The World's Rarest Snake: 20 lb Bushmaster
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- 3 MASSIVE Bushmaster Species: 1 of them is 20+ lb MONSTER BLACK-HEADED BUSHMASTER, Lachesis melanocephala plus Central American Bushmaster Lachesis stenophrys and the South American Bushmaster Lachesis muta muta. And it wouldn't be a VenomCentral video without| Fangs in Your Face Venomcam Strikes... Hey #VenomSquadFamily, check out the 3 Bushmaster snake species we currently work with here @VenomCentral as I get my monthly weights on the MONSTERS from the jungle... ONE IS a 20+ LB MASSIVE Bushmaster Species, the BLACK-HEADED BUSHMASTER, and he TIPS the scale to error, so we know he must be over 20 lbs... it's amazing to this python sized pit viper, and know they are elusive and deep in forests and montane jungles of Central and south America, but I bring out the BIGGEST of EACH SPECIES and they are ALL over 8 ft in length! Then WAIT TIL THE END for 5 fierce Fangs in Your Face Venomcam Strikes and SLO-MO feeding strikes - ALL BUSHMASTERS! Thank you so much to ALL my #VENOMSQUAD and see the research venom links below also LINK to the cancer research of Dr Rodrigo Sousa and his endangered Atlantic Forest Bushmasters!
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Why has this man only got 8k subscribers?? Come on people spread the word!!! I watch plenty of channels about reptiles, but this is definitely the most educational, but had the least subscribers.
Thanks for that great comment and all your great comments! I appreciate your support and just keep on watching and sharing!
John Bell, that was an excellent comment that was right on the mark. If all of us do what you just did, the numbers would be through the roof! Thank you bro on behalf of the VenomSquad!!🐍🐍🐍
Venom Central you gotta post daily or a lot more to grow subscribers. The quality is top notch. Your waaaaay more interesting than the channels with millions of subscribers. I can tell your very passionate about snakes. 😎
Venomman20 has struggled to grow his channel as well and he is very informative as well
John Bell he’s far above most channels
Finally someone that is smart and doesn't free handle his venomous snakes.
Tyler nolan and chandler do it as smart as free handling can be done. David's feed and chrisweet maybe not so much but they know their shit.
I was so glad to see your comment.
I have owned a few before, and the "Media influencers/experts" that do the complete free hand are part of the problem when people think "They are not that bad I'll buy one" and get into this and get hurt, or hurt the animal, and cause issues for us that actually know what we are doing, and really love what we do.
@@chefmesser420
But Free Handling has nothing smart about it! It just calms the snake down so its nice and relaxed...when it strikes and tunes up your ass!!
@@patrickmollohan3082 I agree but large snakes sometimes require freehand it's hard as fuck to hold a huge snake that is 10ft + with one hand and a hook. Thats all I was referring to. Free handling to show off is just dumb and I think Tyler learned this the hard way.
@@chefmesser420I wouldn’t support David and Chris in their handling as something they should do. But they know how to do it. You gotta give it to them. David’s never been bit (to my knowledge) and Chris hasn’t been bit from freehandling. (He was bit for different reasons, watch his video on it)
They definitely know enough, and they handle so much they can do crazy things with their snakes. Because of how used to them they are. Just holding king cobras like it’s a milk snake and not even watching it while they are moving it.
Holy Moses! That Blackhead Bushmaster is the size of a python! That thing is seriously wicked looking! Crazy when it started vibrating that tail against the canister. It got my adrenaline going. Wow! 🙂👍
Yes he's a monster!!! Thanks for watching!
Damn. I'm speechless. Going to have to watch this a couple times to soak everything in. Thanks for sharing these gems 💎.
Cool right. And we have a few that size. They can be a handful some times. Thank you Scott
I can sincerely appreciate how your passion does not override your utter respect for these animals’ capabilities and lethality. Rather refreshing to see. You understand you’re handling a “loaded gun” whenever you bring one out. We need more ambassadors like you.
Awesome video and information once again I love it. The venom cam is great.
It's a lot of work doing it but it is very fun for me and I love sharing it with you all. Thanks 👍
@@VenomCentral yeah I understand it is. But I love everything about how you teach us to understand these snakes. I have learned so much about them
Best snake channel on RUclips by far!! The speed and accuracy of these huge snakes is frightening!!
Thanks for another awesome video Willie!! 🐍😁
Thanks so much!!! Glad you enjoyed it!!!
Willy What a beast!! He is Big!
like all your animals, they are a picture of health. Your Passion for these animals are very apparent. I love the way you and Denna interact with each other. She is a specials person to work so hard producing Videos with you. So glad that you guys take so much time to educate and entertain the Venom Squad. I very much appreciate you guys.
Thanks for another great video Willy. I didn't know there were so many different bushmaster species. They are freaking beasts and beautiful. I can't believe how aggressive their feeding response is they are no joke.
The are bad ass that's why I love them so much. The only thing better is seeing it in person. Thank you for watching brother.#venomsquad
I worked with venomous snakes for 14 years in the Neotropics from large herpetological lab departments in universities to private serpentarium, and I'm want to thank you for your message related to safety and good handling techniques. There are too many irresponsible people on this platform promoting dangerous and unnecesary rough handling, only to show off.
Excellent to hear that and thanks so much for watching and sharing your support!
Willy you have King Kong size 🏀 🏀’s. My God that’s a beast. I was scared watching it on my phone. Lol. You are the man
Lol! Bro! Thanks for that comment! Hilarious... Appreciate your support and thanks for watching!
Holy crap its like a venomous boa constrictor
That's exactly what I was thinking. Their head and mouth looks so big coming in for the strike.
It reminds of Nagini from Harry Potter
I loved meeting the cryptic and beautiful Lachesis melanocephala and the other Bushmasters. They are all impressive and gorgeous snakes. What powerful and fast accurate strikes! Thanks to your camera efforts, I could almost feel those huge fangs. Great video.
Love bushmasters they're so massive! Willie you're so knowledgeable about a ton of species. You're the man👍 Love when I get the #VenomCentral video notification💚
Thank you Ashley for watching. #venomsquad
Loved all the three Bushmasters. "South American Bushmaster Lachesis muta muta" especially was a lovely specimen. These are dangerous snakes and hats of to you for handling them with utmost care.
Thanks again Willie. You are one of the few true educators on RUclips. Glad you teach safe proper handling and never do stupid things to get extra views. This hobby is exciting and fascinating enough with out putting your self or others in danger. Do you have any agkistrodon piscivorus? Would love to see a video on them, very misunderstood and underrated species.
No we don't keep any cottonmouth at this time! Love seeing them in the wild! Thanks for your support and for watching!
Good to see an expert following the correct safety protocols. So many owners think it is macho to have dangerous snakes and don't know what they are doing.
Thanks for the video Willie! Good educational content. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for all the support.
All three big Bushmasters are gorgeous. The girth on the first two is unreal. So enjoy watching Thank You Willie and Deena.
Thank you Vickie. You are a big part of the venomsquad family. We always look forward to your comments
Amazing video Willie! One of the best ones yet brother!!! These Bushmasters are incredible and definitely should be respected for real!! Those first 3 WOW 😲
Appreciate that!!! Thanks for watching and such great support!
Venom squad in the house, that one is a beast!!!!!
Wow Willy thank you so much for this fantastic video! I loved every second of it.
So interesting to see the different bushmaster species. And for me it was so fascinating (and creepy) to watch your monster bushmaster watching you so intensely. I was really relieved that you were hidden behind the tub.
With bushmasters I always hold my breath when you are handling them.
And of course the Venom Cam footage was awesome as always - heat seeking missiles in action! Education and thrilling entertainment all in one video.
Thank you brother. They are not playing games especially that big blackhead. I have a few of them and they all are just mean bastards. They demand there respect!!! But they are also smart and that's what makes them even more dam dangerous. Thanks for the support.
AMAZING animals! Thank you for sharing!
While I don't fear snakes in the wild, I WOULD BE scared to be in that small a room with that large a Bushmaster.
I've been a fan of reptile channels for awhile and subscribed to all of the bigger channels and glad RUclips showed me this channel cuz I enjoy it just as much as the bigger channels like Dingo, Chandler, Will, and Brian....keep up the good content much love and support from Nashville TN
Thanks for watching!!! Glad you found us!
Hey willie, pleased your safe and well. Watching from the 🇬🇧 and love your vids. Pleased to see and hear how much you put safety at the forefront of everything you do. The way you use the lid as a shield to check where the snake is etc. Your the only person I watch where I feel like you’re riding your luck. Not putting any of the others down who I watch, but I have seen some vids of handling lately where I think wow. It’s ok saying don’t do what I do, I’m a professional. There is people out there who will see some crazy stuff, and try and copy. You are a true role model
Not riding your luck*
Thanks for watching and your great comment! Appreciate it and well said! Yes, Safety first!!!🐍
Venom Central Yh man safety first. I tried to get a copperhead but with all the COVID stuff, it’s gonna be a while to ship to uk. I have found a monocled cobra in uk, so I’m going to collect next few days. I’ll keep you informed
Really enjoyed the bushmasters. You're very lucky to be able to work with them. I'm jealous
Yes I am Richard. They are a very special species.
4:50 - Holy crap!!! That Bushmaster is colossal!!!!!
Awesome video. Beautiful Bushmaster 's . I appreciate how professional you are compared to some of the other channels on here.
what a great guy you are. great work being so respectfull to these animals. god bless and thank you!!
Our pleasure!
One of my lifelong best friends became an expat when he moved to Costa Rica. He lives in the jungle and said his biggest concern (by far) for the first couple of years there, was learning to spot bushmasters.
Bush masters are my favourite snakes excellent work Very educational thanks again
Such a pleasure to watch my friend 👍
All Hail the MASTER ! Only an amateur Handler would dislike this excellent video.
Thanks so much! 🐍
You got my DREAM JOB my man for real. So awesome thanks for the educational videos. Keep them coming🐍🐍🐍
Brother it's a nasty job. You spend most of your time cleaning shit and trying to stay alive!!... But I Love it
Wow Willy , This one had me wound up right from the start ! I love Bushmasters , to see and learn about 3 different species was great . My favorite was the Lachesis . I have never seen a Bushmaster that big !!! Holy cow she's gigantic . They look so ominous with that black head . Now I know why you have such heavy duty snake hook . Those kill cam shots were award winning , especially the first one . It's not hard to imagine what it would be like to have one of these guys bite you while on a trail or anywhere for that matter , lol . Great show as usual man . See you again soon.
Very cool! Glad you enjoyed it! Lachesis are my faves as well! Lots more to come! Thanks for that great comment and all your support!
Your blackhead is as big as my biggest boa 😆 what a beautiful animal! Nobody and I mean NOBODY has Bushmasters like Venom Central! Some of my favorite vids you guys do!
Thanks so much!!!
I'm sure it does take a while to do the venoum cam. So I would like to say thank you for taking the time because you do get some awesome shots. Another great video. Thanks
Thank you for watching.
Willy what you offer to the world is unique. You are "fangs in your face" friendly ;), smart with reptiles, explain wisdom and your thought processes - eg, putting plastic can between you and heat-sensing Bushmaster - great detail! I'm getting to know you through these videos after having worked with you and Deena only a short while, running the former website for CPS. i hope to visit you in SC sometime! (Dave Parham) - ps, i learned things from your "handling elapids"/the King video, and told a young worker at Pet Smart today about your site :).
Dave we look forward to seeing you!!! 👍
Damn. That first guy was a massive species. I love the broken, black strip down the dorsal. He’s a badass.
I had a chance to meet you probably the last summer that Dean Ripa’s Cape Fear was open. I had an amazing time and it was awesome talking with you and watching you feed the Bushmasters. I was always curious as to how much money Dean put into his exhibits. They were as good as it gets. I know he came from money and he spared to expense when it came to reptiles. Specifically the Bushmasters, Black Mambas and King Cobra exhibits stood out the most. And where did he get them made ? Love the channel, Willy !! Always look forward to new videos. You’re the leading venomous snake keeper in the United States. More people need to know your name.
Dean actually hired a movie set production company to do the interior of the exhibits. And we had a special rock guy that could make authentic looking background out of wire mesh and mortar. Thanks so much! Appreciate your comments and glad you got to experience the serpentarium before they tore it down! Hopefully you will be able to experience our new place when we get up and running! Thanks again and stay tuned! Thank you for watching!
I like the respect to the animal he gives. Don't fear it but respects it for what it could do or it is.
Thanks Robert - for all your great comments and for watching the channel. Glad you're enjoying the videos and stay tuned!
Bushmasters are so awesome! Thanks for another great video.
Thanks for watching
Another GREAT Video Mr. Willy / Mrs. D. Thanks for sharing with us once again. I always look forward to getting the notification that you guys have posted a new video. God Bless.
Thank you Steven for all the support. We are very fortunate to have people like you that are in our corner. We love it that there are others to share our vision in this and believe in us. Thank you brother
Great video as usual! Those Bushmasters are BEASTS!!
LOL , we got some big ones.💪
Dean was one of the greats!! Would you ever consider doing a serpentarium yourself?
Agreed. Expert + Showman = Ripa
Appreciate that! Yes that's the idea... We're working towards that. Long story but I moved to Wilmington to take over Dean's CFS, he was ready to retire. Then tragedy, and even though we worked to keep it open, there was no Will, so its all gone now. Appreciate your support and we hope to open in the near future, as soon as covid and lock down goes away and life is back to some kinda normal!
@@VenomCentral I live in Hawaii, so we can't keep anything here, but after seeing Dean on that show Fatal Attractions I got really into the subject, in fact I was hoping to one day intern/clean cages at his serpentarium for a summer, just to get my feet wet, learn the basics would have been amazing!!
Anyways love your channel!!! especially the Bushmasters!!
Those are some beautiful specimens. The Blackhead is huge. Was surprised that he out weighed the scale, LOL. You guys stay safe through this storm coming. Much love and respect from Jacksonville, FL.
Thanks James! Yup! That's 2 now that outweighed the scale...time for a new scale. You be safe too brother! I see Florida is getting it right now!!! Appreciate your support!!!
Wow. You always show the most beautiful snakes, sir. Your channel is not only the most entertaining (opinion) but the most informative. I love what you do and appreciate your knowledge and safety.
Thanks so much!!!
Willie your snakes are amazing noone on YT has snakes like you thanks for sharing your babies with us I really appreciate it!!!!!!
Thanks for the great comments and for watching! We really appreciate your support!
@@VenomCentral always buddy thank you
Your venom cam is awesome its very original I haven't seen anyone else doing it
I heard someone tried to copy it and failed horribly... Someone else will try, but imitation is the best form of flattery, right? Lol thanks so much for watching!!! Appreciate all your support!
Awesome video Willie!!
This guy should have a million subscribers.
Thanks so much 👍
i just came across your channel and i wasn't disappointed my fav snake is the gaboon viper followed by the king cobra and the black head bush master that big ol boy is a beauty and the feeding cams is awesome new subscriber cant wait to see more
WOW! I love the black head bushmaster!!! I love your channel! I’m a snake guy too, but I am not a venomous guy. I keep and breed Python Regius, Royal Pythons, or Ball Pythons. I absolutely enjoy working with them. I shoot for 4 or 5 clutches a year. I got 6 this year, so not a huge breeder, just a hobbyist. Absolutely love your channel! I’m learning a lot! Love the bushmasters! But my favorite venomous are Rhino, Gaboons and Speckled Rattlesnakes. I live in the Phoenix AZ area, so I can see Specks in the wild, hell I saw one in my front yard once...keep on, keeping on, brother! Love the channel!
Thanks Robert! As long as you do what you love!!! I used to breed boas and pythons myself. Thanks for watching and enjoying the videos and keep us posted! Love hearing great breeding success!!!
What beasts these bushmasters are!!!!! Holy crap!!!! New subscriber here, well done sir.
Thank you CoCo. Welcome to the Venomsquad!
I really enjoy your videos awesome as always keep up the good work bro
" Venomous? "
" Deadly. But good eating! "
That’s the biggest black headed bushmaster I’ve EVER seen. I can’t imagine how big his fangs are probably easily clean over 2 inches
Bushmasters are so cool and beautiful looking
That first venom-cam strike was badass.
That was something else that feeding the way she came out that tongue just go on a mile a minute and then the way she just go for it that was sick oh my God that was cool the coolest attack I've ever seen the coolest feeding ever
Delightful snakes the Bushmasters. Love them!
Just amazing...I`m not even into snakes but I really dig your videos. You provide so much info on this wonderful animals. Happy subscriber
Love the way those bushmasters strike! They all seem to get the high ground and come down on the rat. None of the snakes I ever had did that. (except cobras of course) Mostly I had puffadders and rinkhals for poisonous snakes. They were plenty where I grew up in the high veld of South Africa. Love your channel, and your knowledge.
Awesome as usual!! 🐍
Thanks 👍
He's like Bill nie the snake guy hahaha great info keep it up... :)
Thanks for watching!
@VenomCentral I had a run with a a rattler a couple years back specifically that to this day sends chills up my spine to put it short an sweet (180 from this critter) I spent well over 90 seconds dancing an shoving it away from me as I was In pure survival mode an im certian it wanted to eat me. The snake was everybit of 3-4 inch in diameter an just shy of 7 ft with 13 rattler.. I'm thinking possibly even pregnant an that way it was so hostile but have no idea with that said I also laid down with in 6 Inches of a great basin rattler and he had no care I was there might even snuggled up with me had I let it.... :/ amazing creature I have lots.of respect for ant any rate. :/ :)
My first video from you and I will be back for more. I do gotta say WOW. Those are some thick beautiful beasts. Never seen a bushmaster that big. Amazing. Stay safe.
Appreciate that!!! Thanks so much!
The bushmaster conservation project do some excellent stuff for the species stunning snake
Now we are getting to the real deal very clean you know what you are doing good job peace
Thank you Jimmy.
👏 The Best Videos.
Thanks for watching! 👍🙏🐍🔥
They are some pretty snakes.
Thanks Mark! Appreciate your watching and all your great comments and support!
beautiful i love all animals reptiles he she is gorg
Thanks for watching 👍
I am amazed at how big your snakes are. Wow, love your videos. Say hi to your wife.
Love your program ❤️👌😍
Great video, can you do some more content with monocles and other cobras? Loved the video you did about monocles in the past.
Thanks for watching and yes we will in the future, its a space issue when filming monster cobras! Logistically its a bit dangerous right now but stay tuned!!! Thanks again for your support!
@27:17-She ain’t letting go😂If she starts “shaking” like a pit bull, I done seen it all.😆😆😆
yes man , another great and educational vid , i do appreciate your education of the venomous world and making sure if we venture out into the venomous world we will know and have the education and proper situations set up before getting the snake which in my case is the last item to get after the foundation is set up. well spoken and well appreciated .... handshakes man. '
Thanks for such a great comment! Appreciate your support!
Melanocephala are so beautiful!
Bushmaster are beautiful. The ones I've seen,( only on TV, you tube) seem to be fairly docile.
Best strike by the biushmasters 👍
That Black Headed Bushmaster is HUGE!!! Do you have any venom cam shots with him? What a snake!
No not yet! He's a little dangerous to do venomcam. Thanks so much for watching!
What a beautiful snake
That first guy at 4:53 is... I was going to say massive but even that is an understatement!
He is a handful! He is solid muscle 💯
Venom Central I cant stop watching this one... those Bushmasters are incredible! I have newfound respect and interest in this amazing species, thank you!
I love your channel you are living my dream to be able to work with snakes everyday
Thank you so much for watching.#veomsquad
Muta's colours are something else
Thats a Monster
8 foot of solid muscle
Great video as usual. Looks like you may need a larger hook for the blackhead bushmaster.
We will need a dam bobcat to lift him up if he keeps growing. Thank you for watching tommy
He Is So Gentle With His Snakes,,,,
Slow but deliberate! Remain calm comfortable and be prepared for anything! Especially your crazy, spot on, but HILARIOUS comments! Thanks bro!
Maybe not as hard hitting as a Gaboon, but wow.......BAM!! That first one doing the "up and over" maneuver. Just incredible. The stuff of awe and nightmares. Leviathan. Just an outstanding video Willy (w/ expert videography from Deena)! p.s.- I'm with you, it's pronounced "la-CHEE-sis". Ha.
Thanks for that bro! I appreciate your great comments and support! Lol...la-CHEE-sis. We always look forward to your comments!
You should weigh him by standing on the scale and holding him, then weigh without him LOL 😂
Nice... in Colombia we called the mute rattle snake ( la cascabel muda)....lachesis mutra.
Thanks for watching! Appreciate it and glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing that information! 💪👍🐍🙏
@@VenomCentral thank u. Didnt knew about the other two lachesis species !...and the correct translation for the slang name we know the lachesis mutra. Its the mute rattle snake; not the silent.
In the peruvian Amazon they called la shushupe and in Brasil surucucu pico de jaca! :)
I really enjoy learning about these snakes. Can you explain how it is economically beneficial for you to keep these snakes as it is not like having a kitty cat.
Definitely a labor of love!
That female strike was like a cobra, the height she rose to lol
Amazing snakes. Heat seeking killers.
Unlike spiders, I really find snakes to be beautiful. Especially venomous snakes. I want to get my first hot soon, a copperhead.
That female strike looked like a dragon attacking its prey! Amazing
what are they bread with to make them grow so large?
They just are😁
Willie ole boy has grown since last time I seen him. Hope your doing good buddy.
I would love to know if the heat pits were blocked on a buschmaster ,in the most humane way .how would the buschmaster hunt visually or scent .Of course it is goes after a heat source going back and forth getting lock on .with out that what other sense is important to the buschmaster thanks great video .what a monster no need for coffee after that!good onya cheers
They still use sight and smell (there tongue) I would hope no one would ever do that but they do use sight and smell!!!
He's so big he's like those clickbait thumbnails lol
How do you do the slow motion part? Is that in your camera settings or using a program on the computer
Hi there, do bushmasters swim if necessary? I'm assuming they do because rattlesnakes swim? Thanks!
They all can swim very well👍
I watched a vid where a guy brought a Puff Adder to show kids. He was as big as one of your largest. Anyway he takes this snake and puts him on the grass. There was no barrier. The snake locked on to a small dog one of the parents had and he started moving toward the dog. The guy was telling the kids what the snake was doing, he waited till the snake was about 10 feet away before he jokingly said the kids and dog were to much temptation for the snake. He retrieved him and put him in his crate. I have no idea how fast a Puff Adder can move. This one was slow but determined. I hate to think what might have happened if a kid broke loose in striking range or the dog had got loose and tried to protect a kid. You would know better on hunting behavior, but I have always thought the handler was irresponsible and only looking for praise because he had this snake. Its been easily 10 years or more when I saw the vid. But again I think he needlessly endangered those kids and dog.