Been herping for about 70 years. You are doing a great job in many ways.. It is refreshing to see a KZread herper who knows how to turn rocks properly and safely. Camera work could use a little improvement, but time will take care of that. Keep up the good work. I subscribed and hope to see many more vids.

great snakes and most impressed you took the initiative to remove trash

@HudsonHerper

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks :]

@woodsmanwhitesmith6928

5 жыл бұрын

i must agree , great video and good job removing the trash ! you have my respect for that one move , taking the time to clean up after some guy who couldn't be bothered to do it himself . i subbed .

@saulgoodmanfromthehittvsho1314

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, thank you man, as a Satanist myself I respect and admire nature as it is Lucifer's work. I actually went down to a beautiful creek today just to clean up! So thank you sir, and be careful out there, remember, rattlers are extremely territorial. 🇺🇸🇺🇸👹👹👹🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤❤

@kaidosbuddyagaindoberman9119

4 жыл бұрын

Dutchess county herper here, albeit not much luck as of late (specifically was a dull fall for me herping). Glad to see another person out there herping. Anywhere in Dutchess county you’d recommend??

All around nice work and I admire your restraint with some of these comments. I'm heading out this weekend to see about getting some photos. They may not be terribly exciting, but I have always had a particular liking for a nice docile ringneck or green grass snake.

ITS GREAT TO SEE THE PASSION YOU HAVE

If this is where I think it is, I’ve never seen one in over 35 years! In the 80’s there were many fires that drove them down and a 6’ long TR was killed on someone’s patio!! Without giving it away, I hear that you are guaranteed to see or hear one. Not to mention it’s the highest concentration of copperheads in NY.

What an excellent video of a great day. I love the variety of herps. I've seen tons of Timbers over the years and I can only think of one that was in a hurry to hide. Not only were your snakes quick to be on the move but they were quick to rattle too. As you see more, you'll find that they usually give you more time to observe them. One thing I might suggest as you continue to document your finds is to use your handheld camera to take video in conjunction with the hat cam. It's nice to be able to zoom in for video footage. It won't hinder your photography capability either. This is fantastic video, it's great that you were able to capture your first Timber(s) on video the way you did. Good luck and continued success. We live in a Timber rich area.

@HudsonHerper

7 жыл бұрын

toadslayer72 Thank you very much! Yeah they must have been very warmed. Thanks that is a good idea! I have not yet tried to figure out recording with my dslr but I figure it is more than worth it. thank you again for the kind words and tips !

Nice Channel , can't believe has less than 1k subs. Subscribed, keep up the great work sir!

Great video! I remember being that ecstatic about my first one!

@HudsonHerper

7 жыл бұрын

Blazed Herping this was me trying to keep it cool aha

Great job moving the trash. I may need to get out your way and herp. So many flippable rocks! Looks like quite a few mosquitoes or flies too.

Awesome video! I found my first timbers in NY also

@HudsonHerper

6 жыл бұрын

NCHerper NY has some lovely rattlesnakes!

Great video, and congrats on all those timbers!!

@HudsonHerper

6 жыл бұрын

Herping SoCal thanks! I found another den semi close by with lots more! Im excited to check it out in august, hopefully babies.

@ryanwolter

6 жыл бұрын

Hudson Herper that's so cool! I subbed so I can't wait to get a video notification.

@HudsonHerper

6 жыл бұрын

Herping SoCal hopefully ill have another soon! Gonna road cruise later but its not as effective here as in the south/soutthwest

@ryanwolter

6 жыл бұрын

Hudson Herper can't wait. Good luck!

Rattlesnakes in New York? I live in New York and I never knew that there were rattlesnakes here. That's... concerning... 😟

@dougsmith3821

Жыл бұрын

Yes we have em all over western ny. Noone ever believes me when I say we do until just 4 days ago I found a huge 4 foot timber rattlesnake in canisteo ny. But ppl will tell ya we don't have em. Until ya show em a picture

@Wontstop975

Жыл бұрын

We have them all Over New York all the way along the southern border, through the Hudson valley and the Adirondacks, plus the Pygmy rattle snake in Syracuse

@Damien.layne1

Жыл бұрын

They are everywhere. I catch them all the time in st.lawrwnce county area

@dionysis84

9 ай бұрын

@@Wontstop975what is a pygmy rattlesnake? I’m like a half hour from Cuse…

@Wontstop975

9 ай бұрын

@@dionysis84 the eastern massasauga rattlesnake

Man that copperhead was awesome! Same with the Timbers and box turtle! Congrats 👍

@HudsonHerper

7 жыл бұрын

Big Apple Herper thanks! I figured I was more likely to find a timber than a copperhead aha. I cant complain.

@partyguy9

4 жыл бұрын

You actually saw it?? All i see is leaves and rocks in that clip

I grew up in Alleghany county NY. My grandfather had thrown old tin roofing into tall weeds outback not far from the creek. As a child, I would go down and flip these pieces of tin over, and catch all sorts of snakes underneath them. This was before the days of the internet to verify anything, and everyone that lived in the area would tell you that rattlesnakes didn't go above Pennsylvania. We lived near the Genesee river (which flows north), and every once in a while, you would hear that a rattle snake from PA was brought up during a flood. Anyways, being told growing up that there were no venomous snakes, and me actively hunting them without fear as a child, could have ended really badly. In all my years growing up in the country of NY state, I have never once seen a rattlesnake, and here you are finding them left and right.

@Damien.layne1

Жыл бұрын

There's many reasons for people being very unaware of venomous snakes in new York, especially timber rattlesnakes, and one of them is because there's maybe only 2 hospitals in the state that carry antivenom antidotes, and they are not for the venomous snakes native to this area they are antidotes for snakes at local zoos.

My fiancé and I love herping we live in Monticello ny can you give a tip of what place we can go to find timbers thank you. Awsome video

Awesome, great day herping.

@HudsonHerper

6 жыл бұрын

outofdoorstv thanks! That it was!

those were some nice finds especially the timbers

@HudsonHerper

6 жыл бұрын

ItzChazma yeah! I have found a lot more since then if you check out my other videos! Ill be posting a video of two other densites within the next week or so too!

@itzchazma865

6 жыл бұрын

ill be watching for sure

Wow!! Amazing day!!

Along the Rail Trail in Ancram there are signs warning of rattlesnakes and the woods resemble the ones you filmed here. They have been sighted many times in Sharon, Connecticut. There are many turtles in Dutchess and Columbia Counties and in the spring you often see them crossing the roads. Considerate drivers stop to let them pass.

nice footage u are a great herper

@HudsonHerper

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Man, I used to climb every weekend at the Gunks in New Paltz. It looked exactly like that. We saw a handful of harmless snakes over the years but never even thought about stepping on a rattler or copperhead. Never even heard anyone talk about snake encounters. And we always walked off barefoot because the climbing shoes were so tight. Cool video!!

@HudsonHerper

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah the gunks definitely has copperheads and rattlesnakes, I would say copperheads are a more real risk though, as the habitat they like is similar to rock climbing areas. Next time bring a second pair of comfortable hiking shoes to be safe!

@BlueCyann

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I grew up in Sullivan County terrain that looked just like that, running and climbing and playing over all the rocks all the time, and never remember seeing or hearing a snake. Never once even thought about it. You'd know they were around when someone mentioned hitting a rattlesnake with their car or something. I once saw a timber in Minnewaska, decades later, just chilling on the side of a dirt road. Not a climbing area, just woods.

Totally getting into Herping now!

Not sure where in NY you are herping but I grew up in the Hudson Valley and Kakiat Park is infested with Timber's. I live in Florida now but for great herping check it out ! They have had someone actually go missing up there and they found him yards away from the parking lot ,dead in the brush . He succumbed to a rattlesnake bite while trying to get back to his vehicle. This was probably atleast 30 years ago when I was living there ,but I'm sure the timber population there is still very healthy

@javistrangepets7882

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the spot!

@kenny.g727

5 ай бұрын

@javistrangepets7882 You're welcome! Be careful up there . I've seen more rattlesnakes there in one day than I'd seen in 30 years hunting and fishing all over NY 👍

Does one need to keep a bottle of Anti Venom while hiking in known areas of Rattlesnakes? if accidentally bitten how long until the poison takes effect? Don't think one would have time to wait for help to find you on a trail then able to administer proper medicine or transport one to the local hospital in time to rescue and full recovery?

I love ringnecks as a landscaper i see them alot, most of the time tucked in small shrubs and bushes and in piles of leaves against houses..

Great video. I want to make some more like this.

@HudsonHerper

5 жыл бұрын

Do it! There are hardly any POV herp videos out there and I find them to be the most enjoyable.

@ToddAutry

5 жыл бұрын

I will try some. Check out a few of mine on my channel. I used some techniques to get close to some rattlers

Where the hell are you to find that many snakes? Dude also I love you for picking up the garbage thanks for doing that.

That's one statement I'll NEVER say, "I hope I find a rattlesnake!" :(

@HudsonHerper

5 жыл бұрын

I say it all the time!

I'm heading upstate to hopefully see my first to see my first timber today. what time of day did you herp at?

@HudsonHerper

6 жыл бұрын

lamecow21 this was taken around 1-2 but its not necessarily the best time to see them. Its mostly temperature/weather dependant

@misscandy84

3 жыл бұрын

No no u dont want to see a rattler

Hudson, I am getting old and I have never seen a Timber Rattler in NYS. It is a dream of mine to one day see one. I am in good shape and could get into any habitat I need to. Would you consider guiding me?

That's cool I never realized we had rattlesnakes

I am pretty sure I saw a rattlesnake on the east coast. It looked like a southern pacific rattlesnake. Can I send you a few pictures and videos? Do you think you could identify it for me?

WOW jus curious how far from Rochester NY are you thanks great find.

@HudsonHerper

6 жыл бұрын

5 hours give or take?

I would love to capture photos of a timber!! Any suggestions for a good spot?

How common are these guys in NY, namely the copperhead and timbers? Any tips for off trail hikers? I tend to explore Rocky areas like that, perhaps a really bad idea.

@HudsonHerper

6 жыл бұрын

Jason Oliver They aren't generally common. NYS DEC has range maps which should be semi-accurate. But yes I would exercise extreme caution when putting your hands in/near rocky(especially sunny) places. Avoid them altogether if possible and watch your step.

@NomadicBristolview

6 жыл бұрын

Hudson Herper Putting my hands in, definitely not going to happen. walking past a crack or gap however, that's fairly likely.

@HudsonHerper

6 жыл бұрын

Jason Oliver you should be fine walking past them. Their first response is to sit still so unless you step directly on it or reach in a crevice you should be okay. You could purchase snake gaiters, they are kneeguards to repel any bites on the leg/calf.

@NomadicBristolview

6 жыл бұрын

Hudson Herper Down in New Mexico, we wore snake gaiters. Up here in NY, I didn't think they were a concern, until watching your videos.

I've searched for 3 years and the woods of Missouri and have yet to see one. Edit 2 months later : i saw one!!

@misscandy84

3 жыл бұрын

Ur lucky don't want to see a rattler

@Aidancordell

3 жыл бұрын

@@misscandy84 ive seen 4 so far

@misscandy84

3 жыл бұрын

@@Aidancordell were yu scared ?

@Aidancordell

3 жыл бұрын

@@misscandy84 nah

Damn. I've lived in New York state all my life, and I've never encountered a timber rattlesnake.

@michaelbechtel4944

3 жыл бұрын

I had no idea there are rattlers and copper heads in New York

@dougsmith3821

Жыл бұрын

They're all over. Just gotta look

Ringnecks only get to 15 to 16 inches if I'm correct I know they don't get very big

@HudsonHerper

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah they don't get large, they are small snakes.

What's up with 2 foot hooks? And how often do you find juvenile rattlers?

@HudsonHerper

5 жыл бұрын

Cici Bradley I dont use the hook to handle, just flip some rocks so a smaller sturdier hook works better. Uhh I find Juvi rattlers occasionally, except birthing season where there are a ton.

How do you find your spots?

This is NY, what part bud? Where in New York? I used to live in the city. Used to catch garter snakes water snakes and ribbon snakes in East Tremont Pelham Bay and Woodlawn. Don't forget guys always put them back respect nature and it will respect you..

I live in Delaware but I never see copperheads or timber rattlesnakes, I really really want to see one. I love snakes

Was this on tongue mountain ? And we're yu scared at all

Just curious, were you wearing snake proof boats?

@HudsonHerper

6 жыл бұрын

I was wearing thick leather boots and snake gaiters (essentially shin guards)

Where in New York is this?

Good stuff man! Gotta love timbers

@HudsonHerper

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! By far my favorite snake to see.

Dutchess County?

Cant see the Copper head at all?

Where was this?

Would love to do this

What state is this in? Also, awesome video!

@HudsonHerper

5 жыл бұрын

New york

But I see ring neck snakes ALL the time they are pretty common here but most of them are small

I seen one today. i didn't like it. i couldn't figure out what the noise was and i look in the direction with my dogs and it was a rattlesnake...we got out of there fast.

In NYS according to DEC law, ALL reptiles and amphibians are fully protected. The only ones that can be taken are snapping turtles and frogs but only during their respective open seasons. I enjoyed your video though.

@HudsonHerper

5 жыл бұрын

That is correct. No herps were taken.

Where the rattlesnakes were, there was another in the rock above, and a racer (racers more obvious)

Oh god learning these deadly snakes live this far north scares me i thought i wad safe until a guy near my house got killed by one :(

what was the little one you held

@HudsonHerper

5 жыл бұрын

Ringnecked snake. Unless you mean the one I held with a hook, that was a northern black racer

"Scared the fff....spoooh out of me" 😂

@HudsonHerper

7 жыл бұрын

Blazed Herping I have a bad habit of cursing ahah. wanted to keep it off video lol

Although here in New York we have water snakes no water moccasins in New York

Cute little rattle snakes, can I haz them? They are super cute and I want to kiss one!

are they like the ones in tx.

@HudsonHerper

5 жыл бұрын

David Berquist you mean the small black one with an orange ring behind ita head? It would be a Northern Ringneck Snake. In Tx you have a different subspecies of ringneck snake but they are very similar.

which town is this located?

@HudsonHerper

6 жыл бұрын

VLAD THE IMPALER its a secret

@vladtheimpaler5550

6 жыл бұрын

you're funny.

@designeddino

5 жыл бұрын

@@vladtheimpaler5550 don't ask for peoples locations creep

@vladtheimpaler5550

5 жыл бұрын

@KIngDicko fuck yourself, idiot.

Easter woods turtle very rare and protected.....

@HudsonHerper

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't see any wood turtles in this video.. I saw an eastern box turtle. Wood turtles are protected but I wouldn't necessarily consider them rare.

Tongue mountain has loada of rattlers and catteskills

What's your method of looking for herpable spots? Key things to look for etc

@HudsonHerper

6 жыл бұрын

dillon macdonald depends on what species im looking for, time, weather, etc.

@tomatkinson6996

5 жыл бұрын

Psy MIND First off, never ever flip rocks, your desecrating den habitat/rookery areas! The Timber Rattlesnake is strictly protected by law. The copperhead you saw is a N.copperhead. My close friend has been marking rattles for many years studying den populations as well as geographical distribution. I still can't believe you in these areas flipping rocks

@HudsonHerper

5 жыл бұрын

@@tomatkinson6996 you replied to the wrong person lad. I specifically flip rocks that would not be utilized by Timbers so while I appreciate your concern it is misplaced. Cheers!

Woah copperheads in ny

And a box turtle please

At 6:40 in a rock there is a snake

Could you maybe try and catch me slimy salamander and send it to me please

I cannot see this copperhead for the life of me..

When yu say Hudson pl say not like glensfalls

Have passion for non venmous snakes bc they don't bite

Could anyone else not see the coperhead

@HudsonHerper

5 жыл бұрын

Its pretty hard to see

Can you send me a snake and please send it carefully if you do. I 💙 snakes! Thank you! Address will be sent when you answer.

@HudsonHerper

5 жыл бұрын

Jack and Staci Larcade No. Lol

I hope no rattlers my way in ny

Your camera work is.nauseating

@HudsonHerper

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Your videos are really nice

If you truly love snakes so much just camp a bunch of days in the right spot. Maybe you'll wake up with a few venomous snakes slithering in your crotch and around your entire body. Maybe if the deadly venomous snakes find out your looking for them, they come looking for you in your bedroom sometime. Now you'll be so happy, wouldn't that be COOL!

KILL IT BEFORE IT KILLS YOU ARE A HIKER!!!

@HudsonHerper

6 жыл бұрын

Kimberly Williams snakes are an important part of our ecosystem and belong in the woods more than I do. Killing snakes is stupid. Not to mention illegal and dangerous.

Didn't know there were copperhead I'm Letchworth