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Snakes make amazing pets but what is the best one for you! Let's break it down by Size!
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@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
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@jaimeschmidt1264
@jaimeschmidt1264 Жыл бұрын
So you're not getting deleted after all ? I'm grateful for seeing your posts. You truly are an educator and interesting to boot!
@alexcrowder1673
@alexcrowder1673 Жыл бұрын
I highly encourage you to work with a captive bred african rock python. They are far more rewarding than either burmese pythons or reticulated pythons. I keep many of each, and african rock pythons are by FAR the most rewarding. They are even smarter than retics. Its mindboggling how smart they are for a snake. Their reputation for being aggressive is nonsense. Also, if you comment on the new brunswich case, PLEASE read the autopsy. That african rock python did NOT constrict either of the Barthe boys. The news channels simply made their reports before the autopsy was release. Because of this there is a ton of misinformation regarding that case. The official cause of death was the roof collapsing on them. Absolutely no bite marks OR signs of constriction were present on either body. Its soooo sad that laws were passed against them just because people jumped the gun..... because they really are the most amazing giant snake that money can buy, bar none!
@sryan4925
@sryan4925 Жыл бұрын
Don't get me wrong, I love the lizards and other reptiles... but snakes will always hold my heart!! ❤
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
I get that for sure
@KingaKucyk
@KingaKucyk Жыл бұрын
Sssssame 😍🐍
@sasensworld3730
@sasensworld3730 7 ай бұрын
Mine too bro
@user-vc9fy3xt2l
@user-vc9fy3xt2l 5 ай бұрын
saem
@Endrrq1901
@Endrrq1901 4 ай бұрын
I hate lizards but like snakes. Guess I'm weird
@MrKilla579
@MrKilla579 Жыл бұрын
Would've loved if this video was a top 10 instead of top 5. Like how you mentioned about the dumeril's boa being an in between for #3 and #2, I think more sizes would let a lot of other species get their deserved spotlight.
@reggie8370
@reggie8370 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking top 12 since it’s an integer that’s divisible by 2,3,4,6. So at 12/2 you can choose from medium to smallest snakes. 5/2 is 2.5 and there’s no fractional choices so 12 makes sense
@alexcrowder1673
@alexcrowder1673 Ай бұрын
​@@reggie8370The only issue is that there arent many options for the large snake catagory. Id estimate that about 90% of people who have a snake over 10ft are keeping either a reticulated python or a burmese python. Some people keep green anaconda, or african rock pythons, or a few other large species, but not very many at all.
@Repti-verse
@Repti-verse Жыл бұрын
I honestly think most of the Australian pythons are underrated. Especially things like Olive pythons!!! Can’t wait to get my pair this year lol.
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
I agree totally
@verpine3534
@verpine3534 Жыл бұрын
I recently became aware of olive pythons. They are an interesting "army green" color. All the info I found is they are rather bitey, but I imagine proper manipulation from a young age could make them decent for handling.
@Repti-verse
@Repti-verse Жыл бұрын
@@verpine3534 With Australian olive pythons Its more that they really like food. If you tap train you shouldn’t have an issue with them. Papuan Olive Pythons are the bitey ones lol.
@Racheous
@Racheous Жыл бұрын
I got to see oenpelli python this year at the Brisbane expo! They are such ethereal looking Australian snakes!
@Repti-verse
@Repti-verse Жыл бұрын
@@Racheous So jealous!!!
@jessicajohnson6077
@jessicajohnson6077 Жыл бұрын
I just brought home my first baby boa, and I am so looking forward to watching her grow! I’m someone who LOVES the physical sensation of deep pressure like you’d get from weighted blanket, and after watching your video I am convinced I picked my heart species 💚 Great to meet Pikachu.
@patrickslaby69
@patrickslaby69 Жыл бұрын
Love the video Adam, great work as usual, here my list of best snake from smallest to largest 5- king/milk snakes- widely available, tons of morphs, beautifully colors, reasonably sized, great feeding response, great personalities in general, inexpensive, very active 4-corn snakes: tied with ball pythons as the best pet snake, tons of morph, great size, good eaters, beautiful colors, good personalities, inexpensive, very active 3- bull snakes: good sized, great eaters, inexpensive(for the most part), morphs, very active 2: coastal carpet pythons, beautiful colors, good sized, good eaters, very active, can have a great personality 1: super dwarf retics- come all different sizes, great eaters, morphs, good personality, very active, great choice for anyone who wants a retic, but don’t want a 20ft snake
@Racheous
@Racheous Жыл бұрын
Yes to coastals! All morelia spilota
@thebenior
@thebenior Жыл бұрын
I got a juvenile hognose snake as my first snake (I've had a 13 year old bearded dragon since he was 6 weeks old and a 12 year old Dalmatian tortoise since he was 5 years old) in April. He made me nervous by not eating for the first 2+ weeks for a total of 3 weeks since the breeder fed him, but he's been a healthy eater and active since then. The only time he's passed up a pinky since then was when he'd just completed a shed.
@Subletext
@Subletext Жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam, as an Aussie I love this review. I've said it before - I want a hognose, but because I'm not going to move continents, the spotted python seems like a great alternative.
@49hamburger
@49hamburger Жыл бұрын
Something I think you should have included is the rough/smooth green snakes! They are native to the Americas and are super easy to feed once you get them the bugs they need. I've wanted one for a long time but my budget for my own food leaves me hungry at the end of the day, so I can't afford any pets rn x.x
@ingeniouspixie
@ingeniouspixie Жыл бұрын
Spotted pythons! Theyre definitely beautiful and it's interesting you say theyre easy to keep. You should do for Antaresia Pythons what Fadi did for MHDs. 😁
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@ingeniouspixie
@ingeniouspixie Жыл бұрын
@@WickensWickedReptiles would you ever start a breeding project with them?
@Aks_Reptiles
@Aks_Reptiles Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting adam! Love the videos very informative and interesting
@NyxximusGaming
@NyxximusGaming Жыл бұрын
loving the videos bro keep up the great work loving everything you do
@LinaWennesjo
@LinaWennesjo Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was waiting for this. Falling in love more and more with snakes 😍
@Guuzaka
@Guuzaka Жыл бұрын
Since you mentioned it, perhaps you could do a video on Australian pythons: carpet pythons, black-headed pythons, amethyst pythons, white-lipped pythons, olive pythons, water pythons, and so forth. 🌏🐍
@zebrababy9019
@zebrababy9019 Жыл бұрын
How do I talk my husband into letting us keep a snake? 😂😂
@ItsJayeli
@ItsJayeli 2 ай бұрын
TELL HIM THAT YOUR GROWN AND GROWN UPS DO WHATEVER THEY WANT😤
@KavkazMMA_367
@KavkazMMA_367 Ай бұрын
@@ItsJayelinot if she’s living in a house he paid for 😉 little women
@KorokHaze93
@KorokHaze93 Ай бұрын
Boobies
@AlexVR30
@AlexVR30 Жыл бұрын
Great video, once again. My wife and I are novices in snake ownership. We have 4 BP, and have been learning a lot in the last two years. Being at a place where we feel very comfortable with our abilities, we are looking at our first truly large snake. BP has been on our short list for a little bit. We both agree that this video gave the last little push in our decision making process. Thank you!
@dofutofu3720
@dofutofu3720 Жыл бұрын
Bp and bp?
@AlexVR30
@AlexVR30 Жыл бұрын
@@dofutofu3720 I realized today that wasn’t very clear. Ball Python, and Burmese Python.
@napoleonmdusa8877
@napoleonmdusa8877 11 ай бұрын
Excellent video--years ago, I had Burmese and Ball pythons along with a breeding pair of Corn snakes (Red Rat snakes). I always enjoyed having them and educating people about snakes.
@verpine3534
@verpine3534 Жыл бұрын
The only choice I'd alter is I would take super dwarf retics over BCIs/BCCs. Anything larger like Burmese pythons or mainland retics are beautiful but simply too large for me to properly care for, mainly because of available space.
@squidgamersquidgamer5273
@squidgamersquidgamer5273 Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
That makes sense
@debwaekens
@debwaekens Жыл бұрын
Our firat snake was a corn. Almost been a year with him. He's been a great addition to our family. I'm hoping to get a hognose next!
@rickcroney1286
@rickcroney1286 Жыл бұрын
Nice list, no surprises 😅🐍💚
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😄
@musician200X
@musician200X Жыл бұрын
Im a teacher and i cant wait to move my yearling ball python to my classroom this year. Shes still small enough to not be as intimidating to my students but has been handled enough that im comfortable having her with my students. She can be such a great learning tool and can be good for my students to take responsibility for some of her care. Ball pythons are the best snakes in my opinion closely followed by african house snakes (which i have both). Great list. Keep them coming.
@kerrylang9340
@kerrylang9340 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if rainbow boas will make your list at some point , would love to hear your opinion on them
@webbrowser6454
@webbrowser6454 10 ай бұрын
Prolly put it on the same tier as a BCI, but I love blood pythons. That thick heavy package in a shorter length and omg the color/pattern of just the normal ones, morphs even more so. Definitely on the retic side of things tho, always seems like they're observing and planning about their surroundings during handling rather than climb around aimlessly.
@Racheous
@Racheous Жыл бұрын
As an Aussie, I liked seeing the spotted python & it’s made me consider one maybe one day 😅 I’m a carpet python girl but I do understand them not being number one for their size due to a wide variety in temperament. I think they’re the best ❤
@levic3276
@levic3276 Жыл бұрын
As someone who has both retics and a burm, I love my retics. I call her my "broken" girl as a joke while her real name is Magne. She's about 5yrs old, had her from a week old. She has a zero food response (I tap tweezers for all them to know that's when food is), I would open her enclosure, touch her, she would get in my face to give off a little chuff and tickle my ear with her tongue. She is the definition of a gentle giant and even takes prey slowly...a little too slowly lol.
@mollylovegrove3221
@mollylovegrove3221 Жыл бұрын
Have had every one of these snakes and can agree with all the information, love the vid❤
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@jessianderson3959
@jessianderson3959 Жыл бұрын
Every video you put out makes me want to take a road trip from Ottawa to see this collection. All the pokemanz
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
Come out to the expo in October! I’ll be there
@tinahaynes175
@tinahaynes175 Жыл бұрын
I agree with #5 because I have 2 of them : ) Love your channel, you & your content! Keep up the great work!
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@Cgraseck
@Cgraseck Жыл бұрын
Hey, Haven't watched it a while. Love the new Intro! Cheers, Chris
@learning2667
@learning2667 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful snakes thanks for sharing .
@firegames6810
@firegames6810 Жыл бұрын
Just subscribed! Lovely video!
@kitsuanuma5569
@kitsuanuma5569 Жыл бұрын
I would say rainbow boas with the BCI due to how calm they are mostly (the adult male tries to eat the face off me everytime I open the enclosure) but I understand the constant heavy humidity might be hard to maintain for some
@Ivies-incredible-exotics
@Ivies-incredible-exotics Жыл бұрын
Glad to see pikachu in another video!
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
For a few minutes hahaha
@Ivies-incredible-exotics
@Ivies-incredible-exotics Жыл бұрын
Haha
@vintageme298
@vintageme298 Жыл бұрын
Perfect list, I wouldn’t change a thing !❤
@emersonb5764
@emersonb5764 11 ай бұрын
The comparison between Burmese and reticulated personality type was helpful. Thank you.
@RobertKirkpatrick84
@RobertKirkpatrick84 Жыл бұрын
I'd maybe consider a Rosy Boa over a hognose for the small category, they have pretty awesome personalities.
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
For sure
@RobertKirkpatrick84
@RobertKirkpatrick84 Жыл бұрын
@@WickensWickedReptiles or a garter, they are pretty entertaining and social.
@jackottaway92
@jackottaway92 Жыл бұрын
Great video man
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the visit
@Floki_Floxen
@Floki_Floxen 8 ай бұрын
Very Good Video!
@ThePoisonedReaper
@ThePoisonedReaper 9 ай бұрын
Nothing can beat a yellow ball python in my book. Gorgeous and iconic and well tempered and doesnt move off your neck much and is like having a piece of gold to show off but instead its a snake that a lot will be scared of 😈
@lorrainemunoa791
@lorrainemunoa791 Жыл бұрын
We will never get tired of hearing about Anteresia and seeing Jimmy!
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
Jimmy is the man!
@thelakeguardian8188
@thelakeguardian8188 Жыл бұрын
As someone who works at a reptile rescue, I can confirm that Burmese Pythons are my favourite.
@TheCoryAyers
@TheCoryAyers Жыл бұрын
Nicely done. Great list. Also, I hope you’re doing well. You seem a bit done. Be blessed!
@derek17005
@derek17005 Жыл бұрын
Love my Spotted Python "Jerry". He's about a year old and has never missed a meal and is so easy to feed. Humidity requirements aren't as important as temperature so they are much easier to keep than some other high humidity requirement snakes. Also, he'll be perfectly fine for a long time in a 15 gallon. Just wish more people here in the US knew about them.
@danielf9733
@danielf9733 Жыл бұрын
Love the new intro video
@animallover7072
@animallover7072 11 ай бұрын
I like the new intro with the evil looking snake. 👍 Keep using it please.
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 11 ай бұрын
for sure!
@sx251r
@sx251r 11 ай бұрын
Hi Adam, just started researching for the next addition to our family and you’ve been so helpful, thank you!Pardon my ignorance but was a corn snake left out because it’s just smaller than a Hognose? Most common I’m seeing recommended is the corn snake over the basic ball python. I’ll have to look into the spotted python now!
@dillon.5814
@dillon.5814 10 ай бұрын
I'm sorry but when Pikachu decided to take a pee on you I died 🤣🤣
@karenrosenberger1321
@karenrosenberger1321 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos Adam!!!
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
thank you!!
@austinmears6481
@austinmears6481 Жыл бұрын
Jungle Carpet Python are my favorite due to attitude, coloration, and size
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing snakes
@xlex.the.menxce
@xlex.the.menxce Жыл бұрын
I would substitute BCC/Is for coastal carpet pythons. Just as large and cool temperament but don't require Amazon rainforest humidity. Morelia is such an overlooked group but very attractive group of snakes.
@karl0840
@karl0840 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your videos, I always learn something new and useful, snakes are my favorite animals and I'm really looking forward to getting my first one (I can't yet, I live with my parents)🐍🖤
@Verdictus13
@Verdictus13 2 ай бұрын
I have a mainland retic and a ball python, surprisingly the ball python is the one with the insane feeding response and the retic is always chill. It always comes down to the individual animal.
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 ай бұрын
that's so cool!
@user-oh8ub7nz7t
@user-oh8ub7nz7t 10 ай бұрын
I have a ball Python, and he is very mellow he is always in his hide and will occasionally stick his head out lol, but he is so mellow I can teach young kids about them using him for them to feel, hold, or watch and I got a kid who was terrified of all other animals to hold him and I felt so proud of the girl and happy I have my boy to show her snakes aren't bad she is scared of my dog and my cat still but thats okay one step at a time.
@ReleasedHollow
@ReleasedHollow Жыл бұрын
I just picked up a beautiful Common Boa. I have always had Ball Pythons but wanted a BI as well. I love him already and am fighting the urge to handle for his week of settling in. Im not familiar with their morphs though and he has a vibrant pink belly that bleeds up into the white on his sides, so I don't think is pre-shed.
@lashingdemons9277
@lashingdemons9277 4 ай бұрын
Hi man I really appreciate your videos , I am new into the world of reptiles I just purchased aberrant Cali king snake female could you please do a video about one the care requirements and body language it would really help me out a lot Also keep up the good work
@AndreiPredoiu
@AndreiPredoiu 7 ай бұрын
I jave never seen, nor thought I'd see, a snake piss and/or shit Truly fascinating
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 7 ай бұрын
Hahahahaha
@baileycellars6545
@baileycellars6545 Жыл бұрын
“It was the opposite of hunger” I think he may be after that MASSIVE poop 🤣🤣
@Cowiixy
@Cowiixy Жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about getting a snake for my little cousin who has been asking for such a long time about six months now, and this video really helped, thanks a lot!
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome
@SolidSerpents
@SolidSerpents Жыл бұрын
He forgot cornsnakes. 😁🤘
@suran396
@suran396 11 ай бұрын
And kingsnakes.
@shamrock6008
@shamrock6008 Жыл бұрын
Great video Adam. I'd vote for children's pythons, and cold turkey is the way lol great billy talent song as well.
@elorine1535
@elorine1535 Жыл бұрын
My hognose rarely eat they are a pain and have to be in individual enclosures in the cage for them to eat. My dumerils is 19 year old healthy 6.5 foot 25 pound snake she adores to eat and is super happy.
@vicekillx
@vicekillx Жыл бұрын
Awesome list! I probably would've put balls in the same size category as antaresia (and picked antaresia over them), put boas as #3 for the 6-8 ft range, and then add another category for the 9-12 ft range between boas and burms. maybe coastal carpets? 🤔but i fully agree with the representatives for the categories you picked! and always nice to see burms getting put over retics once in a while ;)
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@thatonerandomguy79
@thatonerandomguy79 Жыл бұрын
Rosy boas are amazing to keep as well for the smaller side!!
@siobhanmcelwee7869
@siobhanmcelwee7869 Жыл бұрын
Agreed! Sweet natured and easy feeders as well as pretty. I have an anery, Santa Magdalena locality. Not the sharpest tool in the shed, but an absoloute sweetheart.
@Nightly-cyanide9
@Nightly-cyanide9 Жыл бұрын
Reptiles opened the door for the snakes to come through to my heart lol I’m obsessed
@zacharyhernandez1656
@zacharyhernandez1656 Жыл бұрын
Love the list!! Definitely would have added African house snakes, Dumeril's boa, Corn Snakes, Bredli's Carpet Pythons and Super Dwarf Retcs/ Burmese
@bee2435
@bee2435 11 ай бұрын
I have a male ball python (3 years now) he has not gone off feed, there were 2x when he wasn’t really interested in food but for the most part I haven’t had issues. Although they are notoriously known for going off feed/feeding issues I do not think that alone should deter anyone from getting one. There’s always chance your snake won’t have any issues at all. He also is such a sweet heart and never an issue handling even with strangers.
@christawiswesser7056
@christawiswesser7056 Жыл бұрын
your snakes are awesome
@gregwilliams853
@gregwilliams853 Жыл бұрын
I have spotted and children’s python, still need the 3rd one of that group. I love Australian reptiles
@jamessmith6333
@jamessmith6333 Жыл бұрын
i love snakes so much but i cant even keep a goldfish in my uni dorm.
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
Brutal
@Herponomics
@Herponomics Жыл бұрын
I have 6 types of snakes... Hognoses, spotted pythons, ball pythons, tarahumara Mountain boas, hog island boas, and a hypo green burm. So I'd have to agree with your list here.
@shannonrcurran
@shannonrcurran 10 ай бұрын
I love the comparison of the german shepherds and golden retrievers. I died lol
@victormattar2199
@victormattar2199 Жыл бұрын
Really liked the video Adam! Is it true that emerald tree boas are kind of aggressive? I think they’re beautiful snakes though…
@td5744
@td5744 3 ай бұрын
Scrubs and olives are great for those who like retics without the size,although dwarf retics are unbeatable
@drepop803
@drepop803 Жыл бұрын
I've been keeping burms and retics for 15 years. It does not take a long time to get retics out of feed mode. They learn hook training so fast. Burms, it takes a while. Dwarf retics are a lot more psycho though lol
@alexcrowder1673
@alexcrowder1673 Жыл бұрын
I've never had dwarf retics, so i cant comment on them, but I keep multiple burms and retics and I agree that retics learn hook training crazy fast compared to burms. I gotta say though, the afrock ive been raising up is even smarter than any retic ive ever owned. I ended up with an oddball "giant" afrock too. She's not even from big bloodlines, but she was a big hatchling and has always stayed bigger than average. Shes actually far larger than any of my 2022 burms or retics, despite being a few months younger than any of them and having a modest feeding schedule. Shes an august 2022 baby and damn near 8ft already. Shes got some huge genes for an afrock. I HIGHLY reccomend you look into afrocks if you enjoy keeping burms and retics. Afrocks are (ussually) slightly smaller than mainland burms or retics, but larger than superdwarf retics or dwarf burms. I just ended up getting an oddly large afrock by chance. I know a guy with a 34 year old male afrock thats under 10ft long. Most breeding females i see are around 12ft. The largest ive seen was like 18ft, BUT that was from European bloodlines. American bloodlines ussually stay even smaller. Unfortunately Americans have no way of importing other bloodlines. Thats why i plan to breed the female that i have. Im going to purchase an unrelated male in a couple years. I just have no real need to get a male quite yet. The males can be younger, and I already have enough snakes to feed for rightnow lol. Oh and btw, their reputation for being aggressive/defensive is BS. They just behave in their own unique way, but you get used to it. Their strike range is INSANE though, its like a giant blood python. So IF they do get mad, be sure give them even more distance than you would other large pythons. The amount of slack in their neck is NOT how far they will strike. They hyperextend like crazy and sometimes even "hop" forward.
@drepop803
@drepop803 Жыл бұрын
@alexcrowder1673 a lot of interesting info you shared. Appreciate it. Anacondas have an interesting strike as well. They can bite sideways. A baby green bit me just like that at an expo. I was confused on how she tagged me. Then I learned they can bite that way. Someone said something similar about afrocks striking skills. I need to see that. How do you mean afrocks seem more intelligent than retics? Green anaconda owners say that they show intelligence as well. They get curious about objects the way cobras do.
@PrincessSuicune
@PrincessSuicune Жыл бұрын
Great video Adam! I have to do my obligatory shoutout to kingsnakes as FANTASTIC pets, I've had 4 (2 I purchased and 2 rehabs) (right now I have a caliking and a MBK) and they're just amazing. They're very much like retics in a smaller package. They seem to be a little more intelligent than your average snake, they are extremely food motivated, they will follow your movement almost like a jumping spider or praying mantis, they are very active and interactive and you will *never* have one refuse food unless it's in shed, and I've even had my girls eat while they're in blue ;p Always need to comment and throw kingsnaks out there as an option whenever there's a "best snakes" video! Keep up the awesome work!
@suran396
@suran396 11 ай бұрын
I just got my 1st MBK. He's 3 months old and just awesome. A bit flighty still, but only when picking him up. Once he's in your hands, he explores and moves around a lot, but doesn't appear stressed about it. We take him out no more than once a day (and not at all right after his, so far, 1st and only meal with us.) Can I ask a few questions? What weight should I be looking for.....that is, how can I ensure that I am not overfeeding or underfeeding? Also, since he's black all over, how do I recognize when it's preparing to shed so we can leave him alone then, too. Finally, what is the average time for a 3 month old to go from meal to a poop and should we wait for the poop before the next meal?
@PrincessSuicune
@PrincessSuicune 11 ай бұрын
@@suran396 Hey! Not sure if you were asking me or Adam but I can give a little input here (definitely not an expert though!) Congratulations on your little friend! Here's a great video from Snake Discovery about snake weight kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaTToqCBn8p9oqc I don't weigh mine since at this point I kinda have a feel for it but I typically feed every week! In regards to the shedding, they will definitely dull out quite a bit and turn from the sleek glossy black colour to more of a muted dark grey. The eyes will turn an almost blue colour as well! You will start to recognise it after a few sheds :) Mine usually go to the bathroom between like 1 and 3 days after eating, but I wouldn't worry about it too much. I usually give them a day or two after feeding before I handle them (sometimes they will poop on me but that's just part of snake keeping lol!) Sounds like you're doing a great job so far! Adam's Discord server is also a WONDERFUL resource for information where you can hear from a lot of people who have a lot more experience than me :D Here's the link to his Discord: discord.gg/wickenswickedreptiles Hope I helped!
@suran396
@suran396 11 ай бұрын
@@PrincessSuicune thank you so much! I will definitely check out the link!!
@MiBackpacking
@MiBackpacking Жыл бұрын
Great list! We have hog noses and ball pythons and they are both amazing animals! I’ve noticed the only times my bp’s have, umm opened the hatch on me they’ve gotten squirmy just like Pikachu 😂 So I guess they are trying to tell us
@joray5756
@joray5756 Жыл бұрын
I am gearing up to get a Hognose. I am soo excited.
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
This is great!!!
@Dina_Noel
@Dina_Noel Жыл бұрын
Adam I blame you for being peed on by my new spotted python lol watching your videos really convinced me to get one and I'm so glad I listened they are absolutely amazing and definitely underrated! They are absolutely gorgeous even as wild types so thank you for selling me on them:)
@ericlucci2829
@ericlucci2829 Жыл бұрын
my next snake will be a carpet python. from my research and talking with owners it sounds like they get around the same size as a boa but not as heavy. i think either of these snakes makes a good step up from a ball python
@Floki_Floxen
@Floki_Floxen 8 ай бұрын
In Germany Hognoses Are very expensive.. the normal Price is round about 390-800€ .. (in $ it is 417- 857$ round about) ..
@ashtonjones5768
@ashtonjones5768 Жыл бұрын
THIS is my favorite intro😃😁.
@SuperSavage35
@SuperSavage35 Жыл бұрын
Love my two spotted pythons. Would've love to see Bredls Pythons on here, I've just recently got and he's insanely calm and curious about everything and anything, love him.
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
I love the spotted bois
@ElleriaZer
@ElleriaZer Жыл бұрын
The largest snake I've ever considered getting is a super dwarf retic, male. But I can't risk it getting too big because I have absolutely no business owning something that requires a spotter to handle as an adult. I'm a small person and no one else in my house is particularly comfortable handling snakes. So all I have are a corn snake, a rat snake, and a few ball pythons.
@Plummchild
@Plummchild Жыл бұрын
Instead of Hognose I would have defiantly put Rosey Boa
@shanks2872
@shanks2872 Жыл бұрын
It's very subjective but if I had to have 1 snake it would be a boa. Either BCI, Dumerils or Rainbow.
@RichardImbrie
@RichardImbrie 11 ай бұрын
Duuuuude! I'm hooked like crack!
@edmonhaddad4495
@edmonhaddad4495 9 ай бұрын
I think boas can feel love
@machinegunn15
@machinegunn15 Жыл бұрын
can we get a video on scrub pythons eventually? sure they are massive and have a very good feeding response but would love to hear about them
@caseysilva6919
@caseysilva6919 Жыл бұрын
Being someone that has always been afraid of snakes, it surprises me that I would own one. I went to the reptile store one day and said is that a hognose snake and he just put him in my hands. I love my little guy.
@samuelneuin1988
@samuelneuin1988 Жыл бұрын
I understand what you went thru with Pikachu and the shirt. I bought a lesser pastel enchi at an expo last year, and on the way home its cloaca exploded on my shirt in a van with the heater running. Not good.....
@trout044
@trout044 Жыл бұрын
My province doesnt allow me to own a hognose or bullsnake.... id like to see you cover sand boas in more detail sometime. great video btw
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
Noted!
@U_Geek
@U_Geek 8 ай бұрын
I'm still pissed that I can't keep hognoses here in hungary...They sound like the perfect pet reptile for me. Active during the,small,cute....And yet it's "venomous" so I would need to open a public zoo AND get training in handling venomous snakes to be able to keep them. I just wonder why beekeepers don't need to go through all those hoops too...
@andreahallas5196
@andreahallas5196 Жыл бұрын
I have one hognose and five ball pythons. I love both species so much, and each for different reasons.
@SeverusSnape12345
@SeverusSnape12345 Жыл бұрын
I wish I could have a hognose. But sadly, I can't without getting a breeder's license, which seems to be quite the hassle to obtain. Hognoses are so cute! I have a corn snake. ^^ I can't have any of the larger ones either because they are also not legal as well as my house is too small to fit an enclosure the size they'd need.
@nadineesterhuizen5510
@nadineesterhuizen5510 3 ай бұрын
My dumerils boa is so fiesty. She has since day one striked at everything! And has bitten us. She is only 4 months old but scary as hell. We still love her though 😅
@wildoafi3
@wildoafi3 Жыл бұрын
I got my spotted python because of some of your older vids.
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
That’s so cool 😎
@samuelwarkentin5343
@samuelwarkentin5343 Жыл бұрын
you forgot Dave Koughmans favorite Garter snakes
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
Dāv looks like Bigfoot, what does he know
@surfpanther
@surfpanther Жыл бұрын
Some of those children's pythons and macklots pythons are highly underrated
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
Macklots pythons are SO underrated
@luwildy
@luwildy Жыл бұрын
I have two scaly babies a leopard gecko and a BP. I got the leo first and he's great but if I could only have one reptile it would definitely be a snake ❤️
@TheVulcanBard
@TheVulcanBard Жыл бұрын
#5 hognose #4 spotted python #3 ball python #2 boas (dumerls, BI, BCC) #1 burmese python
@joewillard2475
@joewillard2475 Жыл бұрын
Think we are gonna need amphibians next! Gotta compete the trilogy
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