field herping rubber boa

[RobbytheLion]

I used to catch these along with garter snakes. If the snake ran away from me fast, I would not chase it. But if it just sort of moved a little and slowly tried to hide, I'd pick it up. These ones never musked on me. Totally wild snakes that have never been touched would become gentle in my hands and curl up against by body. The ones that acted scared, I would release. If you want a pet, hold out for a friendly one that likes your body warmth and if it doesn't adjust to captivity, let it go.

[zackdevan]

just caught one i live in idaho. my #1 snake.

[Voileen]

rubbers are awesome. they are SO friendly and never bite.

[TopBossSwave]

can uu ship mhe one

[orGfor3]

i live in the new port richey florida area, could i find them up here?



[viper8red]

Nocturnal + Shy Snakes. Incredibly hard to find in the habitat. 

[makeitatriple]

Hooray for rubber boas! We find them all the way up here in canada

[cavaliersfan08]

awww look its smiling lol jk

[GZReptiles]

great find

[LeopardGeckoExpert]

i find those all the time

[TimmyGal]

Those are found in Montana too.

[skinnywhop87]

why can't i find any captive bred specimens of this species? I remember not long ago it was possible to find them, but now they're nowhere to be seen... Do you know if there's anyone doing any breeding projects with these guys?

[ricky0shxt]

can u send me 1 to rhode island plzz

[rcooper95]

thats the weirdest snake ive ever seen but still cool

[gamefan1980]

Where I live there are only two species of snakes. The Northwestern Garter and Rubber Boa's. Both non-venomous and I've NEVER seen a Rubber Boa.

[shred3303]

awesome

[pythondude69]

where do you live??

[despeleta]

s.f. bay area.

[waywardmuse]

now that's one I'd like to touch -- looks so nice and smooth. GREAT shots - close ups through the grass!

[despeleta]

they are trippy feeling. you kind of need to handle them to really see their details.

i like close ups and movement shots, so that's what i try to capture. doesnt always work that way though.

[despeleta]

thet are waaaay cool snakes!

those sand boas are a trip huh...

[maarakailet1]

What a neat little snake!

[despeleta]

sweet, sweet snakes, these rubber boas.

thanks for watching

[despeleta]

thanks! i have a spot where i usually see a couple a year

[basketball4554]

That thing was more calm than some snakes that have been pets for years. LOL! Awesome video!

[despeleta]

lol. it's their nature, man. they are the mellowest snakes ever.

thanks for watching.

[joefarah06]

You found that while running some errands??? Some people search their whole lives and never see one of those! Excellent find, man. It is a very docile snake... very cool :)

[despeleta]

yeah, it's the spot i always take bailey. it's about 20 mins. from where i had to go...so i tacked an hour on to my errands.

wife: " where the hell have you been?"

me: "wha'?!?.........running errands!"

wife: "with your camera?... right!"

[smetlogik]

wicked dude. you've raised the bar way to high at this point. dig the close up shots, looks like he's smiling.

[despeleta]

whoa!!!...i was sitting down to reply, and we just had an earthquake!.....shaky!

i think he was smiling!

[smetlogik]

earthquake!?! sheesh...you guys scare me out there.. someday Stockton will be beach front prop.

[despeleta]

maybe we should get some real estate in stockton!

[despeleta]

4.2...epicenter about 60 miles from here.

just a little shakey shake!

[ddul87]

You my friend are one lucky man.

I would die for just a pair of those guys!

[xxxHERPERxxx]

Awesome man, I'd like to find one sometime.

[despeleta]

thanks brandon.

do you have them where you are?

they are really sweet snakes.

[xxxHERPERxxx]

Not in North Carolina lol.

[ancanthrus]

Nice boa!! Im still waiting for my rosy.

[despeleta]

that was a sweet find! took a little break from my busy day!

[reptilewranglers]

Great looking boa!

[despeleta]

they are cool snakes. do you guys have them out there?

[reptilewranglers]

No, they range pretty far west from here.