Carolina Pygmy Rattlesnake

I love snakes! Photographing all species in North Carolina is a goal and now I can check the Carolina Pygmy Rattlesnake off the list! Here is my recent outing!!
Please let me know what you think and thanks for watching!
Cheers, Neil
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Photography/Videography Equipment Used:
Canon 5D Mark IV
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L III
Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II
Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary
Canon EOS R
Camera Trapping Equipment:
Canon Rebel Cameras
Nikon Speedlights
Custom Made Housing
Camtraptions Sensor, Housing & Triggers

[@diana3599]

Impressive images. The opening pic is outstanding! Love that we can see the little creatures heart beating.

[@NeilJernigan]

Thank you Diana!

[@mikecain1000]

Wow. Such a beautiful little snake. Great photos and video.

[@clarkewi]

So cool.

[@david-py3pv]

Outstanding work Neil! They are beautiful snakes. I've never seen them before so thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work!

[@NeilJernigan]

Thanks David!

[@yalemiller719]

Awesome video Neil!

[@NeilJernigan]

Thanks Yale!

[@marianaalexandru]

Awesome video Neil! I love this beautiful, little snakes, I never seem them before. Always a pleasure to see your work!

[@jackhewitt7067]

You're really good as a photog naturalist, Neil. Thank you and keep doing what you love, because you're fun to watch and listen to. Peace, cousin...

[@NeilJernigan]

Thanks Jack I really appreciate it! I love the natural world so much and I thoroughly enjoy sharing what I do with others in my photos and these videos!

[@yamommaisaho5144]

we have some reed ones down in south carolina too.

[@remusmoise8836]

I´m sure that without the battery grip you´ll be able to get a better low angle shot.Wonderful video-superb creture!!!

[@NeilJernigan]

Thank you!

[@jerryreynolds2383]

Awesome video Neil! Watching it for the first time today. I appreciate the respect and reverence that you show for these little jewels!

[@NeilJernigan]

Thanks Jerry!!

[@normanbarrett8124]

I grew up in Goldsboro, never heard of these( thank heavens!). But they are absolutely beautiful!

[@NeilJernigan]

Thank you! They are a lot further east right along the sounds and coast

[@popstheoutdoorsman467]

Neil great pictures again never knew we had the only red pygmy rattlers thanks again and now I wonder how many I have walked by in all my years in the woods

[@NeilJernigan]

Right!? Thanks for watching!

[@jeffselfphotography3066]

They are beautiful snakes. What part of eastern NC were you in? It didn't look like Alligator River NWR. And a more important question. What brand of boots are you wearing? They look pretty snake proof.

[@NeilJernigan]

Thanks Jeff! Can’t give exact location but it was close to their! My boots were just for wading in water. Non snake proof :)

[@10glocks40]

Great video. I love your photos and passion, and you've inspired my own photography in Alligator River, Pocosin Lakes and Mattamuskeet.

[@NeilJernigan]

That’s awesome! Thank you!! I love to hear that I inspire others with my work! :)

[@MikSwePhoto]

Interesting video. I had no idea that there were that small and beautiful rattlesnakes. I have to keep my eyes on the ground from here on ;-)

[@NeilJernigan]

Thanks! Yeah they top out around 2ft, these were young. But yes, beautiful!

[@naturewithgabe]

Such a gorgeous snake! Great photos!

[@NeilJernigan]

Thanks!

[@GlenDomulevicz]

We have a lot of different species of rattlesnakes here in Arizona. The red rattlesnake you have is beautiful and so small. How venomous are they? Deadly?

[@NeilJernigan]

They have mild venom, shouldn’t be too bad unless you are allergic. Nether the less you should seek medical treatment.

[@moonchildnumber8653]

Hello I'm a new subscriber. Just came across this video today while searching Carolina Pygmy Rattlesnakes. I was reading thru all of your comments.. because I thought that bridge looked familiar lol. Anyhow I live in Washington and now have hopes of seeing one. They are so beautiful! You took very nice photos.. I love taking photos out in nature! Thank you for this video😊

[@NeilJernigan]

Thank you and Thanks for watching!! Yep ENC pygmy rattlesnakes for sure!

[@Namaste..]

Most enjoyable video, Neil. Mind sharing the location? Looks like Lake Mattamuskeet area but I’ve only been there twice. Be great to see one of these little guys!

[@NeilJernigan]

Yeah it’s out that way in ENC but I can’t share the location. Pretty much all over out in ENC, I looked for years before finally finding them

[@McCoymiked]

Nice shots! Where are you based in eastern NC? I’ve never seen a pygmy rattler

[@NeilJernigan]

Thanks Mike! I can’t release exact location but you can find them east of Washington

[@lenny108]

brilliant photographs wonder if this little friend also has such a powerful venom like his bigger relatives or is it just like a bee sting venom?

[@joeiscoffee]

Really beautiful snake. Did they use their rattles?

[@NeilJernigan]

Yes the larger ones do, this little guys hadn’t even grown any rattles yet

[@cicibradley2809]

Liking your videos. Which boots are you wearing?

[@NeilJernigan]

Thank you!! Redhead is the brand name

[@cocoman12]

I have found 2 dead on road on separate occasions almost exactly location for both. I found them on a road off of highway 134 in Conway South Carolina.

[@joshuahorner2639]

Just found your channel today. Love it. Are you using the 24-70 mm f/2.8 for the still photos or a 100 mm macro as in your nighttime frog video?

[@NeilJernigan]

Thanks Joshua! It was the same, 100mm macro.

[@Tsunamis_Photography]

Have you tried using flash with a diffuser?

[@NeilJernigan]

Yes! Didn’t bring that setup on this particular trip

[@widebody2010]

heavy hint here, more wildlife less you.talk over the picture folks are tuning in to see. great photos of the wildlife.