I bought the most dangerous snake on the planet

[@fo-ef8qo]

youtube: "hey are you into super rare and super deadly snakes?" "uh... not really." "well..... you wanna watch some?" "absolutely!"

[@marissabulso6439]

Me, too 😂😂😂

[@BrunoErazoDelAngel-kb3ge]

That happened to me too

[@streettriplepocketrocket4244]

me to would never own one but it's super cool to watch

[@greggabel7238]

Only keep venomous snakes in Laboratories to collect the venom for medicine

[@Metal-Nine11]

Yup. Well... no, just yup.

[@Luri_exe]

Love how these snakes specifically evolved to be extremely dangerous and to keep people from messing with them, and this guy just goes, “oh nice, a new pet”

[@Def_not_dusty]

These aren't pets. They're educational animals

[@sinclaire5479]

Still amazing that he works with them

[@Def_not_dusty]

@sinclaire5479 Joey's all about respecting the animals and takes it very seriously

[@sinclaire5479]

@@Def_not_dusty never said he didn't I've been watching him for ages. I think what he does is amazing. My uncle was a herpetologist so I grew up around someone who handled snakes for a living.

[@akumahtx6581]

They evolved that way due to the prey they eat, the venom subdues their prey quickly and helps them digest. They didn’t evolve it as a defensive mechanism

[@christopherjakel1049]

Landlord: "Aaaaaand, last question, do you have pets?" Joey: "I mean....... I wouldn't recommended petting them."

[@kandi9834]

and why he owns his home lol

[@DavidKD2050]

As an Australian living on a farm in an area with plenty of these creatures, you are nuts. We spend every moment aware that every stick could be a venomous snake. Every movement is carefully considered. Please feel free to come here and collect them all.

[@brianphillips7696]

If it were legal to export Australian wildlife he probably would. Lol

[@DavidKD2050]

@@brianphillips7696 yesterday I went for a very cautious walk. Passing through a small area of long dead grass and sticks I was hyper vigilant. And yep, 30 metres into it a 4 foot eastern brown was there, completely motionless. Eventually I poked it gently with a stick. It took off like a rocket, clearly not dead. I probably would have been if not 100% focused on the potential danger.

[@brianphillips7696]

@@DavidKD2050 Yup, he is definitely nuts for wanting such creatures. I am sure Australia is a wonderful place, but I think I will remain on farms that aren’t populated by such ridiculously dangerous nope ropes. Here in the states it is possible to die when bitten, but it isn’t probable you will. Lol

[@TheYugilicious]

@hair2050 Do you often poke potentially dead animals with a stick when going on cautious, 100% focused walks?

[@DavidKD2050]

@@TheYugilicious no. Never done so before. After a few minutes I was being to think that it was dead. I assure you. Very gentle touch. I was well out of the way. Snake wasn’t unduly harassed. It would have soon needed to find a warm stop for the night anyway. It’s skin was unusually dull, this added to my, is it dead, question. It was unusually dark, blackish, for a brown snake. Too dull for a back snake, and I got a look under it, no red. Too thick for an eastern taipan snake I think. But its head was small, so I don’t know. It was a little too thick for your average black snake. Just spent 30 minutes reading up on snakes in my area, (mid north coast of NSW). I can’t come up with a better candidate than my first, considered, impression, a brown snake. Nothing else is a closer match. I am somewhat perturbed reading that it venom can kill in less than 30 minutes and is arguably the fastest acting venom in the world. My general caution, simply not walking in these dangerous areas when the conditions are such that I can’t reliably see snakes.

[@Stumpyunicorns]

“We’re going to be very very cautious with this animal” the man says barefooted

[@kennydonnelly2794]

Makes no difference 😂😂 they'll bite you through

[@Stumpyunicorns]

@@kennydonnelly2794 through steel toes?

[@kennydonnelly2794]

@Stumpyunicorns probs but who wears them when you dealing with snakes

[@triax7218]

Bare feet have great grip on wood, better than anything else. Unless u get like clunky heavy steel boots. Making you extra slow with your reflexes. And instead of dodging a potential strike you're able to break it's fangs on your steel nose. If you're lucky enough he strikes low, on your feet, nowhere else...

[@crocodile1313]

Yes, not the smartest idea.

[@goatsandroses4258]

Steve was expecting a girlfriend. Get ready for him to submit his resignation notice this week. Oh, and he'll probably take Little Man with him. They're going to make their own channel.

[@Heck3]

I am starting to think this guy is a Snake Person and not a human.

[@earthcitty]

He's trying to trick us by using our normal, human to human greeting!

[@heydontjudge]

THE SNEOPLE ARE LIVING AMONG US, STEVEN moment, lol (for those who get the reference)

[@thagingerninjer5391]

He’s one of the lizard people, like mark zuckerburg and Marjorie Taylor Greene?

[@kevinkinnu341]

Shapeshifter 🐍 ∆

[@Felfirefox]

Lord Voldemort would be proud of him 😊

[@Mr.Boom_513]

Bro just casually goes deadly animal shopping on the weekends.

[@Samy_THESHOULDERDEMON]

I aspire to be like him ❤️🥰🥰

[@christiangasior4244]

Dudes 24 and apparently super wealthy from some nuclear stuff he did in the army? That or his family is rich as well. But yeah dudes loaded. I would have this many venomous snakes as well if I had the means.

[@crystalballers]

... and he does it barefoot. Lol

[@HenriqueGStella]

Cool stuff

[@kandi9834]

lol and you have no idea how true that is lol lol

[@Reaper-J129]

You're the guy i show to my parents when they complain about my hobbies

[@demonrox1228]

As an Aussie, I have no idea how they got a pair of coastal taipans to America... however, the best yank got them 😂

[@mrvwbug4423]

He said they were captive bred in Europe, so probably exported some before the ban

[@demonrox1228]

@mrvwbug4423 Ahhh, that makes sense, missed that part

[@mac11daddy6]

Some exotic snakes cannot be imported into the USA like Reticulated Pythons for example but they can be captive bred born which is 90% of venomous snakes on the market

[@lemonadesparkle4994]

Extremely fucking carefully

[@Arkangel84g]

@@mrvwbug4423 "Exported"

[@robertoso8796]

now i don't feel that bad about all the matchbox cars i keep buying and hoarding. at least it's not my 14th murder wizard viper and a pair of australian nightmare kittens

[@cyelemental]

Waiting for POV: my neighbor is a venomous snake hoarder

[@KMon1111IND]

0:17 ummm that's not how we humans greet each other, your cover is blown SNAKEMAN.

[@KBbookcorner]

Technoblade was not excited about moving into a new house lol

[@mrvwbug4423]

"Allow me to play you the sound of my people" - Technoblade

[@christiangasior4244]

Technoblade was such a nice guy and a good KZbinr. I don’t even play Minecraft and yet I found him entertaining. I swear it’s usually the best people that die young.

[@wolfpecker5710]

@@mrvwbug4423🤣🤣🤣

[@jukesy89]

probably because his name is 'technoblade'

[@hikingjodes8342]

Should have gotten Steve his gf ❤

[@SuperbGorilla]

Called Alex

[@MR-ly4xt]

Love this video! Joey you are so hilarious! 😂 The repticon was nuts! That tower of death noodles! 🐍 Love these longer videos, I'm learning so much about venomous snakes.

[@whatnow9288]

Browns - Calm in box and defensive outside. Russels viper - Not happy in box, calm outside. Viper once outside: Try me

[@Snugglez187]

It's refreshing to see a venomous keeper who is responsible, and not just all about tattoos, piercings, and risky free handling.

[@The-GreenHornet]

Agreed 👍. I detest those types.

[@14reasons58]

he's so responsible he got ridiculously close to an extremely dangerous venomous snake and didn't even turn the snake away. it was so ridiculously stupid. I'm too lazy to find the time stamp. it was right next to his arm. like an inch away

[@ObKling]

@@14reasons58 12:33. Ridiculous.

[@dusty52267]

And yet Tyler doesn't have a pair of Coastal Taipans and handles them by the tail. How in the world was he being responsible?

[@nobrainsnoheadache2434]

having something that can inject venom that can kill you without having an antidote is foolhardy at best. deliberately risking death with every handling is not responsible in any way edit the cabinets aren't even locked ffs

[@geoffbreen2386]

Coastal Taipan, you are insane. Aggressive, fast and definitely need to be left alone. I've had them in my garden. I freeze, break into a cold sweat and wait for them to go on their way. Can't believe people would want one.

[@MFBURNS7909]

What's the longest Coastal you've seen?

[@geoffbreen2386]

@@MFBURNS7909 About 1.5 metres in my back garden about 7 years ago. I froze, and it stared me out for a few minutes as I slowly backed away. Trust me you will remember an encounter. When I walk in the forest here, which is on 100% old sand dunes I make a lot of noise, thumping the ground with boots and a stick. I believe it helps, certainly helps keeping the feral pigs away.

[@MFBURNS7909]

@@geoffbreen2386 That's a smaller Coastal. I've had 3 encounters with rattlesnakes. I walked directly over 1 when I was 15 but it was sleeping inside the railway tracks where a road crosses it. When I walked over it I was kind of looking down and I didn't realize it until I took about 2 or 3 more steps. I slowly walked back and leaned over to confirm. I took off running to get my dad. I feel bad that we killed it with bolt cutters

[@MFBURNS7909]

@@geoffbreen2386 Yall Aussies are a different breed with all the snakes and everything else yall deal with 😂

[@geoffbreen2386]

@@MFBURNS7909 The worst action you can take with a Taipan is to try and kill it. A broom, a rake, shovel, spade or machete may give you a perceived edge. The reality is once you interact you have its attention. It wants to be left alone, but it's now defensive and you don't know how fast it can move and how fast it can strike.Too many people believe a good snake is a dead snake. Many snake bites in Australia are a result of attempts to kill it, or to move it along.

[@darkhelmutt3417]

“Passed away, no one fed them for about a month” Ah, so somebody only noticed when they noticed the smell. Gotcha.

[@tobyonekenobe]

Passed away, suspiciously after being bitten by a Russels viper?

[@eddiealexander5276]

@@tobyonekenobedoesn’t take Murder She Wrote to figure out the culprit

[@uncannyvalleywoods]

"The guy who was caring for him before passed away.." 👀

[@jb2053]

...from multiple bites from two Inland Taipans and a Russell's Viper!!! Just Great...

[@SaltyDog69]

I had the same thoughts…what if these things got loose into the wild?

[@krieger1152]

​@SaltyDog69 King Snakes would have them as a meal hopefully. They eat other venomous snakes like rattlers, cotton mouths, and copperheads. Coral snakes are also know to eat other snakes too.

[@smokingtarheel3003]

@@SaltyDog69 exactly. There should be state and federals laws prohibiting this crap.

[@a_lethe_ion]

Lol but guns are cool. Snakes are harmless compared, purely nr of death and damages

[@markmullen1852]

The guy with the worlds most deadly snakes passed away? Makes ya think.

[@hereseangoes]

Things that make ya go "hmmmmm"

[@aka_JDR]

removing the murder worms from tupperware into cage..... "we're not gonna do anything silly" i think we passed silly a very long time ago.

[@Suwanneerivergirl24]

Joey maybe the first time you play with your new friends you should wear long pants and boots!☺️

[@aeron3246]

If the Mars will be ever colonized - this man won't get there anyway - his balls are too heavy

[@dainiusvysniauskas2049]

Don't worry, light head compensates that

[@christiangasior4244]

Weight doesn’t matter in space though.

[@daotpeke]

​@@christiangasior4244 the rocket ship wont be able to lift him off the ground

[@robcanisto8635]

did not expect the lamp to drive a big Ford truck. as a fellow Ford truck driver, my little heart is warmed

[@christiangasior4244]

Such rare Australian snakes. At this rate you’ll probably find a nice Red Bellied Black Snake for sale somewhere. Seems like cost is of little concern. Lucky 😉. I’m glad this channel is doing well because it shows more responsible snake handling than say Chandler, Tyler Nolan, or DavidsFeed. They say they’re trying to get people to understand snakes more and not be so afraid, but then all they do is tease their snakes so they hood up and strike and such, giving the impression to the layman that snakes are way more psycho than they really are. It’s also mean to the snakes because it stresses the heck out of them. Some people don’t even realize that when a snake hoods it’s usually because you’re putting it on the defensive. Let alone when they start striking and such. Chandler for instance walks right into his King Cobras enclosure, and King Cobras are ultra-territorial so he just flipped his hiding spot and goes from 1-60 effing around. Tyler’s bite was from him teasing the eff out of an already shedding and stressed King Cobra. So yeah they do some good by educating people but they know they get more views if the snake is doing “crazy” defensive stuff, and I think that’s really harmful. Even Dingo who is so charming pushes the limits to get the snakes acting crazy. Then there’s the free handling which DavidsFeed is probably the biggest culprit, but Tyler and Chandler do it as well. You can tell people that you’re an expert and that nobody should copy you, but you know there’s people out there who are gonna do it because they say you do it. And it’s basically unnecessary. You should always use your tools. With King Cobra there’s some leeway but yeah. Such irresponsibility. “MikesReptiles” I think it’s called it probably the most down to earth keeper on KZbin. His snakes are mostly all chill because they aren’t being teased all the time.

[@wolfpecker5710]

Yeah, you see way too many people free handling venomous snakes on KZbin for views. I do like Chandler, Tyler, and Dingo, but I definitely agree that they all take extremely unnecessary risks when handling their snakes! The worst in my opinion is this relatively new KZbinr called Wrangler Nick or something like that.

[@TheFingerman37]

I know you are making videos here, but responsible handling is key. I would never go into my snake room with no shoes and shorts and a t-shirt - I got my toe chased by a black kingsnake when I was feeding it. Lesson learned. Beautiful snakes.

[@marriedthrilledgrilled]

I appreciate your love for snakes and thank you for taking care of them and promote knowledge about them which can only contribute to better humanity. You have amazing personality and keep doing what you love. Respect ✌️

[@chrish2685]

Don't think it's worth getting you a Christmas card this year, your life expectancy is measured in weeks

[@RitaMcCartt]

I always wonder what the routine is for when a hurricane is coming in a venomous snake collector's direction. Do you pack up everything/everyone well in advance? Do you have special carriers for them, in case you get into an accident? Do you carry antivenom on your trips? Do you have a way to notify someone if you are bitten? Do you have a designated hospital that knows of your hobby, and can they get antivenom quickly? I could ask so many questions!

[@brentu777]

I am positively terrified of snakes, like stupidly scared… Your videos are actually helping me overcome my fear as I see how intelligent and honestly fun they are and that they have very distinct personalities, God I love Steve… Not saying I’m ever gonna own even garter snake.. but but thank you again for your content… I absolutely absolutely love it

[@brendabohannon2529]

poor Steve has to remain single 😢. Awesome pickups!! I am excited to see more of them!

[@eizzle78]

I don’t know why I enjoy this channel so much, I don’t even like snakes!

[@annoyingtiger888x2]

The comedy, most likely lol

[@Callmethelamp]

@@eizzle78 give it time. You'll have one within a year.

[@eizzle78]

@@Callmethelamp my son would love that, he’s much more into snakes than I ever was, but no. I don’t mind them outside, but not in the house

[@mmavverickk]

@@eizzle78that’s what my dad said, too. give it time lol

[@ianlowery6014]

I like snakes lightly braised with a good French mustard. I also like snake and kiddy pie...

[@axem.8338]

Thanks for adding the Russell's Viper. I'm going to subscribe just for it. I've never seen a KZbinr having that in their collection.

[@kandi9834]

he also has a red headed crait....and supposedly there are no others here in the states. 😉

[@axem.8338]

@kandi9834 Oh yes. Kraity Perry! I've seen most snakes with other youtubers, but Russell's Viper wasn't there in anyone's collection. And I had seen one in person just a couple of feet away from me, and they have fascinated me a lot from that time.

[@Jwah13]

You could open a zoo at this point

[@StonedtotheBones13]

I mean... What else are you gonna do with em? Ofc if someone wants to play Russian roulette every day, they can. But at least if it's for education the headlines will be kinder if smthn goes wrong. Which hopefully it doesn't.

[@Callmethelamp]

@@Jwah13 that's the goal

[@tiffoaks3511]

When you touched the male Coastal Taipans tail whilst he was on the snake hook... My jaw nearly hit the floor 😅🤦🏻‍♀️. Beautiful snakes though.

[@Brazil144hopeful]

They just selling mass numbers of these killer snakes 🐍. I never would have thought it was this easy to get a cobra

[@becominghero9754]

He is making it look easier than it is...actually you have to have a bunch of licenses and pass a bunch of inspections and paperwork.

[@Brazil144hopeful]

@@becominghero9754 thanks for the information

[@ryancraig9352]

​@@becominghero9754no you don't.

[@bryanlongie6758]

His house isn't the Thanksgiving gathering spot. Insane!

[@PinkHibiscus-eh9hy]

As long as all the danger noodles are accounted for and locked up.

[@usmc6157]

😂

[@xBloodxFangx]

I would go

[@ryanimal34]

Casually driving along with highway with the worlds most venomous snake 😂

[@mrvwbug4423]

well the 3rd most venomous and probably the single deadliest if limited to one species (saw scaled vipers comprise several species spread across Africa and Asia).

[@thepumpkinfiend]

You have a "collection" in the same way that prison wardens have "collections" of people

[@Holesdontexist]

The snakes aren't yearning for freedom. They don't want to become engineers. They want to be comfy and eat. That's what they get.

[@StevenShepard-z7r]

It's the long thin ones like mambas and taipans that make me a little nervous!

[@hereseangoes]

Same. The chunkeds seem slow like maybe a could get away. The wirey ones are cagey little guys. I'm not quick enough for them. I almost died when he dropped it thinking it landed in my living room somehow.

[@samvereen5696]

Glad that you were able to come to my neck of the woods and get some amazing snakes! I'm sure they'll be nice additions to the family! Love the channel btw!

[@USMC-es4yy]

Hey Joey,you gonna search for a inland taipan? If you truly want the most dangerous snake in the world! I know there two ways of categorizing "the most dangerous " between most kills (most contact with people) and most venomous..I'm talking most venomous here.if the inland came into contact with people like rattlesnakes,then it would definitely win in both categories..plz be safe! I'm glad you use vision enclosures and take safety seriously. .that company puts alotta stock into people's safety.

[@stoneguinea]

TOAD MOMENT🔥🔥🔥 🗣

[@Taooffreedom]

Coastal taipans are so beautiful!

[@kongusweetie5590]

My man, if a Russel’s viper gets a wet bite on you , you will go into kidney failure ….is it worth it ?

[@paulfeasal6024]

Russell's Viper is part of the big four in Asia for killing the most people. My five Deadliest are the Saw Scaled Viper, Common Krait, Indian Cobra, Russell's Viper then a debate between the Black Mamba and the Fer De Lance.

[@jorgspangenberg7299]

The Most poisonus Snake ist the Australien Taipan.

[@paulfeasal6024]

@jorgspangenberg7299 The most venomous snake per LD 50 is the Inland Tipan or Feirce Snake. However it's venom yeald is no wear near a King Cobra or a Gaboon Viper. Inland Titpan's ain't poisonous fron what I know of. They are venomous. Now all species of Puffer Fish they are venomous and poisonous. Now thiers animals they don't know how to indicate weather they are venomous or poisonous. Because they have saliva that acts like venom with the anti clotting for example. They were saying the Komoto Dragon wasn't venomous for years because this was debated. Then they found venom glands.

[@jtotheroc]

​@@jorgspangenberg7299 Snakes aren't poisonous. Inland taipan

[@USMC-es4yy]

​@@jorgspangenberg7299inland!

[@debajyotiroy8726]

​@@jtotherocred necked keelback snake is both poisonous and venomous...check the facts first

[@KDtrails]

Here in Kerala, India we call the Russell's Viper as Mr.360° due to it's ability to quickly jump and bite in any direction.

[@MrHous26]

Anyone want to take a wild guess how the previous owner of these snakes passed away?

[@samdegoeij6576]

He got a little love bite.😅

[@ambergoooo]

Medical emergency not related to the snakes

[@JamesSmith-xs7sr]

Lol!

[@Emily_M81]

"UNHAND ME HAIRLESS APE! BOW TO YOUR QUEEN!" - The new female Coastal Taipan

[@lupo3694]

A freaking Coastal Taipan. You are truely nuts.

[@NakedSnakeExotics]

From my experience the Russell’s viper isn’t that bad compared to the saw scaled viper. Those give me a run for money every time I open the enclosure

[@christiangasior4244]

The russels has a habit of striking super far and almost flinging it’s body into the air.

[@NakedSnakeExotics]

@@christiangasior4244 all individuals are different. My experience raising my Russell’s has been great. He is pretty chill even durning feeding.

[@NakedSnakeExotics]

@@christiangasior4244 guess I’ve been lucky thankfully mines pretty chill

[@Jamiesaurus_Art]

I have a morbid curiosity that begs me to subscribe, and a stomach that will not allow it.

[@shanemulligan791]

As an Aussie I would recommend wearing long pants and boots. We generally get an Eastern brown in the backyard or pool and once in the house. take care

[@swizzlec]

I would have some shoes on just in case.. Dingos advice stuck with me lol

[@AlphaAchilles]

My wife is at Repticon right now in Charleston, SC

[@mr.k1946]

Not getting Steve a girlfriend is a crime against humanity.

[@benhall2307]

Taipans are just on another level. I don't think people in other countries realize how deadly they actually are. They are not the most aggressive but the venom is ridiculously potent. At least these two aren't inland Taipans, Fierce snakes are absolute machines.

[@ianlowery6014]

Fierce snakes are shy and relatively placid. Coastal taipans are skittish and easily provoked. The coastal taipan is much more dangerous. Remember that it injects a lot more venom, and the venom is the third most potent of any land snake.

[@bohuntr]

Love your channel, great snakes and keeps me laughing.

[@alteria2714]

You said fellow humans at the beginning but what if I'm not a human?! I could be a bear for all you know! I could even be a plant!

[@pmarie72742]

Or a… lamp? 😂

[@alteria2714]

@@pmarie72742 I could but I also.might be a moth and desire ŁÄMP

[@pmarie72742]

@@alteria2714 the plot thickens 🤣

[@laurentiare]

As a South Carolinian, welcome to South Carolina Joey! ❤

[@Melody3939]

“He’s being very cringe” “I heard that! *rattles tail”*

[@inappropriatejohnson]

If you release all those snakes into the wilds of Florida, you'd win "Florida Man Of The Year" for certain. Yay

[@KevinLundquist-v1z]

What heat lamps are you using for the Taipans? I have the 4 foot vision cages for rattlesnakes but am using dome lamps so can’t stack them. Thanks in advance

[@joshhadley9445]

Guy that owned them died? Was it snake bite?

[@gocedimoski728]

Guess whos next?😬

[@Burningbranch]

That was my first thought.

[@agentvictoria4021]

I kind of doubt it, any serious keeper of venomous species will have snakebite materials on hand when dealing with snakes as well as a go to plan for if they are bitten. Deaths by snakebite are really rare in more developed countries even if you get bitten. I think it's more likely to be something like a motor accident, underlying heart issues or even just old age tbh

[@mrvwbug4423]

@@agentvictoria4021 I would expect that Joey has Crofab and Indian big 4 antivenin on hand which would be effective on most of what he has. Coastal Taipan antivenin may be hard to source outside of Australia, and is different from Inland Taipan or Brown Snake antivenin if I recall.

[@richardhincemon]

​@@mrvwbug4423Commonwealth Serum Laboratory developed an antivenom for the Coastal Taipan in 1955 and it is used to treat bites from the Inland Taipan also CSL Taipan monovalent antivenom also the PNG Taipan in Paupua New Guinea but its not easy to get in PNG and a lot of people die from their bites. Peter Mirtshin became the first person treated with Taipan monovalent antivenom in 1984 successfully since then around 9 other people who survived bites from pet Inland Taipans. Only 2 people have been bitten in the wild a tour guide in 67 survived bites from a Inland Taipan with Brown Snake antivenom and Joe Bredyl survived bites in the wild without antivenom. Rob ( Robbo ) Robinson survived bites from his pet Inland Taipan without antivenom also. Nobody has died from the bites of Inland Taipan yet thanks to CSL Taipan antivenom.

[@jwrminecraft]

I jumped and tossed my phone when that male taipan swung toward you 😮 a whole room stuffed full of the spiciest noodles, please be careful

[@CR12221]

I personally don't see the point of owning these snakes.

[@petergosenya3027]

Yeah! Why? Unless you’re helping produce antivenin maybe?

[@dennisyoung4631]

Smaller non-venomous snakes might sub for fish?

[@Tennessee968]

There's no point to do that here for a non native species. I'm sure no one would accidentally set any of them free either. ​@@petergosenya3027

[@CodingAbroad]

I agree

[@chris7brook]

Because you can.

[@nivision]

my boyfriend is not a fan of my single venomous spider who's very clumsy and shy and that it'd take a long series of colossal screwups to be bit by, and even then like 99% it wouldn't be fatal. I show him you to make me look sane lol. I may own something hot, but I cannot imagine having these.

[@thebusdrrivertohell]

Spoods don't generally act like "Yo I don't like your face. Here, lemme melt it off for ya" like some of these snakes. No heat on the man, his snakes, or his hobby/job, but I'd rather handle 100 medically significant spiders over 1 venomous snake.

[@gregoryjohn4]

The Coastal Taipan is very dangerous, but it isn't even the most dangerous snake in Australia. That honour goes to the Eastern Brown snake, which has extremely toxic venom and is a nervous and defensive snake. Next on the list is the Tiger snake, another snake with highly toxic venom and defensive disposition. Most snake bite deaths in Australia are from one of these two species. The Inland Taipan has the most toxic venom of any land snake on Earth, yet it is not considered to be as dangerous as the Eastern Brown, Tiger snake or Coastal Taipan because it lives in the empty arid inland regions of Australia and people rarely come into contact with them. They are also relatively calm and less inclined to strike. Which is just as well, because a bite would be almost certain death.

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Im not a believer these should be collected outside of research and medical purposes. Reguardless, i appreciate how you cautiously handled them and didnt cowboy freestyle mess with them. That demonstrated the seriousness of these reptiles, thans you.

[@talan123]

Anybody else a tad nervous about something like an earthquake might happen?

[@kimberl909]

Right, like the hurricane in Florida and now years later it’s a huge problem for their ecosystem!

[@becominghero9754]

This is an issue for any zoo as well, though. He would literally have to evacuate with the snakes, which is easier to do than say, move lions and tigers and bears.

[@kevinhobbs1832]

Thanks!

[@Riley88990]

I have a question: how do you afford to have and take care of all these reptiles? Do you do this full time, or do you have a day job and this is your super cool hobby?

[@SylvisNuvara]

he has a day job! he's a nuclear technician for the navy

[@wolfpecker5710]

@@SylvisNuvaraI’m surprised that the Navy lets him keep venomous snakes with such an incredibly important job!

[@Kiko1234567890123456]

Public awkwardness; my whole existence

[@anstykarkada]

so incase you get bit by one of these snakes, do you keep anti venom for the specific venom at your place or would you need to go to the hospital.

[@crocodile1313]

I certainly hope he has some different kinds of anti-venom at his house because there are some snakes, like those coastal Taipans, which have a venom so potent that he would not likely survive until he gets to the ER/hospital.

[@anstykarkada]

@@crocodile1313 man that's scary. 1 small mistake is all it takes.

[@MFBURNS7909]

No,he doesn't have antivenin at home. He's working on getting a permit

[@rainerbehrendt9330]

@@MFBURNS7909 Then he should work as fast as it gets.

[@quinadams3181]

smh at the injustice 😤steve should have gotten a girlfriend

[@mariusheier5486]

Don’t snakes need more space than those small enclosures? Poor animals.

[@becominghero9754]

Look up snake keeping guidelines! Depending on the species most feel safer in small spaces.

[@shortbusdog]

It must be a gigantic pain to get venomous snakes into deli cups.

[@jasmine0354]

Imagine feeding and cleaning all the enclosures for those danger noodles ! 😮

[@fishwithapacifier]

i mean this in the most respectful way, Joey is such a pretty human. also petitioning for Steve to get a girlfriend sometime hehe

[@tacticalferret2586]

I hate to be negative however wearing shoes would provide a layer of protection

[@OdenthorIcefang]

There is no true "deadliest." But it is kind of funny how everyone omits the sea snake.

[@fofopads4450]

This and the inland taipan are among the three most venomous on the planet by venom toxicity.

[@jasonwatson1412]

On the one hand I think anyone collecting deadly venomous snakes is a can or two short of a case. On the other hand I totally get wanting to have some forbidden fruit hanging around. It has to be quite stimulating! After all, some people race cars at 250mph. Some people keep pit vipers. Risk. It’s all relative.

[@blamb9977]

Is there a way to determine if the snakes brought from overseas are wild-caught or farmed?

[@drahcirnevarc9152]

I would NOT be handling these creatures while barefoot and wearing shorts and a t shirt.

[@barbhelle5481]

Great job! I like watching from afar. 😊

[@remuel1]

Coastal taipans are one of my favorite venomous snakes, One of the venomous snake species that scares me the most but still i adore them for a reason, I love their size and colouration ❤,

[@edmundcharles5278]

Isn’t a license required to own such dangerous reptiles? Insurance? County permissions?

[@akumahtx6581]

I’m jealous, Australian scutullatus is a bucket list snake to own, stay safe bud

[@YashaVatrushka]

They are all incredibly beautiful. I love taipans so much

[@wahid-lg1kk]

From here it looked like the first taipan came close to tagging you on the forearm

[@Callmethelamp]

It was probably a good foot and a half to two feet away, just the angle.

[@wahid-lg1kk]

@@Callmethelamp 😁

[@amandagish5976]

Why is he doing this half naked? I'd wear a suit of armor if it was me.

[@lisaforbes191]

Wow in my state of Kentucky it's illegal to own any type of venomous snake this is why I keep spiders and scorpions but they are gorgeous

[@lsuhillary]

So no quarantine? Or am I missing something? Not trying to judge, just trying to figure out your process? Thanks!!!

[@mac11daddy6]

I’ve had over 40 snakes some wild caught some captive bred and I never quarantined any of them. Quarantine would apply more to wild caught but that’s a whole different thing. Anything purchased at an expo is used to being handled not so much in the wild

[@Jrh-rp7np]

So am I the only one that’s like ,,,hey dude get some leather work boots to handle these bad boys,, I don’t give a toss if people want to own Venomous reptiles that’s their business ,,but at least protect yourself as much as possible,, I’ve seen loads of snake videos and if they get scared and get flighty they always explode out on the floor right by the persons feet…

[@donaldmoser212]

I subscribe to several venomous snake KZbin channels. Just discovered yours. So with the taipans and Russell's viper, do you have access to antivenom? Not sure if you are in S Florida.

[@Callmethelamp]

I personally do not have my own stock of antivenom yet, although I'm working on getting some in the future. I'm located in Virginia, so I don't have easy access to Miami Venom One like most of the other youtube venomous keepers.

[@M3Vader]

I think I saw that Russel’s vipers are some of the fastest striking snakes

[@stevefromchicago8277]

That viper 🐍 was gorgeous

[@suzannegagne8692]

How these are sold is ridiculous! Does your insurance company know you own these?