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

Damn right!!!

@@ashleighelizabeth5916 truth that

Just be happy you didn't hear what sounds like a pig squealing 😟

Where is this islan

@@wadelemon8199 we don’t share exact locations because sone people will kill venomous snakes when they find them

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.

Bwahahaha

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

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 .

They've been coexisting for a long time.

Yes it is. While this video was filmed in Florida, a few weeks ago we posted a video touring Louisiana looking for herps.

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.

We’d probably get a copyright strike for that.

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!

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.

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.

They are pretty neat to observe. Interesting creatures.

Yes, this spot is a pretty extreme example.

I know right 8^)

Ha..

Im a Banjo player better run 😁😁✌

Where in Florida is this?

@@ericmanning8090 The central Florida swamplands

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.

CatchingCreation Thanks! We enjoyed your video Life and Death in the Sandhills and your cottonmouth finds as well!

Sharing The Outdoors Thanks!!

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.

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.

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

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

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

+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

Sounds like a cool place!

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

Just a fun afternoon in the park!

We do not handle any venomous snakes, and strongly suggest no one tries to handle or touch them. They are amazing creatures, fascinating to observe, and they serve a vital function in the wild keeping rodent populations under control, but they can seriously injure or kill you should you be bitten. Treat them with respect, and give them room, do not try and pick them up or catch them.

ok i will take that advice

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

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.

Thank you! If was a fun video to make.

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.

That's a two way street

LMAO

Sounds legit.

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

I'm not exactly sure, my sons filmed this video. I wasn't with them on this trip.

Well, thanks! Glad you enjoyed our video.

Oh come on now. That might scare all those snakes down the road a bit, perhaps into your yard? LOL

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 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.

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.

Exactly

Don’t worry. He’s a professional.....l.l.

No, they were all cottonmouth. Theres a good example of the Nerodia that closely resemble the cottonmouth in our video Herping Florid Cypress Swamps.

Just avoid Florida swamps, most have fair populations of cottonmouth!

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

I wasn't with my sons when they filmed this, so I'm not sure where the location was.

If you liked this one, we're planning to film "Journey to a Rattlesnake Den" later this year 8^)

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

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

It is pretty scenery.

Thanks! It was a fun day trip!

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 👍🏼👍🏼

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That is a valid concern. It does speak volumes about paying attention to your surroundings. People are injured and killed by vehicular collisions with deer as well. Aircraft are downed by birds. As for an incident like that with a cottonmouth, remaining calm and flipping the snake out of the boat with an oar would be the best option if possible. It's principal form of defense will be to coil, and will rarely strike at an object that is not giving off a heat signature.

Yea, we used to have it happen to us where I grew up in NW Florida while Red Horse Sucker Gigging if we forgot to shine the car headlight powered by a 12V car battery up into the branches ahead of us. It's a lot scarier at 1 or 2 am in the morn. I always assumed I was giving off a heat signature!

Yes, you are displaying heat, that's why you want to use the oar, fishing rod, or other object to touch the snake that is not. It distracts the snake that something that is not on it's heat radar is touching it.

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.

That I don't know, Chris and Michael shot this video in Florida, I was not actually there with them.

At k mart

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

And paddle faster !!! LOL. Thanks for watching!

Lol

That is true. The nonvenomous snakes seem to strike much more readily than venomous snakes do.

😀 Wasn't all that bad.

I bet that brings them out of the brush pretty quick!

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.

We've encountered hundreds of cottonmouth snakes on our adventures, and the most defensive acton we have ever seen one do was to coil and open it's mouth. The only time we have had one move in any direction when we were present was in the direction it could take to get away from us. While I would not suggest you poke at them or try and pick one up, I certainly see no need to retreat in fear or kill them when you come across one.

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He took off didn't he!

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@@SharingTheOutdoors Well, I dig it!

@@garettpatria Awesome! Hey, thanks for watching, and listening too, as the case may be!

LOL

Too many mosquitos

This was in central Florida. We don't mention specific area names or places to help protect reptile and amphibian populations from collectors and those who seek to do them harm, but any of the swamps in that area should produce similar results.

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.

Thank you!

You're very welcome! Love seeing wild Florida

It's very possible. People have claimed to see them, and not long ago a King Cobra got loose in Florida leading to an extensive search after it's owner reported it.. They found it after a month, so they can survive in the wild. Being so expensive and rare in the pet trade though, I doubt venomous species like that would have much of a chance of becoming established in the wild like pythons and other species of exotic wildlife that are more common and often released.

I believe it was a racer, but I'm not positive, my son filmed this and I wasn't on site at the time.

Thanks, I was thinking the same, though it the video it appears to have light color dimorphism and the belly is pretty pale....Southern Black Racer maybe. Looks like an awesome spot.

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.

No that was actually a juvenile cottonmouth with the yellow tail. We have great video of a young cottonmouth with the exact same light brown coloration in our video Herping the Outer Banks.