Ask Jessi # 1

[@keithhenriquez1531]

I'm so happy you have your own channel. It was always great seeing you on Sci show with Hank.

[@lolo2221]

What you guys do is so awesome, I really hope you find even more success and expand Animal Wonders to be the perfect place to care for these animals.

[@ihavenomouthandimustmeme]

I like how you keep calm and somewhat cold logical when explaining the procedures and implications of running a facility such as Animal Wonders and when you told that monkeys don't make good pets. I guess that's a benefit of working with non-human animals; you get really good at successfully and precisely making your point. Keep up the great work! :)

[@courtneyy7789]

I absolutely love this channel! Not only do I get my dose of cuteness, but I also feel like I'm learning things too. It's like a weekly visit to a virtual zoo! Thank you so much for doing what you do and doing it so well.

[@nadiact-ie5hy]

I loved the look on your face when the bird was being noisy. I was wondering, would you consider putting the common names of the animals in addition to their latin names in the annotations? I don't know much about animals, and I wonder if I've actually heard of any of these animals, but have never seen them. Thanks for the great episode!

[@Lukeviarrialduran]

I just love the energy and personality this you give off on your show! in the hour or so ive been watching your videos I have managed to learn quite a bit.

[@ThePretzelcoatl]

Looking forward to more of these. Love the channel!

[@mrscraftalot]

I'm so happy that you have this channel. I love it!

[@HeinzP100]

Great first question and answer session. Keep up the good work, and say high to all your animals for us.

[@JendisJournal]

Great answers and one of the most interesting Q&A's I've ever watched. Thanks for sharing!

[@aliceglendarroch1640]

Thanks so much for answering my question, that was cool! And good to know the answer. :)

[@PinkChucky15]

Loved the first Ask Jessi, can't wait for more :-)

[@oafkad]

I like that someone asked if you just keep a giant barrel of poop.

[@tinkerspell4850]

Great video - thanks so much. I loved seeing all the different critters at each question! I hope you will make this a monthly thing. :) Jus' sayin'.

[@mayag9780]

This is my favorite KZbin channel :)

[@zoeaargh]

I always get ragey-sad when people own exotic animals as pets. Like Australian or Amazonian or African Jungle animals, animals that just are NOT made to live in carpeted apartments in the middle of American cities. In Australia (where I live) most people can never win anything but dogs, cats, bunnies, guineapigs, fish and a few select reptiles. And even the reptiles make me sad! No blue tongue lizard should live in a 2m box with a plastic rock to hide under.

[@rdizzy1]

Certain animals I think have better lives in captivity though, due to poaching and bushmeat killing in the areas they would normally live in the wild. Live animal in captivity>dead animal in the wild.

[@rdizzy1]

***** Yeah, I agree w you, I also think with the highly specialized diets of good foods etc, that humans can provide in captivity, the animals are probably far less stressed than they would be in the wild having to constantly search for food/possibly starve, and they are safe from predators as well.

[@zoeaargh]

Fair points, everyone. I know I could've/should've elaborated in more detail. I guess there's a cognitive disconnect in my thinking... I suppose in a way, my saying no one should own exotic pets because some of them have horrid not-properly-cared-for lives is a bit like saying no one should own dogs because some people abuse them... SO I retract my previous statement, and replace it with "I wish only people who really cared for and took care of animals (exotic or otherwise) could own them".

[@rdizzy1]

Zoe Rickard Agreed, with any animals.

[@HectorHernandez-dx1zn]

Your work is admirable, stay awesome!

[@nikkifx]

I have never been more scared then when I realised there were bugs on your shirt at 2:00 and they were real. Eeeek!

[@rayhs1984]

yeah I am not a bug fan either. I kinda squinted so I'd only see the other side of the screen.

[@JessRushworth]

Awhh I love this show and what you do. I wish I lived in the states - BEST birthday party idea ever!

[@JillH1995]

Whoever puts the annotations in this videos, I laughed at the one that said "poop." Thanks for that.

[@Matt-vv7fl]

Jessi is so energetic! more pep than a cheerleading squad!

[@PokemonDiamondUS]

Was this filmed before you relocated the bettongs? 4:30.

[@veektoryk]

Thanks for the question and answer about the not poop barrel.

[@scottseitz8516]

Great video. Also I love your hair color. You don't see that color enough!

[@ronjennings1453]

The diet, enclosure, socialization, and permits wouldn't be a problem(or at least I would wait until they weren't before I got one). But I hadn't thought of the vet issue. So it probably isn't the best of ideas. I was thinking about maybe getting one that needed a home, like a rescue situation. But after hearing ur thoughts, you're probably right. Thanks for the insight Jessi

[@jacksonjohnson2132]

The bird is the cutest thing ever!!!

[@daniellet.292]

Can you talk some more about Protected Contact. I looked up some information about it on the Oakland Zoo website in regards to elephants. But it'd be nice to learn more about it in general.

[@annabellemayes4843]

what animal is she holding at 04:30 I don't think I've seen that one before

[@laurathomas2715]

it's a bettong

[@romantheflash]

That Hyena sounds awesome, can't believe he learned all those cues, smart Hyena.

[@JackedLobster]

Jessi, you kick multiple butts per second.

[@VCheesey]

lmao. an annotation for the poop

[@eileen58]

I can't find any videos about the hyena you had! How did you come across him? Please do a video! Even if he isn't around I'd still love to hear about him.

[@Ikus13]

Steamed yucca with butter and pico de gallo...

[@ReadHeadPat]

Just yesterday I saw cows eating the shell off of a turtle or a tortoise and it was very haunting. After I saw your video about how they have sensitive shells I got really queasy. Is it a natural thing for other animals to eat the shells off of them?

[@slpk]

Please don't have a monkey as a pet. That is really really fucked up.

[@sadiesnell9651]

Okay they're not pets. They're rescues

[@sadiesnell9651]

Wait never mind you meant the question

[@sadiesnell9651]

Excuse my awkwardness sorry

[@slpk]

Sadie Snell lol

[@somerandomguy199]

I don't have twitter, tumberler or facebook. So I am going to ask here and hope you find it. I have a bearded dragon and I'm thinking of starting a garden. What plants can I put in it?

[@peteroliver3570]

My question I rescued an african grey parrot who plucked all his feathers off his chest is there any way for him to get them back

[@lilianaseminara3148]

How does a new animal come into Animal Wonders? And how do you decide which enclosure to keep the new animal in?

[@maggieb123]

Can you please make this more than once s week!

[@aestas54]

Okay, so I have two chinchillas. I acquired the first (Lopez) from a co-worker who couldn't properly care for him, as a result he is extremely handshy and doesn't really enjoy being handled at all. I just got the second from a lady on CL who was getting ready to leave town and didn't say much about why she was getting rid of her chin. So this new chinchilla, Abby, is the larger of the subspecies and Lopez is the smaller type. I don't know if that really matters or not, but I don't know how to properly determine the sex of either chinchilla (going off of what the previous owners said, both are female). And also, they're not getting along at all. Lopez is extremely territorial and uncomfortable with Abby, and while she's very comfortable being around other chinchillas (and keeps trying to hang out with Lopez) she's not comfortable with him running on the wheel that is in the cage and the combination of the two has caused me to partition said cage so that they each have separate areas that they live in (I planned on rotating certain parts, like the wheel, so they each get an equal amount of time with them). I have a water bottle, hay holder of sorts and food dish on each level, so they're both okay for that. What else can I do to make them more comfortable with the environment and each other? Do you have any tips or tricks that would be helpful? And how do you properly sex a chinchilla? The articles I've found from searching on Google aren't terribly helpful. And last but not least- Thank you so much for starting this channel and being so incredibly awesome.

[@animalwondersmontana]

Thanks for rescuing! I would suggest that you purchase a second cage and house the two separately. Chinchillas rarely accept a new companion as adults unless they are male/female and then some still won't enjoy each others company. Chinchillas can get very territorial and if stressed enough they can cause serious injury to their companion. There's a possibility they will eventually tolerate one another once they've lived next to each other long enough (in their own separate safe spaces), but be prepared that they might never cohabitate. To sex them, look at the space between the anus and the genetalia. Here's a link with pictures www.chin-chillas.com/sexing_your_chin.html.

[@higbeythedemon]

AnimalWonders Montana I have a feeling they left the -chilla out of that url on purpose XD

[@laysahernandez917]

🐰🐟🐞🍨💕💓💟💝💘💗💖

[@mickles1975]

Executive Producer HANK GREEN! All hail Hank for the cool videos he's involved with!

[@BoogieDownProduction]

Man at first I thought I was seeing things, the cockroachs moving; I dismissed it thinking im just high. Then a LEG MOVED.......OMG!

[@tech33012]

When accepting animals on a case by case basis, What are your procedure to determining how to fit the animals to ensure they fit into their natural habitat?

[@partyprash2000]

i got soooo startled at 1:40

[@CuleChick11]

The update just cuts off?

[@fragmentalstew]

The update that cuts off is the bettong update video. Go to the video to see the rest.

[@sarahlewis2351]

i love these videos i want to be just like you Jessi!! when i'm older like a adult we are calling it All Paws Clinic please tell me what i need,btw im a kid on my aunts computer you don't need to answer me! :)

[@coralcoralcoral]

EEWW WE DID NOT NEED TO SEE TURTLE POOP LOL

[@delusionnnnn]

I realize many mammals and some birds are good at recognizing specific people. Is this ever the case with reptiles? I've always felt that you shouldn't have a pet that can't "miss" you, and I've always taken it for granted that reptiles simply can't. Is this true?

[@rdizzy1]

I know that certain larger reptiles like tegus or monitors act alot like dogs after a while.

[@SammiLeighPalmer]

Reptiles can form attachments and show affection for their owner as much as any other species. My friend has a corn snake who will wrap herself around my friend's wrist and happily fall asleep, but is very nervous being held by other people; even other experienced snake handlers.

[@zizkazenit7885]

She actually has a parrot on her shoulder. How could anyone not watch this?

[@carebonez]

5:55 I wish I wasn't in the middle of eating beef stew...

[@Lovinymibeauty85]

I love turtle

[@sydneyice]

My bull snake is 4 years old she loves bike rides and hiding in my socks, but she is no that big. How big are 4 year old bull snakes?

[@WaltRBuck]

I know this might not be the best place to ask questions, but I was wondering what plans you had for the animals (like Yucca) that might out live you? Perhaps it's an odd question, but I'm pretty sure you have it covered seeing as you know what you're doing very aptly with the animals you own.

[@Egonkiller]

Watching you with this snake only makes me want to get one for myself, too bad it's hard to find food for them where I live.

[@SuperCatonline]

I don't know where you live but I am in the uk and can order batches of frozen mice at the appropriate size for my snakes online, to be delivered.

[@FranticCashew]

Ooo! I have a question. Why did you decide to give the animals names? I know some people who do wildlife education (they have owls) and they specifically told me they don't name them because "they aren't our pets". I have heard you say that in videos as well and I was wondering if you thought about whether to name them, or if some already had names. Bonus question (because I am greedy): Will we some more of your birds soon? Please and thank you.

[@animalwondersmontana]

All the animals get an acquisition number for our records. They also get a name. I view them as individuals and it's my personal opinion that they should get individual names.

[@FranticCashew]

That makes sense. Thanks!

[@salvatoreshiggerino6810]

Some complain that it is anthropomorphizing the animals, but all animals that are even marginally social have identifiers, whether it's specific coat patterns, calls or scents. Humans aren't well equipped to pick up on those, so given names act as a good substitute. It doesn't harm the animals, and helps the public connect with them.

[@ShadeSlayer1911]

Salvatore Shiggerino If you work with those animals a lot, you can definitely learn to identify them by their unique traits and behaviors.

[@alexandraarias1245]

do you ever travel with the animals like say for birthdays

[@LauraaMarieC]

Since you had a question about ethics, I've been curious for a while if having a fox as a pet is ethical. I love foxes and I know people do keep them as pets, but I'm not sure if it's better to just love them from afar, or if it is possible for someone to ethically keep one as a pet!

[@rdizzy1]

I think fennec foxes would be better indoor/outdoor pets than normal foxes, since they are being bred essentially for human contact.

[@SammiLeighPalmer]

Better to love from afar. They can be pets if socialised around humans from a very young age, but there's no guarantee they wont revert to their natural wild instincts. They are much harder to train than a dog, much harder to exercise (you cant just let it out in your garden or take it for a walk, you'd have to build a huge outdoor run for it to exercise in), much less likely to be affectionate and more likely to react aggressively. I've worked with foxes, and I love them to bits, but they just arent suitable for pets. Get a domesticated dog, they're the same in all the things you'd want from a pet, without so many of the negatives.

[@David-zd1qq]

If you had one animal what would it be and how long did it take you to build you cages around and in your house

[@justinfernandez1156]

hey jessi, what state r u guys based in and would it be possible for me to volunteer there? im 14 and I love animals, and I would like to be a zoologist when im an adult, mainly a marine biologist, but I would love to learn more about exotic animals and help out with their care and maintenance

[@Mockturtlesoup1]

yea i think the first rule of keeping monkeys as pets should be, "if you've never had a monkey as a pet, dont get a monkey as a pet." and even then, you probably shouldnt. it seems like a lot of people that keep monkeys as pets are just trying to substitute their need to feel needed, or take care of a child/baby. it is amazing how little some of these people know about monkeys, and their needs, their social needs/facial cues/body language/behavior, etc.

[@theturtledudettd9668]

I love this Guiena Pig

[@gimpdoctor8362]

what percentage of your time is spent cleaning poop?

[@SerendipitousSky]

Have you ever taken in an animal that was really difficult? Like, one that didn't get along with the other animals in your care, for example. If so, how did you deal with that?

[@wickedsai]

Is there any chance of you taking on additional people to help with the animals? I recently realized that you have the job I've always wanted. Rescue any and all types of animals as well as teach as many people I can so there are less animals who needs rescuing. I would love to put in some hands on help so I not only assist your wonderful mission but also get some amazing knowledge as well.

[@xanthiam]

you used the terms "free contact" and "protected contact" in reference to some animals in this video--what do those terms mean? in general, i would love to learn more about how you interact with different types of animals, how it may differ depending on how long you have had them, etc.

[@bakirev]

Didn't notice those bugs on her shoulder were real at first xD

[@melpeters5542]

hey did a animal ever bit you and you should put the out take

[@LegoCookieDoggie]

What is your birthday event rate?

[@alybachmeier1116]

Hi! What is the biggest animal you have ever had? Current biggest animal?

[@evilhag7974]

i think it is their cavy chilli pepper

[@gabbytakesnaps4342]

ARE THE BUGS ON YOUR SHOULDER REAL

[@ivazeaandes3801]

Hissing Roaches. They're real. You can buy them. I wonder if they have an odour like the wild ones around here.

[@SuperCatonline]

Ivazea Andes I own some and find they have no noticeable smell, I imagine some must appear to smell in the wild as they live around rotting food and I think some species have their own smell. I think they make awesome pets though, real personalities :)

[@n0etic_f0x]

How do you not just hug like every animal every day? I excluding guys like Kemosabe but, dawwwww they are all so adorable. Also duh Kemosabe had a million views he is so weird... SO WEIRD! I mean fantastic but weird. Edit also I am a rehaber! Wooo! 3 Possums 3 Raccoons, A blue jay a grackle and 6 cats and 7 doges. Why? Cuz animals! Sill I so want a fox... so cute.

[@rayhs1984]

Could you also put the common names of the animals up? I know there are bunch of science people that like the Latin names, but they mean nothing to me and might as well be random letters.

[@nargesbabaee2777]

hi Jessie i have a Macaw blue and yellow, he is so emotional and naughty, he cut his features, i am so unhappy , he loves me so much when i am not at home, he always are aggressive and cutting feature . Dr said me that he is nervous. please give some advise. i look forward to hearing from you. best regards. Narges

[@savannahliberto2909]

Please tell me those were not roaches!

[@yarawalid8624]

Hi

[@endangeredwild3283]

I here’d you reliy wanted to care for an Elephant

[@culwin]

2:09 Soon Raccoon?

[@missoula2213]

What's the best animal you ever housed?

[@mongoslade321]

I like how you awkwardly don't look at the camera......gots to talk to your audience "KZbin 101" great vid tho

[@Quest132]

you are beautiful! oh my gosh!

[@elove0209]

talk more about your reptiles!

[@myteh_]

if there were ever a chance to intern with you guys after I get my BA i'd move to Missoula in a second.

[@allinmota4787]

So can we be friends so I can come over?

[@LaineyBug2020]

Those roaches make good broaches!

[@mayag9780]

Here's a question for ask Jessi # 2: do you take interns?

[@minthantlin9168]

Are those actual cockroaches on your shirt?

[@bakirev]

You look next to the camera a lot of the time, it ruins the depth in my opinion. Just some constructive criticism.

[@LinnersC]

I do that so much! I've tried making a bunch of vlogs, which I've removed just cause they don't really say anything. Its a hard thing to learn that when you are looking at a camera people watching the videos think they are speaking to them! I agree, something that all good vloggers should do.

[@avielp]

Ihave a crushon her...

[@ProGummyBearTrainer]

I like the video but wouldn't it be a much better use of money and human resources if people like you worked to on conservation/captive breeding/ whatever. I mean taking care of animals is a noble goal but wouldn't it be much better to focus on saving animal species then providing homes to animals that no longer benefit any sort of repopulation effort.

[@kujmous]

poop

[@themightychickens]

Just to briefly explain why I won't be watching this series, despite being somewhat interested in what you do: You're too over the top hyper-active. It's as if your target audience is toddlers.

[@JessRushworth]

It's just her personality I think :) she's super excited about what Animal Wonders do and she gets a chance to share it with the world, I know that I'd get pretty hyped up! :)

[@Hexxoone]

Over the top hyper-active? I think you meant Passionate. ;)

[@camembert101]

She's good and it makes watching her videos real fun :) Go Jessi!

[@1234kalmar]

Hyper active? You didn't see hyper active yet then. If I had the opportunity to help that many animals, and make videos about it, I'd be bouncing back and forth between the four walls.

[@leemurdock5222]

Do you prefer boring dry hosts? She is awesome.

[@somerandomguy199]

I don't have twitter, tumberler or facebook. So I am going to ask here and hope you find it. I have a bearded dragon and I'm thinking of starting a garden. What plants can I put in it?