What I find funny is that the guy who was holding the snake didn't get bitten, but the guy who barely brushed it did. The snake knows who's the smarter of the two, obviously
Uh, I beg to differ... google domesticated snake information. And we don't know 100% of what goes on in the mind of any non-mammal, or what their entire brains are used for. So we really can't say things like that just yet. We just don't know.
Venomous or no, you still need to treat the bite. Do you know how much bacteria a snake has in its mouth? I had a friend who nearly died of a blood-borne salmonella infection.
fredsassy5.... ok listen, y on Earth r u asking for help on youtube on how to deal with your snake problem. Do the proper thing and call 911. 911 will get the animal control for u. :)
@fredsassy5 If you live in New England, the snake is likely to be a Black Racer or Black Rat Snake. They are both non-venomous and shy and will hide if you try to approach them. They also eat rodents and snakes and are a welcome animal in MY yard!
Even though it's not venomous, you probably don't want to tangle with this snake. If you pick it up it will give off a bad smell, defecate, and maybe even throw up its last meal. It will also bite. Its saliva contains a substance that inhibits its victim's blood from clotting.
@runingblackbear This one was a Northern Water Snake. Dr. Smith is a Herpetologist and knows his stuff about local snake species. John, quite obviously, is clueless.
@starinthehoodmuzz Thanks! It WAS funny as hell-- especially when John tried to play it off like nothing happened. We also caught Copperheads that day-- but John wasn't allowed near them!!
Yeah, I used to have a fear of snakes, even measly garder snakes, I thought they were pretty aggressive, though when I just went to pick one up, they seems to take a liking to you and like your warmth, If you know how to handle them, It can be a pretty neat experience!
I've caught my first snake in Florida, and it was my first time ever holding a snaking (I know, not the best combination.) It felt funny in my hands. I think it used to be a pet because it let me pick it up and hold it for a few minutes. It was calm too.
@bubbathesecound We encourage everyone to leave snakes alone unless you know exactly what you're doing and exactly what kind of snake you're looking at. Dr. Smith is trained in what species live locally and knows how to handle them without hurting them.
@KettlebottomCrew My grandfather helped me out. If he wasn't there to help, I would've left it alone. I'm a animal lover, And I got no intension of harming animals, and I was gentle with the snake.
@bubbathesecound Awesome, good to hear. I get sick of all the people suggesting that the snake deserved to die. The snake simply defended itself-- and John was the threat. Snakes are cool!
@mosniper831 they have no venom but they are considered dangerous only because their mouths can contain a large amount of bacterias. though a bite isn't going to kill you it is going to hurt like hell and runs a risk of infection
@mosniper831 i think that is Sea snakes are the most venomous.... i believe this is a fresh water snake.... and prolly too far north for a cotton mouth(moccasin)
that a pretty snake and it seems kind calm (FOR THE SITUATION THAT ITS IN). i just bought an albino california king snake from a local expo and it was great when i got it. i was handling it all day, very curiouse, calm. but when i got home it started trying to get away from me, it hides all day everyday, and if its out it stikes at me when i walk near the tank. whats wrong with it. someone help me out. and please no sarcastic coments
I love how the description says "put himself in harms way" like a water snake could inflict any sort of harm on him whatsoever. I've been bitten by quite a few non-venomous snakes. It's like saying you put yourself in harms way by using a paring knife.
lol that mother fucker just grabbed it by the tail in second.. me on the other hand today i had to chase that mother fucking snake across the river for 30 minutes, and then i lost my patience and hit it with a stick ..
@giggitey Dr. Smith has a PhD in Herpetology-- the study of reptiles-- and was conducting very important research to help preserve the local populations of Copperhead Rattlesnakes. Thankfully, John made a mistake around a Northern Watersnake, which is non-venomous.
@gannman51 Ha ha, you can tell I'm not the Herpetologist!! Copperheads and Rattlers are all in the same family but, as you said, a Copperhead isn't a Rattler but is in the Pit Viper group...
ROFL! After he got bit, he put his hand back on his hip trying to play it off. Like oh man he did get me....huh. Yeah you arent having a good day til you go in search of snakes and pick up, fondle, piss off every snake you find. If he keeps getting bit like that, all the venom from all the different snakes might turn him into Galactus.
@LampreyStaghelm Good thing for John that this was a non-venomous snake! I was filming and wasn't sure if he got bitten because he really did try to play it off like nothing happened. Dr. Smith (the guy handling the snake) is a reptile expert-- John, obviously, is not...
@mrzbean08 John was practically standing on top of the snake. Dr. Smith did end up being the one to grab it-- and John STILL was the one who got bitten! It was hilarious!!
@xXSlashBoiXx The biggest difference was their approach. John approached the snake too quickly and from above, which is threatening to the snake. Joy was calm and slow in her approach and the snake didn't feel threatened by her. She has a lot of experience-- she's been photographing snakes for many years with Dr. Smith-- who again is a TRAINED HERPETOLOGIST-- an snake EXPERT... I can't stress enough-- don't handle snakes without training!! You can easily hurt them or get bitten!!
Yes, the markings and triangular head (that John was nice enough to point out) make it look like a venomous snake. If you see a snake, especially if you aren't sure what it is, please leave it alone. Dr. Smith is highly trained and knows how to handle a snake without hurting it...
Again, Dr. Smith is an expert and knows how to handle snakes. If untrained, not only could you get bitten, but you can easily hurt the snake. If you don't bother them, they won't bother you... Beautiful snakes though...
Yup, we all knew the snake wasn't at fault. One minute it's basking in the sun, the next it's scared for its life and bit John in self-defense. The snake was beautiful and we let it go unharmed.
I agree-- it was John's mistake. He should have recognized the defensive posture of the snake and backed off a bit. Once a snake gets that flattened body and S-shape, watch out!
No way!! The snake did nothing wrong. It was scared and bit John in self-defense. Snakes are very cool animals and should be left alone. (unless you're a trained Herpetologist and are conducting research...)
Thanks! I should put together a longer video-- on the day John got bitten, we found at least 6 Copperheads, a few Black Ratsnakes(?), a BIG Black Racer, some Garter Snakes, and several more Northern Water Snakes. Thankfully, only this particularly ill-tempered Water Snake got it's teeth into John, however...
The snake was OK until John put his hand too close to its head. Dr. Smith knows what he's doing while handling the snake-- he's a trained Herpetologist. John hasn't gotten any formal training-- just a little lesson from this snake...
even though , am scared with snakes even they are far to me , it seems that they will bite me or eat me specially those big snakes. some times i dream of them and am crying while sleeping cuz it seems that its true and when i wake up tears are on my face ,, really am scared..
I've never been afraid of snakes-- but there are also very few venomous ones here in RI. I think they are really amazing animals and deserve a lot of respect. Try checking them out at the zoo or even a pet shop-- somewhere you know you're safe-- because they're very interesting to watch. That may help you overcome your fears. They're very cool animals!!
Whoa there!! There was only one guy without experience-- the one who was bitten. Dr. Smith (Yes DR. Smith) spent many years studying reptiles, especially snakes, and earned a phD-- NOT an idiot, obviously!! He was certified and qualified to handle them and did really well- even when we collected venomous Copperheads!!
Only handle snakes if; (not attached to you) if you're an expert or a retard. You have a greatly improved chance of not getting owned if you're the former though.
If you're a normal person though, mind your own fucking business and leave things alone and your chance of being bitten drops almost 100%
I honestly don't understand how people can confuse such a distinct snake such as the copperhead with a simple little northern watersnake. A Copperhead is a Copperhead, not some little nerodia, you know one when you really see one.
The confusion comes because many people learn to associate the triangular head with a Rattlesnake. A Northern Watersnake has that triangular-shaped head and rattler-like markings. IF YOU DON'T KNOW, DON'T TOUCH IT!!
Right, but the triangular shaped head doesnt really appear unless the snake is harrassed because in defensive mode they make themselves appear larger than they are by flattening out their bodys.
ive been catching snakes since i was a baby i have learnt through trial and error (u should see all my scars from bites) how to handle even ratllers with no training at all i know how hard to grab and how to make them bite themselves to show dominance then once they calm down i take a picture and realease
Sounds like you're doing it the way anyone with proper training would NEVER do it. When Dr. Smith catches one, he never, ever grabs it-- he keeps his hands open and the snake never feels constrained. He never once said anything about dominance (or the snake biting itself!!) and the snakes were relatively calm from the start. This one got riled up because John got too close and the snake was reacting to him, not Dr. Smith...
Don't handle snakes unless you know how to do so without hurting them. If you grab them too tightly, you'll break bones or cause internal damage. Again, Dr. Smith is an EXPERT-- a certified Herpetologist, and knows what he's doing. Leave snakes alone if you're not trained properly...
Really water snake have venom oh thanks I saw many water snakes at Lake in IOWA but They very afraid of me walking for fishing many water snakes in Iowa
Hi. Water Snakes do NOT have venom, so don't worry about them. John was bit and, apart from some minor bleeding, was unaffected. If you're bitten, the only thing you should worry about is bacteria and infection, which can happen. Was the bite well with soap and water and apply a good antibiotic...
I've heard that watersnakes actually are very venomous but due to their rear placed fangs it's very rare that they inject venom when striking in self defense. Have I been taught wrong or are you just referring to that type of watersnake?
I looked up further info on Northern Water Snakes and found that they are definitely non-venomous. The ONLY venomous water-loving snake in the US is the Cottonmouth, aka. Water Moccasin, occurring in the Mississippi River Valley and Southeast US. They don't live as far North as Connecticut, where we found the Water Snake. Other than that, you don't need to worry about venom unless you think it may have been a Water Moccasin. Never the less, leave snakes alone and you won't be bitten
The moral of the story is..don't hold your hand over the snake's head! It probably felt threatened. Couple of dimwits.
YenneY01 1 week ago
What I find funny is that the guy who was holding the snake didn't get bitten, but the guy who barely brushed it did. The snake knows who's the smarter of the two, obviously
TheTeethInTheShadows 2 months ago
he bit the guy because he was a faggot!
EmergencyGear911 4 months ago
@jeep1999mp, you just have a hatred of snakes, I own a spotted python and it doesn't act like a monster so keep it down ok.
bullzeyechampion15 5 months ago
@jeep1999mp I like snake. Snake cool. Leave snake alone. Not snake fault for no arms.
KettlebottomCrew 6 months ago
bro. trippy shiz. i love you
XxDmathisxX 6 months ago
I love how the guy gets bitten and then they continue to hold it.
AmilamtheAmicable 6 months ago
@AmilamtheAmicable The guy holding it is Dr. Smith-- he knows his stuff about snakes. John knows a lot less...
KettlebottomCrew 6 months ago
some people just don't want to understand that snakes are NOT pets.... it's not even a mammal, snake have no emotions....
letmefeelthevibes 6 months ago
@letmefeelthevibes
Uh, I beg to differ... google domesticated snake information. And we don't know 100% of what goes on in the mind of any non-mammal, or what their entire brains are used for. So we really can't say things like that just yet. We just don't know.
tutorialbs 2 weeks ago
"Oh, that's a water snake. Leave it alone!"
FurorVikingorum 7 months ago
it may not be venomous but it does hert when it bites
BOOMER90100 7 months ago
also they often ae mistakes with cottonmouth
7muktar 7 months ago
Venomous or no, you still need to treat the bite. Do you know how much bacteria a snake has in its mouth? I had a friend who nearly died of a blood-borne salmonella infection.
AtarahDerek 7 months ago
@AtarahDerek Just what I was thinking!
Wavewolfaroha 7 months ago
fredsassy5.... ok listen, y on Earth r u asking for help on youtube on how to deal with your snake problem. Do the proper thing and call 911. 911 will get the animal control for u. :)
skitalybop 7 months ago
Thers a 5 ft black snake in my backyard help!!
fredsassy5 8 months ago
@fredsassy5 If you live in New England, the snake is likely to be a Black Racer or Black Rat Snake. They are both non-venomous and shy and will hide if you try to approach them. They also eat rodents and snakes and are a welcome animal in MY yard!
KettlebottomCrew 7 months ago
that is not a poisonous hes fine
crossandaustin123 6 months ago
Haha at the end he's all they don't get a whole lot bigger than that.
AndrewPhelps611 8 months ago
What did he say that they can confuse that with a karbe snake 1:33 WHAT??
ELMONDED0R9 8 months ago
@ELMONDED0R9 It can be confused with a Copperhead, which are also native to that area...
KettlebottomCrew 8 months ago
Even though it's not venomous, you probably don't want to tangle with this snake. If you pick it up it will give off a bad smell, defecate, and maybe even throw up its last meal. It will also bite. Its saliva contains a substance that inhibits its victim's blood from clotting.
BIGJOHNTON80 8 months ago
wonder if they bite could it kill u..
paxiong3 8 months ago in playlist Snake bites
@paxiong3 Nope, it's a non-venomous Northern Water Snake.
KettlebottomCrew 8 months ago
its a corn snake
runingblackbear 8 months ago
@runingblackbear This one was a Northern Water Snake. Dr. Smith is a Herpetologist and knows his stuff about local snake species. John, quite obviously, is clueless.
KettlebottomCrew 8 months ago
copperhead
runingblackbear 8 months ago
1st dude snake Expert 2nd dude not an expert hahahah awesome laughed like fuck !
starinthehoodmuzz 10 months ago
@starinthehoodmuzz Thanks! It WAS funny as hell-- especially when John tried to play it off like nothing happened. We also caught Copperheads that day-- but John wasn't allowed near them!!
KettlebottomCrew 10 months ago
@KettlebottomCrew I can imagine i just loved the writing it makes the video so much funnier :)
starinthehoodmuzz 10 months ago
thats a pretty snake and is it a copper head cause if it is then is it poiseness
shackmansbaby 10 months ago
@shackmansbaby No, this is a Northern Water Snake-- much more likely to bite defensively but not at all venomous.
KettlebottomCrew 10 months ago
@shackmansbaby You mean venomous, not poiseness. Snakes have venom not poison.
jonathanascencio133 9 months ago
@gasmask80 , dang dude, you're a cruel person who needs to realize the amazingness and importance of nature
CashSmeller 10 months ago
@CashSmeller I agree-- snakes are cool and only scary until you learn more about them. They are facinating creatures.
KettlebottomCrew 10 months ago
I have a fear of any snake will hurt me venomous or not. thats why i have a small california king snake as a pet :D
Dickbaum 11 months ago
good for u
2overnaaz 11 months ago
Yeah, I used to have a fear of snakes, even measly garder snakes, I thought they were pretty aggressive, though when I just went to pick one up, they seems to take a liking to you and like your warmth, If you know how to handle them, It can be a pretty neat experience!
futbolaholic3 11 months ago
My cock squeezed a snake to death
awais142 11 months ago
so far i killed 2 snake i fucking hate snake scary looking things
gasmask80 11 months ago
@gasmask80 Snakes are cool-- leave them alone! If you learn about them, they are a lot less scary than you think.
KettlebottomCrew 11 months ago
try that again shit head an put ur face closer an wave ur hand across its face
mexicanamerican21 1 year ago
I've caught my first snake in Florida, and it was my first time ever holding a snaking (I know, not the best combination.) It felt funny in my hands. I think it used to be a pet because it let me pick it up and hold it for a few minutes. It was calm too.
bubbathesecound 1 year ago
@bubbathesecound We encourage everyone to leave snakes alone unless you know exactly what you're doing and exactly what kind of snake you're looking at. Dr. Smith is trained in what species live locally and knows how to handle them without hurting them.
KettlebottomCrew 11 months ago
@KettlebottomCrew My grandfather helped me out. If he wasn't there to help, I would've left it alone. I'm a animal lover, And I got no intension of harming animals, and I was gentle with the snake.
bubbathesecound 11 months ago
@bubbathesecound Awesome, good to hear. I get sick of all the people suggesting that the snake deserved to die. The snake simply defended itself-- and John was the threat. Snakes are cool!
KettlebottomCrew 11 months ago
GET PWNED!!!!
SS8STEVE 1 year ago
kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
lcaa10 1 year ago
@NiggerSoda how is it fake you twat. and your gay so shut up
mackieboi145 1 year ago
i wish it was a copperhead....
b200191 1 year ago
this sound like a fucked up porn video
Atrofia2 1 year ago
@Atrofia2 WHat porn do you watch?! o_O
Craig6623 1 year ago
Aren't water snakes suppose to be one of the most poisonous animals in the world o.O.So why would you think its a good idea to try to play with it.
mosniper831 1 year ago 2
@mosniper831 Some Sea Snakes are absolutely deadly. Northern Water Snakes are non-venomous.
KettlebottomCrew 1 year ago
@mosniper831 they have no venom but they are considered dangerous only because their mouths can contain a large amount of bacterias. though a bite isn't going to kill you it is going to hurt like hell and runs a risk of infection
LostToMyOwnCause 1 year ago
@LostToMyOwnCause
SOUNDS LIKE THE MOUTH OF A HOOKER
rideredification 1 year ago
@mosniper831 i think that is Sea snakes are the most venomous.... i believe this is a fresh water snake.... and prolly too far north for a cotton mouth(moccasin)
BIGJOHNTON80 8 months ago
very pretty, I saw one at a creek I go to about the same size, if not bigger, I couldn't catch it because the swim very fast.
litledevel15 1 year ago
ouch..
JessMfoster87 1 year ago
Would of smashed that snakes head on those rocks
mrblackpanther187 1 year ago
@mrblackpanther187 No way, it's a very cool snake that was simply defending itself...
KettlebottomCrew 1 year ago 11
@mrblackpanther187 shaun ryder :P
Themeparkworld96 1 year ago
@mrblackpanther187 don't say such a thing about that beautiful animal!
TaigaShana0Melon 11 months ago
the snake bit the gay one out of all
MboredNbad 1 year ago
that a pretty snake and it seems kind calm (FOR THE SITUATION THAT ITS IN). i just bought an albino california king snake from a local expo and it was great when i got it. i was handling it all day, very curiouse, calm. but when i got home it started trying to get away from me, it hides all day everyday, and if its out it stikes at me when i walk near the tank. whats wrong with it. someone help me out. and please no sarcastic coments
MrSweetleaf92 1 year ago
That lady looks like she's handled a lot of snakes in her time :P
dawg1157 1 year ago
I love how the description says "put himself in harms way" like a water snake could inflict any sort of harm on him whatsoever. I've been bitten by quite a few non-venomous snakes. It's like saying you put yourself in harms way by using a paring knife.
SlightlyNotorious 1 year ago
That snake is a beautiful colour
MrTomissocool 1 year ago
All animals have their purpose in nature,they have a job to do, so don't kill just for the sake of it.
tenparab 1 year ago
Stroke my snake blondie! Good snake! Hahahahaha!
Pitdawg2007 1 year ago
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The only good snake, is a dead snake.
O4archer 1 year ago
@O4archer I disagree-- snakes are cool. As long as they aren't biting you!!
KettlebottomCrew 1 year ago 7
snakes are evil stink motherfuckers......ewwww
rainrahana 1 year ago
@O4archer u right,the most beautiful snake is a snake without head.
unimaculata 1 year ago
haahahahahahaahah
savanaball 1 year ago
nyahahahahaha...
xHizukax 1 year ago
I love how he tries to play it down, finishing his sentence. What an idiot.
sephir298 1 year ago
lol that mother fucker just grabbed it by the tail in second.. me on the other hand today i had to chase that mother fucking snake across the river for 30 minutes, and then i lost my patience and hit it with a stick ..
pycckuu911 1 year ago
@pycckuu911 Poor snake! I would have left it alone...
KettlebottomCrew 1 year ago
I would have bitten it's tail off
ZClipze 1 year ago
@ZClipze The snake was simply defending itself. It was all John's fault in this case.
KettlebottomCrew 1 year ago
@ZClipze LOOOOOL
LOVEBUGGY222 1 year ago
famous last words "oh just grab it"
doubleohnine 1 year ago
heres an idea leave the fuckin snakes alone you retard
giggitey 1 year ago
@giggitey Dr. Smith has a PhD in Herpetology-- the study of reptiles-- and was conducting very important research to help preserve the local populations of Copperhead Rattlesnakes. Thankfully, John made a mistake around a Northern Watersnake, which is non-venomous.
KettlebottomCrew 1 year ago
@KettlebottomCrew "copperhead rattlesnake" ? those are two different snakes...
gannman51 1 year ago
@gannman51 Ha ha, you can tell I'm not the Herpetologist!! Copperheads and Rattlers are all in the same family but, as you said, a Copperhead isn't a Rattler but is in the Pit Viper group...
KettlebottomCrew 1 year ago
burro idiota
panda7988 1 year ago
it bites it bites it bites
juanitoypepito 1 year ago
lo maneggia bene il serpente la tipa
123sonumostr 1 year ago
is that venomous?
azhakurha23 1 year ago 2
@azhakurha23 No, that was a Northern Water Snake. Their teeth are sharp but they don't have any venom...
KettlebottomCrew 1 year ago
ROFL! After he got bit, he put his hand back on his hip trying to play it off. Like oh man he did get me....huh. Yeah you arent having a good day til you go in search of snakes and pick up, fondle, piss off every snake you find. If he keeps getting bit like that, all the venom from all the different snakes might turn him into Galactus.
LampreyStaghelm 1 year ago
@LampreyStaghelm Good thing for John that this was a non-venomous snake! I was filming and wasn't sure if he got bitten because he really did try to play it off like nothing happened. Dr. Smith (the guy handling the snake) is a reptile expert-- John, obviously, is not...
KettlebottomCrew 1 year ago
"oh its a water snake grab it " why dont YOU grab it
he got owned by the snake lol
mrzbean08 1 year ago
@mrzbean08 John was practically standing on top of the snake. Dr. Smith did end up being the one to grab it-- and John STILL was the one who got bitten! It was hilarious!!
KettlebottomCrew 1 year ago
How come it attacked that man but didn't attack that women?
xXSlashBoiXx 1 year ago
@xXSlashBoiXx The biggest difference was their approach. John approached the snake too quickly and from above, which is threatening to the snake. Joy was calm and slow in her approach and the snake didn't feel threatened by her. She has a lot of experience-- she's been photographing snakes for many years with Dr. Smith-- who again is a TRAINED HERPETOLOGIST-- an snake EXPERT... I can't stress enough-- don't handle snakes without training!! You can easily hurt them or get bitten!!
KettlebottomCrew 1 year ago
i always try this at home
snakemaster4000 1 year ago
KILL IT!!!
AstroMen2911 1 year ago
@AstroMen2911 No way! It defended itself, nothing more. Snakes are awesome!
KettlebottomCrew 1 year ago
i hope that cobra !
huhteam 1 year ago
@huhteam Nope, that Northern Water Snake! That not venomous! Sorry about that!
KettlebottomCrew 1 year ago
hehe i always tease my snake...thats so funny when she s biting me
sandroooooooooo 1 year ago
Poor snake!
KettlebottomCrew 1 year ago
its a water snake GRAB IT. lol this could be on jackass
Phailure365 1 year ago
that wasnt smart, but its not posionous
ddw0115 1 year ago
We also found several (venomous) Copperheads that day but we didn't let John near them!!
KettlebottomCrew 1 year ago
not only mistake it for a coperhead... aldo for a cottonmouth...
7muktar 1 year ago
Yes, the markings and triangular head (that John was nice enough to point out) make it look like a venomous snake. If you see a snake, especially if you aren't sure what it is, please leave it alone. Dr. Smith is highly trained and knows how to handle a snake without hurting it...
KettlebottomCrew 1 year ago
lol that's halarious
erickclo 1 year ago
i see those all the time where we go campin...can never catch em tho
WhasHappnin3 1 year ago
Again, Dr. Smith is an expert and knows how to handle snakes. If untrained, not only could you get bitten, but you can easily hurt the snake. If you don't bother them, they won't bother you... Beautiful snakes though...
KettlebottomCrew 1 year ago
I'm glad there are people out there who won't hurt the poor snake for doing what comes natural to it when threatened.
So many people don't understand.
kandixcorpse 2 years ago 18
Yup, we all knew the snake wasn't at fault. One minute it's basking in the sun, the next it's scared for its life and bit John in self-defense. The snake was beautiful and we let it go unharmed.
KettlebottomCrew 1 year ago
HAHAHAHA, GOOD ON YA MORON
BeauMac01 2 years ago
is it poison?
cristianocollarin 2 years ago
No, it's a Norther Water Snake, which is non-venomous. The only thing to worry about is possible infection...
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago
not smart to wave hand or fingers around snake u idiot haha by the way that lady was hot!! xD
alfonsomx84 2 years ago
John knows what he did wasn't smart. I think he learned his lesson!
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago
Love snakes, John was the idiot for putting his hand near the snakes head, when cornered a snake will always attack.
nightfox 2 years ago
I agree-- it was John's mistake. He should have recognized the defensive posture of the snake and backed off a bit. Once a snake gets that flattened body and S-shape, watch out!
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago
Beautiful. I love your attitudes... You guys are the good guys.
jigglestumps 2 years ago
Thank you. I don't like when people hate something they never took any time to try to understand. Snakes are COOL!
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago
Kill it
initiald22 2 years ago
No way!! The snake did nothing wrong. It was scared and bit John in self-defense. Snakes are very cool animals and should be left alone. (unless you're a trained Herpetologist and are conducting research...)
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago
yall should've ate it
vietnegro 2 years ago
"Bite me and I bite you back" sort of thing?? The snake was simply defending itself!
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago
dis is coo!!!!
antoniobanderas12345 2 years ago
what a bunch of assholes who post comments great video i like snakes too
joescout 2 years ago
Thanks! I should put together a longer video-- on the day John got bitten, we found at least 6 Copperheads, a few Black Ratsnakes(?), a BIG Black Racer, some Garter Snakes, and several more Northern Water Snakes. Thankfully, only this particularly ill-tempered Water Snake got it's teeth into John, however...
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago
hmmp am scared , put it down
mariz86tourism 2 years ago
The snake was OK until John put his hand too close to its head. Dr. Smith knows what he's doing while handling the snake-- he's a trained Herpetologist. John hasn't gotten any formal training-- just a little lesson from this snake...
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago
even though , am scared with snakes even they are far to me , it seems that they will bite me or eat me specially those big snakes. some times i dream of them and am crying while sleeping cuz it seems that its true and when i wake up tears are on my face ,, really am scared..
mariz86tourism 2 years ago
I've never been afraid of snakes-- but there are also very few venomous ones here in RI. I think they are really amazing animals and deserve a lot of respect. Try checking them out at the zoo or even a pet shop-- somewhere you know you're safe-- because they're very interesting to watch. That may help you overcome your fears. They're very cool animals!!
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago
good for you bitch
aljunalfred 2 years ago
has the guy that got bit come out of the closet yet? I know I likes handling snakes,lol
mojoganjamaster420 2 years ago
Lol, by putting his hand over the snake's head, he triggered it into defense mode XD Great looking snake!
S0XF0X 2 years ago
Yes, they're really cool looking snakes. They have a bit of a temper when handled, though...
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago
xD i hope it cuts your finger retard !
UFO00000000000000000 2 years ago
It did-- didn't you see the blood? They have some sharp teeth!
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago
fuck idiots !!
savanaball 2 years ago
Whoa there!! There was only one guy without experience-- the one who was bitten. Dr. Smith (Yes DR. Smith) spent many years studying reptiles, especially snakes, and earned a phD-- NOT an idiot, obviously!! He was certified and qualified to handle them and did really well- even when we collected venomous Copperheads!!
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago
dumb fuck
jaysanxx 2 years ago
haha awesome
georgiaboyalways 2 years ago
hahahahahahahahahhaha!!!!what an ashole!!!!!!!!!!
GreenLake1981 2 years ago 2
What a dick head
ForestRedNeck 2 years ago 3
lmao
TRANSFORMERkid15 2 years ago
idiot,
kingsnake94 2 years ago 9
lmfao
harryp757 2 years ago
lesson: don't f*** around a snakes head. it will bite if threatened
otofcontroll 2 years ago 2
Yup, Longo isn't a snake expert. Good thing this one wasn't a Copperhead!! We caught several that day-- thankfully after Longo learned his lesson!!
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago
hell yeah i found and thought it was a copper head
aaronlovespot 2 years ago
Too bad it wasn't a mamba and we'd have one less idiot in the world.
Optimistiq1 2 years ago
He needs to clean his hands snakes have dirty teeth :(
lae510 2 years ago 3
Yes, that's a big concern with handling any reptile. Besides Salmonella, there are many other infections that you could get from a bite....
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago
wow, didnt know that
mazdahardcore 2 years ago
I like how right after he gets bit, he tries to play it off like nothing happened.
Ir0nDiam0nd 2 years ago
lotsa people mistake em for moccasins (sorry for not spelling properly)
redhawkfreak 2 years ago
Only handle snakes if; (not attached to you) if you're an expert or a retard. You have a greatly improved chance of not getting owned if you're the former though.
If you're a normal person though, mind your own fucking business and leave things alone and your chance of being bitten drops almost 100%
DeluxeSux 2 years ago
Agreed!! Don't handle them unless you've gotten proper training. Give them room and leave them alone. John was bitten because he was too close...
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago
I honestly don't understand how people can confuse such a distinct snake such as the copperhead with a simple little northern watersnake. A Copperhead is a Copperhead, not some little nerodia, you know one when you really see one.
edgirallenjoe29 2 years ago
The confusion comes because many people learn to associate the triangular head with a Rattlesnake. A Northern Watersnake has that triangular-shaped head and rattler-like markings. IF YOU DON'T KNOW, DON'T TOUCH IT!!
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago
Right, but the triangular shaped head doesnt really appear unless the snake is harrassed because in defensive mode they make themselves appear larger than they are by flattening out their bodys.
edgirallenjoe29 2 years ago
ive been catching snakes since i was a baby i have learnt through trial and error (u should see all my scars from bites) how to handle even ratllers with no training at all i know how hard to grab and how to make them bite themselves to show dominance then once they calm down i take a picture and realease
natureboy107 2 years ago
Sounds like you're doing it the way anyone with proper training would NEVER do it. When Dr. Smith catches one, he never, ever grabs it-- he keeps his hands open and the snake never feels constrained. He never once said anything about dominance (or the snake biting itself!!) and the snakes were relatively calm from the start. This one got riled up because John got too close and the snake was reacting to him, not Dr. Smith...
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago
do never put uy hand in frontof a snakes mouth... it is allways faster than u! if u catch it, grab it behind his head...
7muktar 2 years ago
Don't handle snakes unless you know how to do so without hurting them. If you grab them too tightly, you'll break bones or cause internal damage. Again, Dr. Smith is an EXPERT-- a certified Herpetologist, and knows what he's doing. Leave snakes alone if you're not trained properly...
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago
oh yes of course you have to be careful with that beautiful animals...
7muktar 2 years ago
Tight! It would be soo awsome to handle a snake like that. Being bitten looks fun but not real hard...Cool
RandomVids4Fun 2 years ago
Don't handle them unless you know what your're doing. It's very easy to hurt them.
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago
Do they have water snakes in VT?
Good camera (and editing?) work Ty!
Beck9180 2 years ago
yeah, I think they live in VT.
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago
Water snakes are harmless, yet most people get them confused with Water moccasin...
Nice video only months away before snake and fish weather....
Currently snowing here in Virginia heavy
BlackAnvil47 2 years ago
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Not so beautiful now eh?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
retrobikeholidays 2 years ago
That was a big northern.
sactownatureboy 3 years ago
Really water snake have venom oh thanks I saw many water snakes at Lake in IOWA but They very afraid of me walking for fishing many water snakes in Iowa
DPKArizona 3 years ago
Hi. Water Snakes do NOT have venom, so don't worry about them. John was bit and, apart from some minor bleeding, was unaffected. If you're bitten, the only thing you should worry about is bacteria and infection, which can happen. Was the bite well with soap and water and apply a good antibiotic...
Ty
KettlebottomCrew 3 years ago
I've heard that watersnakes actually are very venomous but due to their rear placed fangs it's very rare that they inject venom when striking in self defense. Have I been taught wrong or are you just referring to that type of watersnake?
Arfwid 3 years ago
I looked up further info on Northern Water Snakes and found that they are definitely non-venomous. The ONLY venomous water-loving snake in the US is the Cottonmouth, aka. Water Moccasin, occurring in the Mississippi River Valley and Southeast US. They don't live as far North as Connecticut, where we found the Water Snake. Other than that, you don't need to worry about venom unless you think it may have been a Water Moccasin. Never the less, leave snakes alone and you won't be bitten
KettlebottomCrew 2 years ago