Rattlesnakes of Arizona - 9 species of venomous pit vipers from Sonoran desert

[@knickymusic]

Arizona has got to be one of the most underrated places to see wildlife in the world. The massive diversity of small and large animals is incredible and the scenery is spectacular, not to mention the plant life.

[@LivingZoology]

Yes, Arizona is one of the most beautiful deserts and it is full of life!

[@ArizonaMartín-v6h]

It's awesome here I love it. And I'm an old country boy from the Midwest.

[@ronaldstrange8981]

As a lifetime reptile admirer, many thanks for this excellent documentary. Regards from an 88 year old Englishman. March, 2024.

[@LivingZoology]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for writing a comment! 🙂

[@lesterhair1154]

😂😂

[@kray97]

I grew up in Southern California and encountered rattlers throughout my childhood. At first I feared these creatures quite a bit, but slowly grew to respect and even admire their great beauty.

[@arkreactorachs3712]

Thank you for realizing the beauty of these snakes

[@LivingZoology]

It is great that you started to respect these animals! :)

[@michaellovely6601]

I respect Rattlesnakes because I know that if I leave them alone they will leave me alone. What makes the Ridgenose Rattlesnake so mysterious is because they live in such isolated and inaccessible places.

[@FlourishingLove]

I hope that I can get past my fear, too. I've always lived in the eastern US, but will soon be locating to the Arizona high desert. I may have a little more fear of scorpions. If I have respect for all of these critter, I pray they will leave me alone, too. LOL. I do think that the snakes are beautiful, and appreciate their role in the balance of the eco system.

[@kungfu2toe]

me 2

[@RG-5834]

The red speckled rattlesnake is a strikingly beautiful snake! Absolutely amazing colours and patterns.

[@LivingZoology]

Yes, it is an amazing snake and its camouflage is stunning! We will do a separate video with extra footage of Specks.

[@9HighFlyer9]

It looks just like the crushed red/rose granite that is in so many of our yards here.

[@ArtCE47]

I have lived in Arizona most of my life and have hiked thousands of miles in these Deserts, over decades, and I only just saw my first rattlesnake in person 2 months ago! A Diamondback... I was way more excited than the average person would be in that situation 😂 Great video!!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much for watching! :) Amazing that you have seen your first rattler recently! One needs to know where to look to find them. Arizona is beautiful, we hope to return in the future! Have you seen the full version of the video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@thomaswayneward]

You may have seen only one, but your were seen by many.

[@ginascalamognahaynos1392]

I live in the northern mountains of PA and see them quite a bit...

[@bidenadministrationischina5091]

It's usually when you drive at night on paved roads in Southern az or you gotta get off the trails and explore

[@caseymoore4759]

I’ve lived in places with rattlesnakes my whole life and I’ve only seen 1! It was about 7-8 years ago. I was super excited haha

[@Alejandro-we2yv]

Excellent presentation and vivid colors! As an az native I think you really captured the beauty of this region and it’s rattlesnakes

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much for watching!!! We are especially happy when somebody from AZ gives us a positive review! :) Please watch the full-length version! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@LivingZoology]

@@indieivycats And how did it end?

[@mr.skeptical3071]

I'll be in AZ. Next month. How hard is it to find one? Will it be too cold by then?

[@LivingZoology]

@@mr.skeptical3071 The best time is already over, but there might be still some chance. Your chance depends on the species, not sure which you want to find.

[@philz9835]

@@mr.skeptical3071 I'm in Tucson. It's getting pretty late in the season, however our current 80 degree F highs this week might draw out some of the stragglers. Depending on region, they can be plentiful. Some areas are more scarce. For best results, look for lots of underbrush, and particularly anything that might be inviting to large mice or packrats. Good luck on your snake adventures.

[@JT-kr3dg]

Occasionally YT recommendations come through with a hidden gem, this is 1 of those times. The matter of fact narration is just as good as the footage. My 3 snakes and I approve.

[@LivingZoology]

Oh, thank you so much for such a nice comment! We appreciate that a lot!

[@XxSeeTrebbssxX]

I have three snakes as well! What do you have?

[@JT-kr3dg]

@@XxSeeTrebbssxX Awesome. A Columbian Redtail Boa and 2 Ball Pythons. What about you?

[@catbirdherping9857]

J T You are so right! It was so good, I subscribed! Now looking forward to seeing the long version!!

[@atroxarmy7239]

I have a Western Diamond Back a California King, a Nelsoni Milksnake, and a Texas Ratsnake.

[@daviddelaet8116]

I've watched hundreds maybe thousands of videos on snakes. This is one of the best I've seen. Excellent job 👏.

[@LivingZoology]

Wow, thank you so much for this amazing comment! We appreciate it a lot! Watch also the full version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@libertadrebenga7343]

I agree👍

[@17hmr243]

utube this - well worth a look 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗬 𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 & 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗕𝗘𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗢𝗨𝗥

[@blackheart4360]

Great video minus he doesn't do measurement converting. 2 meters. Idk how much that was until I calculated it. Which is 6.56 feet. 32 seconds into the video. Literally meter, farenheit, and km makes no since. Not to most people and math it self. Legit. Go up to a person and say your 1.8 meters tall. Makes no since. Unlike saying that person 6 feet tall. Which makes since cause the foot is based on the human foot. Like year=sun month=moon Day/night= rotation lol... the spot between nuckles on a average human middle finger= 1inch.

[@vasilbutrakov7330]

@@blackheart4360 1.8m makes much more sense than 6 feet. 🥵

[@glenharrison2117]

I'm from AZ as well and I really love this video because it gives people who are not from here and are moving here what to look out for as well as show the beauty of these snakes 🐍

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much!!! We always love feedback from people who live in the countries where we have been filming!

[@glenharrison2117]

@fIyingpeacock stfu I'm not encouraging anybody to move here

[@sp4zz7ic-Official]

@@LivingZoology I hike south mountain in Phoenix Arizona my entire life and holy crap I must of been lucky. I only look for the diamond backs but never new of the spotted ones... they must be looking at me daily.

[@heidiwalls112]

A great pair of boots

[@heidiwalls112]

A great pair of boots

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

Late to the party, but thank me later... 00:15 Western Diamondback 01:35 Black tailed 03:15 Speckled 04:55 Mojave Green 06:30 Sidewinder 08:31 Desert Massasauga 10:35 Tiger 11:26 Ridge nose 13:15 Banded Rock 15:47 Speckled

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you for watching!

[@kevinallison2227]

Thank you

[@shane727]

@@LivingZoology why didn't you do the time codes?

[@shirleymorales3161]

Thankyou !

[@shirleymorales3161]

Interesting that speckled rattlers in Az can also be orange pink or blue gray depending on surroundings

[@andrewshaver5800]

You've captured Arizona beautifully with these fantastic shots and stunning detail. Fantastic job!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you!!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@matthewfranco7644]

I've lived in Arizona for over a decade and had no idea we had this many rattlesnakes. You've captured the beauty of my home state. Very well done!!

[@LivingZoology]

Glad you enjoyed it! Arizona is beautiful!

[@1st_agent]

Speckled rattlesnakes are absolutely beautiful!

[@LivingZoology]

Yes, they are!! Each color morph is beautiful.

[@lostinthewoods7369]

The videography in this is simply stunning! You all did a fantastic job capturing these species and their life styles. Super awesome job. Hats off!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!!!! Very happy to read such positive comments!

[@erikfehrenbach1862]

Very well done! I've seen hundreds of wildlife videos. This was the first time time I considered a rattlesnake to be beautiful.

[@LivingZoology]

That is so so amazing to read!!! Thank you so much!!! We are very happy to succeed in presenting snakes as beautiful and important animals!

[@catbirdherping9857]

Erik Fehrenbach The Northern Pacific Rattlesnake we have here in British Columbia is one of the most beautiful!!

[@jaromirsvatos127]

Yeap so beautiful until you had an idea to find a dental filling in its mouth . Anyway this video is A1 grade one .

[@atroxarmy7239]

Erik Fehrenbach Their much more beautiful in person...

[@ak-488]

On a belt.

[@sheebavarughese6828]

This an excellent documentary, video quality and narration were impeccable.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!!! Watch also the full version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@_DENZEL_]

Loved this! Thanks for opening my world to the speckled rattlesnake. Crazy how they evolve to camouflage with the specific sandstone color of their environment!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you for watching! :) Check out also the full version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@jumpmansolie]

I've never heard of about half of these rattlers. That white speckled was absolutely gorgeous! Wonderful video guys. Keep doing you're thing!!!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much! This is already quite an old video, we have tons of more footage on our channel! 🙂

[@TheLuckyKittyCat]

This is such a great and informative video. I'm very much afraid of snakes but I always respect their existence. Thank you for your work!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much for watching!!! Great that you still respect snakes and you want you learn more about them :)

[@flashcracker1]

Thank you. Such beautiful snakes with stunning markings. Your narration is excellent and the filming is of the highest quality. I pray that we can preserve their habitat and in the process preserve the snakes.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much for watching!!! We filmed this story to help people spread the message about rattlesnakes, their importance for ecosystems and their beauty!

[@esmeraldaesmeralda8015]

I watched the longer version of this and I can't believe it was almost an hour and I didn't even skip because the footages was just beautiful you really appreciate the beauty of these animals with such high quality video! Thank you and Godbless you all ! 🥰💖💖💖

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much for watching the whole documentary!!! 🙂

[@esmeraldaesmeralda8015]

@@LivingZoology You're welcome . It's a great pleasure watching your documentaries. So many amazing footages that really shows the beauty of your subject . 😊 Godbless there and stay safe 🥰

[@motox12ful]

Link please? :)

[@esmeraldaesmeralda8015]

@@motox12ful Here is the link; kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o Enjoy! 😊

[@fipsog3555]

@@esmeraldaesmeralda8015 thanks 😀🤙 I cant wait watch this in evening after Work 👌👌👌

[@mohanite]

You brought the beauty of Rattlesnakes to the fore. Your presentation and videography are unique.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!!!

[@iDONTdoFacebook]

Arizona has more different species of Rattlesnakes living within its borders than any other State in the Union. Texas has the largest population of Rattlesnakes due to that state’s much larger geographical size, but not as many different species as Arizona has. Included in my personal collection I had several species of Crotalus that you’ve featured here. During my 20 years living in and around Tucson (Northwest Tucson, the outskirts of Marana, and way out in the desert west of Sahuarita and Green Valley) my pit viper collection featured the Sonoran Sidewinder, Black-tailed, Tiger, Mojave, and of course the most common of them all, the Western Diamondback. This is a very good documentary that you’ve put together here. I really enjoyed it! Good info, good camera work, and good narration! But it’s an incomplete documentary without featuring Arizona’s “Twin Spot Rattlesnake”, the “Grand Canyon Rattlesnake”, the “Hopi Rattlesnake” (subspecies of the “Prairie Rattlesnake”), and my personal favorite: the beautiful “Arizona Black Rattlesnake” that lives up in the more temperate zones of the forested rocky canyons of Southern Arizona’s mountain ranges which rise high above the hot floor of the Sonoran Desert (the “Arizona Black” is one of the 7 subspecies of the “Western Rattlesnake”). I had specimens of the latter two (the “Hopi” and the “Arizona Black”) on display in my personal collection along with the five species I listed earlier, and as I watched your video I was looking forward to seeing them but was disappointed when it ended without mentioning either of those two -especially the Arizona Black which is a standout & real beauty being a dark charcoal black with cream-yellow outlines of a diamond pattern along its back... Here’s a good video featuring Crotalus Cerberus: the beautiful Arizona Black Rattlesnake... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIrTp2akjdRggK8 And another... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXPIfoOsbLKip7c @NKFherping @Orry Martin

[@LivingZoology]

You are right, Arizona is a rattlesnake paradise and has the most species in the USA!

[@xmrpaintx1]

@Navin Johnson does Texas have Mojave rattlesnakes? Those are by far the most venomous and abundant in the area of Tucson I live in.

[@jsm806]

Make one that’s better

[@iDONTdoFacebook]

@@jsm806 Make one that’s better??? You’ll have to go ask God for a better rattlesnake. He’s the one who makes them, not me. I don’t think anyone can make a better, prettier rattlesnake than Crotalus Cerberus: the Arizona Black.

[@fiberpoet6250]

Wowwww.. I’ve been watching nature videos since I was a kid in the 80’s when the educational channels actually had tons of documentaries.. and this was one of the best I’ve ever seen. The seed thing blew my mind! And I learned about species I’ve never heard of. Thank you! This is the content I’ve been looking for. Also your narration was awesome!

[@LivingZoology]

It is awesome that you love this video! Thank you! Please check our other narrated documentaries and the full version of this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5u6f3aNgrl1oLs

[@muuguzi]

You guys did an outstanding job on educating the public about rattlers!! Much patience and dedication resulted in a top-notch documentary. I would only suggest that you incorporate imperial measurements in addition to metric ones.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much!!! It was a great trip and we enjoyed filming rattlesnakes. As we are from Europe it is quite tricky for us to think about other measurements than metric :D

[@ianboelts]

Amazing video! Tucson native and I've personally seen Western Diamondbacks, Sidewinders, Tigers and I think one Mojave. One thing this video does particularly well is the sound recording of the desert. Seems like they went an extra mile to get real mics and not just use the camera ones. Or else the cameras have really good mics! It's awesome to hear the rattles in such detail and also the background birds and insects of the Sonoran desert are unmistakable. Really beautiful animals. Cool to learn some new facts about them!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much! Great that you love our video!!

[@knucklehead4233]

I didn't realize there were so many different species in that area, and the color variations are cool.

[@LivingZoology]

Their diversity is amazing! That is why we came to Arizona and wanted to show it to people!

[@got2kittys]

Some of these live in my high elevation area of Az. Thank you for helping me to identify the unusual ones properly.

[@LivingZoology]

Very welcome! In the montane areas of Arizona you have another species, which we did not manage to look for - Twin-spotted rattlesnake.

[@dead91alive]

Those are some amazing vipers. My favorite of the snake species. No wonder the baseball team chose the diamondback. I love that rattle.

[@LivingZoology]

They are cool and we enjoyed working with them very much!!!

[@az_pit_viper4270]

That's one of the reasons I love living in AZ

[@LivingZoology]

@@az_pit_viper4270 It must be great to live there!!!

[@az_pit_viper4270]

@@LivingZoology it is indeed

[@Cb.951]

@dead91alive now only if they had better players! Lol

[@cloudforest4087]

Never have I seen more beautiful Rattlesnakes.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!!! Watch also the full version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@MrAtlantafalcon]

As someone born and raised in south Georgia, (and who considers himself above average at spotting a rattlesnake), I have to say that white speckled rattlesnakes on chalky terrain scare the hell out of me at first glance. Same with the red specks on red. Amazing videos of amazing creatures. Please keep doing what you are doing!

[@LivingZoology]

Specks have incredible camouflage! They are awesome. Thank you for watching! We will be in Georgia at the end of August and we will try to find and film Copperheads, Eastern Diamondbacks and Timbers. Is there any good area you can suggest as worth visiting? :)

[@MrAtlantafalcon]

@@LivingZoology Timbers will be in the higher elevations, like NW GA. In SWGA I can put you on Copperheads and Eastern Diamondbacks. We’ve got some impressive Cottonmouths here as well, which are the copperheads’ larger cousin. Young cottonmouths are often difficult to distinguish from adult copperheads. Large cottonmouths are plentiful, along with common watersnakes that are easily mistaken for them.

[@MrAtlantafalcon]

@@LivingZoology I can also shoot overhead drone footage of any area. I’m fully certified. Plenty of land to put you on. Much to explore, and teach.

[@robertsansone1680]

Excellent program. I didn't realize that there were so many species. I worked in the Idaho desert & there were plenty of rattlesnakes. I developed a live & let live attitude. They're just trying to earn a living like everyone else. You have to be alert though & not get in a hurry. I always carried a flashlight with me. Thanks for a good show.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!!! There are even more species, we still have a reason to come back :) It is great that you have a respectful attitude to rattlesnakes! Watch also the full version of this film: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@noremorse6898]

I’ve been watching videos published by Rattlesnake Solutions, a company in Arizona that removes rattlesnakes from homes and businesses and relocates them to 😂nearby desert areas, being careful to place them in spots suitable for their continued survival. It’s good to get an overview of all the different species of rattlesnake found throughout Arizona. Very nice job on your video.

[@LivingZoology]

Thanks for watching! You can also check the full version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@mrh3578]

Been in Tucson for 4 years and have seen some beautiful snakes, including some nice western diamondbacks. Would love to see one of those beautiful speckled or tiger rattlers though. Maybe someday.

[@tomkay3148]

Outstanding images! Very well done, beautiful!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much!!! Wait for the whole 55 minutes long version! ;)

[@GreenThumbMMAFighter]

Amazing footage and solid commentary! This was a great clip props to living zoology for putting out some educational videos!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!!! We will continue with posting new videos about snakes of Africa and hopefully also the full 55 minutes long film about rattlesnakes will be out soon!

[@saisagartata9464]

The cinematography and video editor deserves oscar award in special category

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much, it is awesome to read a comment like this!

[@KGisthename]

Amazing shots and quality! No nonsense narration as well. Subbed!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much!!!

[@wakefieldwildlife]

Amazing footage!!! Getting started into videography myself gives me an even bigger appreciation for the quality of footage you guys shoot.

[@LivingZoology]

Thanks a lot, Daniel! It makes us even more happy considering that these are just some scenes from the whole 55 minutes long film and without music. We are waiting for half a year for the music studio to get together the KZbin licence for the original music, which we paid for :/ Sometimes everything is against us, so comments like yours are giving us more energy for another work! :)

[@wakefieldwildlife]

@@LivingZoology that must be frustrating, but I know it will be amazing in the end!

[@LivingZoology]

@@wakefieldwildlife It will be, we trust in it! :) People were very positive after the screenings!

[@stevenlevy4455]

In my opinion, a nature documentary film like this has no need for music!

[@LivingZoology]

@@stevenlevy4455 That is a cool opinion! :) Maybe not! Please wait until we upload the full 55 minutes long film with music and you can say which one you prefer!!!

[@jaygo71]

Excellent video..informative and beautifully done! Amazing landscapes, incredible specimens! Yeah, SE Arizona resident here, I testify this is a winner! 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆

[@LivingZoology]

Glad you enjoyed it! Always great to hear from people living in the places where we worked :) Watch also the full version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@boxadorsrus5991]

This is an excellent documentary about rattlesnakes. I've lived in southern Arizona for almost 60 years and have encountered numerous rattlers both where I've lived and where I've hiked. Back in 1982, while camping in the Chiricahua Mountains, we encountered a "Chiricahua rattlesnake". Evidently a subspecies of the ridge nosed rattlesnake , these Chiricahua rattlers are rather dark and measure only six inches long at maturity. These tiny snakes have such small mouths they don't seem threatening at all, unlike most rattlers who induce a certain requisite amount of fear and respect. Much of the Chiricahua Mountains are at elevations between 9100 feet and (as I recall) 9800 feet, so it get's quite cold there. In the winter, snow piles up there sometimes six feet deep. I'm guessing these tiny rattlesnakes either hibernate or slither way down the mountains toward the desert floor where it's warmer.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much for your nice comment. It is always great to hear from people who live in the countries where we have worked. You are right, you encountered a Ridge-nosed rattlesnake. They are staying in the higher elevations and hibernate there. You must have so many stories about encountering rattlesnakes after living so long in Arizona! :)

[@boxadorsrus5991]

@@LivingZoology Actually, I do have a few dozen stories re rattlesnake encounters. The top three would probably be, starting with the scariest: (1) My dad and I got well off the trail once when we were hiking back in 1973. Bushwacking down a canyon that he knew led back to an actual hiking trail, we found ourselves scrambling down a 30-foot tall dry waterfall (only wet when it rains a lot). Halfway down, I encountered a sleeping, curled-up , large, very dark Mohave Rattlesnake. I nearly was bitten while almost lost in desert mountains 10 or 15 miles away from civilization! (2) Again, I was hiking in 1984 in Catalina State Park along the Canada del Oro wash where there are lots of frogs in March due to snowmelt on Mt. Lemmon. The frogs attract quite a few rattlers in these conditions. The grass along the trail was rather tall, so my vision was somewhat obscured. I was enjoying the early Spring weather when a rattlesnake slithered across the trail about 2 inches in front of my boot! (3) I live in a mobile home park, aka a trailer park, where rattlesnakes occasionally live under people's trailers. Welcome to the Wild West!

[@bfranco1519]

That speckled rattlesnake is beautiful!

[@bobbyh.3911]

I though I knew all the different rattlesnake species living in North America. However, many of these were the first I had heard of them. Thanks, great job.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you for watching and we are happy that you learned something new from our video! 🙂

[@metalmamasue3680]

Omg, what a beautiful speckled rattlesnake. I must visit AZ and see these gorgeous snakes. 😍💛🖤

[@LivingZoology]

Specks are awesome! And we still missed some color morphs! Arizona is definitely worth visiting!

[@metalmamasue3680]

@@LivingZoology I think Arizona has the most species of venomous snakes of any state in the US and I must see them some day, or as many as I can find anyhow. 🤔😃

[@LivingZoology]

@@metalmamasue3680 Yes, that is true! It is a beautiful state with amazing landscape and abundant wildlife!

[@metalmamasue3680]

@@LivingZoology I live in PA but me and a friend took a nice vacation when I was in my 20's. Drove out west and spent a few days at the Grand Canyon, plus a few other places we stopped for a few days here and there. Pictures just do NOT do it justice. It's an amazing thing to see for sure. ❤😃

[@katebroege6083]

I love this. I had no idea there was such a variety of colors, patterns and characteristics of the rattlesnakes in Arizona. They're all so beautiful and interesting.

[@alainloup9290]

Hi, thanks for this video. I have an unreasonable fear of snakes but I still find that they are incredible animals and their camouflages are really fantastic !

[@LivingZoology]

Hi, thank you for watching!!! We appreciate it even more after knowing that you fear snakes. Our goal is to show people like you that snakes are beautiful and very important for ecosystems. We are very happy that you still think that they are incredible! :)

[@metalmamasue3680]

There are some great wild snake education groups on Facebook. We would love to have you join us, and others who are working on overcoming their fears. Wild Snakes; Education and Discussion and LIVE Snakes; Identification and Discussion. The only thing you have to lose is your fears. These are some of the best snake education groups on Facebook and there are plenty others like you who are getting past their fears. 🙂💛

[@rapperc18]

Thanks for showcasing our great state! We are just more than a desert!

[@LivingZoology]

Our pleasure! We enjoyed our stay there! You have amazing nature!

[@kylemcgrew2334]

Excellent job in the filming of this video, to capture footage of such beautiful and deadly snakes is amazing. With good talent comes good work and that is what this was a work of art, loved it!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much!!!

[@aquienleimporta1]

While not a fan of rattlers, what a great informative documentary.

[@LivingZoology]

Very happy to read that! We try to get interest from people who are not keen into snakes but after seeing our videos maybe they will start to be :)

[@catbirdherping9857]

Fabulous video!! Some of the most beautiful photography I’ve ever seen of rattlesnakes! This would be a dream trip for me! Hopefully someday! Until then, I will have your wonderful video to watch! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!!

[@ToddAutry]

Cat Bird no joke? Lighting was perfect on all these shots. That early morning sun cannot be beat. And I loved the aerial shots too.

[@catbirdherping9857]

Todd Autry No joke! I am especially interested in the Speckled and the Blacktail, especially after seeing the Blacktails Noah found in TX last summer!

[@LivingZoology]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!!! So happy that you like it!

[@andrejohnson8950]

Thank you for covering all of these amazing species. I really enjoyed this documentary-style video

[@LivingZoology]

Glad you enjoyed it! We missed some species, hopefully we will have a chance to come back!

[@cathyb1273]

Very interesting, I like rattlesnakes 😊 And cherry on the cake no music. .... It makes it even better 👍

[@LivingZoology]

It is interesting how many people write to us that it is nice to have videos without music! :)

[@LivingZoology]

@BIKER ***** Don't worry. You just saw that snakes don't want to attack you and harm you. If you respect them they will leave you alone :)

[@clemsontigers4054]

the bird non-stop bird call symphony was perfect! outstanding videography and sound track!!!

[@LivingZoology]

@@clemsontigers4054 Thank you so much for watching!!! We are happy that you enjoyed it!

[@clemsontigers4054]

@@LivingZoology I'm looping it just to listen to the bird songs & identify. I'm a snake guy / geologist and have always wanted to walk NM & AZ deserts/outcrops. Would love the opportunity one day to accompany in this area (bucket list).

[@atreyuprincipalh4043]

Seen this wonderful video again.. this is a great tool for leaning.. God bless the people that produced this wonderful film.. films like this are timeless.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much for watching our video again! Have you seen the full version? m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o&pp=ygUadGhlIGRlc2VydCBvZiByYXR0bGVzbmFrZXM%3D

[@jameswilliambuckson9967]

I really love the narrator. Good presentation.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you kindly! We are glad that you enjoyed it! You can watch also the full 55-minutes long version! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@renesagahon4477]

Excellent video thanks for making this..the color filming , background music and narration were right on . Perfect

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!!! :) Perhaps you will enjoy watching the whole film: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Beautiful work. Speckled Rattlers are definitely some of my favorites, along with the banded rock rattlers.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much! Yes, speckled and banded rocks are amazing! We also loved ridge-nosed and sidewinders!

[@darkhumor1259]

Mojave is the boss 😎

[@LivingZoology]

@@darkhumor1259 Yes, in terms of the venom, just Tiger rattlesnake can be a competition!

[@ryanreedgibson]

I love when I get recommended an old video like this. I just wish I could hit the like button again.

[@DFAChris]

I've caught alot of westerns and a couple Mojave in my 3 years of living in Az. This video is amazing keep doing this type of stuff!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much!!! Please watch the full-length version too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@DFAChris]

53 mins of it. Damn right I'm gonna watch that haha thanks

[@LivingZoology]

@@DFAChris Enjoy!!! :)

[@alphonsenormand9552]

Have lived in Arizona for a total of 22 years, and with all the time I've spent fishing at places like the Salt River, Verde River, and several lakes, I have yet to see one ! I did once see (and nearly step on) a snake that had similar markings; it was such a near thing that it nearly scared the crap out of me until I realized it had no rattles and the head was oval- shaped rather than the broad triangle of a viper ! WHEW ! WHAT A RELIEF !

[@rneustel388]

The photography in this video is amazing!!

[@LivingZoology]

Thanks a lot! Go check out the full version! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@buckroger6456]

What a absolutely fantastic video! I'm from AZ and I'm shocked you were able to find all these rattlesnakes, I guess that's cause I don't go looking for them.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!!! It took us one month spent in the desert to find them :) Watch the full version also! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@JasonZitzmann3]

Such an enjoyable doc. I can tell a lot of time and effort was put into this by a talented person(s)

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you for watching! We spent one month in the desert. Check out the full version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@miguelcordero7427]

Awesome video had no clue there was so many beautiful colored rattle snakes guess they’re always over shadowed by the most famous 2 western and eastern rattlers

[@LivingZoology]

Glad you enjoyed!! In fact there are even more species, we did not find some of them. Hopefully next time!

[@markg1490]

Excellent video. I had not heard of several of these rattle snakes. Amazed by the variety and color patterns of them. Thank you for sharing such a great video

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much for watching! Check also the full version: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@Alan-gi2ku]

I lived in Tucson in the ‘80’s and ‘90’s and saw Western Diamondbacks, Mojave’s, Black-tailed, Tiger, Banded Rock, Arizona Black, Sidewinder, and Twin Spotted Rattlesnakes. Speckleds are found in western Pima County but I never got out there much. The only ones found in SE Arizona that I didn’t see were the Massasauga and Ridge-nosed. In other areas I’ve seen Red Diamond, Northern Pacific, Southern Pacific, Great Basin and Dusky Pygmy.

[@LivingZoology]

Nice number of species! We tried really hard to find the Arizona Black, but only found a freshly killed individual on the road.

[@nickantonides8015]

At the 14:15 mark of the video, do you know where that was filmed?

[@LivingZoology]

In the Sky islands region.

[@positivevibes5060]

imagine the efforts they put for this video ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you for this comment! Yes, it was one month of hardcore filming in the desert and then half a year of editing! The whole 55 minutes long film will be on our channel soon!

[@horusfalcon]

Amazing photography, and beautiful specimens. Your aerial work (drone?) is smooth and steady. That ridge-nosed rattlesnake is an interesting critter - almost like a chocolate cantil in head markings...

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!!! We are happy that you enjoyed watching this video. Check out the full version also: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@hockeytownluv2012]

Deadly beautiful zoological!!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very very much!!!

[@kwsandman14]

Excellent video, growing up in south west Arizona, we always where careful when out, especially at night. I’ve come across my fare share of them in my lifetime and gave them plenty of respect.

[@LivingZoology]

It is awesome that you respect snakes! Arizona is so beautiful, we really enjoyed our time there.

[@HunterXHansen]

Amaizing work guys!! The images are incredible! 🐍🐍

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much, Jordi!!! Feels great when these are just a few scenes without music from the whole 55 minutes long film! Hopefully, we will show it here soon.

[@bassingbasics6621]

Amazing captures to whoever filmed this. You really know your stuff! Thanks for sharing 💪

[@LivingZoology]

Glad you enjoyed it! We are authors of all videos on our channel :) Here is the full version of our documentary: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@atreyuprincipalh4043]

THIS VIDEO IS AWESOME!!!

[@LivingZoology]

Oh, thank you so much!!! Wait for the whole 55 minutes long film!

[@dennisk5818]

Fantastic cinematography, both aerial and terrestrial. Very interesting. too. Didn't know how many of these vipers were in the family.

[@LivingZoology]

Many thanks! We are happy that you enjoyed watching! Check out the full version of this film also: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@emilemontiere6128]

One of my favourite species alongside Cobras. Lovely video thank you.

[@LivingZoology]

Very happy that you liked the video!!! Cobras are also our favourite!!!

[@lenny108]

Cobras sometimes strike just to give you a poke, a warning without biting. When rattlesnakes strike they always bite and inject poison

[@LivingZoology]

@@lenny108 Yes, we noticed that cobras often do just a warning! With vipers it is more about actual bites!

[@jitendrarawal8428]

Wow What a beautiful shoot, GREAT man, enjoyed watching your videos, which Model of Camera are you using ,what Clear picture, Thanks from Jitendra

[@LivingZoology]

Hi! Thank you so much for watching!!! We use Canon GX10 as main camera.

[@bobbyrob2008]

Amazing footage, narration, thank you!!! 👊

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!!!

[@ARNash-uh2dj]

I have seen most of your footages undoubtedly this one is among the best. The colours, the capture and the amazing done shots are just fantastic. Love from India. ❤️❤️❤️

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much!!! Have you also seen the full version? m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@VanlifewithAlan]

Lovely birdsong in the background.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you! Sonoran desert can be quite loud!

[@tanachandelierfastlife7435]

It’s a death cry

[@charlottem.1477]

I thought so too!

[@dimidomo7946]

Fascinating snakes. First-rate video of the rattlesnakes of Arizona and their various habitats.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much! Happy that you enjoyed!

[@markrumfola9833]

Their stance is Amazing

[@LivingZoology]

Thanks for watching!

[@Thedesertguy75]

Crystal clear footage. Such a pleasure.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!

[@abuanwp]

This is the best nature colors I've ever seen on youtube! lol!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much!!!

[@JohnC-xu3kq]

Wow the quality of the footage is amazing. Could you please share what camera/lens was used for this video?

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you! We use Canon GX10 :)

[@zepmarq]

Great video. As a former resident of Tucson, I've had a few encounters with some of these amazing snakes. 👍

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!!! That area is beautiful and good for rattlesnakes :)

[@danielkinn782]

I'm in Tucson now....I've come across a couple of them. Thanks for a great video!

[@jocelyntrishell]

I saw the white speckled rattler in the Phoenix Zoo! Cool to know where it typically lives! Always loved snakes but never saw any living in AZ haha. The vibrant colors are beautiful

[@LivingZoology]

Yes, it was so cool to see this snake in its natural habitat! Amazing colors.

[@jeffbertram5281]

Great video, seen a few snakes that I've never even heard of. I'm in Tennessee & we only have a few venomous snakes

[@LivingZoology]

Great to hear that you like it! So in Tennessee you have Timber rattlesnakes?

[@heightsofsagarmatha]

@@LivingZoology yes, timber Rattlers and Eastern copperheads

[@kenjacobsen4467]

Beautifully photographed and the measured pace and calm narration are especially wonderful.

[@LivingZoology]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nathanpgraf]

So beautiful. When I lived in Arizona and looking back on my time there, I was crazy. I would often walk outside barefoot giving opportunity to all of the desert critters to bite me.

[@LivingZoology]

Thanks for watching! Yes, walking barefoot in the desert is not a good idea!

[@federicotraeger2332]

Very well done! I really liked it. Thank you for the careful sound design based on nature's expressions, and for not adding music.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much! We are happy that you enjoyed watching it! Check out the full version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@federicotraeger2332]

@@LivingZoology I'm already watching it. Thank you!

[@ToddAutry]

I love all the Crotalus!

[@LivingZoology]

They are amazing snakes and great to watch and film!

[@ToddAutry]

Living Zoology they are the best. I film quite a few of them.

[@catbirdherping9857]

Todd Autry Have you seen the channel “Pachuco’s Art - The Desert Whisperer”? He has shown on some of his videos the quiet, almost gentle side of WDBs! It’s one of my favorite channels.

[@ToddAutry]

Cat Bird yes I have. His videos are amazing too!

[@skullhair]

The most beautiful video I have seen on KZbin to date... Thank You

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much for such a beautiful comment!!!! :) Please watch the full version also! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@clarencebruton603]

I like how you ended that. That was cool.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!

[@dennismitchell5414]

A very well done video ., I had no idea that there were so many different species of them . They're definitely my favorite venomous snakes.

[@LivingZoology]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@afergie76]

Ahhhh, my home state. Sad thing is many rattlesnakes are killed just because they exist. Very unfortunate.

[@eddyfitzgerald1978]

I moved to Arizona from Ireland and I've yet to see a rattlesnake

[@eddyfitzgerald1978]

@reverse thrust thank you,its a beautiful part of the country here in the desert

[@LivingZoology]

Yes, many of them are killed on the roads!!! This topic will be covered in the full 55 minutes length of this film.

[@austinmyers4649]

It's the best thing to do. You see one run it over!!

[@LivingZoology]

@Don't Say Anything Mean If everybody has this attitude soon there will be no snakes.

[@mrh3578]

Absolutely gorgeous video. Love the added sounds of the desert birds.

[@diana3599]

Interesting! Always thought the massasauga was only a swamp, wetlands dweller.

[@LivingZoology]

Thanks for watching! No, they also live in the desert!

[@thealarmclock9307]

What a great documentary .. 10-10 on every aspect

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@sarahtaylor7737]

Why am i always scared to put my shoes on in the dark after watching these videos?!?

[@LivingZoology]

Don't worry, just check what is around you with a torch. We travel around the world and look for snakes and it is not so easy to find them.

[@sarahtaylor7737]

@@LivingZoology thanks for the tip! I do however live in London, and am only going to get a bite from my cat rather than a snake 😂😂

[@Cynthia.B]

I loved this! I'm amazed by the variety of rattlesnakes. They're all beautiful, but I really love the Speckeled (which reminds me of the beauty of jasper stone beads) and the Tiger. The landscape is phenomenal! Those rocks are so colorful. Must be an awesome place for camping as long as you can avoid the snakes! 🧡🐍🌄

[@warrenbuchanan2718]

once when i was in southern arizona i was doing some work for a guy that owned a small junkyard , and one night just after dark i was standing at the sliding side door of a van that was full of stuff , i was going through it to see if there was anything i wanted , and i shifted one of my feet and all of a sudden i heard what sounded like a can of spray paint spraying . i thougt it was a can that had fallen out of the van and rolled under the side , and that i was stepping on it and making it spray . so i moved my foot but the sound continued and i shined my flashlight to see if if there was any paint on me , and there was'nt so i was curious and shined the flashlight under the van and there was a small western diamond back less than a foot from where my foot was . i guess because i had put my foot so close to it that it was really exited and was rattling it's rattle very fast . i also saw a small sidewinder in southern nevada , i was taking a piss and i almost stepped on it . i did'nt see it because it was so small , only about 8 inches long . i saw another one in southern california and i saw a seven foot long eastern diamondback in florida . they can feel you're vibrations when you walk because it started rattling when i was forty feet away

[@frankiehoward3274]

That was not your body vibes.,... it's your body heat

[@LivingZoology]

Yes, when you walk close to them they can feel it, and also they feel your body heat. Interesting encounters!

[@DTM.Desperado]

I grew up in WA state, we had alot of western diamond backs up in the mountains where i lived. I moved to a farm town in cochise AZ where we have all types of rattlers, as well as big king snakes, bull snakes, and coach whips. Great job breaking down the many rattlesnake breeds. Love to see AZ wildlife presented so well

[@LivingZoology]

Great that you like our video! AZ is beautiful! The Washington state has Northern Pacific rattlesnakes, not Western diamondbacks. We see, however, that online this species is also called Western rattlesnake, which is confusing.