I've been bit... (Snake bite caught on camera)

The day many of you've been waiting for has finally come, on our recent trip to northern Thailand while searching for some highly venomous snakes: the Wanghaoting's Krait (Bungarus wanghaotingi). Other target species for the trip were the MacClelland's Coral Snake and the Omkoi Lancehead Pit Viper.

[oldmonk_]

I haven't watched the whole video. I just saw the preview where you got bit by that krait. I hope you are okay.

[troyjanise]

The way I understand it, one of Slowinski's team caught a snake that wasn't supposed to be venomous and put it in a catch bag. Later Slowinski reached into the bag without checking the snake first and was bitten. The snake turned out to be a krait. He died the next day. His team preformed CPR on him for 26? hours to keep air in his lungs. The expedition was underfunded and didn't have the necessary lifesaving equipment or even a long-range radio to call for help. RIP Dr. Slowinski.

[davenichs]

Yup, you got me David. I was worried for you at first. Another great episode with some beautiful snakes. Thanks again for sharing.

[eclecticaustralia]

You're so intuitive with these beauties. You can read them so well. When you asked us to spot the difference, I instantly knew the Wolf snake was on the left. The head shape was a dead giveaway. Great prank too. 😅😅

[nepaleseman]

You got me David. Anyway you be careful out there. Great video as usual.

[therealgigi]

Into my binge and you got me!! My heart was racing worried no phone signal👍🏼🤣😂

[FlipperBabies]

Another incredible video, thank you Rupert and David!!

[jaimeortega]

That you caught Sunbeam was the biggest I've ever seen. Those are really interesting snakes they appear resistant to Krait venom. Watched a battle between common Krait and Sunbeam that went on for hours the Krait venom had no effect. Every time the Krait tried to grab the Sunbeams head it would curl itself in a ball around the Kraits head. I've never seen other examples of resistance to neurotoxin among different species before. Fascinating.

[loriw]

What a great video with so many beautiful snakes!🐍❤️🐍

[tonyespelage]

Nice Krait, that Pokes Pit Viper with the Red Eyes and Tail, the Gravid one, was absolutely fabulous.

[mrfungus]

Your a legend man, I genuinely mean it . Your name is immortal brother 🤙

[Bellthorian]

I have to say as someone who has an irrational fear of reptiles I love your channel because I get to see these amazing animals and learn things about them which I would never do on my own.

[shauncopsey]

1st video of yours I have ever watched and was thinking "That's what you get dumbass" lol. Got me

[Ogmabandcamp]

Not gonna lie. My first reaction is 'is the snake OK?'

[arnaudvichy]

Hello David, and your nice team as well, very interesting Video . The similarities of the Krait and the Wolf snakes is incredible . Great content guys, keep Up the good work . Bless you ..🤗

[therealgigi]

You got me! I was saying drop your camera and go!!!! 😅😂

[qaz]

You got me! 😂 nice work man!
Great video as always!

[DragerPilot]

I don’t think the bite scared anyone. Actually, we were hoping it was the real deal.

[randywatchingbush]

245 AM and I'm about to head off to bed and as I am about to get off I see Davids been biten.. LOL.. you got me.. excellent prank for all those haters awaiting that venomous bite.. keep making them wait my Friend.
<3

[WhiteDawn.]

Not gonna lie… I panicked abit there! Glad it wasn’t a krait! Great vid as always brother keep it up 🙌🏼