Boss sight killed one in black earth on our job site a few years back. Fucker was like 5 ft. They chopped its head off with a shovel and the snake was striking the shovel so much it had venom dripping off it…..and I was standing on the aluminum plank that the snake was under!!! I jumped about 6 ft in the air
Your boss is an idiot and that was very illegal, you need to contact proffesionals so they can relocate the snake because they protected and super rare
Matt, curious if you know if there are populations of them in Black River State Forest area? I've camped in the Black River Falls area a bit over the last 20 years and the habitat there seems as though it would be condusive for them. Thanks
@@MattHeet12 I've never spotted one and I like to hike those areas. I always imagined they'd live around Weyaleusing up to lacrosse. This video reminds me of Weyaleusing, actually.
They better hope to God I do not ever see them out in the wild because they won't be there they should not be in the state of Wisconsin stupid DNR release them and for what good reason so now people have to live in fear these damn animals
@@griffinblegen6212 I'm talking about the facts that that they were literally extinct in the state of Wisconsin and then the DNR was stupid enough to say to bring them back
@@mikepeckham3084 and that’s stupid how? You obviously know nothing about how ecosystems work. And they pose no threat to humans so I’m not sure why you’re so opposed for a native species to stay native.
Native or not once they went extinct they should have stayed extinct. And yes I do no how ecosystems work. And yes they do pose a threat to humans. Or did you forget they are venomous. And that venom good kill a child.
@@mikepeckham3084 when was the last time someone was A. Bit by one, B. Died from a bite? But I’m guessing you drive a car each day, those are completely safe and don’t kill 100’s of people each day, right? Also you’re using the wrong word. They weren’t extinct. They were extirpated from the state due to human influence. So, the smart humans figured they should probably put them back where they belong to maintain a healthy ecosystem.
I thought on Snake Road you were not supposed to touch her hand over and peed the snakes I've seen a lot of handling and impeding the snakes in your video isn't that against the law especially if an Illinois DNR person would see this just to let you know
Beautiful! thank you for not being one of the dummies that kills them. and don't tell anyone where you found them, because the savage morons will search it out and go out of their way to destroy them. no respect
Wand Erer calling other people savage morons doesn’t help anything and it doesn’t justify your apparent sense of self-importance. Some people have pets and small kids, and have to kill venomous snakes for everyone’s safety. I would prefer not to, but it is sometimes necessary. Please think before you talk. My main takeaway from this particular video was how well camoflauged timbers can be - I lived in a mountaintop cabin in northwestern Georgia for several years, prime timber rattlesnake habitat (uncle in law killed a large 55” female near the back porch and neighbor got a 48” specimen down at the bottom of the driveway, so they were definitely there) yet in all the time I was out and about on foot I never saw a single one. I was always real careful where I put my feet and hands, though.
@@FZ1Tom The Timber Rattlesnake populations left in Wisconsin pose no risk to any humans or pets. If you want to talk about self-importance, the people encroaching on habitat and deciding they have the authority to replace the native flora and fauna with their garden plants and rat-sized dogs are the self-important ones. They are right to say the spots should be kept secret, because people go out of their way to thoroughly exterminate the tiny remaining populations. No one NEEDS to kill venomous snakes, all they have to do is stay a respectable distance away from them and they will mind their own business, as you should yours.
Kup Well said, but take along a small kid or your dog and let me know how well that works out. They only listen two out of three times, and that may or may not be good (safe) enough.
@@FZ1Tom I understand that aspect to a degree. When it comes to public lands, that just really stresses the importance of leash laws. As far as kids go, education is key. Private property is mostly up to the property owner which must be respected. I just hope that property owners in places with very sensitive populations of threatened and endangered species can show a respectful view of the life they share the property with. After all the hundreds of hours I have spent around Timbers, Copperheads and Cottonmouths I just can't see the safety argument anymore. These things don't want to hurt you - they want to stay alive. Venom is also a very precious resource, and they don't want to use it unless absolutely necessary.
Very Cool video Matt, I'd really like to see these in the wild. We have them on our property in Richland Center, but have yet to come across them. I have a question I was hoping you or other subscribers might be able to help me with. I want to get into snake milking, and eventually start my own business. The question I have is who can I talk to to find out what/where classes I can take that will be necessary/applicable to this field. Thanks for any response and I look forward to watching more of your videos.
Thanks for the interest... As far as careers in Venomous Herpetology are concerned, I would first tell you that it's not an easy process to undertake, and is not something you can just jump into. There's a ton of protocol to follow and most people who work with venom on a truly professional level have lifelong involvement with reptiles as a career. I don't know what your current experience level with venomous snakes is, but you would probably have to start off working as an apprentice under another venomous keeper or in a Venom lab. Milking venomous snakes is serious stuff and there's massive risk involved with an accidental snake bite, it also requires a ton of time and money to care for all the snakes. If this is something you're truly interested in, you'll have to walk your own unique path through the venomous world..
Correct Matt, I believe in the USA it takes a lot of cash ... usually a person has to have a very nice career to subsidize this .....not anyone that hands out loans because of the risks....
awesome salamander!....wow I didnt know the cottonmouths ranged that far north.....you know it is really weird ,,,,swamp hike in Florida and never come across cottonmouths!
Hey Matt I live in Southeast WI.. Were planning on doing a show with Wis Rattler's . Would you want to share this video with us? We can have you on the show. Let me know.
