Help, my Giant Anaconda won't Eat! Setting up an Anaconda

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[@jacksong.alford116]

The dog toy really brings the whole thing together.

[@diannagonzalez4617]

😂

[@Littlewings1211]

I'm not sure what made me laugh harder, Donny adding the dog toy or Kevin's expression when he did. Seriously I had tears I was laughing so much. Great video guys, really enjoyed the mix of information and education with the shiggles at the beginning. 😂

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

Lmfao!!!! Kevin's facial expressions!!! I am so amazed at how you can entertain yet shift flawlessly into educating at the same time.

[@allgasnobrakes919]

Taevian's World of Reptiles! 💯

[@ryanwatson7509]

🤣🤣 Kevin was having a heart attack just watching you Pretend to set this up. 🤣🤣 this is freakin hilarious

[@imurhcklbry]

The look on Kevin's face after the pine chips are added... PRICELESS!! LMAO!

[@lucetta2590]

I spent the first 45 seconds trying to figure out WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU. Then I saw you toss a Kong in 😂

[@christophnachname3223]

Hopefully she doesent brake the glass if she decides to flex lol

[@Kuultyc]

NERD is such a great example everyone else needs to follow. I'm not really a snake guy but when I get my monitor its definitely coming from NERD.

[@raven1864]

This was a perfect way to start my day, the expression on Kevin's face was awesome lol used with the comedy 😂. The education on all things reptile is so awesome and I have learned so much, so thank you. Thanks to you guys I have come a long ways in getting over my fear of snakes and even allowed my son to have his ball python near me and I have started to hold her and have even fed her....long ways from irrational fear and running away lol thanks guys! ❤ from. 🇨🇦

[@basementpets5327]

Everyone that comes over to my house sees my goldfish in my 55 gallon aquarium and they are like "you know that they only grow to the size of the tank" and I have to explain how it is just because they get stunted growth

[@moose4215]

This video is why I love this channel. Excellent stuff boys.

[@jackiec3208]

I think you guys can be sillier, let it flow. Don't hold back!

[@joshawagillis9966]

Lol kevin is sweet he gets that look where he just wants to deck people but dosent cause he wants to make good clean ontent

[@aronoiiel]

Kevins face with the pine 😂 I do have to say that fish do physically stop growing in a small tank BUT their organs do not. So they actually have a horrific drawn out death of their organs outgrowing their bodies. Dont be a jerk to any animal no matter its species. Get the right ght set up to begin with

[@debbieexcell5088]

As a fish enthusiast, thanks for clearing up the misnomer about the growth of fish vs the size of the container. 👍🏻

[@BBWBeauty]

I manage a convenience store in Maine so all of our unsold newspapers get stored so if you guys ever need newspapers I’ll bring you a bunch lol

[@calamitynatalie8590]

Im really looking forward to the hobbyist level care videos. That’s what is needed. More people keep these as pets at this level than breed and there isn’t enough of the correct information out there and really the only place to go is fb. You’re right, there are some really great groups, but not all of them are and not all the people on them are decent people.

[@t_dobbs]

I love that you guys are poking fun at the FB/internet videos 😉 I'm definitely looking forward to the care videos, especially seeing Kevin explain it in detail

[@caughtafaygo]

I was on the fence at first with Donny doing his silly bulshit but this is actually really good video great job guys yes you too Donnie 😂👊

[@NewEnglandReptile]

All I want to do is make videos like this to be honest. - donny

[@murdock33topgunner72]

Donnie is a fool.....🤣 Kevin how do u stay sane

[@Stop_Infanticide]

@@NewEnglandReptile We like the video's you make Donnie! Don't listen to the haters 😂😂

[@TheSephradragon]

You guys are hilarious! Sarcasm at its best! Lol

[@sheilastewart1699]

Thank you guys Sooo much am really learning n enjoying the enrichment from your recent videos. Plz keep up the Great job informing us ALL of proper ways of caring for our babies. Much Love n respect!!🤘🤟💖

[@052367]

The opening fricking hilarious D!

[@Gorrem]

Nice comedic editing, and great info. I love that the trigger to get Kevin talking is "be wrong."

[@paullund9738]

Throwing that Kong (dog toy) in there I lmfao. That was hilarious.

[@bobbibuttons8730]

Absolutely amazing, Kevin’s knowledge never ceases to blow my mind. This was a superb teaching video. It should be a must view for anyone thinking of owning a snake. Leave off a lot of the other videos and concentrate on the NERD teaching videos

[@quest2outdoors]

Love to listen to you boss talk he has more knowledge in his head unbelievable you can tell he's been doing it awhile no disrespect that was the greatest way of explaining snakes habitat it was very educational for me thank you hope you and your entire crew have a totally awesome week👍✌😎

[@roundone7954]

I like to use a cage almost that size and use your plastic tub for a humidity/Hide Box.

[@jordannicholson9893]

Best ways to socialise snakes ? Eg hand movements stroking head and tail touching would love to get my guys up to head touching and less flinching.

[@marquendra]

Now to get people to learn that Green Anacondas are NOT pythons. I love watching your videos and the insane amount of knowledge your spit in each one!

[@luker4358]

THANK YOU!.. I work with ponds here in Michigan and its so frustrating the amount of people that want to stick a KOI in a 50 gallon pond. 🙄🙄

[@candie1230]

Do they not know that something that small will freeze in winter and then they’ll just have a really, really expensive fish stick???? Not to mention the poor fish will be stressed out to the max because there is no room to move or hide from predators??? Wtf man. People should have schooling and have to write a test own other living creatures; maybe even have to have a license (yeah, that may be too much) but seriously

[@marlenenadeau6029]

Hahaha that beginning though! I raise my own rodents and even they get 10 times better enclosure than that. And that toy hahaha well done Donny. More silly clips please!

[@marlenenadeau6029]

I actually rescued two cohab BPs kept in similar conditions. Like legitimately similar. No hide and just about same amount of substrate. Sad how people don't keep them well sometimes

[@dougbarnes6101]

Now this is a training video! Please do more like this.

[@jakestatefarm2781]

Thats a beautiful morph on that huge ball python at the end

[@ckrigill3844]

The enrichment toy though 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. I'm definitely doing this with my snake.

[@jessicachiarelli3514]

I'm not sure if you keep dumerils boas... But if you do, I would really appreciate a similar video like this 😊 I feel like dumerils get no love, like other species do.

[@amandaz9762]

Yes! Love my gorgeous girl!! Really hope they make a come back in the hobby ❤🐍🐍❤

[@jessicachiarelli3514]

@@amandaz9762 I have a girl too, she turned 2 in September 😊

[@billsexotics4323]

I use 6 pounds of Cypress Mulch for my 6 month old male Yellow Anaconda! He's in a 40 Gallon Locking Tank with a large water bowl, 4 hides etc.

[@rmiller7731]

Hey Donnie and Kevin. Loved how you used comedy with the education great video. The look on Kevin's face was priceless... Have a good one guys.

[@rmiller7731]

Kevin I agree with listening to breeders about the reptiltes. They do know what's best for the animals!

[@matthewmoyer5514]

Yes I'm so glad your gonna cover these topics. You guys are so smart thank you for the info

[@joshuajones9697]

- the bullshit at the start, this guy is the real deal I've not seen a video on reptiles as good as this. I feel like I've learnt so much from just this one video vs the other 10 I've just watched

[@katiet8620]

Hello! I love snakes so much and want to have a reptile sanctuary when I grow up. I currently have a leopard gecko and a veiled chameleon but I want a snake so so so bad! No matter how hard I try to convince my dad he always says no. I’m waiting till I’m older and can work at my local reptile store and just bring one home one day🤣🤣

[@Calamity_Jen85]

You had me at “joined a couple Facebook groups” 🤣 There’s some gnarly people in those groups. Oof. The worst

[@susan7038]

Really interesting - listening to an expert who is so enthusiastic about the health and quality of life of his snakes is fascinating! I am learning so much!

[@kristymarriner8403]

How cool that my home that doesn't have snakes is still contributing to happy lives of snakes I enjoy watching from afar. Go New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@josephjay7394]

LOVE listening to Kevin talk... it really is refreshing hearing someone speak with so much knowledge on a subject, especially nowadays. Keep the vids coming! 🖤

[@imsmolandangery4274]

"Pine shaving because I had a hamster once" not for long pine, is damaging even to human wood workers and hamsters lungs are smaller

[@Braveheart7914-idfl]

I have recently found your Chanel it is fascinating to listen to Kevin talk sharing his extensive knowledge with such a kind gentle sensitive approach . I hate the huge number of videos out on you tube that show death cruelty live feeding that is the only reason it’s watched not for the reptiles they show . So thank you from the Uk to Kevin all his amazing staff you got my vote I’m subscribed from Uk 🇬🇧

[@diannagonzalez4617]

I loved this video! Have watched it like over 10 times, funny😂😂 AF but also very informative!

[@sertank735]

Dude you had me rolling in the floor on this one.

[@michaelross5674]

Kevin if i have a bio active enclosure but i want to change the background and some plants can i reuse the substrate and just add more to it... Because the clean up crew is established and maybe reuse the false bottom the tank is fine just want to change some things... Or maybe a video on doing this... Thanks

[@billsexotics4323]

COOL Video! I want a male Green Anaconda from New England Reptile later on this year.

[@dosdynastyausaqualife9406]

I know you guys aren't ever serious when you go on about this stuff but deadset cracks me up everytime ! And Kevin's voices he does haha

[@JDS.547]

I’ve used Aspen for my ball python for awhile haven’t had any eating pooping or problems in general, I spray it a few times a day and its fine

[@calamitynatalie8590]

James Strunk ...lol

[@Stop_Infanticide]

Aspen retains moisture. It sucks the humidity out of the snake. Ball pythons are Native to Africa where they would burrow deep into termite mounds. Which are very hot and very humid. Although they don't need UVB they do need a humidity box, a dry area, a water dish, and rough hide on the cool end.... a humidity box can be ordered online or made out of tubberware if you have tools. Just Make sure if you build it yourself there's no sharp or rough edges in the entrance. Coconut fiber works well for holding the humidity.

[@calamitynatalie8590]

Aspen also moulds when it is left damp for sometime. Cypress mulch, coconut husk, orchid bark are all good options

[@JDS.547]

Literally haven’t had any problems shedding or anything it’s the way you keep the cage not the bedding

[@ShelbU373]

Kevin's brain is just full of facts its insane how much knowledge he has!

[@ohminsun]

LOL the intro hahahaha

[@henribehnen5922]

Lol kevin looked so concerned

[@jordannadroj9061]

My hamster cage is a 4ft long vivarium. Hamsters love space.

[@feral_felidae472]

Donny is gonna make everyone have an aneurism

[@blntmanreptiles8800]

That's my bucket list snake but I want to have everything perfect for one before I ever get it love all the information you guys give out

[@1softkiss]

Awesome video and great to see you learning as you grow there at Nerd Donny and you couldn't ask for a better mentor than Kevin when it comes to learn about the snakes and other reptiles and animals and their cognition and needs and requirements :) I keep my largest constrictors in 48 inch NPI enclosures and they have room to move around but still have less space to feel vulnerable which isn't even an issue with my snakes because they spend most of their time outside of their enclosures :) I think a snakes enclosure also has to be based on their social life and activities but for a snake that seldom gets to come out of it's enclosure to learn to trust then smaller makes them feel safer and more secure !! :)

[@debbieexcell5088]

A nicely done teaching and learning video.

[@joshuajones9697]

The intro really got me excited

[@fccty1]

So happy KZbin exists so people can learn how to properly live with these animals. I get sad just thinking about how many snakes lived confined in terrible conditions because people in past didn’t know any better.

[@jonathonhasselbeck3421]

I love how knowledgeable this guy is

[@resimciz9271]

More Donny

[@AlexsAgamids]

Donny is the most legendary camera man out there! Great video, & great information from Kevin!

[@renku6655]

can you do a video on a set up for a retic via cage in tanks and other set up for young ones

[@brianbaker6264]

Please continue with anaconda care guide videos

[@Valyndris]

Donny you're so funny putting a toy in the tank, I've actually had someone ask me if I give my snake dog toys for him to play with and constrict. lol Also let Kevin know that the crazy bird and snake lady wants to play with his snake. :)

[@hopekasecamp2958]

The beginning is the best way of saying hey idiots that buy a snake have no idea they don’t stay small enough to remain in the first enclosure from when their babies as the massive one you’ll need will cost much more money and time plus big food for large snake brings additional problems so if ya don’t think you cant provide for them as an adult don’t buy them because u “think” you can handle the upkeep!Dont just buy one leave it in the not great home you’ve thought was perfect not knowing and then your in the woods setting it free or kill it to make room for a new one or dropping it off to a rescue or just quit looking at it at all until it dies from starvation or dehydration!Just saying that’s what I think I’m hearing🙂

[@alperenbaskaya924]

We need more videos like this

[@nicolesnaturalpath8010]

Loved this!!! We need more content :)

[@conan84cowen94]

Kevin is so intelligent and knowledgeable!!!

[@Purple_Sentinel]

kind of like a typical pets, takes great care of their animals

[@ikkeschopkont]

First seconds: whaaattttt... No, cannot be... They must be joking... I respect these guys... What is wrong... Must be joking... Right...? 😅🤣

[@mr.brownplumbing]

Well isnt brians barzak green anacada in a sealed inclosured with 300 gals of water. Is that going to het bacterial infections? Hence it not ventilated

[@mybushcraftlife9778]

It's not overpriced, it a second-generation Fluff Nuts.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Do you not understand sarcasm you dolt? - donny

[@mybushcraftlife9778]

@@NewEnglandReptile Hay Fluff Nut, you little nincompoop. Can't you see I can see that? I just wanna join in the fun fruity ass.

[@biancakaye2721]

Why are a lot of snakes kept stacked in those plastic bins?

[@lej6550]

Kevin is really smart.

[@Rebelconformist82]

Super smart guy

[@jonmurphy4889]

I love that I live down the street from this place it's awesome!!!

[@shmand]

If only anacondas stayed that small. :(

[@abbyrivers9971]

8ve weten a bugs one in amazones onder. IT dagen something very big, so thanks God hé or shebwas digesting hier last meao and would net be as dangerous as before the catchng andswallowing the good animal. Still veryscary but majestic to ever been in their natural habitat.

[@pimpguarder9737]

i love donny

[@Repti-verse]

Pine has soft wood and soft wood had oils that can cause RIs like cedar but it is not as potent as cedar.

[@janetvisockis6515]

Did you watch whole video cedar is deadly to snakes

[@brandonpenn9117]

My boy had an anaconda as a pet and it was extremely aggressive so he had to get rid of it

[@victorthevloggerrr8127]

7:34 so cedar can give neurological effects and it’s bad but breeding the spider ball python is totally fine 👏👏👏

[@NewEnglandReptile]

#wobble time

[@victorthevloggerrr8127]

New England Reptile yes indeed but tbh it’s not even about the wobble but it’s more about the fact that the snake can be dizzy and all out feel bad because of it and you can’t tell I don’t care too much about the wobble

[@b3z3n14]

@@victorthevloggerrr8127 you care that much about "the wobble" maybe you should give your head a wobble. Kevin/NERD are experts. Give up with the whole wobble shit.

[@cityvibegirl]

This video is everything!

[@Armandov_8080]

I think you should should add a hamster there so the snake can have a friend.

[@janetvisockis6515]

Lol

[@4040chocolate]

Great video many need to watch this.

[@karlapierson4440]

Excellent tutorial!

[@m0mmal0ngl3gz]

Okay I have some questions about my baby bcc. Since I’m not breeding what size enclosure is recommended for a 4 month old bcc? I know husbandry rules for breeding differs a lil, so I need your advice. I want her to have the best life. Temp and humidity ideal ranges? Basking I’m told 90-95° cool side 78-85° and drops at night.

[@lisareinhardt8440]

Great video

[@ucsilahsorlerga5047]

best video ever

[@billsexotics4323]

I love my baby male Yellow Anaconda!!!!

[@Mikeypug315]

We all know snakes like small places but damn an anaconda in a small 30gal tank... poor thing has no choice but to pooo on himself then play in it.

[@saga2964]

Lol. At first I thought u were serious at the beginning! Sadly, there are too many ppl who do things like that.

[@loriw2661]

There will be people that will watch the first 20 seconds of this and RUN to leave their negative comments. They won’t understand the sarcasm at all. Keyboard warriors……those who don’t have snakes but are “experts” in the field because they’ve watched videos. Lmao!!

[@PACCOONY]

Kevins hate for the human race bleeds through and i get it we as people suck why cant we see nature trees forests animal's and respect these things no we destroy everything beautiful its actually very sad but the fact that he is trying to help the ones that want to be helped means alot he doesnt need us we need him please keep up the great work and honesty if he can do more videos like this it helps alot im sure he doesnt care for social media and all its drama but if he reaches 30-40 people with this video and there care of there animal gets way better isnt it worth it the guy who was setting up his enclosure while watching and had a bag of that poison wood chips that says wow thanks Kevin i almost killed my snake with this. All im saying in this long winded nonsense is keep up the good work!! Dont let people that suck discourage you from the ones that want to learn and be better keepers and those people trully appreciate you and your knowledge thanks !

[@cannaman6257]

Appetite boosting meds in a syringe with protein meat slushie basically

[@mojosodope45]

Snakes only grow as big as their enclosures. Should be fine.

[@blar_reptilesnonabaumgardn4541]

Can't wait to see the animal care vids🥰🥰🥰

[@kinte1870]

Have you guys ever thought of doing snake massages with your big snakes.