!
Thanks! It was a fun day trip!
That looks like some good bass fishing
Never actually fished there. I'm sure there are fish in there, but you would probably have to keep the gators away after you hooked them LOL
Not common mouth. Ha, Ha!
I would have an absolute blast with a 12 guage and bird shot. Hell, I might wear the barrel out. It's one thing to want to see nature. But going there without snake boots is irresponsible and nuts.
Shown respect, there is no danger from these snakes. They just want to be left alone. We often do wear snake boots in situations where we might accidentally step on one in brush, but conditions like that were not present here.
Why there just trying to get away from you don't be a dick head for no reason
@@slippinjimmy4239 Not blasting them away would be irresponsible and nuts. They serve no purpose.... Try getting bitten by one and going bankrupt with sky high medical bills and excruciating pain. Some animals and insects are absolutely useless and cause more harm than good
@@SharingTheOutdoors Are you serious? No danger??? These are highly venemous snakes that will put you in a world of pain. They do not think hey it's a human, just let them be. You are going to get seriously phucked up one day by these highly venemous snakes.
@@michaelh7527 they where here befor you they keep the rat population at bay and why would you get bit if you wernt trying to fuck with them
Awesome video man!
Thank you!
You're very welcome! Love seeing wild Florida
Outstanding-Looking Place! Cottonmouths seem to prefer slower moving water systems and sloughs. I'd have to say though that these people are taking a risky chance wandering around in footwear like that. Either way, I'd love to visit that place some day.
Yes, it was kind of questionable, I agree. I think this started out more as a canoe trip and the snake enthusiasts in the groups had an idea about heading to tis spot.
Nerd cringe is strong here...
8^)
Sharing The Outdoors haha just kidding cool video👍🏼
bamadeadhead You in Bama?
Chris Gilliam live in GA, born and raised in Bama👍🏼👍🏼
Chris Gilliam 👍🏼👍🏼
What yall need to do it walk around there in dark, or set on bank and fish, see how non aggressive it gets.
One of those was a water snake, but looks exactly like a cotton mouth
No, they were all cottonmouth. Theres a good example of the Nerodia that closely resemble the cottonmouth in our video Herping Florid Cypress Swamps.
That one’s running!! Haha never saw a snake run.
He took off didn't he!
I'd have brought a couple of king snakes with me.
Don't think there are too many of those on this island!
@@SharingTheOutdoors boy if a few do cottonmouth is Doomed.
I read the notes and thought I was going to see baby alligators wearing flip flops. What a disappointment.
Cool video. Interesting choice of footwear, what with it being Cottonmouth territory and all. It's not the half a dozen you saw, it's the dozen you didn't see that make things interesting. That gator was HUGE!
That is very,very true. Chris says it is a reliable place to find them, you just know there were more camping on that little island that went unseen. I have no idea why they chose to visit there without their snake boots. I also can't help but wonder if that gator was "mom". When I edited the footage, that clip was right after the discovery of the baby gators in the thick brush. It must have been nearby.
Ole timers always said if you seen one snake there is 50 more around the same area.
That can be true.
I used to look for them in florida every year while fighting forest fires.
I bet that brings them out of the brush pretty quick!
I would rather be around cottonmouths than copperheads. copperheads are not scared and they will stand their ground. just respect the hell out of all snakes because they all are here for a reason.
That is very true. Copperheads tend to be more cryptic, as a cottonmouth will coil and display it's mouth as a warning, letting you know he's there, a copperhead just remains still, and will strike if need be.
Good place to go camping.
Too many mosquitos
So we learned they would rather run away than chase you down.
They would rather run away, and they will not chase you, but cornered, they will defend themselves with some of the nastiest venom found in the wild kingdom. Always be cautious when any venomous snakes are in the area
That river is literally a quarter mile from where I am living right now
It is pretty scenery.
Why is that lady screaming in the background???? She just hurt my ear! It was peaceful until … 😂
very entertaining video.....you know it is so weird.....I am always walking and hiking in the swamps of Florida,,,,and only once have I come across a cottonmouth.....so weird....but I have come across coral snakes lots of times....
Hike with Mike Seems to the be the opposite with Chris and Michael. They are always finding cottonmouths, and only very rarely do the cross paths with the coral snake.
Very dangerous but beautiful snakes.
Not really so dangerous, if you keep your distance, and do not try and handle the snakes, they just want to be left alone.
My man. I could be wrong but I live in the backwoods of Texas and that yellow tailed snake you encountered was indeed a baby copperhead. Y'all be careful
That's understandable. It's an easy mistake to make when they exhibit the light coloration and people are used to the darker patterns in the south. We assure you it's a cottonmouth. Better examples of this light phase can be seen in. our video Herping The Outer Banks. We have some great shots of a young cottonmouth with this light pattern and yellow tail tip displaying with his mouth open and head back i9n the beginning, but the best one is at the end of the video.
Cottonmouth and copperheads have yellow tip Tails when they are juveniles that they use as a lure to attract p r e y! Copperheads have what looks like Hershey Kisses in their patterns cottonmouths don't.
@@richardhincemon9423 Indeed they do!
Every time I've seen a cotton mouth it's when I wasn't paying attention and stepped on em, fell next to em, or something else ridiculous. And none have tried to bite. I tend to think they're pretty mellow. An old bull snake is more apt to nail ya.
That is true. The nonvenomous snakes seem to strike much more readily than venomous snakes do.
It's a lot of fun.
My experience here in Texas is that if a cotton mouth is mad, it will come after you.
The Texas snake Hunter o r r y Martin chased by a nest of cottonmouths KZhead!
Do you carry an anti venom incase your bitten? What if bitten how long would a person last before you could get them help?
CroFab and Anavip is not only extremely expensive and in short supply, but it is only used as a last resort for snake bites. In most cases, if you are bitten by a venomous snake, the immediate treatment is immobilization and elevation of the limb or affected area, and observation for about 8 hours. In many cases a defensive bite is a "dry" bite, and no venom is actually injected. Venom is a commodity in the natural world, used to obtain food, and not to be wasted. There is no way to tell how long someone would last from a snakebite. It all depends on if and how much venom the snake injected, where it bit you, and what type of snake it was. While a bite can result in nasty necrosis, a bite from any North American species of venomous snake is usually not fatal if you seek medical attention afterwards. A quick internet search estimates that of 7000 to 8000 people bitten every year by venomous by snakes, only 5 die. Still they should be respected. It's important to note that most bites are to the hand. That speaks volumes. Left alone, and given their space, their main defense is to flee. If you do that, watch your step, and don't try to pick them up, there is very little chance of ever getting bitten in the first place.
imagine how bad it would be if those where actually Nile crocodiles and not alligators
There are actually american crocodiles in Florida. I don't know that their behavior is as bad as Nile crocs, but they are still way more dangerous than alligators.
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In Pennsylvania we call them good ol water moccasins
They are known as that too.
not so sure about a canoe or kayak in gator country. As for cottonmouth island, I'd stay off shore. Have to give the visitors props for basically leaving the wildlife alone and just observing. That's the way to do it.
Crocodiles might be a problem, but gators usually shy away from potential danger, and things larger than they are. As far as the snakes, most Florida swamps host large populations of cottonmouths, and it's not uncommon to come across a few even in suburban parks and popular birding trails that see large volumes of human traffic. We even encountered a large number of cottonmouths on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, videos on our channel here somewhere. The truth is, there are so many of them lurking just out of sight, if they were as dangerous and aggressive as most think they are, we wouldn't be able to go outdoors.
@@SharingTheOutdoors I've been known to fall out of kayaks and canoes. lol
@@chunga1958 That would present a few issues. Thanks for watching!
How does one get into herping? Like are there groups that go out that you can tag along? I want to do it but I have zero experience and would not want to be engaging with venomous reptiles alone
I think many of us have been "herping" since we were kids. Catching frogs and salamanders at the local pond. I really don't know if there are formal groups that go out, but there's definitely a fraternity that participates. You could probably find an online forum dedicated to herping in your area, and find a mentor to tag along with. But it's not all about venomous creatures. All snakes, reptiles are fascinating, and even venomous ones are safe to observe and photograph at a reasonable distance, but for sure don't handle anything that your not positive wont hurt you. Even a turtle can inflict a nasty wound.
Looks like a scene from "Naked and Afraid" with clothes.
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