SEARCHING FOR THE BIGGEST, DEADLIEST SNAKE IN AFRICA!
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- While herping in the rainforests of Ghana in west Africa, we found some incredible reptiles like fire skinks, west African bush viper, twig snake, egg-eating snake, and so much more! But what we went there for was to find the most notorious and deadly snake in west Africa, a viper with the longest fangs and the highest yield of venom of any snake in the world, the gaboon viper. Did we find it? Join the first Reptile Adventures video from Africa and come search for the biggest, deadliest snake in Africa!
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Hey Everyone, I’m Dāv Kaufman. I’m a film producer and author and I travel around the world filming amazing reptile, fishing and animal adventures! I’m also an ardent conservationist and reptile breeder, specializing in New Caledonian geckos, bullsnakes, hognose snakes, and ball pythons, especially pied morphs. I hold a BA in History and Media Studies and graduated Summa Cum Laude. In my travels around the world, I strive to create educational and entertaining videos about all animals from common and exotic pets and how they are living in the wild, to animal caregivers and keepers of exotics, to fishing expeditions from the exotic to local waterways. Come and join my adventures on all three channels!
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I appreciate you pointing out that even the "biggest, deadliest snake in Africa" will mostly just lie still and wait for you to go away if left unbothered. Venomous snakes don't deserve the terrible reputation they have.
I agree. They just want to be left alone, they're not vicious or willfully mean. Yet people will treat them that way just because they have venom.
Right I feel like people are so uneducated about reptiles and I frequently hear about them being "evil". Snakes just trying to be snakes are not evil they are not out to get you. I had to try and educate an entire reddit thread that thought it was cute when a dude sicked his dog on a snake that then whipped it around and threw it. Everyone was defending it like the snake would have attacked him. I then proceeds to try and explain to a bunch of grown ups that cotton mouths do not chase people. Actual field herpetologist chimed in explaining the same snakes don't chase you. We all got called stupid and told that just be use science says they don't chase you doesn't mean it's right because they have hunted or fished for years and have been chased more than once. Trying to convince these folks that snakes could care less about them outside of felling scared and trying to get away was sad and disappointing. These folks were talking about how it's necessary to kill any "poisonous" snakes. Started to explain poisonous vs venomous but gave up after I started getting private messages with "stories" about the time the person's girlfriends sisters ex boyfriends cousin was chased down and cornered by an especially "mean" cotton mouth 🤦
@@sarahbeaulieu999 Lack of education on reptiles is a serious problem. Especially venomous ones. Cottonmouths do have a particularly bad representation. It's good that you guys tried to educate the thread, and I don't blame you for stopping. It can be like talking to a wall.
I totally agree Holly, that's why I try and show how snakes really are without getting them defensive to sensationalize them for views.
So true!
Snakes love him, coffee fears him! The legendary Dav Kaufman.
I think I know what will be written on my tombstone now :)
The way that Dav is able to handle that huge gaboon viper is undeniable proof that snakes aren't out to get you. They don't want to kill you, they won't chase, they are in no way malicious. This is one of the most deadly snakes in the entirety of Africa and all it does is sit there, not bothering anyone and just doing it's thing, docile enough to let a (highly trained and experience) human touch it. I love this video and I'm so grateful to Dav for making content like this. :)
Everything you went through in Africa to get this footage makes these videos even more meaningful Can't wait for the ball python movie.
I almost pooped my pants when you lifted the gaboon. You’re such a bad ass Dāv!
I'm glad to hear it was just "almost" :)
I believe the Gaboon is the most beautifully marked snake on earth. I'd love to see one in the wild but am just as happy to see your video. Thanks for bringing us along!
It's very kind of the local community to bring out animals for you that they know how to handle to minimize your time in the highest risk areas and so you can record more of them.
I cannot wait for all the videos from Africa. I'm ecstatic to see more!
I cannot believe you touched it and took the risk. I was throwing my hands in the air saying 'no, dont touch it". Obviously, you are a professional and I would never do that. Thank you for showing us such a gorgeous animal. Which is one of my favorite.
It took me almost the whole time Dave filming too notice the baby caboons head was thinking why isn’t he removing leaves so we can see head 🤦🏻♂️😂 blew my mind when I finally noticed unbelievable
I think gaboon vipers are incredible. I was visiting my local zoo today and telling the women next to me in front of their exhibit all I knew about them. They weren’t in agreement about how gorgeous I find them, but they were fascinated.
This video was super rad - thanks for sharing your travels with us!
I love the smaller animals which I'm not so familiar with. That skink was amazing, great video.
Those skinks are somewhat common in the hobby.
DAV that was amazing! Can't wait to see everything you've got from this journey.
Best Reptile UA-cam hands down. Dav goes above and beyond once again.
Thank you!
Gaboons are my favorite venomous snakes. They’re so beautiful.
Seeing the leaf litter and the heavy seams on the leaves it is amazing how the mimicry art works!
I saw the baby gaboon right away, but i did NOT see it's head!! That was crazy, even after you pointed it out i thought it's head was obscured by a leaf-- turns out, their heads are... literally shaped like the leaves there and I didn't even realize it.
Dav, I'm so glad you made a video about the conditions you were experiencing in Africa, the lack of food and sleep, etc... because I could definitely see hints of it, and otherwise I would be extremely concerned for your well-being.
Gaboon vipers are such beautiful snakes, and they make me feel lucky to be a human, and be able to see through their camouflage.
What a beautiful animal.... the Gabino Viper is one of my favorites, but the Gaboon will always be the scariest looking snake of all. Their placid demeanor makes them so fascinating to me.
Dav, you have outdone yourself on this video. Im from South Africa so this video means lot to me. What an incredible find and I commend you on your efforts to get the desired results. You are a legend to all of us reptile enthusiasts. Keep rattling on dude !
Thank you Brett!
Easily one of your finest episodes, buddy! Great work and even greater subject matter, Dav!! Bravo!! Jim C.
Thank you!
Hands down Gaboons are my fav.
That colour and pattern is just mind blowing! Some of natures finest work
There is nothing better than seeing animals in their natural habitat for sure, so amazing that you got to experience this for yourself!
I'll never forget it
I must say you look a little bleak. Next time go with Dingo . Gaboens are here in Natal too. We have restaurants and guest houses 😁.
Awesome video. THANKS
I'll get out with him soon enough!
@@davkaufmansreptileadventures ja its cheap now. And our biltong / not jerky and droë wors/ dried sausage are very nice. And here we braai/bri not barbeque. The value of 1$ X 16
I know you had a rough go of it filming in Africa but I am enjoying the heck out of this video. can't wait to see what else you have in store for us
Best reptile videos on the internet. You have successfully restarted my love for reptiles. Thank you
So glad to hear that!
The insane thing about the gaboons is you see their bodies before the head.. like uhhhh which end is big BIG danger?!?! Their pattern makes it so perfect their heads jist look like a leaf holy cow
WOW that gaboon viper! I could spot their backs pretty easily, but that head camouflage is amazing
I mistook the leaf litter bellow it as the head at first lol
Amazing find Dav, I can only imagine how amazing the feeling was of seeing these beauties out in their native habitat and amongst such a beautiful rock face.
Like very little else I've ever experienced
Love your african trip!i have 10acre farmland in Uganda in december i will be spending some time there to,cant wait to see some nice reptiles and many more,there is some jungle around to have seen some greentreesnakes and a little green mamba!only in a few ouwers there,cant wait for december!!i love the forrestcobra=i love how there collours are and stand up tall!i wish you all the best and good luck with everything you do!i love it!will keep some reptile's in uganda to!hire in belgium its forbidden to have venomous😕
Very cool video, but definitely gave me anxiety watching you handle that viper. Too risky for me.
The Gaboon vipers are exceptional. Prettiest snake ever!
This is awesome man. The Gaboon is my favorite venomous snake! I can only imagine how it must feel to see one in the wild! Thanks for sharing
Gaboons have always been one of my favorite snakes. They are beautiful but the thing that fascinates me is the fact that they are such a heavy body snake and they can strike as fast as they can. Before I ever heard of gaboon I always thought that the big heavy snakes couldn't move as fast as thin snakes but I was wrong.
I feel this viper isn't talked about enough I appreciate this Dav because such a deadly species of snake should be mentioned more I'd love to see more videos about this viper
Gaboon vipers have extremely beautiful and intricate coloring/patterning. It can also be quite variable with stunning shades of blues, yellows, oranges, reds & coppery gold not uncommon. Their typically docile nature sometimes lulls people into a false sense of security. However for such heavy-bodied snakes they have one of the fastest strike speeds and a nearly 360 degree strike trajectory. They’re also fairly common in the hobby and (being livebearers) with typically large broods they’re usually not outrageously expensive. Seeing kids (‘tweens & young teens) with little-to-no experience keeping “hots” leaving reptile expos with baby Gaboon Vipers is insane. Breeders should act responsibly when selling these animals. Because they are a forest species that live at higher elevations Gaboon and Rhino Vipers require lower ambient temps than most African species. Keeping them too warm in captivity can lead to their demise or ill health.
Such a gorgeous environment! Brings back lovely memories of photographing wildlife on Mt Kenya back in the 90s. Fascinated by the similarities and differences in the flora!
Gaboon viper is my favorite, good job!!!
OK I like this guy! He's not being an idiot with the snakes. He seems pretty chill.
Love the fire skink! Would love to see one in person! Anyone know what US zoos/aquariums might have them?
Wow that was incredible that gaboon viper was stunning I hope we get to see a rhino.
I gotta say, gaboon vipers are definitely master of camouflage. It took me a while to find the head.
Wasn't feeling well today, dealing with alot of anxiety but this is what I needed. Thank you Dav for posting it today and awesome herping video like always
I like how the people in the beginning were just like "You want snakes, we got snakes. Imma show you all the snakes."
Awesome ty Dāv!! I've always loved LOVED the patterns on a gaboon viper but I've never had a chance to see one in the wild before, I'm amazed how well it blended in.
IMOP, Gaboon's and Rhino's are neck and neck in beauty, with Gaboon's getting the slight nod...their occasional hybrid of Gabino are epic
Awesome Dav! Definitely helping me add to my bucket list! What amazing finds and a good crew! The gaboon/rhino habitat reminds me of the cliffsides we find timbers and copperheads on back home! Interesting similarities there haha
That's exactly what I said when I saw that!
I literally held my breath when you pointed that stick so close to the snake....😅😅😅
Beautiful gaboons. The adult one's pupils dilated when you were lifting his tail: he/she was on the alert!
I'm hoping u did ornate monitors that be legendary
I'm amazed every time you travel to make videos. I appreciate the time and potential danger. I'm amazed at how beautiful the patterns are on these animals.
You are truly living the dream Dav. Finding Gaboon vipers in the wild, and an amazing bull snake collection at home. 10/10 dream goals.
Thanks so much!
Gaboon vipers are my most favourite ‘hot’ snake. Aesthetically perfect IMO and so clever and fast in their hunting and defence capabilities. A force I would never want to reckon with but what a gift for you to see not one but two in the wild!
I am extremely happy you had this dream experience! I can't express how much I have enjoyed this Africa series. The Gaboon is my favorite, they are fascinating. I haven't ever seen one in person. To see one in the wild, handle it, must have been a thrill of a lifetime. What region of Africa do they have the white heads? Wow my heart is pounding!!
That monkey's name in English is "Friday". People in Ghana are named after the day they're born. Didn't know "pets" were too 🤣
This was absolutely incredible! Snakes are just gorgeous and seeing them in the wild is amazing. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!
Amazing footage! Best herp channel on the YT!
Thank you!
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Man is living my dream of catching fire skinks in the wild
Dave these Africa vids are next level amazing! Wow! Already watched the savanna monitor vid an was blown away.
Nice keep them coming!
WOW. Talk about CAMOUFLAGE!!! So many rad species on that mountain! Great stuff, congrats on the finds!!
Right? I was two feet from it before I noticed it. If I hadn't looked down when I did no one would have seen this video
Just freaking amazing that kaboom viper was huge not just that but the whole experience being out there we’ll keep anybody on their toes great job
Very cool to see these snakes in their natural habitat! Also, you've done a great job at hiding the actual stress you were under.
I can’t imagine large adult Gaboons have many predators wanting to take a shot at them? Probably why it is so chilled, it knows it’s the boss!
I love the gaboon viper, the Rhino viper is also a badass looking snake for sure
That fire skink was stunning xx
Great video!!! I think gaboon vipers are some of the coolest and prettiest venomous snakes there are! So cool you found not only a baby but a huge adult as well!!
Awesome finds Dav I love them both they are truly iconic African snakes. The fire skinks are gorgeous as well. Looking forward to all the other African adventures mate. Again thank you love your videos so informative & interesting. Cheers from down under mate 🦘🦘🦎
Cheers!
Very cool!! The Gaboon is probably my all time dream snake as well, but I gotta ask, why would ya go up a mountain in West Africa specifically to find venomous snakes & not take a hook???
I wouldn't walk thru that mountain without them snake boots
What an incredible experience. I find the Gabon viper to be at once the most beautiful & the most terrifying snake to behold in person. Of course, I've only experienced this creature with a safe pane of glass separating us. Even without knowing the yield of its venom nor the length of its fangs, my first meeting with this one of a kind viper left me in awe. Lucky you, you got to lift his tail off the ground in the wild. What was that like?
One of my favorite vipers.
The famous Gaboon Viper. The world's coolest viper! IMO The most awesome.
Longest Fangs, Most Beautifully Patterned!
Also love the Gold Viper, the Eyelash Viper, Love any Tree Viper.
Man I just love them all haha I can't choose they all look cool & I would love to view any of them in the wild.
When I was like 7-8 I did a presentation on Eyelash Vipers that I remember to this day 30 years later. I remember I had a picture of a Beautiful Yellow Eyelash Viper from National Geographic or some other publication! I'm incredibly annoying while visiting the reptile sections of zoos haha
You're finally creating the resources I've been looking for for months! I'm so excited to see what you learned about ball pythons but don't tell my one and only snake.... I absolutely adore gaboons. This was a wonderful experience!
The West African bush viper was absolutely gorgeous! I'm calling that one as my fav... but I'm partial to green stuff, so..
And, alright, I know you were really hungry and thirsty, but was that REALLY a good enough reson to threaten those poor coffee beans?! Those poor things will make very bitter coffee now... ;)
And omg you touched that gabon viper. You. Touched. It. I need a moment for my heart to stop racing.
One of the best moments of my life for sure! Now to drink some more coffee....
@@davkaufmansreptileadventures I'd say you deserved it... although after that, I think I'd be permanently awake, due to the adrenaline rush, to be honest ;)
I think those red headed Agamas are common in Central Africa too. I saw at least one in Republic of Congo last year.
We definitely enjoy your Amazing life that you share Dave.
Gaboon gets my vote, a hikers worst nightmare, but a beautiful snake.😗
Bush Vipers are so cool!
Ngl that was cool to see that baby gaboon viper!!!
This is awesome! Can’t wait to see all the videos from Africa.
Went herping in Ghana but only got as far north as Ķumasi. Nice Forest Cobras and some vipers plus a puffy. Not bad. Amazing video many thanks. How far north were you?
Wow what a magnificent looking snake!!! You are very brave walking through there... all of you guys. Crazy!
Damned!it took me a few seconds to see the gaboon's head.
This channel is going to reach 1,000,000 subs this year! I am so glad I found It.
Simply incredible content.❤
Thank you!
You gave me chills on this one lol. didn't see that baby's head until zoom in. Thanks for the amazing work.
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome Dav!!
Only just came across your videos waw 👌 amazing stuff 👏
Thanks and welcome
Such a beautiful place! The herps were amazing! Sorry you had so many hardships in the making of these videos, but the effort is very much appreciated! Can't wait for the BPs!! 🐍🥰
It was all totally worth it!
Hi, 1st time seeing you. My favorite snake has always been the gabon viper.
Thank you so much for going thru all you did to show us where they actually live!
You must have had an awesome trip.
You proved how calm they are to just lay there camouflaged. Awesome
I’ve never seen a fire skink before. Those things look freakin rad! Those vipers were beautiful too. The tree viper and the gaboons
Beautiful people and beautiful motherland❤️💕
Gaboons are my favorite for sure. Something that really amazes me about them is that their pattern is incredibly beautiful and symmetric. It looks like handwoven fabric with deliberate design work. But typically camouflage patterns need to be asymmetric and random in order not to stand out in nature. But when you see the Gaboon disappear into its leafy environment it's just amazing.
Here we go, TIA!
wow!!! amazing just wow I can't believe the dedication and quality Dav brings to the table just wow
Thanks Ben! I appreciate that!
You make me nervous looking at the camera instead of looking at the snake
Congratulations Dāv It was a great adventure. I like any snake I find or see.
Me too!
I miss Brian’s rattle on! Amazing trip and those Gaboon Viper/ Rhino Vipers are two of the most beautiful reptiles. Careful journey Dav’! ❤️
Ok ok, I'll put it back in lol
So happy for you man! I could tell from your shaky voice while handling the big gaboon viper that you were living out a lifelong dream. Really glad you were able to find one, and that he was relaxed enough for you to get hands on. I could see in your eyes that you were weighing the options of whether or not to handle it, trying to figure out if the risk was worth it. I think you chose right 😉
Exactly! Just before I reached for that tail my inner voice was screaming "what the hell are you doing?" As always I told it to shut the hell up :)
The bush viper you found is my fave species. But the gaboon is my fave terrestrial viper!
Amazing as always. Some great landscapes as well as the animals. The level of focus you need to stay safe in that environment is unbelievable, adding on to everything you mentioned last video about keeping all your plans and equipment straight in the head. I can feel the strain from here. Keep up the good work, and while I can't answer for you whether this was all worth it or not, from my end of things I am enjoying it immensely.