KING COBRAS: BREEDING, HOUSING AND FEEDING

[@ChandlersWildLife]

This footage is incredible!!

[@sahilgarud01]

when are we seeing little king cobras from our king kevin??

[@hoptoit5910]

@@sahilgarud01 He has to get a mate for Kevin first. Justina is a different locality to Kevin so no breeding there

[@nerdworld4043]

Chandler go to Thailand!!!!!

[@nerdworld4043]

Oh man i love chris sweet

[@The_First_Profit]

Bro she got you beat on the handling big dog incredible

[@crooksidewood]

MAN, this is better than any National Geographic documentary, EVER!!! I REALLY hope you'll be posting regularly again!!!

[@locabynature]

he'd be amazing at documentaries on any of the popular channels. he has one video where he does the whole video in the voice of David Attenborough. It's awesome. 🤣

[@Buff_Dave_Oprtr]

Facts!

[@breakingbud2530]

Agree

[@paccianiod]

Fr

[@tammiewinter800]

Same!!

[@rlb2444]

May be one of the most professional, well planned and executed documentaries on snakes I have ever seen. Thank you. I learned a lot from viewing it.

[@seanlee7563]

I do NOT like people to gamble with these types of creatures even how professional you are to deal with these super venomous creatures. Remember the Australian Steve Crocodile Hunter? Did you know baby snakes are 10x more venomous than adult snakes of the same type? Good luck playing with fire.

[@finnjay6149]

@@seanlee7563 Baby snakes are equally as venomous as their adult counterparts. It's still ridiculously dangerous, there's no reason to spread misinformation about it to get across how risky it is.

[@childofcascadia]

Baby venomous snakes are not "10x more venomous", ffs. They are venomous, yes. They can still bite and envenomate you. They have the exact same venom composition as the adults. They have smaller venom glands and produce less venom than an adult of the same species. Quit spreading misinformation.

[@childofcascadia]

@seanlee7563 Baby snakes are not more venomous than adults. That is a myth.

[@Pewpro]

​@@seanlee7563he hasn't posted in over a year. This dude got bit and got messed up for sure.

[@phattrashhh]

The way you handle them is so gentle... Your the only one who handle snakes with care unlike the other bloggers

[@rendtech]

The way you are with these animals always leaves me in awe. My deepest respect to you Chris.

[@marsfeathers]

My favorite part of this video, aside from it being just very lovely to look at, is just how much this is going to help improve the lives of these snakes already out there by reeducating people on the best practices. Pushing back on common mistakes and such. Your care is so obviously excellent and based around their naturalistic behaviors and your snakes THRIVE! I hope this video continues to be super popular and people see the best conditions for their snakes to be in!

[@alfawolf7125]

yes,that only white people can do hein? as for their "others' they are actually abusing animais as a whole hein?

[@rocdaroc]

The amount of love you have for these lovely animals shows from just the way you set up their enclosures with every little detail in mind. It's a treat.

[@robertwayne6537]

More content please! You are by far my favorite king cobra guy on here. The way you connect and the calm demeanor your snakes have with you is amazing. Thank you for making and posting these wonderful videos.

[@stvbrsn]

I never realized that cobras had such beautiful, intelligent-looking faces. There really pretty cute.

[@Arthion]

I'm quite surprised they're that calm even as hatchlings, when they realistically would be most afraid of potential predators and the risk of a misunderstanding would be the highest. Amazing footage and your relationship with the snakes is quite amazing.

[@derp_dragons]

Proud mama did a hell of a job~ 💚 The courting of king cobras is fascinating to watch. Skittles seemed like "bring it on, big boy" and Adina like "yes, but first we do foreplay, all the 30+min of it" 😂 Blown away at how calm these babies were from the start! I wish people would handle their snakes as calm and respectful as Chris does (regardless of whether or not they're considered "dangerous" or not).

[@sharonwhisnand4376]

I am so proud of Christopher. He has been interested in snakes since he was a child and the amount of knowledge he has is incredible. Feeding all of those babies must have kept you busy!!

[@viperafangs]

He’s so amazing at what he does!!

[@tittyrino]

@@viperafangs He will die from this hobby.

[@marsfeathers]

Honestly i think the displays of those natural behaviors like the head butting and other things is exactly the reason *why* you are so successful, you allow them to live such naturalistic lives that they are comfortable enough to display all the natural behaviors :D

[@Jb0t.ebk6O3]

Im 4:30 in to this video and its some of the best if not the best king cobra content Ive seen . The editing is amazing. Please do more stuff like this.

[@clyde642006]

You handle your Kings way more gentle than the other snake guys on KZbin. I’ve never seen someone handle Kings like this.

[@medusaslair]

Exactly. I hate that most snake guys are so rough with the snakes, often downright violent, stresses them the f out. People who shouldn't have any animals at all. It's so heartwarming to see Chris' relationship with the animals, showing the world how it should be done.

[@locabynature]

I'm so glad I found your channel a few years ago. the content you put out is amazing...even if its not very often, its definitely worth it. I don't know any other reptile keepers who have the relationship you have with your Kings. Chandler and Kevin are a close second. *also all of the care you provide all your animals is next level amazing!!!

[@sarooz48]

You sure respect and love them and that’s what makes your work/passion beautiful. Folks that want to follow trends for fame or as a hobby without understanding animal nature and utmost respect for them scare me .

[@mitchmitchell7470]

I’m in the UK, I have had a royal and a boa, loved them to bits, I came across this video and my honest opinion is you are a remarkable herpy and video maker, your knowledge is outstanding, what I would give just to spend one day in your company. Sir don’t ever stop what you are doing. My favourite snake has always been the king cobra, pure beauty. All the best and keep them videos coming, it’s incredible the BBC should contact you .

[@FAKUZONE]

This video is an absolute gem, Chris your dedication and care for your animals is next level. You really deserve more recognition. Keep up the good work and stay safe !

[@76vetten]

This is by far the best snake video I’ve seen. Your camera work. Is second to none. The close ups of those cobras were insane. Well done. You touched those suckers! Lol.

[@thedoobiewizard]

Absolutely incredible. Easily the best King video I've seen in any format. Awesome to see you posting again. Can't wait for more!

[@DelusionalJ]

This is absolutely an amazing video, I subbed immediately. I've never seen anyone handle these incredible serpents quite the way you do, I seriously think you almost possess an aura that puts them at ease.

[@kimspurre1242]

No fast movements. Ever❤

[@rawil41]

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[@themurrrr]

The snakes are all so ….. relaxed! So chill. I am amazed. Beautiful creatures, beautiful vid. Thank you and more please!

[@BluesGuitarPlayer001]

I've followed you via Davidsfeed and others for years. Had no idea you actually made a KZbin channel but better later than never. Your collection, knowledge, and skills handling all things creepy and crawly are top tier good sir. Keep up the great work!

[@PM-vv3uc]

This is so fascinating to see! Your cinematography is so good. I just love and enjoy how you put calm music into this while you narrate it with such a tasteful voice over. Great content

[@cypher8855]

Good to see a new video from you Chris. Hoping for some more content especially with the babies and to see if you can train them like your other snakes. Well done

[@eoKingNoodle]

This is the most beautiful thing I've seen in AGES! The music choices also were pure genius, the whole thing was a work of art!

[@christinemcdonald8705]

Really great video. Most people that make videos that only show hatching and putting them in there baby bins. I like the way you did things. You are a dedicated man, looking after all those babies getting almost 40 started off. One of the best snake breeding videos I’ve seen on here. I’ve never seen a clutch so big.

[@1fairi]

Of course.They are not ratsnake. The king cobra is quite deadly animal. If you want to make a good footage, you have to risk your life. It takes many many years to be accepted by the snakes.

[@reiherptilelover]

Miracle of wildlife in captivity.. this was just incredible. But imagining, feeding 38 babies, keeping 38 babies healthy, oh I cannot find any words. Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience!

[@megaapfel]

One of the best videos I've ever seen about snakes and especially king cobras.

[@jayce_venom]

Dude I can't wait for the day I can come out to Thailand and meet ya'll. Watching your videos just reminds me how much of a dream it is to see your beautiful country and meet such a great keeper.

[@happycanayjian1582]

Baby cobras are so adorable. 😍 And mom and dad have to be the most calm adult cobras I’ve ever seen. 😳

[@emilypierce5944]

Only one similar to the male I have seen is a rescue that NERD has shown on their channel and Clint's Reptiles which had it's venom glands removed before they rescued him. With no glands he gets handled just like any other large snake and so he is super chill.

[@jessiejb4684]

I just randomly came upon snake videos on YT and soon saw your videos. I’m not a snake person at all but your videos are freaking amazing! Well done! I’ve never seen anything like it. You really have a talent for it and your respect and passion for these animals really comes through. Keep going!

[@hairybaldwin1663]

Chris, the music is so perfect for this video.

[@kyzar1207]

How hasn't this gone viral, this is such a beautiful video

[@vernaracey1174]

Great to see you back Chris. Nice snakes. I just love your passion and concern for these amazing animals. The trust you have built with them is amazing. Keep up the good work.

[@QueenOfPetty21]

Wow this was incredible to watch. I’ve never seen a cobra handled like this, nor did they like being handled. Al the babies we’re definitely relaxed. Amazing work.

[@wayneolden7735]

By far and away the best snake educational channel i have seen on you tube . Another superb insight into the king cobra world . The media industry should be looking very hard at this man and get him on some mainstream worldwide documentaries. Im all for quality over quantity,look forward to your next video

[@briantneary2248]

You still with us, sir?

[@xsn1p3rxhazex69]

he is! he posts everyday on instagram. posted a bunch of shit today actually

[@wateronmars-bz4yc]

bs he got bit

[@briantneary2248]

@@xsn1p3rxhazex69 That's great 🙏

[@briantneary2248]

@@wateronmars-bz4yc did he really, or are you just a troll? Lol

[@EnverWasHere]

I follow him on instagram, I can confirm. He does, that’s actually how I found his KZbin

[@natureliker-ww4jo]

Hi Chris, very nice to see vids from you here again. Thank you very much. Kings are amazing, as well as your film quality. Thank you again. Stay save. Love from germany

[@Steve_643]

You have a patience and way with your snakes that makes them so calm around you. Nice job the world needs more king cobra’s

[@harpers1niter]

That was an amazing experience you brought to us. But you are Chris Sweet. I wouldn't expect less. Beautiful job on this sir.

[@equestanton1017]

I was hoping they went back to the wild in Thailand, however it still left me with hope that this is possible to breed for release into the wild. Lovely video thanks. A King cobra once nested in our garden down in the bamboo groves and one day our low ground covers in the upper garden were full of these gorgeous little hatchlings hunting keelback hatchlings and skinks. They were incredible to watch and seemed to have no fear at all unlike the adults which are incredibly shy. They were popping up and down, little periscopes to track their victims or like garden eels in the sandbed of an ocean. We've also had Trimeresurus hatchlings which are incredibly cute and krate hatchlings etc, krate hatchlins are strange, very slow moving. If you are in the tropics or anywhere else for that matter where there are snakes build lots of compost heaps all around the garden in the shade, layer them nicely and feed them etc, they take on a life all their own eventually and snakes love them for egg laying. Sadly after those hatchlings I never saw another King in our garden as such, which is a puzzle as we are surrounded by an undisturbed valley of deep lovely mature forest and streams. They may be as vulnerable to grow on in captivity as grow up in the wild. I'm not giving up hope I saw a few more adults in the ten years since those hatchlings, they were mostly on our small track road which has many hill streams running over it, but never juveniles. Maybe adults eat up the little ones....seems counter productive but who knows, snake eagles we have lots of those in the sky usually, I guess they take snakes mostly out the trees so it's possible.

[@justceno7930]

Ooehhh Chris uploaded a new video :D 27 min?! :O Nice!! Going to grab a snack and enjoy this one!! Thank you for all the smiles and knowledge along all your amazing content, always admire your way of handling and just being with your snakes

[@Holyhandz]

Even though I don’t keep snakes I have to take my hat off to you good sir. Firstly for the impressive quality of your videos (I’m a big fan of watching documentaries and this is up there in terms of content and how you presented it and; Secondly, the irrefutable evidence of your patience and I never realised how incredibly time consuming and tedious breeding snakes can be. You have incredible specimens and have a new found appreciation of what owner and/or breeders have to undertake to keep these beautiful creatures who are often misunderstood through ignorance or fear. You have earned yourself a sub! Keep up the good work and look forward to more content in the future.

[@markw-2025]

Fascinating lesson Chris! These and indigo hatchlings snakes are the hardest to feed successfully. Congratulations to us all for 38 Kings for the future!

[@rrosen85]

Wow, the comfort level and trust has with the cobras and they have with him is remarkable, I was tense just watching just knowing the type of venom that have, but it is amazing how caring and educational he is with them and holding all those baby snakes without a strike is amazing as well

[@chuckheng48]

THIS IS A DEADLY SNAKE JUST ONE BITE YOUR LIFE MIGHT BE OVER!!! BUT HOW THIS GUY HANDLING DEADLY SNAKE WITH HIS BARE HAND ? I JUST THINK THIS IS CRAZY, YOU JUST DON'T KNOW SCARY SHIT. THIS SNAKE IS NOT A PET YOU NEVER KNOW ONE BITE ? YOUR LIFE MIGHT BE OVER.

[@chrisbarrett2117]

​@@chuckheng48stop yelling

[@chuckheng48]

WHAT ?@@chrisbarrett2117

[@nonni139]

​@@chrisbarrett2117😂

[@dwamish]

​@@chuckheng48WHAT?!?!! I CAN'T HEAR YOU!!!!

[@TheEmpire822]

I’ll say this I think the best KZbin channels are the one that started with a passion, like you can tell you have done this for a long time and your not just doing it for KZbin and that just makes it that much better

[@ShazzledWolf32]

Welcome back to KZbin compadre

[@thedon219]

Man, you seriously make some of the best informative videos on KZbin! I wish there were more but clearly it takes time to make something this good.

[@Telenova.]

Best Reptile Footage I've Ever Seen! Really great video, very inspired. I can't believe how passive those King Cobras are!!! And I had no idea baby Kings look like Mandarin Rat Snakes.

[@PMars269]

I am glad you uploaded again here! I follow you on ig and I'm glad to watch these longer-form videos!

[@NiNiD80]

Oh how I’ve missed you Chris! Your videos are so fascinating and calming. Please do more videos!!! ❤

[@0oOo0oOo0oO]

I’ve watched all his videos numerous times; I usually put them on to sleep, unless it’s a new video, of course. Then I watch with the utmost attention! 🥰

[@joecentrone7053]

I watch many videos with venomous snakes but allow me to say this video is the best one that I've ever seen. To follow the King from matting to seeing the babies being born and fed was unbelievable. I'm looking forward to seeing your next videos . Goodbye for now. 😊

[@AlfonsoFaustino]

Yes! You’re back. I love watching the relationship of these amazing animals with you. The trust they have with you is beautiful. Thank you! Another awesome video. You taught me so much! /s/ Alfonso Faustino

[@chrismckinstry1183]

Breathtaking animals and have to say watching you with them is amazing but at the same time terrifying

[@simoneletzbor5102]

really put alot of thought and time into this video. lovely and calming to watch this. nice job Chris!

[@marsfeathers]

So gorgeous, absolutely incredible how indepth and beautiful this vid is. I love king cobras, one of the most beautiful snakes there is! Their big smooth heads and round eyes look so intelligent.... Theyre so curious too, and its so obvious you have an incredible relationship with your animals!! Instant sub what a video!

[@krystofholub9135]

One of your videos came up on my feed and I've been watching your videos all day long. The way you handle those snakes is just making me cry, when I see all those keepers, who just annoy the kings just for content... Started my snake keeping last year and got some corn snakes, jungle carpets and this year I finally got my first venomous snakes - rhino vipers. Just amazing creatures. I'm hoping that, in the future, I will be able to get my first king (after getting experience in local zoo with Elapids) and make them as docile as you do. Keep up the good work, you are amazing 🙏

[@cheryltysver4819]

Watch out for the Rhinos! They can come out of nowhere and when you least expect it! They can also strike quite accurately when they appear to be investigating something totally unrelated to you. I have free handled a number of venomous snake species in the past when raised from babies in much the same way Chris does and if you have a lot of experience and know your particular animal very well they can be very receptive to such handling. The ones that I was able to fully trust included an Eastern Diamondback, an Eastern Green Mamba, an Eyelash Viper and a King Cobra! The Kings are on another level and the Eastern Green Mambas would be second! Burmese pythons are also quite intelligent. The one I had could be taken out for a crawl late at night and left and it would always crawl from the courtyard back to my apartment and open the door that I had left cracked slightly open and crawl through the house to it's closet in our bedroom!

[@cheryltysver4819]

Watch out for the Rhinos with regard to unpredictability and most of the rest of the African vipers in terms of strikes coming out of nowhere! They are among the most colorful of snakes, but I have not found them to be very interesting with regard to intelligence. The African mambas (especially, the Eastern Green) are beautiful and very intelligent and if raised properly from babies can be very docile... one of my favorite Elapids! The same goes for the Kings...they are on another level when it comes to intelligence but can be hard to get started eating. My female took close to 6 months to eat on her own and the force feeding with baby frozen thawed snakes took a bit of forethought... but the transition to free handling was very natural and without incident. She was also just as tame as the ones Chris has! They do require your full attention when you have them out as they are incredibly creative but the one I had mixed extremely well with company staying wrapped around my arm while seeming to enjoy the company of other people! She thought more like a person than a snake or almost any other animal outside of possibly the more intelligent birds or primates... actually more intelligent than some of the latter!

[@faustopg]

I was mesmerized watching this video. I loved it immensely. Definitely got me hooked and can't wait for the next one. Although I know for a fact that cobras are dangerous, I was able to see this pair from another perspective I didn't expect.

[@nolancampbell4451]

You are such a legend Chris.

[@davidsricker2338]

Look at those beautiful baby's its mesmerizing to watch them enjoying the warmth of your hands ! You have a gift my friend ! Thank you for sharing this !

[@dmanton300]

Glorious animals, beautifully filmed, what an absolute treat!

[@hoptoit5910]

So glad to see you back. Amazing video as always

[@blakeburnett8400]

I have watched you and everyone for the most part in your field. This is for sure a top 5 of any uploads ever. Great job

[@fredtietjen3247]

Another absolutely fascinating video Chris. You are a gifted Animal Behaviorist and Herpetologist. You exhibit extraordinary patience and non-threatening energy with your reptiles. You are at Post-Doctoral level of expertise and teaching ability. Your free-handling in off the charts.

[@vxlley_flower5672]

Dude, the way I was literally thinking about your channel last night! Glad to see you again❤

[@jeffreyboyd2758]

Really enjoying your videos. Just subscribed. Hope you’re in good health.

[@rayb3117]

This video is nuts. I do not think im crazy enough to handle all those cobras barehanded like that. So kudos to you Chris.

[@ambertherainwing4761]

those king cobras are surprisingly chill

[@BeautyDaughtMom]

Absolutely incredible footage & well formatted video! I’d love to see more details regarding breeding & shedding; as these are things we simply don’t get to see. Thank you!❤

[@JC-rf7rb]

Waiting a long time for this video, informative and essentially a beautiful drama full of color and life, thank you Chris and stay safe

[@timewithruby]

It's so adorable to see how he's slowly building confidence to mate with Skittles. ♥️

[@poolhustler6]

Hands down one of the best King video's I have ever seen. Just awesome Chris!!

[@malinoisattack]

Wunderschöne Tiere und ein tolles Video. Wirst du nie gebissen? Finde es unglaublich wie du mit ihnen umgehst obwohl es sehr giftige schlangen sind. Weiter so 👍 💪 🇩🇪.

[@cool_toned_woman]

Habe Deine Videos vermisst. ☺ Schön, mal wieder etwas von Dir zu sehen 😍🤗

[@111seed2]

Chris your amazing with these beautiful creatures. I’ve been following on Insta forever and your YT vids are just wonderful. Ty for sharing with us.

[@ATH3IST-FLuKE]

I always help my babies shed, especially my little Rainbow Boa who loves a bath when she is in shed and looks stunning under the lights after like an oil slick. Cobras are amazing but they really do look pissed off constantly...lol Awesome video man, Thanks for sharing!!

[@lizarrrdbeth]

Animal Planet who? This video is so well done!!!! Congrats....Kings are the bomb!!! Yours are beautiful! I love the babies! I want one!!!

[@risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302]

Fresh shed snakes are so beautiful!!! So shiny and new looking.

[@photogra4]

As always, Chris, exquisite video... full of wonderful shots and great soundtrack to match. Thank you for sharing your experiences and all of your beauties!

[@kiki29073]

Man I hope you start doing regular videos again Chris. Your work and your animals are astounding. You put so much effort into everything. But, I want you to realize you do t have to put out a cinematic masterpiece every video you put out. You can just put out educational videos of just giving advice or just you hanging out with your animals or the neighborhood animals too.

[@stevebuckmaster13]

Fantastic Video Chris , The best video i have ever seen , Better then any Documentary i have ever seen , Your knowledge is second to none

[@Invictus13666]

Wonderful video. Happy to see you posting again.

[@shyneb9413]

This is the second greatest thing ive ever seen next to my kids being born this is amazing and with true love thanks for showing us how smart the baby cobras is

[@KR-hx8lc]

Great video. World needs more people like you, Chris!

[@aeons8314]

The choice of music is so good too! Absolute gem of a video this is.

[@casperrealov]

oh snap finally a new video!!! thank you for sharing and happy to see it :)! Wish you all the best Chris!

[@BellaIsa8603]

Omg, you are back!!!!🤩😍 also, as always, thank you for sharing and the information 😊

[@NikoBiege]

Phenomenal video!! Raising up a single king is definitely on my bucket list!

[@DAVIDSFEED]

Freakin awesome video m8

[@calypsofishing1516]

One of the coolest videos I have ever seen I have always loved the king cobra but the way you interact with them amazing

[@pieterjansenvanrensburg7322]

ive seen thousands of snake videos. this is the best by far

[@wedfr1234]

Amazing video. Love what you do for this beautiful species of snake.

[@amandalynnm]

I needed this video!!! Love it soooo much!!! I would love more!! That shed footage was FIRE!!!!

[@randywatchingbush]

You have no equal in the work You do therefore You are obligated to make more videos more often by Natural Law.. JK but I did miss You my Friend. Welcome back.. I hope you don't wait a year to make another.. Thanks for this work you do for both the humans and the snakes , we both need You around Chris .

[@reptilequest]

I love your documentary style man. And those babies were awesome. I enjoyed seeing you on Chandler's channel too, a little while ago.

[@natureliker-ww4jo]

Congratulation for the breeding success!!

[@KM-yh4gh]

I concur with all the replies, this footage is incredible and you are amazing at narrating. It felt like NATGO.

[@billvinson7859]

I must say, that mating music is perfect. ❤ The Cobra roundup music is pretty cool too. ❤ also, that’s a lot of great work you do with snakes. ❤