A Walk on THE Snake Road! Cottonmouth Migration in Southern Illinois

couldnt pay me enuff to walk that road,lol

Welcome to the neighborhood! I live against these bluffs and have had regular visits with these creatures along with copperheads, rattlesnakes, large snapping turtles, coyotes, bobcats, cougars, bears, and more. We are always aware of the wildlife that may surprise us at any time. Rural life is certainly not boring, it is amazing! Thanks for highlighting us here in Southern Illinois.

I'm gonna cry dude, I wanna meet you so bad and I come here all the time! Lol for real though I'm glad you got a chance to check the place out, it's my favorite place on earth to date! Edit: that so crazy you were talking to my buddy and his grandpa! You must've been there right before I got there as it turns out, that's crazy lol.

I had no idea that Cottonmouth was that far north. I just learned something

I never thought of Illinois being a hotspot for cottonmouths. You sure wouldn't want to shelter under that bluff at night.

Theres a place I'll never go! As a lifelong Illinois resident I've never heard of it and will RUN if I ever happen upon it!

Learned something new. I always thought cottonmouth’s were a southern snake.

Cottonmouths in Ill, who woulda thought..

Living in Southern Virginia, I had no idea there are cottonmouths in Illinois.

Nice video! I went to snake road recently and got the chance to see nkfherping, and all of the amazing wildlife!

As a southern Illinoisan, glad you enjoyed your trip here!

What an incredible space. Thankfully it’s protected and the snakes get to live their lives in peace. ❤

A beautiful piece of earth that we should keep. A stark contrast to what is happening in the world. Luckily, something like this happens and you can share it with us. Best wishes from Düsseldorf Germany.

I'm thinking 2024 is a return trip for the Smetlogik crew. Can't miss Mike's 30 yr celebration. Mike and Justin are both good people.

I'm so happy to be able to watch all of your videos from A to Z. 22:11

It was my distinct pleasure to meet you at LaRue on October 6th. I was the guy who called your name after we passed and was a bit flabbergasted that it was actually you. As a life long Herper, I absolutely love Snake Road. I am fortunate to live about 125 miles from there, so I spend 15-20 days a year there in both the Spring and Fall. Thanks for taking a few minutes to talk to me and letting me fanboy a bit. I suggest a trip in the Spring as well. The Amphibians seem much more present in the Spring and their diversity is just as impressive as the Snakes.

It was so awesome to meet you man! 16:16

Never knew there were Cottonmouth in Illinois! just thought they were far south gulf snakes!

I dont mind at all seeing all these Cottonmouths. They're very sassy snakes. I love that sharp angle they have at the end of their heads. They might be common, but they're still beautiful. Some had some fairly bright patterns too.

I've been going twice a year for the past 5 years and I love going. The community of herpers and other naturalists that make the trip from all over always blows me away. It truly is a special place.