That is a gopher snake and is non-venomous. It is a good snake to have around your property or campsite, they dine on rodents and other pests. They will also eat other snakes including rattlesnakes. The gopher snake is commonly misidentified as a rattlesnake because of its markings and defensive behavior. It will shake it's tail as a warning but it does not have a rattle. It isn't a king snake because it doesn't have the banding for it's color pattern.
Brings back memories of the 80's and the Red Rock Canyon trips. We'd go out once a month to Red Rock and explored all these areas including the hil climbs in Jawbone Cayon. Also drove all the way to the top of a mountain so we could look down on Lake Isabella. We also visited a mine, but I don't think it was this one. In those days we road dirt bikes and dune buggies. Those were the vehicles of choice back then. Things have changed with the ability to video tape and fly drones. Thanks for the memories!!
That would be what we call a gopher snake, super calm, non venomous, great pet actually. I’m from right down the hill in ridgecrest been to this area hundreds of times
The hole y’all used the fishing pole for only goes about 15-20 feet down. Me and my girlfriend spotted a rattlesnake down at the bottom. Sorry I’m commenting as I’m watching lol
Just recently found your channel… absolutely love it. I have camped in jawbone for years; but I am interested to know where you camped in this video? I have never been to Nadeau mine, but now am inspired to go. But I would be interested in camping closer to it than Jawbone Canyon Rd. Let me know if you don’t mind. Thank you.
That is a gopher snake and is non-venomous. It is a good snake to have around your property or campsite, they dine on rodents and other pests. They will also eat other snakes including rattlesnakes.
The gopher snake is commonly misidentified as a rattlesnake because of its markings and defensive behavior. It will shake it's tail as a warning but it does not have a rattle.
It isn't a king snake because it doesn't have the banding for it's color pattern.
Thanks for the comment. Pinned!
Best video that you guys have done yet. Thanks Darren, Kirk, and Anna.
Cant believe how beautiful these shots are! Literally the perfect time to be in the desert!
Brings back memories of the 80's and the Red Rock Canyon trips. We'd go out once a month to Red Rock and explored all these areas including the hil climbs in Jawbone Cayon. Also drove all the way to the top of a mountain so we could look down on Lake Isabella. We also visited a mine, but I don't think it was this one. In those days we road dirt bikes and dune buggies. Those were the vehicles of choice back then. Things have changed with the ability to video tape and fly drones. Thanks for the memories!!
Nice video man, you need a windshield for the x3 , some mud guards and some half doors for the canam. I really enjoy the drone footage.
As always, a Fun (that's fun with a capital f) and interesting video. Thanks.
And the “sketchy little cave with little stairs” would be a storage for explosives. 😂 very cool place
That would be what we call a gopher snake, super calm, non venomous, great pet actually. I’m from right down the hill in ridgecrest been to this area hundreds of times
I grew up in Cantil in the 80’s- used to play at Jawbone canyon and Red Rock all the time-
The snake was a Gopher Snake from what I could tell.
Nice video enjoy the history
We have been there... nice outing. All that water could have been injected into the Ridgecrest aquifer...😢
Not a sketchy little cave, with little person ladder, those were blasting cap shelves and that is the dynamite storage room
That's awesome insight. Thanks for sharing!
The yellow thing up at the mine was an air compressor for the mine.
For pumping in oxygen? Or used for running tools?
@@OffroadDestinations Was used to run their drills.
@@bobbymartin58 Very insightful! Thx.
The hole y’all used the fishing pole for only goes about 15-20 feet down. Me and my girlfriend spotted a rattlesnake down at the bottom. Sorry I’m commenting as I’m watching lol
Thanks for the comment. That's cool info.
What Drone are you using? Skydio? DJI mini pro 4? It has some great follow-me features. Are you flying the drone while driving?
Just recently found your channel… absolutely love it. I have camped in jawbone for years; but I am interested to know where you camped in this video? I have never been to Nadeau mine, but now am inspired to go. But I would be interested in camping closer to it than Jawbone Canyon Rd. Let me know if you don’t mind. Thank you.
Absolutely! We camped at: 35.46070, -117.99929
(full cell reception, completely remote & the best star gazing on clear nights!)
Thank you so much, I know exactly where that is. Keep up the great work. @@OffroadDestinations
How do you get to the location ?
King snake about 4 ft
This was the comment I was waiting for. Very insightful, thx.
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