5 PERFECT Pet Snakes YOU have Never Thought About!

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

This channel rocks because he shows a ton of footage of the animals while he's talking. I hate it when people just talk about the animals and barely show them. Adam knows what viewers want.

[@Ljplaysplanes]

To be fair I think that if the individual is entertaining enough I can be fully immersed in and enjoy videos that are just talking with little to no footage. (Green Room Pythons)

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

@@Ljplaysplanes while that's gonna be the case with some viewers and creators, I wanna see footage of the animals regardless of the presenter's talent and charm.

[@Ljplaysplanes]

@@LukeMcGuireoides fair enough

[@charismamassey]

I agree. I automatically turn to a new video because I need to see the animals they are discussing. Plus, I am an auditory/visual learner

[@Aarbitraary]

"I am the great Corn-holio, i need TP for my clo-heka"

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Hajahahaha

[@angelkisses5933]

😂😂😂😂

[@chloeslater7231]

My first snake was an African house snake and was absolutely lovely, I think they are massively underrated.

[@emiliebunch155]

I honestly want to get a Black African house snake and name him Inky

[@simonevernon106]

I had a Florida kingsnake for 13 years, also my first snake. I was told they can be bitey, not easy to handle, not advisable for a first snake. He was so friendly, never bit, loved being handled so I suppose it depends on the snake itself. RIP Soloman.

[@smokeythagamer8521]

Good to know, I live in south FL and my local pet shop has had a couple FL kings and they’re pretty snakes so I just might get one eventually.

[@simonevernon106]

Go for it! He was a lovely snake, so friendly. I still miss him.

[@simonevernon106]

@@smokeythagamer8521 let me know how it goes.

[@amybear3510]

I have a lav brooks king baby and other than being a little huffy he's great at being handled and hasn't missed a meal.

[@simonevernon106]

@@amybear3510I think I was lucky, Soloman was never grumpy or huffy and liked to come out and be handled. I hope all goes well with your baby.

[@Chillz_gaming]

i grew up with snakes, my mom had two red tail boas, and i now own a ball python and love the lil guy! snakes are one of my favorite pets! thanks for the great vid adam!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

That's awesome!

[@nataliehill7192]

I finally got my first Children's python.because of watching your videos on them, granted it was a spotted python but the children's python is great too, he is the sweetest little guy and I'm so happy you talked about them, I really want a spotted python now. Thank you for all your videos, watching them has gotten me through some hard times.

[@RonSims216]

Small note on carpet pythons: they love to eat. Ever since I got mine they have never missed a meal. Also note: the carpet pythons from West Papuan are no longer called Irian Jaya but west Papuan Carpets.

[@wordbearer0815]

They routinely eat light bubbles, towels, etc. after prey items came into contact with them in nature.

[@justoneoftheguys111]

Also speaking of uncommon rat snakes, trans-Pecos rat snakes are DELIGHTFUL and more people should know about them. Super handleable and mellow, similar temperament to corns but move at half the speed, BEAUTIFUL pattern, cool morphs, smaller than corn snakes. The only trick to them is that you need to feed them a feeder size smaller than you’d feed any other snake their size. Mine is 4 and refuses to eat anything bigger than a hopper

[@LaBelleGeckos]

I absolutely love my Pygmy Python. While we are not supposed to pick a favorite, he is my favorite snake. You actually named him on one of your lives a few years ago lol.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

They are such cool snakes

[@michaelthuerbach8162]

I love hognose snakes, I just picked up a new one at a reptile expo this past Saturday.

[@ryanhutson9607]

Garter snakes themselves fit the “something for most people”. They come in so many colors, so many patterns, so many sizes, and so many varieties of behaviors. They have rad morphs and localities. Finally, they are diurnal and inquisitive. Mine follow me around and love to watch me work in the reptile room. They are just so much fun to engage with. I love garters if that wasn’t apparent. My absolute favorite snakes.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

for sure

[@malusignatius]

Re. Carpet Pythons: It's worth noting that they have a reputation of being a bit bitey, but what it really comes down to is that Carpets have a very strong feeding response. So it might be worth making sure you only feed with tongs or try spot-training with them. Also, apart from the ethical issues, it's worth noting that feeding a captive snake live food is best avoided as it can cause harm to the snake due to parasites and in the case of rodents, the 'food' fighting back.

[@snakevenom8066]

I have 4 carpets, I got my first on in 2016 she’s now 13 years old and has only bit me once. My zebra is a 2021 baby but hasn’t been handled much so she’s a bit psychotic. My Jaguar is also a 2021 baby and I’ve had her for three years has only bitten me once but she has a very strong feeding response and will occasionally strike at the enclosure when she wants a rat even tho she just had one a few days prior.

[@malusignatius]

@@snakevenom8066 *nods* I admit every carpet I've met has been placid and easy to handle, but I'm also aware of the 'rep' the snake has.

[@Trafficone]

Garter snakes make such great pets. Mine is so inquisitive, was very easy to target train and is a great eater! He loves to climb and swim. I do highly recommend diurnal animals for a lot of people, and garters fit the bill!

[@heliumhubcryptocollective9337]

Your right on the money with Gardner snakes loven water, when i grew up in petawawa id goto the river in the spring time and as kids we would find hundreds sitting on the black rocks sunning themselves

[@TheFishyPlumber]

Sweet made a #1 pick. Just picked up a baby spotted a couple of weeks ago! It is feeding well on frozen pinkies and settling in nicely.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Very nice!

[@theArdenHart]

I would add African House Snakes to this list. They are super handleable, semi-arboreal so they hold on to you really well during handling. Males stay super small like hognoses. Crazy appetite, I’ve never struggled to feed any Only downside is there are so few captive bred in the US rn so most you see at expos are wild caught

[@KimSpurre104]

Reach Out Reptiles breeds them.

[@questtherebelgaming]

I love your cornsnakes name lmao I often use Cornholio as a gamertag lmao

[@PetProStokoe]

Wicken I must say you have to be my favourite KZbinr ❤ But please remember when I commented on your ceremony video that you will be making soon :) Please make that, good/bad of chameleons!! That would be a really good video and especially with you taking about it ❤️❤️

[@linkus7918]

Garter snakes were my introduction to reptiles. Going into fields and bushes as a kid to find the cute little guys. I love them, hoping to add some to my collection soon.

[@Riki_Rants]

Glad to see the drama didn't slow you down Adam! Love your channel, thank you for keeping at it!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I appreciate that!

[@rockydempsey94]

I already have A Woma, a jungle carpet python, and five garter snakes. The woma has such a great personality and is always very inquisitive. I would recommend a woma to anyone. The garter snakes are pretty skittish but are so much fun to watch. Carpet pythons were my dream snake since I was a kid. I love mine but he is pretty grumpy so I don't handle him very often.

[@msack6904]

To add to the Carpet pythons, a great one is the Centralian/Bredli. They get 6 ft or so, rarely is ever miss a meal and are very curious. Mine almost always comes to the front and watches when we enter the room. They also like varied temps and humidity so they are very easy to keep, but do like to climb so taller enclosure works great.

[@ZADDY44]

My one and only snake is a Mexican Black Kingsnake and hes the best pet ive ever had. 10/10 would recommend

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

They are so cool

[@AuroraExotics]

House snakes! Love womas though. Carpets too, diamonds are such a dream.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

ohhhh for sure!

[@orchids33333]

Hey I've developed a big interest in reptiles lately and have been loving your channel. I held a snake for the first time recently

[@JaspersSpace]

This channel is so rad! Really appreciate the chill and compassionate approach you take to reptile care - I think I'm going to end up with a Ball Python soon because of you haha

[@Sixel_Opal_Neko]

We really wanted garters snakes but then found out we had to have a non-native species and had no idea how to get them. So we settled on our awesome and somewhat challenging hognose. ( food challenges from the beginning but he is so easy to handle and can be very amusing to watch). That mandarin rat snake is beyond gorgeous!

[@mikethereptileguy250]

So glad you mentioned Carpet Pythons. They are so underrated and have the coolest patterns

[@alicinsane3003]

Glad you mentioned carpets. I live alone but wanted a larger snake than my bps . After research I decided on a carpet even though they had a reputation for being grumpy. I now have three, a coastal, a jungle and an Irian Jaya. Absolutely wonderful animals! I even trimmed shrubs in my back yard so they can climb safely. My jungle does have wobble maybe caused by dad being jag. Something they forgot to tell me and I didn’t think to ask. I vote carpets for the win!🐍

[@KhaeLikesCoffee]

Didn't realize garter snakes liked water. There's now a garter snake living in my imaginary paludarium. 🐍

[@msack6904]

I'm the wild they really like eating small fish and frogs so yea, they like water.

[@NugShrub]

Got myself a central carpet for my bday last year, couldn't be happier. Really nice display snake considering all my other snakes dont come out till evening, its nice to have 1 who is always perched in his tree all day

[@87PontiacGP]

Dumeril's boas are awesome! They would be my first pick for people wanting a snake, and I have recommended them many times over ball pythons and the like. I need one in my collection again.. miss them dearly. That goes for really any of the Madagascar snake species, they seem to all be calm, handleable, and easy to take care of. If I can ever find a Madagascar Ground Boa, I am for sure jumping on it! I should have over 10 years ago when I had the chance, but missed out on it... Once the Madagascar Tree boa prices calm down a bit, maybe one of them? Just great snakes all around imo.

[@joshuacresswell7673]

Carpet Pythons! Finally. Such a great animal

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I love em!

[@Richocet83]

i love my male Woma. Had him for about 10 years now. Wouldn't mind finding a good size female to pair him up with.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

That’s so cool!!!

[@lindslovessnakes]

Mandarins are on my dream list. They're so gorgeous.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

They are!

[@fullonsociopath]

Biased for sure, but you can't go wrong with a bullsnake, especially if you are looking for something you will see outside a burrow or hide. Decent, to impressively sized for a non-boid, and with a temperament that is miles from boring. As a certain bearded professor would say, "they eat like boas."

[@jasonirelan-ig5fl]

Who says I haven't?

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Diamond told me

[@iamjamilyn]

Coenholio! I love it! Beautiful

[@Guuzaka]

1:06 Yes! 👏🏾O love carpet pythons! 💚 Especially the Coastal and Bredl's Pythons. 🐍 6:30 That colouration strongly reminds me of a reticulated python. 👀

[@snakevenom8066]

I have 4 carpet pythons, a zebra, albino Darwin, Jaguar and a coastal/jungle/diamond they’re all wonderful and I love them to death. Carpet pythons in my opinion r the best pet snake species. Super easy to take care of and will never refuse food.

[@oceanlover1214]

I love a carpet python if I had the space. My coworker has one and he shown me videos of her. She is just so sweet.

[@insaneskate999]

I know you've seen me comment this before, but VARIABLE KINGSNAKES are SUPER underrated and an awesome beginner snake

[@williamebarr1894]

I was blew away that you had carpet pythons on the list i used to have a coastal a few years she was the most tame snake i ever owned

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

They are awesome

[@michaeltownsend5526]

I have to thank you. I have had my spotted python (nagini) for almost a year now. And I would have never known about them if I had not seen one of your videos. Also your care guide video inspired her current home. She is healthy and a blast to feed.

[@AshendrisSilvermist]

The albino african house snake is my 'makes a great pet snake' that I didn't know existed until recently but now I really want one. I have a thing for orange reptiles. The orange albino hognose snakes also call to me but everyone knows the hoggies. :)

[@KimSpurre104]

Pituophis can be feisty but so much fun! There are also the black milk snakes (very cool), False Water Cobras and Drymarchon (these last are almost always docile but they get BIG). And yes, rat snakes are incredible, with 100s of species in both the New and Old World.

[@PetProStokoe]

How are your intros soo good Wicken ?!?!?!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I try :) thanks

[@danasmith8557]

Great video thank u Adam ❤

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@alexallen9640]

Nice list, that's cool that cool that Dumeril's Boa were going to number one on the list, but I'm happy the genus Antaresia made it and I too like Spotted Pythons. 🙂👍🐍

[@vanessavieux7283]

You are the best KZbin ever have a great day have a nice day Wicked wickens reptile

[@Ryodraco]

2:40 There's even the Centralian Carpet (i.e. Bredli) Python if you want a low humidity, desert species. Big (almost as big as the coastal), uniquely colored and very placid once they get past a certain size (as they have no natural predators as adults). I have a nine foot male (in this species the males may get bigger than females) and he's a gem.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

well said!

[@snakevenom8066]

A friend of mine breeds Bredlis to get them into winter mode u had to get them into the 60s which is insane for a python species

[@qradk8rkeruj8r27]

Needed this video cause I’m looking for another snake right now.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Enjoy!!

[@qradk8rkeruj8r27]

@@WickensWickedReptiles Thank you!

[@YochevedDesigns]

"Cornholio". I love you so hard right now!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Hahah gooood

[@jordanm1079]

You weren't kidding!! I went to the hardware store today and 1000's of different kinds of carpet. I'm not sure if I agree on the ethics of it, but they even cut a couple samples off so I could try the pattern at home.

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video as always. Are you guys going to the expo this Sunday.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Yes we are! We have a table!

[@katherinepaul3475]

Should I watch the new WWR video? Sure. Why not? Cause now I have two more wish list snakes. Sigh. Happens every time. Those Mandarin Rat Snakes are beautiful! Always learn something new with your videos.

[@Trevors_Dragons]

Mandrin rat snakes are one of my dream reptiles, not alot of people talk about them though and there's no alot of care guides for them.

[@kimpanther5110]

A woma python is definitely a dream species of mine!! Once I get more experienced with snake keeping. I'm going to an Expo this weekend to hopefully find my first snake! 😊 Looking at either a rosy boa or children's python

[@gamingwithchristo2624]

I love your videos Adam, keep up the good work

[@taylortheturtle]

2:30 Beautiful clip

[@FrazerJones71]

African house snakes are pretty cool,would love to add one to my collection.

[@madefromashes]

My first snake was a mandarin rat snake! I miss him , he passed unexpectedly and necropsy as inconclusive I definitely will try again though!

[@Canelo439]

Do a carpet python care guide please I trust you and love your content so I would love to know more about my carpet.

[@nicolecousins6977]

I really want to put together a garter snake colony, but I have no idea what I’d do with the baby garters. That’s the *only* thing giving me pause, cause otherwise I loooooove garter snakes

[@tylerjamesgillismusic4782]

Awesome vid!!! Hey here’s an idea for a new vid. So my IJ carpet went off rats one day this past year l. She was well established and eating fuzzy rats. she’s about a year old now and won’t eat rats anymore just went off them one day. She get excited when I open the cage and attempt to feed her one and will smell them but will only strike constrict and eat mice . So she’s on large adult mice probably about the time to move to jumbos . Can’t get her back to rats so Maybe do a vid about how to get a snake back on a particular food item or if like a ball python who goes off food how to get them back on food entirely. Anywho great vids can’t wait for the next one.

[@YaknSnak82]

Got to go with my first and only snake right now Hognose

[@Tabtabtabtoycollection]

A little trivia: Irian Jaya is the old name of Indonesian side of Papua island

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

very cool!

[@FearningisLun]

I don't blame you for continuing to sing the praises of Antaresia. I love my Children's python, he's just an awesome little snake.

[@windsorsballpythons7811]

I have eight beautiful ball pythons. I got my first ball python five years ago from BHB reptiles. I bought my first boa at Animalcon U.S.A 2023. I look forward for her to reach adulthood.

[@vixeneris2307]

No Rosies on this list?! Rosy boas are so awesome and I can't wait to get my hands on a pair of Anza Borregos or Harquahalas!

[@trevorsa6lack9uy]

Would love to have a Mand rat snake. But oh mah lawd is them expensive

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

absolutely!

[@alexiswilson4186]

“Snakes you’ve never thought about!” *pretty much all of them on my collectors wish list*

[@graciel3725]

Cornholio!!! That's a great name for a corn snake!

[@gratuitousumlaut1944]

Womas and Pygmy Pythons are on my dream list. I've also been considering setting up a garter colony in a few years once my hognoses are mature and I know for sure if I'm up for breeding.

[@ontarioreptilerescue]

Dumeril's boas are my favourite snake species that I have had the pleasure of working with.

[@clistiarobinson34]

Cornholio I need tp my bunghole 😅😅😅😅 sorry I had to, anywho love the vlog today I hope you and your fiance have an amazing day and see you again on Thursday.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Hahaha well sorry for your loss but this is funny

[@clistiarobinson34]

@@WickensWickedReptiles 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@PetProStokoe]

Very good Wicken ❤

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@E-jit]

Finally garter snakes! I’ve had two, they’re really fun. I might be more enthusiastic since they’re not endemic to Sweden where I live.

[@YochevedDesigns]

When I was a kid in summer camp, one of the boys caught a garter snake. The boys promised their deserts for the next week if one of the girls would kiss the snake. The rest of the girls ran screaming, but I kissed it right on the top of it's little head. It didn't turn into a prince, but the deserts at that camp were awesome!

[@FireChicken747]

Hello. I have a request. Could you do a video on how to set up a Blue tongue skink enclosure? I would like to hear you recommendations on how you set them up. Because I’m planning on buying one soon and I want to make sure I’m doing everything correctly. Edit: the diamond python is one of the coolest looking snakes I’ve ever seen. Didn’t know they were even a thing

[@justoneoftheguys111]

The food drive on womas is no joke. The other issue with them is they’re kind of doofuses with bad aim. Mine hit my hand HARD the other day even though the mouse was a foot away from it in tongs. They’re small enough it’s not a big deal though lol

[@o2heatc891]

Black tail cribos are pretty awesome

[@bo0t5yb0y2]

Is it possible to get an episode on king snakes... i have an eastern and used to have a beautiful albino California morph. Only snakes ive owned so far and absolutely love them.

[@elysiumherps3338]

I adore my Woma python. His name is Nobert and he is the most inquisitive snake I've ever owned. He loves to explore and check out what I'm doing. My only caution to people about them is they have killer appetites and sometimes decide "yep, this is food". Hence why I've had to pry Norbert's jaw off my earlobe once when he was chilling on my shoulder as a baby.

[@KirstyMPearson]

CORNHOLIO!!!! Frick yes!!!!

[@ashersamphibiansandreptiles]

Great video Adam! Garter snakes are the best snakes to own breed and just in general. Would love to see another top 5 best pet skinks

[@Ghostchickie]

My question about rear fanged snakes. If you’re allergic to insect stings and bites are you more likely to have a bad reaction to rear fanged snakes bites? That’s my only concern with those breeds since I react badly to ones from insects.

[@gabyhamernik8148]

Early!! Your content is so fun and informative! Keep up the good work 😁

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Yay! Thank you!

[@xturtlex84]

Spotted pythons are hreat. I have one. Love it. Very active for a nocturnal snake. As soon as the light is off he is out 😊

[@jeffegan9388]

Black milk snakes are awesome colors change into adulthood they have a really beautiful iridescence. Never bite, or musk, they get a decent size and everyone doesn’t have one. Wicked cool snakes.

[@stephenprew4928]

Hey man I’ve been watching your videos about geckos lately and was wondering if you could do a video about gargoyle gecko care, I was thinking of getting a crested but after seeing your video about how the gargoyle gecko is more fun to watch hunt I wanted to get some more knowledge on it

[@matg919]

Great video, I would love a colony of garter snakes but don't have the space YET.

[@ConniieBearrr]

Its funny you mention the Mandarin rat snake, as one popped up on Kijiji near me for a lil pocket change of 1100$canadian so like 16.43$ USD!

[@wordbearer0815]

Mandarin snakes are a great success story. Originally with extremely low survival rates due to poor import conditions, nowadays easy to take care of. The size, however, is highly population specific. Those from Sechuan can grow up to >200cm/>500g. And depending on location temperature adjustments must happen. Japanese forest snakes are interesting too.

[@sarge2500rw]

I live in British Columbia. The crappiest province to own exotics in. Garter snakes fall under the wildlife act. So it is illegal to own them with out a special permit.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

booooooo

[@ConniieBearrr]

I agree with #1! It's one on my wishlist but not easy to find sadly! 😕 So probably costs an arm and a leg here!

[@danielleeshleman7998]

Dang. I was hoping Russian rat snakes would make your list. They’re so underrated and I don’t know why. They’re diurnal, active, friendly, not at all shy, and absolutely gorgeous.

[@marcosavila1204]

You have a awesome corn snake

[@paulmilhuisen1969]

Perfect list. Carpet pythons unfortunately get an unfair reputation for being nippy., this is not always the case, I have an irian jaya ×Diamond python mix, he is becoming one of my favorite snakes in my collection very smart and curious. I have a children's python and another favorite of mine and yours is my Dumerili boa.I can also suggest a very cool 😎 reptile also from Madagascar the arborial cousin of the Dumerili, the Madagascar tree boa,just as handelable as a Dumerili, awesome head and of course semi arborial

[@nataliesreptiles]

Wanna hear a secret? Bearded dragons are "technically" venomous as well. Womas for the win! They're high up on my wish list to work with. And yes, Antaresia are pretty cool. We have Stimpsons and anthills. Honestly im really loving the anthills, and hoping to breed them in the future. Honorable mention as well, African House Snakes. Pretty sure they're going to be a big "great for everyone" snake blowing up the hobby in the next year or 2.

[@johnschlesinger2009]

If anyone is thinking of getting a juvenile jungle carpet python, get the snake onto rats asap. They can become "mousers" - mine is - and they just won't take rats, which means feeding several mice at each feeding.