How NOT to get Bitten By A Snake! Read Snakes Like A Pro! Watch til end!

[@kimcrawford5247]

I too am never bored with your videos Kevin. You have so much knowledge to share with us it is amazing. A video regarding what to choose for starter animals would be good, like the snake family, monitors, other types of lizards, turtles and torts, iguana's, there are a bunch of interesting animals out there, but not all of them are good for a beginner. Example: I got a silky bearded dragon. Big mistake and ignorance. She shed so bad she lost toes. the vet said we were doing all the right things for her. we tried so hard to prevent that from happening. That's what you get from buying from a pet store. those kinds of warnings not too many pet stores will provide you. They just want the sale.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Noted. Silkies can def be tough!!!!

[@mrmouse-ol9pw]

Next time deal with a breeder like kevin...NOT a petstore. A good breeder will continue to help with good advice because they generally care

[@donnagreen3275]

@Kevin your videos are not boring and you are filming while trying to teach us how to handle different species and getting chewed on doing it I think your very much about these animals and about changing people's minds about reptiles. I wish I could do your job but I don't think I want to be in the public eye as much but I love that you are called to do this work for if nothing else conservation of reptiles and the ecosystem!!! I love the videos!!!!!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Very kind. Goto evilmorphgod on IG to see what happened next!

[@cynthialbell9023]

Hi Kevin Loved this video. The little chicken was so cute. Your knowledge of knowing the mood of the snake is so amazing. You let that mangrove bite you. It is an angry snake.❤🐍Cindy

[@susanmartin3762]

😂🤣😂🤣🐓 Just another average day with Kevin at NERD. Talking about how he wakes up a sleeping snake and.....a chicken walks by..🐔🤣😆🤣 Like... how BASS- ACKWARDS is that sweet Lil bird, to walk right into a room filled with animals that would LOVE to make her an afternoon snack!! Oh, Kevin. This s just more proof that you are TRULY the Doctor Doolittle of our generation. You've raised and socialized a chicken to have ZERO FEAR of snakes and lizards!! That was just such a random occurrence. I can't stop laughing!🙂😂😅😆 it's just SOOO STUPID it's magical! I love you 3 lbs more now than I did when I started watching your vlog! Thank you, Morph God?..or God of Morphing? A Morphed Man ..Man of Morphing...morphine?(F☆ck, I can't remember how to say it.🤪 you know what I mean. Thank you for all of that coffee that just shot out of my nose all over my checkbook because that unexpected chicken delight! ❤love u!🤟

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Haaaaaa u made me smile!! ❤

[@AqualeRougeSJ]

🐓🐍🐓🐍🐓🐍

[@YochevedDesigns]

Suddenly, a tiny dinosaur enters the chat!

[@sandywalter9728]

I LOVE CHICKEN!!! ❤😂❤

[@jaybird634]

You know these animals so well that you can't help but learn something from you . Always enjoy your videos . God bless and peace be with you .

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Kindness !

[@heatherwarner865]

Your behavior videos have taught me a lot in the last year but I think I've been gifted with the two sweetest ball python a person could ask for. My BEL is the only one that's ever struck out...and it wasn't even near me it was at thin air behind him. It was a "watch mom...I can do this" like a toddler. The same little boy love to crawl up to tongue flick my nose and just rest there. It's one of the most awesome things to be nose to snoot with a snake and just have them calm and watching you without fear. My normal girl will crawl out of her cage and up my arm when I open for her...her name is Indiana and she's always ready for adventure. BP's are just total characters with huge personalities.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

The more we look, pause and think, the more we see.

[@prometheus6688]

How can someone as skilled as you be boring kevin ? Every time you make a video , you are showing something new and you spread knowledge not only to reptile enthusiasts but to anybody. You are a gem that keeps improving the hobby and the business.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Verrrrry kind words!!!!! Thank you.

[@hi_tech_reptiles]

That is a *big* Guyana! Love seeing your boas man. I don't have any morph boas but the T+ and Kalh? Albinos you showed are gorgeous. The Malagasy Ground boa and the Dalberts are gorgeous, as is the Papuan Python. So sleek! Also, cute chicken lol. Edit: if you do a patreon with a lower cost like five bucks ill join in a heartbeat. Id join at a higher price but I cant afford it myself right now lol

[@joshawagillis9966]

Show the people all the signals and hopfully they will learn. Reading an animals body language and understanding it is key to having a good relationship.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

On point.

[@AqualeRougeSJ]

Can NEVER get bored of your videos, Kevin! You're the GOAT when it comes to scaly babies!!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Appreciated.

[@DiurnalOwl]

Your bloodless videos are fascinating too, you don't have to endure bites just to be more interesting 🙂 However, some of the mangrove snake pics looked like this big happy grin like "Yeah, I got him good, I'm proud now" 😁

[@NewEnglandReptile]

YT does not tolerate any blood in my vids.

[@dragonboy4578]

Love your videos. They never bore me and I learn a lot.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Glad to hear it!

[@cynthiasmullins]

Not bored at all! Love watching you and learning new things! When I moved into my current house the previous owner left a baggie with a note about the house and ended it talking about taking care of the Monarch Butterflies and I've not seen this many in over 30 years. I remember a previous video you did about them and I'm trying to go back and find it! I've told the butterflies that I would find it and see what I need to do to keep them around and they said please tell Kevin thank you lol. I talk to honey bees too. And of course they talk back to me. You should hear the cats when I'm in the catio. They talk back too. I need a chicken now😅

[@NewEnglandReptile]

I need to put up a monarch video of past few years.

[@nameunavailable07]

Love these recent videos showing the animals

[@Gaspingindeath]

This is really helpful! My Boa and Ball Python are both really good about handling (i have touch trained the boa like you outlined), but my gopher snake is really paranoid and not a fan if interaction with me. Hes a baby, and ive only had him for 4 months, but imma keep going. Thank you for all you do!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Kind.

[@katiekane5247]

Each one more stunning than the last, beautiful collection Sir!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Thank you kindly

[@kathleenmcintoshclark8473]

I could never get bored of you Kevin!! Your personality, or rather, personalities are so entertaining and I anxiously anticipate every video and short you post!! ❤

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Haaaa haaaa. Def multiple personalities! Thank you.

[@eisangel]

Never bored by Kevin's bubblegum videos

[@NewEnglandReptile]

My stats on husbandry etc say otherwise. KZbin is punishing me.

[@chrissnyder5569]

​@@NewEnglandReptile Honestly, if the KZbin algorithm is punishing you, it probably means you're doing something right.

[@mrmouse-ol9pw]

Boa at 5 min is huge!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Yesss she is. Bug Surinam.

[@BettyRobinson-gg5tz]

😂😂😂 I absolutely love you Kevin!!!😍😍😍 Keep up with the great work!!! Thanks for sharing this video!! Don't stop making these videos!!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

You're the best!

[@caughtafaygo]

Man that BC has a huge head 😮 way cool! 🤘 Thanks Kevin! Lived seeing the boas among the rest of the crew ..the "hi chicken" cracked me up 😅 The childrens python was definitely ready to eat which can sabotage the lesson but seasoned keepers get it 100%. That wasnt a fail its just taking a minute to understand and OMG WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BOIGA!! 🤩🤩 Good ol Johnny venom in the house!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

You got that right!

[@aliciakay9128]

Loved this video Kevin!! ❤ It helps improve my confidence with my own snakes ❤ Thank you

[@NewEnglandReptile]

I'm so glad! Anything that makes us more effective with thus wonderful creatures.

[@sphericreptiles]

Great video Kevin!!! This video needs to be shared with every new, and experienced, in a lot of cases, snake owners. Thx🎉🎉🎉

[@NewEnglandReptile]

That would be nice, my channel is still on probation with YT it appears.

[@sphericreptiles]

That’s crazy!!! Not sure why, but your channel is vital to reptile keepers!!!

[@Woodlily617]

Never boring - great video as always.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JackieBinkley-l1w]

Our sweet Ball Python did strike at our dog once (no contact). I know you can take it, but it would scare the beejeepers outta me! Thanks for keeping me on my toes! Greatest appreciation ❤

[@katiekane5247]

My cat is obsessed with our Ball, Sulley. When he's out soaking in his bin, they look at each other through the side. I'd never let them get close enough for a misunderstanding, just in case.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Yes, just defensive bite to scare away.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

You might want to look at my Instagram. Evilmorphgod, I was able to show further. I’m documenting further as I let him chew on me for over 2 minutes and I wanted to See what happens next!

[@YochevedDesigns]

Kevin: Wakey wakey grumpy snakey! Snek: I can haz eggs and baccie?

[@seanbaros-qe1rp]

I love the videos. Hope you're doing well Kevin. Keep your head up. Have a nice day!!🤘🤘

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Thanks! You too!

[@ChiaraMainolfi]

My carpet is very food focused. My short-tailed is lovely. I use your “I’m not going to get bitten” attitude with my Egyptian False but it’s hard to not jump when she gets strikey

[@therealgigi7838]

I love your videos don't stop making them for us. Please 👍🏼

[@mylife2162]

Another great video Kevin! I must say I have really enjoy the "new" version of YT videos that have been coming out the several months!! You Sir, are a wealth of knowledge and I do my best to watch every new episode to learn more about these animals!! Keep up the great work!! You are never boring, stumbled a bit with previous videos but that all seems to be taken care of now.

[@mrmouse-ol9pw]

Love these bg vids. Do miss Donny

[@thestayandplay]

You have completely changed the way I see snakes. There’s still a healthy amount of fear there lol and I think I lost a few pounds from the adrenaline of watching your videos BUT I have such a better understanding of these amazing creatures thanks to you.

[@Cent4man]

Never board with your vids

[@kathyhutson644]

Good grief you’re what this hobby needs! I was scared of snakes for a long time. Watching guys like you and Brian made me realize I was missing out on some really cool animals. But not gonna lie, did my research, and got all the right stuff but when I came to handling them ( a BP and a corn. I know they’re the beginners guys) I was nervous. They weren’t. They thought I was just being dumb. However, your videos on what to do and how to handle them is invaluable. My guys still think I’m dumb but I love them! Thank you soooo much! And do a Patreon! I’m there!

[@StLMikie]

Thanks for the class Mr. Kevin!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

My pleasure!

[@Tina-qc8wq]

Your doing well educating people.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Thank you.

[@kristenvincent3622]

The level of understanding of the behaviour and responses of animals most people don’t consider reading because they “don’t have feelings”. Kevin never ceases to amaze me with his knowledge, and I love these simple, raw, “bubble gum” videos

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Much appreciated thoughts!

[@Ravenrodriguez-e6k]

You definitely need a patreon!!! A conservation patreon!!!!!!

[@BobbyLowney]

Good stuff Kevin these are my fav videos...

[@jabarriley3799]

Love the video..keep up the greatwork

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Appreciate it!

[@leesaneyman8304]

😂😂😂😂 obviously the snake thought you tasted pretty good.. I love all your videos. You have so much knowledge to share.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

So nice of you

[@keithvanpolen9049]

Awesome video Kevin!!!

[@BarbaraHopkins-ji8lf]

Great video! I learned how to watch behavior better than I thought I was. You really didn't need to let that mangrove have a Kevin snack just for our entertainment! LOL

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Well I did and did a little science experiment after.

[@MindfulSlim]

Excellent snakes, excellent information. Many thanks!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Very welcome

[@neoconnor4395]

I feel like being a snake would feel like a Salvia trip. Thats how I imagine it being. Simply a state of "being" with subtle confusion and often terror. No logic or inquisitive thought, only survival and existence.

[@TheCareernerd]

Another masterclass Kevin. I love watching you work. One of the few people that know their animals

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Another banger, Kev. Rock on

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Appreciated.

[@Dovietail]

Food, threat, or THING. We wanna let him know that we're not food and we're not a threat. We're just a thing - a warm thing that feeds them. ❤❤❤

[@NicaraguanBoa]

Great video as usual. My Nicaraguan Boa will sometimes lash backwards at me when I try to pick her up. Your videos have taught me the importance of waiting her out to ensure she is in thinking mode… TY

[@monicastearns2693]

I love when you say you need a medic hahaha I’ll always continue to watch these videos. I’ve learned a lot from you! Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@NewEnglandReptile]

This time I May of at the end of video. More to come with updates.

[@monicastearns2693]

@@NewEnglandReptile He did chomp on you good!!! Hahaha

[@Ravenrodriguez-e6k]

Awesome video keep up the great work!!!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Ravenrodriguez-e6k]

@NewEnglandReptile your channel has been my absolute favorite KZbin channel for years thru so many changes!! I am never bored and even when it's not an educational video I always learn something!!!!!!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

88f in the box. It’s the air temp around the eggs that keeps going up and down when heat is applied. I’d make a dummy boy with media in it and put thermostat probe in that.

[@MoniqueAlexCCRP]

Thank you very much will do

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video guys

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@brendahaney361]

Good things to know

[@dareneberling2692]

Please do a video on the amazon puffing snakes and tiger rat snakes.

[@SuperJox]

It would be great if you do more of these. Very educational especially with the different species

[@davidhudgens499]

Awesome snakes, thanks for showing a fantastic variety of them. And excellent instructions on how to interact without getting bite. How old is the female Boa @ 5:30 & what if any effects did you have from the Boiga bite at the end?

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Surinam is easy 12 plus

[@MoniqueAlexCCRP]

Love your videos far from boring always look forward to seeing a new one pop up on my feed if I could I would give you more than one thumbs up apparently 1 is the max so you got it from me :)

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Thanks for that!

[@sheilastaneart9469]

Can you do some videos helping to learn how to identify the different morphs and their markers

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Ball pythons?

[@bwithaitch1]

Nailed it! 🐔

[@carbonadofarms]

This is awesome! Showing all the interactions with the different species!

[@solarian_13]

That Mangrove was letting out all their frustration out on you lmao

[@NewEnglandReptile]

He’s def a little brat.

[@Calamity_Jen85]

Defensive bite, but it was so passive you can’t help but notice her heart wasn’t in it. I think we need to classify those in a different term than “defensive” all the time. Annoyance bite? Getting on my nerves bite? Oh, it’s you again bite? How dare you disturb my slumber without snacks bite (aka the audacity or incredulous bite) 😂

[@xturtlex84]

I have a spotted python. They love to eat. I can feed him and the next day he is looking at me like where is the food. It is such a sweetie though. Just always hungry. He acts just the way yours in the video acted. 😊

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Thanks for sharing

[@pastorbillychidester9309]

Loved this video.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

So glad!

[@ConservativeHippie001]

7:43 Beautiful snake

[@morningstar2384]

K. I was just thinking today where has K bin. Great vid, need more like that. Still wondering if you ship to Canada and what you do with disfigured reptiles that can still have a non painful life in the right hands as thats what the wife an I do.

[@YochevedDesigns]

Bless you ❤. I also have a huge soft spot for wonky animals. In a room full of perfect pets, I'll go for the one eyed cat and the three legged dog every single time.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Shipping we do in some case. Exporting has become very difficult since Covid.

[@clayfaith7342]

Maybe its just me,But i think Mangrove snakes wake up and choose violence every morning :)

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Not all.

[@BrokenPandaPaws]

someone needs to get this man a gopro

[@ConservativeHippie001]

10:10 Stunning!!

[@andrepogue8988]

Hey Kevin, you better be careful he nearly took off your whole arm.

[@ConservativeHippie001]

What an excellent video

[@Upper_echelon_exotics]

0:56 If I do this with one of my hognose...she will turn around and bluff and hiss at me. Making me jump...enough though I know to expect it at this point...I still jump. I guess I'm somewhat easily startled 😅 I've had her for over two years now 😅

[@aprilbasinger7868]

Your the bomb!!

[@guyhaley]

Dude! I have a jr red tail boa that is unlike any of my other snakes! It just hisses at me like a cat when I walk in the room when she is out. I covered the tank so she dont hurt herself. She bites, me herself....... just stiffens up and starts hissing and striking. The most scaredy cat thing I ever seen in my life. Beggining to think just leave this one alone. I got ten others to play with. Its crazy.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Has she struck at the glass? If she does and hurts her face she blames you for that pain etc.

[@guyhaley]

@@NewEnglandReptile I understand . This is why i have a way of covering her glass if she freaks out. This snake has never exibited a run away when I hold her . She just does her cat impression. She sheds full shed. Eats regular. Shes just not a people person and I completely get it!!

[@guyhaley]

@@NewEnglandReptile So I moved her into a larger enclosure and she seems to have mellowed out? She isnt hissing the moment I walk in the room. Also I got another red tail that I am housing right above her. The new red tail has a completely different personality! Not a hiss out of her. She acclimating nicely. Its just this ONE snake!!! Trying to build threads of trust but she just kicks the spool of thread around. Lol. Im not giving up .

[@MoniqueAlexCCRP]

By the way I am on my first ever clutch of ball pythons they are currently in the incubator I have a question I can't seem to get an answer for . So when I point my temp gun in the incubator it self it reads 88.5-90 but when I point it at the box my eggs are in it reads 84-86 which temp am I supposed to have at 88.5 the box or in the incubator it self now my eggs are on day 53 and they have been doing amazing no mold and I see movement in all of them (I learned from the best , you and Brian ) also Sunday is my husbands birthday and I really wanna cut them open that day would it be ok too that would be day 57 . Thank you in advance if you get a chance to answer my questions and if not I understand and still appreciate you!

[@highjinx6519]

In case you didn’t see it, Kevin answered your question but it’s under its own comment for some reason.

[@thouchild]

*P A T R E O N !!* Please consider!! Don’t be scared- stick your tongue out, get into your thinking brain, and explore it !! I think you’ll really enjoy it. You’ll be touched by how many people want to support you, it’s easy for even poor people like me to just give a dollar a month, and you will be able to make content where you don’t have to think about censors at all 💖🐍

[@NewEnglandReptile]

I think I’m gonna do the patreon. Thank you.

[@thouchild]

@@NewEnglandReptile Hooray!! You are so welcome!!! 🎉🐍

[@J-_-]

Now you have to make a follow-up video if you got envenomated and it effected you.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Exactly, that’s coming.

[@J-_-]

@@NewEnglandReptile lol, taking one for the team.

[@Upper_echelon_exotics]

Ha ha! What if it's a kingsnake and it is just chilling relaxed having a good time in your hand and then suddenly decides to see if your finger tastes good?😅 How do I avoid that? I don't think I need to...he lets go immediately afterwards...so far 😅

[@taylortheturtle]

15:00 Is that some kinda black and white mangrove snake?

[@nicolebrooks7181]

Kevin, you pissed off the snake

[@finnjay6149]

I couldn't hear it mentioned in the video (though I may have missed it); what species is at 13:38? That snake's absolutely beautiful. (Although, I think all are!)

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Axanthic Boiga dendrophila mild venom. Mangrove snake.

[@finnjay6149]

@@NewEnglandReptile Thank you!! I had wondered if it might be a mangrove snake, pigmentation abnormalities do make me second-guess though haha.

[@toddb1765]

What locality is that big boa?

[@clayfaith7342]

Is there such a thing as handling your pet snake/reptile too much ? Also,Tell that chicken not to interrupt me while i'm commenting :)

[@caughtafaygo]

Yes you can over handle/Over stress your snake.

[@mrmouse-ol9pw]

Absolutely. Snakes only have a few emotional states. Fear, hunger, contentment. Stick to no more then small stages. 15-30 min max in the beginning. Some will enjoy it some won't. Learn to read your animal

[@wormcider]

bro keeps his animals in drawers

[@nicolebrooks7181]

Wow

[@brendalee2376]

❤

[@lindaglover3321]

Where is snarfles

[@NewEnglandReptile]

He’s here.

[@Cent4man]

Do they respond to different tones of voice.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Great question. Not sure.

[@Cent4man]

Why do the pythons live in paper instead of some other type of medium?

[@NewEnglandReptile]

I find it super clean and keeps my employees on top of things. With mulch in many cases they tend to get sloppy. It cost me more but I can inspect instantly.

[@sandywalter9728]

I LOVE CHICKEN!!! ❤😂❤

[@ingenunis5003]

👍🏼

[@sheilastaneart9469]

I mean Brian kind of did some sort of it I could never see the snake smell enough I mean I love Brian to death but they only let us see him talking not the snake when he's describing it

[@slitheryserpents]

💜💚💜💚💜

[@smarttechaddict]

Ive got to be honest. I hate to see an animal live its whole life cramped in a box like that. Its nothing to do but sleep. As an animal lover im surprised you do that. Bit disappointed in you.

[@Ravenrodriguez-e6k]

Most snakes live most of their life in a burrow with their heads stuck out .....especially pythons that's what makes them feel secure and protected

[@smarttechaddict]

​@user-wz8kj6ly9u correct, but they have enrichment, they can move around, they can bask if they want to, they can hunt their food for something to do. Would you put any other animal in small a box with water and paper only? If his other snakes are given great enclosures with enrichment he know that snakes require it. Would he do that to his favourite snakes?

[@YochevedDesigns]

I agree. The snakes are clean and well fed, but are they living their best lives? The move towards naturalistic and bioactive enclosures is going to soon be the industry standard, I hope. It will raise the cost of snakes across the board, but that's not always a bad thing.

[@smarttechaddict]

@YochevedDesigns I think it's time that we stop sweeping it under the carpet that breeding snakes are often abandoned in boxes. Just because you really like a breeder doesn't mean you can't call them out. Most other animals have had their habitat made better, like dog breeding not being kept in small cages. Not a single breeder has ever replied to these comments.

[@ivyrose779]

@@smarttechaddictIt surprises me because I’ve seen set ups with more room and enrichment in his other videos.

[@ismailkaya3432]

I wonder what if snake bites you from brachial vein. Seems like you wanted it to bite back of your arm. Its not a joke and snakes are not domestic animal. You are making very bad impressions for money.

[@detroit8v715]

Had a female Boa Constrictor for years and pet the side of her head on occasion. She would always flick her tongue towards my finger. She was a sweet heart and never bit me the nearly 15 years I had her. I never handled her for a week after eating.

[@MaximusVergil]

Ami doing something wrong? All my snakes never musk hiss or bite and eat on their own terms. Except the kingsnake he likes takes food from hand and carries it away

[@Ricki_Raquel]

You're my hero. Probably a weird comment to leave, but I mean it. Thank you for everything you've taught me, Kevin. 🤍