Meet our snakes! Cleaning and handling a venomous timber rattlesnake!

[@jonnydoe3348]

Olympus Rules!! Matt is a champion. God, if i could afford it i would be pouring money into your Patreon account by the hundreds. I just hope you can realize and understand that just because i dont contribute to your channels, it no way means that i dont support and love what youre doing for the hobby and the reptile community. I do believe im your number one fan. No one loves and cherishes your channel more then i do. I could spend hours upon hours watching your videos. Im so glad i found Olympus Reptiles. You guys fucking rule KZbin when it comes to reptiles. Though you may not have as big of a following as other channels like Barcyk do, i still think that none could even begin to compare to what you guys put out. I wish you all the luck in the world Matt. I want to see you guys thrive on this platform and in life in general. Never stop making videos. I know im not the only one who would just die if you were to stop posting these awesome videos. Olympus Reptiles fucking rules !!!!

[@OlympusReptiles]

Jonny Doe thank you man! It really does mean a lot!

[@OlympusReptiles]

Also, even if you are not on patreon you can support us. Share your favorite vids of ours on your social media, help new people find us

[@todtucker7096]

I’m like Jonny Doe. Matt, you’ve helped me confront my fear of rattlesnakes. Also, shout out to the rattlesnake museum in Oklahoma City!

[@josettetaylor5176]

I can see why you’d never want to pin him down, other than why you stated. He’s got a good soul. Why break that trust? I like him. Amazing.

[@bellehollins]

Don’t mind me; just living vicariously through you! I think it’s great that you promote education and doing things properly both with handling and legal issues. Keep up the awesome work!

[@c_elss]

The rattle sounds like frying bacon the whole video 😂😂

[@samanthaward8486]

The love you have for all your babies is admirable

[@frogger74]

Your Channel Rocks Keep Up The Great Work!!!

[@lloydsaathoff]

Thanks for all the advice and awsome videos. Just kinda got to me when someone ripped into me saying anyone who breeds or works with the spider are promoting defects and that we dont care about the snakes bc we breed them when they havevthe wobble. But i love the spidet gene and because of you im moving forward with it and doing what i want and love to do. So once again thanks and thanks for being a big part of this hobby and giving one on one advice and helping people out with their balls lol

[@reesespythons]

Thanks For Sharing Your EDUCATIONAL Video Matt As Always Great Video Bro

[@essexhognose1808]

Very similar colours and pattern as to my Eastern Hognose snakes. Cool snake and thanks for sharing

[@romancollins6065]

Thanks for sharing this animal with us. Awesomeness all around!

[@michaelcox122]

thanks for another great video

[@douglynch9012]

Love the Timber Rattlesnakes. I'm blessed to live in an area in east Tennessee where I'm able to observe them in the wild almost on a daily basis in the warmer months of the year. Also agree that the less you can handle a venomous snake the better off you'll both be. Keeping photo records I'm able confirm that I'm observing some these Timbers from one year to the next. They're one of my favorite reptiles.

[@OlympusReptiles]

That is awesome!

[@bvanwagner14]

Awesome video Matt. Reaper is so cool. Give us more updates on him if you can. Thanks!

[@charliewayne9827]

Beautiful animal. I have a venomous permit and one of the species I keep is a timber (canebrake in Louisiana) rattlesnake. Thanks for sharing.

[@leetlebob8203]

You you and your videos matt!

[@SnakeHuntersTV]

Gorgeous Snake!!! WANT!

[@johnrumancik538]

Amazing lookin snake, really beautiful

[@KiraMajeric]

Beautiful snake!

[@IAMGiftbearer]

Very interesting! He's a beautiful snake! I love the markings!

[@joshscritchfield693]

I agree you don't liked to be stressed.and you don't want your snake to be either. I love snakes

[@levigowens6953]

Damn you brave bruh. No way could I own anything with venom. I did just get my first carpet python yesterday though. Super happy bout that. Great video man.

[@BulldogBadger]

Reaper is an awesome snake! 👌

[@JEREMIELEE]

Great vid

[@robertsaling7990]

Amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@267TPGR]

Great vlog

[@Codysmith96co]

Beautiful snake sir! Are you gunna be at repticon in march in denver? If so it would be cool to talk about venomous snakes as i am extremely interested in these animals . My personal favorite is the west African gaboon viper (:

[@OlympusReptiles]

Arachnids-and-reptiles March, no. But the later one, very likely

[@tajlewis1064]

It is nice looks like a woma ball with that pattern

[@hilljacklife2073]

Great vid ! Great info ! I want to start to keep venous snakes in the future. My first one is going to be a timber rattler! I have caught a few in Fl but released them because i was on vacation and couldnt take them on a plane ! SNAKES ON A PLANE!!! LOL

[@OlympusReptiles]

Hill Jack Life be careful with Florida ones. Most likely neurotoxic

[@hilljacklife2073]

Right on I am careful with all venous snakes ! no room to make a mistake . thank you for the info too!

[@EliteExoticsBp]

Super cool same here for taking out of the wild hunting limit 2 Western Dimond Back California regulations lol my wife won't let me keep any poisonous snakes take care brother and have an amazing day

[@FantaLiteBrav]

Reptile Wiggins In that case you can bring almost any venomous snake home as there's only one known poisonous snake which is also venomous - Rhabdophis tigrinus 👌🏾

[@sdqsdq6274]

when you sleep , you hear rattles ,lol

[@OlympusReptiles]

lol, nope. entire different floor of the house.

[@nay.murray6097]

he is really beautifull, does he rattle often ? like whenever someones in the room , or just when near his enclosure ?

[@OlympusReptiles]

Naynade. Edel depends on who it is actually

[@chriscosby51]

awesome material subbed

[@nwaquatics100]

Sweet video Matt you talk about doing things the safe way all the time. Do you really think handling a rattlesnake in socks is vary smart and safe?

[@OlympusReptiles]

James Zimmermann honestly yes. I have better balance. My snake boots are better in some ways I suppose

[@brandonmartinez6433]

Nice ninja techniques! Yo I wanna buy some snakes from u and your Manhattan reptile store doesn't have list of snakes u have. Is there another site to go on?

[@OlympusReptiles]

Brandon Martinez facebook. The shop and olympus production is separate

[@callumgrowcott9448]

What do you do if they get a stuck shed?

[@OlympusReptiles]

Callum Growcott it is rare, but have done soaks before. I also had to remove an eye cap from a Western. We tubed it, then worked gently with tools.

[@267TPGR]

Are you planning on comming to show march 10 ?

[@OlympusReptiles]

ogfergi not in March. No stock

[@heidispear4678]

Do you know how old Reaper is?

[@OlympusReptiles]

Heidi Spear no, not exactly. But if I had to guess, maybe 5

[@quinn830]

Hey Matt I have a question don't ball pythons need regular lighting EX: 12 hours bright, 12 hours dark? Kinda like a natural light cycle cause if not I'd really like to make some adjustments for my ball python Kai (no she doesn't have a heating bulb that emits light I forgot the ones that don't are called) and I ask this question because I just now realised hey you keep your snakes in a tub with little to no lighting source while you aren't tending to them so if you could inform me on what's right and what's wrong with that I'd greatly appreciate it have a nice day. :)

[@OlympusReptiles]

Ball pythons typically don't need the 12 on 12 off cycle. That being said, it isn't going to hurt them either.

[@ImMahoney]

Can you do a video like this one on you caiman? I want one but I don’t have the room for one right now

[@OlympusReptiles]

Zack Mahoney eventually yes, probably this summer

[@ImMahoney]

Olympus Reptiles awesome keep up the great work, you guys are my favorite channel on KZbin

[@jasongrahamPUTTtheonly1]

Do you need a venomous lic to keep your rattle snakes?

[@teamliquify6614]

I know I’m just 12 but reaper inspired me to get a timber since my dad extracts venom he got me one

[@OlympusReptiles]

Damn! That is cool

[@drakokingofbeastcentral2981]

I believe you mentioned it in another video but what beading do you recommend for a pet ball python that holds good humidity

[@OlympusReptiles]

Jason the Unnatural killer reptile prime

[@drakokingofbeastcentral2981]

Olympus Reptiles thanks

[@267TPGR]

O well Ill be there , WHAT about april 28 exotic pet show?

[@OlympusReptiles]

too far away, but not likely

[@DerlChur]

We still wanna see those live feedings ;)

[@OlympusReptiles]

Gaming With Spicy Memes you can. A feeding a week on our patreon. www.patreon.com/olympusreptiles

[@DerlChur]

Oh I didn't see that, thank you !

[@KCyrBlacKat]

Why do you choose to feed live instead of frozen/thawed?

[@OlympusReptiles]

Kira Cyr Because I have them, and a wild caught snake does better on live typically

[@KCyrBlacKat]

In a previous video you mentioned doing this for your royals, too?

[@OlympusReptiles]

Kira Cyr yes. I have found that I have a higher rate of successful feeding using live. That being said, if I have a snake (like cronos, my big carpet) who prefers f/t they get it. Basically, I do what I think is best for my snakes.

[@dajoke24]

Could you guys make a video on how to clean a snake's cage? I am looking into getting my first snake, and there aren't many videos on it. Do you just take paper towels and pick up the poop and urate and that's it? Do you need to replace the substrate? if so, how often? I will most likely go with a corn snake and a 40 gallon breeder setup that is natural with plants, and maybe clean up crew like isopods and springtails. Any help is appreciated.

[@OlympusReptiles]

I spot clean (pick up poo etc). Then as needed deep clean. Dump it all scrub out wash with dishsoap

[@lloydsaathoff]

So i tried to explain the wobble from my experience as well as what i learned from you. And i regret even trying most people thought the way i said it which is how i learned from you they thought it was informative and this guy just keeps on about its not hard to explain it hast to deal with the neural crest development and asked if i had any case studies....how can i like you educate people and share my passion if people simply try to discourage or prove you wrong. Its ok to take advise and give advice but its hard when someone just comes in when you give advise or try to help someone and tries to say what i said about the wobble isnt from the gene but nural crest development

[@OlympusReptiles]

lloydsaathoff if you are talking about wobble in spider ball pythons, I do believe it is linked to the gene. All spiders have it. Now, if someone refuses to believe you, not much you can do. I just move on. I don't let one person get me down.

[@stevenbee8390]

Do u ever worry about shed fangs when cleaning your "hots"????

[@OlympusReptiles]

Steven Bee not really. Have found them, and if I got stuck could have a minor issue, but wouldn't be like an injection or actual bite

[@ToddAutry]

Rockin!!!!

[@erniemcclellan8419]

How do I purchase snakes from you Matt????

[@OlympusReptiles]

facebook and patreon. Currently sold out. Patreon gets first chance at all non holdback babies. ck it out at www.patreon.com/olympusreptiles.

[@Cavegeckosol]

Very fascinating. These snakes are native to my area, and, unfortunately, exploited by those crazy snake preachers. And the milking thing is kinda misunderstood in the US. crofab uses sidewinder rattlesnakes only, I think. The only other use of the venom is research, I think. It's why I was so frustrated with some of the "venom hunter" nonsense on the Discovery Channel. Real milkers do not use wild caught snakes and milking should only be done when necessary.

[@williamhackett5922]

What kinda tank is that ?

[@OlympusReptiles]

I honestly don't remember the brand

[@aureltoniniimperatorecomun4029]

Un saluto dall Italia

[@jonathanfrost9306]

How do i talk my wife imto lerting me get a snake

[@OlympusReptiles]

we are actually going to cover that soon.

[@patrickbent4934]

It looked like Reaper saw the door and wanted to go for a walk.

[@leetlebob8203]

Patrick Bent slither*

[@benhouke8318]

Educational and informative, why is this not age restricted and demonetised. Plus you said poop.

[@LizzS17]

ben houke Are you kidding?

[@nathandeyle9950]

Do you ever get tired of the annoying rattling sound in the background ? It sounds like running water in the back ground from the video

[@OlympusReptiles]

he usually doesnt rattle when it is just me. Add camera though, and he does.

[@frida95frida]

Pretty

[@267TPGR]

In Colorado the guy at pet shop SCALES AND TAILS,said no rattlers can be kept.

[@OlympusReptiles]

ogfergi maybe talking legally with location. Not sure on Colorado law. Each state is different, then cities restrict it further.

[@267TPGR]

Yea he was just speaking as to Colorado, we have prairie, and massasauga rattlers

[@zer0coolninja887]

3rd!!!