Top 5 Small Pets For Beginners
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- Reptiles, amphibians, and tarantulas make awesome pets, but which ones are best for beginners? And which of those are good pets if you don't have much space? Clint looks at five of the best beginner pets that are small enough to be housed comfortably in a ten gallon aquarium, or a 12x12x18 enclosure. These are some seriously awesome creatures that are seriously affordable, easy to keep, available, and small. Which one is the best pet for you?
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Hognose Snake: • Western Hognose, The B...
Mourning Gecko: • Mourning Gecko, The Be...
Kenyan Sand Boa: • Kenyan Sand Boa, The B...
Children's Python: • Children's Python, The...
Chameleon Gecko: • Chameleon Gecko, The B...
Pictus Gecko: • Pictus Gecko, The Best...
Black Widow Spider: • Black Widow, The Best ...
Jumping Spider: • Lucas The Spider - Jum...
Praying Mantis: • Praying Mantis, The Be...
Spotted Salamander: • Spotted Salamander, Th...
Argentine Tegu: • Argentine Tegu, The Be...
Giant Pet Reptiles: • Five of the Best GIANT...
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I don't usually comment, but it's been a very long time since I've watched any of your videos. Something about this one made me just have to watch it, though. Perhaps it was the similarity to the first videos I watched from you way back when, it was nostalgic. I completely forgot how fun and delightfully informative your videos were. Your passion for every animal is really captivating as a viewer - it makes me just as interested as you are, even if you're holding something I'd normally consider very scary. I have to admit, my eyes bugged out of my head at the end when you suggested having a black widow as a pet. I have to watch that video next! And I adored every animal in the video. Thanks, Clint. I hope you and your family are all staying well =)
Edit: And I have to add, I never knew mourning geckos were so amazing!! The fact that they're an all-female species is incredible, and I had no idea. I may have to consider them as pets in the future, because that is just as completely rad as it gets.
Serpentine Studios same with me, I think my reason to stop watching a bit was his views on brian and spider ball pythons but I came to this vid for some reason.
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Oh my god that’s a lot of words my peanut brain can’t even take care of a plant
Same
This is the Mr. Rogers of reptiles.
I think the Argentine tegu may be the Mr. Rogers of reptiles. Clint is the Mr. Rogers of telling people about reptiles.
So spot on!
I was just about to comment the same thing
I like to think of the child of dean and Castile that has the personality of Chris Traeger
You’re not the only person to think that 🤣
Clint replying to most of the comments is so wholesome
I love talking to you guys :)
In case you haven’t noticed, Clint is the embodiment of the word wholesome
@@stephenlawrence554 *_V A G I N A_*
OkDovid ...... why?
OkDovid WoW that was such an interesting and funny thought...😒 You’re soooOOoOoooOoOOOooooOoo funny...
It's so weird. I hated spiders for such a long time. Then one day this year I was watching a documentary that included coconut crabs. I realized coconut crabs are basically hundred pound nightmare spiders, but I wasn't bothered by them. And my spider fear disappeared in a puff of logic. Now I'm even considering a pet jumping spider.
I just googled coconut crabs and it looks like I'm not sleeping tonight lmao
Jumping spiders are probably the absolute best pets for beginners.
Jumping spiders are amazing 👍🏼
Ah yes, who doesn't love jumping spiders, they're cute as heck.
I recommend that! They are incredible begginer pets.
I'm getting my first reptile, a crested gecko and I'm naming it Clint, after the GOAT reptile TH-camr.
I'm getting a bearded dragon
Are you guys getting reptiles?
what size tank are you using? I was thinking of getting a 12x12x18
@@carrot5813 I have him in a critter cage right now but I have a 18x18x24 ready for him. Gonna move him in a week or so.
@@Cause023 thank you!
"Hognose snakes are very handleable."
Pissy has entered the chat
Exotic lairs?
@@TheAveragePalico Exotic`s lair* :)
@@aleksandarkovac2102 ah right
Drama noodles in a nutshell
i see you watch exotics lair too huh? cause thats his snakes name it allso is very fiting considering how much sas it has its so funny
"Care is slightly easier than for a cactus." - Yes, I can confirm that. I've never been able to keep a plant a alive, but tarantulas - not a big deal at all. Also: I love these videos! You guys got me interested in reptiles too. Keep up the good work :)
"I totally recommend every single one of those animals to the right person"
Clint, you could make a video on a pet rock with the same enthusiasm you've had for every other video so far, so this isn't exactly a groundbreaking statement here.
Pet rocks can be great still.
5/5 at handling and care
Well hi there! I'm here to day with possibly the best pet you could ever own! And these are, the pet rock! I love pet rocks.....
I mean, he did have a tarantula. That's basically a pet rock
5/5 on every category
I appreciate that you conveyed the need for hygiene when handling amphibians. I would like to add something to your message though.
It is very important what type of gloves you use! Latex, Nitrile and any powdered gloves are toxic to our slimy friends. There are studies that show disposable plastic gloves can be toxic to tadpoles, with latex being the most toxic. Tadpoles you can imagine are probably more at risk than adult frogs, but I believe the lessons should still be applied to all amphibians.
The best option it seems are WASHED vinyl gloves or no gloves at all (wash your hands thoroughly). In my opinion washed vinyl gloves is the better choice - as this will help to stop any cross contamination of things such as Chytrid Fungus if you change gloves between animals.
For further reading you can google the following (exact titles as listed below):
- Lethal effect of latex, nitrile, and vinyl gloves on tadpoles
- Guidelines for the safe use of disposable gloves with amphibian larvae in light of pathogens and possible toxic effects
This is useful info.
I really appreciate how respectful you are of phobias
Learning and watching someone positive like you can REALLY help a lot of people get over their fears of “scary” animals (hell, you’ve got me considering a tarantula! I never would have thought that was possible a year ago), but for some people their fears are a medically significant anxiety disorder! And you never seem judgmental when you acknowledge that some people are very afraid of spiders and snakes. It’s part of why I love your channel so much, it comes from a fundamental place of kindness.
Thank you so much. That is such a wonderful piece of feedback and it made my day.
I'd love to see you release a line of reptile themed neckties! Like ones that look like snakes! 🐍🐍🐍
I agree!
I think Gus Gus’ black and white stripes would make a rad pattern for a tie.
Good tie options: Milk snake/ coral snake ties. panther chameleon ties. leopard gecko ties. And I second the black and white tegu tie!
Necktiles
This is a great video concept! I highly suggest considering making this into a series - pets for a 20gal, 40gal, 75gal. This is unique content and it's genius!!!
I second the series idea!
My first pet was a parakeet, he was only mine. I talked my grand parents into giving me their old bird home. I was in 4 th grade,I remember getting him at the TG&Y. He was green and had an orange bracelet around his foot that said Hartz. I was the happiest I ever was that day. My parents were train wrecks so my Freddie was my best friend. I did my 8 th grade science fair project on him (I got a 94% A on it). I loved his songs and watching him bath. He died when I was 11 th grade. I am 47 and still miss, love and remember my sweet Freddie. He wasn’t hard to care for, I was used to taking care of my brother so a parakeet was easy. And he was so beautiful and was excellent company for a lonely kid.
That is such a wonderful story couched within some hard stories. Pets sure can be amazing. Thank you for sharing that with me.
What a beautiful story. All parakeets should be so cherished! Rest In Peace, Freddie 💚
Clint's Reptiles thank you. Freddie taught me a lot about love ,him and Mr. Rogers.
Kate Lillo thank you, parakeets are very special! Have a beautiful day.
I have a tarantula or as I call it “my pet cup of dirt”
Lol
Little cup of dirt? please explain
i've got a jar of dirt i've got a jar of dirt and guess what's inside it
@@litchtheshinigami8936 Enough!
My Chaco golden knee is super sociable and explorative. Shes never in her hide and is super fun to watch her excavate and redecorate and feed. Highly recommend one.
It's as if Mr. Rodgers had a son somehow with Steve Irwin
And then Bob Ross was his uncle figure.
@@ashlynnheller8400 G'day neighbor, it was just a happy little accident
More people have thrown away living tarantulas than you know. I even heard of somebody's mom throwing their's into the trash, only to find it in the hallway later and it's moult in the trash still lol.
That's so sad! Tarantulas are cool! Though honestly I'll probably never own one 🏃♀️💨😧🕷️
Me: "I am not going to get any pets while I am in med school, I just won't have the time for something like that"
Me, watching this video: "Oh crap.... Stay strong Madison, don't do it"
My sister is a first year in med school and got a cat.
Lol I moved out at 18 and within a year I had 11 animals. Stay strong Madison, stay strong.
Everyone has time for a tarantula. They take 5 minutes of effort a month
I'm going for my Clinical Doctorate next year and have 4 dogs and 3 reptiles.... You can do it!
Honestly, just get one of these geckos. It’s great for a med student. Easy care, very sweet, and you’ll need a friend when school gets tough... and it gets tough on day 2.
Is it just me, but everyone keeps talking about how goofy hognose snakes and Kenyan sand boa look. Has anyone ever looked at a green anaconda's face? They are so derpy! It really does look like an aquatic sand boa.
Have you ever seen a baby trans-pecos rat snake? Their eyes are HUGE
Well, yes, but Anacondas are arguably some of the worst non-venomous snakes you could get. Not only because they are so large and voracious, but they also are quite bity and if a 60 punds upwards snake decides to bite you, that's gonna draw blood.
Very good arguments. Love to see some of the more knowledegeable keepers make sure would-be keepers have all the necessary information before getting any snakes.
@@darthplagueis13 "have you heard the story of anacondas? these snakes, the jedi will not tell you of."
xD
21:20 “You won’t see them very much.” Tell that to my kenyan sand boa, who I catch *climbing* every night.
I catch mine sitting on top of the substrate in *plain sight* staring at me when I walk by. She also tries to climb the glass walls to get out.
LOL yes. My boy Reese just hangs out under the substrate but once that light goes off he’s in climbing mode
I remember my "first" reptile was technically the tiny green anoles I would find in the yard when I was around 9. I would set up a little blue kiddy pool outside with dirt, twigs, leaves, grass and a tiny bottle cap of water and catch them tiny de-winged moths, roaches, and crickets. I would only keep them until they eventually left the pool. The longest I ever had them was when I had two called Camo and Eclipse who stayed for about two days before leaving. Now that I'm 17, I have my first real reptile: a leopard gecko named Saturn. She is my darling and definitely my favorite pet. This is saying a lot since I also own a cockatiel, a dog, two cats, and chickens. Reptiles have always held a very special place in my heart.
I can’t believe I missed the live stream yesterday! Stay safe Clint and family!
Thank you so much! You can still catch it. It was a good one!
I have mourning geckos and I just hatched my first baby! They are such wonderful creatures
This whole channel means so much to me, I found it after my beardie passed. She was my first reptile and first pet that was mine. You helped me get through that. Whenever I’m feeling more depressed your videos help. I’ve stayed up all night watching your videos. I’m so grateful for everyone who works on this channel.
The macro shots of the tarantula are beautiful! I love the little stripes on her knees and her itty bitty eyes lol
It is so fun to see these little animals up close like never before :)
This is the best thing on TH-cam... in the world.
I cant agree with you more
Idea for next April fool's day. Rate a pet rock, It would be funny if you hated it but kinda out of character.
Handleability 0/5
Far too fast
I am a simple person. I see a Hognose in thumbnail, I click.
This video was the one that basically cemented me getting a Sand Boa as a pet. His name is Snoodle and my little man has been happily living here for just over a week now!
There is a lot missing for tarantulas regarding information, like:
Mood/temperament: They can be defensive at times, and temperament varies species to species. Some species are more prone to kicking hairs than others.
Screen lids are a no-no, look more into that. Many T’s have died being stuck on the lids.
They need lots of substrate, and the substrate must be dirt like. So coco coir and peat moss.
There are two types of tarantulas, old worlds and new worlds. Old worlds are very fast, have more potent venom, can’t kick hairs, and are more defensive.
New worlds are venoumos too, though not as potent! I do agree the screen lid is a no no and substrait is so important. I love tarantulas so much! He also should have mentioned that females can live 20+ yeah when you are talking Grammostola species.
Charlotte Olson nice catch, I forgot to put more venomous.
What kind of lid can you use in place of a screen?
hi clint, thank you so much for your content over the years. i have bad anxiety and for the past few years that your channel has existed i have been watching. your positivity and intelligence has brought me so much comfort and i cannot thank you enough.
Thanks by watching a lot of your videos I finally managed to convince my mom to get a snake
Nice! What kind??
@@ClintsReptiles a corn snake
Great choice! I'm so happy for you :)
@@ClintsReptiles thanks
I will say to anyone who has any doubts... THIS IS THE CHANNEL TO WATCH FOR REPTILE CARE!!! Extremely informative, and not biased on certain care that “works for this keeper” kinda information. This channel truly has the best intentions behind it and I hope that eventually it will be able to cover every reptile and amphibian we could possibly get haha!
I’m constantly shocked by the number of subscribers you have becasye your content hasn’t changed at all! You have always been so genuinely passionate and your videos make me so nostalgic. I’m so glad you are still up goody reptile loving self.
Excited to see you grow and spread the word on proper reptile care and education :)
Tarantulas in general are a great pet. I'm a relatively new tarantula keeper and already have 7 (6 are still spiderlings though). The care is so simple and for the most part is leaving them to do their own thing until my phone tells me it's feeding day. The Grammostola Rosea (the one in the video) is unfortunately known to be somewhat hit and miss on temperment. People have got "psycho Rosies" which has put them off tarantulas for life. There's many other species that are widely avaliable now and great for beginners. The Grammostola and Brachypelma genera in particular usually have fantastic temperments across the various species. Dwarf species also exist and they won't get any bigger than 3-4 inches diagonal leg span, so take even less room than a 10 gallon aquarium. Though they're only really avaliable to buy as spiderlings and the slings are absolutely tiny on dwarf species.
Overall you need to do your research with tarantulas and pick the one that's best for you. There's so much variety between care, set up, whether you're getting what's known as a display species that will be out all the time or a pet hole.
There's a big mindset switch that you need to go through, even after keeping reptiles. A tarantula not eating for months is totally normal. A tarantula burrying itself for a few months is totally normal. One of my spiderlings is named Schrödinger because I literally haven't seen them since I got them.
The other reason for research is knowing what you're getting into. There's a big difference between an new world tarantula like the one in the video and an old world. New worlds have those hairs they can kick. They also tend to be slower and have more managable temperments. Old worlds don't. Instead they are fast as hell and have medically significant venom. And by fast as hell I mean some are so fast it's nicknamed 'teleporting'. I'm not trying to put anyone off keeping them. I just want people to be aware there's a huge difference between that "boring brown rosie" and the bright blue P Metallica. An old world can you in the hospital from the pain if it feels threatened and bites. You do NOT want to be tagged by an old world. Arachnoboards has a section dedicated to bite reports of various species for anyone who whats to look further.
Last point is scientific names. The vast majority of keepers stick to scientific names for tarantulas as many species have multiple common names, may share common names, or maybe don't even have a common name. This ensures people know exactly what they're getting and can properly care for one.
Overall tarantulas are fantastic pets and they're fascinating to watch, especially a heavy webber webbing up the place after a rehouse.
Great info. Thank you!
Tarantulas will also often make dens or nests, which is a process I've always appreciated watching. They definitely make their enclosures their own!
I have a phobia of spiders but i pushed myself to watch the spider part i was a little uncomfortable but did it!! I'm kinda proud of myself :)
I know this is old, but speaking from experience; if you keep doing that you will eventually find yourself finding things you find cute about them. I used to panic every time I saw spiders but now I have one and I love her though I’m still pretty afraid of them
@@marissaroloff5780 great to hear :)👍
"That's so cool. Now I want one." - me after watching literally any Clint's Reptiles video.
Clint: "I love green tree frogs!"
Frog: (puts little green hand over its heart) "Me?"
I'm in Israel, and I just caught a mourning gecko by my front door. It's PINK and has a striped tail. You can see all the insides because it's belly is so clear. She's still fairly small, so I'm excited to watch her grow up. I'd love to get her a girlfriend but it's very rare that I see them, and even harder to catch them. I just happened to be at the right place at the right time. Lucky for me, my dog insisted on going out for a walk at 3am! 😆
this video made me consider getting a spider, wow
good job
Spiders can be amazing pets. Check out our jumping spider video too :)
"Geckos are great pets!" All My crestie does is crap on me.
My baby boy has never pooped on me I've had him for a few months but that's probably bc hes a baby
Should've got a leopard gecko🤷
The Clint, thank you for making these videos it’s because of you that I found out that I love reptiles and now I’m trying to get one, I was originally trying to get a corn snake but my mom is afraid of everything that’s not a dog, lol.
I'm so glad we were able to help :)
I got a Kenyan Sand Boa two months ago and am now just absolutely in love. Named them Kalyko (like the type of cat).
Omg hognoses are SO CUTE 😍
He is the bob ross of reptiles- that’s a complement by the way i love your vids
I've been trying to figure out what this guy reminds me of, and I finally figured it out. He's like a pet-focused Bob Ross.
Bob Ross mixed with Steve Irwin
Different title: ''Clint brags about his mourning geckos'' ;)
"Slightly harder to keep than a cactus"
That's a fairly easy to keep animal :P
Hey Clint love your livestreams as ever thank you for cheering me up while going through quarenteen
Thank you! I had so much fun yesterday. You guys are such a breath of fresh air.
i just found this channel last night and i LOVE clint's personality, i've loved reptiles all my life and for a few years i've wanted a snake or bearded dragon SO badly, i've helped handle many reptiles and im hoping to own some cool reptiles one day :)
he is the most adorable adults i’ve ever seen. adorable being the passion he has for this sort of thing. i love it.
I put a down payment on an adorable superconda hognose today, so this video made me 10x more excited! I've taken care of a hoggie at work before and I am so happy that I'll have one in my life again ❤
Thank you for this video. I have a 15 gallon tank i found in my basement and I’ve wanted a reptile for a while but I didn’t think anything would fit in it.🐍🦎🐍🦎
I love how everyone has just random tanks in their basements and I have to keep my snake in a plastic tub >=
@@LittleIcarus why would you get a snake if you don't have a proper tank for it...
@@derhorror9787 I _had_ a tank, but she outgrew it and I needed a quick replacement. She has a better tank now tho
I was so happy to see a tarantula on this list ❤ thank you for using your platform to talk about these amazing babies, they don't deserve the bad rep
I’m so happy that he puts a glove on when he was handling the frogs, the oils on your skin will really hurt any amphibians skin, please do not pick up a frog, toad, salamander, ect.
I was trying to just watch this video and my leopard gecko just walked over and dislike the video I was like SpongeBob you cannot dislike Clints reptiles video he is what helped me raise you
A huge red flag I would bring up with tarantulas is that you need to be aware of the requirements and traits of the exact species you are getting. A Chilean rose hair or Chaco golden knee may never kick hairs, while a green bottle blue or many of the Brachypelma genus will kick hair every time you open their enclosure. Also, you can shrug off the venom of most new world species, but a bite from an old world species (in particular those from Australia and the Poecilotheria genus) can seriously mess you up.
"Seriously mess you up" overstates it. You're not going to be hospitalized or have any problems for more than a few days (from the first hand reports I've heard from keepers). But, I agree, beginners should stay away from old world species, for sure.
Moving to a new apartment in a few months that allows pets so this video is perfect!
Really helped me decide on what to get as a first time per owner. Mourning Gecko here we go!!!
This guy's passion for animals is contagious! You can tell he would actually be a good friend.
I get so much joy from watching him love these beautiful critters. Never before now have I considered adopting a spider and snake, and bearded dragon… 🌞😁🥰
It's amazing seeing this channel grow I was here since the first video I'm pretty sure I'm one of the first 100 subscribers love you channel man stay safe
Thank you so much for sticking with us. Who would have imagined what would happen??
Clint's Reptiles well I knew this channel would be good one from the beginning
I don’t feel so bad about calling my hognose hosepipe now 😂
This channel is all about reptiles and yet I LOVE your plants 🌱
This guy HAS to be Canadian, there is no hate on that face. Just passionate about his hobby, and i love that.
I am super happy to see tarantulas here. ^^
I am being asked to talk to some classes (10 - 18 year olds) about spiders, since I do research at the local university. Do you have any tips for talking about these sorts of things to kids? Doing outreach about animals is kinda a dream for me so I am really wanting to do a good job!
We did a collaboration with The Beach House a long time ago that shows a lot of my presentation style with kids. Hopefully that helps.
I'm a beginner keeper and love my little tree frogs, they are great, super happy to see them on the list. :)
I'm a beginner with reptiles and I'm getting a hognose snake soon. I'm so happy that someone finally said they would be good pets for beginners!
I LOVE mourning geckos. Thank you for including them and giving them the recognition they deserve :)
"Roll over...... Good boy"
Clint, can you come train my dogs next?
Didn’t expect Gusgus cameo 😂
I love the tree frogs! I work at night and when it rains I can hear them in the bushes out front of the building singing. They're out most mornings by the building lights. I think they know the lights attract a lot of bugs so they sit there and basically have an all you can eat breakfast.
I only recently acquired a laptop with sound after owning a rebuilt Dell tower with no sound and so discovered the wonders of TH-cam. I mostly watch reruns of My Favorite Martian but I have always been fascinated by reptiles (and snakes, bats, and spiders). However, I rent a 400-square-foot apartment that only permits cats and dogs so my only means of enjoying them is through videos on YT and it did not take me long to give Clint's Reptiles a try. Clint has met my criterion in having a pleasant, enthusiastic, and easy-to-understand voice; a clear knowledge about animals that is not limited to reptiles; being specific on the pros and cons of each animal featured; careful when handling those featured in the video; not being afraid to admit there are some he'd rather not handle and letting viewers know how to choose pets they'd have fun owning. If only I owned a house so I could own one.
Omg this is literally the video I needed 😊
I had no idea green tree frogs were so easy! I just got a jumping spider, so once he's settled in more I might do some more research on them. Thanks for the great video! I grew up with pets, but my partner didn't so I wanted to find some easier to take care of pets so we can work our way up to pets that require more care
I was looking to get a reptile I'm not new to reptiles but I can still be considered a beginner, after watching your videos and some research I got a blue tongue skink, vids like yours really help.
Such a great choice! I'm so glad we could help.
I had a Grey Treefrog for a long time. I caught it when it was tiny. It had a super cute personality. It trusted me completely so I would put my hand in its aquarium and it would jump on my finger because it knew we were going "hunting". I'd find a safe insect. Put him near it. He'd jump off and catch it then crawl back on my hand. And he did recognize me. He would NOT act the same with other people which kind of surprised me. He was such a unique pet and we had such a unique relationship. I know that not ALL tree frogs would be so comfortable.
He also REALLY liked having his pictures taken. I swear he would pose 😂.
That is so cool!!!
What happened to it?
@@LittleIcarus I had him for several years (I'm assuming it was a him because he would sing). Before having him frog intelligence never crossed my mind but after spending so much time with him daily I realized that he did infact recognize me. He didn't act the same with other people. My grandmother was actually the one who pointed it out otherwise I don't think I'd have every really though about it.
I got an awesome leopard gecko 2 weeks ago. Loving the vids right now :-)
Great choice! What did you name it??
I wanted to name him Graham but me and my brothers decided on Murdoc. Love you man
I have a lot of respect for the efforts and contributions of this channel. I love Clint's Reptiles! I usually have all respect for the quality of the information it provides. However, where it comes to tarantulas, the information in this episode falls a bit short in some regards.
Among other things, I wish it would have discussed the fact that a screen lid (as is most commonly found on 10g tanks) can be very dangerous for terrestrial Ts and so the screen should be replaced with either a ventilated (e.g. drilled) piece of acrylic, or replaced with a more suitable enclosure entirely. Screen is notorious for trapping terrestrial T toe claws and causing injuries, possibly death. If the channel wants to say adult Ts can be housed in a 10g tank, I think it's crucial that it say that the screen part of the lid must be replaced for safety.
Also, I wish this video would have discussed the need, if using a 10g tank, to provide an appropriate depth of substrate for terrestrial Ts, so as to reduce fall risk. The height from lid to substrate surface should be no more than 1.5 times the DLS (diagonal leg span) of the T. All terrestrial Ts should have the opportunity to burrow (even if they choose not to), so a minimum of 3 inches of substrate is required in any enclosure. But if using a 10g tank, in order to compensate for the enclosure height, it can sometimes be necessary to have six inches or more of substrate depth to reduce fall risk.
Anyone considering a "Rose hair" should know that any sub-adult or adult you find for sale, especially from a pet shop, is almost certainly wild-caught. Please carefully consider the impact of wild-caught tarantulas, particularly to the environment and tarantula populations. There are many captive-bred tarantulas of many different species from breeders (and dealers who buy from breeders) that would make much more ethical (and healthy, and longer lived) pets! I know Clint's Reptiles is usually very contentiousness about avoiding wild-caught animals, which is awesome, so I wish this point would have been covered.
Additionally, I wish it would have been made super clear that the commentary only pertains to "Rose hair" tarantulas in particular, and can't necessarily be applied to other T species. There is a whole spectrum of tarantula care requirements, temperament, speed, defensiveness, venom potency, irritation level of urticating setae, etc.
"Rose hair" tarantulas are a New World species, which are generally slower and less defensive and less venomous. So while G. rosea/porteri are usually less likely to bite and, if they do, their venom in particular is usually nbd (relatively), other tarantula species (especially Old World species) can absolutely have medically significant venom. It's a common misconception nowadays that ALL Ts have relatively insignificant venom (the 'bee sting' comparison), but this is untrue; Some do, some don't. No tarantula is deadly, but there can be severe non-lethal consequences.
I've sometimes seen people unknowingly getting OW Ts with medically significant venom but not realizing their new OW T can deliver an excruciating and possibly dangerous bite, having heard the blanket 'bite like a bee sting' comparison and mistakenly thinking it applies to all Ts. So I wish it would have been made clear that the comments in regards to venom were for this species only, and that venom strength can vary by species. (Same for temperament, speed, defensiveness, care requirements, etc.) I think very carefully clarifying that only the "Rose hair" species was being discussed would have helped a lot.
Similarly, I wish it would have been more clear regarding the level of irritation of the urticating setae ("hairs"). Sure, the irritation from the setae of a "Rose hair" is less so than some other species, but it does vary by species. Importantly, people should know that ALL cases of urticating setae to the the eyes and/or respiratory tract need professional medical attention, ALWAYS! And to top it off, with repeated exposure people can actually develop allergies to the urticating setae, worsening their impact. It's important to know that to be exposed to hairs, they don't necessarily need to be kicked off in a "cloud" to be effective. Many Ts shed hairs onto their webbing and/or surrounding substrate as protection from intruders, so any contact with webbing or substrate and bare skin (such as with typical maintenance) can lead to irritation from the urticating setae. Setae on hands can also be transferred to eyes and/or face, so it's important to use gloves when touching substrate/webbing and wash hands immediately afterward (before touching your face).
One thing I deeply appreciated about this episode was the choice not to handle the tarantula, for her sake, and underlining the fragility of Ts. The risks of handling for the T are immense! Since Ts get no benefit from handling, but are definitely at high risk for injury from falls and accidents (especially terrestrial Ts) , I think it is in the animal's best interest to not be handled at all and I want to applaud this channel for talking about this. Ideally, she wouldn't have been on the counter, since tarantulas can always startle unexpectedly and are known to blindly jump and a fall from that height could well be deadly. (If a terrestrial T absolutely has to be out, a bed or the floor is a much safer choice.) But Clint didn't have her on his hands and he mentioned the possible danger, and I deeply appreciate that! I think a no-handling policy is the most compassionate path, and I applaud Clint's Reptiles!
I love tarantulas to death, but the amount of misinformation out there is truly astounding... even from otherwise reputable sources. I have a ton of respect for Clint's Reptiles and hope they recognize the need for accuracy of information, for the sake of these amazing animals. If anyone wants more information on tarantula care, I whole-heartedly recommend Tom's Big Spiders (YT channel, podcast, blog) and the search function on ArachnoBoards.com.
I look forward to many more educational and entertaining videos from this channel! 💚
I appreciate the additional information. Top 5 lists, and even our "Best Pet" videos are not intended to be complete care guides by any means. They are intended to help you figure out if it is the right pet for you. We always encourage extensive additional research. This video is only in reference to the Chilean rose hair.
I got to spend 2 weeks in Hawaii many years ago and we had Mourning geckos hanging out on our windows daily the whole time I was there. So cute.
I know I'm late but poison dart frogs have been an awesome pet. I've never really kept reptiles or amphibians before, just fish, and while the initial setup is some work, once you get the humidity and tank setup, care isn't really any more complex than misting the tank and feeding them some fruit flies a few times a week. And they're absolutely stunning.
They're very sensitive to environmental conditions, and need fruit flies or a bioactive enclosure with appropriate food arthropods. That's probably why they didn't make the list.
@@VestedUTuber As somebody that's kept a lot of fish, I actually don't think they're that sensitive. Yes, they do need high humidity, and you do need to set up the tank with plants. But the environmental conditions they need outside of humidity (which is easy to maintain - just keep it wet and cover any openings) are easy to maintain - you just keep it room temperature and don't use candles/incense/aerosols nearby.
As long as you follow setup instructions and do your research, it's not like with tropical fish, where seemingly random things can kill them at the drop of a hat. The fruit flies aren't nearly as bad as they sound - you just shake them into a plastic bag, add some vitamin powder, and you're all good. It SOUNDS difficult on paper, but out of all the animals I've kept, they've been some of the easiest, most low maintenence animals I've had after the initial set up. I'd kind of describe them as keeping tropical fish on easy mode.
There fantastic. Never kept them myself but I've always loved them. My friend got some the other day and they are awesome. Probably won't get any but they are a possibility
Yes! Tarantulas getting some love! I have a Cyriocosmus Elegans and she’s my world 🕷
Cute!!
love hognoses and sand boas🥰
Your hognose is absolutely adorable! I've always been terrified of snakes but after doing some research, and seeing this ones adorable face and seeing how personable they can be, I wouldnt mind getting a hognose. The frog and the sandboa are gorgeous too, but something about that hognose draws me. Thanks for all that you do and informing newbies to the reptile world like myself of the pros and cons of owning and caring for reptiles.
I don’t even want a pet, but I’ve watched so many of your videos in the past few days. Your joy and excitement in talking about all these cool creatures is infectious. It’s really great to see. Who knows? Maybe someday down the line I’ll decide I’m ready for a pet and it’ll be your videos that help me decide! The fire skink looked especially cute.
The carno skull is done printing, and the letter is half written. It should be sent by next week!
I'm so excited!!
I would recommend a curly hair (Hobby Form) over a Rose Hair as the most beginner. They are typically more docile meanwhile some rosehairs are a bit grumpier than others. (this depends on the individual). That being said, I actually started with p.murinus (OBT) as my first tarantula and despite their reputation, I have never had a threat pose from mine. It does retreat when I move the enclosure or something near it but it also has been out a lot resting on the foliage as a good display. I quickly moved to keeping some of the more advanced species and have not had much issue at all.
Clint, you're my savior. Literally, I've been doing my own research about pets that could thrive well in a ten-gallon tank and now I find this video. Thanks Clint!
Those snakes are so cute
As a a tarantula fan it would be so cool seeing you do some tarantula education. Maybe setting up enclosures, arboreal and terrestial species that kinda thing. Or a specific video for a specific species maybe. A Brachypelma Boehmei would be especially cool given how striking their appearance is, coupled with their ease of care
I love reptiles.. i think their so miss understood and very ❤able.. I am known as the girl you ask anything about animals at school.. and i take it as a complement
It is absolutely criminal that you don't have more subscribers. This channel has been one of the most uplifting discoveries in my recent life.
I find it so amazing how u get time to talk to ur fans it’s so wholesome 😁😁
In the UK it’s really hard to find aquariums like that. I really wish we had more options
Theres always ordering online, but thats probally pretty expensive.
maybe it'd be manageable to make one oneself.
Aw man who missclicked the like button?
That's the like button for Australias.
“The care is easier than a Cactus” 😆
I have Sierran Tree Frogs and I ADORE how active/loud they are. I rescued a few tadpoles in a puddle about to evaporate in my back yard a couple years back. This year I plan to release about 50 froglets into my yard.
I hear you talk and I swear your a 50/50 cross of steve Irwin and mr Roger's love the content
This video was great, but id appreciate if it had some video clips in between showing a proper enclosure build, some feeding clips, etc. Great video nontheless.
Clint u are awesome! Have been a reptile owner for 8-9 years. Watching your movies anyway... Some curse that makes me want it all! Got spiders, snakes, and a Geoscelone Sulcata. When one of my spiders dies its gonna be some nice geccos to my kids. You are best. Keep it up
You are the living proof that the reptile or even just the pet community is the most freindly and wholesome.