Cobra's and Cage Maintenence

[@suestar0613]

Well said. I agree. LED lighting is the best possible. I refuse to buy fluorescent bulbs or lighting and have replaced everything in my hoe with either incandescent or LED where possible. Viper Keeper, great job and wonderful content. Please keep up the exciting work you share with all of us. Thank you.

[@Whitedemonex]

I think you 2 are a wonderfull couple, The litle gigles from time to time, or the supportive Yes, is just amazing Keep up the good work, your collection is awesome and your videos are super informative and fun.

[@jeffxl12]

another great video. Every time you are doing something with the cobras just goes to show people how smart they are. He knew you were going to pin his head. Not to mention the rolling to get at you closer

[@kylehanratty1465]

viperkeeper your the best every time one of your vids come out i love watching them thank you.

[@IAMGiftbearer]

That Cobra on the floor was really giving you a run for your money! One thing's for sure about Cobras; they're never boring!

[@bknmcl]

I have not been watching your videos for a few months. But, I am impressed with the chest camera rig.

[@YodaAz58]

Nice video, very steady witch makes for an enjoyable viewing, Thanks!

[@marilynnsweb]

I think it is cute how the Black Beast arches his back when you pet him. Just like a kitty cat.

[@explorer617]

viper your videos are so dang amazing my dad and i watch your vidoes im a new snake owner i got a ball python about 3 months ago and maybe in a few years i'll move up with the big dogs and get other snakes !

[@viperkeeper]

Urea is a byproduct of metabolism where the body modifies toxic waste, Nitrogenous wastes in particular, into less harmless compounds like Urea. The Urea is then excreted as urine from Mammals or Uric acid (Urate) by reptiles.

[@marilynnsweb]

The dance with the Naja Naja looked fun. Oh, I see you moved your Puff Adder to the bottom floor.

[@aquateen77723]

"He is an aspiring artist like the Black Beast." Haha! Excellent video, Al.

[@justinmc16]

Removal of the eye caps. A lot of times, when a snake sheds, it might leave the shed on its eye caps. This can lead to infection after time. It is one of the more common issues with shedding.

[@viperkeeper]

Yes but.... 1) Makes loud noise and vibrations 2) Blows cage dust about the room which can sensitize you against snakes, giving you an allergy which can kill you faster then the venom.

[@wsk1218]

Can you please do a "Reptile Room Tour" and show all your hots, pets, and non-venomous snakes?

[@metalbornmetalbred]

It was hard to tell because he moves so fast Al, but did he try to strike at your shoes at all when he got close?

[@LabyrinthOfEyes]

Pro tip for anyone who owns multiple snakes invest in a shop vac you can just suck all the substrate out in less then a minute makes cleaning multiple enclosures so much easier.

[@viperkeeper]

Why do you people insist on wasting my time with facts that really don't matter. All the data relates to mice, not humans. It does not matter which caliber gun you get shot in the head with, dead is dead. Venomous snakes are much the same. IMO: 1) Philippine 2) Cape 3) Common 4) Monocle 5) Forest

[@HueFyren]

Great vid Viperkeeper!

[@TsS7VEN]

I have looked in many videos now and couldnt find it, but why can you pet "the black beast" and not worry about it bitting?

[@viperkeeper]

Yes

[@johannvonbabylon]

Cobra is trolling. "Oh, I'll just go OVER HERE THEN! Ha, I'm back OVER THERE!"

[@viperkeeper]

Regarding what exactly.

[@Chayesh60]

Another great video, Al! And for the record, I make it a point to ALWAYS defecate with a purpose.

[@Jeremy09jm]

Have you tried puting in more substrate? What I've found if I put about 3 inches of it, most snakes burrow in it and they cut tunnels all through it. This helps a ton with shedding and eye caps. Thought I'd share. great work

[@wizzy18769]

Can you explain the scientific differences between your Gaboons and Rhinos when you get the chance. I am fascinated by them they are probably my favorite snake now watching Gabby hiss when you offer food cracks me up. But I was just curious to what their evolutionary background is couldn't find allot about this online at least where I was looking. So maybe if you have a link or you could explain would be awesome I understand if you don,t have the time though.

[@Jackorias]

He/She looks really calm at the beginning... was kinda expecting a load of striking!

[@viperkeeper]

Not going to Hamburg this time

[@HeilielPrince]

cobras are very beautiful creatures. I hope you can help me with something though. I have a baby western hognose snake that refuses to eat. people keep telling my dip the pinkie into tuna and then try but i have tried that many times and feel like i am missing something. He is so tiny and i havent had this problem with my first one. i hope you can give me a pointer.

[@Frank332666]

Is it a full time job to take care of all the snakes you have?

[@chizoioioi]

Did the black beast feel cool today? In a couple older vids you mentioned he was cool

[@viperkeeper]

Common Brown & Taipan

[@viperkeeper]

Thanks!

[@Trainmasterryan]

switch to the exo-terra 5.0 bulb, its got UVA and UVB plus full spectrum lighting all in one bulb. I use them and they last me well over a year.

[@LasPlumasRangers]

It seems like the Naja naja you have tend to get stuck eyecaps often? I know I have seen you done this procedure more than once before. Maybe you should put in a bin filled with moist sphagnum moss that he can lay in when he is about to shed, not sure what this type of box is called in english, "moistbox" maybe? I use them for alot of my snakes with great sucsess.

[@1980norcal]

Your a NUT viperkeeper! I love it!

[@markblemings]

Is it a concern for you when they are at your feet like that? I mean they could easily bite through denim or those leather shoes im guessing?

[@operazek]

Another great video :) Keep doing what you are doing! When the Black Beast dies you should give him a proper burial. I've never seen such a cool snake. Next year if all goes well I'm going to get my first venomous snake (V. ammodytes) so I was wondering where do you get your red bins. Can I get them or something similar in Europe? I remember you talking about them but I don't remember which video it was. Regards Martin R.

[@viperkeeper]

Don't know. I get them fore US Plastics

[@luckyshottzZZ]

at 4:25 when you threw his head against the back of the tank would it of hurt him ?

[@JennyDragon]

I know its stupid to ask, but I've yet to own a snake, but what did you do to his eyes? I'm sorry it's a stupid question, but I'm wondering if you took stuff out or if you like... put something in? O.o

[@dopeybear420]

im surprised you can move or walk with such big balls, your knowledge of these snakes are incredible, ill leave the venomous snakes for you to keep and ill stick with my python and king snakes lol, kudos my friend

[@tyipodty]

is all you have hot snakes or do you have any pythons or colubrids

[@deerhunterken871]

I was just wonder where can you get a venomous snake

[@viperkeeper]

Not likely. They strike and hit thing hard quite a lot.

[@eddiecroft6695]

Can I ask your opinion on the north american copper head?

[@Rustler883]

Viperkeeper, you're the Steve Irwin of the snakes =]

[@zcs04192011]

i've nearly finished my venomous reptile training and I'm trying to decide what type of snake to get. I've got five non venomous and now I'm wanting to add a venomous one into the mix. What would you suggest?

[@chizoioioi]

Is she often/always in the room filming?

[@wizzy18769]

Thank you for the recommendation and I love you vids they are like crack one vid is never enough LOL

[@overlord002]

Did the cobra actually bite your shoe at 2:41?

[@1robbie55382]

Hi VK: Do your snakes need Uv type bulbs for their habitats, like lizards etc. ? Thanx Rob

[@adamanteus11]

nice one :) ,the black beast is truly an artist :p

[@viperkeeper]

Actually my cam is not made anymore. Any of the Sony HD cams will make you happy.

[@viperkeeper]

I don't have time for Doctoral thesis. Try buying some books, Like "Old World Vipers" and others on venomous snakes.

[@viperkeeper]

Don't know....

[@iiWrecku]

have you ever walked into the layer and had a snake out of a cage?

[@viperkeeper]

He does not see me as a threat.

[@edonisfilms]

Whats the most venomous snake you have?

[@viperkeeper]

That's camerawoman...AKA...Mrs. Viperkeeper

[@viperkeeper]

AExactly! A bite from any of those snakes are equally disastrous.

[@jesuslovereptiles]

Did that hurt the snake? when you where getting the cobra in i think she hit her head :S

[@battletoads22]

I didn't know there were different kinds of spitting cobras. I Google imaged red spitting cobras, very pretty snakes.

[@viperkeeper]

Sometimes

[@spiritofsurtur]

what is the most agresive snake you have????

[@chizoioioi]

he removed some left over eye caps from the snakes shed, or maybe its about to shed

[@randlerichardson5826]

Mr and Mrs Viper Keeper hello

[@olivertucker1871]

Cobra:"I could sworn it was there"

[@viperkeeper]

Not likely would he bite through.

[@Ribbitmefoot]

Dig the T shirt Al, dead cool... wooohoooo..

[@jackdog26]

maybe u should put a cheap camera in some the cages and let it run through out the day and then show us the funny thing that they did.

[@viperkeeper]

He's learned how to be difficult. Best I play him till he tires some.

[@viperkeeper]

All venomous, all the time

[@RetroTekGuyAU]

Oh and haha yep thats the point of art.... hanging shit on ya wall LOL.

[@SNOX570]

That Indian isn't even agro until you pin him. Nice animal. I have been fortunate not to have any retained eye caps....yet. I have a set of tubes with holes drilled in them for that. Hope to see you at H-burg tomorrow.

[@ChildOfGodAaron]

Do you have any other animals than your 200 snakes?

[@RetroTekGuyAU]

A cameraman? ca'mon VK ya breaking your code of conduct so to speak haha. Any chance of the Cobra's fang making it through your shoe if he tried? seems like a gamble.

[@viperkeeper]

Scarlet

[@TheRealSynth]

you crazy man. Respect for you! :)

[@hardenmatt82]

Do you have any hobbies snakes?

[@heloderm310]

Urate paintings in the 2013 Calender maybe? LOL!

[@nateb7710]

what was your first cobra

[@pawndemonium]

You should put a couple drops of food coloring in their water so they can paint with color...;)

[@viperkeeper]

Google vision cages....

[@viperkeeper]

No

[@reptiboy2000]

scarlet or a different one?

[@tttoooaaaddd]

splat right on que lol gotta love the beast

[@viperkeeper]

No, because of travel

[@Rainbowofcolor88]

Aww it ended =( I want more

[@viperkeeper]

211

[@coronabomb]

Big oil companies are guilty of the very same thing.

[@viperkeeper]

Google it...

[@viperkeeper]

Not really

[@viperkeeper]

Keep in mind he's correct. It's all blown out of proportion and is just a huge money making scheme by the government, like the war on drugs.

[@lweigle]

@15:25 made me laugh so hard

[@viperkeeper]

Yes they are....and will make you dead in as little as 15 mins if you screw up.

[@viperkeeper]

Red Spitter

[@MrKurppana]

have you ever been bitten?

[@viperkeeper]

A Thermometer & Hydrometer....I saw the 666 too

[@viperkeeper]

Naja sumatrana (Equatorial spitter)