Baby Emerald Warning, Watch My Close Call with a Large Emerald & Santa's Naughty List

[@johnnyroyblues]

Great advice Gary! I recall when I was breeding emeralds in the 80's, it wasn't unusual, even if I delivered my well started captive born babies locally, they would go off feed. Often I suspected the inexperienced new owners didn't really know how to get them feeding - but usually, after I instructed them a bit over the phone they would call me back in relief that they fed. So, even a captive born emerald baby after being shipped - one should assume they have to be "started" once again, by keeping them quiet, in a dark corner for 1 or 2 weeks...letting them get used to their new environment...new smells, etc., cycle them with periods of humidity and drier periods, then mist them heavily at dusk and try a smallish live hopper. If they still seemed stressed, wait another week or 2. they're not gonna die in a month if they don't feed unless they're in really bad shape. Emeralds are generally really, pretty hardy snakes, just different from other breeds in some very specific ways. Wild caught babies or dropped babies from gravid are not at all that attractive to me, thinking about the undue stress they've gone through before I would get them. You just never know! If I were buying wildcaught today, I would buy subadult to adult from an extremely trusted source. But I probably wouldn't buy wildcaught northerns or basins these days unless it was absolutely necessary. Pay the price and realize that prices are high because nobody's breeding emeralds like rabbits! Only very experienced breeders are having regular success, so pay the price and buy from the really good, trusted breeders!

[@JoseRodriguez-ne9sb]

I was scrolling and scrolling through all of the baby red’s over the past 3 weeks and then seen this. Impeccable timing!

[@BlueViperTV]

To some people it's an elf, but to me it's a G.T.P. suit. Thank you,Gary.

[@pluto9056]

Wow that was a close call, would of never expected that strike! Gorgeous animal

[@PokeNerdify]

I’m convinced you only upload during holidays or events as an excuse to dress up 😂

[@gsreptiles5606]

I mean you're not wrong! (Thanks for watching!)

[@MotherTruckinReptiles]

Dressed like elf! STAHP IT 😂😂😂😂 He do be spittin facts doe 😆

[@edwardbrown5337]

Great advice regarding imported baby emerald tree boas. I always had to work with “guaranteed feeders” to get them started feeding too.

[@toddallen9313]

Hey Gary, Aways love your show, how about some info on your children’s pythons!

[@jonathanyoungblood8676]

Haha Merry Christmas. Thanks for looking out

[@hunterbergman6453]

Nice one, Gary!

[@gsreptiles5606]

Thank you!

[@mikeswehla2709]

Gary, I've been watching all of your videos and a few others, learning and prepping for getting my first GTP hopefully in a few months. Im glad I didnt fall into the "captive bred/Farm Bred" pitfall but I do have some questions and hopefully you can help steer me in the right direction All my other snakes I got from Brian Barczyk (rip) as he's local to me and I'd want to stay USCBB for my GTP but the breeders I'm finding out there, while reputable seem to unfortunately be offering only designer types with price tags of $2500+. As a first time GTP I'd like to keep it simple with a standard locale coloration at a more reasonable price but well established, healthy and eating. If you have any or know of anyone within the community that could help out that would be awesome. My timeline for ownership would probably be like mid to end of April at the soonest. Thanks!

[@gsreptiles5606]

Hi Mike, email me [e-mail] I will have something for you soon. Thanks for watching!

[@mikeswehla2709]

@@gsreptiles5606 Will do, thanks!

[@Keithskillerexotics]

Another great one your a legend videos are always awesome

[@gsreptiles5606]

Thanks Keith!

[@bukkaluka6855]

I knew those Emeralds on Market were bad news sellers. This is an important video Gary, thank you.

[@gsreptiles5606]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Chris-xl4ft]

Hey Gary. Binged few of your old videos always great info. That carpet baby I got from you is doing great. Eating like a champ. Question for you. If you remember, what size heat panels (watts) do you use for your 3" and 4"s. I struggle sometimes finding that perfect amount of watts to properly heat 3x2x2s cages with a good gradient across the cage. PVC is so efficient it holds that heat well. Doesn't always allow a good gradient horizontal. I'm looking to change mine and downsize in watts for my 3's to see if that does better to the heat gradient.

[@6SpeedVert]

Thanks Gary! Im not sure that even experienced keeps appreciate how challenging emeralds and GTP's can be. I'm experienced w/ amazon tree boas and even I ended up losing 2 GTB's, I bought them from a sketchy wild importer here in NJ so I went in with my eyes open and they were priced accordingly but confident that I could support them. I was shocked how tough the wild caught stuff is. I leaned an important lesson DESPITE watching your video on the subject.

[@gsreptiles5606]

We have all been there!! Thank you for watching!

[@BeneathTheGold]

Oh ffs Gary 😂 anything for a laugh. I like that. Merry Christmas Gary. I hope you and your family have a great one 🎅🎄🎅

[@gsreptiles5606]

You as well!!! (And thanks as always for watching!)

[@antoniogonzalez4534]

Gary in yellow tights, please Santa?

[@gsreptiles5606]

You know you love it Antonio! :) (Thanks for watching!)

[@joshsquires9234]

Thanks buddy! Tell Santa I’d like a basin too!

[@gsreptiles5606]

You got it!

[@ChrisHoustonRN]

I liked it! I liked it! No coal please! Merry Christmas, Gary.

[@gsreptiles5606]

Excellent!! Thanks Chris! (No coal for you.)

[@nfri5108]

Gary, that was a big tease watching that gal ALMOST tag you.....Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!! norm F

[@gsreptiles5606]

I'm happy with "almost"! All the best, Norm!!

[@heartlandreptiles]

Love the seasonal outfit! Great video with direct, factual info, it’s greatly appreciated since I hope to get into ETBs some day down the road!

[@garyschiavino1751]

Thanks for watching!!

[@patrickalilbitofeverything5181]

Great and informative video bro and that was a close call

[@gsreptiles5606]

Thanks Patrick!

[@darrenboswell5809]

Good on ya Gary, Merry Christmas!

[@gsreptiles5606]

Thanks for watching, Darren!

[@AA-zv6yo]

Funny i got bit about a few months ago from my big female. Similar situation, nice little bruising and some deep punctures 😂. Honestly wasnt terrible.

[@gsreptiles5606]

I hope I never experience that. :) Thanks for watching!

[@fastbreak0822]

Imported herps should not be sold to the inexperienced public prior to proper quarantine , and acclimation process.... This often includes some antibacterial and or deworming , and anti parasitical medications along with assuring the imported animals are stable and feeding consistently. I have been an avid herp enthusiast for over 40 years. I have been a part of almost every facet of the herp world from import / export to wholesale / retail, breeder , and have had a large collection of many herps over the years. Some negative parts of the animal trade never change..... These peeps who rapidly flip unhealthy herps on the cheap have always pissed me off ..... They hurt the industry and private keepers who have spectacular detailed husbandry practices..... You ultimately receive what you pay for..... If the price seems to good to be true.... It is exactly that.... Save up and purchase captive bred from the proper experienced peeps. Leave the imports to the professionals who understand how to acclimatize the imported specimens and implement proper husbandry... Great clip... Informative and necessary... Respect little elf dude.... Your logo is aok....lol..... One x

[@b-radPruss]

Buddy the elf true words spoken

[@af7409]

Was starting to think you had dropped the carpondro jibes……. 😂

[@gsreptiles5606]

Never :)

[@j1fla]

Great video as always Gary

[@gsreptiles5606]

Thank you!

[@timbow1356]

Pffft. I suppose you will also say that a Wild Caught One Eyed Crocodile Monitor isn't a good starter species 😅 Or a Mangrove Pit Viper. (Do i need a /s)?

[@petetotten545]

another enjoyable video ty 👍

[@gsreptiles5606]

Thanks Pete!

[@ravishingreptiles]

#3 Was hilarious 😂😂 Great one as usual gary

[@gsreptiles5606]

Thank you!! And thanks thanks for watching!

[@andrewhodgson6985]

Brilliant 😂

[@af7409]

Hey Gary, another informing and entertaining video, but I have a question for you; would you design me a new logo?

[@gsreptiles5606]

Totally!! Hook me up!

[@LanceKirkman]

ROFL Love your top ten list. Though, how do you propose married couples acquire information so that they can discuss it? I can't have a conversation and decision with the wife if I haven't gathered my information from "you" first.

[@ChrisHoustonRN]

It’s just a way too common excuse, and isn’t limited to snake sales. If someone was up front at the start, stating that they had some questions because they’re researching and aren’t quite ready to buy, that’s fine! When someone comes along acting like they’re ready to buy, but then a few hours later says they’ve “gotta ask the wife” first, 90% of the time they’re flaking and won’t be back. The funny part is that people actually think they’re being slick. I’d respect someone more for having the balls to say they changed their mind and thanking me for their time. No hard feelings.

[@LanceKirkman]

@@ChrisHoustonRN so your answer is: set the stage from the get go. "May I ask a lot of questions so the wife and I can make an informed decision?"

[@gsreptiles5606]

@@LanceKirkman Key Lance! Perhaps before reaching out to the buyer one might say "Hey significant other, a seller is selling a reptile for $xxxx.xx. Now before I call /contact them, are you OK with me spending that kind of money?" Just my FYI..... Thanks for watching!

[@LanceKirkman]

@@gsreptiles5606 thank you

[@Ayeeitslance5]

The elf costume made me click this videos. 🤭🤭

[@gsreptiles5606]

I'm not better than that! :) (Thanks for watching!)

[@LeglessLuxuries]

Haha, good stuff, Gary. BTW, would you be interested in a new logo design?

[@gsreptiles5606]

You Rascal! ;) (Thanks for watching!)

[@jacobhine4380]

❤❤

[@jamiehood3165]

Why do the babies want to regurgitate

[@gsreptiles5606]

Hi Jamie, they do not want to regurgitate. Regurgitation occurs due to some type of bacterial infection. Thanks for watching!

[@danielhale3312]

The problem with trying to get a captive born and bred, is most of what I've seen are elitist breeders and only sell to specific people. I've been looking for a northern for a long time now, and it's tough. I've been burned from morphmarket already with a supposed CBB, so won't do that again.

[@jurgenvanspengen3794]

breeders are often sold out before babies are ready to go, get to know breeders and you might be able to get one from their next clutch, they are not being elitist, or keep an eye on Gary, he sometimes had some for sale

[@gsreptiles5606]

Hey Daniel! I completely get your frustration! Email me, and I may be able to help.

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

😂 😂 😂 Omg

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Great video, as usual. Merry Xmas :)

[@Rileys-Reptiles]

first view n comment! Hot damn! Hilarious as always!

[@gsreptiles5606]

Thanks Riley!

[@stevenroberts7256]

#8 lol