Herping the Most Venomous Snakes in the South

[@cameronhall2891]

By far my favorite channel. Strictly business and education without all of the theatrics that get people killed. Keep it up man you are an inspiration to so many people. I don’t even keep snakes nor have I ever but I absolutely love your passion and content.

[@VenomCentral]

Thanks so much, we appreciate that! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel. 💪👍🐍💯🙏

[@Lennox1492]

I agree! I have other snake videos I watch as well from different KZbin channels and they are getting so annoying with their loud and silly antics. I like this one because he is educational and is still himself. His passion shows in his work and when he gets to talking and that’s ok! Thank you for doing what you do and not selling out for likes and subscribers

[@poserxposer]

Just what the day needed

[@snakemannn1744]

,,,, I did enjoy the visual trip ,,, wonderful wild species ,,, Glad u and Deena were safe out there '

[@VenomCentral]

Awesome! Glad to hear it! 💪👍💯🙏🐍

[@kevinthegrizzly5074]

Thanks for taking us along guys. Brother your enthusiasm is contagious. That momma Canebrake was bad ass. Love, prosperity, and double bison cheeseburgers to the entire VSF. 👍🏾🦅🇺🇸

[@VenomCentral]

Thanks Kevin, man I love bison burgers, what a good idea! 💪🙏🐍👍💯 Thanks for always supporting us!

[@calewarner06]

Venom central herping? Well yes yess, thank you for bringing us along

[@VenomCentral]

As often as I can find the time, I will always try to bring y'all along! 👍🐍🙏💯

[@billsimmons5186]

been keeping snakes all my life , really like how clean and well taken care of your snakes are !! all your animals look good and healthy ! I enjoy watching your videos , can tell how you love what you do and the pride you take in what you do .

[@vickierichter7850]

I love you watching you two out in nature doing your thing! 🥰

[@hoibsh21]

Those copperheads r sweeties at heart!

[@OchoVerde]

I've read that our Canebreaks and Copperheads here in coastal South Carolina have a bit more juice in their venoms than their upstate counterparts. Great day herping in SC! The canebreak was stunning!

[@VenomCentral]

Yessir the venom components are much hotter, being either type A or both A & B. Can be very deadly! 👍💯🙏🐍

[@smartacus88]

​@OneDayAfterAnother It's because timber rattlers and copperheads have been persecuted far more heavily in the foothills of the Appalachians than they have in the deep lowland south. This persecution and "kill on sight" policy has taken the biggest and baddest snakes out of the gene pool. What is left is what's timid and less dangerous because that is all that survived. Believe it or not the coastal plains of the Carolinas, and Georgia, and the deep swampy areas of Alabama and Mississippi haven't been heavily cleared and settled to this day. Not like the upland south.

[@ericharris5299]

What's up brother willie? I'm glad to see u guys going flipping. It's been a while. I never miss a video. Keep it up. U better get u some glasses on your shoes brother that was close...

[@VenomCentral]

Yeah it's a reminder that when you get focused on one thing, like flipping tin, how surprised you can get. I always tell Deena to walk exactly where I walk because I watch everything. But doing the video, putting focus on the tin and bam- big surprise. Safety protocols need to always be #1 and I will definitely be more alert. Thanks for watching! 🙏🐍👍💯

[@CFarnwide]

Glad to see you out in the woods!

[@VenomCentral]

Agreed! 👍💯💪🐍 It's always great to get out. Thanks for watching!

[@petercarmeci8317]

Greatest Channel on youtube. Glad to see the serpent center coming along. Can’t wait to take a vacation to bring the kids there. They’ll love it. Thank you for putting up awesome content.

[@VenomCentral]

We can't wait to meet you too Peter! Thanks so much for watching and your very generous donations and supporting the channel! 🐍💯💪🙏👍

[@petercarmeci8317]

My pleasure. You guys are the best!

[@scottsharp9573]

Fun stuff! I can't wait to get out. Snowing here now. 😩

[@VenomCentral]

Don't miss the weather up north one bit! 💯🐍👍

[@snakesinthehood]

Another banger of a video to the collection 🤘💯🔥 you guys are amazing

[@jpeknowbody3649]

Beautiful canebrake!!!

[@danielbashner4342]

My favorite channel from the snake world 👍👍👍👍 last Sept a lady was walking a trail in the bluehills reservation just outside Boston & she got a timber rattlesnake on video the snakes do live here but they are almost never seen

[@VenomCentral]

That's very cool! Thanks for watching and sharing that. I'll look for that video! 👍🙏💯🐍

[@aldenunion]

All elevation here in the North East.. I am in Pennsylvania,and our Timber's are up high. Copperheads are scattered on edge of elevation as well.

[@harpers1niter]

I love seeing you two outside and and enjoying the day together! You are the first person I have seen using a tool to flip the tin or rocks. I watch other herpers and cringe when they use their hands. There could be a venomous snake ready to ruin their day. That's what I like about your channel, safety first. I know you aren't going to do something stupid and endanger yourself or others around you. I would really enjoy more of this type of content although I know you don't have the time! *Great video!!*

[@VenomCentral]

Thanks so much for such a great comment! So great that you appreciate the safety protocols. We'll try to bring y'all along everytime we have the opportunity to go herping. Love your enthusiasm for watching the channel! 🐍💯🙏👍

[@helendukes4768]

P me

[@alisonhughes6476]

I’ve followed the channel for ages . Great how it’s changed from his first few vids and built up his collection. Great channel

[@surferdude-ll2qu]

Them snakes look really nice & healthy, I feel like they sensed your calmness because it was like they were happy to see you. 👍

[@VenomCentral]

I always try to stress the importance of staying calm and keeping your cool because they absolutely feel your vibe. Thanks for watching and sharing your great comments! 👍💯🙏🐍

[@michaelgarland1337]

Thank You Willie , That video was far out !!! Too bad about that first Copperhead, it would cool to see it better. But I loved that Canebrake !!! That was off the chains !!! Looking forward to your next video. Thanks again, you guys stay safe !!!

[@VenomCentral]

Yeah sometimes they get away! And then sometimes they're sitting still, not even buzzing! Crazy and that's why I try to educate the safety protocols. Thanks so much for watching and supporting the channel! 💪🐍💯👍🙏

[@Saul.2910]

I almost stepped on a canebrake last year. That definitely got my heart racing!!!

[@VenomCentral]

Oh yeah 👍

[@cocooconnor3092]

What an awesome video! It’s good to see you both again, doing what you love 💕 it’s been a minute!!!

[@leithcastillo1915]

Wow that was a close call willie..and a big rattle snake....Love the video..and stay safe

[@truthseeker6584]

I love it when you are herping, and I am REALLY glad that you did NOT step on the snake! Just imagine handling venomous snakes in your facility every day and then being bitten by a random snake outside .... But their camouflage is really insane, it is near impossible to see them. Awesome and also very creepy!

[@bdudd8325]

Oh buddy that was really close. I love your work, I watch a lot and the main thing I respect is how cautious you are with each snake. I truly respect the account of individual respect you have with each snake, keep up the good work but this one... This one shows that when you're in the field your senses are off. Please keep rocking this channel, love your work and be careful.

[@alexjones5197]

Great video! This field herping is pretty cool!

[@markwebster5749]

Thanks for the vid really enjoyed the ride excellent stuff🐍🤙🇬🇧

[@deena712]

Great video!! Love to the venom squad!!!

[@VenomCentral]

Awesome! #venomsquad4ever

[@rickyporter1265]

THAT WAS COOL! I LOVE YOUR FIELD TRIPS!

[@hollywhite6506]

I loved your videos! I learn so much!

[@danieladen361]

Really enjoy your videos and can't wait to see the finished exhibits. Here in Sweden we only have one venomous species so I'm a little bit jealous of you guys being able to find such majestic rattlesnakes out in the wild!

[@VenomCentral]

Appreciate your support and love our #venomsquadSweden

[@cumberlandgapjimbow7897]

What a beautiful Timber Rattler. I have seen a couple on my property here in southeastern KY. It seems like they are getting rarer to see though because I saw a lot more when I was younger. I am 64 yrs old now and remember being able to find them more often when I was a teenager.

[@DavidSmith-tu1nd]

Cool I like that you go out and cut your own stuff for your exhibits.

[@VenomCentral]

It's the only way to get the cool stuff, vines and bamboo, without paying stupid prices for it. Bamboo is invasive here, so I just make sure that I ask first! Thanks so much for watching! 🙏💯👍👍

[@rockytopchick8657]

A couple years ago i was living in Charleston, SC and one of my boxers got nailed by a baby canebrake in our yard and bless his heart he had a rough recovery. The vet said bc he was 100lbs and all muscle, prob saved him. After 10 mins of the bite he started showing signs and i got him to the vet about 15 mins after that and they did their thing. Those snakes are no joke!!! Beautiful creatures but i hope to never encounter one again. Love your videos!!!!

[@VenomCentral]

Our vet always suggested the venom vaccine and I totally believe it helped a couple of my buddies that I told to get it done plus ordered their own antivenom for canines in case they were in need and not near the vet. They are HOT sumbitches here, too. If they'd get my boxer now, he's almost 13, ge wouldn't survive it. (He was a big 104 lbs in his prime) I take him for his walks everyday but we stay away from any high grass nowadays. Thanks for sharing your story and I'm so glad to hear that your boxer survived! 🐾🙏💯

[@rockytopchick8657]

@@VenomCentral Thank you sir!!!

[@truthseeker6584]

@@VenomCentral I just googled "venom vaccine" - I had never heard of this before. Found it very interesting though that such a type of vaccine exists.

[@VenomCentral]

If only they can do this for us humans, but at least we can keep our beloved dogs safe! 🙏💪💯🐍

[@gordondalrymple7644]

Yeah, that vine wood is perfect for your exhibits

[@robertzupanovich6349]

Awesome video..Be safe out there...not the snakes , but the Ticks😊

[@Ribbitmefoot]

Great job Willie

[@tommywilliams7307]

Great video. Have a question though. Would you have been legally allowed to keep the that rattlesnake if you wanted too??

[@VenomCentral]

Our state laws allow us to collect native species but I can't give it away, trade it nothing or cant sell it--no monetary gain. And we just enjoy seeing that they still exist in the wild. We don't need any timber rattlesnake species, so I will always try to video and photograph them and let them go. Thanks for watching and asking your questions! 🐍🙏💯👍

[@gabrieldimarco9646]

It's great to see videos of you both out in the field. More in the future please.🙂

[@VenomCentral]

Will try to always take y'all along with us! Thanks so much for your generous support Gabriel, we appreciate you. 🙏👍💯🐍💪

[@Steve_643]

Crazy how good those snakes camouflage into the fallen leaves and brush.

[@paulgrech6701]

Now thats a cool day out!!!!

[@chrisbrewster7112]

Absolutely LOVE your channel, Brother!!!! Great fun video. Canebrake was too happy at first, but she chilled pretty fast. Thank goodness for cooler temps. Always wanted to ask…Where are you from in Ohio??? Dayton here.

[@VenomCentral]

Cleveland born, but damn glad to be outta the North weather! 👍🙏💯🐍 Thanks so much for watching and supporting the channel!

[@chrisbrewster7112]

@Venom Central I lived/worked in Columbia for a year. Loved it there. Never ran into any canebrakes, but definitely saw my fair share of pygmies!!! 👍🏼😎😱😍😍😍😛

[@mikeyoutdoors747]

I love these video's awesome job you two!

[@VenomCentral]

🙏💯🐍👍

[@bobmeeker3694]

Love your channel!!!

[@tomwinters4576]

Wow... Very productive and positive day you guys had! Could've turned out hairy though... 😉

[@calewarner06]

When you use stuff like this do you bleach it first? Would love to do this for ours

[@VenomCentral]

Sometimes I will spray it with a diluted bleach solution but if you get them green, there's no bugs. If you want to kill any bugs using dried stuff, put it in hefty bags and sit in the sun and cook em a few days. Otherwise just get the green stuff, and hose it off! 👍💯🙏🐍

[@calewarner06]

@@VenomCentral awesome thank you. Weather breaks I will be on it

[@madisonperry]

Hey!! I was told you’re my dads first cousin, he told me to come check your page out. & this is awesome!

[@VenomCentral]

Glad you found the channel. Who is your Dad?

[@madisonperry]

@@VenomCentral Richard Perry.

[@madisonperry]

@@VenomCentral Patrica beard is my grandmother.

[@paulbreslin2263]

Great show Willy and Deena

[@VenomCentral]

Thanks so much Paul! Thanks for your generous donation, shout-out coming up! 🐍💯🙏👍

[@paulbreslin2263]

@@VenomCentral Glad I could help

[@Bryan-cs9to]

Wow that was a close call Willy!

[@suesmith3744]

If you go down to the woods today you are in for a big surprise …. I should say so 😱‼️. So relieved you didn’t step on that bad boy , can’t believe how well these snakes blend into there surroundings .

[@gregorynelson6230]

Canebrakes are very coy, in general; damned near stepped on one several years ago. Actually, I was very close to stepping ON it. They are hesitant to rattle, too, until you're right on top of them. It was on the other side of a log I stepped over. If I was it, I would have bitten me lol

[@VenomCentral]

Right 👍, that one didn't rattle until I moved it! They are just happy to go their own way... Thanks for watching! 👍🙏💯🐍

[@yenerm114]

That’s a beaut Clark 😆 but seriously 🤩 beautiful snake 👌🤘🤘

[@Detvanliga]

Yo! :) Nice to see you in the wild. Is the american countryside full of these tin sheets? I have seen them in several herping movies now.. :) .

[@VenomCentral]

Unfortunately America's countryside is full of these junkyard type piles, everywhere that people throw away their trash. Makes for good ac (artificial cover) for snakes and critters. 👍🐍

[@427SuperSnake1]

Almost happen to me retreving a fishing lure from across a river in Utah. Whent over to get the lure stuck in some bushes. Put my hand in and spread the bushes and right by my hand was a big Great Basin, never rattled or made a movement. Not sure how I got out of that one.

[@alexzanotti6288]

Happy day !!! Just a detail… We didn't see if you disinfected the hook before putting it on the wall!!

[@ericbeeman8717]

I don't care who ya are nature makes the best stuff to add to exhibits that's for sure

[@VenomCentral]

Amen!

[@chrisv.6951]

Notice how that big cane break wasnt really that aggressive.

[@VenomCentral]

The sun had gone in and out all day, been on the cooler side. AND She didn't even start rattling when I walked up on the tin! Very cool to see such a beautiful snake in the wild. A big edb would've really completed the day! 🐍🙏💯👍💪

[@chrisv.6951]

@@VenomCentral yeh but she was a great find. I just hate when people use the term "meaner than rattle snake"

[@chrisv.6951]

Great video !

[@VenomCentral]

Agreed 💯

[@dv2033]

What up Willie! Been a month or 2 since I got my venom central fix.

[@VenomCentral]

Great seeing y'all back!

[@gordondalrymple7644]

Ha I think those big mosquitoes retire to Fl😅 from up in Canada we use those mesh face screens. Those copperheads are hard to see in the leaf litter

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

Seeing rural dump sites was sad regardless of the snakes living there.

[@VenomCentral]

Agreed. Very sad to see the lack of respect humanity has for its once perfect landscape. Thanks for watching!

[@roytallow6784]

Expect the unexpected ! Almost stepped on huge Timber Rattler ! Be safe ! GV ! 😳

[@richardgoff6739]

Lucky man. Glad that you are ok.

[@jameslanning8405]

That canebreak seemed awfully calm. Maybe she had been handled by someone before you found her. But she was talking plenty with that rattle! Good thing you missed stepping on her Willie. I really like the coloration of the copperheads. But they just too ornery!

[@gordondalrymple7644]

Yeah that enclosure habitat is expensive as heck online or Petco

[@irapeterson1413]

Canebrakes be stealth hunting. Luke from TOGR in North Carolina almost stepped on one too.

[@joshballesteros22]

Is that the same timber rattler as in Oklamoma? If so are there canebreaks in Oklamoma?

[@VenomCentral]

Yes same crotalus horridus (timber rattlesnake) but not the "canebrake" variant. Check out the video I did last month (part of 6 Venomous Snakes of South Carolina) the Timber and how the venom has variables. Thanks for watching! 🐍👍💯

[@richardchapman5956]

Man you were in tagging range there bud I was nervous knowing from you that a bite from this snake is BAD news please take care both of you! Just goes to show how a walk in snake country could turn on a dime fun to life altering in an instant!

[@gordondalrymple7644]

When I went to the store, I was trying to navigate to the coffee mugs. I want to get a couple for my son and his wife before he goes to UK for his USAF duty.

[@jamesswain7003]

That canebrake made my mouth water

[@markhall6306]

This guy don't call his Bushmaster Kevin lol 😆

[@markrumfola9833]

Exciting people you are. Cool Video

[@VenomCentral]

Not sure about that, but always appreciate your support! 💪👍💯🙏🐍

[@markrumfola9833]

I watch them all. That enormous Bushmaster is the greatest

[@VenomCentral]

He's a beast and we've got more than one! Can't wait to get open and video them in the new Exhibits! Always appreciate your support! 👍🐍💯🙏

[@Aliah.hennessy]

What! THAT’S SO COOL

[@Aliah.hennessy]

❤️

[@gordondalrymple7644]

Those canebrakes can tag you up on the thigh if they get mad

[@Krash_fpv]

Very tame canebreak for stomping right next to it.....didn't even rattle could be someone's pet because she was very tame and didn't mind being handled

[@ericbeeman8717]

Awe hell that ain't no land mine that's just a lil finger Rotter lol now big ol rattle snake now thats a landmine lol

[@bobmcghee3116]

That canebreak was a pretty snake.

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

The rattle was extremely clear in your mic. Great

[@531Shark66]

I think you better get another pair of glasses. LOL they are well camouflaged though

[@VenomCentral]

Definitely! 💯🐍👍

[@davidwilson8800]

Beautiful timber rattlesnake

[@ericbeeman8717]

Mam is 37° here in Indiana id love to be herping right omg I'm so jealous lol have a great time and be safe yall

[@VenomCentral]

Yikes! That's nothing I miss about living in the north. Although it drops low here too, not for long. 🙏

[@ericbeeman8717]

@@VenomCentral last time I was in Charlotte a few years ago we was siding houses in a few additions one was near a town called Waxhaw we was staying at a holiday Inn by Carowinds and a few days it snowed at night but was id say round 60 the next day and snow was gone it was great

[@smartacus88]

That rattler would make good breeding stock.

[@nepaleseman1010]

You cannot beat looking for snakes in their own environment. Is it true that the coastal rat snakes in South Carolina are different in coloration to the inland rat snakes of South Carolina?.

[@VenomCentral]

There's a lot of variables in patterns with the eastern rat snake! Their habitat plays a role in the pattern. 👍🐍💯🙏

[@kashadruthkumar601]

Whens the video about your squam coming out?

[@VenomCentral]

As soon as I can get them settled. They're in quarantine for a good long while and I am not set for filming, lighting etc in the quarantine room. We're going to be getting y'all a video soon. Our 13 year old boxer dog Gunnar just died so the Serpent Center is mourning right now. But I appreciate you staying tuned in, and the squams are beauties, vicious and fast, but beautiful! 🐍🙏👍💪

[@kashadruthkumar601]

@@VenomCentral I'm really sorry to hear about your dog, condolences from my side to you and your family

[@VenomCentral]

Thanks so much, that is really nice. We posted a short video on Instagram of the squams eating their 1st meal here @venomcentral.( If you have Instagram) check it out, they're smoking colorations. Feisty little girls! 😂

[@kai.snakes3276]

Love to see myself back on the channel agaim

[@VenomCentral]

Hey Kai, what's up little brother? Glad to see you here. Can't wait until we open and you come on down! 🐍💯💪🙏👍

[@gordondalrymple7644]

Someone said those copperheads are more aggressive at night, but when they’re out in the open like in a road , they feel exposed

[@davidwilson8800]

I wish you had a timber rattle 🐍 👕 all your other ones that I have are awesome as are your videos

[@VenomCentral]

I've got a Timber, it's just the southern version- "canebrake" LOL I've had so many in the past and I would love to have them again. Thanks for the great comment, appreciate it!

[@davidwilson8800]

@@VenomCentral I want one can you send me a link I want on your site and didn't see one I did buy a king cobra the timber would be a nice addition to the collection and will I'm from Pennsylvania now live in New Jersey they are all timber I have learned so much from your channel keep up the great work 😀 👍

[@mikebothwell2321]

Do you hav any spitters you can us?

[@Heli4213]

Cool!!!

[@kai.snakes3276]

I this motivates me to a catch one now

[@baneverything5580]

I was squirrel hunting and walked up on a big timber rattler. It was just a few inches from my right leg. I`ve never seen an aggressive one but that`s just my experience. I stepped on a small one`s tail barefoot and it politely tapped on the side of my foot without biting to let me know. That`s the kinda snake I want around so I let it live. I don`t know why it didn`t bite but that`s a true story.

[@sheldon740]

Hey Willy, I can get you as much driftwood as you want. Beautiful, and any size. I’d be honored to help with the decor. I deliver all around the tristate. WV, OH, and PA. I can send you pics if you’d like, and deliver it personally.

[@VenomCentral]

Can you email me? Or DM me on Instagram? Man that is great, but to be clear we can't afford it, but if you want to sponsor it, we're game! That'd be awesome! 🙏💯🐍👍💪 Thanks so much!

[@sheldon740]

@@VenomCentral consider it a donation. Yes, I’ll have my wife send pics.

[@sheldon740]

She needs your email address

[@VenomCentral]

Wow! Amazing donation, that is so incredible!!! [e-mail] or [e-mail] So grateful!

[@sheldon740]

@@VenomCentral thank you!

[@DirtyDaveYT]

Does he live in SC?

[@kinte1870]

I missed this one

[@VenomCentral]

Nah! You got it, it's the newest one. Thanks so much for another wonderful generous donation for Evelyn (and rat kabobs for her friends) Appreciate your support always! 👍🙏💪🐍💯

[@calvinbowling9901]

When around tin and other snake structures you have to have eyes in the back of your head.i was helping my papaw out on our farm and we had a area off to itself that we dumbed old junk at that day I was pulling a piece of siding off the truck and when I stepped back I got tagged three times with a copperhead so instead of being at home working I was in the hospital for three days.so guys be careful while your outdoors around snake structures.

[@vickierichter7850]

Better glasses and clean undies for me 😂🤣

[@VenomCentral]

LOL 😂😆 Miss Vickie you'd be just fine with me on a herp adventure! 💯🐍🙏👍

[@aljreptiles8128]

Where is copperhead creek

[@VenomCentral]

LOL, that's what we call it! It's private property, so I doubt it's named. Thanks for watching! 🔥🐍💯💪

[@violetadlt2729]

new subscriber

[@VenomCentral]

Awesome! Welcome to the #venomsquadfamily

[@baneverything5580]

I`ve been bitten three times by copperheads. Luckily they didn`t get me very good but twice I was sick for days and lost the use of some of the muscles in my right arm for over a month. Haven`t had any trouble with cottonmouths or rattlesnakes but copperheads always seem to attack. Cottonmouths have an undeserved reputation from my experience. A copperhead killed my sister`s neighbor when he was picking up trash that had blown up against his fence in Texas. For whatever reason he dropped within feet of the snake.

[@ericbeeman8717]

Mustve picked up ur reading glasses by mistake huh lol

[@VenomCentral]

Ha! Just wait till you get old! 😆😂🤣

[@ericbeeman8717]

@@VenomCentral I'm older then ya think sir lol haha

[@ericbeeman8717]

@@VenomCentral born in 77

[@VenomCentral]

Still younger than us. I'd love to be 10 years younger. Enjoy every single day. They go so fast.

[@ericbeeman8717]

@@VenomCentral had I known then what I know now id picked a different job line then construction interior exterior home remodeling cause man my back lol wow

[@RRMIAMI]

Love your channel. But when I’m walking around I am wearing snake boots and snake chaps. This is like playing with a chainsaw…

[@RRMIAMI]

Watched six episodes today - One of the best channels on KZbin. Do you have a video dedicated to copperheads and rattlesnakes in North Carolina. The copperheads blend in so well with the leaves that I find it tricky to spot them and I am around them all the time.

[@VenomCentral]

Not for NC specifically. When I was in NC I usually went out herping with Dean and it was always spontaneous and we'd take off right from the serpentarium, so only personal pics - no filming or anything like that. Very unfortunately. Never thought that there wouldn't be more time with him and I out doing our thing. Thanks so much for watching and glad you are enjoying the channel. Hopefully y'all will come to the Serpent Center when we get open. 💪🐍💯🙏