Great advice for newbies. On the subject of people's reactions. About 3 or 4 weeks ago, I had our bearded dragon outside in his "playpen". My son came and told me someone was at the front door. I put Butters on my shoulder and went to the front door, when I opened it, the gentleman started to introduce himself "Hi, my name is." His eyes got wide and he said "What the Hel* is that?" I told him a bearded dragon, but, to this day I still laugh when I think about his reaction😂😂😂. Have a great Sunday!
I can relate to the reptile stigma. As a 61 y/o female, I have 2 Ball Pythons. My family and friends think I’ve lost my mind. I’m so glad there’s a reptile community!!🐍❤️🐍
Oh my god I learn about brumation , never new about that breaded dragon go through that and I cry for about 3 months lol…..while my dragon went through it . That was very scary for me .
I was told that fancy Bearded Dragons slow down eating when a year old, however Ranger is 15 months and still demands 12-15 large roaches a day!! He beats on his tank until I feed him every day!!
The one thing I learned that I wasn’t expecting but I love about my beardy Rathlose is how much personality she has. She loves to watch me play video games and tries to attack my computer screen and she makes it known when she wants to be out of her tank to hangout with me while I play.
Hey Elle! I just want to say that I am so grateful for your advice. I am a new reptile owner to a baby Pygmy bearded dragon. Watching your videos has helped me so much. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
something i didn't know about bearded dragons is they cannot eat fruit often at all! it's too high in sugar & too low in nutrients & minerals! i also had no idea that they have 3 eyes
funny story about brumation(didn't know that term till this video, so i called it hibernation), my tortoise is a Russian Box Tortoise, and it's never really fully brumated, but is a lot lazier in the summer. So I joke that cause its Russian that its more active in the winter than the summer. but at least now i wont freak out when my new baby beardie may brumates
My bearded dragon uses the same size uvb as my anole tank, so I use the old dragon uvb for them. I'm sure if I had a leopard gecko, it could use it when too weak for the anoles.
I'm one of those that started as a plant person and now I'm into reptiles. To prevent overwatering, get a moisture meter! They're really cheap and no guess work 🦎
Hi Elle! Just got our first Leopard Gecko last week like I already mentioned. Wanna thank you again for the encouragement from last week. He is doing super great. He is not jumpy when we come in the room anymore and he came to us and let us handle him last night, my daughter was extatic. we didnt push it and kept it to a 10min session. Just one quick question. He was raise for the last six months at the pet shop on crickets only and refuses any kind of worms. good appetite on crickets like 7-8 big one every 2 days. should we keep offering worms once in a while. maybe get some wax worm as a treat.
When getting my ball python, I obv already knew about the bad reputation snakes get, but I was not prepared for some people straight up refusing to enter my house because I've got a pet snake. It can be disheartening seeing how scared & disgusted others are by my snake because in my eyes she's the sweetest most adorable little goober. So that's something to prepare for. Also, if you rent, know your local laws & regulations re. pets in lease agreementa so you won't get effed over by a landlord. In many places reptiles legally fall under the "small pets" category, so if your lease agreement states that you can have small pets, your landlord isn't allowed to come at you for keeping reptiles. Lastly, before getting any animal it's important to consider their lifespan & whether you're ready to take on the commitment. Many snakes can live well into their 20s, & as animal guardians we should strive to offer our pets a forever home. Of course circumstances change, & there's no shame in re-homing pets you can no longer care for, but understanding the commitment is important. I was 25 when I got my snake, & if all goes well I'll be in my 50s when she passes away. Sorry for the long comment lol! I really enjoyed the video 💚
No need to apologize! Lots of important information in your comment! 🥰 definitely check local laws, pay attention to life spans, and be aware that some people are SUPER scared of reptiles. I completely agree! ♥️
Lots of great advice, being in the wanting to expand category I needed to hear this. I have been focusing on upfront costs without considering the ongoing expenses. Thanks and have a great week!
This was very helpful! I’m definitely going to do some more research on plants as I plant to get my first reptile in the next couple years. Great video!
Love your videos!!! I’m getting my bearded dragon on may 10th and you have been a great source of info!! What should the uvb reader read as? How warm should the bath be? Do you have any bugs in the fridge? Anyway love when you do your videos!!! 😆
Hey I'm loving all the informative videos. I'm going to be getting a bearded dragon soon so I'm doing lots of research. But I do have a question. Are all the lights supposed to be shut off at night for them to sleep? I'm feeling like yes. But would love confirmation.. also question goes for leopard gecko. Thanks!!!
The introvert sweater? I used to sell them in my etsy shop (EllesReptiles). I wasn't loving the long term quality of them though, so now we just sell the t-shirt and long sleeve shirt version
Hi! 😊 You can sanitize them by baking them, boiling them, or using bleach. This article goes into detail about each method: snakesafari.com/post/how-to-sanitize-branches-for-reptiles/
I get open disgust from some people when i take my ratties to the vets. Most people are like "awe!" because my girls are adorable But i cant imagine bringing a snake in lol
Things we all need to know when first starting out good one. I diffently have been researching plants because one day would like all my reptiles to be bioactive. My Redfooted tortoise table is bioactive isopods, spring tails, nightcrawlers and meal worms not super worms. Plus some crickets got in and started breeding too. Do not use super worms for bioactive bugs had some get lose in Water dragon tank did not know and they multiplied and ate hole in the side of one, luckily I found it fast and was able to heal it up fine but I changed substrate rite way and got them out of enclosure. That is way I will not feed super worms any more. GOD BLESS 🦎💖🐍💖🐢💖🐸💖
Very good advice! I've had super worms get loose in an ExoTerra tank and eat right through the Styrofoam background it came with 😳 they have some strong little bites.
People can be insanely mean about keeping reptiles as pets. I wish people weren’t so judgmental and would actually learn about the things that frighten them instead of just immediately going “ew gross.”
Please help me I was told my dragon is a male. I've noticed that there is egg here and there with poo sometimes other times it's in runny fluid. Please help me.
Great advice for newbies. On the subject of people's reactions. About 3 or 4 weeks ago, I had our bearded dragon outside in his "playpen". My son came and told me someone was at the front door. I put Butters on my shoulder and went to the front door, when I opened it, the gentleman started to introduce himself "Hi, my name is." His eyes got wide and he said "What the Hel* is that?" I told him a bearded dragon, but, to this day I still laugh when I think about his reaction😂😂😂. Have a great Sunday!
😂 That's hilarious. I had a very similar experience with a furniture delivery guy a while back. 😅
I can relate to the reptile stigma. As a 61 y/o female, I have 2 Ball Pythons. My family and friends think I’ve lost my mind. I’m so glad there’s a reptile community!!🐍❤️🐍
Love the reptile community! 🥰
I don't have a reptile, but I'm learning all I can for when I'm able to get one. Thank you for your straightforward and informative vids.
That's amazing! Good job on learning first! ♥️
Any plans on what you are thinking about getting?
@@briancominotti9914 A plains hognose snake
Oh my god I learn about brumation , never new about that breaded dragon go through that and I cry for about 3 months lol…..while my dragon went through it . That was very scary for me .
You nailed it on the weird thing! People think I’m super weird. Oh well
I was told that fancy Bearded Dragons slow down eating when a year old, however Ranger is 15 months and still demands 12-15 large roaches a day!! He beats on his tank until I feed him every day!!
The one thing I learned that I wasn’t expecting but I love about my beardy Rathlose is how much personality she has. She loves to watch me play video games and tries to attack my computer screen and she makes it known when she wants to be out of her tank to hangout with me while I play.
Haha love that! I love all their different personalities 😊
Hey Elle! I just want to say that I am so grateful for your advice. I am a new reptile owner to a baby Pygmy bearded dragon. Watching your videos has helped me so much. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
I'm so glad they're helpful! ♥️
something i didn't know about bearded dragons is they cannot eat fruit often at all! it's too high in sugar & too low in nutrients & minerals! i also had no idea that they have 3 eyes
I really love that you say you're the bees knees I say that and you're the cats pajamas frequently
Haha cats pajamas. That will probably find its way into my day to day life
@@ellesreptiles you have to say in a 20's gangster voice though ya see
@@sarahbeaulieu999 🤣 YES! Thanks for the tip 😂
funny story about brumation(didn't know that term till this video, so i called it hibernation), my tortoise is a Russian Box Tortoise, and it's never really fully brumated, but is a lot lazier in the summer. So I joke that cause its Russian that its more active in the winter than the summer. but at least now i wont freak out when my new baby beardie may brumates
I’m watching all your videos. My boyfriend and I got two bearded dragons and are thrilled. Already loving your videos 😁😁
Congrats on your bearded dragons! And I'm glad you enjoy the videos 🥰
When people find out I have a crested gecko, they always ask how my Geico is doing anytime after that. LOL
😂
My bearded dragon uses the same size uvb as my anole tank, so I use the old dragon uvb for them. I'm sure if I had a leopard gecko, it could use it when too weak for the anoles.
Other than baking do you have a video on sterilization of drift wood? Or can someone tell me a safe way? Thank you
Well shoot I have ivy in my tree frog tank !!!! Those bloopers r so funny thanx for a great video!!
You may never have problems with it! Thanks for watching! 😊
Hi Elle! Sorry I’m so late! I hope your having a fantastic Sunday!
Hi! I am thanks. I hope you are as well! 🥰
Awesome video Elle Zaas is looking great and it is that way us reptile owners but Reptiles are awesome
Well thank you! 😊
Great video, as always!! Thank you for posting fun and informative videos! Have a blessed Sunday ❤️
I'm glad you enjoyed it! ♥️
Great video.
I have a bearded dragon, turtle, Africa cichlids, and I'm getting a leopard gecko this week.
That's awesome! Early congrats on the leopard gecko 🎉
I'm one of those that started as a plant person and now I'm into reptiles. To prevent overwatering, get a moisture meter! They're really cheap and no guess work 🦎
Oooh that's a good idea! 😊
Hi Elle! Just got our first Leopard Gecko last week like I already mentioned. Wanna thank you again for the encouragement from last week. He is doing super great. He is not jumpy when we come in the room anymore and he came to us and let us handle him last night, my daughter was extatic. we didnt push it and kept it to a 10min session. Just one quick question. He was raise for the last six months at the pet shop on crickets only and refuses any kind of worms. good appetite on crickets like 7-8 big one every 2 days. should we keep offering worms once in a while. maybe get some wax worm as a treat.
When getting my ball python, I obv already knew about the bad reputation snakes get, but I was not prepared for some people straight up refusing to enter my house because I've got a pet snake. It can be disheartening seeing how scared & disgusted others are by my snake because in my eyes she's the sweetest most adorable little goober. So that's something to prepare for.
Also, if you rent, know your local laws & regulations re. pets in lease agreementa so you won't get effed over by a landlord. In many places reptiles legally fall under the "small pets" category, so if your lease agreement states that you can have small pets, your landlord isn't allowed to come at you for keeping reptiles.
Lastly, before getting any animal it's important to consider their lifespan & whether you're ready to take on the commitment. Many snakes can live well into their 20s, & as animal guardians we should strive to offer our pets a forever home. Of course circumstances change, & there's no shame in re-homing pets you can no longer care for, but understanding the commitment is important. I was 25 when I got my snake, & if all goes well I'll be in my 50s when she passes away.
Sorry for the long comment lol! I really enjoyed the video 💚
No need to apologize! Lots of important information in your comment! 🥰 definitely check local laws, pay attention to life spans, and be aware that some people are SUPER scared of reptiles. I completely agree! ♥️
Good morning Elle, have an amazing Sunday!!
I hope you have an amazing Sunday as well! 😊
@@ellesreptiles thank you Ma'am 😊
Lots of great advice, being in the wanting to expand category I needed to hear this. I have been focusing on upfront costs without considering the ongoing expenses. Thanks and have a great week!
I'm glad it was helpful! And I hope you have a wonderful week as well 😊
"Oh you have a ball python? Won't it strangle you in the night?"
"lol no"
😂 right!?
This was very helpful! I’m definitely going to do some more research on plants as I plant to get my first reptile in the next couple years. Great video!
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I'm glad it was helpful!
And pothos plants are always (in my opinion) the easiest. 🥰
Im new to keeping reptiles; and just got my first, a leopard gecko, 3 weeks ago. This video is super helpful! Always can learn something! :D
Aww yay! I'm so glad the videos help, and congrats on the leopard gecko 😊
Hello Elle! Thank you so much for this. I have 4 reptiles and they are already so much work but very enjoyable.
That's awesome! 😊
This is great advice! I can relate to several of the things on your list! 🤣
😅 lots to learn when you first start keeping reptiles
Great video very informative 🙂
Thank you!
That helped, thanks
🥰
Love your videos!!! I’m getting my bearded dragon on may 10th and you have been a great source of info!!
What should the uvb reader read as? How warm should the bath be?
Do you have any bugs in the fridge?
Anyway love when you do your videos!!! 😆
Hey I'm loving all the informative videos. I'm going to be getting a bearded dragon soon so I'm doing lots of research.
But I do have a question. Are all the lights supposed to be shut off at night for them to sleep? I'm feeling like yes. But would love confirmation.. also question goes for leopard gecko. Thanks!!!
Yep! All lights off at night for both reptiles 😊
Whererererereee did you find that epic shirt?
The introvert sweater? I used to sell them in my etsy shop (EllesReptiles). I wasn't loving the long term quality of them though, so now we just sell the t-shirt and long sleeve shirt version
Ok but why did she show the sprayer jug in the thumbnail. LOL
Hi Elle! I wanted to ask how can we sanitize found drift wood?
Hi! 😊 You can sanitize them by baking them, boiling them, or using bleach. This article goes into detail about each method:
snakesafari.com/post/how-to-sanitize-branches-for-reptiles/
Great video awesome pets reptile 🦎
I have one rankins dragon, and I swear I’ve spent atleast $2000 in the first month of owning him 😅
Do you know where i can buy a temperature gun
Amazon, Home Depot, Lowes, or any hardware store 😊
@@ellesreptiles thank you (:
I get open disgust from some people when i take my ratties to the vets. Most people are like "awe!" because my girls are adorable
But i cant imagine bringing a snake in lol
Nice video
Thank you!
i've learned i love my reptiles more than people and im ok with that lol
😂
Things we all need to know when first starting out good one. I diffently have been researching plants because one day would like all my reptiles to be bioactive. My Redfooted tortoise table is bioactive isopods, spring tails, nightcrawlers and meal worms not super worms. Plus some crickets got in and started breeding too.
Do not use super worms for bioactive bugs had some get lose in Water dragon tank did not know and they multiplied and ate hole in the side of one, luckily I found it fast and was able to heal it up fine but I changed substrate rite way and got them out of enclosure. That is way I will not feed super worms any more.
GOD BLESS 🦎💖🐍💖🐢💖🐸💖
Very good advice! I've had super worms get loose in an ExoTerra tank and eat right through the Styrofoam background it came with 😳 they have some strong little bites.
@@ellesreptiles
Maybe you could do show on what bugs you should not use in bioactive.
GOD BLESS 🐜🐞🐝
Ok
People can be insanely mean about keeping reptiles as pets. I wish people weren’t so judgmental and would actually learn about the things that frighten them instead of just immediately going “ew gross.”
Please help me I was told my dragon is a male. I've noticed that there is egg here and there with poo sometimes other times it's in runny fluid. Please help me.
Are you sure they are eggs and not urate?
Hello I’ve been looking for Videos about night time lighting for breaded dragon and can’t really find any can anyone please help? 🙏✨
Bearded dragons don't need any light at night. They prefer it dark 😊
Just followed there and commented!!
Awesome! 😊
I live in New York so rats are plentiful and free