Timber Rattlesnake - meet the Reaper

[@ssdpqd2531]

What a crazy patterned rug to put a patterned venomous snake on.

[@snakelizardexoticskeeperpr9129]

My timber rattler is a sweetheart! Absolutely love the species and unlike my prairie rattler, she’s an amazing eater!

[@useruser400]

The black variant is one of the prettiest snakes you’ll ever see.

[@josettetaylor5176]

This was a great vid, Matt! Loved it!💕🐍

[@franklinstidham9037]

I was wondering if the timber rattlesnake here in Kentucky is hemotoxic or neorotoxic I have read they can produce both

[@OlympusReptiles]

They can. I would guess likely hemotoxic, but I am not an expert on Kentucky reptiles. I know neuro timbers are more to the South, like Florida. I believe Kentucky has a very large venomous keeper who has a lot of timbers. They would likely know better than me.

[@franklinstidham9037]

@@OlympusReptiles yeah but he said there isn't cotton mouth in Kentucky and there is

[@nelsonstrickland1069]

Geez....i was on edge just watching.....wow !!!...you got NERVE !!!!

[@jerradallen6316]

Beautiful Cane! I love timber rattlesnakes, I have a high yellow canebreak and a yellow timber (east KY location) and a black neo-nate they are both about 5 months old now. I also keep a few copperheads and a 4ft easter cottonmouth

[@michaelgarland1337]

Very good, 😊 video, thank you !!! Could you do some videos on venomous mentoring ??? Thank You Again !!!

[@OlympusReptiles]

Like to act as a mentor via video? I don't think video can replace an actual mentor. However, if wanting small details in short videos on ideas and what I think, etc could do that.

[@erikfuentes5390]

Please do more venomous snake videos handling them and all the good stuff

[@HyperHyena88]

Here in Wisconsin the bounty they used to have on the timbers devastated them. They are enjoying protection since 1998 tho and they are coming back. there seem to be more every year when we go visit the dens we know of.

[@OlympusReptiles]

They breed so slow. The western diamondback has a huge range, breeds fast and is prolific. They have been proven reselient and honestly hunting them (not stitching mouths shut etc) doesn't bother me as long as populations are watched, monitored by state (just like deer) and destructive practices eliminated. Easter diamondback, while bigger is not prolific, smaller range, and they have been pushed almost out and need protected everywhere. Timbers breed so slowly, many places protect them. A few still allow for collection, which is a bit concerning because I don't know if they monitor each species separately or just overall collection of rattlesnakes. My timber came from the wild of oklahoma. But to avoid population destruction, I made sure I had a male. They only produce every 3 years or so in the wild, small broods. That is what has led to humans so easily pushing them to eradication in so many areas, and to protected in most others. Glad they are making a comeback in Wisconsin!

[@douglynch9012]

Thanks for sharing. The Timber Rattlesnake is one of my favorite reptile species. It's the only rattlesnake species we have here in the mountains of east Tennessee. I find as many black phase as I do yellow phase and am fortunate to be able to see them on a consistent basis within 4 miles of my home. However their numbers are slowly dwindling. I disagree with taxonomist in lumping the Canebrake and the Timber together as one species. Other biologist that I know feel the same way.

[@secretsquirrelproject1543]

Doug Lynch can you email me at [e-mail] or hit me up on Facebook Jason locker. I would love to see some black phase timbers

[@vtwatchdog4256]

I Live in Western Rutland County, Vermont. We get nasty winters and have had a pretty healthy population at White Rocks Mountain until recently a fungal disease has come like wildfire and almost wiped them out completely, much like white nose syndrome has done to our bats. Its a mystery. Hope it doesnt go any further south.Anyway, incredible animals and he's beautiful. Before Ford and the apple pie, there was the Crotalus Horridus! Great videos.

[@OlympusReptiles]

VT Watchdog comment only liked because let's me know I responded. Wish I could make a sad face. I live these guys! I understand population control for ranches and populated areas, but hate to see a population that isn't bothering a soul get hurt

[@OlympusReptiles]

@Aaron Woods kindly shut the fuck up

[@aldenunion]

We have it here in Penna... I figured it was from the bats as well.. Our bats awoke early a decade ago from it and many starved. I am sure they encounter many bats stopping in crevices they eat and probably caught the fungal\bacteria.. I did not know you guys had it as well.. I also wondered if these warm winters aided because even our Deer ticks are out with six inches of snow.. Epidemic!!!!! Ash Borer Beetle wiping our all our ash trees..Crazy!! Now Spotted Lantern fly... Under attack!!!

[@abuyaqub6612]

You can find them anywhere north including pennsylvania new york new jersey etc

[@OlympusReptiles]

JuGs AKA CrOw much of the east coast they have been almost eradicated from. But, yes, new York to Florida, and stretching west to Kansas.

[@abuyaqub6612]

Olympus Reptiles oh i wasnt aware of that, i love reaper hes so cute and also blood diamond, great vids btw dude

[@OlympusReptiles]

JuGs AKA CrOw thank you!!!

[@ADayInTheLifeofMrsPerkins]

I live in NH. On the opposite side of my father in laws property there are a big cluster of rocks..The "porcupine caves" we call them...until one day we noticed a den of timber rattlers..beautiful in the wild...They're safe and went be bothered..🐍

[@willbryce1983]

how do you go about buying one of these snakes? I looked around and nobody seems to be selling

[@OlympusReptiles]

It is hard to find. Best way is to LEGALLY collect one. Many places it is protected, so make sure you are legal. Also they breed slow so only take a male

[@Aidancordell]

The midwest is canebrake. East coast is timber. Im pretty shure. Ive seen a few at a nwr in missouri.

[@dereksmith5512]

Would u know of anywhere I can purchase juvenile or even adult timber rattlers? I live in Texas so I have western and eastern I'm currently getting a pigmy to add to my collection but I can't find anywhere to get a timber

[@guitarjunkienc4875]

I appreciate ur handling skills man nice to see ur not testing ur luck like some people who think they are pets 🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍

[@reptilesinfinity5668]

Is that a glass terrarium you're using? I was just wondering so that way I can search for one for sale. Thanks!

[@OlympusReptiles]

It is

[@jonaalarcon19]

nice video man i really enjoy your vids 👍👍👍👍

[@OlympusReptiles]

thanks so much!

[@leetlebob8203]

He so calm, I love him.

[@HyperHyena88]

They should be separate in my opinion, venom is different, color is different, canebrakes winter solo in gopher holes and northern timbers have a community hibernation spot that they return to every year. super cool snake, also I think the Timber should be the national animal over the bald eagle, bald eagles go from Canada to Guatemala. Timber Rattlesnakes are only in the good old U.S.A. Cool video man.

[@OlympusReptiles]

i agree on the over the bald eagle part. I understand they put them together after some mitochondrial dna testing.

[@mikebreindel7033]

Great Video!

[@Smokewade]

nice C.horridus. wish i could keep some in Texas, but they are protected. we can keep pretty much anything else, just not them...

[@OlympusReptiles]

yes, I have heard. I actually sat down with wildlife investigators prior to getting him to make sure Everything was good

[@boxingboa]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@OlympusReptiles]

thanks man!

[@samanthaward8486]

He is absolutely beautiful through

[@samanthaward8486]

Sorry one more question lol have you ever dropped one from the hook

[@daniellerostaing1467]

you got some brass balls to put that snake on that rug! that was a disgusting combination! lmao!

[@sarahriley5590]

Amazing!

[@OlympusReptiles]

thank you! being able to work with animals is a dream.

[@juliebeal8421]

Don't you feel he would be happier free in the woods where he could rule his own area?

[@OlympusReptiles]

julie beal no, because he wouldn't rule. While a rattlesnake is a predator, ut isn't an alpha predator. It is as much the hunted as the hunter (especially by our eagles, Hawks, etc). So, here it never has a predator fear (other than how it may see some humans). Perfect environment, and tons of food. Snake is pretty content with that.

[@sansgamer9552]

@@OlympusReptiles if you get bit by timber rattlesnake what's gonna happend next?

[@heightsofsagarmatha]

@@sansgamer9552 he's gonna fry it out and make rattleburger

[@guitarjunkienc4875]

The most beautiful rattlesnake in my opinion im from North Carolina and we have a healthy population , love ur videos bro keep it up 😎🐍🐍🐍🐍👍🇺🇸

[@ToddAutry]

Nice animal!!!

[@samanthaward8486]

I love to watch your rattlesnake videos but please be careful it is scary to see you put yourself in danger but glad someone cares about the poisonous snakes as well

[@OlympusReptiles]

I really don't put myself in much danger on these.

[@juliew1426]

He was a good boy during this vid.

[@lordsnivyofnottingham2948]

Don't tread on me.

[@stevietaylttv2225]

that's pretty snake

[@OlympusReptiles]

thanks! he is beautiful, and deadly

[@Dee_Hartfield]

And, they taste great too.....

[@OlympusReptiles]

I have eaten them, but not timber. Just diamondback.

[@Dee_Hartfield]

Olympus Reptiles we have a snake Rodeo here locally and I've had both. I didn't notice a difference in flavor, however there is a difference in consistency... the diamondbacks are tougher and the timbers are not tender by any means, but more so than the previous.

[@bellathecockatoo1350]

lol total inbred