Copperhead snake surprise

[@zapthycat]

Also, be careful, a snake can still bite and inject venom when it's dead. Sounds crazy, but it's a reflex for them.

[@kiahsmith5653]

zapthycat he said that

[@youandwhosearmy6339]

So glad I'm from northern Europe. No snakes or spiders to worry about, only terrorism

[@franciscoxalamihua5734]

hahaha, whats worst?

[@youandwhosearmy6339]

Oh, I'll take the terror threat every day over snakes.

[@adelking66]

don't worry you are a viking so no one interested in you, hahahaha

[@SmedleyWarIsaRacket]

Governments kill more than any entity in human history furthermore the word "terrorism" describes a system of government based on terror....in otherwords only Governments are terrorist!

[@outlawrocky4279]

+SmedleyWarIsaRacket Really dude? smdh lmao ree ree!

[@christopherscottb]

Our friend describes them as "extremely poisonous," but copperheads are actually the least toxic of North America's venomous snakes. They're rarely fatal. (Though which is not to say that you still shouldn't be careful around them.)

[@SurviveOutdoors]

Ty for that accurate addendum. Glad you addressed that.

[@popscyclep8084]

Well everyone’s reaction to CH are different. One mans tolerance is another mans detriment.

[@christopherscottb]

@@popscyclep8084 I suppose, but you could say the same thing about a honeybee. If you're allergic, a single sting can kill you, but that doesn't make them "extremely" venomous. Regardless of one's individual susceptibility, it's just a fact that copperhead venom is the least potent of all North American venomous snakes. That said, you still don't want to get bit by one.

[@popscyclep8084]

SynapsidQuadruped I just say that because of my life experience. I’m extremely blessed coz I have survived many a pitfall. Why I don’t know . Bee stings snake bites ex wives etc. lol

[@christopherscottb]

@@popscyclep8084 Lol! Well done, amigo! Ex-wives are the most dangerous of all!

[@karenmia7]

Thank you for posting this. After my husband died 2 years ago and I live on 10 acres in the country in Missouri, I appreciate your insight in posting this. Thank you. Karen Lewis, Salem, Mo

[@Mariiilume]

I’m very very sorry about your husband, that’s very hard, I hope your doing well and are able to recover, take care 💕❤️

[@sce2aux464]

Copperheads aren't deadly, except in rare circumstances - but people have lost fingers from them, the venom assaults flesh.

[@hirokx]

That's enough for me to have it classified as deadly :D

[@catsmeow3920]

Copper heads can kill!!! everyone has different reactions to snake bites. They have the most painful bite of any, and give you NO Warning like rattlesnakes or water moccasins.

[@tristan8592]

Gypsyskys McC Most painful bite of any??? Copperheads are by far one of the least deadly venomous snakes in the US.

[@catsmeow3920]

Tristan Vratil And your out of your f/n mind!! Do some research before you spout off!!!

[@sce2aux464]

Gypsyskys McC The bite won't kill you. But don't expect a very comfortable existence for the next few days, if not weeks.

[@kentuckyprepper1792]

Beware that freshly dead snakes can still bite. However, this reminds me of a story. When my grandmother was 62 she got bitten by a copperhead while weed eating the mailbox. I remember she came up to the house and said, "I just got bit by a copperhead." Despite the grandchildren trying to get her to go the hospital, she finished the job after taking some tylenol. She eventually went two days later, and the doctor gave her some heart meds. She survived, but she was one tough lady.

[@TheNCgunny]

also, they have secondary reactions after theyre dead and can stiil bite/inject you

[@mel3004]

Thank you for sharing this. I'm a city girl who has recently moved and my new home is located next to a wildlife park. I know there are many snakes around here because I've already seen a few. Now at least I know how to identify one that could be dangerous. People around here keep telling me "Oh, you probably saw a little garden snake." At least now I'm a little more educated, although I'll probably still run regardless of what kind of snake it is. Thanks again.

[@liammacdonald4504]

first off there not poisonous they are VENOMOUS and they are not aggressive at all. im 13 and i go herping for them all the time and ive never been bit and there was no reason to kill that snake.

[@catsmeow3920]

screw your technicalities, same dam thing!

[@AtarahDerek]

Gypsyskys McC No, not the same thing. Poison is a simple chemical compound, and it works whether it's injected, ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Venom, as a type of saliva, is a complex cocktail of enzymes and other protein-based toxins programmed by DNA to perform very specific functions, and for that reason ONLY works when it's injected into the bloodstream. Some venoms do affect a victim's eyes, but those venoms still only have the power to kill when they actually get into the bloodstream. Basically, if it bites you and makes you sick, it's venomous. If you bite it and it makes you sick, it's poisonous. There is only one genus of poisonous snake in the world, and it's also venomous. It's a rear-fanged colubrid from China. Some of its species are mildly venomous, and some are dangerously venomous. All secrete a mucus from the prey they eat that poisons other predators who may not be affected by their venom.

[@jeremiahsmall1744]

@@AtarahDerek THANK YOU I argued with people over this topic to the death

[@shadowalker28128]

@@catsmeow3920 No it's not.. Poison is ingested.. Venom is injected. And completely different treatments. .

[@jimcockey4385]

Either way and no matter what it fuckin hurts when you get bit by one ! Plus I'm pretty sure it was HIS property so technically that makes it HIS snake and he is free to do with it as he sees fit. End of story. Buzz on jnull !

[@jaredison2708]

Apparently copperheads put off a very strong smell of cucumbers. I found one in a local park one day that was about that same size. He had been hit by a lawnmower driven by a park employee. Scared me to think that same park that so many children go to play had such a deadly creature lurking around in it.

[@holeefuksumtingwong5788]

Yes they do. If you're even cutting grass or weed eating and get a very strong sensation of a cucumber like smell more then likely it's a copperhead.

[@rmachayes]

I respectfully disagree with you saying the copperhead is extremely poisonous. This guy will nail you with venom sometimes, but deaths are extremely rare. Compared to his cousin, the moccasin, copperheads are mild if you can call a venomous snake mild.

[@jacobmurphy9864]

Yea its true this guy dont know much they are not aggressive at all I step in a copperhead camping it did not even bit

[@vincentbocchinfuso8029]

Great informative video thanks. Just moved to northern VA and have a 4 year old. Thanks for the heads up

[@tteu123]

NO SNAKES ARE POISONOUS. THEY'RE VENOMOUS.

[@holyalan]

Indeed so...

[@sudeshbhagirathy8320]

Levée En Masse ven·omˈvenəm/ noun a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes, spiders, and scorpions and typically injected into prey or aggressors by biting or stinging.

[@sudeshbhagirathy8320]

Sudesh Bhagirathy ven·om·ousˈvenəməs/ adjective (of animals, especially snakes, or their parts) secreting venom; capable of injecting venom by means of a bite or sting. synonyms:poisonous, toxic; More

[@whoknows4965]

Sudesh Bhagirathy I suggest you further your research and watch some videos of snake experts. Or just google Poison vs venom. There is a difference and it is not a hard concept to learn. Will make you appear more educated.

[@sudeshbhagirathy8320]

Hmm snake experts over the English dictionary. Jargon is not necessisarly the correct usage of words!

[@dawnsky11]

Oh my gosh, thats a big snake!! Crazy. Thanks for showing us the up close fangs. Never seen that before.

[@damonm8101]

there hasn't been a death recorded from a copperhead in the United States since the fuckin sixties, and even back then it was rare. This snake isn't deadly in today's time, although it does have the potential to cause lots of pain for a good amount of time. I don't agree with the fact that he killed it, but if he has kids, I understand why. I wouldn't want my children to go through the effects of a copperhead bite, and I think we all have to respect him for trying to keep his kids safe. I have conflicting emotions about this because I love snakes with a passion. copperheads are generally docile and don't tend to bite without provocation, but it can still happen. And many of you could say he should have moved the snake instead of killing it, but it takes years of training to know how to do that. If he or anyone else had been bitten, sure they wouldn't have died, but that's still a lot of medical bills that otherwise wouldn't have been necessary for him and his family. That's why I have conflicting emotions about this kind of thing.

[@keithmurray2576]

There were three deaths in 2014 by copperheads. You can love snakes all day, but I sure hope you would put your families safety first over love for snakes. Idk why people are so upset with this man killing a venomous snake. As if there aren't thousands of other out and around.

[@overholtn]

Thanks for the video. I come from an area without many venomous snakes. It was nice to see this one so close up. Not long ago we found 3 copperheads right by the house. I dont know why they will make a home right by porch. What's the best way to keep them away & out of front yard?

[@Nate0514]

Just killed one today that got into the garage. That thing was mean as shit.

[@Nate0514]

Jon Levangie Yes, I'm a cunt for not wanting a highly venomous snake in my house. That was the second time the same snake almost bit someone while walking into the house.

[@Nate0514]

Harper Valley No I didn't know there was such a thing. Good to know though.

[@Nate0514]

Harper Valley Oh, and thank you for actually offering a different solution and not being rude like the previous person.

[@Nate0514]

Jon Levangie Lol, I just noticed you're just a fat 12 year old kid. Go cry somewhere else kid.

[@youcantbeatmymeat1]

LOL rekt.

[@sinisterbluehd]

Thanks for posting this man. Lots of folks have never seen one and it was really good that you showed it's hangout too. We have those here in Tennessee...they are aggressive! Thanks again for sharing.

[@Mariiilume]

Their not aggressive at all, no snake is! Their just defensive

[@leftmescarred]

Snakes arent poisonous, they are venomous.

[@rezascorner2091]

Thank you

[@ll_sch1zophr3ni4_ii9]

Your face is poisonous

[@cheysconstrictors5583]

Copperheads have a very mild venom and people rarely ever die from a bite, the few that have died were most likely allergic to the venom or didn't seek medical attention, I saw your other video on it and it is good that you didn't let it go to waste

[@Squazzoo68]

I don't understand why you had to kill it, but at least you used the skin and ate the thing. I would like to try snake. Wonder if it tastes like gator? I've heard that copperheads are not aggressive, & that although their venom is the most painful, they are the least poisonous of North Americas venomous snakes. Still, you got little kids running around & it is dangerous to try to catch & release a poisonous snake, so maybe I woulda done the same thing, I dunno. I think you should stress that if you dunno if a snake is poisonous are not to treat it like one means to steer clear of it and not kill it. I know a guy who kills every snake he sees around his cabin & them complains that his cabin gets infested by rodents...duh. Anyway, nice vid

[@courtnieclark4018]

Any of you taking sides with the snake have never experienced a snake bite. My wife was bitten by a copperhead 12 years ago. She was walking from her truck to mine and it struck from under the truck, and bit her on top of the foot. Not agressive my rear end! Trip to the ER ,3 days in the hospital,puking for hours. Her foot up to her knee was black purple and swelled to the point I thought it would explode! She was on crutches 2 weeks, medical bills in the thousands. She still has nerve damage where she was bitten. Still feel sorry for the snake? Thank God our 2 year old walking with her wasn't bitten, I don't go looking for snakes to kill, but when they ivade my space and endanger my family, dead snake. Your videos are great,we send prayers for you and yours!

[@courtnieclark4018]

Regarding the last post I'm using my daughters tablet. She is now 17 and still remembers Moms trip to the hospital Y'all take care. Cowboyred

[@Dilldough.]

Copperheads aren't that poisonous, you could take a bite and survive without treatment..

[@Dilldough.]

And a pit viper is a snake that has two little holes by their mouth, and most poisonous snakes have triangled shaped heads because of their venom glands.

[@TheGuyWhoHacks2]

Lol you would be disfigured

[@godlychrixal9520]

Nope. Vipers have triangler heads. Elapids dont.

[@mivhoacan1994]

They are venomous not poisonous

[@karadawn420]

Um you can not survive without treatment lol. No they aren't as venomous as some other snakes but a bite definitely needs treated. And also they are part of the pit viper family.

[@rhettsalyers9098]

Thanks for your video. I've never seen a good picture or video of a Copperhead before. Enjoyed much and learned a lot. Oh, next time please add the state and nearest big city where you live so we get an idea of where the snakes is. Thanks

[@chrisdonnellan7634]

alright I understand you not wanting it In your yard and not wanting it near your kids but really? you had to go and KILL it. you could have put the thing In the bucket and let it free somewhere. where I'm from copperheads are scarce because of habit loss and people killing them. not asking for a fight just saying you could have gone about this humanly and not shown its bloody body on youtube.

[@horsluva0758]

+Chris Donnellan totally agree with you Chris

[@jordanmelato]

+Chris Donnellan i was gonna say the same thing... its like why do people get to decide who deserves to live and who dont..... im sure there are more people being murdered by people than by snakes or any other animal.....

[@kolorfulkraohn4789]

Chris Donnellan Well said, people like you make the world a better place.

[@deballen6241]

Jesus! I'll be marathoning you in the near future. Cause I like your style. God Bless.

[@SaturnIonQCVTi]

Why on this earth would you eat a snake

[@TasTheWatcher]

British_Leyland(Alexscott100) Why not? It's still meat.

[@SaturnIonQCVTi]

It just don't sound good. Beef pork chicken and fish are 👍🏻

[@DIANNEELEE]

British_Leyland(Alexscott100) Revenge...J should have a yearly festival, and whoever [ or grammer guy out there, whomever lol ], brings the most wins a prize, the biggest snake, skinned and mounted. I detest snakes, spiders, even stink bugs. mostly anything the slithers or crawls or bites except sweet lady bugs.

[@TasTheWatcher]

EmeraldCity I don't like this thing, therefore kill it out of revenge for existing. Right.

[@camrynporras7614]

I subscribed bc the " buzz buzz the end" I'm still laughing..that was the best part of the whole video tbh.

[@synapticvfx]

not poisenes venomas

[@Betty1Q]

Oh My Dear Goodness!!! Thank You for showing this. I HATE snakes but very good reminder to watch what you are doing. Thank YOU!!

[@GamerAddict]

I searched this because of romanatwood

[@hitmann223344]

Omg me too!

[@davemagnuson8138]

Check it out, back in early 80s stationed at Ft Stewart I drove a jeep for a support plt. The capt I drove for noticed a gator in the water right next to those tank crossing bridges, and a copperhead doing a stand off with in a foot of each other. We watched for maybe 15 minutes and I tossed a small rock that hit the nose of the gator and neither one flinched.. Waited maybe another 5 minutes then had to get, but they were both still standing off there. Don't know WTF the copperhead was thinking it was not more then 4 feet long, the gator head was about 1.5 ft long and maybe 8 inch wide. We were about 10 to 11 ft from them..

[@mawh8481]

You should look up the odds of actually being killed by a copperhead. They're extremely low. I love how people want to live in nature but not with the animals that live out there as well. If you must kill a snake to feel "safer" or whatever then kill it, don't leave it sitting there in pain and agony while you make a video of it.

[@katiatomsk]

+Ma Wh You likely live in an apartment or somewhere that snakes are not an issue. I bet, in your living space, you manage threats to you personal safety. That is what he is doing by killing the snake, he is managing threats upon he and his family's personal safety. Don't talk about things you don't know about. Copperheads can move around for hours after even their heads are removed. It is obvious you have never killed one but I bet you do other things to make yourself feel "safer" in your living environment, you hypocrite.

[@mawh8481]

I grew up encountering snakes, many of them copperheads you presumptuous terd. A snake is not a threat, and anyone who knows snakes or has a basic knowledge of snakes knows this. The only way to "protect" ones family is by knowledge and an understanding that snakes have a right to be on this planet. I don't kill things to make my environment safer, I learn ways to prevent and if I cannot prevent, I learn what I can do without hurting myself or anything else around me.

[@potato-ee4qx]

+Ma Wh dumb ass hippie lmaooo

[@mawh8481]

you don't have to be a hippie to love and respect life

[@AlanWiltsie]

+katiatomsk It is actually illegal to kill snakes and Copperheads don't have much venom and +Ma Wh is 100% right. Your chances of being bit by a venomous snake is the United States is 0.0022% or 1 in 37,500. Your chances of dying in America from a venomous snake are 0.0000016%. Only 5 people die from snakes each year in the United States and usually 0 from Copperheads or Cottonmouths.

[@jonsays3762]

Mr. Jnull0, I like how you try to make use of everything. My two dogs kill about 6-8 rabbits a year in my suburban backyard, especially in the winter when they slow down a little. I typically just toss the carcasses over the fence so that they don't chew on them. Is there a better moral and ethical option for wild rabbit in a state that does report several tularemia cases per year?

[@chris001979]

they are not very bad wont kill you just make you sick

[@catsmeow3920]

Google, copperhead snakes deaths, smart ass.

[@chris001979]

death is very rare dumb ass

[@chris001979]

Although venomous, these snakes are generally not aggressive and bites are rarely fatal

[@chris001979]

tests on mice show its potency is among the lowest of all pit vipers, and slightly weaker than that of its close relative, the cottonmouth

[@catsmeow3920]

Chris Henson Rare means at least one!!!! Sorry if the one was your child it would be a different story.!!!!!!

[@togian755]

Any MD who has treated copperhead envenomations could provide the same information on Wikipedia. There is no overwhelming need to go there for information on copperheads or anything else.

[@alphabravo431]

Not poisonous, venomous. Not aggressive and will not try to get you unless it feels threatened.

[@alphabravo431]

+Electronic Experiments copperheads are quite docile if you are experienced and know what your doings and have some of the least potent venom of all the North American pit vipers. Any snake will become aggressive when threatened or cornered. Come to Australia, I'll introduce you to some serious elapids like the eastern brown or taipan if you want to see what aggressive looks like. Even then like all snakes their very first reaction is to get away and hide. Almost all snake bites occur from people either stepping on (or next to them) and scaring them, but mostly people are bitten when attempting to catch or kill them.

[@alphabravo431]

+Electronic Experiments pfft. Ok

[@alphabravo431]

+Electronic Experiments if it really wanted to it would have got you before you got it

[@alphabravo431]

+Electronic Experiments ok

[@alphabravo431]

+Electronic Experiments cool story bro

[@Lumberman2011]

Go for it John that would be a great vid!! Good vid, lucky you didn't get bit, that would have made for a bad day for sure. Like button hit!

[@KitsuneNeko]

Venomous... not poisonous.

[@jamescastle1287]

Chill out. Educated idiot. They are poisonous.

[@mikemckee8398]

I really enjoy your videos, and I also carry a side arm for snakes and I am thinking of getting a Comacnhe.

[@catsmeow3920]

A spade or good hoe will do.

[@petermcguire2482]

Copperheads are not deadly. Your ignorance concerning them was certainly deadly to this animal. My hope is that anyone with any intelligence will ignore your lack of facts and will do the exact opposite of what you have done.

[@BIGJOHN3212]

Worth killing him over spending the money on anti-venom and a trip to the emergency room. The guy even said he might eat it so the snake won't go to waste. I had an uncle bit by one when we were clearing timber. You're correct that he did not die but the bite was very painful and he lost some skin on the back of his calf.

[@MaryLouTido]

Peter, why don't you tell that to the family of the man in Eastridge, TN who died a couple years ago from a copperhead bite?

[@catsmeow3920]

Google copperhead snakebite Peter and then tell me that snake deserves to live. Dumb ass!

[@petermcguire2482]

I have keep snakes for over 40 years. Now who is the dumbass? BTW that would be you if you didn't already know.

[@MaryLouTido]

Peter....The guy in East Ridge who died was experienced with snakes also but ended up dying when bitten by a copperhead.I realize that thousands of people who were bitten by a copperhead came out of it with minor damage but to say that copperhead bites are never fatal is ignorant. There is always that slim chance that it could be fatal.

[@628DirtRooster]

What wine goes with copperhead?

[@mikephillips9444]

nothing better than a dead snake!

[@SunnyHilltop]

I'm so glad it didn't get any of y'all. Cool video thanks for showing it up close. Appreciate it!

[@jasonmiller4019]

its not poisonous its venomous and its not "very poisonous" its got the least amount of venom of all venomous snakes

[@AlanWiltsie]

You're pretty much right but I think Garter Snakes have less venom. It was recently discovered that they have venom.

[@ellieletourneau2313]

+Alan Wiltsie ya

[@dl3g3nd45]

+Jay lethal gfy!

[@mikecowan5786]

there are no poisonous snakes. poisons are ingested. snakes are venomous. in order to be invenomated you have to have it injected into you. I believe you can even eat the venom because it harmless if not injected. I'm not certain about that so DO NOT TRY INGESTING VENOM. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED I AM NOT LIABLE IF YOU GET SICK OR DIE. ASK SOMEONE WHO IS 100%SURE.

[@demolitiondudes2574]

yeah

[@karenbrandenberger517]

Thanks soooo much. If we can eat it, show us how to fix it. Thank you for sharing things I never heard about in the big city.

[@ericr.4607]

I understand that it was in your yard and you have kids i really do. but next time can you please call someone to have it relocated they are very important to the environment and to people.

[@cubpak89]

no it should be killed

[@Greg4fun]

Eric R. That close to house and family. It would die from me too.

[@Gforce-ug8cw]

Eric R. Shut up you putrid liberal piece of shit

[@holoholohaolenokaoi2299]

Gforce2922 killing this one snake theoretically could cause a collapse of the food chain which will cause global warming and a shift in the magnetic poles and all the pandas, whales and unicorns will become extinct.

[@genericwhitemale1114]

I've lived in rural Texas (west Texas) and if you called animal control for a venomous snake they always would say to trap it and kill it. The entire neighborhood would come out to see the rattler that was just killed. We had a lot of bull snakes though. Those were awesome.

[@MrBuck1955]

Sounds like a great video looking forward to it ........

[@billbitterass9848]

Let's get something straight. It's nice that some of you tough guys love snakes and aren't afraid of them, and if you think they're "beautiful" wonderful creatures, fine. But here's some reality for you - most folks don't like snakes, and they're not cowards, pussies, idiots, or morons. They think snakes are creepy, dangerous, and aggressive predators, so you'll you'll just have to live with how they feel. My feeling is that snakes should be feared and avoided. Personally, I kill them at every opportunity, and if you don't like that - tough shit. So put a lid on this pseudo "macho" horseshit bravado about unfounded fears because snakes are great. It's not gonna get you praise, respect, or homage, and it won't get you laid for being a tough guy.

[@mw3gamer23]

Wat ? 😅

[@bvihccqccs9043]

I agree 100%

[@hermitharry7745]

Bill Bitterass i dont like people they are proven to be dangerous, greedy and out to get you maybe i should kill all of them

[@ameeruddin4277]

Bill Bitterass it's not about being tough guy or even not being afraid of snakes. I'm scared shitless of any venomous species I come across. That doesn't mean I have to kill it though. Local wildlife department can take away venomous snakes and help preserve their populations. The notion that herpetology preservation is a tough guy mentality is absurd and just wrong.

[@him8012]

This guy is a fucking idiot, "I kill them at every opportunity." Just trying to sound like a hardass.

[@littleteethkeith]

I know a guy that got bit by a Copperhead. his leg turned black from the knee down and stayed that way for the last 30 years of his life. It didn't really effect him in any way other than that.

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Thanks 4 the share glad everyone is all right!

[@BelizeFamilyLiving]

We don't have Copperheads down here that I know of. We live in Belize. They say that there are 21 species of poisonous snakes here. But that is ok, because only 9 of them are deadly. The most common are the "Tommygof" (Fer De Lance) and the Coral Snake.

[@TheBlueyedGal]

Where were you located at when you found this copperhead? I have had a bunch of surprises by these here in West Virginia.

[@xCombixGirlx]

i live in procious and they killed a copperhead at the end of my driveway a few years ago! so glad i wasnt around or my dogs chickens or kid

[@TheShortie51]

beautiful and scarey J. So so so glad you saw it before anything happened

[@scottybroker]

How did YOU NAIL him. Check further; may be more. We found a nest under the bbuilding at Joe Harp prison (Lexington, OK and hadto close down visiting area until we got them all out (baby coppershead) We were lucky.. He's still moving!!!

[@Nantahayala]

I'm the fastest shovel grabber you ever saw. I've killed plenty of them. I once shot one with a 38 revolver it was at the end of my porch and I must have been too close range because I ended up wearing him.

[@pandamm7540]

One time my brother accidentally ran one over with our lawn mower...

[@kongokevful]

Copperheads aren't aggressive. They'll usually run when approached. If they're camouflaged, they'll stay hid until disturbed.

[@lyngrasso7057]

Thank you so much for your video. I totally agree w / you, we live w/a swamp along the side of our property so we get a lot of moccasins. My niece did spot a copperhead once but I only 1/2 believe her because she was too casual identifying it. Regardless in the last 5 years I have lost 3 Dachshund's wandering on their property as the moccasins boldly took over their territory. So, the snake goes before another fur-baby does, sorry if I'm stepping on anyone's feelings -but someone has to stick up for their rights. One of my females has been attacked 4 separate times by moccasins, there is no way I' m letting any of her offspring outside. Again thank you. Awesome video.

[@SosoGamerChick]

Overbreeding can kill a dog slowly. Educate yourself on where these snakes like to hide. Keep you property clear of debris and keep your grass cut short. Spay and neuter your pets, stop breeding for cash in your pocket. Just because someone pays for a pet doesn’t mean they won’t end up homeless. Adopt don’t shop. Stop having an excuse to kill animals.

[@christiangasior4244]

The moccasins didn’t boldly take over the dogs territory. If you live next to a swamp and you’re down south, there will be plenty of cottonmouths there no matter how many you kill. That is their prime habitat. They don’t just live right next to the water. They go inland a bit but they do always live near a water source and a swamp is literally their number one territory. I can’t believe you lost 3 dogs to them. After the first time I would either keep the dogs inside, or I’d create a fenced in area that keeps the snakes out. There is just no way you can let dogs roam free around a swamp in the south and not expect them to come in contact with each other. And it’s gonna be the dogs that come up to the snakes curiously every time and mess around until they get bit. So yeah the issue here is knowing your environment and responding to tragic situations appropriately.

[@vektorblue]

Hey I just moved to north Texas And I'm used to rattlers and all that but copperheads are a new breed for me I've been carrying 9mm snake loads from CSI BRAND have you used those ? Do you find them effective? Thanks

[@crislea6767]

em vb Yes buddy, they do a fine job!!!!!

[@vektorblue]

Cool thanks, I watched some testfire videos on paper targets to show spread from different distances, but none of them showed them in practical application.

[@vincebowling1778]

Good video...when you were showing the fangs, the first one you exposed with your knife leaked a drop of venom. That one drop of venom could cause a person to have a very bad day. Thanks for sharing!!

[@amyschulz8602]

You are so brave! I cannot imagine going face to face with one of these snakes! I think I would lose my breakfast!

[@donze52]

we got some in south west Nebraska. only had one get away from me while down at a local pond. out here we call poisonous snakes (crawling land mines ) The ranch I work part time now for 40 years looses near 6 baby calves yearly to rattlers so standing order for us by rancher is kill on sight. We do leave the coach whip snake alone, now that is a monster some hitting 14 foot.

[@RevSue1]

Nice sized snake,and yes, he'd ruined everyone's day/week, or, who knows? You do a great job with your videos. I just found you a couple days back and began subscribing. Loved the video of you eating a Copper. I always said a person could and should eat them. Blessings to you+++

[@williamj1969]

Copperhead snakes are not aggressive at all. I would also remove it from my home area but if you see one in nature remember, they will flea from you given the opportunity. Don't kill them just because they don't have legs.

[@mooselexus]

Thank you for sharing! And the remember!

[@freakygeaktwo]

I'll never do it but it would be good to learn all the same :) glad you got it before it you or family or pets :)

[@eBikercoyote]

I didn't know they came this far north.... glad your got him.... was there a nest in the wall???(ie; more snakes)

[@benwalker3539]

"Copperhead bites are typically not fatal," says Dr. Peter Bromley, N. C. Cooperative Extension Specialist in Zoology.

[@markmarsh27]

Good advice. I'm glad I don't live near any deadly snakes.

[@mikemagnum7987]

John, we don't have copperheads where I live, just rattlers, but when I find them where they don't belong, they get dealt with in a similar fashion. It's hilarious how much this simple video about ridding your property of a snake stirred up so many emotions and "intellectuals" out there! Keep yer powder dry my friend.

[@clmierau]

We just smoked a rattlesnake, which are abundant here in the poconos. It was really good. I'd love to watch the video of your snake prep.

[@theemperor0]

I'd be down with a cooking video, cooking videos are always fun to watch.

[@SKyNeT948]

Interested how you prepare it can't wait to see a cooking video

[@JustinCaseSolarPower]

Looks like the making of a very nice belt :)

[@mkivy]

That’s about the size that got me and I was effed up for six months! The pain is unbelievable . Thank god ur kids are ok... it’s like they want to bite ya!

[@christiangasior4244]

No it isn’t at all. You have to step on them or scare them bad to get tagged. Like if you flash your hand in front of them quickly yeah they may bite. You’re a huge potential predator looking down on them and they fear for their life. They’re not aggressive. They don’t want to waste venom because it’s very valuable to them and they need it for their prey and to help digestion. They only produce a limited amount of it. Often when they bite it’s just a warning, aka a dry bite, but if they do envenomate you it means you scared the crap out of them and they feared for their life.

[@gwp1ohio]

I'm in Southern Ohio as well, seen quite a few in the last 5 years.

[@christopherjordan6235]

Why do some people mistake nonpoisonous brown snakes for copperheads? I can tell Copperheads have a pattern of light brown & dark brown & their tail is yellow, but a nonpoisonous brown snake is just brown with black spots but they don't have a yellow tail like a copperhead does!!!

[@TerryReedMiss]

Christopher Jordan Most people do not know enough about snakes to make the distinction and are usually too far down the road, if they are smart, to look that closely! They RUN and they SHOULD. If you do not know, then you don't go!

[@JesstheGeologist]

Only juvenile copperheads have yellow tails.

[@tracys7754]

Copperhead's aren't "extremely" poisonous. I stepped on one as a young teen, got bit in the ankle. Hospital didn't even give me any anti-venom. Watched me for a couple hours, then gave me typical antibiotics and told me to take tylenol.

[@tutorialbs]

Tracy S google image search for copperhead bite. you probably got a dry bite, very lucky

[@Ludicrous_Banana_107]

+tutorialbs I doubt that +Tracey S had a dry bite. His scenario is what most people go through when they get bit by snakes.

[@tutorialbs]

jonathon w. Wikipedia: ".Dry bites can occur from all snakes, but their frequency varies from species to species. For example, Australian eastern brown snakes (Pseudonaja textilis) can inflict dry bites 80% of the time while taipans inflict dry bites only 5% of the time."

[@Ludicrous_Banana_107]

***** Dry bites from Copperheads occur 20-25% of the time.

[@tutorialbs]

jonathon w. so 75% of the time, Tracy would have been unlucky?

[@larrycarone8309]

don't kill it just let it move away or move it with a stick

[@1ztype343]

the damn thing would strike you and you can get hurt bad

[@larrycarone8309]

i am not saying pick it up i am say move it with a stick

[@1ztype343]

The thing would try to bite the stick and it still could bite you

[@larrycarone8309]

so what get a long stick not a fucking short one

[@1ztype343]

larry carone​​ never said he had a short stick it could bite you like I meant (I don't know a lot about snakes so...) it could wrap around the stick and and could maybe bite because they like to choke stuff to kill

[@talbottharrison]

Man, I lived in Ohio for 22 years and never saw one. Moved to Missouri and saw my first one after a month, scary little suckers, glad you didn't get bit.

[@ravenbard3109]

That's a BIG Copperhead.. You be caeful John.

[@SkyHawk2729]

Im always scared to mow the backside part of my fence because of this. I usually spray some roundup to keep it from growing but procrastination is not good. Can keeping everything clean avoid snakes?

[@robrod007]

I wonder if you considered catching and moving?

[@katiatomsk]

The snake doesn't even have to be poisonous to kill you. My friend was working around tall grass and thought she was stung by fire ants. The next day she was in emergency surgery to clean out the infection. She was actually bit twice by a pigmy rattler which is not venomous or poisonous but carries tons of bacteria on their fangs. She never saw the snake. In a grid down situation, my friend would have been dead.

[@not8upwthit]

Those are pretty snakes, that'll make a very nice hatband or a wallet would be nice. I'd put him on the wall if he's huge like close to record size personally. But hey, a good looking trophy you've got there regardless of how you wish to display him. Best of luck,

[@bossythewfflepants8137]

Oh.

[@horsluva0758]

there are too many immature people on here making ridiculous comments and using foul language... unbelievable. I just pray they wake up one day.

[@labrat748]

Copperhead venom verses Cottonmouth venom, which one is most lethal?

[@austindailey29]

Lab Rat If i had to guess i would say Conttonmouth. But not sure.

[@stevensreptiles5438]

Cotton mouth. a copperhead bite has an extremely low chance of killing someone. "They're extremely poisonous" this guy is full of shit.

[@labrat748]

I 'used to' go out of my way to kill venomous snakes and now I'm sorry for those bad deeds - now that I've grown to realize such innocent creatures are necessary in the greater scheme of things.

[@DIANNEELEE]

Steven Yoka What? just for saying keep your kids safe? Two people have died in Missouri just this year. And does it count if the ones that "just" lose a finger or toe? Is that ok for your loved ones? Who's fulla it now?

[@davidiramills]

+Lab Rat a copperhead is not as bad as a cottonmouth the venom does different things to you the copperhead that bit me Saturday had my hand swollen up bad and was turning the meat in my thumb Black , but not enuff got into my thumb to do much damage only one fang went into my thumb the other hit my thumbnail

[@daphanemcconnell9222]

How would you tan a hide. My Cottonmouth skin was huge and about 4ft

[@dirkshrubb]

cool video, i live in southern ontario canada and all we have is the massasauga rattler. snakes freak me out when they are big.haha

[@M0D0C42]

Okay, I'm glad we only have Timber Rattlers, here. At least they give a warning when you get too close (usually). I'm glad you discovered the hidey-hole, so you can convert it into a non-hole. Serve us up some of that snake dinner! :)

[@oldtimerlee8820]

What's happening/happened to your video's? Enjoy watching them. Are you taking them down or is there some problem? While none of my business, still wondering.

[@jasonmurphy3433]

Man upstairs was watching you today,god bless

[@bvbjb]

Jnull, I'm so glad you and the family are alright after that close encounter. Thank you for sharing.

[@BenTheBondsman]

He just wanted to give you a kiss, I don't see the problem!

[@shaymacjones5110]

Where are there favorite hiding spaces? And how can i keep them away?

[@Prepper556]

Yep, that could have turned out bad... glad you and the kiddo's are safe!

[@rose_gold6496]

I'm glad i seen this because just last night me n my boyfriend was walking our puppy last night here in Maryland,and the puppy was sniffing at it n the grass..So my boyfriend grabbed the puppy n told me to go back in the house.Because that snake lifted his head going towards my puppy...but my boyfriend smashed it with a Slab of concrete.Our home is in front of the woods.I guess i wont be walking our puppy back there anymore.Thanks so much for sharing your video.

[@MichellesCraftsandMore]

I'd love to see you skinning and cooking that snake! I would love to have a snake skin and maybe one of these days I will get lucky and find one. In the mean time, I did have to bleach out some snake bones for my grandson this summer. What fun LOL Good thing I had peroxide around the house. :)

[@AnnBearForFreedom]

Yes, please, skinning and cooking video(s)! Here in the desert, snakes are a likely "surprise", and while they may not be copperheads, skinning and cooking will be similar.

[@kantuckyjohn9804]

My brother-in-law was bitten pulling weeds at the base of a retaining wall. It came out of a crack and nailed his back

[@bassangler33880]

a man has to watch it around any rocks

[@kantuckyjohn9804]

Steve Nourse Hello there stretch! Actually, it was an old poured concrete retainer wall with block at the top. The thing had lots of cracks in it over the years..he said it made him sick as a dog but other than that, he was ok

[@bassangler33880]

I know someone who spent a night at Bellefonte after being but by a copperhead. He was in real bad pain.

[@kantuckyjohn9804]

Steve Nourse Was it Joey or Poo Poo? lol

[@bassangler33880]

Neither CW..