Top 5 MOST HANDLEABLE Reptiles
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ส.ค. 2024
- Some Reptiles are absolutely great for handling. The most handleable reptiles can make the most fun reptiles to keep so lets talk about the best reptiles to spend time with and handle.
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When I was a kid I was terrified of snakes. I had a hard time even even touching photos of snakes. Didn’t matter if it was a tiny little garter snake or a copperhead I came across in the woods, they all terrified me.
The thing that changed my mind is when I was a teen I babysat a little boy. He had a pet ball python. At first I couldn’t even be in the same room with the snake because it scared me so much, but over time I was able to get closer and closer. And kept I seeing this 7-year-old little boy confidently pick up this large-ish snake, walk around the house with him, watch tv with him, do his homework with the snake hanging out on the couch, etc and it was so obvious how harmless this snake was. That it wasn’t this vicious monster just looking for an excuse to rip you apart.
When I got brave enough to hold Bob, I felt so proud of myself. And after that I started learning a lot more about snakes, especially local species and which ones were harmless to humans and which ones to steer clear of.
I’ve never owned one, but ball pythons will always hold a special place in my heart for getting me over my phobia.
If your looking into getting a snake I would definetly recommend a ball python I have one and I’m 11 I have no problem taking care of it but if your looking for a tiny one you can maybe get a spotted python he has some videos on them
When I was around 8 I was swimming with my little sister (she was 6 at the time) at a swimming hole near our house. We were having a great time until she went to jump off of a rock and 2 black snakes literally attacked her and then went flying off the rock with her when she jumped. I typically don't like using the term "attack" when it comes to animals, but that's exactly what happened. Had they just bit her and backed up, that would be one thing, but they actually came after her. It's still the scariest thing either of us have ever experienced. It took me a very long time to get over my fear of snakes after that. After learning so much about them, though, that fear just kind of went away, and now I absolutely love them. My sister however, can't even talk about about snakes still, and I can't blame her after what happened to her. Just watching it happen was horrifying enough. It is permanently burnt into my memory, so I know it was a lot worse for her. I would actually love to have a pet snake now, but my partner is also terrified of them, and my sister wouldn't come over to my house anymore, and she's far more important to me than some potential pet snake, lol. So, I leave them in the wild, and appreciate them as they are meant to be. I do have some that live in my back yard, though, that I've grown very fond of. I've even named them. My husband has no idea how many are actually back there, and unless he discovers them on his own, he never will know. He'd probably want to move if he ever found out, lol.
Somthing similar happend to me but at a street fair I was terrified of snake wouldent touch or get close to one but I went to a street fair sombody had a spider ball python and she asked “do you wanna hold him?” And I just said sure kinda scared and I fell in love with them to the point I have 2! And a hognose
@@charliekennell3171 Aaww, I love hognoses! Plains hognose is definitely my favorite species of snake.
They’re so freaking cute with their little upturned noses and big eyes!
@@bradleyblake7588that’s very odd…snakes don’t usually go after anything they don’t see as food…and typically black rat snakes are not aggressive
You should retitle this channel “reasons why the dumerils boa is awesome.”
new name "Spotted Pythons and Dumerils Boas or GO HOME"
Lol
😁 yay
They are my fav!
Or "reasons why I don't like corn snakes" lmao
If I get a blue tongue imma name it hot dog
hahaha wicked name
imma name mine Tater Todd
@@WickensWickedReptiles you said he was3 inch’s lmao
Imma name mine chip
@@imin2461 I’d just name mine simply Todd
Reptiles and cats have a lot in common
-Don't touch me, I'll scratch and bite you
-Feed me
-Don't pick me up
-Give me a warm place to rest
-I'm gonna crawl on you now because _I_ feel like it
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Ball pythons have whiskers and claws. Look it up.
LOL, how true! Thanks for the laugh!
And when I’m on you I want to escape
@@coolpercool wat
"this isn't an anole"
I learned my lesson about anoles a long long time ago.
This reminds me of when we had bearded dragons when I was child. Every so often my parents would let me and my brother handle them and I still have fond memories. I remember I'd just sort of put her just below my shoulder and she'd just sort of waddle up to my shoulder and chill with me...
Beardies are so great!
Did she bite your ear?
@@bearbear-hf7cn why would you ask tha-- oh wait...
"Everyone loves dinosaurs right? If you don't, we can't be friends."
Same
W quote.
I love handling my corn snake, but it is very much an active event. With my ball python I can get on with other things, not with a corn
I really want to get a ball phyton but everyone is saying to me that they just hide all the time
@@williwillswissen8833 mine definitely does, but I think it depends on how well they get socialised. I've seen some that sit out in the open
Ugh i feel this, my corn is still a youngster so i put her in my pocket 😂 not excited for when i cant do that anymore hahaha
@@evielynn4578 they still try. Wear a hoodie with a big front pocket, they'll love that
@@lightningv46 yay! Thanks for the tip :))
I recently found your channel and you’re my new favorite!! I love that you share my love for leopard geckos & also i love the names little foot and ducky! Land before time is one of my all time favorites
Thank you so much!!
Don't take this the wrong way, but... I love the way you say take a pop at you ;) so cute. And the way you speak of animals is so darn genuine enthusiastic caring. Such a great vibe to say the least. Great video my friend. Fellow Ontarians 💙
GO McMaster U 🎊
😊 thank you! Go Marauders! Mac vs Laval, Vanier Cup 2011 was the best Football game I have ever seen!
"Now would be a good time to glick your tongue.... No..? Ok."
-Flick
I definitely agree on the 'handleability' of the BTS - I have a *wild* Eastern BTS in my garden (I live in central Victoria, Australia), and despite still being entirely 'free range' (his home is in a tunnel under my driveway, and he still wanders off to hunt or whatever whenever he wants), he is also pretty much tame! I leave some food scraps out on occasion, and I can pick him up and hold him easily, without fear of being bitten at all (Easterns are definitely the best in that regard, just generally being more 'chill' than, say, northerns). He likes to sit on my shoulders and just watch the world go by. And the 'gold standard' of tameness - He'll go to sleep with me right there! For a "wild" animal, letting its guard down like that is a BIG deal!
~JD
"Dont punch your bearded dragon" lol
haha, it's frowned upon
my dream reptiles to own are leopard geckos, blue tongue skinks, and bearded dragons in that order! i got my first leopard gecko, tostito, about four years ago and i cannot wait to add more to my collection! possible names are fajita for a second leo and perogi for those big old potatoes
wicked!
Pikachu is so cute the name suits him so perfectly it's amazing. Great video!
Thank you! 😄
6:25 A ABSOLUTE UNIT BROTHER
right!?
Would you consider doing a part 2 of this video with some other species of lizards? Most list like this that I've found always have leopard geckos and beardies and I was wondering if there are other lizards that are also good for handling that might be a bit more interactive too? Don't get me wrong, I love leopard geckos, beardies and blue tongues too! But I was wondering if there are others that are also good for handling or just like hanging out with you
I leave my bluey on my floor when I go downstairs to make him food. There is nowhere for him to get stuck or any way for another animal to get him, and he never goes anywhere. (It takes me like five min or less to make the food lol). I wouldn’t suggest it if u have a radiator tho that’s on, for obvious reasons. But yeah, they aren’t going anywhere lol.
Also my favorite thing about ball pythons is they make a very fashionable scarf lol
It's great how you always think of bars when you talk about blue tongue skinks, whether he's the drunk guy in the bar or not even noticing a fight behind him
I wish I could bring Irwin to the bar bro!
I got a leopard gecko about 2 weeks and i love her so much!!
very cool!
I’m going to get one in the next few months. How do you like it, now that you’ve had one for a while?
How is it going?
Have a ball python ( owned for about a year) he is an excellent handler, I use him to educate my 2 youngest siblings , so they aren't scared of snakes. As a result I'm always getting called to yard because karma (7) moved a piece of wood and found a snake. Jormungandr is hands down the best pet I've ever owned.
cool!
i had my leopard gecko out a second ago he was just walking around on my bed they are really fun to care for
amazing!
Hi Adam. I just want to say how surprising it is that you only have 20k subs. Your channel, clints reptiles, and snake discovery are my favorite channels. But it is impressive how your channel is just as good but you only have 20k! Ps. Irwin is adorable! Is he named after the crocodile hunter?
I appreciate that! thank you! Maybe one day I can be in the 100K club! Yes he's named after Steve!
Cool. Steve show was the best!
This aged well 😉
Literally 5 seconds in. Haven't watched a video in weeks. I'm guessing blue tongue skink and/or hognose snake.
good guess
I loved my blue tongued skink. She liked eating roaches & mealworms. I had a garden growing just for her in her tank.
That's awesome
Ok omg can’t wait to get my ball python. Thx for the 2020 ball python video
Just make sure you get a thermostat for your heating pad and id recommend the digital thermometers and humidity gauges
I Can’t get one parents will not let me keep frozen thawed mice/rats in the house
I love my bts!! She's only 6 months and she is like a toddler and gets into everything, but shes soooo friendly
what a beauty
Ball pythons are always gonna be my number one! I absolutely adore handling my juvenile female, she definitely isn’t just a “pet rock” or “boring,” she’s very curious and inquisitive about her surroundings while still being slow-moving and deliberate. Honestly, it’s a pretty relaxing experience getting to handle her. Ball pythons are just fantastic animals
So funny you mentioned Dumeril’s Boas! I’m holding mine at the moment! She’s full grown, but super chill! I’ve noticed Dumeril’s Boas seem to be exploding in popularity lately! They’re fantastic. If anyone’s reading this and considering getting one, make sure you’re prepared for when they’re full-grown! You can’t buy an enclosure at the reptile shop, so you’ll need something custom. Save up while they’re growing!
Did I see a Letterkenny clip? Hell yes
Pitter Patter! - eh check out the short I just did, you'll understand the shirt I'm wearing ;)
When I have a kid a leopard gecko will probably be their first pet. They just seem like such great "starter" pets with proper adult supervision.
very cool!
You know what else is easy to handle....
Mayonnaise
Anthony.... you watch your damn mouth son! PICKLES ARE BETTER!!!!
But is it an instrument
@@jadentoney7906 right like cmon peeps, learn how to play some mayonnaise geez
No, Patrick. Mayonnaise is not a reptile
Neither is horseradish
Mayonnaise slot of people on this TH-cam
Ball pythons are so pretty. That is a big plus if you use them as a teaching snake. Plus, they are so chill. They just like to hang out with you.
my bio 11 teacher had a bearded dragon named Spike. sometimes I got to hang out with her on my desk!
Beardies can be skittish as babies but they’re great once they get comfortable with you. My little guy was very scared at first and would head bob and puff his beard but now after about a month of owning him he willingly crawls up my arm out of his enclosure and hangs out with me. He’s very inquisitive and fun to watch and even though he’s usually chill he’s pretty wild when he’s feeling energetic. I love to let him run around my room and explore. I also think they’re a great size. They’re impressive when they’re fully grown but not intimidating. I think anyone who doesn’t particularly care for reptiles could have their mind changed by meeting a bearded dragon. My parents were super skeptical but they love my beardie now
that's awesome, beardies are great
I'm new to keeping snakes, less then a year. I started with a BRB, ton of research and he's thriving. He is super sweet, very inquisitive and chill. He's definitely my favorite to handle; some family and friends have held him no problem. I also have a ball python; he is a little more skittish but I haven't had him as long. Such an amazing experience to work with and keep these gorgeous creatures.
Nice Letterkenny input!!! Thumbs up all the way!
Pitter Patter bud!
You hold a Ball python, a Boa holds you. I had to take a ride to the bank and stop for coffee but my Boa had just come out of her enclosure. She wrapped around my arm and enjoyed the ride, watching the world go by. The guy at the Tim Hortons drive thru was like "you take your snake out for coffee?". He thought the snake was the coolest thing. My 15 yr old son was with me in case the snake got scared or freaked out. She was great and seemed to enjoy all the sights and smells.
I was at petsmart, a lady was buying a leopard gecko. That little thing was acting like a Nile monitor hissing and biting the petsmart guy as he boxed it up.
Bearded dragons enjoy sitting on you but can get spooked and turn into a psycho quick.
My best animal for handling and being totally chill is my Savanah monitor. I raised him from a tiny baby, he's 5 yrs old and huge now. He doesn't fit the monitor stereotype. He thinks he's a human child. Just the coolest big lizard. But he don't like car rides.
A ball python was my first pet I ever got at 10 years old I had him for almost twenty years, they are the easiest animals to take care of when it comes to there attitude and keeping them clean and feeding is easy. He was easier to take care of than my dogs I used to do house and yard work with him just hanging on me.
nice very cool!
Interesting I saw this again today! My bearded dragon is my first reptile, I got him on 07/12/2020, he was 8 weeks old and he’s tripled in size now! He loves being handled! I used to think he loved me the way he stares at me and runs up to me when I grab him till you said “reptiles don’t love you” and I guess that’s true but atleast my bearded dragon likes my long beard lol I saw the Mayans season 1 & 2 on Hulu the last months and a half with my bearded on my shoulder sleeping! He loves to be handled and loves to be on my shoulder so my beard rubs on him! Also Facebook reminded me of 6 years ago today, I handled my first ball python! Love your videos man!
Another great video! I love how you're making them longer now.
Glad you like them! I'll have a few longer ones now and then :)
My (young) BTS is wonderfully handleable! He used to hiss a ton, but now he's so docile that he barely seems to notice that i'm there. What a good little dude
sounds like a wicked little dude
Got my baby BCI boa a few weeks ago and she’s such a shy lil baby. She acts exactly like a ball python in my opinion. She generally just likes to coil up around my fingers and chill out. She’s also pretty shy, tends not to move around if I keep my eyes on her too long. I’m looking forward to working with her to get her confidence up so she starts exploring more! But for now I’m enjoying the easy handling
I absolutely love bearded dragons, I have a male bearded dragon and I've had him for almost 5 years, I named him hokey pokey because of the spikes on his back and stuff. He is an absolute character, he has so many different personalities it's hilarious, his favorite things are crickets and taking baths / being floated. I love him to pieces between him and my ball python I got a few months ago I'd say he's probably my favorite animal.
that ball python that I said that bit me I just held him yesterday and I'm gonna hold him today too.
nice!
Same!
I love your videos! Keep up the good work!!
I was wondering why diamond wasn’t on here 😆🤣
I’ll never get over that you said dragons aren’t derpy and yet yours now has a thing for your ear
This was awesome! Thanks for taking your viewers’ suggestions!
Thanks for the idea! You guys make the videos possible!
Fun fact: my leopard gecko was originally named little foot but I changed it to Zilla (Godzilla) because I had never seen land before time
wicked name!
Love this channel man ! Been supporting since the beginning 💪🏽
You're the best!
Totally agree with u.. yes beardies are alota wrk and unless u grow ur own food they cost alot $ fresh veggies and breed ur own roaches go thru bedding cause they eat so much they shit alot
that they do my friend!
Great subject for a video, enjoyed it.
I'm glad you mentioned a dumeril boa I've fancied having one for a while because I love large snakes, and I want to be very prepared when I can afford one, also your one help son of a gun keep it up
This was great! I really need to meet a bearded dragon. I love how crested geckos feel, but they are fragile and can jump unexpectedly. I've never handled a Dumeril's boa, but I've handled all the others on your list, and agree they are very chill and cool to handle. Ball pythons are almost too chill for me sometimes!
I totally agree!
I'll throw hands with anyone who says any of these are boring. They are not boring, they are sweet and chill.
agreed!
I love that little foot was trying to hide.
she's a sweety
Love the little Canadiana snippets you put in the videos.
thanks :)
Love your channel and I've been watching for a few weeks so it shocked me when I realized I wasn't subscribed. Subscribed now and I'm so glad !
I had never even hear of dumerils boas before I found your channel and now I am in love with them! They are definitely on my dream list!
They really are amazing!
Like you, I’d never heard of them before. I don’t consider myself a snake person, but these videos make me like them even more. I don’t know that I’ll ever get one, but I do at least like seeing and handling them occasionally.
You really made this without including the king cobra
Tyler Nolan advised me not to ... haha
Nobody ever talks about carpet pythons, but they’re super fun to handle! They hold on to you well, but are also active and love looking around, exploring their surroundings. 💕 Also, I’ve never had problems with them being nippy!
I did a couple videos about carpets in May, they are great but sometimes can be.... temperamental
Wickens Wicked Reptiles Oh, wow.. really? Mine are so sweet! I must have gotten lucky 🍀 I’ll check out your other videos, I’m a newish subscriber, must have missed those
Love your vids!
I love skinks my first reptile and they will forever be my favorite
Great editing I love your videos keep on with the great videos!!!
Thank you so much!!
Beardies definitely have a nice satisfying heft lol
I am I huge fan of your videos the dinosaur part nearly got me crying with laughter 😂
Have a baby veiled chamo and stumbled across your channel and. Just gotta say The intro music is such a vibe .
I can't wait for those little baby hognose!! Do you know when they will be posted???
New to fallowing you. I love NERD and Brian Barczyk. But i realy dig that from your videos your just a dude that loves reptiles and wants to share every bit of knowledge you have with everybody.
Awesome thank you! I also watch NERD and BB
I just realized your leopard geckos little foot and ducky are named after the land before time film series.
You're my favorite reptile channel
Oh thank you so much! Too kind!
Excellent, Appreciated content, We have 3 of these five, soon to have 4 of these reptiles.
that's awesome!
Rosy boas are great handling as they only get to 4 ft & are skinny. My daughter recently got a Murphy's patternless leopard gecko. He's so small he can move quite fast. Oh and he has used me as a personal toilet twice. Lol. But it is cheaper to feed him than all our 8 bettas, 4 mollies, 3 danios, African dwarf frog, 250+ mystery snails, 3 mice, & my 4 hermit crabs.
I love Rosy Boas
I like the Blue Tung Skink. If I were to get a lizard that is what I would want.
they are awesome
I had no idea they got that big! I think they gorgeous.
Blue tongue lizards are cool. Living in Australia we come across them every now and then in the bush.
Awesome list!!!!
Glad you think so!
Adam has Irwin, Clint has Gus Gus
When I was 12 at scout camp I was one of the only ones to hold the 5 and 6 feet Bull snakes and Rat snakes. Some of my favorite snakes.
The first snake I ever held was a sand boa and I was like “ this is gigantic”
hahha
I love my ball python, I named her Priscilla after a week of debating on names because although she has the sweetest personality, she can be quite prissy. Some days, I take her out and she's super social, ready to explore. Other days, she stays in a ball the whole time I have her out! Love her
great name!!
Cuban false Chameleons are great for handling as well! 😁 I love your videos!
Thanks so much
Another great well thought out video
Thank you kindly
@@WickensWickedReptiles no problem you are fast becoming my favourite reptile creator and I think people can relate to you a lot more than like Brian barzcyk and the like as your more of a normal guy without the endless collections of breeders thanks for the content
I love your tattoo! Awesome green tree python!
Thank you so much 😀
Man you really deserve a lot more subscribers keep up the good work
Great Video! Glad to see Little Foot in yet another video!😄
More to come!
Loving the Pokémon names. Respect.
i love dinosaurs and i love the fact that you named your Leopard Geckos after the characters of Land Before Time. i watched that movie series all the time when i was a kid.
same!
Good list 👍🏻
Thanks for the visit
My bearded dragon is kind of sassy and doesn't really like to be held. He would prefer to look out the window 🤣
Agreed on all counts!
thanks for watching :)
Great video.. loved it
So glad!
Recently saw a dumerils boa at a Reptile petting zoo in DC and it was awesome
lol loved the use of the letter kenny clip
Pitter Patter!
We have what I can only assume is a wild caught BTS because of how much attitude he has. I absolutely love your channel and was curious if you have any pointers for taming them. I feel like he will make an amazing reptile to handle when he warms up but we have had him for a while and haven't made much progress with taming him down.
I'd like to get a blue tongue skink or a Peter's Banded Skink.
Both are super handleable and docile-ish.
Plus the Peter's Banded Skinks have that awesome black and yellow stripe, bumble bee pattern going on.
Tortoises. You really don't handle them as in pick them up, but they are great to interact with. They'll eat right out of your hand, and they seem to enjoy being petted almost.
Milk snakes are pretty handleable. Even wild ones.
they can be!
im walching this 2 years after it was made and i was kinda confused at first cuz i was like you have diamond so how dont u have a bearded dragon but i see this must of been befor you got diamond. also love your vids and thanks for being a generaly good ytber and a great reptile owner