Ancient Forest Hike at Hontoon Island

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Hike through a primeval island forest as we observe old-growth trees, strange types of fungi, unusual insects, and one beautiful dusky pygmy rattlesnake. Photos by Jennifer. Recorded at Hontoon Island State Park July 2012.

[@bwestfla]

I have always wondered if it was worth learning to identify mushrooms in Central Florida so that you might be able to eat some. Assuming there are edible varieties.

[@MiWilderness]

Cool looking snake. Nice video quality too, unlike mine. lol. Lots of cool stuff; mushrooms, insects, insects on insects... What was the little orange fruit?
Thanks for sharing!

[@Waldhandwerk]

Very cool, ...amazing wildlife and area. Stay safe my friend!

[@hiddenflorida]

There are tons of edible varieties of plants and fungi here, just keep in mind that foraging is not for everyone because of the potentially fatal consequences of a mistake. Be sure to learn from a professional! That being said, I enjoy foraging here greatly. Not every state has wild edibles year round :)

[@AvoidingChores]

Quite the ecosystem

[@Nyflip25]

Hot!!

[@Ronicon08JK]

Great video. Thanks