Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join us for a thrilling road cruising adventure in South Carolina! This video documents our first snake and reptile sightings of 2025, with a fantastic array of creatures we helped along the way.
In this video, you'll see:
Our first Corn Snake of the year!
A big, chunky Eastern Garter Snake
A surprisingly fast Ribbon Snake
An intriguing Glass Lizard (a legless lizard!)
Cottonmouth Courtship Behavior (with a link to the full video!) and a thirsty Cottonmouth drinking water
Our first Rat Snake of the season (and a discussion on musk trails)
A thirsty Banded Water Snake getting a drink
Two beautiful Green Snakes and their unique movement
Two Box Turtles, our first of the year
Another lovely Corn Snake safely moved off the road
youtu.be/Lt0TCDfPEBE
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If you're interested in finding snakes in South Carolina, identifying snakes like Corn Snakes, Garter Snakes, Ribbon Snakes, Cottonmouths (Water Moccasins), Rat Snakes, Banded Water Snakes, and Green Snakes, or learning about snake rescue and South Carolina wildlife, this video is for you!
Learn about snake identification, snake behavior, helping thirsty wildlife during dry conditions, and more! Subscribe for more herpetology videos and snake encounters from South Carolina!
🔗 Full Cottonmouth Courtship Behavior Video: [youtu.be/BgieWdbw0XI]`
Chapters
0:00 Amazing Intro & Corn Snake
0:18 Eastern Garter Snake
0:39 Ribbon Snake
1:05 Glass Lizard
1:47 Cottonmouth Courtship (Mention)
2:56 Rat Snake
3:43 Thirsty Cottonmouth Snake
6:54 Thirsty Banded Water Snake
9:04 Box Turtle #1
9:45 Box Turtle #2
10:10 Green Snakes
11:19 Corn Snakes (Two Encounters)
#Snake #Herping #SouthCarolina #CornSnake #Cottonmouth #RatSnake #GarterSnake #GreenSnake #BoxTurtle #GlassLizard #Wildlife #Reptiles #SnakeRescue #ThirstyWildlife #ochoverdewildlife
About Ocho Verde Wildlife
Ocho Verde Wildlife documents the living rainforest of Costa Rica through authentic trail-camera footage, field observations, and documentary-style stories from the Ocho Verde Wildlife Refuge. We also capture wildlife field observations across the United States with a focus on herpetology and native snake species.
Here you’ll find real animal behavior, field discoveries, conservation stories, and the unexpected moments that make wild habitats so fascinating. Some videos let nature speak for itself through natural sound and closed captions, while others follow the detective work behind an encounter.
Our goal is to offer a respectful, evidence-based window into wild places while helping viewers better understand and appreciate the animals that live there.
🌿 Subscribe to explore wild places with us and see what the cameras reveal next: [ youtube.com/channel/UCr625eA34vZlmEh1p9ivtvw ]
Join us for a thrilling road cruising adventure in South Carolina! This video documents our first snake and reptile sightings of 2025, with a fantastic array of creatures we helped along the way.
In this video, you'll see:
Our first Corn Snake of the year!
A big, chunky Eastern Garter Snake
A surprisingly fast Ribbon Snake
An intriguing Glass Lizard (a legless lizard!)
Cottonmouth Courtship Behavior (with a link to the full video!) and a thirsty Cottonmouth drinking water
Our first Rat Snake of the season (and a discussion on musk trails)
A thirsty Banded Water Snake getting a drink
Two beautiful Green Snakes and their unique movement
Two Box Turtles, our first of the year
Another lovely Corn Snake safely moved off the road
youtu.be/Lt0TCDfPEBE
More Snake Videos:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXdXjNOCU90mYxMadNu-69M22lGgZMBbX
✅ Check out our Herping Supply Merch Store:
amazon.com/shop/ochoverdewildlifechannel/list/1LUCXTCQWSCDU?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_VGPA5656K761NJXTJ5X3
If you're interested in finding snakes in South Carolina, identifying snakes like Corn Snakes, Garter Snakes, Ribbon Snakes, Cottonmouths (Water Moccasins), Rat Snakes, Banded Water Snakes, and Green Snakes, or learning about snake rescue and South Carolina wildlife, this video is for you!
Learn about snake identification, snake behavior, helping thirsty wildlife during dry conditions, and more! Subscribe for more herpetology videos and snake encounters from South Carolina!
🔗 Full Cottonmouth Courtship Behavior Video: [youtu.be/BgieWdbw0XI]`
Chapters
0:00 Amazing Intro & Corn Snake
0:18 Eastern Garter Snake
0:39 Ribbon Snake
1:05 Glass Lizard
1:47 Cottonmouth Courtship (Mention)
2:56 Rat Snake
3:43 Thirsty Cottonmouth Snake
6:54 Thirsty Banded Water Snake
9:04 Box Turtle #1
9:45 Box Turtle #2
10:10 Green Snakes
11:19 Corn Snakes (Two Encounters)
#Snake #Herping #SouthCarolina #CornSnake #Cottonmouth #RatSnake #GarterSnake #GreenSnake #BoxTurtle #GlassLizard #Wildlife #Reptiles #SnakeRescue #ThirstyWildlife #ochoverdewildlife
About Ocho Verde Wildlife
Ocho Verde Wildlife documents the living rainforest of Costa Rica through authentic trail-camera footage, field observations, and documentary-style stories from the Ocho Verde Wildlife Refuge. We also capture wildlife field observations across the United States with a focus on herpetology and native snake species.
Here you’ll find real animal behavior, field discoveries, conservation stories, and the unexpected moments that make wild habitats so fascinating. Some videos let nature speak for itself through natural sound and closed captions, while others follow the detective work behind an encounter.
Our goal is to offer a respectful, evidence-based window into wild places while helping viewers better understand and appreciate the animals that live there.
🌿 Subscribe to explore wild places with us and see what the cameras reveal next: [ youtube.com/channel/UCr625eA34vZlmEh1p9ivtvw ]

![Copperhead vs Corn Snake: 5 Easy Ways to Tell the Difference (Venomous vs Harmless)
Wondering if you are looking at a venomous Copperhead or a harmless Corn Snake? This fast identification guide covers the 5 key differences you need to know to stay safe.
While these two snakes are often confused in the Eastern United States due to similar colors, they have distinct features that are easy to spot once you know what to look for.
**Copperhead vs Corn Snake: 5 Key Differences**
✅ **1. Skin Pattern:** Copperheads have distinct Hershey Kiss or hourglass shapes; Corn Snakes have blotchy, irregular square patches.
✅ **2. Head Shape:** Learn to spot the Copperheads broad, triangular head vs. the Corn Snakes slender head.
✅ **3. Eye Pupils:** Vertical cat eyes (Copperhead) vs. Round pupils (Corn Snake).
✅ **4. Scales:** We compare the texture differences side-by-side.
✅ **5. Birth Method:** One gives birth to live young, the other lays eggs!
Perfect for hikers, homeowners, and campers who need quick venomous snake identification skills.
**Video Chapters:**
0:00 Copperhead vs Corn Snake Introduction
0:50 Difference #1: Skin Patterns (The Hershey Kiss)
2:33 Difference #2: Head Shape Comparison
2:51 Difference #3: Eye Pupils (Vertical vs Round)
3:15 Difference #4: Scale Texture
3:45 Difference #5: Live Birth vs Eggs
**Watch More Snake ID Guides:**
🐍 Copperhead Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXdXjNOCU90nFMh2Sn0pHjq2LjJMlWHPR
🐍 Corn Snake Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXdXjNOCU90kWABvHNwZ8wqYXQzxhxqxQ
#snakeidentification #copperhead #cornsnake #venomoussnakes #herping #OchoVerdeWildlife
About Ocho Verde Wildlife
Ocho Verde Wildlife documents the living rainforest of Costa Rica through authentic trail-camera footage, field observations, and documentary-style stories from the Ocho Verde Wildlife Refuge. We also capture wildlife field observations across the United States with a focus on herpetology and native snake species.
Here you’ll find real animal behavior, field discoveries, conservation stories, and the unexpected moments that make wild habitats so fascinating. Some videos let nature speak for itself through natural sound and closed captions, while others follow the detective work behind an encounter.
Our goal is to offer a respectful, evidence-based window into wild places while helping viewers better understand and appreciate the animals that live there.
🌿 Subscribe to explore wild places with us and see what the cameras reveal next: [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr625eA34vZlmEh1p9ivtvw ] Copperhead vs Corn Snake: 5 Easy Ways to Tell the Difference (Venomous vs Harmless)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/w00MrhxfBrk/mqdefault.jpg)
![Road Cruising for Snakes on the Shortest Night of Year! Copperheads X3!
We found a copperhead snake in the road while road cruising on the shortest night of the year — plus rat snakes, a ribbon snake, and a surprise baby glass lizard along the way. Copperheads (Agkistrodon contortrix) are one of the most commonly encountered venomous snakes in the southeastern U.S., and this night out delivered more than one close encounter.
Watch as we search backroads before an incoming storm, spot copperhead snakes camouflaged against the asphalt, and work through some tricky snake identification in real time — including a mix-up that had us questioning our own eyes.
🐍 In this video:
Copperhead snake found road cruising at night
Rat snake and ribbon snake sightings
A baby glass lizard surprise
Real-time snake identification and behavior notes
The blooper reel always delivers!
This is authentic, mostly unscripted herping — genuine finds in real time from a night on the road during snake season.
About Ocho Verde Wildlife
Ocho Verde Wildlife documents the living rainforest of Costa Rica through authentic trail-camera footage, field observations, and documentary-style stories from the Ocho Verde Wildlife Refuge. We also capture wildlife field observations across the United States with a focus on herpetology and native snake species.
Here you’ll find real animal behavior, field discoveries, conservation stories, and the unexpected moments that make wild habitats so fascinating. Some videos let nature speak for itself through natural sound and closed captions, while others follow the detective work behind an encounter.
Our goal is to offer a respectful, evidence-based window into wild places while helping viewers better understand and appreciate the animals that live there.
🌿 Subscribe to explore wild places with us and see what the cameras reveal next: [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr625eA34vZlmEh1p9ivtvw ]
#copperhead #CopperheadSnake #Herping #SnakeIdentification #Wildlife #herping Road Cruising for Snakes on the Shortest Night of Year! Copperheads X3!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wG2fuZJSmf0/mqdefault.jpg)
![Venomous Snakes Everywhere! Rattlesnakes, Copperheads & Cottonmouth in South Carolina
Venomous snakes are everywhere on the roads of South Carolina on this late‑summer night of herping and snake rescue. We find and safely relocate Canebrake Rattlesnakes, Copperheads, a Cottonmouth, and a Corn Snake as we explore some of the best snake habitat in the Southeast.
In this South Carolina snake video you’ll see:
• Canebrake Rattlesnakes (Timber Rattlesnakes) up close – rattling, coiled, and calm
• 8 baby Copperheads and adults found crossing the road at night
• A Cottonmouth (water moccasin) far from water and why it’s there
• Corn Snake encounter among all the venomous snakes
• Eastern Ribbon Snake (non-venomous) on the move
• How we safely move snakes off the road to protect both people and wildlife
This is real South Carolina herping – educational, conservation‑focused encounters with some of the state’s most misunderstood reptiles.
Watch more snake and herping adventures in this playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXdXjNOCU90mARPIhDDMo2KWJpWPBIiPa
Subscribe for more wildlife, snakes, and herping from Costa Rica, South Carolina, Georgia, and beyond: https://www.youtube.com/@OchoVerde?sub_confirmation=1
#SnakeRescue #SouthCarolinaSnakes #Rattlesnake #Copperhead #Cottonmouth #Herping #Wildlife
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro / Beautiful Canebrake Rattlesnake
1:55 Baby Canebrake Rattlesnake
2:36 Young Corn Snake (Non‑Venomous)
3:16 Eastern Ribbon Snake (Non‑Venomous)
3:38 Baby Copperhead Rescue (8 inches long!)
4:35 Cottonmouth / Water Moccasin Road Rescue
6:06 Large Copperhead Relocation
About Ocho Verde Wildlife
Ocho Verde Wildlife documents the living rainforest of Costa Rica through authentic trail-camera footage, field observations, and documentary-style stories from the Ocho Verde Wildlife Refuge. We also capture wildlife field observations across the United States with a focus on herpetology and native snake species.
Here you’ll find real animal behavior, field discoveries, conservation stories, and the unexpected moments that make wild habitats so fascinating. Some videos let nature speak for itself through natural sound and closed captions, while others follow the detective work behind an encounter.
Our goal is to offer a respectful, evidence-based window into wild places while helping viewers better understand and appreciate the animals that live there.
🌿 Subscribe to explore wild places with us and see what the cameras reveal next: [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr625eA34vZlmEh1p9ivtvw ] Venomous Snakes Everywhere! Rattlesnakes, Copperheads & Cottonmouth in South Carolina](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wV79lXiEs9k/mqdefault.jpg)

![Why Doesnt the TAYRA Get More Love? Tolomuco!
When a TAYRA caught on a trail cam it shows their role in the Costa Rica wildlife food chain!
This camera trap compilation shows tayras (Eira barbara) racing along a jungle trail, investigating the trail camera, and living their secret lives in the rainforest.
In this tayra trail cam video you’ll see:
– Wild tayras on trail camera in a Costa Rica rainforest
– Close camera trap footage of a tayra (Eira barbara) at night and during the day
– A loose-knit tayra family exploring, foraging, and running past the camera
– Natural jungle animal behavior filmed with remote wildlife cameras
Tayras are members of the weasel family (mustelids), related to martens, wolverines, and fishers. They’re fast, clever, and rarely seen by people, which makes trail camera and camera trap setups perfect for filming them in the wild.
If you’re searching for:
– tayra / tayra animal / Eira barbara
– trail cam and trail camera animals
– camera trap wildlife videos
– Costa Rica wildlife and jungle animals
…this tayra trail cam compilation is exactly what you’re looking for.
🔔 Subscribe for more Costa Rica wildlife and trail camera videos:
Learn more about tayras (Eira barbara):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXdXjNOCU90n29W0bs8Xqld3hX5xCVKcn
#tayra #trailcam #trailcamera #cameratrap #costaricawildlife #jungleanimals #eirabarbara #mustelid #wildlife #rainforest
About Ocho Verde Wildlife
Ocho Verde Wildlife documents the living rainforest of Costa Rica through authentic trail-camera footage, field observations, and documentary-style stories from the Ocho Verde Wildlife Refuge. We also capture wildlife field observations across the United States with a focus on herpetology and native snake species.
Here you’ll find real animal behavior, field discoveries, conservation stories, and the unexpected moments that make wild habitats so fascinating. Some videos let nature speak for itself through natural sound and closed captions, while others follow the detective work behind an encounter.
Our goal is to offer a respectful, evidence-based window into wild places while helping viewers better understand and appreciate the animals that live there.
🌿 Subscribe to explore wild places with us and see what the cameras reveal next: [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr625eA34vZlmEh1p9ivtvw ] Why Doesnt the TAYRA Get More Love? Tolomuco!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wn2TR6eL2cg/mqdefault.jpg)


![Sick Herping Trip for Snakes in Georgia (2025) Hognose and Cottonmouth
Georgia Herping: A late September trip for snakes brings us face-to-face with fantastic reptiles and critical conservation issues!
First, we get up close with a gorgeous Baby Hognose Snake (likely an Eastern Hognose, Heterodon platirhinos or Southern Hognose, Heterodon simus), often called a hoggie. These beautiful snakes are known for their drama, but this little guy was just crossing the road!
Next, we spot and safely move a vibrant baby cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus), admiring the bright yellow tail that helps them lure prey as juveniles.
The video also features a discussion about a chicken turtle (Deirochelys reticularia) attempting to lay eggs late in the season (late September), a visit to a gopher tortoise burrow, and identification of a snake skeleton (likely a large cottonmouth).
Topics Covered:
Baby Hognose Snake Encounter & ID
Baby Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin) Identification & Rescue
Late-Season Turtle Nesting (Chicken Turtle)
Conservation & Road Dangers
Thanks for watching! Well be back soon to look for some great fall snakes in the Southeast!
Thanks for watching! If you enjoy reptile content, be sure to check out our other videos. Well be back soon to look for some late fall snakes!
Be sure to watch Glenns excellent video on the @ProjectSimusFlorida channel about the different types of hognose snakes!
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Snake Video Chapters
0:00 snake preview
0:26 Finding a Hognose snake
2:00 What do hognose snakes eat
2:25 Garter snake strikes
3:29 What happened to this cottonmouth
3:56 How to find a rattlesnake
5:32 Baby Cottonmouth snake
7:57 Flipping for snakes
8:47 Chicken Turtle
9:37 What snake is this
#cottonmouth
#babysnake
#BabyCottonmouth
#ChickenTurtle
#SnakeRescue
#WildlifeConservation
#FallSnakes
#hognosesnake
About Ocho Verde Wildlife
Ocho Verde Wildlife documents the living rainforest of Costa Rica through authentic trail-camera footage, field observations, and documentary-style stories from the Ocho Verde Wildlife Refuge. We also capture wildlife field observations across the United States with a focus on herpetology and native snake species.
Here you’ll find real animal behavior, field discoveries, conservation stories, and the unexpected moments that make wild habitats so fascinating. Some videos let nature speak for itself through natural sound and closed captions, while others follow the detective work behind an encounter.
Our goal is to offer a respectful, evidence-based window into wild places while helping viewers better understand and appreciate the animals that live there.
🌿 Subscribe to explore wild places with us and see what the cameras reveal next: [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr625eA34vZlmEh1p9ivtvw ] Sick Herping Trip for Snakes in Georgia (2025) Hognose and Cottonmouth](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xLKUJJti_FY/mqdefault.jpg)

