Approaching 50 Wild Rattlesnakes to See If They Attack

[@Mary-had-a-lil-farm]

I’m exhausted from all the running away you did from those snakes chasing you. Thank you so much for all the information. Truthfully, this video really blew my mind. What a terrible misunderstanding we have of these animals.

[@sowersass2]

Agreed I loved this because I used to be afraid of snakes until I held my friends. 1 month later I went and bought myself a baby California kingsnake obviously he's not venomous but he's almost 4 foot long now and he's a sweetheart he's never bitten me or anyone else ever.

[@aoconnor2933]

I do A LOT of off trail hiking to peakbag and explore isolated ranges. The more I encounter them, the more I understand they're as terrified of me as I have been of them. I'll still take precautions, but it def helps learning more and more about them to help me appreciate these cool snakes, and respect them at the same time while mitigating risk.

[@BadDriversOfNapa]

How often have they struck at you or toward you? Of all the years of hiking I've done, I've only had a handful of encounters. I'm still trying to get a feel for how often they'll strike at hikers who accidentally get fairly close to them, such as a rattlesnake hiding in a bush right next to a very narrow trail. I'm always nervous as well, hiking narrow trails with rocky ledges right next to me, where I may not see a snake until I've extremely close and getting bit on the hand or arm.

[@RandyBuckey]

I wished I could have meet you 30 years ago. It would have saved a lot of snakes lives. I grew up in a time when snakes had a bad rep.

[@aoconnor2933]

@BadDriversOfNapa only two occasions I can recall did one attempt to strike me. The rest either didn't bother moving, lurched out of the way, or rattled and held their defensive posture or sought escape. The two that did attempt to strike me were both out of range and terrible aims lol

[@aoconnor2933]

@user-yy1fd2sh8r better late than never. Never too late to learn more.

[@katydempsey813]

I am deathly terrified of snakes but have been learning a lot of educational information about these animals. To debunk what I was always told growing up. And face it Rattlesnake solutions no matter how much research you show you are still going to have people that don’t believe you or just still have such a fear that they can’t overcome. I for one am Thankful to you and others whom have have taught me to respect these animals and No longer fear them.

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

The more I do it, the more I am convinced that the rejection of fact and experience in favor of fear (like these guys defending misinformation in the comments) is more a factor of personal identity and self esteem than anything to do with snakes. Being scared of snakes is not something some guys can get over, especially when it's some cornerstone of how they feel about themselves.

[@michellemrealty5305]

Oh I'm still afraid of them, but more informed now. I could actually identify a striped racer the other day from watching these enough. Still zero desire to be near it, but knew what it was at least.

[@ArmednotTriggered]

They are obviously all broken. Did you try turning them off and then turning them back on again? Sometimes the chase feature malfunctions.

[@onion2662]

Well actually they do malfunction so every now and then you have to bring them to the shop

[@alfamaniacs]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffreyryan1639]

Reset button is on top of their heads.

[@dorianbedorian211]

🤣😂🤣

[@LinChandler]

Lol....

[@xapianoman]

That was actually really cool seeing all the different types of snakes. Thanks for sharing!

[@jaredmackey4511]

Jeff W. My first time hearing about most of those types of rattlers

[@andylutz3505]

@@jaredmackey4511 same

[@hollyhe8854]

I’m very afraid of snakes. This videos calm my nerves a little. Not that I’ll ever approach them, but at least I know I can walk away calmly without getting hurt. I also really like the identification. That’s very educational . I didn’t even know there are black rattle snakes.

[@laurawillits176]

What a great bunch of snake pictures! I like it that you apologized for disturbing them.

[@5954ldydi]

Yeah I thought the many apologies for the disruptions were cute too.

[@kiraandreola8274]

The Grand Canyon rattler did advance on you a little bit but still didn’t chase and then backed off when it realized you (a bigger and scarier predator than he) were not retreating. Fascinating behavior and great video!! Wish I could drop more than one like on this.

[@morticiaheisenberg9679]

They are so cute rattling as they slither away. I love how you apologize for bothering them❤. I'm glad you are out there showing the truth. Amazing animals.

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

Thanks! Stand by for part 2 of this video :)

[@gregking2571]

Rattlesnakes are known as the "gentlemen (and gentle ladies) of snakes" They give warning before striking. Probably because they evolved on grasslands surrounded by large herd animals that might otherwise step on them.

[@williamfarr8807]

That is an old theory. It is now known that rattlesnake evolved in the highlands of Mexico and only later dispersed northward into the range of Bison. @@gregking2571

[@matthewwright57]

Its amazing how fast they are. Scariest part is how long it took them to start rattling after he approached. super easy to step on them in the dark.

[@jish55]

In many cases, they only rattle as their last line of defense. Most times, they'll outright remain still to try and camouflage themselves so that we don't see them and just walk on by. The rattle is probably the most kind thing a snake species has, where it's literally warning us to not get any closer and to please leave it alone.

[@matthewwright57]

@@jish55 Absolutely, the only reason you get bit by a rattlesnake is because you were messing with it and its defending itself, or you step on it by mistake. There are a few cobras or mambas that will 'rush' you a bit as a defensive measure, but even then if you don't restrain or poke or push them, they want nothing to do with you.

[@DeborahRosen99]

They really just want to be left alone. They'll hunker down in the dark and be "please don't look my way, please don't see me," and as long as you don't know they're there you never will. They'll just keep doing their thing, eating rats and scorpions and anything else they can work their jaws over. And a lot of times on the video above, he walked right up to the snakes so they *knew* their cover was blown, and they didn't care enough to even coil up.

[@dannykuzora]

Legend says that the 51st chased him...

[@talyh8898]

No the 55th did bc 55 likes

[@dillondaniel1928]

You deserve move likes

[@LOLmusics]

LOL

[@AnnihilatingKaos2012]

Spooked a young timber rattler a couple days in the spot I mud bog with my four wheeler. He didn’t seem too interested to stay in there with me. Also a few years ago while I was taking my dog outside to potty, I had a four footer coiled up not more than an inch or two away from my leg for about a good 2 to 3 minutes before I realized it was there and it didn’t rattle or seem to take me as a threat. They are quite common where I live and having a vast area of pine straw is especially hard to see them even when you are looking. I can say I’ve never had one chase me in any encounter. Very good video showing they are not evil creatures 👍

[@Enlightened77777]

Your videos are very educational. Snakes are a very important part of the eco system and learning how to share our mountains and deserts without fear of one “attacking” or “chasing” is very educational. I now feel more understanding if I come across one hiking, I just need to be aware and if I see one give it it’s space. They are like coyotes and don’t want to engage for fear they too could be injured or killed. I have a new respect for these beauty’s. Thanks to you and your team❤thanks

[@aliciamarie9704]

I love this video so much! I’m so tired of hearing misinformation spread online & on tv. It’s hilarious that you had to go to such extreme to make your point. Cute snakes!

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

haha, that's why I went with 50 of them. A half hour of doing the same thing over and over is the kind of overkill that can defeat the inevitable spiral of "oh ya, well what about XXX species!". Most people will never see 50 rattlesnakes in a lifetime, let alone in a few weeks, so it helps. I might do another one haha.

[@chaoticdriver]

The Speckled Rattlesnakes are beautiful with those red tones!

[@TheJacksnipe]

All rattlers are beautiful!

[@metalmamasue3680]

Check out the white speckled rattlesnakes. Just gorgeous and there are also some specks with blue in their coloration. They are really pretty snakes. 😍

[@elikey2079]

SpankyRides if I had the chance I’d shoot it

[@metalmamasue3680]

@@elikey2079 Sad really, that you feel the need to kill an animal that has no arms, no legs and is only inches off the ground. I'm a small, disabled middle aged woman and I'm not afraid of snakes because I know they're just animals who are trying to live their lives. No one *ever* got harmed by a snake they walked away from. Besides, snakes consume rodents that carry disease ridden ticks and fleas, I'd much rather have snakes around then risk getting Lyme disease, plague or any number of flea and tick borne illnesses.

[@technoendo]

My wife has sent me some of your posts from Facebook, I follow you on Instagram, and we're big fans of your advocacy for rational thinking around rattlesnakes. Well done!

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

Thank you! Glad to see how many people out there are in the rattlesnake's corner.

[@anthonyvalli2455]

They are dangerous creatures though. A guy can hardly get drunk and run around in the desert at night wearing flip flops anymore these days...

[@mr.sir0173]

You never could do that

[@anthonyvalli2455]

Oh, but I have.

[@adelaidemarie]

Anthony Valli you can’t wear flip flops at night in the desert sober.

[@adelaidemarie]

Anthony Valli you can’t wear flip flops at night in the desert sober.

[@adelaidemarie]

Anthony Valli ok, Technically you Can but you Will feel pain from one of the Many things that prick your skin in the desert.

[@joshuasmom100]

Fantastic video! For full-on phobias, I highly recommend phobia treatment with an anxiety specialist. I lived with a terrible snake phobia for DECADES, and they crushed it in about 4 therapy sessions. I can hike again! This video would be very helpful for the exposure portion of the treatment; I wish I had seen it back then. Although the 3 snakes who actually made striking movements would have sent me over the edge at first. Actually, for the benefit of the snakes you might want to reach out to anxiety specialists and share these videos-- there is no snake advocate quite like a newly-free former-phobia sufferer, and you could reach many of us! I'm a venomous snake fan now (from a distance still) and both the therapy AND the exposure to how they REALLY move were crucial.

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

Kate, I'm thankful for your experience here, and think it's a great idea to send this to some anxiety specialists. We do a lot of in-person education work with ophiophobes and a lot happens very quickly. I'll spend some time sending this out.

[@GlocklovinBob]

Snakes don't like lights so.maybe that was helpful to him but still they probably won't chase you

[@MH-zg5yw]

@@GlocklovinBob I've never heard of snakes chasing people.

[@pacotaco5526]

​@@MH-zg5yw a central American bushmaster can

[@JCinerea]

You conquered that phobia! That is awesome!!!

[@Charm111871]

“It’s chasing me in the other direction. “ I love it... Great video!

[@wvoyles]

most rattle snake bites are preceded by this statement"hey,hold my beer and watch this"

[@mikekocher1118]

Just like tonight in my next of woods

[@scotj0667]

Actually in the US one of the most common ways to be killed by a rattlesnake is in a religious ceremony. I think I counted 16 of 54 snake bite deaths in the US in the last 50 years were during religious ceremonies. I was really surprised by the number.

[@yungtatertott3317]

@@scotj0667 WTF does a rattlesnake gotta do with ceremonies XD, I wanna go to these ceremonies and see what other wacky shit they got now XD

[@Mraquanetchris]

Best advice I got about snake encounters came from a man who spent his whole life in West Texas " The only people I know who have gotten bit, were fucking with them. Leave them alone and they'll leave you alone. "

[@StallionStudios1234]

Sounds about right. I am in Canada. We dont have snake issues but you get tourist morons that have the bright idea of going up and trying to pet bears, big horn sheep or moose. The lack of intelligence in people amazes me.

[@boomslang529]

Great video! Bill Haast once said, "Is it better to fear all snakes or gain knowledge and fear only those that can harm you!" Knowledge is power, and you are educating people of the need to gain knowledge (with, in this case, video proof) rather than just accepting without question what ignorant people say.

[@lostinthewoods7369]

This was a much needed video. Excellent work! I'm probably going to do something similar to this with Cottonmouths. I get so sick of hearing people call them aggressive and that they were attacked by one. It's silly. I have encountered hundreds of Cottonmouths and only a handful of them even struck at me after being handled by myself.

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

Please do!

[@gregking2571]

Yeah, this is the snake (cottonmouth/water moccasins) I grew up hearing might chase you. They know they can't eat you so why would one go put of their way to attack you and risk death or injury? Or even waste the energy it takes calories to replace? It doesn't make sense. I think a particularly aggressive and angry black mamba might, if you bother it, but not otherwise. It too would rather escape.

[@doctorjae75]

"They ARE chasing you. They take the long way, around the world, come up behind you and strike you in the back. I've seen it happen!"- FB post

[@jamesmcdonald9802]

Yep... That's the Internet at its finest...

[@jamesmcdonald9802]

Love the sarcastic remarks! "Oh noooo, He's chaasiiiinng meee.... I gotta get outtaa heeerreeee..."

[@amateurastronomer9463]

The take away I got from this video is that they are either aggressively timid, aggressively indifferent, or aggressively retreating.

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

Sometimes they aggressively just sit there or aggressively sleep.

[@fiberpoet6250]

I imagine most snake bites come from people either accidentally stepping on them or trying to purposely kill them. From my experience, snakes generally don’t wanna bite humans unless they are forced to. That said, my uncle kept a rattlesnake as pet and got a bad bite from it when he was feeding it. He dropped the mouse in, but it missed the mouse and accidentally bit his hand. It took a lot of antivenom to save him and his hand was deformed afterwards. But I guess that’s to be expected if you keep venomous snakes for pets 🤷‍♀️

[@DeborahRosen99]

Snake probably thought the hand was a threat and thus a bigger priority than any mouse. From its point of view, that was a fair shot.

[@jonhughes4079]

fear of snakes is so overblown. my roommates are afraid of a ball python. they genuinely think if he got out he could kill them in their sleep.

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

Exactly. And with that expectation, imagine how an actual wild snake encounter is warped in the mind. Eye-witness accounts are the lowest form of trash evidence in modern courts for a reason.

[@missjo5ie]

Thank you for this video!!! I am so sick of snake slander! The amount of snakes that didn’t even buzz you or care that you approached them was pretty cute, have to admit 😍

[@viper1120]

"Oh no, it's slowly retreating."

[@Indarow]

“It’s chasing me the other direction.”

[@ARIZONAFITVENTURES]

I point a lot of people to your KZbin Channel and Facebook page. This is one of the vids I often recommend due to the irrational fears a lot of people have. As an Adventure Guide here in the Sonoran Desert, I spend fair amount of time debunking myths and providing accurate information related to these creatures. You've been a great resource for some of that info. Keep doing what you do to protecting and relocate these creatures and provide much needed education.

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

This is great to hear! Thank you

[@chaseofearth9280]

I was chased by a whole pack of them once, and I filmed the entire thing. However, they stole my camera after threatening to bite me if I refused. They also took my wallet, even when I pleaded with them to only take the money and credit card. I even had rare family photos in there, and they didn't care. In fact, I'm pretty sure they enjoyed it. Typical rattlesnake pack behavior. The alpha was especially aggressive and fast. They get this way when they are all together, egging one another on and riling each other up. It was basically interspecies bullying if you think about it. Ganging up on me, sort of speak. I'll never forget it. Watching videos like this is part of the healing process.

[@jeffreybarton1297]

Ah yes....The old Threatening to bite you, ploy! The evil Swines.

[@chaseofearth9280]

It’s funny getting a comment on a comment you made years ago and don’t even remember making. I had almost forgotten about the incident and you brought it all back up again 😭

[@jeffreybarton1297]

@@chaseofearth9280 You must face your fears. The evil gangster snakes must not rule the streets forever!

[@chaseofearth9280]

@@jeffreybarton1297 maybe I can get a turf war started between the king cobras and the rattlers and they’ll just take each other out haha

[@jeffreybarton1297]

@@chaseofearth9280 Watch out for the Grass snakes. Can't trust 'em!

[@Sharkhuahua]

This is one of those important videos we didn't know we needed. You just revealed the true nature of rattlesnakes, ooh so scared. They're dangerous but they're not monsters

[@masterbuilderproductions]

I live in SW Utah and I’ve seen quite a few rattlesnakes. The only one that rattled before I saw it was a Mojave Rattlesnake. It was the only “aggressive” rattlesnake I’ve seen around here

[@MH-zg5yw]

Snakes freak me out. Watching your video makes me want to learn more about them. Time to get over that fear

[@Ben-kb2vs]

Most rattlesnake bites come from running into them by surprise. They will not chase you, bc they know you are not food to them.

[@gilberttorres2002]

What a beautiful animal. Great video, Thanks

[@danadevries1440]

So glad you made and have shown this video. So many misconceptions of many species be it reptile bird or mammal. Education is key, thank you.

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

Thanks! I was hoping to make something that's an easy copy/paste into comment arguments out there.

[@metalmamasue3680]

How did you manage to find 53 defective snakes cuz we all know they're man eating, wife beating killers ? 🤔🤓 In all seriousness I really have to get to Arizona to see as many of the 13 species of rattlesnakes that live there as I can find. Those dusky pygmy's were adorable. And the sheer variety of colors/crypsis in speckled rattlesnakes is why they're among my personal top 3 favorites(my native PA timbers, EDB's and specks round out my top 3) but I love all snakes. You're probably already aware of Mike Van Valen's Fakebook group Wild Snakes; Education and Discussion, which is the best, pro all snake education group period. Someone posted this video in the group on a post about the myth of snakes chasing people. Thanks for trying to educate the public and for saving snakes, it means a lot to those of us who love them. And I will share your video if it helps stomp the myth. Orry Martin also has a good video about Cottonmouths (not) chasing. Thanks for helping the snakes 👍💕

[@JesseTheProfit]

Okay. This was one of if not thee most impressive and educational vids I've ever seen. I am leaving this video a changed man.

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

That you changed your perspective at all makes the whole thing worth it. Much appreciated comment :)

[@JesseTheProfit]

@@RattlesnakeSolutions bro, thank you. The way you made this vid, not only did my perspective change, I felt foolish. I laughed so hard at your interactions with the snakes, "ohhhhh its a diamondback!!! This ones for sure going to chase me!!!" ... "are you sure?" ....."okay, see ya later" I was rolling- .. I mean you even were like "ohhh I know lets piss him off that will surely make him chase me" lol every single one put it in 4 high and took tf off lol 😆 thank you- I don't want to step on one, but I am not going to avoid a hike or a trip to a new area because of the elusive attack rattlers. I am moving to a new part of the country and was litterally trying to verify stories id heard about rattle snakes chasing people. You crushed it. Thank you again.

[@goingtiny]

Thanks for your quality content. I'm moving to northern colorado where we'll have some big rattle snakes on our property. It's great to have some real knowledge.

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

Glad to help! If you see anything cool up there, please feel free to ask about it.

[@jax1722]

I live up in northern Colorado and I've never through my 10 years here seen any rattle

[@tyyy_STI]

@@jax1722 same. never seen, never heard one

[@stephaniem5471]

Jaxen Maynor used to live in Ft. Collins. Rattlesnakes are there

[@kellymjones41]

Thanks for making this video. It really helps to have something to point to when I tell people to leave rattlesnakes alone when they encounter them in the wild.

[@kaleakai9898]

26. "It's chasing me in the other direction" 😂🤣

[@conniedecamp8921]

We lived in AZ 15 years and saw hundreds of rattlesnake while horseback riding and hiking. NEVER had one chase us. They only want to get away or stand their ground. I did have a pair of 6 foot bull snakes definitely come after us on horseback. They didn't appreciate us watching them mate, lol! Always found bull snakes more aggressive than rattlesnake. Thanks for the video.

[@desertwolfarmory]

Rattlesnakes don’t chase humans. Humans chase rattlesnakes. Rattlesnakes should have a camera on them to see how many stupid humans chase them and try to hurt them

[@dexzz318]

true

[@LeBabo47]

And these are exactly the kind of people telling you they'd have been chased by the rattlesnakes.

[@MattKearns-zi4rc]

Tha ks for the content here in the Mojave we have to be more careful around the two legged snakes than the snakes in desert always keep eyes and ears open flash light at nite be careful around shade and water bowels thanks again

[@michaelsmodelrailroading7665]

Lots of beautiful snakes. They all seemed most interested in leaving the scene. How much time did it take you to locate the 50 specimens, and over how big an area?

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

Yup! That's all they are interested in doing. That flight and defense can look like "aggression" with lack of perspective. This was filmed over the course of about a month in Arizona, Utah, Florida, and Georgia. During that time I saw probably 300-400 rattlesnakes, so I was limiting the interactions filmed here to scenarios where it was a first contact in a setting where the snake is free to go ... and of course where I remembered to do so!

[@TheSkydiverphoenix]

I have spent endless hours in the desert riding quads. I have never seen a rattlesnake in the desert. Looks to me like they really want nothing to do with humans. On a side note those blacktailed rattlesnakes are beautiful. The one that looks green was really gorgeous. I love watching your videos.

[@Brick_Salvador]

Sidewinder are just snakes with major lagging

[@beckytorres2887]

To me, they are the most magnificent creatures. I love your video; I post it in our community group on Facebook every year just to remind people of what these snakes will do. I actually argued with a lady years ago and showed her this. The ignorance is truly unbelievable, but thank you so much for making this video and for the information about rattle snakes.

[@MrDesoto33]

Thx. I live on "Sidewinder ranch" and can come across 3 or so a day when pulling bushes!!

[@sarahswaid4293]

I love Rattlesnake Solutions! Dave has come out to our property twice this year. I was happy to know that you guys relocate the snakes humanely and conscientiously. Will ALWAYS use this service for help relocating our occasional rattlesnake residents.

[@mrfbomb4700]

Wonderful vid what I think should be noted is that even when quite close to some of these they didn’t move or rattle so don’t count on that to warn you lol keep your eyes open and don’t step on one of these beauties

[@mrfishman2u]

I've lived in Arizona now 8+ years. I bet 50% of the time I see one they don't rattle. I think they have the belief that "if I don't move you can't see me", lol. But a good lesson to always watch where you put your hands and feet when in snake country.

[@officialwildcardadventures]

Sidewinders are just so damn cool. Their movement makes them one of the coolest in the snake family.

[@RWJ127]

I agree with you 100%. My first encounters with rattlesnakes were when I was working on a pipeline in Pennsylvania and would see multiple Timber and Massasauga everyday and was blown away with how docile they were, especially occasions when I was way too close due to their camouflage. Some were reluctant to even rattle. They would either stand their ground or flee at the first opportunity but would never charge. Do you think if one was in their aggressive posture and you ran, would it charge you then if you display prey behavior?

[@bwelmhouse1]

Another myth being perpetuated is that rattlesnakes jump up into the air and bite vertically during an "attack". Some claims of being bitten on the face of a standing person from a snake on the ground. I don't know where people come up with such baloney. What scares me about rattlesnakes is that often they don't move out of the way when approaching them and an unsuspecting person can literally walk right up to one and step on it. But I watch where I'm walking and I wear snake-bite-proof boots when hiking in snake habitat. I did once walk right up to a sleeping Northern Pacific Rattlesnake in broad daylight. I stamped my feet right next to it and was unable to rouse it until I drew my video camera to within a couple inches of the snake, at which point it woke up and darted in the opposite direction from my camera and I, and promptly disappeared under a rock. Made for a great video!

[@farogodking6822]

Bruh , I had one under my 5th wheel the other day when I came out and you just made me feel 1000 times better .. you deserve an award

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

Glad to hear it!

[@gerardamerongen4209]

Amazing video that goes to show that they are more afraid of you than you are of them! Respect for these amazing creatures is what is needed!

[@Adub86]

Came for the snakes, stayed for the commentary. Haha

[@TonyMontgomery18]

Thanks for the great video! Stumbling across a venomous snake is the one thing that kinda freaks me. Saw my first ever on a trail last week, and been trying to learn more and work thru that fear feeling, and your video is the best thing I’ve seen yet....walking up to 50 of em in real life, really gave me the repetition to start believing that’s how they act. Thx4taking the time to do that. Cool to see all of the species too. The bummer is I like to be rambunctious out there, and drunk sometimes, but oh well. Thanks again!

[@thomasbroking7943]

They might be the kind of 🐍 that only chases the really close people. The ones that kick them, or step near their face. I couldn't believe one of the early on snakes i thought was dead, ypu tapped him a couple times. I was thinking he isn't biting anything anymore, and he just spun up and started rattling. Great video thanks for spending the time.

[@kaidengathings3096]

No, they aren't. Watch the video. He is hooking some and getting REALLY close.

[@thomasbroking7943]

@@kaidengathings3096 did you see the video. Was about these snakes attacking, my joke was he didn't check the right ones.. What made it a joke was 50 different snakes all went away. None attacked. Where are all these aggressive snakes they told him there were.

[@Fknlow]

I have yet to even encounter a rattle snake and I have looked for them and I agree with you snakes are more scared of people. Keep up the good videos I like watching.

[@coreygrylls]

#14 I love how wide they can get when soaking up heat from the ground , so cool !

[@deed5811]

I think I could loop a sidewinder moving for an hour and still be giggling 😂 I find them amusing, don't know why.

[@enterthevision2]

People forget that these creatures have been here for thousands of years before them and are more native to this land than most. They serve an integral part of the ecosystem. To bring unnecessary harm to them is kind of like harming a part of creation.

[@lisakn27]

They cannot live in close proximity to humans. They have to be weeded out of populated areas due to kids do not realize how dangerous they are and sometimes pick them up.

[@enterthevision2]

@@lisakn27 I can see your point, being concerned for young ones and pets etc... I don't find a problem in keeping your living area safe as you feel fit. I do think people have become overly anthropocentric and selfish with their solutions to the world. The indigenous people learned to coexist with even the dangerous animals so I think there is some neglected wisdom to be had there.

[@kaidengathings3096]

@@lisakn27 what??? That's the parents responsibility to ensure that their kid knows what kind of animal lives around them. You're so ignorant, it's really quite pathetic.

[@thebrodstar]

From Canada here, what I found extremely interesting is that they don't always rattle. Very interesting video!

[@ToddAutry]

This is a good good video. Everyone needs to see this !!!

[@voodoodolly]

10:47 GORGEOUS Rattlesnake.

[@chesneymigl4538]

Awesome video! I'd ask where you found them, but I know better. I just love the cerastes. Speedy little buggers, but cute faces.

[@connormallory2748]

As a kid I was taught they would instantly attack and that it's best to either get away or even kill the snake. I am glad you are putting this content out here you completely changed my perception. I wouldnt hurt them but next time I see one I won't be afraid and I can just appreciate it

[@patrickmollohan3082]

Most snakebites in the U.S. are caused by a drunk Billy Joe Jim Bob fooling with them, or by someone trying to kill one.

[@Rtate004]

Most (not all) wildlife in general just want to be left alone and run when we approach them. Common sense.

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

Sense yes, but common unfortunately not.

[@DoctorRempel]

We had a rattlesnake in our yard today so of course I’m binging KZbin videos on it now lol but this video helped make me feel a lot better! Thank you for the effort you put into making this!

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

So glad you got some comfort from it! If you have any questions about the snake at your place, please let me know ([e-mail])

[@tomast4823]

Thanks for the education. One of my favorite animals. Never once has a rattlesnake approached me. They have slithered right by me going somewhere but never once acted aggressive until I corner them.

[@WrenT70]

Excellent video!! Much appreciated

[@ucanchangetheworld]

Did you find these rattlers pretty much in the same area of Arizona or did you move around the state? Are they pretty easy to find or did it take you long to encounter them?

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

All over the state and country (and other parts of the world). Some are easier to find than others for sure, but just like any other skill, in time it gets easier.

[@dont.ripfuller6587]

Snakes POV: I have no arms or legs, if I bite in defense I go hungry and will probably get ended, EVERYTHING likes to eat me... I think I'm going to try staying still and hope nothing sees me. 🤞🏾

[@ambbie2710]

Sarcasm level 50 reached! 😂

[@libbylandscape3560]

Thanks for sharing this. It was interesting seeing how fast some of them were hoofing it to get away. 😂

[@lindafriedman900]

appreciate your effort to educate the public.

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

Thanks! It's funny how many men do not.

[@JeffreyLByrd]

I love how 18 was all chilled out then you poked him and he just turned his head all like “excuse do you need something”.

[@lisakn27]

Rattlesnakes won't chase you, but they are like landmines..you step on one and you've had it.

[@josephdockemeyer4807]

Ambush predators.

[@lisakn27]

@@josephdockemeyer4807 Yes and they stay pissed off 24-7

[@metalmamasue3680]

My brother stepped on aTimber rattlesnake while he was hunting and it never even struck him. They really don't want to waste their venom on us if they can help it. Their venom takes energy to produce and is much better utilized on securing a meal. But of course any animal with teeth can bite if it feels threatened. We would defend ourselves if we felt our lives were being threatened and we look like giants to an animal that is only inch(es) tall. Watch where you step and where you put your hands and feet and chances are you'll be fine.

[@gregengel1616]

I just love the sarcasm. You sound like the Ray Romano of herpetologist. LOL

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

haha, that's how I sound when I didn't take enough allergy medication

[@gregengel1616]

@@RattlesnakeSolutions laughter is the best medicine, and I almost overdosed listening to you. Thank you for the laughs, and especially thank you for showing it how it really is.

[@vegassummer4116]

5:23 aww he was just minding his business flicking his tongue 🐍

[@vegassummer4116]

SepticHP Gota iT dOeSNt mATtER

[@lynnleavitt478]

I had a rattlesnake chase me when I was a kid and it only stopped when I woke up. It wasn't quite as scary as the time a big bear chased me. I stopped that attack by waking up also.

[@UberDude]

That’s impressive. Can you try that with a Black Mamba please? 😊

[@kaidengathings3096]

Except it's not "impressive" and no you wouldn't approach a mamba like this. Hes talking about rattlesnakes, not black mamba. COMPLETELY different snakes. Get educated before being snarky.

[@UberDude]

Senior Sensi first of all, I’m not being snarky! Second, It was sarcastic humor. Everyone except you knows that Black Mambas are very aggressive snakes and will chase you down. So please before being condescending, next time just ask my intent. You obviously failed to see the smiley face after my comment.

[@dennism103]

BM are fkn evil af!!!

[@amygoesrawr122]

Black mambas are actually known to chase unlike a lot of other snakes lol they're very nervous, defensive snakes so they use their speed to go after people

[@bloodywellright2870]

King cobras are known to come after you,if your by their nests

[@ashleyhockenberry2187]

Hi Bryan - Cool Sidewinders! One explanation for the chasing theory is that when people run they may imagine that the snake is following right behind them when in reality it never moved from its original position.

[@BryanHughes0]

I think that's something that certainly happens! With a lot of these amygdala-centric reactions, reality is what the mind wants it to be.

[@jeffdelgado6865]

5:56 he cleared that rock easily. 10/10

[@packkraken7299]

Great video, really terrifying when those snakes chased you the other way. Can't count the number of times I had to not do anything to get away from snakes.

[@whowell117]

Thats how people justify killing them. He chased me! Smh !

[@wildsmooth9201]

I like to explore Arizona and that requires getting off trails into the tall grass or through rocks. This makes me feel much better.

[@beachbumseaglass]

Gorgeous reptiles. Didn't know their were so many different ones in such a small area.

[@KingSoap-fy1oq]

36 different kinds of rattlesnakes on the planet ( mojave rattlesnake having the most toxic venom)

[@achwan86able]

It seems the speckled rattlesnakes are the most agitated ones. Of all the ones you came across they primarily were always in the most defensive posture and ready to play. great content thank you.

[@lisakn27]

Turn over a rock or step on one and it doesn't run. These snakes are very dangerous evidenced by the people who have died from their bite.

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

If someone steps on it, yes they can be bitten. However, they don't just come after people. If you look into how many of these deaths happen, you'd find out how often the "victims" themselves are to blame.

[@kikstand2011]

Step on a raccoon or badger. 🤷 WTH do you think they're going to do??? "Pardon me sir, apparently you didn't see me here ....I mean you no harm, please don't kill me" ???????

[@lisakn27]

@@kikstand2011 Raccoons and badgers aren't venomous.

[@kikstand2011]

@@lisakn27 irrelevent. Venom is just snakes way of pre-digesting their meals. They didn't develop it to kill humans. Besides that, pin a badger down with your foot, and let me know when you get out of the hospital, if venom would've made a difference. Lol.

[@graciesmom62]

Sorry, Sir, but if I see 50 snakes in the desert…I am will be on a stretcher with a heart attack. Just hearing the rattles freaks me out. You are one brave dude !

[@wildlifeYaktographer]

Duh! Obviously the ones that would have chased you were being blinded by your flashlight! (Sarcasm)

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

I also didn't address the issue of rattlesnakes with firearms and of course the rattlesnakes that steal your credit card info.

[@adamwright5235]

Very educational. Thanks for taking the time to put this video together. I imagine it probably took quite a while to film.

[@juanbalderas6979]

It’s obvious it’s the same snake they are friends and he’s paying him under the table to do these videos

[@chap6768]

My family and I are moving to Peoria next month and this really helped. I want to keep up my love of being outdoors but I don't just don't know enough about encountering rattlesnakes. Thank you!

[@RattlesnakeSolutions]

Glad to hear it! Keep our contact info and if you have any questions after getting here, let me know.

[@billyswamphawk53]

Believe me I hear tons of crazy stories on All species in Florida especially crazy chase stories on Cottonmouths lol I been working with Cottonmouths most of my life like 30 years & I have never seen any one & or any Cottonmouth chase me or others. It just does not happen.

[@tomjones239]

I live in Louisiana and have been around cottonmouths for many decades. I`ve never seen any of them act aggressive. Had one in the boat with me for a few hours one night before I noticed it. LOL! When I was young I went barefoot 24/7 during Summer on the lakes, creeks and ponds and was never bitten.

[@patricksome7142]

"OH no, I've been spotted, it's chasing me the other direction". This is hilarious brother. The way some of these don't rattle until you're right up on them is alarming, my kids are for sure going to get bit one day, the way they run around in the long grass and bushes in texas.

[@igotfiveonit7379]

If you stepped on me, i'd bite you too, if I were a snake.

[@mauricehudson198]

If you step on me I’d thinking about biting you, and I’m a human!

[@ellenlewis9860]

What beautiful animals.😲😬