Milk Snake, The Best Pet Snake?

Milk snakes (Lampropeltis triangulum) made our list as one of the best pet snakes you could possibly get. But are they the right pet snake for you? We look a bit closer at these beautiful, fascinating snakes to help you decide.
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4:10 Milk Snakes get an overall score of 4.4 out of 5.
4:30 Score criteria: Handleability, Care, Hardiness, Availability, Upfront Costs.
4:42 Handleability: How well does a Milk Snake do with handling?
7:06 Care: What is involved with caring for Milk Snakes?
9:31 Hardiness: How hardy are Milk Snakes?
9:56 Availability: How easy is it to obtain a Milk Snake?
11:05 Upfront Costs: How much does it cost to get setup with a Milk Snake?
12:27 Conclusion: Milk Snakes deserve an overall score of 4.4.
13:01 Bloopers, out-takes, silliness.
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[@ClintsReptiles]

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[@ClintsReptiles]

No worries. Thanks for apologizing. Honestly, I don't even remember what you said. I like Burmese pythons. I think they are the best pet giant snake. I just don't think giant snakes are right for most people (like you said). I do plan to cover the big three, and will cover rock pythons if I can find one.

[@wheelz1558]

Wish there would be a mention on black milks going from the tri color to black is pretty awsome also with them being able to get 7 feet long... great video regardless !

[@lilsnailly9957]

Reeeee

[@delicious8542]

can a milk snake last a month without water and foood

[@anwaryasari]

Show us your whole reptioe collection and how you have them at home

[@infamousinferno2506]

I absolutely love how Clint basically did the "three step program" when the Milksnake started eating itself. 1. Neutralize the situation. 2. Ask if the reptile's okay, not expecting an answer. 3. "Don't do that!" 😂

[@ClintsReptiles]

If only he had ears...

[@infamousinferno2506]

Clint's Reptiles Even without ears, this snake is slowly becoming a no-brainer to add to my collection! Thanks for the vid, and thank you for the like and reply! :)

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thanks for the awesome comment!

[@Jontae4288]

Lol I have a brooks king and a black milk and they are awesome

[@subducks5521]

@@Jontae4288 Black milks are gorgeous

[@angelnatt]

14:05 "what just happened?" "he was eating himself!" "why??" "he smelled like a snAKe"

[@janellereynolds7507]

Angel Gilbert true

[@silverschmid4591]

Everybody gangster till the snake eats itself

[@kenjiro2676]

Milk snakes and any king snakes are so derpy 😂

[@shmidd85]

Ouroboros origin story

[@maxtrimmer1227]

Afterwords it looked so offended too, like "dad I was going to eat that."

[@strgnptrl]

“He was eating himself” “they would eat everything” I may have found my spirit animal.

[@BenjaminsExotics]

Fancy Dog Lady, Lol! :)

[@ingramalastrine261]

Same 😂

[@raelonewolf]

When you said they're a "bite first, ask questions later" kind of snake, you weren't kidding. He just saw a snake, and tried eating it before realizing the snake he was after was himself! I think overall though, they sound like great pets and they certainly are very beautiful reptiles.

[@ClintsReptiles]

I think that's a perfect analysis.

[@amberkat8147]

And he did it twice! I really wouldn't trust that poor little guy to be left unobserved after that, tbh. But man is he BEAUTIFUL! I I could afford a snake, and only get one, this one would be on my list, unintentional cannibalism and all.

[@squidgamersquidgamer5273]

Can you describe the feeling of getting a snake bite? I've never had a snake bite before and I'm wondering what it actually feels like to be bitten.

[@albinokanickel4492]

​@@squidgamersquidgamer5273it hurts. Hope you are happy now.

[@tkreitler]

​@@squidgamersquidgamer5273 It depends on the snake. In my experience, getting a defensive bite from most non-venomous snakes doesn't hurt as much as it startles you. Defensive strikes are usually a quick bite and release and there is often no pain but you may bleed a little. If the snake mistakes you for food then it may hold on and chew which, as long as the snake isn't huge, may hurt slightly but still not as bad as a bee sting.

[@joshualieberman7558]

So it gets a 0 our of 5 for self awareness?

[@ClintsReptiles]

Unless we can award negative points... :)

[@thehyperactivegamer8120]

Sure

[@vampiresquid]

In the most literal sense of the term.

[@lorih6375]

Clint is just so dang likable.

[@ACVRG1]

He's a pretty rad fella.

[@lorih6375]

“Stinkin’ Rad’ even.

[@Whisperingwhispp]

Lori Halstead so true

[@oogway9895]

He always looks so damn happy

[@haydenkennington2540]

Ikr I met him at an expo he is very cool

[@muaythai2005]

Don’t house them with other snakes, don’t house them with themselves 😂

[@BenjaminsExotics]

muaythai2005, Same Here! :)

[@tuckerwhite4164]

Saw the thumbnail and my last 2 brain cells were like, Why the hell would anyone ever try to milk a snake?

[@ClintsReptiles]

Silly brain cells :)

[@h1cl4x]

🤣

[@addisyn9560]

I looked back at the title and couldnt stop laughing because of the big smile on Clints face and the way he's holding the snake

[@lizzymcnut6693]

Watching you call your snake a “Wackadoodle” brought me so much joy! A lovely way to start my weekend 👍🏻🐍

[@ClintsReptiles]

It seemed like a fitting title :)

[@thefatefish]

WackaNOODLE

[@joshuak6768]

“Wackanoodle”

[@subducks5521]

@@thefatefish stole right from my keyboard

[@jesusbeloved3953]

“Look” says me. “I wanna show you my milk snake!” Other person, “Where is it?” Me, looking in tank, “Dang! Musta eaten himself! 3rd one this month!”

[@ClintsReptiles]

I hate it when that happens!

[@aubreyackermann8432]

Was it named candy cane?

[@makanivalur]

I remember having a picture of a coral snake in a wildlife book as a child and it was my absolute favourite picture. Probably completely faded from how often I thumbed over it. To think that there's a non-venomous snake that looks just like it and can be owned so easily is simply fantastic! Thanks for another amazing and informative video.

[@toottootbleetbleet]

MakaniValur that’s why I decided to get one!

[@sethcril]

You had me talked into one until it started eating itself haha

[@ClintsReptiles]

That is the biggest drawback...

[@sethcril]

I'd imagine so. If my dogs did that I'd probably have to put then down. Your videos are great, keep it up!

[@BenjaminsExotics]

sethcril, Same Here! :)

[@maryudomah4387]

Clint’s utter shock at the snake eating himself made my day.

[@sageexotics1589]

Milk snakes: taking you are what you eat to a whole new level.

[@thermobollocks]

The look of abject horror on Clint's face when the snake was eating himself. "You concern me, dude"

[@amisamsuri4075]

Currently stuck in a depressive episode and this notification came in. Your video has been the only thing today to make me feel enthusiastic. Thank you so much ❤️

[@ClintsReptiles]

I'm so glad that we were able to brighten your day. Thank you for taking the time to share that with us. It is messages like this that make this all worth while :)

[@sunghopak985]

Stay strong because he will keep posting videos! :)

[@amisamsuri4075]

Thank you 😭

[@sunghopak985]

Ami Samsuri 👍

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@amisamsuri just wanted to say, hope you're doing well. Don't know if u know Christ but he loves you. Don't want to start a religious anything, but just felt the need to share. Well, God bless you and all these people who make fun and informative videos.

[@josuelopez1500]

I've started applying Clint's 5 categories to guys I'm dating. Wish me luck.

[@everydayistacotuesday9847]

@Brendan Mather, lol that made me chuckle. thank you.

[@mariaguns8790]

No no don't look for it. You know they are people who don't like gay people. I hate all people the same. But come on this is asking for it. I wish you luck though.

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I hope it works out for you! 👍😂😂

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@@mariaguns8790 what are you even talking about man

[@MrSouthsideMuscle]

@@mariaguns8790 cool story

[@bubblenest2572]

Clint: "I don't trust you at all now. What kind of judgement does that show?! You gonna do it again?" Marlin: Starts nomming himself again. Clint is such a mom. It's adorable. And that snake just goes blelelele.

[@envysart797]

Snake going around pretending to be a coral snake like “Don’t neck with me fren. Am much venom. Heck you up”

[@jacklandismusic]

14:01 The look of concern and confusion is so genuine

[@WreckNRepeat]

Don't keep them with any snakes... not even themselves XD

[@tiranniek]

I love that you talk about reptiles while looking like you were about to head to the office 😂

[@sergiochicon3204]

I have a very young Pueblin Milk Snake. He is the most dartiest out of the 3 snakes I own. The other 2 being a Hognose and Boa Constrictor. He's fast and a bit skittish but with time will handle better. I've had King snakes in the past and they feed very well and make good beginner snakes. Easy to maintain, hardy. I would say their weakest link is the fact that if not handled often they can be a little flighty. Clint's report of them is accurate. Well done. Good video!

[@6strings735]

Milks will always be more flighty than kingsnakes, hognose and boas. Always. How much they are handled will not change that. And baby milks are the worst - nothing but squirm and flight. The species that are the calmest handling as adults include the black milk, the Andean milk, oddly the amel Honduran is often somewhat calm as adult compared to its non-amel forms, and weirdly the little Mexican milk (L. t. annulata) can be a real gem to handle. The best milk as a pet in terms of pure hardiness is probably the Pueblan. Those things eat well and breed easily.

[@brucedelagarza9641]

Are they easy to keep? And how much did you pay for it. Thinking of getting one.

[@sergiochicon3204]

@@brucedelagarza9641 they are very easy to keep. hardy. eat well.

[@ruthedavidowicz6736]

Where and how much can I get a bao

[@azush1055]

They are so beautiful and in my opinion one of the best sizes for an average snake keeper!!!

[@onixxfilth]

Yeah, they're not huge and not super tiny either. The only times my Pueblan, Bandit, has bitten me, was when I accidentally hurt her. So it was my bad, not hers.

[@logosrule]

Marlin invented the concept of the ouroboros and travelled back in time to share it with the ancient Egyptians. It's canonical now and you can't convince me otherwise. Gosh, I love binging your videos every now and again. It's just a flood of super enthusiastic knowledge about beautiful animals that I have/had very little understanding of. It really helps quell that fear of the unknown I have with a lot of non-mammals. I just wish my fear of bugs was so easily subdued lol

[@lisakay2810]

Haha if you don't mind a snake that will try eating you from time to time... Love it

[@BenjaminsExotics]

Kay Trouble, Lol! :)

[@cozymonk]

I love how the advice of "If you don't know what it is, don't pick it up," can be applied to practically anything. haha.

[@masong695]

I love the phrase "sub-ideal" to describe something and I plan to incorporate it into my daily conversation

[@xpouii-3992]

Second video I’ve seen of a King snake eating itself on KZbin, I guess this is something to look out for lol.

[@aubreyackermann8432]

You'd think there would be some selective pressure there...

[@jamesfranxx6151]

re-watching this whenever the snake looks at itself i can only think now that it's considering trying to eat what it thinks is another snake then not doing it for clint which speaks for his likeability and the snakes overall kindness

[@sparkers70]

Omg Clint is too precious. He is *definitely* in the right field of work... although I'm not even sure it qualifies as work when you love it that much. 😍

[@natnickelton2663]

Self-eating is a hunger thing. When they move around a lot, milk snakes have a fast metabolism, so they get hungry. Then, they rub themselves on you and you smell like snake and the scent gets rubbed back onto them. They're not aggressive snakes, 99% of bites are food related.

[@Jbay2608]

It's great that your videos cover the care and pet related info, but then also bring in the technical and natural information about the reptile in question.

[@kimvickers1970]

Ah Clint, Clint, Clint. Such a pleasure to find your vid in my box this morning. I have such a great appreciation for your 'wackadoodle' personality. I will tastefully avoid any comments overtly related to eating habits of various animals and/or people but thank you for that, lol. Also LOVE the collab vids. Emily is a doll. Keep it up buddy, you are the best!!!!

[@C4KThunder]

You deserve WAY more views. Awesome, informative and very pleasing content to watch

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much!

[@jdssurf]

he certainly has the views now lol

[@rioa8572]

He's like the Bill Nye of reptiles. Not complaining, just stating

[@mister3horn153]

The only channel I'll hit the bell for. Can't wait for those other king snake videos! And all your videos!

[@SiFuNatice]

He tried to swallow me which is subideal lmfao man love you

[@mother.too.many00]

I love you. I love all the information. I just got into the reptile keeping hobby and I’m obsessed with your videos. Thank you so much for spreading the information! You’re the best!

[@lcardenas2191lc]

Your videos are super educational and awesome coming from an expert in the field. Made my way here from Snake Discovery and with the information you guys have provided, I've definitely decided on buying myself a milksnake! Please keep making great videos!

[@MrJSlimify]

Entertaining and informative video to Clint and everyone working on the channel (had no idea about the flash flickering or the types of mimics). Just got a Mexican Black Kingsnake hatchling as my first snake ever, so I cannot wait for your video on kingsnakes.

[@dabeast987]

Hey clint. I just want to say that your video was a great help with me picking a milk snake as a pet. I just got it a few days ago and it seems to be doing very well. It had it's first shed, I just fed it successfully, and it seems to be calming down while being handled. Your videos have helped a lot with everything. So thank you for all your very informative videos.

[@SavyCheeks]

"I've had him come up and try and swallow me. Which is sub ideal" Is it tho?????

[@aubreyackermann8432]

So, the snake seems to enjoy handling and interaction, and has a great feeding response... is it sub ideal?

[@bryantpeppers50]

I love your channel, I just brought a leopard gecko and you helped me out so much. Once I found your channel I feel in love with it.

[@jumbotrack3090]

Half way through the video I wondered, “do snakes ever just eat themselves?” Then 13:54 happened

[@The_Based_Batman]

I found one on my patio the other night under my bike. Juvenile, more than likely wild. Yet it was one of the chillest reptiles I've ever held. No biting. No struggling. He just sat in my hand as I moved him to my nearby nature park. Awesome snakes.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Very cool experience!

[@sephie44]

There needs to be more milk snake videos! Thinking about getting one as my second snake and happy that you made a video about them. Thank you!

[@silalaila9563]

I started getting interested in reptiles a few years ago, because I fell in love with leopard geckos. I don´t know why, but I forgot about them over time. A few months ago my interest started rising again and I´m go glad it did, because reptiles are just fascinating animals that can make such great pets! Right now I´m into geckos and snakes. I binge watch your channel, though I just saw half of your videos since yesterday, that´s when I found this channel. I really love that channel, it is by far the best one about reptiles that I found. I just love your obvious love and enthusiasm when you talk about your pet reptiles and I swear that geeky personality of yours when it comes to reptiles is just so fun to watch. Your eyes seem to sparkle when talking about them and how lovingly you handle them... I just love watching you!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Sila, Thank you so much for the amazing feedback! You are awesome! We will cover day geckos in the future for sure so stay tuned. Loved hearing from you!

[@crystaldawn2736]

You’re a doll. Love the vids. The out takes at the end really put a smile on face:) too funny!! 💕💕

[@atheris1641]

Love your channel, been thinking about getting a snake and your channels been giving me lots of information! Thanks :)

[@ClintsReptiles]

You're welcome! I'm so glad you found us :)

[@vampurric]

did u get a snake yet

[@woah4604]

Really honest and informative videos, loving the content bois!

[@olliecowling7689]

Clint you inspire me. This is exactly what I want to be doing in my future and your content really speaks to me

[@ClintsReptiles]

I look forward to seeing what you do!

[@FCV0511]

I always look forward to seeing your videos pop up in my subscription box. And that bit where Marlon tried to ingest himself made me laugh out loud. Keep up the great work!

[@BenjaminsExotics]

FCV0511, Same Here! Clint's Reptiles Rocks! :)

[@KipringPayne]

Love your videos! You're the Mr. Rogers of Reptiles! Keep up the good work and enthusiasm!

[@ClintsReptiles]

I love that :)

[@MrElapid]

I've had a decent variety of snakes although not recently. A big south Florida Kingsnake (Tess) was a wonderful pet, alert, easy to handle and the yellow coloration speckled with tiny black spots was beautiful. Great vid! You're helping bring my enthusiasm back.

[@budwhite9591]

I’ve had mine for 3 years now. I think my sisters kid had it 2 years before that. They gave it to me. I remember when my sister brought her she must have been just hatched. She’s 2 feet long, and probably 3/4 of an inch in girth. She’s grown a lot in the last two years. Very good eater, and never bit me. Black white and red. Her name is Coral

[@katje201]

Amazing video as always! I love your channel, and you also helped me a lot deciding what to pick as my first ever snake - which ended up being a ball python, best decision ever!! Thank you so much for making amazing and interesting educational videos!

[@BenjaminsExotics]

ixudelll, Great Choice! Ball Pythons are amazing! :)

[@LordFarquad-zn1bb]

Awesome video, keep up the awesome snake content!

[@mintstardust569]

I love your vidoes, they are super informational and I already picked 3 possible reptile pets for me. My number one pick is Leopard Gecko and tho I still have to wait until I can provide everything my precious pet will need from me I am certain I will get myself a Gecko or some snake based on information and opinions I gathered and thanks to you I realized Iguanas and many more aren't an ideal pet for me (which I really wanted in the beginning) and I could choose something more suiting :) I really adore your channel and I'm waiting for more amazing content Also my 3 top pets are: 1.Leopard Gecko 2.Uromastyx (tho they are really hard to find where I live :'( Im from Poland) 3.Milk Snake/Corn Snake (I love them both equally and they are absolutely amazing 💕) Keep up the great work and keep on improving 💕👌

[@hajislover]

I got my pueblan milk snake almost exactly a year ago now. His name is Picasso. I loved his mimicry of the coral snake. He very quickly became my favorite snake with such an awesome personality and look.

[@alex84698]

Did you ever have problems with your snake musking? I just got mine two months ago and she musks a lot

[@taliyah4543]

This is literally the most wholesome channel on KZbin . 11/10

[@ClintsReptiles]

Love it!

[@victormendoza8826]

I just got my first baby milk snake it looks exactly like yours but smaller and I’m so excited to see it grow! :) thanks for all the helpful information!

[@brel9370]

After watching of the snakes videos in this series + addition research on the specifics, I decided to get the milk snake! Ahh I’m so excited!

[@bleach3063]

I have been watching some of your videos because I might get a snake, and your attitude towards these animals is amazing keep up the good work 🐍👍👍😁

[@moigoi4957]

I adore how enthusiastic Clint is with these animals (and his knowledge, ohhh speak to me, Slytherin!)! It's truely infectious~. I've started to use his familiar, "Oh... HI!!!" exclamation when I see my neighborhood crows and scrub jays. It's so much fun to approach animals with that sort of careful curiosity and wonder. :3

[@xBloodxFangx]

I really wanted one of these for a while, and at first when I watched this video when looking for what my first snake would be, the idea of it possibly biting was a big deal breaker. Cause getting bit was a huge fear of mine. Now I've had a snake for a while, a sand boa, she has nailed me a few times and I feel like since a milk snake has about the same size head, that it really wouldn't be that big of a deal. So I'm making plans to get one in the future.

[@asentienttoaster12]

Hey i know its like 3 years later, but if ur still wondering ive had a milk snake for a bit now and shes bitten me a couple times. Once defensively, once because she thought i was food. Neither times did it really hurt at all and shes barely able to draw blood. So don't be afraid of getting bite by a milksnake it doesn't hurt :)

[@grapeleopard165]

Loved the bloopers in this video

[@candicea-person9882]

Best bloopers ever on this episode, I don't trust that snakes judgment!

[@BRainbowUnicorn]

I love that the table is so scratched from all the animals you put on there 😂

[@dantheman9784]

Thanks for the video. I am keeping my 1 year old Honduran milk snake in a tub and am super excited to set up a nice display enclosure for her. Super easy to care for, but took a little longer to socialize than most other snakes but this is probably due to my individual who happens to be a spaz. Keep up the good work!

[@jonzaremba]

Great close ups. Love the camera work in your videos.

[@singingstranger2571]

This might finally be the perfect snake for me! I will do more research into this snake in particular now.

[@yvonnerogers6429]

Well, now we know where that image of the snake eating its own tail comes from! 😂 Glad your little dude’s Ok. I’m new to the channel and have really been enjoying it. Thanks for all the hard work!

[@williamparker8461]

Clint you are a good man. I love this milk snake care video.

[@lukasbraun5638]

Love your videos man. Best reptile channel out there and you're always so positive. Are you thinking about ever talking about the best pet amphibians or inverts? And reptile-wise you still need to make a video about chameleons.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much! Yes, I'm considering all of those. A chameleon video may be right on the horizon :)

[@SavageTails]

I had a lovely albino female milkshake growing up. She never tried to eat herself or me like Marlin ;) Haha! Really, truly a wonderful snake. I loved how active she was, and so much personality! I love your videos! You're a delight!

[@carleyjones7324]

You and your crew and especially your animals are a hoot 😂

[@violetsongbird761]

I got to meet a very cool milk snake today. I went to a very awesome local reptile shop and held their beautiful Honduran milk snake. She was very determined to try and get inside my shirt, probably because it was nice and warm and dark in there and she was totally delightful. I definitely plan to get one once I have more experience with reptiles.

[@SendItKelly]

Just got a tangerine Honduran Milk Snake today. They had me get it out at the pet store because it bites a lot and was mean. It hasn't tried to bite me yet! Such a fast snake compared to my ball python and BCI. Thanks for the great video Clint. You're a legend! 🤘🏻

[@brandenthompson2909]

Love this video. Black and red reptiles are my favorite, especially the jet black ones! Now let's see your version of a Black Milk snake video in the future! I am currently raising 4 young ones I plan to breed in a few years or so. Keep up the great work Clint!

[@TheKstacy]

Honduran milk was my first and I love him ❤️ super chill till it's time to eat.

[@skeetersaurus6249]

I've had friends that had boas and pythons. A couple even had pet rattlesnakes (that I would NEVER have...as the old saying goes, 'you are going to eventually get bit'!). As a kid, I had 'grass' (rough and smooth green) snakes, racers, garters...but my favorite, and I remember him to this day, was a simple rat (corn) snake. I grew up on a farm, saw snakes frequently (we had gopher and king snakes EVERYWHERE. Nothing like gathering chicken eggs in the morning, only to find what-at-first looks like a small eastern diamondback laying on a clutch of eggs!). I happened to be in our feed barn (hay bales, whole field corn on cob still, etc.) and as I walked in, HE DROPPED ON ME! (he had been up on the rafter, apparently mouse-hunting). Of course, you 'name them as you see them'...so he became 'Airborne' the flying corn snake. I liked to have jumped out of my skin until I could visually identify him. He just lay there for a second...I think it took the breath out of him. I picked him up, carried him up to the house (my mother allowed NO SNAKES /NO REPTILES in the house, due to a frog incident when I was younger)...so I found a box, threw an old shirt in there, put him down while a ran a bowl of water...and used a kitchen screen window as a 'top'. Mother had a fit, of course, to find this on the back porch...but he was very calm, hilarious to watch...and after the third mouse or so he caught (where I made the point, unlike the barn cats, he DID NOT regurgitate the mice into her shoes, on the porch, in the yard, etc.), she let me move him into a terrarium before winter set in...with the 'deal' that I didn't take him out in my room (which I did daily). He was a truly-wild Corn Snake, that had a better disposition than one raised in captivity! As for the 'best 5' pet snakes...everyone can have their boas and pythons...even milk snakes (which I perceive to be rather lethargic compared to a corn snake). Me? I'll take the corn snake every time. I don't want a 'complex, complicated, possibly-dangerous pet'...I want one that is sociable (that you can hold, let explore some - even while out and about, benefit the area (pythons aren't going to 'bug hunt' for you...corn snakes will clean up crickets, small spiders, moths...pretty-much name it, if they see it...they remain pretty hungry, all the time compared to most-other snakes, other than maybe racers...but their attitude is pretty hostile, too). The 'point score' really 'misses' one factor about 'pet snakes'...which would shake out 'do you want them as a close, daily-handled pet'...and that is 'how frequently do they bite, and if they bite, how severe is the bite' (10-ft pythons need not apply, in this case)...a corn snake weighs MAYBE 3-4 pounds, max...and other than MAYBE breaking the skin, you aren't going to need stitches afterwards! My wife's 'Henrietta' (Reticulated Python...she had when we married...HUGE animal, rather bad disposition, and at 21-feet, she weighed almost 105-lbs! More than once, she got Henrietta to 'circle our couch' like some strange, beautiful green giant rope...with head looking at tail - just for photo-ops and group talking points! She needed NO HELP getting up into bed...luckily you could tell when she was under the blanket!) bit EVERY SINGLE PERSON to ever touch her, but my wife...several were injured pretty-bad (again, if you are a 'casual petter' and don't know about them, don't get near them...big pythons have teeth!)...Airborne (my Corn Snake), to my knowledge, only bit a couple of people...normally just mouthed (except for someone who LIED that they had washed their hands...when he had ate chicken nuggets right beforehand...and Airborne liked what he smelled)...only drew blood from his bites twice...and no stitches EVER! THAT is a pet! Safe, beneficial...and fun! (not to mention, affordable...crickets are cheap to feed along with a pet mouse 'maternity ward') (Henrietta was 'zoo/display quality'...but I never really felt comfortable around her...often teasing my wife 'so...when are we taking your now-grown Anaconda to the zoo for repatriation?').

[@mantis8894]

I didn't realize how effective the flicker coloring is until I saw these guys in person. The striping also helps break up their silhouette in a way I didn't expect - you'd think a red snake would be easy to spot, but I often find myself squinting at any pale strip (a lighter piece of mulch, a fresh urate) from across my room wondering if the snake is poking his head out of the substrate. I've absolutely fallen in love with my black milk.

[@godspi4609]

Not even a snake guy....just here for the view and the like...keep up the great work

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much for supporting us even when it isn't your favorite group of reptiles. You are awesome!

[@godspi4609]

Clint's Reptiles not a problem, i like the education you provide to younger hobbyist, its clear honest and presented in a fun positive way and educating anyone is worth a supporting, keep up the great work

[@ruhalajn]

Clint, ive recently changed my set up for my pueblan milk snake. I laid a foot and a half of coco fiber/ground walnut and mixed with water in my 75gal. Basking spot with 75w uvb bulb. Buried ceramic hides at the bottom. My male LOVES this. He has an intricate system of burrows, basks, etc. I think we should update care guides

[@haroldsmith45302]

Excellent presentation skills, thank you.

[@ALAMLUSVI]

amazing! Thank you for sharing this experiece with us

[@vanillacarnivore]

Either this one or a Mexican Black Kingsnake are my next snakes on my list. So beautiful 😍 I am fascinated by the beauty of kingsnakes

[@MrDonnelly1111]

❤ I lve milk snakes I finally got my own just a year ago. Mines in tangerine 🍊. Pleblen he's so cool. So shy which was brilliant as my first snake. It only took 4 months before we rescued a 4 year corn snake. Love the videos 📹 thank you so much. You love for the animals is so infectious ❤ marlen is so cool. Lots of love from ireland brother ❤️

[@Carriesue1982]

I learned from Jack Hanna lol, “Red against yellow, kill a fellow.. red against black, a friend of jack”. That’s a memory that’s stuck with me a very long time! These are one of my favorite snakes :)

[@alvincole9551]

Love your information. Ty I'm getting a milk snake 🐍 a week from now. I'm going to get a huge tank for it.

[@kristerpedersen1645]

Hi Clint! I am getting a sinaloe milk snake as my first snake! I am so happy that my parents agreed! Well, my father said yes, and my mother has no more excuses for not letting me get one. The setup is also ready, so I guess it is too late for them to say no anyways haha!

[@CJ-qw4og]

Love you’re energy!

[@michaelgonzalez7866]

I cant stop watching your channel, I want all the animals!

[@This1isaJesusFreak]

I think I've watched half of your videos over the last three days, and they've all been great! I'm thinking about getting a reptile and have been doing a lot of research, but I'm looking for more info on Fire Skinks... any chance you'll make a video about them soon? :)

[@ClintsReptiles]

A pretty good chance

[@Ibaneddie76]

Those little milk snakes are very strong for their size. One of my tattoo clients gave me their try color milk snake because they were afraid of him haha. I took him out to show them there is nothing to fear and I was really surprised at how strong he was for his size. Its not like a constrictor but I can see how they have the power to just gulp down their prey without constricting it first. I now have 2 rooms full of ball pythons and 1 lone little milk snake. They are actually pretty cool to handle once they settle down.

[@Odd_Gunner]

Thank you for this video it helped alot

[@mellast-name5954]

I had a milk snake when I was in high school (named Coral, haha) who was an AMAZING escape artist! She was really calm when handled, but I found her in my book case at least three times haha.

[@jadecoloredglasses5822]

Another awesome video. Kind of a weird thing that snake-eating snakes do...try to eat/bite themselves.