Great to see that your vision has improved enough to allow you to go anywhere near or do anything with venomous snakes. When things were at their worst, I figured we may have seen the last of Hansler and rattlesnakes. Glad I was wrong.
Hats off to you sir! Beautiful little Atrox. That's one of the reasons I love your channel, conservation is key. Thanks for spreading the message, and saving all those beautiful babies. Glad to see you doing better!
Nice to see you outside enjoying what you do, Bob. I pray God's protection over you and Shauna as you go about these activities. Enjoy this new week further. Kind regards. Liz.
When I go fishing, I like to keep my catch in one of those traps/buckets so that my catch stays alive as long as possible. Works way better than those clips that goes through their mouth/gills. So far, I've never had a snake swim into one, but because of your videos, I'm educated enough to check my trap for snakes before I reach in for my catch. Thanks for a great video. xoxo from Arizona.
Hell Bob this was so good I thought either it was an older video that didn't get released or you had a miracle breakthrough with this last surgery. Great job and still praying for that healing! GB y'all.
good to see you made it through Harvey. Appreciate this video and as always, your teaching concern and safety for both the human and the snake. Hope you continue to do well!
Hey Bob just wanted to say I loved the video, I know the vision situation is still a big issue but I wanted to say that watching this video you can't even tell that you are haveing trouble seeing, you guys did an amazing job, keep up the awesome work!
Appreciate it. Lots of takes. And transitions where there should be none to cover up fumbles (attaching the second clip on the trap). Working through it and figuring tricks at every turn to make this work. Still have the ability to make out distinct objects a bit, which helps... but things as obvious as a crawdad mound are lost to me now.
Great video Bob, I've been watching videos all summer about a man who removes Rattlesnakes for a city and relocates them. He's against killing any snakes. It's sure good to see you back in my inbox. Shauna are you still doing the editing? It flows smoothly which it is supposed to. God Bless you two.
THANK YOU so much for this video!!! I have been handling snakes for over 40 years, but for the first time in my life, I was faced with a copperhead in my garden. I had no way to safely catch this creature. I looked at it for a long time, trying to think of a safe way to do so, but I just didn't have the resources. It broke my heart to kill it. It was beautiful and it's not the snake's fault that its dangerous, but I just couldn't have a venomous snake in my yard. It still makes me sad. I've bought a snake tong which I should have this weekend, but this is certainly another wonderful option I never would have thought about. Thank you so much. I've loved snakes since a very young age. I don't want to EVER need to feel that I have to kill another one.
We watched your video, thanks for the great info. We ordered the Gee's traps and are a little concerned with the size hole. We live on a ranch with a high number of rattle snakes that we are hoping to catch and relocate. With the small size hole, will we only be able to trap small rattlesnakes?
I go pig hunting down in Pearsall at my buddy Pete's twice a year. To be honest, we kill the rattlers around the ranch house but he freezes them for me and I make belts and holsters out of em. Good videos. You seems like a pretty down too earth dude. Maybe our paths will cross someday.
Bob, I learned in Herpetology that rattlesnakes will "home", that is return to their home range, if not taken at least 50 miles! While the young ones are going to disperse- especially the males- older ones have a strong instinct to return. The large ones you moved in another video are going to end up right back on your patio.
Where in Texas are you? I was living on my sailboat in Rockport until this past June when I sold it and bought an RV. Good timing, eh? I'm just west of San Antonio in Castroville now. I'm guessing you're about halfway between me and Corpus.
I'd like to see more knot typing videos. I need to string a line between two trees and I can never get the line pulled tight enough. It always sags way too much. And because of the wind it seems that the knots I use loosen and the line sags even more. On one side I tie a square knot, but I'm not really sure what to do around the other tree. Hope you can help, xoxo from Arizona.
Bob And Shauna, Standing ovation to both of you. By far the most informative and inventive video using the Gee's G-40 products for snakes. I think I would put three full extensions on for distance between myself and a rattler.LOL. Most definitely would not catch me using black vinyl or any other traps for this.
What's the best way to catch a rattlesnake I got a big one need locating somewhere I don't want him hurt but needed know the bestBet to catch him later
Once you catch them in the trap why not just roll it and transfer into a plastic bucket with a gamma seal lid, you wont need to worry about strikes thru the mesh. Great tip on using the trap thank u
Awesome video! Also suggestion: I have been told that stuff like kangaroo rats(pack rats), have 650 k/cal per 400grams of meat. Would it be possible to do a lesson on making pemmican from said meat or even dry-cured sausage which can act as a ration?
I'll hit on pemmican after a while, but know that it is more of a settler food rather than applicable for survival. When surviving, eat everything, keep eating, all the time. Store your food as fat on your body. Storing meats is far down the list in those circumstances. Good question though.
Lots of stuff I was taught when I was younger was to always take 25% of the kill/catch and try to make jerky or other dry meat from it, in order to make sure you can keep going even in the worst of circumstances.
Ive had some interesting pemmican. In my recipes it has been important to pay attention to the amount of fat/oil. Rancid oil becomes the contents. Making the appropriate steps and adding ingredients that discourage microbial growth is the trick. Will be showing some primitive hard tack videos in the stone oven in the coming months.
Seems like it would be easier and safer if the minnow trap maker would just make caps or plugs for the cone ends so you never have to open the trap until you are ready to do the release.
The minnow trap was not designed to be a snake trap. It just so happens that experts like Bob and other research organizations can use their knowledge to safely handle snakes once they enter the trap. You would not catch me dealing with venomous snakes even with three full length extensions. Greg Popovice Tackle Factory
Greg Popovice I've trapped 5 non-venomous snakes with it who were dining on my koi in my small, backyard pond. Had to place the traps in the trunk of my car to drive to the release location, hoping they wouldn't escape. Manufacturers could make extra money selling caps.
I have the cap you are looking for. private message me on facebook or youtube to discuss how to get it to you. Greg Popovice Tackle Factory The manufacturer of the Gee's G-40 products
Marginal in one eye and nothing in the other. I have only one partially working eye... I don't know how long it will keep working. Pray for technological advances to replace mine, they are damaged beyond repair in most ways in afraid.
Would not recommend a chum cage for relocation. Huge needless risk and the visibility for the snake is stressful. They like shelter. A bucket with a lid is the best option. You can throw it in the back of you truck no problem. Mesh and putting into the cab with you is recklessly dangerous. No matter how careful you are, we are human. It only needs to happen once. Using a bucket and even a snake hook is just safer than using your hands. Common gloves are not good for blocking venomous snake bites. Snake proof gloves or heavy duty leather gloves or welding gloves offer better protection. Again Snake hooks are better, just removing your hands from the equation. Also using a mesh trap is a risk in of itself for the snake. Rattle snake are not apex predators. So a mesh trap is a magnet for predators to break in and eat the snake through the cage. The temperature too can kill them because they cant thermal regulate in the trap.
And I got a whole lot of the biggest Copperhead than my whole life I've ever seen I need to trap chicken egg ain't doing the trick what the otherBets you can you
What I like most about your videos is that you have a sincere concern for the health of all wildlife. Kudos to you.
You sir have earned my respect, not for your bravery, but for your respect and care for a beautiful creature.
Who would ever dislike this channel
Great to see that your vision has improved enough to allow you to go anywhere near or do anything with venomous snakes. When things were at their worst, I figured we may have seen the last of Hansler and rattlesnakes. Glad I was wrong.
Bob cannot see very well unfortunately. Creative video shooting and editing though can make it seem otherwise. He is down, but not out.
So glad to see you out and about again Bob.
Hats off to you sir! Beautiful little Atrox. That's one of the reasons I love your channel, conservation is key. Thanks for spreading the message, and saving all those beautiful babies. Glad to see you doing better!
Crotalus atrox indeed. Eye sight is not positive at this point, but pushing through and finding a way for as long as I am able.
Nice to see you outside enjoying what you do, Bob. I pray God's protection over you and Shauna as you go about these activities.
Enjoy this new week further.
Kind regards.
Liz.
When I go fishing, I like to keep my catch in one of those traps/buckets so that my catch stays alive as long as possible. Works way better than those clips that goes through their mouth/gills. So far, I've never had a snake swim into one, but because of your videos, I'm educated enough to check my trap for snakes before I reach in for my catch. Thanks for a great video. xoxo from Arizona.
Good to see you outdoors again. Hope the best for you !
Hell Bob this was so good I thought either it was an older video that didn't get released or you had a miracle breakthrough with this last surgery. Great job and still praying for that healing! GB y'all.
Would. Have done this vid with an adult rattlesnake if I could see enough. No miracles unfortunately.
Great to see you out and about after your vision health issues. God bless!
Jason Repp there are still issues. But yeah glad to see him doing better
good to see you made it through Harvey. Appreciate this video and as always, your teaching concern and safety for both the human and the snake. Hope you continue to do well!
Hey Bob just wanted to say I loved the video, I know the vision situation is still a big issue but I wanted to say that watching this video you can't even tell that you are haveing trouble seeing, you guys did an amazing job, keep up the awesome work!
Appreciate it. Lots of takes. And transitions where there should be none to cover up fumbles (attaching the second clip on the trap). Working through it and figuring tricks at every turn to make this work. Still have the ability to make out distinct objects a bit, which helps... but things as obvious as a crawdad mound are lost to me now.
Thank you for the video. I hope you're alright in your area and sending best wishes for your recovery from Denmark
HI Bob & Shawna, I'm sure glad to see ya'll are 0k after the Big Storm Harvey came though. Great video of the Lil' Rattler being moved.
Thank you, Bob. Great content (as always). So glad to see you doing what you love.
Another great video, so happy to see you outside enjoying nature god bless
Great video man. glad to see you back at it.
Nice video Bob
Thanks for sharing it, 🇬🇧👍
Great video Bob, I've been watching videos all summer about a man who removes Rattlesnakes for a city and relocates them. He's against killing any snakes. It's sure good to see you back in my inbox. Shauna are you still doing the editing? It flows smoothly which it is supposed to. God Bless you two.
Getting better at it. Good coffee helps :)
Really good video and good to see you!
Ok I admit I jumped when you touched the side and the snake took a strike at your glove.
Good video Bob rattle snakes are pretty tasty
THANK YOU so much for this video!!! I have been handling snakes for over 40 years, but for the first time in my life, I was faced with a copperhead in my garden. I had no way to safely catch this creature. I looked at it for a long time, trying to think of a safe way to do so, but I just didn't have the resources. It broke my heart to kill it. It was beautiful and it's not the snake's fault that its dangerous, but I just couldn't have a venomous snake in my yard. It still makes me sad. I've bought a snake tong which I should have this weekend, but this is certainly another wonderful option I never would have thought about. Thank you so much. I've loved snakes since a very young age. I don't want to EVER need to feel that I have to kill another one.
Great video, thanks!
We watched your video, thanks for the great info. We ordered the Gee's traps and are a little concerned with the size hole. We live on a ranch with a high number of rattle snakes that we are hoping to catch and relocate. With the small size hole, will we only be able to trap small rattlesnakes?
I go pig hunting down in Pearsall at my buddy Pete's twice a year. To be honest, we kill the rattlers around the ranch house but he freezes them for me and I make belts and holsters out of em. Good videos. You seems like a pretty down too earth dude. Maybe our paths will cross someday.
Great they did I was wondering if you can continue the bug out bag series you left off on food procurement
Will definitely build it into a series. Will have another segment on bugouy in the next 2 months.
Bob, I learned in Herpetology that rattlesnakes will "home", that is return to their home range, if not taken at least 50 miles! While the young ones are going to disperse- especially the males- older ones have a strong instinct to return. The large ones you moved in another video are going to end up right back on your patio.
Nice video!
Where in Texas are you? I was living on my sailboat in Rockport until this past June when I sold it and bought an RV. Good timing, eh?
I'm just west of San Antonio in Castroville now. I'm guessing you're about halfway between me and Corpus.
Just found your channel and subscribed. Looking forward to watching future videos. Cheers!
Hope your doing good and getting better good luck to you and your family
What do you recommend using as bait for these traps?
I'd like to see more knot typing videos. I need to string a line between two trees and I can never get the line pulled tight enough. It always sags way too much. And because of the wind it seems that the knots I use loosen and the line sags even more. On one side I tie a square knot, but I'm not really sure what to do around the other tree. Hope you can help, xoxo from Arizona.
Guessing you are rigging for a bear bag?
It's nice to see you back in action, however that being said I really hope you're being safe, please be careful.
Your a better man than I!
What bait? I've got a few Timbers I need to catch and relocate
Bob And Shauna, Standing ovation to both of you. By far the most informative and inventive video using the Gee's G-40 products for snakes. I think I would put three full extensions on for distance between myself and a rattler.LOL. Most definitely would not catch me using black vinyl or any other traps for this.
What did you use for bait? Egg or mice
Glad to see you out and about Bob? What kind of blade do you got on your waist?
Bowie. Old German EDGE I believe.
What's the best way to catch a rattlesnake I got a big one need locating somewhere I don't want him hurt but needed know the bestBet to catch him later
Something different for me Thanks for the intro. Brian 77
Once you catch them in the trap why not just roll it and transfer into a plastic bucket with a gamma seal lid, you wont need to worry about strikes thru the mesh. Great tip on using the trap thank u
Thank u for reslsong him
Awesome video!
Also suggestion: I have been told that stuff like kangaroo rats(pack rats), have 650 k/cal per 400grams of meat. Would it be possible to do a lesson on making pemmican from said meat or even dry-cured sausage which can act as a ration?
I'll hit on pemmican after a while, but know that it is more of a settler food rather than applicable for survival. When surviving, eat everything, keep eating, all the time. Store your food as fat on your body. Storing meats is far down the list in those circumstances. Good question though.
Lots of stuff I was taught when I was younger was to always take 25% of the kill/catch and try to make jerky or other dry meat from it, in order to make sure you can keep going even in the worst of circumstances.
It is a good sentiment. Give it a bit of thought though. What sounds logical is not always practical.
Very true. Also, is it possible to use white-meat animals like chicken to make pemmican? Maybe even fish?
Ive had some interesting pemmican. In my recipes it has been important to pay attention to the amount of fat/oil. Rancid oil becomes the contents. Making the appropriate steps and adding ingredients that discourage microbial growth is the trick. Will be showing some primitive hard tack videos in the stone oven in the coming months.
Well done my young friend!!! Well done. >;-)
Seems like it would be easier and safer if the minnow trap maker would just make caps or plugs for the cone ends so you never have to open the trap until you are ready to do the release.
The minnow trap was not designed to be a snake trap. It just so happens that experts like Bob and other research organizations can use their knowledge to safely handle snakes once they enter the trap. You would not catch me dealing with venomous snakes even with three full length extensions.
Greg Popovice
Tackle Factory
Greg Popovice I've trapped 5 non-venomous snakes with it who were dining on my koi in my small, backyard pond. Had to place the traps in the trunk of my car to drive to the release location, hoping they wouldn't escape. Manufacturers could make extra money selling caps.
I have the cap you are looking for. private message me on facebook or youtube to discuss how to get it to you.
Greg Popovice
Tackle Factory
The manufacturer of the Gee's G-40 products
A 1 inch wooden dowel ran all the way through both holes works nicely. Secure the dowel with a string or cord looped over the trap.
what was the bait to catch the rattlesnake?
This snake trap is a Final Destination waiting to happen.
Ily Bob
6:00 I'm not sure if he mean "stimulus" (singular) or ("stimuli") plural. He said "stimuli", but it didn't sound right.
Putting him in a cooler with ice would slow him down...not needed with that beautiful little guy....nice job!
Good idea.
what bowie knife do you have?
Where I can buy one of that kind of snacks trap? Thanks.
Gees trap.
Bob how are your eyes doing? I pray every night for you to get your sight back fully!
Marginal in one eye and nothing in the other. I have only one partially working eye... I don't know how long it will keep working. Pray for technological advances to replace mine, they are damaged beyond repair in most ways in afraid.
Bob Hansler I will keep you in my prayers Bob.
Baby shaky danger noodle!!
Thanks for sharing this information...think I would be better off calling someone.
I use chicken eggs, works like a charm.
What cussed all the eye prob?...everyone know?
Why do you want to relocate that your making it someone else's problem being it's venous snake
Would not recommend a chum cage for relocation. Huge needless risk and the visibility for the snake is stressful. They like shelter. A bucket with a lid is the best option. You can throw it in the back of you truck no problem. Mesh and putting into the cab with you is recklessly dangerous. No matter how careful you are, we are human. It only needs to happen once. Using a bucket and even a snake hook is just safer than using your hands. Common gloves are not good for blocking venomous snake bites. Snake proof gloves or heavy duty leather gloves or welding gloves offer better protection. Again Snake hooks are better, just removing your hands from the equation.
Also using a mesh trap is a risk in of itself for the snake. Rattle snake are not apex predators. So a mesh trap is a magnet for predators to break in and eat the snake through the cage. The temperature too can kill them because they cant thermal regulate in the trap.
Not a snake fan..lol Don't scare me ..just don't like 'em. Interesting video though
I can not stand western diamond back rattlers. They always get into the garage and take over my fishing gear
And I got a whole lot of the biggest Copperhead than my whole life I've ever seen I need to trap chicken egg ain't doing the trick what the otherBets you can you
Wooo Bob & say hello to your hot lady
lineflyer1 hey fucking have some respect bro.