I've been lied to about snakes my whole life.

[@oradarling7245]

Speaking as someone who has worked in the emergency room, please don't ever bring a snake to the emergency room.

[@baumeister5705]

Do you have antivenom for the snake trade or do you have it for native species, or do you do both?

[@oradarling7245]

@baumeister5705 we had none where I worked, it would have to get brought in or the patient would be flown out

[@randominternetartist2615]

the moment he said that myth I thought "no, people don't believe that" Who the hell gets bitten by a venomous snake and thinks "oh yes, let me waste time trying to catch this snake and then take it to a place full of people who are physically vulnerable, where it could bite even more people!"

[@Cheerybelle]

​@@randominternetartist2615 A lot of people don't know how antivenom is made. I can believe that people would assume that antivenom can be made pretty quickly in the hospital itself and that they should have (a source of) the venom to make it.

[@taitsmith8521]

​@@Cheerybelle that's not the purpose of bringing the snake. The purpose of bringing the snake is to make a positive identification so that the proper antivenon can be administered. Doctors never take anybody at their word, and in all fairness, there are too many people in this world that would swear a bull snake was a rattlesnake . Always bring the snake if you can .(preferably deceased)

[@gogga6902]

"Does your cottonmouth bite?" "Worse. He judges you."

[@AlicjaAlice-p1y]

That’s actually horrifying

[@TheGreenIguana-l8v]

Sss

[@musicnightmare]

The real question is do they judge us as worthy to be in their presence?

[@TORA-nv4jq]

Sounds a lot like the belligerent zip tie (as it has been called here)

[@artsyscrub3226]

@@musicnightmare No they judge us based off life choices

[@ethandaniel8123]

That blue snake is truly beautiful.

[@agungsetiyadi7339]

T. Insularis also in bright green or bright yellow

[@ethandaniel8123]

@@agungsetiyadi7339 Indeed. Beautiful snakes for sure.

[@Cha6s6]

As soon as I saw the blue snake my brain immediately screamed "MADDIE FROM BTTO!!!!!"

[@yeetbomb2015]

My milksnake will tolerate me holding her but will musk over anyone else

[@ieldore]

I initially read this as "milkshake" and was incredibly confused

[@pacotaco5526]

😂😂 same ​@@ieldore

[@Iden_in_the_Rain]

@@ieldoresame, I just assumed their snake was named Milkshake

[@RadiantWolf19]

@@Iden_in_the_RainMilkshake the Milksnake, that’s a cute name.

[@Fazbear-84]

Lol I have a milksnake named Mango and he’s so friendly and cuteeeeee. He wouldn’t hurt a fly. Literally

[@thetwitchywitchy]

King Cobras DEFINITELY recognize their handlers, they’ll look directly in your eyes anytime you come close to their enclosure, extremely intimidating but gorgeous animals

[@lukespetschanel]

Basically their is a story of a guy destroy a egg that cobra lay and she still remember the man after 10 years past and get her revange afterward 😅😅

[@kbee225]

King Cobras target the opponent's eyes when they do the venom spray attack. And yeah they can hit their target with accuracy from several feet away. So yeah, don't mess with them

[@kbee225]

​@@lukespetschanelYeah that's BS. The myth that Cobras take "revenge" comes from the face that many snakes can survive for several hours after their head has been chopped off and can still bite/attack if you manage to get in their range. So if someone left the severed head of the snake on the ground thinking it's dead, someone else can accidentally get bitten if they unknowingly go near it. And in a village with a cobra problem, there's a high chance you've dealt with a cobra previously. So if someone sees you get bitten by a severed cobra head, they're gonna think, "oh steve, remember that cobra you killed last month, looks like it came back for revenge", even though this is likely a different snake.

[@emeraldfolf158]

Will the king cobra be less aggressive towards their handlers?

[@thetwitchywitchy]

@@emeraldfolf158 i’m definitely not an expert but from what I have read, they are intelligent enough to understand when a human poses a threat to them because they are so observant, they will continue to watch you if you are doing something in the room they’re in. If the same person is interacting with them and supplying all of their needs, then they can develop trust with that individual. That being said they’ll never be the kind of snake you can hold and relax with, they are extremely fast and can have unpredictable moments, some are also just sassy… lol but yeah from what i’ve learned they can develop a solid trust bond with a trainer that’s built a relationship with them over a long period of time

[@TheUmbralWolf]

I hate how cute the danger noodles are, like look at those little faces! My heart is melting

[@phantasy5608]

😂Did you just call snakes "danger noodles"? 😂😂😂😂

[@sarahlist9225]

It's a common thing to call snakes that ​@@phantasy5608

[@TFIta369]

​@@phantasy5608 it's cringey and funny at the same time. 😅

[@hotbread1004]

That's when you just get some non venomous ones so you can holds them! 😊 I plan to get my first snake in the next year or 2 and I'd love a cinnamon confusion ball python but the confusion gene is pricey so I'll definitely go for something more common as my first reptile

[@YeeFuckingHaw6]

@@phantasy5608 could've also gone with Nope Rope, Sting String or Meanie Linguini. I'm a big Nope Rope fan myself.

[@Leopoldshark]

Myth: the boomslang will forgive you

[@OneBiasedOpinion]

For existing.

[@graemeyetts3465]

Not a dangerous species in my book, rear fanged, check it!

[@RLucas3000]

@@graemeyetts3465rear fanged but deadly, almost the only deadly rear fanged snake, also can be agressive

[@iitstre_4550]

@@graemeyetts3465That’s a pretty ballsy theory😂😂. Good luck bro

[@YamiLunaria]

Today on Mythbusters:

[@roxslide]

That cottonmouth looked so offended when you touched it lol.

[@judsonindustries8044]

I've had them chase my boat multi times. They are killers once mad I live in east texas let this guy come with me lol.

[@merikslingerland1293]

​@@judsonindustries8044 They don't ''chase'' boats to kill you lmao That's complete non-sense which forwards the myths. You really think snakes have survived on Earth for 100+ million years by chasing much bigger predators to try and kill them? No. If they come after your boat it's likely because they think the boat is something it's not are or trying to escape a predator and are seeking refuge. Once they realise what you are they will dip. And on top of that, a ton of snakes identified as cottonmouths are in fact watersnakes.

[@anthonyfriday2282]

The cotton mouth looked like he said, stop trying to touch my butt fool you're weird 😂

[@stock_movie1875]

He was being warned to stop fuckin around cause he was gonna find out

[@johndunn678]

​@@judsonindustries8044 I have as well. I had one attack my aluminum canoe while I was fishing in it.

[@No-BS1369]

I think most people have been taught to be afraid of snakes from childhood. When I relocated from CT to FL, I saw them all the time. At first they freaked me out because of what has been taught about snakes to me since childhood. However, as time went by, I started getting more comfortable and curious about them. The corn snakes and red rat snakes are very fond of music! I would sit on my front porch at night and watch them come to check out the music (and me). I absolutely love snakes now. They’re so intelligent and fascinating to learn from. 💖

[@musicnightmare]

Huh that’s cool! Also it makes sense the only reason I’m less scared of snakes is because I’ve been catching frogs and lizards since childhood when outside I’ve also learned better then to touch and that sometimes simple observation is just as fun/nice!

[@malinachainey1564]

I only became fearful of snakes when I was little after me and my sister were playing in our babysitter's yard and a garter snake bit my sister's toe. Of course she was ok just scared and it put a fear of them in me until I got older. I got over my fear when my youngest daughter developed a love for all snakes and other reptiles as a toddler, and ended up developing a facisnation with snakes myself.

[@cmd31220]

Same. I moved from MA and when I first got here a black racer got in the house and my parents freaked the f*** out. We were able to coax it outside and they double checked the corners every time we left the house until we got so used to snakes that they became background animals like squirrels. Now that racer is all grown up and chills in our garden. Nearly 5 ft long now

[@mossymosscreature]

My patriarch tried so hard to make me think snakes are horrible and dangerous. We didn't live anywhere with native venomous species. He'd freak out when we went to pet stores and I'd look at the snakes. I would catch snakes for fun and he'd never know. They've always been one of my favourite animals.

[@Sunnybeeloved]

Ohh wow. Its really cool that the snakes like your music. I wonder why.

[@richardmyhan3369]

My beardie knows me. I'm his snack giver and mobile war platform. Also the human that takes him everywhere.

[@sammyjones8279]

My bf's beardie recognizes him in the morning as the "Yum food man" and in the evenings as the "Ick heart medicines taste bad" man 😂

[@MaridoDoFelps]

Yeah dude, almost every animal will recognize you if you take care of them. Even bugs will recognize you if you care for them. Moths can recognize the human that cared for them as a caterpillar, butterflies too and they may even return to your house to lay their eggs lear you, because they know you'd take care of their babies. Beetles can be adorable pets that will recognize you, even though they sadly have veeeery short lives usually And well, bees. Bees have extremely good face recognition, will remember someone that helped them or hurt them, and if they live in your house they will learn your morning routine and walking pattern, so they don't bump into you/can come to say hi to you

[@Ladywarbird90]

​@@MaridoDoFelps Dude. I had a bumblebee living in a bench on my front porch one time. I planted flowers in the front for it. It was the "fluffiest" looking bee I ever saw. Since I was the one that tended the flowers and left stuff for it. Now it makes sense why it would come around me sometimes. But I never touched it or anything. I was too afraid to hurt it. 😅

[@MaridoDoFelps]

@@Ladywarbird90 Yess! They are very friendly, especially if you give them food or they see you taking care of flowers lol And yeah I love bees but I'm scared to touch them, they so small but also could sting me if they got scared lol

[@caRto0n_s0uL]

“Mobile war platform” omg ive never heard a more true statement 😭🤚

[@loco4halo1]

"reptiles are stupid and can't recognize their owners" My snake got depressed when I left for 5 months for work. My mother took care of her. She hardly ate and really almost never would come out and move around. As soon as I came home I ran over to her. It took her a moment but as soon as she saw my face she almost jumped and quickly paced back and forth around her enclosure. After I got all my stuff inside I pulled her and she clung on like crazy. Even 2 hours later it was hard to get her to let go. Idk or care what you say. She missed me

[@BPJD2004]

My ball pythons are the same way. They don’t do much even though my little sister handles them quite regularly bc I live about three hours away for work. When I am home and are holding them, they curl around my neck with their little tongues flicking like they’re trying to make sure it’s actually me. So sweet, I can’t wait to move back home and take care of my babies again ☺️

[@loco4halo1]

@@BPJD2004 ball pythons are such sweet babies. I love Wearing my girl around my neck too. It's so comforting.

[@kalonjijones362]

❤

[@raptorsean1464]

​@BPJD2004 I've had snakes my whole life and from my experience Ball pythons do not bite unless they make a mistake. Definitely a very chill and cute snake.😂

[@T1Oracle]

She probably was just sizing you up to eat you, and was disappointed in the change in the menu.

[@charliedarlin]

The blue snake is absolutely STUNNING. I have no idea what it is, but gorgeous.

[@unknowncreature-0069]

Zoologist here. It's true that not all colorful animals are poisonous/venomous, HOWEVER, enough of them ARE poisonous/venomous that if you do see a very colorful animal, at least be wary of handling it.

[@kaijuhunter7458]

Genuine question, are there any brightly colored animals that don't use them for defensive display, sexual display, mimicry, or specific camouflage? I just realized I can't really think of any brightly colored animals that don't do at least one of those

[@kelpstorm]

@@kaijuhunter7458 bees perhaps? theres the classic yellow and black but i know theres also blue coloured bees. pretty sure the blue ones were solitary tho so that could be for attracting a mate. as for the yellow and black i dunno why theyre that colour :0 never thought about it before

[@unknowncreature-0069]

@@kaijuhunter7458 that's a good question! Most of the time, bright colors are used for mating purposes, special camouflage, warning, or mimicry of a poisonous species. There might be some other reasons, but they'd be very rare.

[@unknowncreature-0069]

@@kelpstorm some scientists think it's a warning color, telling predators that they could be stung. Others think it could be so they can blend in with yellow flowers. Still others think it's so that the bees can blend in with each other and confuse enemies, much like zebras do.

[@kelpstorm]

@@unknowncreature-0069 oh that makes a lotta sense actually! especially the last one, ive seen videos with bees swarming on their hives and its a confusing mess of moving colour even to me, let alone to other creatures without as good vision as us :0 thats so fascinating!! nature is so cool

[@risingwind8943]

Cottonmouths are the chillest venomous snake I know. I know a guy who wears thick gloves that go all the way up his arms, a chest protector, and a plastic visor to handle them. I asked him if any had ever tried to bite him. He said, "In the 6 years I have been studying, "One already injured tried to bite. Ten or so healthy tried to bite. but that's because I rushed the process." I watched as this initially scared snake became really relaxed when it realized he wasn't a threat. Just slithered around his hands, tongue flicking, looking at him. It was surreal.

[@Kitsune1989]

Gaboons are also pretty chill. Only ever seen a pissed gaboon once. The only reason I wouldn't freehandle one is because they're short stubbiness means that you'd always be in range if they did decide to boop the human. And as part of the viperae they are ridiculously fast when they chose to be. Also the high venom yield and the longest fangs which are a rather large deterrent to taking risks with them.

[@andrewparisotto2631]

Brother if hes studying them hes in a controlled environment of some kind dont fuck with cotton mouths they can change instantly just like you saw but once again what you saw was in a comtrolled environment

[@DarrenLemaster]

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[@justincasey995]

Where were these calm cottonmouths at when I was growing up in Texas. The ones on are property were constantly chasing us and trying to attack are dogs. We kept outside dogs to kill the snakes and other pest/predators.

[@JC-lk3oy]

​@@justincasey995 They weren't in FL either. They used to chase us all the time. Hated those things.

[@shinyvictory1272]

The lil baby snake had my heart 😭

[@TamiraH-S]

The only thing I believe about snakes: If one of them bites me, the likliness of me dying by snake bite has just gone up significantly

[@musicnightmare]

Probably true also probably better to just avoid them as rule of thumb if you’ve no clue about them like me. I mean I’ve heard stuff like grass snakes are relatively harmless but identifying one to begin with can be a challenge unless your my dad apparently whom just picked on out of our darn car and released it like wtf was it doin in there to begin with!?!?!

[@jakethepillowsnake5302]

That is a true science fact

[@davidweil6769]

I found a snake once and just yoinked it lol, hermless little fella

[@Dante-ly666]

That's false, worldwide labs are working hard to pump out anti venom for patients tirelessly so there is definitely nothing to be afraid of unless your in a non signal place out of the middle of no where that's when you have to panic. You can also slow down venom, I suggest going to a snake lab for a educational tour and or go to educational venomous species classes that help people understand the safety and what to do it you get bit. I've worked with puff adders in south Africa and they are like rattlesnakes, the way to make them bite to if you sadly step on them which is more upsetting than the common 'snakes chase people' stereotype. If you have a snake fear I also suggest going to reputable snake parks and keepers as you can truly see how snakes are. They are like tarantulas in my opinion, I have a highly venomous species but it would rather speed away from me than bite 😅. My parents took me to these parks and teachings so I could hike and swim safely, some classes are even free depending on where you live. I would rather have a quick fast bite than a pythons mouth on me because their teeth are the worst to get off. I am commenting just to help you ❤ I understand how it is when your having thoughts of dying from a snake. My friends are like you and I totally still understand and respect their feelings. I wanted to post this so hopefully you'd be able to experience the sights of snakes and understand these fascinating creatures. My tarantulas have helped my friends a ton when it comes to bites, venom and just the also common stereotypical saying "spiders will bite you all over and chase you" which is so harmful to species like reptiles, sharks and arachnids😢. Hope this comment helps 😊❤ it's tough but I know you can definitely get over the fear of being bit. Safety is important

[@TamiraH-S]

​@@Dante-ly666, you misunderstand! I'm not afraid of snakes, I love them! I own 5. I just know that if you get bit by a snake, the technical likeliness that you will die by snake by goes up. Not saying you will die, just saying it will go up, even by like .5%. That's not saying you WILL die, just that it's a little more likely 🙂

[@prestigev6131]

Avoiding colorful animals is absolutely a good rule of thumb. Even if they aren’t all poisonous or venomous, more often than not, the animal in question will put you on a t-shirt if you get too close

[@thecatjall7848]

Avoiding disturbing wild animals sounds better, most of them might not be dangerous, but a "just in case" is never unwise in this situation. Especially when you know little to nothing about wildlife.

[@TheGreenIguana-l8v]

Sss

[@rajdipbandyopadhyaya333]

Eg. Lehman’s poison frog

[@blick1287]

This applies mainly to frogs and insects

[@TheGreatThicc]

​@@blick1287 I dunno... if I saw a wolf or a bear sporting a coat of fur that looks like an RGB keyboard I'd take extra care to stay extra far from them.

[@sigma-freud]

"The brighter the more venomous" Cobra:

[@cannibalcatgirl]

Coastal NC person here. I have heard that in our summer heat that cotton mouths get more aggressive when it gets too hot and they are uncomfortable. But I can’t blame them. I also get grumpy and I have AC

[@toad5545]

I wonder if thats because its breeding season. Most animals get irritated real easy during their breeding season. Or maybe they are just hot and need some AC, lol

[@richardhincemon]

​​@@toad5545Cottonmouths are spring and fall breeders not during the hot summer.

[@toad5545]

Oh are they? I didnt realize

[@christophermiller1621]

Cottonmouths are never aggressive at all. They are pretty docile snakes are extremely awkward out of water.

[@tigerstallion]

ive heard they are territorial of their nests and ive heard a few stories of them swimming after people. one guys opinion who works with handfed snakes is near useless.

[@sons_of_durin3329]

Hey, Emergency Medical Responder here: If possible, we do ask you take a photo of the snake with you to the hospital for identification. Bringing the snake itself is a last resort, and no, we don't need the snake to make an antivwnom.

[@Zelmel]

For one thing, the hospital isn't going to make any antivenom because that would be insane if you know how it's made and how long it takes.

[@dkail08]

Bringing it along has always been for identification purposes.

[@hecate2029]

Yeah, I always thought it was for determining proper dosage or something​@@dkail08

[@metazoxan2]

@@dkail08 Not everyone realized this, and even then a picture is still better as the hospital doesn't want to have to deal with containing a snake.

[@Hugh-Man0006]

Im a retired trauma nurse and emt. In Georgia we ask that you get a good description or photo because we have Coral snakes, rattlesnakes, and cottonmouths, as well as copperheads. Its not for antivenon it's done here so animal control knows what to look for. If you're in city limits that is.

[@greenbeard343]

As someone who comes into contact with venomous snakes every day at work, I can say the only aggressive one I've seen is a cotton mouth. Yes, they do move aggressively and quickly toward you. Most do in fact. At least the ones that you find yourself very close too and suddenly realize just how close. Ive even had several experiences of moccasins trying to climb into a boat i was in. No amount of trying to scare it off did much. Honestly it's the only snake I've ever had come toward me intentionally. Rattlesnakes, corals, and your multitudes of non venomous species, I've never had that experience with. Maybe they act differently in captivity, but I wouldn't know. Only seen them in the wild.

[@the_canadian_goose6033]

“Quickly towards you” is not being aggressive, that is trying to get away 🤦🏻‍♂️ such ignorance

[@greenbeard343]

@@the_canadian_goose6033 quickly toward and latching mouth first onto my snake boots at least twice. I'm only speaking from my own experiences. Ignorance is ignoring other people's advice and experience, and then wanting to figure it out on your own. Nothing wrong with taking someone's advice with a grain of salt and at least being cautious. But as the saying goes "If you're gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough."

[@sumpnstaynk3483]

​@@the_canadian_goose6033Try backing up your argument instead of making a broad statement. Maybe a few details. Otherwise you seem to be the only ignorant one. I've read your other comments on this video, and from what I can gather...I could copy/paste this same comment im writing as a response to each of your others.

[@JordanMiller-k7o]

​@@sumpnstaynk3483preach🙌

[@mikehopkins3878]

Spent summers in south eastern Tennessee. Have had several mocassins chase me. Especially if I had fish or was catching fish. Try scare me into leaving my fish. They are smart. They know exactly what they are seeing and doing. Positive almost all venomous snakes can be handled, but eventually, one will get bitten. Either from being careless or the animal being hungry or frightened. I used to catch them when I was younger. The babies will bite anything. Positive I've had several dry baby bites though. Have taken a few solid recluse bites. I'm definitely more afraid of the recluse. The pain was really bad first time. About half second time. Not mortally afraid of venomous American snakes. The spiders, yeah I figure if they could inject as much venomous as snakes one would pray for death. Extremely painful. Necrotic tissue. Areas still effected permanently

[@superdeadlyhuis]

“Is your snake dangerous?” “Depends on your emotional level, he definitely judges you.” 😭🙏

[@KuroYukia]

When I was 6, my grandfather found me in the garage sitting petting a snake on my lap. It was late winter/early spring. Cottonmouth had come out early, was cold so curled up on my lap. Thing was huge but very docile letting me stroke it's spine. Instead of killing it, my granddad carefully put it in a pillow case and took it to wildlife rescue. Got to ride along and say bye to my snake friend.

[@thebluewolf2472]

That's so sweet, that snake just wanted to cuddle and get warm. They aren't all scary. Glad your grandpa was kind to him.

[@AyoolaLadapo-hg7vs]

Ignorance is bliss I guess

[@BabalonNuit]

Nice that grandpa didn't kill the snake! You were very lucky; if it had been warmer out then probably things might have been different! Cottonmouths are supposed to be seriously aggressive and are the ones who will chase you.

[@boogiel3853]

@BabalonNuit you must not have seen the video

[@tropezando]

People probably just struggle to understand reptiles because we're mammals and we have such different behaviors. It just takes some effort and research.

[@des6496]

Yeah it’s kinda sad cause I have heard so many people claim reptiles, fish, etc have no feelings or emotions just cause they express them differently from us. Which is so stupid cause once u get to know them u can rly tell when they’re happy and it’s so cute

[@thevictorian8920]

As someone who also works with snakes, one of the biggest examples of a venomous snake without slit pupils is the coral snake. As for cottonmouths, I find them more defensive than aggressive, in a “I know you’re scared of me so I don’t need to do anything” kind of way, if that makes sense. But then again, I work with nonvenomous snakes and only ever see venomous ones in the wild.

[@paulfeasal6024]

Coral snakes are pretty docile. I came in contact with three that I can think of. They never acted aggressive or even defensive. Two times was removing them from a pool. Once at a lake. For some reason they are always in the filter for the pool. So make sure to try and check it when you dump the bucket.

[@raziel6896]

I have worked with coral snakes and cottonmouths before. And I have been chased by cottonmouths on 4 occasions. Most of them are docile but they can be aggressive when it calls for it. I hate videos like this to be honest. People get bitten because of videos like this.

[@ARPat2000]

​@@paulfeasal6024coral snakes are pretty jittery/spazzy in my experience. Not really defensive or aggressive, but the way they try to wiggle out of the tongs or grip is crazy lol they'll whip around back so fast

[@ARPat2000]

Coral snakes are a common example, but aren't particularly dangerous considering their rear fangs, size, and amount of venom. Kraits on the other hand 🤐😬 keep em away from me ☠️

[@spoogley7492]

no snakes are aggressive. they only act in defense or in response to food

[@net_spider]

That blue snake is sooo beautiful! Just a gorgeous animal. ☺️

[@Scarhouari]

First time a like a snake

[@Unitedstatessecretserv]

Reptile*

[@wsrahman]

It's the blue insularis, the native viper of Komodo Island in Indonesia

[@HuneeBruh]

@@Unitedstatessecretservreptiles are animals my guy

[@Unitedstatessecretserv]

@@HuneeBruh And animal is something with fur

[@TheGreatThicc]

Can sorta confirm reptiles recognize people. My leopard gecko, May, would "run" to the front of her tank when she'd hear my voice call her name as I walked into my room like how a dog runs to the door to greet you when you come home.

[@The_Darke_Lorde]

Most of the initial intelligence tests for reptiles weren't warm enough for the reptiles to be fully alert. It's like someone saying humans are stupid after giving a bunch of teens SAT tests when they're super groggy

[@vladpoofin1759]

When I worked at the herp department at my local zoo, it was amazing to get to know the different personalities of all our reptiles. Hundreds of snakes and lizards all acted differently from each other. Each had unique behaviors and quirks. You knew which to be careful with and which were the sweetest. I miss that job all the time

[@courtneyspenguin]

This is a huge part of the critters addiction. I ADORE knowing everyone’s quirks and preferences (reptiles, fish, dogs) like it’s the best part

[@Felsparx]

Is there a herp derp department?

[@Greedsmith]

That blue snake is BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@Swagmaster65]

"can't recognize their owner" we had the same snake fall into our window well 6 times. by the sixth time of having to fish it out, it went right into my hands; it knew the assignment.

[@SinaHeuberger]

As a non Australian: how the hell does a SNAKE FALL into your WINDOW multiple times ???

[@Swagmaster65]

@@SinaHeuberger bad news, this is in the US. The houses have pits windows in them. Good for temp control but terrible if something falls in.

[@SoupyBoy-Nyah]

@@Swagmaster65 i had a tree frog living in my sister's window well for years. he was so loud she couldnt sleep at night lol

[@xxboxofmuffinsxx4252]

That blue snake was gorgeous

[@FPEandTHERIAN]

The:”i see you joey” Caught me off gaurd and made me laugh 😆

[@artistdudebro]

Reptiles are much friendlier than you'd expect.

[@patface915]

Thanks, I'll still take my distance.

[@artistdudebro]

@@patface915 fair enough, not everyone will appreciate reptiles up close ✌️

[@linku82]

Until they are not…

[@BPJD2004]

@@linku82no different than any other animal who gets tired of people. A dog that doesn’t want to play anymore will try to bite if they feel threatened, as will a cat if they’re uncomfortable.

[@PhillipSalyers-pd3tp]

​@@BPJD2004 ludicrous comment

[@MapleLunii]

That blue snake was beautiful!!!

[@marissabulso6439]

Steve has to be the cutest snake I’ve ever seen. And I don’t think I’ve ever thought of a snake as cute before…. Beautiful? Absolutely. Cute? Not really. Except Steve. He is so, so cute, what a perfect boy. 😭😭

[@TheMysticalSerpent]

Want cute snakes? Look at their faces, especially hognoses and pythons

[@ZeyTheDaemon]

@@TheMysticalSerpent Ball pythons and their tiny heads, yes.

[@kennyferrick1240]

I have cute wild snakes that are eastern hognose snakes. They're just so ridiculous looking that I love it.

[@Lmk._.]

Trying catch a venomous snake while already being bit is crazy work

[@Weeklongwind647]

Patient: So uhh, I got bitten by a venomous snake. Here I made sure to bring it just in case. Doctor: WTF 💀

[@redohealer2]

"I see you Joey". That almost felt threatening

[@goatsandroses4258]

After watching a number of these, I believe that Steve ghost-writes all the scripts. He also does the family taxes and is purposefully making himself into a brand in order to sell his own merch one day.

[@elementalbendingmaster3536]

That baby snake myth was something I heard in an animal planet documentary

[@matthewklein5071]

It’s so refreshing to see the dispelling instead of spreading of misinformation on snakes online. I’ve worked with snakes for essentially my whole life and wholeheartedly agree. Another one that gets me every time is the classic “red on yellow kill a fellow, red on black friend of jack” - coral snakes have many different color patterns and pallets depending upon locale and there are even morphs. Or the idea that if a snake has a triangular shaped head then it is venomous - not only do many nonvenomous species flatten their heads to look larger and then show that triangle shape, but there are countless venomous snakes that do not have the triangle shape. Keep up the good work 🐍

[@sabra.waffles]

Like the very dramatic hognose, trying to look super scary! Though that means unfortunately that sometimes people who aren't familiar with snakes believe the bluff and kill them 😔 🐍

[@johnathonlee7053]

To those curious about the eye myth: elliptical eyes and round eyes are simply a way of telling if a snake is a diurnal (day) or a nocturnal (night) species. Round eyes = Diurnal (active during the day/ sleep at night) Vertical eyes = Nocturnal (active during night/ sleep during the day).

[@BabalonNuit]

The only poisonous snake in North America WITHOUT slit pupils is the coral snake. Incidentally, cobras have round pupils.

[@Vxper._.Official]

The cat eye one is def a myth! My ball python has slitted eyes and he’s completely harmless

[@DUCKDUDE4100]

The misconception of reptiles not being able to recognise their owners is in part due to them being able to see in UV and human skin looking drastically different depending on the level of UV in the light. If you open all your windows, as glass blocks portions of the UV spectrum, your reptile will probably freak when you come near it as you now look completely different.

[@ALittleMessi]

We probably look ugly as hell to them with all our damaged splotchy skin. I assume then that wearing sunscreen also makes an owner look different

[@kh6853]

Like the equivalent of seeing someone with a bright blue light on them?

[@DUCKDUDE4100]

​@@kh6853 A lot of humans have like spots and dark patches that're visible only if you can see in UV light. If you look up pictures of people taken with UV cameras you'll see what I mean. Also sun cream blocks a lot of UV light so you change colour completely when you put it on.

[@DUCKDUDE4100]

@@ALittleMessi Yes indeed it does, it'll turn you a completely different colour to them. It looks cool on camera.

[@GallerySpecter]

With cottonmouths, there's also the fact that some individual snakes are just more territorial/aggressive personality-wise, and based on circumstance. Best to just be cautious and back off quickly, if for no other reason than to avoid provoking a threat response in an otherwise chill snake.

[@patface915]

Well said!!!!!

[@ALittleMessi]

What is the advised way to escape a snake? Are you supposed to turn tail and run or back up calmly

[@the_undead]

​@@ALittleMessiIf you're in the US, I would just turn tail and run unless you hear a slow rattle and cannot immediately tell where that rattlesnake is, figure out where it is and then back away, If it's a slow rattle, That Is a warning in human body language will be the equivalent of a very Stern look, A quick rattle means that snake is a very close to biting, but it's giving you one last chance figure out where the snake is before you leave, but once you know where the snake is if it's rattling quickly, run. But if it's not rattling quickly, you can take your time because it's not close to biting and it's probably not close enough to bite you quickly. Anyway, it's just letting you know that You're coming close to crossing a line and you should probably consider what you're doing before you do it

[@ivyrose779]

@@the_undead There’s actually evidence of rattlesnakes evolving to not rattle due events like the rattlesnake round up and people going out of their way to kill them.

[@the_undead]

@@ivyrose779 would you mind linking me some evidence

[@SajjadHussain-ne1vi]

دنیا کی مثال سانپ کیطرح ھ جو باہر سے بھت خوبصورت لیکن اندر زہر سے بھرا ھوا ( حضرت علی س)

[@sj001gamer]

The "i see you joey" loved it 😂😂😂

[@domighty8]

I feel like your voice tone got more cheerful these days

[@Callmethelamp]

I'm almost done with my military contract. Every day that goes by I get closer to freedom, and get further from depression

[@Maybe614]

​@@CallmethelampWay to go! I'm rooting for you.

[@Road_Rash]

My experience with cottonmouths has been much different... they're pretty confrontational, but will slither off if you mind your own business & don't get any closer... the cottonmouth was the only snake Steve Irwin said made him nervous...

[@SoapyFeathers]

Bearded dragons are also known to recognize their owners. Whenever I go away for over a day (my aunt, uncle, and nana take care of her) everyone says that she looked like she missed me. I’ve also read online that bearded dragons are known to recognize and be more comfortable around their owners than other people :)

[@annohalloran6020]

Cottonmouths hate water skiers. FACT.ALSO wash your hands twice after handling rodent meals for the serpent before you put your hands near her. She might confuse and make a bite. Not her fault.

[@dislikebutton6269]

I think maybe the myth about cottonmouths comes from the fact they will sometimes get curious and come right up to you. Most people aren't gonna just calmly analyze the situation and try to ascertain the venomous snake's motives. They're gonna book it, which will spook the snake, and sometimes both man and snake flee in the same direction.

[@madameblackimusprime]

The cottonmouth was like "Eeccckkk....no touchy." 😂

[@lagoya]

I was picking cucumbers in my raised bed garden once, and right at the base of the plant, not even a foot away from a cuke I had just picked, was a large cottonmouth. It was indeed extremely chill, nothing at all like the psycho *bite bite bite* ratsnakes we have around here. I could’ve finished picking cucumbers and cottonmouth wouldn’t have even said a thing

[@ashleyw6160]

The psycho *bite bite bite* ratsnakes, lmao ...idk why I found this as funny as I did 🤣🤣🤣

[@toad5545]

Excuse you, he was expecting a sincere and polite thank you for generously guarding your cucumbers from mice!

[@lagoya]

@@toad5545 😂

[@patface915]

But I bet you didnt did you? Good idea not to go on picking.

[@lagoya]

@@patface915 yes being 6 months prego at the time I felt that evicting the snake first would be the best course of action

[@Dman333WS]

I’m loving your shorts

[@paulfeasal6024]

Some snakes will nail you several times when biting you. There's a reason why people fear the Black Mamba. King Cobras are one of the most interesting venomous snakes. The way they protect their young is way different than any snake species. They are very intelligent and the stuff people do with other Cobra species won't work on the King Cobra. It has the largest venom glands and is the longest venomous snake. Fang length go to either the Gaboon Vipers or the Bushmasters. Both van have two inch fangs. I guess they give it to the Gaboon Vipers because it's a much shorter snake.

[@katbird2699]

Did not expect the random turtle interlude

[@agenttommy1]

Just a heads up for people here don’t drop a ‘turtle’ in the water unless you are certain it’s a turtle. A woman saw some tortoises by the road and moved them, dropping them into a nearby lake, they drowned.

[@Madditude]

I always thought my gecko was dumb (walks into walls/off ledges bc he doesnt pay attention) but he heard me change the trash in my room, which I normally do after feeding him, and he looked around like "wheres the food" and I swear he cursed me out as he took the slow path back to his hut 😂

[@Hist0ry-Nerd0]

Steve is a good boy he Remembers his Friends and ownet

[@eviltwin527]

Thank god I have never seen a snake in my life.

[@C.L.Hinton]

I've been chased by a cottonmouth on two separate occasions. I believe that one of them may have been defending its territory. The other one was, I'm certain, just a jerk.

[@Scalespirit121]

Boas are chill as fuck, had a pygmy one that learned to headbutt terrarium. Usually it meant it wanted food, or to peel annoying part of shedskin, but holy shit it would wrap around my arm leech body heat and just sleep and chill.

[@ilf2gfe]

Aw baby cobra so cute

[@vkqtran4721]

There are plenty of venomous snakes without slit-like pupils: Cobras, Kraits, Sea-snakes, Adders, Tiger snakes, Taipans, Mambas, boomslangs, etc.

[@richardhincemon]

Mainly elapids

[@toad5545]

Yeah, basically any venomous that isnt a viper. I think that became a popular myth because almost all snakes that Americans see are vipers

[@BabalonNuit]

In North America the only venomous snake with round pupils is the coral snake.

[@ashduwitt9899]

I love that there is a large amount of people who got bitten and then immediatly thought they had to get into a grudge match with said snake just to capture it and bring it with to the hospital 😂😂

[@sabra.waffles]

Especially when a picture would generally be sufficient. Why risk more bites happening solely from people trying to catch it 😅

[@TheDevilHasJoined.]

The cotton mouth thing is so real, I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS AT ALL. I was at my aunts where there is no hospital for a rlly long time and there was a random cotton mouth curled up, I started petting the little dude as if they were a dog, they were very calm and didn’t really care that I was petting them.

[@melhawk6284]

King Cobras can be amazingly chill too!

[@Frankie-Ak]

A friend i had in middle school had geckos. The geckos knew her as the snack goddess, environment goddess, and water goddess. For when she came, she brought food, water, or removed something from or added to their environment.

[@polishdragon4853]

All of these snakes are absolutely adorable

[@SakkaraKirax]

Hell, my betta fish could recognise me, I'm sure a snake can.

[@lilskipper4683]

Betta fish do little fin wriggles when they're happy to see their owners, when I first got mine it kept doing these lil wriggles (asked the professional he told me what it meant and boom) happy fish dance. Then again maybe he was just appreciating the fact I got him out of the tiny betta tank and put him in a nice 72 litre planted tank, lovely boyo he was. There's a lot of misconceptions about animals though, like fish and memories or dolphins being the most friendliest things 😂

[@SakkaraKirax]

@@lilskipper4683 Yeah, my betta had been in a tiny little tank when I got him, too. Once we got him into a good home, he blossomed into the most stunning blue and orange fish with amazingly long tail and fins. His name was Errol Fynn. 😁 Errol would come over to see me when I came in the room, would eat out of my hand, or brush up against my finger if I put it in the tank. He did none of those for my partner. 😂

[@juiceymoojuice]

Hell, my pet maggot recognised me even after she pupated into a fly a week later, kept buzzing me like I was gourmet 💩

[@SquidOfWisdom]

My 3 mollies and swordtail can recognize me too. Every time I even walk by the tank, they stop whatever they're doing and go up to me, follow my finger, etc

[@lina9535]

I know that snakes won't chase you, but it did happen to me once as a kid. Where I live, we only have 3 snakes, of which 1 is venomous. This happened with one of the non-venomous ones. I want to say it was a grass snake, but I could be wrong (it's black with like a white marking behind the head, and does eat fish). But I stepped on the tail of one once, and that thing came after me. I was running, and it was slithering after me. At the time, I wasn't sure if it was the venomous one (since we do see some of them with melanism), and in my panic I missed the white marking. It was a pretty long snek.

[@toad5545]

Assuming this is the US, it was probably a garter snake, and more specifically probably a western ribbon snake. They get real long. Typically when snakes “chase” you, its because they chose the same escape route as you because they are dummies. Could’ve just been a mean little guy though

[@fshrmn74]

​@@toad5545What about a ring neck? Some of them I have dealt with have had an attitude, and I have dealt with plenty of them while trout fishing.

[@Kitsune1989]

There's one species of snake, I can't remember the name of that is known to chase people down IF they decide to play fuck around and find out. Like they will actually change direction to come at you rather then just being stupid with their escape plans. I can't remember if they were venomous or not. I'll have to look it up again.

[@toad5545]

Ringnecks stay so teeny, i guess thats a possibility though

[@toad5545]

I would not be surprised if mambas and some cobras did that. The mambas and king cobras are sometimes so defensive that they are willing to try to chase you away, im pretty sure they are territorial

[@PolRBearGaming]

Will you do a full video like this? Love this stuff

[@In-The-Zone]

That last one sounds like a threat lol

[@M_J_Knight]

I’ll never get over how beautiful snakes are…

[@Whocares158]

Can we stop calling them Beautiful?!, that's a Human Terminology!

[@toad5545]

Why not use it for snakes? Any word we say is human terminology

[@nicholaslambert6126]

@@Whocares158”Beautiful snake 🐍 💚” - One of your comments on this channel

[@vogelbert7082]

​@@nicholaslambert6126lel

[@tafua_a]

@@Whocares158 That snake is very ssssssssssss. Better?

[@ZenoDovahkiin]

Bright colours are a natural warning sign. However, you can bluff on that. In nature, a brightly coloured reptile or insect is often either poisonous, venomous, *_or using mimicry to appear so._* Furthermore, budgies originate in Australia and are originally green with yellow heads. That's it. All of them. Every other colouring, including the common blue and white, were bread by humans. Humans have bread many animals to get certain fur, feather or scale colours, including mammals, birds and fish. This obviously also happened with reptiles. Pythons asphyxiate their prey, and aren't venomous. Ball pythons aren't that big, and are among the most popular snake afaik. The result is that you can get them in several different colours. Doesn't magically make them venomous. And they are just one example.

[@DerekWitt]

I used to wade in the Arkansas River as a kid in Central Kansas all the time. I would see water moccasins swimming frequently. Virtually every time I saw one, it would just swim away from me. I would not even approach copperheads though nor seek them out.

[@kylek6575]

I’ve been chased by cotton mouths on 3 separate occasions. Once on the buffalo river in a canoe and twice while swimming in creeks one time it was about 2 ft away from me but it swam right for me and got on land coming after me. I was probably 9-10 at the time.

[@BPJD2004]

@@kylek6575A venomous snake has a limited amount of venom that they can use defensively. More often than not, they’ll take the path of least resistance, even if that’s the same path you’re taking. They know what they can do, but they would rather save their venom for hunting. Snakes never take the offense, they are always on the defensive. Although, snakes do have personalities, and some may be spicier than others, so chasing you might have been the snake’s way of not using its venom to scare you off.

[@ALittleMessi]

​@BPJD2004 the trouble is their offense and defense doesn't really make much of a difference if it's the same end result. I don't really care if a snake was scared and defending something just like I don't care if a bear was protecting it's cub or a shark thought I was a seal, I'm still dead

[@ivyrose779]

@@ALittleMessiIt would be a bad time but it’s rare to die from a cottonmouth or copperhead bite. As long as you don’t mess with them and pay attention to where you’re stepping, you shouldn’t get bitten by one.

[@pauledwards7182]

They are like cousins. Their markings are almost identical. Ones copper(I've been told smells like copper), black(usually in mercy water, eat and fuck. So don't get in their way.).

[@Sakachi18]

Oh my god, the blue looking one with the orange eyes is BEAUTIFUL.

[@PokemonGo-eg1jq]

"FREEDOM" made me spit out my water 😂

[@buzzard5947]

Well, out of my sixteen encounters with cottonmouths. I can assure you, twelve times they gave chase.

[@NevisYsbryd]

Yeah, this video is mildly more accurate than the myths it supposedly corrects. NA has a relatively small variety of snakes, especially venomous, and the overwhelming majority of its fauna is unusually docile or timid towards humans. The wolves were remarked upon by colonists as bizarrely shy, far less in the way of dangerous insects, bears are fairly chill outside of grizzlies in the western regions (and polar in the extreme periphery), etc. Some species of snake are aggressive and some are very aggressive. Cats, dolphins, orcas, and plenty of other predatory animals will actively delay killing prey on occasion to torture and abuse it for entertainment and bears will begin the eating process before bothering to actually kill the prey first. Animals will be aggressive insofar as it appears to suit their interests, and that _does_ happen for snakes.

[@buzzard5947]

@@NevisYsbryd thank you for your response. I’m out here in the wild blue yonder. I may have more issues due to no humans messing with them.

[@Slades_Garage]

Yeah, if you manage to piss one off they will chase you

[@buzzard5947]

@@Slades_Garage I usually don’t have problems, but the ones around my area cross the water after you. Happened to more than just me. It’s their home. I’m just in the way.

[@S_H_R_I_K_E]

Same. 6 out of 6 times, I was chased.

[@scotty4489]

Cottonmouths are incredibly aggressive little rage monsters and I have been chased by them multiple times. I don't know if they are a different breed in SE Louisiana or if people who like snakes just lie a lot but the aggression and chasing people snapping at them is 100% real in my experience

[@gladeloy3341]

Same in Oklahoma & Georgia.

[@SoulshadeVr101]

Same I saw him making another comment saying just stand still and it will go past I call biased BS cause when things almost lunging into the air striking at you while chasing I find it hard to believe it's trying to just escape when it's actively biting at you

[@alex_mcburney]

That blue snake is the most beautiful snake I’ve ever seen!!!!!

[@inkpenavengerYT]

The "take the snake with you to the hospital" thing isn't about synthesizing antivenom; it's about identifying the species.

[@stupidmangoz]

Then take a fucking picture not bring it into a place full of injured people.

[@ALittleMessi]

​@@stupidmangozyou know you don't have to bring it inside right? I'm sure the hospital would send someone outside to your car to look. Also they do ask you either take a picture or bring it if you have to most of the time

[@texanwokey8366]

​@@stupidmangozMost people aren't thinking clearly, especially clearly enough to operate technology. It has always been taught and said to bring them in for identification.

[@anaboveaveragedog]

The problem with turtles is some species make a 1 square mile territory and if moved they spend their whole life trying to get back to that territory

[@ALittleMessi]

Damn that's a depressingly sad fact

[@awellner3285]

Turtles are also territorial and sone species may kill each other for their territory.

[@gyuatuttle]

@@awellner3285 this is true, but some people mistake this for them being "solitary". It means the opposite if anything.

[@Spacey7]

My snakes, Boas, Kings, Corns snakes & Royal Python all recognise me & don't go near anyone they don't know. So yes they do recognise their keeper 🐍💞🐍

[@Garbeaux.]

I’ve heard that about venomous snake babies but I can see how it’s not true. Now while Cottonmouths maybe one of the most relaxed venomous snakes to work with, I’ve experienced nothing but them being over aggressive. I’ve literally been chased by one while fishing after it surfaced right next to the boat in the middle of a lake. We did not antagonize it in anyway. That attack was like something out of a movie or NatGeo. It was super pissed & had only us on its mind. Cottonmouths that are accustomed to you might be more relaxed than other venomous snakes but animals that know you are a totally different beast than ones in the wild.

[@foxygal5877]

Hey. I love your channel. Can you please do a q&a video? I have many questions. Like why do you have so many reptiles? Why do you have so many dangerous reptiles? Do the reptiles live with you and your girlfriend? Is Steve your favorite, or the monitor lizard? Which reptile was the hardest to obtain? Which was your first reptile? Is the reptile gathering and information your job or hobby? Sorry for bombarding you with questions.

[@HaileyAllen777]

I love the end cuts. Leaves me to wonder what he was going to say 😂😂😂😂❤

[@Spacey7]

My snakes definitely show me that they know me & do not react the same with other people. They barely go near anyone else, but love attention from me. 🐍💞🐍

[@plap.]

Maybe working with the cottonmouth in that environment is one thing. I'm here to say, out in nature in their habitat I witnessed one go after my friends girl. A group of us were tubing and the snake appeared surfacing close to the bank. She was closest to the snake and once seeing her or the tube it made a bee line to her. She screamed a few times back paddling like crazy. we all started yelling at it throwing beer, sticks and whatever else we could find within reach to break it's attention off of her and on to something else. It might have only been a minute or so but it felt like an eternity before it abruptly turned away from her and headed back to the same shore side from which it came. It even looked back a few times acting like it was debating on a return visit. So ya say what you want and believe but I know different by witnessing first hand how fast they swim and what mission they can be on while floating through their territory.

[@WildlifeQueen931]

Also, one of the biggest reptile myths is that bearded dragons are not desert animals bearded dragons are from the forest. If you think about it every thing the bearded dragons eat is out of the rainforest, not the desert.

[@the_canadian_goose6033]

Youve obviously never been to Australia. Bearded dragons absolutely live in the deserts 😂

[@AmySkribble]

As a CNA: You at least need a picture of the snake to take with you the the E.R. That's trained into you by every professional and cited authentic medical authority.

[@ivyrose779]

Maybe it would be helpful but I don’t think you *need* one. If the snake gets away before you can get a photo, it’s not like that will keep you from being treated. I’m not sure why it would even be that helpful in the US except for people who think they got bit by a venomous snake but it wasn’t actually venomous. I would imagine it doesn’t take long for symptoms to start popping up though which would confirm it was venomous.

[@AmySkribble]

@ivyrose779 Yeah, but by then it could be too late. And who wants to waste time, money, and medical professions if the snake was or wasn't venomous? A picture is the best way to know for sure. Better safe than sorry.

[@TheGeezorbee]

While combating false information is a good thing, I think you forgot the *why* you should bring a snake that bit you in. It is to confirm that the snake has been correctly identified, so you dont get the wrong antivenom and die🤷‍♂️

[@debbieeddy4629]

OMG that Blue Snake is so Beautiful

[@thatoneoni]

My garter snake I had for 10 years recognized me and remembered where I stopped it from going repeatedly

[@aegisabyss1817]

Hi question, I don't have one anymore because I released it(it was wild, some kids were hitting it with a stick so I stuck it in my back pack and took it home) can you please tell me, what did you feed your snake?

[@thatoneoni]

@@aegisabyss1817 pinkies exclusively but it's subspecies naturally eats mice most don't you would need to figure out it's subspecies to get a good idea of what it needs

[@aegisabyss1817]

@thatoneoni Thank you very much, I'll look into that. Don't have one currently, but I want to get one someday. They're so cool!

[@daniellemilligan6307]

Imagine breaking into this Guy's house to steal stuff and seeing all the snakes. All the venomous super dangerous snakes

[@SupersuMC]

Intimidation 100

[@dmhq-administration]

I love the pretty reptiles! 🥰🤗💖

[@jadelynn2826]

Actually, as someone who's volunteered at an ER. If there is a venom expert at that hospital, and some states have them because there's that many snakes. You should try and get a picture or bring it with you, because while they are all treated by the same anti venom, some species are more resistant and it will take more vials of the anti venom.

[@frank-pw8od]

You should get a red footed tortoise I Love mine