Thanks for checking up on 🐍🥰 they need all the help they can get.

My kind of human. Respect and care for these cool creatures.

"Sentient lines" is the best descriptor i have ever heard for snakes

I clicked on this because I recognized the Eastern Washington landscape instantly. I could spiritually smell the sage. The presentation was awesome. Everything deserves to have someone "get them" the way this lady does!

It's moving how much she likes those snakes. We need more people like her in the world.

@bibithebunny2628

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deffinently

@jimmymoore3151

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There's Alot of people like her...

@amacuro

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@@jimmymoore3151 so you think we don't need any more? Maybe you think we need less, is that it?

@norml.hugh-mann

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@@amacuro so your putting words in peoples mouths? Why the sudden hateful attitude. Boo to you...all they implied was there's a lot of people that love snakes.. No wonder your alone Yes...your the dick

@amacuro

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@@norml.hugh-mann I just asked a question. I'm not alone by the way. You have a nice day.

Thank you Professor Zentner

That young lady is amazing.Her understanding and knowledge of the snake is at a higher level

Valuable! Sophisticated, eloquent and expressive. I'm with you 100% Adrian.

This young researcher is amazing! Her story/interest would make a great Children's story

I wish this could go viral. We need to learn snakes are hugely beneficial

We need people to speak up for our varied and diverse world. Our home. So glad we have Adrian and Nick.

These videos are addictive.

Wow such a smart and compassionate young scientist 👩‍🔬. 👏👏👏

I think everything about Adrian Slade is frankly adorable!!

Thanks Adrian! I learned more about rattlesnakes in this video than in my 70 years of life. Thanks Nick for showing us.!

Love ya Nick. Can't wait for Baja BC 🤗

Well these two (I saw part #2 first) were just a mental delight, to witness this deep and wide understanding of these wonderful beasties--

Can't wait for a Spring trip with Adrian, Nick. That will be a great one!

She should get those notes together from past years and get a grant from the fish and wildlife dept. Her knowledge and skill set are priceless to Washington state particularly!

Irony never ceases. I'm clearing brush at my dad's place and just met a slithery friend. We eyed each other and I wished him a good day and left him to his bush. I can trim it later.

Always a wonderful experience to meet good people. Thank you both.

Nick "I don't know anything about biology" Zentner. I hope to see more!

Wow she has given me a whole new appreciation for rattlesnakes ❤

Thanks for this unexpected and interesting video. I have lived in Eastern Washington "snake country" for more than 70 years and learned more about rattlesnakes in this short video than I have learned in the past 70 years. I am used to encountering rattlesnakes and generally feel relaxed around them. The only den that I have found near Wenatchee was in the bank of gravel road cut in Rock Island, and there were holes in the bank that they inhabited. This talus den habitat is a new idea to me.

@steveshea6148

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Probably a rodent burrow they took over

Very passionate about her work. Quite refreshing!

I had an interesting rattle snake experience while working at Ely State Prison. I was a tower officer. One afternoon I watched a rattle snake come out of the sage brush and go towards the prison yard. I reported the snake to the perimeter officer who came with shovel on hand and decapitated the snake and carted it off to the dumpster. The next day I watched another rattle snake come out of the sage brush at he same place and take the exact same route towards the yard the previous one had taken. When the snake arrived at the location where the first one lost its head the snake stopped, spent a few minutes there then turn around and followed its path back into the sage brush. Some how I intuitively felt that the second snake was a family member searching for a missing member. I never observed any other snakes visiting the prison from that location.

I was rock climbing in a basalt rock area. Heard a rattlesnake while I was scaling up a crack and about to put my hand on ledge where snake was. Totally freaked me out. I was out of there for rest of day.

Adrian knows her rocks! Nick, take her to Drumheller so that she has to bring you back here during the busy snake season. I'd love to see it.

I enjoyed her comments about northern snakes being very social in part to the scarcity of resources: the economics of rattlesnakes! How cool is that?

Outstanding, fascinating and illuminating. Thank you both. (Looking forward to Spring!)

Never met a snake whisperer but here she is. She didn't disappoint in educating us about her friends , and she is very passionate about them , and in a very personal way. BTW great singer!

@jimb6087

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She is wonderful, I hope she comes on your channel again.

It’s so encouraging to hear someone else who respects snakes - especially rattlesnakes. Thank you Adrian!

Great collaboration! Thanks Nick, for bringing her to your channel.

I would love to see a second rattlesnake episode with Adrian in the spring

@JKFlaker

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The spring episode is now out- and even better

We enjoyed this one so much Nick! We just love to see young people so involved and caring about their work. Adrian is a real treasure!!

Have learned to like rattlesnakes, seeing as I run into them regularly around Central Wa (and don't want to hurt them)...this video really added to my understanding and appreciation of them.

Looking forward to the Spring videos. Great channel Nick.

Nice to meet Adrian! Great to hear about your love for snakes and how you are studying them and educating people!

WoW. How knowledgeable, passionate and articulate…. but don’t ever let your guard down. 👊

I grew up in the SE of WA, below I90 and east of Othello to the Idaho border. Never saw many snakes, but a few on the roads, because I wasn't looking for them. I knew they were there somewhere deep in my brain, but while hunting, working, fishing and playing I never saw one in 20 years.

Thanks for the informative diversion Nick and Adrian. I once was walking across the desert in Northern Nevada near sunset when I spied a rattlesnake sunning under a large rock, it was as big around as my full grown man forearm! I just backed away and went to camp......

The topic and teacher were fantastic. Also, great filming Nick.

Love how Adrian refers to her snakes in the personal. I respect our California rattlers (alot around spring-fall) we need them, they are part of the eco system. Never heard anyone speak about their social lives and habits though. Amazing. Rock hounding or hiking in the summer may lead one to cross paths with these guys, so this new information is brilliant- naturally. Thank you, more next year but this was an excellent field trip, that one guy and to see Adrian's methodology in dealing with him, priceless.

Outstanding video Nick. A visit with a Rattlesnakes while I’m work or hiking in these hills always makes my day.

Each creature is a link in Nature's chain, and a chain is as strong as its weakest link. Just because people don't understand something doesn't mean it isn't important. All of Nature deserves respect.

Please bring her back! She's Awesome. I never really liked snakes for no particular reason. She's changed that in two videos.

This was so cool and informative. Loved playing with garter snakes as a kid. Kept a few as pets but always released them. Great to see other aspects of what a great university CWU is.

What an interesting story. 👏 she is so smart how to explain Rattlesnake. Wonderful I sure enjoyed 😉 listening to her.

Adrian rocks ! Love her energy !

Thank you for the education/information on em Adrian, Cory Curtis from the Tri-Cities here. 👍🏻

Fantastic and fascinating, and such an important message! Thanks to you both for a great video!

Adrian has changed me. I have never liked snakes, but I looked on them as threats. I now understand that they are not aggressive, that they must be treated with respect. Adrian's knowledge, enthusiasm and attitude, her humor towards them, have made me realize that they're not monsters but creatures like me and my cats. And, like my cats, they can be odd and quirky. I recognize that my cats are small predators and react like the predators they are and I make adjustments for that. I can see that it is same with snakes. Thank you for teaching me this.

Funny I'm a 42 year old contractor out of California but I love learning with you.

This is great, Nick! Years ago in Moses Coulee The Nature Conservancy attempted to locate dens to protect populations from the "mining" of basalt columns (used as landscape features). I never heard the results of our efforts. Thank you Adrian for sharing what you've learned. I feel lucky whenever I see any snake.

Thank you, Adrian Slade that was very informative. One can tell you love your work, and we appreciate your passion. Thank you, ALL stay safe

Excellent Video!! @Adrian Slade

I am lost for words to describe the knowledge and dedication of this young woman and her lack of fear for this deadly species. More power to her.

@lb10445

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Rattlesnakes are rarely deadly to humans.

Thank you very much for the interview with Adrian . I definitely have more understanding towards snakes.

Really cool she is a neat person the snakes are better off to have her. Looking forward to watching the most recent video i see is posted.

Great little video Nick, thank you so much. When she mentioned hating herself for wearing shorts through that bramble....I ouched just thinking about the times I have done the same.

Wow I am super impressed by her

I was hiking once in So Cal and had just climbed down a rock face to a creek bed. There was a deep hole in the rock and I said, "that would be a good place for a rattlesnake to hide" as I peeked in the hole. As I backed my head out, I realized there was one coiled up right under my throat getting some sun. Thank goodness I must have had my "I'm not here to hurt you vibe". The dude could have wacked me right in the Adam's apple. The rest of the hike down the creek bed I had difficulty steadying myself by reaching over and grabbing the rock walls on the side!

Fascinating tour of terrain that is completely different from my childhood desert fauna experience 60 years ago in the Indian Wells Valley near Ridgecrest, CA. Our snakes were the Western Diamondback and the Sidewinder; we also had desert tortoises, jack rabbits, horny toads (horned lizards), and whiptail lizards. The terrain was a broad, very dry flat basin with waist-high sagebrush being the dominant flora. We 10-yearolds could easily walk single file between the bushes on mostly compacted sand. Rocks were scarce on the basin floor. Needless to say the animals relied on the sage for shade and cover. 120F in the shade in July was common. We bagged a medium diamondback alive once. Because we were 10 and not that smart. Great job, Adrian. You taught a field class effortlessly.

A truly great watch. Thanks so much for this. As a biologist and lover of all things herp, this was nice to see/hear an onsite dialogue by someone with extensive field experience... I'll probably watch this again.

Most impressive presentation by an expert who loves her subject(s).

Very interesting little diversion, Nick.... and it's got a 'geology' aspect... Adrian is definitely a 'snake woman'...! Thanks for letting us meet her!!

As a biology/geology person I love the chance to see how the 2 disciplines mix.

This is so great. As a recipient of a non venomous bite from a 3 foot western diamond back, I can say I have a great respect for these animals. As a young man (think 1968) I thought it was very cool to catch rattle snakes for venom collectors. Not really a good thing for the snakes. I regret any damage I may have done. I am glad to see someone doing so much good

@plutoplatters

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I've read that 1 in 5 bites there's no venom injected.... ..

@falconmoose5435

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Got bit by a Pigmy. No venom. It felt sorry for me as I thought it was a Hognose.

@RAkers-tu1ey

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@@falconmoose5435 lol, good one!

I've grown up around snakes in So. California and always just treated them with avoidance, but Adrian has given me a whole new perspective on these interesting creatures. Thanks for sharing her passion and appreciation.

That was interesting. To be honest when I saw the topic I didn't think I'd be watching it right thru. But no only did I, I actually learned something of interest and look forward to you two visiting the Drumhellers in the Spring.

She's Amazing 🎉

I was involved with a wind project inTehachapi , CA and I found the outcroppings of basalt crawling with Mojave Greens (C. scutulatus) and became fascinated by their spicy dispositions. Quite different from C. oregonus helleri. The greens have very nasty dispositions. They are also almost invisible against the native rock by their dens. I have handled, harvested and milked helleri or most of my life but find the thought of a $1oo,ooo hospital bill for an average bite requiring antivenin to be a powerful deterrent as I age (73). Best herping I ever had was on that wind farm in the Mojave! Big king snakes love rattlesnake dens!

Nothing worse than seeing people hurt snakes on social media… this is a refreshing change.

What a greatly engaging video! Love hearing anyone who is passionate about their interests . Adrian certainly is ! Thanks Nick for bringing her to us. I wish Adrian every success in her future rattlesnake watching. We need more people like her !!! 🐻

@tikitiki7610

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yes,yes,yes!!!

Interesting subject! Adrian acts quite comfortable on camera and is obviously knowledgable about this matter. I learned that rattlers are not constrictors and use their venom to help with digestion. The Washington snakes are lucky to have such a passionate advocate as Adrian!

I have a pair of “Snake Gardz“ that cover your boot to knee that I wear in the areas like that… I am not a hunter for animals and I practice live and let live but be prepared ~ I have seen the physical effects of Rattle Snake bites first hand and especially when I am alone way off the normally traveled trails & paths… it’s good insurance if you find yourself by chance in bad situations with a snake… the Snake Gardz’s are also very handy in protecting you legs from white thorn and other sharp pointy things like cactus! Additionally most of those areas I like to go have no cell reception So I carry a satellite communication & GPS called and “InReach Mini” Satellite Text messages and SOS if needed =more insurance if by chance you trip and break a leg that you won’t be Cat chow or Bear food. All I am saying is simple advice = “Be prepared !” 😊

@curbozerboomer1773

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She did not mention, that the venom of a Pacific Rattlesnake, though it might make one sick, is vetually never fatal...these snakes are on the small side, and just do not make much venom.

@gerardange

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@@curbozerboomer1773 Yes you are correct…. But in my opinion it is not the fatality of the venom that is the main reason you want to avoid being bitten. The effects of the venom on muscles and tissue is a major factor that must not be taken lightly. The venom kills tissue… where the bite occurs and surrounding area. if the bite is confined to an extremity can cause long term damage, disfiguration and also gangrene is left un treated… If you get bitten in the core area of you body…. then that can be more serious …. a bite there can cause organ damage. So, as a rule you don’t want to be bitten for other reasons besides death. Also if you are in a remote area bitten and now injured … that any injury can be a domino effect in a series of events that could cause you death by being disabled and unable to get to safety and die by exposure to the elements or being attacked by predators . That also can happen with other injuries broken legs etc > if you are in very remote areas unprepared. I am not trying to be an alarmist but seriously…. if you are in a very remote area your luck can change in a split second with a bad decision ! When I am out in areas like that I make sure i have enough to cover most issues and so far I have never had any reason to use them… But it is reassuring to know you are…prepared.

I had one near rattlesnake encounter in the canyons of San Diego when I was twelve. I heard the rattle...learning years later that it was a warning....I moved along the path pretty quick. Of course I never told my parents :)

I haven't seen a snake since I lifted a chunk of Microcline from a zinc mine tailing pile and found a baby Copperhead. I enjoyed this video -- it was an unexpected change of pace, and a reminder to watch where I step next time I'm out on the rocks.

Yeah, let's do this again in the spring....facinating.

Really enjoyed that. She isn't hard to watch either, but by far my favorite part is love of outdoors & nature. Montana has shown me rattlesnakes, but it's apparently too cold at night for them. Earned my Sub & please keep it coming!

I did not know that Adrian is also a very talented singer. Beautiful voice.

She’s absolutely amazing ❤. We have tons of timber rattler dens , in the mountains of western va.

This was awesome and totally tangentially related to geology

thank you Adrian

Outstanding Adrian..

Thank you for the video.

I live in Pa, in the greater Latrobe area. The elevations around here are 2200-3000 feet above sea level. Our state snake, the Timber Rattlesnake is everywhere at the higher elevations on sunny, south facing rocky outcrops. Idk the type of rock, but very similar to where Adrian hangs out. These snakes are very docile. Everything Adrian says is similar to the Timbers out here. I would love to have my granddaughter learn from Adrian. She's a snake lover too, as is all of us. She has 14 Boas and Pythons, and a few Colubrids. Happy herping!

I've lived in the central Washington area for over 50 years and I've had great respect for the rattlers. I avoid them like the black plague, but I respect them.

Rattlesnakes are truly incredible creatures and they have been given an incredibly bad rap by media and urban legend. I am happy to see these videos.

Wow...what a great person she is. Committed and patient. I have 60 years of snake experiences in Arizona and little knowledge of PNW reptiles in my 6 years here. Love your geology vids...now I have someone else, in the sciences, to follow. Good luck to you both.

I love snakes. I've never had one but I think they're beautiful. I was raised by a snake phobic mom but she never tried to get me to stop admiring them and I will be forever grateful.

really interesting video and much respect to Adrain for her passion to study and share her knowledge. Hope you'll go back out to the site in the spring with her!!

I had a run-in with a rattle snake a LONG time ago in a So. California desert -- my husband was riding his horse - I was walking. I heard a rattle sound from behind a rather large rock, so I stopped, looked around, and saw the snake. I froze for a minute or so, then as quietly and carefully as I could, backed away from the snake -- I was about 5 feet away from it -- before backing up, I slowly positioned my arms behind my back so that I would not make any "flailing" motions that would alarm the snake. It worked.... while walking back to the car, I kept my eyes focused on the ground intensely watching for other rattling critters -- saw no more of them. Fast forward to "now," I still live in "So Cal" -- close to a place called, "Prehistoric Pets." It is a great place that my son and I take his son/my grandson. There are all sorts of snakes, alligators, tortoises, lizards -- Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches -- and more "reptilian" critters likes those. They do not allow the public to handle any of the venomous snakes -- or the gigantic alligators!! The great thing is that they have trained many of the snakes to be very comfortable around people and when we go there we get to hold a snake or two. Last time I had fun holding a small Ball Python -- he -- yes it was a "he," -- had fun crawling up my arm and then down and then back up and then down -- it seemed like he was enjoying the sensation of my warm arm -- as for me, I just took-in the experience -- it was fascinating. We have a picture from our last visit there -- holding a BIG -- 200-pound Golden Burmese Python. I can thoroughly understand why Adrian likes those snakes. Too bad there aren't more places where humans can visit in order to interact with those creatures -- great to be able to understand them. Also, two years ago we got a couple of chickens -- New Hampshire Reds -- they give us the best tasting eggs EVER -- I love my little chickies -- I've spent a lot of time studying them -- they are very "reptilian." Very enjoyable and informative program today -- good to incorporate the geology of the area in which those little critters live!!

OMG, Adrian is impressive - so down-to-earth, smart, brave, and such a natural beauty!

I viewed this video once again and really enjoyed Adrian’s lecture, if you will, on rattlesnakes and habitat. Very educational and hopefully Adrian can change people’s minds about the importance of rattlesnakes, and other snakes to our eco-system.

I remember my geology field camp and there were rattlesnakes everyday. We tried to avoid them and leave them to their daily routines. I grew up in an extreme desert habitat and always enjoyed snake interactions. Adrian is doing what she loves, and I'm sure her voice for these inspiring creatures will not go unheard. Thanks for sharing!

What a coincidence, I just came across a 2ft rattlesnake on the trail yesterday. I was pretty close but she didn't strike. I just backed up and let her continue across the trail. You do great things with your platform Nick. We appreciate it.

Thanks Adrian and Nick for a fascinating episode! Very informative!

Hi from Brazil! I loved this video, thank you for sharing with us

I love snakes and geology, and they're natural companions.