Episodes

12 episodes in this season

Cottonmouth or Watersnake?

4 min

Ribbon Snake Catches Me!

3 min

How to Spot a Copperhead

4 min

Louisiana's Most Beautiful Snake

8 min

Racer Tried to Bite My Face! Fastest Snakes of Louisiana

6 min

How to find invisible snakes

6 min

More Watersnakes of Louisiana

5 min

Venomous Garter Snake?

4 min

Did I Just Catch Louisiana's Rarest Water Snake?

3 min

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Getting Up Close with the Cottonmouth!

6 min

E11

I Found the Most Dangerous Snake in Louisiana

5 min

E12

5 Foot Ratsnake That Can Climb Trees

4 min

Snakes on the Brain

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20226m10.0

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Getting Up Close with the Cottonmouth!

Season 2 · Episode 10 · May 21, 2023

If a water snake wanted to be anything in its lifetime, it would be a Cottonmouth. Most of the time, identifying one of these apart from a harmless water snake simply can't be done without getting a close look. They're likely the most successful viper in Louisiana as they are easily the most common. I saw them in multiple different habitats at while I visited. My favorite feature is the very noticeable ridge that makes up their snout. (This is characteristic of basically any moccasin). Like a water snake, they're very flighty and will do anything they can to get out of your way but when cornered, they show you what gives them that iconic name.

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Snakes on the Brain

TV Series

20226m10.0

Documentary

Now playing

Getting Up Close with the Cottonmouth!

Season 2 · Episode 10 · May 21, 2023

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