A self-described Bigfoot hunter says DNA testing on an alleged Sasquatch specimen revealed a human-Neanderthal hybrid, but independent scientific verification remains absent.

A self-described Bigfoot researcher known as “Snake the Bigfoot Hunter” is drawing national attention after claiming that DNA testing on an alleged Sasquatch specimen revealed a previously unknown human-Neanderthal hybrid. The claims have fueled renewed debate over one of North America’s most enduring mysteries, while also prompting calls for independent scientific review.

During a recent television interview promoting his traveling exhibit and new book, Snake said he discovered what he describes as an eight-foot-long, 300-pound body in New York’s Adirondack Park. He claims laboratory testing identified the specimen as approximately 58.5% Neanderthal/Denisovan and 41.5% human DNA, including markers he says indicate Native American ancestry.

According to Snake, the testing was performed by a veterinary DNA laboratory affiliated with Cornell University. However, no publicly available laboratory report, peer-reviewed study, or independent confirmation has been released to support the claims. Cornell University has not publicly verified the reported findings.

Snake argues that the specimen represents a surviving hominin lineage rather than an undiscovered great ape. He also contends that Bigfoot populations are rare, highly intelligent, and elusive, explaining why they have largely escaped documentation. Those conclusions remain his interpretation and have not been accepted by the broader scientific community.

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The exhibit is expected to tour several Midwestern cities later this year, allowing the public to view what Snake says is the preserved specimen. Meanwhile, cryptozoology enthusiasts have welcomed the announcement with interest, while skeptics point to the absence of independently verifiable evidence and the extraordinary nature of the claims.

Stories of large, humanlike creatures have been reported across North America for generations, and organizations that collect eyewitness reports continue to document alleged sightings. Yet despite decades of investigation, no specimen has achieved broad scientific acceptance.

Whether Snake’s exhibit ultimately represents a breakthrough or simply another chapter in the long history of Bigfoot lore may depend less on public fascination than on whether independent researchers can examine the evidence using transparent scientific methods.

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