William D Upshaw of Prohibition Party

BIRD VS. RATTLESNAKE

CU Rattlesnake, ECU rattlesnake

Members of the Holiness snake handler movement gathered. Religious preacher lifts rattle snake above his head. People play music and clap. Man begins to preach, speaking about the baptism of Jesus. Woman and girl dance with eyes closed in a trance. (Possibly a fundamentalist, charismatic, or Pentecostal gathering.) Location: United States USA. Date: August 1934.

A RATTLESNAKE FESTIVAL IN FLORIDA DRAWS HUGE CROWDS. NO VIDEO OF RATTLESNAKES!

Sidewinder snake (Crotalus cerastes) moving across desert sand. It is named for its unusual method of locomotion, which gives it traction on the sand. The sidewinder is a type of rattlesnake, and hunts lizards and deserts rodents which it kills with its venomous bite. Although its venom is weaker than other related snakes, it is still potent, and a bite can be fatal to humans. The sidewinder can reach a length of up to 80 centimetres. Filmed in Death Valley, California, USA.

Unused / unissued material - no paperwork - dates unclear or unknown. <br/> <br/>American voiceover. A Christian preacher tests God's healing power by deliberately letting a rattlesnake bite him. <br/> <br/>Title reads: "Preacher's Faith Vs. Snakebite" (T/C obscures company name) <br/> <br/>Carolina, United States of America. <br/> <br/>Preacher Albert Teaster stands with his arm in a sling singing hymns with his congregation. <br/> <br/>Good shots of the Preacher giving his sermon about God's love. He has a strong accent. <br/> <br/>Interview with the Preacher about how he came to be bitten by the snake. He deliberately let the snake bite him as part of a healing service. Albert bends to his knees with his congregation and he leads them in a healing prayer. Some of the congregation seem to be speaking in tongues. <br/> <br/>N.B. Teaster was apparently a Cullowhee Mountain Holiness preacher.

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CS of squashed rattlesnake in middle of road with cars driving by.

Two rattlesnakes currled up among rocks.

RATTLESNAKE.

Rattlesnake

Rattlesnake Shake

1960s: A hand holds the head of a diamondback rattlesnake, to show its fangs. A pen points to the pits below the eye. The pen goes in the snake's mouth.

EDIT MASTER REEL A

Close-up of rattlesnake coiled on bed

Many of the historic American flags, including the Grand Union flag, the flag with Pine Tree, red and white stripes and the flag with rattlesnake on it (Don't tread on me). The present flag of the United States of America consists of 13 equal horizontal stripes of red alternating with white, with a blue rectangle in canton bearing 50 small, white stars. The Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island holding a tablet which reads 'July IV, MDCCLXXVI', the date of American independence in Roman numerals. The other hand of the Statue holds a torch. Views from under the torch arm; the torch, itself; the feet and a chain. Waves crashing on rocky shores. Location: New York United States USA. Date: 1968.

MS of cracks in rock face, ZOOM IN to CS of rattlesnake curled up in crack, similar shots from various angles (1:32). CS of rattlesnake slithering on ground (0:14). CSs of rattlesnake moving in cracks of rock face (2:21). LAS of rocky escarpment (0:12). CS of rattlesnake curled up in grass rattling its tail (1:30). CSs of rattlesnake curled up in rocks, sleeping (1:22).

Rattlesnake Shake

00:00:00:00 - guy putting snakes in bags he finds under rocks. (0:00)/

Snakebiten preacher Teester seeks healing from congregation

Rattlesnakes