Eastern Indigo, The Best Pet Snake?

[@MrSeamusHayes]

Hey Clint, just recently found your channel. You do an amazing job showing off these awesome animals. I'll probably never own any myself but its great to experience them vicariously though your channel. Thanks!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you! I'm so glad you found us 🙂

[@heysaucemikehere1804]

Welcome! So glad to have another rad animal lover here!

[@Jerry9s]

@@ClintsReptiles I think you need to address the differences between what you reported in your video, vs the many owners here that believe you overstated the "poop" issue and as a result were a bit miserly on the "handling" score". Otherwise; love your videos and am a fan.

[@dra.4722]

X. P

[@maxmcqueen1196]

​​@@Jerry9s​ Have to agree, to be honest. Especially considering Clint has a False Water Cobra, which are arguably just as well-known for their feces and just their overall messy nature... Maybe bias as well as the high cost and limited availability of the Eastern Indigo was influencing his opinion without him realising? Either way, it was still a great video and showcase of this awesome animal. So much so that this is the first result you get when typing, "indigo snake," or any other similar wording or phrasing in the KZbin search bar. That says a lot.

[@everettelliott5806]

The fact that he was squirming around a bit when he was with Clint but didn’t move at all when he was back with his owner proves that he’s really an emotionally intelligent snake. He recognized his papa and felt perfectly safe with him

[@beitermf]

I noticed this too. :) Honestly, even my corn is that way. She's totally handleable by anyone (she's converted quite a few reptile-nervous folks), but she's calmer with my husband or me than with anyone else. I always feel honored.

[@metaknight115]

It's quite difficult to handle my Aunt and Uncle's Florida King Snake. When ever I do with them around, he just kind of slithers on me while desperately trying to inch himself to his owners, preferably my aunt. Some say snakes can't bond with their owners, but I think otherwise.

[@jadefalcon001]

"More reasonable than a king cobra" is a hilarious bar to measure against.

[@metaphoricdirigible1499]

Yeah kind of like describing a weapon as “more reasonable than an atom bomb.”

[@MungeParty]

Someone once told me the best thing about radiators is they don't catch things on fire. I later learned that's not true but at the time I thought it was so funny, like how bad does something have to be that the best thing about it is that it doesn't catch random things on fire? Unrelated but made me think of it.

[@kcvanderpool]

My god that is one of the most beautiful snakes I've ever seen.

[@camillelabrecque9182]

Ikr! It's gorgeous

[@Glassandcandy]

I’ve been handling snakes for twenty years - Steven Seagal

[@poeticpastore7706]

Yes my dream snake!

[@mannyms6678]

Agreed

[@realDV]

Gotta say, my Eastern isn't all that bad with the poop thing, nor is my Texas Indigo or my Black Tail Cribo. I've had bigger messes from my ball pythons. I think the poop thing is just an unfortunate situation for you lol. You really should get one.

[@Jerry9s]

I agree, my female Eastern Indigo certainly poops, but it is nowhere near what Clint related. @Clint's Reptiles Don't believe the legend, this is a great snake to own.

[@johnhufton5787]

Do your Drymarchon ever crap when you’re handling them?

[@bravek9427]

Mine poops solid too, doesn’t smell to bad either. I’ve seen much worse from a false water cobra, the person I got him from said genetics can play a role in how bad it is

[@realDV]

@@johnhufton5787 never

[@tudoot]

Is there a similar snake that doesn't have that problem?

[@QseftJohn]

I really liked that you gave the owner some screen time. You can easily see the affection for the critters under his care.

[@jor.3954]

Xxtdd

[@hahalol8349]

My great grandma had one of these snakes living behind her house for many, many years (she lived in the middle of no where until moving in with my family a couple years ago). She would see him every couple days usually, and whenever we visited she would tell us all about him. At first she seemed very scared of it given the size, but eventually she saw him as a neighbor of sorts! I don't know if he's still living there, but I like to think he's still around.

[@XdisabledXx]

I am so proud to call this snake a Part of my family. Here in europe they cost more as twice the money, but I dreamed of these snakes since I was a child and it was totally worth it. I own several reptiles and still, the eastern indigo is my absolute favourite and they are worth the work and money. Greetings from germany.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Amazing!

[@pythonparis]

The initial price of your dream snake/reptile is fleeting, the value over the long run, is a personal investment in happiness. 😊 Congratulations on having your dream snake. It’s was a very good snake to dream about.

[@ggoannas]

I envy you. I love these snakes.

[@e.s.lavall9219]

I would love an indigo but being in the UK I doubt it'll ever happen

[@ILuvAyeAye]

He's worth it, it makes absolutely no sense for me to have one, but my goodness, I have never seen a snake that beautiful before. Congratulations on your amazing snake.

[@brendan5232]

A few months ago I fell in love with this channel for the tongue in cheek descriptions of how to care for ridiculous, dangerous animals. Then I ran out of those videos and started watching the rest. Somehow... I am now on a waitlist for a chameleon gecko, and there's a terrarium being shipped to my house. Sigh. Well played sir.

[@katelillo1932]

Welcome to the best community on the internet and congrats on your future new baby 😊

[@ClintsReptiles]

Don't worry, we'll have more bad pets to cover in the future too. Watching videos about good pets is dangerous...

[@Violet-Lily]

@@ClintsReptiles My Childrens Python and my Jewelled Lacertas agree...

[@KylesMonitors]

He got me too so don't feel bad. I got one baby Ackie about 5 months ago after watching his video on them. Now I have that little noodle, a 3 year old male and 3 more babies on the way...

[@beardiemom]

How is your chameleon gecko doing?

[@creysoft]

As a person who had a deep fear of snakes as a child, this channel has really gotten me to understand and appreciate these beautiful animals more. Clint’s infectious enthusiasm and compassion for them really helped bridge the gap for me. While I don’t think I would ever go so far as to want a snake as a pet, I definitely admire them and feel more respect and less fear when I encounter them in the wild. You’re doing great work, Clint.

[@blazertundra]

I was a little concerned when the owner described his snake's enclosure size, but when he said he exercises them all the time, it made a lot more sense. He's willing to put in the time and work it takes to keep an intelligent animal happy with a small enclosure. I'm glad to see owners going above and beyond in their animal care, whatever form that takes.

[@e.s.lavall9219]

"They're not prisoners" perfect and sadly rare attitude among reptile keepers. You can see his snakes are family, as pets should be.

[@katelillo1932]

Came for the noodles, stayed for the Willy Wonka quotes 🤩

[@ClintsReptiles]

Stick around until the end!

[@snakesrule7067]

Yeah same 😂

[@porakiyadraekojin3390]

The oompaloompa song is what got me

[@dinglephlapz]

I usually just stay for Clint he can make even boring things seem fun and exciting.

[@Michelle_Mayo]

3:20 and the end 16:43 lol

[@TheReecesl94]

The angry look snake brows, love it

[@ClintsReptiles]

They're so glorious!

[@ricepicker84]

We are so lucky that we have these snakes literally on our property. I feel a lot safer knowing that if there is any venomous snakes that this one is out there taking care of it. I've seen many of these leave our gopher tortoise dens. And we have found many many gigantic sheds.

[@pythonparis]

We convinced a neighbor to leave a King Snake alone on her property for the same reason, they hunt the snakes that she should actually be afraid of.

[@captaintom9521]

Where are you? Alabama?

[@kitsune0rei]

That's so awesome! I hope they can make a comeback in the wild!

[@Glassandcandy]

You’re lucky to have them at all. They are extremely endangered. Hardly any left in Alabama. They were once thought completely extirpated from the state. Personally I don’t really like that people are breeding these in captivity for profit when wild populations are at risk and struggling so badly. Just my opinion though, not trying to go on a screed or anything

[@mattslev]

@@Glassandcandy The captive-breeding of eastern indigo snakes by private keepers has no impact whatsoever--neither negative nor positive--on the wild population. Those snakes are from animals that were in private collections before the species was listed as threatened in 1979, and for a variety of reasons the offspring should never be released into the wild. Unfortunately for the captive population, the gene pool is growing shallow because no new blood has been introduced for decades, at least not legally. However, scientifically managed breeding programs are reintroducing eastern indigos into areas where they've been extirpated in the wild, so far in southeast Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. Eastern indigos are vanishing in the wild are entirely because of human impacts related to habitat destruction from development, road mortality, pesticides and herbicides, and wanton killings. A few may get poached occasionally for the pet trade by unscrupulous individuals, but that number is negligible in comparison.

[@pedenharley6266]

Many thanks, Clint! The "Oompa, Loompa" bit had me in tears laughing, my elementary-age kids saying "what???", and my wife shaking her head saying "he's not wrapped tight!" Perfect family moment, thank you for your enthusiasm and love of all creatures great and small - and for the poop and small children jokes!

[@nicolassilva1729]

Richard was so sweet. You can see why that snake is so happy and calm. It had a great upbringing with lots of quality time. Him giving them time outside of the enclosure is a great thing. What a beautiful snake. I had never seen one before. Thanks for making this video, Clint! ❤

[@BlueButterfly102]

Hey Clint! I have been petrified of spiders and most reptiles until my husband showed me this channel. I've heald a boa and instantly fell in love. I held my brothers bearded dragon and again fell in love. Thank you for this content, it showed me my fear was from ignorance of how amazing and stinkin rad reptiles are. I'm so excited to get my very own corn snake!

[@Aquarimax]

I worked with one of these gentle giants at the zoo years ago. His name was Orlando, and he was adorable! I miss him to this day! Wonderful video, and the Willy Wonka references were hilarious. Bravo!!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you! They're such special snakes!

[@ronaldowens5025]

There was a breeding pair on the property where I grew up. One about seven foot the other about 9. I handled them throughout my life from about 8 till 18 when I left. Just relaxed snakes would just hang out and warm up on me during cool early spring mornings. They were almost always around the same area on the property. Just touching them after a few years and they just relaxed and were happy to be handled. Being on the river they kept the moccasin population down and we never saw a rattle snake. Lots of mutual respect. That and crows I raised one that fell from the nest it came around with his family for something like 15 years would yell at my window for me to come out. Hop on my shoulder and clean my hair. Eventually he got his mate to do the same. I miss country life.

[@leecowell8165]

Wow it sounds like WE were very fortunate! We had these guys living on our property for years (until we sold the residence in fact they may STILL be there). We had at least a dozen of them maybe more. Plenty of food around for them obviously (they are NOT particular!). nope no cages for us. they'd come up on our porch (especially in the winter) to get warmed up and eventually learned to crawl up on our laps and would not move. What awesome snakes they are. oh.. they never pooped on us or made ANY attempt to bite us. Remember that these snakes will only bite in defense so as long as you handle them gently and are not aggressive they absolutely would never bite because of course YOU are not food to them. Always handle them as these keepers are doing... with open hands.

[@basilal-khabass9079]

Umpa lumpa poopety poop Indigo snakes can spray it on you Umpa lumpa fecal spray flood Went in a rat, but came out as mud Clint and the chocolate fudge factory 2021. I Would love to hold one of these and see the iridescence in person. But that's too much snake poo for me to have at home, even if it was cheaper to buy.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Don't miss the full version at the end :)

[@yaboyo7800]

Honestly, I watch these videos for 2 reasons 1. Clint is one of the friendliest and nicest people to ever exist and he's so passionate about these animals that its engaging to watch him chat about them and its so cool to see someone talking about something they're really into! 2. he explains everything so well and with such enthusiasm as well as actually having the animals just chilling on-screen so you can properly understand their behaviours and size. One of the best channels on this site Edit: YESSS HE NOTICED THIS WOOOO

[@newtscamander7713]

With this parody of Willy Wonka and his raps, Clint needs to become a singer.

[@ClintsReptiles]

My rap name is Silly Wonka.

[@Therealmcdoc]

@@ClintsReptiles as long as it is not "Silly Wanker" ... *rofl*

[@gingermcgingin1733]

@@ClintsReptiles I figured it would've been Raptile.

[@altifinn]

The way Richard talks about his snakes is so, so heartwarming

[@robertfaucher3750]

Finally an episode for this snake! I've been wishing for this episode to come out. Now if we could get an American Toad/other Toads video I'd have all the videos to convince my family to get the pets I want.

[@ClintsReptiles]

I'll see what I can do :)

[@robertfaucher3750]

@@ClintsReptiles Thank you Clint! Your videos on frogs have been great for convincing my friend that Frogs are actually cute. My American Green Tree Frog, Smokey, which I got because of your video, says hi btw!

[@kellyhamergia]

I could listen to Clint talk about paint drying as he has such a great way of teaching without boring us. I wish I could have been a student of his! Great work Clint!!!!!!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much! Those are my favorite compliments.

[@beasthayabusa1999]

Just put down my deposit and submitted my permit application on one I’m so excited I can barely contain myself.

[@ak47alice]

This is THE MOST beautiful north American snake. The owner is an absolute snake father I've ever seen. I would just be in tears holding that majestic Indigo 💜 one of my absolute favorites

[@benjaminbrand3714]

That snake is gorgeous! I can’’t believe I didn’t know they existed in my own country! When you said they eat Diamondbacks I immediately had all kinds of respect for this snake. I grew up around those and they are no joke.

[@newtscamander7713]

This was uploaded at the perfect time!! I just started reading The Hobbit, and then there's Mr. Bilbo himself on Clint's Reptiles!!!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Coincidence? I think not!

[@katelillo1932]

Now we know what Mr Bilbo decided to do after he sorted out all that ring nonsense 😄

[@marquendra]

This video has convinced me that I can absolutely handle having one of these beauties! I have Retics and 1 Green Anaconda as pets that I recently bought a house for to give them room to be out in and explore to their hearts content as long as I'm awake. If I can deal with mondo dumps from these guys, I can adjust to these beautiful snakes! Thank you for this video Clint and Richard!!

[@78moonie]

Richard is an absolute legend if hes letting his snakes roam around parks on a regular basis

[@staceyweatherby5590]

So wonderful to hear Richard takes his animals outside for extended periods of time. I wish everyone did this.

[@darkeather2]

I want to give my snakes more free time, but I'm horrified of the idea of a bird swooping down on my precious Ball Python. I'm hoping to one day have an extra room that I can set up purely to give them a place to explore.

[@blazertundra]

@@darkeather2 there's another youtuber, Lori Torrini, who did a video about giving snakes enrichment outside the enclosure. She has exercise tents designed for dogs that can contain most snakes for a couple of hours. I can't remember the name of the video but I think she put it out within the last 2 months. That might be a nice option for your BP.

[@the503creepout7]

i watched this whole video in agonizing suspense waiting for "the poop". ...what a dissapointment. But still - such an awesome snake! One thing i'd like to see Clint touch on a little more for the audience is what he brings up at 8:54 - Some ppl who may be more inclined to buy exotic pets might think that permits & regulations are just tedious & unecessary bureaucracy. But educating viewers about these regulations help them realize that not only are these practices good for the species, but also human health/safety & the environment. Keep up the great work Clint!

[@kyoukishi7153]

“Large Noodle with fudge please!” “Extra large noodle with extra fudge, got it!” “ ...wait...”

[@Somerandomjingleberry]

I seem to be here before the absolute shitstorm (pun intended) of Saa fans who will be giving a lot more (ideally) positive attention to this particular video. Clint, if you happen to see this, you look like ya do a lot of good content, and the hilarious reactions of a certain snake woman to your… main complaint about her species… are what led me to discover you. Came for the memes, stayed for the genuinely informative content, you’ve earned yourself a sub!

[@MarcelisKhaldern]

I had heard elsewhere about the desirability of these snakes but couldnt really understand why. Yeah they're black and shiny but they didnt look that special in appearance...now, seeing how colossal they are I finally get it! Seeing it move it really is reminiscent of a black King Cobra but without the looming threat of death!

[@melskunk]

They really show best in person, I never really GOT them until I saw one at a show.

[@FBFTheRagingWarrior]

Black and shiny is cool af.

[@keahiw]

The guest Richard bilbo was so lovely, you can tell how much he loves these animals. He had so much emotion it was so sweet to watch

[@Persona6Blue]

I've always liked reptiles, but never thought about keeping one. After watching almost all of your Best Pet videos I find myself waiting for my red ackie to hatch and grow before shipping. Currently have trucks full of packages coming every day to prepare for the little guy

[@sarahh9351]

Yep! That was us! Never thought about owning a reptile until Clint convinced us that we needed a leopard gecko. 😉

[@KylesMonitors]

Same here. I have a 4 month old Ackie baby, a 3 year old male and 3 more babies on the way...

[@JasperCatProductions]

I love the look on the snakes face, like he is alway thinking. I wonder could we target train this type of snake with food/ ball? I seen people target train lizards. I saw video with a gentleman training his snake. Richard is fantastic! He loves his pet snakes, they are not captive he lets them out. Beautiful.

[@ClintsReptiles]

He's amazing! This would be a good candidate for target training.

[@Jessica-wn6xn]

I'm from Australia and that snake is AMAZING 😍 thanks to his wonderful owner for sharing him with us

[@mattslev]

The red-bellied blacksnake and Collett's snake of Australia remind me a lot of the eastern indigo. Stunning animals.

[@Jessica-wn6xn]

@@mattslev Red bellies are my favourite. There is something magical about black snakes.

[@PhoenixsRealm]

The way he just lays there as the owner moves his hand across his body is incredible. No noticeable stress or discomfort that we can see. He seems to trust him 110% amazing snake.

[@Katiethewizard]

Hi Clint! I just wanted to let you know that I am a soon to be high school art teacher, and that your channel has inspired me so much! I plan to house a few reptiles in the classroom to show the students how beautiful these creatures are and hopefully they'll get some artistic inspiration from them as well! I am already planning out a giant day gecko enclosure😊 Positive vibes from illinois!!❤

[@ClintsReptiles]

That will be amazing!

[@felicityschwab6579]

The best video of yours I've seen so far, Clint! Got many laughs out of this video and you are always just so wholesome. Thanks a ton!

[@samfish2550]

I once went to this thing called Zoo school when I was in 4th grade, it was hosted by a animal rescue that got funds as a traveling zoo, they had everything from armadillo, to Bob cat's, to a eastern indigo snake, and come the end of the year each of us took two animals, reaserched them, and showed them to preschoolers live, handling them as we taught them what we had learned. I almost did the indigo snake but since it was in shed I opted for the combo of three toed box turtle and ball python. The turtle pooped Every time I put it down as I'd lead when picking it up and the ball python had a unhealthy obsession with my armpit, and I will NEVER forget that day, heck that year. Mainly thought to say this due to the indigo snake but yeah. If anyone out there has a similar situation and a kid who loves animals I highly advise letting them take it, it really is amazing to have that kind of hands on learning and even better to share it with others..... Man 4th grade was a good year....

[@elliotperez5071]

Great live yesterday Clint once again another beautiful video may you and your team have a beautiful weekend

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much! Leisha's visit to the doctor was good. She shouldn't need surgery :)

[@susanmartin3762]

Listening to Richard talk about his snake was amazing I have never heard of anybody taking their snakes out to a park to just let him go free.

[@YochevedDesigns]

It's really hard to find a leash that will fit properly!

[@nathanluke4451]

You can see just how much Clint loves and cares for all reptiles. Hes a gift.

[@a3marketing991]

Beautiful snake. When I was a kid, we had a huge Eastern indigo living under a portable at my school and a trapper came out and removed it. It would run around the school grounds at times and we would watch and were just amazed. The coolest looking North American snake for sure.

[@zenebean]

I only heard about indigo snakes this year when I got to see a presentation on the pine savannah ecosystems and the plight of wild indigo snakes. It's incredible seeing such a powerful and elegant animal, so thank you for showing them off. And Richard is like a snake angel, no wonder they seem to love him. They get to live like wild snakes but with a safe home and free food

[@heavymetaljess_]

I grew up in that ecosystem and had the lovely fortune of seeing these snakes pretty frequently in the wild. I miss them dearly

[@blackmamba7845]

This is so cool! Not as cool as me... but still one of the coolest snakes ever! Great vid!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Probably true. Better pet than you though.

[@rowanheart8122]

@@ClintsReptiles the black mamba cannot be tame

[@blackmamba7845]

@@ClintsReptiles yea.... there is a chance i would eat my owner if it doesn’t give me my favourite chicken......

[@hary71]

Coolin it my duude

[@oreotherosyboa571]

I make better pet though

[@jimc6687]

Love, love, love these guys!! Super creatures........please all support via Orianne Society!! Most gorgeous snakes!! Need our love and protection.....Clint is right on with his love and admiration for these beauties!! My one experience was trying to persuade a record breaker across a main road in Sarasota, FL like 25 years ago.........just a joy to handle.......one powerful joy but totally just inquisitive and not aggressive...........he did not appreciate me trying to pull off some of the nasty ticks that were sucking the lifeblood out of the poor guy but a class act just the same and went on his merry way, Very cool experience I shall cherish the rest of my days!! Thanks for this great message, Clint!! Jim C.

[@miekekuppen9275]

That is the most beautiful animal I have EVER seen.

[@sheldondavis4752]

This is exactly what I needed to see today we are getting an ambassador indigo at my job and this will be my first time working with one !!

[@ClintsReptiles]

That's so cool! Where do you work??

[@sheldondavis4752]

@@ClintsReptiles I work at florida aquarium and work with smaller animals and I will say your videos are definitely helping me with teaching people about animals as pets !

[@jonathanmackay8014]

Nothing takes my breath away like a healthy adult indigo. Just incredible. This snake is the reason that false water cobras and cribos are at the top of my list; if it wasn't for me living in Florida and the cost, this would be my number one.

[@somethingillregret]

3:45 that was such a well integrated quote to round out the bit. Bravo.

[@frizz9667]

Wow, crazy cool! I've never heard of these guys before! (also, happy belated birthday!)

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you! Your life is now better than ever before!

[@richardbilbo7009]

Great to see you and the finished video was a blast so happy to see the final product.....thanks for having me.

[@m.j.7703]

“Went in a rat but came out as mud” IM DYING 😭 that was gold

[@JeremyAndersonBoise]

Not the best pet, but the best American endemic snake, easily. Love you, Clint. You're the best herp youtuber by a country mile. Happy belated birthday from Idaho.

[@lauragore9623]

Great video! After all the talk of spray, I'm a bit bummed there wasn't a wardrobe change.

[@ClintsReptiles]

I'm not 😅

[@chazza3670]

@@ClintsReptiles hi

[@pedromiguel3227]

I really like this guy. Great low-key humor and personable style. Very educational.

[@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668]

Well seeing as how you're fine holding one I'd say they're perfectly fine pets. Relatively. It's a truly gorgeous snake. It kinda looks like a tire on the sides

[@ClintsReptiles]

Only one problem...

[@CaliAnimalLover]

You could really tell the difference of how he was with you compared to his dad. With his dad, he basically went to sleep. Completely stopped moving. They are very smart. And beautiful! I read years and years ago that they have even been known to show affection for their owners. I don’t know what snake affection looks like, but that’s what it said.

[@FuzzyPantsDoctor]

Hi Clint - this video made my day! What an amazing beast of a snake 😍 I hope you don't mind me posting this, but if anyone is curious about the plight of these beauties in the wild and wants to help in the conservation effort, I highly recommend visiting/donating to the Orianne Society. Thank you for all that you do! 💗

[@mattslev]

The Orianne Society is fantastic.

[@katiedonnellan9737]

I work with three Eastern Indigo snakes and the poop is really bad, but they are some of the coolest snakes I have ever worked with.

[@bungus674]

Can I suggest that you share their lifespan and or length/weight it is very helpful when I am deciding to get a reptile and I know you put lots of effort on these videos already but it would be helpful

[@Ass_of_Amalek]

lifespan is a great idea to include. size can generally easily be found on wikipedia and such, but lifespan is a detail generally only interesting to people who keep them as pets, so the sources are much thinner.

[@joule-trix]

Life span is 20-25yrs length 6-8ft is the most common i see seen two very healthy non obese 7ft males one was 13lbs the other was 12lbs 8 ft ones would weigh more

[@mat1988ize]

I spit gumbo everywhere when you started singing! Not the best image when you are singing about spraying poop. I really gotta stop eating or drinking while watching your videos. What a beautiful snake. There is a Texas Indigo that lives about a half mile from me. Always a pleasant sight seeing it soaking up the warmth while it’s stretches all the way across the road. Usually it will feel me car coming and move but I’ve had to encourage it to move to the side a few times.

[@DavidSiebert]

I have lived in South Florida and I have only seen in the wild and that was in the wood behind my home around 1970. That area is now all built up. That is why they are now super protected in Florida but the real issue is habitat destruction. I hope I get to see one of them again in the wild.

[@jacosc17]

I saw one just north of Orlando a few years ago, it was awesome to see such a large snake in the wild

[@AndrewSmith-nu9kj]

I want an indigo pretty badly. They are freaking awesome animals.

[@makennastone6704]

I just saw one of these guys at an expo over the weekend! I don't know if it was for sale but a guy at one of the vendors was handling and I had never seen anything like it. Beautiful snake, unfortunately the snake at the expo was in shed but it was still stunning

[@hjorhrafn]

I absolutely love the way Clint works in so many movie/pop culture references.

[@marleahcabano5423]

Hey Clint! I absolutely LOVE watching your videos. I soak up everything you say, and it's great when you can learn and laugh at the same time. 😊 I was wondering if you could do a video on Viper Boas? I absolutely love them, and like the Eastern Indigo, it's a snake that resembles another snake, kinda, that I dare not own, lol. I deploy in April, but when I return, I have a friend who is breeding them. I don't want an import. I think it'd be amazing if you could do a video on them - I'll be one of THE first to watch! Thank you, again, for everything you do!

[@ClintsReptiles]

I'd love to cover them!

[@marleahcabano5423]

@@ClintsReptiles yay! 😁

[@rickieoakes5267]

I happened to be at a pet store a few years ago in Indianapolis when a gentleman brought in an Eastern indigo snake he had caught wild there in the city it was the biting-ist , striking- its , nasty-ist tempered snake I have ever had any dealings with! That beeing said ,it was without a doubt, one of the most beautiful indigenous animals I have ever seen!! The gentleman that brought it in was taking it back out to a field where it could be released and live safely without the dangers of big city traffic.

[@codyjames4457]

Mr. Bilbo is pretty awesome. Would like to see more of him if the opportunity arises. That's a crazy lookin' snake.

[@ClintsReptiles]

He's amazing! We'll have more of him for sure.

[@retroguy95]

Clint is the best his positivity is absolutely contagious!

[@randya2308]

This is definitely a dream snake of mine. Other than the emerald tree boa.

[@poeticpastore7706]

Same and also a blue eyed Lucy ball

[@soulofsomething6651]

@@poeticpastore7706 Well thats easier and less expensive to get than the other two

[@fangfang.boogie]

I love ei’s, they are amazing and so intelligent. Hearing Richard talk about his snake was so refreshing and heart warming. Wish all reptiles were cared for in this manner.

[@herpdiversity9152]

I really want to find one herping. They are definitely the top of my herping list.

[@susanmartin3762]

🎶Oompa Loompa You are so cool,🎵 There were no teachers like your in my school.🎙 Oomph Laidlaw you are so smart, But that's NOT the reason you touch all our hearts❤.....I I could not think of any rhymes that could express the love and gratitude we all have for you Clint!! You are much more than a teacher. You are far more than a "thumbs up" on your KZbin channel I'm just speaking for myself (but I would venture to say that the number of the people whose hearts you've touched and taught and tamed are in the Thousands...NO NO...THE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS! you see, you do more for us than just choosing the right reptile..... you've shown many of us how to love and care for not just your AMAZING REPTILES but how to love and care for each other. It's the way you light up when you're with your beautiful wife or adorable children walk into the room. Let's just say that we were given instructions" that told us humans to sort of give us a slight idea how to do things and how to be good people... Now in this magical instruction manual there would be a page that said: "THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS WHEN YOU GET IT RIGHT"..... and that picture in that book there would be a picture of your family... your tribe and pack. So far I haven't been able to find my manual but I'll never stop! You give me and millions of other people hope Clint. With every beautiful animal you share with us and tell us how to give them their best life. I believe teachers should be paid as much if not more than doctors! They are basically a repair shop to give tuneup and change tires. Teachers change lives!! You my Kind Sir have changed my life.. I am more kind. I judge less. I'm less angry and stressed. How on earth could ANYONE feel stress while watching Gus Gus ? Seriously Dude!!! You HELD LILITH!! ..OH OK... you were just a lil bjt stressed but we were out here and not right there in the very small room holding on to a 17 foot WHITE BEAST!!!! That's all. God put you on my heart ❤ and I couldn't put God on hold!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much! That is one of the best comments ever, and it came right when I needed to hear such a thing. I'll be sure to share it with Leisha. Thank you! Great song too 😊

[@MsZombieTeddybear]

I should wake up this early more often if it means I’m early to reptile videos.

[@ClintsReptiles]

I'm glad you could join us :)

[@tpnurdle1]

When I lived in Dunnellon Florida, I had 3 active gopher tortoise dens on my property. Lucky for me, one of those dens had an Eastern Indigo snake living in it. For 6 years I got to watch it grow before I moved. But what a joy. For 6 years, once every few weeks, I got to hold and interact with this beautiful snake. It got absolutely huge. Out of the 100 times I got to interact with this snake it only bit me once. This snake belongs in the wild and not a pet. At least until the numbers increase.

[@danielhergert7446]

A. we need more more musical episodes. B. I feel a pacman frog vid would be good for children that might think it would be a good pet for them.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Agreed!

[@trainattendant5810]

Clint, this is your best video yet(imho). I'm in awe of the beautiful gentle giants. Just as you introduced Apeb he turned around to face the camera! That's priceless. "I'm ready for my closeup Mr. Laidlaw". Looking at his intelligent gaze, it would be impossible to not form a bond with this amazing creature. It appears Eastern Indigo snakes actually enjoy being handled.

[@madisondameron142]

I spit out my cereal when the singing started, omg-

[@andymaria6807]

thank you clint your enthousiasme helps me through my winter depression especialy in the morning

[@deadhorse1391]

Hunter S Thompson had a large indigo snake , for some reason he left it at his publishers in a cardboard box with a mouse to eat Mouse chews a hole in box, both escape Later night watchman beat it to death Bothered Thompson for years

[@joshuanicolai4776]

That color and that scale pattern is just beautiful

[@muhammadburhan400]

My friends: reptiles are so disgusting and boring Me: *Prepared to be coiled mortal*

[@jerryc2709]

Wow! This is the most beautiful snake you've shown Clint.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Might be

[@certifiedtrash2298]

Can we appreciate that he wore a mask when another person was there? Thanks for being responsible

[@ClintsReptiles]

It's amazing how polarizing these things are. Thank you for understanding.

[@jaykrizzle]

But he didnt go for the latest ultimate virtue signal of double masks!

[@idrabohm3678]

@@jaykrizzle If someone wants to wear a double mask, let them wear a double mask. They're not hurting anyone, so no judgement.

[@seanlesko2473]

I don't understand why this channel doesn't have millions of subscribers 🤷🏻🤷🏻🤷🏻

[@pirargy]

Does Richard have a channel? I'd love more Richard.

[@KAYA2COOKS010]

Great video! I'm a huge fan of The Eastern Indigo. The first one I got was in 1972, and it was given to me by none other than Bill Haast during a visit to the Miami Serpentarium. Since he was captured by someone on a construction site, I could only estimate his age. The second one, which I purchased, was captive bred in California by someone with a permit to breed them. Sadly, he passed away a few days ago, Feb. 26th. I had read that record age in captivity was 25 years, 11 Months. My Indigo lived 24 years, 8 months, and for that I'm grateful. In addition, close to 5 years ago my Indigo had surgery for cloacal prolapse. The DVM did a great job. I had to decide whether to spend that kind of money on a 20 year old snake. I opted for the surgery and I'm glad that I did as he lived nearly another 5 years. He did good. Everything in the video is true. These are expensive, messy, but in my opinion they are the best snake you can have. The comparison to a King Cobra is true. Indigo's are very smart.

[@jordangarcia465]

I've heard these snakes follow their caretaker around like a dog, so intelligent

[@michelleturner6865]

My Burm followed me around like a dog.

[@puddsmax863]

Saw one of these beautiful snakes at a college wildlife program and fell in love instantly. They became my dream snake after that.

[@daruthebeast]

Clint is my 5/5 fav animal

[@ClintsReptiles]

😊

[@justmythought7658]

But the enclosure and the food for him is probably not cheap.

[@MungeParty]

If it weren't for the poop I'd get one.

[@anonymouscausethatshowirol828]

When I was around 5, I had an encounter with a wild one of these. It apparently lived beneath our porch, and one day as I was about to take my first step onto that porch, it rose up between the boards around 3 feet in front of me to a height of around 2.5 feet, nearly straight up. We both spotted each other and froze for several seconds, before it retreated. I was very cautious climbing those steps after that. I was scared of snakes for a long time after that, until I got to hold a very gentle snake at a school field trip.

[@henrika85]

Clint: "Just like with human babies - poop everywhere!" This is why you use cloth diapers, my friend.

[@Violet-Lily]

This is absolutely my favourite Clint video EVER!

[@Submarine_2010]

I’ve been trying to persuade my parents to let me get a corn snake for 9 months now- and I really think I’m going to get One!

[@ClintsReptiles]

That's exciting indeed!

[@Submarine_2010]

@@ClintsReptiles Yeah! They say they’ll have decided by my birthday! (25th of March)

[@charmedlife1990]

@@Submarine_2010 you share a birthday with my mom and uncle lol. I hope you get your snake!

[@Submarine_2010]

@@charmedlife1990 Thank you! And I wish your mum and uncle a happy birthday

[@mgeller854]

A little trick I learned with snake musk is to rub a decent amount of dirt into it before washing, absorbs the rancid smells somehow and helps it wash off.

[@mgeller854]

Indian pines are the worst for their size Id say lol