The Japanese Keelback has such a cute little face. The footage of it eating a worm was hilarious, like a shoelace consuming another shoelace. And the mamushi has such gorgeous eyes but wow those striking shots made me jump, I’m surprised you managed to get that footage without being hurt.
When you come in on the train from Narita, you see all these rice paddies and small villages. Even in Winter, with the fields covered in snow, I always thought that they'd be home to a fair few snakes.
I’m glad you brought up the butterflies and insects too. Japan has a lot of cool colorful butterflies and the locals love are pretty big on catching and releasing them.
I just found a large Japanese Rat Snake in the rice fields near Narita Airport. Great video! It helped me make a positive species identification. Thanks!
@@loub747 man I haven’t found squat since I got back from AZ. I totally understand!! I still enjoyed it, cool to see snakes like that. I’d never even heard of that venomous snake…very cool looking!
I really loved this more educational style from you, it was a great departure from the herping videos (which I also love) and I think you did a great job. I will be coming back to this video for sure! - Harrison and Evan
Great summary of all the snakes found in mainland Japan. A whole different story for the snakes found in Okinawa and the southeastern islands of Japan - like the infamous and notorious “Habu “.
Agree with the WLBros. Nice change of pace, great job with the presentation. Cool to see some of your "common" finds that would blow the rest of us away.
Nice overview of the local species. It was interesting to see the Mamushi vibrating it's tail in a couple of the scenes. That is obviously not rattlesnake imitation going on since there are no rattlesnakes on that continent.
Cool video Lou, I like these informative type videos! These r the kinds of videos I intended on making when I started making videos but I've never really done it 🤷♂️
@@loub747 thats probably y I don't make very informative videos, bcuz I don't narrate and idk how to narrate videos... everything comes off the top of my head and I forget 95% of what I want to say 🤷♂️
Really enjoyed your video. Fascinating stuff as I'm a keen snake enthusiast, but until now, I knew absolutely nothing about snakes of Japan. Greetings from Melbourne, Australia.
I live in the middle of Tokyo, and just discovered that snakes are living around my house. Went on a google expedition to find out the species and it turns out these buggers are "Aodaishou" aka Japanese rat snakes, which are not poisonous. Sigh of relief
Great video, without the faux drama of a lot of RUclipsrs. Any resources in English you’d recommend for herping in Japan? Both for species ID and locations/laws.
Thanks so much. I try and keep it real. I've been flying to Tokyo for the last 25 years. I have a lot of videos herping the Tokyo area. But that's about as far as I've been able to venture. The best herping is in Okinawa I believe. I haven't really found any resources, that's why I put this short video together. I have countless other videos in the Tokyo area if that interests you. Thanks for taking the time to comment! Lou B
Thanks for this video. I've lived in Tokyo for nealry 20 years and have only encountered snakes a couple of times near riverbanks. I wasn't aware that there were any venomous snakes in the area until a student of mine brought up the Mamushi. I'll definitely be more careful when walking around tall grass or rocks! They are goreous, with those golden eyes. Will be easy enough to identify, thanks to the info in your video!
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I’m glad you found the video. I have quite a few videos from Japan if you’re ever interested. Just scroll down my channel a bit. Yeah, the golden eyes of the Mamushi are so cool. Lou B
Great subject matter and production including narration, photography and soundtrack that rivals National Geographic and all this even without the super attractive wife as the focal point..........you certainly have a career at the ready if/when you finally hang up the wheel/flight controls of that 747, Lou!! Jim C.
Thanks so much! Narration is really not my thing!!! That said, I haven't found anything lately, and felt the need to put out a video. Hopefully I find something soon. Lou B
This was so helpful, thank you for the information! I'm a heroetologist who will be visiting the greater Tokyo area for the first time this summer and would love to find some of these species in the wild. Is there any way I can contact you for additional information? Thanks again!
Thanks for commenting. I’m at LouB747@gmail. I fly for a Japanese airline and may be there when you’re in town. Looking forward to hearing from you. Lou B
Thanks for the video. I caught and released 2. Snakes in Miyazu, Amanohashidate yesterday, and 1 snake earlier this spring in the mountains of Minoh near Osaka. The one in Minoh was a black rat snake, amazingly similar to the ones I catch in the Pennsylvania hills. The Ones in Miyazu were the Japanese rat snake, with a muted green and brown color pattern, and other looked similar, but its color pattern was only shades of brown. The eyes were very different than the first, with a reddish orange color, much like the 4 lined snake’s eye color, but with a oval cat’s eye pupil. Maybe it’s a four lined, but the faded lines were not clearly visible, and the cat’s eye is different than the round eyes on the 4 lined ones I’ve seen. Maybe they vary a lot depending on where they are found. Can you take a guess as to the identify this one ?
Hey Lou Take a look at the short snake Video (snakes of siberut island) and look at that badass first snake looking like the asian eyelashviper. What do you think how many snakes out there deep in the jungle are still not found jet ? Would be cool if you as the Senior herper ;) organise a herping Trip to a island in west Sumatra like pulau sipura with chrisweet, davidsfeed Chandler etc. That would be the most amazing Trip and maybe possible for your professional snake eyes to find a new Species.
@@loub747 ah that’s why. Still great vid. Not sure if you saw, but Dan at DM got some awesome King Rat Snakes in. One of em is huge, impressive, love those things.
The Japanese Keelback has such a cute little face. The footage of it eating a worm was hilarious, like a shoelace consuming another shoelace. And the mamushi has such gorgeous eyes but wow those striking shots made me jump, I’m surprised you managed to get that footage without being hurt.
Yeah, each snake species has its own personality it seems. Lou B
When you come in on the train from Narita, you see all these rice paddies and small villages. Even in Winter, with the fields covered in snow, I always thought that they'd be home to a fair few snakes.
Yeah, they’re out there! Tough to find sometimes.
I’m glad you brought up the butterflies and insects too. Japan has a lot of cool colorful butterflies and the locals love are pretty big on catching and releasing them.
Yeah, the insects are always a treat.
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I just found a large Japanese Rat Snake in the rice fields near Narita Airport. Great video! It helped me make a positive species identification. Thanks!
Awesome! Congrats,, I’m glad I could help out. Lou B
This is good stuff. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Todd. Not a lot of fun making videos like this. I want to find new stuff! Tough times I guess.
@@loub747 we are all feeling it
Great video as always, Lou! Enjoyed it, always cool to see snakes from other places!
Thanks. I hate doing these types of videos. I need to find something soon!
@@loub747 man I haven’t found squat since I got back from AZ. I totally understand!! I still enjoyed it, cool to see snakes like that. I’d never even heard of that venomous snake…very cool looking!
Another great overview of local species. I really enjoy these.
Thanks so much. Hoping to find a few in the coming days. Lou
This is great!!! Nice footage and useful information; next time I’m there I will be searching now 😀
Thanks so much. Hope it helps you out. All the best, Lou B
beautiful snakes 🐍
Yeah.
I really loved this more educational style from you, it was a great departure from the herping videos (which I also love) and I think you did a great job. I will be coming back to this video for sure!
- Harrison and Evan
Would agree, nice to mix it up, especially with all the cool places Lou frequents.
Yeah, these aren't really my thing. I'm trying to get better at it. It's damn hard narrating! Thanks though!!!
Hello great video information Lou
Thanks. Hoping for some fresh finds soon!
Thanks Lou
Thanks
Thanks for the video Lou
Thanks. Still looking for something to find…
@@loub747 I hope you find some good luck
Thanks
Great summary of all the snakes found in mainland Japan. A whole different story for the snakes found in Okinawa and the southeastern islands of Japan - like the infamous and notorious “Habu “.
Yeah, I need to get to Okinawa someday! Some cool snakes down there!!!
Agree with the WLBros. Nice change of pace, great job with the presentation. Cool to see some of your "common" finds that would blow the rest of us away.
Yeah, not really my thing. I'm always game to try something new though....
Nice overview of the local species. It was interesting to see the Mamushi vibrating it's tail in a couple of the scenes. That is obviously not rattlesnake imitation going on since there are no rattlesnakes on that continent.
Yeah, it seems like quite a few vipers have that same behavior. I've seen it in bamboo pit vipers in both Hong Kong and Bali.
Thank you Lou!!
It's my pleasure. Hoping to find some new stuff soon...
Cool video Lou, I like these informative type videos! These r the kinds of videos I intended on making when I started making videos but I've never really done it 🤷♂️
Thanks. There’re a pain to make. I really don’t like narrating videos. That 5 minute video took way too long to make, like way too long.
@@loub747 thats probably y I don't make very informative videos, bcuz I don't narrate and idk how to narrate videos... everything comes off the top of my head and I forget 95% of what I want to say 🤷♂️
I hear that!
Great video!!
Thanks Sterrin. Not my usual video. I'm not much of a narrator! Lou B
Really enjoyed your video.
Fascinating stuff as I'm a keen snake enthusiast, but until now, I knew absolutely nothing about snakes of Japan.
Greetings from Melbourne, Australia.
I live in the middle of Tokyo, and just discovered that snakes are living around my house. Went on a google expedition to find out the species and it turns out these buggers are "Aodaishou" aka Japanese rat snakes, which are not poisonous. Sigh of relief
Cheers Lou. 🐍💕🐍
Cheers
Very informative video! Definitely one of your best ones yet! Keep it up!
Thanks. Not my favorite style of video, hoping to find something soon!
thank you Good work
It's my pleasure.
Great video, Lou! Very helpful info for folks herping the Tokyo area. :)
Thanks. Hopefully it’ll help someone someday.
now i have a good reason to go to japan
Awesome!
Thanks!
Wow, thank you! It's always my pleasure to share what I am lucky enough to experience. Much appreciated. Lou B
Great video great editing great information outstanding thanks for sharing!
Thanks! I'm not much into the narration videos. I try..... Thanks again, Lou B
very very cool.. nice work as always Mr B
Thanks so much. Appreciated Lou B
Thanks Mr For your videos!!
It's my pleasure! Lou B
nice video. If you ever visit Atlanta we have lots of cool snakes here :)
Thanks. Might hit Atlanta next spring.
Great video, without the faux drama of a lot of RUclipsrs. Any resources in English you’d recommend for herping in Japan? Both for species ID and locations/laws.
Thanks so much. I try and keep it real. I've been flying to Tokyo for the last 25 years. I have a lot of videos herping the Tokyo area. But that's about as far as I've been able to venture. The best herping is in Okinawa I believe. I haven't really found any resources, that's why I put this short video together. I have countless other videos in the Tokyo area if that interests you. Thanks for taking the time to comment! Lou B
Thanks for this video. I've lived in Tokyo for nealry 20 years and have only encountered snakes a couple of times near riverbanks. I wasn't aware that there were any venomous snakes in the area until a student of mine brought up the Mamushi. I'll definitely be more careful when walking around tall grass or rocks! They are goreous, with those golden eyes. Will be easy enough to identify, thanks to the info in your video!
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I’m glad you found the video. I have quite a few videos from Japan if you’re ever interested. Just scroll down my channel a bit. Yeah, the golden eyes of the Mamushi are so cool. Lou B
@@loub747 i spent about an hour watching your Japan video playlist! Was lots of fun :) Maybe see ya on my next flight back to the states :P
@@TOKYOTOYBANZAI lol. Awesome. Maybe!! Lou B
Great subject matter and production including narration, photography and soundtrack that rivals National Geographic and all this even without the super attractive wife as the focal point..........you certainly have a career at the ready if/when you finally hang up the wheel/flight controls of that 747, Lou!! Jim C.
Thanks so much! Narration is really not my thing!!! That said, I haven't found anything lately, and felt the need to put out a video. Hopefully I find something soon. Lou B
I’m fascinated by snakes and salamanders/newts mostly. They have some awesome salamanders out there including the Japanese Giant Salamander.
Yeah, haven’t been out looking for the giant ones in Japan yet.
Is the Japanese Keelback kind of like the equivalent to the Garter Snake in North America? Cool video. Thanks for sharing Lou! 😎🐍🐍
Yeah, sort of a garter / ringneck cross. It's my pleasure. Lou
Cool new format. Do you film all of the clips?
All except the 5 second Tokyo city drone shot in the opening. Not sure I'll stick with this format, just haven't found anything in awhile!
Snakes look beautiful overall
Yeah, that they are. Lou B
Better than National Geographic.
Lol, I try.
@@loub747 Have you listen to Big in Japan - Alphaville. It was everwhere mega hit then.
This was so helpful, thank you for the information! I'm a heroetologist who will be visiting the greater Tokyo area for the first time this summer and would love to find some of these species in the wild. Is there any way I can contact you for additional information? Thanks again!
Thanks for commenting. I’m at LouB747@gmail. I fly for a Japanese airline and may be there when you’re in town. Looking forward to hearing from you. Lou B
Japanese rat snake is very cutee❤
That it is.
Thanks for the video. I caught and released 2. Snakes in Miyazu, Amanohashidate yesterday, and 1 snake earlier this spring in the mountains of Minoh near Osaka. The one in Minoh was a black rat snake, amazingly similar to the ones I catch in the Pennsylvania hills. The Ones in Miyazu were the Japanese rat snake, with a muted green and brown color pattern, and other looked similar, but its color pattern was only shades of brown. The eyes were very different than the first, with a reddish orange color, much like the 4 lined snake’s eye color, but with a oval cat’s eye pupil. Maybe it’s a four lined, but the faded lines were not clearly visible, and the cat’s eye is different than the round eyes on the 4 lined ones I’ve seen. Maybe they vary a lot depending on where they are found. Can you take a guess as to the identify this one ?
Lou - Have you ever gone to Disney Tokyo? Disney Sea? Would be fun to snake hunt and then visit a park there someday....
I have been to Disney Tokyo, but it was like 20 years ago. Maybe I'll go back once covid dies down and have a look. Good idea. Lou B
Great vid Lou. Did not sound like your voice though.
Thanks. Yeah, using my laptop mic this time.
The mumushi reminds me of a water mocasin.
Hey Lou
Take a look at the short snake Video (snakes of siberut island) and look at that badass first snake looking like the asian eyelashviper.
What do you think how many snakes out there deep in the jungle are still not found jet ?
Would be cool if you as the Senior herper ;) organise a herping Trip to a island in west Sumatra like pulau sipura with chrisweet, davidsfeed Chandler etc. That would be the most amazing Trip and maybe possible for your professional snake eyes to find a new Species.
I'll check it out. I'd love to go out with those guys and have a look! There's gotta be something out there no ones seen before!!!!
The mamushi looks like the US Cottomouth
Yeah, they sure do. I think quite a bit more potent venom.
That four line rat snake is basically what a yellow rat snake in Florida looks like. Amazingly similar
Yeah, I found one yellow rat in the glades. Video here. Very similar indeed.
ruclips.net/video/vy6dTYM8lUc/видео.html
The mumushi reminds me of a cottonmouth. I wonder if they’re closely related but split off of course with the continents
Yeah, very similar. I think the same every time I see one. Cool snakes. Bad bite I believe. Lou B
David Attenborough eat your heart out.
LoL, I try! Narration isn't my thing!!!
@@loub747 oh i dunno Lou.
I think you did pretty well
Thanks Lou that was a gooden. Keep practicing Science. You rock
Thanks. Hoping to find some new things soon.
Japanese Keelback looks similar to the garter snakes of North America, at least it’s face does.
Dude you get to live the dream. I’d love to fly and be able to herp at my stops. Plus you seem to have a great wife and kids.
Thanks! No complaints from me!!!! Lou B
👍✈️👋
Good times
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Thanks! Lou B
Cool vid bud. Your voice sounded a bit raspy……….I personally have a stupid cold right now.
Thanks. I’m not much of a narrator.
@@loub747 just didn’t sound like you at first, normally your voice is deeper and clearer, maybe it was just the mic.
@@jdssurf yeah, had to use the laptop mic.
@@loub747 ah that’s why. Still great vid. Not sure if you saw, but Dan at DM got some awesome King Rat Snakes in. One of em is huge, impressive, love those things.
Lou when are you gonna post flipping videos again - you staying too busy my friend
Tough time of year. Can’t seem to find any snakes lately!
Can you bring me a pet Mamushi?
I wish my friend.
Great video!
Thanks so much. Appreciated. Lou B