Funny thing is, these snakes are also very tolerant, not very short tempered. Getting bit by this is like the same chances of getting bit by a shark which is super low. But if it does bite you, you are fcked.
@alkatraz706
2 жыл бұрын
@@doodskie999 they know people would leave them alone that's why they aren't aggresive as cobras..real OG mentality haha
@Just.A.T-Rex
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, they move slow on cold flooring as seen here
@loify8381
2 жыл бұрын
The gaboon viper is basically a carnivorous, venomous and reptillian giant caterpillar
@christopherfletcher5384
2 жыл бұрын
That would be one scary butterfly
@pswish2163
2 жыл бұрын
You can tell Josh is an expert because he literally never takes his eyes off this powerful snake. I recently learned of this breed while at a zoo. It's one of the most impressive animals I've ever seen. Would not want to encounter it in the wild.
@thetattooedzookeeper6709
2 жыл бұрын
Thats why we tag teamed this video; so one of us could talk and one could be a main wrangler. Whenever we do videos with dangerous animals we have a set of protocols that we follow, including backup handlers, med kits, emergency service on standby, etc.
@gracenite1440
2 жыл бұрын
I love how he said he doesn’t want to stress-out the snake: more than a base self-interest (of not wanting a stressed, dangerous animal in his presence) I have the sense Josh respects the animal’s own interests (of not getting distressed.) He also does a tremendous job when he describes how he can tell the snake is closer to “relaxed,” with details like the snake’s rate of respiration…. Lovely video!
@DarkWidget
2 жыл бұрын
@@thetattooedzookeeper6709 Honestly I love you guys for that, first video with you I see and finally someone who pays the respect that is needed!
@Biobele
2 жыл бұрын
You should come to Africa you can see them in the wild
@clutchitup8565
2 жыл бұрын
@@Biobele that's fucking cool!
@josephyang4997
2 жыл бұрын
The way it moves is mesmerising.
@chrisfalx3251
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like gears moving
@JohnAsubonteng
18 күн бұрын
there are a few other snakes that move as such i know of the puff adder
@CCCC-se3xi
3 ай бұрын
That man didn’t take his eyes off that snake for a second. I noticed that before he even mentioned it.
@debbybuff
Жыл бұрын
Very much liking the way Josh doesn't take his eyes off this slithering fellow.Respect.I think he has a long healthy future with these scaly guys.
@richiehoyt8487
9 ай бұрын
That is a commendably patient and tolerant snake. If someone kept poking and prodding at _me,_ and literally f%&king with my 'roll', I wouldn't be long lashing out at them!
@caseyzehrer2357
2 жыл бұрын
I can’t get over the pattern on these guys. My all time favorite.
@mikethaxton4935
2 жыл бұрын
Here in Texas when I was 9 I caught a Diamondback Rattlesnake behind the school we went to and I was showing off to some kids and got distracted and the snake slipped thru my hand and bit me on my hand and I nearly died. I'm 55 now and still have no fear them whatsoever. My grandpa who was Native American taught me to not fear snakes respect them.
@dickchampagne4358
2 жыл бұрын
Great advice that almost killed you. Smart!
@JTTT59
2 жыл бұрын
@@dickchampagne4358 he didn't follow the "respect them" part
@scrappyanimations4096
2 жыл бұрын
I had a similar encounter with a diamondback when i was a kid.I didn't pick one up, bur I was hopping along rocks on a river bed and all of a sudden I found myself face to face with this massive rattlesnake, it was already pissed off and staring at me and it was rattling it's tail. I had no idea what to do so I just stared it in the eyes for what seemed like an hour (it was probably like 5 seconds) and just like begged it with my eyes like Please Mr Snake dont bite me. I did not mean to disturb you I just want to leave. And it kind of respected that I think cause it ended up jumping into the river and swimming upstream. I had no idea snakes could swim before that and also it was FAST. Like really, REALLY fast. Learned alot that day.
@kalebind
Жыл бұрын
@@scrappyanimations4096 we are not nearly as brisk nimble and quick to leap or slide as them... We should keep that circumstance in mind...
@kalebind
Жыл бұрын
Please Mr Snake dont bite me.😆😍
@aurieamoore5823
Жыл бұрын
I really like how the angle of the shot paired with the gaboon vipers natural patterning of pointed creams on the sides makes the rectilinear movement really visible on camera. You can especially see it around 2:03. Great camera work and beautiful viper.
@thesheriff5091
Жыл бұрын
The thing i have noticed with gaboon vipers is they are more laid back then most other venemous species rarely striking at a snake hook etc very fascinating
@aazhieryakes884
11 ай бұрын
I don't think they have a lot of natural predators. They are so venomous and big, not many critters, besides humans, mess with them.
@suzz1776
2 жыл бұрын
This is the weirdest but coolest looking snake iv ever seen. The skeleton looking coloring and the short and stubby with a huge head body shape is so cool looking but holy cow, thx God I don't live in an area with this thing. I just have to deal with millions of rattlers which I can hear b4 I see so I feel safe'ish where I live
@oprophetisfake9482
2 жыл бұрын
I've never seen any snake move like this. I've just watched another video of one coming quite quickly straight towards the camera and it looked like a clockwork or battery toy. I had to check out this video to check that the first wasn't a prank.
@motioninmind6015
2 жыл бұрын
I'm here for the exact same reason after seeing that exact same video. I couldn't believe that was real, but the camera angle makes it look like a mechanical toy
@stephengomme777
2 жыл бұрын
I just seen 1 of these on KZitem shorts & thought it was clockwork toy it didn’t look like a real snake so I looked it up.
@oprophetisfake9482
2 жыл бұрын
@@motioninmind6015 Exactly I couldn't believe it and had to check other videos of the same snake. I'd never seen a snake move quite like that before.
@chrissywilkens4880
2 жыл бұрын
I came here from the video too! I thought it was a toy
@etnebstudios8452
2 жыл бұрын
Hop me in too
@marlinfisher2529
8 ай бұрын
The Gabon viper is to beautiful for words.
@onlyren563
2 жыл бұрын
This snake doesn’t look real to me for some reason 😂😂 looks like it’s walking rather then crawling just all weird 🧐
@k.tucker2011
2 ай бұрын
Honestly, the first time I seen this snake I thought it was a toy 🤦 thank God I wasn't close to it
@onlyren563
2 ай бұрын
@@k.tucker2011 Definitely looks like a toy! Can’t agree more!
@kittywalker2944
Ай бұрын
Totally fascinating. I heard that they strike so fast you can’t even see it. Plenty of nerve (plus skill and knowledge) you both have.
@MourningCoffeeMusic
2 ай бұрын
Fact # 1: THEY’RE BEAUTIFUL
@knitter4years
10 ай бұрын
My absolute favorite snake is this snake. Thank you so much! It's gorgeous and I learned a lot
@ancydrox411
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know snakes can be this cute until I discovered Gaboon viper 😍 the funniest part about this snake is the toy snake looks more real than this one 😁
@sarahstrickland744
Жыл бұрын
LOVE those video! This is my fave snake ever!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Bryanseas
Жыл бұрын
I really really like that u introduced josh as the expert, and let him loosen all his knowledge unto us
@Bryanseas
Жыл бұрын
Cool back n forth between u guys lime a professional podcast
@marlinfisher2529
8 ай бұрын
He is amazing to watch as he moves.
@denshv2072
2 жыл бұрын
What a beauty!!!
@JohnAsubonteng
18 күн бұрын
even for a million dollars i wont be in a close proximity to a green forest snake(non venomous) let alone a gaboon viper. you guys are really courageous
@farmerj4687
Жыл бұрын
Late to the vid but this is great explaining, don’t let the slow movement catch you off guard, like you said they’re the fastest strikers
@thegoatchild3545
Жыл бұрын
A great, very informative video, guys. Thank you! Gaboons are mesmerizing. 👍
@danielwade1978
24 күн бұрын
A snake that walks?!? Where the heck have I been? I’d say under a rock but I’d have been Gaboon food! 😆
@CraigPhiriMovesRSA
3 ай бұрын
Unlike the rest of the snakes he's keeping, the Gaboon Vipers "don't go to the bathroom"
@user-fk7vy9si3s
2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if the constant smoothing with the hook is relaxing or pleasant feeling to the snake. It doesn't seem to get angry, like toddlers do when you keep putting them back where they started. Also - how do you get it back to its current home? Will it ever get to live wild again?
@OGRH
Жыл бұрын
They caught it in Africa, after flying it over, they made this video, & flew it back where they released it back into the Kongo. Hope this helps!
@aazhieryakes884
11 ай бұрын
People keep and breed venomous snakes. They are like regular pet snakes. Some folks even breed albino rattlesnakes. They are pets, like any other iguana or ball python someone has as a pet.
@derekw9608
2 жыл бұрын
I could watch this beautiful snake inch worm its way across the ground all day lol
@chaton20
2 жыл бұрын
It’s kinda cute
@dorianfarmer3350
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha at the poop packing trick
@horseygurl143
Ай бұрын
Wow! Very cool! gorgeous gaboon! So how often do they go get rid of that excess baggage holding them down? Must be a lot compared to other snakes. Great video!
@BigBabeProductions
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Reptile and a Very Important and Interesting Video. Suggestion: Invest in a "shotgun mic" it will cut the room echo down significantly. I have posted some vintage country songs and my shotgun mic was a must to cut the room echo out. I got mine from Amazon at a very reasonable price. Thanks for the Gaboon Viper Video ! I really enjoyed it.
@thetattooedzookeeper6709
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I will check into getting one!
@OffGridInvestor
2 жыл бұрын
Viper would probably strike at it 😂🤣
@ransome51
Жыл бұрын
I once saw a documentary about them and it showed one hunkered down under some leaf litter. You could barely see it
@daytonabeachUSA
Ай бұрын
Florida needs these
@scottzipperer6146
4 ай бұрын
After having East African and West African Gaboon vipers I can say intelligent snake as well mine were huge well over 5 ft and 25 to 30 lbs all though I never weighed them they would eat 10 lb rabbits no problem. All food for all my animals was frozen and thawed and warmed . My female E.Africican was gravid(pregnant) and gave birth to 52 healthy young
@gingerisevil02
2 жыл бұрын
How is this snake so relaxed?? I mean, it’s not like you can tame them can you?
@thetattooedzookeeper6709
2 жыл бұрын
It’s not so much about taming as it is creating a safe environment for both you and the snake. We kept our distance, had our tools ready, but at the same time did not antagonize the snake by any means and only used our tools to carefully put it back into position. Controlling your breathing (staying calm), not making quick/jerky movements help, and keeping an open area really help!
@jaykriss724
Жыл бұрын
Sucha gorgeous snake
@shaofuchang515
6 ай бұрын
the skin patterns make it resemble a super plus sized caterpillar and anything but a contemporary noodle
@Jett21887
3 ай бұрын
I didn’t believed until I found it on web, that snake move in unique way than other snakes 😅
@philncider8077
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful 🐍
@Pecker13
Жыл бұрын
Good Old Dingo , showed one of these beautiful snakes , from that day there on , they became my fav Snake also . 1 thing not mentioned is that these Snakes can move very quickly over a short distance.
@robertbishop5357
8 ай бұрын
What's the purpose of continuously sliding the hook under the snake while it's on the ground?
@karyannfontaine8757
3 ай бұрын
I love to watch the rectilinear movement of the magnificent Gaboon Viper. All those muscles attached to each rib visibly working to move this snake along. The Gaboon Viper is the reason I keep Blood Pythons and Sumatran Pythons which are of the same body type, ambush predators. To me, the Gaboon Viper is one of the most beautiful snakes in the world. This one is a West African Gaboon Viper?
@sharonbrewer1956
Жыл бұрын
Also, salute to Josh for never taking his off the danger noodle
@sharonbrewer1956
Жыл бұрын
Gaboon, puff adder, momba,and cobra are my favorites.
@NBWDOUGHBOY
Жыл бұрын
Im terrified of Snakes but The Gaboon Viper is one of the Cooler Snake IMO
@a.c.6475
Жыл бұрын
Hmm!...Josh knows full well how fast and capable these heavy vipers are!
@mariacristinaroque6203
2 жыл бұрын
beautiful
@Youre_Right
2 жыл бұрын
East African Gaboons don’t have horns and they have two pyramids under the eye. The puff adder is the snake with the fastest strike not the gaboon. Same family though.
@SB-199
2 жыл бұрын
amazing snake 🐍... stripes are so mechanical... it looks like a toy snake... Amazing...
@morrisdennis
2 жыл бұрын
They seem very docile, but don't be fooled
@barbarawebster3203
2 жыл бұрын
What an amazing creature I love the Gaboon Viper 🐍❤️
@garyogilby3862
20 күн бұрын
The horns are the front sight for that badass gun.
@ramatgan1
10 ай бұрын
A beautiful snake and expertly camouflaged in the forests of Central and Western Africa under the dense vegetation.
@xrpadoption3293
6 ай бұрын
Gorgeous!!!
@Ontiming2023
3 ай бұрын
Talk about looks can be deceiving not like an average snake that’s fast so you might say oh he’s slow as shit no reaction time but the thing has more venom than the faster striking snakes
@TheMegatron673
Жыл бұрын
where does the king baboon tarantula come from?
@alan.mcswank
Ай бұрын
4:20 in other words, completely self-aware 😳
@kevanewing8665
10 ай бұрын
Amazing how calm they are compared to a Lance head
@A0.917
2 жыл бұрын
The pattern is freaky 😳
@OGRH
Жыл бұрын
Great video guys!!!
@damianw5861
Жыл бұрын
Cute snake that you can own as your last pet
@inutero10
Жыл бұрын
Gaboon viper is a cool ass name
@grimgolum6068
2 жыл бұрын
If they will keep move around like that in few thousand years they can grow legs 100% because the evolution...
@Alan-qb8dt
Ай бұрын
Makes you wonder how evolution led that species to have such peculiar pattern when most snakes have really poor eye sight. Nature sure is mysterious 🤔
@brunabarreto3474
2 жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful sock milipede.
@thetattooedzookeeper6709
2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@user-zx5hl7ue1m
Жыл бұрын
발있어서 걸어다니는건가요?
@julians7268
3 ай бұрын
Wow. Gotta love the internet. What a cool video.
@angeleahsanchez5113
2 жыл бұрын
the biggier the head the more venomous it is 😱
@thetattooedzookeeper6709
2 жыл бұрын
Thats actually an urban myth! Gaboon vipers have the longest tooth of any venomous snake, but they are not the most venomous and hide size has nothing to do with the toxicity level.
@gingerisevil02
2 жыл бұрын
@@thetattooedzookeeper6709 if you were bit by one of these guys, how doomed are you if ER doesn’t respond in time? I’d be terrified if I ever got bit that I was gonna die lol
@thetattooedzookeeper6709
2 жыл бұрын
@@gingerisevil02 so that depends on a couple of factors; how much venom is actually injected and your particular immune response. Also what comes into play is how close the nearest anti-venom is. Luckily here in the Midwest we have a a few hospitals that carry a variety of anti-venoms and if the local one doesn’t, one can be flown in. Basically, if you aren’t able to get proper treatment and anti-venom within the first 4hrs, it can be fatal.
@Minillafortnite229
2 жыл бұрын
I actually really like gaboon viper too
@thetattooedzookeeper6709
2 жыл бұрын
One of my absolute favorites!
@frontbattles8090
10 ай бұрын
I prefer the eastern Gaboon, its bigger and has an even wider head.
@evacervenova1736
12 күн бұрын
Som šťastná, ze tieto hady nežijú v mojej krajine. Jediny jedovaty had zijuci u nas je vretenica severská a ten chvala bohu do !esta nechodí 😅 da sa stretnut iba v lese a tam si davame pozor. Kvalitne tutisticke topanky, palicky a chodime iba po znacenych chodnikoch , vyhybame sa miestam jde by mohli byt. Slnečné stráne, skaly a pod. U nas je problem s medvedmi, premnozene a tie sa pre hadzaju aj okolo ludskych obydli a aj v mestach😅
@luiscuevas6756
Ай бұрын
It walks waaaay too adorable for me not to pet it
@freefloydfreefloyd6176
3 жыл бұрын
I always wanted to know this....what will happen when I SWALLOW viper's venom right into my stomach ;>
@Raphie009
2 жыл бұрын
Unless you have open sores in your mouth/throat or stomach/intestinal ulcers,...nothing. Here's an easy mnemonic for remembering the difference between venom and poison: poison can't be _ingested_ , venom can't be _injected_ .
@ChocolateMilk..
2 жыл бұрын
@@Raphie009 You completely failed.
@ihatelittletitties
2 жыл бұрын
Don't forget they also love to cuddle with you.
@thetattooedzookeeper6709
2 жыл бұрын
LOL
@roseg2239
2 жыл бұрын
I wonder how it feels to move like a snake. I can't imagine it.
@sumaiyasoomro9784
Жыл бұрын
Small Strange Dangerous and Beautiful
@lawv804
2 жыл бұрын
It's color pattern makes it look like it has dozens of legs.
@77Avadon77
2 жыл бұрын
I always hold my poop in before I eat pizza for that same reason. I don't want to fly over the pizza and miss it 🤣😅🍕🍕🍕🍕
@richardnewton9586
2 жыл бұрын
omg is that snake gorgeous
@kanomorojele4956
2 жыл бұрын
4:46 🤔 if it is the fastest Striking then.. I'd say that Horn acts like the front-sight of a gun lol🔫 ..
@fajar2742
2 жыл бұрын
CHONK !
@ms-iz9ye
2 жыл бұрын
Does Josh have a KZitem channel or anything?
@thetattooedzookeeper6709
2 жыл бұрын
Yup! kzitem.info/rock/Y96NixNwyW_FiFjpioKzYA
@beyondsafe9958
Жыл бұрын
Didn't the young guy died from a bite sometime ago. I think they said it was a black mamba
@teyoskky5895
Жыл бұрын
Nope.
@DannyRedCheeks
9 ай бұрын
It’s like bizarroTyler and chandler
@HumanimalChannel
3 ай бұрын
Terrifying Looks like a wooden toy , the markings do their job its remarkable.
@AB-these-handles-are-stupid
2 жыл бұрын
He also doesn't take his eyes off it
@zydelixir6606
Жыл бұрын
This player called gaboonplayer123 goin: YOOOOOO THEY ADDED HUMANS? OI NO TOUCH
@CygnusX-11
Жыл бұрын
Josh looks like bootleg version of Dave Franco
@Vectorman2X
2 ай бұрын
wtf , in each video i saw this snake have similar colors with the surroundings of it
@arielrglaze
2 жыл бұрын
Famous last words… Jk. Good for you man. I’d be freaguing out right there
@elfiefromangelcity6142
Жыл бұрын
It's a bizarre chonk noodle...
@Irod69
Жыл бұрын
So Beautiful but So Dangerous ‼️
@gerard4039
2 жыл бұрын
All vipers are dangerous ,,, this one looks innocent and cute but reality is something else …
@cyclingcmdr
2 жыл бұрын
Why does it look like a toy? 😸
@darylsmioth1904
Жыл бұрын
Its a venomous caterpillar.
@rayssen.
Жыл бұрын
They just killed one at my home area. Felt bad cause its a rear snake and I have its last moments on video
@Th-ch5ez
Жыл бұрын
It's a tsuchinoko.
@callepantera
3 ай бұрын
Look like a bunch of aa batteries on its back lol.
@stephenphilpott6772
2 жыл бұрын
Sure any animal would be tranced out seeing this crawl towards it.
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