Field Herping | San Francisco Garter Snake

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  • Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
  • A family trip to Santa Cruz. Ended up turning up a few snakes, including a SFGS! Good times!!!!

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  • @letsgaurrr7172
    @letsgaurrr7172 6 років тому +90

    It’s so sad that the San Francisco’s garter snakes are going extinct

    • @loub747
      @loub747  6 років тому +12

      That it is. Very sad. Beautiful snakes for sure.

    • @pangeagamer7223
      @pangeagamer7223 5 років тому +14

      Actually they aren't, they just inhabit a very small area, but have a healthy population in that area. The only danger that poses a significant threat to the population is if a disease gets introduced or if people keep building over their habitats

    • @pangeagamer7223
      @pangeagamer7223 5 років тому +1

      @Stink Wrinkles well yeah that's the way to put it in English

    • @thomashamilton2761
      @thomashamilton2761 4 роки тому +1

      They have a breeding population in the UK because they let them keep a couple of them as pets and breeders bread and so commonly that they're pretty cheap snakes out there

    • @thomashamilton2761
      @thomashamilton2761 4 роки тому +5

      The United States is kind of just protecting them into Extinction

  • @Katness07
    @Katness07 4 місяці тому +2

    I really appreciate how you are showing all of your kids to appreciate and care for snakes as well as other wildlife.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  4 місяці тому +1

      Yeah, I think that’s important. Thanks! Lou B

  • @insolentstickleback3266
    @insolentstickleback3266 5 років тому +2

    SUPER-mega-ULTRA like this video. 54 year old dude in Willamette Valley Oregon. I have been catching/releasing and observing the Herps here in Oregon since I was a larvae. Diadophis regalis, Contia tenuis, Charina bottae, Thamnophis ordinoides, Pituophis cattenifer, Coluber constrictor etc. It was cool as heck to see a nice family enjoying this stuff!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  5 років тому

      Thanks so much! Really appreciated. I have other videos like it on my channel. I haven’t herped in Oregon...yet. I do have a couple of Puget Sound Garter videos from Washington. Thanks again, it’s really appreciated!

  • @anishakarki8530
    @anishakarki8530 6 років тому +37

    That little girl is so fearless! 🤥

    • @loub747
      @loub747  6 років тому +3

      Yeah, she's definitely not afraid of snakes.

    • @vadaminot429
      @vadaminot429 5 років тому

      I was that way at her age😁 now not so much😂

  • @RobertMChambers
    @RobertMChambers 7 років тому +34

    You know for kids that age it's great that they still want to do stuff with their parents. That SanFran garter snake looks pretty snazzy, glad you got to see one in the wild like that!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  7 років тому +3

      Robert Chambers yeah, it won't be long when until they don't want to go. Trying to take advantage of the time I have now.

  • @canisamator7937
    @canisamator7937 5 років тому +9

    Wow! You are so lucky! I just love how your kids are so appreciative & comfortable w/ snakes. You all are awesome!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  5 років тому

      Thanks so much! We enjoy getting out and having a look together. You might like this video....
      ua-cam.com/video/FE9N-Xsf9Hg/v-deo.html

  • @Nockturnmortem
    @Nockturnmortem 3 роки тому +2

    Fine family. You enjoying being together, that's something quite rare and really beautiful to behold.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  3 роки тому

      Thanks! We try and get out together as much as possible.

  • @centrarchid
    @centrarchid 7 років тому +27

    Congrats on an awesome assortment of snakes! Love the San Francisco Garter of course but I'm particularly fond of rubber boas as well.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  7 років тому +2

      FingerLakesHerps thanks so much. Yeah, the boa was cool, but the garter was unreal looking in person. I don't think the video does it justice. Thanks for commenting.

    • @joshuahull9982
      @joshuahull9982 5 років тому

      @Todd m oh I've come to terms with the fact I'll never own 1.

  • @peacebwithu97
    @peacebwithu97 5 років тому +5

    Even its TONGUE is beautiful! WOW. :-) Thanks for the upload!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  5 років тому

      It's my pleasure! Yeah, even the tongue is beautiful!

  • @camandtateoutdoors2439
    @camandtateoutdoors2439 3 роки тому +1

    That San Francisco garter snake was awesome! Your videos are amazing!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah, such a pretty snake. Thanks so much!

  • @tonyward2086
    @tonyward2086 Рік тому +1

    It's great ur family shares your interest and that you are teaching them about snakes.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  Рік тому

      Thanks. We have a lot of fun together.

  • @mikecrider8478
    @mikecrider8478 5 років тому +2

    It's awesome that you get your kids involved with nature. Instead of having an irrational fear of snakes they will be able to see how interesting and beautiful they really are. Keep up the good work!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  5 років тому +1

      Thanks so much. Every year I take kids out into the desert and share my passion for snakes. Great to see the kids respond...
      ua-cam.com/video/R_mM-Txyx1w/v-deo.html

  • @Volkslady
    @Volkslady 4 роки тому +2

    Your family is beautiful! I wish for many years of togetherness like this, enjoying nature!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much. That comment made my day.

  • @TheJacksnipe
    @TheJacksnipe 7 років тому +4

    This is how children should be educated. What a cool video!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  7 років тому

      Thanks. I take a group out to the desert each year. You might like this....
      ua-cam.com/video/R_mM-Txyx1w/v-deo.html

    • @TheJacksnipe
      @TheJacksnipe 7 років тому +1

      Jaaa, I like it.
      Hadn't seen that before!

  • @mrdarren1045
    @mrdarren1045 5 років тому +2

    I randomly stumbled upon your channel from my recommendations and have just binge watched I don't know how many of your videos through the night. Reminded me of why I kept snakes as a youth. Fascinating stuff. All the best from England.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  5 років тому +1

      Welcome! I just put out a new one today. I hope you like what you see. I try and make the videos more about the whole experience, not just the snakes. If I get to England, I'll try and find the few snake species there. Thanks again, Lou

  • @lilmack191
    @lilmack191 5 років тому +2

    I hear theres literally less than 900 SF Garters left in the wild, how lucky are you, to capture such amazing footage of 1 out of 900, that's insanity, and lucky, all in the same moment. WOW!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  5 років тому

      Yeah, I feel so lucky to have witnessed one. I didn’t realize their numbers were that small. So sad. Hopefully they’ll be around for future generations, but I’m not sure that’ll be the case.

  • @nathannelson6843
    @nathannelson6843 4 роки тому +2

    I love snakes, I've spent my whole life studying them and they're the coolest animal on the planet.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  4 роки тому

      Yeah, snakes are awesome. A total passion of mine. Setup this UA-cam channel around finding them.

  • @ThePassionOfTheMarc
    @ThePassionOfTheMarc 2 роки тому +1

    I used to see so many San Francisco Garter Snakes growing up in San Francisco. Well, I mostly saw them in the Peninsula, but when I got into herping I had no idea they were on the endangered species list and was wondering why I hadn't seen them in so long. I was born in 1971 so by 1990 (almost 20 years later!) it's amazing how much can change. I do hope preservationists are helping to reverse their status. Beautiful snake. Probably the only good looking animal in all of SF and that includes the residents.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  2 роки тому

      Yeah, sad to see only a few areas where they still live. Such beauties. Hoping to see a few more before the city takes over.

  • @nostoneunturnedherping9399
    @nostoneunturnedherping9399 7 років тому +15

    Those San Fran garters look Sweet!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  7 років тому

      NoStoneUnturnedTV yeah, awesome snakes!

    • @Legends
      @Legends 5 років тому

      They are on the brink of extinction 😭

  • @Temporal-Anomaly
    @Temporal-Anomaly 5 років тому +2

    Excellent photography! Thanks for posting

    • @loub747
      @loub747  5 років тому

      Thank you! It’s my pleasure.

  • @scottishpaul1143
    @scottishpaul1143 7 років тому +4

    Hey Lou, great find and just a shame they are endangered. Great to see your family getting involved too especially with your wife's high viz shoes. Great clip.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  7 років тому +1

      Thanks Paul. Yeah, too few of them left. Oh, the shoes. Maybe she won't watch this.

  • @UsherLinder
    @UsherLinder 7 років тому +4

    Way cool!!
    Your family was very kind and understanding to allow us, non-family members, to come along on the expedition. Thank your family very much, LouB747, from us, okay?

    • @loub747
      @loub747  7 років тому +1

      UsherLinder thanks for the nice comment. I think my daughter wants to do more videos like this!

  • @sirtalis69
    @sirtalis69 4 роки тому +2

    Ah, yes... passing on the passion to the next generation. I love it!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  4 роки тому +2

      Yeah, that’s what it’s all about. More vids coming.

  • @otakupetrolhead1392
    @otakupetrolhead1392 7 років тому +17

    Awesome find! Shame they're endangered though...

    • @loub747
      @loub747  7 років тому +2

      Yeah, It is a shame. Very cool snakes for sure!

  • @shelliesman7552
    @shelliesman7552 4 роки тому +1

    I was just recalling my Boyhood and going Snake and Lizard Hunting, and I just learned about the San Francisco Garter Snake, so Clicked on your Video. Thank you!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  4 роки тому

      It’s my pleasure to share the experience. So much fun out in the field. Memories for a lifetime. I have other videos like this on my channel.

  • @chadtilbury9482
    @chadtilbury9482 4 роки тому +1

    Awwwww! Little cute gardner snake!!!!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  4 роки тому

      Yeah, garter snakes are awesome.

  • @Mystah-B
    @Mystah-B 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful find, beautiful snake.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  2 роки тому

      Thanks. It was a great day.

  • @jamespollock11
    @jamespollock11 4 роки тому +1

    Great videography and showing a wonderful conservation attitude (vs. aggressive collecting).

    • @loub747
      @loub747  4 роки тому

      Thanks so much. Yeah, gotta preserve what’s out there. Sadly. It too many of these beauties left.

  • @pacomanown1280
    @pacomanown1280 3 роки тому +1

    Wow. Really jealous. I’ve lived in the Bay Area my entire life and NEVER seen a snake in the wild. Much less a rare one. And I have done a bit of looking. I’ve seen many lizards. Many many lizards. Also newts/salamanders, frogs, and turtles. But never a snake…. I hope to one day but have kinda given up on trying. Just not in the cards for me. I like to take pics of animals and then sketch the animals later using the photos. Reptiles are definitely my favorite to do.
    Thank You so much for sharing this. Yea, please keep the area secret. It saddens me that so many of our animals in the world are so close to being gone forever. May not be very long till all these are gone and watching this video will be one of the only ways to see them.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  3 роки тому

      Thanks for taking the time to comment. Try April and look under objects. Snakes are rarely found out crawling. Rocks, old boards, metal signs, etc. Let me know how you do.
      It's my pleasure sharing. It is sad seeing are animals slowly disappearing. So sad.

  • @flylooper
    @flylooper 5 років тому +1

    How nice that your children are so not afraid of snakes. When I was a kid growing up in San Francisco (actually, Daly City), we used to occasionally catch garters which hung out in a blackberry patch behind the city corporation yard. Lots of ponds with frogs and tadpoles swimming everywhere. It's probably been filled in by now. (That was back in the early 50's)

    • @loub747
      @loub747  5 років тому

      Thanks Bob. Yeah, the garters seem to really like blackberry bushes. I'm sure a lots changed since the early 50s! Love the bay area! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

  • @johnkosenski2737
    @johnkosenski2737 6 років тому +2

    Great video Lou- First I have ever seen live footage of San Fran Garter snake- incredibly beautiful snake. Congrats on spotting one-I understand they are pretty difficult to find!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  6 років тому

      Thanks very much. Yeah, lucky find for sure. I'm glad a had a camera with a descent zoom to capture it's beauty. Good times!

  • @BobFergusonsFascinature
    @BobFergusonsFascinature 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, man that sf garter and rubber boa are high on my list. I love the family vids.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  3 роки тому

      Yeah, while I’ve seen a handful of rubbers, that SF was unreal. Hoping to see another someday. Thanks so much.

  • @rounduprodeo7893
    @rounduprodeo7893 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome snake and shoes!!!

  • @wildwildwest1286
    @wildwildwest1286 5 років тому +1

    Awesome to see you herping with the family.It is actually a lot of fun,maybe not so much for the snakes,but it does provide a little thrill!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  5 років тому

      Yeah, lots of fun with the family. More family trips on the way.

  • @Repented008
    @Repented008 7 років тому +3

    What a beautiful family! Congrats dude.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  7 років тому

      Thanks so much. Appreciated.

  • @brucebeamon5460
    @brucebeamon5460 5 років тому +1

    That SURE WAS A NICE FAMILY OUTING , and even better that you all left them in there environment especially the San Francisco Gardner snake seeing as that they are endangered

    • @loub747
      @loub747  5 років тому

      Yeah, getting out with the family is always nice. Here's another video like that...
      ua-cam.com/video/hEEXl0lM5Sc/v-deo.html

  • @smetlogik
    @smetlogik 7 років тому +4

    0:29 I see a new trend coming in the herp world. San Fran garter!! Nice, definitely on the bucket list. And a rubber boa to boot?!? Nice family outing I'd say. Thanks for sharing.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  7 років тому +1

      smetlogik yeah, the shoes! I couldn't edit that part out. Definitely go see one of those garters....video doesn't do it justice.

    • @Aidancordell
      @Aidancordell 5 років тому

      Pink on the shoes

  • @e-reptiledysfunction2243
    @e-reptiledysfunction2243 6 років тому +1

    very cool finds! 2 snakes I've never seen b4 so I enjoyed watching

    • @loub747
      @loub747  6 років тому

      Thanks. Yeah, the SF Garters are sweet. The Rubber Boa too. More videos coming.

  • @PinkyPuff69
    @PinkyPuff69 3 роки тому

    My mom used to rescue them all the time because our kitties would bring them into the house when I was a baby. That was 50 years ago in 1969-1970. She loved them. We lived in a neighborhood called Diamond Heights in San Francisco. It was a very woodsy area.

  • @hitcher1119
    @hitcher1119 7 років тому +1

    Amazing colours! You've got qute a good luck, Lou!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  7 років тому

      Thanks so much. Yeah, amazing colors for sure!

  • @ryanwolter
    @ryanwolter 7 років тому +5

    Wow! Congrats on the San Fransisco Garter man.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  7 років тому +2

      Thanks. Good times in NorCal for sure!

  • @amandastakeonit7402
    @amandastakeonit7402 3 роки тому +1

    Awww such a cute first find. No way, that is definitely and angry tongue flick. Straight up and straight down is a PO'd snake! That's a warning! Regular in and out with a little up and down is just smelling, the long tongue flicks holding down or up is definitely not the same!

    • @amandastakeonit7402
      @amandastakeonit7402 3 роки тому

      Very cool finds! Super cool that it was the whole family!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  3 роки тому

      Thanks. Yeah, he was definitely aware of us! Good times, Lou

  • @jeremycowan8545
    @jeremycowan8545 7 років тому +1

    I knew I heard Zach’s voice! I guess NorCal treated you guys well! I love that area, and there are so many species around!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  7 років тому

      Yeah, Zach and I go back a few years. We definitely scored for the 1 hr we had free to herp. Good times!

  • @tacticalveterinarian
    @tacticalveterinarian 7 років тому +5

    Congrats on some nice finds! You cheated though, Zach knows where all the herps are hiding lol

    • @loub747
      @loub747  7 років тому +2

      Thanks. I taught him all he knows... We are good friends and have been sharing info for awhile.

    • @BrianGundy
      @BrianGundy 6 років тому

      I'd love to pick Zacks brain.
      Brian / FGS

  • @patshhi4620
    @patshhi4620 6 років тому +1

    That was a nice ending speech. A lot of people don’t know they have to check with a game warden or local wildlife office before they can remove animals....Emily from Snake Discovery had a video where they came upon a lake with thousands of goldfish in them. She checked with the wildlife people to see if she could take some home to feed her turtles (she does shows for kids showing turtles, snakes, etc). They said yes as long as she froze the fish before taking them home.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  6 років тому

      Thanks so much and thanks for taking the time to comment. These SF garters are so special, hopefully they are around for future generations to enjoy.

  • @Snake81900
    @Snake81900 7 років тому +4

    Awesome SF garter, but I have a soft spot for rubber boas too even though they look a little bit like cow pies.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  7 років тому +2

      Yeah, they are cool snakes. I've seen a few before, so didn't video this one much. Here's a previous boa find in Yosemite
      ua-cam.com/video/VxChXAgUUT0/v-deo.html

    • @cheesenipspartymix
      @cheesenipspartymix 6 років тому

      Apparently people use them to get over their fear of snakes, because of their calm and gentle nature ☺️

  • @carlosmartinezreborned6403
    @carlosmartinezreborned6403 4 роки тому +1

    That's really cool. Where is that area.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks. South of the SF Bay area. Coastal only. Can't really say on here.

  • @shanes.1724
    @shanes.1724 3 роки тому +1

    They’re so beautiful omg

    • @loub747
      @loub747  3 роки тому

      Yeah, awesome snakes for sure!

  • @silviamakeupartist
    @silviamakeupartist 5 років тому +1

    I've never seen this snake before, but It's beautiful!!!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  5 років тому +1

      Yeah, extremely rare and endangered. A beauty for sure!

    • @silviamakeupartist
      @silviamakeupartist 5 років тому +1

      @@loub747 a miracle of the nature😍

  • @davidvaughan3771
    @davidvaughan3771 5 років тому +1

    Dam, didn't realize you had all these videos, I thought you were some guy that if you ran across a snake cool!, but your everywhere, wow! Lucky guy, I thought I've seen alot!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  5 років тому

      Yeah, I try and take advantage of my job. I usually hit the same locations though. I may try and get to some new spots this year...

  • @1.4142
    @1.4142 2 роки тому +1

    So many cool things that you don't see unless you look for them

    • @loub747
      @loub747  2 роки тому

      Isn’t that the truth. Lou B

  • @nateats4459
    @nateats4459 4 роки тому +1

    This snake is just so gorgeous. I was doing a video about the SF garter snake and was wondering if I could use this footage?

    • @loub747
      @loub747  4 роки тому

      Sorry, my videos are licensed and cannot be used. I hope you understand. Lou

  • @kevinschaefer3945
    @kevinschaefer3945 4 роки тому +1

    Can't believe you found one of the rarest snakes in CA. Soooooo cool. Were you in San Mateo County?

    • @loub747
      @loub747  4 роки тому

      Yeah, such a cool, lucky find. San Mateo County.

  • @darthsephy6090
    @darthsephy6090 7 років тому +1

    Just found your channel and loved the video! Amazing find with the San Francisco garter snake :). Definitely subscribing

    • @loub747
      @loub747  7 років тому

      Thanks Shawn, it’s mostly snake videos, but I throw in occasional flying stuff when herping is slow. Yeah, got lucky with the SF Garter! Thanks for subbing! More snake vids coming soon. Lou

  • @msuleman7545
    @msuleman7545 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome Find!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  3 роки тому

      Thanks, so happy to see this.

  • @XslashburnsX
    @XslashburnsX 6 років тому +2

    America is awesome! We've only got 2 snakes here in England and iv'e seen only 2, (grass snake), in 36 years.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  6 років тому +2

      Yeah, we have quite a variety. This species is particularly rare and hard to find. Two in 36 years...damn!

    • @omochikaerihanyuu
      @omochikaerihanyuu 6 років тому

      England has 4 adder, common grass snake, barred grass snake and the smooth snake

  • @TheMrLoxton
    @TheMrLoxton 5 років тому +1

    wow so cool!!!!!! i want one of those garters sooooooo bad

    • @loub747
      @loub747  5 років тому

      Yeah, me too. Illegal to own one in the USA, even if you buy it legally in Europe.

    • @thomashamilton2761
      @thomashamilton2761 4 роки тому

      Shit I caught ,breed ,and released all to save the population I dont care lmao nobody wasn't doing shit about it seen more beheaded ones vs live wild ones so ones I did catch then breed 2000 in 5 years and released them hope there doing awesome

  • @nickolausspicer8692
    @nickolausspicer8692 4 роки тому +1

    Sweet finds!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much.

  • @melaknee9
    @melaknee9 4 роки тому +1

    What part of San Francisco were you in when you found the San Francisco garter. I want to see one so bad.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  4 роки тому

      Sorry, I can’t say on here. I hope you understand. A little google searching should put you on an area...very public and approachable. Sorry again.

  • @dakotastein9499
    @dakotastein9499 6 років тому +1

    San Franciscan garter snakes are so Beautiful! (not as pretty as brazilian rainbow boas mind you,but still wonderful).
    if i recall the SF garter is one of the few,if not only species of snakes with striking Blue coloration.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  6 років тому +1

      Yeah, you gotta love blue snakes. The Blue Coral Snake is my favorite snake. I've seen 5 of them. Such awesome snakes. Check the link below...
      ua-cam.com/video/uJd9abzrPVw/v-deo.html

  • @psi_rockin
    @psi_rockin 4 роки тому +1

    Jasmine is amazing, I love him.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  4 роки тому

      Rockin yeah, Jasmine. Cool little snake!

  • @sanjaywagh5029
    @sanjaywagh5029 3 роки тому +2

    Love you man

  • @chineechik
    @chineechik 5 років тому +1

    I used to play with s.f garters as a kid. One did bite me. He was the biggest I ever found.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  5 років тому

      Wow. Hard to see/find this species nowadays. Hopefully they’re around for future generations.

  • @hafizhfauzan8943
    @hafizhfauzan8943 6 років тому +2

    I guess i fell in love on san fransisco garter snake 😆

    • @loub747
      @loub747  6 років тому +1

      Yeah, it’s a sweet looking snake for sure.

  • @bun_fx
    @bun_fx 3 роки тому

    This is so wholesome calm snake go blep

  • @tattooedmillionaire
    @tattooedmillionaire 4 роки тому +1

    Superlative! 👍

  • @mygirlcheech85
    @mygirlcheech85 5 років тому +1

    ohhhhhhh i love jasmine ! It's So kool they go with you! OK that snake is beautiful! is the sf snake venomous ?

    • @loub747
      @loub747  5 років тому

      It’s not venomous, but it’s protected by law. You can’t touch them. They are extremely rare, and sadly only a few are left. Beautiful snakes for sure.

  • @ejirou1
    @ejirou1 2 роки тому +1

    some great footage

    • @loub747
      @loub747  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much.

  • @WoodlandT
    @WoodlandT 6 років тому +1

    Omg that SF garter!!!!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  6 років тому

      Yeah, such a sweet snake! Hoping to see another one this year. Good times!!

  • @rosspadilla13
    @rosspadilla13 7 років тому +1

    Awesome video, Lou!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  7 років тому +1

      Thanks so much Ross. Didn't have time to take the "B roll" stuff to make it more of a story, so sorta raw edited.

  • @kencporter
    @kencporter 3 роки тому +1

    I only found out about this species when my cat brought one into my house. I was completely limp, so i thought the cat had killed it. Luckily as soon as i took it, it came to life and seemed completely unharmed. I had no idea how rare and endangered this species was. I took the snake back to creek nearby and released it again. It looked exactly like the snake in this video. To this day, it was one of the most beautiful creatures i have ever seen.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  3 роки тому

      That’s awesome. There are a few similar looking species just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. These are only found in a very small area, sadly. That’s awesome you saw one, and saved it. Well done!

    • @kencporter
      @kencporter 3 роки тому

      @@loub747 I actually live south. On the border of San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties. I suppose it could have been a different species cause im certainly no expert. But one thing i am certain of is that the red band that ran down the sides was not spotted. It was solid bands of red and blue all the way down the body.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  3 роки тому

      @@kencporter yeah, I’m 100% sure now based on your location and description. You might be lucky and spot a few more. They like the small ponds in your area. I wouldn’t share too much info with others if you find some. I’d love to hear about it if you do though. Awesome snakes.

  • @andylau6222
    @andylau6222 7 років тому +1

    good morning , nice family trip .

    • @loub747
      @loub747  7 років тому +1

      Yeah, it sure was. Busy weekend!

    • @andylau6222
      @andylau6222 7 років тому +1

      but the kids like the snake too , wow !

  • @Sunrunner66
    @Sunrunner66 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @vadaminot429
    @vadaminot429 6 років тому

    Didn't realize the SF Garter was so beautiful and have never heard of the Rubber Boa....Our Garters are not that colorful.....thank you! A shame all the snakes that are endangered in my state 😔all because of pesticides I guess!!

  • @skydude2485
    @skydude2485 3 роки тому +1

    Does the rubber boa play dead? It looks like it was.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  3 роки тому

      It's just a really slow moving snake and it was pretty cold. But maybe they do?

  • @jasper1296
    @jasper1296 4 роки тому +3

    Cool! I just got over my fear of snakes today because some one made me hold one. Once i held it, i could not put it down! Also
    200th comment

    • @loub747
      @loub747  4 роки тому

      That’s awesome. 200th.....very cool.

  • @PinkyPuff69
    @PinkyPuff69 3 роки тому

    We had Banana Slugs, too.

  • @diyan4140
    @diyan4140 5 років тому +1

    I would have peed. That girl is really brave.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  5 років тому

      Lol, yeah my daughter is fearless.

  • @billmarvel9677
    @billmarvel9677 2 роки тому +1

    Yiur other snake was aSanta Cruz garter snake. I've seen them at Ano Nuevo Point, along with the San Francisco arter snake,

    • @loub747
      @loub747  2 роки тому

      Pretty sure it's a Coast. I've seen SC Garters as well. They seem to have a pronounced bold yellow stripe on top. I could be wrong though. Haven't watched this video in a few years.....

  • @nirotanaxamandbear533
    @nirotanaxamandbear533 Рік тому +1

    Nice!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  Рік тому

      Thanks so much. Lou B

  • @c_farther5208
    @c_farther5208 6 років тому +1

    At 2:03, I would love to own that snake. How gorgeous.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  6 років тому

      Yeah, one of the prettiest snakes around. Illegal to own in the US. In the pet trade in Europe though.

  • @सुमित-र6य
    @सुमित-र6य 4 роки тому +1

    What is name of the last snake specie which had yellow belly rubber looking snake?

  • @kookamongus
    @kookamongus 7 років тому +1

    Hey what camera do you use

    • @loub747
      @loub747  7 років тому +1

      Kookamongus it's a Sony AX53 and I love it. I did a short "review" video....
      ua-cam.com/video/AwjJUeQedlk/v-deo.html

  • @Kuiil
    @Kuiil 4 роки тому

    You don't understand how rare rubber boa's are... I've been herping for 6 years and only seen 4!

    • @loub747
      @loub747  4 роки тому

      Hmmm, I’ve seen quite a few in the SF Bay Area. Haven’t seen the SoCal ones though. You in SF area?

    • @Kuiil
      @Kuiil 4 роки тому +1

      ​@@loub747 Haha no actually, I live in southern BC and we do actually have a reputation for having fairly decent numbers of rubber boas but still, they are incredibly secretive.

  • @slida65
    @slida65 5 років тому +1

    Nice video.

    • @loub747
      @loub747  5 років тому

      Thanks so much!

  • @gailsmith8997
    @gailsmith8997 6 років тому +1

    I love snakes 🐍🐍🐍

    • @loub747
      @loub747  6 років тому

      Gail Smith me too! You might like this....
      ua-cam.com/video/ZjG-d4VNpvM/v-deo.html

    • @gailsmith8997
      @gailsmith8997 6 років тому +1

      I subscribe to you

    • @loub747
      @loub747  6 років тому

      Gail Smith thanks for the support!

    • @gailsmith8997
      @gailsmith8997 6 років тому

      You're welcome

  • @DevotedDisciple-x
    @DevotedDisciple-x 6 років тому +1

    Are there just snakes every 50 feet in California? If so, never going back lol

    • @loub747
      @loub747  6 років тому +1

      No, actually they are hard to find, just like most places.

  • @joshuahull9982
    @joshuahull9982 3 роки тому

    I would love to have a captive bred pair of that species. A few people are actually breeding San Francisco garter snakes but they are insanely expensive. I've heard that a pair of them can cost two thousand dollars or more. People should never take them from the wild. Unfortunately I've heard that some breeders have caged them together with other subspecies inadvertently causing hybridization. It probably happens in the wild occasionally too where it occurs with other subspecies but I wouldn't do it on purpose.

  • @momof2plusotaku657
    @momof2plusotaku657 6 років тому +1

    Theyre on the endangered species list.So sad because they're such a pretty snake. When i first saw one i wanted to get one when I do my garter snake tanks 😢

    • @loub747
      @loub747  6 років тому

      Agreed, truly sad. Such a beauty.

  • @sergiomadrigal5444
    @sergiomadrigal5444 4 роки тому

    Where was this at I wanna go see them

    • @loub747
      @loub747  4 роки тому

      Can’t say on here. Sorry.

  • @harrymoffett3688
    @harrymoffett3688 7 років тому +1

    wow so cool. Even COOLER you got to go with Zach lim

    • @loub747
      @loub747  7 років тому

      Thanks. Yeah, Zach's ok....lol. We have been friends for quite a few years....solid guy.

  • @brucebeamon5460
    @brucebeamon5460 5 років тому +2

    My bad GARTER Snake !

  • @6161dodge
    @6161dodge 6 років тому +1

    wow a great day indeed

    • @loub747
      @loub747  6 років тому

      Yeah, good times!

  • @mikeydudek2885
    @mikeydudek2885 4 роки тому +1

    Very rare find

    • @loub747
      @loub747  4 роки тому

      Yeah, so lucky to have seen one.

  • @dmfltv3143
    @dmfltv3143 6 років тому +1

    Is that garter snake venomous I have no idea about snakes

    • @loub747
      @loub747  6 років тому +1

      Not to humans, so it's safe to handle. The San Francisco Garter Snake is protected by law and handling one is illegal. There aren't many left.

    • @dmfltv3143
      @dmfltv3143 6 років тому

      LouB747 I see why not venomous and that beatiful many prob wanted them as pets the color is amazing

  • @vivekkumar-uh3lg
    @vivekkumar-uh3lg 6 років тому +1

    why are they being sold if they are endangered..and why are they not being re-populated? :(

    • @loub747
      @loub747  6 років тому

      Yeah, sold in Europe I believe. It's actually legal to buy one in Europe, but then illegal to bring it into the USA. Not sure....

    • @vivekkumar-uh3lg
      @vivekkumar-uh3lg 6 років тому +1

      ah, that is really weird.

  • @jeffdarden337
    @jeffdarden337 5 років тому +1

    Nice

  • @bookstube3551
    @bookstube3551 6 років тому

    Is it venomous?

    • @loub747
      @loub747  6 років тому

      No, not venomous. Protected species though, so can't touch it.

  • @deepakbarwal1790
    @deepakbarwal1790 5 років тому +1

    Love from indore india

  • @nocopyright-pubggameplays1071
    @nocopyright-pubggameplays1071 3 роки тому

    Can i use this snake clip for my video?