Catching Blue Snakes

Finally caught my "blue whale" so to speak. Only took 7 years.
Good times!!!

[@smetlogik]

"So, I typically don't walk on railroad tracks, especially when I hear a train coming" - Loub747 2024

[@loub747]

Thanks Rob. New job has me all over the place. One of the reasons I took it! Yeah, blue snakes. Love em! Hope alls well my friend.

[@TalDavid-g1d]

Nice job lou!! Just amazing video The reserve there looks like paradise

[@loub747]

Thanks. It sure was.

[@jeffoff7795]

I love the woods up there in Washington. I was not aware of the Puget Sound garter snake.

[@loub747]

Yeah, great area in the summer. I found out about those snakes about ten years ago. Knew I had to find one someday!

[@CandyLindTX]

That is one lovely snake! New location on my bucket list.

[@loub747]

Yeah, worth the trip! Amazing colors.

[@susierider55]

Snakes are just awesome…the colors and patterns are so interesting. Much more interesting than humans😊. The second one you caught was turquoise.

[@loub747]

I know right. Second was was so perfect.

[@adenansu]

Look for things like wintergreen plants, they like to stretch out on top of them and soak up the sunlight.

[@loub747]

I appreciate the info! Can't wait to get up that way and have another look. Lou B

[@adenansu]

@@loub747 I'm a friend of Northwest Herping Outdoors :) I'm pretty sure I think I know where you are in this video, but that's a long hill to start going down, would probably have to go through old tunnels to figure it out.

[@iNCApacitated]

Did you wear your blue sunglasses to catch blue snakes? 😮😂

[@loub747]

Gotta look the look!

[@happybee7725]

Nice one Lou! The blue one was absolutely stunning. I love your enthusiasm and passion for snakes. When you find what you want to see your like an excited kid on Christmas morning. I love it.

[@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG]

Didn't realize it until now but Garter Snakes (especially the SF) look like Boom Slangs... (color notwithstanding)

[@loub747]

Yeah, they sure do from the right angle. I always thought that too. Lou B

[@hylaherping9180]

Only blue snakes around me are the Eastern Garters in Central Florida. But it's more of a greenish blue than true blue.

[@loub747]

I’ve heard there are some blue garters and ribbons along the west coast of Florida. I’ve never been. Maybe someday! Lou B

[@hylaherping9180]

@@loub747 Yeah, around Saint Mark's National Wildlife Refuge

[@technoendo]

WIndow shopping for the bluest of the blue garter snakes is a constant activity when herping the wetter places of the PNW (also orangest of the orange ordinoides, or green granite ordinoides). Pickerengii is nice, but I think Concinnus is prettier if you get down to the Willamette Valley/Portland region. Wish you had let me know you were coming to town, but obviously you did great on your own. Yes poison oak, "leaves of three, let it be".

[@loub747]

Ian! I forgot you lived in the Seattle area. I'll be back. New job. Left flying 747's after 30 years. Now fly private jets. More destinations!!

[@technoendo]

@@loub747 Haha! I hope it treats you well sir, congrats on the shift! Such a clever way to expand your herping territory. :)

[@SolidSerpents]

I grew up just south of Seattle. Caught garter Snakes throughout my youth. Then moved to Utah. The Puget Sound snakes SOOOO beautiful! I remember the various greens, yellows, blues I would find. Now I am stuck with these Utah ones......

[@loub747]

Yeah, sure are some pretty ones in the Seattle area!

[@ToddAutry]

Those are amazing snakes. The NW garters are pretty crazy to see! Tough decision, do I video or grab the snake? LOL

[@stefanostokatlidis4861]

Nice blue garter snakes and nice relaxing green and watery habitat. Is this in Oregon?

[@loub747]

It's actually a bit north in Washington State.

[@BrianGundy]

Lou, That thing is amazing! Congratulations bud!

[@loub747]

Thanks so much Brian. Appreciated

[@LifesWorldwideAdventures]

Great video, thank you 🙏

[@loub747]

Thanks so much. It's my pleasure sharing the experience! Lou B

[@ziggy4465]

That blue came through on the video, I can only imagine what it looked like in person. Thanks for sharing.

[@loub747]

Awesome. Thanks for the comment. It was so blue! Lou B

[@ziggy4465]

@@loub747 I used to have a Florida Blue Striped Garter that was more of an aqua color than pure blue.

[@rabidtaz1306]

Yes that is poison oak! The black and red moth is a cinnabar moth. Their caterpillars eat tansy ragwort a nasty invasive weed here in the PNW.

[@loub747]

Thanks for the IDs! Never seen that moth before. Pretty. Good times.... Lou B

[@rabidtaz1306]

@@loub747 Thanks for showing us the world.🙂

[@wientz]

Kind of morbid but I did see a blue garter once on the north side of Lake Erie. It was dead due to a lawn mower a few days prior, and I think that it was turning blue as a result. Has anyone seen this effect? I remember seeing crayfish from our creek turn blue when decomposing.

[@loub747]

Yeah, a lot of green snakes turn blue upon death. Not sure about others. I have a video from Hong Hong showing a green snake with blue patches on it. Very strange

[@davidsorensen7438]

That blue garter was amazing- just the boring eastern garters here in Georgia and they always take a stinky dump on ya lol

[@loub747]

Yeah, this one was special. There’s something about a blue snake. Not sure what it is exactly, but I dig em! Lou B

[@heatherbrunner2165]

Yes that was poison ivy because the saying is leaves of three let it be😊 that snake was absolutely breathtakingly beautiful❤

[@loub747]

Yeah, I’m not sure that rule always works. That said, I err on the side of caution. Yeah, couldn’t believe the color on that one! Lou B

[@arturoreyes8406]

Fantastic catch. She is beautiful. I use to live in the area years a go and never found any thing that beautiful.

[@loub747]

Thanks. Feel so lucky to have seen this beauty.

[@iamthereddevil5561]

Thanks for the share Lou those garter snakes are really colorful. Great find mate 👍

[@loub747]

Thanks so much. It’s my pleasure sharing the experience.

[@youtubasoarus]

Garters are about the only thing I ever caught as a kid. Had no idea they had that color variant out west. Amazing!

[@loub747]

Yeah, so many color variations depending on locale. Love the blue ones! Lou B

[@adventureswithsquatchy1400]

That blue garter was 🔥🔥🔥. Nice catches and great video!

[@loub747]

Thanks! A snake I won’t forget.

[@dionnedunsmore9996]

Ive never heard of blue snakes

[@loub747]

Yeah, not a lot of blue species.

[@StLMikie]

Thanks for the video Lou!

[@loub747]

It’s my pleasure.

[@brianhoekstra9841]

leaves of 3 leave it be. That was poison oak.

[@loub747]

Yeah, thought so. Thanks.

[@irongoatrocky2343]

Lou they tend to be more along Fresh Water Streams as opposed to the Salt Water ive seen ton's of them as I resided in the Renton Highlands before i came to Thailand! You gotta be still and/or quick to catch one as they do bolt when they see or sense you!.......55555555 Thanks for sharing !

[@tylerstudybaker]

Been looking for a good herping channel. I'll have to herp for those Puget sound's when I return to the san juan islands again.

[@loub747]

I try and keep the videos fresh and entertaining. That said, I’m no entertainer! I hope you enjoy the channel. More videos in the works!!! Lou B

[@tylerstudybaker]

@@loub747 grey banded king is my dream herp. If you the chance to see one they are beautiful.

[@ProjectSimusFlorida]

❤

[@loub747]

Thanks. Such an epic day for me.

[@Nirky]

Careful of those stinging nettles!

[@loub747]

Oh? LOL. Don't even know which ones those are!

[@Nirky]

@@loub747 Even if you hadn't avoided them, it still would have been worth it for that stunning blue garter!

[@mikezncrew]

I noticed that too. Lou's choice of footware makes me cringe. I was thinking his feet were itchy that night.

[@mikezncrew]

In the immortal words of Mr BB King, How blue can you get! Love your enthusiasm when you find something, no matter what it is.

[@LetsTalkHerps]

Super pretty garter snake!

[@loub747]

Yeah, couldn’t believe it!

[@jarcordova]

8:06 so funny 🤣🤣

[@loub747]

Good times! Lou B

[@LanceKirkman]

Hell yeah! GRATS Lou! Welcome to Seattle mate!

[@loub747]

Thanks! Such an epic moment for me!!!

[@LanceKirkman]

@@loub747 he'll yeah

[@Jungleroomreptiles]

Mmmmm Beautiful 💚

[@loub747]

Yeah, such a beautiful snake! Lou B

[@Turtles_are_life44]

Hi Lou! I love your videos! I just thought I would leave you a little message. I am Yves Faucher’s granddaughter

[@loub747]

Wow, there's a name from the past! Congrats to you. Say hello for me. More videos in the works. Lou B

[@Turtles_are_life44]

Unfortunately, he passed away in February and his friend Denis told me about you yesterday during my grandfather’s celebration of life. I know he would have loved to hear from you!

[@loub747]

@@Turtles_are_life44 I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a great man.

[@Turtles_are_life44]

@@loub747 thank you, he was the best grandpa.

[@markrumfola9833]

Its Fantastic to have a smart pro out there Sharing Great Videos

[@pollydunn3191]

👍🤗

[@ryanmarron882]

Awesome Lou!!! Beautiful garter🙏🏻

[@loub747]

Thanks! Lou B

[@jimc6687]

Lou!! I realize this is off the subject and your channel is about reptiles, fun in the sun and Ferraris but I gotta ask (since my own hair has thinned with time) but what shampoo do you use for that body?? Jim C.

[@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG]

!!! (Only his hairdresser knows for sure...)

[@smetlogik]

😂I'm feeling some hair tips coming in Lou's next video.

[@jimc6687]

@@smetlogik Really though Rob....I mean I have a full head of hair and believe me.....super happy I never took after either of my grandfathers but that body and sheen on Lou's head.......he could do a commercial for your favorite street taco & haircare product chain!!

[@smetlogik]

@@jimc6687 😂 well, he already has Ray-Ban and Red Bull as sponsors. Might as well add Pantene to the list