Another one you could attach to "not doing your research first" is "impulse buying" especially if it's your first reptile and you don't have any experience and equipment already at hand...Few months ago I saw baby green anaconda for sale locally and I wanted it so much!But I knew nothing about their husbandry so I had to skip it...Then I did my research and it came up again couple of months later and now he's chilling next to me :D
That's great! I am being called hypocrite rather often cause I'm against keeping animals in captivity...What I mean is this: they were never meant to be kept in captivity and it is my responsibility to give them the best life possible, so yeah,corn snake is a relatively easy snake to keep but I'm glad you did your research and I hope many will follow...Thank you!
My snake was a baby when I got him, he loved me taking him out every day more than once at times and he loved chilling around me. He grew up to loving to come out and chill around me everyday. So I don’t know it depends on each snake? They do have characteristics of their own too I believe.
We just got a banana pewter for our daughter, I've told her to do this so he can get use to his new owner. He needs her scent and he needs to know she's the owner. BTW she's 11 and were a reptile family but never owned a snake. We just got him today to! Super neat
Snakes in the wild are opportunistic feeders and they don't need a strict schedule for feeding. A lot of these points depend on the personality and species of the snake, what is "over interacting" for one snake is not for another.
HugMe - yeah, that and not all species have the same intervals between feedings. For example, hognose eat far more frequently during their ON times vs say a boa or ball python. That is why the "once-per-week" guideline is a a over-generalization that might happen to work fine in most cases for captivity but is not what I would call true to nature by any means for certain species.
There are pros and cons to feeding outside the enclosure. I, personally, feed my ball python in a shoebox lined with paper towel. Pros: You are able to monitor the feeding more closely, as it it essential to monitor feeding if you are feeding live, which is what my ball python would eat until I got him to switch to frozen. Substrate will not get in your snake’s mouth. A little bit is okay, but too much can cause impaction. The snake will associate the feeding bin with feeding. Whenever I put my snake in there, he instantly gets in a strike position and looks for food. Cage aggression is a myth, but they will associate a feeding bin with feeding. Cons: You will move your snake in and out of the bin and this can stress them out. Thankfully, my ball python does not mind it, but some snakes will regurgitate even if you look at them the wrong way lol Feel free to add more!
Thank you for this comment! My BP doesn't seem to mind feeding in another location. She has never regurgitated. I'm always very careful when putting her back in her enclosure and we don't touch her for a couple days afterwards. Upon purchasing her, I was informed that she eats live and she is to be fed in a separate enclosure, very carefully put back and left alone for 2-3 days after feeding. She's almost 3 and I'm about to acquire a snake that eats f/t. Do you have any tips on transitioning my 3 yr old BP I currently have? I hate the anxiety of injury when I feed her live rats.
I feed my pied in a whole other tank. He is Mr. Happy Go Lucky all the time. Except when he is in the other container. He starts to vibrate and is fixated on anything that happens to move in our out of the cage. He eats. Then I wait until he starts moving around the cage again and back to Mr. Happy. I only handle him outside of the bump and put him straight in this home and leave him be. Sometimes for an entire day I leave him alone. I handle him every day besides the day after a meal.
@@AD-eg9cw i dont own a snake anymore but please don’t do this. you should not be handling your snake after it eats, it needs time to rest and digest their food. he should be under a hide over a heating pad after he eats and you should leave him alone for at least a day. if you dont believe me please do your own research, im not attacking you just trynna help out you and your snake.
I’ve heard a lot of people mention feeding boxes. I didn’t have one when I got my coastal carpet python ( I live on the east coast of Australia) and have been feeding him/ her in the bio active tank I setup. This snake is the first snake I have ever handled or had as a pet. And wow! It is such a chill snake. Has never struck or tried to bite me and once on my hand/ arm it is so happy to just slither around. And I’m lucky that whenever I think I should I go up and handle it, it’s on some of the logs or out in the open and so easy to just pick up out of the tank.
My biggest rookie mistake that I'm still upset at myself about is that I assumed the local reptile expo would have thermostats. For whatever reason, no one was selling any so my ball python didn't have his heat mat on for three days until the thermostat I bought online came in the mail. Luckily the CHE maintained a steady 85 degrees, but it was definitely a stressful time. tl;dr buy EVERYTHING for your reptile and make sure it all works BEFORE bringing your pet home.
I have had all types of pets; one thing I learned early on is to get the habitat set up and let it be for about a week prior to looking for a pet. I have had aquariums sit empty for a month just running the filter. I am in the process of finalizing my research and then setting up an enclosure for my next pet, a California Kingsnake.
Pet stores often feed in a box because it's easier to keep track of the snake actually eating. Some of the snake enclosures are rather high up, so standing on a ladder for feeding time, waiting for the snake to finish is rather uncomfortable. So they feed in boxes so they can keep track of anything going wrong. Sadly, they then also recommend it for private keepers, which is absolutely unnecessary, as shown in this video.
Michael Thomas snakes do differentiate between smells. If you have a good routine of a certain feeding day, good hygiene (aka washing your hands after you touched a mouse etc) and you respect your snake, there will be no problem whatsoever.
Samantha Dracaena It seems like a heavy debated topic. I'll ask your opinion on snake type. I'm getting a young California king whos known for being very opportunist for food and has bit most of the managers of the store(i think he just need to be handle more regularly and they need to get rid of him because he is outgrowing his habit). They move feed and haven't noted any regurgitation issues. Do you think snake type and individuality can play a role in the best feeding method for the snake and owner?
Michael Thomas it is a very debated topic! However, Josser isn't wrong by saying that you best feed inside the terrarium. While a lot of colubrids (corn snakes, rat snakes, king snakes etc) usually don't mind being handled, if you are very careful, it's still risky. One wrong move can cause regurgitation. I like to compare it, imagine you just ate, and you're absolutely full, like, your stomach is stretched to the max... would you be able to hold it in if someone picked you up and carried you around? Same with a snake. They may be fine, but they may regurgitate. That's only for corns, kings etc though, snake species like ball pythons are much much more delicate, and get easily stressed which can also cause regurgitation, no matter how careful you are. So the pros to feed inside the terrarium instead of moving them to a box, far outweigh any cons there might be. Now, I used to feed my corn while she was sitting on my wrist, but at some point she refused to take food like that. Now she eats inside her terrarium and is thriving like that. So basically: every snake is different, yes, and some will be fine if you take them out, but mostly they'll feel the best if they are left inside their enclosure to be fed.
@@michaelthomas7999 - yes, different species can have different feed responses. Kingsnakes, and Cal kings in particular, are usually very eager feeders, especially in Spring, to the point of being crazy overactive. Therefore, it is not a "bad" kingsnake that bites handlers, it just might be a hungry kingsnake that smells food and reacts. Most do tend to slow this down as they age, but not all. Handling more regularly is not the fix in this case. Handling less and feeding more at that time is the fix. I will say this, snakes just like any animal do learn from experience, even if in a limited, snake way. So regular handling w/o feeding might conceivably allow a snake to learn that handling does not always equal food. However, do not expect a young snake to figure that out. Also, young snakes are typically more bite-y by design. A survival tactic.
I haven't taken my snake home because I wanna make sure that I will have the optinum environment for my baby BP. I am a super rookie so I need all the pieces of advices I can get and yours are one of the best and most practical....cheers
In regards to mistake #4 it’s very important. Currently fostering a California king from a school but the setup has bare bones. We need to buy basics like a thermometer because the heat caused disorientation and for him to bite himself. Please have everything and if you do foster look into their supplies and try your best to hold people accountable
Good stuff indeed! Just brought my first snake home today. After all of my past research, I'm happy to say that I actually know enough not to do any of these! Thanks for being a huge part of my learning about corn snakes
Mine was definitely worrying too much! Really glad I got out of that cycle because I have anxiety and it really put a lot of stress on me! Now a few years later I feel really confident in my skills. Even giving tips to new owners that it’s totally okay, your snake will be fine. Etc. Love the vids keep up the good work :)
I'll remember when I was pumping gas, up in jersey. Way back in the 70's. And there was this 'huge', bright yellow & white python! Wrapped around the passenger in the car. And I'll never forget, how cool that snake looked! Just as content & comfortable, as he could be!
except some of the things she said in this video is more opinion than fact, like the cage feeding thing, and with the "helping shed" she did say that in "dire situations" but Ball Pythons often dont shed completely, and this can effect their health, like if it is stuck on or close to their head
Amazing video. When I first got my snake I totally panicked because she didn't shed in one big piece but then people kept saying she's fine, she just needs too learn and now she has just made her fist shed in one big piece
I feed my 9 month old ball python in his tank, and he's the SWEETEST Snake I've ever seen. He changed my mindset about snakes completely. I was so scared of snakes before I got my boy, and now we have a great bond!
That's absolutely no hate, just something I've wondered about: why did you get a snake if you are so scared of them? Like, I love that he changed your mind, but why did you get one in the first place?
all good points. My fiances son just bought me a ball python ( about 10 months old ) for xmas. I have delt with snakes before, but not like this. So I did do ALOT of quick research , for about a week straight, made alot of calls, asked ALOT of questions, and of course used some common sense. Hes doing great! i got him in the beginning of his shed also. I just let him be all week, he finally ate after about 9 days. Hes pretty active in the morning, when the light comes on. Temps and humindy all seem to be doing good. Shedding seems to be doiong good so far. Im still new to this and asking alot of questions and doing alot of reading. I think i am too worrying too much, im always seeing what hes up to, if hes doing good, taking temp readings all over his cage. But will fade off, he seems to be healthy , not skinny at all.
I think your channel is very informative for the novice herp collectors.You are brilliant!! As a long time snake lover,including in my collection a few venomous varieties,your very sound advice will set them on the right path.The habitats of these beautiful creatures are being eroded by mans expansion,and preservation of the species is paramount,even if we have to remove certain varieties from the wild.:)
This is a GREAT video! I brought home my baby corn snake one week ago. I feel pretty confident that I've got a grip on the newbie reptile owner things. I have owned several different reptiles, but that was over 30 years ago. I think I totally stressd the baby out yesterday, by accident, of course. But, have not seen him at all today. I know this is typical snake behavior and especially for a new baby, but he's done remarkable acclimating until now. So, I'm hoping it is just a little stress and will pass quickly!
I actually just got my first Ball python today at an area expo, a handsome mimosa male, and it was very special as today is actually my birthday as well. I've done countless hours of research via online resources and your videos. you have been a huge help and helped me take a step and finally purchase my first little guy. Thanks again for all your informative content!
The first impression I have around a minute into the video: Bathing your snake is okay if there is stuck shed, and it is also a great cure for mites and other parasites, Snake Discovery made a video that's pretty good. 2+ mins in: *Helping* your snake shed by holding it is great for the snake. But I do recommend seeing clear signs that the snake is shedding, and in my opinion you should maybe wait for the first part of the shed to come off smoothly. 4+ mins in: Snake handling is great to do around 15 minutes a day if your snake is overdefensive, and it is great in lots of situations, as long as you let it be in its enclosure for the absolute majority of the time. 5 mins in: Hey, it's great that you mentioned the fact that you should always try to feed with a tong! Not doing that and the snake very often getting confused can result in feeding response biting, which is definitely not good! 7+ mins: Never heard a TH-camr say that before, great, haha!
this was very helpful. im about to get a ball python from someone who bought a snake a few years ago, and one of the first thing she said to me was that they bathed her before she ate. i couldn't understand why and i had never heard of bathing snakes. i also saw recent photos of the ball pythons most recent shed, and it was all bit. your videos are really helping me out! im glad ill be able to give her the treatment she has been deserving of
Alicia Molén you should still do research. care standards are always changing as science improves. for example, a lot of people thought that goldfish are happy and healthy in a bowl without a filter or heater. it’s been a years and care has greatly improved. now the standards are a big tank with a filter and heater!
@@ellasanimals2849 I'm talking like cats and dogs. I don't need to do research to take proper care of a cat! Maybe some people do, but most people don't.
Alicia Molén Cats and dogs should be researched too. I mean not as thoroughly as an other animal maybe, but making sure you know the breed history, what diet and toys are best, how to train and socialize them properly, and having the proper supplies ready for them. But I see your point :)
Love your video im a new baby snake mum and I was hovering and fretting lol nice to know im normal and I should relax and enjoy keep up the good work thank you
Another reason you might need bath your snake is if it is constipated,the warm water will help every thing move along,but if you have the proper husbandry this should not be an issue
We absolutely love you!! We are novice python owners ... we love our boy - we call him “the child” 🤣 because he’s a year old - yellow belly queen bee ball python - and your videos encourage us ! Thank you!
NO HATE IS MEANT BY THIS COMMENT-I have my very first snake right now, and he had stuck shed, and baths actually did help him, (it came off during the bath) I feed him in a separate box because use aspen and ANIMAL FRIENDLY sand, but he panics (regurgitates) when he gets even a tiny bit of substrate in his mouth (aspen specificly) And he is fine with me holding him after he eats.
Dynamite Plays what type of snake? Aspen bedding holds no humidity so that’s probably why you have stuck shed problems at all. It’s good for some snakes so it really depends on the humidity that the species needs
Have done: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 (ver.2) and 9. I'll still do 1 though. I do it when they're going to poop (otherwise she never does it), if she smells, or if she's having trouble shedding/taking a long time to shed I'll do it then too. But yeah, they don't need to be bathed otherwise.
Thank you for this, as a new (2 months) snake owner I'm proud that I got a pretty good score on this. You are a big part of the reason for this, thank you for all you do for us and our snakes :)
I did a partial payment on a hatchling Ball Python so I can build the wood terrarium and I can't wait for my baby to live with me and your videos are a real help for a snake-beginner like me! Especially the thing with the overthinking. I'm afraid of hurting the snake while handling and I hope I will learn to stop overthinking!
I am so happy that I have found your channel because just recently I got a banana morph ball python and while there were things I knew before getting him I am seeing that there is still a lot to learn and with every passing day I learn something new and he seems to be adjusting greatly!
Your videos are so helpful! I was nervous about getting my first snake, but your videos really gave me all the confidence and information I needed! Thank you and keep up the great work!!
I've got to say, I'm really proud that the only mistake I did was number 9. Love your videos! Greetings from me and my Ballpython from Germany! (i apologize for my english, it isn't the best :D)
I don’t own a snake but i want to get a ball python. I already know how to do a set up and I’ve been investigating about proper feeding and care. How much time would it be appropriate to handle a snake each day? 10-15 minutes?
I'm going to buy a snake in a month and i love your video's and info on them (yes I did more research) but i like how you love your animals and that you want to spread your knowledge to us!!!
Oh wow. I have watched tons of videos as I just recently got a Kenyan Sand Boa and I have thought that some of their ideas, like feeding in a different box, was awful bec it isn't very natural feeling. Thank you for a very common sense suggestion!
I just got my first snake 3 days ago and I am definitely struggling with number 5 and number 9! Something else I wish I had done before bringing my new snake home is to have the enclosure running for a few days and test all the temps to make sure they are right before putting the snake in. I had my enclosure all ready but I did not start testing temps until the snake was in there and that caused me a lot of stress and worry that the temps might not be quite right and I wanted to check them all the time but at the same time trying not to disturb my snake too much. I recommend getting a good quality infrared thermometer gun from a hardware store, run your empty set up for a few days before you get your snake and check the hot and cold side temps at different times of the day for a couple of days to make sure your set up is working correctly and the temps will be right for your new snake.
I have to disagree with you on the feed box and cage aggression. I have had ball pythons for years and I have always used a feed box. They are CAREFULLY placed back into their enclosure with the least amount of jostling possible and Of course then left alone for 48 hours after feeding. I've never had one regergititate. And, I have even "broke" snakes that WERE cage aggressive. I don't really like to call it "Cage Aggressive", tho. But, more food aggressive or having a strong feeding response. I've seen it more in snakes that were not handled enough and not fed enough. They got used to the only thing coming into their cage or enclosure being food, therefore it was a learned behavior. Not a bad snake. My snakes have NEVER even acted like they wanted to strike with using a feed box.
I was never told about it being an "issue" when it comes to behavior, I was told that it was to prevent frozen-thawed food from getting bedding on it, which would make the snake consume the bedding.
Kelli - when I had many snakes (many years ago), I fed hatchlings in separate containers simply because it worked better. I continued for some adults. Never had an issue. As long as there no problem, then there really is no debate. But I can see beginners possibly making mistakes.
One quick question if you have the time? I just received my retic from prehistoric pets, and he’s a great snake, tame but timid, I feel as if he has a mild head bob/ almost a wobble but not, yet still very coordinated, any suggestions or reasons as to why?
Nice. The only caveat I would place on is, when hand conditioning a snake, it's important to handle for short periods every day to help them make the association that holding is a positive experience.
What about feeding inside a box to avoid substrate stuck to the prey? I fed inside the tank up until an event where my snake got a mouthful of substrate. There were no constipation problems, but it was just a huge struggle and inconvenience for the snake, as it prevented my BP from closing their mouth for a time. Though, I don't have stress issues with my BP when handling after feeding. It's only very brief touch. Definitely wouldn't recommend if the snake has stress and regurgitation responses.
To avoid substrate getting on their food, one thing you can do is feed them on a tray. Put a small Tupperware lid down before feeding and hold the food over the lid. You could also try using a different substrate, such as coconut husks that don’t have such small fibers. Also make sure their meal is dry. A lot of people feed frozen/thawed, which are thawed using warm water, but wet mice/rats are great for substrate to stick to
*ADVICE PLEASE*-> i’m taking care of my friends snake while he’s living in a dorm this semester. he says he puts her in a container to feed her and that’s what she’s been used to for the last 4 years. is it worse to all of a sudden feed her in her cage or keep feeding her in the container?
Thank you for your videos, you are amazing and I love your enthusiasm when you talk about your animals. I recently (I've had her for a little over a week) bought a Bumblebee BP, I named her Chiquita because she looks like a over ripened banana. I wish I saw this video before I got her because I made almost all the rookie mistakes. I got the "terrarium at the same time I got her, as part of a "special" deal. It's a screen top 40 gal which is mistake #1 because I got it so she can grow into it. I've put multiple hides so they take up a good portion of the tank and she seems to like it. The screen top is my other mistake. I live in Arizona, so it's very dry here and humidity is killing me. I switched bedding from Aspen to Cyprus mulch mixed with eco earth. I also covered the majority of time screen with plastic and I mist the cage twice a day now. I held her a lot the first few days, which is another mistake I made, I've backed off a lot. She took the mouse on her first feeding (I think that was a good sign) but I fed her in a separate container because "that's what the pet store owner told me I should do. " she is about 2 years old and she only eats live and that's what I fed her but the mouse bit her. I tried to put something in between but she recoiled and the mouse head ended up underneath and I couldn't get to it. She's ready for a hopper rat but I'm nervous about continuing live feeding because I want her safe. I was going to buy two rats and maybe euthanizing one to see if she takes it and keeping one live as back up. All in all I love having a snake and i want more but i wish i knew 2 weeks ago what I know now. I hope her first shed with me goes smooth. Anyway thank you for helping me fix some of my bad behaviors. I'm subscribed to your page, keep up the great work.
I have a question I found a rosy boa on the side of the road ...I can't tell if it's been ran over.....wasn't moving very fast and no bulge in belly but when it climbs up it looks like there is a couple of kinks in it....I brought it home.....can it live a normal life in the wild ?
So I’ve been wanting a snake for around two years now and I’ve done a ton of research and I’m happy to say I finally got one! I purchased all the supplies I needed and set up the terrarium before I got my snake. I thought I had all the temps and humidity right after monitoring them for several hours and making little tweaks until I thought it was perfect. So I went and got my snake and literally that same night a huge cold front hit us (like it went from 70+ in the morning to around 40 in the evening) and now I’m struggling to keep the temps and humidity at their proper levels. Do you have any tips/ tricks or general advice? I love my little noodle and I want him to be happy and comfortable.
I know this video is over a year old, and you kind of covered it in #4 not knowing proper setup, but not using a thermometer is one of the biggest ones. Sometimes new owners don't realize that the heating elements (mats, tape, or light) can burn or even kill their animal and should always use a thermostat that will keep the heat at a steady temp.
I absolutely think that I have made the mistake of bothering my snake too much! I recently adopted a Burmese python bc my friend was moving back to the States and unfortunately couldn't bring her beloved snake with her. I am an absolute beginner, I've tamed horses, cats, rodents and birds but never a snake. I really do try my very best to give him the best life possible but I think that my previous experience with animals have clouded my judgement on how to treat my new family member. I've only taken him out once but I've been all fussy with his terrarium and constantly checking up on him. For two days now he's want absolutely nothing to do with me... I'm going to leave him in peace for a while in hope that he will calm down! I watch and read everything I can to make sure I'm doing everything correctly but I might have overdone it. (I know that Burmeses aren't beginner snakes but I'm really trying my best!) Thank you for all of your great videos! ❤
question. I just got a baby corn snake and im using cypress mulch ass bedding . Is this ok? it is really moist and im not sure if this is too moist of a substrate for him.
I think something that gets overlooked quite a lot is to wash your hands before AND after handling your snake. Before so you protect your reptiles/amphibians from anything you may have on your hands such as chemicals or bacteria. After because, lets face it, snakes aren't exactly perfectly clean. They could have some waste on them from their enclosure for example.
Id just like to say, even thought your advice may not be 100% youve helped me alot for being a new snake owner. I bought a 4 year old male corn snake and hes doing great! i have a question if you could possibly give your advice :) so i bought him three weeks ago, so obviosuly the move made him not want to eat, to then discover he was going through shed. now after taking your advice ( and trying not to worry ) I made his bowl water a little warm and left a damp cloth in the viv ... and tadaaa he shedded beautifully. now he hasnt eaten just under a month now , im wondering how long will it be till he feeds as ive tried today and still nothing ? im guessing he wont starv himself but its just a little concern . thankyou x
Question about handling... with a defensive snake, once I get it out to handle it, how long do I handle? If he doesn't relax after 5 or 10 min. we put him back in tub.... a juvenile that doesn't seem ro ever calm down and handling isn't working. Is this counter productive? He acually sits on top of his hide and waits for the tub to open (temperatures are spot on)
hey! ur my fav you-tuber! i’m watching all of ur kinda old vids cause im board at home! i am getting a bp soon and i was wondering if i could hold my bp every other day (not when i just get it but in general) or would that stress it out. thx 💖🐍
Ok so I am currently making one of these rookie mistakes and that is feeding in a separate location than her terrarium. I was one of those who was instructed upon purchase (by a friend and current snake owner but also worked at a pet store ironically) to do this. My snake was a juvenile when I got her and I have never had her regurgitate her food in the whole 2 years. I'm extremely cautious with where and how I pick her up after a feeding to put her back. Someone else holds the container she's fed in for stability and creating as little disturbance as possible. Now my question is, since she's around 3 years old ( wasn't told her exact age upon purchase from the pet shop), should I continue the way I'm currently feeding her since there has been no issue, or do I try to change it and start attempting to feed her in her terrarium? It's probably crucial information to know that she is fed live rats currently. I also make the mistake of not using tongs. However, I'm about to acquire a snake who is fed f/t so I went out and bought a pair. So that can easily be fixed now.
Well then my question to you and the chat about handling is how much handling is proper or needed to help the snake be almost exhibit level friendly? To the point where I can trust my snake not to bite or strike at others if he/she is to be showed off of to guests. I am currently in the process of obtaining a Albino banded california king snake which I know is one of Josser's favorites so all help and advice is greatly accepted.
It's not a mistake but more a philosophy and that is "you never stop learning about your pet." There is always new information to be learned and your pets care may change slightly depending on it's age. You are never done learning.
Yes yes yes to the people that don’t do research beforehand! That drives me nuts in snake groups! I have asked some pretty silly questions in them, but I had my set up ready as soon as I brought my first snake home and I honestly don’t understand how people just go to the store and pick up everything that day. My first snake’s heat pad was on for two days before we picked him up because I wanted to be sure the temperature and thermostat worked properly. If you are going to bring an animal into your home, you should know what you’re getting into! They aren’t toys! (Not that I’m perfect of course, I have made mistakes and asked stupid questions but let’s be honest, no one is perfect and asking questions is how we learn!)
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Another one you could attach to "not doing your research first" is "impulse buying" especially if it's your first reptile and you don't have any experience and equipment already at hand...Few months ago I saw baby green anaconda for sale locally and I wanted it so much!But I knew nothing about their husbandry so I had to skip it...Then I did my research and it came up again couple of months later and now he's chilling next to me :D
Mac D you want a medal?
BaseballGod Yes! And a Kinder Egg :D
Zookeeper25 Well it's a male so they max out at 14ft plus they're slow growing so looking forward really ;)
Vicki Frink I feel lucky,especially that it's captive bred and I know the breeder :)
That's great! I am being called hypocrite rather often cause I'm against keeping animals in captivity...What I mean is this: they were never meant to be kept in captivity and it is my responsibility to give them the best life possible, so yeah,corn snake is a relatively easy snake to keep but I'm glad you did your research and I hope many will follow...Thank you!
My roomie mistake is not yet owning a snake
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xraw Games11 a snake is not for everyone. So I don't think it's a mistake.
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Elizabeth Stein hmmmm well definetly for me
My snake was a baby when I got him, he loved me taking him out every day more than once at times and he loved chilling around me. He grew up to loving to come out and chill around me everyday. So I don’t know it depends on each snake? They do have characteristics of their own too I believe.
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We just got a banana pewter for our daughter, I've told her to do this so he can get use to his new owner. He needs her scent and he needs to know she's the owner. BTW she's 11 and were a reptile family but never owned a snake. We just got him today to! Super neat
It makes me happy to realize that i dont make any of these mistakes, considering I am fairly new at snake keeping.
Snakes in the wild are opportunistic feeders and they don't need a strict schedule for feeding. A lot of these points depend on the personality and species of the snake, what is "over interacting" for one snake is not for another.
HugMeNot Oh thx a lot I had a question about over interacting that u answered perfectly and are there any tell tail signs that ur snake is stressed.
HugMe - yeah, that and not all species have the same intervals between feedings. For example, hognose eat far more frequently during their ON times vs say a boa or ball python. That is why the "once-per-week" guideline is a a over-generalization that might happen to work fine in most cases for captivity but is not what I would call true to nature by any means for certain species.
HugMeNot yes so true this vid is annoying she is just the same as the rookies she is trying to “ educate “
@Blake Rogers ...... Shut up
There are pros and cons to feeding outside the enclosure. I, personally, feed my ball python in a shoebox lined with paper towel.
Pros: You are able to monitor the feeding more closely, as it it essential to monitor feeding if you are feeding live, which is what my ball python would eat until I got him to switch to frozen.
Substrate will not get in your snake’s mouth. A little bit is okay, but too much can cause impaction.
The snake will associate the feeding bin with feeding. Whenever I put my snake in there, he instantly gets in a strike position and looks for food. Cage aggression is a myth, but they will associate a feeding bin with feeding.
Cons: You will move your snake in and out of the bin and this can stress them out. Thankfully, my ball python does not mind it, but some snakes will regurgitate even if you look at them the wrong way lol
Feel free to add more!
Thank you for this comment! My BP doesn't seem to mind feeding in another location. She has never regurgitated. I'm always very careful when putting her back in her enclosure and we don't touch her for a couple days afterwards. Upon purchasing her, I was informed that she eats live and she is to be fed in a separate enclosure, very carefully put back and left alone for 2-3 days after feeding. She's almost 3 and I'm about to acquire a snake that eats f/t. Do you have any tips on transitioning my 3 yr old BP I currently have? I hate the anxiety of injury when I feed her live rats.
I feed my pied in a whole other tank. He is Mr. Happy Go Lucky all the time. Except when he is in the other container. He starts to vibrate and is fixated on anything that happens to move in our out of the cage. He eats. Then I wait until he starts moving around the cage again and back to Mr. Happy. I only handle him outside of the bump and put him straight in this home and leave him be. Sometimes for an entire day I leave him alone. I handle him every day besides the day after a meal.
I handle my juvenile ball python 2 hours after I feed him and he loves it. We're together almost all day everyday.
@@AD-eg9cw i dont own a snake anymore but please don’t do this. you should not be handling your snake after it eats, it needs time to rest and digest their food. he should be under a hide over a heating pad after he eats and you should leave him alone for at least a day. if you dont believe me please do your own research, im not attacking you just trynna help out you and your snake.
I’ve heard a lot of people mention feeding boxes. I didn’t have one when I got my coastal carpet python ( I live on the east coast of Australia) and have been feeding him/ her in the bio active tank I setup. This snake is the first snake I have ever handled or had as a pet. And wow! It is such a chill snake. Has never struck or tried to bite me and once on my hand/ arm it is so happy to just slither around. And I’m lucky that whenever I think I should I go up and handle it, it’s on some of the logs or out in the open and so easy to just pick up out of the tank.
Slightly upset I don’t *need* to bathe snakes cause spa days for noodles sounds so cute
My biggest rookie mistake that I'm still upset at myself about is that I assumed the local reptile expo would have thermostats. For whatever reason, no one was selling any so my ball python didn't have his heat mat on for three days until the thermostat I bought online came in the mail. Luckily the CHE maintained a steady 85 degrees, but it was definitely a stressful time.
tl;dr buy EVERYTHING for your reptile and make sure it all works BEFORE bringing your pet home.
I have had all types of pets; one thing I learned early on is to get the habitat set up and let it be for about a week prior to looking for a pet. I have had aquariums sit empty for a month just running the filter. I am in the process of finalizing my research and then setting up an enclosure for my next pet, a California Kingsnake.
Your accent is so unique, it has like an English accent to it but at the same time is an American accent. It's so cool
I'd guess Danish?
Joshua Fuhrman there’s no English twang 😂😂 coming from a English guy
I thought perhaps New Zealand.
I always thought she is dutch
I thought it was a lisp
Pet stores often feed in a box because it's easier to keep track of the snake actually eating. Some of the snake enclosures are rather high up, so standing on a ladder for feeding time, waiting for the snake to finish is rather uncomfortable. So they feed in boxes so they can keep track of anything going wrong. Sadly, they then also recommend it for private keepers, which is absolutely unnecessary, as shown in this video.
Samantha Dracaena wait why is feed elsewhere not necessary? I always hear it is better to help differentiate between holding time vs feeding time
Michael Thomas snakes do differentiate between smells. If you have a good routine of a certain feeding day, good hygiene (aka washing your hands after you touched a mouse etc) and you respect your snake, there will be no problem whatsoever.
Samantha Dracaena It seems like a heavy debated topic. I'll ask your opinion on snake type. I'm getting a young California king whos known for being very opportunist for food and has bit most of the managers of the store(i think he just need to be handle more regularly and they need to get rid of him because he is outgrowing his habit). They move feed and haven't noted any regurgitation issues. Do you think snake type and individuality can play a role in the best feeding method for the snake and owner?
Michael Thomas it is a very debated topic! However, Josser isn't wrong by saying that you best feed inside the terrarium. While a lot of colubrids (corn snakes, rat snakes, king snakes etc) usually don't mind being handled, if you are very careful, it's still risky. One wrong move can cause regurgitation. I like to compare it, imagine you just ate, and you're absolutely full, like, your stomach is stretched to the max... would you be able to hold it in if someone picked you up and carried you around? Same with a snake. They may be fine, but they may regurgitate. That's only for corns, kings etc though, snake species like ball pythons are much much more delicate, and get easily stressed which can also cause regurgitation, no matter how careful you are. So the pros to feed inside the terrarium instead of moving them to a box, far outweigh any cons there might be. Now, I used to feed my corn while she was sitting on my wrist, but at some point she refused to take food like that. Now she eats inside her terrarium and is thriving like that. So basically: every snake is different, yes, and some will be fine if you take them out, but mostly they'll feel the best if they are left inside their enclosure to be fed.
@@michaelthomas7999 - yes, different species can have different feed responses. Kingsnakes, and Cal kings in particular, are usually very eager feeders, especially in Spring, to the point of being crazy overactive. Therefore, it is not a "bad" kingsnake that bites handlers, it just might be a hungry kingsnake that smells food and reacts. Most do tend to slow this down as they age, but not all. Handling more regularly is not the fix in this case. Handling less and feeding more at that time is the fix.
I will say this, snakes just like any animal do learn from experience, even if in a limited, snake way. So regular handling w/o feeding might conceivably allow a snake to learn that handling does not always equal food. However, do not expect a young snake to figure that out. Also, young snakes are typically more bite-y by design. A survival tactic.
I’ve had my pastel ball python jake for 2 weeks and I absolutely love him
I haven't taken my snake home because I wanna make sure that I will have the optinum environment for my baby BP. I am a super rookie so I need all the pieces of advices I can get and yours are one of the best and most practical....cheers
If there is anything you'd like to know feel free to ask me on my channel!!
In regards to mistake #4 it’s very important. Currently fostering a California king from a school but the setup has bare bones. We need to buy basics like a thermometer because the heat caused disorientation and for him to bite himself. Please have everything and if you do foster look into their supplies and try your best to hold people accountable
I LOVE THE FACT SHE PUTS A ‘I’m not an expert’ warning at the beginning! I wish other animal TH-camrs did this!
Good stuff indeed! Just brought my first snake home today. After all of my past research, I'm happy to say that I actually know enough not to do any of these! Thanks for being a huge part of my learning about corn snakes
Mine was definitely worrying too much! Really glad I got out of that cycle because I have anxiety and it really put a lot of stress on me! Now a few years later I feel really confident in my skills. Even giving tips to new owners that it’s totally okay, your snake will be fine. Etc. Love the vids keep up the good work :)
I do a lot of different research for my bp and the reason I listen to you is because when I see you snakes they look so happy and healthy!!😃good job
I'll remember when I was pumping gas, up in jersey. Way back in the 70's. And there was this 'huge', bright yellow & white python! Wrapped around the passenger in the car. And I'll never forget, how cool that snake looked! Just as content & comfortable, as he could be!
New to snakes so I appreciate all these beginner friendly videos
I love your accent.
Thank you for putting out so many great informational videos! You're setting a great example for future exotics owners. Girl power!!
except some of the things she said in this video is more opinion than fact, like the cage feeding thing, and with the "helping shed" she did say that in "dire situations" but Ball Pythons often dont shed completely, and this can effect their health, like if it is stuck on or close to their head
Amazing video. When I first got my snake I totally panicked because she didn't shed in one big piece but then people kept saying she's fine, she just needs too learn and now she has just made her fist shed in one big piece
I feed my 9 month old ball python in his tank, and he's the SWEETEST Snake I've ever seen. He changed my mindset about snakes completely. I was so scared of snakes before I got my boy, and now we have a great bond!
That's absolutely no hate, just something I've wondered about: why did you get a snake if you are so scared of them? Like, I love that he changed your mind, but why did you get one in the first place?
all good points. My fiances son just bought me a ball python ( about 10 months old ) for xmas. I have delt with snakes before, but not like this. So I did do ALOT of quick research , for about a week straight, made alot of calls, asked ALOT of questions, and of course used some common sense. Hes doing great! i got him in the beginning of his shed also. I just let him be all week, he finally ate after about 9 days. Hes pretty active in the morning, when the light comes on. Temps and humindy all seem to be doing good. Shedding seems to be doiong good so far. Im still new to this and asking alot of questions and doing alot of reading. I think i am too worrying too much, im always seeing what hes up to, if hes doing good, taking temp readings all over his cage. But will fade off, he seems to be healthy , not skinny at all.
I think your channel is very informative for the novice herp collectors.You are brilliant!! As a long time snake lover,including in my collection a few venomous varieties,your very sound advice will set them on the right path.The habitats of these beautiful creatures are being eroded by mans expansion,and preservation of the species is paramount,even if we have to remove certain varieties from the wild.:)
Good list really agree with not feeding in a separate enclosure!
Thank you for keeping each explanation for less than a minute! It was helpful and didn’t take too much time!
This is a GREAT video! I brought home my baby corn snake one week ago. I feel pretty confident that I've got a grip on the newbie reptile owner things. I have owned several different reptiles, but that was over 30 years ago. I think I totally stressd the baby out yesterday, by accident, of course. But, have not seen him at all today. I know this is typical snake behavior and especially for a new baby, but he's done remarkable acclimating until now. So, I'm hoping it is just a little stress and will pass quickly!
I actually just got my first Ball python today at an area expo, a handsome mimosa male, and it was very special as today is actually my birthday as well. I've done countless hours of research via online resources and your videos. you have been a huge help and helped me take a step and finally purchase my first little guy. Thanks again for all your informative content!
Owning my first snake soon and your videos have helped heaps i appreciate you thanks.
The first impression I have around a minute into the video:
Bathing your snake is okay if there is stuck shed, and it is also a great cure for mites and other parasites, Snake Discovery made a video that's pretty good.
2+ mins in:
*Helping* your snake shed by holding it is great for the snake. But I do recommend seeing clear signs that the snake is shedding, and in my opinion you should maybe wait for the first part of the shed to come off smoothly.
4+ mins in:
Snake handling is great to do around 15 minutes a day if your snake is overdefensive, and it is great in lots of situations, as long as you let it be in its enclosure for the absolute majority of the time.
5 mins in:
Hey, it's great that you mentioned the fact that you should always try to feed with a tong! Not doing that and the snake very often getting confused can result in feeding response biting, which is definitely not good!
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Never heard a TH-camr say that before, great, haha!
this was very helpful. im about to get a ball python from someone who bought a snake a few years ago, and one of the first thing she said to me was that they bathed her before she ate. i couldn't understand why and i had never heard of bathing snakes. i also saw recent photos of the ball pythons most recent shed, and it was all bit. your videos are really helping me out! im glad ill be able to give her the treatment she has been deserving of
Happy to say I never did any of this since I do extensive research whenever I get a new pet ... as everyone should
Well there are some pets almost everyone knows how to care for
Alicia Molén you should still do research. care standards are always changing as science improves. for example, a lot of people thought that goldfish are happy and healthy in a bowl without a filter or heater. it’s been a years and care has greatly improved. now the standards are a big tank with a filter and heater!
@@ellasanimals2849 I'm talking like cats and dogs. I don't need to do research to take proper care of a cat! Maybe some people do, but most people don't.
Alicia Molén Cats and dogs should be researched too. I mean not as thoroughly as an other animal maybe, but making sure you know the breed history, what diet and toys are best, how to train and socialize them properly, and having the proper supplies ready for them. But I see your point :)
@@ellasanimals2849 People who don't know that aren't cat people
I find your videos so help as a part of my research before buying my first snake, so I just wanted to say thank you
Love your video im a new baby snake mum and I was hovering and fretting lol nice to know im normal and I should relax and enjoy keep up the good work thank you
Just got a ball python & really appreciate your beginner videos. So excited for its first appt next week!
I love when you say 'shed'. It sounds like 'shit'. And you smile when you say it. so it's super precious
LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Great video. I bet alot of us if we could go back In time could of used this video and all of your helpful content . Keep up the great work
Another reason you might need bath your snake is if it is constipated,the warm water will help every thing move along,but if you have the proper husbandry this should not be an issue
We absolutely love you!! We are novice python owners ... we love our boy - we call him “the child” 🤣 because he’s a year old - yellow belly queen bee ball python - and your videos encourage us ! Thank you!
Incredibly helpful! Thank you!!
NO HATE IS MEANT BY THIS COMMENT-I have my very first snake right now, and he had stuck shed, and baths actually did help him, (it came off during the bath)
I feed him in a separate box because use aspen and ANIMAL FRIENDLY sand, but he panics (regurgitates) when he gets even a tiny bit of substrate in his mouth (aspen specificly) And he is fine with me holding him after he eats.
Dynamite Plays what type of snake? Aspen bedding holds no humidity so that’s probably why you have stuck shed problems at all. It’s good for some snakes so it really depends on the humidity that the species needs
Have done: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 (ver.2) and 9.
I'll still do 1 though. I do it when they're going to poop (otherwise she never does it), if she smells, or if she's having trouble shedding/taking a long time to shed I'll do it then too. But yeah, they don't need to be bathed otherwise.
Peeble Kitty if she has stuck shed try making a humidity box, works much better :)
Idiot
@@stefanick378 you probably don’t even have a snake
Thank you for this, as a new (2 months) snake owner I'm proud that I got a pretty good score on this. You are a big part of the reason for this, thank you for all you do for us and our snakes :)
I did a partial payment on a hatchling Ball Python so I can build the wood terrarium and I can't wait for my baby to live with me and your videos are a real help for a snake-beginner like me! Especially the thing with the overthinking. I'm afraid of hurting the snake while handling and I hope I will learn to stop overthinking!
I am so happy that I have found your channel because just recently I got a banana morph ball python and while there were things I knew before getting him I am seeing that there is still a lot to learn and with every passing day I learn something new and he seems to be adjusting greatly!
Your videos are so helpful! I was nervous about getting my first snake, but your videos really gave me all the confidence and information I needed! Thank you and keep up the great work!!
Love. Love. Love. Love.
The video.
It's my birthday today xD I got myself a banana lesser. I just got back into ball python keeping.
thank you for making this video
Thanks so much! Getting a black and white Cali king on Thursday, cant wait to get her to her new home!
I've got to say, I'm really proud that the only mistake I did was number 9. Love your videos!
Greetings from me and my Ballpython from Germany! (i apologize for my english, it isn't the best :D)
I don’t own a snake but i want to get a ball python. I already know how to do a set up and I’ve been investigating about proper feeding and care. How much time would it be appropriate to handle a snake each day? 10-15 minutes?
I'm going to buy a snake in a month and i love your video's and info on them (yes I did more research) but i like how you love your animals and that you want to spread your knowledge to us!!!
May I ask something that necklace your wearing is that copper leaf attached to it. Because I have one too. Thanks in advance
Badass video. You have awesome sensibilities about reptile care.
Oh wow. I have watched tons of videos as I just recently got a Kenyan Sand Boa and I have thought that some of their ideas, like feeding in a different box, was awful bec it isn't very natural feeling. Thank you for a very common sense suggestion!
I just got my first snake 3 days ago and I am definitely struggling with number 5 and number 9! Something else I wish I had done before bringing my new snake home is to have the enclosure running for a few days and test all the temps to make sure they are right before putting the snake in. I had my enclosure all ready but I did not start testing temps until the snake was in there and that caused me a lot of stress and worry that the temps might not be quite right and I wanted to check them all the time but at the same time trying not to disturb my snake too much. I recommend getting a good quality infrared thermometer gun from a hardware store, run your empty set up for a few days before you get your snake and check the hot and cold side temps at different times of the day for a couple of days to make sure your set up is working correctly and the temps will be right for your new snake.
Gorgeous vid 😍,thanx for the info.
I have to disagree with you on the feed box and cage aggression. I have had ball pythons for years and I have always used a feed box. They are CAREFULLY placed back into their enclosure with the least amount of jostling possible and Of course then left alone for 48 hours after feeding. I've never had one regergititate. And, I have even "broke" snakes that WERE cage aggressive. I don't really like to call it "Cage Aggressive", tho. But, more food aggressive or having a strong feeding response. I've seen it more in snakes that were not handled enough and not fed enough. They got used to the only thing coming into their cage or enclosure being food, therefore it was a learned behavior. Not a bad snake. My snakes have NEVER even acted like they wanted to strike with using a feed box.
I was never told about it being an "issue" when it comes to behavior, I was told that it was to prevent frozen-thawed food from getting bedding on it, which would make the snake consume the bedding.
Kelli - when I had many snakes (many years ago), I fed hatchlings in separate containers simply because it worked better. I continued for some adults. Never had an issue. As long as there no problem, then there really is no debate. But I can see beginners possibly making mistakes.
Kelli Norris That’s why you gotta handle them on a consistent basis
One quick question if you have the time? I just received my retic from prehistoric pets, and he’s a great snake, tame but timid, I feel as if he has a mild head bob/ almost a wobble but not, yet still very coordinated, any suggestions or reasons as to why?
Nice. The only caveat I would place on is, when hand conditioning a snake, it's important to handle for short periods every day to help them make the association that holding is a positive experience.
your videos are super helpful, thank you so much keep up the good work
I've wanted a scalebaby for decades and am adopting an adult red tail boa from a friend. He comes home today; I can hardly wait!
Love the video! It helped a lot!
Good video all correct points, I made a few of these mistakes when I first started. I will be sharing this video quite a bit
What about feeding inside a box to avoid substrate stuck to the prey? I fed inside the tank up until an event where my snake got a mouthful of substrate. There were no constipation problems, but it was just a huge struggle and inconvenience for the snake, as it prevented my BP from closing their mouth for a time. Though, I don't have stress issues with my BP when handling after feeding. It's only very brief touch. Definitely wouldn't recommend if the snake has stress and regurgitation responses.
To avoid substrate getting on their food, one thing you can do is feed them on a tray. Put a small Tupperware lid down before feeding and hold the food over the lid. You could also try using a different substrate, such as coconut husks that don’t have such small fibers. Also make sure their meal is dry. A lot of people feed frozen/thawed, which are thawed using warm water, but wet mice/rats are great for substrate to stick to
Love your channel! You are so great!
I'm 18, and I got my first corn snake 4 days ago. Love your vids.🙂
I never do any of these mistakes 😆👍🏼😬 thanks for the new video JJ
This was a great video, thanks!
What brand of substrate would you recommend for bp? I watched that setup vid and was wondering!
just got my first baby boa your videos have been helping me alot
I did 4/10 of these🐍 great video😃❤️
Lmao i just ordered feeding tongs yesterday because my ball python keeps on getting my finger😂😂😂
*ADVICE PLEASE*-> i’m taking care of my friends snake while he’s living in a dorm this semester. he says he puts her in a container to feed her and that’s what she’s been used to for the last 4 years. is it worse to all of a sudden feed her in her cage or keep feeding her in the container?
just keep on feeding her in the container as it has been a normal thing for the snake.
@@jentran5604 ok thank you!
I would try switching her to enclosure feeding.
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Either she didn't fit it in the camera view, or she forgot to edit it xD
OMG!! That is so well spotted! You're absolutely correct, I forgot to put in the picture I wanted to show! xD
Thank you for your videos, you are amazing and I love your enthusiasm when you talk about your animals.
I recently (I've had her for a little over a week) bought a Bumblebee BP, I named her Chiquita because she looks like a over ripened banana. I wish I saw this video before I got her because I made almost all the rookie mistakes. I got the "terrarium at the same time I got her, as part of a "special" deal. It's a screen top 40 gal which is mistake #1 because I got it so she can grow into it. I've put multiple hides so they take up a good portion of the tank and she seems to like it. The screen top is my other mistake. I live in Arizona, so it's very dry here and humidity is killing me. I switched bedding from Aspen to Cyprus mulch mixed with eco earth. I also covered the majority of time screen with plastic and I mist the cage twice a day now. I held her a lot the first few days, which is another mistake I made, I've backed off a lot. She took the mouse on her first feeding (I think that was a good sign) but I fed her in a separate container because "that's what the pet store owner told me I should do. " she is about 2 years old and she only eats live and that's what I fed her but the mouse bit her. I tried to put something in between but she recoiled and the mouse head ended up underneath and I couldn't get to it. She's ready for a hopper rat but I'm nervous about continuing live feeding because I want her safe. I was going to buy two rats and maybe euthanizing one to see if she takes it and keeping one live as back up. All in all I love having a snake and i want more but i wish i knew 2 weeks ago what I know now. I hope her first shed with me goes smooth.
Anyway thank you for helping me fix some of my bad behaviors. I'm subscribed to your page, keep up the great work.
I have a question I found a rosy boa on the side of the road ...I can't tell if it's been ran over.....wasn't moving very fast and no bulge in belly but when it climbs up it looks like there is a couple of kinks in it....I brought it home.....can it live a normal life in the wild ?
I love your videos! I did most of those when I first started owning snakes but now everything is all good😁.
So I’ve been wanting a snake for around two years now and I’ve done a ton of research and I’m happy to say I finally got one! I purchased all the supplies I needed and set up the terrarium before I got my snake. I thought I had all the temps and humidity right after monitoring them for several hours and making little tweaks until I thought it was perfect. So I went and got my snake and literally that same night a huge cold front hit us (like it went from 70+ in the morning to around 40 in the evening) and now I’m struggling to keep the temps and humidity at their proper levels. Do you have any tips/ tricks or general advice? I love my little noodle and I want him to be happy and comfortable.
I know this video is over a year old, and you kind of covered it in #4 not knowing proper setup, but not using a thermometer is one of the biggest ones. Sometimes new owners don't realize that the heating elements (mats, tape, or light) can burn or even kill their animal and should always use a thermostat that will keep the heat at a steady temp.
I always preach how important stats are in my videos, it's something that's always over looked
I absolutely think that I have made the mistake of bothering my snake too much! I recently adopted a Burmese python bc my friend was moving back to the States and unfortunately couldn't bring her beloved snake with her. I am an absolute beginner, I've tamed horses, cats, rodents and birds but never a snake. I really do try my very best to give him the best life possible but I think that my previous experience with animals have clouded my judgement on how to treat my new family member. I've only taken him out once but I've been all fussy with his terrarium and constantly checking up on him. For two days now he's want absolutely nothing to do with me... I'm going to leave him in peace for a while in hope that he will calm down! I watch and read everything I can to make sure I'm doing everything correctly but I might have overdone it. (I know that Burmeses aren't beginner snakes but I'm really trying my best!) Thank you for all of your great videos! ❤
Rookie mistake #Sheven 😂🤣😂 I love this lady’s Accent 😂🤣
question. I just got a baby corn snake and im using cypress mulch ass bedding . Is this ok? it is really moist and im not sure if this is too moist of a substrate for him.
Thank you so so much for your video..
I think something that gets overlooked quite a lot is to wash your hands before AND after handling your snake. Before so you protect your reptiles/amphibians from anything you may have on your hands such as chemicals or bacteria. After because, lets face it, snakes aren't exactly perfectly clean. They could have some waste on them from their enclosure for example.
Id just like to say, even thought your advice may not be 100% youve helped me alot for being a new snake owner. I bought a 4 year old male corn snake and hes doing great!
i have a question if you could possibly give your advice :)
so i bought him three weeks ago, so obviosuly the move made him not want to eat, to then discover he was going through shed.
now after taking your advice ( and trying not to worry ) I made his bowl water a little warm and left a damp cloth in the viv ... and tadaaa he shedded beautifully.
now he hasnt eaten just under a month now , im wondering how long will it be till he feeds as ive tried today and still nothing ? im guessing he wont starv himself but its just a little concern . thankyou x
Question about handling... with a defensive snake, once I get it out to handle it, how long do I handle? If he doesn't relax after 5 or 10 min. we put him back in tub.... a juvenile that doesn't seem ro ever calm down and handling isn't working. Is this counter productive? He acually sits on top of his hide and waits for the tub to open (temperatures are spot on)
Im SO glad i found your channel before i got my ball python 💚💚 thank you for helping me keep him happy. Im sure hed thank you too if he could 💚💚
hey! ur my fav you-tuber! i’m watching all of ur kinda old vids cause im board at home! i am getting a bp soon and i was wondering if i could hold my bp every other day (not when i just get it but in general) or would that stress it out. thx 💖🐍
Um strange question, I jut got a corn snake but I don't know if they need to be shown their water dish?
Ok so I am currently making one of these rookie mistakes and that is feeding in a separate location than her terrarium. I was one of those who was instructed upon purchase (by a friend and current snake owner but also worked at a pet store ironically) to do this. My snake was a juvenile when I got her and I have never had her regurgitate her food in the whole 2 years. I'm extremely cautious with where and how I pick her up after a feeding to put her back. Someone else holds the container she's fed in for stability and creating as little disturbance as possible. Now my question is, since she's around 3 years old ( wasn't told her exact age upon purchase from the pet shop), should I continue the way I'm currently feeding her since there has been no issue, or do I try to change it and start attempting to feed her in her terrarium? It's probably crucial information to know that she is fed live rats currently. I also make the mistake of not using tongs. However, I'm about to acquire a snake who is fed f/t so I went out and bought a pair. So that can easily be fixed now.
I recommend switching to feeding inside the enclosure, and tong feeding.
Only nr 9 💪🏻 I feel accomplished!
Well then my question to you and the chat about handling is how much handling is proper or needed to help the snake be almost exhibit level friendly? To the point where I can trust my snake not to bite or strike at others if he/she is to be showed off of to guests. I am currently in the process of obtaining a Albino banded california king snake which I know is one of Josser's favorites so all help and advice is greatly accepted.
Damn what background music was playing in the background it hyped me up and it sounds amazing
Thanks for all the info
It's not a mistake but more a philosophy and that is "you never stop learning about your pet." There is always new information to be learned and your pets care may change slightly depending on it's age. You are never done learning.
Yes yes yes to the people that don’t do research beforehand! That drives me nuts in snake groups! I have asked some pretty silly questions in them, but I had my set up ready as soon as I brought my first snake home and I honestly don’t understand how people just go to the store and pick up everything that day. My first snake’s heat pad was on for two days before we picked him up because I wanted to be sure the temperature and thermostat worked properly. If you are going to bring an animal into your home, you should know what you’re getting into! They aren’t toys! (Not that I’m perfect of course, I have made mistakes and asked stupid questions but let’s be honest, no one is perfect and asking questions is how we learn!)