I would see at least at least 3 of these in between the parking lot, the Kincaid Lake Spillway, and the lake where Southern Illinois University of Carbondale students swam. They are relatively docile, as long as you give them distance.
It's a great dream JR, but doesn't earn you much of a living. I went the herpetology route and specialized in Ophiology and it was fun and we completely enjoyed it, but didn't pay the bills at all. I hope you find a decent job in the field other than ending up doing research or teaching.
Thank you for your encouragement. I'm actually settling on being a wildlife biologist. I know paying your bills and having necessities is important but I'm motivated by a dream in conservation and helping wildlife in general. It's if I have had to do this for no money I would do it.
Surprised they didn't tell what to do if you see one in the field If you do see one, DO NOT attempt to move or interact with the animal, watch from a safe distance, and go around the animal or back the way you came. If it is in a public area with people, call professional wildlife handlers, as it would be unwise to leave the animal there, and it is far better for someone with experience to move a dangerous animal than a novice DO NOT attempt to kill a Copperhead, as most cases of bites (From any venomous species in North America) come from people handling or attempting to move or kill a venomous snake, and it is far better for the ecosystem to leave it in the wild anyway
Also absolutely don't ask "is that a real snake?" in childhood innocence and then proceed to poke the snake and then attempt to flee in terror after it bites the other child standing next to you, narrowly escaping being bitten yourself only due to how frantically you're attempting to run up a steep mud covered hill and inadvertently kicking the snake in the face every time it tries to attack. Because I did that as a kid.
I mean, I've moved plenty copperheads out of my driveway by poking them a little with a long stick. Most of the time they'll just mosey on if you poke gently in the side from a safe distance. Copperheads arent gonna move at you just to bite you
@@Griddytrooper not really, not as long as you have enough experience working with them and the proper supplies i.e. hooks, grabbers, cage locks, etc. I know people who keep copperheads
@@Griddytrooper I have some experience working with copperheads tho I want more before I get one myself, however I have owned "hot" inverts like old world tarantulas and vietnamese centipedes (whose venom is actually more potent than copperheads)
I live in North Central Alabama. I have personally killed copperheads nearly 5 feet long. I killed 2 in my yard in the early 1970s that were 58 and 59 inches long. I also let 2 escape that were even longer. I am tired of arguing with "experts" who say they can't grow that big.
What you need to know about Copperhead Snakes.
1. Stay TF away from them.
Bruh
It dis dithered poison is rarely fatal listen I’m doing for class ok 👌 capeesh
Exactly Because Messing with something dangerous can get You a darwin award!! But usually the Snake won't bite unless harrassed
@@Griddytrooper you're doing a study on snakes and you can't tell the difference between poisonous and venomous?
@@senpai-i3n ok dude I made this 3 years ago and rarely watch UA-cam cut me some slack
Aside from being dangerous, they're beautiful snakes and their eyes are cute
These snakes are all over the place where I live in C. NC.
Nice one 🤠
I love snakes
I would see at least at least 3 of these in between the parking lot, the Kincaid Lake Spillway, and the lake where Southern Illinois University of Carbondale students swam. They are relatively docile, as long as you give them distance.
Dee Raver those are watersnake you are seeing
Good looking
I love snakes. My dream is to become a herpetologist.
It's a great dream JR, but doesn't earn you much of a living. I went the herpetology route and specialized in Ophiology and it was fun and we completely enjoyed it, but didn't pay the bills at all. I hope you find a decent job in the field other than ending up doing research or teaching.
Thank you for your encouragement. I'm actually settling on being a wildlife biologist. I know paying your bills and having necessities is important but I'm motivated by a dream in conservation and helping wildlife in general. It's if I have had to do this for no money I would do it.
We love them too! Stay curious 🐍
Thank you for your encouragement.
they like to swim- great swimmers
Surprised they didn't tell what to do if you see one in the field
If you do see one, DO NOT attempt to move or interact with the animal, watch from a safe distance, and go around the animal or back the way you came. If it is in a public area with people, call professional wildlife handlers, as it would be unwise to leave the animal there, and it is far better for someone with experience to move a dangerous animal than a novice
DO NOT attempt to kill a Copperhead, as most cases of bites (From any venomous species in North America) come from people handling or attempting to move or kill a venomous snake, and it is far better for the ecosystem to leave it in the wild anyway
Also absolutely don't ask "is that a real snake?" in childhood innocence and then proceed to poke the snake and then attempt to flee in terror after it bites the other child standing next to you, narrowly escaping being bitten yourself only due to how frantically you're attempting to run up a steep mud covered hill and inadvertently kicking the snake in the face every time it tries to attack.
Because I did that as a kid.
I mean, I've moved plenty copperheads out of my driveway by poking them a little with a long stick. Most of the time they'll just mosey on if you poke gently in the side from a safe distance. Copperheads arent gonna move at you just to bite you
I want one someday
Bad idea
Just making a statement that that’s a bad choice
@@Griddytrooper not really, not as long as you have enough experience working with them and the proper supplies i.e. hooks, grabbers, cage locks, etc. I know people who keep copperheads
@@Griddytrooper I have some experience working with copperheads tho I want more before I get one myself, however I have owned "hot" inverts like old world tarantulas and vietnamese centipedes (whose venom is actually more potent than copperheads)
I live in North Central Alabama. I have personally killed copperheads nearly 5 feet long. I killed 2 in my yard in the early 1970s that were 58 and 59 inches long. I also let 2 escape that were even longer. I am tired of arguing with "experts" who say they can't grow that big.
It literally says Over 3 feet...meaning the average full grown is 3ft plus...it didn't say they stop growing at 3ft
Beautiful animal
I’m doing Thai for a class project
Do Mongeese!
they also taste like chicken
Yeah
Never eat an animal that eats other animals. Too high a concentration of toxins.
This video sucked and had no info.😢
What is it again we need to know about copperheads? That was a pretty pointless video lol
Nooooooooooo
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