Black Mamba, The Best Pet Snake?

The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is the fastest, as well as one of the longest and most dangerous of all snakes. It might be the scariest snake on the planet. But is the black mamba a good pet? What would it really be like to have one? Clint heads to Chandler's Wild Life to find out!
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[@cerberaodollam]

If the RESTRICT Act happens, good luck with using a VPN.

[@laprankster3264]

Now I’d like to see some hoofed animals featured (my guess is that most would make terrible pets lol, mainly because of care).

[@mrrooster4876]

@@cerberaodollam If the Restrict Act passes it's time for full overthrow and a real insurrection

[@urrywest]

The mink guy had a mink he raised from a pup that he called black mamba.... It had a desease that made it very uncomfortable so he lost it.... He is often crying because he lost one of his creatures... It looks as if he even took to an emotional attachment to a monitor lizard....

[@erainmartinez8175]

I love snakes

[@ClintsReptiles]

As many of you know, our friend Brian Barczyk has recently been diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. This diagnosis has come in the weeks since this video was filmed and may impact the timetable on which he will be available to get together as we said we would in this video. Please, if you can, pray for Brian and his family and support him. He has the right attitude, and is fighting hard, but this is not an easy fight and he needs a lot of love right now from all of us in the reptile community.

[@tlfortynine]

Ah. I wish him the best of luck to recovery 😊

[@kroveris]

That’s such a sad thing to hear. I’m wishing him and his family the best. Cancer is a terrible disease

[@micklenier6152]

best of wishes that the treatment goes well.

[@PlecsExotics3]

I hope for him to have the best time he can while this time. And I wish a quick recovery.

[@kamrongrant]

I am not a praying man but all of my best wishes and positive thoughts are for Brian's recovery. I look forward to seeing your collab with him. :)

[@EvelynnEleonore]

I expected this to be just 20 unbroken minutes of clint screaming "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

[@ressljs]

But Florida Man has one, so it must be a good idea! But really, NOOOOO!

[@johnathonlee7053]

@@ressljs if Florida man has one, then you know it’s a really bad idea. Florida man is full of shenanigans.

[@syd.a.m]

@@johnathonlee7053 Florida Man also got killed by a pet cassowary. He's not the most reliable of folks.

[@vaibhavv2yvideos417]

Yay

[@yayhandles]

I mean, it practically was.

[@matango6133]

"uhhhhh the black mamba's enclosure is empty..." is a series of words i can add to my list of most nightmare inducing sentences lol

[@12ed12evolver]

the ridiculous snake "is it the best pet for you" videos are hands down my favorite

[@suchnothing]

Black mambas can be super easy to handle, but only once.

[@johnflowers2736]

Yeah, because one bite ends you real quick.

[@charlottesmom]

😂 😢😢😢 yup!

[@kevinchandler179]

The King Cobra 🤴 is the king, the Black Mamba is a Mafia boss!!! Lol The most dangerous snake in the world, hands down!!! ✋️

[@domvasta]

​@@kevinchandler179 really? I would say that the saw scaled viper is the most dangerous, since it's distribution is so widespread, it's evolved different venom proteins, so antivenin from a saw scaled viper from India won't work for a bite from a snake that lives in Pakistan. They also kill an order of magnitude more people than black Mambas.

[@ilovereptiles687]

​@@kevinchandler179yes the black mamba is a dangerous snake but not THE most dangerous

[@myguitardidyermom212]

"the best pet biological weapon". Clint handled Lilith the King Cobra. The black mamba didn't even leave the enclosure. I think that says enough lol

[@marthahawkinson-michau9611]

That actually speaks volumes about the handle ability of the black mamba. If Clint has too much respect for the snake’s capabilities to even think about it WITH controlled conditions, it makes a very terrible pet.

[@ledumpsterfire6474]

@@marthahawkinson-michau9611 Controlled environment, WITH somebody who has tons of experience handling venomous stabby ropes present.

[@kR-qj7rw]

yup big tell

[@Bethylee]

@@ledumpsterfire6474 Gives the name "nope rope" yet another snake related definition lol. Is this rope pet material? No. It is a "nope rope" Probably poorly done joke but I couldn't resist XD

[@jmdesertadventures803]

Owning any venomous snake is like keeping an armed landmine that will escape its container if given the chance. This was my answer when asked about what it's like owning a rattlesnake.

[@McPilch]

I loved how the lil darling was "trying to communicate" with you at the end, Clint! The closest I wanna come to having a pet venomous snake is sharing the same planet-sized enclosure.

[@katrinakollmann5265]

Dawww hognoses are pretty cute ;) ;) teasin'

[@conlon4332]

I want a Hognose, which are slightly venomous, but not dangerous.

[@bendykirby4828]

15:49 “If your local pet store is selling black mambas, I’d like to come visit, so let me know where that is.” _Clint standing outside the pet shop holding a snake hook and a shotgun:_ “I just wanna talk.”

[@therevenger259]

Is the Black Mamba the best pet snake? Short answerer: No! Long answerer: Absolutely Not!

[@asrig3880]

Long answer : NOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooo!!!

[@Tukkster]

and if you didn't understand the last messages .you probably shouldn't

[@toshiarichardson9627]

Personally, as a black mamba, I find this speciest of you . All venomous reptiles should banned without proper permits.!!! Not just us! Black mamba lives matter!!!!?❤

[@mikespaulding1118]

Ahh, but it’s so cute!

[@tryingtotryistrying]

the best kind of click bait title- I thought "I've never heard of that wtf" .... I was right!

[@riffcrypt8438]

"The Black Mamba: Better than children!" Clint is a national treasure.

[@ResaChiic]

imagine if black mambas could talk, had 4 limbs, and was bipedal. or if humans had venom. yikes.

[@idrabohm3678]

Children are easier to survive but black mambas require less money and effort to upkeep. Good to see where Clint's priorities lie 😂😂😂

[@kingexplosionmurderfuckoff9376]

​@Idra Bohm Eh that depends. Some kids kill their parents.

[@blondbraid7986]

To be fair, if she could go back and make the coice, I think Agrippina would have taken a black mamba over her son Nero.

[@debbiewilkins1623]

😂😂😂😂

[@brianthesnail3815]

A friend of mine at boarding school lived in Zambia during the holidays and one year he came back after summer holidays and told us about his encounter with a massive black mamba out in the bush. It crossed a narrow path about 20 feet in front of him. Came out of the grass slid across and disappeared into the grass on the other side. If he had been a few second earlier going along the path it might have bitten him and being a child he would never have made it home. He always insisted the hippos that lived near his house were more dangerous though. 😱

[@Stroh538]

He's not wrong, Hippos kill the most people in Africa, growing up in South Africa our parents always warned us on the farm to not get too close to the shrubs around the river because of the Hippos. Sure we feared Nile Crocs but the Hippos were far more dangerous, you could clear a branch or bush and be a few meters away from a pod of Hippos, that would be your end.

[@PonderingStudent]

Hippos kill more people than lions. They're actually extremely dangerous, much more so than most people realise. A snake just wants to get away and will only bite if it has no alternative. Some hippos actually seem to enjoy attacking people - individual hippos have been documented attacking people multiple times, without provocation - just because the human was there.

[@CoMtLion]

I love how Clint is always mentioning nonvenomous alternatives that occupy the same niche and are basically the same thing as mamba, but without the death part. Could we get a video on an eyelash pit viper so I can learn what its nonvenomous alternative is?

[@katrinakollmann5265]

Did you like the Eyelash vid?

[@GreenRoomPythons]

This was a fun Chandler collab. Being "too dead to worry about the costs" is something to think about - it takes one of the big concerns completely off the table!

[@loriw2661]

How cool to see my favorite creators comment on Clint’s video.

[@JessicaMichiganGirl]

Hi Bob!! Nice to see you here 😊

[@SaskiaSketches]

Clint this whole video: “Don’t get a black mamba as a pet or you will probably die :D” I love how enthousiastic Clint is about these cool yet incredibly dangerous creatures. Me too, but I much prefer admiring them through the screen of my phone!

[@Colopty]

Specifically you'll probably die in a way that causes a nationwide panic.

[@Orelaf84]

😂😂😂 I lost it when Clint says ZERO OUT OF FIVE for handleability. NO KIDDING 😅

[@Mew-Lidia9]

As a South African, I've been waiting for this video, and it did not disappoint XD Love that almost every 2nd sentence is 'it's a bad idea' lol Keep up the good work!

[@misery441]

I would never even think about having one as a pet, but this is definitely my favorite snake ever. Like, by far. They're just so beautiful, elegant, and graceful. Everything from their lean shape to their pitch black mouth is just perfect. The black mamba is one of nature's greatest masterpieces.

[@sk8erhardy]

I am 100% with you on that. My favourite snake my miles as well, but with the fascination comes the understanding and respect. For me they're the worlds most dangerous snake, I wouldn't want to encounter one up close in the wild. Let alone own one 🤣

[@8kigana]

Why people want to make a pet out of an animal that's so lethal and erratic that it's not meant to be handled is beyond me.

[@Erden99]

Something about this snake's demeanor and bright attentive eyes is really enchanting. Can't help but notice how it keeps an eye on Clint the whole time he's talking and gesticulating by its enclosure. Probably my favourite snake, glad they exist.

[@TheYasmineFlower]

The eyes are so striking. They almost look like they would fit on a teddybear. And yet they're on this adorable death machine.

[@katrinakollmann5265]

They're intelligent animals :)

[@christopping5876]

Encountered a couple when I lived in Zimbabwe. It is one snake that deserves an enormous amount of respect. A school boy collecting a friend's backpack that had fallen into a ditch next to my office died within 7 hours. The hospital was 10 minutes away. I disturbed one a dirt road in my 4x4. It rose up and hooded, looking me almost in the eye. Closed the open truck window very quickly. The snake was between 10 and 12 ft long, and about half its body was erect. After around five minutes, it lowered itself and headed for the surrounding trees. I have never seen anything so agile, quick and strong moving through the branches. It crossed the 4- 5 foot gap between different trees without effort before vanishing. Not an animal to be trifled with.

[@matthewrawlings1284]

It's one of those things that you respect the same way a small city state should respect the roman empire. In other words the old meaning of the word 'fear.'

[@TheDundeeBiscuitLuvU]

My mum grew up in South Africa and was always terrified of snakes, especially black mambas. Can't say I share her fear generally, but I get why she was worried about these guys, as awesome and beautiful as they are 😅

[@foobar201]

The South African Boomslang is also a fun animal.

[@domvasta]

​@foobar201 boomslangs aren't particularly dangerous. We didn't even know they had venom until someone's pet one bit them, and he thought it would be funny to let it keep going, then he went about his day normally, went to sleep and didn't wake up the next morning. Most rear fanged snakes are like that, they need to walk their way up so you get bitten by the venomous fangs. Boomslangs aren't anything like a Black mamba. If a boomslang was loose, I would pick it up and put it back in its enclosure. If a black mamba was loose, I would run away.

[@domvasta]

​@notfiveo that's probably a stress response, or a neurological condition. They're not particularly intelligent animals, but they know that their tail isn't another snake.

[@ButterInMyToes69]

@@notfiveothey’re just primal minded. Some species may have that intelligent look to their eyes, but I think more research should be done on snakes and intelligence

[@nwbasson]

I grew up in South Africa and I'm generally not afraid of snakes, even some venomous ones, but mambas scare the crap out of me. Despite what Clint said about them trying to hide, they can be super aggressive as well. Pair that aggression with their size, speed and venom and you have recipe for death. And yes, they can chase you down if they wanted to.

[@TMH713]

You guys are the two channels that got me interested in owning a reptile. Granted it’s just a leopard gecko but my family loves her. Even my wife thinks she’s cute.

[@natfailz]

One....for now.... lol

[@r.nicogorodetzky3084]

Not "just" a leopard gecko either! I've had many, many reptiles (none I couldn't afford to take to the vet yearly, though!) and have to say that leopard geckos are popular friends for a reason! 💛

[@CS_Mango]

​@@natfailzit's the same with guitars and motorcycles. All you need is one +one more

[@sthomasond]

Ya know I have two leopard geckos (hatchlings together) and while they may not be the flashiest reptile pet, they are so precious and I love them just as much as I've loved my dogs and cats

[@charlottesmom]

Leopard Geckos are gorgeous little dudes!

[@peterjones819]

Still waiting patiently for a Komodo dragon video😁

[@flippyjunior1267]

me 2

[@richardmaurer9174]

@@flippyjunior1267 Clint: You can't legally own one, so this is really pointless. Anyway, moving on...........

[@yannisconstantinides7767]

​@@richardmaurer9174 That only lowers availability and upfront cost.

[@richardmaurer9174]

@@yannisconstantinides7767 Unless you attempt to have one smuggled in, then your upfront costs become astronomical - especially the lawyers fees, bail money, and fines when you get caught.

[@flippyjunior1267]

@@richardmaurer9174 what if, you get your hands on an egg ? the costs for transportation won't be to bad

[@andyevans8585]

This was hilarious! The idea of someone getting or even WANTING a pet black mamba is so crazy. Very tongue in cheek, loved this. 😁

[@LSgaming201]

Someone out there has definitely considered it.

[@andyevans8585]

@@LSgaming201 The world will always create a bigger idiot 😆

[@AngryChristian1]

Black mambas are unbelievably majestic but also somehow adorable. Their little faces and big round eyes and smiles are just absolutely lovable, in photos they almost seem like cute little colubrids. They're very unsuited for captivity even by highly venomous standards but I think they actually beat gaboon vipers for amazingness.

[@AkselStorhaug]

I love your sense of humor! Only a teacher would come up with that white water viper joke😂. Haha. On a serious note, i love to see you supporting Brian. That was the only thing ever missing for you to earn the highest level of my respect. You now got it.❤

[@no1bandfan]

Chandler: Mamba is made to survive the harshest continent on the planet, Africa. Australia: If my animals could talk the’d be offended by that.

[@blueskky9996]

I would hope that anyone wanting to keep a black mamba would already know the advice you gave here. I have been into herpetology for many decades in the SE US. The Black Mamba is the only snake I fear. They are not native to the US but there have been reports of them being seen in south FL. Escapees from hurricane Andrew. Sure would be a shame to I.D. mistake a black mamba for a coachwhip or pine snake.

[@jasonvorster2121]

Dude this is my favourite vid so far, coming from South Africa and being into herpetology myself,you hit it on the head . I’ve caught most of our venomous species and kept a load over the years but the BM is the one I have ALWAYS respected at a distance. Just watching them in the wild do their thing is rewarding enough

[@petrairene]

That snake looks incredibly alert. You can build your lock box in a way so you can operate it from the outside. That would be the only option I would find acceptable if I was into keeping unhandleable venomous snakes.

[@lisetta5052]

I’d never ever get one but I do think they are deceptively adorable lol. They have such a cute face and big eyes. Definitely a cutie to admire in a video rather than in person. I don’t own any reptiles, how did these KZbin vids turn me into someone that thinks some of them are just adorable? Lol

[@roseannelajara8659]

I agree, they're super cute. They're actually the first snake I've ever found adorable when I stumbled upon a video of baby mambas hatching.

[@r3ptomaniac190]

I’d definitely look up rough green snakes! They have a kinda similar face to mambas but are actually handleable lol

[@roseannelajara8659]

@@r3ptomaniac190 Aww! They do look like green, skinnier black mambas!

[@auroraasleep]

They are incredibly cute with their little black eyes and tiny smile. Deadly smile, but cute. King cobras are really cute too, but their cute is because of the big head scales and puffy cheekies. Also deadly cheekies.

[@robinschreiber9813]

I agree they are cute. I like their smile. But only in videos.

[@simonewilkens8108]

I have read that in South Africa we currently have antivenom shortages, so no, it's not only people outside of Africa who are not prepared for a black mamba bite

[@thekamotodragon]

Isn't there like a shortage on EVERYTHING in SA currently due to gov corruption or something like that? Or am i mishearing about it? Would love to hear from a resident's 1st person perspective.

[@TheRealKlinky]

I'm in Zimbabwe & mambas are revered not just for their potent venom but also for their skittish, jittery & aggressive personalities, especially when surprised or cornered. We have them on our farm & there's been a few close encounters over the years.

[@yeetmixclear]

would love to see more african snakes, theres a surprisingly low amount of information about local snakes in south africa, even the popular ones like puff adders, cape cobras, forest cobras, etc. A lot of the south african snakes especially the venomous ones are like hidden gems in my opinion, and the rest of the world is missing out on some really really stinkin rad species

[@theonlycatonice]

Puff adders are probably in the same realm as black mambas, better you live than die😂

[@yeetmixclear]

@@somerandom1888 i own the older one of the snakes of southern africa, definitely has come in useful

[@katrinakollmann5265]

Steve Irwin loved that stuff. I miss him..

[@heyher_the_odd]

As much as I love how the black mamba looks, I know they are so far from the best pet snake for me. I'd do better with a gaboon viper, fer-de-lance, or golden lancehead Also been sending prayers to Brian since I heard the news.

[@marthahawkinson-michau9611]

A gaboon viper at least has the advantage of being fat and lazy. That’s not a problem for mambas.

[@peggedyourdad9560]

Maybe a realistic life-size rubber replica of a black mamba would be better to have.

[@john-paulsilke893]

If you insist on an extremely aggressive and lightning fast snake, but don’t want to die. May I suggest a Northern Water Snake. Sometimes called a Great Lakes Water Snake. Nasty and ferocious creatures that absolutely love to bite you over and over again and will tear you up pretty good and move like greased lightning. And the best part is they are NOT venomous and actually look quite similar in color.

[@marthahawkinson-michau9611]

@@peggedyourdad9560 that would be monumentally less dangerous than a black mamba.

[@peggedyourdad9560]

@@marthahawkinson-michau9611 That’s the point, all the perks of owning a black mamba with 0 of the downsides and 0 need for any of the care or maintenance a live one needs.

[@aliciagordon8221]

Clint, you and Chandler did a great job on this video! Please, can you do a video on what to do if you happen upon a venomous snake in a residential/public area? My husband found a copperhead while doing yard work and didn’t know what to do, but got close enough to take a picture with his phone. This would be very helpful for people who live in areas where this is a common occurrence. Thanks!

[@GushinGrannies]

“Or were you too dead to worry about the costs” had me in stitches, oh Clint, never change

[@Neotenico]

I love the wonderfully tongue-in-cheek review. A beautiful in-depth look at a really amazing animal, while constantly reminding people that owning one of these is straight lunacy.

[@amills4988]

Been watching both Clint and Chandler for years, and to see Chandler in a much more serious mode is a welcome treat (although I always enjoy Chandler's energy and enthusiasm) . Love all that you guys do for the education about these animals.

[@siobhanrobson6318]

Hey Clint! Loved the video

[@nwbasson]

​@@festuswilliams654you'll get shot for your cellphone way before a mamba gets you, don't worry.

[@geet9830]

15:37 the way the mamba is staring at you is cracking me up, she's like "who the hell are you giving a 1/5?!"

[@antonystringfellow5152]

As an expat, who lives in South America (Brazil), and has visited Africa, I know very well what Chandler means about Africa. Despite both being large, tropical continents, with grasslands and rainforests, South America has nowhere near the number of dangerous animals that Africa has. Even the center of the Amazon is a safe, tranquil place compared to most of Africa.

[@SugaryPhoenixxx]

I'm a preying mantis keeper & my Budwing mantis is from Africa, among a few other species I keep. The African mantids are not afraid of anyone or anything. They are ferocious hunters compared to their Asian & European counterparts. I have watched my budwing mantis crouch down like a lion in the grass before pouncing on her prey! & I have watched as my giant African mantis attacked the stream of water while I was watering the plants in her enclosure. I feel like Africa is truly a harsh place to survive as a wild animal, even for insects.

[@slange420]

There are bushmasters, fer-de-lances, other pit vipers, coral snakes, executioner wasps, and caimans in the Amazon

[@Stroh538]

@@slange420 Its still not as dangerous as over here in Africa mate lol

[@chriswhinery925]

@@slange420 Anacondas, jaguars, wandering spiders, bullet ants. Still doesn't compare to Africa though, that's the Hard Mode continent.

[@johnjones9901]

“Or were you too dead to worry about the costs.” 🤣🤣🤣 that was hilarious, and really drives home the point, and definitely makes it clear that you don’t want us to buy a black mamba as a pet under any circumstance lmao, I get it I get it 🤣

[@jimverbaere6097]

Clint, I am sorry to hear about Bryan and the Cancer. May God bless him and family. And will pray for all as well.

[@Sick_Boy_Rick74]

Love you guys! Chandler is the man!!! And although I don’t really follow Brian I have recently subscribed after hearing of his diagnosis. To be honest his silliness kind of put me off many many years ago. But as I’ve aged I’ve warmed up to him. I’ve also realized there’s too much hating in the community. There’s still a couple of people I can no longer watch because of their personal opinions that they hold that are dangerous to the general public. I’m a man of science and worked in the health care field for nearly 30 years. So there’s that.

[@laikaaardwolf3177]

Who do you no longer watch? I'm just getting into the reptile world and have been watching a lot of youtube if there's anyone to avoid I'd want to know before I start learning misinformation!

[@amandaclark1800]

I confess I felt similarly when I at first was exposed. It took me a good year to hit that "Subscribe" button. But he's grown on me and I am glad I did.

[@amentco8445]

@@amandaclark1800 He mistreats his animals, minimum.

[@darrynwright9884]

I think the enthusiasm and smile from Clint is great throughout the video. Having grown up in South Africa and being really fascinated with snakes, this is one of the few I would think....maybe not a good idea to get closer....but they are truly magnificent creatures

[@methanbreather]

so black mamba gets on my Bond Villain list. Right after the shark tank, the penguin hall and the hippopotamus exhibit.

[@user-ld7te7yv5w]

I know a person who died from a black mamba bite. He was rushed to the hospital about 1 hour after getting bitten, was in a coma for a few days but still died

[@grayduck8020]

So cool of you to collaborate with Chandler! You should hit up his friend Ben Christie to interview him on his fun animals (prairie dogs, capybaras, ratites, kangaroos).

[@oemmei7532]

I've been working with monocled cobras, gaboons, rattlesnakes and other venomous snakes. I am currently keeping and breeding morphs of Naja kaouthia. I had to handle a polylepis once and I decided that this is the one species I never want to keep or handle again.

[@Arthion]

It's interesting, for all the perks that a captive bred normally has I've seen a bloke here on youtube who raised one from hatchling but unfortunately it turned out as the snake was getting used to him it was no longer afraid of him, and even challenging him and I think it even tagged him once, although thankfully he had his own anti-venom. Having that animal be less afraid of you when it's that cantankerous can backfire..

[@x0lopossum]

8:50 Chuckwalla 16:56 LMAO 🤣🤣🤣

[@ThiriousStringMagic]

AHHHH CHANDLER

[@fadingender2388]

i feel like i just got my mind read! i've been obsessing over black mamba's this week, very nice to have another video on them!

[@gildedbear5355]

I really appreciate these videos where you cover animals that are definitely NOT the right pet for anybody. They acknowledge the beauty of the critter but then point out the reasons you should let professionals handle them. Black mambas are gorgeous by the way, but definitely not the right pet snake for me 8D

[@willietheron7809]

I came across a baby Black Mamba the other day, it was probably about 400mm long but even at that size these snakes have a presence he just came straight in my direction, while opening his mouth to show me "leave me allone" passed me, climbed into a fence next to me right to the top to keep an eye on me. It was early in the morning so he did not have his running shoes on, he was a bit sluggish

[@alifeoncechris]

I really appreciate both you and Clint’s hard stance that venomous snakes aren’t pets.

[@johndoe-uz2kc]

The most insane snake I've seen being sold in a pet store would be baby green anacondas. I had to double take to make sure i wasn't seeing things. They had about 10 of them each about a foot long. And I asked a lady there if any were being sold and she said they had been selling around 1 a day since they came in. This was early 2000's but still. It just blew my mind they were selling the largest snakes in the world in a public pet shop.

[@boredomchannel]

Happy Eaester day 🥚 Gotta be honest. Even though your channel isn't new to venomous creatures i didn't expect this video. Especially close to Eaester day. One of the most coolest and deadly snakes i've seen. Always love these collabs ❤

[@blakena4907]

I swear, I've never seen a black mamba that isn't smirking at you like it knows it could end you in an instant.

[@JAGzilla-ur3lh]

Insta-subbed. You're a rock solid KZbinr. A great speaker, funny and engaging without being over-the-top, click-baitey in a good way. And you're honest about your subject! I did not expect a snake keeping channel to loudly, repeatedly, and unambiguously tell its viewers not to keep venomous snakes as pets, and that they're stupid for doing it anyway. You're all right, Clint. I like that this channel just functions as a basic primer on various snake/etc. species, too. I long since grew out of my preteen phase where I wanted a pet snake, but I still love them, and getting basic info out of documentaries or wherever is surprisingly tough sometimes. Nice to know where to go.

[@susan-meaaz4879]

So I have worked handling cobras, king cobras, several viper species, & have handled black mambas! But it's different vibe handling one, even when they're chill & all is good. I'm always a little more on edge with a mamba , than any other hot! They are so wiry and athletic. I'd honestly feel less nervous handling a live grenade. And these interactions were with a snake hook & gloves , and 5 ppl who had 10+ each in the room

[@BrianSmith-jx7td]

Ooooooooo Do I sense a video on the Chuckwalla coming up? I've started seeing those at reptile expos more and more and I would love to see a best pet video on that. Also please soon will you do a video on the dumerils and the blue tree monitor I know you have them and I'm dying to see how they'd score.

[@MagicalMundaneTarot]

The reference was to a previous video. See the book review video. 😂

[@gee7295]

“so, better than children-“ LMAO FOR REAL

[@Tangent08]

This was an amazing video- truly edutainment at it's finest! The only thing I wish was added, was a clip of when Chandler first got and handled Allison, as well as a clip of Dingo going toe to... tail? With one of the black mambas he's come across in the wild. The sheer athleticism of the mamba cannot be understated. It's less like a garden hose, and more like a firehose turned up to full with no one hanging on to it. That would have really cemented the idea that a pet, does not, a mamba make. Both Allison and Coby are just too chill now- like night and day, compared to their wild cousins.

[@ledumpsterfire6474]

"You don't want to wake up with a mamba in your pajamas." God, I can only imagine. I love my ball python, I have zero fear of her and she's only ever bitten anyone a total of three times in several years, all on accident, when we inadvertently made her think it was dinner time. I've never met a more docile snake But let me tell you, even though we didn't skimp on her enclosure, there was still a vulnerability we'd never caught.. And I have never shot out of bed so hard in fast in my life, waking up to her crawling across my feet at around 2am. And she's not even remotely dangerous.

[@village-Dreamer]

You are never waking up 😀

[@xapianoman]

Clint: "Is the black mamba the best pet snake?" Me (who actually likes snakes and isn't generally afraid of them): "Oh, hell no!"

[@kodabear1996]

Videos like this are great! Thank you for sharing the dangers & concerns of owning dangerous animals...including that mishaps with such dangerous animals can damage the reptile hobby.

[@prismaticc_abyss]

Chandler looks like he's about to show me this photograph, every time every time he'd do, it would make me laugh

[@royalvoyagers]

I always consider the king cobra, black mamba & the "ultimate pitviper" ( _B. asper_ ) as the S-tier snakes to handle, more so than those Australian serpents. Sizes are truly crucial factor, especially when it comes to elapids which are agile. I agree that hooks are of no use at all. Besides, venom yield, possible striking positions & temperament are also critical aspects to decide if a species is more dangerous, not just toxicity on mice. The king & mamba are capable of striking long in range & high in position. The more proximal the bite to the brain, the faster the fatality will result since they inflict neurotoxicity.

[@patriciamercer9960]

I think comparing the black mamba with the green mamba would be informative. Great channel. Thanks

[@nboy7]

South African here, my uncle found a 4.8m black mamba in his kitchen cupboard once.

[@neftalithekushite4063]

Watching your channel never ceases to make my nerdy heart happy. Thank you, Clint, keep doing what you’re doing.

[@Inkedscales]

You’ve convinced me. As a clumsy woman with no experience with hots I think this should definitely be my first venomous snake….NOT!! 🤣 YOLO and this snake would make my one life a lot shorter. I’m very glad people like you and Chandler exist so I can learn about theses amazing animals without ever risking my own life.

[@TrinaMoitra]

This is about the only snake I am genuinely terrified of. I love the belligerent, pouty faces of cobras…. Gaboons are stunning. This one - for some reason - is too wily and slinky and too potent in its venom for my comfort!

[@kerryevans7283]

When i was 4, i lived in Zambia. I was not allowed to play in the back garden, because of the black mambas.

[@GVUEpi]

Wow, never saw chandler that collected. I mean i love him and his videos for his energy but this toned down "teacherlike" energy really goes well with him.

[@Elaine_P_Smith]

Interesting subject. @ClintsReptiles, I know that you do reptiles, but I would like to see a Vampire Crab video that would include habitat and care.

[@richardmaurer9174]

As someone who has kept Vampire Crabs, the main thing I can tell you is find captive bred ones. Most of the wild caught ones don't live long, especially with beginners. I'm a experienced invertebrate keeper who has hundreds of spiders, scorpions and other inverts - I tried to keep wild caught vampires crabs twice and failed twice, even though I read every bit of care info I could find. Even the people breeding them who started with WC stock admit they lost a lot of them before getting a breeding colony going. The captive bred ones are supposed to be much hardier. I believe this because improper handling during importation.

[@Joshua_Sadler]

I actually live in a part of South Africa where these snakes are fairly common cause I'm basically in the middle of nowhere and my grandparents actually had one of these in their inclosed porch and my Grandmother was right next to it for like 10 minutes before she even noticed it was there, so their quite good at hiding. There was also a Black Mamba in my neighbours yard like three days ago and this is all quite concering to me cause I grew up in the city where the wildest animal there would be rats but now I live in the bush where there are Black Mambas, Mozambique spitting cobras, massive Centipedes and more but I love this channel cause Iv'e always had an appretiation for these animals but It's always great to learn more; especially when I have to live with them.

[@complexeddrummer]

I will agree, hospitals have absolutely no clue what to do about snakebites. I had been bitten by my female Red Tail Boa as I was removing her from her enclosure after she had given birth to protect the babies. She bit my hand as I was reaching in and it didn't hurt too bad, but a tooth had broken off in the cartilage of one of my knuckles. After a few months of discomfort every time I bent my right ring finger, I finally went to the hospital to get the tooth removed and my god was that an ordeal. I'll admit hospitals in northern Ohio don't typically deal with snakebites, but I had to give nearly every doctor and med student a rundown on snake biology over the course of about 8 hours before they understood that Red Tails aren't venomous and that all I needed was a person with a scalpel and not a life flight and antivenom. If you have ANY snakes, I would recommend contacting your nearest hospital and informing them of whatever type of treatment you may require in the event of a bite, venomous or otherwise.

[@natebell4764]

Thanks Clint! It's been a long time since I have had a pet, after watching this video I have decided on getting a Great White Shark.

[@tryingtotryistrying]

great whites are endangered I'm pretty sure and do awfully in captivity. shame on you. if you want a dangerous pet so you're the coolest kid on the block the obvious choice is a pet mosquito.

[@essenceofwisdom6808]

The Black Mamba is the Flash of the snake world . Her movement speed and the reaction speed is exactly the reason why she's the most dangerous snake on this planet . The second reason is her highly agressive nature , something which is very unusual among the elapids . The other Mambas are all sweethearts compared to the Black Reaper . She's not bluffing , never .

[@Tigerpuffer]

This video was fun. I will say, I got a chuckle out of Clint saying "I would never handle an adult black mamba"... as terrifying as a full-sized, fully-loaded black mamba is, can you imagine how scary handling a sixteen inch neonate would be??? The same venom toxicity, but you're never more than a foot from the fanged end, and it's all the more capable of going ripping around the room like a runaway deflating balloon and bounce off the walls. They are amazing creatures, but I question the sanity of anyone who is handling any snake in this genus!

[@ParaThePathofPeace]

Ive been waiting for this collab for ages! So happy to see you two together again.

[@aquatichighs]

Can’t stand chandler

[@sauronthegreat489]

As a wannabe venomous keeper I must say I love how Clint presents them! I've joked that I'll never name anything toothless unless it's a black mamba since they're the closest thing there is to a night fury lol. I would be curious to see Clint review agkistrodon contortix ( copperhead) or sistrurus miliarius ( pygmy rattlesnake). Those are typically the recommended first venomous snakes in the states atleast. Aspidelaps lubricus is usually the recommended first elapid. Again just curiosity the black pine snake is certainly better than all previously mentioned species lol

[@laikaaardwolf3177]

I volunteered at a zoo and absolutely fell in love with Victoria the copperhead, I'd love to see a video about them! I'm not interested in keeping venomous animals but I would love to learn more about them!

[@sauronthegreat489]

@@laikaaardwolf3177 that's awesome! If I may ask what made you fall in love with her? In all honesty I am a keeper but just starting out with Crotalus Viridis my local species. I've only taken a handling and relocation course. Im always looking to learn more. I've become a bit fascinated by them. They're definitely not pets in a true sense.

[@laikaaardwolf3177]

@@sauronthegreat489 I mean the most basic reason is just that she was gorgeous! Beautiful color and a very dignified and elegant head. She also didn't hide as much as the other snakes, she was often out basking on her rock so visitors could see her and I got to talk to people about snakes. I usually started people with the kingsnakes since they don't look as intimidating and were also out and about, but once they'd gotten over the "eek snake" they often got to see how beautiful Victoria was and appreciate venomous snakes as part of the ecosystem and not monsters. Seeing a 'scary' snake up close, but safely behind glass, and getting to hear that it has a name makes them a bit less intimidating. So yeah, she was pretty and visible and that made her a pretty great educational animal.

[@jenghizsteyn3539]

Ooh, still waitin' for the panda video

[@KionKamon]

I was wondering when this collab was going to happen. The answer didn’t surprise me. I love that even Chandler who has two in his collection backed you up in this, Clint. Speaking of which, which one was in the enclosure in the video next to you Clint? Was it Allison, or was it Coby? Both snakes were featured in this video, but I can’t tell which one was in that enclosure next to Clint.

[@Kanati96]

Love to see clint taking in sponsorships, reassurance that we'll continue to get these amazing videos 😎

[@baileyhayes3001]

Would it be possible to do one of these videos on the Boomslang? If not thats okay. Thank you for making these :)

[@flshcrd]

i actually don’t think chandler or tyler keep any boomslangs, it’s a pretty rarely kept hot so it might be difficult for clint to find, but then again way more common then that leucistic king cobra so definitely still a possibility

[@bluebandit5586]

Finally!!! I’ve been asking for it ever since I found the channel!!!!! Thank you so much Clint!!!! You’re the best and thanks for listening to our voices ❤️

[@pinkspaghetti1]

Finally my favorite reptile is on this channel!!! I love black mambas they are so fascinating and powerful. I already know they arent the best pet snake, by a long shot.... but they definitely command respect and awe! So happy to see it covered.

[@yayhandles]

17:30 *"Or were ya too dead to worry about the costs?"* 😀

[@freyathewolf4909]

Still a better score than the human child! I wonder if anything will ever come along that will score lower. Maybe a komodo dragon, as I'd imagine their size and activity level could give the upfront costs of the child a run for their money...

[@999apeman]

The mamba at least can't send you to a crappy nursing home or file lawsuits over lousy care.

[@freyathewolf4909]

​@@999apeman I suppose that's true!

[@KateeAngel]

​@@999apeman also people will be less likely to blame you if mamba attacks you and you accidentally kill it is self-defense

[@octosage2861]

Komodo dragons (and by extension other large CARNIVOROUS reptiles ie any large crocodilian) likely gets either a 0 or full on negative for failing the 2 unspoken yet obvious questions. 1. Will the animal (especially if mature) see you as food. 2. Can it act on the above...

[@quickstrike4242]

@@octosage2861 Tbh, I suspect the dragon would fail much more on Availability and Upfront Costs. From talking with Komodo Dragon zookeepers, a captive bred Komodo Dragon, if raised with regular human contact, has its danger level drop down to Reticulated Python territory due to it still being potentially lethal, but less inclined to do so. I have seen the keepers at an AZA accredited zoo interact personally with their dragon (They refuse to do so ever with the Leopards, Tigers, and Elephants) so I assume it's reasonably safe if those conditions are met. Availability: Unless you have a strong enough relationship to convince the Indonesian government that you, a single keeper, can take care of one, you'll need to engage in more dubious methods to get one. In addition, they are illegal in the overwhelming majority of places so good luck. Upfront costs: The dragon alone will kill your wallet, the enclosure just finishes the job. In addition, this is an animal that is more active than a Reticulated python, but with the same sort of diet. So you better leave by a farm or have a very big wallet. The enclosure needs to be more akin to multiple additional rooms in your house with similar temps as other large monitors. The only positive compared to the likes of an Asian Water monitor is that you don't have to make a pool since Dragons don't care about those.

[@kellysueballard7654]

I had been wishing that you would cover the Black Mamba. Thank you. It is probably one of the very few snakes that I have a fear of. I appreciate the education you provide. Knowledge lessens fear.

[@melissahunt9041]

Lol omg. I’ve heard of chandler but never watched his channel before right now. He’s hysterical 🤣 Clint you’re still my favorite though. Thanks for the new video!!

[@dingodinkelman]

Greatest snake on the planet buddy

[@zacg_]

Yes! This is the video we've all been waiting for. I guess we'll finally get to find out how good they are as pets. Let's see, I'm guessing not quite as good as the Emerald Tree Skink but better than a pet active volcano.

[@margodphd]

Honestly, I'd rather take my chances with pet active volcano.

[@dimebrad2760]

Just a great video guys! I loved it. Perfect explanation and funny too.

[@imtotallynotkieran5047]

I love your videos! Keep it up! Can you do Chuckwallas next?

[@alexhidell663]

IDK about snake but he was the best baller IYKWIM