Sweating Bullets with Mr. Brown

[LeeClaxton]

do one for an anaconda

[snipeuout1000]

How poisenes is it?

[viperkeeper]

@snipeuout1000 Very toxic!

[kimmeco2]

never seen a king brown before in my life But is your rhino snake better then him or the same?

[viperkeeper]

@kimmeco2 Not easy to compare...apples & oranges

[kimmeco2]

@viperkeeper I see must be hard catching up with all the snakes you own.

My mother said you very brave for owning them

[LostheartXwarrior]

what was the paper used for?

[viperkeeper]

@LostheartXwarrior Just a distraction

[viperkeeper]

@minnesotajz You might find it amusing I don't. I consider him the anti-christ

[camau79]

dont the adults grow to 3 meteres and are the thickness of your arm and when they bite they dont let go and inject a lot of venom

[viperkeeper]

@camau79 Yes but these are the smaller species from PNG

[jweasle15001]

makes my monacle look like shes on prozac

[Travide]

Hey I know you only do videos of Venomous snakes but if you ever have a fully grown corn snake could you make a video, I can;t seem to find any thing on fuly grown corns or kings.

[freethought23]

how the hell did u get that thing back after it got loose?

[viperkeeper]

No big deal...moved a few things and hooked it out.

[mykidsdad36]

i often notice people allowing snakes to bite things that they will handle later.I know you wash it but isn't it still dangerous to allow?

[viperkeeper]

You should wash and disinfect those items than come in contact with snakes & their mouths. Mostly so you don't spread diseases from snake to snake.

[Golfer011940]

Nah, you wash it to disinfect it to stop the prevention of diseases...Also if the snake is venomous, you need to neutralise that venom, because handling an object with dry venom on it can be very dangerous especially if you have an open wound on your hand...Sweat can also spread venom across the body into mucus membranes and other cuts or entrances to the body which can lead to a mild envenomation which can be dangerous...

Right VK?

[viperkeeper]

More or less

[daswaff]

I got all tensed up watching the VIDEO! It looked to me that after the animal tried to escape and you recaptured it, it was determine to figure out how to get  to you and bite you... Although I suppose if you had dropped it to the floor it would have reverted to 'escape mode'... maybe...

I have only recently discovered your videos, and they are consistantly wonderful. Thanks a bunch for putting in the extra time effort (and to some extent at least, added risk) of making and uploading them.

[christophermchale]

is that a p. australis or a p. weigeli? it looks much more like that latter.

[viperkeeper]

It was caught on PNG so it's P. australis

[MelanieAF]

LOL at that deep sigh I hear you give after shutting the lid on the brown beast :)

[topaz38]

WOW !

[123chinch456]

Hey, if he doesn't have a name, call him Lightning!

[JaySkuh]

its Mr.Brown, it says on title, tags in the info, and he says it.

[aldjgklsdlkgg]

holy fucking shitfuck...I'd shit myself just for the fact that there are no lids on those containers....jesus.

[chiconspiricy]

I just watched sssnakeman069's king brown, the difference is amazing. He picks his very large specimen up like a cornsnake. Maybe this little firecracker will turn nice someday too.

[Dillybird]

Hi, I have really enjoyed all your videos. I finally have a question. Do you wear snakeproof boots when you are in your snake room? Thanks, Nanci

[viperkeeper]

No..at least I have footwear on...

[benmahesh]

ive heard from somewhere taht king browns venom isnt that bad, except for they produce it in such large amounts to where its very very dangerous

[viperkeeper]

True it's not as toxic as other Aussy elapids but it's still lethal and as you pointed out in large quanity. Also, once they get a hold of you they don't want to let go...

[chiconspiricy]

"Not that bad?" If we can assume the Diamondback rattlesnakes of the US have lethal venom, and the King brown snake is around six times as lethal, if you use the LD50 test, I'd say that's pretty bad. Funnily enough, they use their "relatively weak" venom to devour the Inland Taipan, and other more "dangerous" snakes according to several lists rating venom toxicity with danger.

[chiconspiricy]

About as lethal as a King Cobra according to the mice test. That's a lot more toxic than any North American rattlesnake, and they are still considered lethal.

[yakub9187]

Was it difficult to find Mr Brown after he escaped? I would hate to "lose" a snake like that somewhere in my room.

[viperkeeper]

No, It was not difficult, just time consuming.

[budgiefeathers]

gday viperkeeper

so is mr brown still with you and have you found mrs brown for him jimmy

[viperkeeper]

Mr. Brown is at his new home, The Kentucky Reptile Zoo

[user12348071]

What would have happened if you touched the handle of that hook? Would the venom cause you any problems just from contact with the skin?

[viperkeeper]

No problems from it contacting un-broken skin

[critterfreek82]

Ah, the king brown, a.k.a mulga. Elegant snake, but it sure packs a lot in the way of heat! I'll never forget seeing one majorly irate king brown advance on Steve Irwin on one episode of the CH, repeatedly biting at a desperate Steve's boots! Your sleek specimen formed some rather classy coils on those snake hooks.

[violator79]

Sir, I have 2 more questions for you: 1. Do all vipers, including Gaboon cause necrosis if the bite isn't treated? 2. Do all vipers have the "Spade" shaped head? I noticed that Gabby does and the EDB and WDB does also. Is that shape common for all vipers?

[viperkeeper]

No, The Berg's adder (Bitis atropos) has a neurotoxic bite. The head shape is common but not absolute. The Rhombic Night Adder looks like a Colubrid.

[violator79]

Sir, question for you: are you involved in the milking of snakes for medical research?

[viperkeeper]

No..I prefer to keep my fingers where they are and in good working condition. I do supply animals to venom labs.

[violator79]

Thanks for answering. Keep up the good work.

[TheSwoopDog]

Hey Buddy,

Do you have a Fierce Snake AkA inland taipan in your collection?

I cant seem to see any taipans in ur videos except the PNG one.

The Fierce snake is the most deadliest yeh?

[viperkeeper]

The most deadly snake is the one that just bit you!

No Zoo's in the USA have Inland Taipans other than Reptile Gardens and I'm not sure they have them anymore either. They are not normally in private collections since the Australian Govt does not allow the export of most of their animals.

[foosey55]

The Eastern Brown Snake is so annoying and is everywhere. I was going to the bus stop when this brown snake was lying in the middle of the road and i tried and pass it but it had its striking position at me so i had to call the Snake Catchers

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[norte4life]

would you ever do what steve erwin used to do like grab the snake gently by the belly and pick him up. or any other of your snakes. I remember once he laid with on his tumach and let a snake I think it was a black mamba give him a lick on the cheek then the mamba left. Steve was the greatest conservationist. You do your amaizing part in conservation too I admire people like you thank you.

[viperkeeper]

Thanks :-) I think it was an Inland Taipan that "licked" his cheek.  I do miss him...RIP

[aidentalontarrat]

RIP Steve herpers all love ya

[critterfreek82]

Me too. *cries* Love you Steve-O.

[gamerDhunter]

dude u remind me alot of my self for the way u yalk >.<

[Mongeyman]

Man, you are nuts! Have you ever considered another hooby? I dunno, something less dangerous like Lion taming?

[viperkeeper]

When I travel to Philadelphia it's more dangerous than being in my snake room.

[Mongeyman]

LOL! I'd rather take my chances in Philli though!!

[Mongeyman]

I know you must get many messages, but do you remember my one to you about the Aesculapian snake? I know that they are not venomous, but I would love to see you handle a specimine. Please don't feed it to a king though, if you do get one, they are truly beauitful snakes.

[viperkeeper]

Yeah, I don't have any non-venomous in my collection...sorry..

[Mongeyman]

You must like the fear then?

[viperkeeper]

I don't fear them or any animal...stop with the analysis.

[Mongeyman]

You have taken the wrong end of the stick my friend. I was only being curious. As I often find in this modern world; one has to tread on egg shells on a daily basis. Don't bother spamming me, I shall comment no more.

[786Yasra1992]

that guy sure knows what hes doin id probz scream n run out the house lol

[shawnandchris]

Im amazed that he didnt chew the handle, they love a good chew.. Iv seen one chew a piece of leather for a good 10 min, and left it DRIPPING with venom! Although our king browns, browns and taipans can be very flighty and bitey, a couple of my friends heve conditioned them from hatchies, and feehandle them without any problems. It is quite a sight thats for sure! Not many who would sign up for that one!

[viperkeeper]

Not me mate!!

[Westerntronic]

In Australia there are about 3,000 snake bites per year, About half the deaths are due to bites from the brown snakes..im not going near them..if i see one i never go near it..hey i want to live man lol

[viperkeeper]

I know they are the biggest bitter that you blokes have. A real scary snake!

[Westerntronic]

king brown can kill you in 30 seconds. prolly the most deadliest in the world >:( KING BROWN

i know im from Australia, there tons of them..you defiantly see them on hot days, and this guy knows how to handle them lol

[viperkeeper]

There venom is far les toxic then a Common Brown but they do have a lot of it.

[lilhomee364]

do u have a boomslang if so can i see it

[viperkeeper]

I currently do not have boomslangs in my collection. The monovalent A/V is very expensive and difficult to obtain from SAVP.

[CarleeZankou]

that was nuts i dont mind a bit of venom but that things have enough to kill my entire street (respect)

[Mazla12]

Great video. Whilst i agree that these are an extremely dangerous snake, I have encountered these snakes and many other elapid in the wild numerous times. From my experience they never stick around and flee when disturbed. Even in this video when he gets out the first time his immediate instinct is to get away and hide behind the book case not turn on the human and get vicious.

None the less your skills handling this snake are impressive and you have obviously had many years of practice

[bullsnakegal]

how are the king browns at eating?

[viperkeeper]

They were brought in for a Zoo specially. They're doing great according to them.

[TheycallhimTurpin]

Lol, that was not boring at any point. That was like a roller coaster ride just to watch. Of course, you have to know what a king brown is, and what a bite represents (death) to fully appreciate this. I have a mind for probability which would disuade me from handling poisonous snakes, even if I had otherwise great skill with them.

[walderdackel]

Actionpacked video no question. That one is fast!

Im not only worried about the poison in this clip...what about your "hbp/s" (HeartBeatsPerSecond);)

Take care!

[viperkeeper]

Heart rate was steady but I was sweating bullets for sure!

[NoTengoMiedo]

You can be the new Steve Irwin. You have his same mix of knowledge and sense of humor.

[viperkeeper]

That's very kind for you to say but Steve was special and could never be replaced. In some ways my videos honor him for his work on venomous snake education.

Cheers!,

Al

[viperkeeper]

I have not been chased, except when they thought I had food. I've fended them off with a hook or long forceps. (see more fun with spitters). I have some A/V on hand but not for these King Browns, as they went on to a zoo the next day. If bitten, I was up the creek without a paddle so to speak.

Al

[clairecole1234]

Have you ever been put into a situation that you actualy get chased by them and I was wondering do you keep A/V there with you since most local hospitals will not have encountered such toxins.

[tomazyi]

I about fell out of my chair when he first got out! How are these in comparison to say a mamba?

[viperkeeper]

Compared how? Fast? About the same I guess, maybe faster. As far as venom... Hard to say other than Dead is Dead, like getting hit by a car or an 18 wheeler. Your dead.

[najakaouthia]

And I think getting bit by my blood python is bad. That just hurts a lot. You certainly have my respect for having the guts to work with these guys. You are my cyber-snake hero!