How to Get Your Snake to "Like" You

[@ROTJob]

"When they get too warm they just go 'UGH' and stop moving." Me too, Bob. Me too.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

😅😉

[@solarian_13]

I rescued a false water cobra that is a year old and has never been handled. Previous owner was too afraid of her. Let me tell you; getting her used to being handled at this age has been a mountain climb. I love her so much though. Great video!

[@sparkyfister]

You are the only keeper I've seen explain how slow snakes are to react to what's going on around them. I'm pretty sure it's saved me from a few strikes. Thank you.

[@kylebieth3678]

I made it a point to do chores with mine. Now both of my BP's are perfectly fine no matter what I'm doing. Absolutely love doing dishes...laundry...vacuuming..ect.. They just hang out on my neck watching what's going on. This has made it possible for me to open up a few of the local kids eyes to reptiles. Both of my guys are handled on the regular by strangers as I try to break the stereotype.

[@Darby0642]

Years ago I had a children’s python, Bella, that genuinely enjoyed humans. Her favourite spot was lower body curled in my sports bra with her upper body stretched up my chest UPSIDE DOWN so I could stroke under her chin. She was a true ambassador for snakes and every person who touched her fell in love. The snakes we currently have seem to subscribe to the poop stealing giant scenario though 😂

[@chrisd4590]

This video is very true, most people when they see my ball python think he’s like a dog (he’s not). I started handling my snake 15 min at a time and over the years he comes out for an hour to two a day. I always tell people he trusts me not that he loves me. This video is also very true on showing them different things to explore and different rooms. Mine can go anywhere in the house or in the back yard. It took years for this to happen. Take your time with them they will learn and it’s very rewarding. Great video as usual

[@suran396]

So, I am a new snake owner.....about 10 months. My MBK was very small (9 grams) when I first got him. About the size of tiny Pip. I have been afraid to allow much roaming. If he got away, we might never find him. As he's gotten bigger and we gain more confidence, we have gone outside, but always holding him. We have allowed him to explore the dining room table, but always within reach (as colubrids can be FAST!) Once on the kitchen island he snuggled under my open, upside down book, and we left him there for quite awhile, but always stayed very near. Today, I took him outside with a small, fake-plant covered hide and put him on a small marble table that was about 1/3 shade, 2/3 sun. I let him go. It was great! He cruised around, under and over the hide, gradually extending his range. He looked over edges, extending his body 3 or 4 inches over. He checked out the corner of the house and the spider web that was there. Once he got about 6 or 7 inches over the edge and I put the snake hook under him (a . I brought it just in case, and b . he was on the far side of the table so rather than walk around and maybe spook him into fast action, I used the hook.) He didn't really care for that and retreated back to the table. He was gorgeous in the sun, shimmered and was practically iridescent and he stayed calm the whole time, while exploring the whole time. About 20 minutes. Success!!!! Thanks Bob!

[@tabby5555]

Hey Bob. Last week I told you about my new snake. He has been in his hide for the whole week but he did take being handled really well when I got him at the shelter. This video was really useful, as usual. Thank you again

[@RubeeKikuyu]

adopted, brilliant ❤

[@amybentley1291]

I have no delusions, I know my snakes tolerate me at best. I am a tool they use for food and adventures.... That little baby snakelet can sure hiss loud! And I always love a good bout of shenanigans from Eko!

[@Brandyalla]

My childrens python is never defensive, never tries to flee. Sometimes she explores my hands when I'm holding her, but most often she wants to explore elsewhere (which is a bummer for her, since she's too small to do that unless I set up the playpen). When we're not interacting I almost never see her; she hides day and night, including when I put her in the playpen. I understand this is normal behavior, but I'm looking forward to when she grows up and gains more confidence.

[@suran396]

Can someone explain the playpen thing? Can't a snake just climb out?

[@Brandyalla]

Puppy playpens use a very fine screen for the sides, and have zip-on tops. Sometimes there are holes for water spouts or loose zippers, but those are easily covered. My snake is the most dedicated escape artist you've ever met, and she's never managed to get out of the playpen

[@suran396]

@@Brandyalla awesome!!!! Thank you!

[@Sazandora635]

I've noticed that a lot of the perceived snake "attacks" the media loves to sensationalize happen in high stress environments where the animal is suddenly brought out into a crowd. It's unfortunate many owners seem genuinely ignorant of their behaviors and don't take measures to keep them comfortable and prevent them from getting defensive.

[@batsandroses]

I've found that my corn snake really loves hiding in sleeves. Not sure if I'm imagining it or not, but she sticks her head out of my sleeve and towards the TV when I watch it, like she's watching along with me! I want to give her new experiences but I'm worried that she'll get away if I'm not holding onto her, she's still pretty small and she's really fast! In warm weather though I do have a pouch that I carry her in and sometimes take her on short walks!

[@Najaking]

You’re warm, the sleeve is dark and cozy

[@lexieholmes6889]

This video was great timing. Rescued an 11 year old ball python, Loki, a week ago and my partner and I have been loading up on your videos on top of our other research ❤ he seems like a very social boy but I’ve been trying to learn more about their behaviors and body language! Thank you for sharing all that you do to help others gain the appropriate knowledge and care for their babes!

[@RubeeKikuyu]

wonderful that you adopted ❤wish him, and you, a happy life

[@vincentmoncalamari510]

I know for a fact Kent had a huge smile on his face when he wrote that “lied to children” thing at the end of the

[@MrFishBlood]

I've had my first ball python for about 3 months now, although she'll be 2 years old in September. Everything seems to be going very well, except she often seems more skittish than other pythons her age. I only handle her once or twice per week, 15 to 20 minutes, in the late evenings... I've noticed she's been becoming more confident, but I think I'm going to take this advice and just give her new interactions a few times a week and see how she does.

[@KimSpurre104]

Great video as always. Socialization tips are spot on. Good reminder to keep things in perspective from the snake’s point of view. The only ones who 100% know what snakes think of humans are the snakes, but for certain humans almost always come off as some sort of predator initially. I think that your idea for a Hallmark miniseries is perfect; just put a Santa suit on the monster and play Christmas music (after all doesn’t Christmas start in July?)…

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Santa suit, great idea!

[@mrvwbug4423]

Meanwhile us Colubrid parents are going "outside? my snake will take off like a shot the second they hit the floor haha"

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Yes, those fast snakes are a whole different story!

[@mrvwbug4423]

@@GreenRoomPythons Yup had to handle my Pueblan milksnake tonight to give him a soak since he had a bit of stuck shed and it's like chasing a brightly colored, noodle shaped blur hehe.

[@XxDreamlightDemon90xX]

the boa!!! omg my heart!!! i'm too chicken to own any and my parents wouldn't ever let it fly honestly but if i could omg

[@denisevnbrdw]

Loved your explanations. Got my rescue lady like over a year ago and she still comes and goes as she pleases. Sometimes she doesn't feel like trusting me to help her out of the terrarium. But once she is out, she doesn't care about me touching her then and again. When she moved in, she did flinch sometimes but she doesn't now. At times she even came up when I put my arm inside and just used me to get out. She loves exploring. A bit over a month ago, I adopted a little one. He'll turn 1 in 2 weeks. Saw him at an event where I buy stuff for my rescue. After half a year he still wasnt sold and the breeder remembered me since I was really impressed by the little guy. So we agreed to give me some time to prepare and then I drove like 2 hours to pick said child up. Now he is starting to get used to me. I hope I can target train him once he does.

[@marimdr26554]

I really love the way you talk about snakes behavior

[@CaptainDummyTalk2517]

Everyone _should_ be watching your previous videos. Always quality content! (I miss the theme song. But it's my ringtone, so I'll survive.)

[@aaveatme]

My ball python treats me like I'm the weird roommate 😅 I wish she was more social, but I knew what it was when I got her. She does like to explore and enter and exit her enclosure on her own terms. That hasn't changed since I got her. She just got braver and more comfortable as she grew.

[@loribreitbarth2215]

I am beginning to wonder if I might be a snake because I am not well socialized and really prefer to stay in my hide all day and all night. This was an informative video and I hope someday to get a handler to provide janitorial and food services for me 😂. Just kidding…enjoyed your video as always and good tips as always

[@professorpingas5796]

Just adopted a ball python from a friend. She's a beautiful leopard pastel that my friend and his family had spent some time handling her and socializing her a bit. She's still a juvenile but I've been so happy to have her. She was super nervous at first due to the brand new environment and home, but I've been doing my best to research on everything I needed for her. I've had her for only about a month now but I think she has adjusted super well into the environment. She's never been a picky eater and she's always been docile with me. She's extremely vigilant but always super curious, and she loves to move around and smell everything she can. She's been way more relaxed when I handle her recently and I've even taken her on a few walks. Things are going great and videos like this really help!

[@jenniferbrook1720]

Wow ive had my snakes for 2 years and never heard a hiss before. i didnt know BPs hiss lol im glad they have been very social with me even as babies they were always in a ball when they got scared or unsure

[@lindslovessnakes]

Bob, this is super helpful for me! I've had a Rosy Boa, a Kingsnake, a Cornsnake, 2 Ball Pythons, and currently I have a Milk Snake. But next year I'm getting a Bullsnake and he'll likely be the first "defensive" snake I've ever had. I'm kind of nervous about it due to their attitudes!

[@Karrdeh]

I'm curious about milk snakes. How is yours to handle?

[@lindslovessnakes]

@@Karrdeh He's a DREAM. At times he's a little spazzy when I first take him out but he relaxes within 1 to 2 minutes. He's only musked once but it was my fault. Never been bitten and he's never struck at me. He's an active docile curious boy. He's also a Black Milk which have the reputation of being docile. 🖤

[@Hogstrictors]

Great video Bob, my Guyana boa often does the thing where I try to slowly put him back into his home and he tries to crawl right back on my hands and arms. Im like "awww, you want to spend more time with me."😂 Then I interact with my pacific gopher snake and he reminds me that snakes are not very fond of humans. 🤣

[@MaliciousMollusc]

My woma python hella "likes" me. Every time I rummage around her enclosure, she always crawls out to my hand and shoulders.

[@theSnakeLoverBP]

Howww

[@THEOVERKILLCAMRY]

Thank you so much I really thought I was doing something wrong. Got my ball at 10 months old and he was super comfortable with me then got shy. He didn't mind me petting him/holding him. But then became head shy and would ball up more often. But after trying your tips he's "came out of his shell" again and chilling out more often like he used too!

[@GreenRoomPythons]

That's great, glad to hear it!

[@StephanieNorris0503]

Great video! Definitely going to try this with my yearling I took from an awful breeder. He’s very nervous and strikes and his favorite thing is being a statue. His name is zeke and I’ve messaged and talked to you and other members in the horde of keepers. Enjoy your content and hoping this helps him.

[@ateoate3270]

You gotta upload more. Always a good day when you’re the first in my recommended and I get more snake information

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Aw thanks so much. Once a week!

[@IllusionQueen4Eva]

That intro was hilarious, especially with the way the snake was just sitting there 😂

[@lindslovessnakes]

Also, I know my Milk doesn't like me but he does willingly slither from whatever he's on onto my arm. It's the best I could hope for, and I love him so much.

[@constellationshots3893]

I feel like my girl is ok with my existence. The only thing I have to be mindful of is lights, she gets super stressed out if she’s out of her enclosure and my lights are on but the instance that I turn the lights off, she’s off and exploring.

[@everypaneofglass]

Two of my snakes trust me and are comfortable with me, so I choose to think they like me. At this point, I'm pretty sure the other is a reincarnated ancient snake deity out for vengeance, but that's okay I'll love her the same whether she ever ~likes me or not.

[@OhnoVeronica]

Hey Bob! So I basically rescued a boa last year as she was left behind in a divorce. I’ve never had a snake before but have always wanted one and been fond of them since I was a kid. I know you are more of a python guy but of all the videos Ive watched and researched over this last year yours are my favorite. You are amazing at creating entertaining and informative content! I have appreciated that so much over this last year. My girl is a big girl, I was told she was 3 which would make her 4 now and I’m estimating around 6 feet. She was being underfed, he said feedings had been once every other month for that last year because he didn’t want her to grow any more, and the mice she came with were way too small (half the size of her middle section). I do a lot of socializing with her in her enclosure but not so much handling her outside the enclosure. It took a few months for to adjust to her new environment and new hands bringing food and taking her poop. So a question I have after watching Handsome Dan and Echo, how do you tell the difference between searching for food and just merely coiling up to reposition or adjust their sight? A lot of times my girl will look like she is in a defense or strike pose but she’s just adjusting her position. Some of this I’m sure is due to having an 18” enclosure to turn around in but I noticed Handsome Dan doing the same thing when he was exploring you in his ball 😂 I always keep in the back of my mind that my girl is a boa and therefore a glutton always looking for food. I’m not so worried about getting bit with my hands in her enclosure or in general but I don’t want to have her out and accidentally hurt her because I wasn’t anticipating it. There’s a new, bigger enclosure in her near future and I really want to start working on hand to hand socialization. She’s currently in a 21” high, 18” wide, 48” long top loading glass tank and we are soon upgrading to a 46x24x48 pvc with sliding front doors. She likes to explore every square inch she has now. I do get the sense she feels I am a safe giant, and she loves to socialize through the glass. But I think she’s just as nervous as I am because she knows she’s a big girl. Not to mention that currently the only way out is up and that’s where predators come from. Anyway. Sorry for the winded comment! Aside from my previous question do you have any tips for acquiring and handling larger snakes?

[@BadHairdayKimmie]

Your giant janitor/waiter analogy made me think of the Twilight Zone episode To Serve Man. Bravo. Brilliant. More please.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elizabethfortino8867]

Great video! I've watched your past videos on this topic, but it never gets old listening to you talk about snake behavior. Thank you!

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks so much!

[@obama1335]

WAKE UP BOB JUST DROPPED 🗣️‼️‼️

[@Tatsuke300]

I have a few things I let my snakes explore, but need more enrichment items. I do a lot of crafts so want them to have different experience with different things to keep it fresh. You also made awesome points in how a snake takes time to adjust in new situations and really love it. Looking forward to your next video!

[@EddyGzzz]

I support the channel I’ve been a fan of snake since birth Just got me a ball python she’s 9 months old she but she seems to like me already but your videos will help me out a whole lot keep the content up ‼️‼️‼️🔥

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Congrats on your new snake!

[@nicholas87541]

Great video! A mini series on the Hallmark channel... related to snakes... haha sounds interesting...

[@Rsilke1877]

I also have lied to children 😂 and I like you Bob 😆

[@SoupyPuppet]

I got my boa and he was surprisingly social and he seems pretty trusting

[@KhaziirEverflight]

I got three corn snakes. Absolute sweethearts and quite curious, but still somewhat "bitey". Whenever i let them out of their enclosures to explore a bit, they end up coming right towards me after a bit of idle exploration and nuzzle into my hand/arm and do the slowest possible bites, while being generally relaxed. Like, not even strikes, but "open jaw and mush teeth against skin" kind of slow. I honestly just let them for now, since they don't display any stress, and i know they are not hungry since i feed them feeders based on a generally agreed on spreadsheet, and their weight is really good for their size. And I always wash my arms and hands before interacting with them, so there is no way they could smell like their feeders no matter what. It's damn near like they decided universally to use that as a "okay, I want back now please" or something like that...

[@danielfarkas2110]

Hi Bob, im one of the first to the video so i wanted to take the time to tell you that you are great and an absolute help when it comes to researching stuff about ball pythons and how to keep them. I'll be getting my first snake near christmas and if i didnt have you and your amazing videos then i wouldnt be nearly as confident as i feel today. I have done and still am doing plenty of other research and watching other channels too such as snake discovery for more info but none have helped to the amount as your channels have. Keep up the good work, much love from England!

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thank you so much for the kind words, I'm glad the channel is helpful for you! Congrats on your upcoming new snake :-)

[@MichaelJones-hd8nz]

Just hatched my first clutch this past weekend. They are so chill. I actually had expected them to be a bit spicy and they are not at all

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Congrats!

[@MichaelJones-hd8nz]

@GreenRoomPythons can't believe I hit the Mystic Potion I was looking for on the 1st clutch 😍

[@patrickalilbitofeverything5181]

Great and informative video bro thanks for sharing

[@skepticknowledge8457]

My boa begs to differ, on 2 occasions in two tic Tok lives he has come to where I was lying down and sat next to me for some time. I refer to them as puppy dogs as they act like that.

[@raekorb3081]

I lied to a 5 yr old about the yearling corn snake "liking" him too, haha. They both actually handled the interaction really well. I rewarded the snake with a meal and the kid thought watching it eat was cool. So, it was a big win!

[@HomeBoy798]

Cool video! Thanks for all the info and tips on handling and interacting with snakes! I have a ball python that is now 2 years old.

[@1987shanellpearl]

9:26 😅😂 i just purchased my first ball python. This audio will been in head now when i get my journey started with my baby 😅

[@loriw2661]

This was great timing. Bindi has started to be defensive again and I wondered what I’d done wrong. I just need to start over again, at the beginning. I’m visiting my daughter in Colorado and had some down time……perfect to sit and watch this video. Thank you!❤️

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Glad this was helpful Lori!

[@micro_mouse]

good to see that you figured out the patreon scroll in editing! always a treat to get some new videos from you :)

[@JoseHernandez-bk1du]

after i moved my girl into her enclosure, she no longer wants to come out lol sometimes ill wait at night to see if she’s out and she’ll wanna explore outside her enclosure. but great video bob !

[@drtracernum20]

my male ball python is always hunting and in food mode. it takes a bit of persuading to make him realize I'm not food or feeding him. has never missed a meal though. love my lil man

[@faizfaiz5389]

I have a mojave that pretty much curious around, She never hiss and never curl up everytime i handle her But as long theres no a hint smell of mice everytime she smell mice she goes into feeding mode

[@willow7282]

My albino BP (Honey Mustard) has really bad eyesight and HATES being picked up or approached from above at all. Solved this issue by just taking the lid off and letting him come out on his own when it’s his social time. Just bought a new tank for him that opens from the side and hoping that it helps his confidence when being handled. This vid was really helpful in reminding me that I’m not really doing anything wrong, he’s just scared - which is natural - especially with his special eyes.

[@erinarobinson9335]

Where’s Kent!??? I want 2 Kent’s corner episodes next time!! 😭 Love your channel!!!

[@derp_dragons]

Fancy hat Future-Bob and my fav fancy baby ball in one video?? 😂💚 People often don't realize how long it actually takes for a snake to unwind from getting from one "home" (breeder, shop, expo) to another home. Sure, there's this first "settling in" where the snake just gets over the fear of "Am I going to be eaten? There are unknown dangers here!". But it takes quite a bit of time for them (*) to actually settle in, relax, explore and show their true range of behaviour. It's not surprising to see a bit of a shift in their behaviour, even after (a) month(s). So handling the snake at the breeder/shop/expo won't always give you a good impression of the snakes temperament. (*) as with everything, this is not true for EVERY snake, of course there are those who're quick(er) to understand that there's no danger and that's that (I call it the "oh well whatever" attitude 😂)

[@Mirandalw98]

I'm trying to get my snake to trust/ not try to eat me. She very defensive at first and does the typical hiss and bluff strikes as a western hognose. I've tried to just but my hand in on the bedding holding still but she struck I believe bc she thought I was food. Also when I do pick her up she tries to eat my fingers and knuckles. I even try using sanitizer before handling 😅

[@catfrog1975]

Great refreshed video on this subject! 😁

[@anitahiggs4935]

Thank you for this informative video. Explain a lot of things that I was always curious about. ❤

[@TheWarriorbrood]

Monday video uploads are always great! (Because GRP)

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Aw thanks!

[@MadMeeper]

Pretty sure I saw you walking around the Reptile Supershow last week! I was on a bit of a mission so i didn't stop to say hi, but consider this a delayed hello. ;]

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Hello!!

[@sugarmuffin319]

Wholesome snake content ❤

[@RubeeKikuyu]

😅🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ oh jeez I wish you were my brother, and I say that never, but you and your darling little snakies, are just the best and this has upped my morale which I thought nothing could do after that lousy cup of tea which I even put 4 teabags in and still got no flavour (any where outside India or the UK or Russia forget about getting a decent cup of tea), after hardly any sleep, after... after so many afters and it's still only 7.43 am!!! Now I am going to go see my adored little Charles who I know had a great night of climbing and exploring (p regius) and my other beloved little Green Man "Eireannach" is his name, O. aestivus).... I should named him Houdini.... hopefully I'm able to predict all his tricks now in advance. Paris (suburbs) is cold and miserable and lightless, yet again, I'm thinking of getting a much much bigger tarrarium so I can jump in the occasional grey morning, have breakfast with my little guys around one of their pools and get me some of that overhead UV+heat from Opheodrys' house and some of that great bright intense beach heat from darling Charles' house (btw, they both have large arborial terrariums and python regius LOVES to climb, he's like a magical, graceful little character from a fairy tale). Have a great day Brian and company and keep doing what you do pls, we love it here, all of us, dogs, cats, snakes, humans, love from my little tribe to yours xxxxxxx

[@readylucas]

mine will actually come out inspect me a bit as im chaging out water or taking care of plants. Then right back to bed and out at night when im asleep. Not sure if this is cause i disturbed her stuff or she thinks its feeding time, but she does seem comfy coming out to see the big monkey.

[@tobithatisnoice7485]

I always be feeling so bad when my snake tries biting or hissing at me I always feel like a bad owner yet ppl say it’s normal behavior, idk tho cuz it’s been a couple months, first she was ok but then she got defense in a couple weeks idk what to do bc nothing is working when I handle her, she’s js always scared of me idk

[@barbaralawrence7284]

I’ve seen people bring their snakes into the subway or walk down a crowded street and it seemed to be very stressful for the poor animal. It’s clearly more about the owner than their snake.

[@hutchisonryan]

Hey Bob, thanks for all the content!! I have my snake in a bio active enclosure with subterranean hides. My problem is I never see him outside of his hide so I can handle him. I don’t want to reach into his hide and freak him out either. What should I do?! I miss handling my guy 😢

[@GreenRoomPythons]

You could plan to look for him late at night because he probably is coming out then. Or you could pull the hide once or twice a week

[@hutchisonryan]

@@GreenRoomPythons thanks for the quick reply! I usually look for him before I go to bed between 10-12 pm and typically don’t see him. He always pops right out for food though. The hides are also pretty well set, it would be difficult to remove it without tearing some stuff up. On that note, do you ever rearrange your bios? I figured once the roots are set you don’t really want to touch them, but that’s just an assumption.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

@hutchisonryan I don't move the plants around, but you definitely need to be able to easily remove the hides. Snakes often poop in their hides, and you've got to be able to get in there and clean everything out. Isopods and springtails won't take care of all the waste.

[@verca4945]

Great video as always Bob! Does Handsome Dan like Kent or is he just trying to eat him?

[@mattg.3355]

My boys and my girls friends hold my bp frequently he's very well socialized at the moment. Great chill pets.

[@wasabee8228]

Sir, you are an international treasure! I got into keeping reptiles since this year, always been a dream of mine. Also got 2 beautiful young ballpythons living with me. A male and a female. Thanks for all the great information you are giving to handle them in the best possible way. Keep doing what you do!

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you're enjoying the content!

[@schauntelambeau444]

I think your awesome. My snake is very comfortable with me. But not others.

[@tfue2872]

Hey bob im building a habitat for my baby boa. And looking to do rock ledges, just wondering how you set that stuff up and if you could do a video guide for something similar?

[@tfue2872]

boas are pretty heavy body snakes and i want something that can support her when shes a bit older

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I have some videos that talk about how I put together a background for a bioactive enclosure. That might be helpful for you

[@tfue2872]

@@GreenRoomPythons thank you all mighty wise one 1️⃣ ☝️

[@Jay_Mike]

Hey man, quick question. What kind of lights do you use for your retics? Mines in a dark room, so I need to day/night cycle for him but I’m not sure if which light to use. I use a CHE for heat currently.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

LED strip light works well

[@Sketch303]

So we just got our first snake and we are giving him a week to get use to his new home. I have changed his water and opened his enclosure a couple times since we brought him home and he just seems super tense, which is expected. My question is, after that week, even if he is still showing signs of discomfort and stress, is it ok to pick him up and handle him for a short period of time or should I give him a little more time to acclimate? I know you have said to slowly make your presence known little by little, moving around enrichment pieces and such. I just didn’t know if it’s a good idea to attempt to pickup a snake that shows obvious signs of discomfort. He hasn’t attempted to strike which is a good sign.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

As long as the snake has taken a meal in their new enclosure, you can handle them a bit

[@Sketch303]

@@GreenRoomPythons thank you Sir!

[@Vincentvondoom]

I live in the Midwest, I am tempted by Rosy Boa or a Ball Python but I am concerned for humidity. Would I be better off with a Ball Python or would proper husbandry make either/both fine?

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Get whichever snake you want to get. There are many people in the midwest who keep both species. Just make sure you are managing their humidity

[@matthewtracy8744]

I have amazing but sad news!!! After decades of searching, I finally found a rubber boa in Montana!!!! Unfortunately it was dead on the road. And even worse, it was from the vehicle that passed me minutes earlier. I'll share on discord with pics.

[@danielprice2743]

Bob! My dude. I have 2 ball pythons that won't eat. They are between the ages of 2 months and 6 months. The breeder says that they eat live, so that's what I got for them. I've had them for 3 weeks, and I'm continuing where the breeder left off. My enclosures are in perfect working order. The humidity and temps are perfect. I'm just afraid that they'll starve to death. I hope all is well. Thank you

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I have a number of videos on feeding that will help you, but I would make sure the snakes have plenty of clutter and hiding spots so they feel comfortable in their new environment. Sometimes it takes a few weeks before they are comfortable enough to eat

[@danielprice2743]

@@GreenRoomPythons great. Thank you again. I appreciate you answering.

[@falcolf]

Actually snakes have all the same emotions as us (scientists think that emotions actually began in reptiles) soooo it is very possible that they can like is - AFTER extensive trust building.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

It's certainly possible, but there's no behavior they do that would confirm it

[@drtroll4132]

hey I have a question on getting a snake. I am looking at my first snake (dessert ghost ball python) and it will be a baby snake so I understand I have to put it in a plastic tub for quarantine. my question is how do I keep the tub heated and humidity kept up without the set up of a bigger glass tank? do I put a heating pad under? I have seen your past videos about having an enclosure and having a heating pad set up to a thermometer to regulate temperature, do I use the same concept with the plastic tubs as I would with a glass enclosure once they are out of quarantine? thank you I'm just trying to do the best I can set up wise before I get the snake.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Yes, it would basically be the same setup. If this is your only snake though, you don't have to put them in a tub. You can quarantine in the glass enclosure. You're just putting them on paper so you can keep an eye out for mites

[@MarissaKirsch-c5l]

I have a question. I just got my first snake ( a ball python) and now my mom is telling me to get rid of it because it can give me and her diseases semonella and sepsis bieng the most worrisome and saying that the mice i give her have this too. I need help understanding the likelihood of this with owning my snake and the thawed mice as far as diseases. Please help. Thanks.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

It is extremely unlikely. I have kept reptiles my entire life and have had friends my whole life who have kept reptiles. I have never personally known anyone to contract salmonella or get sepsis from a reptile. Back in the 1980s and 1990s, all the moms were concerned (needlessly) about salmonella from reptiles, and even though it can happen, it's exceedingly rare.

[@MarissaKirsch-c5l]

@@GreenRoomPythons thank you for your help.

[@MarissaKirsch-c5l]

@@GreenRoomPythons i have another question. Do I have to have a heat lamp or heating "pad" in my enclosure? What if my humidity is 65-75% and temp is 88-90 on its own. I'm not sure about this. And in the winter, how do I keep the cost of electricity cost down, use a heat lamp or with a "pad"?

[@karlatomazin2120]

Genuine question I helped my burmball shed a couple days ago cause he had little trouble due to stress most likely. And is that like going to make him understand I'm just trying to keep him alive and be more tolerant of me?

[@calemkalos]

Is it fine to handle a juvenile cornsnake 10 minutes twice a week ? For example 10 minutes Monday and 10 other minutes Friday / on the weekend. The baby I'm gonna have is 6-8 months old so.. Although I'm KINDA experienced, I accept any advice you have for a future snake owner !

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Sure, depending on the snake, but that's usually okay

[@calemkalos]

@@GreenRoomPythons Okay thanks ! I have another question if you don't mind 🙏 since all the snakes i work with are fed in seperate bins and are all used to it ( i work in a let store ) i was wondering if when i get my snake i should continue to feed him in a separate box or in his enclosure. in a seperate bin means more stress and stuff so.. but feeding in enclosure also often means associating handling with feeding. i have no one else to ask this question so 😔

[@GreenRoomPythons]

@calemkalos always feed in their own enclosure. Moving to feed risks regurgitation. If it turns out that your snake is cage aggressive, you can tap train them, but it's rarely needed for cornsnakes

[@calemkalos]

@@GreenRoomPythons Alright thank you for replying to me ! I think it's safer to feed in the enclosure too because when I'm away when my parents will do it for me I don't really want them to hold him and get bit and stuff.. It's much more easier anyway

[@P0HTAT0]

I need to in the future name a couple snakes Hansel and Gretel just because of the Why are you fattening me up line. 🐁🐀

[@GreenRoomPythons]

😅😅

[@sarahcorsini8924]

Ive had my BP for nearly 2 years now and he has been very well handled up till a month ago where i had a big surgery and now he is constantly watching me and in strike mode whenever i go near his viv, he has struck at me when ive tried to get him out. He is still eating well and very active….any advice to get gim back to not always being in strike mode?

[@fearisonsgames5233]

I know you said the amount of gallons a ball Python tank need to be but when i go on black box cages its in length height and depth im not the smartest person so can you tell me what size i need to get for my adult ball python in length height and depth

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I don't ever measure snake enclosures in gallons because, in my opinion, it's best to not have them in a fish tank - and you won't be filling the cage with water. In general, for an adult ball python, you'll want them in a 4x2x2 PVC cage or larger. My ball python care guide will help you

[@snowpiercer3535]

You have a discord server correct, is it possible I can get a link?

[@GreenRoomPythons]

discord.com/invite/CaRudp2A

[@antoniamertin6195]

I don't have a garden but there's a park that's a two minute walk away from where I live. Is that too far away if I eventually take my bp outside?

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Just make sure the park hasn't been fertilized or sprayed with insecticide

[@I.Wallivs]

How about recognizing you as opposed to another huge monkey? My BP is totally socialized and just a good sport all round. My girlfriend is now entranced by him after at first being creeped out. She does all the things that I do, he's tapped trained and tbh doesn't even need it to handle him but we just do it so its part of the process, anyway...we've tested this a few times and I can have him free roam or be with me and when I move he doesn't even react but occasionally he might get a little hesitant when she does it (nothing major, just pulls his head back), I can jump up when watching the football and he's really not bothered but she might go to answer her phone quickly and he'll do it. If he's on the bed with us he'll come over to me and just stretch out next to me. Another one (last one so I don't bore you to death) when I get him out he will check out my face, long tongue licks on the mouth, nose, eyes etc at first I thought it was because obviously warm air is coming out of the first two, once he does that he immediately relaxes his body almost like 'ah its you the chubby one that feeds me' but with her he doesn't do it and although tolerant does seem to want to be put down more hastily. We know they don't have much going on upstairs but can they recognize individuals in such a short space of time? We've had lots of fun and great handling sessions testing it out. Is it anything you've noticed when you've had guests over?

[@GreenRoomPythons]

They actually are very smart and even trainable - so they definitely can recognize their keeper and are generally much more comfortable with their keeper holding them then someone else

[@I.Wallivs]

@@GreenRoomPythons totally trainable to an extent, they follow patterns anyway. when i feed him I put a sheet of paper in front of his face and then he see's me put it in his tank ( to avoid any substrate issues) and will make him a mini assault course to get back into it. He gets there knows he's getting a rat so just sits next to the paper S'd up waiting patiently. Sometimes I think its more enrichment for me than for him. He knows food only comes from the top of his enclosure so when I open the side he switches out of food mode quite easily.

[@JohnnnyJohn]

I don't trust any snake that hasn't bitten me.

[@sgsp770]

Why?

[@GayleenFroese]

I have those balls for my snakes and they also use them a lot.

[@gamingborger]

i'm pretty sure echo would take yummy rodent over giant monkey any time :) she tends to seem to be hungry

[@westie430]

Not gonna lie, I'd watch that movie/mini series on the Hallmark channel😂

[@GreenRoomPythons]

😅

[@Tylerr-td8br]

I like to think about it like this; if they could they would like their owners.

[@Ava22092]

do you have any adult snakes that are super chill but were spicy as babies❓

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Yep, many of them!

[@El-ng7mb]

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[@childofcascadia]

My corn "likes" me. Well I mean as much as a snake can like something. He views me as non scary and warm and source of food. Good enough for me. I have a dog for companionship.