Phantom of the Swamp: The Elusive Mud Snake or Hoop Snake!
Join us on a herping adventure in the swamps of South Carolina to find the legendary "hoop snake"! This eastern mud snake is one of the most secretive reptiles in the south, but we managed to find a true monster—the biggest one we've ever seen!
Watch as we catch and release this massive and beautiful snake, showing its surprising size, shiny scales, and unique behaviors. You'll also learn the fascinating truth behind the myth of the "hoop snake."
Highlights:
A rare find: The biggest eastern mud snake we've ever encountered.
See the snake's massive girth and sharp tail.
A comparison to the indigo snake.
A quick lesson on mud snake facts.
Five Facts About the Mud Snake (Hoop Snake)
Mud snakes are highly aquatic and spend a lot of time in swamps.
They eat mostly aquatic amphibians like sirens.
The myth of them rolling after people like a hoop is not true.
They are not dangerous and rarely bite.
Mud snakes are common, they are just not commonly seen.
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Mud Snake Video Chapters
0:00 Catching a Monster Mud Snake
0:19 The Girth of this Giant
1:45 The Beautiful Belly & Yellow Chin
2:12 What is a Mud Snake?
3:27 The Escape
3:57 The Hoop Snake Myth & 5 Facts
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