Top 5 Reptiles | My Collection Favorites - Ep. 97

[@ReptileMountainTV]

***UPDATE*** my information on my Eastern “Skidboot” was incorrect. He is a pure NSW Eastern.

[@spinkscapes775]

It's funny for an Australian when you talk about Easterns being "rare". I know where I sit in my office atm there is a wild Eastern hiding in a stormwater drain less than one metre away from me (who I've seen at least three times today). There is also another in the garden about ten metres away. They are seriously everywhere here in Victoria.

[@monsterkajiu1912]

What is your dream species to own and how's your ball python?

[@CurtisJBergerJr]

They had us in the first half, not gonna lie.

[@emariexotic]

Love that Sam is your fave 🥰

[@LanceKirkman]

GILA Monster!!! So very want! Dude, so jealous you got to meet all those cool gentlemen!!

[@LanceKirkman]

@picassogilamonster thanks!!

[@Ash-hi5hy]

I had no idea ball pythons could live that long!!!!

[@ReptileMountainTV]

I know right! They can live 50 years or longer I believe 😮👍🏼

[@Ash-hi5hy]

@@ReptileMountainTV that is absolutely amazing! I hope your beautiful noodle lives beyond that!

[@santosleeli]

Looking forward to the new series!

[@bearsbeetsbsg8]

great list and the number one was incredibly sweet! I’m excited for your new series!

[@indacoma]

Skidboot looks amazing sooo shiny

[@spanishmountains4588]

Good to see Normandy on the list. Such a good looking skink.

[@joelh6514]

Nice picks!

[@GogeeReptileCuddles]

Samson is awesome as is Normandy

[@ReptileMountainTV]

🙏🙏🙏

[@louiseeisler4884]

Samson is so cool! Well done! Your so lucky!

[@ASecondOfArc]

I LOVE Normandy's face!!! :)

[@kaytlincarrmoran]

Gila monsters are so awesome!

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Flippin hot dogs they are! 😉

[@kaytlincarrmoran]

@@ReptileMountainTV 🤣🤣🤣

[@Wolfprincess90]

lol I was almost scare at the first part of the video, glad it was just a nightmare. As for Sam your ball python I understand why she is your favorite. She has been with you the longest and travel around with you in a way. Ball pythons got me into reptiles and I have only known normals back in the 90s. Ball python morphs has gotten a little out of control with 5 plus genes animal and morphs that look almost identical but isn't (banana/ coral glow). Ninja my colombian tegu would be my top 1, only because she was the first reptile I got when I moved to FL and she was a rescue. I spend a lot of time and money to bring her back. I am happy to announce that I will finally buy a BTS. Got the enclosure just need to set it up. I am looking to get one in February when the orlando repticon opens. Now the problem is I a not sure which species to get. I have been interested in the key islands, but notherns are common in these events. I have 2 months to figure it out.

[@ReptileMountainTV]

First reptiles always get that special spot kn our hearts don’t they 😁👍🏼 I bet Ray will be there with some amazing skinks as usual. Good luck with your choice. 😁

[@AshendrisSilvermist]

I'm sure you'd love it no matter what but I bet you'll be twice as happy and bonding with it if it's the Kei island skinker you really want. :) Good luck!

[@rubenarreola9993]

Jokes on the wildlife officials I only have 5 animals A bts, a ball python, a burmese python, a bullfrog and a cave gecko

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Ha! Winning!!!

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

Nice! I like the look of that Anery rosy boa!

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Thank you! He is awesome. They have baby blue eyes to die for! 😍

[@quirkymonster836]

I can't wait for this series I am in Australia 😊

[@mollycontent]

Sam is so beautiful! 💜💜💜

[@hjalmarjnsson5729]

Make a collection tour

[@rebekahrhodes841]

That is the case were I live in Australia I can only own 6 adult blue tongues

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Oh wow that’s really strict! What part of Oz?

[@KeepingitrealwithNeo]

What? I live in Australia too and I've not heard of this before... where abouts are you located?

[@rebekahrhodes841]

tasmania

[@rebekahrhodes841]

and sorry you can have a bunch of babies but only six adults for blue tongue lizards

[@ellyntaylor926]

Tasmania doesn’t (afaik) allow any importation of interstates species of skinks so I believe tas owners are limited to blotchier only, and they are quite strict on it

[@rebekahtriolo5660]

2020 is going to rock

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Woot woot!

[@lea_e3242]

Hello TC Houston! I have a question about furniture for skinks. Would it be ok if I put a sturdy, good sized, reptile hammock under the heat light that I use? I was just wondering because I don’t know if my Northern BTS would use it or not. I would make sure to not have it so high so that the skink can’t get onto it. Let me know your thoughts on this 👍💫

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Hi, If that is something you want to try it’s certainly worth it. Just keep an eye on everything to see if it works well or is a waste.

[@raelonewolf]

I didn't even know you had a ball python! That's amazing that you've had her for over 30 years. She looks really healthy and robust! Just curious how feeding goes with her, because I've heard they can be notoriously picky (and like I said, yours looks really healthy). Do you feed live rodents or frozen/thawed? How well does she take her meals? Any tricks you've come up with in caring for her?

[@ReptileMountainTV]

She used to eat live mice when she was really young bit later would eat a pre-killed rat. She is now perfectly consistent on frozen thawed rats every 3-4 weeks. The key with her is to make sure the rat is warm. 👍🏼😁

[@raelonewolf]

@@ReptileMountainTV Thanks for the response!

[@fatalsilencesol0q881]

good job bud! im on ur fb group and im from aus :)

[@fatalsilencesol0q881]

ps im from nsw omg the aus ep LOOK crazy !

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Cheers mate!

[@nicolesnaturalpath8010]

My mind went to last stand also!! :)

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Lol.... you may take our lives but you'll never take our Frrrreeedooommm! Lol

[@tyliful]

cool, i have a female nsw eyebanded ebts. can't wait to introduce her to a male this coming season.

[@ReptileMountainTV]

They are gorgeous!

[@monsterkajiu1912]

Can i feed a blue tongued skink small whole prey or whole prey grinds like mice, day old quail chicks or rabbit kits as a treats like feeding insects as treats?

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Yes

[@tjtheguy4682]

Tc please respond! I'm thinking about buying a sexed gidgee skink pair tonight! I really need some input on them. I really like reptiles that I can interact with frequently. Pink tongues and bearded dragons come to mind. Please tell me, how do gidgee skinks do with handling? Can they take down nicely. Please be detailed as information is limited, and I have to make a decision soon!

[@ReptileMountainTV]

They can be handled yes but they are not keen on it. Mine are fabulous to watch and to hand feed. They even will climb on my hand to take food. Yet, they are not keen on “being held.” They are not bitey but they just are not into being held. Some folks find they are flighty while other say they are out all the time exploring or basking. Mine are out nearly all day basking and climbing. They are super fun to engage with but not hold.

[@aatuin]

Do you have recommendations for some anthill python breeders?

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Justin Julander of Australian Addiction Reptiles. He is THE best.

[@indacoma]

That girl is huge!!!

[@ReptileMountainTV]

She is a big girl isn’t she 🐍

[@shawnn188]

hi i'm new to your channel I have aa couple of questions if you wouldn't mind 1, i'm thinking about getting my first snake but not sure what would be a good starter snake I just know I don't want a boa or a python and I wanted to be about five feet or a bit bigger ? 2, do you know which gets bigger for brooks kingsnake the male or female ?

[@ReptileMountainTV]

I don’t know 100% on Brooks Kings as I haven’t worked with those specifically however in other kings and milks females do tend to get a tad bigger than males. I personally would recommend either a corn which can get to 5ft or a male Honduran Milksnake which will get to a good size but are known for good temperament.

[@shawnn188]

thank you very much really enjoy your vids what I seen so far

[@nataliesreptiles]

So at first I'm like "Cool, I don't really have to worry about that nightmare, because I only have 5 individual reptiles." But then it's like "... But... that means I could never get anymore.... And, I wouldn't be able to breed my bullsnakes when they're grown. NNOOOOO!!!!"

[@ReptileMountainTV]

A true nightmare!

[@quirkymonster836]

Naw love them all!!!

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Woot woot!!! ❤️👍🏼

[@joshdoe7288]

Are aneri rosy boas on the market? I have a beautiful 20 year old Mexican rosy boa he’s been passed from person to person and ended up with me he’s the calmest snake ever he’s great

[@ReptileMountainTV]

They are available from time to time. Pretty rare on collections though. I hope to have some next season.

[@joshdoe7288]

ReptileMountain.TV how much do they usually go for. They’re absolutely beautiful

[@joshdoe7288]

ReptileMountain.TV I’m currently going to school to become an exotic animal vet I have quite a few reptiles and would love to be able to talk to you more about the things you know. Is there any way of getting in contact with you

[@asixyearold2085]

Hi

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Hi

[@charliemaddock3459]

Yall need to declare half your collections have died so that when they come looking for them theyre accountably signed off your permit and stash those reptiles away hahahah

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Sneaky smart lol