Couple of summers ago I'm sitting on my kayak anchored under a railroad bridge. I've knocked back a few beers and I'm feeling pretty good. I'm sitting there fishing, listening to music and snake farm comes on, this is the first time I've ever heard it. Ray sings, "She works down at the snake farm", And I immediately think to myself, perhaps even out loud , " That just sounds nasty". And then Ray sings the next two lines of the song..... I literally spit my beer and laughed so hard I was in tears. Not sure if you will ever read this, Ray, but I love you man! 👊🏼

Observe your surroundings, hit an E chord without the 3rd, lay it all on the groove and good things will happen. Words to live by. : )

Hey Ray! My little boy absolutely loves snake farm. Every time we get in the truck he's gotta hear it at least 5 times haha.

Thanks Ray!! My favorite song ever!!✌🐍❤ named one of my snakes Ramona!!

I'm just proud to be the 899th person to watch this video! Cannot believe you dont have the following you deserve Ray! Good as any artist that ever was! I will see you in concert one day! Come to the orange peel in Asheville NC! Alot of greats have played there. This town is your scene, trust me, and bring that guitar bending son of yours too!

Hey Ray I love this song! I lived in Austin for a year back in 2001. I was on my bike riding by Shady Grove outside venue. I saw you doing a soundcheck outside so I came through the gate. Someone had built you a guitar and you were trying it out. We started talking just like we've known each other a long time. You said hey what are you doing tonight...I said nothing you said wanna work for me at the door? I said yes and did that & got to eat with you and another band mate. I'll never forget it thank you!!

One of the best songs out there for sure!

My late brother Buck turned me on to you! I enjoy your songs! They remind me of him.

I'm so relieved... I thought the song was some kind of that deep thought provoking song

Ray you are the best! Keep up the great work!

Hi Ray! I've seen to the Snake Farm but never been inside, no need to go inside if you live in the country. Love the song. It's definitely a toe tapper!! :) Keep puttin them out & I'll keep buying!!

Hey Ray You're an excellent songwriter - Snake Farm is a classic song, love it and such a brilliant lyric This is going to be a fantastic series Et Voila ✅

Mr. Hubbard, you just tickle my ass as we say down home. Found ya many years back on satellite radio. My boy was small then, grown now but I send him videos of you often as we stay connected now across miles. Gods speed sir!

That's the most awesome song writing inspiration ive ever heard of.

Much respect, Mr. Hubbard.

Snake Farm turned my life around. Of course, I have no idea where it was or where it is now, but it is definitely turned around.

Holy shit this is gold

I was lucky enough to be part of that sing along last month in Rocky Mount Virginia. It was an awesome show. Thank you Ray. Bought your book, A life...well, lived, after the show which you autographed. It’s a great book. I highly recommend the read to anyone.

Heard this tonight on the radio and had to google it. Great guitar crazy lyrics

You are a beautiful human being, Mr. Hubbard.

Best. Story. Everrrrrr❤

Mr. Hubbard, we had the good fortune of booking you at the Worthington Windsurfing & UnVarnished Music Fest a few years back. We gave you a late night tour of the Buffalo Billfold Company and this past Friday we received an additional 75 feet of rattlesnake skins.....of which your wallet is made! Keep On Continuing! We Groove on your Music of UnCommon Merit! billkeitel

I’ve been lucky enough to see rwh twice in the last 20 years. Thanx for this series. ✌🏽🧡😊

Love this song Ray. It just keeps going through my head.

Hell yes!!!!! Love this! Been a fan for bout 10-15 years and still can’t get enough snake farm!!!! Love all your stuff but this one just makes me feel good. You 100% know what COOL is! Peace and Love from Okeechobee FL

My family and I absolutely love this song. All my kids can sing it karaoke. With out reading the words!!

The story and logic behind this is great! I've always wondered and had it pretty much figured out, apparently. Thanks!

You are a gem.

Great tune

This is way more hilarious than I expected.

Childhood memories Ray! Fuck yeah! Everybody, if y'all have NOT been to the damn SNAKE FARM do yourself and fam a favor and visit the Snake Farm in New Braunfels, Tx!

I'm a big fan! Played this song for my girl and shes convinced Ramona is a dancer that works at a strip club called The Snake Farm.

Very cool..

Just learned These Eyes on guitar

Ray Wylie Hubbard is a Texas treasure. A national treasure, even if most of the nation doesn't know it. It's a shame he isn't a household name. He's John Prine level.

I love Ramona too.We all do.

Thanks rwh!! Great stuff. Looking forward to more. Lyrics/phrases and topics come to me easily, it's the music/melody i am trying to get better at. Would like to know how that comes to you or if there's something a guy can do to move it along? Also loved your book, besides entertaining and enlightening it had some great instruction.

The unofficial soundtrack of Alchemy Burn. 🐍

I'm an Austin musician myself.

Amazing song!! Please clarify for the world ... who is wearing the sailor hat? The mouse or the snake in Raymona's tattoo? 😂

Is the snake farm that was your inspiration still there? I run Scaly Tailz , a reptile and amphibian education and rescue nonprofit organization.

Here’s a song for you to sing about your hair. 😂 Got off work and I got drunk, I got drunker than a skunk, Walking down the street cuz I couldn’t go home, Saw my reflection talkin’ on my phone, A homeless dude offered me his comb. My hair’s a mess. My hair’s a mess. My hair looks like a dirty bird nest. My hair’s a mess. Oh yes, Oh yes. My hair’s is ragged like a dirty bird nest. Second verse, same as the first…. Ohhhhhhhh….. I’m Henry the 8th I am. Henry the 8th I am, I am. 😂😂😂😂😂

I bet old Ray is sick of playing Snake Farm even it is the song everyone wants to hear.

I got a question. who"s wearing the hat. the mouse or the Python?

This is my new braunfels anthem

Wa La! 😅

I sorry I use every song I make it fit in my story sorry

I like this song. I always thought it was about a strip club lolol

And voila.... 🎶🎶🎶🎶 Sounds nasty....

Gee whiz you make song writing sound like anyone can do it

Sounds nasty

"Three chords and the truth." - Willie Nelson Too busy for Ray Wylie. He just needs 1 chord to get his point across.

Why did I think this was about you sleeping with the wife of a record labes husband? And the snake farm was was what you pictured the upper music industry like? Waaaaay off.

gods I hate that song I turn off the KPIG stream every time it comes on.