It honestly sounds like a person speaking. I would be afraid to talk to it, say one thing in a deep southern accent I am embarrassed I pronounced that way, bird never lets me live it down.
I'd teach it to say something really creepy so when someone comes over they'd be freaked out by my bird saying stuff like " where should we barry the body"
I misheard mangrove snake as “mango snake” and now all I can focus on is its derpy snoot and a snake voice saying “I am mango” 😆 I would love to have rabbits one day!
Just a heads up as someone who owns not one but two rabbits, they are NOT easy pets, in fact they are very hard pets. I’d recommend have a large play pen to keep them in and let them free roam (i know everyone can’t) and train them to be potty trained. (Mine are and it is a lot easier, but they’re still a ton of work.) I find typically most people just keep them in small cages which when you think about it, keeping them in such tiny cages isn’t right, and most with those small cages don’t have much of a chance to show their personality, but if you can provide them with all of this and are willing to do a lot of work (and I mean a lot) and pay a good bit then yea, go for it. Also I’m sure you know this, but just in case I wanted to tell you as no one told me this before.
I recently rescued two goldfish and they're absolutely amazing fish. They spent their entire lives in a ridiculously small bowl, so even though right now they're technically still in an aquarium too small for them, just the increased swimming space has them all excited and exploring 😊. Once winter is over they are going to their forever home in my parents' pond with an entire school of other goldfish. They are such wonderful little creatures.
I own two goldfish that are nearing 10 years of age and they live in a pond in my greenhouse! I live in Ohio and the greenhouse isn't insulated, so it isn't uncommon for the top of the pond to freeze over; the goldfish are always completely fine, though. They're huge for goldfish, too, since their pond is pretty big!
My dream animal is an Argentine Tegu. They have such an amazing personality and are so intelligent and fun to watch, and I’ve always liked bigger lizards.
13:38 "INCREDIBLY rare and INCREDIBLY expensive." *me looking out the window in nz and seeing like 12 outside screaming at each other.* "I wish they were rare here.."
And they are invasive/pests here too. Maybe we should get some law in like Florida has. Might help the native populations more if we could trap and either put them in the pet trade or humanely get rid of them.
I used to have a customer at my old job who kept chickens and would bring me their eggs (which were turquoise for some reason) and I've never had better eggs.
@@benadrylthundercrotch7144 I have pet chickens and we used to have some that we rescued from my neighbor and they laid green eggs and it was super cool. I only have 5 currently and they’re old ladies they’re about 7 years old now and they are awesome pets.
I love that you want a pond! When my father retired he built 2 ponds for his garden full of koi and some goldfish. It’s really nice to just sit out there and watch them or read.
When I was little I used to take ants from one ant farm to the other that was up the street and I thought they were being friends but it turns out they were killing each other 😬
Excuse me? I'm under 12 and my goldfish has stayed alive for almost over 4 years so maybe you need to stop stereotyping that kids can't take care of pets.
I have a video suggestion Choose an animal that you are for each mood When I am hungry I am ____ When I am sleepy I am _____ And you can tell us facts about each animal :)
The goldfish thing reminds me so much of when I was little and for seven years we had three little goldfish that we saved from a fair and we called them our dragons and every night I would just sit and watch them 😊
I have rabbits, rats and chinchillas, I was considering getting ferrets once all my rats are off to their next life. I know someone who has rabbits and ferrets and as long as the ferrets are watched when out for play time it can be done. With that said I had the same concern originally and still kinda do. I might wait till my rabbits are gone too but that could be anywhere from 9-12 years from now so... who knows.
I have a starling and They’re the best birds to have! Full of personality and sass plus they’re amazing mimics. I’d love to see more In homes rather than getting culled for obvious reasons. I’d love to get a group of them for my current one and have a aviary
Omg, yess :D I went through a whole phase where I wanted a rat SOOO bad (still do) and I made a whole presentation for my parents when they saked for it (lol they thought *that* would discourage me...)
@@hetsteills2748 I got my rats a few months back got three and they are the best things ever. My mum loves them too much and sneaks into my room to spend time with them. Need any info feel free to ask.
I also LOVE aquascapes so fish are something i would look into. like how you love leafcutter ant inclosures I love proper fish tanks and think they can be so beautiful and calming.
I admire you so much!! You're so passionate about what you do and I love how much you love animals. I live vicariously through you. I can't wait to see you own some of these animals in the future!
Hi Em, I just want to thank you for educating people on goldfish. They’re super underrated and I hate how they have this perception of being easy animals to keep. THEY ARE NOT, necessarily. Goldfish can live up to 20 years if kept in the correct conditions, not 1-2 years as most people think. Firstly, they need a lot of space since they grow very big, a rule of thumb is to keep one goldie in a 90lr aquarium and for each added goldfish, an extra 20lrs of space. Since they are messy fish that poop a lot, it’s easy for them to pollute their water, eventually leading to death. So water changes must be done every week to prevent various diseases, around 30% each week. Also, high quality food is required for fancy species since they have a delicate digestive system. I’d highly recommend Hikari (Japanese brand) or Repashy gel food. Would love to see a fish video one day! Much love from the UK x
Savannah monitor owner here and yes! I would never recommend a savannah monitor to anyone looking for a happy go lucky large lizard. I don't personally use the word aggressive, but they are defensive. A lot of people love monitor lizards, and unfortunately, savannah's are low cost ones and that draws people to them. They're nothing like an ackie, which is the better starter monitor out there, but ackies are also "expensive". People don't realise how much goes into taking care of savannahs. I'm an admin in a savannah group and the images I see daily are heartbreaking. If you do ever end up with one, please rescue. There are many out there that need a good home. And remember that if a seller claims they're captive born and bred, but can't provide the papers and the price is cheap: they're lying.
We have a wildlife pond in our garden in the UK. We have koi and goldfish. They over winter fine, without any heat. I don't like traditional koi ponds with crystal clear water and no plant life. Leaf cutter ants are fascinating
My parents had a fish pond with mirror koi, ghost koi, and kohaku koi, all of whom survived for at least 10 winters in North East Scotland! Sadly one day they all disappeared overnight, we think maybe they were snatched up by herons.
@@Weasel0539 we went a decade or so without being bothered by them, so we didn't think they ventured as far as us. Ghost koi are gorgeous, and ours were so friendly too! They'd nibble your fingers if you trailed them in the water, and hang out alongside you.
From the Philippines here! My grandparents kept a Myna bird called Kyaw for several years, and I can't tell you how happy I was when you started talking about their vocal abilities! 😁 Kyaw was so talented, he would imitate the sound of my granddad's car locking (he was kept near the garage), the sound of my grandma's laughter and sneeze, and even vehicles passing by!
It’s true! Many people think that goldfish live short lives, around two years. But that is not true!! It all really depends on how big your tank is, and how big they’ll get. I remember when I was around 5-6 years old my mother bought us four goldfish. We soon realised that the tank wasn’t big enough for them, and moving them into our pond in the garden. We actually managed to keep them alive for six years! They grew massive, and lived a lovely life! But one day we had a lightening storm, and two of our fishies unfortunately passed, and the two that were left died a few months later. But yes, goldfish are amazing pets if you treat them right. 💕💕
I rescued feeder goldfish a few years back and they got HUGE! I moved and now have them in an outdoor pond, it’s always been a dream of mine. So happy to see them so happy :)
@@norah8621 When I was in the military i was stationed at Fort Carson. If I could afford it, I'd love to move back there, but unfortunately that's highly unlikely to happen.
Can confirm. Snow in Colorado is 100% a thing that happens often. Especially at weird times. In March of this year, we legit had a blizzard. It was like late March and it was really cool haha. We were out of school for a solid week I think.
I love you em. I'm truly inspired by you! Your videos on Tarantulas are helping me get rid of my fear of spiders! I love you so much and enjoy ALLLLLLL of your videos! ❤ thank you for being you
I want tons of animals as pets, so many reptiles, so many invertebrates, so many mammals, so many aquatics, so many... so many, but that probably wouldn’t be good for me or the animals, since I definitely would not be able to keep up, now I have a betta fish and I REALLY want a hamster, a simple hamster, I would also love a tarantula, a Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula, yeah. I would maybe also keep a fox when I grow up, would be a lot of work though. Everything you have on your list I would absolutely love to keep as well. Love💖
Goldfish are wonderful! We bought four feeders when i moved into my house to make sure our pond was safe (the previous owner used some kind of poison and they suggested that we buy some cheap fish before any expensive one) 9 years later, and they’re still thriving! They’re bigger than both my hands put together. They’re incredibly interesting to watch
I brought home my third axolotl yesterday and they are just the most adorable creatures. Two of mine will sit in your hand and my other one is a bit skittish but likes it when you sit in front of the tank and talk to her. You wouldnt think it but they get excited to see you! I love them!
In Albuquerque, New Mexico there is a Botonical Garden and in there they have a Bug Center. They have this really big colony of leaf cutter ants marching on a tree which is connected to another room with more of them. The display is really amazing/crazy. If you come to New Mexico please go visit the Botonical garden!( The best season to come is Summer)
You are so lucky! I really want to have one but my parents say "NO SNAILS IN THIS HOME". Now I keep two snails (native species) to prove them I can take care of a snail so I can get a Giant African Land Snail one day.
I've got an albino retuculartus land snail. When I first got them, they could only just fit of my thumb nail. Now they cant even got on both of my hands together. I love you Howard!! 💕💕
What I love about ponds is that native wildlife will often set up shop there too. Green Frogs are a great example of a species which will set up shop and provide you with antics.
They’re quite a difficult dog breed tho! I am a vet assistent and we see a lot of owners struggling with raising them, but if you do your research in training them they can be cute!
My dad loves ponds, and in all our houses growing up he’s made sure to build and maintain a pond. Saying that, his favourite fish for ponds are Golden Orfe. They are pretty hardy, very clever, and very pretty. Some of our fish are over 10 years old now. I’d highly recommend them.
@Jyotiraditya Behera, you can if you find a male/female to breed with, just you need to wait about 9 months, after that, you should be rewarded with your own human.
@Jyotiraditya Behera, time travel back a few decades because that’s totally possible and if you hit the right year, you should be able to purchase an African slave.
I’m too late (but whatever)! And I literally have this WHOLE ENTIRE SKETCH BOOK DEDICATED to animals that I absolutely love and just simply give them lots of love and care (and not putting them in a tiny tiny tiny cage).
I've always wanted to keep many animals. I hope it happens some day when I'm ready. -Gerbils -African Fat Tailed Geckos - A Leopard Gecko - I want snakes too, I'm not sure what it would be. - I also want to keep an Axolotl - I want a dog for sure I'm not sure what breed and I would have to do more research. - I also want salamanders someday - Small Parrots (specifically the Cockatiel I've been want one for a while) Someday. Definitely not know though. And I have to do more research and when I have more experience with animals. And better equipped. And not all at once.
Corn snakes are perfect for beginners so are milk snakes but they can be a bit difficult to feed when they are baby’s. ball pythons can also be picky eaters
Gerbils make great pets. I had a gerbil obsession when I was a kid. Just be careful, because they multiply like crazy and before you know it, you're overrun with them😬😬
I have a pond here in AZ and I have Koi and goldfish. I literally did buy cheap feeder fish and gave them a great life. They have grown so big and colorful. Really entertaining to watch!
Hi EM! When you do keep a axolotl, please don’t make the mistakes I did! Do not put rock as substrate. I had two axolotls, one died of impaction from eating rocks. PS. Axolotls love to eat ghost shrimp, but long red wigglers(worms) do work as well. :)
Related to the people loving to kill ants:: During camp I would play with the ants because I didn’t always want to swim in the lake and so one day a group of boys came over, saw that I was playing with this huge ant (I named him Lightning) and grabbed the ant and threw it in the lake. Ngl I cried then and obviously I still remember it in full detail (10 years later) and still feel extremely sad
Em's List: 1. Red-Whiskered Bulbul - Do not blame you there. That bird is beautiful! And having a little piece of home is understandable. 2. Goldfish - Well thought out ideas there. Kudos. 3. Mangrove Snake - To each their own. I'm glad you've done your research and have realistic expectations for your eventual snake. 4. Axolotl - Heck yes, I would love to keep some of these babies! 5. Leafcutter Ants - Again, to each their own. I personally would prefer to visit my local zoo for this one. They have an awesome setup there. 6. Mynah Bird - Gorgeous birds, though a bit to messy for me. Really cool that they can mimic humans. 7. Savannah Monitor - Kudos to you for wanting to be a great ambassador for these babies! My List: 1. Short-haired cats - Despite being allergic, cats are my favorite domestic pets and I would love to have two. I specify the short-haired bit because my reactions are not as severe. 2. Horses - I would love to have a horse of my own. They are amazing animals and I love riding and interacting with them. If I could, I would live on a ranch. 3. Flying Foxes - I consider bats to be absolutely adorable, and would love to own some flying foxes. Sadly because of their protected status, it is illegal to keep them as pets in most parts of the world. However, that doesn't mean I can't be an ambassador for them! 4. Rabbits - I have actually owned a rabbit before, and I adore these furry little critters. I would love a chance to own one or two again and keep them in a large outdoor hutch. 5. Kestrels - These little guys are my favorite falcons due to their size and color. I would happily get a falconry license for a chance to own some of these adorable birds!
I used to have pond goldfish when I as a kid. My favourite, Excalibur, a very tubby short-finned fan-tail, would come and rest in my submerged hand at feeding time. I'd conditioned him to do this using food. He grew from a tiny pale pet-shop fish to a big, healthy, orange, happy, friendly pet I felt a real connection to.
em, i just want to tell you that i appreciate your videos so much! you're such a knowledgeable and kind person, your videos are always very educative and entertaining at the same time, we can clearly see how much work you put into your content 🥺
would you be able to do a list of animals that shouldn't be kept as pets? or animals that are underestimated by people before buying them? really love these videos and think something like that would be super educational!Xx
Iv been watching you since the beginning and you have helped me realize my calling of going to school to be a zoologist and a vet. Thank you for your videos they are so educational and inspiring
I love how you were able to section out each time stamp right on the video! And just calling them "Animal #" was super helpful because I could check without giving it away
Hi Em !!! I got ur notification and I clicked sooo fast !! I am from India and I wanted ur book and I searched up animal kind by Emma lock and I was shocked by the price it was ₹ 2,000 here sorry em I can't purchase it as it too expensive but I will always support you Em!!! Hope you see this Em !!!!💞💞I love you!!!!!! Been here since u started ur channel.
I had a dream a couple days ago... it was me and my friends we were in your back yard, and was holding your ferret dobby, and I talked to you. Dreams happen because you think of someone or something a lot ♡
Speaking of fantastic mimics no one thinks of, corvids tend to be adept mimics from bluejays to crows. Bluejays have even been observed mimicking the sounds of predatory birds like hawks to scare off other birds.
Just watched the Axolotl Song. Don't regret it. I would love to have a Betta Fish again soon. I've had many in the past but it's been a while and I'm WAY more educated on the proper care for them now. Would also like an Axolotl and Leopard Gecko someday.
I’d love to have a Millipede, they are so cute and interesting, I currently have a dog and 2 goldfish ;) they suck on each other it’s very bizarre. Lol
I love my guinea pig, she gets a salad everyday with all sort of veggies I recommend checking out the guinea pig forums it has a diet section and also amazing cage ideas and lot of helpful info!
I’ve been waiting for this since the last video came out so the pets i would want to keeps are Hedgehogs cause they’re adorable and spiky Ferrets Cause Slinky noodles but too Expensive in my country and lastly A ball python Cause i love reptiles but parents are scared of them lmao
Imagine being at a friend’s and you just hear a 4-year-old girl giggling demonically and your friend just says “Don’t stress it’s my bird”
It'd be funny tho lol
That bird mimicking is crazy. I'd probably be scared if I had one.
It honestly sounds like a person speaking. I would be afraid to talk to it, say one thing in a deep southern accent I am embarrassed I pronounced that way, bird never lets me live it down.
I'd teach it to say something really creepy so when someone comes over they'd be freaked out by my bird saying stuff like " where should we barry the body"
Creepy and scary
Bruh I actually got scared when I heard it talk
My unlce had one, and I didn't know what it was at the time, and when I found out it talked I freaked out
I misheard mangrove snake as “mango snake” and now all I can focus on is its derpy snoot and a snake voice saying “I am mango” 😆 I would love to have rabbits one day!
Bahahahaahaaaa 🥭 🐍
*i is mango*
*I A M M A N G O*
Just a heads up as someone who owns not one but two rabbits, they are NOT easy pets, in fact they are very hard pets. I’d recommend have a large play pen to keep them in and let them free roam (i know everyone can’t) and train them to be potty trained. (Mine are and it is a lot easier, but they’re still a ton of work.) I find typically most people just keep them in small cages which when you think about it, keeping them in such tiny cages isn’t right, and most with those small cages don’t have much of a chance to show their personality, but if you can provide them with all of this and are willing to do a lot of work (and I mean a lot) and pay a good bit then yea, go for it. Also I’m sure you know this, but just in case I wanted to tell you as no one told me this before.
@@Emzotic for a mangrove snake contact BHB reptiles
I recently rescued two goldfish and they're absolutely amazing fish. They spent their entire lives in a ridiculously small bowl, so even though right now they're technically still in an aquarium too small for them, just the increased swimming space has them all excited and exploring 😊. Once winter is over they are going to their forever home in my parents' pond with an entire school of other goldfish. They are such wonderful little creatures.
Oooh thank you so much for rescuing them!!
My daughter has a gorgeous pair of mangrove snakes, who bred 6 beautiful babies a few weeks ago. The babies are so chilled compared to the parents 🙂
Woooowwwww that’s incredible!!!
@@Emzotic She has also tamed an absolutely stunning Asian water monitor called Ophelia... she has a gift with animals and a huge passion for them ❤
@Chyna doll
I own two goldfish that are nearing 10 years of age and they live in a pond in my greenhouse! I live in Ohio and the greenhouse isn't insulated, so it isn't uncommon for the top of the pond to freeze over; the goldfish are always completely fine, though. They're huge for goldfish, too, since their pond is pretty big!
Gorgeous!!!!! That’s wonderful to hear! Spoiled goldfish 🥰
My dream animal is an Argentine Tegu. They have such an amazing personality and are so intelligent and fun to watch, and I’ve always liked bigger lizards.
I love tegus! They're like big scaly dogs! I really want one when I move out!
Same!!! I LOVE Tegus ❤️❤️❤️
My old Biology teacher had an axolotl in her classroom, he was called Frank and he liked to watch us study. Very cute!
My Bio teacher had a locust called Jimmy... He really loved that bug, man. His eyes just lit up whenever we asked questions about Jimmy lol.
13:38 "INCREDIBLY rare and INCREDIBLY expensive."
*me looking out the window in nz and seeing like 12 outside screaming at each other.*
"I wish they were rare here.."
Yes! They are the worst!
And they are invasive/pests here too. Maybe we should get some law in like Florida has. Might help the native populations more if we could trap and either put them in the pet trade or humanely get rid of them.
I read that when Em said it
but id wish they were rare
I would really like to get chickens in the future and gift the eggs to my neighbors and people who may be struggling to afford food
Aww that’s so, so beautiful!!! I love your kindness
@@Emzotic that's really lovely to hear! I hope you have a really nice day
I used to have a customer at my old job who kept chickens and would bring me their eggs (which were turquoise for some reason) and I've never had better eggs.
I have chickens they are pretty cool
@@benadrylthundercrotch7144 I have pet chickens and we used to have some that we rescued from my neighbor and they laid green eggs and it was super cool. I only have 5 currently and they’re old ladies they’re about 7 years old now and they are awesome pets.
I love that you want a pond! When my father retired he built 2 ponds for his garden full of koi and some goldfish. It’s really nice to just sit out there and watch them or read.
I have a Spur-thighed Tortoise at the moment named Tiger and I would love to add a little white westie to our family and a African fat tailed gecko 🥰😍
Ahhhh!!! Great Chelonian!!
When I was little I used to take ants from one ant farm to the other that was up the street and I thought they were being friends but it turns out they were killing each other 😬
....must...not....laugh
I'm laughing about that. The world is fun.
I once put a wasp in a spiders web (cave shape) and she heard her worries and let her go
I am blessed and already keeping all my dream pets :)
🐟 - 🦐 - 🐈 - 🐕 ❤️
Awww that’s beautiful!
"Now I'm a.. SALAMANDER SALAMANDER" Adding that to my playlist lol
I just watched the Axolotl song and I must say THANK YOU ! 😂
YAAAS!! Isn’t your life so much more full now? 😂😂😂
@@Emzotic yessss THANKYOU 😂😂😂😂
"and goldfish live pretty long lives"
*every goldfish ever given to a child under 12*:
👁️👄👁️
haha yeah that's true my lived for 4 years
Lmao 😭
Even when brought home in a plastic bag from the fair... way back in the day :) I had one like that!
Excuse me? I'm under 12 and my goldfish has stayed alive for almost over 4 years so maybe you need to stop stereotyping that kids can't take care of pets.
When I was 12 my dad gave me a 40 gallon tank to put my goldfish in and I gave it proper care and did research
I have a video suggestion
Choose an animal that you are for each mood
When I am hungry I am ____
When I am sleepy I am _____
And you can tell us facts about each animal :)
That's a nice idea
The goldfish thing reminds me so much of when I was little and for seven years we had three little goldfish that we saved from a fair and we called them our dragons and every night I would just sit and watch them 😊
Thanks for your happiness I just had a bad parent teacher conference
I would love love love to keep ferrets!! But you know... when your best friend is a rabbit.. it doesn't really work out.
Yeaaaah... maybe not 😁
I have rabbits, rats and chinchillas, I was considering getting ferrets once all my rats are off to their next life. I know someone who has rabbits and ferrets and as long as the ferrets are watched when out for play time it can be done. With that said I had the same concern originally and still kinda do. I might wait till my rabbits are gone too but that could be anywhere from 9-12 years from now so... who knows.
@@GreymanWalking I have ferrets and rats and haven’t had any trouble myself. As long as you’re extra careful with everyone it can totally work!
I wanna see Dobby and niffler play in the snow again.
I have a starling and They’re the best birds to have! Full of personality and sass plus they’re amazing mimics. I’d love to see more In homes rather than getting culled for obvious reasons. I’d love to get a group of them for my current one and have a aviary
Ooo yay I’m early! Some of my dream pets to own one day are rats, ferrets and Madagascan hissing cockroaches 😄
Nice choices!!
Omg, yess :D I went through a whole phase where I wanted a rat SOOO bad (still do) and I made a whole presentation for my parents when they saked for it (lol they thought *that* would discourage me...)
@@hetsteills2748 I got my rats a few months back got three and they are the best things ever. My mum loves them too much and sneaks into my room to spend time with them. Need any info feel free to ask.
I paused my program for you , feel honoured 😊 I've always found that fish are quite therapeutic in times of thought
I want fish When studying. I had them as a kid.
I also LOVE aquascapes so fish are something i would look into. like how you love leafcutter ant inclosures I love proper fish tanks and think they can be so beautiful and calming.
Yes!!! I have such respect for aquascapists
I admire you so much!! You're so passionate about what you do and I love how much you love animals. I live vicariously through you. I can't wait to see you own some of these animals in the future!
Oooh thank you so much, Sara 🥰🥰🥰
would you ever again own a tarantula? i love them, but i feel as though their care is misrepresented often!
Hi Em, I just want to thank you for educating people on goldfish. They’re super underrated and I hate how they have this perception of being easy animals to keep. THEY ARE NOT, necessarily. Goldfish can live up to 20 years if kept in the correct conditions, not 1-2 years as most people think. Firstly, they need a lot of space since they grow very big, a rule of thumb is to keep one goldie in a 90lr aquarium and for each added goldfish, an extra 20lrs of space. Since they are messy fish that poop a lot, it’s easy for them to pollute their water, eventually leading to death. So water changes must be done every week to prevent various diseases, around 30% each week. Also, high quality food is required for fancy species since they have a delicate digestive system. I’d highly recommend Hikari (Japanese brand) or Repashy gel food. Would love to see a fish video one day! Much love from the UK x
The Axolotl Song brings back memories!
The innocent days of TH-cam 🥺
Savannah monitor owner here and yes! I would never recommend a savannah monitor to anyone looking for a happy go lucky large lizard. I don't personally use the word aggressive, but they are defensive. A lot of people love monitor lizards, and unfortunately, savannah's are low cost ones and that draws people to them. They're nothing like an ackie, which is the better starter monitor out there, but ackies are also "expensive". People don't realise how much goes into taking care of savannahs. I'm an admin in a savannah group and the images I see daily are heartbreaking. If you do ever end up with one, please rescue. There are many out there that need a good home. And remember that if a seller claims they're captive born and bred, but can't provide the papers and the price is cheap: they're lying.
I would love to see some animals vs setups. Like the Savanah monitors for example. I hope you are doing better where you are!
We have a wildlife pond in our garden in the UK. We have koi and goldfish. They over winter fine, without any heat.
I don't like traditional koi ponds with crystal clear water and no plant life.
Leaf cutter ants are fascinating
My parents had a fish pond with mirror koi, ghost koi, and kohaku koi, all of whom survived for at least 10 winters in North East Scotland! Sadly one day they all disappeared overnight, we think maybe they were snatched up by herons.
@@wolfiewifie that's such a shame. We do have herons so we keep a pond net over. We used to have a beautiful ghost koi.
@@Weasel0539 we went a decade or so without being bothered by them, so we didn't think they ventured as far as us. Ghost koi are gorgeous, and ours were so friendly too! They'd nibble your fingers if you trailed them in the water, and hang out alongside you.
@@wolfiewifie I think ghost koi are one of my favourites
i really want ferrets (probably 2) but my life situation isnt the best for how much they need right now so i hope in the future i can look after them
From the Philippines here! My grandparents kept a Myna bird called Kyaw for several years, and I can't tell you how happy I was when you started talking about their vocal abilities! 😁 Kyaw was so talented, he would imitate the sound of my granddad's car locking (he was kept near the garage), the sound of my grandma's laughter and sneeze, and even vehicles passing by!
I'm glad I'm not the only one who knows the axolotl song enjoyed the video :) :)
It’s true! Many people think that goldfish live short lives, around two years. But that is not true!! It all really depends on how big your tank is, and how big they’ll get. I remember when I was around 5-6 years old my mother bought us four goldfish. We soon realised that the tank wasn’t big enough for them, and moving them into our pond in the garden. We actually managed to keep them alive for six years! They grew massive, and lived a lovely life! But one day we had a lightening storm, and two of our fishies unfortunately passed, and the two that were left died a few months later. But yes, goldfish are amazing pets if you treat them right. 💕💕
Hey Em! I would really like to own a snake one day!! 🐍
Ouuu which species!?
@@Emzotic I would love to own the tiny rough green snake! They're adorable.
I would love to own a reticulated python theyre so cute! I've done so much research on them!
I rescued feeder goldfish a few years back and they got HUGE! I moved and now have them in an outdoor pond, it’s always been a dream of mine. So happy to see them so happy :)
I didn't know you live in Colorado! That's so cool, I live there too!
Yes!!! Denver!
@@Emzotic Nice! I'm in the Springs!
@@norah8621 When I was in the military i was stationed at Fort Carson. If I could afford it, I'd love to move back there, but unfortunately that's highly unlikely to happen.
@@GreymanWalking That's cool!
Can confirm.
Snow in Colorado is 100% a thing that happens often. Especially at weird times.
In March of this year, we legit had a blizzard. It was like late March and it was really cool haha. We were out of school for a solid week I think.
As a fellow Coloradan I can confirm. A few years back we got a two day bomb cyclone, our chickens were not happy with the weather.
Mynah birds are so common in Singapore its actually shocking to hear them being a pet :O
Right?? It's crazy when you see them on the streets everyday, but they ARE adorable :3
Thank you for standing up for aquatic animals. I don't see that often and it breaks my heart. You earned a subscriber :)
i would keep goldfish there are so beautiful
Yeah I jave six of them and I completely adore them. Although they are very messy 😬😂
@@rosemaclarenlee727 lol there also funny
I agree !!! 🐠
I love you em. I'm truly inspired by you! Your videos on Tarantulas are helping me get rid of my fear of spiders! I love you so much and enjoy ALLLLLLL of your videos! ❤ thank you for being you
I want tons of animals as pets, so many reptiles, so many invertebrates, so many mammals, so many aquatics, so many... so many, but that probably wouldn’t be good for me or the animals, since I definitely would not be able to keep up, now I have a betta fish and I REALLY want a hamster, a simple hamster, I would also love a tarantula, a Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula, yeah. I would maybe also keep a fox when I grow up, would be a lot of work though. Everything you have on your list I would absolutely love to keep as well. Love💖
Goldfish are wonderful!
We bought four feeders when i moved into my house to make sure our pond was safe (the previous owner used some kind of poison and they suggested that we buy some cheap fish before any expensive one)
9 years later, and they’re still thriving! They’re bigger than both my hands put together. They’re incredibly interesting to watch
Your channel got me into pet ferrets so I really want them. Right now I have a hamster and a fish! Love your vids!
@Lexy Hanson Don't worry, I always do TONS of research before adopting a pet. And cool! what species of hamster do you have?
@Lexy Hanson I know what you mean, with all those critter trails out there. I have a Campbell's dwarf!
I brought home my third axolotl yesterday and they are just the most adorable creatures. Two of mine will sit in your hand and my other one is a bit skittish but likes it when you sit in front of the tank and talk to her. You wouldnt think it but they get excited to see you! I love them!
The rhino viper is my favorite snake ever, I’d love to keep one. It’d be dangerous but they’re beautiful.
Nice choice!!!! I love them too!!
In Albuquerque, New Mexico there is a Botonical Garden and in there they have a Bug Center. They have this really big colony of leaf cutter ants marching on a tree which is connected to another room with more of them. The display is really amazing/crazy. If you come to New Mexico please go visit the Botonical garden!( The best season to come is Summer)
Jey Em, i got my giant african land snail today!
Congratulations!!!
You are so lucky! I really want to have one but my parents say "NO SNAILS IN THIS HOME". Now I keep two snails (native species) to prove them I can take care of a snail so I can get a Giant African Land Snail one day.
I've got an albino retuculartus land snail. When I first got them, they could only just fit of my thumb nail. Now they cant even got on both of my hands together. I love you Howard!! 💕💕
@@Emzotic thank you so much i love ur videos!
What I love about ponds is that native wildlife will often set up shop there too. Green Frogs are a great example of a species which will set up shop and provide you with antics.
I’ve wanted an Airedale Terrier for quite some time now
What a great choice of dog!!
They’re quite a difficult dog breed tho! I am a vet assistent and we see a lot of owners struggling with raising them, but if you do your research in training them they can be cute!
My dad loves ponds, and in all our houses growing up he’s made sure to build and maintain a pond. Saying that, his favourite fish for ponds are Golden Orfe. They are pretty hardy, very clever, and very pretty. Some of our fish are over 10 years old now. I’d highly recommend them.
i’ve always wanted to own hissing cockroaches 🥺
They’re fantastic
They’re easy and amazing.
@Jyotiraditya Behera hahaha loved this
@Jyotiraditya Behera, you can if you find a male/female to breed with, just you need to wait about 9 months, after that, you should be rewarded with your own human.
@Jyotiraditya Behera, time travel back a few decades because that’s totally possible and if you hit the right year, you should be able to purchase an African slave.
The Axolotl song has made my day. Thanks, Emzotic.
My top 3 “wish list” animals are : Mudskippers, Frilled Dragons and Dart Frogs.
I haven't even seen the video yet, but I want to thank you for posting. You've no idea, how happy your videos makes me.
Emz: posts
Me: clicks faster than the speed of light 😂
I make vidz btw❤️
same
Awesome!!!! 😍❤️
I’m too late (but whatever)! And I literally have this WHOLE ENTIRE SKETCH BOOK DEDICATED to animals that I absolutely love and just simply give them lots of love and care (and not putting them in a tiny tiny tiny cage).
I've always wanted to keep many animals. I hope it happens some day when I'm ready.
-Gerbils
-African Fat Tailed Geckos
- A Leopard Gecko
- I want snakes too, I'm not sure what it would be.
- I also want to keep an Axolotl
- I want a dog for sure I'm not sure what breed and I would have to do more research.
- I also want salamanders someday
- Small Parrots (specifically the Cockatiel I've been want one for a while)
Someday. Definitely not know though. And I have to do more research and when I have more experience with animals. And better equipped.
And not all at once.
Corn snakes are perfect for beginners so are milk snakes but they can be a bit difficult to feed when they are baby’s. ball pythons can also be picky eaters
WoAh
Gerbils make great pets. I had a gerbil obsession when I was a kid. Just be careful, because they multiply like crazy and before you know it, you're overrun with them😬😬
I have a pond here in AZ and I have Koi and goldfish. I literally did buy cheap feeder fish and gave them a great life. They have grown so big and colorful. Really entertaining to watch!
Hi EM! When you do keep a axolotl, please don’t make the mistakes I did! Do not put rock as substrate. I had two axolotls, one died of impaction from eating rocks. PS. Axolotls love to eat ghost shrimp, but long red wigglers(worms) do work as well. :)
Related to the people loving to kill ants::
During camp I would play with the ants because I didn’t always want to swim in the lake and so one day a group of boys came over, saw that I was playing with this huge ant (I named him Lightning) and grabbed the ant and threw it in the lake.
Ngl I cried then and obviously I still remember it in full detail (10 years later) and still feel extremely sad
i would love a ball python, argentine black and white tegu, ferrets, grey banded kingsnake, african grey and a green tree python
I want a green tree python too
Hi Emma,glad you looking so well,early again ,soo happy you be in a happy place
Ngl- im getting good at being early when you post :D
Also can i just say- I find your voice relaxing owo
Omg welcome back! Thank you so much for your incredible support xxx
I LOVE the new consistency of posting! Hands down one of the best/if not the best animal TH-camr.
I would love to have a lizard or a snake as a pet.
Yes please!!
@@Emzotic I would like to get a Tegu. Those lizards are really cool and I also want to get like a medium sized snake like the Mexican black kingsnake.
Em's List:
1. Red-Whiskered Bulbul - Do not blame you there. That bird is beautiful! And having a little piece of home is understandable.
2. Goldfish - Well thought out ideas there. Kudos.
3. Mangrove Snake - To each their own. I'm glad you've done your research and have realistic expectations for your eventual snake.
4. Axolotl - Heck yes, I would love to keep some of these babies!
5. Leafcutter Ants - Again, to each their own. I personally would prefer to visit my local zoo for this one. They have an awesome setup there.
6. Mynah Bird - Gorgeous birds, though a bit to messy for me. Really cool that they can mimic humans.
7. Savannah Monitor - Kudos to you for wanting to be a great ambassador for these babies!
My List:
1. Short-haired cats - Despite being allergic, cats are my favorite domestic pets and I would love to have two. I specify the short-haired bit because my reactions are not as severe.
2. Horses - I would love to have a horse of my own. They are amazing animals and I love riding and interacting with them. If I could, I would live on a ranch.
3. Flying Foxes - I consider bats to be absolutely adorable, and would love to own some flying foxes. Sadly because of their protected status, it is illegal to keep them as pets in most parts of the world. However, that doesn't mean I can't be an ambassador for them!
4. Rabbits - I have actually owned a rabbit before, and I adore these furry little critters. I would love a chance to own one or two again and keep them in a large outdoor hutch.
5. Kestrels - These little guys are my favorite falcons due to their size and color. I would happily get a falconry license for a chance to own some of these adorable birds!
I would love to keep hognose snake and blue tongue skink
I don’t think a single person (other than bots) have disliked this video. Really shows how much your supporters enjoy your content.
I would love to own a snake to a particular a milk snake I love them they're beautiful in my
Ooh I love milk snakes but keep in mind that they can be quite difficult to feed when they are baby’s
I didnt know whaz snake you ment and googled and in Germany they're literally called trianglesnake 😂😂
I used to have pond goldfish when I as a kid. My favourite, Excalibur, a very tubby short-finned fan-tail, would come and rest in my submerged hand at feeding time. I'd conditioned him to do this using food. He grew from a tiny pale pet-shop fish to a big, healthy, orange, happy, friendly pet I felt a real connection to.
Me, with my two axolotls: I want a 500 gallon to fill with axolotls.
😂 I love axolotls!
em, i just want to tell you that i appreciate your videos so much! you're such a knowledgeable and kind person, your videos are always very educative and entertaining at the same time, we can clearly see how much work you put into your content 🥺
They have red whiskered bulbul in Los Angeles county, CA Los Angeles botanical garden
would you be able to do a list of animals that shouldn't be kept as pets? or animals that are underestimated by people before buying them? really love these videos and think something like that would be super educational!Xx
I also wanted a lizard, maybe da horned one
Iv been watching you since the beginning and you have helped me realize my calling of going to school to be a zoologist and a vet. Thank you for your videos they are so educational and inspiring
the Mynah bird is kinda scary. I don’t like that it can literally imitate someone’s voice so perfectly 😟
Yeah one day on the phone saying your pin number. Then it repeats it lol.
A lot of birds have really scary mimicing capabilities. TH-cam talking crows/ravens, or Woof Woof the talking Tui.
I love how you were able to section out each time stamp right on the video! And just calling them "Animal #" was super helpful because I could check without giving it away
Hi Em !!! I got ur notification and I clicked sooo fast !! I am from India and I wanted ur book and I searched up animal kind by Emma lock and I was shocked by the price it was ₹ 2,000 here sorry em I can't purchase it as it too expensive but I will always support you Em!!! Hope you see this Em !!!!💞💞I love you!!!!!! Been here since u started ur channel.
Oh my!!! That’s very expensive!!😱😱😱
I had a dream a couple days ago... it was me and my friends we were in your back yard, and was holding your ferret dobby, and I talked to you. Dreams happen because you think of someone or something a lot ♡
Oh and at the end my friends all peeped in my bath tub. IDK LOL
23 minutes ago.... YES
I listened to your podcast by animals at home network. It was one of my favourite episodes!!!!!love your channel so much
I watched the axolotl song and now I’m a salamander
😂😂😂
Speaking of fantastic mimics no one thinks of, corvids tend to be adept mimics from bluejays to crows. Bluejays have even been observed mimicking the sounds of predatory birds like hawks to scare off other birds.
I want a pet human
Bro what the heck. I'm sure your joking but leave a note for you FBI agent in case 😂
Just watched the Axolotl Song. Don't regret it.
I would love to have a Betta Fish again soon. I've had many in the past but it's been a while and I'm WAY more educated on the proper care for them now.
Would also like an Axolotl and Leopard Gecko someday.
I’d love to have a Millipede, they are so cute and interesting, I currently have a dog and 2 goldfish ;) they suck on each other it’s very bizarre. Lol
Oh my! 🤣
Millipedes really are adorable. I thought I was the only one...
I have a millepede
Solid list and I loved how you made sure to specify the requirements for all these animals
I would want IN SPACED OUT TIME
FERRETS
RABBITS
CATS
DEGU
CHINCHILLA
A PARROT
HAMTER
GUINEA PIG
TOITOISE
LEOPARD GECKO
MICE AND OTHERE QNIMALS LOL
I love my guinea pig, she gets a salad everyday with all sort of veggies I recommend checking out the guinea pig forums it has a diet section and also amazing cage ideas and lot of helpful info!
Really shouldn't do a chinchilla. Trust me.
@@dyinhope6840 why? I'm just curious lol
Tho I should say that you shouldn't get a rabbit. They require pairs or groups, you need daily hay or grass, find a vet for them, etc.
@@camii9136 hmm 🤔
She’s back and better than ever! Love you em ❤️❤️
Em: *Talks about birds*
Also Em: *Talks about any type of snakes*
Me: YAAAAAAAASSSSS
your intro is the best, it makes your videos seem so professional!
I’ve been waiting for this since the last video came out so the pets i would want to keeps are
Hedgehogs cause they’re adorable and spiky
Ferrets Cause Slinky noodles but too Expensive in my country and lastly
A ball python Cause i love reptiles but parents are scared of them lmao
NICE!!! You know I love that you want to keep ferrets!