And the visiting Gaboon was just crazy. You looked so close from the front but it all made sense when you passed beside her. She felt safe when she could see you but not when you went out of sight. Just incredible work by you.
There's something so aesthetically pleasing about how the snake's jaws flex in and out when they drink water. Also, absolutely GORGEOUS gaboon. She's a hefty gal too.
I love how much you seem actually interested in the animals themselves, and not just on a macho trip about how dangerous they are. They seem healthy and happy, and that's wonderful.
"I'm going to leave the room so that he can eat without stress or strain, and so that he can get bigger and stronger and more capable of killing me with a single bite..." LMAO! Your fascination with "your" animals is very refreshing. Love the way you love them. Keep up the good work.
I absolutely love Gaboon vipers! their chunky body and fairly large size, and of course stunning patterns made me gall in love with them! if I ever got to see one in person I would be so happy!
You really impress me with how compassionate you are with these animals. Snakes are not my favorite animal but i enjoyed watching this video. You seem so comfortable around these snakes, yet professional. Good work. Good video, Thank you
I think you are doing a wonderful thing by educating people about these creatures. Hats off to you Viperkeeper. I look forward to more videos. Be safe...
Hey Al, that is one of the most beautiful snakes I've ever seen! Look at that scale pattern and colorization! Absolutely magnificent with its two inch fangs and all!
I think it's CRAZY to get that close to a Gaboon. Watch his vid "Scary Short: Say Ahhh" to see what it is capable of doing to his face if it felt inclined to do so! Gorgeous snake, but downright terrifying.
Every time I see your Gaboon's I think of those two little kids that were playing with one in their garage when it crawled in. This happened in Florida a few years back with a LARGE Gaboon and the kids were 5 and 8 years old and were very lucky and didn't get tagged by it. I thought the animal control officer was going to have a heart attack when he finally seen that it was a large viper. SCARY
Absolutely love your mannerism with these beautifully deadly creatures. The respect and attention you pay to them is admirable. I have been absolutely captivated by the w.a. gaboon viper, such a beautiful and powerful creature, even if it moves like a slug 99 percent of the time. Thank you for sharing your collection with us.
After all the videos I’ve seen of snakes, I’ve not once seen a snake shedding let alone the way she shed beneath her head and then the top and next her entire body! I literally said wow out loud🤓👌‼️
Watching the Taipan shed was hypnotic! Amazing how nature works! The Gaboon was just beautiful. I love watching snakes drink...it's so cool how their jaw undulates. Great stuff, Al!
Two things: 1: That viper has beautiful skin, I Can see why they're part of the "pets that can kill you" trade. 2: THAT'S a Taipan? It's adorable! You mean to tell me one of the most deadly snakes in the world has one of the most innocent and disarming faces among snakes? It looks like it just wants to snuggle with you!
Man, she is seriously one beautiful gaboon. I would never bring myself to keep venomous, but if I did, I would surely keep these guys. Definitely my most favorite.
I used to keep western diamondback and canebrake rattlers... my buddy always had love for copperheads... he used free hand his coppers all time they were very lazy and gentle, until one day he got bitten... since that day on we learned lesson, NEVER TRUST A VENOMOUS SNAKE! no matter how long you had it or how calm it been... I never free handed any of my rattlesnakes or venomous snakes, I always used restraining tube or hook ... to each his own
around the 13min mark is just wonderful footage, such kind of shots can be so rare in the wild. thanks for all the great videos, take care and stay safe, Josh
@boxofweedmw2haxed There are no such thing as a Poisonous snakes only venomous ones I don't make any recommendations because there are no venomous snakes with training wheels!
i really admire snakes, this one has the most incredible markings ive ever seen-truly took my breath away. I hope to own a snake one day but i dont know enough about keeping them yet. Thanks for letting us have an insight into your life with these lovely reptiles, your enthusiasm is infectious
amazing coloration, I can't believe its letting you put that thing in its mouth and that it understands to drink, my boa retracts when you put anything near its mouth
In the series Fatal Attraction a woman named Anita Finch was bitten by her Gaboon Viper which she let out of it's cage while she was cleaning it. The cop that entered her trailer to check on her when she didn't show for work for several days said it looked like a murder scene inside due to the amount of blood everywhere. Apparently the venom can result in massive bleeding from ever orifice of the body. Yours looks like a giant jewel!
Excellent Gaboon Viper. I will be more than happy to let you have it, my last run in with a snake was when a California King Snake visited my living room un invited. I released it near my pond.
That snakes skin is STUNNING!! Can’t help but look and see all along it’s back,the pattern of cream coloured rectangles look like the old silver razor blades that my dad used to use! And some Turkish barbers use on a so called “Open razor” shave! And I can remember this type of snake that I’ve seen it before! It has HUGE fangs and pump out so much ml of venom when biting or getting milked!! It’s SO toxic and it’s in a small way got and looks thick like syrup but just not as thick! Just the amount of venom they use is extraordinary!! Stunning pattern! Don’t even think the venom would kill you! You would die due to its huge fangs and be stabbed to death!!! So temperamental these snakes are!!
i wish i could have a gaboon up here in Canada. ever since i was a kid i have been obsessed with gaboons. I'm so jelly right now lol for someone to give you such a beautiful specimen.
This is the first video I watched of you V.K. And the first time I have ever seen a Gaboon...stunning..absolutely. both you and the snake!! Lol.. This is when I fell in love with Gaboon Vipers...
I know it would never be shown, but Geeze my heart raced when you got in front of that gorgeous Gaboon. My fave snake! Friend raised two from foot and 1/2 long specimens and breed them till he got rid of them at over 5' each. Crazy scary helping him get them out to clean the cage!
I love the gabby. I breed ball pythons but if I could i would own gabbys. They are my favorite snake ever. I love the work you put in with all of your snakes. I keep watching this video because of the gab. Thank you for all of your videos. All of your snakes are gorgeous.
Amazing that you put this huge venomous reptile on the workbench and it does not slither away...just sits there and gets a drink, amazing.....thanks for sharing.
I love all of the Bitis family of vipers. Gaboons and rhinos are down right gorgeous. Even the puff adder is a sight to behold. I'm partial to the puff since he was my first.
In the wild, King Cobras are mostly a snake-eater and can live exclusively on snakes but will also eat rodents and amphibians if they come across them. They also are the largest cobra species and are rumored to be one of the world's most intelligent snakes. So most likely, they are an opportunistic feeder in the wild and catch whatever smaller animal that is unlucky enough to get envenomated. They basically eat whatever the hell they want. This is why they are called KING Cobras!
She now lives in a beautiful enclosure at the Sedgewick County Zoo in Kansas.
And the visiting Gaboon was just crazy. You looked so close from the front but it all made sense when you passed beside her. She felt safe when she could see you but not when you went out of sight. Just incredible work by you.
That Gaboon might be one of the best looking snakes I've ever seen
West African Gaboon Viper. She's competing with Kim Kardashian for the fattest ass.
it takes a large amount of balls to have your face that close to a Gaboon viper. yeah looking at this vid just makes me nervous.
There's something so aesthetically pleasing about how the snake's jaws flex in and out when they drink water.
Also, absolutely GORGEOUS gaboon. She's a hefty gal too.
I love how much you seem actually interested in the animals themselves, and not just on a macho trip about how dangerous they are. They seem healthy and happy, and that's wonderful.
The Gaboon Viper has to be the most beautiful snake on the planet. It's pattern marking is unlike any other.
"I'm going to leave the room so that he can eat without stress or strain, and so that he can get bigger and stronger and more capable of killing me with a single bite..." LMAO!
Your fascination with "your" animals is very refreshing. Love the way you love them. Keep up the good work.
I have always thought the Gaboon is the most beautiful snake there is. The pattern is almost like a Persian rug.
I absolutely love Gaboon vipers! their chunky body and fairly large size, and of course stunning patterns made me gall in love with them! if I ever got to see one in person I would be so happy!
Viperkeeper is so inspirational . The time I've been watching I've learnt a lot from him
You really impress me with how compassionate you are with these animals. Snakes are not my favorite animal but i enjoyed watching this video. You seem so comfortable around these snakes, yet professional. Good work. Good video, Thank you
That is one beautiful death noodle
Thank you viper keeper for your time and education of your snakes... Its a great way for me to learn properly
Chris Swinney :-)
I love your video beautiful snakes
I think you are doing a wonderful thing by educating people about these creatures. Hats off to you Viperkeeper. I look forward to more videos. Be safe...
Hey Al, that is one of the most beautiful snakes I've ever seen! Look at that scale pattern and colorization! Absolutely magnificent with its two inch fangs and all!
I think it's CRAZY to get that close to a Gaboon. Watch his vid "Scary Short: Say Ahhh" to see what it is capable of doing to his face if it felt inclined to do so! Gorgeous snake, but downright terrifying.
Wow, that snakes pattern is absolutely beautiful!
They pick up on your emotions, if you're calm they are too.
Every time I see your Gaboon's I think of those two little kids that were playing with one in their garage when it crawled in. This happened in Florida a few years back with a LARGE Gaboon and the kids were 5 and 8 years old and were very lucky and didn't get tagged by it. I thought the animal control officer was going to have a heart attack when he finally seen that it was a large viper. SCARY
Is there a link on RUclips?
Alex Panciera Alex I will find it and send it too you
25 years i have been keeping snakes and i have never got to watch a snake shed. Nice!
I love the iridescence of a freshly shed Mrs. Taipan
Absolutely love your mannerism with these beautifully deadly creatures. The respect and attention you pay to them is admirable. I have been absolutely captivated by the w.a. gaboon viper, such a beautiful and powerful creature, even if it moves like a slug 99 percent of the time. Thank you for sharing your collection with us.
Gaboon viper=most gorgeous snake and so calm. Still couldn't see myself hand watering one though
After all the videos I’ve seen of snakes, I’ve not once seen a snake shedding let alone the way she shed beneath her head and then the top and next her entire body! I literally said wow out loud🤓👌‼️
man your dealing with the largest fangs of any viper right there. you are nuts coming in so close. this snake can kill in 15mins flat
@TakeyoLifebitch Mamba venom is more toxic drop for drop, however, Gaboons make up for that by injecting a huge amount in a single bite.
You are one of the bravest men I have ever seen dude!
CartoonBlast229z Nah....Soldiers, Police, Firemen, all bravest.
He's smart. He knows what he's doing.
viperkeeper you are a fool for keeping tbese snakes near the public u selfish fuck
Watching the Taipan shed was hypnotic! Amazing how nature works! The Gaboon was just beautiful. I love watching snakes drink...it's so cool how their jaw undulates. Great stuff, Al!
Aw I love the way he speaks to his snakes! -New subscriber!!!
Balls of fucking steel
Two things:
1: That viper has beautiful skin, I Can see why they're part of the "pets that can kill you" trade.
2: THAT'S a Taipan? It's adorable! You mean to tell me one of the most deadly snakes in the world has one of the most innocent and disarming faces among snakes? It looks like it just wants to snuggle with you!
Man, she is seriously one beautiful gaboon. I would never bring myself to keep venomous, but if I did, I would surely keep these guys. Definitely my most favorite.
Most beautiful markings.
I could watch this video a million times. That Gabby is magnificent!
that is a beautiful animal. Stay safe viperkeeper
well well.. if it isn't Bill... Google just decided to show me where you are today... so so so strange..
That viper is so beautiful. Its so amazing to see someone with such a deep understanding of snakes, that they aren't even afraid.
I used to keep western diamondback and canebrake rattlers... my buddy always had love for copperheads... he used free hand his coppers all time they were very lazy and gentle, until one day he got bitten... since that day on we learned lesson, NEVER TRUST A VENOMOUS SNAKE! no matter how long you had it or how calm it been... I never free handed any of my rattlesnakes or venomous snakes, I always used restraining tube or hook ... to each his own
Thank you very much for taking the time out of your day to answer my question sir. Have a nice evening.
That snake is absolutely stunning
around the 13min mark is just wonderful footage, such kind of shots can be so rare in the wild. thanks for all the great videos, take care and stay safe, Josh
That snake looks like someone went all out on it with Photoshop filters. Beautiful!
Hats off to you and just a wicked Gaboon she is just Beautiful..
when he was standing in front of the snake, i was like "dude that thing can bite you nuts off" Gaboons have very large fangs so be careful.
That is one of the most stunningly beautiful gaboons I've laid eyes on ... The gaboon is a favorite of mine and seeing this beauty made my day.
@boxofweedmw2haxed There are no such thing as a Poisonous snakes only venomous ones I don't make any recommendations because there are no venomous snakes with training wheels!
i really admire snakes, this one has the most incredible markings ive ever seen-truly took my breath away. I hope to own a snake one day but i dont know enough about keeping them yet. Thanks for letting us have an insight into your life with these lovely reptiles, your enthusiasm is infectious
that gaboon is sooooo pretty i love it
I read that they're pretty docile but every time you came within proximity of bite, I held me breath! Haha gorgeous creature though.
the damn snake looks like a Michael kors hand bag
Soud Gowan 😂
One of the first youtube videos on hot-keeping that I've seen with a smart/experienced keeper! Good work, man, don't get bit.
that snake is absolutely gorgeous
I can't believe that gaboon let you squirt water down its throat without flinching. what a good girl
the most venomous snake in the world. .. is the one that just bit you. lol that always stuck with me
amazing coloration, I can't believe its letting you put that thing in its mouth and that it understands to drink, my boa retracts when you put anything near its mouth
You handle and treat your snakes with the utmost respect. I really respect you for that.
Hey Al, that is one gorgeous Gab. She looks in great condition. You be safe ok, you know how i worry. Love to you and Mrs C from Frankie and I x
I would not be standing with my junk anywhere near the head of that snake...
Gaboons are the most beautiful snakes by far. She is gorgeous beyond belief.
I read "one snake and three LAPDs" lol
lmao
Katie George sounds like the first 48
Thanks Al, i also checked your website and found pics of both sub-species.
I know nothing about handling venomous snakes, but my god that area looks awful tight! LOL!!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!! The Gaboon Viper is the most sensational animal in the world...
They rarely seen.
The pattern on your boris gabonica is absolutely beautiful.
0:32 That is INDEED one pretty sausage!
Absolutely gorgeous Gaboon!! Stunning! One of my favorite species of snakes!!
In the series Fatal Attraction a woman named Anita Finch was bitten by her Gaboon Viper which she let out of it's cage while she was cleaning it. The cop that entered her trailer to check on her when she didn't show for work for several days said it looked like a murder scene inside due to the amount of blood everywhere. Apparently the venom can result in massive bleeding from ever orifice of the body.
Yours looks like a giant jewel!
Excellent Gaboon Viper. I will be more than happy to let you have it, my last run in with a snake was when a California King Snake visited my living room un invited. I released it near my pond.
notice folks my hand is way low so its not an easy target but I stay face to face wit the snake
Open to the public
That snakes skin is STUNNING!! Can’t help but look and see all along it’s back,the pattern of cream coloured rectangles look like the old silver razor blades that my dad used to use! And some Turkish barbers use on a so called “Open razor” shave! And I can remember this type of snake that I’ve seen it before! It has HUGE fangs and pump out so much ml of venom when biting or getting milked!! It’s SO toxic and it’s in a small way got and looks thick like syrup but just not as thick! Just the amount of venom they use is extraordinary!! Stunning pattern! Don’t even think the venom would kill you! You would die due to its huge fangs and be stabbed to death!!! So temperamental these snakes are!!
i wish i could have a gaboon up here in Canada. ever since i was a kid i have been obsessed with gaboons. I'm so jelly right now lol for someone to give you such a beautiful specimen.
I love that Gaboon.
I still love this vid. I watch before I sleep.
This is the first video I watched of you V.K.
And the first time I have ever seen a Gaboon...stunning..absolutely. both you and the snake!! Lol..
This is when I fell in love with Gaboon Vipers...
Due to a grammatical error on the second slide in the intro, I was unable to understand what you meant to say and now I am trying this at home
I know it would never be shown, but Geeze my heart raced when you got in front of that gorgeous Gaboon. My fave snake! Friend raised two from foot and 1/2 long specimens and breed them till he got rid of them at over 5' each. Crazy scary helping him get them out to clean the cage!
Great T-shirt!! Also respect from UK
I love the gabby. I breed ball pythons but if I could i would own gabbys. They are my favorite snake ever. I love the work you put in with all of your snakes. I keep watching this video because of the gab. Thank you for all of your videos. All of your snakes are gorgeous.
Best reply ever: June 20th, 2013!!
NICE SHIRT!!
Amazing that you put this huge venomous reptile on the workbench and it does not slither away...just sits there and gets a drink, amazing.....thanks for sharing.
man if she strike you ..for sure your done
She is a gorgeous gaboon viper. Beautiful scale pattern.
You really think I don't know this?
that pearl color series on it's dorsal is absolutely beautiful. I don't think I ever saw a photo of that before.
Just wanted to say that you are one cool-ass dude.
The footage of the black snake shedding was amazing. I've never seen it that good
peter griffin loves his snakes
12:54 so cool!! looks like the skin is swallowing the snake lol. The eye on the skin is my favorite!
After watching your videos, I now want to handle a venomous snake. Nice work, Al!
LOL Abe!.....Good luck with that dude! What's next? Are you gonna learn brain surgery on RUclips?
I love all of the Bitis family of vipers. Gaboons and rhinos are down right gorgeous. Even the puff adder is a sight to behold. I'm partial to the puff since he was my first.
Technically anyone who gets that close is taking chances with their life. After handling snakes for all their lives they relax around the snakes.
This Gaboon is extremely beautiful colored.
An extraordinary creature of nature.
Take care mate, hope you´ll never have an incident...
i want a gaboon viper! they look amazing
What a BEAUTIFUL Gaboon! That is an amazing specimen!
My fave venomous snake is the Naja Kaouthia, the Monocled Cobra. What is everyone else's favourite.
RavenousReptile2001 Mine is the magnificent king Cobra ... although I love Gabby's like this gorgeous girl 🐍🐍
RavenousReptile2001 hands down the black mamba
stunning snake i love gaboon vipers. the top of her head looks like a butterfly. hole snake just wow.
why are you so close. you not afraid of an attack?
+christopher Allen No
+viperkeeper You mentioned that king cobras have to be taught to eat rodents. What do they usually eat otherwise, in the wild?
do you see it coiled up...!? do you see the telltale "S" shape that allows them to attack super fast..!? this dudes not a amateur
drServitis other snakes and amphibians
In the wild, King Cobras are mostly a snake-eater and can live exclusively on snakes but will also eat rodents and amphibians if they come across them. They also are the largest cobra species and are rumored to be one of the world's most intelligent snakes. So most likely, they are an opportunistic feeder in the wild and catch whatever smaller animal that is unlucky enough to get envenomated. They basically eat whatever the hell they want. This is why they are called KING Cobras!
wow she has got to be the prettiest snake ihave ever layed eyes on as if she has been painted by leonardo.