I was bit by a copperhead when I accidentally stepped on it at 5 years old in Asheboro, N.C. I will tell you now...the pain was absolutely indescribable. It felt like someone held a blowtorch to my foot. I was bit on my left ankle and to this day I have nerve pain radiating when the weather changes. Snake bites can cause long-term damage. Always wear high boots when you are exploring the woods.
ther1rida ther1rida i got bitten when i was 8 yrs old in both ankles it was cray im sorry to hear u didn’t make a full recovery i thank my lord jesus made a full recovery from this scary accident
Should also mention that copperheads rely on their camouflage to a fault, believing themselves to be invisible as long as they don't move. This means that they won't run away like most snakes until directly confronted, which too often is after they've already been stepped on.
My wife and I just moved to Kentucky from Upstate New York and we were told that the best way to keep snakes out the yard is using your lawn mower on a regular basis.
As a service-member stationed overseas that’s from West Virginia, it makes me so happy to see one of my favorite RU-vidrs in my back yard. Thanks Coyote.
Growing up in the 60s suburbia , the Appalachian wilderness was nearby. Of course , we were always adult supervised & if you managed to wonder off were thoroughly chewed out when you got back . One of the chewing points was there are Stills out there & those moonshiners don’t take chances with letting you live .
Coyote is the closest thing to a Steve Irwin that we’ve had since his death. He loves wildlife and never comes off as a disingenuous dude. I originally thought he was looking for views by getting bit in every video but realized he’s got so much heart for nature. Respect❤️
Steve Irwin said that he would catch any snake except a copperhead because of how aggressive they are. Steve Irwin was a legend and a hero and it’s good to see people like Coyote carrying the torch and raising the bar.
@@nipsarecomingoff1902 I live pretty close to where they are in this video, within about 100 miles. We have so many dangerous creatures here in the Appalachian mountains. Black bear, timber rattler, water moccasin, brown recluse, black widow, and worst of all, hillbilly meth heads. All very dangerous and unpredictable.
Gotta watch out for the hillbilly meth heads lol. I’m from Ohio so I know what you mean. Interesting fact: When I was just 7, I was bitten by the brown recluse while I was asleep (on my left foot). Made it to the hospital in time for doctors to extract the flesh-eating venom, but 18 years later my left leg is still a little bigger than the right.
I was bitten by a large copperhead in PA. Bit in the hand and they had to cut my arm the whole way up past my elbow to relieve the pressure from swelling. I was in the ICU for 3 days and hospital for 9 days. Please be careful around them!
I live right by the Appalachian Trail and I see Copperheads all the time. The scariest thing about them is how still and silent they stay as you go by them. These things don’t flinch
When I was 8 years old, I got face to face with one. We stared at each other. I walked away. Beautiful encounter Edit on 5/30/21, : WHY ARE YALLS STILL REPLYING AFTER A YEAR AND I DONT WANT TO KNOW ABT YALLS KILLING SNAKES PLS WHY ARE YALLS MAD
Hey man same thing happened to me when I was about 8 or 9 I was walking in the woods with my cousin and I just sorta walked up on it looked at it and turned around and bolted now that I think back on it it was perfectly fine and had no aggression in it but my 8 year old mind did not think that
I directed a geological field study in Wake County, NC for about three years, way back in the 90s. Copperheads were common within the field area, and they blended perfectly with the ground cover. Anyone who didn't know what to look for might easily step on one or more a day, but everyone wore boots and snake leggings. I've never seen so many Copperheads in one area. They are beautiful snakes, but very different from the Western Diamondbacks and Mojave rattlers I was accustomed to seeing in the Big Bend region of Texas.
Most people aren't aware that NC has more snake bites than any other state and I believe Wake County has the most snake bites in NC. I live in Wake County near Wake Forest and every year would encounter multiple copperheads in my yard----but once I got rid of all my pine trees I saw no more snakes. I had one strike at me last year as I was checking trail cameras in Durham county. Walked right by and didn't see him. He hit my pants leg. I was lucky
I got bit by one of these a few years back at 18 years old on my forearm reaching into a brush pile to get my machete I dropped after clearing some brush and let me tell you that hurtttt and the anti venom process wasn’t fun either. Took me 7 months to be able to get my whole range of motion back in my wrist the swelling did some crazy damage. Thank god it wasn’t worse could’ve been real bad if I would’ve gotten bit in a vein or artery.
Had one on my back patio about a month ago and came across it when I took the dogs out back after their dinner. The stone was gray and it stood out to me, but the dogs didn't notice it until I started to deal with it, then they kept trying to come in for a close look, but I successfully kept them away. I didn't want to go in to get a grabber, so I used a small rake and broom that was on the patio to grab it and heave it over our fence into the woods behind our house. It wasn't aggressive and it could easily have struck the dogs as they walked over it to the yard, but it was frozen, it wasn't until I tried to get it with the broom and rake that it moved and then it was to try to flee, though it did strike the broom a couple times. Very used to garter snakes which are plentiful, but this is the first time I've seen a copperhead in our yard, it took me a moment to realize what it was.
My grandfather was almost bitten by one of these snakes. Didn’t bite through his boot, though. OH MY GOD HOLD THE PHONE HOW IS THIS SO POPULAR?!!? Definitely didn’t see that coming.
I live in a heavily copperhead "infested" area and have occasionally smelled cucumbers in my back yard, which adjoins a poorly maintained powerline easement. Usually if I smell that, we start seeing copperheads in the back yard. Usually large adults.
I discovered this channel a few days ago and I can't stop watching the videos. This guy is a legend. Thank you Coyote for all your hard work and for teaching and entertaining us.
Well I have seen Peterson get willingly pinched bitten or stung by things I would never allow. And my maternal line of Gallagher and clann Fearghaille in a matriarchy means my mythic bloodline is dominated by common European adders and viviparous lizards. Plus I grew up in Okefenokee and Cade's Cove while not in school in north Georgia. Both places are crawling with horridus, chelydra, bobs and bare.
I grew up in Washington County Western Maryland and as a kid we had Copperheads all the time in our backyard. Every year - typically in spring and fall when snakes are laying in warm spots and camouflaged - people would step on one and get bit while hiking the Appalachian Trail not watching where they're stepping. Very important when hiking!
I was hiking in Roanoke County, VA a few years back when I came across a beautiful eastern timber rattler. He was basking on a stepping stone rock, right in the middle of the trail. We took a couple pictures, then walked around him. By the time we came back, he was gone, but it was an awesome encounter
I spent my teen and early adult years in Roanoke Co. Great hiking around there. I'm near Charlottesville these days at the foot of the Blue Ridge and try to get in the mountains as often as possible. Black timber rattlers are pretty easy to spot if you're paying attention. If you're close they will often make their presence known....if not sleeping in the sun.
Legend has it you need to find a new saying. And Legend has it you're a petty person for counting all the likes of your comments and commenting about it lol. Congratulations on your milestone though
I saw the video and was like “this is interesting” and then he said they were in West Virginia and I instantly got excited because nobody ever showcases our state. 😂
I live in E KY and been bitten twice by copperheads. Despite what some people claim they are not aggressive but actually freeze when they sense something approaching and being so well camouflaged often get stepped on (or very close to) and will strike. That's what happened both times to me. Bite is very rarely fatal but will hurt like hell for days even after being treated (and need to be treated fairly quickly). Adult copperheads can regulate how much venom to deliver in a bite as well and will often deliver a 'dry bite' to drive off smaller intruders, had a kitten bitten once who I expected to die, (being so small) but other than the fang marks she developed no injury from the bite, did however develop an intense respect for snakes afterwards.
Coyote, something you didn’t mention, is that Copperheads have a strong odor of cucumber. If you’re out in an area where there is potential for snakes and you smell cucumber, be very alert, because it’s probably not a cucumber you smell. Chances are, it’s a Copperhead. I found one in southern OH once. I didn’t know what it was when I caught it. I took it in to my grandma because she was a snake fanatic, and before she even seen it she said “you’ve got a Copperhead there.” Then she explained to me about the cucumber smell.
I've never smelled that smell and been around many copperheads. A friend use to catch them and keep them a couple weeks and then let them go and even then I never smelled it. I know this is true but it sure isn't something anyone should rely on because in atleast ten different instances of being around them I've yet to smell anything. Heck I had one inside my cabin a week ago. Found a mouse hole that I think it came in and hopefully went back out of. I went to get an axe and it was gone when I returned. Pretty weird feeling when I go to bed now.
In West Virginia, born and raised, In the mountains was where I spent most of my days. Chillin' out, maxin', relaxing all week, And looking for copperheads down by the creek.
Spent my entire life visiting the Catskills in New York. Saw a timber rattler once in 35 years. Very elusive creatures. Heard the rattle of the engine of a Willies Jeep. That's how loud it was. An awesome and unforgettable encounter. Excellent work Coyote!
My family has been going up to Lake Luzurne/Lake George since I was born, we have 2 houses(1 each side of the family uses), and I've never seen one. Never actually seen any snake up there. See more snakes by our real home less than an hr north of the Bronx. But then again, I probably have only spent 1% of my life up by Lake George
They're everywhere in the Shenandoah Nat'l Park area. Steve irwin went there to do his episode. I did AT trail maintenance in SNP and would see them all the time in the summer. Maybe permits weren't allowed for this particular "hunt" though..
Thank God im not the only one lmao. Jeep could have made it and the brush he was talking about is just tall grass. I walked through worse at 7 and 8 years old in my deer lease with a bb gun and cougars. Lol.
I've driven over rougher terrain in a 2WD open diff truck. Damn dude, you pick up venomous snakes but you won't take your Jeep over an easy obstacle. WTH.
I was looking for this comment. They could have made that and a West Virginian would have just drove past in a car asking if they needed help and then kept going. That confused me....I guess it was for "drama" or something.
I just love the Idea of Rattlesnakes, The way that they make a noise to warn you away. Our snakes in Australia they just Bite you, No real warning just Zap and your off to hospital. Most of the time you never even saw it coming!
You Aussies have some wicked biting animals and bugs. That black spider that is aggressive seems like it would be pretty scary. I live in Georgia and have killed a few rattle snakes. They do warn you. One of them was 6 1/2 feet long and had 15 eggs in her, and she was in my backyard. I would like to see Australia.
To be fair, there's an unfortunately growing minority of Rattlesnakes that strike without rattling. The main venomous snakes in my region are Copperheads, so I'm screwed regardless. 😖😖😖
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CopperHead: Ahhh just living the life wait why is the rock opening. Coyote: here lady’s and gentle men this is a copperhead Copperhead: oh am I on T.V :) Coyote: “ Picks copperhead up” Copperhead: why am I getting picked up oh wait I’m on T.V copper head poses.
Coyote: searches for hours in the middle of nowhere to find a timber rattler Me: takes two steps into the woods and almost steps on top of one 👁 snake whisperer 👁
Well if you want to be technical yes..however coyote stole it from a man named shmidt who originally came up with the pain index back in the 80s..soooo yeah.
@@bernadinebenoschek1688 coyote was the first i believe to film it. plus having RU-vid helped him get popular. so he didn't really steal the idea just documented it differently.
I got bit by a copperhead in the late 80's . Was bit on my right ankle and it took a long time to heal. I didn't get sick, only ankle was swollen and hurt. I finally got better when i took penicillan for 5 days. I still have a round circle about a half dollar size and the two fang marks on my leg for evidence.
Coyote: Hikes for hours into the wilderness to find timber rattler. Me: Find them in my barn in Louisiana every year. Also copperheads, and cottonmouths. Oh and coral snakes. 😂
Not unless you are (very) old or young or have an underlying health problems or (very) allergic to the venom. Not (very) toxic in the snake world. A healthy adult human can survive a bite from a copperhead without medical attention however it will be (very) painful.
I was bit my an immature copperhead that was hiding between two of my tool boxes. I reached down to grab the tool box and instantly felt something bite my hand. When it bit me it only pierced the skin with one of its fangs on the back of my hand. I was working alone back by my horse stables and immediately sat down and tried to keep calm. I hollered for my son and he came about 5 mins after I was bit. I was dizzy. My hand up to my elbow was aching and starting to turn a deep purple or black color. I could feel my heart palpitating and was breathing shallow and rapidly. A few minutes later I decided to get my arm elevated above my heart and I used a bandana and had my hand/arm over my right shoulder. The pain was growing and I was very jittery and could feel my heart racing. The discoloration continued and my son was pretty scared. I had no health insurance at the time and antivenin runs roughly $250,000 here in North Carolina. So, we did what we have done for years. My son grabbed my arm and put his other hand on my chest and cried out, “Heavenly Father, please touch my father right now and cause that venom to be of no effect. I trust you to do as you can and as you walk! In the name of Jesus Christ, heal my dad!” In roughly 10-15 mins the discoloration and the physical effects and the pain subsided and my hand and arm turned a nice pinkish color. There was a clear injection site from the one fang and it remained slightly swollen. My son and I hugged and I thanked him for praying for me and we thanked God together for his loving intervention and his willingness to hear the prayers of my son. I shall not soon forget hearing the passion and simple trust my son displayed as he prayed over me. I would get bit again if it meant that I would have the joy of hearing my son praying over me to our Heavenly Father with such trust and assurance in God’s goodness and his unmatched power. We sat together for about 30-40 mins after all was well and marveled at the grace of God who is still mighty to save. I thanked my son and then thanked God for touching my boys heart in such a profound way to cause him to love and trust our Heavenly Father. Who knew that a snake bite could be such a blessing?
When I was a kid I could smell when a copperhead was around. Smelled like cucumber or corn. Can't exactly remember which. Might have been times of the year.
In ky same thing look and watch where you step especially around Clarks river. That would be George Rodgers Clark of Louis and Clark. If you know your history...r from ky. Cotton mouths to Rockie areas look for rattlers all in ky.
They come up when the river comes up and stays up in spring alot of run off keeps it high going into Tennessee river from Marshall co into McCracken co. They don't leave when the river goes down. Cotton mouths also in Rockie areas we get timber rattlers. I was pushing nefw in stroller in long drive way dad had a car hauler trailer it was behind trailer tire struck at stroller. Thank fully it caught my eye and did not hit the stroller. Then one got in concrete block underneath the kids play house my dogs found it and started barking shot guns people!!!! Dogs did not get bit barked and I found him .
Whenever i heard him say “West Virginia” my first reaction was i screamed “where is he!!!” First dude perfect and now brave wilderness. West Virginia is just a beautiful place
I'm not sure why they had so much trouble... I literally saw one around Labor Day weekend at Griffith Observatory in LA, SURROUNDED BY PEOPLE. It was just chilling in the brush, probably used to humans.
What a long hike to find a snake.🐍 I opened the back porch door, and there was a copperhead blending in with the fall leaves and pine needles - I almost stepped on it! Scared 😱 in South Carolina!
My grandparents lived way out in the hills. It’s so beautiful, and so wild. Obviously the deer are the most common thing to see (you can’t go anywhere without seeing them) but we’ve seen black bears, more snake species than I can count, salamanders, crayfish (crawdads), and a million other things. Much love to WV.
When I was a kid and we had moved into a new home me and my sister were running around the yard playing tag. She happened to jump a copperhead thinking it was a tree root. Luckily I noticed it before anything happened and it all ended well.
One time I was mountain biking with my dad and grandpa and we were stopped for a break and my grandpa and I were basically standing on one...I didn’t even see it before my grandpa was bashing its head in. Copperheads have a super bad rep
America: We have several species of bears, wolves, cougars and other animals that can hunt you down and kill you. Australia: We have slow, non-aggressive snakes that just want to be left alone.
Yea see this debate always comes up and everybody always jumps straight to Australia or Africa and they totally disregard Asia which has much more variety than either of those two it's got plenty of biological landmines and also almost every type of animal known to man bears, wolves, big cats, crocodilians whatever you can think of Asia probably has it
Nice Seneca rocks fly over in the beginning! I've hiked upand climbed on those rocks probably 20 growing up. Use to live like 15 mins down the road from them.
My kitten was attacked by *something* outside one day; we still don't know what exactly it was, but we believe it was a copperhead. He had two puncture wounds on the side of his cheek and nearly suffocated after two days. We had scheduled him a vet appointment but abandoned it and got him into emergency care. My mom said that he couldn't eat, drink, and could barely breathe, and that if we had waited for his appointment the next day he would have died during the night. Thankfully, he's fine now, but I'm still wary of copperheads in my area (Monroe, NC)
I live in a remote area of WV. Vets are at LEAST an hrs drive and there are no “emergency“ vet clinics etc. we had moved to a house that bordered the woods. Our dog got bitten on a Sunday so we called a vets office knowing they would at least have an answering service. Vet called back and told us to administer 50 mg of Benadryl I believe every 4 hrs, and antibiotics if we had them. We had injectable penicillin since we had cattle. He told us the dosage to administer for a dog. He said he wasn’t bothering for us to come in for “just a copperhead bite” and for antivenin, as dogs usually do well with just the treatment he said, and that antivenin was usually a waste of money!! I was appalled, but he was right! In two days you couldn’t tell she was bitten, and her head had been big as a basketball! That bite was on her lip, and about a month later she got bitten on the back leg! We did the same treatment and she was fine. Two of our other dogs got bitten while we lived there and we used the treatment and they did great too. A lady I know insisted on taking hers to the vet to the tune of about $800. I’ll take the $10 treatment thank you very much lol. Gotta love an honest, country vet!
Yeah I was bank fishing with my buddies and I saw a copper head creeping up of the bank on me and my Friend and it actually struck me and got bit but I’m all good but I couldn’t react it but so fast
