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[@miss_mango]

New AnimalWonders videos always make my day ten times better!

[@jaredwfrick]

My Mom had a parrotlet that liked ice. Especially out of the icemaker. Anytime anybody wanted ice out of the freezer, the bird came flapping in for a head-landing. You couldn't even fool it by opening the door and going for the tray - the bird heard you digging in the ice and came flying for a treat.

[@katiebouch]

Great video. That last bit with the snake was terrifying. PLEASE have Destin from Smarter Every Day up to visit you and let him film that in slo-mo. I'd LOVE to see it.

[@willemvandebeek]

That's a great idea! SmarterEveryDay hope he sees it this way. ;)

[@IulianusTabernarius]

That snake at the end was absolutely beautiful.

[@BlackCat_2]

Aww you were able to cuddle a skunk. :) It does make me miss my skunk friend though I know he is long gone now. I was 14 and had the wonderful opportunity to work at an animal farm during the summers. They had this pretty pudgy skunk named Fatso. In my break time I would go see him sometimes and he would fall asleep curled up in my lap. :) I spent breaks with lots of different animals there but Fatso was my favorite. :D - Heidi

[@Quasar502]

Outstanding ending. Wow. SOOOO quick.

[@monical9972]

Yes

[@toddlowen5554]

Randy Lantz huh

[@GirLovesYou13]

I just want to say that I love how you run a very professional business and then name your animals things like Lollipop and Chili Pepper. Its adorable! Keep up the good work! I love this channel!

[@Shado_Chimera]

That snake at the end is precious.

[@kynakuhlman]

I love the idea of t-shirts! It would be a great way to help out and spread the word. I love what you guys are doing and enjoy your videos :)

[@terralynn9]

I love your attitude/outlook! I was depressed (clinically) for many years, and while I'm not anymore, it's sometimes hard to get myself out of the thought patterns I developed during that time. I hope one day I'll have as positive an outlook on life as you do. :)

[@terralynn9]

(I'm working on it.)

[@Momochick93]

:D thanks so much for answering my question guys! I'm definitely trying to keep an open mind, I love filming and I want to use that passion to help me express my love for all the things in my life. Thanks for the help!

[@pirateslife752]

I think snakes are such fascinating animals, but that last shot is exactly why I never plan on getting one as a pet. Nope, nope, nope.

[@ShadeSlayer1911]

So many animals are fascinating and amazing, but not good as pets. I don't think I could have an elephant as a pet, despite how much I love them.

[@pirateslife752]

ShadeSlayer1911 I see what you're saying, but certain breeds of snakes actually do make very good pets, like a lot of other reptiles. Still don't wanna feed any of them rats, though. Rats make very good pets, too!

[@ShadeSlayer1911]

pirateslife752 True, I hear ball pythons are very nice pets, even for beginners. And they're really cute.

[@ghioaltonmolano4257]

pirateslife752 is

[@zenzylok]

Thank you for allowing us to experience all of these wonderful creatures.

[@GeeaRCee]

Now that's a JUMPSCARE! :) LOL! Loved the shots of the animals eating!

[@ryannkaplan]

I love the shirt ideas jessi!

[@mustardsfire22]

Thanks for answering my question, Jessi! I love those quotes, too!

[@NateWynne]

3rd! Jessi, I just wanted to say that I totally support what you do. Please don't ever stop working to inform the public about the diversity and uniqueness of the animal kingdom.

[@animalwondersmontana]

Thank you! DFTBA!

[@sbrox101]

That ending was so cool!!

[@PinkChucky15]

Very cool episode! :-)

[@testing2488]

I had a week long attachment with the zoo a few years back. I was with the reptile house and I gotta say, feeding the snakes is probably one of the coolest and most intriguing things I've ever done.

[@annab5474]

To the person trying to get their bird to eat other foods--the way I convinced my picky lovebird to try more foods was to make a big show of eating (or pretending to eat when it came to a new pellet mix) of eating food in front of him, then offering it to him. I'm not sure why, but it always seems to make him more curious and willing to try a new food!

[@LizBurns589]

Yes tshirts please!!!!

[@HeinzP100]

Great episode. The snake scared the crap out of me. You should get a hold of someone that has one of those super high speed cameras and record the snake at super slow motion. If anything, it would show your response time to the snakes snagging time.

[@MelissaFlaquer]

Hey Jessi. I have a beautiful and healthy 2 y.o cat (named Gustav) that has gotten himself a lady friend. She is really pretty and looks a little hurt and malnourished. She comes every other day, eats eagerly and plays with Gustav in the living room and dinner. The first time I saw her she was getting to know Gustav on the front lawn, I heard them and scared her away afraid she was hurting him. Now she is really afraid of me and anyone in the house. She seems lovely and sweet and is slowly getting less scared of us. I named her Molly and I would really like that she stays here and be ours. I want to see gain a few pounds, get a shiny fur like Gustav and take her to the vet because her tail looks injured Can you give me any tips to make her stay? Right now I just try to be calm and careful around her, giving her space and time to trust me.

[@sakura2974]

That last shot was so cool. :D

[@SniperProAssasin1]

I wish to pursue zoology when I get older, and I love all your videos

[@uberhobo2]

#Question , Here in Oregon the sun is a rare visitor this time of the year, and I suspect my green-cheek conure misses it dearly. Are there any solar-related health concerns I should consider such as a lack of vitamin-d? Also, does full-spectrum lighting really offer anything to our feathery friends?

[@animalwondersmontana]

Winter in northern North America can be difficult for birds that are adapted to tropical regions. Full spectrum lights make a huge difference for pet birds living indoors. I would definitely consider getting a UV light for your little conure. They can then use the UV to help regulate their Vit D and Calcium. I would not give him/her supplements, just UV lighting. Thanks for thinking of how to make you friend feel her best!

[@uberhobo2]

AnimalWonders Montana I just got a full spectrum bulb only a week ago, and already the difference is like night and day! She has much more energy, is less cranky, and way more affectionate. Thanks for the suggestion! It's really hard to find reliable advice online, and I'm very unwilling to take chances with my bird's well-being.

[@animalwondersmontana]

Great news!

[@howarthe1]

I really loved the closing of this video. That snake scared me, too.

[@turdl38]

I know it'd be a long video, but I'd LOVE to see one that is a brief intro to every single critter there. Even if just picture, name, and species. Or put that on your website

[@animalwondersmontana]

Our website has almost all of the animals we have! Just the most recent haven't been added yet. Each one has a paragraph of species facts and then a personal bio as well once you click on their photo.

[@turdl38]

Oh, sweet! I'll check it out. I'd still love a video of it though. It's fun to get to see their personalities going with their names and hear their stories. Maybe I'm just a nerd.

[@animalwondersmontana]

If you're a nerd I'm a nerd ;)

[@turdl38]

Nerds rule!

[@scarletchica]

Ohmigosh that skunk was tooooo cute!

[@syntacticalcrab]

Awwww Lollipop is always just kinda, "eugh" and slouches over and looks sad. Poor tired skunk. She's the snuggliest.

[@Oakheart333]

Yeah, poor nocturnal animals

[@cynsen]

that snake at the end... whew!

[@toddlowen5554]

You should do a full care guide on cockatiels!

[@VoMFilms]

ok ok ok, let me get this straight. Caitlin not only does scishow (space?) but she also does animal wonders as well? I had no idea she was a film maker! Far out Caitlin you work is some of my favourite on youtube. Not to mention that Jessi went to film school too? I feel so inspired right now! Caitlin you have officially have become my number 1 inspiration. Could you link me to all of your work Caitlin? -from a bright eyed bushy tailed film student

[@veektoryk]

I jumped at the end, too. lol.

[@JessRushworth]

I would buy that t shirt!! :D

[@cynx56]

poor mouse but cool snake. made me jump a bit. love this show!

[@haya3746]

OMG OMG YES PLEASE MAKE A T-SHIRT with THAT PICTURE U SHOWED US PLEASE PLEASE

[@vicofour]

that ball of fur at the end though

[@eleanorjinks8713]

My favourite quote is 'just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, he became a butterfly' do you have your forward helix pierced? I'm getting mine done next week:)

[@christymakes3864]

Lollipop is so calm! Could we learn more about her?

[@animalwondersmontana]

She is so calm, especially during the later afternoon when we filmed this. Here's a video about her here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raW0o2xolJethNE ~Caitlin

[@christymakes3864]

Thanks so much, Caitlin!

[@TheHorseyNutter]

Can your tortoise live outside in the summer? What sort of climate does she need? Is it easy to look after her?

[@Egonkiller]

The endind LOL

[@carlcarandang4155]

Your intro looks cool

[@chaoticimpulse]

That snake made me jump!! and yell! haha

[@maryaranyos6669]

Kemosabe t shirt please!

[@sofytoffy]

Your raven is so beautiful.

[@thangarajamri5249]

Please share some tips for training my bugies....

[@DestinyDestiny-sk7jx]

You are so cool

[@landond.9623]

What kind of Camara do you use?

[@charles4112]

Abe Lincoln said "whatever you are, be a good one."

[@parkers9095]

How do you get a bird on seeds to transfer to pellets?

[@PSpurgeonCubFan]

question that came up when I was watching one of Michael Aranda's videos: you fed a recently molted cockroach to a frog. Is this a necessary step? If it wasn't softer (if it still had its old exoskeleton) would it be too difficult for the frog to eat?

[@SecretFiri]

Jessi! Can you do a What, When and How for Geckos?

[@ifeelsleepy1684]

Do you serve the yam and brocolli raw or cooked?

[@LaurenVBaney13]

How do you name new incoming animals/keep your current animals straight?! Do you have like a list of names you like and you see what fits personalities as you go?

[@animalwondersmontana]

Sometimes a name stands out immediately and other times it takes weeks to find one that fits just right. It's easy to keep them straight, just like knowing all your friends and family, you just know them.

[@LaurenVBaney13]

I have eight animals and that's very true for us but I figured when you have 80+ it can get a little harder haha

[@andybearchan]

Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?

[@AlthenaLuna]

Poor Indy, good quote.

[@awkwardhedgehogie5911]

I love how at the end it slowly slinks back like, "You saw nothing..."

[@Multihuntr0]

I have no interest in taking care of animals. Nor do I particularly care to have them around me. However, I do like animals (in theory) and I find all the specific ways that you take care of each animal very interesting. I guess I like to hear an expert speak on something they are passionate about.

[@esmeraldagonzalez3795]

I would a t-shrit!!!!

[@barbiedoll2710]

I have a question. What are reasons a cat may have difficulty retracting their claws and how could you help? My cat has had difficulty retracting her claws ever since she fractured her pelvis and bumped her head from being hit by a car a few years ago. She keeps getting her claws caught in our carpet and sometimes it looks painful but I don't know how to help.

[@ShadeSlayer1911]

She might have brain damage. I suggest getting her checked out by a vet or even an animal neurologist asap.

[@barbiedoll2710]

Thanks. Yea, brain damage was my guess and fear. :\

[@Mockturtlesoup1]

barbiedoll2710 this isnt really a solution as to the why, or the underlying problems, but you could also get her claws removed if necessary. but yea, definitely take her to a vet.

[@LogicianJackal]

Hey Jessi, do you use your animal behavior knowledge to help you interact with your baby(s)?

[@animalwondersmontana]

Absolutely! But just because I know why they are acting they way they are and how I can respond to increase or decrease certain behaviors, doesn't mean it's any easier to actually do it, lol.

[@mrscottishelf]

I want to get a pet frog one day, is that a good idea for a first reptile/amphibian pet? if not what would be a better choice for a first animal?

[@fangface0242]

Can a broken wing ever be healed? Would rookie ever be able to go back to the wild?

[@culwin]

What's your favorite pony?

[@Sarah-bu4fm]

Such a cute snake So, i sadly lost my budgie, Blue half a year ago and i'm considering getting a new bird, i was originally going to get a budgie but now i really like the lovebirds and i did a lot of reaerch but i just cant decide >< any advise? I have had birds several times so its not anything new, tho i havent had a lovebird before and i cant decide>< Sorry for any typos! Btw this was a question X3 Thanks!!!

[@LaAttiDah]

Does your Skunk smell like skunk spray? Can one bathe a skunk and get rid of most of the smell and then would they just smell animally?

[@maryaranyos6669]

Also how did Kemo get his name?

[@Doublehelixfreakshow]

All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king. - J.R.R Tolkien

[@tessat338]

That was startling at the end but soooooo much better than feeding them live prey. I now know not to do this but in college, I had a boyfriend with a snake which was fed live prey. I did not love having to buy a live mouse, drop it into the tank and wait for the inevitable, which sometimes took days. In the mean time, the poor mouse had to be kept alive and away from the snake until the snake got hungry enough to eat it. I don't love the idea of mice in my freezer but much better than a death watch.

[@IulianusTabernarius]

that and live rats can actually kill pet snakes.

[@tessat338]

Yup. Frozen is better all around.

[@zombieme64jr]

Are u a zoologist?

[@leemilica]

Used to be my bird loves yoghurt.

[@synonymous1079]

cooking with jessi! (for animals only xD)

[@kimberlyhaley9766]

have you ever had a pet deer🌸

[@brinder6667]

why do people were gloves when holding a big bird other than parrots

[@rezcalm3633]

Bc sharp talons

[@maahnoor27]

Pizzaaaaa

[@markruffruffalo9923]

Have you been bitten by your snakes before? Are they all non poisonous?

[@markruffruffalo9923]

Also where dou you get the rats? Like do you buy them or are they just running around Missoula?

[@piesquared1501]

+Mark Ruff ruff alo as far as I know all these animals have been rescued Like from owners who can't take care of them or zoos

[@tweetoc]

oh god, i hate feeding snakes! like i go to an animal care school and when we have to feed the reptiles with (living!) mice i always feel so horrible because we have to wait and watch untill they actually eat the mice and i hate it. we have a bearded dragon and i had to feed him once and he killed the mouse but didn't eat it, so the teacher said i had to try and swing the mouse in front of his face so it looked like it was still alive. i felt horrible for the rest of the day. i mean, i love animals but feeding them other living animals is not my forte.

[@theadventurousjb]

Normally Bearded Dragons dont eat mice, and I don't feed mine that. I also won't (when I get one) feed my snake life food, it's much better to feed frozen

[@tweetoc]

theadventurousjb but like, they do... we don't give them mice very often, but sometimes we do. the one that i had to feed was very skinny and needed the extra protein or whatever. we mostly feed our reptiles live animalsin school, but why do you think it's better to feed them frozen food? i think feeding the reptiles live food would be more natural, and it would boost their hunting behavior i guess. i'm not sure what the right terms are, english is not my native language! (to be honest, personally i would actually prefer to feed them frozen food simply because i'd not feel as guilty)

[@theadventurousjb]

+Mar yeah, mice for bearded dragons is a good fat builder! I prefer frozen because live instills a hunting instinct into them and mice and rats, yes, can damage the snake with they're "buck" teeth and claws

[@tweetoc]

theadventurousjb but isn't that a good thing? the hunting instinct, i mean.

[@livinthepetlife3309]

You don't usually have to feed live. I feed frozen thawed.

[@sptheban]

yesterday I tried to watch you twitter page and I got In trouble with my mom

[@christopherwhitney9856]

What college did you goto and what job do you consider yourself having?

[@darastrixmaekrix]

Can we get a special on Rook? I love corvids! ^^

[@razzah1337]

these videos are dangerous in the way that they make me want to have all the animals, but i won't because i know its a lot of work. but i have an idea, would it be possible to have a live webcam feed of some of the animals you have? that way we can get cute on demand :)

[@animalwondersmontana]

I have wanted to do this for so long! Possibly possible, but difficult since we live on the edge of the grid away from the big city. So... we'll see!

[@ShadeSlayer1911]

AnimalWonders Montana That would be so awesome.

[@LeoMes01]

what is your favorite food

[@BrokenPointeShoes]

Does Lollipop often snuggle up with you? Is she social with humans? She looks very sweet here.

[@CarrotVeggieQueen]

Which animal do you think has the grossest poop?

[@theadventurousjb]

Bearded dragons have pretty gross poop, especially when they have to much water.... (Shudders)

[@thereisabucketinmywater9250]

My bird loves carrots

[@kimberlyhaley9766]

how old are the animals. 🐰🐶🐶🐱🐭💙💙

[@rezcalm3633]

I could watch turtles eat all day. Dunno what it is

[@willowryer6228]

What's your favourite animal and why?

[@tenaciousyoungster]

YOU HAVE A SKUNK! Have her scent glands been removed?

[@chrisbaker21]

If you want to sell t-shirts without the investment risk, I'd suggest you check out teespring.com. It's like kickstarter for t-shirts.

[@jasonalbertson1024]

2nd!

[@foreverofthestars4718]

Ew a Mac

[@rayhs1984]

didn't watch the last 20 seconds, not something I want to see.