Reptile Owners: How to Plan for Emergencies!

[@laartje24]

I think one very important tip is missing: Have fire alarms! They save lives. If you have a high risk area in your house like rooms with uv lights or heat pads, place an extra fire alarm in this room so if a fire was to occur it is detected quickly. Also make sure that at least one of them is in hearing distance of your bedroom so you wake up.

[@revisehellenologo]

Thank you. This is so important.

[@thanatoaster3783]

And remember to test them regularly! A smoke detector is useless if it isn't working.

[@theoneandonly1158]

Alarms should be a given. I guess some people need to be told.

[@tempest3426]

Fire alarms are usually planted into houses when you get them, but yes this is a good suggestion to the ones who already dont

[@jenc9532]

CO2 alarms as well

[@jgandinle]

Your video saved my snakes’ lives this week in Texas. We were without power for 76 hours in sub-freezing temperatures, and as soon as the power went out, my snake emergency bin was fully stocked and ready to safely hold our ball pythons and keep them warm while we figured out what to do next. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@sarahwright609]

wow, so happy for you and your snakes!

[@TransPrinceMaxx]

We lost power in texas for 4 days in Hot weather my snakes escaped when my roof caved in I wish I had known what to do lol

[@kellyharper367]

I'm so happy your pets made it safely through that incident. 💓

[@Dino.Nuggetsart]

Ohh, snowmagetan, yeah. We have a generator so lucky my snake was alright, it’s tornadoes I’m worried about 😅, can’t wait for this years snow!

[@kellyharper367]

I hope all went well! Peace to you!

[@nuggetglob2932]

The pickle falling out of the sink freaked me out a lot because I only saw some movement and had no clue what it was.

[@kerstiesweeney]

Ditto.

[@nenaelliott8058]

I wondered what that was, I rewinded like 4 times but still couldn't figure out what it was..

[@bluaxalotl6168]

I got scared as well thinking it was a snake lol

[@eajuline6128]

Hahaha, same

[@deedeepark5696]

I thought i was seeing stuff..... Lol Going a bit coo coo. Lol

[@oceanbreezeyy764]

I can't imagine how heartbreaking it would be to see dead snakes who had tried to survive a house fire in its water dish.

[@thedovahkiin3292]

That just made me so sad ;(

[@hoe4han935]

How could u make me sad like that🥺😖😭😭

[@oceanbreezeyy764]

Chili_Höpe_ Squirrel I’m so sorry. 🥺🥺🥺

[@manifestationsofasort]

Noooo

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

Oh god how could you give us that horrible mental image

[@schaynegeorge4793]

Remember, tell the firefighters that there's pets on the property and what those pets are (especially if you've cracked your snake racks to let them escape). It prepares the firefighters for the potential sight of a slithering friend, and they may be able to rescue more of the animals that you can't or focus on putting out fire in the area of your enclosures first to preserve life.

[@katherynedarrah4245]

This. So much this. When I was working as a firefighter, we had this kind of situation happen. Guy said he had 10 hognose snakes he couldn't get out. The fire was in the back half of the house, close ot the snake room. We were able to get 9 out (the other was hidering quite well!) so we made sure to get the fire out ASAP, and all sneks survived because he let us know they were in there.

[@tinkeramma]

@@katherynedarrah4245 Thank you for sharing. It's good to hear positive stories where all the lives were saved even if the property couldn't be.

[@excess_alex.mp4]

To use a basic fire extinguisher: remember PASS! Pull the pin Aim at the base Squeese the handle Sweep from side to side Stay safe everyone!

[@kimberlyjacobs4307]

I will definitely keep that in mind thanks

[@sarahjosephine8263]

Thanks

[@welcometomyfantaside4124]

Thank you

[@thisistheaccountname]

PASS is such bull because it uses to of the same letters and you can mix them up if you didn't already train yourself to follow the steps.

[@Whateverhasbeenmynameforyears]

Also a lot of fire departments will let you practice with your extinguisher if you ask them.

[@partywithkrissy]

If the fire doesn’t start in the reptiles room, having doors shut to their rooms at all times could help prevent smoke inhalation. Or cracking a window and shutting a door to a room if you have to leave them behind. Also, put a sticker on the windows that say “reptile room” (that you can see from outside) to alert fire fighters there are live animals in there. For tornados, high winds, etc. you could prepare before hand by trying to secure racks to a wall and throw blankets or comforters over the racks or enclosures to help shield them from flying debris. People will shield themselves by grabbing a mattress off a bed and placing it on top of themselves. Obviously, you can do the same concept with pets but only if you have time. My dad is a professional fire fighter and saw too many people lose their lives by trying to save animals. I know it’s hard but you have to think logically and your life is more valuable. Fire fighters do try and save pets. My dad did CPR successfully on numerous dogs and cats. These are only my ideas. I sadly did have a house fire and a flood. I lost everything twice and it absolutely is devastating but like anything else, you can recover.

[@JaniskaTheDudeska]

These are good tips but I don't know if opening windows in a fire is a good idea as it lets more oxygen into the house and might feed the fire to burn even faster. But that's just based on some fire emergency training from like sixth grade where they really drilled in the point of closing all the doors and windows on your way out, so I'm not sure if the risk of that outweighs the pro of providing ventilation.

[@finch8703]

@@JaniskaTheDudeska Plus, when it's winter it's way too cold to have a window open

[@CelticStar87]

krissy beaubien Tornados are probably one of the hardest emergencies to prepare for. Sure if they’re calling for severe weather in advance, but thunderstorms can intensify quickly and tornados seem to love to spawn at night. For fires, it’s a good idea to place stickers on windows stating how many of each kind of pet is in the house so firefighters are aware. My indoor only cat is microchipped because one never knows what could happen. I live in FL and while we have a plan about what to do if we have to evacuate due to a hurricane (cats are among the first things put in the cars), anything could happen to the house and something could spook her to the point she gets outside (she hates the outdoors). I know Florida has regulations and laws on how to contain and secure non-native species kept in captivity during hurricanes... no need to have a repeat of Andrew causing an invasion of pythons...

[@brthdygrl6]

My life is not more valuable. If it was I wouldn't be hear (u have no clue where I live so you don't know) sorry but I don't care if I'm gonna die sorry but it's true.

[@partywithkrissy]

JaniskaTheDudeska if the door is closed, there is less chance of a backdraft and if the fire is located further away from the window, it will help ventilate the smoke out. It should only be cracked and not fully open.

[@cassiopeaknack]

Emily: If you don’t have a travel bin made up, make one now in case of emergencies Me: *doesn’t have any reptiles* Me: *panicking* oh god I don’t have a travel kit in case of emergencies!

[@katiewiekamp8810]

i mean it is also good for people to have an emergency kit, and evacuation kit/plan

[@doll9340]

This can apply to yourself, your family and pets even the non reptilian ones

[@bonfiyre]

This is a big thing down here in Australia, every house is supposed to have a 'fire plan'. Also don't just set and forget your emergency preparations. Things like heat packs, fire extinguishers, medications and batteries have used by dates so it's best to check your bins twice a year and make sure everything is up to date! :)

[@gracer503]

Agreed. We don't have reptiles, but we have a briefcase with all important documents. That, and my dog, are the only things we grab in an emergency

[@thesparechannel6580]

Bonnie Watson I think about this a lot as an Aussie too, I’m thinking way into the future even

[@asiis1000]

yeah we've got a fire box with a bunch of important things like that, as well as a few photo albums, and a hard drive full of photos that each of us back up pics to every now and then

[@philippak7726]

Yay, another southerner who understands what I'm on about - Kiwis have earthquake boxes. (also I hope you have not had to use it, but if you have, I am glad you are safe)

[@tinkeramma]

Even better, it's good to practice your plan ESPECIALLY if the home has children. And include a meeting spot line of site from the house where everyone knows to meet to avoid tragedies where parents go back inside looking for children who made it out safely, then don't survive. My four-year-old daughter randomly asks to practice our emergency drill. It's usually super inconvenient and still, I try to say yes every time.

[@crystaldawn9188]

The post-fire pic was heartbreaking. I'm so glad some lived.

[@oppositegizmo7532]

Man I only have a few reptiles, I couldn’t imagine having a whole collection like you do and essentially having to pick who has the best chance to live and who you’ll have to leave to try to fend for themselves. Hopefully you never have to make that hard choice, but thanks for showing us some awesome ways to plan for the worst.

[@aliciagordon8221]

This video is so necessary. Thanks for doing an emergency prep video. I lost two ball pythons after an ice storm took out our power for three weeks because they got too cold. We didn’t have a generator and all the heat packs were sold out in our state after the first week.

[@kianawilcox253]

alicia gordon I’m so sorry for your loss

[@rebekkahgarcia2750]

Me: *has no reptiles like at all* Also me: EMERGENCY EDUCATION TIME

[@Neogaabo]

Why

[@cantthinkofaname9285]

SAME:D

[@CaspiRose99]

Honestly it made me think. I may not have snakes but I have 2 dogs and 2 cats I could easily snag my dogs but my cats I might not be able to and that would break my heart.

[@sienna.6654]

Oh yours was better than mine 🙁

[@tinkeramma]

We never know what emergencies we'll find ourselves in. Good advice for reptiles can teach us good advice for humans.

[@abbydabbs5519]

Emily: it’s ok if it fluctuates 10, 15, or even 20 degrees Me: unmm holy moly no it’s NOT me: oh wait she means farenheight

[@ink_poisoning]

Abby Dabbs pfft lol I had the same thought

[@juruhime]

fahrenheit my dear

[@auhbreykumming4429]

Lol

[@aledkos]

Abby Dabbs haha

[@neon4635]

Same I was so confused

[@CharlotteTheBassoonist]

Emily:*goes to her friends house because she doesnt have any power" hey, the outage reach your house? Emily's friend: No, why? Emily: Bring 'em in! *giant semi truck starts unloading*

[@jessicawalters9208]

This made me cry! A year ago I lost 2 of my snakes from a house fire. After I got my daughter out, I tried running back in to get my snakes. My bf wouldn't allow me, but he ran in and grabbed my spider ball. But couldn't grab the other two. I am still thankful one of my snakes survived. I now have emergency plan... and my snakes are close to a window I can push them out in bins

[@WickedWildlife]

🐍 🔥We very nearly where evacuated with the bushfires here in Victoria Australia two weeks ago, and while we didn't have to leave, we did loose power, and thus our ability to cool our animals on the hottest day in 150 years here! Thanks for covering this! 🔥🐍

[@jackiemanning3163]

Wicked Wildlife that’s terrifying, I’ve been watching the fires on the news and it looks terrible

[@jasonschmidt2061]

How are the fires going there? It was everywhere on the news and now it’s gone quiet...

[@WickedWildlife]

Jason Schmidt our local fires are still burning but are now under control but there’s still several massive fires to the east of us. We have from 40plus degree weather coming though so will be keeping an eye on the emergency warnings over the next week

[@jackiemanning3163]

I can’t imagine the toll it’s having on the wildlife there ....

[@WickedWildlife]

Jackie Manning some areas have been hit pretty hard I recently did some filming at a koala rescue center in the fire zone

[@zwinny0408]

Ever since I was little I've had a fire emergency plan. I know which animals to grab and in what order. I know to grab my puppy last because if I need to run he will absolutely run beside me. And I know to grab my cat and Hedgehog first because they're the ones who would just lay there and nap as a fire roars beside them

[@destrumthetiger9274]

Your cat and hedgehog (insert this is fine meme here)

[@ettinakitten5047]

A lot of cats in house fires their first instinct is to hide. So it could be really hard to find your cat. If they're lucky, they might find a place to hide that keeps them safe, but if not, they're likely to be too scared to escape on their own.

[@QueenofSilence101]

@@ettinakitten5047 That's odd that cats will choose to hide until it's too late. Even domesticated cats are fantastic predators; you'd think they'd be inclined to run ASAP. Huh.

[@torahammas6722]

@@QueenofSilence101 Thats the key thing tough. Theyre predators, not prey. Theyre made to pounce and stalk, not run. So in danger their defense is attack or hide, not run away. The deer sprints acros the plains and escapes the fire. The cougar climbs the tree and burns.

[@Paieige]

One more thing to add, make sure to buy emergency bins that have latches! Even if your snake is small, I promise they are stronger than they look. They can easily push the top off of regular bins by making themselves into little car jacks, and they will escape!

[@siena_7th]

i have an idea for evacuation; have a small shed outside with the bins set up for your snakes and have a bag next to every enclosure so you can put the snake in a bag, bring them all out and put them in proper setups. i don't know if it would work but i think it might. btw love your channel you're an amazing person.

[@ILuvAyeAye]

I think if you have a car, you could store the bins in your car instead, and do the rest how you described. If you have as many snakes as Emily, it probably isn't convenient to keep that many bins in your cars at all times, but in that case, throwing all the snakes in the big bin will probably be easier than using many pillow cases. It's good to keep an emergency kit in your car even without pets, but remember that many medications will be ruined by extreme heat, so it's probably not a good place to keep medication.

[@spiercephotography]

Informative, and smart for anyone that owns a pet to have an emergency plan, even if they don’t own reptiles!

[@laartje24]

I have always had an emergency plan for any pets I had an also just for me and my partner. I like that she also covered the part of having an escape plan for your family.

[@JPsPetNation]

I agree it is so import to have a back up plan and never use it than not usve one and need to use it

[@SnowOtter4977]

I’ve literally thought of this before but I never bothered to put a emergency bin together. Thanks Emily for always thinking of our burning questions 😄😄

[@Jaaambb]

God... just reading that title I had a flashback to the q and a you did where you mentioned if you ever had an emergency and there was nowhere else to go... you’d have throw Rex out the window. Just the memory and the thought of that has me nervous...

[@stoneforest2639]

Fizzy Potato *YEET* That’s just a glorious image

[@alyssamurphy7792]

@@ismininotonline probably so she wouldnt have to actually physically pick Rex up and have to carry her thru the entire house to get her outside... And depending on where the fire/gas leak or whatever home disaster where would be occurring n the house, she could just GENTLY AND CAREFULLY toss Rex out the window to get her outside to safety instead of having to carry a heavy alligator thru the house out the front or back door...

[@rockercaterrorencountered4924]

Imagine you're hanging around outside making sure the firefighters don't need help and all the sudden a small alligator comes flying out of the window.

[@theoneandonly1158]

Yes

[@laartje24]

@@ismininotonline Don't worry. His room is on the bottom floor so it is just a small drop and it is the quickest way to get her out of harm.

[@KEJacques]

thank you so much for putting this together. really useful info here! my daughter was in a tornado last may, in an area that NEVER has tornadoes, we were not prepared. she was ok, her building wasn't hit but the tornado hopped over destroyed the buildings to the left and right and seriously damaged the one directly across from her. we weren't allowed back in to get her snake for over a week. her mice all died and cannibalized each other it was awful on so many levels. we were finally allowed back in, but had only 5 minutes to grab and leave because the house wasn't stable. i literally grabbed the mice habitat, threw the ball python down my shirt and ran back out. seriously awful. i didn't know i was carrying a box of dead half eaten breeder mice :( have a plan, make a kit, practice using it.

[@laartje24]

5:40 Emily will just be covered in a blanket of snakes if she needs to keep everyone warm XD.

[@jsomebody2289]

I've known people who have done this with snakes in pillowcases.

[@reyrichelle7020]

This is the first video I've ever seen talking about emergency planning with reptile care! It's a really important subject and I really appreciate you talking about it!

[@goldenwitch756]

I love the way they talk about serious issues but still factual and interesting

[@Lucia-yc9zj]

Probably goes without say, but this video applies to everyone no matter what your pet is! I have a dog so in my “go bag” I have a small container of food, a bottle of clean water, an extra harness and leash, a small towel, a mini first aid kit, and my dog has some health issues due his old age, so I also have some backup meds for him in there as well.

[@owensexotics1600]

This vid made me cry because I had a house fire yesterday and I already new to crack the tanks and my snake lizard and sadly they died but I managed to save my two turtles that were breeding at the time so this vid shows how much u need to be prepared for these things

[@reptilerant173]

Hailey Owens aww, I’m so sorry.😢

[@justinjensen6938]

I’m so sorry for your loss 😢

[@allgasnobrakes919]

Sorry for your Loss!! My daughter name is Hayleigh as well!! May God Bless!! 🙏🙏

[@breakingboardrooms1778]

T_T

[@-__-Red-__-]

Aw I’m sorry for you loss

[@kevinconk8164]

This video hits really different when you've gone through it. Christmas Eve I lost power and it's way too cold where I live for my snakes to not have heat. It was storming HARD and I had to spend the night with my friends and I didn't sleep at all. These strategies work and helped so much.

[@callmeclove]

Definitely needed this, as I have a bunch of reptiles that I’ve never been through “emergency” season with. Thank you!

[@cierranicole652]

6:40 emily: “your safety comes first” Me: *looks at my reptiles* nah if theres a tornado next to my house, I dont care, Im getting my kids😂

[@Chrisadeth]

Although I don't own reptiles, I have a dog. I don't give a darn what anyone says. I'll run into a inferno in order to save her. She's like my kid. I can assure you, if I had reptiles, they would have the same extended to them. My animals are my family.

[@jacksmith-rl9ln]

I know this is an old video and an old comment but I just have to get this off my chest. So many people say things like this and I don't think they get it. My family had a house fire 20 years before I was born, nearly 40 years ago when my parents were young teens. In that fire people died. And I have heard their stories my whole life. The stories of that little baby who never got to grow up and his dad that couldn't bare to leave him behind. And the story of the aunt I never got to meet. Who was smart and kind and only 2 months from graduating high school, who had already been accepted into the college of her dreams and who dreamed of spending her life helping disabled children. My aunt Cathy lead her to cousins out of the house. They busted out a screen to escape but just as she was about to escape she heard the cat meowing for help. She left her escape route for the cat, got turned around in the smoke and never found another way out. I've seen the nightmares, the ptsd, the near panic at the sight of fire trucks at a house 2 blocks down. Everyone that lived through it is still traumatized. The whole family talks about them all the time every good memory, every joke, every dream they had. And then Cathy died because she went back for the cat. Neither Cathy or the cat made it out that day but they have never even mentioned the cats name. I'm sure the cat was a member of the family, I'm sure the cat was loved, I'm sure they would tell me if I asked but they never mentioned it, and I've never thought to ask. It no longer matters that the cat died in a fire 40 years ago. It is nearly forgotten, but Cathy isn't. Every dream that never happened, every birthday and holiday she didn't get to see still matter even now. Pets are great, I love all of my pets like family. I make sacrifices for them and put their needs over mine in most circumstances but if it is ever between your life and your pet, put you first. Trust me, please. If you lose your pet it will be aweful but your family and friends losing you will be so much worse. If it puts your life at risk don't do it. It isn't something people ever get over it will haunt them forever. Live to dream another day, see the next birthday, and to celebrate the next milestone. TLDR Don't risk your life for your animals it isn't worth the possible consequences.

[@David-jj7hu]

jack smith I like your coment

[@ARoseByAn0therName]

The way I see it is that if you go back in for your animals and 1) you already got some out, or 2) some escape or survive on their own, you're risking leaving the living ones without a caretaker. If you have 20 snakes and you get 15 out but die trying to save 5 more, where are those 15 gonna go? It's great if you have someone else in your life willing to take in 15 snakes on short notice, but most of the time that's just not possible. Not to mention, as others have said, your pets are your family but the people in your life will feel sad remembering your bearded dragon in 30 years, but theyll be absolutely devastated having to mourn you.

[@cathykeppel8835]

her "save urself " me no im grabing my fifty puond terier dog lol

[@fieldbuddies5539]

Emily: *needs to evacuate* Also Emily: "yes hello, I would like to rent 5 trucks" Car renter person thing: "what for?" Emily: My snakes, fish, bird, turtles, lizards and my alligator Car renter person thing: *hangs up*

[@orbital-can]

Most importantly you missed "my american alligator"

[@Kaizykat]

Somehow I forgot about Rex! Oh man, that'd be quite a task to find shelter with an alligator.

[@amethystfox]

Yes, that is right hotel, I have an American alligator

[@emmaleighnorton1515]

"Car renter person thing"😂😂 You are a gem

[@fieldbuddies5539]

@@emmaleighnorton1515 lol

[@katiekilgore6319]

The tip about opening the enclosures to give them the best chance at surviving.. I got chills

[@Jennifer_MB]

Emily throwing Rex, and her flying out her window during a fire: weeeeeeee grab my kong

[@snakesrule7067]

I can’t stop laughing 😂

[@nrodtropia4902]

Lmao!!!!!

[@ollienotolive8165]

Emily: In an Evacuation YOUR safety comes first Me: scrambling to get my friking goldfish in the 3 gallon tank

[@KaitlynBurtonISaGOD]

Same lol

[@ollienotolive8165]

@@KaitlynBurtonISaGOD xD

[@QueenofSilence101]

Yeah, that is true, how exactly would you save your fish in a disaster? Some people are dedicated fish keepers with big, expensive aquariums, and I'd bet they would be fairly attached to at least a few of their long-lived fish. Is it even possible to save pet fish in emergency situations?

[@themute9354]

@@QueenofSilence101 it is possible. But harder to do.

[@VictorianGentleman]

@@QueenofSilence101 It would be tricky, especially with lots of/large fish, but you could. 5 gal buckets could work for that, just throw them in with some aquarium water and an air stone if you have one and get out of there. Should be ok for a while, depending on the fish.

[@BUtheBabyUnicorn]

I was freaking out for a second when you said your friend threw the bin with snakes out the window - and then you said they lived on the ground floor thank goodness lol. I think letting the snakes out is an excellent idea, if that’s the best you can do, since the important thing is to not inhale the fumes - that was the advice anyway given to me as a kid about fires, to lie on the ground because none of the smoke is there. So sad about the ones curled up in their water dishes though :(

[@karimarine7591]

This breaks my heart.. most people have plans to get pets like cats and dogs out, never crossed my mind that people with snakes or other reptiles would need more prep than just grabbing the animal and getting out. I don't have any snakes or reptiles but am hooked on this channel! So educational and interesting.. Emily is awesome!!!

[@kassfowler7745]

I have also seen Sterilite containers at Walmart. For anyone who doesn’t have access to a Target

[@Antboi4653]

I have access to neither

[@michelleanemily]

Must be heartbreaking to loose that many of your babies in a fire.. so happy some of your friends serviced.. I bet you were all devastated finding the dead ones..

[@aleishabarrett8013]

Your videos have been a godsend in helping me overcome my fear of reptiles and snakes by helping me understand their personalities and body language. Thank you x

[@penguinAGgirl]

I've never even thought to make an emergency plan. I am now going to be putting one together and making emergency bins for my 3 beardies.

[@x.Nonas_Nova]

oh my god I just saw pickle Rick out of the corner of my eye and had to rewind because I thought some sort of reptile fell from the faucet into the sink xD

[@jennabartlett1647]

Same I was confused

[@PotatoWedge-ux5yw]

She puts one in every video xD I always make sure to be on the lookout for them lol

[@x.Nonas_Nova]

gummy bear 2017 I’ve only recently been interested in reptiles so I haven’t been watching their channel for long but good to know. From now on I’ll make sure to look for them :)

[@Tif1152]

Same

[@Smellygoose0710]

What time is it???????

[@conlon4332]

Yeah, I would say that. Animals are remarkably good at saving themselves in emergences, just make sure they can get out.

[@magicdogstudios6624]

It makes me sad to realise that if their house ever catches fire a lot of their reptiles including Rex would likely perish Edit: yes I am aware of that building they bought but it's not ready yet and anything could happen before then, and yes I know she's on the first floor but if the place is on fire they can't throw her out, plus she doesn't like being carried as we all know.

[@laartje24]

They said this in another video (can't remember which one) that Rex is at ground level next to a window so they will just trow her out of the window in an emergency so he can likely survive. But yeah the thought of their house burning down makes me sad too. There are so many animals that I don't think they will save everyone in time no matter how well prepared.

[@edgarallanswole359]

@@laartje24 i mean they did just buy themselves a facility. if they move all the reptiles (i forgot if they said they are or not) to that facility and depending on what the building is made of a fire may not be likely and the reptiles may be pretty safe. and who knows maybe it will have one of those sprinklers in it just in case of a fire.

[@rose444200]

You know for sure their new place is going to be completely decked out in stuff to keep your reptiles safe

[@MtnNerd]

I suspect most of their reptiles will soon be at the new facility which probably has sprinklers. I know they talked about a habitat there for Rex

[@thewillow3457]

@@laartje24 her

[@josephlittlefield2313]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you provide educational content without antagonizing the animals to create dramatic content. People with a love for these animals want to see the proper handling and representation of snakes rather than solicited bites perpetuating an unwarranted fear of marginalized critters. You just won one new sub 🙃

[@miloainsworth5423]

I am a simple person. I see Snake Discovery, I click. This was an absolutely great video! I hope to get a fox snake when I move out. I want to call her Emily!

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

I want a fox. One with fur.

[@miloainsworth5423]

@@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289 I wish you luck with that venture

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

@@miloainsworth5423 we have a fox rescue here and live way out in the country so just need our outdoor secure area and we r all set. Its something we have always wanted and of course will only have an orphan fox who needs a home.

[@miloainsworth5423]

That sounds lovely! I hope you can find one to help! We have a few foxes near where I live but we rarely see them since they're nocturnal. It sounds great though!

[@hypnohippo4361]

Follow your dreams Lilah!

[@SerpentSilver]

I've been keeping snakes for almost 2 years now and it never occurred to me to have a plan to get them out in an emergency. Thanks for making this video. I'm gonna start getting things ready this week

[@lexim3294]

Hey Emily! I am going to be getting a Kenyan Sand Boa and I am very excited to be able to get one! I will hopefully be getting a female, so thank you for making all of these "how to be prepared" videos! They really help me out!

[@Indoraptoad]

Lexi M nice! Kenyan sand boas are adorable!

[@BringDeathByPickles]

Absolutely gorgeous snakes!

[@kaeleefield6895]

@@BringDeathByPickles yeah... Mine is a little picky with food... He won't always eat... But still amazing and adorable!

[@BringDeathByPickles]

@@kaeleefield6895 They really are super cute, chubby little sausages. XD But yeah, the periods without food seems to be very common.

[@tikayle9130]

@@BringDeathByPickles No kidding. Mine has been on food strike for three weeks so far

[@ace56265]

Thank you so much for saying what many animals lovers can't! Makes me respect you even more. It's always tough to lose a pet but human life means more. Thank you again!

[@alexusterrio3860]

Love the pickle Rick coming out of the faucet 😂

[@Smellygoose0710]

Alexus Terrio wait when is the Rick???????

[@oroboro7425]

4:39

[@Smellygoose0710]

Combat rose thanks XD

[@felitaong1213]

This is something that I need to hear, I love that you have all this planned and educating me and millions more on how to safe our reptiles

[@aurieamoore5823]

I can't tell you how important this video is. I'm about to get my tax return and I'm making hella emergency bins. For myself and my reptiles. Keep up the good content!

[@amywilliams-scott8255]

Thank you so much for putting this video out when you did. I live in South Minneapolis and had to leave my house due to the fires a few blocks away. The preparation you talked thru here made it so much easier for me to feel safe taking my new baby Sunshine, an 8 month old Sunkissed Snow Corn snake, with me when I left. He weathered the time in his temporary bin like a champ, even eating while we were in this stressful situation. Thank you again, for everything you do.

[@dakotajordyn5541]

YES! Thank you so much! There was a really bad fire in my town where a family of 6 died from a gas fire, and I was panicking over what would happen to my reptiles if there was a fire.

[@chibicricket]

I used to do rehab and bred leopard geckos years ago, so I at one time in my life had over 30 reptiles in my home. Including one very large free roaming iguana. We had a blizzard one year that knocked all the power out for a week. I remember having to put my animals in blankets in my coat and traveling with them to a friend's house that had heat. Which luckily I had that as an option. I bought a generator after that. But my best advice for emergencies is to have travel cases available and ready to go. I bought plastic bins from the Dollar Tree and kept them in a closet just in case I would need them in the future. Also, those little heat/ice packs are great to keep on hand.

[@kdsfhkljfnsdfo1323]

Thank you for videos like this one! Reptile related or not, it's always important to be a good, responsible owner and be prepared for anything. Thank you.

[@gillar12]

Extinguisher expires same day I am rewatching this lol. Gotta love synchronicity.

[@Vasharan]

Breaks glass on emergency box. Pulls out one (1) DVD: Snakes on a Plane. Me: Great. Now how am I supposed to watch this without any power?

[@aceycaseykay2033]

nooooooooooooooooo my lifeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee is goneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@jordanlooney5743]

I have a bin for every reptile that I own. (Except my cornsnake, his bin is is the same size as my emergency bins) but I need to make a supply bin. Thanks for the tips!

[@thedutchsighthound]

Biggest fears... I once almost had a fire in my house and it freaked me out, we were very lucky! Caused by a heatmat when I was on vacation... :(

[@suneedee3376]

Hello I’m 12 and I’ve watched you since I was like 10 and I’ve grown to love rex the most she’s so cuteeeee

[@pastelhurricane848]

I agree

[@sunny_studios8686]

Me:has no reptiles Also me: I NEED TO WATCH THIS TO NO HOW TO KEEP MY DOG AND SNAIL SAFE!!!! defiantly me: AND I NE-wait I don’t have any reptiles buuuuuut I still wanna watch this

[@skinman4207]

I can understand, I'm a slug breeder.

[@milotomlinson2644]

I don't even have anything else so... But my dream animal is a hognose snake

[@justkate6338]

For someone looking into getting a snake, this is an amazing video. Thanks! Even though emergency situations don't happen often, its good to at least have an idea of what you should prepare if it were to ever happen

[@hck71]

This was really helpful! We recently had a power outage for a few hours and I had to keep my Leopard Gecko down my shirt so she could stay warm! I’m glad this method was approved 😅

[@bakugosbiglips8499]

Hi Emily i just wanted to say that its my first day of highschool today and that this will be very helpful for me when i get my first snake because i live in Australia... Thanks!

[@nikkipuschak550]

Stay safe Kiara. I am Australian also. Enjoy highschool.

[@stoneforest2639]

Good luck in high school!

[@alyssamurphy7792]

Just now starting high school at the end of January? Lol

[@thebluewolf2472]

@@alyssamurphy7792 yep. Our school year starts at the end of Jan. Then in about April we get a 2 week break, and we are back in May. Then we have another 2 week break in early August, we go back late August. Then we have another 2 week break in October, come back. Then, mid December we have a six week break and go back end of Jan.

[@kee-tu4cq]

TheBlueWolf247 wow interesting. how many school days do you have per school year?

[@sweetporcupine56]

Perfect timing! I was taking a shower last night and suddenly the light turned off. It wound up just being a blown bulb, but my first thought was, "Oh no, how am I going to keep Noodle warm until the power comes back on?" Now I have a few heat packs stashed with his stuff.

[@estelsil]

Please remember to mind the expiration dates on fire extinguishers! They can lose pressure and become ineffective after their expiration date. You can find services online, or contact your local fire station, and have your extinguishers recharged and evaluated once they've reached their expiration. This can extend their usefulness for a period of time (length depends on the extinguisher).

[@CassidyK999]

Thank you for this video. I didnt even think about this and what to do if it happened. After watching this video I put together a bin for my snakes and have it close to the enclosures

[@DuckTapeWarrior1]

Also make sure that your fire extinguisher is still in good working condition. They can get old or damaged. Stay safe!

[@armyamazon5762]

Thank you for this!! I suffer from PTSD and you helped me so much with this video! I always have to have a backup plan to the backup plan and since I just purchased my first snake, you helped my anxiety and overthinking so much with this video. Thank you so much!

[@evelyn_r]

I wonder if it’s good to have the snake bags ready on top of the bins to throw in the more cannabalistic ones or even different types so that then you can sort them properly once safe to do so into their temp bins?

[@KaraEl-K]

Evelyn Rojas I had the same thought. Great idea!

[@Lady_Ryl]

My first thought was grab my pillow cases and start shoving them in. sort later when we are all safe.

[@asht.7640]

I was thinking the same thing. I don't have a king, but If I did that might be my go to plan. Somthing with a drawstring to make sure it can't get out easily for a while till I could get to it.

[@ilovenycsomuch]

Great idea!

[@elliewellie_YouTube]

If my house is burning and all else fails my snakes are native and I might just yeet them out the window

[@reaganalice6207]

That's... actually not a terrible idea. Unless they have like crazy morphs that would allow them to easily be spotted by predators. Imma keep that in mind when I finally feel ready to get snakes 😊

[@jamie3476]

Lol

[@IAmAnItalianPizza]

Exactly wut i would do Of Course in theyr bin buuuuutt

[@Dellconhagerisanerd]

I mean at that point it might be good to have trackers on them or something Cuz again Immunities to diseases being introduced to the environment

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

They'll probably be fucked unless they're wild caught

[@atouchoftrouble]

Me: *doesn't have any reptiles and a fear of snakes * Also Me: * paying close attention anyway to be supportive*

[@jennifermorgan7760]

Same

[@staceyroberts3468]

Same 😆

[@eries77]

Yup! lol

[@maggiecahill4245]

I watched this 3 days before a derecho hit, it was so helpful to have this I didn’t know I would need it so soon

[@PotatoWedge-ux5yw]

When she said that the snakes tried to cool off in their water dishes my heart dropped. I just thought of how scary that would be for the snake. They have no idea whats happening but its so hot and in a desperate attempt to stay alive they curl up in small pools of water not knowing what to do as they slowly and painfully die there all alone. Side note: I have one leopard gecko and that is all as far as reptiles but I also have three fish tanks and two mice and it breaks my heart that in an instance where my house catches on fire I wouldn't be able to save all my fish. To anybody that hasnt had fish as their main pet you probably think it sounds silly but I love my fish so much. I keep a couple jars in my room just in case there was an emergency but I know I wouldn't be able to get them all. Not to mention we have two cats and a dog we'd also have to grab. Honestly I think a fire is one of the worst things that ever happen to anyone and I wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy.

[@Donttrustthatburger5144]

Most tears I've shed so far in any video, of sadness, then joy

[@renees766]

Thank you, Emily. I have 4 snakes, 2 lizards, and no plan. I've thought about needing one but wasn't sure how to go about it, so this really helped me.

[@coepeach]

Thanks for this, you influenced me to finally buy a travel bag for my ratties.

[@BohemianKitsch]

such a good and important video. you know, for all the fire precautions i've taken, i never bought an extinguisher. doing that today.

[@ameliasprague1991]

I'm so happy I watched this video... I have thought a few times about what I would do with my two snakes and my turtle (and my 6 large goldfish) in an emergency, and I never made a plan. I'm gonna get the supplies to make my emergency bins tonight! I think for the goldfish I'll just get a 5 gallon bucket with a lid... man it's stressful to think about the fish

[@VictorianGentleman]

I know this is an old comment, sorry, but a little tip. You might want to include a battery powered air stone with your bucket, since goldfish need so much oxygen. It could really help keep your babies going

[@michelelacasse4616]

I've never been this early in the comments... so excited! Absolutely love your videos and my 3 year old son loves watching you too! Thanks for the great content ❤

[@angelicamccoy6113]

When we first got my ball python 5 years ago I put the heat lamp still on on the couch and burned a hole it it lol Also thank you! I have weird paranoia and I have been trying to figure out what to do for emergencies for my reptiles

[@drawingdragons4097]

She never mentioned the last way to carry your snakes: *W R A P T H E M A R O U N D Y O U R N E C K*

[@rose444200]

Yeah, but in a panic, the snake may try to get away, bite or fall off in the panic.

[@contra1124]

Or accidentally strangle you if you have something like an adult boa constrictor 😂

[@jenniferb585]

Not all snakes do that. I'm convinced even in an emergency my corn's first instinct would be to escape further.

[@drawingdragons4097]

rose444200 I understand, but in an emergency, the snake would not bite you if it’s main focus is to escape the flames. They aren’t stupid.

[@drawingdragons4097]

Stormgem Thunder “they keep me saf. They good hooman”

[@hollyxberry]

I never thought of just opening the tanks as a last ditch effort. I'm always terrified about natural disasters and what to do if I can't get to all my pets in time. The main one I worry about where I live are tornados. Thank you for this video! It makes me feel so much better :)

[@jeanraworth6120]

Could you guys maybe do a nostalgic feed your pet Friday for some of your newer reptiles and older subscribers? Love your video and how you guys are educating online and offline!

[@jessjohnson5001]

They did on Christmas Eve-The feeding videos get demonetized and so it costs more than they receive back. They do it occasionally but not often.

[@ComedianAshelyTomajan]

Last year I had to evacuate my house due to fires... I took the whole 20 gallon tank. This is sooo helpful!!!! Thank you for this thoughtful video

[@taylakenniwell5577]

Thanks for the video I don't have a reptile as of this moment but when I'm older I plan to

[@lovebug9386]

Great video idea!! I never thought about having a safety plan together for my pets!! Definitely going to put together some emergency totes asap!

[@moth3657]

Thumbnail: Me: dang those hognoses! Turning into legless dragons again! Edit: 89 likes send help- thanks

[@alurafox666]

It's good to see these kind of videos. I no longer have reptiles but I have a ferret, and in case of emergency I have a bag fully ready with a travel enclosure, bottle of water, food, bowls, kitty litter, litter box, blanket, collar, and leash. I use this bag when I take him with me and we stay overnight so I know I have all the necessities. It's ready near the door so I know I won't forget it. One time when I was out, I got a text from my mother that there was a fire in the building my apartment is located in, so I asked her to go and check. He was fine and there was no smoke in the house, but she knows about the bag too. Point is! If you have someone near who has a key, and you yourself are out, and something happens, make sure they too know the escape route and the rescue plan!!

[@thebusinessrainwing7507]

as soon as i saw the upload i clicked being knocked out with the flu i needed something to brighten my they THANK YOU

[@Lilithd3mon]

Madeline Alison same! I’ve been home bored all day, and bam, favorite channel uploaded.

[@DriaTarian]

Glad to know I am not alone with the horrible-ness of the flu right now. @_@ So ready for this sickly nonsense to be over. This channel upload is literally the brightest point of my day thus far even though it's kind of a dark/scary topic to think about. Thank you Emily and Ed!

[@thebusinessrainwing7507]

Jennifer L i know i am getting better tho

[@MetalManiaXP]

i live in mass and a few years ago we had a really bad snowstorm with high floods, our basement flooded and the power went out. At the time i only had my beardie Duchessa and my cat Nickel. We were was not prepared at all and Duchessa was dying because it was freezing. Thankfully out of the kindness of my friends heart she was able to take my baby girl and keep her safe and warm and fed for the 3 months that we did not have electricity, heat, and water. After that terrifying ordeal I am way more prepared especially now that we have way more animals. This video actually gave me more ideas to be even more prepared so Thank you!

[@2yearoldeastercandy935]

I’m already nervous with my one tarantula! I can’t imagine how scary it is with big or venomous creatures! Stay safe everyone!

[@foxwoodjones9831]

I know this video is older, so I don’t know who will see this, but another important thing would be to have drills every once in awhile. It would be too stressful on your animals to actually place them in bins in a panic like you would during the actual emergency, but you could run through the other motions- grabbing the rescue bin, putting in on the floor, knowing which snakes, animals you want to start with etc.

[@RainCheck797]

Your friends story made me cry. I couldnt go on if something preventable hapened to my bird

[@laurelh1975]

I think mostly it's important to remind yourself, not everything is entirely preventable. Yes, a LOT is; common sense & due diligence go a long way, but even planning and preparing every day, there are still things that can take you by surprise. Obviously it would be a very traumatic/emotional thing to deal with (the fire itself, and the after-affects), but mostly to keep in mind, you can only do your best, and not to take on unnecessary guilt. Sorry if this sounds preachy!! I am definitely an emotional crybaby at even the thought of something happening to my pets.. it's all about striving for balance.

[@snakesrule7067]

I have a bird to I can totally understand

[@davethefoxmage5797]

One thing that can be helpful if you were to get separated from your reptile emergency bin is to have "Live Animals" in big letters on the top and sides, along with cell/email/other contact info. Putting strips of reflective tape on it for increased visibility can help too. Years of camping have taught me that it's incredibly easy to lose a massive dark-colored container in the dark!

[@laceylulu9478]

Hiiiii ♡ I have been watching this channel for a long time because it's so fascinating to learn about this even though I will probably never have a reptile :)

[@mikamekaze]

My boss experienced a total loss house fire a year ago. They unfortunately had to prioritize who of their reptile collection they could save, and made the decision of which animals would be the most difficult to replace- Their tegu was their number one, and baby Ishmael made it out just fine. They lost a few snakes and a chinchilla as a result, but all of the family made it out fine.

[@melyssanicolehippiemindset5137]

4:40 The random pickle rick is great