Finally a channel that doesn't sensationalize and do stupid things. As a former keeper at the California alligator farm we were always taught to NOT do unnecessary things with reptiles.

Would have laughed if you'd have just said "well folks thanks for watching" and went home after you met the target so soon :D

Had a CA king back in the day. It was lovely in every way.

Seeing this snake brought me back to my childhood watching The Jeff Corwin Experience. If I am remembering correctly there’s a snake that looks similar to this on that’s venomous. I’m commenting early in the video, so you may say that.

Beautiful. I miss Cali.

Awesome as always. Love how much u try to protect the snakes from people tht would try to take them.

Congrats on your zonata. Sadly I having seen many pulverized outcrops that were destroyed by those that I do NOT consider herpers because they are human garbage… Zonata can be tough, but when you eventually find a “hotspot”, the tendency is to find more then one their over time. I truly hope this species thrives. They are gorgeous and unique. And usually found in the most beautiful of habitats. Great job Noah ….

Stunning mountain king snake and beautiful rattlesnakes too. The sound of the speckled one was funny.

WOW! What a beautiful king snake. Great video as always. Keep it up!

That centipede is terrifying 😮

Beautiful snake !!! Congratulations from Brazil !!!!

Very nice video with amazing snakes ! You sure have a lot of diversity in the US ! Thanks so much for sharing your trips and findings with us.

I have always wanted to find the mountain king snake. Ngl I'm jealous 🤣

Crazy that you still had lifer lampropeltis to find!! Glad ya scratched another one off your list!! Your field herping skills & herp knowledge are second to none my friend!! I truly believe your gonna be a renowned name in the Herpotology world!! I haven't missed a single video in years & I hope this channel never ends!!

My brother and i found one as kids. It's my favorite snake.

I know exactly where you are and where you went. But I love what you're doing as I'm too old to go out and look for these great animals myself. Thanks for sharing. BTW - I have Geckos living in my heater closet.

Swiggitty swoogey😂 2:51

Man! Ya gotta flip all those logs ang bigger branches all over the ground. I've herped CA for over 50 years and I know there's stuff in & under dead wood.

When you started walking towards that first rock you flipped I said to myself “that looks like a good rock” and then BAM, mountain king snake! Beautiful! Too bad you guys didn’t see more in this video. I always get disappointed for you spending all that time looking and then not seeing much. You did see some cool herps, and that baby rattle snake was so cute! Keep up the great work Noah! I still wish you would come to New York State! There are some beautiful areas up here!!! Take care and be safe. 😄💙🐬🐊🐍

I live in AZ and I've had all kinds of reptiles for over 30 years. Next time you're here hit me up. Seriously, I would love to go herping with you guys. I know some good spots too.

That Western totally gave you the "Stink-eye" at 10:06. Classic!

Unbelievably beautiful, wow. Really good episode 👍

I live in Cali and I'm so jealous u came across a Cali mountain king before me lol. great find

AZ my beloved

That California King...striking!

I would pay to come herp with you “ off camera” you are someone I think could learn a lot from and I don’t get to hike a lot but I love your Channel keep on keeping on

Sooo Lucky to find that kingsnake!

I remember finding about 4-5 small ones, slowly moving all together under an oak tree one Oct. in 1995. Nice finds though, you did good.

Wow! You found that California Mountain Kingsnake quick. Next time you're out in California let me know. It would be nice to collaborate on a video together.

Nice start to the day with the "Z", ANYTHING after that is a bonus. When looking for boas the past few days, nadda. Such is herping.

Well planned, great video! Good luck and keep trying for the AZ boa

Living the good life!!

Been fortunate to see a few Mt King snakes in the Nor Cal foothill above Sacramento.

Awesome content brother.

When red meets black it’s a friend of Jack

It's crazy how similar those geckos are to the fat tail and leopards in the middle east and africa

I'm really surprised you didn't find more than one Z especially where you were at.

Interesting, how the opening shots look a lot like northern Georgia!

Love you vids keep it up

Good video as usual.

Love reptiles, you found some nice species.

i have noticed, that when you go to California, you never look for rubber boas you mentioned the rosies, in Arizona, ..just curious, really

So the first time I saw a mountain king snake I was rock climbing. We had just finished a climb and from the top we spotted a cool slab that we could put some bolts on and make a new climb so we walked about a half mile up some really rough terrain to this giant rock. We get to the bottom of it with the suns in our eyes and we saw something shining in a crack at the top of the rock. We started to get bummed out cause we thought it was rock climbing protection meaning we weren’t the first people there and just as my dad was walking away we saw the shiny thing slither up the rock. Moments later it fell off the top of the rock and hit me in the head. Pretties snake I had ever seen and coolest story by far. Also best name for a new crock climb. “Suicide snake slab.

"He just licked that bean." (snickers)

I love rosy boas! Up here in Baja we have black and yellow ones, I have not found one yet except for when a king snake regurgitated a juvenile, that’s how the king snake got her name “rosy” actually she is in my latest herping video.

I have a question is Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake an subspecies of Speckled Rattlesnake?

Love it. I found my first working a contract for USDA around Quincy, Ca. Interested about where you were in general.

Hi Noah

Dude I thought I missed a video- you said it’s the next day lol -

Do they have the same scales as other King snakes? So. Beautiful,🐍💕🐍 it's horrible that people take them from the wild!🤬

Is there any way that you could put the scientific name along with the common name on the screen?

What's up with that green orb at the truck stop

What subspecies is than coastal or searria San Bernardino I've caught lots of searrias mnt kings in Fresno County but it took years and knew about timing temp and local and elevation I'm moving to Missouri hoping for some red milks

Where was the first area at that you found the snake?

....👍👍👍👍

You are very lucky. They’re not that common and over-collected.

Curious if he mainly drives throughout the state or if he sometimes flies and rents

Have you ever been bit by something venomous?

Serious question for my future self. When you're in habitat like this, or any forest, and you venture from the trail, what is your go to way to know exactly where you are or how to get back?

Which zonata?

Video makes it look like they harrassed that Pygmy Rattlesnake for like 5 hours.

Bro, do you have any herps as pets? Just curious, you should create an episode where you show your herp pets.

Please hit southwest Utah!

Its pronounced "Kang" Snakes

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