My Snakes: A Day In The Life

Here's a look at what my snakes get up to in an average day. I treat my snakes differently based on age, size, and personality as well as species - a ball python gets treated differently than a super-dwarf reticulated python when they're spending time out of their enclosure. This is all about snake enrichment and hopefully, it will give you some ideas.
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[@callsignmohas5190]

My six year old daughter (who had to have a snake and now here we are) and i watch you videos often. She has given you the title as “papa python” now 😂. Ahhhh kids lol

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Awww, I love that title!

[@kpopnoonanikki9211]

That's adorable

[@LoriTorrini]

Nice job. I have to really focus on not making my videos too long. I gave up on trying NOT to teach/lecture, that’s just how I am. You did a great job going over behavior in a way that everyone should be able to relate to.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks Lori! That's a big complement coming from you :-)

[@Ksane]

Because of YOU I'm turning our spare room into a free roam snake jungle gym! I'm so excited. I've got a Japanese floor mat and it will be my reading room. Each snake will get hours in the room at a time. Ropes, climbing things, baskets, decorated coat racks, etc. Thank you!! ❤

[@GreenRoomPythons]

That sounds amazing!

[@justinkline1294]

My girl went inside the printer (like into the mechanism, with ink and spools) on my desk last night before I knew what had happened (realized just in time to see end of her tail slide the rest of the way in). Took some patience and a somewhat delicate touch to extract her without harm. And lesson learned (without tremendous negative consequences, always better). Don't let her do that again.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Glad you spotted her!

[@loriw2661]

This was a fantastic video! I’m a science nerd so my knowledge of evolution by natural selection has taught me that snakes have been hardwired to always be afraid of being eaten. Natural selection dictates that those snakes that were not cautious didn’t live long and in many cases, not long enough to procreate. Which is the goal. The more cautious snakes lived to procreate. When you’re a noodle with a head, everything wants to kill and eat you. I’ve worked really hard building “threads of trust” with Darwin and he’s doing well. We anthropomorphize animals. I’ve tried to “think like a snake” and so far, so good. Bob, this video was excellent, thank you! (I bought the same playpen. Can’t wait to try it out)🐍❤️🐍

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Glad you enjoyed it Lori! I think you'll like that playpen, as will Darwin & Marie :-)

[@amybentley1291]

This was really a fun video. I love seeing a day in the life of your snakes. They are all just so cute, and I love all their little personalities (or big personalities). Kent forgot that he also does special effects on occasion; the SFX for the battle royale between the two substrate brands was top notch. Honestly, you should give him a raise. Also, Eko is always a joy to watch on her ladder behind you, but I was laughing so hard when she poked her head straight through her hammock (about 18:00) and then had to pull it back out. 😁

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Good eye! I never noticed that. She used to do that all the time! I think she's almost too big for it now

[@amybentley1291]

@@GreenRoomPythons she must be the skinniest little thing...I have one of those hammocks, and the holes are not very big...

[@GreenRoomPythons]

@@amybentley1291 yep! Skinny girl

[@mobydickii8407]

Great video. Love seeing how other take care of their snakes. The ladder is a great idea. I am sure that my Brazilian Rainbow Boa (1yo) would love that. She is like your super dwarf, very curious.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Rainbow boas are cool. Glad you liked the video :-)

[@LifeOfGuyYoutube]

I love your channel, and your attitude to our snakey friends. ❤ none of us know what universe our legless pals live in. Hell, we don’t know what universe we live in! If a huge scary monster kept grabbing me while I was asleep or watching Netflix, I’d be annoyed and might bite it…

[@tiastevens-sm5fj]

I absolutely love the way you do reptile keeping!

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thank you!

[@erinculp5532]

Love it! I had to do a double take when you had the Inspector in Kent’s corner. I was like wait a minute, is Kent holding a snake!? 😂 I like that you mention not everyone has to keep snakes the same way, and it could vary snake to snake. It’s not an exact science. Thanks again for another great video! It was great seeing all your snakes 😃

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks Erin, glad you liked it. Don't tell Kent I was in his corner with a snake ;-)

[@newforestmorphs1377]

I needed to hear that Bob. I am a firm believer in knowing each of our snakes individually and giving them stimulation if they want it. You are amazing keeper and person. Thank you for introducing me to ideas for enrichment. It’s really important for the snakes we keep if they show us they are interested in spending time with us or simply exploring their environment. You must have the happiest snakes on the planet. If you were in the U.K. I would trust you with all my s;Ames. They would see you as Uncle Bob. Not sure if Clint would fit in though. But he could keep them entertained. I have a super pastel orange dream banana that would love your brother.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Aw thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words. I do what I can to keep the enriched, but am always trying to learn and do better :-)

[@newforestmorphs1377]

@@GreenRoomPythons your an inspiration to us as a community.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

@@newforestmorphs1377 thanks brother, I appreciate that!

[@kimspurre1242]

Love this: so many different channels. I sort of stumbled upon this video. You interact with the snakes so well.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

That's so much! I'm glad you liked it :-)

[@MarcusRefusius]

I had a young Red Tailed Boa on that lived most of the time on my Stereo. I had an old Teac Reel to Reel that was warm and she just loved it. That was in the seventies.

[@Velvetkisses222]

Just recently came across your account and I absolutely love your energy. I've had a ball pythons before when I was a lot younger and was sadly so uneducated because it was more of my mom who wanted it. I've been watching countless videos and researching a lot for years since then and I'm about to get an albino california kingsnake! Your videos have helped so much 🙏🏼

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I'm glad you're enjoying the content!

[@FPSWyWy]

I have finally gathered everything I need and I ordered my first ball python. He is a fire pastel and he will be here the first week of December

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Congrats on the new snake!

[@keithharper9595]

Great to see a selection of your snakes, and to be able to appreciate their different behaviours and personalities. Thanks for another great vid!

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Glad you liked it Keith!

[@Karrdeh]

How wholesome you keep snakes! I'm getting more convinced to get a pet snake buddy with each video I watch. Unfortunately I can't get a dog because of its maintenance needs right now, can't do cats in my appartment and pet rats' lifespan I can't deal with anymore after years of keeping them.

[@BBooBooBop]

Hey bob you’re my new favorite “snake-tuber” you are the best by far. Keep up the awesome work and keep that beard looking majestical😎🐍

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks so much Andrew, I appreciate the kind words!

[@kitsune0rei]

I really liked this video, I love seeing how day to day interactions are for people :) I wonder if with continued captive breeding we will get more personable snakes, since that's a desired trait and they don't have the pressures of wild selection. Breeding snakes is very new versus breeding dogs and domestic animals. When I breed jumping spiders, personality is one of the factors I look for. Some are more outgoing and sociable than others.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Yeah I think that's definitely a thing with ball pythons. They've been bred for so many years now that they've become a pretty docile species. My guess is an F1 or F2 ball python would be less personable :-)

[@helenhall9201]

Another great vid 👌. Some great pointers on a pythons individuality 💜.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks Helen!

[@chrisd4590]

I wonder with domestic snakes if we in a very small way turn them into social creatures. The fact that they see us as food or chance to explore and seek us out for those reasons (depending on the critter). If I open up his enclosure he will 100 percent leave his hide or b line it to the front into my hand. Also after handling he doesn’t run to his hide he still explores. These videos are always a great learning tool keep up the good work

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks Chris! Yes, I definitely think they could see us as either "the creature who is always there when food comes around" or "the creature who is the catalyst for letting me out" :-)

[@tiachandler5350]

Would have totally loved to hear Kent's Netflix and Chill joke lmfao I can only imagine the crazy thing he would say lol....great video for sure

[@GreenRoomPythons]

He's already forgotten what it was...

[@tamischmidt5281]

Always love hearing that banjo sound 🎶 🎵 🎶🎵

[@adriennepowers7916]

Great video! Very helpful. Thank you!

[@northernlightz2959]

Very excited when I saw this video!! Thank you! It was super fun and really cool to see their travels! 🐍👑

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Good, I'm glad you liked it!

[@ithewho6603]

Doing some catching up on your videos. The problem I have watching your vids is because they're so fascinating to watch and listen I have difficulties on doing anything else at the same time. I need time to sit through them and actually pay attention. Side note; Kent is wearing excellent shirt 👌

[@GreenRoomPythons]

That's a good complement! I'm glad you take the time to watch them :-)

[@monizz1661]

Really good topic!! All BP’s have different behaviours. My little fart Ally was a bitey tiny for about 2 weeks after I got her. Now she’s a tiny sweetie who wants out of her enclosure.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

That's great, sounds like you've done some good things with her!

[@donnagreen9784]

Thanks for the heads up on letting hatchlings be together in a playpen, I was trying to work out if I could fit in a playpen each

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Yep, just put them all in there together and they'll do their thing :-)

[@eg4378]

Awesome video. Thank you for sharing your passion.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@patrickalilbitofeverything5181]

Awesome video bro and some beautiful snakes as well 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 continue to be great and happy holidays to you and your family

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks Patrick, same to you!

[@danielleb.7055]

Thanks for sharing this. All snakes even the same species have their own personalities and tendencies, like tou explained. They're all different . Just bc Bobby's snake loves being out all over the place and will stay out as long as he allows doesn't mean Sally's snake is going to. I enjoy longer videos, so I don't mind your long ones. Personally I think they're much better than a 10 or 15 min video. You get more out of it and become comfortable but hey that's just me. I'd love to come and spend time with your little cuties and just observe them and see how their behaviors are etc. Snakes are interesting creatures and I love watching them and thinking how their little brains work. I actually enjoy this with all animals, me it gives me a better idea of why I think they act the way they do etc. Thanks again. Have a great day

[@kevinthegrizzly5074]

Awsome video West Coast G.O.A.T. My wife and I handle our scale babies everyday, except before and after feedings. We have a few that seem to really enjoy their time out and handling. Keep the fried gold videos coming my friend 👍🏾.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks Kevin! Glad you liked it. It's fun when a snake is tolerant of people :-)

[@mitzianne2822]

Thank you!! I really enjoyed this & needed this!! I just got a 4 1/2mo old Pastave ball python on Tuesday of last week. I haven’t held him or let him explore yet, but I’m ready to. I had a normal bp about 9yrs ago & had him for like 3yrs before I lost him. He was way bigger than this one when I got him & I had no problems handling him. I didn’t know anyone in the reptile community before & never watch videos on KZbin or anything. I’m so thankful to have found your channel & to have met so many wonderful people in the reptile community, thanks to starting an Instagram for my bearded dragon, lol. I found your channel last week & have been watching a video every night since. You have great content with good info… thank you!! :)

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks so much Mitzi, congrats on your new snake! Glad you're enjoying the videos :-)

[@mitzianne2822]

Ya very welcome & thank you!! 😊 Yes, I am loving ALL your videos!! 😍 Last night I actually watched a couple of them. 🤩 I also found you on Instagram, so I’m excited about that!! 😁

[@GreenRoomPythons]

@@mitzianne2822 Glad you found it, welcome!

[@jessicaperuti6877]

Great video! :)

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks Jessica!

[@avaogara]

lol I'm replaying this again n yes I' agree with you.my pets are family so handling n tlc free roam ..great n yea inspector can't be trusted free roam ..damara n echo their habits the same your snakes are so special great personality s

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I've actually been free roaming The Inspector lately, for short periods ;-)

[@williamwilcox794]

Nice to hear I do let my boys roam I know where to find them my youngest snek is so excited to experience things and I love it when he looks at me I could hear him say wow isn't all this cool ? And I reply yes caution that's his name. Yes it's cool especially with you! My other ball is named clutch. He's more reserved. Caution will play all night

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Those are great names!

[@mariasorsby8440]

I’ve always loved how you have cared for your snakes and you’ve helped me like a beginner and I really wanna snake I just said I love him to death and you really got me started with snakes I love your channel I’m subscribed and I really love the inspector and kint

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Aw thanks so much Maria! I'm glad you're enjoying the channel. Thanks for the kind words!

[@mariasorsby8440]

@@GreenRoomPythons you’re welcome and you can call me Cody I’m here

[@GreenRoomPythons]

@@mariasorsby8440 Okay Cody!

[@keithharper9595]

Seeing Kayda in this video reminded me of an idea/suggestion/ request for a future video, namely things to consider when adopting an adult snake as opposed to the juveniles and hatchings people typically start out with. For example, what sort of things should you ask the breeder/seller? What should one look for when inspecting the animal? Are there any differences in terms of acclimatization or quarantine requirements? How would one socialise an adult who may have spent the last few years living in a box? I am sure there are many more...

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I did a video similar to that when I got Kayda, but I could do a more comprehensive one on that topic. Good idea!

[@rhondablackburn5072]

Loved the video. You are so informative. And I love the videos that are longer. I bet if you were to take a poll all your viewers would prefer at least 30 minutes if not more. That’s my opinion. And that’s my suggestion take a poll. I know you always feel that your videos are too long I bet if you asked your viewers we would certainly disagree👍♥️🇨🇦

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks Rhonda! I appreciate that. I'm glad you like the longer format ;-)

[@kimspurre1242]

Actually thanks Lori for suggesting this on my feed I’m half asleep (long day)..so just now noticed 😳

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I'm glad she did!

[@avaogara]

Can't get enough of echo n ladder n yea she matched your shirt lol you come up with good names for your snakes !so since echo a super dwarf retic what be her adult size?love the playpen idea

[@GreenRoomPythons]

She'll be about 7 feet and weigh about as much as a large ball python :-)

[@crazylablady]

My BP Kyle is still really shy but is warming up very very slowly. Well, I got a corn snake that is a little bitty baby & I'm hoping I can get the baby used to me & handling as soon as this first mouse digests. I think Kyle is a little jealous because he allowed me to hold him for almost a whole minute today lol

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I love the name "Kyle" for a snake😁

[@crazylablady]

@@GreenRoomPythons he earned it as a baby & I still don't trust him 100% so yeah. The sad part is they don't make monster energy swag for sneks. He has bright colored fake plants🤷‍♀️

[@Prime_Eejit]

Freya is adorable 😍

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thank you! She makes awesome babies ;-)

[@ensorgaming905]

I would buy that piece of art 0:40

[@yellowflowerorangeflower5706]

Cool

[@skepticknowledge8457]

What is a content snake? Both my baby python and my wobble adult python both will explore. They both will come to my hand. The wobble one will follow me around. Both seem unwilling to bite or even show defense posture when fingers placed by face. the baby one will turn it's face away from your fingers. Both will not sit still. The closest thing to being still is when I sit beside the baby's bin the he will put his head on the top of the hide and lay stretching out.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Sounds like you have some pretty content snakes! :-)

[@gracekealoha4525]

I enjoy watching you interact w/your snakes, more then others! Sum vids i see 100's to possibly 1000's based on room size and cubes, and wonder if majority of the snakes are handled only when they are bred, fed and cleansed? Your vid here answered that for me! Also, i wanted to inquire that even if rhe snakes are separated into their enclosures individually, are ball pythons okay if you put them together? Like you did in the playpen? Or is it just because you socialize/handle them more frequently? Or is that natural? If in the wild, will they normally hang w/a bunch of other ball pythons? Or does it only occur when they are born, hatchlings, and young? Hope i make sense since sometimes i wonder what would happen if you left their tubs open (more then one) and one slid into another, unbeknownst? I saw one here on your vid and they seem to easily "meet and greet" appropriately! 😊 New to the green room and learning a lot from ur vids and amazing 🐍 🐍 🐍

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Ball pythons do just fine together for a short period of time if they're out of there enclosures. I have rules about sexually mature adults but young ones are fine to put together.

[@ruthlesslistener]

I think you're right about snakes not getting the whole picture of their surroundings when they're interacting with people, though I don't think it's excluded to just snakes; my cockatiel seems to view my hands as separate demonic entities from the rest of me that must be warded off with many a bite and war cry even though she'll happily snuggle up to my face with no problems, and she's got good vision and problem solving capabilities. It might be a matter of smaller animals having a hard time realizing that all the disjointed bits of human they can see are all part of the same entity, because we're so big to them that we just don't register as one being. So even if it seems obvious to us that the hand we moved towards the snake's face is part of us and shares our intentions, to a snake it doesn't appear that way Also, what's the morph of the baby at 16:24? It's so cute! I'm not much of a morph guy, but I love piebalds and bright yellow/gold ball pythons with super dark markings, so if I do get a fancy ball python, I want either a pie or one of those cuties. I love the normals, but those two morphs are just stunning

[@GreenRoomPythons]

That's a really good theory on what's going on in their brains. And hilarious about your cockatiel 😄 That snake is Tiger Lily - she hatched out here. She is stunning and I believe she's a combo of 6 morphs, and a world's 1st. When you get that many genes together, it's easy to be the 1st one ever: Spotnose, Enchi, asphalt, calico, orange Dream, X-treme gene

[@avaogara]

n captain f. what a good story bot him now he trusts you n not fearful n gorgeous snake 🐍

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Yeah he's doing well

[@raevynrader5801]

yes, the "everybody handles snakes differently" my friend had a CLUTTERED 95 gal tank for her snake so she could roam everywhere within and my friend, who actually doesnt like snakes, didn't have to handle her outside of her home. shes passed on now

[@GreenRoomPythons]

She died or was given to someone?

[@raevynrader5801]

@@GreenRoomPythons the snake herself passed on. it was very heartbreaking, due to the winter storms in 2021 in tx, the power outages prevented warmth to her tank and she huddled up in a corner and passed... my friend tried to warm it up with blankets and towels but only so much...

[@MasoniLenny]

I love that youre freeroaming your snakes, I wish I could do it as well. But I have a question, sort of. I have two boa constrictors, theyre still babys, only a few months old. The boy is a real sweetheart, I can handle him and he will just be curious. But then I also have the girl, she is getting quite big but she is also the spicy one, she didnt bite me yet, but she was striking. She absolutely hates it to be picked up, her breathing gets really hard, she'll move really quickly and distressed and is in a striking position. So I havent picked her up alot to not stress her more, but is that the right thing, or should I handle her more so she realises everything is fine and I wont hurt her? Because once she's big its gonna be a problem of she is so spicy.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I have a few videos on how to socialize or tame a snake. I'm usually talking about ball pythons but the concepts all work with Boas as well. I wouldn't say that you need to handle that snake more, there are other techniques that you can use to socialize the snake without putting her through the stress of being handled all the time.

[@jimthomas6127]

wondering what you've done to make your room snake safe. Any special tips, etc.?

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I just make sure the doors are closed or blocked off and I'll lay anything down that they can knock over (like a tripod or a guitar case. Other than that I just keep an eye out that they're not trying to get into a closet or cupboard.

[@pi5549]

Can we have a 24h snake-cam?

[@forrestcrabbe]

🤘🤘🤘

[@sylvanavila-carlsward2049]

Is it always good practice to keep a journal on all your reptiles. Or do you just know their schedule for feeding or whatever you keep a journal on them for.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I used to keep physical journals but now I have it all in an app. You definitely need to keep track.

[@Elmopop-nr1yv]

I have 1 carpet python 2 ball pythons and 1 spotted python and my spotted python I let out on and she always climbs up my leg and in to my hoodie pocket .

[@DTAever]

Very cool how each snake has their very own personality! Before I looked into snakes I pretty much just assumed they ate, pooped, and slept and that was it lol I do have a question though, I got a new baby two weeks ago. He’s never struck at me, only hissed when I had to help him get stuck shed off, and has eaten twice with no hesitation. I have had to make some changes to his tub (substrate, getting a different thermostat, and taking the humid hide out he does not even go near it). I only handle him for 10 minutes max because he used to get antsy and try to run. I got him out last night with my daughter and he didn’t try to run once , hardly moved wasn’t really flicking his tongue and was tense. I am TERRIFIED thinking every possible thing may be wrong with him lol his humidity is great (bumped it up since the bad shed) he doesn’t look dehydrated at all, but this isn’t “normal” for him to be so still. He’s not going into shed either. Maybe he’s just calming down? He is due to eat today also…

[@GreenRoomPythons]

My best guess is that he's getting used to you. Gradually increasing the handeling time is a good thing to do. It often doesn't take them long before they're more relaxed

[@DTAever]

@@GreenRoomPythons okay awesome thanks for the reply! I’ve been freaking out thinking something was wrong with him lol

[@lucasbaluyut5746]

I just set up a bio active enclosure and was wondering if you change the substrate of the inspectors enclose? I read online that you should change it once a year but idk

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I haven't needed to change it at this point but I'm keeping an eye on it. It's been about 16 months

[@MrPeter924]

Awesome pets animals reptiles Snakes 🐍

[@mydogmilo7474]

This may be a stupid question but Do they make noise when they poop and pee?

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Not always but they can occasionally be pretty loud with it ;-)

[@joelle9439]

Hello, I'm a brand new ball python owner and have very luckily stumbled upon your channel. I'm incredibly grateful for the content I've seen so far, so I'd like to ask you a somewhat embarrassing question. So I have a baby male ball python that I've just gotten a few days ago. He's around 3 months old. This was not an impulse buy, and I've done my research. My experience is coming from keeping rats, so very different. Anyways basically my plan is to leave him alone until he's eating, and I haven't handled him since I put him in his enclosure a few days ago. He seems very nervy. Anyways, opened his enclosure to change his water out and he came out of the hide he was in and struck me to the point of drawing a fair bit of blood on my hand. I was not expecting this as I wasn't bothering him or his hiding spot. I don't know where I should go from here. I knew I'd have to wait for some semblance of trust but as this was my second (unintentional) interaction with him I'm saddened that this is how our relationship started. I haven't been handling him and have trying to give him as calm of an environment to settle in as possible. But now I'm wary of even opening up his enclosure. What do you think I should do from here? And thanks again for channel, you've been so helpful!

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Hi Joelle! Congrats on the new snake. So this is a baby in a new environment - and super scared right now. That's really common. I have two new babies who came in like that as well and one also bit me in our 2nd interaction. Both are now super handleable after less than a month... Watch my videos about behavior and what to do with a new snake and you should be just fine... Those bites will draw blood because they have a ton of little sharp teeth - but fortunately a baby's teeth can barely get all the way through the skin because they're so small, so they don't cause any real damage. It always looks worse than it is :-)

[@joelle9439]

@@GreenRoomPythonsOkay great :) I knew you likely had a video covering this that I just hadn't got to yet, so I will absolutely give those videos a watch. In my head I understand it, but in my heart I know I'm taking it too personally. Thanks a bunch for the reassurance! I hope we will be able to get to the point you and your new babies are at now!

[@GreenRoomPythons]

@@joelle9439 you will! You're just going through normal new snake stuff - but it can be stressful

[@joelle9439]

@@GreenRoomPythons Super appreciate your help! Really does help to know it's at least somewhat normal

[@micahlovell9100]

How old is inspector?

[@GreenRoomPythons]

He's 3 years old

[@sunmoongodess]

What kind of morph is the inspector

[@GreenRoomPythons]

He's a banana, super enchi, super orange dream, firefly

[@avaogara]

Lydia..Lucille..n bear so beautiful I'm partial to pied..hope when I'm ready to get my snake .I'm as lucky as you ..yours amazing n sweethearts

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks Ava!

[@joelanphier2982]

Bob I forget if she is dwarf or super dwarf.. how big can she get eitherway?

[@GreenRoomPythons]

She's superdwarf and her estimated size is 7-9 feet based on her bloodlines and her mother's size. Their sizes are really variable though

[@joelanphier2982]

@@GreenRoomPythons that's reasonable like a male Burmese nice. they are beautiful but the BIG girls are just not realistic for my situation

[@GreenRoomPythons]

@@joelanphier2982 a male Burmese will be much thicker though. She'll still be really thin - maybe 4000 grams

[@joelanphier2982]

@@GreenRoomPythons did not know that. that's actually awesome so she is reasonable for 1 person to handle when full grown

[@GreenRoomPythons]

@@joelanphier2982 for sure. Curled up she'll be about the same size as a ball python

[@sunmoongodess]

Do you know what I would get if I bred a female fire pied with a banana stripe?

[@cynthiaharrington6319]

Totally off the subject, but I really like the music in the beginning of your videos. Could you please let me know who is playing? I also appreciate the information you give.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Hey thanks so much! That's me playing. It's a banjo tune I came up with as a theme song. My more recent videos don't do have the opening theme - But I still like the tune. I sometimes will grab the banjo and play it live during my Livestreams :-)

[@tysonshelly2234]

How does this guy never get sick from salmonella? I’ve seen him bite his snakes tails??

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Because salmonella is very rare in reptiles. In the 80s and 90s all the moms were concerned that their kid would get it from touching a reptile. Most people get it from eggs at the grocery store.... Snakes are very clean animals as long as you keep their enclosures clean.

[@tysonshelly2234]

@@GreenRoomPythons thank you so much for the reply! My girlfriend and I are really wanting to know if our female ball python carries salmonella or not, and can’t seem to get a solid answer on how to find out

[@scottscarberryCPRC]

So I've owned snakes for several years, but I have a question about letting them out to explore and I guess this has just never came up because I usually handle them one at a time. So I have one ball python, one Boa and 3 retics. All are under 2 years old, except the Boa turned 2 a few weeks ago. All are females except one retic is a male. I know u don't cohabit any snakes, even if it's the same species. My question is tho is it safe to handle them together or let them explore together. Obviously I'd never put two male retics together because they would fight Obviously, but is it OK to have them together in a controlled environment?

[@GreenRoomPythons]

In general yes, it should be fine. You might find that your retics start doing breeding behaviors so you might want to watch closely if you put the male with the females, but you should be safe with them all

[@SoupyPuppet]

No snake is too small to be a neck snake