Loved your comment on the False Water Cobra...they are indeed “quirky”, very food oriented (i.e launching to the top and/or out of a cage when food is offered), but for the most part rather calm when food is nowhere to be found. So if you want to handle them, do it on an off feed week.
Loving the Q&A videos mate! Despite being the free handeling example 😂 I totally appreciate the concern with regards to freehandling, but I also believe not all free handeling is equal, Take Tyler Nolan on one extreme, there’s loads of photos of elapids wrapped around his hands where even if he had to drop/put down a snake he can’t do it Then there’s freehandling like Steve Irwin was known for, Even I don’t like seeing some photos where people are holding a snake in a way that there is zero margin for error
I agree 100% hints why I use you as the example what you do is respectable with no disrespect to others. Just everything you do is very thought out and gentle. Thanks for not blacking me lol
Not meaning to be disrespectful but really and this is just my opinion but there's no reason unless you have a sick or injured animal. What I'm trying to say is idiots showing off make me angry, everytime there's a bite or death due to having a venomous the gestapo goverment makes more rules and regs against ownership. I'm sure you know a hell of a lot more then me. I've only done snakes and reptiles and bugs for coming up 15 yrs. now. I finally got my first true "hot" 9 months ago an albino atrox and have plans on getting more hots in the near future. I'm thinking something in the Naja variety for my next one
@@mattburns7182 Nick is from Australia so your laws.will never change due to his handling go check out a few of his videos I think you will agree he dose everything in a very calm respectful Manor
@@venomman20 I've actually never seen his videos but will now and also didn't know he was from Australia like I said for owning a venomous just over 9 months in now an albino atrox, but I've been on this project and owning snakes and reptiles for about 15 yrs. now. I love to talk to anyone who keeps reptiles I can always learn more.
Matt Burns I used to be anti any free handeling but like I said I don’t think all free handeling is the same Tailing a snake that’s being caught is really free handeling Also if handling a hog nosed snake equal to handeling a mamba? I’ve spoken to Venomman20 before about the fact that even some of my snakes I wouldn’t handle the same way if I was in the states, without reliable anti venom ect
Very impressive, I'm glad I saw this video. With a name like "Venomman" had to roll my eyes a bit to be honest. I really like your approach & philosophy on the subject. Too many people out their trying to shock & extreme shots & 1 upmanship to get ratings, while not taking into account the animals safety along with their own. Wish you well.
I wonder what this dudes reaction was to Tyler Nolan getting tagged by a King, obviously no one was happy about it but having seen pictures of him kissing a cobra on the mouth a part of me can't help but feel like it was always coming
I hope you are able to make a good living doing what you love. It’s very rewarding when you do. I switched from nursing to cosmetology and never looked back. It took hard work and long hours but I do way better than my nurse friends.
Nice video, about the venom potency, I read that a baby rattlesnake's bite can be more deadly than a adult because baby snakes have trouble controlling how much venom they release, they usually release the full load. But a adult learns to use just a little or enough to be able to kill a prey and sometimes adults will do dry bites since they in the self defense mode.
We have Mambas and load shedding here in SA 😩 Got tagged twice by a Spitting Cobra once during a feeding process and once with a free handle incident. I now have 9 fingers and never free handle..
@@ashleydawdy358 yeah, and I except my mistakes as a rookie, I always knew better but I was young and vulnerable. I still don't regret those bites, I'm great full to be alive but it gave me information that is valuable to me as an amateur Herpetologist.
"How To Train Your Dragon" -- you just earned a new subscriber. The reptiles have far more to fear from humans. BTW in most cultures serpents are symbolic of wisdom. If you don't think so look at a caduceus.
lol...guess I should have been more clear on my question..I wasn't asking where to get hots cause I am new....I'm 46 and been handling and keeping hots since I was 7...however, for over the last 20 years I had gotten out of the business due to life issues and have over the last 5 or so years been getting back into the hots I love..however, my state will not issue an import permit without a health certificate and most online source can not get you one...underground reptiles, josh alder and a dtsherps can but not fascination or most others I have found...I have also realized that most of the good places from the 80's and 90's are out of business such as glades and others...I have also come to realize that many of the species I am interested in are rarely listed for sale anywhere as the private breeders that do have them have waiting lists and no contact info and that their information generally comes from other keeps. And there are not many keepers I have contact with especially in my state...Al Coritz and Crutchfield I visit with a bit online for technical and scientific information which is great but even Crutchfield doesn't sell publicly much anymore...and Al can't get me a health certificate...most of my interest is in spitting cobras and most anything arboreal and would give up any limb for a spider tail....but again...many of the most rare species and hard to find species are waiting list species...seems most anyone from Florida can get health certificates but breeders just do not list themselves as in the old days.. Reptile Gardens probably would work also but rarely have anything I am interested..I have handled just about everything through the years and my interest has become more specific as I have gotten older...anyways, I appreciate your comments and suggestions...next time I go to Iowa to visit family I'll give you a call...would love visit for a few sometime...cheers...oh...I am working with a legistlator this next session to change our health certificate requirement...everything looks to be positive with that and the head of fish and game in my state and I are on a first name basis and seems they may support our bill....so fingers crossed...
Oooooo ok now I understand my bad. Very insightful post. I wish you the best with that law change. To be honest you know more than I do about the health certificate side of things I am pretty illiterate figuring in my state we don't need such
Thank you for answering my question. And the Gaboon will be the most exotic snake I will get for the time being. I do plan on getting an Eylash Viper at some point but not for a few years.
That “dragons are not evil” part got me hard. Always loved reptiles and amphibians. But avoided snakes cause my parents didn’t like them and no one I knew liked them. Took years till I saw a big eastern fox snake swim past me while fishing and finally understood what these beasts were about. N I got the incurable snake itch from there.😂
Absolutely awesome video. Thank you. In my opinion you are personable & you share your extensive knowledge without being obnoxious or arrogant. Again didn't murder my name 🙂 thanks Questions: Which snake species that you personally own do you consider to be the smartest ? (whether that be trainabilty for want of a better word or figuring things out, etc) Which snake in your opinion is the most underrated (venomous or non venomous) (not necessarily as a pet but allround, even as an animal you can observe & learn from) When you come to Australia can you consider doing either a meet & greet or a seminar? What is your favourite lizard species & why? Really enjoying the Q & As
You seem very laid back. .calm type of person...what snake or snakes gives you slight anxiety and demands your COMPLETE FOCUS to handle? Also....what personal animals do you have at home...if any? I think your channels awesome keep up the great vids!.....danielle
" you're gonna wanna die, don't mean you will die" ... Sounds not very nice... Not nice at all!!! Beautiful little amazing creatures . So interesting and though I won't ever be able to keep a snake I love to learn and enjoy the reptiles you share and educate us about. Twerking rattle snake???? My day is made lol.
Somewhat similar situation, I prefer watching from behind the safety of my screen. ;) Fascinating animals though. Might consider getting into the reptile hobby in the future but my current living & economic situation just ain't suitable.
If I could sell all the venomous snakes in my yard (Florida forestry on 3 sides) if I could sell them all for. 100 dollars each .. *NOT ONLY IN AUSTRALIA* btw I'd be a pretty happy landowner , give you the rattlesnakes for 3dollars per foot.. My tractor could use a hydraulic setup so.. And I want nothing to do with the snakes.. I have many black mamba and coral ( you 'll have to catch your own )
speaking of that “venomous getting loose and not hurting other people”, i heard a story on youtube from a first responder (don’t know if it’s true or not, but... seemed plausible) of three kids in florida (supposedly like 4-8 yo) and were taking pictures with a snake they thought was a python and wrapping it around there necks and playing with what seemed like a perfectly harmless python to the kids...Turns out the first responder got there and had some herp experience and almost had a heart attack, he realized it was a WA Gaboon Viper, he told the kids to get away from it and told the parents who promptly had a baby heart attack while he called animal control.
You were absolutely 100% on with the red flags. Getting lax, not doing proper safety, dumbass gets nailed by a cobra, everyone starts "Won't someone please think of the CHILDREN?" Law gets pushed through, no more cobras, no more videos about cool snakes, nothing but overproduced garbage. Let's just be safe, keep your thumbs, don't kiss cobras on RUclips being a jerkass. Let's keep all the cobras and videos about them.
People hear their neighbor has a military grade assault rifle and think nothing of it, even though thousands of people die from gun injuries every year. People hear their neighbor has a pet cobra and freak out, even though only one person in the US has been killed by an escaped venomous snake. It makes no sense.
To be fair, reptile experts and the general population in Australia are very lucky to have a system where out of 3000 bites a year, only 2 deaths. This is due to the fact that first aid for all Australian snakes is exactly the same, and we have universal health so we don't pay a cent for antivenom.
I’m an ER doctor in Missouri and frequently treat patients with copperhead bites. We stock CroFab but if you came in with a mamba bite I wouldn’t have a treatment for you. Do you keep anything on hand for your neurotoxic snakes?
Hey man thanks for answering my question on the free handling and i agree with you 100% i have only ben keeping for about 7 years or so an im the same way why put yourself in a spot to where it could end your life i see a lot of people just showing off with these deadly snakes and it just pissis me off cause if they do get bit it makes people like me and you that tries to do everything as safe as we can and yes i know anything can happen an im ok with that but when i see people with a monocled cobra free handling it blowing in its face just to get it to hood up and just showing off i just don't get it why people would even put themselves in a situation like that but thanks again man i love all your video's an i have been a fan of yours for a long time now and you have some amazing bad ass animals im looking for a mangshan Viper i know i probably miss spelled that lol but they are soooo hard to find and the ones i have are outrageous lol but thanks again man stay safe bub
Another great videosaw an old video of a green anaconda you had do you still have it when are we going see the female king again an as always be safe an as always be safe
Question for next video: Are you married or have kids or stuff? Random, i know. Sorry, not sorry. Lol. Second question: what all creatures do you possess that are native to north America? But, yes! I'm in Texas, come see meee! Lol. I never see them alive since they're so secretive, but I know there's a butt ton of coral snakes here since I see them, sadly, as road kill every spring. There's also a very large somebody who lives in my barn that leaves me a 6 foot shed skin every so often. Plus a mountain lion ate my cat and scared the bejesus out of my dog, coyotes sing every night, and I spot foxes and bobcats cross the roads between the forests on the hills. Also the biodiversity of bug life is insane here. Anyway, just saying, visit meeee, if you go to Texas.
Venomman20, very cool video my question for the next you do this is, what non-venom snakes do you have and do you have some from different countries- nonvenom one I mean. Love the ( hot) snakes just curious how many you have.
Having discovered that komodo dragons have venom that has anticoagulant effects, have herpetologists found other species of monitors that are also venomous?
Do you remember the show 'fatal attractions?' There was an episode where a young man died from what was perceived to be an infection from a bite by his pet monitor. This was before they(scientists) discovered komodos having actual venom. It's interesting to say the least.
I think free handling only invites room for getting tagged. The island of the Sentinelese tribe. You're not even allowed near the island. The people of the tribe are completely detached from the rest of the world. Just having modern humans near them could wipe out the whole peoples due to zoonosis.
I watch your channel and I don't have an interest in snakes, in fact I fear snakes and therefore I hate snakes. In my past I've gone to great lengths to kill any snake. I don't haven't killed any snakes for the past 3 decades so I've improved, in that respect, but I still don't like snakes. That said, I'm always interested in gaining new knowledge in any subject, even snakes, and you give me an education in snakes, especially venomous snakes which I fear the most. I guess I'm also trying to figure you out, what makes you tic and why you would mess around with venomous snakes and risk your life in doing so, even though the risk might be small, it's still a risk that you don't have to take
U guys should check out The Real Beast Master. This guy walks around with his Gaboon Viper in his arms petting it like a cat putting it around his neck, and giving it a bath with no care in the world! He thinks he won't get bit, but he also hasn't put a vid out in 9 months. I hope he not dead!
@@venomman20 thanks for the vids, your collection is sec to none and ur responsible love for them shows. Yourself, Dingo, and prob Viperkeeper r the vids that every1 should learn from..
@Amanda B for your info the number are dropping dramatically because if a sole person on who's income the house is getting food (6 or more people) goes to jail for minimum 3 max 7 years the situation of the house will be deadly. Second. if any charmer is seen the first thing people do is call cops or wildlife NGO's. Third. all the people in india knows that all wildlife is illegal. And the others you see are rotten eggs you will find people (doing something illegal with animals) are found all over the world. Even in USA where almost (not all) every animal is legal (if it's not in that state they can move to another state to keep it) people do illegal things. Like not housing them properly, animal cruelty, having s*x wit big pythons, killing them, and all sort of stuff. Rotten eggs like these are found all over the world. India is doing a great job of protecting the native animals (almost all countries are) but still you'll find a stupid person no matter how the situation is. But charmers are not found easily these days and will be hardly 500 in whole country but if you look at India's population of 1 billion that's a very good number and withing next 10 years there won't be any(or hardly some).
@@terminator2340 That is very interesting, I always thought that it still was quite common in India because so many people on reptile channels talk about snake charming in India. It is really a shame that so many people (myself included) know so little! So thank you for sharing!
Hey man I love your videos what's your thoughts on the viperkeeper he said and one of his videos that you stole most of your snakes from the zoo is that true and what's your thoughts about that
Your position on free handling,and handling in general,are the same as mine. These so called licenced professionals who free handle a King Cobra are in my opinion stupid. My protocol will be they don’t get handled unless absolutely or medically necessary. And here in Alabama,all because some idiot let his pet Cobra get loose and made headlines has caused me no small amount of grief. I can keep them,but I have to be a certified research,rehab,zoo or education facility,which I am working on.
Hi, I'd say it depends on your experience with reptiles and snakes in general. Although I'm out of the hobby of keeping and breeding reptiles for meanwhile 20 years due to health issues that made a proper caring impossible but I started with non-venomous snakes and after 10 years of experience I changed over to 'hot' snakes. And I started with Copperheads. It went very well for me and after a couple of month I got a few Mexican mocassin adders (Agkistrodon bilineatus). Well and from that point on my collection got bigger and bigger for the next 20 years until I had to stop everything for the reasons mentioned above. Hope this helps and I also hope it makes enough sense 'cause English isn't my native language.
To clarify I don't support any freehandlers that live in the states. They will end up being the death of the hobby. But to be honest I wasn't talking about chandler I don't watch much of his content but from what I have seen he is bad but there is one guy online now days I wouldn't trust with a corn snake. Not going to say names but his content is true cancer
If anybody freehandles snakes I dont care, but NO ONE should post those instances on internet. Period. Freehandle all you want in your privacy, but on video, take PROPER steps not to be tagged.
Viperkeeper posted on his Facebook that Germany recently banned ownership of venomous snakes. Really sucks. There are a lot of good breeders over there.
Bro I just figured out why one of the reasons why I like your channel. Im a avid bass fisherman as well as liking reptiles. Anyways you act and talk just like Matt Allen from tactical bassin on youtube. The way you slowly and clearly explain things sounds just like him !!!! You sure thats not your brother ??? Lool
Anyone who likes snakes is cool in my book but he dose make me nervous. My main problem is everytime someone gets bit it can change laws If I lose my whole reptile collection and everything I have ever worked for because of someone being dumb that person better run like hell
@@Dysfunctional_serenity...The king cobra is not considered to be a true cobra species, such as the other cobras in the Naja genus; instead, it belongs to its own genus, Ophiophagus. ... Morphologically, the king cobra has a larger head and more narrow hood compared to other cobra species.
@@venomman20 you're a really good snake person. I've never even held a snake. You're not quite as good looking as Emily on Snake Discovery but the talent is on par with her, and obviously you do venomous without taking dumb chances. I think you're an asset to these animals.
He should be ashamed of himself. He scares me. Because he has no idea what he is talking about. And I hope if some kid orders a hot snake Thu the mail. And is not killed. His family sues the shit out of him.this guy is unbelievable.
So now this is the new thing. Get some hot reptiles and handle them. I noticed there is nothing in the enclosures behind you. You are encouraging your fans to get into this. Sure kids get a corbra. You have learned nothing.I really hope you don't learn a lesson the hard way.
Loved your comment on the False Water Cobra...they are indeed “quirky”, very food oriented (i.e launching to the top and/or out of a cage when food is offered), but for the most part rather calm when food is nowhere to be found. So if you want to handle them, do it on an off feed week.
Loving the Q&A videos mate! Despite being the free handeling example 😂
I totally appreciate the concern with regards to freehandling, but I also believe not all free handeling is equal,
Take Tyler Nolan on one extreme, there’s loads of photos of elapids wrapped around his hands where even if he had to drop/put down a snake he can’t do it
Then there’s freehandling like Steve Irwin was known for,
Even I don’t like seeing some photos where people are holding a snake in a way that there is zero margin for error
I agree 100% hints why I use you as the example what you do is respectable with no disrespect to others. Just everything you do is very thought out and gentle. Thanks for not blacking me lol
Not meaning to be disrespectful but really and this is just my opinion but there's no reason unless you have a sick or injured animal. What I'm trying to say is idiots showing off make me angry, everytime there's a bite or death due to having a venomous the gestapo goverment makes more rules and regs against ownership. I'm sure you know a hell of a lot more then me. I've only done snakes and reptiles and bugs for coming up 15 yrs. now. I finally got my first true "hot" 9 months ago an albino atrox and have plans on getting more hots in the near future. I'm thinking something in the Naja variety for my next one
@@mattburns7182 Nick is from Australia so your laws.will never change due to his handling go check out a few of his videos I think you will agree he dose everything in a very calm respectful Manor
@@venomman20 I've actually never seen his videos but will now and also didn't know he was from Australia like I said for owning a venomous just over 9 months in now an albino atrox, but I've been on this project and owning snakes and reptiles for about 15 yrs. now. I love to talk to anyone who keeps reptiles I can always learn more.
Matt Burns I used to be anti any free handeling but like I said I don’t think all free handeling is the same
Tailing a snake that’s being caught is really free handeling
Also if handling a hog nosed snake equal to handeling a mamba?
I’ve spoken to Venomman20 before about the fact that even some of my snakes I wouldn’t handle the same way if I was in the states, without reliable anti venom ect
Enjoy videos bro
You seem earnest, honest knowledgable
You learn from your mistakes and share your story educating the masses.
Good information. Enjoy your Q&A.
Thank you so much
Awesome info!! You're very thorough and honest! I like it! Thanks!
Very impressive, I'm glad I saw this video. With a name like "Venomman" had to roll my eyes a bit to be honest. I really like your approach & philosophy on the subject. Too many people out their trying to shock & extreme shots & 1 upmanship to get ratings, while not taking into account the animals safety along with their own. Wish you well.
I really enjoy your Q & A videos. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.
You learn alot from keeping reptiles, I think some people don't appreciate just how much they can teach you
I wonder what this dudes reaction was to Tyler Nolan getting tagged by a King, obviously no one was happy about it but having seen pictures of him kissing a cobra on the mouth a part of me can't help but feel like it was always coming
He laughed..... but quietly 🤣
a trick: you can watch series on Flixzone. I've been using it for watching a lot of movies these days.
@Malachi Nova yup, I have been using flixzone for months myself =)
I hope you are able to make a good living doing what you love. It’s very rewarding when you do. I switched from nursing to cosmetology and never looked back. It took hard work and long hours but I do way better than my nurse friends.
Nice video, about the venom potency, I read that a baby rattlesnake's bite can be more deadly than a adult because baby snakes have trouble controlling how much venom they release, they usually release the full load. But a adult learns to use just a little or enough to be able to kill a prey and sometimes adults will do dry bites since they in the self defense mode.
Great video love these Q&A's!!!!!
You are right garters basicly are venomous, just like hognoses rearfanged. But it's about as potent as a bee-sting.
Well done, thanks.
We have Mambas and load shedding here in SA 😩
Got tagged twice by a Spitting Cobra once during a feeding process and once with a free handle incident. I now have 9 fingers and never free handle..
That's great. Huh?
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Ya probably smart not 2 free handle at least ur alive 2 learn from ur mistake
@@ashleydawdy358 yeah, and I except my mistakes as a rookie, I always knew better but I was young and vulnerable. I still don't regret those bites, I'm great full to be alive but it gave me information that is valuable to me as an amateur Herpetologist.
@@jeffreyholmes7216 I'm oky with it.
Great Q & A ....easy to understand and you explain very thoroughly.
Love all the education you provide and the respect you clearly have for the snakes.
I really love your Q&A videos. Lots of great answers and content. Have a great day.
Thank you so much and you too
"How To Train Your Dragon" -- you just earned a new subscriber. The reptiles have far more to fear from humans. BTW in most cultures serpents are symbolic of wisdom. If you don't think so look at a caduceus.
lol...guess I should have been more clear on my question..I wasn't asking where to get hots cause I am new....I'm 46 and been handling and keeping hots since I was 7...however, for over the last 20 years I had gotten out of the business due to life issues and have over the last 5 or so years been getting back into the hots I love..however, my state will not issue an import permit without a health certificate and most online source can not get you one...underground reptiles, josh alder and a dtsherps can but not fascination or most others I have found...I have also realized that most of the good places from the 80's and 90's are out of business such as glades and others...I have also come to realize that many of the species I am interested in are rarely listed for sale anywhere as the private breeders that do have them have waiting lists and no contact info and that their information generally comes from other keeps. And there are not many keepers I have contact with especially in my state...Al Coritz and Crutchfield I visit with a bit online for technical and scientific information which is great but even Crutchfield doesn't sell publicly much anymore...and Al can't get me a health certificate...most of my interest is in spitting cobras and most anything arboreal and would give up any limb for a spider tail....but again...many of the most rare species and hard to find species are waiting list species...seems most anyone from Florida can get health certificates but breeders just do not list themselves as in the old days.. Reptile Gardens probably would work also but rarely have anything I am interested..I have handled just about everything through the years and my interest has become more specific as I have gotten older...anyways, I appreciate your comments and suggestions...next time I go to Iowa to visit family I'll give you a call...would love visit for a few sometime...cheers...oh...I am working with a legistlator this next session to change our health certificate requirement...everything looks to be positive with that and the head of fish and game in my state and I are on a first name basis and seems they may support our bill....so fingers crossed...
Oooooo ok now I understand my bad. Very insightful post. I wish you the best with that law change. To be honest you know more than I do about the health certificate side of things I am pretty illiterate figuring in my state we don't need such
Thank you for answering my question. And the Gaboon will be the most exotic snake I will get for the time being. I do plan on getting an Eylash Viper at some point but not for a few years.
Love this buddy!! Great video
what do you think about Steve Ludwin?hes the dude thats been self injecting snake venom for 30yrs.
That “dragons are not evil” part got me hard. Always loved reptiles and amphibians. But avoided snakes cause my parents didn’t like them and no one I knew liked them. Took years till I saw a big eastern fox snake swim past me while fishing and finally understood what these beasts were about. N I got the incurable snake itch from there.😂
You are very good at your presentation keep it up
Absolutely awesome video. Thank you.
In my opinion you are personable & you share your extensive knowledge without being obnoxious or arrogant.
Again didn't murder my name 🙂 thanks
Questions:
Which snake species that you personally own do you consider to be the smartest ? (whether that be trainabilty for want of a better word or figuring things out, etc)
Which snake in your opinion is the most underrated (venomous or non venomous) (not necessarily as a pet but allround, even as an animal you can observe & learn from)
When you come to Australia can you consider doing either a meet & greet or a seminar?
What is your favourite lizard species & why?
Really enjoying the Q & As
So good to just chill and get some insight from an expert.. you mah boy Brandon! Keep it up brother much love
Thank you so much it means a lot :)
I think Viperkeeper may keep those bothrops, not sure. Agreed on free handling, Its just not worth the risk in my opinion.
Love the content dude. Keep em comin.
Thank you will do
Best reptile channel on RUclips.
Thanks so much
Great video!!!! Luv them Keep it up
You seem very laid back. .calm type of person...what snake or snakes gives you slight anxiety and demands your COMPLETE FOCUS to handle? Also....what personal animals do you have at home...if any? I think your channels awesome keep up the great vids!.....danielle
Thanks for the answers section; really enjoy your channel.
" you're gonna wanna die, don't mean you will die" ... Sounds not very nice... Not nice at all!!!
Beautiful little amazing creatures . So interesting and though I won't ever be able to keep a snake I love to learn and enjoy the reptiles you share and educate us about.
Twerking rattle snake???? My day is made lol.
I have never owned a snake, will never own a snake but still I look at every upload! thanks from Sweden for super good content! 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪
Thank you so much for watching
Somewhat similar situation, I prefer watching from behind the safety of my screen. ;) Fascinating animals though. Might consider getting into the reptile hobby in the future but my current living & economic situation just ain't suitable.
Just Love your videos man
I think if u legally have permits ..its up to the person but i personally would use and recommend tools..
Just found this channel, love it.
Thank you
@@venomman20 be safe!
If I could sell all the venomous snakes in my yard (Florida forestry on 3 sides) if I could sell them all for. 100 dollars each .. *NOT ONLY IN AUSTRALIA* btw I'd be a pretty happy landowner , give you the rattlesnakes for 3dollars per foot.. My tractor could use a hydraulic setup so.. And I want nothing to do with the snakes.. I have many black mamba and coral ( you 'll have to catch your own )
speaking of that “venomous getting loose and not hurting other people”, i heard a story on youtube from a first responder (don’t know if it’s true or not, but... seemed plausible) of three kids in florida (supposedly like 4-8 yo) and were taking pictures with a snake they thought was a python and wrapping it around there necks and playing with what seemed like a perfectly harmless python to the kids...Turns out the first responder got there and had some herp experience and almost had a heart attack, he realized it was a WA Gaboon Viper, he told the kids to get away from it and told the parents who promptly had a baby heart attack while he called animal control.
You were absolutely 100% on with the red flags. Getting lax, not doing proper safety, dumbass gets nailed by a cobra, everyone starts "Won't someone please think of the CHILDREN?" Law gets pushed through, no more cobras, no more videos about cool snakes, nothing but overproduced garbage. Let's just be safe, keep your thumbs, don't kiss cobras on RUclips being a jerkass. Let's keep all the cobras and videos about them.
Well stated thanks
Awesome snake
Thank you
People hear their neighbor has a military grade assault rifle and think nothing of it, even though thousands of people die from gun injuries every year. People hear their neighbor has a pet cobra and freak out, even though only one person in the US has been killed by an escaped venomous snake. It makes no sense.
To be fair, reptile experts and the general population in Australia are very lucky to have a system where out of 3000 bites a year, only 2 deaths. This is due to the fact that first aid for all Australian snakes is exactly the same, and we have universal health so we don't pay a cent for antivenom.
That is very true it seems like you have a great team of doctors
@@venomman20 They must be for sure, they did save the life of a snake handler bit by an Inland Taipan not too long ago
I wanna know about the dog crate enclosures! Do you put the doors together yourself, or is there a kit somewhere ?
Good answers , Thank you
Thanks for checking out the video
Thanks for the answer 😊
awesome vid thanks for posting it your channel and the viperkeeper channel are the best snake vids on youtube
Thanks so much
I’m an ER doctor in Missouri and frequently treat patients with copperhead bites. We stock CroFab but if you came in with a mamba bite I wouldn’t have a treatment for you. Do you keep anything on hand for your neurotoxic snakes?
Awesome answers
How about your projects,I mean are you planning to enlarge your venomous snake collection with new species?
Hey man thanks for answering my question on the free handling and i agree with you 100% i have only ben keeping for about 7 years or so an im the same way why put yourself in a spot to where it could end your life i see a lot of people just showing off with these deadly snakes and it just pissis me off cause if they do get bit it makes people like me and you that tries to do everything as safe as we can and yes i know anything can happen an im ok with that but when i see people with a monocled cobra free handling it blowing in its face just to get it to hood up and just showing off i just don't get it why people would even put themselves in a situation like that but thanks again man i love all your video's an i have been a fan of yours for a long time now and you have some amazing bad ass animals im looking for a mangshan Viper i know i probably miss spelled that lol but they are soooo hard to find and the ones i have are outrageous lol but thanks again man stay safe bub
Alex Terrible is the shit!!
Another great videosaw an old video of a green anaconda you had do you still have it when are we going see the female king again an as always be safe an as always be safe
Would love to hear about the constrictor almost getting you
Question for next video: Are you married or have kids or stuff? Random, i know. Sorry, not sorry. Lol.
Second question: what all creatures do you possess that are native to north America?
But, yes! I'm in Texas, come see meee! Lol. I never see them alive since they're so secretive, but I know there's a butt ton of coral snakes here since I see them, sadly, as road kill every spring. There's also a very large somebody who lives in my barn that leaves me a 6 foot shed skin every so often. Plus a mountain lion ate my cat and scared the bejesus out of my dog, coyotes sing every night, and I spot foxes and bobcats cross the roads between the forests on the hills. Also the biodiversity of bug life is insane here. Anyway, just saying, visit meeee, if you go to Texas.
Nice thanks for the question
Lil Dicky the shit!!
Venomman20, very cool video my question for the next you do this is, what non-venom snakes do you have and do you have some from different countries- nonvenom one I mean. Love the ( hot) snakes just curious how many you have.
Sounds good
Having discovered that komodo dragons have venom that has anticoagulant effects, have herpetologists found other species of monitors that are also venomous?
This is something currently being studied by various researchers.
Do you remember the show 'fatal attractions?' There was an episode where a young man died from what was perceived to be an infection from a bite by his pet monitor. This was before they(scientists) discovered komodos having actual venom. It's interesting to say the least.
Speaking of Eyelash Vipers which snake species should someone start out using to prepare for one?
Do you have a job alongside looking after the scaley babies...by the way love your videos x
I think free handling only invites room for getting tagged. The island of the Sentinelese tribe. You're not even allowed near the island. The people of the tribe are completely detached from the rest of the world. Just having modern humans near them could wipe out the whole peoples due to zoonosis.
I watch your channel and I don't have an interest in snakes, in fact I fear snakes and therefore I hate snakes. In my past I've gone to great lengths to kill any snake. I don't haven't killed any snakes for the past 3 decades so I've improved, in that respect, but I still don't like snakes. That said, I'm always interested in gaining new knowledge in any subject, even snakes, and you give me an education in snakes, especially venomous snakes which I fear the most. I guess I'm also trying to figure you out, what makes you tic and why you would mess around with venomous snakes and risk your life in doing so, even though the risk might be small, it's still a risk that you don't have to take
I'm working on a video about that soon it will be one of my Wednesday storytime videos
U guys should check out The Real Beast Master. This guy walks around with his Gaboon Viper in his arms petting it like a cat putting it around his neck, and giving it a bath with no care in the world! He thinks he won't get bit, but he also hasn't put a vid out in 9 months. I hope he not dead!
Yeah sounds pretty careless
@@venomman20 thanks for the vids, your collection is sec to none and ur responsible love for them shows. Yourself, Dingo, and prob Viperkeeper r the vids that every1 should learn from..
Thanks so much I appreciate that
Would you Trust snake Gloves????
Bro snake charming is illegal in india from 1972. They get caught and go to jail for 3-7 years minimum.
@Amanda B for your info the number are dropping dramatically because if a sole person on who's income the house is getting food (6 or more people) goes to jail for minimum 3 max 7 years the situation of the house will be deadly.
Second. if any charmer is seen the first thing people do is call cops or wildlife NGO's.
Third. all the people in india knows that all wildlife is illegal.
And the others you see are rotten eggs you will find people (doing something illegal with animals) are found all over the world.
Even in USA where almost (not all) every animal is legal (if it's not in that state they can move to another state to keep it) people do illegal things. Like not housing them properly, animal cruelty, having s*x wit big pythons, killing them, and all sort of stuff. Rotten eggs like these are found all over the world.
India is doing a great job of protecting the native animals (almost all countries are) but still you'll find a stupid person no matter how the situation is.
But charmers are not found easily these days and will be hardly 500 in whole country but if you look at India's population of 1 billion that's a very good number and withing next 10 years there won't be any(or hardly some).
@@terminator2340 That is very interesting, I always thought that it still was quite common in India because so many people on reptile channels talk about snake charming in India. It is really a shame that so many people (myself included) know so little! So thank you for sharing!
how many vemonous snakes in africa and austrulla
I have a question what is the smartest snake species you work with or what keeps you on your toes the most ?
Sounds good thanks
Hey man I love your videos what's your thoughts on the viperkeeper he said and one of his videos that you stole most of your snakes from the zoo is that true and what's your thoughts about that
I already replied to your last comments im awaiting a response
Do you own any venomous sea kraits; & how venemous are compared to land venemous snakes?
Your position on free handling,and handling in general,are the same as mine. These so called licenced professionals who free handle a King Cobra are in my opinion stupid. My protocol will be they don’t get handled unless absolutely or medically necessary. And here in Alabama,all because some idiot let his pet Cobra get loose and made headlines has caused me no small amount of grief. I can keep them,but I have to be a certified research,rehab,zoo or education facility,which I am working on.
I was wondering, do copperheads make good starter venomous snakes?
Hi, I'd say it depends on your experience with reptiles and snakes in general. Although I'm out of the hobby of keeping and breeding reptiles for meanwhile 20 years due to health issues that made a proper caring impossible but I started with non-venomous snakes and after 10 years of experience I changed over to 'hot' snakes. And I started with Copperheads. It went very well for me and after a couple of month I got a few Mexican mocassin adders (Agkistrodon bilineatus). Well and from that point on my collection got bigger and bigger for the next 20 years until I had to stop everything for the reasons mentioned above. Hope this helps and I also hope it makes enough sense 'cause English isn't my native language.
That is because when YOU or I get bit by an adult snake the snake is 15' long with 5" fangs
What snake has 5" fangs?
Where do you get the snakes to feed your kings?
hmm wonder if hes talking about Chandler lol you know he is...
To clarify I don't support any freehandlers that live in the states. They will end up being the death of the hobby. But to be honest I wasn't talking about chandler I don't watch much of his content but from what I have seen he is bad but there is one guy online now days I wouldn't trust with a corn snake. Not going to say names but his content is true cancer
Tyler Nolan too
If anybody freehandles snakes I dont care, but NO ONE should post those instances on internet. Period. Freehandle all you want in your privacy, but on video, take PROPER steps not to be tagged.
How many animals are in your personal collection?
I suspect you might like Rag and bone man. He is different!!
I will check that out on the ride home from work thank you
I agree. This guy knows how to write a song and has an incredible voice 👍👍
I looked up the Golden Lancehead and I would like to ask , why do some have horns or eyelashes above their eyes and others don't ? Thanks
Google adds quite a few random snakes to every seach list so I'm guessing you seen a golden eyelash viper because no lancehead has eyelashes
Please everyone like his videos and comment on it please he is my bro from another country 🎶
Can you take a venomous snake to a veterinarian if it's sick or need surgery?
I do have a vet but most will not do anything for them mine is amazingly helpful
Free handling is the most you can disrespect yourself and put the privilege of keeping venomous at risk
Do you have auto venom at home? And does your wife sometimes say no to buying a snake?
Can rattlesnake grow bigger and black mamas what kind of venom do black mambas have
Viperkeeper posted on his Facebook that Germany recently banned ownership of venomous snakes. Really sucks. There are a lot of good breeders over there.
They did not, it is just on the table because they had a person having a Naja koauthia escape in an apartment complex. It is not set in stone yet.
@@rottenroth Good to know.
When you come to Texas bang my line lmao
You're from MO?? What part?
600 likes 5 dislikes ur doing something right😂
How close are you to kc?
Not very I have been up that away a few times though
Bro I just figured out why one of the reasons why I like your channel. Im a avid bass fisherman as well as liking reptiles. Anyways you act and talk just like Matt Allen from tactical bassin on youtube. The way you slowly and clearly explain things sounds just like him !!!! You sure thats not your brother ??? Lool
Maybe he is I'll have to check lol
Hey
What's up
13:30 alice in chains? Lol
so you're not a davidsfeed fan?
Anyone who likes snakes is cool in my book but he dose make me nervous. My main problem is everytime someone gets bit it can change laws If I lose my whole reptile collection and everything I have ever worked for because of someone being dumb that person better run like hell
What makes a king cobra not a true cobra? Does the 20 mean anything?
King Cobra in a completely different genus....genetically.
Stormy Fourwolves44 yeah, why?
I’ll rephrase my question; what are the differences between true cobras and king cobras?
@@Dysfunctional_serenity...The king cobra is not considered to be a true cobra species, such as the other cobras in the Naja genus; instead, it belongs to its own genus, Ophiophagus. ... Morphologically, the king cobra has a larger head and more narrow hood compared to other cobra species.
Stormy Fourwolves44 I appreciate your attempt to try and answer my question
If you like weird voices look at colter wall
Been listening to him for years
And it also doesn't matter what your hobby is being stupid isn't a badge of honor
17000 sucks hahahahaha that's awesome
Yeah just a real bummer
@@venomman20 you're a really good snake person. I've never even held a snake. You're not quite as good looking as Emily on Snake Discovery but the talent is on par with her, and obviously you do venomous without taking dumb chances. I think you're an asset to these animals.
He should be ashamed of himself. He scares me. Because he has no idea what he is talking about. And I hope if some kid orders a hot snake Thu the mail. And is not killed. His family sues the shit out of him.this guy is unbelievable.
Clearly you are clueless
Lol don't dodge questions
Not sure what this is in reference too this video is 2 years old
So now this is the new thing. Get some hot reptiles and handle them. I noticed there is nothing in the enclosures behind you. You are encouraging your fans to get into this. Sure kids get a corbra. You have learned nothing.I really hope you don't learn a lesson the hard way.
There about 30,000$ worth of snakes behind me lol get your eyes checked
@@venomman20 o.k. so? You are in a position to tell your fans these are dangerous. And I know for a fact how easy it is to buy one. Just add caution.