10 Terrifying American Animals: Scottish Guy Reacts

[@shaunvlog]

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[@geomy3814]

We’ll start with the least dangerous animals. Number one, Fucking Grizzly Bear.

[@Ithica87]

@@geomy3814 Right!? How about starting with a raccoon? Those things will literally rip your face off for a hotdog. Or the terrifying snowshoe hare, they will literally gnaw your fingers right off your hands! The ribbing is all in good fun. I like your videos, Shaun. Keep them coming!

[@karlsteutermann8214]

An alligator snatched a young boy and killed him at.......Disney World - no joke

[@irishpanic]

Brown recluse spiders are harmless. They get a bad rap. Black widows also have a bad reputation but they rarely cause hospitalization

[@Cent4man]

Rattlesnakes dont want to waste venom on humans. They know your too large to be prey. From their perspective you're the dangerous predator. If they bite, it's because they feel they cant escape. It also means they have no venom for approximately 3 to 4 hours and are defenseless.

[@joshjames582]

This man's over here pretending there ain't no Dragons in Scotland.

[@CorvusCorone68]

and he's right, Saint George took care of em all edited cuz i originally said Saint Andrew and then googled it and it wasn't the case at all

[@tracywhited]

Seriously. Wtf ?!!

[@stingerjohnny9951]

CorvusCorone68 I thought he only killed one dragon. Sorry, as a pagan I’m a bit rusty on Christian Folkore, but I was sure he only killed one.

[@stingerjohnny9951]

Halo Theories if it’s one god then it’s monotheistic lol. I consider myself nondenominational, but I subscribe to the God and Goddess belief of Wicca. My Patrons are Cernunnos and Either Bridget or Sirona depending on how I feel that day. What are you if you don’t mind me askin friend.

[@marvalice3455]

@@stingerjohnny9951 or monolateralist if you believe in multiple gods but only worship 1

[@xanderx2648]

The bison is practically an American rhino

[@thrakkorzog75002]

Best advice I ever got about a bison, watch out when they lift their tails, they're either about to charge or discharge. Either way, you don't want to be around.

[@mrraretwinkie]

Oh yeah! We have them everywhere In nature reserves In Oklahoma, and you'll never be prepared by how huge these guys actually are up close.

[@tysayre3692]

@Cody Null Check out Red Dead 2's Bison if you can, curious to hear if their the right size in your opinion or at least close.

[@SaraBanartist]

The bison is LITERALLY the American rhino.

[@Anonymous_hipp0]

A floofy rhino

[@-Miasimon]

"Black bears are even deadlier" Pfft.. if you fart in their general direction, they'll run away like a squirrel being chased by a chihuahua. If you want to see the scariest looking bear we have over here, check out the Kodiak bears. About 1500lbs (a little over 680 kilo) and can stand almost twice as tall as an average adult if it stood on its hind legs. I'm talking about a bear that if domesticated, you could actually ride into battle.

[@marvalice3455]

Black bears are still more dangerous. Brown bears are stronger and less skiddish but it is hard to overstate how little of a fuck they give about you. Brown bears almost never actively hunt for meat, but black bears do. That simple distinction is why they are more dangerous. Mind you, neither are very likely to hurt you at all. They see you as big and scary and don't want any of that shit.

[@vixendoe2545]

Here in Maine we have had black bears hunt hikers down.

[@pizzaman231]

In Tennessee I was about 15 feet away from a Black Bear mother and her two cubs they just suddenly appeared as I was standing on the driveway of the house I was staying at.

[@eveelsnosila]

I agree... I’ve seen/come face to face/scared off several black bears (I used to work in pacific nw forests for the forest service). Unless they’re a mama w cubs or just out of hibernation they are generally not very aggressive. I did have a co worker get between a mama and cubs once & had quite a story to tell. I was rushed by a mountain lion though and, luckily, was so in shock that I just kept walking towards it thinking “is that a mountain lion?!” instead of running away so it just sort of veered then jogged on by.

[@GeneralLaedi]

Grew up surrounded by black bears, just big mice. As long as you’re loud they’ll run away

[@zanepotter3659]

"Like an axe.... or other things." You can say gun dude, it's okay 😂😂

[@TotallyNotLoki]

KZbin doesn’t like it, even if the rest of us sane individuals don’t mind.

[@plain_simple_garak]

He's in Scotland bro, free speech is a theoretical concept there at this point, you can get arrested for tweets. We are so fortunate to have both the first and second amendments

[@vagabondwastrel2361]

@gentleman joke and yet people still like to claim they have free speech.

[@Yulli039]

I'd like to see a scottsman with an axe vs a grizzly. Hopefully you are drunk, I'll be the one in the back with the 45-70 lever

[@savvivixen8490]

@midgetydeath I've never had that concept explained to me in such a manner before: thank you. I've been led to believe that the way our constitution functions is the general function of constitutions worldwide; thanks for clearing that up.

[@stampeyboy3299]

The scariest part that he doesn’t even know/realize is that if there was a cougar in those woods beside him there wouldn’t be a rustle...All he would get at the most is a streak of tan then searing pain if the animal was slow. If not then he’d be dead before he knew what even happened. This is considering that it thinks of you as food. It might just watch and you wouldn’t even know...

[@mutantcube1737]

Unless if they are attacking without needing to eat you, then if you are lucky you might be able to get to a hospital if it is nearby... but probibaly not

[@Wyvernn2000]

I learned that from red dead redemption 2, those damn cougars see you and you never see them🤦🏼‍♀️

[@ReptarTheUgly]

Depends where you are... I was in the Mojave and had a stand off with one. Saw it a mile away and was out there working. Slowly but surely it made its way to me and my coworker. Pulled out my spade and stood my ground. After a while of us yelling and throwing shit, it backed off.

[@squishieandpokey]

It really depends on the person though, hunters have a particular trained sense of hearing and an almost sixth sense that i will never understand. In my case however i grew hiking in the woods a lot and often by myself. You learn to pick up on very small shifts in your surrounding area. Depending on where you decide to hike, your life depends on complete awareness of your surrounding every moment. I imagine its similar to being a soldier in enemy territory.

[@HolgerDanske]

When Lewis and Clark first encountered grizzly bears their lead ball bullets bounced off the grizzlies hides.

[@lisamcbride8921]

Good Lord!

[@johngorrie3364]

The native tribe they had spoken with had warned them about the bears, but their party didn’t take them very seriously. They found out that they should have.

[@Anarcho-harambeism]

In Missouri, we had a black bear in my school yard during recess, we just avoided it for three days then it left on the fourth. We named him smokey.

[@ludrawssometimes4428]

That’s adorable. I’m Virginia we have stray dogs :>

[@blurdrawsart]

Yep. You must live in the more northern parts of Missouri or The Ozark Mountains.

[@ozarks_onna]

That's sweet

[@trent6112]

@@ludrawssometimes4428 yeah we had coyotes take over our playground once

[@trent6112]

texas btw

[@albertoflores1520]

Living in Portland, Oregon...I'm loving your shirt in the intro, especially since that design on your shirt is such an iconic landmark. Btw...our apex predator here is probably a rabid Duck fan or a crazed Beaver fan.

[@isaacmcpeek9636]

I have heard female mtn.lion scream it sounds like a women in distress. Bobcats oscillating growl. Coyotes yips and howls. Wolves out west. We have amazing wild animals.

[@bluesageful]

@Jim Elliott Odd that you mention that cause I just heard one yesterday! I had heard it only once, when I was younger, but that was one sound I never forgot!

[@staleypharmaceuticals2071]

A fox produces unsettling noises.

[@verified139]

Isaac, I heard one once decades ago when I lived in the western NC woods. It's the only time in my life the hair immediately stood up on the back of my neck by instinct. I was alone in the house and heard it scream like a woman was being disemboweled (not that I'm terribly familiar with such a sound but I have cared for thousands of women in labor, lol). Anyway I heard it on one side of the house then in just a couple of seconds heard it on the other side of the house. Friends told me - there aren't any mountain lions around here. You must have heard a bobcat. So I went online and listened to mountain lion cries and it was exactly what I heard. Ten years later, naturalists identified them in Eastern Tennessee. They could have asked me.

[@Ocalif3]

I live in Massachusetts and a few years ago I was getting firewood outside, I had the strangest feeling I was not alone, I looked up and ~20’ away was a very large coyote!! It looked like the size of a German Shepherd. I later learned we have co-dogs. A cross between a coyote and a feral dog. 😳

[@gl15col]

And now they're breeding with wolves that are isolated from other wolves (a coywolf). The resulting cross has the cunning and lack of fear of people of a coyote, and the strength of a wolf. A very unpleasant combo.

[@Gottaculat]

Whenever canoeing in the upper Midwest, we always carry additional paddles. Why? Cottonmouths. On two different occasions I've glanced down at my paddle just to see a cottonmouth coiled around the shaft of the paddle, inches from my hand. Protocol is to calmly let go of the paddle and use one of the spare paddles. We even wear bite resistant gloves as an added safety, but it wouldn't protect your wrist or arm. My buddy was steering one time, and he forgot to stow the docking line, which was left dangling overboard. Well, a cottonmouth latched onto it, and I hear him screaming. I turn around, and the thing is almost halfway into the canoe, with my buddy swatting at it with the paddle. First words out of my mouth were, "Stop, you're just gonna piss it off!" I told him to ditch the line, as we carry backups to our backups for this reason. He flung the line overboard, and that cottonmouth must've been pissed because it followed us for a few minutes before giving up and heading to the shore. People wonder why Americans and Australians are so crazy, and the reason is simple; we both live in big countries full of lots of wildlife that would love to have us for dinner. Creates a very different culture, and that creates some pretty... "interesting" people, lol!

[@maxinemcclurd1288]

My Uncle and a friend were fishing in the Satilla river in south GA when a cottonmouth fell from a limb into the boat,they freaked and abandoned ship into the river.long time for them to live that down.

[@Fatalbeast22]

This is why im glad i live far north enough in the us that poisonous stuff isnt s huge issue......moose, elk and wolves yeah but not snakes, if i lived in a place with cottonmouths i just wouldnt go outside

[@Shadowmere445]

@@Fatalbeast22 Eh. They're a nasty creature, but ya don't see them too much, at least in a somewhat populated area. You'll be more likely to see a Water moccasin, than a cottenmouth

[@lindasmith1912]

@@Shadowmere445 water moccasin, cottonmouth, same thing.

[@roblewis1197]

That very good story you have any more

[@R0ary]

One of the scary things about cottonmouths is that they're a more aggressive snake. They have been known, on occasion, to chase people. As opposed to rattlesnakes, who just want you to leave them alone.

[@minwellitsanicknamebegrate2531]

Rory Mayfield oh yea got chased by one luckily my dad had a shovel . I also once opened my door to find pigmy rattle snakes my teacher was not amused that I missed school because of it tried to get me in trouble. my mom straight up said I’m not going to make my kids risk their life just for school... I was home alone with my sister neither of us drive so if we had gotten bitten it’s not like we could rush off to the hospital we would have to wait for help didn’t have phones till we were in high school. Had no neighbors close by living in the country has its down sides when your a kid . Having chickens just attracts all kinds of snakes and rabie infested raccoons 🦝

[@maxinemcclurd1288]

They do have a bad attitude.

[@subtleequinox1501]

Cottonmouth are quite tasty though.

[@eddiespaghetti54321]

Wanting to be left alone is why the rattle snake of all animals is on the Gadsden flag.

[@robert-joshuamcfaddin7041]

Just out Jack Daniel's in it's mouth

[@zmortis111]

I've had more close calls with deer in the road than any of the others, though I have seen wild coyotes, bison, buffalo, elk, Kodiak bear, black bear, coral snake, scorpions, bald eagles, and been in a pen with a semi-domesticated wolf before.

[@meatwad1]

Where I live (Missouri) a local guy hit a deer with his truck and it broke through his windshield. Its upper half was in the cab of the truck. The driver was struggling with it, punching it and trying to shove it out of his truck. I couldn't help but laugh when I read that one of its antlers went into the guy's nostril. Fortunately, the guy managed to get the deer out of his truck and he wasn't seriously hurt. I don't recall whether the deer lived or died.

[@julissaramirez3538]

Lowkey thought he was gonna be deep within the woods and he's walking on a road lmao

[@classycactus9737]

I live in Texas, and we find rattlers, scorpions, coyotes, wolf spiders, and a species of ant called fire-ants around where we live ALL THE TIME. I want to come to Scotland, it sounds awesome...and safe😂

[@lorividak3459]

We definitely have to be careful when we hike or swim outdoors. I was blessed to visit Scotland in 2019. I was so happy to be able to hike around your lovely country without worrying about the wildlife.

[@santanas1879]

The mountain lion thing is part of why a lot of hikers or hiking guides take dogs

[@dennyg1053]

Hey Shaun, it's very, very unlikely that you would be attacked by a cougar at any time. There are tens of thousands of cougers in the US, there are attacks, but it is rare. The big cats don't want to be around people. I have encountered a few close to where I live and they are the most dazzling jumpers in the cat world. We sometimes call them ghosts... we don't see them, but they are there.

[@ChannelName66]

I’ve been stalked by a Mountain Lion. I was in the mountains and I walked down to a creek and I saw the prints in the mud and some of the mud was kicked up. The lion was just there. My town also has a very large population of Coyotes. They will not attack people. They won’t attack dogs either, even if they are the size of a Chihuahua. Honestly the most dangerous thing are ticks. Also my state has a lot of Rattlesnakes and they are delicious.

[@indiaj1186]

"I mean is there anyone in history that's ever managed to fight one of these grizzly bears? Once it's in a tantrum?" I laughed so hard at this because not often but damn have some people tried lmao.

[@robert-joshuamcfaddin7041]

Give me a minigun and I'll try... Outside of that... I'm staying away from them, XD

[@lynnkain]

The movie The Revenant is based upon a true story of a bear attack in the early days of the States. It is unreal what a grizzly could do to a man. Everyone needs to watch this.

[@robert-joshuamcfaddin7041]

@@lynnkain link a few clips please

[@badger1296]

Do you know who people do not mock for being scared: The dead. Don't let people get you down.👍

[@shawnnelson6146]

Brown bears can chase down a moose in willow thicket, moose hangs up in the willows, brown bear can accelerate through willows like a fish thru water. Bears can accelerate upslope for over a mile. They love plastic, they will chew on gas cans like a dog chews a rawhide. They love tearing up seat material off atv's and snowmobiles.

[@justjulian9242]

People going missing because of gators is not uncommon in areas like that 😂. Florida had a big problem with them snatching joggers

[@jimmiller3204]

You should revisit and embrace why us Yankees love guns.

[@outlandish.history]

No doubt!

[@kelseymyers2855]

Speaking of bisons! You need to eat a bison burger! They’re so good!

[@shaunvlog]

That does sound amazing. I’ll make that happen :)

[@odiebryer2144]

@@shaunvlog Speaking of bison: most, if not all, are now on ranches (or farms), raised for meat, etc., just like cattle. I doubt if you would encounter one in the wild like back in cowboy & Indian days. Unless there was one who got out because of a broken fence of something. Bison meat is fairly popular in the US because it is more lean than beef. The flavor is similar to beef, like I've eaten chili made with bison and it was hard to tell the difference between bison and beef. But if you eat it on a burger, you'd probably be able to tell the difference. It's a more concentrated taste than beef. But really good. And yes, they are really, really big when full grown. Really BIG! When I was in Colorado once (I'm from Kansas), I drove by a ranch with a huge bison herd. There must have been hundreds of them on this slope across this small valley from the road I was on. They were all moving -- all at the same time. It looked like a blob all moving in unison. It was fascinating! Not an animal that you would want to run into on your own without a weapon!

[@Tsunamidragon17]

Odie Bryer you can still see free roaming bison in state parks in the Midwest states. Custer state park in South Dakota has a huge wild herd, there is also some in Yellowstone Park too.

[@candieevavold4937]

@@shaunvlog my husband's cousin raises bison. Best meat you will ever have and it's healthier for you than beef.

[@Fuilleverte]

With Bears you should make noise. Sing. talk loud. bears would rather not attack you. they attack when they are surprised. Grizzlys are only about 9 ft Kodiaks are 12-15 as are polar bear. Gators won't eat you fast they prefer aged meat so they'll roll you over and stuff you under a log as for spiders they say you are never more than 10'(3m) away from a spider Most cats of any sort shy away from noise, if sick or injured though you're lunch Coyotes are about twice the size of a red fox. Wolves are about 1.5 times the size of a coyote. Feral Dogs are more dangerous though they do not fear man. I live in the north. No Big Lizards. Rattlers are no good. Their venom is necrotic and is getting more and more concentrated. They do Rattle though so just don't go near them. Sea Snakes are worse. Bison are food, so they see you as an enemy Deer Hooves are razor sharp and so are their Antlers.

[@mfree80286]

Any hoofed thing that's taller than you is liable to cop an attitude at some point, don't push your luck.

[@SparkVoices]

I grew up with coyotes on our land all the time. They generally don't like to come around houses. However if given the chance, they will absolutely take your pets and small livestock. They hunt in groups much like wolves and are bigger than some people might expect. If you hear them its normally because they're swarming something. I totally agree with you on the deer. I see maybe seven or eight on the road every morning driving to work. One jumped off an overpass and landed on the hood of my father's truck a few years back. Plus another thing to worry about with deer are deer ticks. Which are much smaller than the common tick and normally carry lyme disease. So even getting too close to one can put you at risk if you don't check yourself over.

[@eavening4149]

South USA starting in South Georgia to Flordia, South Mississippi, etc. The neurotoxin of the Coral Snake terrifies me. This is the rhyme to identify the coral snake vs its non-venomous look alike Red on Black You're ok Jack; Red on Yellow, you're a dead fellow. I'm out of their territory thankfully.

[@carternichols7783]

While the rhyme is helpful it’s not nearly as helpful as you’d think. Both the Coral snake and the lookalike can have variations is colors that make the rhyme null. Best to avoid them all together rather than identify them

[@eavening4149]

@@carternichols7783, thanks. I never knew! I avoid all snakes as a matter of course. I just find the concept of their venom(?) to be more terrifying than other snake venom.

[@kaical8273]

@@carternichols7783 most usually for the rhyme but yes incsn confirm sometimes it's so hard to confirm it's best to just not go up to them. This is coming from a person who would see milk snakes and corals snakes regularly where I live. Side note also the tiks are also hella scary cause of the diseases and they can be on your clothes or on you forever without you knowing.

[@DaveWithAKnife]

North Carolina doesn't have any cougars but they do have like 20,000 recorded black bear.

[@cheftylermarsh2858]

Shaun!!! We have black bears here all over in Arizona, they are barely 6 feet tall, and a fraction of the size of a grizzly. You'd have a better chance against a black bear. ALSO!!! Coyotes are the size of a boxer dog if that. Coyotes are scavengers, they eat rabbits and anything they can catch. They are half the size of a wolf. Lastly, we have Gila Monsters in south Phoenix. It's pretty simple, DO NOT pick them up and you'll be fine....also thank you for going to one of our football games!

[@sweepist]

Coyotes are definitely a Spooky animal. Usually too smart to go after humans. They are puzzle solvers. However, they do like to hunt in packs and that can make them a bit more dangerous if you are far enough into no where. Can hear them yipping in the distance but then it sounds like thy are in every direction .

[@sarahbramlett1869]

If you ever get to come back to Texas we have deer, bears, mountain lions, coyotes, foxes, tarantulas, rattlesnakes, and copperheads. And tons of other dangerous animals.

[@stevinharper3042]

That bear was taken out of context lol it was just yelling at her cub to get over here.

[@melissaamericanmade9831]

You left out our majestic raptors. They can take a small pet off easy. Still a great video. 😁

[@lr6844]

Hi Shaun, here in Texas, we have everyone of the animals you mentioned except for grizzlies. Not complaining about that though. : )

[@larrysomers1654]

snakes are one of the few reasons you wear jeans/trousers in the woods along with hiking boots/wook boots

[@larrysomers1654]

water moccasins are dangerous and are also in cold climent as well as a rattler

[@williamrust374]

(Sandi) Rattlers will avoid you most of the time a Cottonmouth will chase you. Had one crawl up a fishing line.

[@nannykat1057]

Coral and copperhead are the 2 other venomous snakes we have. We also have wolves....yep indeed. ;-)

[@johnacevedo8098]

as a florida its funny that gators made the list since a lotbof people actually know how to handle them and even have a park where they teach you how to handle them

[@glasserbuds]

Shaun: I sure do love that T-shirt. :)

[@therese1584]

Representing Portland!! 💕💕

[@Nova_vant_harr]

In regards to coyotes in nw iowa/ se south Dakota there’s a few packs of coyotes that have list their fear of humans and have chased after people to their vehicles. As far as I’m aware these packs haven’t gotten anyone yet

[@JT_Gamble]

Moose are the most dangerous especially during mating season, but yes deer are also the most dangerous for being stupid

[@kae9341]

So the Scottish look at our wildlife the way we look at Australia's. Interesting perspective shift!

[@awg7068]

Excellent point, lol!

[@robinsaxophone232]

Yes! I live around Gila monsters and rattle snakes in the winter and bears and mountain lions in the summer with coyotes in both places and the thought of some of the snakes and attacking, giant spiders in Australia scares the crap out of me.

[@matthewkudray4840]

Robin Saxophone i get those all year round except for bears lol

[@Kanjo_Bazooie]

@TheDude Lebowski use context clues

[@Over_It]

I think we're also used to our animals. For example, everyone knows gators will snap up toddlers if you don't watch them. But we have no context for huntsman spiders to be less afraid.

[@emanueldixson5645]

You forgot Elk: a 4 door sedan with knives on its head Moose: a diesel pick up truck with knives on its head Wild hog: big as a man, breed like rabbits, and damn near bulletproof Florida Man: an incarnate of all 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse

[@TheFIoridaMan]

YEE YEE

[@jd190d]

@@TheFIoridaMan The Florida man is usually more dangerous to itself than to others and is often the source of much laughter. (at them, not with them).

[@SkullQW]

*Florida Man hurt itself in confusion*

[@jaredwilliams1173]

Dont forget the Bobcats, snapping turtles, wolves just to name a few lol

[@maxinemcclurd1288]

Id forgotten to tell him about hogs! the meanest thing in the woods.

[@marlaynamaynard3019]

As an American, the animal I'm most afraid of is the tick.

[@carternichols7783]

DAMN RIGHT. My grandpa got Lyme disease from a deer tick when I was really young

[@Oddity2994]

Hate bugs

[@alexarmstrong4036]

Mom got Lymes from one :(

[@camrynmcgarry2117]

Laughs her butt off at him being such a scardy cat about the "bears" he heard!!! Sounded more like the wind, bears don't purposefully seek people out to hurt them. Although, if a mother bear with new babies felt he was enough of a threat to her babies, she might vocalize at him to get him to back off bc he was too close. I have, fortunately, never had a tick on me and I live in Maine. I have seen a Lynx once when I was like 6 out the window at my Grandma's. She lives in the middle of nowhere though. I have seen a fox and that's about it unless you want to count the occasional moose I've seen. We don't get any kind of venomous creatures to my knowledge. Also, side note, NEVER run from predators! Lots of them have a prey-drive and are MUCH faster than humans and will be more likely to chase you! My Grandfather said, when in doubt, never look them in the eye (It's a dominant, alpha thing that animals find offending), stand your ground, and back up as slowly as possible without turning around, call the Wildlife and Fishery services if its a public spot your in and a predator comes at you.

[@DavidJones-tp7td]

Damn right!

[@greglaws5407]

How to know the difference. If a bear is charging you and you climb up a tree, If the bear climbs after you, it's a black bear. If it shakes the tree until you fall out, it's a Grizz.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Lol😊 all joking aside, that's not too far off depending on the size of the tree.

[@Bredaxe]

I have a couple black bears in my Florida neighborhood. The male likes to sit in our driveways at night and just watch the street, lol.

[@markbenson4560]

Also if you’re looking at the bear scat trying to identify it, black bear scar will usually have berries and seeds mixed in, grizzlies will have, bells, whistles, pocket knives and such.

[@indianlayne]

If the bear is black, fight back, if it's brown, lay down, if it's white, goodnight

[@aaronakamatt1747]

And if you unload on it with your Glock it's dead lol. I'm not afraid of any animals in the US. The most dangerous I've seen is a panther and it ran off, I was armed at the time. And another time a copperhead. But there is antivenom readily available at the hospital. You will def not die immediately, even the most venomous snakes in the US, you have several hours before you die to get to medical help. Stay armed and be watchful and you will fine. And btw I live in North Georgia that is bear country. I do see a lot of deer, but I'm very watchful, and I'm careful at dawn and dusk

[@superdrummergaming]

Speaking as a hunter, all the rustling you hear in the woods is a squirrel. Little, loud bastards.

[@heathertucker9532]

Frankly something I never understood - a wolf or deer can sneak around you without much notice, but a squirrel or chipmunk sounds like a Sasquatch trailing behind you 😂

[@estorra8471]

They are so loud!

[@stingray4540]

Haha, so true! Squirrels and little birds.

[@maujaxa]

Maybe they make so much noise because they figured out it makes humans think they are bigger animals. Squirrels have been documented adapting to human proximity in many ways, including looking both ways before crossing a street.

[@stingray4540]

Mau Jaxa no, that’s definitely not the reason.

[@90az11]

While walking in the woods hearing sounds of the animals and birds is a good thing....be wary when it all goes quite

[@dodiehoyt3557]

Great point!

[@calliew311]

That's a telltale Bigfoot is in the near vicinity. Lol. But for real, that's a literal sign!

[@travismichaud6064]

Verily. The sounds he heard were most likely birds and squirrels. Nothing harmless.

[@vixendoe2545]

@Skrying Shame if all birds, squirrels, frogs, crickets, stop, if the forest goes absolutely quite you have a big preditor near by. Something big and dangerous.

[@jefferygreen2846]

Very true. Nothing is as bad as silence

[@ronalddivine2705]

If you hear noise in the woods its a damn squirrel! They sound like a heard of elephants, all of the predators travel quietly

[@TotallyNotLoki]

that is not comforting at all

[@rieskimo]

Well... Yes but actually no. If a predator has it's eyes set on you(rare unless it's been a lean season) it is undetectable by your average person. However a lot of fatal or near fatal interactions between people and nature are due to animals being surprised by people. Which is hilarious, because people aren't very sneaky. This is why it is suggested that when you're in the woods you whistle or sing to generate a lot if noise.

[@maxinemcclurd1288]

Very true,the tree rats are loud.

[@Taipan526]

Been stalked by wolves, a lynx, chased by a bear, and on two seperate occasions almost got in a tangle with a cougar.... Number gets higher if you include last call and out of the forest. Yeah... We have guns for a reason even in Canada.

[@jaydisqus3353]

I was just coming down here to say that.

[@erickfruin4865]

A coyote is slightly smaller than a full grown lab. Wolves however are bigger than you’d think

[@queenmaeve2861]

Yeah. I was thinking of commenting that as well. A large coyote was the size of my then six month old labradoodle. They small, not at all what he was thinking.

[@avatar997]

I assume the Old World equivalent of a coyote would be a jackal.

[@MeanLaQueefa]

Coyotes hunt in packs and are not scarred, I remember when I was young I heard an animal crying so I went outside, coyote fake playing hurt while his pack was circled, my family came out so I was fine

[@queenmaeve2861]

@@MeanLaQueefa They will also play-lure a family pet (any size) then kill em with the pack. Sometimes for food, sometimes not and not always quick. They are crafty, sadistic assholes.

[@jasonb8608]

Coyotes alone are not really a problem, but they do run in packs and enter suburbs and take small to mid sized dogs for snacks.

[@donniehagy5125]

Bison do damage because the idiots around them think they're "cute."

[@ras351]

Yeah in Yellowstone once I saw a European family try to put their kid on one for a photo. It was just chilling in the parking lot, but they are very unpredictable creatures.

[@rollastoney]

Truth. I know it’s bad but I love when the occasional video of a dumb tourist getting recked by a big ass bison makes the rounds lol. People are so stupid

[@Badger77722]

While I've never been around one, I've heard that moose (especially in the mating season) actually cause a lot of deaths, especially in Alaska.

[@ytreece]

@@Badger77722 they are tons in Colorado, Wyoming and other mountain states too.

[@ytreece]

@@vapormissile OMG that dude looks ded 😂🤣😂 We have “Antelope crossing at 50 mph” signs everywhere. search.yahoo.com/search?p=wy+antelope+crossing+sign&fr=iphone&.tsrc=apple&pcarrier=Spectrum&pmcc=311&pmnc=480

[@RRW359]

"We don't have any of those [giant marine prehistoric predators] in Scotland" *angry Nessie noises*

[@paulp9274]

"I'm gonna need about tree-fiddy."

[@junemoeggenborg1873]

I'm honestly surprised the moose isn't on this list lol maybe a trip further north is needed

[@wanderer1776]

They definitely are more dangerous than deer where my dad was from. They charge anything including a game wardens truck and a full grown moose is huge.

[@bendyrland7213]

With their height and weight, if you accidentally hit one with a car they are going through the windshield into your lap. Easy to do at night wiith their dark color and that your headlights don't necessarily reflect in their eyes do to their height.

[@TuFargon54]

Speaking of the North, I was pretty sure the Polar Bear was to be included... ...they've got paws the size of a man's back (°~•)!!! (edit) also, the Elephant Seal. They'd attack a train if they could catch one, lol

[@raymonddavis1370]

And The Elk also even bigger than a moose.The first time I saw a moose it freaked me out because of it's sheer size And an Elk could made me think I was in Jurassic Park!

[@lindanizamoff7981]

.my cousin had one come out in front of his truck,ended up hitting one while driving home,totaled his truck.

[@drewpamon]

"I wish I had something to protect myself from the bears... like an ax." Most Scottish choice of weapon ever.

[@doncarlton4858]

How about carrying a Claymore?

[@luckerooni7628]

Bagpipes would do more than an axe to a bear. Good luck trying to line up that swing against a charging bear.

[@MorganHornets]

@@aliceshaw8265 Is this your first time on the internet?

[@richardtodd6843]

How about a barrage of Scottish swearing?

[@jacobarchambault250]

Ive heard stories of axes and blades bouncing not even penetrating gator skin. Some natives used it as armor. Thes animal are partly why americans like guns. Especially in rural areas where your more likely to find these animals. 1 to 3 shots from any moderatly powerful gun will take down pretty much every north american animal. Not to mention a shot to the head is also one of the most humane and painless ways to hunt animals.

[@vmichial]

He talks about America how American's talk about Australia.

[@maolcogi]

Well it's like this. Badassitude is a family trait, little grandson UK is a tiny little bit badass, Daddy America is pretty dang badass, and Grand Pappy Australia literally INVENTED badass!

[@kkandola9072]

@@maolcogi it’s an island founded by criminals. It’s badass by design.

[@danelicker317]

Here are the rules for bears If it's black, yell back If it's Brown, lie down If it's white, goodnight

[@jaredflynn3750]

Can confirm black bears are generally pretty fearful of people, I used to chase them off by banging trash can lids together up at uncles cabin but you should still definitely be careful with them somebody was eaten in my area recently by a black bear because they didn't check up in the trees around their campsite before they went to sleep that night they like to sleep in trees so keep your eyes up when looking for them they're climbers

[@dner75-xh9le]

Good rule of thumb, but there's a caveat: If any of those bears have cubs nearby that they think you're a threat to, you could be fucked regardless of species if you're unarmed.

[@MrObewan2020]

Yup, i was fishing with my friend (i live in AK) he spotted a black bear that came by the river. I was aboit 20 yards away from him around the river bend so i didnt spot it until he layed down to play dead. Then i saw it trotting up toward him, i pumped out a couple rounds of my .45 and shouldered the 12 gauge and hussled over to him. Bear ran away, lets just say now he knows not to play dead in front of a black bear.

[@sgtjonmcc]

Playing dead is actually not a good idea. Large calibre pistol is your best bet. Bear Mace can also work.

[@jreyman]

Don't mess with grizzley's, or polar bears (they're more closely related than they look, bad attitude and all), they will easily and painfully erase your existencefrom this world. Bears are also much faster than they look like they'd be. Mountain lions, or bobcats, that decide to attack, will ambush you faster than you can react. Ever watch a cat pounce on a mouse? Now imagine you are the mouse. Coyotes and wolves are wild dogs. Coyotes are dangerous and smart, best to keep your distance. The wolf is is more like a trained assasin team, cunning, calculated, patient, and stealthy. I have only seen a few recluses in my life. While dangerous, they aren't as common as the back widow, but they usually pick places that they can hide in darkness or shadowy areas. their strong, dense webs are usually a sign there is at least one nearby, and to become extra cautious. It is unlikely that your pillow, or shoes would be the overnight target of a spider.

[@rwbimbie5854]

"Im speakin loudly so they can hear me" good man Them critters generally would rather just avoid humans if they hear you coming

[@dougroberts9821]

RWBimbie yeah but Panthers/Pumas/Mountain Lions have been known to hunt humans and are more populous now than they’re ever been since hunting them is illegal. In the Southwest alone they estimate there’s around 30,000 of them as opposed to 3,000 in the Cowboy days. 😳

[@kevinerose]

There is always some kind of animal hiding in the shadows nearby. You can never be sure what that animal is. If you are not familiar with the land and the inhabitants it is best to play it safe.

[@CJoksch]

Except grizzlies which aren't afraid of anything. Humans are just protein sticks to them.

[@MadStatter]

Speaking loudly is good to scare the black bears away. But cougars don't even care. And there are no grizzlies in that area so...

[@CJoksch]

@@MadStatter True on the Grizzly location. They're mostly in Idaho, Wyoming and Montana. I didn't think his post was location sensitive.

[@richardm3023]

The secret to surviving a bear attack, is to always, always, always hike with a person (or people) that are slower than you. Preferably someone with a limp.

[@pduidesign]

As Bill Burr said: “Don’t look into its eyes. Don’t look away. Just slowly back up as you push your friend forward.”

[@gregorymunoz8089]

Dont gotta be the fastest just gotta be faster than the slowest person in the group

[@Cueil]

@@pduidesign it's the first thing I thought of...

[@badgermoon9229]

A bear would never be able to catch me! I would be running away from it and no matter how fast it might be, it wouldn't be able to get any traction slipping in all the shit on the ground behind me.

[@maxinemcclurd1288]

LMAO

[@jimboa20]

Coyotes are generally afraid of humans even in packs, but they have been known to occasionally attack lone hikers.

[@sirtickleshitz]

If they're hungry enough or in a large enough pack to feel ballsy, yotes can be annoying as hell man.

[@DementedCaver]

They sure are party animals, they make much noise in the wee hours of the morning. ;)

[@WaaghGhaz]

We had a hiker killed by Coyotes here on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia in 2009! They can get pretty dangerous if they're hungry enough!

[@JamesW7723]

jimboa20 I have personal experience I live out in bum fuck nowhere and 95% of the time coyotes run off when you walk towards them or challenge them

[@samheinrich1427]

jimboa20 yesterday I was sleeping outside in my hammock when I woke up too a coyote a few feet away I tried to spook it but it didn’t run lol

[@coffeemachtspass]

When I worked in Glacier National Park, we all knew that the most dangerous animal was either a sow Grizzly with cubs or a cow moose. When you tramp through the woods, make lots of noise; they’re not interested in meeting you either.

[@Brenelael]

You missed the Moose. A Moose bull in the rut or a cow with a calf will mess you up quick. They are also about 4-5 times the size of a Deer on average. They are massive. Where I live they will wander into towns on occasion.

[@NiminaeOld]

I was thinking this too. I live in Utah and I know so many people who have had dangerous encounters with moose.

[@usafvet100]

Used to see them roaming the streets of Anchorage, AK.

[@mutantcube1737]

Yeah, I live in utah and i went up to the mountains for a camping trip, and on one of the last days we saw one about 100 yards away from the camp site, wasn't a full grown Male but it was at least a juvenile, and it still would have towered over the people and the tents if it were close

[@phredphlintstone6455]

They have really bad eyesight too, can be easy to spook them

[@LibertyWolf1]

I watched a moose take on the Peterbilt 379 in front of me and WIN. That driver made the mistake of honking @ a moose standing in the middle of the road up in Wyoming. The moose tore apart his front end.

[@98765zach]

"I wish i had some sort of... protective weapon?" Well well well, if it ain't a Brit figuring out why us Yeehaws carry our guns :D its a joke folks calm down. On a fun note come on down to texas, where you can carry any weapon you want long as it ain't concealed.

[@rickfromtexas4659]

In Texas, to carry any firearm in public outside of your vehicle you must have a License to Carry issued by the Department of Public Safety. With it, you can carry it concealed or in the open. If you are caught carrying a firearm without the License it is a Class A or B misdemeanor depending on what they charge you with. If convicted you will not ever be able to legally carry in Texas again. However, you are correct if you are talking about bladed weapons where one can now carry a samurai sword or a halberd down the street if they wish. Brass knuckles are now legal as well.

[@Meggsie]

God damn how did I call it. Texans.

[@mutantcube1737]

@@rickfromtexas4659 wait does that mean I can carry a bayonet on the end of a gun without a license? Sweet (Obviously a joke)

[@user-hy6rd1tv9f]

Omg before I read the last part, I was like this dude is def from the south if not Texas and behold I found a Texan -a fellow Texan

[@stepheniesbar]

In Ky it's open carry. 🔫 I was taught to carry a Gun, living in Mtns and all. Just pay attention to your surroundings.

[@danielyeager7287]

I enjoyed this segment in your series and I thought I'd add a bit of information. Tourists in Alaska are trained before hiking. They are told that bears are dangerous if you startle them. You should wear bells on your feet so that they can hear you coming. Also, you need to carry pepper spray to help fend off an attack. Another thing they train you on is to look for bear poo. The smaller black bears poo is made up of rather small round pellets. The large and extremely dangerous grizzly bear’s poo contains bells and smells like pepper spray.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Look😊

[@corinnem.239]

😂🤣😂

[@bunchyiowa9899]

When he said dangerous animals my dumb ass said " ah yes the geese understandable"

[@kayseacamp]

Eff geese. Those things are EVIL!

[@slowstang88]

Cobra chickens

[@sharoncraig6911]

Ducks can be evil as well.

[@keepermovin5906]

@@sharoncraig6911 but geese have the body to back it up. And then there’s swans, those things are demons.

[@Toywins]

They used to attack kids at children's school. They are so damn evil!!

[@AntiAnathema]

Would add: Boar -- They gather in large numbers, are fairly smart, quite aggressive, have excellent sense of smell(knows where you are before you), horrible for the environment, can weigh few to several hundred pounds, disease ridden, and can tank quite a few small to medium calibre firearm shots especially if hit in the large shoulder. Moose -- Like a deer mixed with a bison. They are big and don't give a fuck. They will stand in front of cars or challenge them. Even if driving a car you may survive crashing into a deer, but your chances are low against a moose. And lastly... with their very formidable horns they charge attack without warning in relative silence. FloridaMan -- this creature is the most powerful, it can commit heinous crimes with wild abandon, has no moral compass, can be equipped with the most surprising array of deadly weapons, and it may tank an entire magazine and still remain a threat with its drug addled mind. Beware of FloridaMan.

[@ethanschenck9714]

Boars aren't really American since they were introduced from Europe. In fact, they're found all over Britain, including much of Scotland.

[@Nyx_2142]

@@ethanschenck9714 They are only found in Britain because they were reintroduced. They were hunted to extinction in Britain, more than once from what I've read.

[@savvivixen8490]

Replace boar with feral farm pig, and you'll still have to deal with the same skillset. gl fam.

[@leviathan1082]

@@ethanschenck9714 well neither is the Python but he still mentioned it.

[@CrowDawg11]

Boar are one of the reasons I prefer a stout, mid-caliber, mid-century military rifle (K98k, Mosin-Nagant, SMLE, Garand) with a bayonet on it when I'm in the woods. If it charges you and your .30 cal round doesn't stop it, you've still got a spear to use!

[@peterking2651]

Most terrifying is the Cougar, and I’m not talking the cat.

[@scythescythe884]

Yeah karens suck, very hard to deal with. Terrifying creatures those ones.

[@peggyconcepcion9291]

Misty in Southern California.... Especially South Orange County. They come out at night all filled with silicone.

[@shamalambadingdongboi6442]

O H O H N O

[@robertbobbypelletreaujr2173]

I been into cougars since i was 16. Your just noticing the wrong ones, believe me. This one asian chick was 20 years older than me and better than any girl in her 20s in every way.

[@LibertyWolf1]

Sparticus Booker nope. Most of us prefer quality. If they're a single cougar, there's probably a reason why.

[@matt475]

No one tell him about Snapping Turtle, or their extra mean (and much larger) cousin, the Alligator Snapping Turtle...

[@michelepaccione8806]

Talk about prehistoric monsters.

[@happyjohn354]

one of my friends lost a toe to a snapper...

[@aengusdedanann181]

I caught one while fishing, a lot of fun

[@benn454]

Don't trust them even if they look dead, either. When I was a kid, my dad stuck a stick into a dead snapping turtle's mouth and it bit the stick in half. The head wasn't even attached to the body.

[@maxinemcclurd1288]

This is great we keep coming up with more critters for him to worry about.

[@MrBadApple999]

Im more scared of ticks then mountain lions and bears.

[@maxinemcclurd1288]

True ,my Son has Lymes and we've lived in Mountain lion and bear country all our lives without incident.

[@vagabondwastrel2361]

Tuck your pants into your socks. Looks crazy, but works.

[@XXL3G1TC4NXX]

midgetydeath That’s a myth, they sit on the edge of tall grass with their legs outstretched. They grab on as something walks by.

[@ethancooper1560]

Got one off my leg right before I watched this video

[@Framer_Mike]

Right!! Thats the truth!! Lmao

[@KimChilds75]

A grandmother in Georgia strangled a Bobcat in her driveway, breaking some of her fingers in the process, without making any noise because she didn't want to wake up her grandchild who was taking a nap inside in 2018.

[@humpy936]

Lol

[@logankuhlman7054]

Bruh your grandmas a badass

[@bluelivesmatter8836]

Yee Yee

[@barbaravance6774]

Wait she killed a wild animal , in the outdoors so it didn't wake a child? That's moronic!

[@bethanybdavidson]

Barbara Vance you need to reread

[@athenenoctua4697]

I live in North Carolina and am actually working on a snake education programs. Most of my venomous snake encounters have been with copperheads! I nearly picked one up as a kid when we first moved here. Thank goodness my dad caught me first! Another freaky snake story I heard was a woman taking care of her rosebush. She thought it had been thorns pricking into her skin. Her son went out to look though and there was a nest of baby rattlers in it. They had been biting her! They took her to urgent care and she was alright, but it's stuck with me. I mainly see snakes because I hike a lot. Most are out on sidewalks sunning themselves. Give them a wide berth and you're usually fine. The most common snake encounter is still garter snakes, which are harmless. They might musk if you pick them up, but they won't really hurt you. The main thing I'm afraid of when hiking on the Blue Ridge is somebody shooting me tbh.

[@thenamethatwasntaken2314]

British people... "I can't understand why America has such a fascination with guns" *walks down a well managed country road with several driveways* "Omg I'm afraid, I'm kilometers away from help and a dangerous animal could attack me at any second!"

[@maddogx7813]

AHAhahaha, right?

[@mwalker.81]

I’m scared of the government not the bears.

[@speedy01247]

@Ms12345678ab they originally were for the animals and native Americans.

[@epicdabber1008]

Lol right

[@beegee1960]

Actually, much of the gun culture in the US developed as protection against wild animals, as well as hunting for food. Everyone had a gun back in the old days for protection. It just stuck.

[@thhunter]

A park ranger in Glacier National Park once explained to me and some folks how to tell the difference between a grizzly and a black bear. You kick it in the ass and then climb a tree. If it chases you up the tree, it's a black bear. If it knocks the tree down, it's a grizzly. Coyotes generally don't mess with people. Every once in a while you'll hear about one biting someone, but it's pretty rare. They're bigger than foxes. Like a mid sized dog.

[@proudmomofac.d.h.survivor565]

Perfect analogy

[@michritch3493]

They do eat people's smaller dogs sometimes, though. Especially in early Spring right after their pups are born, so take care on trails with your wee dog around then.

[@jonadabtheunsightly]

Coyotes generally don't mess with people *directly*. But they will go right up to your house when you aren't home, and steal food off your back step. Or kill your unattended dog.

[@robertschwartz4810]

That's true, but coyotes are getting a lot more comfortable around people.

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

@Ron Lewenberg you're right. Coyotes are spreading throughout the Northeast. I have a friend in Cape Cod who recently saw a coyote in her backyard.

[@tanyadebeer4836]

Just remember: You can't outrun a bear, so you just have to bring someone slower than you.

[@gregwochner4894]

Just like that old joke, I don't have to outrun the bear I just have to outrun you.

[@dcmc7383]

Or trip the fast “friends” when they try to pass you. 😏😂

[@FloridaRocks]

ROFLMAO!!

[@MajesticSkywhale]

A few years ago near me a group of guys from the city came hiking and saw a black bear but weren't too smart and started following it and fucking with it, and throwing rocks. Eventually it got angry enough and chased them, and exactly this happened. Slow guy tripped.

[@mhlevy]

The important thing when you're in "bear country" is that a) you carry pepper spray and b) you pin bells to your self so you make noise, so as not to startle a bear, particularly a female with cubs. The way you know you're in "bear country" is to look for their droppings. Bear droppings are the ones that smell like pepper spray and have little bells in them. :-)

[@MaestroRigale]

mhlevy 😂😂😂😂😂

[@scobrenano4248]

startled a snort laugh out of me, rofl

[@oryan4395]

Or any caliber handgun above a .40.

[@oryan4395]

But then it's just shell casings in the bear shit haha

[@overtheedge9298]

mhlevy That’s when you know that you’re in a BIG bears area.

[@christina9725]

Scorpions have always been one of the creepiest to me. Luckily, I don't live near them.

[@survival7691]

Scorpions are creepy looking, but honestly you can just squash em like a spider.

[@KayentaRojo]

I literally had a scorpion in my garage this morning here in Southern Utah lol.

[@ronswanson7371]

@@KayentaRojoglad I live in New England then

[@Jackiewheelz]

I'm surprised that moose aren't on the list. Moose are hella aggressive.

[@avatar997]

In Alaska, you are more likely to be killed by a moose than by a grizzly bear

[@gregwochner4894]

I,m from Ontario Canada and there's nothing more dangerous than a bull moose in rut they have charged transport trucks on the trans Canada highway and it's like an unstoppable force meets an immovable object

[@FreeRangeFurball]

I'm from Maine, yup, dangerous as hell

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

@@avatar997 why tho

[@Isilithix]

Used to live in Vermont, on top of a large hill in an apartment complex. I remember a time as a kid, when several bull moose decided that the best place to rut would be near our bus stop. Yeah... No school that day.

[@liv4themoments]

A few other animals: -Scorpions -Wild Boars -Sharks -Snapping Turtles

[@GUNNER67akaKelt]

Oh, yeah, snapping turtles. He'd shit if he got near one of those. Even the smaller ones are nasty. I don't want to get anyway near one of the big ones. Slow armored wolverines, lol.

[@boot965]

The desert centipede is a nightmare so terrible that I feel many people choose to forget about.

[@paooul_dixon]

@@GUNNER67akaKelt When I was like 7-8 my step cousin and sister and I caught one in a creek and kept it for a week as a pet, hand feeding it fish we caught. My step uncle found out and threatened to shoot it if we didn't get rid of it. In hindsight we were pretty stupid kids haha.

[@johncox9575]

@@boot965 yeeeaaah those freak me out... And ill play with wild snakes

[@michelleshahjhan3417]

Crazy crazy me stopped to get a medium-size snapping turtle out of the road. It took me about half an hour to get him over the curb, cuz he kept spinning around lightening quick to try and bite me. I didn't want a big truck to squash him, so I took the risk. I finally managed to get hold of the back end of his shell and sort of toss him into the grass, where he quickly went down the bank to the stream. His shell was slimy and muddy, and my hands smelled like death after touching him, but it was worth it. All extremities still miraculously intact, lol!

[@alanaanderson7260]

Shaun: "When you see Bison from america, you think, That thing looks like a truck." Me: You are correct sir.

[@corinnem.239]

Just do NOT get close to it...and pray it does not get angry or irritated. They are deadly in that case. Moose too. Very grumpy.

[@morningrosie3684]

They are literally living trucks with anger issues. Kind of like rhinos, but fluffy.

[@alanaanderson7260]

@@morningrosie3684 Literally 😂

[@Glopdemon]

They are also faster than anything that size has any business being

[@alanaanderson7260]

@@Glopdemon lmao literally facts.

[@vacrawlers5436]

I can’t believe he didn’t talk about wild boars.

[@zombiewafle]

SOmeone tell him about them and then the digivolved form known as the Razorback.

[@robokrookamungus9675]

And not only the wild boars the bigger problem is feral domestic pigs hybridizing with them and creating far more aggressive offspring. It's becoming a big problem in the North Woods

[@WillTheBassPlayer]

@@zombiewafle Digivolved form! What a throwback! I'm dead!! Thanks🤣🤣

[@dirremoire]

That is the only scary animal, except for the Grizzly. All the others will leave you alone if you don't bother them.

[@weeb535]

They don't only live in America

[@AlwaysBelieve777]

Except that you weren’t in the woods Dude; you were on a country road. We’ve had bears, cougars and coyotes in my yard, nature is amazing.

[@lolgamez9171]

Insert catchy song here

[@deez128]

It's funny we rarely give our dangerous wildlife a thought. I spend more time wondering how people in Africa deal with lions running around!

[@caradocapcunobelin2875]

Chris Sparkman if this video has taught me anything its that everything is about how and where you were raised. If you live around lions I’m sure you would just take simple precautions like taking a walking stick when you go out. The threat of mountain lions around me is pretty great, I’ve seen them behind my backyard before. But when I go out all I take is a decent sized knife and I enjoy nature. I’m sure it’s not much different in Africa.

[@awhiskyintheevening8408]

I think of the jungles with all the venomous and poisonous animals. And Africa! Caradoc Ap Conobelin, you are right. It's all about what you are used to.

[@RealTubbs]

I work in South Sudan. Not many Lions here but people generally stay the hell away from them and snakes

[@amandafoster9229]

Hell even ostriches. Those things can gut you with a single kick

[@paulruwona547]

Lions are usually found in game reserves. You pay to get in. In some areas yes lions live near people, but you are more likely to be attacked by an elephant than a lion. Once again this is usually near game reserves. City folk will see the occasional dangerous animal in the form of creepy crawlies and rarely big game.

[@Adam_0_310]

So this is what it must feel like for Australians when we talk about their scary ass wildlife compared to the US

[@shaunvlog]

Haha glad to be of service

[@ducthman4737]

@Ron Lewenberg That's why England send its criminals down under. It was a disguised death sentence.

[@soybasedjeremy3653]

@@ducthman4737 It was a Penal Colony, makes sense.

[@malimillions]

One of the most entertaining videos on KZbin to watch is with British newscasters reacting to animal interactions going on in their former colonial countries. You know --- Australians telling a white shark to fuck off from his fishing net, Americans boredly shooing a bear out of a store and my absolute favorite: a Canadian punching a mountain lion who attacked his dogs behind a tim Horton's. It's absolutely hilarious.

[@jiltonyamcgrew9051]

Scary

[@madmoose4850]

You missed a few... off the top of my head: copperhead snakes, tarantulas, scorpions and we do have wolves not just coyotes there are actually wolves in the country. We also now have Killer Bees throughout the South. Alaska has polar bears and moose that actually attack humans.

[@ashleybullard5796]

Yeah no kidding! Google Idaho wolves (they came down from Canada) . Those wolves are like straight from Norse Mythology.

[@Azsouth]

Moose in Maine as well

[@autumnfall8829]

Bark Scorpions in the Southwest are the most dangerous the smaller the more dangerous.

[@juliegreen6727]

Kristie C unless you're allergic to them, i found out the hard way when I got stung....not deathly allergic thankfully, pretty bad reaction none the less... I try to avoid them as much as possible

[@elizabeths50]

the polar bear is born mean

[@jessicadias5014]

In America we have a saying to survive bear attacks: "If it's black, attack. If it's brown, get down. If it's white, goodnight." Black bears are the smallest and the most timid. Usually they will run off if you make enough noise and make yourself look scary. And they usually won't try to eat you. A brown or a grizzly MAY try to eat you but it's more likely its a mother bear protecting her cubs so in that case, just play dead and hope for the best. Once the bear decides you arent a threat, she'll leave you alone (hopefully). If its a polar bear (white) make your peace. These mofos aren't scared of humans and they definitely will eat you. If one of these guys picks you out as lunch you might as well be polite and expose your neck for them to make it quick both for you and them.

[@nodeloliver6201]

People always ask me why I carry a fourty five when I visit Alaska. THAT! That's why. If I'm going to die to a Polar bear, I'm not going to be an easy lunch.

[@jessicadias5014]

@@nodeloliver6201 good luck with a 45. I dont know about Polar Bears but I know Grizzlies can take like 6 or 7 rounds before they go down or decide you aren't worth it. I can only assume polar bears are worse

[@oscarwalton1188]

@@jessicadias5014 44 magium is a better choice and I mean a clip loader like a desert eagle

[@nodeloliver6201]

@@oscarwalton1188 Looks like I need to go shopping for a new gun. Thank you.

[@Kirinketsu_]

Black Bears will eat you if they get the chance as in if they knock you out or injure you. Black Bears are anti social compared to brown bears who unless they are starving or protecting their cubs they are just showing dominance over you thinking you are another bear like animal. Black bears attack you for territory control and because they are scavengers have a higher chance to eat you. Polar bears are always hunger and will eat anything they can find.

[@caitrinlenartz8096]

Bears and cougars are scary, man! But put me alone in the wilderness in Scotland and I'd immediately assume some creepy faerie was gonna get me.

[@TASKConfusion911]

#1: Deer Wolves and Moose: are we a joke to you?

[@stevengroetken]

Moose rarely get hit when you’re driving. If you stumble upon one accidentally (very rare, they like marshlands with visibility) or are stupid and try to get a selfie (not that rare), then yeah, not a good place to be. Deer though, I’ve hit 3, been hospitalized for one of those. Homeboy was spot on.

[@lonewolf4612]

The difference between hitting a deer and hitting a moose on the highway is a collision with a deer is more likely to be survivable. Moose are twice the size, they literally come out of nowhere, and if the body doesn't completely crush/take the roof off your vehicle, the legs smashing through the windscreen will end you. Maybe they're just more plentiful in Canada, though. I've had more scary close calls with moose than with deer.

[@airekvinlandslayerofthesev5234]

@@stevengroetken Elk.. don't hit an elk.

[@stevengroetken]

Airek Vinland, Slayer of the Seventh Sun Had an elk hit one of my work trucks before. Did some good damage, but deer are the biggest culprit. Because of their long legs, if your vehicle is small enough, the elk, or moose has a good chance of rolling over the top. Deer will nail you right in the windshield.

[@maureenseel118]

Also forgetting Hobo spiders-the big, hairy and aggressive cousin of the brown recluse.

[@gideonstupke2257]

I'm supprised that you didn't mention sasquatch for the mountains. Lol.

[@adamdonovan4071]

Gideon Stupke I think Florida Man is our most frightening wildlife. He’s always to some crazy stuff...

[@Sssssssslf]

@@adamdonovan4071 😅😅

[@candicescott7176]

I was thinking it could've been Bigfoot paralleling him in the South Carolina's woods. But he had a camera with him, which seems to be the best thing to have to scared them off.

[@marielcalder103]

Check out the big black blob on the left side of the screen at 2:20. I wonder what that is?

[@karleighelizabethlust4994]

The advice they give American small children in primary school is “They’re more scared of you.” I always got in trouble for asking if the 13 ft bear was REALLY more scared of a 4 ft child?

[@emPtysp4ce]

The ones that don't learn to be scared of the 4 foot child's backup don't live long enough to get 13 feet tall. Guns go boom.

[@dinasourprincessparty]

Funnily enough, that's not the advice they give to Alaskan small children. It's much closer to, "Stay away, they will kill you."

[@tohanwi]

@@dinasourprincessparty ya but, polar bears actually hunt humans. Don't they? (From Minnesota so its hearsay)

[@DivisiónAzul1941]

@@tohanwi ya they don't give a shit.

[@dinasourprincessparty]

Justin Stalbaum Most bears will eat people after they kill them, black and brown bears will hunt humans opportunistically, but polar bears will hunt humans as a part of their diet. Polar bears aren’t all that aggressive, nor do they share a lot of territory with humans, so for the most part black and brown bears are far more likely to kill and eat you.

[@vintaqe_vibez5978]

I live in the mountains of Colorado and I've seen black bears, coyotes, and cougars have taken pets. I see deer literally everyday. And I'm always scared of a deer running out in front of me. There's some crazy animals around here. But I love it. They usually keep to themselves.

[@MonAhgasInsomniAroELF]

This was really interesting hearing the perspective of a non-native on our dangerous wildlife. When you live here you kind of forget because tbh you don't encounter many of those in day-to-day life, and those that you do, it's pretty unlikely you'll be attacked or hurt. The way you're talking about it though makes me feel like I live in Australia instead of the U.S. lol And I didn't know Scotland didn't really have predators or dangerous animals! That's like New Zealand. I was surprised to find when I visited there they also had no dangerous animals or natural predators. I'd love to visit Scotland and go hiking!

[@troymclain9441]

You forgot the moose, there in Alaska they have caused more deaths then the grizzly

[@bellaganamama]

Colorado has moose to

[@thathyena2949]

Ah so Basically as the not so saying, saying goes "If it's got hooves ye better move."

[@jasonknight1085]

@midgetydeath Or as a headline from the western Massachusetts yellow rag "The Phoenix" read back in the '90's: "Corvette hits Moose, Moose Drags 'Vette Five Miles" Or the New Hampshire joke: Deer only kill stupid people. Moose kill everyone.

[@boostmobil3699]

I’m a North Carolinian and can confirm the black widows are a pain in the ass.

[@carternichols7783]

As a North Carolinian I have only ever seen one

[@kaical8273]

I'm in South Carolina hello brothers.

[@Sub4CarClips]

Bro in Arizona they’re everywhere. We have those but even worse then black windows are brown recluse’s. We also have rattle snakes, coyotes and I think mountain lions

[@Sub4CarClips]

Oh how could I forget the scorpion and Gila monster

[@kilovoltjoe]

Coastal Virginia is loaded with Black Widows. I had them under everything outside, I found them under my car seats, and I got up for the bathroom 3:00am and caught a familiar glimpse of one crawling across the carpet heading for the bed. I got her with a shoe and went back to bed. Caught a cottonmouth in my pool and been bit 3 or 4 times by black racers. one of the worst bites (just hurt a lot) was from a fledgling cardinal that came thru my chimney..latched on to my thumb knuckle and would not let go. Seen a few rattlers, I hear the coyotes at night. hey Scottish guy don't get me started on the fish around here, crabs, stargazers, jellyfish, stingrays skates and sharks, oyster crackers

[@apples1290]

I will probably never forget visiting a “country park” in the UK in which one of the wildlife spotting signs included the breath-taking possibility of seeing moles. (To be fair, there were several mole hills in sight.) It had never before occurred to me that moles might count as anything other than vermin or that there could be so little other wildlife around as to make them worth mentioning. Mind boggled.

[@michaelamohr6729]

I hear your countdown and raise you: Giant desert centipede: biggest Nope ever. Moose: take a deer and make it the size of a truck. Bull shark: mouth full of teeth and a bad attitude, can and will swim in fresh water.

[@katherinetyler4362]

Agree, and don't forget the wild pigs and boars!

[@leifhietala8074]

Bull shark: found in the Mississippi River as far north as Illinois. SHARKS! In ILLINOIS!

[@roldanbelenos1549]

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! ... And as everyone who lives in the the country surely knows, the animal most people go to great lengths to avoid, far more than all others, is the skunk.

[@awg7068]

My first Lab was 'special'. He took me for a drag to go introduce his dumb self to a skunk, and we both got skunked really badly. I had to bury the leash, his collar, and my clothes, the stink was that horrible.

[@TG-mx5wb]

Truth

[@jlandon6028]

Most wild animals that can hurt you will only attact to protect their young. Stay away from their babies and don't feed them.

[@jonadabtheunsightly]

The "don't feed them" rule has an exception: if a bear approaches you, and you are holding food, you should NOT attempt to keep the food from the bear. The bear has no interest in fighting you, but it does want your food.

[@kristenheuer5676]

They will also attack of they feel threatened.

[@denystull355]

A lot of animals will also attack during breeding season, there is a video of woman in a game preserve being attacked by an elk during rutting season, with signs all around telling people to stay in their car as it is rutting season.

[@larrywelchko6136]

Mountain Lions will stalk and attack humans

[@armadillotoe]

Most, but not all. Always have a slower friend with you when you are around dangerous animals.

[@seregill13]

He was literally walking down a road in front of someones house during that clip, I laughed so hard.

[@morganstone897]

Ikr. Wasn't that road paved?

[@airicastarwall1349]

I live in an area like that. Little 9yr old me would play out there all day. Just make a lot of noise and most will stay away

[@kuro-chankoge-kun168]

I'll admit rattlesnakes are pretty terrifying. Some fun facts about them: Rattlesnakes only rattle their tails when they feel threatened, so if you hear the sound, walk away They're stealth hunters so they probably won't chase you And if you hear a rattle nearby and it stops *run* because it's about to attack

[@thebazile5253]

If im right, they are evolving to where they don't have the rattles anymore

[@getskilledalot3834]

Can't they still bite you after their heads have been chopped off? I know there is some kind of snake that can do that.

[@kuro-chankoge-kun168]

@@getskilledalot3834 Yeah, their corpse will bite anything that touches it on instinct

[@zachary9197]

Ya I hate snakes

[@erinduncan8833]

But there are rattlesnakes that don't have rattles. Ugh!

[@bluesageful]

One of the things I LOVED about Scotland was being able to sit down in grassy area and not worry about....Rattlesnakes, Copperheads, Water moccasins, Black widow spiders......oh, and alligators....You have no idea how freeing that was!

[@ourfamily3570]

And ticks!!!!!!!

[@Gelathius]

I mean I live in Kansas and we have all of those, we are not afraid of those. They won't purposely come up to you 99% of the time and black widows are mostly not going to be in the open.

[@Gelathius]

Alligators well maybe but they are big just pay attention to your surroundings

[@atarms34gaming97]

Dude, just come to Alaska, we have a yearly reptile purging, it's called winter. Just be sure to get your car reenforced so if you do hit a moose your car doesn't turn into a bomb.

[@alvinwine5665]

But those are the things that make our great outdoors fun.