Snake Behavior Tips and Tricks

[@tellycaster2592]

"Oh look, you guys! A hawk! I'm gonna get closer...hi friend!" - 🤣🤣🤣

[@KittenCece]

The best feeling in the world is my ball python coming out of her hide when I come into the room. She’s so comfortable with me and my existence in this space, that she’ll come out of her hides to find out what I’m up to. 🥰 Earning a snakes trust, is such a beautiful rewarding thing.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Yes it is! That's awesome

[@justinkline1294]

I've owned several snakes for their entire lifespans (incl. boas, kingsnake and a bp) but almost never handled them because of really not wanting them to feel threatened by me as a potential large mammalian predator. But to earn their trust so they are comfortable (if they will get that way without too much stress) would also work. But never really occurred to me in those words. I got a new ball python recently and am excited to continue working with her with that mindset and intention.

[@bradenselkirk4930]

I've been using the open tub technique with my yearling Mojave maybe twice a night when I see her at the front, and it's impressive how fast she is becoming braver

[@northernlightz2959]

Ohhhhhhh we need a "day in the life of........." when you have one or more of your snakes out for a play time it would be awesome to have a session following and watching, with you narrating what's going on and where they are exploring. It's so fun when you show your snakes during their activities. Longer videos of this would be pretty cool. Us without snakes only get what we see on video and it never gets boring. 🙂

[@GreenRoomPythons]

That's a great idea! :-)

[@TheSnakeGuy]

Kent’s corner is the best!!! 🤪

[@catfrog1975]

Going to try the advice on statuing! My little guy seems fairly "bold" in some contexts, but freezes a lot in others. I'll try to remember the "open table" thing and not 👀 at him so much... it's hard not to obsess when there is just one pet! Thanks as always for sharing your experience! Love all the b-roll and footage of snakes

[@frankgrant6993]

Your videos have made my dream possible, my wife watched all your videos with me and now she's on board with breeding and lemme tell ya I've been trying fpr years and your last clutch pulled on her heartstrings and finally this year we'll have babys in the house so thank you bob

[@GreenRoomPythons]

That's fantastic! Glad to hear it. Best of luck with your first clutch!

[@brucegreen7929]

❤keep up them videos!!!! You are INFORMATIVE and humor is all over you. Thank you

[@ithewho6603]

I finally got ball python baby few weeks ago. I got really lucky. He is not skittish, not hiding all the time, basks under uv bulb everyday for a while. A very good eater too so far. I took a gamble and offered food few days after I got him and gave him rat pup with fur (because the pinkies it had used to looked way too small) and it ate with no hesitation. He has eaten few times now and does not hesitate to strike. Really cool little dude.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Congrats on the new snake, sounds like he's doing fantastic!

[@keithlaub2178]

Thank you for everything. We greatly appreciate you and your brother...lol new sub...you earn it.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Aw thanks Keith! Glad to have you on board :-)

[@codycoleman2371]

I’m at work so can’t finish the video but the glass surfing section has answered a lot of questions for me. Lilly likes to explore and “glass surf” I always thought it was because she had gotten out a few times but now that I see it’s fairly normal that makes me feel better!

[@GreenRoomPythons]

It's a fairly normal thing for snakes to do but if they're doing it constantly, that can also be a sign of stress.

[@kimspurre1242]

I just subscribed love your channel

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you like the channel :-)

[@gabriellewilliams1110]

a box fort for the snakes would be super fun. will have to try!

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Yeah, it gets their curiosity going :-)

[@piratenpyrooo]

Ive been moving infront of my cornsnake for months now. It took some time for him to get used to me, but now he dos not run and hide like he used to do. Now i see him all the time and I love it!!! Just orderd my first ball and will do this with him aswell! Alot of good info her man, good work 🙂👍

[@GreenRoomPythons]

That's great, congrats on the new snake!

[@piratenpyrooo]

@@GreenRoomPythons thx man! 😁

[@superwaluigiian5066]

I haven't target trained my bp yet. It's kinda funny, though. When I started feeding my corn snake I would put a plastic lid on top of her substrate in hopes that she wouldn't get substrate particals in her mouth. Now, when I put the lid in there, she automatically knows it's feeding time. She is so cute watching her just sit and wait for her food. It is like her little plate.😂

[@maliksmith7074]

This page has helped a lot with my first snake. I have a ball python and it doesn’t shed properly and seems to be shedding every other week or so. I’m in El Paso and it’s really dry here so I have to spray very often to keep the humidity up. So I’m guessing that’s why

[@maliksmith7074]

I’ve had the snake for about two months and it eats fine and seems normal and healthy.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Try just mixing water into the substrate instead of spraying. That should help the humidity

[@gabriellewilliams1110]

Our hatchling comes right out. Since we brought her home, she hasn’t been scared one bit. We open her lid and she comes right out onto our hand. I never have to pick her up because she’s just ready to go. So curious! Cute but would also not survive in the wild. Hahaha.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Congrats on your new snake!

[@clutchitup8565]

I really enjoy your videos

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I'm glad, thanks for watching!

[@emilypetrecca1407]

Thank you so much for this video! Through this, I learned that I wasn’t being patient enough for my new little girl, who is so shy ☹️ so thank you for these tips! I’ll try them!

[@adamloris]

This is a really nice video and extra helpful on second viewing now I actually have my new noodle

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Glad you like this one. I'll be doing more like it :-)

[@witchin392]

Ok I'm just starting this video and I'm kinda thinking 🤔 Kent probably gave you that Idea 💡🤔🤣😂😝😁😀

[@newforestmorphs1377]

Love the target training slot.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks! That full video should be out fairly soon

[@funkiemomma]

I really like the way you explain things from the snake point of view, and not just "we do it this way because this is how its done" ya know. Anywho Great video again!

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks Funkie Jo! Glad you enjoyed it

[@cameroncockrum4379]

#2 sounds a lot like kent.. something is up here.. I'm on to you Bob

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I do a GREAT Kent impression.

[@kevinthegrizzly5074]

Stellar video Bob! One thing my wife and I do before we take our scale babies out, is gently rub them. We rub them with our hand for about a minute, and then they start crawling up our arm. None are head shy. Keep the awsome videos coming West Coast G.O.A.T 👍🏾.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Perfect! That's a good thing to do to wake them up and let them know you're there - instead of just ripping them out of their hide when they're sleeping 😉

[@chrisd4590]

I got a bp that always has been bold since a hatchling. He comes out like a puppy to an open hand without fail. He’s now in a 10 square foot enclosure and every night explores it for hours. I’m curious what Bob thinks about uvb for them. Still best channel for snake info

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Glad you like the channel! Sounds like you have a really cool snake. UV is not necessary for their survival, but my guess is that it would provide some benefit to ball pythons. As far as I know, no studies have been done on it - but I certainly wouldn't hurt them. I don't use UV on my snakes right now but I'm definitely interested in learning what benefits people have noticed.

[@kimrobinson2428]

I have 2 piebald BP and mine don't seemed bothered at all by me. If I didn't know better I would say they liked me. They don't hide for days if I change stuff around. As a matter of fact they come out while I'm rearranging stuff and explore while I'm working on it. I have to move them to the side and they come right back. I must have puppies in a BP body.

[@lukecarruthers8186]

⁠@@GreenRoomPythons can I let my ball pythons meet?

[@Akhatchntails]

Man this is freaking awesome keeping info! To the future of keeping enrichment is key ;)

[@avaogara]

lol inspector so cute in cardboard box inspecting..great tips..going with my gf.next wk sometime to local reptile st. check out their bp there ,...

[@tamischmidt5281]

Always, Always, Always, loving your tips & tricks Bob.. Very helpful .. ✌️😎

[@RC_Berserker]

I gave my 2.5yo clown a box with a hole in it to dispense rags from. Like a tissue box but bigger. She’s been playing with it for 2 days now! Nonstop! Climbing on it, going in it, moving it around and she even slept in it last night instead of one of her hides

[@heatherbrunner2165]

I'm new to your videos but I love them ty

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you found the channel!

[@heatherbrunner2165]

@@GreenRoomPythons so am I. I'm learning so much I have posted some questions on other videos of yours hopefully you will find them 😉😉

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I did :-)

[@heatherbrunner2165]

@@GreenRoomPythons you sure did ty so much. But I have another question now because I just watched another video of you getting your white ball. My question is do you recommend first time owner to buy a hatchling or older ball? I'm still nervous of getting bit , even though everyone says it's not that bad it would just scare me. Which leads to my last question for the night LOL. Will the snake realize I'm nervous and scared? And will react to that?

[@GreenRoomPythons]

@@heatherbrunner2165 It doesn't really matter but you would probably be less nervous around a baby so I would start with that. I've done some videos about being nervous around snakes and you definitely want to act confidently whether you are actually nervous or not. Once you watch those handling videos you'll see what I mean :-)

[@sinwolf5539]

The snake whisperer! I wish all my snakes just came out to me like that.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Some will with time - some never will. You can put all the effort in, which will always help, but in the end they all have their own personalities :-)

[@erinculp5532]

I hadn’t heard of target training before. Looking forward to that video for sure. I also love these videos about behavior and handling because I am still trying to boost my confidence. These help so much! Thank you!

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks Erin! I'm glad these are helpful :-)

[@DanBid100]

U cud upload a video every single day and I would watch it as soon as I see it. Your videos r soooo interesting and I do LOVE Kent!!!! How does one go about getting on your waiting list?

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Aw thanks Danielle! I wish I had time to do one every day :-) I'll open the wait list again next season once I have eggs in the incubator again. I'll probably be opening it to Patrion first and then I'll announce it in a video if the list isn't full by then.

[@DanBid100]

@@GreenRoomPythons ohhhhh ok! So I won't be able to be put on the list cause I'm not a member on Patreon. But that's ok with me, there are plenty of snakes out there ready to be bought. I was just curious. I got my first snake a few months ago. He's 6 months old now. He's just a normal ball python but personally I think the normals are BEAUTIFUL!!

[@GreenRoomPythons]

@@DanBid100 that's great, congrats on the snake! I won't have a new list available for about another year anyway :-)

[@keithharper9595]

Thanks for another great video! Good to see that the Patreon list is getting longer - we enjoyed the "Patreon credit scroll" song, and congratulations on the growing membership. We're going to try the box fort idea next time we have a bunch of deliveries. It looks like D.I. Rorschach really enjoyed that!

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks Keith! Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah boxes are good enrichment for them :-)

[@nataliaprado5]

I really enjoy target training my corn snake. We haven't been doing it too long, but we are the stage where she will follow it through some simple obstacles. The goal is to get her to station for weighing. Thanks for a great video, Lori Torrini suggested we check you out. Its refreshing to see some updated husbandry videos for royals. New subscriber!

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Hey Natalia, welcome! That's great that you're target training your corn snake :-)

[@loriw2661]

This channel is so good for people like me. Darwin is my first BP and your channel is fantastic for a beginner like me. Kevin @ NERD talks about the “brain modes” of snakes (& lizards), like food mode, thinking mode, fear mode, etc. And that’s exactly what you’re talking about here……I love it! I’m going to utilize your tips and exercise more patience with him. He’s pretty bold and will climb all over my hands & arms. He doesn’t like frozen/thawed though☹️but I’m working on it. I love being a Patron of your channel. I’m really learning a lot of important things about BP behavior and that’s worth supporting! Say hi to Kent😉. 🐍❤️🐍 Live stream was AMAZING!!

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks Lori! I'm glad these videos are helping and I'm happy to have you on board! :-)

[@SubieSayian]

Youre amazing dude. Nice beard

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks very much!

[@itssassysarah]

My girl came last night and after some hesitation she’s slowly getting used to me. Daily water changes are also a positive experience for them, you’re going into their enclosure but you’re not trying to mess with them at all.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Yeah, going into their enclosure without messing with them is a good thing as well :-)

[@pouyasheykhghasemi2724]

did you ever have a small part in parks and rec? i was watching it and I swear I saw you lol

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Yep! That was me, no beard, pulling my shirt off for Rashida Jones ;-)

[@pouyasheykhghasemi2724]

@@GreenRoomPythons lol thats awsome. Did you do anymore acting jobs?

[@GreenRoomPythons]

@@pouyasheykhghasemi2724 yeah, I work in LA as an actor - so I do stuff whenever it comes up :-)

[@nicoletyman8366]

The hatchling looks like a tiger she or he is super beautiful ❤

[@josephkucner7919]

This is an awesome video, I was just dealing with the breathing issue that you were going over. I found that it was only during excessive exercise that I was getting any breathing noise. Her eyes are also going into blue so I'm wondering it its shed sounds. But I'll definitely keeping an eye on her and the boxes idea is wonderful 👍

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Glad you liked it! Sometimes stuck shed in their nostril can cause a whistle sound too

[@Jenny_Lynn]

Another awesome video Bob!! Thanks 😊

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks Jenny!

[@lisagordon7979]

Another supreme video Bob! I love watching the personalities of my own as well. One of my youngsters behaves like Derek Zoolander during the ‘witching’ hour and the newest at 2 months old (but huge at 184grams) is a carbon copy of your #2 as far as personality is concerned.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I love the Derek Zoolander reference 😄

[@AdamIsVulcanRaven]

I loved the live stream the other day! I had to stay up late (from uk) but was so good to ask questions and interact with you and everyone else in the stream! When do you think the next one will be? We need some Kent merchandise too!

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Hey Adam, glad you liked it! The next one might be in a couple weeks depending on how my shooting schedule turns out. I'll update everyone as soon as I know

[@momakajean]

Great tips Bob. Makes me wish I had a snake to try all these new tricks with. But I don't... Guess I'll just watch you! 🤗😁

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I can send you one mom!

[@tfrazier]

I have enjoyed watching your content. I got my first snake/ball python this past weekend at Repticon. I was able to pickup a Feb 2022, normal for $50. She would let me hold her then but after being in that enclosure she gets a little on the pessy side. She stiffens up and strikes. I sat on the floor in front of her for 30 minutes or more and she would not move. She was curled up sort of and the old double s in the neck. She was ready to strike as soon as the opportunity arose. How can I calm her down enough that I could handle her again. I left her alone for 48 hours after bringing her home like the breeder said. Now she is satin so to speak, hissing at times and you can see she is breathing hard by looking at her body. Thanks, Tim now subscribed.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Hey Tim, congrats on the new snake! She's going to take longer than 48 hours to adjust - this is a stressful time for her. It's best to leave them alone for at least a week (or two) to get settled in and comfortable with their new home. After that settling in period, see if she will eat something. If she eats, then wait 48 hours for her to digest and you can start working with her. It just takes some patience :-)

[@joebaileygl1500]

Kent ifs such a drama king. lol love your videos

[@avaogara]

enjoyed this. good info too .I'm in love your snakes..quest ion?if you loose power in a storm n it winter time .how do u keep snake warm ? .I lost power here yesterday for 5 hr .yea it summer here but I had to use battery op. for air bubbles for my fish tank ..til it came bk on what do u do for a snake ..my future ball python ..n love all your snakes name s

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks Ava!... There are reptile warmers that we use for shipping that are good to have on hand. If it's just one snake, you can keep them warm against you

[@avaogara]

ty Bob..aww like the idea keeping them next to you ..reptilevwarmers are sold at reptile pet stores beside getting them in shipping ?

[@GreenRoomPythons]

@@avaogara I've always had to order mine

[@zackbruhh]

Another amazing video!

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks Zack!

[@zackbruhh]

@@GreenRoomPythons thank you for such amazing content man!!

[@GordonCodyDixon6591]

I would love to learn more about target training.

[@Inverts4Introverts]

I have heard that you can use a shirt that you've worn to help them acclimate to your scent and feel safe in the presents of you scent. Is that true at all? I know ive done it for my dog with blankets, and it seems to help her anxiety.

[@amybentley1291]

That was a very insightful Kent's Corner, and I absolutely loved your on-the-spot Patreon Credit Scroll theme song. By the way, Bob, your beard is looking slightly unkempt. 😏

[@GreenRoomPythons]

It has varying degrees of unkemptness as you move through these videos ;-)

[@amybentley1291]

@@GreenRoomPythons yeah, but Kent said if I wanted to watch you fix your beard for an hour, I should just tell you that it's slightly unkempt. So...that's a fun trick 😏😉

[@GreenRoomPythons]

@@amybentley1291 😄 I forgot... I don't watch these 😄

[@amybentley1291]

@@GreenRoomPythons I'm more than happy to remind you of all the random things Kent says. Sooo, does that trick really work? Because I absolutely will use it all the time. 😏

[@GreenRoomPythons]

@@amybentley1291 yes! 😄

[@tamischmidt5281]

No jumping Jack's... Lol C'mon Bob. Aweeee ☺️☺️

[@kitsune0rei]

Target training is so great! I got my banana pied boy at a few months old. I got him transitioned from live to frozen and he's been a great eater. He lived in a large tub- not a rack, just a tub with a lid (I finally upgraded to something better, I really wanted to see him more because he's very active at night). At some point he got really food motivated and as soon as I opened the lid, would come flying out of the tub snapping towards me, whether being fed or not. After some time target training, I don't have that problem anymore. He is a pretty chill snake and a good boy otherwise, quite curious. I also do target training with my little childrens python who is pretty feisty. If I forget myself and don't talk to him properly, if I reach in to get his water bowl I will have tiny teeth marks reminding me I went in his territory without permission. He is super curious and will always come out if I call his name or I'm doing something in front of his enclosure. I've been working to just calmly rest my hand near him, and he will come check it out. I love the species, definitely has more going on in his brain than my ball pythons even though he's much smaller. And those big cute cat eyes!

[@kelsybobelsy]

How did you target train?

[@missgrimm5574]

I'm a little late watching. Thanks for the shout out Bob :). Question I was told glass surfing was a sign of stress and neither one of my bp do that. My female is pretty much always hiding and when my male comes out at night I always find him perched in his branch he has. Does that mean they never want to come out if they're not surfing the glass?

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Hey Miss Grimm! I'd say it's a sign of stress if they're doing it constantly and especially during the day, but a lot of it is just part of them cruising around. Some snakes don't do it very much at all. It sounds like your boy just likes to come out and chill on a perch. You might see him do it if he starts hunting or just doing a few laps in his enclosure :-)

[@slickstretch6391]

When handling your ball python, how do you determine when they've had enough and should go back into their enclosure?

[@davidembrey6808]

Do you think you could do a video on king snakes? I have a mexican black i just recently acquired and was curious about your thoughts on king snakes and specifically mexican black king snakes.

[@sweetie__bird7088]

I have a question. When you have to open your snake’s mouth to check if it has a infection how do you do it.? Without hurting them.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Using the middle part of a Qtip to gently pry their mouth open works well

[@lagestita]

If I lived in the US, I'd definitely want to get a snake from you.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

All you have to do is move to the US! ;-)

[@lagestita]

@@GreenRoomPythons 😂😂😂

[@crazylablady]

Thanks Bob! I'm still working my way up to handling since Kyle will be at 200g soon, but he's still really grumpy. He gets mad at the top of the hide (Zilla rock lair) coming up & has started to strike at it. Maybe when we get past that will I commit to taking him out. For now, he knows that if I'm not harassing him, I have food, so I'm not all bad 🤣

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Interesting that he's striking at his hide. I wonder if he would still do that if you gave him a different one... He sounds like a good challenge! ;-)

[@crazylablady]

@@GreenRoomPythons he doesn't do it with the hide that's just a pyramid, but the lid to the rock comes up & he goes into defense mode. I honestly don't mind giving him more time to mature though. He had a rough start in life, coming to me very underweight with a bunch of stuck shed. He seems to be doing great now as far as health goes. He eats without question, gives me nice pees & poos, and hides all the time only peeking out to look for food. If nothing else, he's pretty cute, so if the Kyle attitude sticks, I'll just admire him in his tank lol

[@monizz1661]

Hi Bob!!🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️❤️❤️🐍🐍

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Hi Monizz!

[@karenschmaltz649]

Excellent video! You were talking about helping snakes realize you aren't a threat. My ball python was owned by people who hurt him, although probably by accident. He still hisses when I pick him up. He is in a top opening enclosure, so some of these tips won't work as well for me. When I upgrade him that will change. If you have any suggestions that would be awesome!

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Grab a front opening PVC enclosure and you'll be all set! It's just going to take longer with an adult who has had bed experiences :-)

[@karenschmaltz649]

@@GreenRoomPythons thanks! I recently discovered your channel and you are one of my new favorites

[@GreenRoomPythons]

@@karenschmaltz649 thanks so much! Welcome - I'm glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@BioHazard748]

Hello, I'm new to handling snakes.

[@pointyorb]

How do you do day night cycles for ball pythons? I put a cover on the front of the terrarium but that obviously isn't that good for display. Are there any other solutions?

[@elliepientka334]

Lucy ate her first food today after getting her at a pet expo in Eau Clare in Wisconsin and she is all over the place sliding on the glass a lot and then back into her hide then out again. Is this normal? First-timer with a BP.

[@imbatman2478]

I need ur help man! I just upped my adult snake to medium rats. But he is hungry the next day? Are ur snake’s constantly hungry like that or should i get a vet for parasites????

[@makaylamihalchik7416]

I would like to know where did you get the glass cage from that’s in the background

[@GreenRoomPythons]

That's just an exoterra front opening enclosure

[@Uptown_Xotix]

Another great vid……PS #2 is absolutely gorgeous. What morph is she?

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Thanks! She's at her new home now, but if I remember right, she's a spotnose, calico, X-Treme gene

[@minni_sung9437]

My bp can imo comprehend a closed clear acrylic door vs an open door. (Acts way more cautious when open without going up to it beforehand but boldly goes up to the door and yawns when closed, also without touching it beforehand) is that a heat signature thing? Airflow thing?

[@briand5436]

Hooked on your content. Silly question but do 🐍 see color, or is it like Predator the 🎥 ????

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Glad you're enjoying the content! That's a good question, and I have a video on snake vision. They can see color but not as much as we do. They can see blues and greens pretty well

[@Nicktendo93]

Hello bob! Awesome tips and tricks. I’ve learned a lot. I have a question though. I got my first ball python about a month and a half ago. He’s about 5 or 6 months old maybe… anyways. He doesn’t tense up and seems completely not afraid unless I touch his head or when I first lift up his hide. Once he’s in my hand or I put him on the bed his muscles are completely relaxed. Is this normal? Does he just not care or did the breeder really do good work on taming him?

[@Nicktendo93]

My other half just got his first ball python a few days ago and he becomes a wooden plank when you try to hold him. Mine is always in his hide and his never goes in his hide. Completely 2 different personalities

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Yep, that's normal with some ball pythons. Some just come out of the egg well socialized. Some are nervous. Next week's video is all about snake personalities ;-)

[@BensSnakeRack]

Hey Bob, I have one snake that I got at about 700grams. She was on ft, I tried feeding her of tongs for weeks with her just striking without wrapping. I finally through in a live and she now eats weekly. But she seems to hate me for puting a rat in her face week after week. As soon as I open her tub she wants to bite me. I often think about handling her but I don’t want to stress her and make things worse. My other snakes are super chill. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Hey Ben, I'd work on giving her as much clutter and security as possible and then work slowly on getting her used to your presence... Sounds like she's defensively striking the FT on tongs. She might eat off a plate if you just left it in for her.

[@MrPeter924]

Great video good pets animals reptiles Snakes room

[@williamguilkey2033]

My snake stays in his hide (he’s been here 4 days). I play bluegrass music softly and sing to him in the “high lonesome sound.” Not sure if it helps or not. I also talk to him every day.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Bluegrass music is ALWAYS good to play - even though snakes only hear lower tones ;-) It's the intention that counts

[@sunmoongodess]

I would love to purchase a snake from you how do I go about doing that?

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I always start a waiting list with my Patreon supporters when a clutch begins to hatch. So if you're on Patreon you'll get those notifications and you can get on a waiting list. I have two open waiting lists right now

[@sarahawkins9027]

Eric the Murderer fan club!!! 🐍🐍🐍

[@MAGICMESHROOM]

21:19 OOOOOOP!!! He said he loved ittttt! Ohhhhhh! 😂😂

[@Shaggy-lu6dz]

Best advice was the very end of the video. Last 15 seconds or so 😂

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Aw thanks!

[@ellens.bookishcollection]

My ball python has eaten her first meal a couple days ago. :) Now I'm ready to handle her for the first time, what is the best way to take her out and handle her for the first 5-10 mins? :)

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Watch my "what to do with your new ball python" video. But basically just bring her out and let her explore your hands :-)

[@Taytum-tu3vu]

I have a snake that doesn’t strike when she eats. Is this normal? I’ve never seen her strike actually! She will circle around a frozen/thawed for 1/2 minutes before she opens her mouth around it. Have you ever had this experience? Thanks for the time and knowledge ❤

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Yes, it's rare but some snakes eat that way

[@skepticknowledge8457]

I think I did a bad thing, when I started out, I would handle the snake for a bit then after would feed it, as in the beginning I would only handle it every few days. I noticed after handling it would suddenly sit there waiting for something. Now since we handle him every day, he doesn't seem to wait around and goes directly into his hide. He's a very aggressive eater so no issues there yet.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I doubt that would have any adverse effects. Sounds like he's pretty used to handeling at this point :-)

[@nicolecraig6986]

How did you make your ladder? Our boy is very active and we’d love to give him something like that.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I bought the ladder from Amazon. I have a whole superdwarf retic video on it. I wouldn't recommend a ladder for a ball python though. But it's great for arboreal and semi arboreal snakes :-)

[@nicolecraig6986]

@@GreenRoomPythons I was going to do something on a much smaller scale lol. He likes to climb until he derps himself back into the ground. I guess I missed that video, I’ll have to go back and check it out.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

@@nicolecraig6986 yeah I always tell people to make sure their ball python isn't too high off the ground and they have something soft to fall onto. They'll climb, but they're not good at it 😄

[@callsignmohas5190]

So I have had my asphalt ball python for five weeks when we first got him he showed a lot of interest in exploring and just being out of his hide. A week ago however he just shed. Coincidently the day after he shared was the day of his feeding and he did take to some food, but after giving him a solid 72 hours to digest and also not being able to have handled him due to the fact that he was in shed, when my wife or myself reach in the same way we always have to take him out and interact with him he is extremely jumpy and flinchy. Even with very gentle moderate contact he is still very jumpy and fearful. Is this type of behavior normal after a shedding process?

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I'd say it's normal ball python behavior and probably doesn't have anything to do with a recent shed. He may just be settled in now and is reacting to being awakened and pulled out of his hide.

[@callsignmohas5190]

@@GreenRoomPythons copy that! Thanks bob!

[@MiniJeepers]

I looked up the little witch and it seems to not be active anymore?

[@Gembolisme]

Ballphyton perempuan saya terakhir makan bulan juni, sampai sekarang setiap hari saya berikan tikus putih tapi tetap tidak mau dimakan. Apakah itu normal? Dan Ballphyton saya tidak sakit sama sekali.

[@M2MGrubNGamble]

lol… as always great video. u should make a theme song with ur ukulele.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Maybe a theme song for Kent ;-)

[@littleadam6133]

Have s ssssswell day

[@hayleysantiago7346]

I just got a new snake and he’s constantly trying to smell the lid and try to get out, but he had no problem with holding at first.

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Congrats on your new snake!

[@chelseaburnine224]

Any tips on what I can do to make my snake feel safe

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Yes, I have lots of tips on that. Check out any of my videos on socialization as well as videos on care and setup

[@Erki750]

You should keep number two and start a breeding project focused on temperament

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I'm keeping #1 and #6 who basically have that same temperament. I really think there's something to the "breeding for temperament" theory...

[@Erki750]

Yes! I think that is going to be the next big thing. And i think that more breeders should do it.

[@imaratheus800]

Where do you sell your pythons??

[@GreenRoomPythons]

I start waiting list as soon as a clutch hatches. I announce it to my Patreon supporters first and then KZbin :-)

[@DanBid100]

Can u make a video on when it's ok to switch a snake from an adult mouse to a small rat?

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Sure! I'll just answer here: You can do that anytime. I have a couple videos on food where I talk about switching to rats. Just make sure the rat is about the same size as the thickest part of the snakes body.

[@tamischmidt5281]

I guess I spoil Dominic, he has his own roaming jungle, he has (In the making) A LARGE cardboard box condo, trying to make it a possible 2 level (It's big enough) he my baby, he deserves 2b spoiled.. 💚🐍🐍💚

[@stevenwright3528]

They react like that because that is the only place snakes can't see is the beck of the head and the tops of their necks. And they don't smell they taste scent particles

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Yeah, that tongue to Jacobsen's orgen sense is a tough one to describe. We either say they "smell" or "taste" scent particles because we can relate to those senses, but it's obviously a completely different sense that we just don't have a frame of reference for.

[@11raccowon]

I got lucky with my new ball python, every night I see him out of his hide if i open his tub and put my hand under the lip he immediately slithers onto my hand

[@GreenRoomPythons]

That's great :-)

[@bigburdi]

Hey Bob, have you given any thought to a collaboration with Lori Torini? Just wanted to plug that thought in your head, I'd love to see it grow into something

[@GreenRoomPythons]

Lori is great! If I saw her at a show or something it would be cool to do a quick chat for a video.

[@bigburdi]

@@GreenRoomPythons or perhaps a shared livestream?

[@bigburdi]

Either way. Really great video, I've really enjoyed your content

[@GreenRoomPythons]

@@bigburdi thank you!

[@nataliaprado5]

Dont change the patreon credit scroll!

[@GreenRoomPythons]

In the beginning I was planning to change it, but I think it's becoming permanent ;-)

[@stevenwright3528]

Snakes breathe differently as they regulate their heat once they are warm

[@IssaacOnYT]

I may be a year late but you're one snake who is bold is just like my snake who is 7 months old who is very bold and isn't afraid of me. They look almost the same too but mine is a boy and the one you had was a girl. I thought at first we had the same snake. I am talking about #2

[@GreenRoomPythons]

That's great!