1930s Reptiles You Never See Anymore | Where Are They Now?
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- Did you know people were keeping reptiles during the great depression? The 1930s were a wild time between two major wars but still these 5 reptiles were kept by the few reptile hobbyists that were around nearly 100 years ago! So where did they go?
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The coolest 30s reptiles are sometimes also the hardest reptiles to care for. Alligators for example are really big and certainly not for the average reptile keeper. Big Alligators can be 10ft or even bigger and have nasty bites and gnarly tail whips. Imagine being sold this little creature that turns into Godzilla as a kid? Chinese Terrapins are also a great example of a 1930s reptile store staple. You would often be sold a Chinese Terrapin and told to keep them in a wash basin with nothing to heat it. We have come a long way with turtle care thankfully. Rattlesnakes also very easy to come by. Don't get me started on African Rock Pythons being available for pennies! These massive constrictor snakes get huge, have bad attitudes and really shouldn't be available to anyone who isn't a serious large snake enthusiast! As for alligators being available back in the day, oh boy were the 1930s the decade of the super available alligator! Times have changed and thankfully so! Would you watch a Top 5 reptiles of the 2010s video?
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You have to study up on Grace Olive Wiley, she lived from 1883-1948. She was an amazing herpetologist and she was the first person to breed rattlesnakes in captivity in 1922. She was just an amazing woman imo.
That's dope. I gotta reas up on her
A very interesting woman, what a life. 'They won't breed unless they are happy' - she made her snakes happy 🙂
Too sad ..she died from the snakebite ...
@wendywendt4548 it was unfortunate yes, but she didn't pass wasn't until 65 years old and she died doing what she absolutely loved. Many pass around that age without thriving in life.
@@Me_1983- Yes. I read about her years ago in elementary school. She loved her snakes. That snake if I remember was sent to a zoo somewhere in California to live out it's life. She did not want it killed. Hope I'm getting it right , have not read up on her recently.
I’m 72. When I was a kid we took vacations in Florida. I saw by gators for sale in gas stations, poor things. Of course I wanted one, but after my father explained the issues involved, I became so sad for them. Ditto for the baby turtles sold in containers with awful plastic “islands” with a plastic palm tree on it.
Honestly a+ parenting right there, and good on your father for explaining it in a way you'd understand
My dad grew up in the 60s and he had a neighbor that casually kept 3 bobcats. Go back 60+ years and people really kept some crazy 💩
that's wild
People still do stuff like that in rural areas
Out in Wisconsin I had a friend with 2 bobcats in a huge outside caged enclosure where you would be hard pressed to find them there. Only his dad would ever work with them and he had the
Since they were babies. They played with him like a big cat/dog
@@above4771 so cool
I don't own any reptiles, have never held a reptile, but i love your channel just to learn about these animals. And I love love love this history series!
Thanks for watching!
I love the “reptile decades” series, great video👏👍🏻
I’m so glad
Lets do a Reptiles of 65 million years ago that you dont see anymore
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@@Theturtleclub3000 Yessir
As a reptile lover and a history nerd, I absolutely love this series! Whatever decade you do next I’m down for! Snake Discovery recently visited a house where a lot of vintage reptile-keeping supplies are kept, maybe you could also do a video on the way people kept these animals also.
I can't imagine the effort that went into researching this, thanks for all your work
You should do a video that’s like “ when not to get a certain reptile” like don’t get a big tortoise if you have a lot flowers you’ve slaved to plant or a small garden and not so huge yard, or don’t get small frogs if you can’t handle fruit flies ending up all over so so forth
I would also like a video on the history of certain pets. Maybe on Burmese pythons, how did they enter the pet trade and when? We’re they popular right away or how did they get to their popularity and morph diversity today?
I also wouldn't mind a series on historically practical uses of reptiles. For example, here in Sydney Australia way back when the country was in its infancy, Diamond pythons were used in warehouses to keep rat populations down because they were better at it than cats. Things like that I think would make for an Interesting video
I don't see how they are better than a couple of cats. Cats eat daily snakes don't. Seems cats would be faster at getting a colony down.
@@kiki29073 except snakes get where cats can't and you bring in more than 1 python. alot more. but hey, this is what they actually did.
It’s an amphibian but African Clawed Frogs were used as pregnancy tests
@@ymeyers6225what? How?
@@ReleasedHollow They would inject the woman's urine into the frog. If the urine had hCG in it, the pregnancy hormone, the frog would lay eggs. So eggs = positive test and no eggs = negative test.
I'd never had guessed you'd have gone so far back in time, practically back at the very beginning of this hobby, it basically was difficult telling apart reptile-keeping as we intend it from farming them for skin or meat, but that was interesting. The 2010s would be a throwback to the recent past and I'd find it interesting, expecially since I'm more into fish-keeping and I probably have missed something in the past decade (it fell exactly between the closing of my fave aquarium magazine, which also had a section dedicated to reptiles and amphibians, and the spread of specialistic TH-cam Channels which by now are my main source of informations) - I'd say both it, and the 1920s would be worthy attention, but would do it in that order, a "retrospective" upon the last decade or so of the hobby could be something useful to newcomers too.
I'm surprised Lot Lizards didn't make it on this list; they also lay on their back for lengthily periods of time before they're eaten.
They are still around.
What is a "Lot Lizard"? Never heard of a lizard that lies (not "lays") on its back! What eventually eats them?
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I imagine people would keep native species of turtles and frogs in their ponds back then in rural areas, with the ducks and geese. Back then reptile enthusiasts in my area in Québec would mostly herp and observe the local species of garter and ribbon snakes more than caging them at home I suppose.
I saw baby gators, & even red-eyed tree frogs, in Pet Stores in Michigan in the '90s
You can still see red eye tree frogs for sale at lots of stores. Same with baby gators unless you are in a state thats outlawed them. I lived in michigan growing up too. Once i even saw a tiger cub for sale at a reptile shop in michigan in the 90s. It was "larrys house of pets". Not sure if they are still around. There was another shop right by it that had a 200+lb galapagos tortoise as a mascott, but i cant remember the shop name.
Really the hobby was around back then remember if you were buddies with keepers you could buy animals from the zoo or trade. I remember reading Raymond Ditmars assent of trading native New York snakes for snakes from Trinidad including a 9 foot bushmaster that was in very foul mood after the boat ride from Trinidad. Just paging through those old Ditmars books will give you an idea of what was available back then.
The 'Python Cowboy" in the Everglades caught an African Rock python not long ago - they are still cranky and vicious!
They aren't cranky or vicious. I keep them as pets. They are no more difficult than burmese pythons or reticulated pythons (which i also keep as pets). That python cowboy dude is just aggravating animals for views.
OK, thanks for putting me straight @@alexcrowder1673
Nice!!!!!! This is cool to know what people have kept in the 30s but its sad how they were kept because they really didnt have what we have now but even now some dont keep them the right way and they need smacked js.Hey quick question I haven't been for along time but I was wondering if you haven't already to do a video about the top 5 most very bizarre amphibians or snakes or lizards or vertebraes...... its all up to you. I hope you have a great rest of the week and see you again on Monday
Yes I have
Do the '20s, bro! You seemed exciting when you mentioned it, so it must be something worth seeing!
Great video. My mom grew up in Los Angeles in the 1930's and she says for years a house down the street from hers had a full grown alligator in a makeshift pond/swamp in the back yard. It was visible from the street, so all the neighborhood kids were terrified to walk on the sidewalk in front of the house. Much later (in the 1950's, I believe) a pet store in southern California set up an outdoor pond next to their building with alligators and caimans. It lasted until the store moved (in the late 1970's) from its semi-rural location to a modern shopping center (which unfortunately destroyed the store's unique charm and it went out of business within a few years).
I'd love to see a video on 1950's reptiles (perhaps using some of the early Mervin F. Roberts books as a reference).
so cool to hear about all this!
I feel like a fluffy rattlesnake would be a LOT more scary
M grandmother was shipped a baby alligator to her mailbox 📫 as a kid in Ohio. This was the 30’s. Her Dad kept in in their basement in a washtub. Then when it got to big they donated it to the Cincinnati Zoo
You know glass existed in the 30's right? xD Glass terrarium and aquariums were a BIG thing back then. They made them beautiful display pieces. The armature for the glass would have been metal, often bronze. I even found a book (not in english) about terrariums from 1930 "ZEEWATER AQUARIUM EN TERRARIUM - JAC. KOEMAN 1930 VERKADE'S FABRIEKEN"
Pretty sure he meant stuff like pvc enclosures.
@@ReleasedHollow he still said people must be keeping them in wooden or cardboard boxes.
My boyfriends mom had a rock python ask a kid and she found out recently he's still around and nearly 20ft long.
I’m definitely referring to pets as pickles from now on 😂
I am sorry to hear about Floyd 😢. This was a very interesting episode. How times have changed.
it's crazy how much things change eh
I was a kid in the 60’s , for some reason everyone called box turtles “terrapins “ back then .
They are considered that .
I always called them box turtles, never "terrapins" - that term was used only for turtles that live in brackish water.
Do a ‘20’s video. Love these decades videos
You are the best TH-cam ever I can't wait for the animal con to come have a awesome day have a cool day have a absolute wonderful day nice work Wicked wickens reptile
You are so kind
Hey Vanessa how have you been, it's been awhile
One of the best thing I saw on old selling papers is STRIPED gray banded king snake, it hurt bad when I learned they are not around anymore. I heard also at Brian Barczyk podcast that some time ago there were PURPLE bull snakes - IMAGINE THAT. Not purple like lavender snow cali king, it was really purple snake from what he said.
As a Texan myself, I can say that rattlesnake pets weren’t uncommon either. They would keep them in enclosures outside or even in coffee table type situations.
We have a whole small festival called the rattlesnake races. Not a fan of it myself, but it’s been around a long time.
Love your vids man
So interesting! Looking forward to the next one!
Love your videos!!!!
Love this already, really interesting!
❤ great video
Unique, cool video!
That was such an interesting topic loved the video
Just remembered. The neighborhood I grew up in (N Sarasota) in the sixties and seventies. A guy had a fenced in pond and a 6/7 ‘ alligator
i love these videos
You are making some unique content dude. Cheers.
Awesome video Adam!! Hope everything is going well!! Have a nice day!!
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If you plan on doing a 1920's video on reptile keeping, I have a nice book from germany from 1927 that has a lot of interesting pictures in it.
I also have a small danish book on reptile keeping from 1932. It also have a lot of interesting pictures in it. I especially like the terrarium designs from back in the day 😂
One really interesting piece of content in these two books is the ways in which they suggest how to heat up a terrarium using an oil lamp 😂
This method was called the Toforhs system and was named after a very well known hobbyist and author of reptile-keeping books from Germany.
There are ofcourse also other methods mentioned, which are a lot more like the methods we use today.
I would be happy to take some pictures of the content of these books and send them to you if you would like to use them in a future video. Just let me know 😊
Love the vids
Thank you!!!
I dig how detailed your link list is, Adam. When I see something in your setup that could work for me, you have a clear path for me to find it set up. Thanks!
That aside, the herp history videos are fantastic! Love em.
Love you’re content
Thanks so much
Yes please more videos from the past. 👍✌️💪
Another banger Adam
I appreciate it
Love this series would like to see a 20s or 40s next
Reptiles coming into the 20th century would be cool bro!
Box turtles were plenty available back when I was a kid. And, no, I was not a kid in the 1930s. I ain't quite that old yet. Before I moved, places didn't generally have turtles. I found Russian Tortoise at a box store, on account that he was real active, aware and looked in great shape so I liberated him before somebody who didn't do their research got him. He's still going, climbed out again about a half hour or so ago. I just let him wander around for a while when he does that.
Then I move and places like Animal Ark and Pets and Such have several Russian tortoises in a cage smaller than Russian Tortoise's kiddy pool. No, I haven't gotten another since I have no idea how he'll react to the introduction of another into what's been his turf for a couple of years. Guess I got a bit off topic from box turtles.
I grew up I'm the 2000s I'd love too see it I remember how popular green iguanas were even got one with no kinda info on keeping it available
1800’s as a whole. I can’t imagine there’s a lot of records from that long ago so the whole century might be easier to make
Love the opening music!
Editor Matt knocked this one out of the park eh
loved this - like your history of hobby ones
saw some impressive vintage tanks on one youtube channel from 100 years ago
Cool, thanks
Interesting and informative video. I would like to see 2010s reptiles. 🙂👍
Like I said the intros never cease to amaze me
Definitely do one on the 90’s! This was a super fun and interesting video.
He already has.
I'd love to see a video about the 1920s or any other decade. I really enjoy this series.
Love the thumbnail! You look very smart! 🙂✌🏼
Yes do one for every decade!!! Very interesting.
1920's would be cool - also maybe pets of famous people, presidents, kings, politicians, etc. - such as US President Andrew Jackson had a pet alligator in the 1820's - maybe something similar?
1920 would be neat. Great list.
Good call!
I would be down for reptiles of the 1920s. I know Joan Beauchamp Procter is in there, and tho she did work at a zoo (and was a pioneer of naturalistic habitats), she also kept a pet komodo dragon that she "steered" with its tail and was reportedly gentle enough to be around children.
Definitely do the 20's next! That'll be interesting!
I typically listen to videos so I didn't catch the on-screen correction and thought people were actually pickling tortoises
This was cool. 20's please!
In the 80s and 90s it was common fpr people to keep rattlesnakes in 5 gallon buckets. They would keep bany gators in a spare bathroom or bathtubs in the yard.
This was great!!! Yes, please continue these!❤
I could imagine it being hard to achieve due to language barriers and whatnot, but could you imagine doing a video about differences in reptile keeping, most commonly kept species and such for different countries?
You hinted in one video at germany for example having on average larger enclosures and such. I think this could be super interesting.
Zorita was a burlesque dancer in the 1930's who owned a boa constrictor. there are photos of her "walking" it on a city street on a leash. Boas seemed to be the snake of choice for dancers in the 30's but I found a few photos of women with burmese pythons too.
I love you are doing histories on reptile pets
Pretty interesting topic I say do more throughout history.
I’m from the UK btw! Just so you know we watching over here too 😂❤
Do "Reptiles You Don't See Anymore from the Bronze Age". That would be wild. XD
It would be even wilder to see a video on reptiles kept in the paleolithic era.
Hi Adam, a video from, about 2 years ago, you said you put pikachu back on a rack (Tub) because he eats better. Is pikachu still living in a rack (Tub) or have you found a way for him to eat better in a PVC enclosure?
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"Why don't we keep Nile crocodiles like they did in royal menageries??? Well the PetSmart guides at the time were very inaccurate for them..."
Reptiles from 100 bc so I don’t think green mambas from South Africa is a good choice but once in-
I would love to see a video done on 1970s reptiles.
I was keeping some turtles in 2010, might be interesting to see what other reptiles were available at that time other then water monitors and Nile monitors, which I also had actually before 1999
Maybe do some more recent decades, too, like- why do I remember firebelly newts all over pet stores in the 80s-90s but can't find any today?
I noticed the same thing! Firebelly Newts are DAMN near impossible to find, now!
I noticed the same thing! Firebelly Newts are DAMN near impossible to find, now!
I noticed the same thing! Firebelly Newts are DAMN near impossible to find, now!
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5:27 super beautiful rattlesnake.
They probably kept them in fish tanks, or even proper enclosures by the 1900’s. In the 1800’s UK a “reptile case” was invented for fish and reptiles. Even back then they cared for their wellbeing. Books were published about caring for them. There was also something called a pinky pump that helped you force feed captive bred snakes, which might have been a 1980’s invention. Exotic animals, including the scaly kind, have been in trade as early as 1770’s in the UK. So I would assume by the 1900’s US they would know how to keep them, as best they could have haha
Perhaps do a speculative 2030's list?
The earliest records of reptile keeping in the US and/ or Canada!
My dad told me a story of a pet store in Nashville, Tn that in the 50's was having difficulty with break ins and having the till robbed. So he fixed up two terrariums and when he left for the day he would wheel the stand and terrarium to the view of the shop windows. On the front door he had a Beware of Rattlesnake sign. He had gotten a rattlesnake that lived in the 2nd terrarium that was at the back of the shop so that anyone casing the joint knew he really had one.
He was putting the empty aquarium in front at night and hiding it during the day. He never really released the Rattlesnake.
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I like these, and this one especially.i think all the way back to 1900s would be interesting.
I have a German Terrarium Book from 1906. Even a Tuatara is mentionend!
no way, so cool!
My grandpa said he had a pet tortoise named Nelson when he was a kid in the 1930s.
"Nelson" was a very popular name for tortoises in the 1930s.
This was interesting.
I can remember seeing ads for baby alligators back in the 50s or 60s. There were a variety of magazines that my parents subscribed to that had a classifieds section in the back of the magazines. I don't recall the names of the magazines, though.
Let's see that 1920s list!
Coooool 😎
Adam you should do videos about reptiles in movies!
My parents were young in the depression. 22lr ammo was cheap, and animals wild and tame were the food fare for poor people. Rattlesnakes, big lizards, alligators you name it, if they could kill it they ate it. Rich folk back then probably kept pet reptiles.
I'm an 80's child. I was born in the late 60's so I was very lucky to grow up in the 80's. How about an 80's hit list. Or if you have already done one can you link it please?
I’d love to see the 20s! Maybe do a great gatsby bit with Emma Sampson or something?
Instead of a specific year maybe go down the list of the top 5 years reptiles were kept the most and where!?? Idk I love ur vids no matter what keeps up the great works and I'm praying ur on the build off
Do a 1870s one.
Black eye? Bad memories of those.