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I bring my big ball python out to local parks from time to time. She's very docile and calm, explores the grass (stretching out, scoping real high) and the kids love her. Everyone can approach or not on their own terms, pet her, ask questions, etc. I keep an eye on her body language throughout and never step more than a few feet away from her in the grass in case of wayward toddlers. Half the people there react with a judgemental side-eyes, but for the other half of people and myself it's a lot of fun, and the snake at the very least doesn't seem bothered. Sometimes kids will be nervous but eventually build up the courage to touch her. It's really nice to demystify these wonderful animals to people who never get the chance to interact with them! :)
Cool video. Not a lot of people discuss taking their snakes outside with them, and it's that type of thing that I never even consider until someone brings it up. Congrats on getting monetized, too! Those 4,000 watch hours are no joke!
I've taken my Royal Python Sam to a supermarket and out in a park, even to the seaside on holiday, he loves it, I've never had any problems, people are curious, some avoid us but those times are rare, my Python is 31 years old now, had him from a baby and outlived 2 of my cats, greetings from England.
Sounds like you've got a nice healthy snake! Yeah a lot of people do that. I tour festivals for a living and I've just seen way too many stressed snakes and stressed out people. But there are responsible people out there who do it the right way. I don't know what the snakes behavior would be to tell me that they "love" all that activity, but I have seen snakes that don't seem too stressed with it.
That's awesome! I've only seen a handful of snakes over 30 years old. That's definitely something to be proud of. The reptile shop that I used to work for has a 30 year old female burmese python that they've had since I was a little kid. I actually bought my 1st leopard gecko from the same shop 23 years before I got a job there. My leopard gecko was still alive when i worked there too! She passed away just short of 24 years of age. That was a few years ago now, but the burmese python at the shop is still going strong! The store has even changed ownership in that time, but she's still there.
You have been my fav snake mentor. I agree with everything you say, HOWEVER it also pissed me off when i took my BP to the vet, IN A CONTAINER and some lady literally looked at me and said "ew is that a snake, how gross" and i felt violated and annoyed that anyone feels confortable saying shit like that regardless of the pet.
I always love your videos! I really like this video, and you have all valid points! When I usually hang out with my snake Mr. Clyde the Pied (banana piebald ball python) I usually just sit outside on my porch I have had some people even people who are apprehensive about snakes come up to me and ask about him. Clyde has changed a lot of people minds on snakes in my local area. I use him for education purposes and as an ambassador animal for his species. I never bring any of my snakes, to the store, park or any public place my goal is to lessen peoples fear not create more fear.
Honestly, it's the same with toddlers. The first 20 minutes is for them, the rest of the time is because you spent 2 hours packing everything you'd need, finding shoes, getting shoes on, etc.
We've got a 2 year old ball python, maybe about 2ft long(named J'vara) and every so often(maybe once a month or so) my husband and I like to bring her out to the grocery store for little items or a snack run😂 She actually rather likes(or at least is curious) when new people come up and offer a hand for her to inspect, and has crawled up onto strangers before. We're also trying to socialize her for education purposes with a local reptile rescue, so it's a good chance for her to check new people out without overwhelming her. I've only recently found your videos and enjoy them greatly, keep up the great work!
The only snake of mine we could ever take to a park would be the first we got, Kesu, he’s a very very large and chill Ball Python! Everyone else would 100% dart away, be too scared or even be too unpredictable in their behaviour LOL I’ve taken him on a quick trip to the shops (small shops just up the road) to pick up some stuff we ran out of, not many people out and a very short walk and he did great! :)
Youre one of the best advocates for snakes. I am so glad you started your channel and eloquently make great points! 🎉❤ You and Kevin from NERD are my favorite.
I most often bring my snake to visit friends, who love him and request he comes. I have several travel bags specifically for my snakes. I know my children's python is too nervous and likes to move too much to take they anywhere, but my ball pythons are chill. You have to have a snake you know and would be comfortable being an ambassador animal. I would only do it in a pet-friendly place- where dogs are allowed. I took mine to a small outdoor Halloween festival and kept him on my neck. I had lots of great interactions- with other reptile keepers and curious kids. I let him go hide in his bag and sleep after a little while. Yes I don't want to scare people, I respect space if people say they don't like snakes, but people are afraid of dogs too. I just would like to see reptile pets as a more normal part of our society, then we wouldn't have as much trouble with these laws they try to pass because more people would be in favor of reptiles. I definitely believe in doing things responsibly, but it shouldn't be like a secret you keep snakes.
I just love your videos. You talk about such different topics and are so laid back. Definitely a reptile influencer that I would love to hang out with and not worry about being judged.
Another really nice video with important points for keepers. I think I mentioned it in the video I did about taking snakes outside, at least I hope I did, taking a station or platform that they’re already used to and letting them be on that is how I usually introduce the outside to them. Then they can choose to leave it and explore or not. I guess that familiar thing could be you! I usually bring one of their favorite small climbing structures or just a tub they’re used to.
That's a really good point. It's such a different environment for them when they spend all their time indoors, having something familiar there would ease that transition.
Man, you hit the nail on the head about some people looking for negative reactions because they like it. I've met people with that mindset who enjoy scaring people with their vicious dog.
My last full grown snake I brought out a lot. But rarely in public. I would take her to my parents house, friends house... but definitely avoided the malls. I couldn't agree with checking the temperature before putting a snake down. I happen to have a temp gun, but a great bit of information is the threshold of pain for us is 110°-115°. So if you're not sure if something is to hot, lay the back of your hand or your forearm on it, and leave it there for a second. (Your palm can take much more heat than the rest of your body) just a great way to check. My favorite days to bring her out was on days above 70° when its still cool enough to wear a hoodie. She would chill around my neck, while I had my hood up. She'd always have just her head poked out watching where we were going. If you spend enough time with your snake you'll know when they are stressed or whip their head back in fear. How tense they get, or when they are relaxed and just looking around. The corner was extra funny today 😂😂.... there's millions of them..... somewhere! 😂😂😂
I love Kent🤣 That face at 3:25 and then the quick paranoid shuffling around outside killed me😂😂 Also as always, good video Bob! Love your content, it's always so helpful. 🙏
The play pen is a really good idea. I just have a balcony and maybe my BP could just chill in something like this; enjoy a bit of sunlight, catch new smells and be back in his enclosure within half an hour
Sometimes I’ll get the mail with my bp, she usually just sniffs around while wrapped around my neck. I’m only doing this (cause getting the mail is pretty fast) right now so she gets used to being outdoors, and she does great, I’ve been considering going on walks with her around my neck (I live in alabama where it’s warm and humid 90% of the time) to see how she does, but I’m doing a LOT of research first! 😅
Iove to take our ball python out into the yard to enjoy some sun. We don't let her on the hot pavement but onto the grass. She really enjoyed it and didnt seem stressed at all. Definitely loved exploring. My baby ball python didn't enjoy it to well as he did hide more and didn't seem to want to move any. We took him back inside and he did a little better. I know it'll take time and I like doing things slow with my animals :) another great video! 🐍
I finally took my 9 yr old ball outside to the back yard. He stayed close to me and just looked around. He would lift his head and just look out. Monty stuck by me and slowly moved around me.
I take all my snakes out frequently, whether to the store or mall. They constantly tongue flick & stretch, trying to reach the shelves to check them out; I, of course, still keep them close to me when they do start reaching for stuff. People approach in curiosity, & I enjoy educating them on snakes; others will watch from afar or keep a distance (which is cool 6 ft apart 😎). Never really had an issue. If there is, I just put my baby in a snake bag & into my bag where they're safe & unseen. Most reactions are positive, & people wanna know more about them. I've even managed to convince a few people to get a snake themselves after they've interacted with mine, & have helped people get over their fearfulness of snakes. Definitely make sure your snake is of course, comfortable/stress free. I personally just hate how people are more fearful of snakes than dogs, especially large dogs; a single large dog bite will do more damage any day than even my largest boa (if she ever decided to bite). But I get it, most are usually uneducated or, from what I've encountered, had a negative experience with a venomous snake (usually rattlesnakes).
That makes sense what you said about herping. I always get cold sores and I was constantly in the woods looking for reptiles as a kid. This is all adding up. 😂😂😂😂😂
I have never taken Neffie outside but I will as it gets warmer, so this is helpful. As for festivals- At home I give him the proper heat and humidity, a chance to thermoregulate, and places to hide if he doesn't feel like facing the world. And I do this for good reasons. I want my snake to be happy! But I can't provide these things when he is just wrapped around my neck. And when you are excited to go to a cool event you will probably get carried away. I can imagine thinking "I will just stay for an hour" but that is not the way that ever goes.
Another great vid my friend, you covered a lot of ground in a short amount of time. I’m going to share this vid to the groups and try and pump up your subscribers for you.
I met this guy last weekend who bought his 2 red tail boas and blood python to a market where my girl had a booth. He has like 10 rescues he's taken in, and I brought home this beautiful ball python yesterday:)
Hi Bob, I actually disagree with some your points. I think what you are trying to promote here is being a responsible snake owner and I think that's great! I think that there are far too many snake owners out there that, frankly, just shouldn't have snakes. Points I do agree with--Of course, always monitor temperatures and humidity and don't take your snakes out for EXCESSIVELY long outings (that's just part of being a good snake owner), but I think to say "don't take them in public" is wrong. Our ball python quite honestly loves going outside and interacting with new people. He is curious and loves the extra interaction! I think it depends on the temperament of your snake and how accustomed they are to handling. There are other snakes who would not be suited to social outings like that. I also find that people LOVE it when I bring my snake out with me to a festival or on a walk. It's a great opportunity for education. I agree that you should always be aware of your snake's body language to make sure that nothing is ever "too much" for them. But to make a blanket statement that you shouldn't take them in public or that it scares the snake and is bad for them, or imply that someone is a bad or irresponsible snake owner for taking their snake in public, is too general and just simply untrue. I am all about educating people about caring for their reptiles properly because they are so often mistreated due to a lack of knowledge or understanding, so thank you for being part of the community that is there to educate!
Yes, there are ALWAYS exceptions to rules. I'm speaking in general especially to new snake owners. Alice Cooper brings his snake on stage with him with all the lights and noise - my guess is that boa is accustomed to that and does just fine. Most advanced snake owners know their snakes and if there's one that tolerates being taken around in public, that's great. I perform at Renaissance festivals about 25 weekends a year and I see TONS of stressed out, tense snakes because somebody just bought one and wants to show it off. I did meet one just yesterday that seemed totally okay with being walked around the festival though. It's rare but some snakes do just fine. Its a good general rule, but you sound like an advanced keeper who knows her snake well so I'm sure your snake does just great out and about in public :-)
My snake likes it too! She’s always been out and been handled by a lot of ppl. Many ppl who initially were terrified, ended up holding her! I love to kill the stigma… I love it so much. They’re like hmmm.. this is pretty chill. 🤭🥰 My friends mother said she actually didn’t kill a snake in her back yard cuz she learned they’re not out to eat her and actually get the gophers terrorizing her plants!
@@aivilonmrc You learn to read your snake's body language. I can tell when my snake Neville is very relaxed or curious about his surroundings versus being overstimulated and just trying to find a place to hide. You look for the curvature of their neck and body position, how fast or slow they're moving and in what directions (for example, repeated attempts to hide), and how fast or slow tongue flicks are. So when I take out my snake, he shows me that he is relaxed by his body positioning and has no defensive positions like being balled up, repeated attempts to hide, or neck tension that would indicate preparation to strike. He moves slowly but not cautiously, he extends his head out to smell and taste different things, his tongue flicks are extended and curious rather than fast and nervous, and he explores happily when given the opportunity (like when I let others hold him). I can tell when he's done when I start to see him get more antsy. However my snake has a very high threshold, so it's not often that he gets to that point 😅 Hope that helps 😁
I haven't taken my BP named alpine put in public or to anyone's house. Just around my house, and I noticed with him that he's fine crawling about the tables for about 15 minutes and after that he kinda just settles down and balls up a bit. Not a balled up out of fear, just a "alright I'm done exploring" loose type of balled up. I'll take him back to his enclosure and let him be by himself for a while.
ok table temperature. On one hand wood has a low conductivity, meaning is feels way colder compared to the thermal energy contained in the material and is slow to take on thermal energy from the surrounding medium (that's why you can lay on a wooden bench in a 90°C Sauna with out issues) but on the other hand the laser thermometer should by pass that. And since the thermal energy comes in form of radiation (light) it gets more than it can conduct away to the air (and radiate away, which is not wood specific). So there's a really hot top layer with an extreme gradiant. I wouldn't be surprised about anything between 100°F - 170°F
Maybe bring a snake hook outside just in case they crawl on some hard to reach place one overlooked. I don't want to take my leopard gecko out because they are so small and quite fast when sprinting, but I'm on a process of growing her an indoor "play pen" with grass and plants. She does have big enclosure, but I kinda want to try how she likes grassland.
Great video and topic as always. Love those rocks, she did an amazing job on them. I think you have Kent confused now, who knows where Kent's corner will be held next week. See you Thursday my friend.
Great video on taking your snakes outside! I leaned info I did not know. I have not taken mine outside but at least now I know what to do if I decide to go outside!!! Thanks Bob
@@frankchambers9145 I don't bring them out unless it's well over 70 in the shade. But too hot is more of a concern than too cold. It could be 85 outside but over 100 on a surface, so a temp gun is good to have before you set them down
OMG I'm so glad I watched this. Was planning to take my rice noodle out with me once the weather warms up. Maybe a walk to the park or just sit outside my front yard, and put him on the grass. I never thought about testing the temperature of the ground. I'll have to remember to take my temp gun with me.
Very informative and so glad about hearing the plea of it is bad for the hobby. We don't need negative Nancys to push lawmakers to ban snakes. I've taken both of my CA kings out for short walks while holding them for enrichment. They didn't tense up though I've had them want to hide under my arm, which was all I needed that they were done and back inside we went. Getting them adjusted to being outside a little at a time so I can eventually take them out to programs & slowly introducing them to different environments to see if they will be okay with doing outreach programs.
My ball ive been taking to the bakery in my small village for like a five minute walk and she loves it there, exporing all the counters. They love her there, i let her relax in the garden with me for as long as she wants, its adorable how she loves everything and everyone loves her. She changed a lot of peoples minds on snakes and i think its so amazing how being unknowing can scare someone so much
Just discovered and love your channel :) you should do a video on subtleties in snake behaviour, would be interested in hearing about your experiences in reading snake behaviour
Thanks Sirin! Glad you like the channel. There's one video up already about reading snake behavior and I plan to do more. I think it's a fascinating topic :-)
there are actually 3 ways you can legally and safely take a snake outside without getting into trouble. (if the snake is going to be ok outside, obviously.) 1. for educational or reptile show related purposes with prior approval from the venue or public place. 2. for veterinary checkups or to be fitted or weighed at a preapproving pet store. 3. the most interesting one; if it is a licensed emotional support animal in your state. meaning, if you register your snake as an emotional support animal, you can take it into public places so long as you have the documentation to prove it is actually an emotional support service animal ok'd by your doctor. the amazingly weird things you learn when trying to research the legality of owning a pet snake in minnesota. because the laws for exotic pets are spread across dnr websites, 4 separate state law pages, and a single court conversation recorded. all of which is so vague that the only thing you can get from it is that you need a license to breed them, and it can't be native or wild caught.
Minnesota is a horrible state. Do what you can to get your state to repeal some laws and allow more freedom. Minnesota is crazy restrictive about almost everything.
How do you feel about taking your snakes to a reptile show? I have been too a few since researching and getting my girls and I see people with their snakes and other lizards but not sure how I feel about it possibly contracting something. I have a small gift shop I sell my crochet items in and they are always saking me to bring the girls to let people get an experience. I may do that this summer but worried about the negative people.
Great question. A reptile show is a really good place to get mites or anything else that might be floating around. I don't think it's ever a good idea to bring animals to a show unless you're vending and selling those animals.
When we took our corn snake out, we took his favorite Buddha statue hide with us so he had a comfort item to hide in and be more relaxed. We put it on its side so he could come out on his own to explore. He did not know what to think about the grass. Lol. We only did it for maybe 10 mins total.
I take my snake for walks when its summer .. i love it although most ppl arent impressed. I just eanna make sure i can make him as confortabl As possible
exactly and lets say you do bring your snake outside but someone sees the snake and they have a phobia most phobias end up with like hitting and swating scraming or crying so defenetly bring your snake outside but only on your porch or backyard.
This video helped me a lot! I've only got my first ball python a week a go, a female mojave. But your analogy with the fact that if something feels hot to your hand as a surface, maybe it's too much for your BP. Saying that because I ignored temp gun in favour of two digital thermometers and now my snake stays only in the cool side of 22c celsius
I have been starting to socialize my young BP back in the late summer when it was still fairly warm, I only did it twice before it started to get chilly. The only place I took him was to Petsmart because he likes to watch the goldfish and it was at night so it's A LOT less people for him to feel overwhelmed/stressed. I warmed up my sweater in the dryer a bit so the pocket would be nice and warm for him to hide in. He's so well mannered and can't wait to take him out again in warm evenings when he's active a bit. (I don't dig him out of his hide)
Great question! I personally wouldn't have my snakes on grass that's been treated in the last week or so. I think most treatments say it's safe after 24-48 hours but it will depend on what's been put down.
@@GreenRoomPythons We don't use any fertilizer, thank you for addressing my main concern mites in the grass. kent's corner really cracks me up! Take care no reply required.
And while out n about you never know WHO gas and or handles rats, mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, so fourth n so on and they are ALL food sources to a snake that triggers a feeding reaction
I have been waiting for a video like this. Thanks for the info. The conditions have to be perfect for a snake to enjoy transitioning to outside it seems. Kinda not worth it 🤷♂️. One day I’ll get my banana out, no rush though
Now I feel like a terrible person. I only once brought my snake to a small kid's park where it was just me and my son. I sat on the bench the whole time petting him. Never again. I adopted my pretty boy cuz he was abandoned living in a 20 gal with no water or hides. Took him to vet and poor Negan is 30grams underweight. He now lives in a 120gal with 8 hides, his own massive water bowl (Jacuzzi 😅) he eats very well and he's my Scaly baby I love him so much.
It's not my problem people are afraid of snakes and idgaf! It's my snake and if I want to go out in public with it I will! What i do it for is no one's business! All this is your opinion! In exception of the surface heat. Public is accessible to everyone who is not doing anything illegal and it definitely is not illegal to take my snake to the park! ✌❤
Wow, Boshi, you are aggressively correct on all your statements! This video is absolutely my opinion, as are many things I state on this channel. I would never say it's illegal to take your snake out and I hope nothing I said in this video made you think I was claiming that. This entire video is just me making some points about my personal thoughts on the matter... I'm glad that you're willing to stand up for what you want to do!
I've seen people few and far between with snakes around their necks on vacations or in touristy areas, usually ball pythons as you said. I think it is sorta cool to have your little buddy chilling there like a piece of jewelery and showing him off but there's lots that can go wrong. Say you walk by somebody on the sidewalk who's terribly afraid of snakes and they don't see it until they're right next to you and you really scare them badly... It can be seen as rude and inconsiderate to bring a snake near strangers without warning and the whole thing can become obnoxious fairly quickly. Then there's the risk that your snake actually strikes at somebody and you're in trouble. Perhaps doing it sparingly and in other forms is acceptable, like a calm stroll through the park a reasonable distance from others but so that curious spectators can come look. Something like that.
Hey I make a bio active enclosure for a baby ball python I got everything covered but I need a second professional opinion if I need something more or less any way is there a way to contact u?
I might miss the live stream but can watch it later...if you get a moment my only question is about the desensitizing so if you can share that with us on the live I'd be extremely grateful.
I love taking my snake out with me in public. It's a lot of fun. I make sure it's warm weather. I get 95% positive feedback. Scared people not very often all though a few Uber drivers have kicked me out of their car because of my snake. I get approached by women mostly. He's a chick magnet. I wear a cowboy hat and he likes to coil up in my hat and look around. I am concerned if it stresses him out. I used to go to a bar and take pictures of girls holding him and came under fire on a FB page I shared them on. So now I don't let anyone handle or touch him. Just look. I am divided on this because of the pros and cons I hear from people. I enjoy it but I am concerned about stressing him.
You're probably not going to hear much at all from people who are frightened. They will just walk away without saying anything to you but then they'll tell all their friends about the "poisonous snake" they saw someone holding... As far as the snakes stress, they are used to their enclosure and when things get too different from what they're used to it causes stress. When a snake is out in public there are new sights and sounds and just tons of input for their brain and it becomes overload pretty quickly. Snakes don't often show overt signs of stress which makes it confusing for a lot of people.
@@GreenRoomPythons I live in San Francisco which is known for strange people so I doubt people afraid of snakes will be writing local government in an animal loving freak town.
Where did you get that “playpen “ or whatever it would be called lol I have one but it’s only about a foot tall and my snakes can easily get out of it.
My initial reaction is that risk ain't worth the marginal reward. Never really occurs to me as a serious thing to do. But let's see if my mind is changed (as it often is by these great talks).
My ball free romes my room at least 2 or 3 days a week and I take him into public like parks movies and stores and he is alot calmer since I've started doing that I mean calmer as he dosent jump when his head is bumped and it takes hours till he starts showing stress
I personally think it depends on the animal and where your taking it if your taking them to a pet store or pet friendly area and your snake isn't stressed then it can be a good way to socialize a snake but if your snake is stressed and your taking it to Walmart that's a bad idea. I will bring my ball python to Petco and a tractor supply store occasionally as he's very social and seems to enjoy people
Well its 2 yrs later, but Question?? I got a new toilet Lol Anyway I got a really nice big box that it came in, ive been trying 2 make a little Living room/ outdoor playpen, so by using the cardboard having it being as darknas it it, & he has his scent on it, that would be a good thing yea? Because ppl CANT see him Hes in a dark space of his own.? Hope to hear your response 🐍✌️😎🐍
I totally agree I will never take my snakes out in public again. I had a bad experience. Pegasus is my big boy and I took him out and he pooped and he regurgitated. I will never do it again.
ive taken my ball python to the charity shop once and it turned out great so im half and half with this i completely agree you should not take a snake to a crowed festival or out in crowded areas and it should be no more then a hour. FYI i want her to be an ambassador animal as shes very active and laid bk
Yeah, you can have lots of really good experiences like that with taking them around. It's the few bad ones that will happen that we want to avoid. Sounds like you have a cool snake!
@@GreenRoomPythons yeah shes only a year and a half but ive been very active with her since i got her :) atm shes a little stressed and so am i :( due to summer im having humidity issues so got to go store and go with the bark/ coconut husk see if that helps bring it up. currently i use aspen and bark i like to have parts of the tank either humid or dry so she can chose usually works great but its not good in summer heat the bark dries out far to quickly but hey im new shes my first and these are things you can only learn with experience :) thanks for the reply and look forward to the next video
I once took my ball python grocery shopping with me, and I was incredibly surprised at how well received he was! Most people were super curious or complementing him, but I had one guy get so scared he ditched his girlfriend on the sidewalk and ran 😂 I could not hold back my laughter
I had a heat pad go out and went to PetSmart the other day to get a replacement and there was a lady there who brought her probably 5 month old ball python with her. It was like 25 degrees out. It really bothered me
I have been enjoying all your videos since I recently got myself a sweet baby girl ball. I’d like to know what playpen you have. I like the size of yours. I got a cheap one and I am always worried I won’t notice a tear in it and she escapes
@@GreenRoomPythons I purchased it. It is much more spendy than the other one I ordered but I would be mortified if she escaped into my condo building. The money is worth her safety.
What if I want to bring my snake to the reptile store to get a mouse or just small places with me or if I want him to bond with me and trust me more, I was gonna crochet or buy a little swaddle pouch to carry him next to me against my chest like a baby, sometimes I don’t like going to the store alone for small errands, having a snake would make me feel more safe cause men wouldn’t really try to mess with me, plus I wanted to register him as an emotional support animal
What daytime high Temps are to be avoided when taking them outside ? Is there a good range to stay in ? It's been 90s here and been hesitant about taking them anywhere
I would stay in the shade and wouldn't have them outside for too long if it's in the '90s. It's hard for them to get away from that temperature If it's too hot for them.
Hi I regularly take my pythons outside for "playtime " in my garden and in public ..like to my workplace! 🤣 over the years I have experienced fearful people holding my pythons within 20 minutes sometimes Even sooner to witness the shift in people's perceptions is awesome the joy and fascination on their faces is priceless as is the information that you share with all of us 🙏 live your passion
My ball python and all my other snakes LOVR going to pet stores and the park but they hate going out into my yard for some reason. They don’t like being on the ground in my yard but they love being on the ground at a park
@@GreenRoomPythons maybe. My ball python and garter snake always acts different then they should be. For some reason my ball python doesn’t like being pet on her back but loves her nose rubbed or her head scratched. She loves kisses too and isn’t head shy. And my garter snake is always hiding and isn’t out and about like most garters are
@@GreenRoomPythons definitely. Um... she also hates car rides. But she adores riding on my ATV. In the car she’s always in a ball but on the atv (I always go at a slow pace when she’s with me) she’s always lifting her head soaking in the smells rushing by
This guy is so chill and wholesome. This is the only snake TH-camr I watch anymore. There is such a passion and care for the animals in all content.
Aw thanks so much Alyssa! I appreciate that
I would still watch him if I didn’t have any snakes or even like snakes, lol. He had me at “Kent” lol😂
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I still watch others, but @GreenRoomPythons trumps all.
I bring my big ball python out to local parks from time to time. She's very docile and calm, explores the grass (stretching out, scoping real high) and the kids love her. Everyone can approach or not on their own terms, pet her, ask questions, etc.
I keep an eye on her body language throughout and never step more than a few feet away from her in the grass in case of wayward toddlers. Half the people there react with a judgemental side-eyes, but for the other half of people and myself it's a lot of fun, and the snake at the very least doesn't seem bothered. Sometimes kids will be nervous but eventually build up the courage to touch her. It's really nice to demystify these wonderful animals to people who never get the chance to interact with them! :)
I love how respectful you are to your snakes and to other people.
Aw thanks Jordan, I appreciate that!
Cool video. Not a lot of people discuss taking their snakes outside with them, and it's that type of thing that I never even consider until someone brings it up. Congrats on getting monetized, too! Those 4,000 watch hours are no joke!
Thanks so much! Glad you liked the video ;-)
I've taken my Royal Python Sam to a supermarket and out in a park, even to the seaside on holiday, he loves it, I've never had any problems, people are curious, some avoid us but those times are rare, my Python is 31 years old now, had him from a baby and outlived 2 of my cats, greetings from England.
Sounds like you've got a nice healthy snake! Yeah a lot of people do that. I tour festivals for a living and I've just seen way too many stressed snakes and stressed out people. But there are responsible people out there who do it the right way. I don't know what the snakes behavior would be to tell me that they "love" all that activity, but I have seen snakes that don't seem too stressed with it.
That's awesome! I've only seen a handful of snakes over 30 years old. That's definitely something to be proud of. The reptile shop that I used to work for has a 30 year old female burmese python that they've had since I was a little kid. I actually bought my 1st leopard gecko from the same shop 23 years before I got a job there. My leopard gecko was still alive when i worked there too! She passed away just short of 24 years of age. That was a few years ago now, but the burmese python at the shop is still going strong! The store has even changed ownership in that time, but she's still there.
How do you know your python loves it?
@@aivilonmrcyou can tell when a snake is stressed/scared and when its comfy and curious by their body language
You have been my fav snake mentor. I agree with everything you say, HOWEVER it also pissed me off when i took my BP to the vet, IN A CONTAINER and some lady literally looked at me and said "ew is that a snake, how gross" and i felt violated and annoyed that anyone feels confortable saying shit like that regardless of the pet.
I always love your videos! I really like this video, and you have all valid points! When I usually hang out with my snake Mr. Clyde the Pied (banana piebald ball python) I usually just sit outside on my porch I have had some people even people who are apprehensive about snakes come up to me and ask about him. Clyde has changed a lot of people minds on snakes in my local area. I use him for education purposes and as an ambassador animal for his species. I never bring any of my snakes, to the store, park or any public place my goal is to lessen peoples fear not create more fear.
Honestly, it's the same with toddlers. The first 20 minutes is for them, the rest of the time is because you spent 2 hours packing everything you'd need, finding shoes, getting shoes on, etc.
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We've got a 2 year old ball python, maybe about 2ft long(named J'vara) and every so often(maybe once a month or so) my husband and I like to bring her out to the grocery store for little items or a snack run😂 She actually rather likes(or at least is curious) when new people come up and offer a hand for her to inspect, and has crawled up onto strangers before. We're also trying to socialize her for education purposes with a local reptile rescue, so it's a good chance for her to check new people out without overwhelming her. I've only recently found your videos and enjoy them greatly, keep up the great work!
Thanks Julie, glad you're enjoying the videos! Reptile education programs are great :-)
The only snake of mine we could ever take to a park would be the first we got, Kesu, he’s a very very large and chill Ball Python! Everyone else would 100% dart away, be too scared or even be too unpredictable in their behaviour LOL
I’ve taken him on a quick trip to the shops (small shops just up the road) to pick up some stuff we ran out of, not many people out and a very short walk and he did great! :)
Youre one of the best advocates for snakes. I am so glad you started your channel and eloquently make great points! 🎉❤ You and Kevin from NERD are my favorite.
I most often bring my snake to visit friends, who love him and request he comes. I have several travel bags specifically for my snakes. I know my children's python is too nervous and likes to move too much to take they anywhere, but my ball pythons are chill. You have to have a snake you know and would be comfortable being an ambassador animal. I would only do it in a pet-friendly place- where dogs are allowed. I took mine to a small outdoor Halloween festival and kept him on my neck. I had lots of great interactions- with other reptile keepers and curious kids. I let him go hide in his bag and sleep after a little while.
Yes I don't want to scare people, I respect space if people say they don't like snakes, but people are afraid of dogs too. I just would like to see reptile pets as a more normal part of our society, then we wouldn't have as much trouble with these laws they try to pass because more people would be in favor of reptiles. I definitely believe in doing things responsibly, but it shouldn't be like a secret you keep snakes.
I just love your videos. You talk about such different topics and are so laid back. Definitely a reptile influencer that I would love to hang out with and not worry about being judged.
Aw thanks so much! That's really nice of you to say.
Another really nice video with important points for keepers. I think I mentioned it in the video I did about taking snakes outside, at least I hope I did, taking a station or platform that they’re already used to and letting them be on that is how I usually introduce the outside to them. Then they can choose to leave it and explore or not. I guess that familiar thing could be you! I usually bring one of their favorite small climbing structures or just a tub they’re used to.
That's a really good point. It's such a different environment for them when they spend all their time indoors, having something familiar there would ease that transition.
Man, you hit the nail on the head about some people looking for negative reactions because they like it. I've met people with that mindset who enjoy scaring people with their vicious dog.
I love how much you really care about them. True animal lover
Thanks! I'm a big fan of animals :-)
Love the way you explain things in your videos, I’m a new BP keeper and I’ve learned so much from you. Thanks!
Thanks Hannah! I appreciate that. Glad you're learning a lot :-)
My last full grown snake I brought out a lot. But rarely in public. I would take her to my parents house, friends house... but definitely avoided the malls. I couldn't agree with checking the temperature before putting a snake down. I happen to have a temp gun, but a great bit of information is the threshold of pain for us is 110°-115°. So if you're not sure if something is to hot, lay the back of your hand or your forearm on it, and leave it there for a second. (Your palm can take much more heat than the rest of your body) just a great way to check. My favorite days to bring her out was on days above 70° when its still cool enough to wear a hoodie. She would chill around my neck, while I had my hood up. She'd always have just her head poked out watching where we were going. If you spend enough time with your snake you'll know when they are stressed or whip their head back in fear. How tense they get, or when they are relaxed and just looking around.
The corner was extra funny today 😂😂.... there's millions of them..... somewhere! 😂😂😂
Thanks AJ! That's a great tip about checking temps with the back of your hand!
I think you meant to say, that you couldn't agree more..
I love Kent🤣 That face at 3:25 and then the quick paranoid shuffling around outside killed me😂😂
Also as always, good video Bob! Love your content, it's always so helpful. 🙏
The play pen is a really good idea. I just have a balcony and maybe my BP could just chill in something like this; enjoy a bit of sunlight, catch new smells and be back in his enclosure within half an hour
Yep! Just make sure the floor of that playpen doesn't get too hot in the sun. It heats up pretty quick - but the balcony would be a great spot.
Sometimes I’ll get the mail with my bp, she usually just sniffs around while wrapped around my neck. I’m only doing this (cause getting the mail is pretty fast) right now so she gets used to being outdoors, and she does great, I’ve been considering going on walks with her around my neck (I live in alabama where it’s warm and humid 90% of the time) to see how she does, but I’m doing a LOT of research first! 😅
Iove to take our ball python out into the yard to enjoy some sun. We don't let her on the hot pavement but onto the grass. She really enjoyed it and didnt seem stressed at all. Definitely loved exploring. My baby ball python didn't enjoy it to well as he did hide more and didn't seem to want to move any. We took him back inside and he did a little better. I know it'll take time and I like doing things slow with my animals :) another great video! 🐍
I'm sure he'll get use to it after a few more outdoor sessions. Sounds like you're doing it the right way :-)
I think the dark table is going to be 2309°F
Close! 😄
I finally took my 9 yr old ball outside to the back yard. He stayed close to me and just looked around. He would lift his head and just look out.
Monty stuck by me and slowly moved around me.
That's good enrichment for them :-)
You are a really compassionate person, to humans and animals alike. Refreshing
Aw thanks so much Cali! I appreciate that :-)
I take all my snakes out frequently, whether to the store or mall. They constantly tongue flick & stretch, trying to reach the shelves to check them out; I, of course, still keep them close to me when they do start reaching for stuff. People approach in curiosity, & I enjoy educating them on snakes; others will watch from afar or keep a distance (which is cool 6 ft apart 😎). Never really had an issue. If there is, I just put my baby in a snake bag & into my bag where they're safe & unseen. Most reactions are positive, & people wanna know more about them. I've even managed to convince a few people to get a snake themselves after they've interacted with mine, & have helped people get over their fearfulness of snakes. Definitely make sure your snake is of course, comfortable/stress free. I personally just hate how people are more fearful of snakes than dogs, especially large dogs; a single large dog bite will do more damage any day than even my largest boa (if she ever decided to bite). But I get it, most are usually uneducated or, from what I've encountered, had a negative experience with a venomous snake (usually rattlesnakes).
Sounds like you have a nicely socialized snake :-)
That makes sense what you said about herping. I always get cold sores and I was constantly in the woods looking for reptiles as a kid. This is all adding up. 😂😂😂😂😂
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I have never taken Neffie outside but I will as it gets warmer, so this is helpful. As for festivals- At home I give him the proper heat and humidity, a chance to thermoregulate, and places to hide if he doesn't feel like facing the world. And I do this for good reasons. I want my snake to be happy! But I can't provide these things when he is just wrapped around my neck. And when you are excited to go to a cool event you will probably get carried away. I can imagine thinking "I will just stay for an hour" but that is not the way that ever goes.
That's exactly right! :-)
Another great vid my friend, you covered a lot of ground in a short amount of time. I’m going to share this vid to the groups and try and pump up your subscribers for you.
Thanks Jbird! I really appreciate that!!
I met this guy last weekend who bought his 2 red tail boas and blood python to a market where my girl had a booth. He has like 10 rescues he's taken in, and I brought home this beautiful ball python yesterday:)
snakes 🤝 me
easy sensory overload
Hi Bob, I actually disagree with some your points. I think what you are trying to promote here is being a responsible snake owner and I think that's great! I think that there are far too many snake owners out there that, frankly, just shouldn't have snakes. Points I do agree with--Of course, always monitor temperatures and humidity and don't take your snakes out for EXCESSIVELY long outings (that's just part of being a good snake owner), but I think to say "don't take them in public" is wrong. Our ball python quite honestly loves going outside and interacting with new people. He is curious and loves the extra interaction! I think it depends on the temperament of your snake and how accustomed they are to handling. There are other snakes who would not be suited to social outings like that. I also find that people LOVE it when I bring my snake out with me to a festival or on a walk. It's a great opportunity for education. I agree that you should always be aware of your snake's body language to make sure that nothing is ever "too much" for them. But to make a blanket statement that you shouldn't take them in public or that it scares the snake and is bad for them, or imply that someone is a bad or irresponsible snake owner for taking their snake in public, is too general and just simply untrue.
I am all about educating people about caring for their reptiles properly because they are so often mistreated due to a lack of knowledge or understanding, so thank you for being part of the community that is there to educate!
Yes, there are ALWAYS exceptions to rules. I'm speaking in general especially to new snake owners. Alice Cooper brings his snake on stage with him with all the lights and noise - my guess is that boa is accustomed to that and does just fine. Most advanced snake owners know their snakes and if there's one that tolerates being taken around in public, that's great. I perform at Renaissance festivals about 25 weekends a year and I see TONS of stressed out, tense snakes because somebody just bought one and wants to show it off. I did meet one just yesterday that seemed totally okay with being walked around the festival though. It's rare but some snakes do just fine. Its a good general rule, but you sound like an advanced keeper who knows her snake well so I'm sure your snake does just great out and about in public :-)
@@GreenRoomPythons Thanks for the reply! Again, I appreciate that you are trying to educate the public about good herping 😁🐍
My snake likes it too! She’s always been out and been handled by a lot of ppl. Many ppl who initially were terrified, ended up holding her! I love to kill the stigma… I love it so much. They’re like hmmm.. this is pretty chill. 🤭🥰
My friends mother said she actually didn’t kill a snake in her back yard cuz she learned they’re not out to eat her and actually get the gophers terrorizing her plants!
Out of curiosity, how do you know your snake loves it?
@@aivilonmrc You learn to read your snake's body language. I can tell when my snake Neville is very relaxed or curious about his surroundings versus being overstimulated and just trying to find a place to hide. You look for the curvature of their neck and body position, how fast or slow they're moving and in what directions (for example, repeated attempts to hide), and how fast or slow tongue flicks are. So when I take out my snake, he shows me that he is relaxed by his body positioning and has no defensive positions like being balled up, repeated attempts to hide, or neck tension that would indicate preparation to strike. He moves slowly but not cautiously, he extends his head out to smell and taste different things, his tongue flicks are extended and curious rather than fast and nervous, and he explores happily when given the opportunity (like when I let others hold him). I can tell when he's done when I start to see him get more antsy. However my snake has a very high threshold, so it's not often that he gets to that point 😅
Hope that helps 😁
Kent is definitely the best part of these videos, he gets me every time lol 🤣🤣
I haven't taken my BP named alpine put in public or to anyone's house. Just around my house, and I noticed with him that he's fine crawling about the tables for about 15 minutes and after that he kinda just settles down and balls up a bit. Not a balled up out of fear, just a "alright I'm done exploring" loose type of balled up. I'll take him back to his enclosure and let him be by himself for a while.
That's about right!
ok table temperature. On one hand wood has a low conductivity, meaning is feels way colder compared to the thermal energy contained in the material and is slow to take on thermal energy from the surrounding medium (that's why you can lay on a wooden bench in a 90°C Sauna with out issues) but on the other hand the laser thermometer should by pass that. And since the thermal energy comes in form of radiation (light) it gets more than it can conduct away to the air (and radiate away, which is not wood specific). So there's a really hot top layer with an extreme gradiant.
I wouldn't be surprised about anything between 100°F - 170°F
Maybe bring a snake hook outside just in case they crawl on some hard to reach place one overlooked.
I don't want to take my leopard gecko out because they are so small and quite fast when sprinting, but I'm on a process of growing her an indoor "play pen" with grass and plants. She does have big enclosure, but I kinda want to try how she likes grassland.
Snake hook is a good idea, as is a leopard gecko play pen!
Great video and topic as always. Love those rocks, she did an amazing job on them. I think you have Kent confused now, who knows where Kent's corner will be held next week. See you Thursday my friend.
Thanks! Yeah those rocks are great, right?... Kent is often confused. He'll probably forget about this by next week :-)
Great video on taking your snakes outside! I leaned info I did not know. I have not taken mine outside but at least now I know what to do if I decide to go outside!!! Thanks Bob
Glad you enjoyed it Frank!
Bob, what should the ambient temperature be before it is safe to take my snakes outside and what about the temperature on a padded table etc.? Frank
@@frankchambers9145 I don't bring them out unless it's well over 70 in the shade. But too hot is more of a concern than too cold. It could be 85 outside but over 100 on a surface, so a temp gun is good to have before you set them down
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OMG I'm so glad I watched this. Was planning to take my rice noodle out with me once the weather warms up. Maybe a walk to the park or just sit outside my front yard, and put him on the grass. I never thought about testing the temperature of the ground. I'll have to remember to take my temp gun with me.
Man your channel is underrated.
Thanks Tommy! It's still pretty new as far as channels go but it's growing :-)
Very informative and so glad about hearing the plea of it is bad for the hobby. We don't need negative Nancys to push lawmakers to ban snakes. I've taken both of my CA kings out for short walks while holding them for enrichment. They didn't tense up though I've had them want to hide under my arm, which was all I needed that they were done and back inside we went. Getting them adjusted to being outside a little at a time so I can eventually take them out to programs & slowly introducing them to different environments to see if they will be okay with doing outreach programs.
That's a great way to do it!
OMG! Thank you so much, that was so nice of you 💕
It was so nice of YOU!! They're all distributed into the enclosures 😃
@@GreenRoomPythons Love it!!
I take mine outside rarely and I don't ever put them down but yeah some of them seem to like it but some don't.. anyways thanks for sharing...
My ball ive been taking to the bakery in my small village for like a five minute walk and she loves it there, exporing all the counters. They love her there, i let her relax in the garden with me for as long as she wants, its adorable how she loves everything and everyone loves her. She changed a lot of peoples minds on snakes and i think its so amazing how being unknowing can scare someone so much
That's great!
This is the first video I saw about this topic. Great video, as always. I hope u will get more attention because ur videos are really special. 😊
Thanks so much Moongirl! I appreciate the kind words, glad you liked the video :-)
Just discovered and love your channel :) you should do a video on subtleties in snake behaviour, would be interested in hearing about your experiences in reading snake behaviour
Thanks Sirin! Glad you like the channel. There's one video up already about reading snake behavior and I plan to do more. I think it's a fascinating topic :-)
there are actually 3 ways you can legally and safely take a snake outside without getting into trouble. (if the snake is going to be ok outside, obviously.)
1. for educational or reptile show related purposes with prior approval from the venue or public place.
2. for veterinary checkups or to be fitted or weighed at a preapproving pet store.
3. the most interesting one; if it is a licensed emotional support animal in your state. meaning, if you register your snake as an emotional support animal, you can take it into public places so long as you have the documentation to prove it is actually an emotional support service animal ok'd by your doctor.
the amazingly weird things you learn when trying to research the legality of owning a pet snake in minnesota. because the laws for exotic pets are spread across dnr websites, 4 separate state law pages, and a single court conversation recorded. all of which is so vague that the only thing you can get from it is that you need a license to breed them, and it can't be native or wild caught.
Minnesota is a horrible state. Do what you can to get your state to repeal some laws and allow more freedom. Minnesota is crazy restrictive about almost everything.
Kent is my favorite part of your videos!
Love your vids man! Keep it up!
Thanks so much!
is it okay to take a snake out in a bag w yk climbing equipment and tha for them to go on outside??
Well done Bob. Interesting subject.
Thanks Mom!!
How do you travel with a snake to the vet/park/petsitter? What do you need in the travel tub?
I just put them in the tub with a towel that they can hide under
How do you feel about taking your snakes to a reptile show? I have been too a few since researching and getting my girls and I see people with their snakes and other lizards but not sure how I feel about it possibly contracting something. I have a small gift shop I sell my crochet items in and they are always saking me to bring the girls to let people get an experience. I may do that this summer but worried about the negative people.
Great question. A reptile show is a really good place to get mites or anything else that might be floating around. I don't think it's ever a good idea to bring animals to a show unless you're vending and selling those animals.
Does she take orders for those rocks ? I would love to have one for our corn and my soon to be BP.
She might! Check her out on Instagram or Facebook. I'm connected with her on both so you can find her through my pages :-)
When we took our corn snake out, we took his favorite Buddha statue hide with us so he had a comfort item to hide in and be more relaxed. We put it on its side so he could come out on his own to explore. He did not know what to think about the grass. Lol. We only did it for maybe 10 mins total.
That's a great idea!
That is a BEAUTIFUL snake!
Thank you!
Again love this content daddio
Thank you!
I take my snake for walks when its summer .. i love it although most ppl arent impressed. I just eanna make sure i can make him as confortabl
As possible
A bit of sun is good for them :-)
exactly and lets say you do bring your snake outside but someone sees the snake and they have a phobia most phobias end up with like hitting and swating scraming or crying so defenetly bring your snake outside but only on your porch or backyard.
Yep, unpopulated places are best!
This video helped me a lot! I've only got my first ball python a week a go, a female mojave. But your analogy with the fact that if something feels hot to your hand as a surface, maybe it's too much for your BP. Saying that because I ignored temp gun in favour of two digital thermometers and now my snake stays only in the cool side of 22c celsius
I'm glad the video was helpful. Congrats on your new snake!
@@GreenRoomPythons thank you!
I have been starting to socialize my young BP back in the late summer when it was still fairly warm, I only did it twice before it started to get chilly. The only place I took him was to Petsmart because he likes to watch the goldfish and it was at night so it's A LOT less people for him to feel overwhelmed/stressed. I warmed up my sweater in the dryer a bit so the pocket would be nice and warm for him to hide in. He's so well mannered and can't wait to take him out again in warm evenings when he's active a bit. (I don't dig him out of his hide)
You rock, Bob!
Do you think that a snake with a planted bioactive setup would be more likely to be fine with grass?
Snakes are generally fine in grass regardless but they might not be used to being outside under the big open sky
@@GreenRoomPythons Ah, that make sense! Thanks!
Great informative video! How long after an outdoor area has been treated with pesticide/fertilizer would you consider it safe?
Great question! I personally wouldn't have my snakes on grass that's been treated in the last week or so. I think most treatments say it's safe after 24-48 hours but it will depend on what's been put down.
I take my ball python outside on the grass but i get followed by all the other tenants armed with cameras. I did warn everyone and what it is.
Nice, make sure they don't use fertilizer on that grass :-)
@@GreenRoomPythons We don't use any fertilizer, thank you for addressing my main concern mites in the grass. kent's corner really cracks me up! Take care no reply required.
Really well said!
Thank you! ;-)
And while out n about you never know WHO gas and or handles rats, mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, so fourth n so on and they are ALL food sources to a snake that triggers a feeding reaction
Absolutely
I have been waiting for a video like this. Thanks for the info. The conditions have to be perfect for a snake to enjoy transitioning to outside it seems. Kinda not worth it 🤷♂️. One day I’ll get my banana out, no rush though
Glad you liked the video! Bringing snakes outside is easier for some than others, depending on what your yard and weather situation is :-)
great video! where did you get the playpen?
If you go to any of my more recent videos, there's a list of links in the description and one of them is the Amazon link for that playpen :-)
Now I feel like a terrible person. I only once brought my snake to a small kid's park where it was just me and my son.
I sat on the bench the whole time petting him. Never again. I adopted my pretty boy cuz he was abandoned living in a 20 gal with no water or hides. Took him to vet and poor Negan is 30grams underweight. He now lives in a 120gal with 8 hides, his own massive water bowl (Jacuzzi 😅) he eats very well and he's my Scaly baby I love him so much.
Love your videos
It's not my problem people are afraid of snakes and idgaf! It's my snake and if I want to go out in public with it I will! What i do it for is no one's business!
All this is your opinion!
In exception of the surface heat.
Public is accessible to everyone who is not doing anything illegal and it definitely is not illegal to take my snake to the park! ✌❤
Wow, Boshi, you are aggressively correct on all your statements! This video is absolutely my opinion, as are many things I state on this channel. I would never say it's illegal to take your snake out and I hope nothing I said in this video made you think I was claiming that.
This entire video is just me making some points about my personal thoughts on the matter... I'm glad that you're willing to stand up for what you want to do!
Great great video, thank you!!!
Thanks Luis! Glad you liked it
I've seen people few and far between with snakes around their necks on vacations or in touristy areas, usually ball pythons as you said. I think it is sorta cool to have your little buddy chilling there like a piece of jewelery and showing him off but there's lots that can go wrong. Say you walk by somebody on the sidewalk who's terribly afraid of snakes and they don't see it until they're right next to you and you really scare them badly... It can be seen as rude and inconsiderate to bring a snake near strangers without warning and the whole thing can become obnoxious fairly quickly. Then there's the risk that your snake actually strikes at somebody and you're in trouble. Perhaps doing it sparingly and in other forms is acceptable, like a calm stroll through the park a reasonable distance from others but so that curious spectators can come look. Something like that.
Agreed!
You're the best brother!
Aw thanks Francisco!
Hey I make a bio active enclosure for a baby ball python I got everything covered but I need a second professional opinion if I need something more or less any way is there a way to contact u?
Sure you can message me on IG or email me at greenroompythons@gmail.com :-)
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I might miss the live stream but can watch it later...if you get a moment my only question is about the desensitizing so if you can share that with us on the live I'd be extremely grateful.
Remind me what the specific question was. Was that about desensitizing their head and tail?
@@GreenRoomPythons yes both. If you can
Hiya Bob, what if we take our BP to the park and they get a tick or two. Do you have advice on how to remove them?
She is beautiful and huge. I love the pinstripe gene.
I love taking my snake out with me in public. It's a lot of fun. I make sure it's warm weather. I get 95% positive feedback. Scared people not very often all though a few Uber drivers have kicked me out of their car because of my snake. I get approached by women mostly. He's a chick magnet. I wear a cowboy hat and he likes to coil up in my hat and look around. I am concerned if it stresses him out. I used to go to a bar and take pictures of girls holding him and came under fire on a FB page I shared them on. So now I don't let anyone handle or touch him. Just look. I am divided on this because of the pros and cons I hear from people. I enjoy it but I am concerned about stressing him.
You're probably not going to hear much at all from people who are frightened. They will just walk away without saying anything to you but then they'll tell all their friends about the "poisonous snake" they saw someone holding... As far as the snakes stress, they are used to their enclosure and when things get too different from what they're used to it causes stress. When a snake is out in public there are new sights and sounds and just tons of input for their brain and it becomes overload pretty quickly. Snakes don't often show overt signs of stress which makes it confusing for a lot of people.
@@GreenRoomPythons I live in San Francisco which is known for strange people so I doubt people afraid of snakes will be writing local government in an animal loving freak town.
Oh my snake is a spider ball and I need a rock! Her name is Phenix
My leopard gecko is a mack snow named sara
Where did you get that “playpen “ or whatever it would be called lol
I have one but it’s only about a foot tall and my snakes can easily get out of it.
It's a fully enclosed dog playpen, found on Amazon :-)
I always love your videos greetings from Germany (and yes my name is really göring)
You know dat man he made me feel kinda intrigued about snakes Iv always bin shook of em but would love to hold one now
My initial reaction is that risk ain't worth the marginal reward. Never really occurs to me as a serious thing to do. But let's see if my mind is changed (as it often is by these great talks).
My ball free romes my room at least 2 or 3 days a week and I take him into public like parks movies and stores and he is alot calmer since I've started doing that I mean calmer as he dosent jump when his head is bumped and it takes hours till he starts showing stress
I personally think it depends on the animal and where your taking it if your taking them to a pet store or pet friendly area and your snake isn't stressed then it can be a good way to socialize a snake but if your snake is stressed and your taking it to Walmart that's a bad idea. I will bring my ball python to Petco and a tractor supply store occasionally as he's very social and seems to enjoy people
Well its 2 yrs later, but
Question??
I got a new toilet
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Anyway
I got a really nice big box that it came in, ive been trying 2 make a little
Living room/ outdoor playpen, so by using the cardboard having it being as darknas it it, & he has his scent on it, that would be a good thing yea?
Because ppl CANT see him
Hes in a dark space of his own.?
Hope to hear your response
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I totally agree I will never take my snakes out in public again. I had a bad experience. Pegasus is my big boy and I took him out and he pooped and he regurgitated. I will never do it again.
Wow, yeah some snakes get really freaked out
ive taken my ball python to the charity shop once and it turned out great so im half and half with this i completely agree you should not take a snake to a crowed festival or out in crowded areas and it should be no more then a hour. FYI i want her to be an ambassador animal as shes very active and laid bk
Yeah, you can have lots of really good experiences like that with taking them around. It's the few bad ones that will happen that we want to avoid. Sounds like you have a cool snake!
@@GreenRoomPythons yeah shes only a year and a half but ive been very active with her since i got her :) atm shes a little stressed and so am i :( due to summer im having humidity issues so got to go store and go with the bark/ coconut husk see if that helps bring it up. currently i use aspen and bark i like to have parts of the tank either humid or dry so she can chose usually works great but its not good in summer heat the bark dries out far to quickly but hey im new shes my first and these are things you can only learn with experience :) thanks for the reply and look forward to the next video
I once took my ball python grocery shopping with me, and I was incredibly surprised at how well received he was! Most people were super curious or complementing him, but I had one guy get so scared he ditched his girlfriend on the sidewalk and ran 😂 I could not hold back my laughter
I had a heat pad go out and went to PetSmart the other day to get a replacement and there was a lady there who brought her probably 5 month old ball python with her. It was like 25 degrees out. It really bothered me
I have been enjoying all your videos since I recently got myself a sweet baby girl ball. I’d like to know what playpen you have. I like the size of yours. I got a cheap one and I am always worried I won’t notice a tear in it and she escapes
If you look at any of my more recent videos, you'll see a link to it in the description.
@@GreenRoomPythons I purchased it. It is much more spendy than the other one I ordered but I would be mortified if she escaped into my condo building. The money is worth her safety.
What if I want to bring my snake to the reptile store to get a mouse or just small places with me or if I want him to bond with me and trust me more, I was gonna crochet or buy a little swaddle pouch to carry him next to me against my chest like a baby, sometimes I don’t like going to the store alone for small errands, having a snake would make me feel more safe cause men wouldn’t really try to mess with me, plus I wanted to register him as an emotional support animal
What daytime high Temps are to be avoided when taking them outside ? Is there a good range to stay in ? It's been 90s here and been hesitant about taking them anywhere
I would stay in the shade and wouldn't have them outside for too long if it's in the '90s. It's hard for them to get away from that temperature If it's too hot for them.
What happens if the native snake goes out into the heat of the African day? Do they ever do that?
Hi I regularly take my pythons outside for "playtime " in my garden and in public ..like to my workplace! 🤣 over the years I have experienced fearful people holding my pythons within 20 minutes sometimes Even sooner to witness the shift in people's perceptions is awesome the joy and fascination on their faces is priceless as is the information that you share with all of us 🙏 live your passion
My ball python and all my other snakes LOVR going to pet stores and the park but they hate going out into my yard for some reason. They don’t like being on the ground in my yard but they love being on the ground at a park
Interesting. Maybe your grass feels different than the park?
@@GreenRoomPythons maybe. My ball python and garter snake always acts different then they should be. For some reason my ball python doesn’t like being pet on her back but loves her nose rubbed or her head scratched. She loves kisses too and isn’t head shy. And my garter snake is always hiding and isn’t out and about like most garters are
@@emilyseroogy8009 individual snake personalities are interesting :-)
@@GreenRoomPythons definitely. Um... she also hates car rides. But she adores riding on my ATV. In the car she’s always in a ball but on the atv (I always go at a slow pace when she’s with me) she’s always lifting her head soaking in the smells rushing by
Another Hitta ,,,,, Congrats '