We learned the hard way that feeder fish, and especially crawfish also carry parasites that are then passed on to the snake. Our water snake Chu'a had serious fluke infection and a subsequent bacterial infection. We just assumed whatever those fish might have had, his body would kill off. Sadly its not the case. He got really sick, but we found a good vet who showed us how to give injections and then by mouth meds. Its good to now know about the thiamine, thanks!
Tara Bonee We just got a few garter snakes and I was concerned about the parasites with live fish. Is there a way to get rid of the parasites while still in the fish?
I also had this problem with a garter snake. I did know about thiamin and learned what kind of fish I should and should not feed but ended up with the problem anyway. What I believe happened was the fish I bought was miscatagorized on the list I found or, more likely, mislabeled at my local fish monger. I believe the mistake was made at the fish shop because I read many reports of garter keepers saying this was the fish they feed their snakes without issue. Unfortunately, when my snake began convulsing it came out of it with several kinks! They never went away but it doesn't seem to affect it's quality of life. Boris continues to eat, poop, shed, and move as usual and doesn't seem bothered or hurt if the kinks are touched. I did the same thing, broke the pill into smaller pieces and stuffed them in the new fish and voila! One thing I recommend to fish-eating snake owners is to find out exactly what the fish you want to feed is supposed to look like. Ask your fish monger to show you the head or scales of the fish you're buying so you can identify it :) I wonder if there is a reptile chiropractor and if they could pop those kinks back into place??
That should totally be a thing, lol. I know you made this comment a while ago and you were probably half-kidding. I'm going to have that be a profession in my book series: dragon chiropractor. (Not all my dragons have reptile characteristics, but at least two types of them do and maybe more like three (out of four or five).)
"So, ma'am, how did you dislocate your wing base joint?" "Well, I flew pretty hurriedly because I had to collect the kids from school and suddenly this punk swept in front of me although I had the right of way. I tried a hasty evation manouver and there it happened. A crack, horrible pain, and I had trouble moving the wing. Nearly plummeted to the ground!" "That sounds bad. But thankfully you are fine and we can surely fix your wing. Now I need you to lie down on this stone platform here..."
it is so cool that you talk openly about your mistakes. a lot of us started with very bad information but we can always change and do better for our animals.
You're so great at explaining everything so that we can understand things that can happen if someone feeds their snake's only one type instead of a verity of food plus give them vitamins
I’ve been watching your videos for about 2 days now and I just now realized I’ve seen you presenting you reptiles before. I don’t remember where but I know it’s you. Btw you Inspired me to get a snake, I’m still asking my mom for one (I’ve asked before but now I ask almost every hour lol), hopefully she says yes some day!
Don’t do it too much, though...you may make her say no for the rest of your time residing together. Watch these videos with her to show her what it’d be like to own a reptile.
CloTheBrotato I knew it was kinda late, but just (as a mom) wanted to let you know (from my own experience with my kids - spiders, though in my case). Good luck! I find reptiles so cool...well all animals, really (except spiders)
Thank you I have a young Banded Watersnake and as I was cleaning his tank he had a seizure and after about an hour of being very sluggish(I had moved him to quarentine)he started to recover he regularly eats comet golds but the previous week I fed him some baitshop minnows so I wonder of it was the minnows or the lack of VB that caused it regardless he will now get a small dose of VB with his food for now on.
What resources do you have for a 2nd grade teacher in North Carolina? I understand you personally being able to come all the way out to the East coast, but I would really love to expose my kids to animals. Especially reptiles and fire ants which are creatures they encounter every day and do not understand.
I’m allergic to thiamine myself and so when I had a vitamin drip in hospital, I came out in a rash and was very itchy. We stopped the drip but due to the deficiency, they gave me just thiamine pills. I had a severe reaction to the pills. I just now have to be aware of what I’m consuming because I can’t have thiamine
True...and you wouldn’t want to collect them from roads, sidewalks, or golf courses as those may contain toxins. I’m thinking she probably has a worm culture in a fridge...like we’ve done, but, for fishing
Man, this really highlights why you shouldn't release goldfish into the wild. Not only are they prolific, not only do they disturb the natural ecosystems and cause alge bloomes, but they can also give the wild boop-noodles and other reptiles siesures if things get too out of hand...
I want to own Garters Snakes, but sadly in my Province ( Quebec), we cannot ''buy'' the species. We can caught it or be given one, but not buying. Thank you to have made this video ! If I have a water snake, I'll know !
Hi! I just found your channel and really enjoy watching your videos. I have a question about the vitamin b, and was wondering if you could give some insight. Since B12 is water soluble, I’m curious if perhaps soaking the snake in a water solution with the B12 (or maybe even pedialite, I think it contains B12) might be an effective method of treatment. What are your thoughts? This would be for snakes that aren’t so eager to eat after the seizure
As long as they're still willing to drink, this is an excellent idea! Perhaps their water dish could be pulled for a couple days beforehand so they're more likely to drink.
Can you feed fish only if it doesn't contain that? My family doesn't want any rodents in the house and I get squeamish around bugs and worms and stuff. I've looked into garter snakes for this reason and it would be great to get a few insights on this.
As far as rodents go, frozen/thawed is a great way to make sure they get a complete diet. There’s a website I just found today called Gartersnake.info that has a list of what to feed.
@@battlebear437 I understand this, but my parents do not want any rodents in the house. I've done more research so I believe it ok the feed fish and earthworms with supplements and the snake will be just fine. Rodents is a no go, frozen or live :)
Hello , I just bought a garter snake that lacks thiamine. I would like to ask about the injection volume. My injection size is 2ml: 0.1g, and the snake weighs 10g. How many milliliters of medication should I inject? Thank you.
My older sister had a baby bearded dragon who would have seizures, i think he had a similar deficiency ( he wasn't my lizard so I'm not sure exactly ). He was treated for it tho and recovered.
If you can, order frozen and then do the frozen/thawed. In a way, I don’t blame your mom - from my own experience, mice breed very quickly and they stink (like rodents)...and I mean hoooo boy, the babies smell! Also, even if it dint disturb the female mouse, she can eat her babies (supposedly due to being disturbed, but I had one who ate the whole litter and she’d been left alone other than feeding, etc). You could try earthworms. Night crawlers can be used, too, only cut them into quarters as they’re more muscular and can crawl back out of your snake (according to the website I checked).
When they film they don't do it in one straight shot. They often pause the videos and resume where they left off. So my guess they paused, moved the things at the top to open the enclosure, then placed them back not paying attention to the placement
Can you only feed garder snakes insects and fish like telapia. And give it extra vitamins to supplement. I would love to have a snake but I don't have the Hart to give it any rodand. But I don't what to hurt the snake.
Apparently, garter snakes will not eat crickets, meal worms or other insect larvae as they’re carnivores, not insectivores. I never knew that! This is according to Gartersnake.info.
Random snake tip: If you ever find a water snake in the wild and decide to hold it for a while before RELEASING it, make sure it has no lumps inside of them. That is food, and they WILL puke on you. Yes, I have experienced it, and yes, it was in my lap.
Snake Discovery Wow, really? I pulled that out of my butt, jk😂 I'm actually from New England so she looked similar to what I used to catch. I can't wait to see what she is!
OK so my snake ate 20 Minos in one night is that bad her name is ivy she hasn't had seizures yet but i'm kind of on the fence can you help me out here oh and she had baby's a couple days so ya kind of worried
Vitamin b is very strong tasting, so probably not. I think it’s like giving medicine to a cat or dog - sometimes you have to hide it in food for them to take it or make sure they’re actually getting it
0:29 cute little snek yawn in the background
Aw yup that is a cute yawn
Awe
Awww
Snake*and yes is was cute *rolls eyes*
My mom hates snakes, but I don’t see the reason to be afraid of them.
Seeing Rex in a Santa hat is pure happiness. Thank you for all your hard work! You are an inspiration.
1) Nice necklace.
2) Nice Shirt.
3) Nice portals.
Your videos are always so informational and I always look forward to when you are uploading a new one!
I’ve never heard of a danger noodle having a seizure
*THEERES TOO MUCH DANGER NOODLES IN ONE CHANNEL!!!*
XD Danger Noodles
Ghdusudh Djeiehdh 🌸 Oh my gosh, same! 🌸
Really creative name
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We learned the hard way that feeder fish, and especially crawfish also carry parasites that are then passed on to the snake. Our water snake Chu'a had serious fluke infection and a subsequent bacterial infection. We just assumed whatever those fish might have had, his body would kill off. Sadly its not the case. He got really sick, but we found a good vet who showed us how to give injections and then by mouth meds. Its good to now know about the thiamine, thanks!
Tara Bonee We just got a few garter snakes and I was concerned about the parasites with live fish. Is there a way to get rid of the parasites while still in the fish?
Aww
I wish I had could seen this about 12 years ago. My pet grass snake passed because of this...Your chanel is TOP. Keep on as long as you can.
I also had this problem with a garter snake. I did know about thiamin and learned what kind of fish I should and should not feed but ended up with the problem anyway. What I believe happened was the fish I bought was miscatagorized on the list I found or, more likely, mislabeled at my local fish monger. I believe the mistake was made at the fish shop because I read many reports of garter keepers saying this was the fish they feed their snakes without issue.
Unfortunately, when my snake began convulsing it came out of it with several kinks! They never went away but it doesn't seem to affect it's quality of life. Boris continues to eat, poop, shed, and move as usual and doesn't seem bothered or hurt if the kinks are touched.
I did the same thing, broke the pill into smaller pieces and stuffed them in the new fish and voila!
One thing I recommend to fish-eating snake owners is to find out exactly what the fish you want to feed is supposed to look like. Ask your fish monger to show you the head or scales of the fish you're buying so you can identify it :)
I wonder if there is a reptile chiropractor and if they could pop those kinks back into place??
That should totally be a thing, lol. I know you made this comment a while ago and you were probably half-kidding. I'm going to have that be a profession in my book series: dragon chiropractor. (Not all my dragons have reptile characteristics, but at least two types of them do and maybe more like three (out of four or five).)
"So, ma'am, how did you dislocate your wing base joint?"
"Well, I flew pretty hurriedly because I had to collect the kids from school and suddenly this punk swept in front of me although I had the right of way. I tried a hasty evation manouver and there it happened. A crack, horrible pain, and I had trouble moving the wing.
Nearly plummeted to the ground!"
"That sounds bad. But thankfully you are fine and we can surely fix your wing.
Now I need you to lie down on this stone platform here..."
Carla van Eeden aren’t kinks caused by the spine being permanently bent in eggs? Idk it’s my theory
Elizabeth Schilling that sounds so awesome! Have you written your series yet?
Johanna Geisel I’m crying...that description is absolutely hilarious!
Rex looking so proud of herself in her little christmas outfit could bring peace to the world.
it is so cool that you talk openly about your mistakes. a lot of us started with very bad information but we can always change and do better for our animals.
Great video! Those little salemanders with scarfs on literally had me saying "Awwww" out loud lol
*1:29* portal dude on top
*1:31* you see the difference??
I was just about to comment that too!
Fishsticks yes
Josephine Johnston So was I!
Fishsticks Yes! I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me!
it switched XD
You're so great at explaining everything so that we can understand things that can happen if someone feeds their snake's only one type instead of a verity of food plus give them vitamins
Dude you're channel is a life saver. You deserve so many more views and subscribers.
i love wathing the old videos cant belive ive been watching for over 5 years, thanks that i got to grow up with You and Ed. greetings from Germany
The portal things switched sides and it freaked me out lol
Always great content. LOVE THE PHOTO SHOOT!!!!!
Those photos are totes adorbs, can't get enough of them 🥰💖
Omg those photos were absolutely adorable!!!
I’ve been watching your videos for about 2 days now and I just now realized I’ve seen you presenting you reptiles before. I don’t remember where but I know it’s you. Btw you Inspired me to get a snake, I’m still asking my mom for one (I’ve asked before but now I ask almost every hour lol), hopefully she says yes some day!
Don’t do it too much, though...you may make her say no for the rest of your time residing together. Watch these videos with her to show her what it’d be like to own a reptile.
Barbara Ann (this was over a year ago lol-) shes allowing me to get a snake when if i get all A's in school this year ^^
CloTheBrotato I knew it was kinda late, but just (as a mom) wanted to let you know (from my own experience with my kids - spiders, though in my case). Good luck! I find reptiles so cool...well all animals, really (except spiders)
Awwwwww poor snek having seizures. :C I'm glad you figured it out so quickly and got her back to health!
Cutest Christmas shots ever 😍
The photos at the end are darling.
anybody notice that the portal pictures on top of the tank kept switching every clip?
C'mon guys it's obviously a yellow lipped sea snake/green anaconda crossbreed
Queen of Randomness 😂😂😂
Wait really?! I thought for sure it was a dog breed!
Nah cuh that there is a bull dog
Emily you are so awesome. I love how much you care about animals and thank you so much for all the great information you share.
I love the snakes yawn at 0:30!😍
Thank you I have a young Banded Watersnake and as I was cleaning his tank he had a seizure and after about an hour of being very sluggish(I had moved him to quarentine)he started to recover he regularly eats comet golds but the previous week I fed him some baitshop minnows so I wonder of it was the minnows or the lack of VB that caused it regardless he will now get a small dose of VB with his food for now on.
Can you do a reptile morning routine?,(ps:love your videos)
Amy Garrett yesss that’s a great video idea
I think she did.
@@heliodotust she did
Poor twiggy! I'm glad she's ok!
is it a ribbon snake and a checkered garter?
I know this video is a little older but I have those exact same portal bookends! 😂
This is why the garter I have is a little bit... special. Was only fed gold fish his first year. Was so hard to switch him to pinkies
The end pics were adorable.
I love that your portal figures swap position!! Haha very cute and lots of good info
What resources do you have for a 2nd grade teacher in North Carolina? I understand you personally being able to come all the way out to the East coast, but I would really love to expose my kids to animals. Especially reptiles and fire ants which are creatures they encounter every day and do not understand.
"Ghost Ed lurks in the shadows..."
Very informative! Also, Loved the christmas photo shoot.
I love the portal guy on the top of the snake tank lol
3:21 ABRACADABRA!! Snake and Portal book-ends change before your very eyes XD
That Portal thing on the terrarium looks neat.
I like the portal card things
I’m allergic to thiamine myself and so when I had a vitamin drip in hospital, I came out in a rash and was very itchy. We stopped the drip but due to the deficiency, they gave me just thiamine pills. I had a severe reaction to the pills. I just now have to be aware of what I’m consuming because I can’t have thiamine
Huh.... The portal sticker thingy changed lol
I love that your portal cards switch around during the video 😂
The portal person kept changing direction and I started to wonder if I was going insane :'D
thank you so much i did not know this i have had a ribbon snake for almost 2 years and all i fed him was fish this it good to know thx
3:20 why did the teleport thingy moved?
Probably from them pausing taping for a bit (putting the stuff back into the tank, etc) and it got shifted
Awesome video! I love the way you explain things! Also I love your shirt :D
Earthworms etc. can contain parasites so there’s downsides to that direction too unfortunately. Nice video.
True...and you wouldn’t want to collect them from roads, sidewalks, or golf courses as those may contain toxins. I’m thinking she probably has a worm culture in a fridge...like we’ve done, but, for fishing
Very important topic indeed! Sidenote I need that shirt!
My favorite out of the pictures/Slide through show was the picture of Rex wearing the Santa hat
I like the portals on the cage
Man, this really highlights why you shouldn't release goldfish into the wild. Not only are they prolific, not only do they disturb the natural ecosystems and cause alge bloomes, but they can also give the wild boop-noodles and other reptiles siesures if things get too out of hand...
I love your snake vids!! Keep the good work up
Hello soon im going to have a new bp and i would like some help. Its going to be male and i just want some tips
I want to own Garters Snakes, but sadly in my Province ( Quebec), we cannot ''buy'' the species. We can caught it or be given one, but not buying.
Thank you to have made this video ! If I have a water snake, I'll know !
From Quebec also :) I own two wild caught yellow striped. They are not very handleable but they are very fun to watch.
Kinda late, and pretty random, but I really like your Portal stuff on top of the enclosure :)
What size is that garter enclosure and how many are in it? I think you've done a video on it, but I can't remember.
Also start vs 1:20
Hi! I just found your channel and really enjoy watching your videos. I have a question about the vitamin b, and was wondering if you could give some insight. Since B12 is water soluble, I’m curious if perhaps soaking the snake in a water solution with the B12 (or maybe even pedialite, I think it contains B12) might be an effective method of treatment. What are your thoughts? This would be for snakes that aren’t so eager to eat after the seizure
As long as they're still willing to drink, this is an excellent idea! Perhaps their water dish could be pulled for a couple days beforehand so they're more likely to drink.
the you is gracikay snakesDiscovery rex .
You should do a reptile room tour.
My huge dog is afraid of snakes even on my phone
I love your lizard necklace!
Omg those pictures are so cute 😂
Great information. Big like from the Fairy Frequency channel! 🦋
Great video. 👍
Very informative.
I never thought o would see an alligator with a Santa hat on
Can you feed fish only if it doesn't contain that? My family doesn't want any rodents in the house and I get squeamish around bugs and worms and stuff. I've looked into garter snakes for this reason and it would be great to get a few insights on this.
As far as rodents go, frozen/thawed is a great way to make sure they get a complete diet. There’s a website I just found today called Gartersnake.info that has a list of what to feed.
@@battlebear437 I understand this, but my parents do not want any rodents in the house. I've done more research so I believe it ok the feed fish and earthworms with supplements and the snake will be just fine. Rodents is a no go, frozen or live :)
Rex looks so happy
Hello , I just bought a garter snake that lacks thiamine. I would like to ask about the injection volume. My injection size is 2ml: 0.1g, and the snake weighs 10g. How many milliliters of medication should I inject? Thank you.
Such a pretty snake!
5:46 oh my god😻
My older sister had a baby bearded dragon who would have seizures, i think he had a similar deficiency ( he wasn't my lizard so I'm not sure exactly ). He was treated for it tho and recovered.
Did anyone notice the portables man switch positions ?
My ribbon snake will ONLY eat feeder fish. What should I do? (My mom refuses to buy mice for pinkies)
If you can, order frozen and then do the frozen/thawed. In a way, I don’t blame your mom - from my own experience, mice breed very quickly and they stink (like rodents)...and I mean hoooo boy, the babies smell! Also, even if it dint disturb the female mouse, she can eat her babies (supposedly due to being disturbed, but I had one who ate the whole litter and she’d been left alone other than feeding, etc). You could try earthworms. Night crawlers can be used, too, only cut them into quarters as they’re more muscular and can crawl back out of your snake (according to the website I checked).
KateforLife whew! I’m so glad to hear that!
Hi Snake Discovery im wondering if its ok to feed gold fish to babby garder snakes
4:38 Wasn't this one, the hybrid?
Yes :)
I see portal 2 things up on the habit of the garter snake roof changing posision
When they film they don't do it in one straight shot. They often pause the videos and resume where they left off. So my guess they paused, moved the things at the top to open the enclosure, then placed them back not paying attention to the placement
Great to know! Thanks!
Love your necklaces
Love the photo shoot pictures they are cute!
Is ur necklace an alligator? Or a crocodile? I cant tell.
Who noticed the portal cut outs on top kept changing?
Can you only feed garder snakes insects and fish like telapia. And give it extra vitamins to supplement. I would love to have a snake but I don't have the Hart to give it any rodand. But I don't what to hurt the snake.
They need to eat a variety of foods...like what she shows
Apparently, garter snakes will not eat crickets, meal worms or other insect larvae as they’re carnivores, not insectivores. I never knew that! This is according to Gartersnake.info.
Cute holiday photos
Ribbon and checkered
Hello emily can I ask What fish do use for your garter snake?
Idk what she specifically feeds to her snake, but she put a link up in the description which brings you to a website
eastern garter snake? I have read fish are not very good and that they do best on rodents.
LOVE the shirt you're wearing this video!!
What types of fish are the best to feed them? And what kinds of insects or bugs are good?
There's a link in the description to a website that lists all the fish with and without thiaminase :)
Garters are carnivores, not insectivores. The information I got from Gartersnake.info says no crickets, mealworms or other insect larvae.
Omg I loved the picture's specially the one of rex.
Thanks for all of your great tips
Random snake tip: If you ever find a water snake in the wild and decide to hold it for a while before RELEASING it, make sure it has no lumps inside of them. That is food, and they WILL puke on you. Yes, I have experienced it, and yes, it was in my lap.
Is she a checkered gater snake crossed with a ribbon snake?
+Mike Corbett You're half right!
Snake Discovery Wow, really? I pulled that out of my butt, jk😂
I'm actually from New England so she looked similar to what I used to catch. I can't wait to see what she is!
Where are you gonna give me an address
+Mike Corbett you're half right!
Mike Corbett you r right
Awww the pictures were way to cute
OK so my snake ate 20 Minos in one night is that bad her name is ivy she hasn't had seizures yet but i'm kind of on the fence can you help me out here oh and she had baby's a couple days so ya kind of worried
Ooooh is this Prius at the end?
Love the pics super cute thank you for sharing.
Would it be a good idea to crush up the vitamin B pills and sprinkle it onto their food, or into the water? Similar to calcium powder for turtles?
Vitamin b is very strong tasting, so probably not. I think it’s like giving medicine to a cat or dog - sometimes you have to hide it in food for them to take it or make sure they’re actually getting it
Is it a Thamnophis sirtalis similis, the blue striped garter snake?
+Lilacora Good guess, but try again! I wish I had one of those!