Florida Python Dog Finds Huge Python Laying On Underground Nest

[@vw1098]

Otto finding a nest is MVP work right there

[@davidobrien3600]

That's one mama and 25 babies you took out of the ecosystem bro. Another spectacular video. Thank you so much Trapper Mike

[@MaddieMudrik-rm3so]

Otto is the most precious doggo, it’s so great to see Otto grab the iguana’s and sniff out the nests, it’s great to learn more about his job and how you care for his safety as he helps you find these invasive species

[@lynwoodjones]

💯

[@kriswagoner4935]

Iguanas are becoming extencte in Arazona so Im not vary happy about that at all. 😢

[@luv2luv720]

​@@kriswagoner4935sounds like they can be relocated? Idk beings Arizona is much dryer than the everglades.

[@MaddieMudrik-rm3so]

@@kriswagoner4935 this is a completely different ecosystem to which they are not naturally connected to, an invasive species does not mean imported species, it just means it does not belong where it is currently found. Just like you want your ecosystem protected to preserve your iguanas in a different state, the iguanas removal here is not connected to that ecosystem and is tied to protecting this one. If you have a local non-invasive species that you care about you can try to look at local efforts to conserve the ones in your own ecosystem and get out there and volunteer.

[@ffm2101]

Good daaawwwg! 🐕

[@kelliewanzek828]

The paw boop at 7:32 is perfection. Otto’s saying, “I told you it was down there!”

[@rogerdevero8726]

LOL, you are VERY observant! Nice going John 3:16

[@silvergrizzly316]

Otto said, "Com'on dad, go get her!" 😂😂

[@judithmiller7308]

I really enjoy watching you and Otto work. It's reality video without the ridiculousness. Very educational without being boring. KUDOS.

[@PythonCowboy]

Thank you!

[@charlottekluever180]

I wouldn’t get within 100 feet of a python, but I can’t seem to stop watching these videos! 🐍

[@lynwoodjones]

A python hunter without an Otto would have missed that first snake. 🐍 Way to go OTTO! 🙏🙌🤗❤

[@weezerwookie]

What I like about this guy is he's got no crew. He's doing everything! Just like Les Straut of Olde! The big ranch juniors I see out there grew up rich so they got servants filming them and doing all the work so they can just focus on the fun parts. Python Cowboy is a working class outdoors creator!

[@matthewb8229]

big old breeding female, and huge clutch of eggs is a fantastic haul! Good job Otto!

[@johncatlin1702]

Maybe you can create artificial holes or nesting boxes that the snakes will use and which will make it easier for hunters to collect the snakes and their eggs. Connect them to the cell towers so they are monitored.

[@ctaylor2311]

Souds like a plan.i love to see creativity at work.❤

[@captjim007]

Awesome dog Otto. Thanks for your service. Your doing a huge service for all the native animals .

[@barbaraknuth8095]

It feels like Otto is a very special dog!!! The fact that he enjoys what he does just makes it so special very everyone. Way to go!!!

[@ernesteison7979]

Trailer park trash

[@twotoned2774]

I think back to your previous videos before Otto, imagine how many snakes you bypassed without any knowledge they were under your feet. Otto is a treasure, and he loves what he does. He looks healthy, happy, and loved. Keep up the good work.

[@scottmichael3745]

TOTALLY agree! Otto's tail is going Full Speed! He's a Happy doggo!

[@Eddy63]

Python Cowboy and Otto ... The Dynamic Duo ... Thx

[@marjoriegoodwin2993]

Thank you for saving a small part of the beautiful world.

[@donnaaguilar374]

And I just found your channel the other day. I am from Florida and I live in East Tennessee 62 year old but you are awesome talking about the wildlife. Lord is needed somebody like you for a long time. Just keep doing what you’re doing and God bless.❤❤❤❤

[@danhutson3460]

Wow! What a hunt! Otto has a nose for finding pythons for sure. And everything you do, knocks down these invaders just a little bit more. Thanks for sharing & look forward to the next one!

[@RobotsCanDoAnything]

Otto is kicking ass. Love your work, always look forward to your videos.

[@mountainbound1315]

Thanks to you and Otto for eradicating these horrible invasive snakes! Keep up the good work. ❤

[@Scorpkeeper]

The snakes aren't horrible, it was horrible how they were introduced to Florida :) burms can be lovely companions! Be blessed

[@mountainbound1315]

@@Scorpkeeper I don't hate the snakes, I only hate the destruction to the native wildlife that they inherently bring to the area. I am not a fan of non-domesticated pets. These snakes even if bred in captivity are not domestic. If folks want a pet, they should get a dog or cat or a chicken. Would you trust your toddler with a 6 foot python? Would you like your neighbor to have pet tigers? Irresponsible people that can't care for exotic pets and release them into the wild should have charges brought against them. The situation is "horrible". Be well and take care, friend. 👋

[@Scorpkeeper]

@@mountainbound1315 all animals produced in captivity are technically considered “pets” but domesticated animals are technically livestock used for profit, and yes it is a horrible what an invasive species can do to an ecosystem. But to answer your question, I would trust anyone who listens to my rules of handling my 2 hypo red tail BCIs my male is just shy of 6.5 feet and he is one of the sweetest snakes I’ve had, I also have two retics as well with a burm being my next pet, I work with all of my animals (all produced in captivity) and they are all gentle giants who’ve learned human interaction isn’t a bad thing 👍🏻 if my neighbor had the capacity to care for such an animal all the power to them! Yes irresponsible pet owners shouldn’t own pets to begin with, the situation in Florida to my best knowledge was a breeding facility that was taken out by a hurricane. I just feel like the animals take the blame sometimes when they’ve done nothing wrong :)

[@mountainbound1315]

@@Scorpkeeper Dogs and cats are not livestock. You can assign whatever name you like: Beef = cow, Pork=pigs, Venison=deer. The name matters not. The danger these snakes pose to wildlife and humans is the problem. Do you have small children? What if your "gentle giant" accidently escaped and killed your neighbor's child in the backyard? This happens. Dangerous, exotic animals are just that. Dangerous and exotic. They do not belong in domestic households, period. They pose a hazard to animal control officers should they need to respond to an incident. Look up State (Florida) vs. Jaren Hare. Last year in Pennsylvania a 15ft python killed it's owner. The stories go on and on. These animals are not safe. They kill indiscriminately. Are your animals registered with your local municipality? The Federal Government enacted the Big Cat Public Safety Act in 2022 to stop people from owning Lions and Tigers in residential neighborhoods. I hope snakes are next and I am glad you and your menagerie are NOT living anywhere near me or my grandkids.

[@Scorpkeeper]

@@mountainbound1315 I used to live in Colorado so its possible haha! But that is exactly my point people demonize the animal and want it banned simply put, I am a responsible keeper who takes measures to make sure my animal cant escape as well as socialize them so they see human interaction as nothing to fear, and there have been irresponsible keepers I'm not denying that, but that is not everyone equally as owning a reticulated python isn't for everyone also. Yes dogs and cats are considered pets, livestock is considered to be within the classification of domesticated animals. there has only been one documented case of a retic eating someone(not in the us it was where they are from in the wild), and I believe only 3 deaths in the united states. Personally I don't own any animals that require registration in my new state :) honestly these snakes don't pose a threat to humans they're not evil angry beasts that seek joy killing newborn babies lol imagine how you'd act if you couldn't hear, couldn't see well, and had a noodle body? The world would be a scary place. (not speaking of invasive species here) they're misunderstood creatures that honestly mean no harm to you :) Be blessed

[@auntievenom9619]

I worked a cadaver dog in Florida. I did water searches with a cop in the front of the boat with a large weapon to protect my dog. Scary stuff.

[@big_g7352]

Thank you for your service

[@SeeLasSee]

Protect your dog from gators? Or pythons?

[@auntievenom9619]

@@SeeLasSee I was too far north for Pythons. That’s a nightmare I didn’t have to face. Just gators.

[@Angela-iv7qy]

@@SeeLasSeeBoth, plus venomous snakes like Cotton Mouths aka Water Moccasins, Rattlesnakes & exotic invasive snakes like Cobras.

[@droppdedfred]

​@silaslarsen8185 both. Have you ever been in a swamp?

[@pelissey]

Snakes creep me out. I'm so glad you're brave and do what you do. Thank you!

[@timcunningham9996]

I love watching you and otto protection our echo system!!! Thank you Mike!!!

[@barbarabrown7010]

GIVE THE DOG A 🦴 BONE 👍😃 Otto is so smart and just amazing. Brother Otto went right to work and found you a gem. I love watching your video's thank brother I can't wait until your next hunt.✌️

[@sherrylingenfelter8991]

What a great nose & heart that dog has! No way could anyone ever find the pythons otherwise. Wow! Great job!

[@liamthegreat22]

Otto finding a fat nest underground is just next level intelligence. great content

[@micheleh5269]

Otto sniffing out the females better than those tagged released males

[@jlpack62]

Thank you for telling us how you keep Otto safe. He's been a big concern of mine.

[@julierobertson148]

GOOD BOY, OTTO! (Give him a treat for me.) GREAT JOB, MIKE! Obviously, python hunting is not for the faint of heart. Glad she didn't tag you during the excavation/removal process. Saw you on CNN with the 16 (?) footer full of eggs. You hunters are making a difference, and the wealth of experience you're accumulating is invaluable. "Thanks" isn't near enough.

[@ernesteison7979]

The pythons are completely harmless. What this creep does is nothing short of animal cruelty.

[@jamesspalten5977]

​@@ernesteison7979Are you some sort of moron? They are decimating the native animals in the Everglades.

[@crazilysane566]

Way to go. We love watching Otto work. Maybe artificial cave traps can be set up to lure gravid females and have an easy access dump door to get the snake and eggs out easily.

[@mbmochinski]

Can you explain what you mean? What kind of trap, etc.

[@crazilysane566]

@@mbmochinski fabricate a plastic structure that mimics the cave conditions the pythons have been found nesting in. These sentinel nest sites could be checked routinely or cameras added to the inside. So it wouldn't be so much of a trap, but a nest site so inviting that any gravid female couldn't pass it up.

[@sigguy1361]

Great job Mike and Otto!! What a team, and y’all have your hands full with that pest right there. They are everywhere and education is key. Folks don’t seem to understand that most states have at least one invasive species, be they birds, snakes, iguanas, hogs, etc. keep up the good work gents!!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Wpns175]

The unstoppable combo of Mike and Otto...Love to see it! Love it Mike! I think olde Ott needs a treat for this! To paraphrase Heather Lynn/Donut: "Otto is one Rad Dog!"

[@kinslow828]

Otto is worth his weight in gold, diamonds, oil , and gypsy tears . Keep kicking ass bro

[@reubensandwich9249]

Seeing working dogs enjoying themselves puts a smile on my fave.

[@mphmph1198]

Good job, Otto! And you too, Mike.

[@ronlo8498]

Way to go Mike! Otto is the Snake-a-nator! Send lots of love and positive energy your way! Catch ‘em all

[@cdnerin]

I love seeing invasive species being destroyed! Especially pythons in Florida because there are just sooooo many of them & they are so hard to find half the time! Thank you for your hard work!

[@AlexSteenOlsen]

poor snakes tbh

[@extractedentertainment8213]

@@AlexSteenOlsenfuck those snakes, tbh

[@afcop13]

Damn Otto nice hit right there. Loved this one. Good stuff and thanks for what you do for our beautiful state.

[@gdnjr832]

Python Cowboy going high tech! Great camerawork and editing. Florida is not just sand and mud. They do have at least one rock.

[@squiggyg.8415]

Yay..Otto day 😎 I was having a rough morning until now

[@PythonCowboy]

Sorry to hear that, glad this help ya

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Great job Otto!! He's so badass! It's great to watch y'all clearing out the invasive critters from Florida. The old rattlesnake roundup folks used to put gas down holes with snakes to get them to come out. Obviously you don't want to use gas, but maybe there's something else that snakes hate that you could put in a hole to get them out. Alcohol might work, or maybe a mix if stinky plants. It wouldn't get eggs out but it might save you from digging out snakes. It's just an idea, and I just want to help you catch more snakes easier.

[@jamesbaumbach3294]

You put in the Work. Otto is Awesome. Stay Safe down there.

[@BahamutBreaker]

Watched many of your videos with Otto. He is simply amazing. He is so skillful and consistent on your iguana removal expeditions. Doesn’t his immense value on those jobs make him too indispensable to risk on these gator-filled python hunts?

[@mrdavman13]

Pythons are his main focus I believe

[@MrsSunshine75]

Good work boys, good boy Otto!

[@danielwalter5268]

I’m a suburb guy, love golf and hockey. Do zero in the country but this is by far my fav channel. A+

[@billcompton6050]

Love Otto you're doing a great job removing those invasive snakes Thank you so much bill compton

[@bbikermama]

That BUTT wiggle @ 4:55! He clearly enjoys his work!! So precious- thanks for sharing!

[@ianmorrison554]

Great job Mike and Otto! Thats a big win getting that nest out of there. 👍

[@thiawilliams6984]

Thank you and Otto......great work...

[@411clintonlewis]

Python cowboy needs his own tv show love this guy and what he’s goin… much respect

[@pennyphelan8445]

Too slow for you made me jump back in my seat. Way to go Otto & Python Cowboy!!!! Shout out from Highlands County!

[@consciousobjector2507]

No telling how many thousands and thousands of them are all around you at that very moment. That's a scary thought, and thanks for everything you're doing to abate the problem. It would increase exponentially if it weren't for you and the other wranglers. Thanks for taking us along!

[@phillipbarnhouse496]

Big thumbs up on this one !!!

[@jennythompson1128]

I love how your dogs help out. Great work to both of you. ❤❤❤

[@terrywells3955]

Team Otto for the win 🎉🎉🪙

[@derrickboggs1532]

Otto and Moose are awesome!!!!! Great job saving the glades!!!

[@luukvandijk5171]

Love this video man! Real cowboy action today

[@bobbyhoward9672]

Love it love it love it come bring on a video a week u can do it ...... especially if u can keep hunting the way u do

[@cathyburke5286]

Otto rocks. What a great dog. Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@timothywilliamson4911]

Mike you and your team truly inspire me to help this wonderful land we call home as much as possible most folks dont understand the amount of effort and intension of keeping florida alive and thanks to your videos this is comeing to the light im on one small speck in this world but i think i speek for a lot of folks when i say thank you mike

[@dukenukem7183]

Some suspenseful music and you'll put discovery out of business

[@timstar28]

Otto is living up to the legend of moose 🫎 🙌

[@itsxjustxcarls]

randomly came across your channel from an old guga video. i had no idea dogs could be used to hunt snakes but also not surprised. absolutely amazing !!

[@terrygarvin1392]

Thank You for the very educational shows. I ran over a python on a moonlight bike ride in shark River federal park in the Everglades a few years back and I can't tell you how excited I am to see you using wonder dog Otto and the plumbers camera to get them. You are doing great service to one of the most amazing places on earth.

[@scott6052]

Knocked a lot of them pythons out with that catch. Good job.

[@keithblount229]

Man Otto Rocks!!!🐍🦮

[@Smoking_Rhino]

As someone who grew up in Myakka, which is outside of Sarasota, I have seen my fair share of pythons in the wild. Several encounters as a kid scared the life out of me lol.

[@bellaggio1770]

Excellent work... congrats. You made my day.

[@walterstewart1927]

You are doing a GREAT job for the environment!! Major respect!!!

[@Shaunarosedavis]

Good boy Otto! Awww the way you were telling auto he’s ok but he kept barking he didn’t want you to get hurt 🥹🥹

[@harpers1niter]

I love these python videos. You can't put up enough of them. Otto is priceless. What breed is he? I love the new short beard you look great! I'm sure your wife must love it too.

[@PythonCowboy]

Thanks! I did a Q&A awhile back you can check out. I go into detail about the dogs.

[@jamesspalten5977]

​@@PythonCowboyGreat job!!

[@elisr357]

I can not wait to finally get a trip booked for my son and I to come down and hunt with you and hang out with you, it'll probably be next summer break, but we are determined to get down there.

[@joelanning4322]

Mike, you and Otto are a national treasures. Thank the Lord for you both.

[@calvinh.8882]

Otto is the man! Awesome find and catch.

[@American-Jello]

Otto doing work! Love it!

[@doonhilla]

Awesome job. You and ol' Ott are the dream team.

[@cathyledin3221]

Awesome job! I love starting the day with a great Python Cowboy video! Great job Otto! 🌸❤️

[@gxl5892]

Love watching you and Otto, you both are great!!!!

[@REDNECKHUNTER75]

I would like to know how long the waiting list is for one of Ottos pups? Special dog with amazing genetics. Hope you find a great female to breed him with! Thanks for all the awesome content in your videos. Stay safe and God Bless!

[@brettscott4064]

I don’t care which dog it is this kinda content is fantastic👌🇦🇺

[@rburch5567]

Good Boy! Otto!!!

[@jennytillery6408]

Massive props for a perfect job!

[@autumnfalls116]

I hope your videos help educate the state about how critical it is to allow dogs into the python hunting program!

[@FloridaManFossiling]

I can't tell you how long I've been following your efforts...since sub 20k subs at least, and now look at you! Congrats on another nest. Nothing but respect.

[@173jaSon371]

Same, I never would've imagined he would get to this size on KZbin but the more eyes on things like this, the better! People need to be aware of what invasives are capable of. I want to say I gave him a follow around 11-14k haha. Last I recall checking he was at 145k, he's damn near 100k past that already!

[@thelaughinghyenas8465]

OTTO! Great job Otto!!

[@lisawheeler6488]

LOVE your video's. I always look for your new uploads. Keep on getting them out of the state

[@marywrigjt7614]

Awesome.!!! Good dog, Otto.!!👍👍

[@dianeshoup6957]

Love how much you love your dogs. We are the same way...they are our kids!

[@cindyllax]

👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 thank you for what you do!

[@robertweigandt9449]

Otto is a awesome DOG!!!

[@larrystephens7437]

Not sure what Ott said when you were getting the Python out of that hold but my dog went nuts. Get em Ott..!!

[@Kelsdoggy]

Dude you do great work and make insane videos!!! You know how to capture jaw dropping shots! Had me at the edge of my seat

[@Winter-Solst1ce]

Man. besides learnign about snakes and gators, Im also learning about dogs. I never knew about the cold being better for tracking. Great vid!

[@zernonbradlet2314]

I'm originally from Palm Beach County but live in Phoenix now, but you make me proud to be a Floridian! Keep it up brotha! Otto is the man!💪🏾💪🏾😎

[@patallen5095]

Great job Otto!! 👍

[@williammunny7133]

It's just amazing how people thank, throwing things out of car windows or releasing things into the air, simply disappear, because they can no longer see it.

[@Markbabb]

Keep Otto safe at all cost

[@Makepedrogreatagain]

What a great way to make a living brother.

[@susanang1732]

I have a female Boykin Spaniel . They were originally bred in South Carolina and are the state dog. They were bred to not rock the boat and are very sturdy,however not very big medium in size. She does what Otto if she thinks something is in that hole. Otto besides being cute, you can tell wants to please and have a job. I just love him!

[@philheinemann4681]

I still remember the video where you started something like: "I sold Otto", damn you got me that time back there!!

[@jm351]

Otto is amazing and you’re doing a great job. Florida could use an army of you dude.

[@andrewharris1604]

Great job otto!