UNBOXING MY NEW RARE SNAKE! HOW TO SETUP A RED-SIDED GARTER SNAKE TERRARIUM

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks so much for watching everyone! What do you think of "Inferno" as a name for this stunning snake? Don't forget to answer today's Question of the Day!

[@mraBJJ33]

Ferno for short? Lol sounds like a good name, very pretty snake!

[@Reptiliatus]

@@mraBJJ33 Love it! Thank you!

[@i_am_bogan]

Ember could also be a good name! Same with phoenix! I also love Inferno but just wanted to give you a few I also think fit

[@natemcdonald2706]

Inferno is a very fitting name for that stunning snake forsure . Congrats

[@Reptiliatus]

@@i_am_bogan thank you! Those are also cool name suggestions!

[@HeavenlyiceDream]

I love garters I raise Florida Blue and Black Neck (mine are all silver) garters Most of them are also checkered. They have the funniest personalities. absolutely wonderful pet snakes edit: careful with fish. There is a limited list of types of fish garters can eat safely. Stay with Guppies and Tilapia to be safest. Thiaminaise is a protein in most fish that can cause serious ailments and death in garters.

[@Reptiliatus]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing! Yea, you have to watch out for the thiaminaise! I appreciate your concern! 🙏🏼

[@neelix3821]

I am also raising two female Florida Blue Garter snakes named River and Rain

[@danielballard3364]

She rather looked like she has never seen a Nightcrawler ever before and even thought of it as another snake lol ^^

[@Reptiliatus]

Hahaha I don’t know what she was thinking 😅! She usually loves them!

[@oogalaboo]

The time lapse of him exploring was really cute

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kellybraun7048]

It was absolutely adorable! I wouldn’t mind seeing more time lapses, especially when an animal is new to an enclosure and can be seen exploring everywhere.

[@oscartrejo3423]

I really love this kind of videos

[@Reptiliatus]

Many more to come! Thank you!

[@ConnorKimmel1]

This snake is so beautiful i love the contrast of the colors!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! I couldn't agree more! Truly so spectacular!

[@janaiolson2948]

I love garter snakes! I have a colony of 4 males in a 4ftx2ftx2ft custome made palidarium where they can swim and chase live fish. 1 of my males is a California red sided named Maggot and he is also very feisty and food motivated! His breeder warned me infernalis just tend to be that way lol. Super happy for you and your new baby boy!

[@Reptiliatus]

That’s so awesome! I’m hoping to incorporate a water feature into my enclosure as well! We’ll see what happens! Yes! Infernalis are hilarious honestly 😅😂!

[@FunnyNoddleEatsBurntToast]

This is why i want garter snakes in the future they are so cute and sometimes pretty

[@Reptiliatus]

You won’t regret it! 🐍

[@lorrainemunoa791]

QOTD: Lizards are characters, but I prefer to keep snakes. Way less work! I appreciate feeding time being once a week! and there's something magic about snakes- the way they move, their inherent mystique I think. Such special creatures. I am so delighted on your behalf to see you have Red Sided Garters! One of the world's most gorgeous snakes! I will enjoy them vicariously through your videos so please keep us updated.

[@DragonMG2]

I personally am a lizard person with 6 myself. I think that they have so much personality, not saying snakes don't. I do have to mention that I have never owned a snake, but wish to have one, in particular a corn snake.

[@Reptiliatus]

Wonderful points! 🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎

[@heyho203]

We got ourself a big garter project. Lake chapala from a garbage breeder. Bought 3, first didn't even made it thru the night. One that needs to be force fed and one doing ok. Took 2 more of their siblings in from someone else. Now we have 3 doing great and one that seems to need to be fed against her will forever. But all are very active goofy ladies. They love to hunt their fish. And yes, we provide B1.

[@brucebrazaitis321]

Just a heads up, if those gutted silversides are smelt, you need to give thiamine supplements since they do contain thiaminase . Back in my younger days a bag of frozen smelt was like 50cents we used a lot of it to feed snakes and fish since it was a cheap something I could afford in high school. I did have an electric catfish develop neurological problems when this made a bulk of his diet.. Nobody knew this back in the sixties ! I haven't seem it sold in our Florida supermarkets lately but it used to show up during "snow bird season".

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much for the warning Bruce! Always appreciate your helpful insights!

[@KingsnakeKid]

I feel like saying snakes because I really enjoy owning my Florida kingsnake and am so excited to try and breed her! But I definitely have a spot in my heart for lizards. Always love the videos Dayyan!

[@Reptifriends]

Aghhhh red sided garters are my dream project! I’m so jealous! Congrats on getting these beauties Dayyan!

[@Reptiliatus]

Mine too! They are super coo! Thanks so much!

[@khaze7696]

I love CRSG even though they are so musky until they get used to you. You might already know this but in case you don’t, washing your hands with white vinegar with get rid of that nasty smell…thank God! For the QOTD, I have both snakes and lizards but honestly I can’t decide which is my fave. They are all just so much fun

[@sabriguzman]

sylvanite has to be one of if not the coolest name for a pet i've ever heard. what makes it even better is that the nick name is such a cute one: sylvie!. Sylvanite wins best name for sure lol

[@stevenbaker43]

I have to say snakes because I love my male palmetto cornsnake Casper, he's 8 years old and 4 feet long. red sided garter snakes are beautiful I'm so jealous lol and inferno is a great name, have a nice day.

[@Reptiliatus]

Very cool! Love your name choice! Thanks! Glad you like the name choice! Have a great day too! 🐍

[@denneberg]

Wow. They are really beautiful.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks so much! Couldn’t agree more!

[@jipjuda4662]

Inferno and Sylvie are absolutely stunning! As for the question of the day: I personally prefer snakes. I just like the look of them more and find them to be more relaxing to handle. I also really like their “low maintenance” (not to be confused with low effort) care. Also just another thing which you might not like to hear but I think you’ll want to know: frog legs are often harvested extremely inhumane. Most of the time the frogs are wild caught and their legs are cut or ripped off while they are still alive :(. The frog is then thrown away to die. Obviously you should still use the legs you have now but I thought you might want to know for the future. I was really bummed out when I learned about this because I thought I had finally found a way to feed my garters some amphibians.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much 🐍! Great choice and thoughts/reasons. Thanks for letting me know! That’s certainly very disturbing! I feel rather conflicted because tbh, I’d prefer to feed them something healthy rather than offer lots of rodents when someone is going to buy the frog legs regardless… tough for sure. Not a nice pickle to be stuck in.

[@kellybraun7048]

Maybe with the increase in reptile food companies, someone will start breeding feeder frogs. Then the legs for one type of reptile, the rest of the frog for another, ethically raised and killed, like mice, rats, and insects are in companies supported by the reptile community. It would also lead to healthier frogs for feeding, since it would be a captive setting that could seek to avoid parasites and whatnot.

[@Tom-repgeck]

Congrats on the new addition! Those snakes are beautiful. QOTD: I prefer lizards over snakes personally. I like them both but I think lizards have more personality. I have several lizards and two KSB. Just my opinion and personal experience. Great video! 😊

[@Reptiliatus]

Awesome thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@ThatVrGuy69420]

Why no more plants?? Nobody does more plants but they look so good in terrariums! ❤

[@shannonshearer6391]

He is so gorgeous!! Can't wait to see the final enclosure!

[@ZaDussault]

FRIENDS! I love their little faces so much. Garter Snakes always look so friendly to me. They are very curious and even if skittish, if you approach a wild one slowly, they might come closer themselves to see what's up with you

[@meg2831]

Red sided garter snakes are my favorite! I would love to have a couple.

[@chevyonly]

Snakes of any size would be my favorite & how I started out but the monitors would be followed up really close after them

[@Reptiliatus]

Awesome choices! 🐍✨🦎👌🏼

[@joypowell6314]

I think red sided garters are my favorite reptile of all they are so pretty and I think I like snakes and lizards I don't favor one or the other I love them both

[@Reptiliatus]

They are pretty stunning! Thank you for watching!

[@kmetzzsofi570]

Also, don’t know if you are interested,but my exotic vet told me a few months ago that he just studied on the Thamnophis species and he figured out that saltwater fish can cause kindey damage to garters. They still have salt in them so that causes the kidney to shut down in a closer time. Thats what he told me. Hope you read this and it made sense as I explained😊 love your channel❤

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much for the warning! Good to know!

[@kmetzzsofi570]

@@Reptiliatus Yes, I switched my garter to mouse to by rubbing the mouse with fish for a bit of time and now he eats mice like a champ😇

[@graysoncasey4241]

I’m fortunate enough to be able to catch red sided garter snakes down here in some parts of Oregon. I’ve found quite a few nice ones

[@littlepetucation]

You were right the wait was definitely worth it 😊

[@laertides7]

I don't keep any reptiles currently, although I have in the past. I personally find lizards more interesting in general. There's so much variety and so many amazing different shapes/sizes/etc. For all that, I might just like snakes more. If and when I get back to keeping reptiles, there are several snakes that have my attention.

[@rocioc6187]

I prefer keeping lizards over snakes however Im starting to wonder if garter snakes have a more lizard personality. I keep both.

[@Reptiliatus]

These animals all have amazing qualities but I must say, garter snakes are on some level! Very fun!

[@danielleb.7055]

These are beautiful! FYI: firstly, I've never owned any garter.. ever. I have watched a snake discovery video before where someone only fed their garter fish,worms etc. and their garter started displaying neurological issues and it ended up being because of calcium deficiency and it also had to do with the fish having too much thiaminaise that the harter just couldnt handle. Emily had figured this out and the garter began acting like a regular garter agian. So she would feed it rodents here and there instead of none or ever like the previous owner ( the owner didn't want to have a snake where they didnt have to feed rodents). Just wanted to mention it and if someone oy feeds their garters fish,worms etc. But, this could have just been that particular garter as well. But like I said before, I've never owned one so I'm obviously not experienced in any way but wanted to mention it so hopefully it could potentially prevent someone having issues with their baby. Have a great day!

[@MikeTytula]

Wicked video man! Can’t wait until they are together in a display 🤤

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks my man! Appreciate it! Eventually 😅😂.

[@cara9648]

Garter snakes are my favorite snake, I just love them. As to the question of the day, that's a hard question, but I think I have to go with snakes.

[@Reptiliatus]

They are so perceptive and engaging! Loads of fun to keep! Thanks for answering! 🐍

[@xenodragonlord6007]

For the question, I can't really choose but maybe lizards? My dream reptile is a tegu. I love these snakes, seeing them in the wild at my first job was amazing. The redwood forests they live in are beautiful.

[@biotron2524]

IVs scream of rain down on me was something i wish was in the studio version

[@fatal-impact9186]

Hey Dayyan! It's always fun seeing your animals! To answer your question, Lizards are by far my favorite! I am actually working on a bioactive 4x2x2 for my Crestie!

[@jeremyswanson8826]

I love snakes and lizards but I definitely prefer and enjoy lizards more for their personalities, intellect and feeding responses.

[@pcdude18]

well I love lizards! but theres several breeds of small snakes like corn snakes and vine snakes...... we have those here and I love watching them its so cool and they are harmless :)

[@Reptiliatus]

Very cool!

[@graciel3725]

Ive never had a snake or a lizard. But if I could have any snake, that SF Red sided garter is my choice!

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video unboxing and rehousing Dayyan

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks for coming! Appreciate you watching!

[@juliegoddard4846]

The red sided garter is such a beautiful snake

[@Reptiliatus]

Couldn’t agree more! 🐍

[@turtleman190]

I like both snakes and lizards but snake's are definitely my favourite's

[@Reptiliatus]

Cool choice 🐍! Thanks for watching!

[@sox8717]

I love snakes and lizards the same but if i had to pick one i would probably say lizards because it feels like they express their personality more

[@Reptiliatus]

That’s totally fair! I get what you mean! Thanks for sharing!

[@kylecorn5056]

Really depends on the species for me, but I think I prefer snakes ever so slightly. Just something about the way they move and interact with everything

[@rickcroney1286]

Great video, awesome snake and temporary set up. QOTD-Yes...lol snakes are awesome but so are lizards...I'm not choosing 😅

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you very much! Haha fair answer! 🐍🦎

[@christysank7705]

like them both like snakes and lizards and the name is pretty cool for your new friend!

[@falcolf]

Oh man, these are my dream snakes too, I hope someone in Canada starts breeding them ❤

[@alexsal8408]

Snakes until I discovered monitors. No contest. Love your uploads. Great job.

[@Reptiliatus]

Monitors are incredible animals! Agreed!

[@studiocoldblood]

Thanks for the shoutout! Infernalis are just so dang pretty! I remember having a garter as my very first pet... unfortunately it was about 1990 and didn't end well with the kind of care you would expect back then (dreaded heat rock and all) :s

[@Reptiliatus]

Oh no! Sorry to hear! Of course! Thank you so much for your support and patronage! 🙏🏼

[@RyanFisher20ms]

Personally I prefer snakes as I had a pet corn snake for 5 years but sadly 3 weeks ago he passed at 6 years old for unknown reason.

[@AllieAtkinson]

So cute! I prefer lizards as we don’t have snakes in NZ, but I fell in love with skinks as a kid. I have a question, will you leave the worm in Silver Night’s enclosure so she can eat when she wants, or take it out and try again another time?

[@nicklasdupont5679]

I love both snakes and lizards but I am more of a snake-guy. I don't have a lot, but I breed ball pythons. Also have a hognose and a corn snake. 15 snakes right now. I have a scorpion, tarantula, veiled chameleon, a crested and a leopard gecko, a mantis, pet mice, multible species of feeder insects. Also I am picking up a pair of rough scaled sandboas on saturday

[@TenderLove-ChickenTender]

I think I prefer lizards, mostly because of husbandry. I'd rather feed off bugs and fruit/veggies than mice and rats....but that's just my preference ❤

[@staceyroberts3468]

Those colors r BEAUTIFUL 😱😱

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! I couldn’t agree more!

[@heatherlsmoore448]

Lizards are my favorite

[@Reptiliatus]

Awesome 🦎!

[@JackAlbertson-gk5sf]

I've always been a bit more of a lizard guy, but i do love my snakes. my Argentine tegu is probably the reason I love lizards, his names Lionel and he sits on my lap munching on a carrot while i watch tv ,love him.

[@Reptiliatus]

Well said! Haha I love your name choice! Must be a really sweet lizard!

[@JackAlbertson-gk5sf]

Thankyou lol. The first thing that came to mind when thinking about Argentine was Lionel Messi lmao. So that's what I went with. I love your channel so much by the way, your a huge inspiration to me and other reptile lovers! Everytime you review or get a new reptile I feel like I have to get it or learn about it! Love what you do for the hobby man, keep up the great work!

[@djsfish6296]

I love both snakes and lizards but I do have a soft spot for lizards because a crested gecko was my first reptile

[@Reptiliatus]

That makes total sense! Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!

[@levithornton6482]

personally, i would for sure pick snakes over lizards. i ADORE lizards, but ive always had more excitement when i see a snake!

[@Reptiliatus]

That’s totally fair! Thanks for sharing your preference! 🐍✨

[@aidandressel6884]

I’ve only ever been able to keep lizards since my parents wont allow snakes. That said, I think snakes have a cool factor that lizards can’t compete with, but lizards are more interesting to interact with.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks for sharing! Maybe some day you’ll get to own them when you move out, etc. Lizards are awesome though! Nice your parents make the exception!

[@barewitness2281]

Not you and mike both forgetting the leaf litter in y’all’s new vids 😂

[@Reptiliatus]

Hahaha great friends think alike! 😂

[@medusianAllure]

I'm fond of both snakes and lizards and wouldn't dare pick between the two of them. Do you have any favourite spaces for folks to ask reptile care questions? I'm at the point where I'm identifying gaps in my knowledge. Like, I don't know of many videos that break down concepts like, "how to observe a reptile and determine what good health and content/confident behaviour looks like" or "how do you know when/what to prune or troubleshoot plant care in your vivarium".

[@staceyroberts3468]

I love lizards and tortoises!!! I’ve watched all the reptile channels for several years but snakes still make me a little nervous 😬😬. The thought of a snake biting me still gets me a tad hesitant. I don’t know why it’s just snakes, because lizards can bite too and I’ve been bitten by one. Haha

[@Reptiliatus]

Both are amazing animals 🦎🐢! I understand! They aren’t for everyone and that’s okay too!

[@AuraOfLegend0237]

I have to go with lizards, but that could change! Specifically, I've fallen in love with skinks. I have a fire skink named Sweettart, and she is by far the best behaved animal I own. She even goes out on car rides with me! That being said, I have also found a love for rat snakes, and would love to have some one day.

[@Reptiliatus]

Very cool points! 🦎✨ thank you for sharing!

[@kmetzzsofi570]

I love the fact that someone else’s garter is feisty!😂 everyone’s I see is so calm, and when I take out mine he just musks and bites lol. And I don’t really know how he could be tamed🙂

[@danasmith8557]

Love snakes and I want another one but for now I like lizzards better , I do want a garder snake like that beautiful striped one thanx for a great video !!!!

[@Reptiliatus]

Awesome! Thank you so much! 🐍

[@dacisky]

I like lizards the best. I have a gargoyle as a pet. Garter snakes are my favorite species of snakes and I have had positive experiences with wild ones. What I'm curious about is does the social aspects of this snake effect how they interact with humans? I saw somewhere if you hand a garter to a friend,it will track you. Have you noticed this? I'm really fascinated by them.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks for sharing! Tbh, I’m not sure. I’ve seen a few friends who keep communal garters that still seem to come out and take food, etc. They don’t seem too phased if I had to guess!

[@dacisky]

@@Reptiliatus Ok,thanks. Would you do lots of follow upa on these snakes,especially personalities?

[@andywheeler3652]

Beautiful snakes! I like the name Inferno.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you and thank you! 🙏🏼🐍

[@kismitj]

gorgeous garters

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏼 That’s awesome! How many cresties do you have? ☺️🦎

[@kismitj]

@@Reptiliatus i have two, one thats hecking calm and one that feels that gravity is for other geckos lol

[@dylanstone7045]

can you do a mbk setup? i dont know if you’re still keeping kira in the bin or not but i would like to see a more in depth tutorial

[@Reptiliatus]

Yes! I’m actually going to be showing that in the next few weeks as Ciara is being upgraded into a fairly large enclosure!

[@kasonfurnas9551]

That is a beautiful red-sided! I'm really into parthenogenic mourning geckos atm. Much love D!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you 🐍! Very cool 🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎👌🏼

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Dang, those fish are huuuge

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

I'm ever so slightly partial to lizards, but it's apples to oranges personally.

[@heatherbaker8457]

I’m so jealous!! They really are so beautiful!! I can’t own them because I live in California 😢

[@Nazzy_og]

I love garter snakes

[@dericplummer9272]

Love garters. Very underrated. And i think the San Francisco Red Sided Garters are actually endangered in the wild. But Are you not using thermostats in their temporary enclosures?

[@Reptiliatus]

I used a temperature gun to measure the temp and make sure it’s good. For this enclosure it should be just fine! I wouldn’t risk that with a heat pad but for this low watt bulb and enough space for a good gradient I’m not worried!

[@barbhelle5481]

I am a reptile person. I like snakes as long as they are someone else's.

[@Reptiliatus]

Cool! 🐍

[@jimmystockton6404]

I love me some snakes but lizards have my heart

[@Ask-Isa]

Saw one of these in my backyard a few days ago(Northern California)

[@Reptiliatus]

No way! How fortunate! Great to know your yard is conducive to their thriving!

[@elliotaubin1775]

I Will probably say lizard because i like that they are speedy i love the way they eat run and act and they look like dino but i like all animal in general

[@TheBlubunni]

QTD. I prefer lizards to snakes. I find them less intimidating and scary. I'm afraid of snakes although I really enjoy watching professionals handle them, I guess they fascinate me because they are interesting and some are beautiful too. 😊 I like the name Inferno for your new snake.

[@Reptiliatus]

That’s totally fair! I think snakes sometimes get a bad rep but certainly, to each their own! I do really love lizards as well 😅🦎🙏🏼 but I also have a very large spot in my heart reserved for snakes and love mine all very much! Thank you for sharing and thank you for watching!

[@beamerhull6373]

Hey, I know that you have experience with tree monitors and was wondering if I should get one. I have done research and on clints video about them, he said that they weren't good pets. What's your thoughts?

[@breyerobsessionist16]

Beautiful! I just got a garter snake as well. Are silversides the same as smelt? My mom feeds our dogs raw and we have about 10 lbs of smelt in our freezer.

[@Reptiliatus]

I think they are but I could be wrong. Similar none the less

[@_dboy_]

Beautiful red sided garter snake! I've always been more of a snake fan but lizards are very cool too! Guess it depends on the species for me.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much! Awesome! 🐍✨

[@rockymountainreptilesllc]

Beautiful video!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much!

[@Iluvlasagna2]

What happen to glass frog terrarium? Did you ever finish ? Would we see more. ?

[@Reptiliatus]

It’s growing in great! That’ll also be another upcoming update! 😅

[@Iluvlasagna2]

@@Reptiliatus great can’t wait to see it

[@tyliful]

beautiful snake.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you!🐍🙏🏼

[@johnwhite1563]

I love both but I really love snakes

[@Reptiliatus]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing! 🐍

[@ChiaraMainolfi]

I’m leaning more towards lizards although I also have several snakes.

[@Reptiliatus]

Very nice! They are both great, aren’t they!

[@karenlee3198]

QOTD: Lizards, I feel like they seem to be a bit more responsive overall to human interaction? Inferno is a cool name.

[@Reptiliatus]

Awesome! Makes sense! 🦎✨

[@ashersamphibiansandreptiles]

Dude those garters are so pretty! I love red sideds! Just got some garters, lake chapaula garters!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks so much! Honestly, I prefer their look over the Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia just because I really like the black lateral bands too for pattern/contrast!

[@ashersamphibiansandreptiles]

@@Reptiliatus I know they are so cool. Also what do you prefer lizards or snakes 😏

[@ChantalsCritters]

I can't choose between snakes and lizards.Great video

[@Reptiliatus]

🦎=🐍 😅

[@Conor-ow6nj]

Ik im a year late but i am getting a garter snake and i qm wondering what size tan, to get i wm looking to go nio active any tips?

[@noniereyna5001]

where do i get good bearded dragon substrate

[@Reptiliatus]

I like the Exo terra stone désert substrate! Looks amazing and you can create lots of cool rocky outcrops, etc with it! Outback red matched their habitat too

[@createdshocked4700]

Hey Dion I haven’t seen your geckos being fed for a while! 😂 Answer to question: lizards. That’s my first ever video of watching someone making snake enclosure and even handling.

[@Reptiliatus]

Rest assured it’ll happen sooner than later!

[@FinnegansFish]

Great video, beautiful animal!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you very much!

[@dragonlady8982]

Lizards are first but snakes come in a very close second for me.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks for sharing! 🦎👌🏼

[@exoticworld3526]

So beautiful, I wanna have snakes becouse this!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much! You'll love them!

[@reevegarrett8412]

Are these not the endangered San Francisco garter snakes? I thought they were generally illegal to have in captivity.

[@fazercraig9652]

This probably seems random I am locked into a debate with a few friends. Do you use the exo terra waterfalls or fountains? My geckos have a mist king with 3 nozzles minimum per enclosure my smallest enclosure is the exo xtra tall medium at 24"x18"x36" my largest is actually mu leachies at 52"x18"x36" i use exo terra fountains and waterfalls in each as well as the mistking. Am i really wasting my time like they say with the fountains they claim that they are basically a bacteria breeding site? it would be interesting to hear it from someone who has multiple geckos.