The Rattlesnake Cave -Desert Survival- Catch and Cook 

Hey Group, Hope y’all enjoy this video. This was filmed in September, a few weeks before my fateful run-in with a Rattlesnake Bite. Recovering from the bite and daily rainstorms have us editing most days,. Many more videos to come. Until Next Time, Bob Hansler

Rattle snake cooked in a cactus pad. Dang! Probably the most "Cowboy" meal possible:-)>

Thank you Bob. Your knowledge of the great outdoors, and your constant calm, collected demeanor are an unending inspiration to me. I sincerely wish a speedy recovery for you every day.

Learning what you teach is priceless.. Never stop teaching..

Cool video Bob. Your dog is so cool. He has the most kick back attitude that I have ever seen. Plus he listens to you. Thanks for the video. Hope you are doing good. Hope you are healing up after that bite. God bless.

Your pup is a beautiful guy. He's so loving and always on guard.

Dude, you have to keep up the content when you’re able. You’re knowledge,positive attitude and badass best friend huck have taught me more than any book. I appreciate the effort put in and hope you can keep it coming. Kickass job.

Ha ha....love the look on your dog after you offered him some....."Nah......I ain't even gonna look dude." No way I would be sitting in there "knowing" there are other rattlers in there with you....no way. Great video Bob. Thanks for sharing.

11:56 Omg Huck on your lap sleeping!!!! I cant contain my love for that dog! Merry Christmas from New Mexico

Miss you Brother, you aren't forgotten.

Your pup is so well trained. I love the abundant uses of cactus pad. I read in a "survival" book once that "snakes are scary and don't bother with them (when it comes to eating them)." Literally, word for word. I've never eaten snake but I keep hearing it's good. Great video. I'm definitely interested in more desert survival stuff.

That dog cracks me up. Picky little pup

Bob, among survivalists you are number one. Oher men could learn a lot from you. Keep up the good work and may God be with you.

Bob, I forgot to mention how cool I thought that scene of the thorns glowing red on the second side of the cactus looked. Great videography as usual!

That one dislike is from Mr. Rattlesnake. May he rest in peace...in Bob's stomach. Jajaja

I would love to see more desert survival as I live in the Sonoran Desert (Phoenix) and being stranded is a reality here. Sending you lots of healing love 💜 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵

Haven't finished the video yet, but i'm going to go out on a limb here and say Huck didn't eat whatever you made.

Great videos, keep them coming. I see in your comment that you got rattlesnake bit, hope this finds you doing great. Brother I live here in the Tennessee hills and I was bitten by a timber rattler in a fishing run with my boys and wife. Its no fun. I drove us out of the cove myself, tingling, sick, sweating, and dizzy. Doc said it affected my central nervous system and theres no cure for that. I get nervous real quick, and I have nerve control issues but by the grace of the good lord I'm still here. I would love to be out there with you. I've always been better suited for the outdoors. My family has lived in these hills for over 250 years and the outdoors is where I feel more alive. I love watching someone else that loves the outdoors as much as I do. Keep up the work, a keep the love for the beauty that God created. God bless you and yours.

Your videos are far and above all the videos I have watched on survival, and outdoor living. Looking forward to a lot more. Can’t believe Huck doesn’t like rattle snake.

That dog is livin it’s best life

................Good morning ......Please allow me to add a few more thoughts to my earlier comment which was done after my first viewing of this epic masterpiece . My first viewing/comment was done at 1:30 am this morning after a late night drive returning from my grandkid's football game.....I have viewed it twice more after sleep and during coffee..... ...............Yall have taken survival/historical videography skills to all new heights . When I refer to "yall " in my comments you know I am referring to you, Shawna , sometimes Brea, and Huck. With your efforts and artistic talents yall have ADVANCED video art Back through the ages to the days of the early hunter/gatherers of the desert Southwest.....Watching you and Huck kneeling at your cooking fire in a rugged cave gives me visions of the Indians of the region in that same setting, and I know Shawna is behind the camera . My hat is off to yall and, please....can't wait for your five day adventure......Thanks for taking us back in time with you...The drone footage is great too........ much appreciated !!

Bob I'm really glad to hear that you are on the mend. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family that you get healthy again quickly and your vision problems don't affect you too much

This was a fantastic video. I'm out in the eastern woodlands and continue to learn more about surviving and bushcraft, but thoroughly enjoy seeing how another environment creates challenges in survival. You have a gift for teaching, please keep the content coming. Great job as always!

Greatly appreciated, somewhat disabled at 71,but you are helping me relive some of my past, thanks again

Most men would stop messing about with snakes after getting bitten by one... but not Bob, nay, he believes in himself and has the grace of God on his side to not let one mistake and a bit of bad luck shatter his will.

I Nice I like it cactus cook pot that's cool

Thanks for another great video. Hope you make a speedy recovery.

I know many ways to cook rattlers now and thanks for the tip on the cowboy coffee

Besides a dog and cojones, how could you get any sleep in that cave knowing there 'was' a rattlesnake around?

Learning all sorts of useful stuff from this channel. Thank you for spreading your knowledge.

That rattle snake cooked in cactus looks actually pretty decent meal and the soup I’d eat it. Thanks Bob good job Huck 👍

You should do a video about how to make coffee or a coffee substitute in a survival situation

I love that I’m actually learning things

Hoping you'll do the 5 days of desert survival. Almost cried when you said the rest of the video footage was corrupted. Must have been a huge blow to you and yours.

What I think is Bob Hansler is THE MAN! Great job Bob.

Great shot of the cactus glocks on fire. Snake in a Cactus sounds like a fast food. Interesting and informative.

Thanks for making it quick and humane, I'm not one fof killing snakes but I'm glad you made use of him.

Another great informative video! Can't say enough good things about this guy, he knows his stuff from start to finish..his dog is more knowledgeable then most people I know. Keep the videos coming!!

Really enjoy seeing a different look at bush crafting. Living in Southern Arizona myself, its good to see desert survival episodes. Speedy recovery on the snake bite, those are no joke. Looking forward t see some more videos. Huck looks to be the perfect companion, love that breed.

Nice to see you back Bob..... God speed my Brother

Bob, it brings me a lot of joy to see you more mobile than you have been in a long time. I subbed to your channel about a year before your vision troubles started. I prayed for you quite a few times and everytime I watch one of your videos my 6 year old asks "how is Bob's eyes, Daddy?" Very happy for you my friend.

Great video Bob. Welcome back from rattlesnake hell!

National Geographic should hire this guy

im happy to see you back in action and back into the outdoors

The no thank you look on your dogs face is priceless. 😁

Interesting video and I have also taken a bite from Tiger Rattlesnake in my case. Not fun and back in the 1970's no antivenom, ya just had to sit it out.

Huck is the perfect adventure dog. He’ll let you eat all the food while he starves to death. And he’s a cute pup lol

What a great video, i really love it. SurvivalAustria

Thanks for another highly educational video. I live in Central Texas, and a lot of what applies in South Texas applies here. I have been a Boy Scout all my life, 54 years young, and will always be a nature loving Boy Scout. You can take the Boy out of Scouting, but you can't take the Scouting out of the Boy! Thanks again, glad you recovered from your snake bite, and God Bless...

So good to see you back on RU-vid again you sound a lot better and more happier just keep up the good work and I really enjoy your videos so thank you for taking the time to make am

Hello Bob I am very glad to see u back I really missed ur videos. I will always be a fan of ur videos. Welcome back Bob

Hey Bob good to see you back man! Thanks for the upload 🙏🏼

The cactus pad has gotta be the most interesting way ive seen to cook a snake id have never thought of that

Please please upload more I might not be in Texas but I am in Colorado highland desert so some things are similar please please please keep uploading and if you can upload more often please

That puppy is adorable!! Thanks for the upload Bob!

wow that 5 day trip would be awesome 'coming from you bob. we would be lucky to get to see it. thanks and have a good one! hope yall doing well btw.

good people tend to attract worthy mates. you seem to have passed that test. you not only live in a great place. you have a great someone to share it with. good on you.

That was so interesting Bob.. What an amazing technique using the liquid from the cactus pad to cook that Rattler..

So GOOD to see you BACK AT IT BOB !!!!

Any content is good content, it is a shame that your hard work has been lost, but we support you and whatever content you put out.

Please continue with this desert survival video series. It's the best I have ever seen. Just great. I assume this video was shot after the personal ordeal you went through Bob. Yours is a personal survival story that makes you so interesting. I was an avid hiker/camper and backpacker most all my life and my kids are all the same. A failed back surgery has landed my in a wheel chair fore the past 6 years. Its looking more permanent every month. I have to deal with it as you did. Your videos and so many others have keep me sane and still interested in new Bush Craft techniques. Keep the faith Bob you content is GREAT!!! Surviving in Hickory NC

Incredible video once again Bob!

Really enjoy watching your videos and seeing how much Huck loves you. Rescue dogs have hearts so big a human will never be able to understand. Stay safe out there.

Hey Bob! Thank you for yet another great video. I hope you’re recovering fast and feeling better. That’s a real beautiful area a lot like Oklahoma. I’ve been rattlesnake hunting here and all I find are water moccasins. I’ve even crawled into a few caves and didn’t even find a skin. LoL

I would very much like to see those five days in the desert. Thanks for showing us what you could

I love that dog.

Whatever you want to do please just be safe, healthy and happy. Please give Huck a hug and a kiss for us. This chick in the Army went to use an old 'out house' and a raccoon was in there. I don't know which one was more sacred her or the RACCOON😂 Luv the no wash 'plates' 👻🤘

Great one Bob more like this or a 5 day would be great

You are hardcore! I thank God for you and that you are still going strong 💕🙏

Awesome video Bob nice to see you out and about it’s a shame about the footage keep those videos coming

13:53 Huck's eyes when you start rippin that snake meat apart omg

Awesome video Bob. Keep them coming . Fyi... fellow Texan here (north of Ft. Worth). If you are ever in the area, let me know. Have an awesome area for you to see.

7:28 did he just say "Time to burn some hate off this cactus pad"? Ahaha! Awesome. You sir, have my subscription.

*Good video Bob! Huck's a good Boy! Sorry about the lost footage. That really sucks. Hopefully it can still be retrieved somehow. I was lookin forward to the rest of the video. And I read your pinned comment...a rattle snake bite? Holy shit dude. Stay safe Brotha*

I'm new to desert survival, and so far your channel has the best content out there. Thank you for what you do.

Me and the dog had the right idea no rattlesnake for breakfast.

great to see you outside again.

Hey you got your revenge on that rattlesnake.

These cactus thorns being rekt looks awesome

That is the coolest dog. Love the way he won't even watch you eat that snake. Just found your channel. Great content. But I would have to be starving to eat a snake.

Bob, I’m praying for a speedy recovery for you. Great video! There’s nothing like the Texas outdoors. God bless you brother!

4:20 listen to the sound ,he just threw that down

Sorry about all that that happened to you Bob. HUGE HUGE bummer the lost footage.

Sooo glad to see you out and about. And you work huck way to much pore baby..

Pay backs to the snake are hell. Enjoyed the video immensely look forward to many more. Thanks.

Do the five days man. It would be great to learn from

Hey Bob you’re a very hard working man. You made my another day. Thank you all, God bless all your family.👍👌✌️

Man this is some amazing content brother just stumbled across your channel and can’t stop watching. This is all so interesting to me and you’re so knowledgeable and the way you shoot the video is so well done. I also love your dog as well lol. Keep it up man loving it

I want to see all your content, Bob. So yes on the 5 day desert trip! So happy your eyes are recovering so well. Best survival and all around outdoor channel on the net. And not corrupted by big money or sponsors. Keep it up.

Ha! Chupacabra spice.

Huck is such a placid companion but when it comes to getting rid of rid of pests/unwanted animals he does what is needed. Also I found your channel during the weekend and I can't get enough of your videos. I've learned so much and I'd love to get out and explore sometime. Keep up the great content.

I’ve always wanted to try rattle snake but every time we run across them normally when hunting were so far from a hospital we don’t risk it even if we have shot guns. Like you said no meat is worth a venomous bite.

Glad you are recovering.

When are you going to visit Wood Beard in Canada?

Sorry the filming was ruined but I have to say that cooking a rattlesnake inside a cactus pad was a learning experience for me. I like the way you respect nature and that you are humane in taking meat for food. Stay safe and we’ll see you on the next one.

I know you're wisely concerned about rattle snakes, I've been following. My question is about the one that got away earlier. Are you not worried because of the fire and the activity and having a dog?? Is that other rattler gonna leave you alone because you made his home less appealing???? Is that it???

glad your recovering well mate, cant wait to see more of your stuff, thanks from your mates in australia.

I moved to East Texas about 15 years ago. I learned to survive in Minnesota and really enjoyed your video about Texas survival. The environments are so different it's hard to apply what I learned up north to here. Many thanks for your tips. I believe everyone should be able to survive without a grocery store nearby.

Always glad to see more videos from Bob Hansler. Can't get enough of this channel.

It makes me happy that he's humane and isn’t reckless he is still respectful to the animals he eats