How to catch a rattlesnake

[@R3DGuitarist]

Very nice vid, and very creative! HOWEVER, I would not recommend picking them up with the noose like that. Crotalidae (the family of rattlesnakes) have EXTREMELY sensitive neck structures, and by doing that you risk damaging them fatally especially when they thrash like that. Instead, I'd recommend "noosing" it and then supporting the back/middle end of the snake with the hook you made. It'll prevent damage to the snake, and adds more control for your safety as well.

[@Samantha-bv5dd]

@poppypottschannel if you insist on killing them then at least cut the head off and bury it so animals don't eat the venom.

[@kylepetty3701]

Please do not take this guy’s advice on snake handling. Nooses should never be used on snakes (use snake tongs if you need a tool other than a snake hook to stabilize them) and support their body weight between 1/3 and 1/2 way down their body. Never by the neck like that. Those 2 things will injure and often kill the snake. When he demonstrated putting the snake in the tub and removing it from the tub, his hands were well within striking distance multiple times. You should be using the lid as a shield for your hand. The lid should have a place to grip on the top so you aren’t grabbing the edge where the snake can bite you. Even though you’re moving super fast, a rattlesnake can still strike way faster, plus the fast movements make it more likely to strike. Keep in mind, rattlesnakes have heat sensing pits and can still see your hand even if it’s behind something. They know exactly where your hand is before you even open the container so it’s best to remove the lid with a snake hook instead of your hand. Make sure that the container is open and ready for the snake before you pick up the snake. Always apply pressure to the lid until fully secured or the snake can push the lid up and escape. Most importantly, if you aren’t experienced and qualified with venomous snakes, don’t handle them or move them yourself. Pretty much any populated area that has venomous snakes also has services to relocate them if necessary.

[@J1432]

Good to know. I'm not trying to hurt them, just want them away from my dogs.

[@lynndurbin9476]

Thank you for your advice. I ordered a snake catcher, rolled electric tape around the pincher. I used your idea of a Tupperware tote with 3 bungees. I have been able to catch and release 5 cottonmouths this way.... using other people's advice to catch away from the neck/head. All snakes react differently. Your feisty snake was performing for the camera. I tip the tote away after I remove the bungees, lift top from top of tote by sliding up.

[@brob-zy8zi]

awesome of you to catch and release like that! snakes want to avoid us often more than we want to avoid them. thank you for proving that there are better methods than to simply shoot the snake

[@MrWhiltetail]

Why would you release it at a state park right where people walk their dogs?

[@johnpappe3289]

Just keep the loop from your rope far back from its neck. If they thrash around with the rope around their neck it can break their neck.

[@hookedonbassncats]

Was that an Eastern diamondback? You did an amazing job with this rattlesnake.

[@lionking6199zj]

Thank you for being kind in handling my brother with compassion. You are 100% correct; rattlesnakes DO NOT want to attack humans, they DO NOT want to bite humans. Yes, a rattlesnake WILL BITE a human if provoked. But, all they want to do is GET AWAY from humans. Therefore, please leave them be. Additionally, if you would be so kind as to re-locate my brother... please... please watch more video (like this one), get or make proper tools... and BE SAFE. Great video Mr. Robot Brigade... nice job.

[@G56AG]

Non venomous snakes on my property are left alone, they are very beneficial, many of them love to eat rodents. Venomous snakes are relocated a long way away.

[@greyscaledoughnut3479]

Thank you for this video. We had a rattle snake under our porch, I made the same catcher pole and threw it in a bin and released it out in the wild. Your video made it not such a freaky experience, I appreciate it

[@misy26]

I know your intention was to release away from people and animals, but the location you chose had both? Dont you think that seeing a woman and 2 dogs was a clear indication that the spot was heavily traveled? The woman with the dogs should have beat the shit out of you, she probably didn't fully realize you were releasing a rattlesnake on her trail.

[@dennisalloway5788]

How to get bitten by a rattlesnake: (1) Get close enough to the rattlesnake that he can bite you. That is all.

[@johndelgado5315]

Mr. Robert Brigade -- Next time you have to relocate a rattlesnake, I would really like to see you NOT grab the rattlesnake so close to the head. Is it possible that you can slip that noose down to about 1/3 behind his head. Grab the rattlesnake I/3 length behind the head with the noose, and 'if you can, support the other 2/3 of their body with a snake hook. If they start to thrash too much, placing their head on the ground while you still have control of him in your noose should calm him down. Rattlesnakes are not used to being elevated off the ground, so get his head, at least, back on the ground and he should feel at ease. Grabbing the rattlesnake so close to the head runs a high risk of severely damaging the rattlers vertebrae should he thrash uncontrollably. If the rattlesnake thrashes too much, he will snap his own neck, NOT GOOD when we are only trying to help him. This cannot be underestimated for all those nice folks out there learning to relocate rattlesnakes, it's good to help them when they come too close to our homes, kids, pets and livestock. Please learn safety procedures for both you and the rattlesnake before attempting to handle them... very-very important. Once again MrBiodiversity... thank you for being kind to my brother the rattlesnake and moving him to his home... you are a good person -- jd // please see my KZbin Channel for more information on rattlesnakes, I play-listed your video.

[@adamevans9697]

further back you get the closer to a possible digesting pray item and risk punctureing the organs of the snake. never had a snake that close to a house that didn't find food be for humans found it.

[@hunterofcults5816]

Or just leave the snake where it is and watch your dogs and or children instead of killing and or removing everything from there own habitat that people decided to build and or buy a damn house on. That's way more effective trust me.

[@fantom_309]

​@@hunterofcults5816watch them do what, get bit by a snake? Smh

[@MrLunkintust]

Good video! One thing I do when it’s hot is put ice in the bottom of the bucket. Makes em easier to handle ;-)

[@antares4141]

If you do walk off to get your snake stick and bucket be careful you don't accidentally step on it when you come back. They have a tendency sometimes to blend in with their surroundings. Especially small outcropping's of rocks.

[@hutyra_509hutyra4]

I like that Soaptree Yucca in the background.

[@mbreally5325]

Thank you for not killing it. If you have a lot you might invest in some snake tongs.

[@uteligger66]

knows both digital logic and how to catch rattlesnakes. what a combo!

[@mikebaugus2881]

Do you have a solid structure or just a laundry basket?

[@kbutler6212]

Still a bit too close for my comfort 😁. Good video and cool that you release.

[@sTopHacKinG]

You caught it first, set a scene, conviently with your new invention device, began to film a very scared, agitated RATTLESNAKE, placed him in a safe position to apprehend the devastating string, and presented the encounter! I rest my case. 😆😉😂😘😍😐😂😐😂😃😐👏👏👋👏✋🖐✊🤘🖖👐💋👏👋👏👋👏👋👏👋👏👏✋👊😂😂😆😆😊😊🙂😐😐😐😑😑😑😑😥😥😥😥😥😫😫😒😫😫😫😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😴😴😴😴😴😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡👺 -said the snake

[@graceserenachristie2914]

My Agopy like mix of a wolf and coyot and she got hit in the head was 3 days in the vets my mother called me the next state over in college crying so hard I couldn't even figure out what happened. But she lived good vets and it was really hard I think she was less intelligent but still my most loved dog she would have lived longer then 16 years healthy but some cops beat her to death in the back yard....... CA for you.

[@dougiequick1]

Oh and here is something I just learned about pit vipers (rattlesnakes) EVEN after they are dead they can and WILL bite! EVEN a freshly severed head alone can deliver a fatal bite! Before rigor mortis sets in, the heat sensors (the pits) detect heat of like your hand and can automatically cycle the jaws and bit injecting venom!! Not to mention if you toss the snake's head out into the weeds where it can't hurt YOU, Something else could happen along in sort order (like you DOG) and get bit just sniffing the thing! In other words IF you kill one on purpose or accidently...DO be super careful with the carcass! There is some nasty fangs and nasty venom in those heads!

[@chrissnyder3430]

Doug Chaney That's why it is the Devil's serpent. Damn things can kill with a severed head! That's pure evil dude. lol

[@CNNBlackmailSupport]

Doug Chaney thats... "insane" doesn't seem strong enough of a word. Thanks for the tip!

[@davejan744]

Bury the freshly severed head. Snakes cell life HAS to cool down to compleatly die. Bury it or put head under a big rock.

[@Rectitude4U]

The chances of dying from a venomous snakebite in the United States is nearly zero, because we have available, high-quality medical care in the U.S. Fewer than one in 37,500 people are bitten by venomous snakes in the U.S. each year (7-8,000 bites per year), and only one in 50 million people will die from snakebite (5-6 fatalities per year). You are nine times more likely to die from being struck by lightning than to die of venomous snakebite.

[@dont.hollarberry8370]

I have an idea little Dougie...don't kill it.

[@tarkelson]

hey quick tip try not to grab them around the neck because when they thrash around it could snap their neck

[@GF_Burke]

Yes. Easy kill. Yum.

[@rickdavis2235]

Good video by why not invest in a decent set of tongs? The snake thrashing is probably because you're hurting it. They are really pretty delicate creatures and easily injured even with tongs, especially when picking it up by the head with a noose around it's neck. I know quite a few guys that relocate snakes and most of the time they're using only a hook. Another point is in many states it's illegal to release wild animals on property other than your own with the exception being private property belonging to someone else only if you have written permission from them. Counties, states, cities and townships usually don't allow it.

[@hunterofcults5816]

Rick Davis I'm not a hook hater by any means but tongs have the potential to damage a snake in the hands of someone who dose not know what they are doing and shouldn't be working with hots in the first place. Otherwise they are a very very effective tool and come in handy when the hook just isn't doing it for you. Also people shouldn't be removing snakes they should watch their dogs and teach their children to watch their step instead of killing and or removing everything.

[@fantom_309]

​@hunterofcults5816 ... teach your dogs to watch for snakes? I'd like to do this, have any how to vids?

[@catbirdherping9857]

That looks like a Southern Pacific Rattlesnake, is it?

[@georgecarrera18]

Heck that ain't no Southern one haha

[@_espnn]

Tbh the snakes skin looks pretty cool but still dangerous

[@hookedonbassncats]

Awesome video. Just had a massive old great basin rattlesnake in my yard 3 feet from me and where the kids play. Not to mention the animals. Had to relocate it. Part of living on the side of the mountain. P.s. those side burns should be illegal lol

[@TheViewer01]

So true! Once you take your eyes off for a few seconds, it’s gone. There was a huge one at my house the other day. I ran inside to get my gun but it was gone by the time I came back outside. I didn’t even take long. Just long enough to get my gun and race back outside. Maybe under a minute. It was completely gone.

[@Wolv3rine666]

I went out to get my cigarettes from my car the other day and heard what I though to be a bug or something look down sure enough it was a 2 ft Rattlesnake I ran in and grabbed my gun and was able to get him thank God, as he we running toward my open car door or under my car and I may not have seen him that way, I HATE SNAKES ESPECIALLY RATTLESNAKE we get way to many up here where I live in Northern California, I find some pretty decent sized snakes biggest I think was 9 button that I personally shot

[@cliffcampbell8827]

Remember to release the rattlesnakes no more than a mile from where you catch them. It helps with their long term survival.

[@billlumberg5746]

Excellent management sir.

[@travelgym3794]

That’s a beautiful Arizona black rattlesnake. I’ve been trying to find one to buy. Next time you find one PLEASE let me know

[@Abel1120]

i went rattlesnake hunting today... but i go in shorts and a bb gun... and of course some whisky... cheers brother

[@tongaangilau7195]

Is it real ratio snake

[@GF_Burke]

"Because they think you are going to eat them". We do. Will will. ;) Cool vid though man.

[@Kaadilac]

so... you just get a pipe... put a string to it, and add a lasso thing on the end???? then you put it around the snakes head... and pull... then put it in the bucket... makes it sound sooooooo simple... doesnt it

[@Hello3991]

Thanks you very much , I got a second snake at my back yard, now I fell with more options other than call 911, I live in El Paso TX

[@nobodyimportant4778]

Alternate solution: convince a kingsnake or indigo to move in and kill the rattlers before they get big

[@hunterofcults5816]

nobody important another solution would be people leaving it alone and just watching your dogs and or children instead of destroying everything in a habitat that people chose to build and or buy a house on but Having a big ass indigo on the property would still be totally epic😎

[@raymondparsley7442]

The best way to catch a rattlesnake, is to catch it asleep... and DON'T wake it up.

[@mojaveoff-griddesertbug-ou9988]

Loose the Noose. Or save it for human trespass removal. The snake gets hurt and you could get bit. Just use the hook, or two hooks. Or invest in some tongs. Pretty snake.

[@RaiZRiZ]

You know what you're doing but still stay safe they can attack any time... you never truly know.

[@sabrinaspaethe8353]

was that a dimond black

[@johndelgado5315]

Ya... I may be taking a wild guess here. I would have to see the tail, where it meets the rattle to know for sure. But... I say this is a Southern Pacific Rattlesnake - Crotalus oreganus helleri - OP lives somewhere in Southern California. This is a really GREAT video... OP is on the ball, really great instructional... nice job ---► But I would reiterate previous post by R3DGuitarist - "I would not recommend picking them up with the noose like that. Crotalidae (the family of rattlesnakes) have EXTREMELY sensitive neck structures, and by doing that you risk damaging them fatally especially when they thrash like that. Instead, I'd recommend "noosing" it and then supporting the back/middle end of the snake with the hook you made. It'll prevent damage to the snake, and adds more control for your safety as well."

[@theanimalkeaper]

Wow that’s some angry snake

[@Kaadilac]

3:15 just for a little help ;)

[@kittygonzalez2827]

He was pissed off Before You pissed him off!

[@mikebaugus2881]

If you have numbers 2

[@TeW33zy]

People talk way to much about bullshit we do not care for. He started off this video saying I came hom ???? Like we do not care just start the video dude

[@sirensong2011]

While I do appreciate you trying to help your local wildlife, I noticed some issues with your technique. A) please don't noose it so close to the head. It will kill itself by thrashing. Slip the noose lower on the body, and support the rest of the body with your hook. B) dont release too far from where you found it. They are highly territorial creatures, and releasing more than a mile from the point of discovery will doom the animal to a slow death. They will starve themselves trying to make it back to their territory (which is not your home most of the time).

[@antares4141]

"doom the animal to a slow death" Do you have any documentation on this? I do exactly this cause my neighbors don't like me releasing them anywhere near them. It's in the desert and I worry about them being able to find a water supply, not so much food or shelter. I release them in late afternoon which at least gives them a leg up. Any information would be appreciated!

[@sirensong2011]

@@antares4141 Of course! I've been handling nuisance wildlife for my communities for over a decade, and made the same mistakes before I learned better, too. This is a good source. This study focuses on species in China, but it applies to domestic species as well. I'll try to find a study focusing on domestics, but it may take a while. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140212164317.htm

[@sirensong2011]

@@antares4141 Furthermore, if you move them once, they are less than inclined to return to the area where they were harrassed, no matter how far (or not) you move them. I make sure to try to educate about making ones property less snake friendly as well, and assist with that if necessary. I.e. removing debris, water sources if possible, obtaining regular rodent control services. If there's no food, water, or hiding places, the area isn't attractive to them and they won't stick around.

[@antares4141]

Well that is depressing! I've probably doomed close to a dozen animals this way. I guess I'm going to have to rethink what to do in my next encounter.

[@antares4141]

I am a violator or all of the above. Guess I'll try to work on these issues the best I can.

[@Rayquesto]

6:33 Should be a meme.

[@blove142]

just shoot the snake , don't make it someone elses problem.

[@paultanner2007]

Great video

[@texp87]

So here he is sitting in the car with me 🤣🤣🤣. Had to kill one today. The main reason is that my aunt lives at the base of a huge rocky ridge and they they are all over at her house. I started my pickup and it zipped out from under my pickup by my aunt and about gave her a heart attack🤣

[@AngelGdo]

Bad ass engineer!

[@jakemcclure8490]

To the guy that put a rattle snake in a noose what u did was very harmful when he thrashed that will break his neck my advice watch some animal planet and learn. Oh and moving u hand to distract it wrong rattle snakes can barley see if it was a cobra then yes that's the way u have a lot of learning to do buddy

[@mikebaugus2881]

You know.....I live in Arizona....I never thought of that type of material before....and damn if I’m going to go pay the amount of money for the right tools when I can make it! You guys have no idea...whatsoever you are talking about.......go out and buy a snake tongues........and hooks,,,,,,and this,,,,,,and that......pcp pipe for a 10 foot Piece is a couple. Bucks but you guys are talking..40-50$. No thanks........

[@robertjensen1048]

That'd been funny if he got loose in your car while you were driving. HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH

[@billm4330]

Your the man!

[@mikebaugus2881]

You are not set up to handle a poisonous snake...........most place will Recommended a good strong wooden box that you can transport the animal in....to Another...location.....so. It’s safe for both you and the animals......and have it mark on the top Live rattlesnakes

[@reneportugal8447]

You're Liam Neesons son aren't you ;-; !!?? Let me find out 😤

[@DyslexicTurtle]

good on you for respecting and relocating the snake.

[@kelhawk1]

...so it bites someone elses dog. Having that many occurences of rattlers in his yard, likey means there are dozens living under his house. Yes. Let's find them more homes to infest to ease the crowding in our own. Real smart. Such examples of infestation are plentiful enough on KZbin. Thanks to people like you who push the problem elsewhere or just keep relocating the same pests, who are driven to seek their original territory and return. Ah, the fallacy of altruism...

[@blakemacdonson]

You sir, are a bad ass.

[@bamafan1141]

The best way to catch one is to blow its head off reach down and pick it up.

[@gregbordelon5347]

A Noose? Great way to harm the animal. Dick move, bro.

[@symcronixblogzz5703]

You should have maybe mentioned that they sende head so you should have a thick Plastik like you do

[@tombahas3000]

I new that

[@lacausa2000]

new = inverse of old. I think you meant 'knew' JS ;)

[@glendohms9446]

This is fucking awesome

[@ashtonhoward2444]

it is not safe when your stupid a 3ft rattlesnake can strike almost 6ft that snake is around 3 or 4 feet which means it could have bit you in the face when you were relecing it ,you should of cracked the lid and walked away but usually it wouldn't strick unless it felt thretened or cornered but it still wasn't the best way to let it go.

[@J1432]

+Ashton Howard My experience has been that 100% of the time, once I get them into the bin, they curl up and just hang out. They may rattle a bit but they usually don't even do that. I've caught dozens of rattlesnakes but have only had one try to strike at anything. When it struck, it tried to bite the end of the tools that I was using.

[@EthanSmith-qm2tz]

Ashton Howard it's funny how wrong you are

[@CNNBlackmailSupport]

Ashton Howard I'd say it depends on the size of your snake. Which is generally the way things work, both in snakes and... love.

[@lacausa2000]

No!! A 3 foot CANNOT strike 6ft!!

[@antares4141]

I would like to see documentation backing up your claim. My experience is they can't even strike their full body length. I've had my arms and legs well within 6' and never bit. Maybe they were just being nice to me?

[@mikebaugus2881]

Lmaoff.......you know......this is a lot cheaper then going to a Comedy show.....just ready down thru here’s comments is......Hilarious......I had read....that one guy was telling ......o suggestions that’s someone go get a ....”thong” and quit running around in his yard catchin snakes.............now just the visual thought on that’s.......hhhhmmmmm I’d rather not....funny although......but it just seems that everyone is marlin’s Perkins on wild kingdom........all their suggestions is may work great for them but all it’s going to do is get some one else bit.............if ya run into a poisonous snake.....which we do live around them living here in Arizona.........first get. The proper training for what to do with a poisonous snake........and what to do with that snake once you have been trained

[@robertmoir5695]

Rattlesnake repellent Spray that rattlesnakes would n t be able to stand the smell of Just keep those beggars away

[@graceserenachristie2914]

Got a snake in the parking lot of walmart I got out on the passenger side and I heard someone say hay there is a snake under your car I thought.... yeah probably one of those garden snakes grass snakes. I went it and then I came out again when on my shopping to 3 other places went back to my car sat down I was talking then the little birds started to fly around like crazy I thought Ok they are trying to tell me something..... but what. I was talking then I was staring at the ground. For about 5 minutes still talking then I said to myself hay is that a diamond design then one behind it cool what is that....... HOLY SHIT SNAKE I slammed the door shut all this time I had walked by it 3 times maybe 3 inches away from it when I opened the door to the car then it looked like it wanted to get in the car with me sitting on the seat with the door open. I didn't see the snake at all what I did see was the diamonds it was on tree bark mulch. I swear that I stared at that part of the mulch for like 5 minuetes didn't see it at all. Swear. Then when I finally got out of the car thinking what if there is more I got away into the dark pavement and was watching it now moving to behind my car I ran in to tell them they had a rattle snake with the tail cut off you couldn't hear it. Then it was about 4 feet when I got back to my car I thought oh shit it got lost on me under my car no still somewhere I can't see it in the mulch no behind the bushes behind my car.... shit........ I am female so I said to God thanks to that person who helped me told me it was a snake but next time you have to scream SNAKE BITCH to piss me off so I pay attention to under my car and to the sides of my car and in back of it. I am still shocked it didn't bit me. Thanks for the video.

[@joeeckley5272]

Sounds like you must have voted for Obummer too.

[@jonetyson]

If you aren't going to relocate it to someplace more isolated than where a woman is walking her dogs then you should have just killed it. Seriously, I wouldn't put that in the front seat: In an accident you could have a serious problem.

[@xcitywhiteboy]

When I find snakes I catch them and cook them

[@dougiequick1]

I applaud that IF it is an overabundant species of venomous snake ...but IF you are killing just any snake? I mean unless it is about survival, then I think it sort of sucks unless they are overpopulating or whatever ...the non venomous snakes do man such a GOOD service keeping vermin in check ....the venomous too but then I don't want them near my family and dogs etc ....by all means kill and make use of rattlesnakes but leave snakes like king and gopher snakes etc be!

[@hiimautsim3159]

XCITYWHITEBOY I feel you have seen the KZbin channel TarraDarraBros

[@sadhumestas5331]

Dougie Quick all snakes are good for the environment.no matter what snake it is if there were none of that snake the ecosystem could fail because it needs balance.so dont just kill a snake if its venomous.

[@maxwellschell8979]

my man

[@robertmoir5695]

Rattlesnake traps ah hah I like that

[@Rectitude4U]

You shouldn’t grab them by the neck like that and pick them up without supporting the body.

[@humdingerdog6523]

No thanks

[@doheo33]

No thank you

[@dalewilson8476]

Shotgun works best

[@sadhumestas5331]

Dale Wilson only if your a bitch and afraid of snakes

[@wadeswaner7060]

I’m a full bitch then.

[@Aidancordell]

Works best on people Like you . say ahhhh

[@dont.hollarberry8370]

No doubt. You should stay inside Wade.

[@maingun07]

That's why I bought a 410. For tight spaces, .40 FMJ works well. If I'm under the house, I keep a target air pistol (700 fps) handy with hunting pellets. I'd rather not shoot them, but sometimes you've got no choice.

[@canyonautorepair6416]

This is one of the worst videos of how to catch a rattlesnake that I have ever seen!!! This is a good way to break or at the very least damage the snakes neck! just get some simple tonges!

[@nelsonstrickland1069]

It's a friggin snake !!..nobody cares if it dies or not !!!

[@TheHaratashi]

After you gently lower the snake back to the ground then cut it's frickin' head off.

[@SMCFYB209]

You should of killed it for the skin and the meat