Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Father & son first spring snake trip of 2025 — heading south of Lake Okeechobee into the Everglades edge during the dry season! Despite tough conditions, we found some incredible snakes including a beautiful big Scarlet Kingsnake, Florida Kingsnake, multiple Cottonmouths (Water Moccasins), Green Watersnake, Eastern Garter Snakes, and more. Plus wildlife like Barred Owl, Crested Caracara, feral pigs, and alligators. 🐍

What we found:
• Big Scarlet Kingsnake (highlight!)
• Florida Kingsnake
• Multiple Cottonmouths (Water Moccasins)
• Florida Green Watersnake
• Eastern Garter Snakes (blue phase)
• Bonus: Barred Owl, Crested Caracara, Everglades Racers

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & First Spring Trip South Florida
01:02 - Barred Owl
02:15 - Florida Green Watersnake
03:05 - Night Cruising Cottonmouths (multiple!)
10:25 - Big Water Moccasin
10:55 - Eastern Garter Snake
15:15 - Corn Snake
15:41 - Big Scarlet Kingsnake
17:28 - Florida Kingsnake

Real Florida herping in challenging dry season conditions near Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades. Great mix of venomous, non-venomous, and wildlife!

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