There's SNAKES on my RANGE!!! Exterminate Them???

Published on April 22, 2020
Duration: 11:56

This video from Lena Miculek's Trigger Tribe channel features Jerry Miculek and snake expert Stephen Kennedy discussing wildlife management on a shooting range. They cover the identification and safe handling of various snakes found in Louisiana, including venomous species like Water Moccasins and Rattlesnakes, as well as non-venomous mimics and beneficial King Snakes. The discussion also includes crucial range safety protocols and first aid for snakebites, emphasizing professional expertise from both a firearms legend and a certified snake rescuer.

Quick Summary

Learn essential range safety and wildlife management from Jerry Miculek and snake expert Stephen Kennedy. This video covers identification of venomous snakes like Water Moccasins and Copperheads, non-venomous mimics, and beneficial King Snakes, along with crucial first aid for snakebites.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Range Safety
  2. 01:02Identifying Water Moccasins
  3. 03:08Copperhead Identification
  4. 05:10Non-Venomous Mimics
  5. 06:34Rattlesnakes and Conservation
  6. 09:20King Snakes: The Range Protectors
  7. 10:57Snake Encounter Protocol and First Aid

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key identification features of a Water Moccasin?

Water Moccasins, or Cottonmouths, are identified by their triangular head due to venom glands, a distinct musk, cat-slit pupils, and the prominent white interior of their mouth, which gives them their name.

How should one react if bitten by a snake on a shooting range?

If bitten, stay calm to lower your heart rate, lie flat, remove any jewelry, and seek immediate hospital care for potential anti-venom treatment. Do not attempt to capture the snake.

What role do King Snakes play in shooting range safety?

King snakes are beneficial predators on shooting ranges because they consume other snakes, including venomous species like rattlesnakes and moccasins, thus helping to control potentially dangerous populations naturally.

Why is it important to identify Copperheads on a range?

Copperheads are important to identify because their 'Hershey kiss' or hourglass patterns provide excellent camouflage in environments like leaves and pine needles, making them difficult to spot and increasing the risk of accidental encounters on a range.

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