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Great video, BUT, you say to put the heat sensor between the mat and the glass? How come the mat is adhesive if you’re meant to put a sensor between it? That makes no sense.
The heat pad doesn’t come with a thermostat or any way to regulate heat. So they’re two separate products, that’s why they don’t work perfectly together, but the sensor and thermostat ARE necessary for the safety or your reptile! Snake discovery has a video explaining where to put the sensor, I’ll try to get you a link!
@@AaronRheinsReptiles great thanks. Yes I am fine with the need for a stat. I was just confused at your placement of the sensor based on the fact the heat mat manufacturer obviously designed it to adhere to a surface without consideration of placing a stat sensor. Essentially are we saying the heat mat is a poor design? I’m considering heat cable instead.
No it doesn't hurt at all. It just surprises you. Even when they are bigger their bite doesn't really hurt, but as a baby you might not even notice if it bites plus baby milks very very rarely bite they just try to be away
No way! Thank you dude! Snakes are awesome animals but definitely require some unique care, good on you for doing research! Snake Discovery also has a ton of good videos on care!
I have a question , I have had a corn snake for 4 years and he is really easy to care for . I am getting a milk snake and I have heard that they need a humidity box , do you use one ?
20 gallons! The dimensions are 30”x12”x12”. I actually just redid his tank again if you’d like to watch that as well! th-cam.com/video/mppqGwls0_8/w-d-xo.html
Well, wood burns at a pretty high temp, like over 200 deg F. If the heat pad was at the temp to ignite wood (it cannot get that high), the poor snake would be dead. However, you are correct that a liner would be better. You can get silicon thin pads used to protect surfaces from hot cookware. Cheap and easy, protects the wood below.
I had a heat rock you plug in and put inside on the substrate for Damian( My Pueblan Milk snake) he would crawl on it and sleep after he at his Hopper mouse. then went in his hide for days,. I knew when I got him home pet store feedings and gave him 3 pinkies and he ate all 3 in record time ! thinking I overfed him and hurt him I called the pet store and explained what I did he told me if he was not sick or throwing up feed him 3 twice a week and if he still was not satisfied try 2 fuzzies then in a few months try a Hopper he said there is one drawback this is called power feeding and he will grow faster/ he was right in 1 year he grew as thick as a silver dollar and almost 3 feet long.!!
Please don't own anymore reptiles. Everything from the very first sentence about giving your snake a heating rock to the last about you power feeding your snake shows your completely dangerous (for the pets sake) lack of knowledge on snake/reptile husbandry.... Did you even do any research before or while owning your snake? Because honestly those are only like the 2 biggest "what not to do's" commonly talked about in the herping community other than running heat mats without a thermostat you couldn't get any worse.. smdh 🤦
Agree. Scoop the snake from underneath and don't squeeze him. Let him move freely and in no time he will get used to being handled. You said elsewhere your starting to handle him more so that's good.
I like the video however there are differing opinions about where to put the probe for their thermostat. The snake does not sit underneath the glass which is why many breeders and snake enthusiasts suggest putting the probe inside the tank where the snake is actually going to lay. There are obviously ways to monitor these temps. I would check out snake discovery’s channel and they make the suggestion of taping the probe inside the tank under the substrate. Not saying putting the probe under the glass is wrong ( it can work) but in all the hours of videos or watched i see far more breeders and snake owners putting the probe inside of the enclosure rather than outside fo the glass.
The snake can move it off the heated area inside the cage, unless the probe is securely fixed. The way Aaron has it is just fine if not the best way. Milk and king snakes use mass heat - that is, warm surfaces as opposed to warm air - so having the probe on the heat pad is correct. Milk snakes burrow down, so the snake will be in contact with the glass.
Your videos are really helpful! I'm thinking about getting a Nelson's milk snake, and no one really does videos about them, so thanks for this!
Great video and great husbandry looks like a very happy and healthy snake
Thank you Carter!
this looks so good! congrats bruh
my man's watching the old videos thank you man!
We need more snake videos pls..... he should have more subscribers great videos!!
I’ll try to work on that! Maybe I’ll get a new snake soon :) it really means a lot that you say that, thank you!
Great video, BUT, you say to put the heat sensor between the mat and the glass? How come the mat is adhesive if you’re meant to put a sensor between it? That makes no sense.
The heat pad doesn’t come with a thermostat or any way to regulate heat. So they’re two separate products, that’s why they don’t work perfectly together, but the sensor and thermostat ARE necessary for the safety or your reptile! Snake discovery has a video explaining where to put the sensor, I’ll try to get you a link!
th-cam.com/video/7EDX59Zlto4/w-d-xo.html at 6:30
@@AaronRheinsReptiles great thanks. Yes I am fine with the need for a stat. I was just confused at your placement of the sensor based on the fact the heat mat manufacturer obviously designed it to adhere to a surface without consideration of placing a stat sensor. Essentially are we saying the heat mat is a poor design? I’m considering heat cable instead.
Good video!
Kelly Josh thank you!!
Aaron Rheins wow really appreciate the reply🥺 didn’t think you woulda saw it haha
Kelly Josh of course!! Let me know if there’s any specific video you’d like to see and I’ll try to make it happen! 🙏🏼
amazing! Thank you for sharing this experiece with us
No thank you for watching!
@@AaronRheinsReptiles I also keep corn snakes, but I don't make cages like that
@@ALAMLUSVI I’ll have to check out your channel!
@@AaronRheinsReptiles I made a cage for breeding only
Great vid!
Thank you!!
I recently bought a Nelson milkshake. He’s really tiny, does it hurt badly when they bite? I’m scared af
No, not at all, it might startle you, but that’s about it!
No it doesn't hurt at all. It just surprises you. Even when they are bigger their bite doesn't really hurt, but as a baby you might not even notice if it bites plus baby milks very very rarely bite they just try to be away
Im thinking about getting a milk snake, but im kind of nervous because i've never owned a snake before. so ive been binge watching your videos lol
No way! Thank you dude! Snakes are awesome animals but definitely require some unique care, good on you for doing research! Snake Discovery also has a ton of good videos on care!
@@AaronRheinsReptiles yes
I have a question , I have had a corn snake for 4 years and he is really easy to care for . I am getting a milk snake and I have heard that they need a humidity box , do you use one ?
Set up one for him today! The video will be coming soon. My room is much more humid than average so I didn’t have one until now.
Love your videos !
Thank ya thank ya!
Was that cage 20liters or 20 gallons btw that helped a lot because I want a milk snake
20 gallons! The dimensions are 30”x12”x12”. I actually just redid his tank again if you’d like to watch that as well! th-cam.com/video/mppqGwls0_8/w-d-xo.html
Weird question. Where'd you get the shoe rack 🤣 I'm going to use the same exact thing!
I actually have no idea! We’ve had it so long! Sorry!
@@AaronRheinsReptiles that's alright! Thank you though 😅
Love the video. The new tank looks great. Aww so cute when you feed your snake.
Thank you!!
can we talk abt how cute he is tho
Yes!! He’s the cutest!
@@AaronRheinsReptiles both of u actually
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TH-cam’s free music library!
You should have some space between the bottom of the tank and the wood because it might start a fire
Well, wood burns at a pretty high temp, like over 200 deg F. If the heat pad was at the temp to ignite wood (it cannot get that high), the poor snake would be dead. However, you are correct that a liner would be better. You can get silicon thin pads used to protect surfaces from hot cookware. Cheap and easy, protects the wood below.
The heat pad is also connected to a thermostat so if it gets over a certain temp it automatically turns off.
Aaron Rheins oh ok good job bro
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Here is a comment I love ur snake
Hahaha thank you so much Rachael! I love him too 🥰
lol he was cute how is he doing?
@@rachealsnyder4251 he’s amazing! I actually just uploaded a video about him! You should see how big he’s gotten!
@@AaronRheinsReptiles OK I just found you channel I was doing research for my sis I am going to save up to get her a milk snake
@@rachealsnyder4251 oh nice! As long as you’re prepared that’s what matters! Snake Discovery has a good video on them as well!
I had a heat rock you plug in and put inside on the substrate for Damian( My Pueblan Milk snake) he would crawl on it and sleep after he at his Hopper mouse. then went in his hide for days,. I knew when I got him home pet store feedings and gave him 3 pinkies and he ate all 3 in record time ! thinking I overfed him and hurt him I called the pet store and explained what I did he told me if he was not sick or throwing up feed him 3 twice a week and if he still was not satisfied try 2 fuzzies then in a few months try a Hopper he said there is one drawback this is called power feeding and he will grow faster/ he was right in 1 year he grew as thick as a silver dollar and almost 3 feet long.!!
Reduces lifespan so I don't recommend doing that often
Please don't own anymore reptiles. Everything from the very first sentence about giving your snake a heating rock to the last about you power feeding your snake shows your completely dangerous (for the pets sake) lack of knowledge on snake/reptile husbandry.... Did you even do any research before or while owning your snake? Because honestly those are only like the 2 biggest "what not to do's" commonly talked about in the herping community other than running heat mats without a thermostat you couldn't get any worse.. smdh 🤦
You should definitely handle your snake more before it grows into more of an adult, otherwise you won't be able to handle it properly
Thank you! I have been!
Are you sure that’s a Nelson? It looks like a sinaloan
Yep, they look very similar
Go to Pet Supplies when they have a sale and get it for 50% off!
Get what exactly?
You should not handle a snake like that
Agree. Scoop the snake from underneath and don't squeeze him. Let him move freely and in no time he will get used to being handled. You said elsewhere your starting to handle him more so that's good.
I like the video however there are differing opinions about where to put the probe for their thermostat. The snake does not sit underneath the glass which is why many breeders and snake enthusiasts suggest putting the probe inside the tank where the snake is actually going to lay. There are obviously ways to monitor these temps. I would check out snake discovery’s channel and they make the suggestion of taping the probe inside the tank under the substrate. Not saying putting the probe under the glass is wrong ( it can work) but in all the hours of videos or watched i see far more breeders and snake owners putting the probe inside of the enclosure rather than outside fo the glass.
Snake Discovery actually advises to use it the way I explain in the video. th-cam.com/video/7EDX59Zlto4/w-d-xo.html watch at 6:30
Aaron Rheins th-cam.com/video/8Hq3RzDE_uE/w-d-xo.html
EB I trust snake discovery more. And either way, when I use the temp gun in his enclosure it’s exactly where I want it
The snake can move it off the heated area inside the cage, unless the probe is securely fixed. The way Aaron has it is just fine if not the best way. Milk and king snakes use mass heat - that is, warm surfaces as opposed to warm air - so having the probe on the heat pad is correct. Milk snakes burrow down, so the snake will be in contact with the glass.