Hunting Pythons On Python Island With The Python Cowboy Part 1

Hunting Pythons On Python Island Part 1. Today Ally and I are going out to python island to hunt pythons. I was out here awhile back with the crew from Swamp People and I took a few mental notes on some good spots to come back to once its breading season for the pythons. I know these islands have pythons on them and I'm gonna catch them!
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[@PythonCowboy]

Check out part 2 here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHKto3qsqMymn6s

[@mayl.4894]

Love that you guys pick up trash! And love seeing Ally in the videos :)

[@rangerreno1249]

I appreciate that you show the attempts that didn’t pan out. Shows how real you are and that not every effort pays off. I like your transparency. Keep em coming

[@seanmagill6435]

Representing Florida in the best way! Thank you for spreading awareness of our natural wonders and educating others on how you care for them.

[@seanmagill6435]

Video quality and format is great!

[@PythonCowboy]

Sean Magill thanks so much man, means a lot!

[@dang1861]

The heat and humidity of Florida would kill me. I am used to the low humidity of Colorado and our heat is a "dry heat" haha. It DOES make a difference. Also, our invasive species are things like New Zealand mudsnails, Zebra and Quagga Mussels, fish such as carp, some birds, and several plants like Russian Olive, Knapweed and Canadian Thistle. The mussels are a particular problem that get spread by boats that don't clean bilge tanks and even foot waders that aren't disinfected. The Division of Wildlife will fine those that don't clean their boats properly before introducing it to another waterway or lake.

[@PythonCowboy]

Dan G yea it gets brutal for sure. Those zebra mussels are a problem all over

[@misguidedangel6550]

First time watching nice video python cowboy!!

[@Tinkboo007]

Looking forward to Part 2, wishing you the best of luck finding some pythons, Python Cowboy!!!

[@PythonCowboy]

Mary part 2 is gonna be worth the wait!!!

[@biniji9377]

for a second I forgot how difficult his job was. I was waiting for him to shout snake! snake! lol, thanks for the reminder keep up the good work brother.

[@PythonCowboy]

biniji haha why it’s important to sometimes show the work that goes into it all! Captures are not even 10% of the job. Appreciate the support!

[@debrawiley7673]

I've been watching some of the videos and forgot to like sorry I watch on my tablet and forgot to turn it.im so glad that you are out there getting rid of this invasive speciesit upsets me when I don't see the birds and the wildlife and you're going through there you get them get them all. 🙂

[@dirtbag4761]

Alley is a keeper! Bag her up and take her home brother!

[@PythonCowboy]

David Pace haha I agree!

[@beginnerguitarlessons421]

So why don't you use snake tongs?? Are they no strong or big enough to grab pythons??

[@christinesurdi2764]

Great camera work! More Ally!! She has a great smile!

[@PythonCowboy]

Christine Surdi thank you! Definitely more of her to come

[@skyphone1]

Your first youtube video was recommended by youtube. your video quality production has improved keep up the good job and great the videos

[@PythonCowboy]

skyphone1 thanks so much!

[@ChrisKlein0]

Just saw a video of yours so thought I’d check you out. You’re doing a very important job, great work !

[@PythonCowboy]

Chris Klein thanks so much!

[@anitakoudelka9645]

Got a good partner there!

[@Eddy63]

Gees , good help's hard to find ... Lol ... Good vid even tho your helper's slacking ...Lol ...

[@dannyphelps9009]

So awesome and crazy at the same time. Having to much fun. Great job.

[@mehgusta]

you have got to have one hell of an eye to spot those snakes in that brush, always amazes me.

[@PythonCowboy]

Meh Gusta definitely not easy!

[@Sammie-Lou-Miss-UK]

Eeeeekkkkk excited is an understatement.... I CANT WAIT to see more episodes!!! I love watching ur videos!! Keep them comin thick n fast lolol xxx

[@PythonCowboy]

Sammie - Lou Ellis so glad to hear! Part 2 coming very soon!!

[@Sammie-Lou-Miss-UK]

Python Cowboy I do hope it’s really really soon n not just soon lolol 🤣🤣.. Hope ur doin well too xx

[@wearemilesfromnowhere4630]

Thanks for the update and exploration. Looks like you've got some good company there.

[@PythonCowboy]

We Are Miles From Nowhere definitely! Thanks for the support!

[@phillipbarnhouse496]

Looking forward to the next video !!! I sure hope you catch em all , Good luck !!!

[@PythonCowboy]

Phillip Barnhouse coming very soon! Thank you

[@ymimad49]

so happy to see more snake videos I been waiting PATIENTLY lol

[@PythonCowboy]

ymimad49 lots more to come! Coming up on the time of year I’m most busy with pythons

[@GO-xs8pj]

Hey. Thanks for packing out the balloons. I find them all over rural trails in California as well. :-(

[@PythonCowboy]

G *O of course! Hate seeing trash out there

[@CHRISDAHOTBOY]

Yee!Yee!

[@bananaboydan3642]

Love the vids man great work

[@PythonCowboy]

bananaboydan thank you!!

[@davidvelen9835]

Looking forward to part two, be safe and thanks for doing what you do.

[@PythonCowboy]

David Velen thank you!!

[@joshuafernandez9333]

I love when he post video because i learn a lot about snake even im afraid to snake a learn in case i see one what desicion i can make to save people around thanks a lot for your videos

[@gcangel7673]

Your doing a great job when they're hard to find.

[@avinashchavhan5294]

Came here after Sonny Side episode with you. Subscribed !!

[@PythonCowboy]

Avinash Chavhan thanks for following along!!

[@moscaa2293]

I liked that mini series by swamp people. You guys found a jackpot at that spot last year

[@PythonCowboy]

Moscaa yes I actually worked behind the scenes on that show aswell!

[@lakeozark12345]

The man the myth the legend is back, love your videos. Be safe be blessed.

[@PythonCowboy]

Greyson’s FireMerch haha thank you!!

[@v.dargain1678]

Same .

[@jake..randall]

First 2 years content finished 🔥😎

[@brianjohnson8918]

Not enough Pythons in video title! Hunting Pythons on Python Island With the Python Cowboy, wearing Python socks and Python Underwear .... That's the stuff! Keep up the good work!

[@PythonCowboy]

Brian Johnson hahahah

[@nobrainsnoheadache2434]

Hi from way up north in nice cold python free Canada :) I can spot an owl pellet instantly, but I wonder how you so quickly ID'ed that massive turd as from a snake unless there was something that didn't quite come across on the video for me. Was that a beak in there? You mentioned feathers too? Thanks, I'm sure you've got plenty better things to do but I was just wondering about s**t, you know. Literally. :) Don't want to say it keeps me awake and why would I still be wondering about cold wet snake turds 6000 miles away a week later, but life has questions. This is one.

[@lorrainekimmel2735]

Great Video! We love Allie!!!

[@v.dargain1678]

Yes . She is good company for all of us . Can't wait to see a video of her bagging a Burmese .

[@scotts9476]

Maybe start a patreon page to fund the trips? Many of us would like to see you do this full time to get rid of the pythons.

[@akhi007m]

I am from India, I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Looking forward to the part 2.

[@PythonCowboy]

akhi007m will be worth the wait!

[@Dovietail]

more allie, less dude-ness with the boys!!!

[@XJOCK69]

Congrats on winning that contest as well. Tracker looks sweet. Yep

[@PythonCowboy]

MIKE BARONE thanks so much!

[@livingdeadgirl8074]

Finally a Florida Man that's not an embarrassment.

[@ronaldoseradilla3570]

Keep trying you gonna get it for sure good luck 👍

[@brianquilty687]

Looking forward to part 2

[@PythonCowboy]

Brian Quilty coming soon!!

[@jakeq6713]

U win some u lose some brother keep on Trucking

[@gaminghyaki6717]

After so long.. finally😍❤ Watching your video ❤ Stay safe ❤😍

[@PythonCowboy]

Hyaki Maru lots more to come! Thank you

[@gaminghyaki6717]

Yes i m watching every videos ❤

[@fcnl]

You ever think about making a patreon? I'd subscribe... Your content is great.

[@christinaestevez3960]

You need your own tv show

[@BradMason2014]

Keep doing the good work you are sir! Hope the next hunt produces for ya. I'm up here in Jupiter. Would love to go on a python expedition with you sometime.

[@PythonCowboy]

Brad Mason thanks for the support!!

[@kjay8728]

Really impressed! Stumbled onto Guardians of the Glades the other day and then went to UTube and found this channel. Really love the information, action and of course the protection of the eco system

[@repairvehicle]

Nice job.

[@PythonCowboy]

repairvehicle thank you!

[@patricklauer3100]

You are the man!! I don't like snakes at all. I mean you get bit and keep on hunting them. Me I would use a AX

[@PythonCowboy]

Patrick Lauer haha appreciate the support brotha!

[@richgran]

I get the working your butt off for peanuts thing, but having made good money on the commercial industrial side, I can tell you there's a definite trade-off between having money and the stress involved in earning it and working hard for less with little stress. Not that there isn't stress in the struggle, but I prefer peace of mind and the outdoors; wealth sows it's own kind of struggle.

[@PythonCowboy]

Rich Gran I assure you there is no lack of stress here brother haha but I’ll never complain because I truly love what I do and am excited to see what each day brings. But I do stress because it all hangs by a thread and keeping this operation going is a struggle every single day. I also stress because of the work I’m doing, ALOT can go wrong and it’s all on my shoulders if it does. Not 100% I understood your comment correctly but that’s my response to it lol 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mongonius]

Mike needs him a Go-devil with the rounded chines.

[@mikephillips3234]

I really enjoy you videos. would you be allowed to fly a drone over those islands? I know there expensive. but think one would really help and save some time. thanks for what your doing.

[@dirtbag4761]

Mike I was going to suggest the same thing. A drone would cover far more ground than what can be walked. You would just need a way to dark room the screen so that these shiny spots can be spotted easy.

[@PythonCowboy]

Mike Phillips yes in some places I’d be able to use a drone with special permissions but they would be too hard to spot like that to make it worth it I think. Might be worth a shot but don’t believe it would help that much

[@TheSilverback]

Looks awesome at 1440p60

[@danamelby4090]

Boy finding the snakes is like finding a needle in a haystack

[@PythonCowboy]

Dana Melby you ain’t lying!!

[@zBones762]

The grandmaster at work...

[@PythonCowboy]

zBones762 haha 🙏🏻

[@johncatlin1702]

Is there a tint of eyeglasses that would help you see the snakes? Do polarized glasses help? I knew of a colorblind man who could easily see grouse in the woods.

[@gillybradza4457]

I don’t know if it’s just me but is that a python in the grass over your shoulder at 1:01???? I keep going back to it because it looks like it

[@bowfishingfalcon1162]

Hope you get them brother

[@PythonCowboy]

Bowfishing Falcon thank you!

[@patricklauer3100]

Sorry to see you come up empty handed! You'll catch them next time

[@PythonCowboy]

Patrick Lauer it happens! Appreciate the support

[@gogetitoutdoors1926]

Stop running that damn Merc out of water lol

[@PythonCowboy]

go & get it outdoors I think that’s when I had muffs on it but few seconds don’t hurt any way haha 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

Thank u for doing all that u do. It shows what kind of Man U are that u do this knowing that your paycheck isn’t large at all. Even on good days, you pay your bills and break even. You could do something else with a lot bigger income, but you care about our Everglades so much that money doesn’t matter. I am always rooting for you. I was wondering if u ever sell the entire snake. We need it for king cobra food.

[@PythonCowboy]

guardians animal rescue/ state certified 501c3 greatly appreciate your words, is nice when folks see what I put into all this. If your cobras will eat them dead I can definitely help ya with hatchlings, season is coming up!

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

Python Cowboy how much??

[@PythonCowboy]

guardians animal rescue/ state certified 501c3 wouldn’t be cheap because I’m able to make $$ off them as oddities/displays but maybe like $25 a pop 🤷🏻‍♂️ don’t wanna rip ya off in anyway if you feel that’s high but I just know what I can make off it if I throw it in a jar with some chemicals lol

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

Python Cowboy that seems fair. It’s for my friend. I don’t own any snakes, but the past year I’ve studied and researched and watched numerous videos about them. And I fell in love with the western hog nose snake. I paid a guy for one and named him Dingo after Dingo Dinkleman. Well long story short, he ripped me off and once my Facebook almost 5,000 followers started telling him he needed to return the money, well he went dark. I can’t afford to buy another because I’m disabled. I mean I can walk around but have epilepsy and gastroperesis. So I always have a feeding tube. Well my friend Brandon said he would get me one if I could find him some Burmese pythons. So u are about as honest and hard working as they come. Send me a message via messenger. My page name is Lesley King Bailey from Kentucky. U will know it’s me by my service dog who is white with his vest on, and I have a tube in my nose after my last tube in my stomach was infected. So this one is temporary until I heal. Anyhow, sorry to bore u with details. Just wanted u to know it was definitely me. I have photos of dogs and my kitty and pets in need in every photo. Thanks so so much for answering me.

[@Jesuswarnedus]

U should never run ur motor out of water without ear muffs on motor water input because u water pump, that is made out if rubber, will melt n get bad very easy n if it gives out on water where not many people are u might not have such a good day but hey u would have lots of time to find snakes. God bless n stay safe out there!

[@patricklauer3100]

So you get a big. Hell yeah. From me

[@PythonCowboy]

Patrick Lauer hell yea right back at ya!!

[@snowym8269]

What about a hound dog? They can track anything.

[@perfectweather]

I want to hang out with this guy for a day

[@mikeblair2594]

Who the hell thumbs down this guys videos?

[@sjokkoladehjerte]

Bots, probably, like on everyone's videos:) probably some humans to, but yeah mostly just bots- if it helps, they count as interaction with the channel, on the same level as likes and comments, all interactions with the channel helps with the algorithm. So basically he gets paid for views and gets suggested to more people based on all interaction with the channel, so it helps him either way💁‍♀️✌️

[@PythonCowboy]

Mike Blair haha thanks man!

[@v.dargain1678]

@@PythonCowboy bots . LOL

[@myladcook4779]

Can the snakes teeth penetrate through those rubber boots? Would appreciate an answer.

[@emmanuel7690]

Why doesn't florida introduce a breeding population of wild dogs to help tackle the python problem? They move in packs and kill pythons (possibly Hogs too.Lesser evil plus managine their population afterwards would be much easier too when the time comes)

[@daawilliable]

I mean, while looking for pythons in the brush where you can’t see your feet don’t you worry about venomous snakes?

[@PythonCowboy]

daawilliable yup that’s why we wear Lacrosse snake proof boots, they are nice enough to donate all the equipment (boots, waders, socks etc) every year to keep me and Allie safe in the swamp!

[@jeflarremore7170]

Could you use a drone to help with locating nests?

[@PythonCowboy]

Jef Larremore wouldn’t be able to see them, much too covered

[@jeflarremore7170]

@@PythonCowboy how about using a thermal imager?

[@thomaswsilva6866]

have you tried using dogs to track the snakes?

[@PythonCowboy]

THOMAS W SILVA the state currently does not allow state contracts to use dogs to hunt pythons but ive been working on getting that changed this last 3 years and I’m finally gaining traction. I use dogs to hunt and remove all other Invasives and it only makes sense to use them for pythons... I’m currently training 2 dogs for this but still waiting on permission from the state to actually use them out in the field, off private property. You can watch my KZbin showing the dogs!

[@XJOCK69]

I have a question for the python cowboy. I live in Boca Raton,Fl. Area. Are there Pythons are Taegu this far north??? Get back to me if ya can. Ty. Mike Barone👍

[@PythonCowboy]

MIKE BARONE west of your area yes there is a small, growing python population but we are increasing our efforts further north slowly. No tegus that’s far north really yet... some in Ft Pierce.

[@williamofhler5613]

Python Cowboy hunting pythons on Python Island needs a python skin vest or a python hat or python boots. (now how many pythons was that?)

[@JHRT556]

I need to know where a guy can get hooked up with a hunting trip. Seriously though if you know of one, I’m up in tampa and have some 3day weekends coming up.

[@PythonCowboy]

Jess Haertling I offer guided hunts for various invasive species, working on being able to do it more often.

[@josephsmith9663]

@@PythonCowboy i wanna go let us know when

[@Giftig--Daniel-P]

What's up with the camera at 3:21?

[@missywilson8770]

Turn the background music down a smidge

[@rabih1978]

Word python written 7 times on the thumbnail lol

[@Kimberly_11]

How in the world did you know that was a bird that a snake had pooped out? I thought you were joking at first cuz it look like a piece of wood to me 🤔

[@richardupyurass2379]

Why is it legal to breed, sell or own one of these snakes?

[@PythonCowboy]

Richard Upyurass in Florida it is not...

[@v.dargain1678]

@@PythonCowboy That is good news to me .

[@kelseyland3801]

Is that a python at 3:03?

[@PythonCowboy]

Kelsey Land no just a tunnel

[@nickolassokaluk9014]

what happened with your python hunting dogs

[@charlesoverton]

No money today.

[@Frederwin]

How do you kill them....knife..?.... gun..?

[@PythonCowboy]

DCM pith brain with knife and remove their head.

[@mrzjohnson4]

Not a great idea to run that motor out of water...

[@joemyers8289]

Video was a bit of a flop, no real content unfortunately. Though most of the PC videos have great content. Keep up the good work.

[@jerrychilders4119]

Wow you did a video of not catching shit, nice.

[@v.dargain1678]

Snakes are living on those islands , tho . They found all kinds of evidence . Hmmm

[@haryakshshah4936]

It’s not a good idea to kill pythons. Transporting pythons to their natural habitat in Asia in a manner that is safe and comfortable for both the pythons and the transporters is a win win situations as both the python and the Everglades ecostystem remain

[@gt7cuppels418]

Why do you try to catch the python by hand why can you not shoot it in place?

[@PythonCowboy]

Gt7 cuppels I can shoot them if I really wanted but I don’t for many reasons, the main being: I make use of their skull and skin, both of which I don’t want to damage. It’s not always easy to get a clear shot directly at their small brain, which if not hit perfectly the python will most likely disappear into thick brush/water because they are seriously the toughest creature I’ve ever encountered. They don’t die lol. I’m also usually out there for 3-7 or even more days at a time, sleeping in the swamp, and it wouldn’t be easy keeping dead pythons fresh. Also truth be told I put in ALOT of work finding these pythons and I absolutely love handling them, I’ve loved snakes my entire life. I also enjoy the thrill of wrestling with them. Once I have my hand on a python, it ain’t going anywhere... can’t say the same while using a gun. They normally will lie still thinking they are camoflauged and knowing they have no predators, allowing for me to grab them before they decide to move or fight me.

[@gt7cuppels418]

@@PythonCowboy could you not shoot them with a 357 loaded with shot.

[@jlastre]

How many times can you use python in a title? Rofl

[@robbiehampton6450]

Are you kidding? People would totally pay you to take them with you python hunting

[@bigrichreptiles0272]

so why cant u guys hunty and kill the feral cats that are doing more damage then the pythons are

[@PythonCowboy]

Rich Allison lots of reasons, many of which I’m sure you realize.... most people hate snakes and most people love cats, a lot easier to get approval and support for such a cause. Also these pythons are inside and around a national park, where nothing was being done about them. There are things being done about feral cats, many of which are supported by the state in one way or another. I agree more needs to be done though. Feral cats are mostly in city limits so it’s a whole different game.

[@v.dargain1678]

@@PythonCowboy Yes . Feral cats are not found and therefore not a problem in the national parks , just the snakes .

[@kennyl9419]

Sir, if Allie is your wife, you married way over your head!!!

[@SamofCR]

There you go, stupid. Run your outboard out of the water and it takes less than a minute to burn up your water pump. We love people that do what you do.

[@scottzipperer6146]

Alley is your wife I'd quit hunting snakes forever