When I first got my baby boa I knew I should let him sit for a few days in his cage. But, he kept coming to the front of the cage when I sat next to it and it was so cute so I opened the cage and he climbed on me and just chilled. This was on the second day. Now we’re bffs 😂
I got a baby ball python a few days ago. He is the same way! Put him in his home and he was very curious.. I picked him up and he actually loves being handled.. I try to limit to one time a day.
I have a few and each has a different personality entirely. the one I've had the longest, I got as a hatchling almost a year ago, but she's super shy no matter how I treat her. She trusts me, but she doesn't like being around me or any other snakes if there's an option. Lol she also likes the extra cold spaces. She tired to go into my FREEZER! MORE THAN ONCE! She's the only one who does that.
My baby ball python is currently trying to eat my hand and everything around him. This is helping, though! Update: After lots of work, he’s much friendlier! Thank you! Update 2: He's completely tame and loves everyone around him. Great video, it helped me a lot in the long run. I'd recommend his video to anyone else having issues.
@@quitolie9594 Hesitance is absolutely your worst enemy. It makes your snake nervous and completely backtracks. My solution was simple, I would count to three and grab my snake on "go." Basically peer pressuring yourself haha. Ball pythons aren't prone to strike, so it might be more difficult with other species. Koa, my snake, would prepare himself to bite but would never go through with it. My confidence calmed him, in a way. Don't react to their signs of aggression. I can't stress enough that hesitation is terrible. It makes you look like a predator trying to get a bite in. As long as you can pick up a snake quickly and confidently, you can probably handle it. I let Koa settle into his environment without interaction for five days before handling him. I'd hold him for fifteen minutes twice a day, sometimes thirty minutes twice a day. Eventually, the signs of aggression and nervousness went away. He got used to me!. Keep in mind that snakes recognize and distinguish certain people. He's very friendly with me, he adores me, but others cannot hold him the same way I can. He'll recoil and get all upset. It might take extra effort to get your (future) snake used to being handled by different people.
@@Shiresome Thanks Johnny for the reply !! I plan to get a ball python in 2-3 months from now and I just wanna be as prepared as I can be. I have held a snake before when I was younger and that is what has started my admirance towards snakes and I wanna go to the next level after seeing youtubers and such handling them and their demeanor is so calm and that is rather inviting. I don't think I'd ever shake and if I get it young for the first few times I'll just wear a glove to reassure myself and then take those off. Thanks for the reply I appreciate it and I hope things are well with Koa, what age is he now? haha
@@quitolie9594 Oh, god. That's crazy to think about. He was six months last July, so he's coming up on a year old. That's insane. I wanted a snake for four years before I finally purchased Koa, so it's weird to think about how far I've come since then. Gloves are definitely a good idea. I used those when I was first nervous about handling Koa. No way their tiny ball python teeth are getting through those things. Koa has only bitten me once, and that was the week after I got him last July. Totally my fault. He was in his cave and I was trying to rearrange stuff. Should've either taken him out or let him sleep. The reply is no problem! Happy to help anyone who'd like to learn.
I have a ball python and i got him last year. He had helped me with my schizophrenia, he's helped me cope. When i got him he immediately starting doing scopes and exploring his cage. He would come up to me and just sit there. He used to be head shy and hiss and bite when he was a baby but now he's a sweetheart. It takes time to tame your snake but with live and dedication you can do it!
Needed to see this after getting a 6mo old female redtail that's S A S S Y and holds a grudge for 24 hours. I wish she knew I'm a redhead that doesn't really like anyone either & we could just get on.
I have a tremor so I was kind of worried at first when I handled my snake for the first time. It definitely confused it at first but now it got used to my shaky hands. Very informative video! Thank you for this
I have the same issue! Except it’s not a tremor I don’t think, just generally always shaky for some reason. My snake REALLY didn’t like me at first especially because she’s been held by other people who aren’t shaky, but she’s also gotten used to me, and is even more calm with me than my sister now
Same with me! I actually have tics/stims where I shake my hands and i used tobeso scared that I would scared him, but no! I actually dont tic when hold him, hes like a little support noodle :3
I have a tremor too! I’m on this channel because I’ve been too scared to handle my new baby because my hands shake so bad when I tried, so I haven’t yet but I really want to. I’m glad to hear that doesn’t mean I’m not fit to handle her!
My boa is almost six months old and has never hissed yet at me. She loves being handled. She loves my coffee table and all the fun things on it. She knows when I'm putting her back into her in closer and doesn't want me to put her back. She is so awesome and happy!
the moment you realize you did this with out realizing it XD I work at a pet store and we got a ball python in, he was super defensive at first and everyone was scared to handle him. I worked every other day and on my shift I would calmly pull him out and walk around the store with him. Now he's so relaxed when I hold him and loves exploring the isles with me ^^ I'm thinking about buying him XD but gotta get past the parents first.
I have a young Cali king who still thinks I'm gonna kill him 😂😂 I'm just slowly laying my hand in aside him now and letting him call the shots. He sniffs me with his tongue and puts his face like right against my hand 😆 and then after carefully examining my hand, it gets bored and crawls away. So that's better than getting pooped on every time. Biting doesn't bother me, he can't even break the skin. But I don't want to stress him out so now I'm trying to let him sniff and then crawl on me. His name is Sid Vicious because he thinks he's a badass. 😂😎
I am here because I woke up at 3 am in a cold sweat and to sleep I started watching youtube and now I fell in love with snakes and I'm in an endless cycle of trying to find out how to take care of a snake even though my parents will never ever get me one because my dad has a phobia for snakes and it's the coronavirus...someone send helo I can't stop crying about snakes
My parents in law don't like snakes but I snuck all the things he needs my husband and snuck in the baby through the front door in a box. I don't really recommend doing however unless you know they won't hurt it or make you get rid of it
I don't know where you live at and how bad the corona virus is there but I'm going to guess you should be able to get a snake somewhere My mom is scared to death of snakes but me and my family were able to convince her to let me have one. Show him that you can be responsible for them! (I'm sure you are but make sure he knows) If your mom is ok with snakes try to get her on your side so she can talk to him about it a bit more! :D If you saw that 'snek' video from lucid chart I'm sure that would help him! I showed it to my mom and she actually liked it! (Which was surprising to me 😂) This probably isn't the best advice but I hope it works and you get your snake ^^
This has been very informative for me. Thank you. I'm looking at getting my first snake but wanna learn about them and their needs before buying one and giving it a home.
Another great video. It’s funny how snakes sometimes do just the opposite of what you expect when the camera is on. They all seemed pretty calm in the video. Keep up the good work.
Great advice. Been keeping snakes for decades and you tell it like it is...appreciate you sharing the gospel like this. Keep up the great topics and videos.
Thank you for making this video for those of us who love snakes but have never had one and are finally about to take that plunge into getting their first snake.
My first video of yours, I absolutely love this channel already. I'm going to binge some more now. I got my first snake about 2 months ago and I'm absolutely in love. I love all animals but snakes have captured my soul. I have been Learning everything I possibly can. I'm almost 40, I haven't had an excitement or love for something new like this in years!
I’ve been researching and studying snake 🐍 care for years. I will not purchase one until I know I’m sure that I’ve mastered the knowledge I need to invite one into my home to live a healthy life 💕🍃
Same here! Have been researching since late 2017 and I really want a boa constrictor, hopefully a female nicaraguan. Once we finish the move I will be getting one 😁 so excited!
I have a boa that I bought. When she was 7 weeks old. Now she's 7 months old. She has never hissed at me nor bitten me so far! I handle her about 3 to 4 times weekly. She love being handled! Been doing the same routine from the start. So far she's most awesome! Thank you for all the information that you provide. 🐍
What do you think of a red tail boa or short tail (Bolivian boa) ? Never had a snake and theses two are my options and been looking up videos of any aggression from those breed.
Truth is a lot of new snake owners don't realize how smart snakes are. I have a Male Banana Pastel Ball Python and a Female Mocha Ball Python. They are never fed inside their living area and only fed in a separate feeding tub like the ones you have these snakes in. I got my Male at 6 weeks old and he knows when he gets put in the plastic tub that food is coming and you can see his whole demeanor go in to let's eat mode. The female wasn't treated correctly for about the first year of her life until I got her and now I am taking the steps to train her properly. Awesome video to educate new snake owners.
My ball python she is still small yet I've had her for about 6 months now and she is a puppy dog she loves being handled she loves her head touched she pushes into it like a cat that's being pet she is awesome she is a awesome pet
I realize I'm four years late to this, but I recently watched a video (Green Room Pythons) where the guy brought this up and explained that that's not what's going on. I think he was talking about anthropomorphizing snakes (or interpreting their behavior the same way as we do cats and dogs). He specifically brought up the pushing or rubbing its body against the person, and how people often think it's enjoying the touch because that's how cats react, but he said with snakes it's often a defensive thing where they're literally trying to push you away. I'm no expert whatsoever, but of the many channels I've watched on here, Bob Bledsoe with Green Room Pythons seems to REALLY know what he's talking about, so I personally tend to defer to him on those things. Again, obviously your comment was four years ago, and to clarify, I'm not trying to say you're snaking wrong or anything. But for anyone else that might be reading this, I think it's an important thing to question and not accidentally misinterpret body language that may be indicating a stressed snake. Anyway, I hope your girl is still doing great :)
I recently bought my first reptile, a young diamond python and he’s been perfect from day one. Hasn’t hissed or bitten anyone yet. So I let him out once a day for about 15-30 minutes and never has a problem with being out for too long 😊
I had a science teacher in high school who had an awesome Garter snake named Bill. I had held him before so she had me hold him all class once after she'd cleaned out his enclosure and was letting it dry out inside. One of the best classes I've ever had.
Posted a comment in a later video, sorry I had not found this video at that time. You covered the answer to my question. Guess I should have finished all your videos first. Thank you you are very helpful. Side note to everyone, go through all of Jason's videos before you comment questions. Chances are he has already answered most of them. Jason is awesome Very Very educational, an he has covered ALOT in his previous videos. Thanks again Jason awesome job, awesome content
I have a juvenile male corn snake that will celebrate his first birthday 09/28/24. He was 3 mos old when he came home. I was afraid of his size for about 2-3 months as I had never dealt with a baby. I said then that I would not get a baby again. Well, I'm gonna eat those words as I have weighed all of the odds and after watching him grow through 7 sheds now and color change and size and eating style....I would do anything but a baby snake! I don't have enough experience for an adult large snake, so I will grow with this one and maybe one more and be glad I chose to give myself this wonderful experience! Thank you for this video...I enjoyed your description on how to handle a baby snake! Luckily, my boy has never struck at me or hissed, but he was the tiniest thing when I got him and I was very nervous!
This has been the most helpful video on handling young ones. We have 3 ball pythons and one Central American boa baby. The ball pythons are very friendly including the one month old but our baby boa was very defensive. I worked with him using what I learned in this video and he’s mellowed out A LOT. He will lay on my arm rather than trying to get away. Knowing how to handle the last one you showed especially helped. I also try to have a familiar scent on me every time so they know to associate that smell with me holding them. Thank you!!!!
Thanks for this video! I always have such a hard time getting my baby corn out. He’s so flighty and fast when he’s in the tank. But once he’s out, he’s so calm. I usually just have someone else get him out and then pass him to me. Going to work harder now on getting him out on my own.
@@JasonsExoticReptiles I really appreciate all your work it is obvious you care about these animals and give out fabulous information great video should really have many more views. 💖
Really good video. My 3 year old boa imperator was "cared for" by someone else for 6 months whilst I had a very stressful house move. They did the basics but never handled mine (and unfortunately wouldn't let me come and see them) He came back to me with a totally different set of behaviours than I was used to, has some viv defensiveness and is even more food oriented so this video has been really useful for me to work with him! He's already "calmed" a bit, but we will get there. Side note I have a Dumeril's Boa called Chester ahahaha.
Jason, nice display of proper handling. Works with angry Chihuahuas too. (anyone who has had an angry chi knows what I mean.. confidently slide hand under their belly, lift and hold as if you are a sofa.)
I love hanging out with my ball python. She’s six months old, I’ve had her for about five months. She’s been a great eater the entire time and I’ve never so much as heard her hiss. She loves exploring the blankets on my bed, hiding in my hoodie pockets, and hanging out on my neck. They can be really chill and fun companions.
Holding a boa constrictor is on of my best childhood memories. I have no doubt getting my danger noodle will help me with my anxiety and BPD. IVE LOVED snakes for as long as I can remember. Something I'm very passionate about and can accommodate in my current space. Thank you for this video. I'm so excited to bring home my first danger noodle
This is great! I'm getting a baby corn snake soon and wasn't sure how to go about socializing it as all my experience so far has been with bearded dragons. Super helpful video :)
@@alexmarie1057 Not the person you replied to, but I got my corn snake when he was 6 weeks old. He's now 8 months and still flighty... although, I'm sure it's mostly due to me only handling him once every week or two. I find its a 50/50 chance he will be calm vs flighty (where I have to constantly do the hand-over-hand motion). After watching this video I am going to try to hold him more consistently and see if he mellows out a bit more :) Also, I have noticed a difference since he's gotten older - he is not as fast/darty as he was when I first got him. Hope this gives you some insight!
My 8th grade science teacher had an albino corn snake that she'd let me hold after school while doing homework. Super chill snake, would try and get to me whenever I stood next to the glass. I'd tuck her around my neck and let my hair down to keep her nice and warm. (The room was always kept a little chilly.) Anyway, one day, I'm helping a classmate with a problem they were stuck on, and as I'm explaining things to her, she freezes. Like, deer in the headlights look. Snake decided to see what I was doing and poked her nose out. The classmate thought I was this demon or something, and my second head was trying to escape. XD Didn't help that I'm a red-head. 🤣
I used to hold my snake when it was a baby but Ive gotten busy lately with exams and haven't given it any handling time. Now it's back to being very anxious and even I'm not used to handling her either😭. Today I'm tryin to change that, thank you for the video!
I got three corn snakes. Absolute sweethearts and quite curious little buggers, but still somewhat "bitey". Whenever i let them out of their enclosures to explore a bit, they end up coming right towards me after a bit of idle exploration and nuzzle into my hand/arm and do the slowest possible bites, while being generally relaxed, no matter how far i sit away from its enclosure, they always come to me and give me a slowmo bite. Like, not even strikes, but "open jaw and mush teeth against skin" kind of slow. I honestly just let them for now, since they don't display any stress, and i know they are not hungry since i feed them feeders based on a generally agreed on spreadsheet (2 7-10g mice every 7 days currently, soon going to upgrade to the next size bigger), and their weight is good for their size. And I always wash my arms and hands before interacting with them, so there is no way they could smell like their feeders no matter what.
Thank you for sharing. I plan to buy my first snake within the next month or so and this first video has been extremely helpful. Subscribed and will be watching more !
Thank you so much for this video. I am becoming a first time snake mom, inheriting a baby corn snake from someone who no longer wants it and never handles it, and was worried how I can handle it. I'm glad it's a forgiving species but also still young so it's not too late. Doing plenty of research currently on how to give it a better environment :)
I’ve never seen a leucistic Burmese before! I’m trying to imagine a 17 foot white snake….such a beautiful animal! Very good video. I’ve been lucky; all 15 of my snakes have had a good temperament. The only hissy one has been my Blood, but she is essentially a good girl.
wow i watched one video and i already learned so much about certain snakes. i want one so bad so i’m researching but my mom is not a fan of snakes so rip.
Something he doesn't mention for the Boa: Even though he's calmed down and isn't hissing, you can still see a stress sign in the long tongue-flicks. The tongue will stay out of their mouth for longer than normal for each flick, and this is the earliest and least obvious sign of stress in your snake. This is how you can tell he's still nervous and you have to continue to handle him carefully.
Ive had Waffles the Ball Python since I was like 9 and I'm 26 now. Waffle was pretty chill to begin with, he has definitely become my little buddy with age. I work from home so I've crochet some a little cave for hime in my desk with a warm spot underneath that he enjoys. Still to this day is kinda a finicky eater.
My adopted Hogg Island boa was conditioned to stay snappy by its first owners, who otherwise took great care of it. She has calmed down a lot over the last 9 months, and also has pulled the rare few snaps before making contact, unlike when I first adopted her. She nipped me with her baby teeth (barely) a couple of times way back. My other pet snakes are normally docile species, and two other Boa imperators, baby sand boas, adult cb Texas ratsnake, and all my past snakes have been absolutely tame. Three rainbow boas, MBK's, corns, and so on. But all were captive bred, and I also handle mine enough, and always gently, that they pretty much all dig hanging out and watching TV with me.
I picked up my first snake this week. 3 year old corn snake, not handled much by the previous owner. They Only hooked him when the tank needed cleaning 😛 He is very fligthly and gets very scared when you took him with your hands. Will rattle his tail when picked up☺ very funny guy, cant wait for him to calm down
lets do this with some green trees. i do know 1 green tree that is very claim and nice to hold. Every other one iv seen wants to eat my face. from cheap w/c to super expensive ccb, that have been worked with. love the videos bro keep up the great work.
Thanks for this! My daughter's new ball python is a very defensive noodle and I'm hoping to help her tame him enough that he'll stop striking at her. :-)
I had a redtail from a baby to the end of its life. What you said about nerves is true. I was cleaning her tank when she was full grown and a substantial size. More people around than usual so she was nervous. Her nervousness made me nervous, and it got worse and worse, which spiraled into the one and only bite I ever got from her.
my sister bought me a snake as a prank, but now that i learned this thanks to you, i just came to her room today, and her face.......i will never forget her face and the way she looked at me XD
Hello I’m planing on getting a corn snake probably a baby and someone told me not to handle them after I feed them and I was wondering how long do I have to wait to hold them .
i’m gonna be getting a snake in a week so i’ve been doing a ton of research nd this video is helping me so much abt informing me on how to correctly handle nd get the snake used to me. thank youuu.
I just got my first today, I'm looking at other ball pythons and thinking how lucky I got, mine's so calm, it's always exploring and although it gets a little scared when I touch it, it doesn't hiss, bitr or run and if I touch it a second time it's perfectly fine for me to pick it up 😁
Hey Jason, quick question if you have time. I have a blood python that I have had for over a year, raised it up from a few months old… its been wonderful and we have built solid trust between us. Recently he has sustained a burn on his belly due to a thermostat malfunction, and because of this I now need to have him out daily for cleaning, and treatment (which includes a needle every 3 days). Im afraid that the consistency and type of interaction is quickly breaking down the trust I had established with him. I try my best to extend the interaction beyond just the medical care so there is some positive interaction, but I can already see him becoming more apprehensive each time he comes out (although he is still feeding regularly). The species itself makes it more prone to stress, and I was wondering if you had any tips for me on this. Thanks for taking the time to but out so much solid no bs content. Its greatly appreciated.
That's sucks to hear but things happen. I wouldn't be overly concerned. You may loose some trust with the snake specifically at this time because he is likely uncomfortable from the burn, but you can gain that back quickly. I'd say keep giving the meds and getting him back to good health, being gentle but deliberate when giving the meds. Then work with him more once he is healed up and he should be back to normal quickly. Bloods are awesome snakes and really calm down nicely. In the end you might even notice he likes you more once he understands that the small amount of temporary discomfort is actually making him feel better in the long run.
I bought a baby blood that came from the breeder with mouth rot. The little guy was headed to a certain death but I decided to intervene because it was just to sad to see. I am in no way a pro only years of experience as an owner of multiple breeds.I began daily treatment of lancing the area and removing the pus because his face would swell so bad that his mouth could not close. After each lancing I would take Q tips and swab his mouth with mouthwash that was made for canker sores (human). I did this for several months and he slowly healed. After every treatment I allowed him to lie beside me while I watched tv. He slowly healed and now it’s five years later and I have a beautiful five foot heavy and healthy blood who loves me and trusts me with his life. I have found that bloods are intelligent beyond belief. He knows my routines and is very calm. He actually hates to be brought outside. He gets nervous and prefers his in closure if I am not holding him. Good luck am never give up. He will love you for it one day.
Initially I had really wanted to get a hatchling ball python, mainly for the reason you mentioned early in this video, which is that they're a clean slate and you can start from the beginning. But more recently I think I've decided that I would almost rather have a subadult or adult that I know has already had experience being handled and socialized before I get her. Mainly because I want a pet that I can more easily interact with right away (relatively, of course) as opposed to one that could take a ton of time, like a baby (only because they are born defensive, and rightfully so).
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When I first got my baby boa I knew I should let him sit for a few days in his cage. But, he kept coming to the front of the cage when I sat next to it and it was so cute so I opened the cage and he climbed on me and just chilled. This was on the second day. Now we’re bffs 😂
Boas are pretty chill.
@@LB-pg3no I'm pretty sure you would too, both you and the boa being a mammal.
I got a baby ball python a few days ago. He is the same way! Put him in his home and he was very curious.. I picked him up and he actually loves being handled.. I try to limit to one time a day.
@@Neetia89 boas aren't mammals tho...
@@LB-pg3no rude
4:56 "if it gives you a little defensive bite, that’s fine.” 🤣 I love it
tell it to my finger
To be fair a baby snake bite is really just pin holes, snakes don't hold on unless you are food
@@Ignorethis12345 my snake bit me and my finger is bleeding with some bruise it is shocking kinda hurt
Hahaha WTF
My snakes huge her bites gonna fuckin hurt yo
Tip I recommend: When getting ready to handle I take the lid of the tank and let them come out in their own (unless they’re in a ball)
If they are in a ball, then what?
Rggyuh Tgggbji just scoop it up
I have a few and each has a different personality entirely. the one I've had the longest, I got as a hatchling almost a year ago, but she's super shy no matter how I treat her. She trusts me, but she doesn't like being around me or any other snakes if there's an option. Lol she also likes the extra cold spaces. She tired to go into my FREEZER! MORE THAN ONCE! She's the only one who does that.
"i lied it didnt hiss" lol awesome collection.
Haha thank you!
My baby ball python is currently trying to eat my hand and everything around him. This is helping, though!
Update: After lots of work, he’s much friendlier! Thank you!
Update 2: He's completely tame and loves everyone around him. Great video, it helped me a lot in the long run. I'd recommend his video to anyone else having issues.
Awesome to hear its helping!
How did you do it ! I haven't.got mine yet but I'm a bit scared of getting a snake even though I really want one
@@quitolie9594 Hesitance is absolutely your worst enemy. It makes your snake nervous and completely backtracks. My solution was simple, I would count to three and grab my snake on "go." Basically peer pressuring yourself haha.
Ball pythons aren't prone to strike, so it might be more difficult with other species. Koa, my snake, would prepare himself to bite but would never go through with it. My confidence calmed him, in a way.
Don't react to their signs of aggression. I can't stress enough that hesitation is terrible. It makes you look like a predator trying to get a bite in. As long as you can pick up a snake quickly and confidently, you can probably handle it.
I let Koa settle into his environment without interaction for five days before handling him. I'd hold him for fifteen minutes twice a day, sometimes thirty minutes twice a day. Eventually, the signs of aggression and nervousness went away. He got used to me!.
Keep in mind that snakes recognize and distinguish certain people. He's very friendly with me, he adores me, but others cannot hold him the same way I can. He'll recoil and get all upset. It might take extra effort to get your (future) snake used to being handled by different people.
@@Shiresome Thanks Johnny for the reply !! I plan to get a ball python in 2-3 months from now and I just wanna be as prepared as I can be. I have held a snake before when I was younger and that is what has started my admirance towards snakes and I wanna go to the next level after seeing youtubers and such handling them and their demeanor is so calm and that is rather inviting. I don't think I'd ever shake and if I get it young for the first few times I'll just wear a glove to reassure myself and then take those off. Thanks for the reply I appreciate it and I hope things are well with Koa, what age is he now? haha
@@quitolie9594 Oh, god. That's crazy to think about. He was six months last July, so he's coming up on a year old. That's insane.
I wanted a snake for four years before I finally purchased Koa, so it's weird to think about how far I've come since then.
Gloves are definitely a good idea. I used those when I was first nervous about handling Koa. No way their tiny ball python teeth are getting through those things. Koa has only bitten me once, and that was the week after I got him last July. Totally my fault. He was in his cave and I was trying to rearrange stuff. Should've either taken him out or let him sleep.
The reply is no problem! Happy to help anyone who'd like to learn.
Once your snake trusts you, you can feel it's muscles relax. I love spending time with my snakes and they make me feel calm.
Yes, like this woman in the UK.
Must see : edition.cnn.com/2019/10/31/us/snake-python-death-trnd/index.html
I have a ball python and i got him last year. He had helped me with my schizophrenia, he's helped me cope. When i got him he immediately starting doing scopes and exploring his cage. He would come up to me and just sit there. He used to be head shy and hiss and bite when he was a baby but now he's a sweetheart. It takes time to tame your snake but with live and dedication you can do it!
The way you transformed that hissing snake into a calm handled one is impressive.
Needed to see this after getting a 6mo old female redtail that's S A S S Y and holds a grudge for 24 hours. I wish she knew I'm a redhead that doesn't really like anyone either & we could just get on.
Hahah
I have a tremor so I was kind of worried at first when I handled my snake for the first time. It definitely confused it at first but now it got used to my shaky hands. Very informative video! Thank you for this
Probably just thought they were in a windy tree at first :')
I have the same issue! Except it’s not a tremor I don’t think, just generally always shaky for some reason. My snake REALLY didn’t like me at first especially because she’s been held by other people who aren’t shaky, but she’s also gotten used to me, and is even more calm with me than my sister now
Same with me! I actually have tics/stims where I shake my hands and i used tobeso scared that I would scared him, but no! I actually dont tic when hold him, hes like a little support noodle :3
I have a tremor too! I’m on this channel because I’ve been too scared to handle my new baby because my hands shake so bad when I tried, so I haven’t yet but I really want to. I’m glad to hear that doesn’t mean I’m not fit to handle her!
@@alex39k Oh you can definitely handle them! Im up to 12 reptiles now ever since I left this comment and none of them mind my shakey hands haha
My boa is almost six months old and has never hissed yet at me. She loves being handled. She loves my coffee table and all the fun things on it.
She knows when I'm putting her back into her in closer and doesn't want me to put her back.
She is so awesome and happy!
the moment you realize you did this with out realizing it XD
I work at a pet store and we got a ball python in, he was super defensive at first and everyone was scared to handle him. I worked every other day and on my shift I would calmly pull him out and walk around the store with him. Now he's so relaxed when I hold him and loves exploring the isles with me ^^
I'm thinking about buying him XD but gotta get past the parents first.
We’re you able to get him?
@@trinitywilliams5381 yes ^^ he’s been with me for half a year now
@@hannahto8187 yay! He seems perfect for you
@@hannahto8187 congrats! My young boa has serious attitude so I’m going at her pace. She bites the f outta me usually but she’s getting better.
YESSSS IM SO HAPPY FOR YALL!!
Ugh the first BP I got is insanely social and I swear I couldn't stress him out if I tried... The one I just got is BEYOND sensitive so here I am
Haha you will get there
How's your BP now??
Emily paige me tooo!
I have a young Cali king who still thinks I'm gonna kill him 😂😂 I'm just slowly laying my hand in aside him now and letting him call the shots. He sniffs me with his tongue and puts his face like right against my hand 😆 and then after carefully examining my hand, it gets bored and crawls away. So that's better than getting pooped on every time. Biting doesn't bother me, he can't even break the skin. But I don't want to stress him out so now I'm trying to let him sniff and then crawl on me. His name is Sid Vicious because he thinks he's a badass. 😂😎
Helpful for me and my new-to-me half grown garter. Thanks
I am here because I woke up at 3 am in a cold sweat and to sleep I started watching youtube and now I fell in love with snakes and I'm in an endless cycle of trying to find out how to take care of a snake even though my parents will never ever get me one because my dad has a phobia for snakes and it's the coronavirus...someone send helo I can't stop crying about snakes
Haha well thanks for the support! And one day you will have one. Just keep working on it haha.
Take the time between now and when it’s possible to learn as much as possible
My parents in law don't like snakes but I snuck all the things he needs my husband and snuck in the baby through the front door in a box. I don't really recommend doing however unless you know they won't hurt it or make you get rid of it
I don't know where you live at and how bad the corona virus is there but I'm going to guess you should be able to get a snake somewhere
My mom is scared to death of snakes but me and my family were able to convince her to let me have one.
Show him that you can be responsible for them! (I'm sure you are but make sure he knows)
If your mom is ok with snakes try to get her on your side so she can talk to him about it a bit more! :D
If you saw that 'snek' video from lucid chart I'm sure that would help him! I showed it to my mom and she actually liked it! (Which was surprising to me 😂)
This probably isn't the best advice but I hope it works and you get your snake ^^
Omg!Same!
It's so good to see people who understand most misunderstood animals. Hate is human invention.
This has been very informative for me. Thank you. I'm looking at getting my first snake but wanna learn about them and their needs before buying one and giving it a home.
Thanks for checking it out!
Ooh I see it's been 1 year since you posted this comment! Did you ever get your snake?
This is helping me understand my boa’s body behavior wayyyyy more than you’d ever think. Especially the last guy you showed. I appreciate this
Another great video. It’s funny how snakes sometimes do just the opposite of what you expect when the camera is on. They all seemed pretty calm in the video. Keep up the good work.
Thanks man!
Life I scary when you're a noodle with a mouth.
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Jeremy Backman ever heard of editing?
Jeremy Backman I like Clint too
Koolgame22 Does it really matter that much? You don’t need to be a jerk. You could have said “hey you can edit your comment, this is how...”
Chandler Rose I wasn’t trying to be a jerk, I was just asking a question.
Great advice. Been keeping snakes for decades and you tell it like it is...appreciate you sharing the gospel like this. Keep up the great topics and videos.
Thank you for making this video for those of us who love snakes but have never had one and are finally about to take that plunge into getting their first snake.
My first video of yours, I absolutely love this channel already. I'm going to binge some more now. I got my first snake about 2 months ago and I'm absolutely in love. I love all animals but snakes have captured my soul. I have been Learning everything I possibly can. I'm almost 40, I haven't had an excitement or love for something new like this in years!
"Very forgiving snakes" most wholesome phrase ever.
I actually hate snake and afraid of it, but starting to love it because of how he explained them. They're really more nervous than we are.
The white baby was sooooo sweet!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍 she stole my heart right away!!!
I’ve been researching and studying snake 🐍 care for years. I will not purchase one until I know I’m sure that I’ve mastered the knowledge I need to invite one into my home to live a healthy life 💕🍃
What kind of snake do you want?
Same here! Have been researching since late 2017 and I really want a boa constrictor, hopefully a female nicaraguan. Once we finish the move I will be getting one 😁 so excited!
@@mrs.mekiaellemouyers1973 yayyyyy ! Good luck 🐍🐍
@@emilyosborne8805 hmmmmm. I’ve not decided exactly ! I’m into temperament and appearance unfortunately.
I love that!! I wish all snake owners considered what you are doing!
I have a boa that I bought. When she was 7 weeks old.
Now she's 7 months old.
She has never hissed at me nor bitten me so far! I handle her about 3 to 4 times weekly.
She love being handled! Been doing the same routine from the start.
So far she's most awesome!
Thank you for all the information that you provide. 🐍
What do you think of a red tail boa or short tail (Bolivian boa) ? Never had a snake and theses two are my options and been looking up videos of any aggression from those breed.
@@michealdumasii5432 mines a Colombian boa female she hisses and bites the f outta me. I knew what I signed up for tho.
Truth is a lot of new snake owners don't realize how smart snakes are. I have a Male Banana Pastel Ball Python and a Female Mocha Ball Python. They are never fed inside their living area and only fed in a separate feeding tub like the ones you have these snakes in. I got my Male at 6 weeks old and he knows when he gets put in the plastic tub that food is coming and you can see his whole demeanor go in to let's eat mode. The female wasn't treated correctly for about the first year of her life until I got her and now I am taking the steps to train her properly. Awesome video to educate new snake owners.
My ball python she is still small yet I've had her for about 6 months now and she is a puppy dog she loves being handled she loves her head touched she pushes into it like a cat that's being pet she is awesome she is a awesome pet
How did you train her to act like that??!!
@@youtuber101beast3 the more you handle the more your snake becomes familiar with your touch and smell. Not so much training.
I realize I'm four years late to this, but I recently watched a video (Green Room Pythons) where the guy brought this up and explained that that's not what's going on.
I think he was talking about anthropomorphizing snakes (or interpreting their behavior the same way as we do cats and dogs).
He specifically brought up the pushing or rubbing its body against the person, and how people often think it's enjoying the touch because that's how cats react, but he said with snakes it's often a defensive thing where they're literally trying to push you away.
I'm no expert whatsoever, but of the many channels I've watched on here, Bob Bledsoe with Green Room Pythons seems to REALLY know what he's talking about, so I personally tend to defer to him on those things.
Again, obviously your comment was four years ago, and to clarify, I'm not trying to say you're snaking wrong or anything.
But for anyone else that might be reading this, I think it's an important thing to question and not accidentally misinterpret body language that may be indicating a stressed snake.
Anyway, I hope your girl is still doing great :)
I recently bought my first reptile, a young diamond python and he’s been perfect from day one. Hasn’t hissed or bitten anyone yet. So I let him out once a day for about 15-30 minutes and never has a problem with being out for too long 😊
This is exactly what I needed after adopting a very nervous milk snake several days ago. My first snake for many years.
Martin Stainer How you getting on with it?
Thank you so much from Russia! We dont have a lot of keepers and information, so your videos are very helpful! ❤
It is greatly appreciated that you are watching! Thank you so much!
I had a science teacher in high school who had an awesome Garter snake named Bill. I had held him before so she had me hold him all class once after she'd cleaned out his enclosure and was letting it dry out inside. One of the best classes I've ever had.
I already know that would have been my favorite teach as a kid.
Posted a comment in a later video, sorry I had not found this video at that time. You covered the answer to my question. Guess I should have finished all your videos first. Thank you you are very helpful.
Side note to everyone, go through all of Jason's videos before you comment questions. Chances are he has already answered most of them. Jason is awesome Very Very educational, an he has covered ALOT in his previous videos.
Thanks again Jason awesome job, awesome content
Thank you!!
I am so amazed by how you can easily understand what your snake is feeling just based on their movements and how they react.
Thank you!
I have a juvenile male corn snake that will celebrate his first birthday 09/28/24. He was 3 mos old when he came home. I was afraid of his size for about 2-3 months as I had never dealt with a baby. I said then that I would not get a baby again. Well, I'm gonna eat those words as I have weighed all of the odds and after watching him grow through 7 sheds now and color change and size and eating style....I would do anything but a baby snake! I don't have enough experience for an adult large snake, so I will grow with this one and maybe one more and be glad I chose to give myself this wonderful experience! Thank you for this video...I enjoyed your description on how to handle a baby snake! Luckily, my boy has never struck at me or hissed, but he was the tiniest thing when I got him and I was very nervous!
Beautiful explanation. The slithering ways of the snake and how to handle them
This has been the most helpful video on handling young ones. We have 3 ball pythons and one Central American boa baby. The ball pythons are very friendly including the one month old but our baby boa was very defensive. I worked with him using what I learned in this video and he’s mellowed out A LOT. He will lay on my arm rather than trying to get away. Knowing how to handle the last one you showed especially helped. I also try to have a familiar scent on me every time so they know to associate that smell with me holding them. Thank you!!!!
Great video. Totally different ball game from birds. Thanks
This is a great video. Love the multiple examples and well spoken explanation. Thanks for sharing !
Thank you!
Awwww... that python was so adorable! It loves you!
Thanks for this video! I always have such a hard time getting my baby corn out. He’s so flighty and fast when he’s in the tank. But once he’s out, he’s so calm. I usually just have someone else get him out and then pass him to me. Going to work harder now on getting him out on my own.
What gorgeous wee little babes, love seeing you handle them so gently. Great video had to sub. Thank you so much for sharing and best wishes always..
Thank you watching and the sub! I really appreciate all of it!
@@JasonsExoticReptiles I really appreciate all your work it is obvious you care about these animals and give out fabulous information great video should really have many more views. 💖
Really good video. My 3 year old boa imperator was "cared for" by someone else for 6 months whilst I had a very stressful house move. They did the basics but never handled mine (and unfortunately wouldn't let me come and see them) He came back to me with a totally different set of behaviours than I was used to, has some viv defensiveness and is even more food oriented so this video has been really useful for me to work with him! He's already "calmed" a bit, but we will get there.
Side note I have a Dumeril's Boa called Chester ahahaha.
Awesome to hear! And, a++ Chester! Hah
Jason, nice display of proper handling. Works with angry Chihuahuas too. (anyone who has had an angry chi knows what I mean.. confidently slide hand under their belly, lift and hold as if you are a sofa.)
Hahaha thank you. Now I know how to safely handle a chihuahua lol
Lmao
Sofa, the natural habitat of a chihuahua
Those are BEAUTIFUL snakes!!! My favorite are the first and last ones
Thank you!
I love hanging out with my ball python. She’s six months old, I’ve had her for about five months. She’s been a great eater the entire time and I’ve never so much as heard her hiss. She loves exploring the blankets on my bed, hiding in my hoodie pockets, and hanging out on my neck. They can be really chill and fun companions.
Holding a boa constrictor is on of my best childhood memories. I have no doubt getting my danger noodle will help me with my anxiety and BPD. IVE LOVED snakes for as long as I can remember. Something I'm very passionate about and can accommodate in my current space. Thank you for this video. I'm so excited to bring home my first danger noodle
This is great! I'm getting a baby corn snake soon and wasn't sure how to go about socializing it as all my experience so far has been with bearded dragons. Super helpful video :)
Thank you!
Did u ever get ur snake?🥺current owner of a beardie and a corn snake. My corn snake is sorta nerve wracking
@@alexmarie1057 Not the person you replied to, but I got my corn snake when he was 6 weeks old. He's now 8 months and still flighty... although, I'm sure it's mostly due to me only handling him once every week or two. I find its a 50/50 chance he will be calm vs flighty (where I have to constantly do the hand-over-hand motion). After watching this video I am going to try to hold him more consistently and see if he mellows out a bit more :)
Also, I have noticed a difference since he's gotten older - he is not as fast/darty as he was when I first got him. Hope this gives you some insight!
My corn snake was so chill from day one. My ball python baby i just got however.. i think his love language is hate and violence
Thank you so much. I just got a baby corn snake and this is very helpful.
I am very happy to hear that it’s helpful! This is an old video I made and everybody seems to like it!
I used the tips in this video to train my baby hognose. In a few days she got comfortable with me holding her. It worked like magic.
The markings on the Peruvian boa, corn snake and the boa have beautiful markings 🐍
Kudos for the corn snake appreciation!!! I keep several species with varying levels of care now and still love my corns very much!
Absolutely! Corn snakes are awesome.
My 8th grade science teacher had an albino corn snake that she'd let me hold after school while doing homework. Super chill snake, would try and get to me whenever I stood next to the glass. I'd tuck her around my neck and let my hair down to keep her nice and warm. (The room was always kept a little chilly.) Anyway, one day, I'm helping a classmate with a problem they were stuck on, and as I'm explaining things to her, she freezes. Like, deer in the headlights look. Snake decided to see what I was doing and poked her nose out. The classmate thought I was this demon or something, and my second head was trying to escape. XD Didn't help that I'm a red-head. 🤣
I think corn snakes are the perfect first snake. 😍🥰
I used to hold my snake when it was a baby but Ive gotten busy lately with exams and haven't given it any handling time. Now it's back to being very anxious and even I'm not used to handling her either😭. Today I'm tryin to change that, thank you for the video!
I love the Burmese Python so much. Perfect character, dimensions and skin. Brilliant creature!
I got three corn snakes. Absolute sweethearts and quite curious little buggers, but still somewhat "bitey". Whenever i let them out of their enclosures to explore a bit, they end up coming right towards me after a bit of idle exploration and nuzzle into my hand/arm and do the slowest possible bites, while being generally relaxed, no matter how far i sit away from its enclosure, they always come to me and give me a slowmo bite. Like, not even strikes, but "open jaw and mush teeth against skin" kind of slow. I honestly just let them for now, since they don't display any stress, and i know they are not hungry since i feed them feeders based on a generally agreed on spreadsheet (2 7-10g mice every 7 days currently, soon going to upgrade to the next size bigger), and their weight is good for their size. And I always wash my arms and hands before interacting with them, so there is no way they could smell like their feeders no matter what.
Thank you for sharing. I plan to buy my first snake within the next month or so and this first video has been extremely helpful. Subscribed and will be watching more !
Thank you!!
Hello 👋🏾
Thank you in advanced I've just found your channel but after scrolling through, I know imma like it here 🎉
Thank you!!
„..not the thai chi energy...“ 😄💖
I love how you thought the burm was gonna be annoyed but he was just super chill
I like the white ones.
They look very smooth, like the snakes you would make out of play dough in pre school
Thank you so much for this video. I am becoming a first time snake mom, inheriting a baby corn snake from someone who no longer wants it and never handles it, and was worried how I can handle it. I'm glad it's a forgiving species but also still young so it's not too late. Doing plenty of research currently on how to give it a better environment :)
That white snake tho, lmao! That lil tiny hiss at the end was the closest thing I've seen in a while to a snake saying "bRUH"
I’ve never seen a leucistic Burmese before! I’m trying to imagine a 17 foot white snake….such a beautiful animal! Very good video. I’ve been lucky; all 15 of my snakes have had a good temperament. The only hissy one has been my Blood, but she is essentially a good girl.
7:30 my man just booped that snake 3 whole times
wow i watched one video and i already learned so much about certain snakes. i want one so bad so i’m researching but my mom is not a fan of snakes so rip.
Something he doesn't mention for the Boa: Even though he's calmed down and isn't hissing, you can still see a stress sign in the long tongue-flicks. The tongue will stay out of their mouth for longer than normal for each flick, and this is the earliest and least obvious sign of stress in your snake. This is how you can tell he's still nervous and you have to continue to handle him carefully.
Ive had Waffles the Ball Python since I was like 9 and I'm 26 now. Waffle was pretty chill to begin with, he has definitely become my little buddy with age. I work from home so I've crochet some a little cave for hime in my desk with a warm spot underneath that he enjoys. Still to this day is kinda a finicky eater.
My adopted Hogg Island boa was conditioned to stay snappy by its first owners, who otherwise took great care of it. She has calmed down a lot over the last 9 months, and also has pulled the rare few snaps before making contact, unlike when I first adopted her. She nipped me with her baby teeth (barely) a couple of times way back. My other pet snakes are normally docile species, and two other Boa imperators, baby sand boas, adult cb Texas ratsnake, and all my past snakes have been absolutely tame. Three rainbow boas, MBK's, corns, and so on. But all were captive bred, and I also handle mine enough, and always gently, that they pretty much all dig hanging out and watching TV with me.
I picked up my first snake this week. 3 year old corn snake, not handled much by the previous owner. They Only hooked him when the tank needed cleaning 😛
He is very fligthly and gets very scared when you took him with your hands. Will rattle his tail when picked up☺ very funny guy, cant wait for him to calm down
Anyone else getting Adam Sandler vibes?
Haha I'll totally take that.
@@JasonsExoticReptiles comes from a place of love man
I’m getting more Seth Rogen vibes
Hazel Primrose negative
Hazel Primrose Adam Sandler’s the GOAT 🐐
i just got my first one this is going to be very helpful friend
lets do this with some green trees. i do know 1 green tree that is very claim and nice to hold. Every other one iv seen wants to eat my face. from cheap w/c to super expensive ccb, that have been worked with. love the videos bro keep up the great work.
Good advice, i'll be making good use of these tips with my new little boy
Thanks for this! My daughter's new ball python is a very defensive noodle and I'm hoping to help her tame him enough that he'll stop striking at her. :-)
I had a redtail from a baby to the end of its life. What you said about nerves is true. I was cleaning her tank when she was full grown and a substantial size. More people around than usual so she was nervous. Her nervousness made me nervous, and it got worse and worse, which spiraled into the one and only bite I ever got from her.
I aint going to lie. That first snake that hissed made me very anxious.
i just got one yesterday, hes a baby corn snake and he is very shy and this will help alot
People ask why I want a snake, well they're very pretty animals, and good stress relief, and extremely cute at times
my sister bought me a snake as a prank, but now that i learned this thanks to you, i just came to her room today, and her face.......i will never forget her face and the way she looked at me XD
This dude is a fkn god at breaking down snake behaviour 🏌🔥
Thank you
I'm getting a Palmetto Corn snake on Wednesday after a year of searching and planning - so super excited ❤️
This video was super helpful!!
Congrats on your new pick up!
Hello I’m planing on getting a corn snake probably a baby and someone told me not to handle them after I feed them and I was wondering how long do I have to wait to hold them .
I just made a new video on this that came out Friday
Jason's Exotic Reptiles ok thanks
i’m gonna be getting a snake in a week so i’ve been doing a ton of research nd this video is helping me so much abt informing me on how to correctly handle nd get the snake used to me. thank youuu.
That last boa was luxurious.
Haha thank you.
I’m getting a snake by the weekend, this video will for sure help!
Congrats!
I just got my first today, I'm looking at other ball pythons and thinking how lucky I got, mine's so calm, it's always exploring and although it gets a little scared when I touch it, it doesn't hiss, bitr or run and if I touch it a second time it's perfectly fine for me to pick it up 😁
Super cool and useful video, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I just bought a baby reverse okeetee cornsnake, thanks for the tips Jason, surely I will apply those tips.. 🤗
You're welcome
I really appreciate this video, I have a baby Nicaraguan Boa and it's good to know I'm doing it all right so far
Hey Jason, quick question if you have time. I have a blood python that I have had for over a year, raised it up from a few months old… its been wonderful and we have built solid trust between us. Recently he has sustained a burn on his belly due to a thermostat malfunction, and because of this I now need to have him out daily for cleaning, and treatment (which includes a needle every 3 days). Im afraid that the consistency and type of interaction is quickly breaking down the trust I had established with him. I try my best to extend the interaction beyond just the medical care so there is some positive interaction, but I can already see him becoming more apprehensive each time he comes out (although he is still feeding regularly). The species itself makes it more prone to stress, and I was wondering if you had any tips for me on this. Thanks for taking the time to but out so much solid no bs content. Its greatly appreciated.
That's sucks to hear but things happen. I wouldn't be overly concerned. You may loose some trust with the snake specifically at this time because he is likely uncomfortable from the burn, but you can gain that back quickly. I'd say keep giving the meds and getting him back to good health, being gentle but deliberate when giving the meds. Then work with him more once he is healed up and he should be back to normal quickly. Bloods are awesome snakes and really calm down nicely. In the end you might even notice he likes you more once he understands that the small amount of temporary discomfort is actually making him feel better in the long run.
@@JasonsExoticReptiles Awesome thanks for the advice! That was my plan / hope. I really appreciate you taking the time to get back to me. Cheers!
@@brendanpittman7 100% man. Anytime
I bought a baby blood that came from the breeder with mouth rot. The little guy was headed to a certain death but I decided to intervene because it was just to sad to see. I am in no way a pro only years of experience as an owner of multiple breeds.I began daily treatment of lancing the area and removing the pus because his face would swell so bad that his mouth could not close. After each lancing I would take Q tips and swab his mouth with mouthwash that was made for canker sores (human). I did this for several months and he slowly healed. After every treatment I allowed him to lie beside me while I watched tv. He slowly healed and now it’s five years later and I have a beautiful five foot heavy and healthy blood who loves me and trusts me with his life. I have found that bloods are intelligent beyond belief. He knows my routines and is very calm. He actually hates to be brought outside. He gets nervous and prefers his in closure if I am not holding him. Good luck am never give up. He will love you for it one day.
hiii is he doing ok now?
Initially I had really wanted to get a hatchling ball python, mainly for the reason you mentioned early in this video, which is that they're a clean slate and you can start from the beginning.
But more recently I think I've decided that I would almost rather have a subadult or adult that I know has already had experience being handled and socialized before I get her.
Mainly because I want a pet that I can more easily interact with right away (relatively, of course) as opposed to one that could take a ton of time, like a baby (only because they are born defensive, and rightfully so).
I'm not a snake person but that first one you brought out, the markings were so striking and beautiful!🐍🩶🖤
Awesome video mate!
Thanks man!
Baby snakes are so adorable 😍🥰
That Burmese python was beautiful. Never seen one that color before.
We need an updated video