The RAREST Snake I've Ever Found in Georgia! Eastern Coral Snake, Mole King, and More!!

[@NKFherping]

Yes I saw the toad under the first board, and no I didn’t squish it. He hung out under that board for over a week in his burrow.

[@taylanmaxwell8156]

Hello

[@taylanmaxwell8156]

The mole king is beautiful

[@taylanmaxwell8156]

Your so lucky

[@bevinjayawardena2016]

I love coral snakes, indigo snakes, timber rattle snakes, copperheads, Cottonmouths, Water snakes, Hognose snakes, corn snakes, milk snakes and mole snakes.

[@mattydepp763]

I got bit by Black Ratsnake today. Now I know the feeling of being bit. It isn't as bad as I thought

[@ClearBrookExotics]

From a 51 year old guy who has loved snakes since the 1970s, I wanted to personally thank you for your vids. I know it takes time to get out there, record, edit and upload. So I appreciate everything you do.

[@waltersobchak7275]

You got three on me.

[@John-jn7pq]

"DO NOT HANDLE CORAL SNAKES" *handles coral snake* 😂

[@CJM-rg5rt]

@Clayton Johnson well nobody should take any risks with vipers unless it's their profession. By comparison coral snakes are level 1 difficulty.

[@cdavis17]

Lmao, and yea Cora snakes aren’t like your avg cainbrake, a tag from a timber, you can coke back from but a Coral Snake? That’ll surely have you in the bed for at least a month

[@smigma3349]

@@CJM-rg5rt if um not mistaken coral snakes are the most dangerous snake in the U.S.

[@daltonwilson185]

@@smigma3349 you’re mistaken lol

[@chriscosby1561]

@@CJM-rg5rt coral snakes aren't vipers they are the only elapid in the united states related to cobras firstly secondly they don't really bite I've only heard of one bite and the kid handled it for several minutes before being bitten

[@wdwerker]

I remember about 50 years ago at Scout camp a kid walked up to the councilor who taught the reptile merit badge carrying a little striped snake. At first he was finishing his conversation then he looked closer at the snake. Calmly told the kid to gently put it in the closest open tank. It was the first coral snake ever found at Bert Adams Scout Camp.

[@MeargleSchmeargle]

I've been to Bert Adams before and I had no idea that Coral snakes could be that far north. Kid's lucky that danger noodle was chill apparently.

[@Alan-gi2ku]

Coral Snakes in no way are striped.

[@thefolder69]

@@Alan-gi2ku oh come off it. Bands are stripes too, they just go around the snake instead along it. It's completely correct to say that a coral snake's bands are stripes.

[@jwalk9890]

That's amazing footage of the coral. Never knew they are kinda clumsy and herky jerky. But seeing it move freely certainly proves that. I have seen more scarlet kings than I can remember. But never seen a Coral in the wild. I saw a pigmy rattle round Waycross.

[@shanemiller6982]

@@thefolder69 Ah.... No they aren't

[@spacemonkey3718]

Just wanna say thank you for not only not cursing alot (my 12 year old loves watching your videos, who owns a bearded dragon and wants a snake) and for also thank you for being educational it helps with teaching my kids about snakes.

[@jimc6687]

Heck! Even I detest cursing!! Plus I'm slightly older than your kid I assure you!! Swearing only adds an element of ignorance and distraction...………..can you imagine that great classic South Carolina TV show "Nature Scene" with Rudy & Jim constantly swearing!!?? Jim

[@captainmarvel9610]

Yeah the cussing I can do without. Brian Barczyk channel is great for kids too. He never cusses and has a great vlog about snakes and reptiles

[@jimc6687]

@@captainmarvel9610 Right on!! Far more than enough negativity and violence and abusive language suffering the world over right now as it is!! We need more positive action fun adventure material like Noah consistently provides here on his KZbin channel!! Jim C.

[@jimc6687]

Glad at least to hear you were so upset over that Eastern King's death, Noah!! We had a supposed wildlife and all animal loving close friend we invited over for dinner and drinks years ago in Sarasota, Florida and I happened to be outside in front of our home admiring a beautiful yellow Everglades rat snake crossing the road in front of our home (Banana snake is the local term of endearment for these beauties) and this supposed friend purposely ran over this poor snake as we came outside to greet her!! She acted like she just rid us over some terrible vermin ………...I was so upset and sick over her betrayal I sent her home!! Animal lover my ass!!! Jim C.

[@Daysleeper1000]

Agree 💯 percent!

[@bettasyguppy_zr3186]

🔥🔥💪💪👍👍

[@MyLadyPanda]

Animal lover doesn't apply to creepy crawlies, don't you know that? Just conventionally cute things. -.-

[@jimc6687]

@@MyLadyPanda I pray for your sake you were joking here......I have a great sense of humor but this comment 100% crosses that line!! If not joking then you most definitely require professional and spiritual help big time, Myladypanda!!

[@MyLadyPanda]

@@jimc6687 I am 1000% joking my dude. I love all animals, creepy or not. I would be devastated if I ran over a snake, no matter how big or small. When I was living in non urban areas, I would move critters out of the road all the time so they wouldn't get squished. The point I was making is most people who call themselves animal lovers, really aren't. They just love the cute ones. Sorry for not being a bit clearer with my sarcasm.

[@OmarValenzuela1975]

Beautiful Eastern Coral! I caught one when I was stationed out at Ft. Stewart, GA out in the field in 1997. So gorgeous and amazing! 😊❤️👍🏼🙏🏼

[@josephjoyner.9712]

Thxs for ur service

[@9sheri9]

Ft Stewart! Right down the road from me, I'm in Savannah. Thx for your service my dude 🙏🇺🇸

[@baitbustersfishingoutdoors4709]

we can all relate to that one Ratsnake during Quarantine, staying in place for weeks and weeks

[@bluepvp900]

I definitely do, like the grey ratsnake I continue doing the same things I always did...social distancing. Everyone else seems to find it difficult but for me and this snake it's just another day in the life.

[@bettasyguppy_zr3186]

🔥🔥💪💪👍

[@williamsporing1500]

I worked overtime through the whole thing…..

[@k17chronicles86]

Realize you are free.. stop thinking and living like a peasant..

[@Burtocd]

Eastern corals are honestly one of the most beautiful species out there. I found a female last fall while turkey hunting; first one I've ever seen here in central NC(around 35 miles east of Charlotte). I've seen many out towards the coastal plains, though. Fortunately for us humans, arguably the most venomous snake in North America just also happens to be a pretty docile species.

[@Wasserkaktus]

It's actually pretty rare for any venomous species to be aggressive: Arizona Bark Scorpions are one of the most venomous scorpions on Earth, and inhabit lots of homes, yet they are extremely timid and I've never experienced them doing anything other than running away when first confronted.

[@purpleleopard575]

When people shout 'Snake!', most people run away. When people shout 'Snake!', I run towards it!

[@AdventureAddicts0]

Ive never related so much😂

[@rickcruz3382]

Me too

[@chadpack2385]

Sameeee

[@chadpack2385]

I love snakes

[@Alan-gi2ku]

Me also

[@TheWeirdsound]

Fascinating to think that those derpy little noodles are cousins of Cobras and Mambas... Coral Snakes rock!

[@queensryche1986]

Sorry that happened to that snake while road cruising. Keep it up though buddy, your videos are great!

[@houstonoutdoors6679]

Coral snake was cool. I found one a few days ago, such a cool experience.

[@Qigate]

Noah, I love this channel and the journeys you take us on. Thanks !

[@michaelthornley]

Love the Coral snake! A great find! I enjoy the thrill of discovery with you as you herp the Counties.

[@danl.909]

Very nice fulvius. It’s always a thrill to find one. I wonder how many hundreds I’ve walked right past. I doubt I’ve found many more than a dozen in decades of herping.

[@alim0nyoftt359]

Thank you for doing all of these videos. I just moved to Georgia and I am fascinated to see all the species here. I used to go out with a lot of the west coast herpers. It's a whole new world on this side!!

[@stonedog23]

Watching these videos is all the motivation I need to keep my yard clean and tidy and free of debris.

[@shanemiller2046]

Topping that Coral snake is going to be tough. I live in South La. And have never seen one. When I first moved down here , ( I had never encountered a venomous snake before) I went out herping and happened upon a milk snake that was on the run. I was scared to reach down and just pick it up because when they are undulating it's difficult to detect the band color order. I finally noticed that it's nose wasn't black and caught it. It was my first milk snake. It wasn't long before I was introduced to venomous species. To be waste deep in the swamp and have an A. Piscivorous drop off a low hanging branch into the water next to you can be a bit unnerving.

[@Adventure.Ed.EcoFit]

damn, that person really sucks who killed that king snake

[@fayrnneffe7649]

i agree

[@fayrnneffe7649]

I experienced the same thing with a cornsnake just the other day

[@n.c.herping6435]

Just an absolute dickhead

[@charleshoward8971]

yes i agree as well

[@ericunderwood1482]

Red touch black friend of Jack Red touch yellow kill a fellow

[@johnhartley4721]

I really enjoy your videos! You remind me of my younger self. I've loved snakes since being old enough to comprehend the world around me. My son and I still go out in the mountains here in Franklin NC looking for timber rattlesnakes. If you ever want to go den hunting in Virginia for rattlers I can take you to some of my old stomping grounds back home. I still have all the dens I found on old topo maps. I found around 62 dens I believe in the New River valley area of VA. Great job young man!

[@mcsuckalives2302]

Man, been watching your vids for quite a while now and realized, its about the ones i get happy and excited to see. You are informative, knowledgable and have a great attitude. Obviously enjoy what you are doing and spread the word about these fascinating reptiles and their decreasing habitats. So, heres to you NKFherper!! And next time you are near Albuquerque herping (or not!) Id love to join you!

[@tresjolieme81]

you found one! I was wondering when you'd see one. My sis found a coral down in a creek in Clayton co when we were kids, she ran her fingers along its body in the log she thought it was a jump rope. Now to know what it was makes me grateful nothing happened.

[@TomahawkTom]

Cool stuff! The rarest thing I've ever found in my area (CT) was a blue tailed skink. I didnt even know we had lizards in my state until i found one of those. * i guess they are called 5 lines skinks, not blue tailed... But it did have a bright blue tail.*

[@michaelleeepley]

Amazing! I found a coral as a kid in Jacksonville, and it's one of my favorite snakes I've ever run across! Thanks for sharing! I now live in San Francisco. Would love to see you hunt for SF garters out here! Thanks for all the great vids!

[@fupaslay1]

Florida?

[@michaelleeepley]

@@fupaslay1 Yeah. Jacksonville, FL

[@scottwilliamson7157]

Wow, that super cute box turtle looked like a stone! Great eye! Thanks for great vid and sharing knowledge!

[@loriw2661]

That Eastern Coral snake was absolutely gorgeous!!! I’m in south Florida and many, many years ago I found one in my back yard. The neighbors were ignorantly out to kill it. I ran out there telling them (yelling at them) to leave it alone. I got him to crawl into a box and moved him into the woods. They’re beautiful and like all venomous snakes, they’re not aggressive, they’re defensive. 🐍🐍

[@OchoVerde]

Wow...good stuff!... That Coral looked very very healthy. I'm still looking for one in here SC where it seems that only a few pop up every year. Good work!

[@Sushi2735]

I’m very frightened of snakes, but would never ever hurt one! We need to respect ALL creatures. They are part of the plan. Thank you for always being gentle and kind, to even those biting Water Snakes. I’ve seen jerks, on UTube dealing with snakes. I gave them a piece of my mind! I have learned SO much from you! Just seeing how very passive MOST snakes are, puts my mind at rest! Thank you for educating me.

[@georgefleming4956]

Love how the coral snake “waved” goodbye to us. 😝

[@albertconstantine5432]

Exciting, thank you. The best footage I've seen of a coral snake doing its thing.

[@smetlogik]

1:10 😂 great reaction to a sweet looking snake. that is a huge piece of tin. 9:23 😂 You're killing me. Crushing it in the GA.

[@denysephenix2349]

the coral snake has wonderful pattern , and so beautiful.. even if venemous.. it is true beauty of nature.

[@mikelorman2927]

So fucking awesome Noah, always excited when I get notified that you posted a video

[@danielbarbee7712]

Wow! Coral snake. Big time bonus points. I have been flipping stuff over for 30 plus years and never been so lucky.

[@bevinjayawardena2016]

Omg I love Coral snakes, Rattlesnakes, Cottonmouths, Copperheads and Indigo snakes.

[@Dilldough.]

It seems like you love Florida.

[@bevinjayawardena2016]

@@Dilldough. yep, I'm in florida

[@yaboitoroflux8]

Sorry to hear about the eastern kingsnake I had something similar thing happen years ago I was ridding down a dirt road looking for snakes and turtles I see someone stop on something ahead of me and spin out there tires and twist them. I rode up there after they left only to see the biggest mud snake I have ever seen. People hate snakes where I live enough to go out of there way to kill them on the road.

[@jeffnorbert1871]

Amazing to see this Coral Snake. Had no idea they moved in this way. Have never seen a snake consistently move in such a "high strung" jerky way. Like its neurotic or something. Maybe its anxiety from the sight of a human.

[@awboat]

Probably just awestruck being caught by Noah.

[@chadhwalker]

Awesome Georgia Mole King and the colors on those Corals never gets old!!

[@VenomCentral]

That was cool! Getting the only Elapid that we have here in the US is always fun. Great video young man.

[@mattkennon4765]

What a beautiful mole king man.

[@BoydGilbreath]

I have Scarlet Kingsnakes and never saw a Coral Snake before. They are very different. Glad you found it!

[@oculusangelicus8978]

I love how the red sections have black patterning, but only on the red, such a splendid coloration, the coloring is so bright! The brightest colored snakes we have in Canada are Garter snakes, but we do have a very small breeding population of Rattlesnakes in Alberta, right at the southern part of the Province in the Old Man River Valley watershed. They are small, and very rare, and deserve to be protected, some farmers back in the day(1980's) had troubles with them and instead of relocating them they killed them using pigs! I was so choked when I heard about it. I wish I could find some in the wild, go fishing in the old Man River and see a few of North America's rarest rattlesnakes!

[@priscillabrown7140]

Loving the footage!! Great job Noah!!! Love ur channel!! 🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍

[@GO-xs8pj]

Cool. It was fun to see the coral snake and hear you describe it. I shoo snakes off the road when I see them in California. If I'm coming in at dusk I often see them basking on the road at the state park. The road gets lots of traffic as people leave the park for the day. I keep a towel in the car for the rattlesnakes.

[@jimmyjames2022]

Woo, been waiting a long time to see a Coral!

[@mhyatt82262]

I just happened across your video and can relate to flipping everything as a kid on our farm in west central Georgia. I have only seen one coral snake here. Red touch yellow will kill a fellow.

[@9sheri9]

9:30 coral snake 🐍 Really awesome find, you are brave!

[@mikecee5122]

I really enjoy watching your videos and appreciate your knowledge. Also jealous! LOL I live in Atlantic Canada and while we have 5 species of non poisonous snakes in this Province, they are all small and very seldom seen.

[@melisa1776er]

I really appreciate the respect and gentle care you take with these beautiful creatures. Keep up the good work!!!

[@antimuna4845]

I always watch videos on this channel for at least 1 hour a day. relieve fatigue, see many types of reptiles.

[@horseygurl143]

Love your enthusiasm, dude! Cool video! Can't wait to see my ol' snake buddies out this year! Hope to find a Mole King. I want to pick it up and scare whomever is with me, seeing me handle the little fella like you did! Had a coral snake near the barn last year. Such a sweet little serpent!

[@JonathanBaileyn2u]

Congrats on your find! Beautiful snake! I Live in the middle of NC.. wondering if we have those here.. hmm.

[@joshhemp]

Closest thing we have in Oregon to a coral snake are the California mountain king snakes. Wish I lived in Georgia

[@xRuNdOwN284x]

Me too lol gotta travel so far in Oregon to see these species

[@joshhemp]

Zonatas are beautiful, but I don’t live in that area.

[@tastetherainbow9643]

Anyone else get goosebumps when a snake slithers away and disappears? Also - Coral Snake so beautiful

[@chrishenderson666]

We have Coral snakes in North GA as well. If you are ever in the area, go check out Carter's Lake and the camping areas there. Ive seen several Corals and some huge king snakes. Good hunting!

[@dundeeecroc]

"Red touches yellow kill a fellow, Red touches black, friend of Jack".

[@happycanayjian1582]

“I’m definitely not gonna get bit by this guy….” *Proceeds to move uncomfortably closer* 😂

[@trueaussieray9093]

Crazy actions to the coral snake! for a moment it almost looked Mechanical! Nice find

[@oculusangelicus8978]

That Coral Snake is amazing!!! So beautiful!

[@haroldhahn7044]

That was great, the way that Coral snake formed it's tail into a coral snake head, to guard it's retreat!

[@stefanostokatlidis4861]

Very beautiful snake. And very unwilling to strike. Also the box turtle was beautiful and cute. I would like to see more clips of it.

[@SarahGeorge41820]

That coral is beautiful. I'd love to see one up close like this!

[@chasecarlson4900]

I’d track that guy down and give him a piece of my mind for harming a snake. I can’t believe we have to share the earth with people like that 😡

[@Stag2003]

@Dustin you're a waste of space

[@niklampe4175]

That’s kinda weird bro

[@emrewatson2803]

Ok buddy

[@bettasyguppy_zr3186]

🔥🔥💪💪

[@tacocin]

Stunning coral snake! Beautiful Thanks for the rescue!!

[@garyK.45ACP]

I live in central, east coast Florida. Coral snakes are quite common here. It is not unusual to find them in your flower beds when weeding. I always wear some sturdy work gloves when weeding. They will usually not try to bite and just try to get away, but I'm not taking chances! And, no, I don't kill them. The other very common snake I find and see almost everyday are black racers. Very common in the bushes, flower beds or just crawling across the lawn.

[@rneustel388]

I had the most amazing luck to see one of these (Eastern Coral snake) in Southern Louisiana in 1989 while walking through some private forested land. I was able to watch it go about its way for quite awhile without bothering it in any way. I remember that jerky little way of moving and the brilliantly beautiful colors. I count that as a really treasured experience!

[@shanemiller6982]

No kidding... Where at in La? I'm in Jefferson Parish , and have never seen one. I thought I had one on the run in a hunt one time , scared to grab it as it wiggled through the grass.. I finally got a chance at the tail ad made the grab... Turned out to be a milk snake. I'd have been much happier ( as long as I didn't eat bit) had it been a coral. I was still very happy with the milk snake. Very beautiful animal.

[@rneustel388]

@@shanemiller6982 That was in Beauregard parish, and the town was De Ridder. I was at a friend’s place which had many pine forested acres. I saw the colors first and did the little diddy in my head. Then I knew I was looking at a coral snake, and I was beyond excited! I didn’t mess with it at all, but I spent a very happy quarter hour watching it.

[@shanemiller6982]

@@rneustel388 Yeah , that's a good ways away from where I live. Maybe I'll be get lucky one day and spot one. I on know they are in my area. I just gotta get out and look.

[@caughtafaygo]

3 separate cuts "alright its time to put the mole king back guys and flip some more tin" 🤣 just say you didn't wanna put him back. Love your content man. Ty

[@thekikendallsautoandrandom1271]

I found one in my back yard in Aiken SC. Used to seeing kings and the occasional black racer, but the coral was slithering happily through my yard towards my back woods when my dog started backing at him. He wasnt phased in the least.

[@Kuiil]

Awesome video! You should try herping in Montana! Or Canada!

[@stunsisacul]

“I’m not as good at sexing these guys as I am the eastern king snake.” That could be a hilarious clip.

[@livinglifeonlifesterms2450]

Gorgeous snake and surrounding Habitat. What part of Georgia was this located? I would not mind visiting or living there.

[@sdlonewolf]

I saw one at Fort Polk, while doing a detail on a range! That was one of many I encountered at Fort Polk!

[@briansignorelli7090]

First coral snake I ever saw was at Fort Polk

[@bigteegolf3182]

Coral is beautiful! Sorry to hear about that King. Especially in front of you. If you're ever in NWGA I would be happy to show you around.

[@bar8551]

Oh hello im from georgia Thanks for visiting our country love you

[@highlandicey2135]

same but the thing is ive found 3 of these snake in my 60k sf yard

[@knowyoursnakeidshitface8999]

Sorry to break it to you, but this is Georgia the state (USA) not the country

[@JackCarregan]

I caught a large 4-5 foot California King Snake on my property over the course of several years. It was always a treat. It was yellow white/black stripes very easy to see, and by far the largest I have ever even seen a photo of. it would always fake strike me, but never actually bite.

[@tommcqueen2840]

I was a rattlesnake rescue volunteer for the county for 10+ years. And during that time, I only picked up 1 Arizona Coral Snake. Were at the very far north end of their range.

[@tylerjackson9131]

Great video friend!!!

[@nanettebarling1222]

What an awesome Coral snake! Great find!

[@charlesnichelson219]

Awesome Coral snake, nice find you usually see them in Florida. Didn’t know they went up in Georgia. Nice.

[@michaelkane2470]

Hey,love your videos.I used to live in Columbia ,Sc.Now I live in Saint Augustine .

[@kevintrappen8007]

Wow that Eastern Coral snake is gorgeous!

[@FloridaRaider]

I know very little about snakes. But I have seen several garters and black snakes on my property. I know they aren't dangerous, but if I pick them up, are they prone to biting?

[@jamesw9930]

If you want to see a Texas Coral snake, just PM me next time you head out this way. They are definitely weird snakes, I saw one last week that was doing that twitching as it went into a RR tie.

[@Twobrothers100]

Thank you for sharing your video

[@khicks72]

I love coral snakes, I haven't seen one in central Texas yet, but I keep hoping.

[@williamcarson1669]

My rariest find ever was a rubber boa in wildcat canyon in El Cerrito CA it was sluggish I think a hawk dropped it and it was stunned.

[@richardhendrix7894]

I'm very Happy that you saw the coral snake and the mole snake sorry about the Eastern King

[@joevizzi8804]

Beautiful Coral snake . Great video keep herping

[@janeilnold5863]

I’ve heard that coral snake rhyme as “Red next to black, you’re alright, Jack. Red next to yellow, you’re a dead fellow.” Sucks about the king snake. Shame on the person who ran it over!

[@benjaminsmith992]

there is also red touch yellow kill a fellow red touch black a friend to jack

[@miked1765]

Red to black venom lack. Red to yellow kills a fellow.

[@jimc6687]

My favorite is simply to compare the pattern to a street stop light!! If it's yellow to red, you're dead!! Easiest to recall instantly!! Jim

[@EPGunman]

Great job on the relocation and the find!!

[@spencer6459]

i used to snake hunt in my teens and only ever found 1 coral snake. in a creek bed in central Missouri. i know people say Missouri doesn't have them but i found hundreds of other snakes, none of witch had yellow bands. it was awesome i wish i had a photo it was only about 2 feet long but absolutely gorgeous .

[@brimik7986]

Just came across an Eastern Coral Snake in S. Floriduh outside Ft. Myers a week ago in a residential area.

[@1999mikedunn]

Saw a coral on fm 702, Nacogdoches, Texas. East Texas. Dirt dead end farm road. Mixed hardwoods and pines. 4 pm. May 2018, 24 inch.

[@denysephenix2349]

I 'm afraid of snakes but I enjoy watching you as you do not kill them. I think every species has a right to live no matter what animal.. People who kill for no reason should be ashamed...

[@AaronChristensen]

Eastern Coral snake is truely one of the most beautiful snakes in America and our only Elapid

[@radrockitpsyence6739]

great content. My 1st video of you herping. It sucks when we try to save an animal from the road, and it gets hit anyway. Realize that its part of the "civilization" of the wild And for everyone snake or terrapin we lose, we save 10 x more. Everyone is hating the truck driver. They should have slowed down for You. But also were busy tryina see what you were doing and didn't see the snake till too late. Mostly .. great work gulf coast ~rad~

[@p1nesap]

Wow I've never seen that "make head with its tail" thing. Awesome.

[@gordondalrymple7644]

It’sfun to have random finds, and way better than showing them in a bunch of boxes in a basement somewhere

[@sonnyg960]

Whoa 😮 no way man!! That’s incredible!! A mole king & a coral snake!? Damn dude you are luck as hell! Both of those are species I’ve wanted to encounter since I was like 8 years old! Nice 👍 So this was central Georgia, piedmont? Which county? The area looks familiar, possibly you were in my area/ the area I grew up!