REACTING TO MY SUBSCRIBERS PET ENCLOSURES!

[@Emzotic]

Leopard print is * NOT* my jam

[@flora6364]

Lol

[@lollifeandothers4515]

Haha

[@felixadriensfavoritecousin]

😂😂😂

[@rochmayjohnston-brand7415]

I've literally been waiting all day for this and I wasent even early I'm ten minutes late

[@Ponypal1108]

Not mine either 😂 it looks good on you though

[@AJaeH]

I always appreciate how insightful your criticism is and how respectful you are towards pet owners ! great video x

[@Emzotic]

Thank you! It’s brave to submit for scrunity

[@bubbleteabeatboxx]

@@Emzotic I can't wait till you hit 1 mil ♥︎ You encourage me to do better pet care, thank you.

[@vederea3613]

people who say "my cage is like that and my pets are still alive so there nothing wrong there" don't realize that it's about quality not survivability like i can stuff them in a prison cell and give them food and water and they'd not die right?

[@jagoldenpyrenees491]

"Alive" doesn't equal "happy" or healthy. I could keep my chickens "alive" without ever letting them out of the barn but happy chickens are healthier and more productive so they get to free range all day everyday; I only close the barn doors at night to protect them from predators

[@hallieharvey4073]

@@dyinhope6840 you would be surprised. My roommate in college had a beta fish in this little desk aquarium and when I tried to explain they needed something bigger her response was “well it’s lived in there for 2 years”

[@kimdenny7978]

@@jagoldenpyrenees491 that’s for a good reason…

[@jagoldenpyrenees491]

@@kimdenny7978 you don't say 😂

[@Annie_Annie__]

I used to try to talk people out of getting fish bowls and those little “fish tanks” for bettas when I’d go to the pet store (I only don’t now because I don’t go to the pet store much anymore). One woman kept arguing with me about and insisted that “in the wild bettas can live a puddle the size of a heel print.” I got frustrated and said “yeah, well as long as someone brings me food, I can live in a coffin. That’s what that fish tank is. A betta-sized coffin.”

[@joyjansen7551]

For all the (future) hamster owners. You can also look around at secondhand stores (or online etc.) for a big aquarium that is (for example) leaking. Those are usually pretty cheap since they can't really be used for fish anymore. They work like the IKEA detolf. You can put in so much more bedding for digging around and making tunnels. In the Netherlands we call it hamsterscaping. It basically means creating a ''natural'' enviroment with (dried) plants, wooden elemenets, lots of (different) bedding etc. It looks amazing in your home and is great for hamsters!

[@dakotaevans2527]

Dakota Evans here, I've actually removed that lovely leopard print hammock since that picture also😂 My girl never EVER used it. Love the video! You're awesome Em❤️

[@daniellesimpson9583]

You’ve got a lovely setup 😍 I’m definitely taking notes from your enclosure and others for if I get a lizard 🦎

[@dakotaevans2527]

@@daniellesimpson9583 Thank you so much! My girl seems to enjoy it, she's very active. I've made some slight changes since that picture BUT overall it's the same. Good luck with your future reptile!💜

[@SkitSkat674]

That hammock seemed to make a nice shady corner. Maybe something else could be used instead.

[@spriteandnicotine]

How did y’all submit your photos

[@dakotaevans2527]

@@spriteandnicotine I did through Instagram 😊 Through DM.

[@AsterInDis]

The more I learn, the more appalled at how my family kept pets when I was a kid.

[@maddie5917]

Same. It hurts thinking about past pets that suffered because we didn’t know any better. That’s why education is so important!

[@lemonlizard1]

I totally get you. When I learnt how to properly take care of budgies and bettas, I realized how bad the care was

[@coffeebeanscafe4208]

Same, when i learned how to keep bunnies, fish and bettas I'm legit upset about how bad our past fish suffered and maybe even our current bunny

[@gecko2738]

What did they do? Foce your dog to drink urine, or your cat to use the next door neighbors sand box as a litter box?

[@lemonlizard1]

@@gecko2738listened to the pet store employees

[@madelinefleming1266]

Ahhhh! Thank you for featuring Gill! His name was inspired by the goldfish on the movie “What About Bob” 😂 and we do plan on upgrading him to a 20 gallon soon!

[@AssistancedogQuirrell]

Thank you for featuring Odin and Sherbet as I’ve only had them for a month and they have settled in and are recalling to me inside. I would like to have a larger home for them but it’s not affordable for me right now. I also have plans to get more perches when the budget allows. I also feed them fresh food every day with ingredients such as peppers, carrots, spinach and much more.

[@bex8749]

U are doing awesome 👏

[@85693]

thanks for caring about them so much, you're a great person

[@maxwellgrimsley]

I would love for this to be a miniseries!!

[@Emzotic]

Consider it done!

[@victorrasmussen2376]

the owner of the brazilian rainbow boa is so creative! “caipora” is the name of an old brazilian folk tale about a small native american man who is the protector of animals and forests and he’s often depicted with the colors of the brazilian rainbow boa in that picture: orange and brown.

[@sarahbeaulieu999]

Wow cool. Thank you for sharing that! I love learning

[@kaehume4742]

The first hamster enclosure actually looks like a Prevue 725 (?) which is highly recommended for hamsters, Munchie’s Place always suggests it and it’s bigger than it looks in the photo. Of course bigger is always better but if that is thus enclosure it goes over the minimum

[@kayaallen9886]

it’s the 528 i believe, i looked at it online and it has around 608 square inches of floor space, yes it is above the minimum but it’s still somewhat small

[@nataliemartinez7431]

The first hamster enclosure is not at all suitable

[@kayaallen9886]

@@nataliemartinez7431 it is has 608 square inches of floor space, so yes it is suitable it just looks smaller in some photos

[@mckpayjhn]

I think it was commented on the way it was because animal welfare laws are different in the UK. The Prevue 528 is over the 450 sq in minimum in the US, but I think it just barely brushed the one in European countries!

[@kaehume4742]

@@mckpayjhn that makes sense! Europe is way ahead of North America for sure

[@shannonrickard8605]

Fabric hammocks are actually recommended for beardies as they have been known to catch their nails in the woven or mesh ones resulting in lost toenails or even broken bones.

[@Emzotic]

I wonder if canvas might be better? :)

[@Ellzy1]

@@Emzotic canvas is just a coarser woven piece of fabric. It would make no difference for cleanliness.

[@SobrietyandSolace]

@@Ellzy1 If it's a less permeable fabric it makes a difference. Something like fleece that holds moisture and warmth providing a breeding ground for bacteria isn't going to be like e.g a tightly woven canvas or waxed canvas.

[@Annie_Annie__]

@@SobrietyandSolace But if you have 2 hammocks and switch them out while you wash the other regularly, it wouldn’t be an issue.

[@Blackdragon99omfg]

I was actually taught differently. This is what I was taught. Most fabrics are not encountered in the wild, the way they're created can fray at a level our eyes can't see and cause issues just like unvacuumed carpet. The fibers also hold fecal matter and chemicals used in cleaning. Many fabrics at the basking temps and exposure can allegedly also fire off toxic fumes longterm. The dyes can be toxic. Not to mention the fact dragons claws can catch, or loose threads can be mistaken for food and lead to issues too.

[@Sweetnlow19811]

I love that we have many amazing animal advocates such as Em and Victoria Raechel to show us the best way to care for our animals. I learned so much when setting up our new dwarf hamster enclosure. The days of tiny plastic cages needs to come to an end!

[@bubbleteabeatboxx]

And Emiology

[@SkitSkat674]

Same. My hamster is now spoiled, lol.

[@laurenthomas7074]

The way you talked about/to people in this video was the nicest most thoughtful and honest Ive ever seen in a reaction video, I'd definitely watch any more you make!

[@JokazDee]

You are so right about the availability of good enclosures in pet stores. When I got my first 2 guinea pigs I ended up ordering shelving panels to make a pen for them. It's about 5 foot by 5 foot, and it's so great seeing them have space to run around. I have 5 piggies in the herd now, and using the panels makes it so easy to adjust the size of the pen if I need to.

[@oliviaallen3726]

I'm only on the Betta Fish section and as someone working in the aquatics industry, I really do not recommend housing a Male Betta with a Female as suggested by your wording. Females can be kept in sorority groups, but some Females do need to be kept singularly. Males should always be kept singularly except in the case of observed situations for breeding. Females can and will attack Males and Males can and will attack Females. Some people may have success with keeping Males with Females, but typically this is in significantly larger aquaria and I would not recommend it as there's a high risk of harm, which for me is questionable ethically.

[@Rachelbee]

Ooh, do make this a series! Creature Crew can learn be inspired by each other.

[@wjeera]

Finnish fan here! Love the fact that you liked Finland. Please make this as a series, this was fun to watch, and I am sure that many people learn a lot from this video. Plus this is a great way to interact with your followers! Love you!

[@EmmaThorneVideos]

I wish I hadn't been sipping coffee when Em decided to hydrate because I nearly spat it everywhere laughing. Also it's definitely the mark of a good community that so many people are comfortable sharing their enclosures and getting honest, considerate feedback 💚

[@Elizajays]

Love your makeup in this video!

[@ealex2011]

Hey Em! Just so you know, male and female bettas CANNOT be housed together. You got everything else spot on 👌🏻

[@InomayWolf]

If done right you can but its hard and takes the RIGHT male. I had one male in my female tank. 5 females and one male in a heavily planted 37 gal tall tank. Worked well. But as said not recommended.

[@paige-wiens]

Actually male bettas cannot live together either. You could put two females together but it's not recommended, my Nana and Pops had a 20 gallon tank and for one full year the two bettas where fine, but one day they came home and it was a blood bath. I personally wouldn't risk it.

[@anatomicallycorrupt]

@@paige-wiens two bettas should not be housed together ever no matter the sex. if you want a sorority you need at least five females to establish a proper "pecking order"

[@gudnyb8472]

And no mineral block for hamster's it's not beneficial for them

[@darkdragoneclipse]

You're such a kind person even when critiquing others. Congrats on that date by the way! I'm so happy to see you healing and moving on. You deserve this.

[@tastydaisy8577]

Actually, the prevue 528 is actually pretty decent. It’s got 620 square feet and it’s not a flimsy plastic. It looks smaller than it is in the picture. I think it’s good.

[@c.a.fontaine1074]

It's not the biggest enclosure ever but when you add enrichment it will keep them happy.

[@AnTran-vb4dd]

I love the parakeets cages but parakeets are a type of birds that love jumping from perches to perches and need a lot of space and also I would add foraging toy .

[@Emzotic]

Exactly!

[@ParakeetWorld]

Budgies are very jumpy! Its adorable. And keep in mind that parakeet is an umbrella term, so many other parrots are parakeets too!

[@AJaeH]

11:26 I'm laughing at the thought of you punching someone that way, with the mouth click before the hit 😂

[@Emzotic]

Hahahahaaa!!! *click* 👊🏻

[@Lylesbit]

It's very funny that the tortoise's name is Vauhti which means speed

[@AgraceE21]

The first hamster cage was actually decent. The cage looks like the preview 528 cage which can hold around 5 inches of bedding and is above the US bare minimum at around 500 sq inches of floor space. The wheel looked like an 11 inch wodent wheel which is good. Bigger is always better but it was actually okay for the US standards. I would rate it a C because it could use a lot of improvement but it deserves more than a failing grade.

[@Emzotic]

Hey Grace! I’m not at all familiar with this hamster cage. I didn’t get told a make or any details on the size, so my judgement was based off the pictures I had. My bad! X

[@AgraceE21]

@@Emzotic All good! I personally find other options much better and can see why it isn’t the best option. I love that you talked about ikea enclosures. They really do offer a lot of large but mostly affordable options.

[@alliedw]

It’s been so long since I’ve been early to an upload! I miss it!! I had a video idea! I’m not sure if it’s good or not but I wanted to share it. You know the little care guide pamphlets that most pet stores have for you to take home or look at? Maybe you could do a video reacting to or comparing some of them! Thanks for being a good influence in the animal world and bringing positivity into our lives!

[@Emzotic]

LOVE this idea!!!! Thank you SO much! And thanks for your support!! It’s lovely to see you here!

[@MissFluffyPink]

@@Emzotic Yes please! And if you can/want to maybe even ask friends or family in other english speaking countries (i.e. UK, New Zealand etc) if they can grab some care guides/animal pamphlets to compare the information from different countries 😄😄

[@sarahbeaulieu999]

What a great idea

[@kimdenny7978]

I’m glad that people are being brave and sending these pictures out! For fish tanks a good rule of thumb for fish enclosure sizing is 10 gallons per inch of fish (at least) By the way… whoever had the first enclosure for a hamster… maybe for now if you can’t afford a bigger enclosure for right now even if you have cardboard the hamster can chew on that!

[@nyxiss]

My cousins used to have one 10g enclosure for 30 FISH. Yes, 30. It was so upsetting to see, and soon enough they stopped feeding the fish and they all died.

[@dragonli1y]

I don’t mind having some plastic in a hamsters enclosure, as long as they have a lot of things to chew. They don’t usually go after plastic, and don’t chew a huge amount in general. (Of course if they do chew it, get safe things to replace them).

[@slippy_ice2060]

This is why Friday is my favourite day of the week

[@Emzotic]

I am not worthy 👉🏻👈🏻☺️

[@slippy_ice2060]

@@Emzotic yes you are

[@ArtAnimeEmerly]

I would totally submit one of my hamster enclosures if you did this again, you were so thoughtful in your criticism and even for the great enclosures I loved that you still offered suggestions!

[@Nikita-wj1ls]

It would be really fun to see a part two of this video :3 Also ps, hope the date you mentioned in the end went well :)

[@Rose-du5ei]

I love this video idea! its educational and also enjoyable to watch. i just love that other pet owners can also watch this and improve their enclosures.

[@Sinceretic]

Ayyyy~ Finland mentioned

[@faent-fr34k]

I use a large (2ft x 3ft) mixing tub for my Flemish rabbit. It works WONDERFULLY for her. Highly recommend either size for larger pets, including young "house" pigs! Great if you have elderly cats, too. More space than most regular large litter trays and reasonably low sides.

[@Loveandlight5-c7c]

Please do more of these! I love learning about how I can imporve my animal enclosures! And sweing others creations is great for inspiration!

[@emilyk3825]

My beardie is in MBD remission I guess? Lol so he has mobility limitations and things. His enclosure is as close to “natural bearded dragon environment” while also being hospital/safety chic. 👍🏼

[@maddiewalker9770]

first, em you are stunning in this video!! i have a bunch of animals i’d love to see more enclosure reviews and i’ll definitely be submitting mine!

[@AlissaWithAnEye]

13:40 “the plastics” made me burst out laughing 😂

[@joeyjefferis6767]

Yes please continue this! It is nice to see what is good and not good and get ideas for enclosures.

[@bellalouviere1128]

I love your makeup today! Looks really glowy✨ Also I love your educational videos!!

[@jazminhawkes4794]

this was such a helpful video it gave me So many ideas for my animals habits

[@ItsAki14]

The meangirl references I can’t 😂😂😂

[@ElleirbagSixela]

Loved watching this! I would love to see more videos like this one. Super educational and helpful.

[@abi-lf7bl]

I feel like you might be the nicest animal informer on KZbin you give such constructive criticism and are always super sweet love your channel so much❤️❤️

[@nicolefey2137]

I recently found your channel and I love it❤ I learn alot from your videos! You are so smart in so many different areas

[@pastelpets]

just letting you know that hamsters don't really like to climb BUT are great escape artists and can monkey bar due to stress! but it sounds like you've got everything right! also bin cages are amazing!

[@bubbleteabeatboxx]

Yes

[@asneakyproduction7144]

Besides mineralblocks being apropriate 🙈 As they are not!

[@pastelpets]

@@asneakyproduction7144 ty! I didn’t see that!

[@neeks2210]

I love your info on beardies and tortoises. I keep a tortoise myself and researched beardies and considered getting one. This was perfect regarding them!

[@averi5218]

I’d love if this became a series!

[@lunalapelusa9571]

I love how you are so nice and are never judging people but helping them!!! Hopefully in the future you will be able to see my hamster enclosure and thank you so much for promoting good animal care love you!!

[@miffy4369]

You should make it a series! I love these type of videos :)

[@meganacton7707]

Yayyy another video!! Thank you for all the hard work you do for us! Love u and ur pets and ur videos!!

[@franzii_333]

i will probably get 2 ferrets soon in like a few months and if you really do a part 2 i will definitely submit mine then!

[@Emzotic]

Yes please!!! I can’t wait!!!

[@olivertheferret757]

@@Emzotic if you do part two can you chose mine 🥺

[@3m3c7]

@@olivertheferret757 awe you ferret is really cute :)

[@olivertheferret757]

@@3m3c7 thank you:)

[@carissathechinmom6174]

I feel like birds are some of the most neglected animals. I don't think I'll ever own one personally because I know how much training, mental stimulation, time, resources, and patience is required to keep them happy & healthy and its a lot!

[@carissathechinmom6174]

@Wattle I've heard that! So sad

[@byashbutera]

I really enjoyed this series and can't wait for part 2~

[@elizabethliberty1196]

I love how energetic she is ♥️

[@abbywypych2943]

"We're not about just going in a corner" Dobby and Niffler👀

[@shellypooley0904]

I know this is a pet habitat review, but your makeup always looks amazing 🤩

[@ckm5702]

Had to pause at 5:05 and accidentally got a pic of fish face em lmao Great video tho would make a great series

[@amygray9457]

A mini series would be awesome!

[@creepypenqueen]

I swear every video em your mane gets more and more luscious and you become more and more of a lion 🦁

[@saveriopanaccione996]

Definitely a mini series

[@thefallen2538]

The most satisfying thing is seeing a well set up animal enclosure with a happy pet (: I have a Mexican black king snake trying my best to keep her well (: I just have to mention how beautiful my child is

[@mummyme9626]

Amazing video, always learn so much from your vids :)

[@mummyme9626]

Also, you go and enjoy your date girrrlll!!!

[@MaysoonJeffery]

I love those huge hamster enclosures they look great!

[@creepypenqueen]

I love your makeup em!!!

[@NicoolCats421]

Ooo Em you are glowing girl!

[@dsum6377]

Using a gentle and small air stone for a betta can be great enrichment as well if you have a 10+ gallon tank. I would place mine in a corner next to taller plants and the bubbles move and glide off the leaves. All of my bettas loved swimming in them and chasing the bubbles on the leaves.

[@helmeri2606]

I love Finland aswell 😩 So beautiful

[@rileehuckleberry7677]

With hamsters you can also modify a plastic tote/bin, its cheep and can provide a lot more space then a petstore critter keeper! Theres lots of videos and things on youtibes about them

[@TheBelinda10]

hey I'm really wanting to get an African land snail and was just wondering if em's video on them is still up to date as it's a few years old now

[@courtneymanus8385]

“I was not punching you iii was giving you a fist bump, please dont sue me” 😂😂

[@laurabdn2691]

Betta fish : 10 gallon is great, congrats to owner :) i would add way more plants to create a little forest too NB : female sororities are at least by 5 females not a couple ! With MANY plants to hide and tanks ready in case the hierarchy breaks 😊

[@ashlynflourre3275]

I love the idea of a series of this because it might help me change some things with my guinea pigs cages. If I notice anything to better those lives.

[@MaisieVine]

Love ur vids em🥰. Maybe u could do a couple vids on plant care or smthing? 💛 Also was wondering do u still have ur giant african land snails?

[@Tamboro24]

Em to Pixar: Please don't sue me, my dog eats imported cheese Me: I WANT IMPORTED CHEESE! xD

[@SetenityKo]

I would really like a mini series! We can all learn a lot, and I’d like to share my own enclosure too

[@lopezfamily0911]

this day last year 6 kittens where born and now its 2021 and there not here with me but i am happy to see that other people have there pets with them happy and happiest

[@ratlover6369]

I love the constructive criticism and the makeup and the outfit all 11/10

[@Salutstudios]

a really inexpensive solution to the space issue for hamsters and other rodents is making bin cages! you can get one of those huge bin cages, cut out the tops and some side windows, put in some wire mesh et voila! it works fantastic, and costs hundreds less than glass aquariums or other expensive items. all the needed supplies can be found at hardware stores and walmart. (a lot of people struggle with cutting out the windows in plastic, but i'll say i have succeeded in doing it well with a 5$ box cutter from home depot. it can be done! and some metal sheet cutters are also really handy. those cost me like 10$.)

[@yzhu08]

This is mostly for hamsters and mice only, guineas pigs, rats etc need more ventilation, but yes bin cages are great!

[@veervdh]

I had to tie 2 huge bird cages together for my chinchillas because not a single store or webshop could deliver the heavy metal cages with the big doors. I made shelves, put in hammocks and wooden bridges, houses, etc. I switch it up twice a week and they love it. They don't like their running weel, they'd roll off the top, but never tried getting in it. I do plan on making a custom enclosure that's easier to clean. I pretty much have to take apart everything to reach the bottom now. It works, but birdcage doors are way too small. They like to use me as a bridge while i'm struggling to clean, so that's fun😂

[@alisameiah5035]

I lost my terrapins to a crow. yea, they are true escape artist. i told my mum becarefull about those Terrapins, they can escape, as usual she wont listern to me, all three of them went missing.

[@dhaisykandhankarunai7240]

Hi Em iam your fan from india.....💗💗I love the way your talking..... your like "oh my god ...,iam the happiest girl in the world"😃😃

[@walterl322]

Just wanted to say that pictures of herbivorous animals eating flowers are so cute🥺

[@sarahjohnson2155]

do the series pls

[@ajaxsnumberonefan]

Emzotic looks gorgeous in this video- ❤️

[@LaguBudakKuching]

Please make this a miniseries!! And P.S i always love your hair

[@leavek1847]

I hope this becomes a series

[@damarisgaleano3645]

I know you've talked about it before, but can you do an updated version of what substrates to use for bearded dragons, and where are the best places to get them? all I find are the calcium sands in pet stores

[@EmilyPritchett93]

Awww man! Was hoping my day gecko would be interesting enough to make it 😭

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video information EM

[@peanutthepiratebunny9900]

Great video love the different types of enclosures

[@catsarecute5055]

yayy loved the video i hope you do more videos of it please

[@theguyinthecorner7392]

Props for time stamps

[@tyreesetjjoyner1995]

Good video. Continue on your road on getting the giant gold play button

[@coyoteeeeeee]

ems makeup in this video 😍

[@kelseyfitzgerald]

i’m going to get a rabbit soon and free roam it in my room

[@cuddlebeargames2883]

Do you think a large glass reptile enclosure would be good for a Hedghog? My lil man has gotten big recently and is due for an upgrade. We have an enclosure left over from a Bearded Dragon we rehomed to a friend who has multiple of them and already had one she was going to use for Toothless. Would that be good for a Hedgie? I know he likes the dark so he has his own little shaded alcove of the house that his enclosure is in and has a wonderful running wheel(not those metal barred ones, one of the good ones) that would fit in their as well. I'm worried that because it is a big upgrade it might stress him out to have so much space so suddenly. He, like most hedgies, is pretty shy and can be easy to stress so I don't want him getting stressy about new enclosures.