Snake the Bigfoot Hunter Claims 8-Foot Specimen with Neanderthal DNA
Posted Sunday, August 09, 2026
By Squatchable.com staff
So, I just came across this wild video from the Extraterrestrial Universe channel on YouTube, and honestly, I had to share it with everyone here because this story is absolutely blowing up in the research community right now. If you haven't heard about Snake the Bigfoot Hunter and his alleged discovery, buckle up, because this one is a doozy.
For those who don't know, Snake — whose real name is Charles Stewart — is a well-known figure in the Sasquatch research world. He's also the author of "The Bigfoot Bible," which has been a staple reference for a lot of folks in the field. But what he's claiming now has taken things to a whole new level.
According to the video, Snake says he found actual Sasquatch remains back in 2024 in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, specifically west of Old Forge in the central Adirondack Park. And get this — he says he literally followed his nose to the discovery. The body was decaying, and the smell led him right to it. When he got there, he found an 8-foot-long, 300-pound specimen sitting in a patch of poison ivy. He's nicknamed the remains "Dak."
Now, here's where it gets really interesting. Snake claims he sent samples — blood, hair, and even fecal matter — for DNA testing through a friend who worked at Cornell's veterinary biodna lab. And the results that allegedly came back are staggering: 58.5% Neanderthal DNA and 41.5% human DNA. Snake is interpreting this as proof that Sasquatch is some kind of Neanderthal-human hybrid.
The Adirondacks have long been considered a hotspot for Sasquatch sightings, so the location itself isn't surprising to anyone who's been following these reports for a while. But a physical specimen with DNA evidence? That's the kind of thing that could change everything if it holds up under scrutiny.
The video also touches on some of the more fringe theories that have been floating around the community for years. One of the hosts brings up the interdimensional angle — the idea that Sasquatch can travel between dimensions, which is why they're so rarely seen. It's a theory that's gained a lot of traction in recent years, especially among researchers who point to the creature's ability to seemingly disappear without a trace. The other host admits he's more skeptical about the hominid angle, noting that if these beings were physical and biological, surely a body would have turned up by now. Well, Snake thinks one just did.
There's also a fascinating detail about how Snake believes the specimen died. He says there were larger footprints next to the body, and after consulting with other experts, he concluded that the creature was likely killed by a larger Sasquatch — possibly over a territorial or mating dispute. Based on the dental decay, he estimates the specimen was a male between 18 and 20 years old. The hosts even joke about the aggressive mating practices of Sasquatch, which is something researchers have speculated about for decades.
The interview originally aired on NewsNation, which is notable because it's not every day that mainstream media takes on a story like this. The hosts in the ETU video actually praise NewsNation for being willing to cover topics that might be considered "on the fringe," though they do note that the interviewer seemed to be giggling a bit, which might not have helped the credibility of the segment.
One of the hosts also coins a term that's been making the rounds: "Bigfoot Derangement Syndrome," or BDS, which he uses to describe people who refuse to believe in Sasquatch despite the mounting evidence. It's a cheeky term, but it captures the frustration that a lot of researchers feel when they're dismissed outright.
Now, I know there are going to be skeptics out there — and that's totally fair. Any claim this big deserves scrutiny. But Snake has put his reputation on the line with this one, and the DNA results, if legitimate, could be a game-changer for the entire field of cryptozoology. The Adirondack region has been a consistent hotspot for sightings, and having physical evidence from that area would be monumental.
If you want to hear the full story straight from Snake himself, including the NewsNation interview clips and the hosts' breakdown, definitely check out the video on the Extraterrestrial Universe YouTube channel. They do a great job of laying out all the details and letting you make up your own mind.
And honestly? This is one of those stories where you just have to sit back and appreciate how far the research community has come. From blurry photos and questionable footprints to alleged DNA evidence and mainstream media coverage — we're living in interesting times, folks. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this is a story worth paying attention to.
Stay curious out there, and keep those eyes on the trees.