Top 5 Handleable Reptiles

[@mistyk.2152]

RIP Lilith she was one of a kind. Stole so many hearts.

[@crucix1483]

It broke my heart obviously for Lilith, but I really felt bad for Kevin. You could tell he was just NOT okay. So sad. R.I.P.

[@kpkost]

My fucking heart still hurts from that

[@dljprogun]

Oh no. Not Lilith. I loved Lilith.

[@gurgleblaster2282]

Not lillith poor Kevin 😢

[@Treewalrus]

@@crucix1483 5555554555555⁵55554555⁵⁵⁵

[@addaptinginthedark]

I know this is an old video. But I just wanted you to know how much I appreciated you talking about the power of touch. I'm blind, and currently still considering my first reptile purchase. But you almost always just hear people talk about watching reptiles, and the physical contact is often mentioned later. But it does create such a powerful connection. You verbalized that beautifully, and I felt like it really legitimized the way I interact with all my animals. Hope to get down to Utah to visit the room someday.

[@VickyViolet]

I visited the Reptile Room for the first time very recently. Absolutely loved it! I easily loved every single animal I got to handle, and I also compared a couple of them to a weighted blanket lol. Some snakes had noticably different textures from one another-- a delightful experience you can't get from looking at them behind glass. 😊

[@celtzen]

I personally have completely fallen in love with ball pythons, they may be considered dull but it really depends on what you want in a pet. I wanted a little companion to keep me company when I needed company but chill enough to amuse itself when I was too busy to interact with them. What I ended up with was one of the best anti-stress critters I could have asked for. My boy is charming, inquisitive and very interactive and it almost seems that he adjusts his behaviour to my mood. There is nothing quite like having a critter so naturally cautious trust you enough to fall asleep with their head on your shoulder after giving you a good hug.

[@sertank735]

They’re little dirpy heads and personality make them my favorite. The perfect pet for an introvert.

[@celtzen]

Just the cutest dang faces- and yep exactly, the noodle boy is fantastic for my hermit self- and because he is cute and charming he has managed to convince a fair chunk of my snake averse friends that they aren't all horrible slimy (?!) Death machines-

[@LadyTroubadour]

I feel you. Balls are cute, what more do they need to be? People say the same about crested geckos and like, dude, I love my wearable pet, it doesn't really matter that he just kind of chills, good lord I didn't get him to do my taxes I got him because he's an adorable tiny lizard that can't catch a bug to save his life and licks his own eyeballs.

[@celtzen]

@@LadyTroubadour aww cresties

[@crucix1483]

My hands tremble a lot. Always have since childhood and I'm 24 now. Since getting my ball pythons, (2 currently) I've noticed that when holding them and feeling them hugging onto my arm and hands, my hands don't tremble. They are definitely amazing pets for anxiety and nerves! They're so calming!

[@wilhelmtan5301]

#1 the most handleable reptile we all know is actually green iguana. the stuff toy version of it

[@icedragon7347]

He got us on the first half, not gonna lie

[@ExarchGaming]

friend of mine lost his thumb to an iguna lol, well the tip of it, down to the first knuckle.

[@NippleTechnology-cc8bg]

thank god green iguana toys dont have mating seasons 😏

[@Benlucky13]

It amazes me to this day that green iguanas are so well known for not being handleable or good pet lizards We had one when I was a kid and only now do I realize just how amazing he was and how lucky we were to have such a chill and friendly iguana Hand fed, regularly rode on our back and shoulders, and seemed perfectly content and relaxed with a 6 and 9 year old petting him. Even had a little harness and leash to take him on walks around the backyard. Never felt like we actually needed it, he just hung around us the entire time while enjoying the sun and being fed snacks from the garden

[@Scruffed]

Same, I suppose iguanas probably have the biggest range of personalities in the reptile world (from easy-going, approachable and friendly to aggressive/crazy or perennially scared).

[@crescentmoon2806]

I couldn't stop smiling throughout the whole emerald tree skink part That was great

[@dungeonsandcritters4812]

Our ball python is not boring at all to handle, he wants to check out everything around him. Then he noticed TV and chills for 20 minutes :D

[@rizhad80]

Damn that made me miss mine he used to wrap around the leg of my living room table and I wouldn’t tell my friends and we would be watching tv for awhile then my snake would finally move once he got bored and they would freak out 😂

[@yellowflowerorangeflower5706]

Lol

[@technoraptor7778]

Then he is super relaxed and comfortable 😌....ones that don't move at all..are most likely nervous to some extent and tolerate handling like it's no biggie.

[@crucix1483]

My little boy, a year old Pastel at 32 inches likes to crawl up my shoulders, raise his head and lays it on my ear. He just chills on top of my ear while I watch TV

[@huntercollum869]

Man when I was really little we had one named Sambo probably about five and a half feet long definitely longer than I was at 6. It was the most socialized snake I've ever seen no head shyness never did a lot of balling up at any time or anything definitely never any aggression. He was a snake you could hand to me and my five year old brother with minimal supervision without having to worry about anybody getting hurt such a cool dude

[@AllCanadianReptileGirl]

The only one I don't have from this list are the emerald tree skinks, but they're definitely on my list to get one day. My BI is wonderful to handle, but is very shy and timid (it's almost like she has no idea that that she's 6+ feet long). I would say my Dumerils Boas are both better to handles and give much better hugs, but I love all my scaly friends!

[@jaymeiliff4389]

I was thinking the same thing! Dumerils Boas are wonderful ambassador animals for snakes honestly, and mine is responsible for several fearful people overcoming their fear of snakes and even loving snakes. I still get people from back in high school who say they want to come over and meet him/handle him sometime, because he is such a gentle giant.

[@turtlejeepjen314]

I know, right!!! I didn’t know Emerald Tree Skinks were amazing until I saw them here!!🙂

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Little lizard handle

[@zacg_]

It was sad to hear about Lilith passing away. I know Kevin was really devastated.

[@marthahawkinson-michau9611]

He really loved that snake. He was gutted to find out that she had chronic health problems with a genetic origin.

[@jetjazz05]

@@marthahawkinson-michau9611 Reminds me of the old saying, the star that burns twice as bright burns half as long... truly a gorgeous reptile, at least her life can continue on as a reminder of the beauty of nature.

[@bluedeath996]

The mammal version of Emerald Tree skinks are Degu. They love being with you, climbing all over you, and sitting on your shoulder or head. Just be careful they don't bite your ear a bit too hard. Adults are gentle, but the young ones will nibble on your ear and it can hurt.

[@alexandercortez8823]

I hate degus. They are just chinchillas that don't live as long and aren't as soft.

[@robinsonrom]

I haven't seen a Degu in years!

[@carabencivenga8713]

I recently had a ball python rehomed to me and after one handling session I was in love with his calm and curious disposition. Now I understand why they're so popular. 😍

[@zacg_]

Here's a video suggestion. Reptiles that can be your "buddy." I'm talking about reptiles that seem to do well with active interaction and seem to give off vibes of being interested in you (but not as food.) Emerald Tree Skinks would probably make that list but you could include things like Asian Water Monitors and certainly Tegus. And there are plenty of turtles and tortoises that could be contenders here. Basically, a reptile for someone who wants to feel like the reptile is playing along.

[@autismattendme9727]

I'm trying to breed the tree skinks because of Clint. Absolutely one of my favorite lizards to interact with.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Dumeril's boas are now protesting and flipping cars in the street, this is your fault Clint!

[@amandastakeonit7402]

hahaha

[@zerokind5839]

Dumerils are so darn expensive these days tho

[@knowkratom]

@@zerokind5839 i got 2 adults im going to breed. yeah they are pricey but great snakes

[@s0david]

I could spend hours listening to someone as enthusiastic as this guy talk about their favorite things. Those are some of the coolest conversations I've had.

[@The_Original_LBSwanson]

Once I fell asleep holding my friends ball python, it was so relaxing, and the little guy just stayed snuggled with me. Don't worry, he was safe, my friend was watching over us.

[@PlecsExotics3]

cute

[@themuckler8176]

That was not his python....it was his trouser snake

[@JohnSmith-jy7hv]

@@themuckler8176 bruh 💀

[@AhstTraotee]

Our first (and only) snake is a young Kenyan Sand Boa we got last summer! She's usually a little bit fussy about people touching near her head when she's first picked up (did this by mistake once and she let me know it was not acceptable!), and needs a moment to know she's not about to be eaten, but once she relaxes, she's super gentle and loves trying to "dig" between your fingers!

[@musicalexistence1]

It was Eastern indigos for me that I absolutely fell in love with, and was lucky enough to go on to work very closely with

[@pokegirl302]

I helped a friend move their pets a few years ago, including a ball python. And I remember while my friend set the enclosure back up I just held him and he just sat there. A wonderful experience all around

[@methanbreather]

actually, I can't get enough of emerald tree skinks. Please feature them more. They are just too cute.

[@alexw.7097]

I've only seen him talk about them twice so far, but I'm already sold!

[@curlygurly2112]

6:59 she's GORGEOUS. looks like she's giving the camera a sassy look while holding her scarf 🥰

[@nikkicouture1257]

Every time I see you talk about emerald tree skinks I feel the need to experience what all the fun is about 😊 Video suggestion: I’d love to see a video about best nocturnal pet reptiles for people like me who work all day and get sad when our pets are sleeping when we’d like to be handling them.

[@crucix1483]

Wow! Those Emerald Tree Skinks are fantastic! They remind me of birds the way they actually WANT to hang out with you! That's crazy for any animal, especially for a reptile!

[@a_sorrycanadian_eh937]

2:13 Gopher snake 2:46: Kenyan sand boa 4:39 Bearded dragon 6:27 Ball python 7:27 Emerald tree skink

[@GenericDan]

10:04 Common Boa

[@anntowle1706]

I love handling my California King, he requests to come out at least once a day when he's not in shed. Some days he just wants to cuddle and get neck rubs but most of the time, despite being nearly 20 years old, he's very active. I made 3 cardboard tubes that are a little shorter than he is and connected them side by side. He tunnels through one and I can turn it back towards me. I tell him what a smart handsome boy he is, he gives me kisses and heads down through another tube, rinse and repeat. Sometimes he climbs on top of the contraption and plays there for a while too. Sometimes he uses my glasses as a tree branch and climbs across my face, over my head, wherever he wants to go. He lives in the livingroom so he sees me frequently and wants attention. He also likes to smell things and touch different textures. I look for enrichment opportunities for him and he enriches my life.

[@naterivers6107]

I'm kinda surprised ackies didn't make this list, considering they're one of the few lizards that do legitimately enjoy being handled.

[@mr.tiddles556]

Ball pythons are the reason I’ve been fairly obsessed with snakes and reptiles lately. I took my daughter to an event my library was holding where a local rescue had several animals that the kids could see and interact with. Their ball python had been held by kids all day, and yet was still patient and affectionate even. It not only sought me out, but it even tried to hold on to me when the keepers tried to remove it. My daughter got to hold it too and it gave her no trouble at all

[@janu4380]

I got an boa five years ago, I wanted a little bigger snake that was manageable to handle, I got boa since a lot of people said all of them are very calm and nice and I also really like them… I got the angriest and most aggressive snake I’ve ever owned , but fortunately I learned to handle him when he was small I can manage him now that he is bigger 😂 He will try and bite you (mind you, since I’ve learned more he hasn’t managed to snag a bite for years now, not for a lack of trying though), he hisses and lunges, he’s aggressive inside and outside his tank and a pain in the ass when trying to clean or do maintenance. Still love him though, he’s very dear to me even though the feeling is one sided!

[@DrakoWulf]

I'd probably consider blue tongue skinks to be among these lovely reptiles! Very calm and handleable, very unlikely to be hostile. Even wild blue tongue skinks seem to not panic too much when held, but obviously captive bred ones are pretty perfect, especially when properly cared for and socialized.

[@Paula-sw2tt]

My daughter has a blue tongue skink, other than dealing with sharp claws, he is awesome!

[@DrakoWulf]

@@Paula-sw2tt Sharp claws kinda just come with the territory, but blueys have much smaller hands than pretty much any other lizard their size.

[@terran9844]

Blue Tongue skinks are often quite enjoyable to handle. They do interact with you and climb on you. And in my own experience I have found the Children's Python to be quite wonderful to handle as they are an arboreal species so they hold on to you. Similarly likewise for the Diamond Python as they generally have a calm and relaxing disposition while looking absolutely stunning

[@anthony_horton]

I find it hard to imagine a lizard that's more tolerant than my blue tongue. They've never shown a hint of defensive behaviour, even when being awkwardly handled by children. They are more work than something like a bearded dragon though, when they're out of their enclosure they rarely want to stay still for long and given half a chance they will wander off and insert themselves into any inaccessible nook or cranny they can find. That might change when they get older though, they're only 15 months old right now.

[@terran9844]

@@dragonlady266 once I let the blue tongue on my belly and I tell ya, there limbs might be teeny but they really press them hard into your soft flesh, sometimes he even struggled to gain any traction. It's an alien sensation to say the least. Personally I find it appealing that when they wander off you can lightly pick them up and drag them closer to you and they take that like champs

[@terran9844]

@@anthony_horton Even in the wild, I found a blue tongue wedged in a tight crevice in my garage and when I reached for it, it didn't bite me or show it's tongue or any defensive display apart from flattening itself and huffing. And this was a wild one by the way

[@terran9844]

@@dragonlady266 Ouch! Top ten weapons too cruel for war

[@Jenifer.flute20]

I really want to go to Clint’s reptile room and handle some sneks. I remember a teacher at the school I attended 6th grade at, and she had a bunch of snakes that I loved to go in and hold before school.

[@TheDawnbringer]

Thank you for this channel. Between you, NERDS and Wickens Wicked Reptiles, tomorrow I am going to be stepping into my first reptile store! I never thought I would EVER be saying that lol!

[@erinb4237]

I love baby corn snakes! They weave themselves through your fingers and are not defensive at all

[@blackonyx9842]

Handling is one of the reasons I think I might want a ball python. I’m really more into colubrids, generally, and I love my king snake to the moon and back, but he won’t exactly sit in my lap while I play video games. Gotta see what’s on the desk, in your sleeve, behind your chair.... Still delightful to handle, of course, but I understand why a lot of slower snakes made the list, especially for potentially nervous handlers.

[@maxcovfefe]

Re: extra video for Patreon supporters... I like this idea! I've seen other channels change their subscriber schedule to put out videos for Patreon first. Ok, so videos out late is NOT a patron benefit; it's a subscriber loss. This exclusive video on Patreon is way better than punishing the subscriber audience with a whole new schedule. I'm a subscriber, but not a patron because 1) can't afford it, and 2) I don't own any reptiles, but I subscribe because I love animals! Thanks for still keeping so many videos free and educational each time you upload for your subscribers!! I get so much out of my weekly visits, and words can't say how important that's been during a global pandemic in chemo quarantine. It's a "stinking rad" gift to animal enthusiasts. Thank you!!

[@Boabreath]

My blood python is my "chill and watch tv" snake. He's defensive when I remove him from his enclosure, but once out he'll tolerate anything except being grabbed - chin scratches, the occasional snoot boop, etc. Like your sand boa, he seems content to just sit in my lap for extended periods of time.

[@gabr.7878]

I recently learned that my psychology professor and his daughter keep snakes, and that makes that class so much more fun. It makes me excited to sit through lectures

[@Dubiel98]

I believe that a tortoise video would be amazing. Not to many highly regarded reptile channels talk about them, so a another possibility ranking style video for tortoises would be amazing.

[@mvanv]

Agree. People don't give them much credit but as a proud mother of one, I know how awesome tortoises are. They are underrated and in my experience, very smart. Mine acts just like a dog, and I have had him for 25+ years.

[@thejasminedragonmerchant6843]

Tortoises are lovely! I love their little crunching noises as they eat greens 😅

[@mikekuppen6256]

Torts are amazing!

[@katarinawikholm5873]

Another vote for a tortie video. My Not Russian-Russian Sprattel actually had two signs to communicate w humans (Feed me & Lift me up to where I want to go), unfortunately we lost him to post-winter rest FTT 🥺

[@ashokatano9808]

Yes, many have the possibility of getting a high score!!!

[@kylieroginski700]

I can feel it. Very smooth in the front

[@Kodama666]

my roomate used to have a common boa, bigass snake it was about 6 feet give or take, definitely longer than me, she was a beast just being in her presence u can hear, see, and feel every breath she took and the feeding response man! her eyes would dilate to the point they were pitch black all the way around. She was very intimidating to be quite frank, but i also came to trust her quite a lot, my roomate would hand feed her live rats and she always seemed especially careful about her aim, incredible experience just watching her feed too, constricting around them, pulling them up onto her perch/bar that she hangs on

[@TwoDudesandaSasquatch]

I wish I lived closer to Utah, I would totally love to go spend at least a day at Clint's Reptile Room. I wish someone would do something like that here in WV. I have four lizards, two snakes and a hedgehog, (yeah a mammal, but she wouldn't let me leave the pet show without her) and when people come over everyone wants to know what they feel like and has a great time time handling them. Well, except the hedgehog cause of spiky reasons although she is generally really easy going there are some people she just doesn't like. The reptiles and snakes though are always so easy to handle for everyone and real laid back. That's why I love reptiles.

[@scottwells8064]

Clint, I will NEVER get tired of hearing you talk about Emerald Tree Skinks.

[@JohnFleshman]

I once got to pety a baby skunk. Touch is amazing. Those baby skunks are so soft and floofy it was unbearably cute.

[@stephaniebattison2334]

I'm partial to a corn snake myself. I own 3. I've had my old boy around 5 & 6 yo's necks & taken him into old folks' homes. I always trusted him completely, he's just so chilled. I don't work for that company anymore & even if i did, he'd probably be retired now due to his age, he's about 16 now.

[@stephenrogers981]

Animals are living art. That Bearded Dragon is beautiful.

[@paranoiarpincess]

I am sitting and watching old videos and I had a neat idea for a side series! You should do a "best pet camera" sub series for people who want to know how you get some of the amazing B-roll you do.

[@Vaimlune]

Aw, now I'm sad. Buttercup reminds me of my old black rat snake, Usagi. I swear, I've never met a snake with a sweeter demeanor. He was so calm and gentle. He was very old, had quite a few scars on him, even a horrendous one on his face, and was extremely underweight when I got him and sadly he didn't live more than a few weeks but I'm glad I at least got him to eat. My two younger rat snakes are very sassy (as most rat snakes seem to be) and so is my baby corn, though he calms down very quickly once you pick him up. Actually the older one is much more mellow than he used to be and hasn't bitten me in a long time but he still likes to buzz his tail, even when taking a mouse from me. My ball python is my baby boy and he's very gentle but pretty skittish. Extremely head shy too. And a VERY good eater. He's accidentally gotten me several times. I think he needs glasses but when he's not in food mode, he's such a sweetheart. I've had him for several years now and he's still on the small side so I guess maybe he was a runt. I don't know. But with the exception of his eyesight, he seems to be very healthy.

[@N7Tigger]

3:40 "Don't touch the screen. Don't touch the screen. Don't touch the screen."

[@heatherrussell3715]

I have a retic as mellow as the first snake you showed. I tell people "she puts up with me well". Ive always messed with her even when she didn't want me to (when she was a baby) because I knew I wanted her well handled and socialized as an adult. Less of a danger that way ;)

[@evaisaiahhall]

We got two ball pythons and one beared dragon. One is named Pretzel and the other is named Rambo. Rambo got his name because he was brave enough to bite my husband as soon as he held him for the first time LOL!! Rambo only was feisty because he had just got delivered in the mail and was not happy about the journey. I never thought I would be a snake person but I actually love holding Pretzel he is my baby. I want a hognose now! Jarod Hall if you are reading this, Izzy and I miss you and hope to be home next week. I know you will be watching this tonight. Clint, thank you for your amazing content! It gives me something to watch to take my mind off the fact that I am four hours away from home with my son in the hospital.

[@dandygoodfellow11]

Just adopted my first ball python a few weeks ago, and she's perfect to hold while watching tv. After holding only my wild man corn snake on the reg, having a snake just chill there and not try to explore absolutely everything is a nice change of pace. Of course I love both of them, it's nice to have a wild man snake and a calm man snake.

[@kekkelpenneypeckeltoot5700]

Cant agree more with idea that actually interacting and touching really increases the passion and reduces fear!

[@jenmatthews9239]

I'd never heard of emerald tree skinks before your channel but now I want one so badly!

[@beretamomma]

There is definitely a power to touch and exposure. This is exactly why we bring our Ball Python to different school and groups for a lesson in snakes! It is amazing to watch their fear disappear and their curiosity triggered. I hope I encourage some of the next generation of handlers!

[@caughtafaygo]

love it and couldn't agree more as a dad of 3 boa boys! thank you for showcasing them so well. much love.

[@Matt-dc8lp]

Love the transitions between animals, reminds me of a quick flash of the "the more you know" rainbow.

[@kylemarkham1946]

Thanks for this video! It's funny that you mention coming to visit the Reptile Room. My fiancé and I just today were trying to figure out what we want to do for our honeymoon and I was trying to convince her this would be a worthwhile trip. The verdict is still out, but I showed her this video. With a little luck and a dream, maybe I can convince her.

[@homebrewznz3482]

Hi Clint. I was in working in New York in the early 90's and I couldnt believe that I saw a hedgehog in a pet shop in Middletown. We have them all over the place over here (NZ). Cheers Rob

[@aozgolo]

I once had a pet Sudan Plated Lizard, and while there is some controversy over owning them (since they are all wild caught) it was one of the most chill lizards I ever had, even more personable than my Bearded Dragon. It would happily sit in your hand, loved to be petted, and since it shed one scale at a time, petting it from the tail up to the head was very enjoyable for him, he would close his eyes and lean into your hand as you groomed him. They test everything around them with their tongue as well so you got lots of lizard kisses everytime you handled him. He was a bit shy and flighty when you first went into his cage but once you had him he was just totally chill, and even if they do run away, they aren't that fast, and prefer to hide. Honestly because they tend to burrow a lot, they are more enjoyable to handle than to just observe.

[@luwildy]

Weighted blanket is the best way to describe holding a snake I love it

[@JonarusDraconius]

I held a 'little/fairy penguin' as a kid - My dad worked on the Bass-straight (That the area between the Australian states of Victoria and Tasmania, for those who don't know) Oil rigs back then, and they rescued one that got some oil on it. So my dad got to bring it home for one night before taking it to an animal welfare center to be cleaned up and released. It was clearly VERY wild, but it wasn't really afraid of us either, so it let me touch it without any *obvious* distress. I remember we plugged the shower drain and let the water fill up just enough that it could splash around a bit while still standing on its feet.

[@gryaznygreeb]

That all white ball python is absolutely stunning, as was that Cobra.

[@corvinredacted]

Clint's 'reassuring fellow apes about the scary snakes' vibes were on full blast with this one. Him telling us to look at the "goofy" eyes on the sand boa gave me major zoological outreach flashbacks, lol, I love it

[@cristiaolson7327]

My friend and I both love and keep reptiles and amphibians (though I'm down to dart frogs now since my very elderly boa recently went to the big terrarium in the sky), and a back when my nephew had his 5th birthday we (I did the exhibition, but she helped supply additional critters) put on a little reptile show for the kids with our calmer and more kid-friendly snakes. My nephews (birthday boy and two brothers) and their friends loved it. Several of the children got to touch and hold a snake for the first time, and it was great to see the curiosity and intrest in them. Since then, my sister has purchased a corn snake for the boys, and when I ran into another family that was there, their daughter proudly informed me that they had a new ball python (the mom used to keep reptiles herself before having kids). Education through interaction is the absolute best way to open up people to the fantastic world of reptiles. People's fear melts away when they see that a creature really isn't scary, aggressive or "slimy". I firmly believe introducing kids especially to reptiles at a young age, when they can more easily overcome reservations, can learn safe and mindful handling early, and can grow up with an appreciation for these awesome animals, is the best way to ensure the future of reptile keeping and reptile conservation.

[@tonybeop]

NOOOO😭 I loved watching your videos as a little kid. I remember having bearded dragons and unfortunately :/ very neglected dragons. I was very small and fascinated by them. My parents with no reptile experience at all bought me 2 and were not aware of how costly and the unwillingness to keep up with that cost they would have. Eventually little 8 year old me grew a pair and decided we should find them a better home and so thats what we did. Now I’m 20, sleep deprived and college bound,with a job and some money saved up👀 and am willingly taking care of a corn snake, a ton of awesome fish, a dog, and a parakeet that bring my stressful life some JOY! Unfortunately its getting crowded in this small apartment me and my family share😂. Your video is giving me uncontrollable urges of wanting to own some beardy and not to mention the emerald skink! It looks so fun! Hopefully the future brings more space to grow my exotic family :). Love your videos clint as soon as my I get my bank account back (* i lost my wallet today ._. So i froze my accounts* )im looking forward to ordering Some clint merch!

[@ThePhantomofFilm]

My two favorite snakes to hold are my corn snake and my false water Cobra. Both act like puppy dogs and genuinely seem interested in being held.

[@TheSambrandy]

Thank you for giving ball pythons the love and credit they deserve!

[@JohnMurse]

This channel is the only one that I can get all the information that I want in a minute or two but stay for the whole video for the enjoyable content !

[@OnSchoolyard]

Lilith passed away a a month or so ago 😭great videos! I love my snakes and I have all on the list except the gopher. My common boa, Gomek is my favorite(yes he is named after that giant croc of the same name).

[@mantidream8179]

I'm not a reptile owner, just a fan of the channel, but I totally agree with your sentiments about handling large, good-tempered snakes even with my limited experience. Feeling their grip gives you a hint of how strong they are, but they are gentle and just trying to hang on.

[@fearking78]

Hey Clint! I'd love to start off with how amazingly helpful, informative, and educational your videos are. I have all sorts of different reptiles and even went to get my first reptile in a long time from your recommendation of great snakes, which would be the Kenyan sand boa I named Onyx! While I now have a ton of different creatures, there is one that I believe would be considered among the coolest and most beautiful snakes ever, the dominican red mountain boa. I wonder what your take would be over how you would rate this awesome creature. Either way, I appreciate you and everyone that works on these videos as it wouldn't come together so well without everyone being awesome there.

[@qayruaza]

Loved this video. Rest in peace, beloved Lilith

[@ohminsun]

Ahhh Buttercup is adorable!

[@aguytheycalldave]

Now THIS is the one I've been waiting for!

[@michellebailey6511]

I love your video on BI's (it's why I have one now) but I think a video about BC's would be cool too! Especially for someone trying to decide which they want!

[@dreadlocks4487]

Can you make a video with the Egyptian false cobra ?

[@nootlord9230]

One of my favourite features boas have is the hump on their noses! I have a very Italian nose and I’ve always been insecure about it, but boas have such a beautiful bend in their snouts I find its given me some confidence that my boa and I have matching nose bumps💞

[@missionexploreofficial]

You are absolutely right about there being something special about touching and handling animals. I certainly feel more connected to animals when able to interact like you say, and I am sure many other people are similar. I'm almost offended by the rules that prohibit it, although I know it is for good reason in many cases. Let's hope the public gets more opportunities like your reptile room. Thanks for what you do! I'm thoroughly enjoying your videos and sense of humor, haha.

[@deovin70]

Hi Clint. My son and I love watching your videos every week! We would love to see you do a video about land hermit crabs. There is a lot of bad information out there and it would be great for someone like you to inform people about how to actually care for them. Thanks for all you do!

[@dreyhawk]

Our cornsnake introduced a lot of people around us to snakes and she was very chill with handling. I found it amusing the first thing most of them said was "they aren't slimy!". lol

[@LanceKirkman]

Thank you Clint! Great episode

[@ashtonriches7295]

I would love to see a video on my favorite native Utah reptile: The Rubber Boa! These guys are handleable similar to the sand boas, and are renowned for never biting as well.

[@reggie8370]

Clint is a great asset to the reptile community

[@mrvwbug4423]

I'm amazed how mellow buttercup is, I live in bull snake country and see them all the time, they are usually known for their bad attitude if you happen across one while it's basking, they can also mimic the sound of a rattlesnake, and their coloration is fairly similar to the Prairie Rattler which they share habitat with (but they do not assume the rattlesnake strike posture).

[@flavi9692]

Seeing buttercup made me apreciate my cat named Bendy more.i can open his mouths with my hands and he doesn't care and just purrs

[@DragonHeart55]

I love the emerald tree skinks so much; they're fun even just to watch on video! The little wiggle right before one jumps is just the best thing

[@Jaxon.Z]

My ball python is actually really active and funny while handling . Also I think ball pythons are really adoreable

[@prawn1717]

It is ALWAYS a joy to see emerald tree skinks in these videos, it’s honestly ridiculous how amazing the little guys are!

[@GoatedGam3r]

What a great intro to the video

[@TacoNYoshi]

Another fantastic video Clint and team. I recommended you to my therapist who is getting a reptile for her kids and they binge watched you and one of the little ones took notes on each reptile. Btw I will be contacting you about doing a interview. Hopefully we can make that happen. I know you are very busy.

[@lovelife4111]

God... I had to double-take. I thought it said top _Handbag Reptiles._ I was like, "Clint? Noooo!" 😂

[@seraph511]

"they will just sit there, motionless. like a sausage" 😂😂

[@brybryguy6314]

My ball python. Bubbles. R.I.P. was an amazing snake to hold. He was so calm and easy going guy. I always said, if you had a fear of snakes, Bubbles would definitely change that. People would say, snakes do not show effection. Generally yea that's true. But Bubbles was different, he did in his own odd way. I do miss him terribly

[@amandawood9440]

Great video! This may sound nuts but my male ornate uromastyx is a cross between a beardie & an emerald tree skink to handle. He just loves watching us, and jumps out on our hands when we open his cage. He likes to go exploring in the house, considers the cat his friend and will tolerate being held by children. When he is done he just runs up my arm and hides in my hair in the crook of my neck.

[@parkershaw3753]

I was super happy to see pituophis start off this list! I've been holding off on getting a snake until I'm able to get a northern pine snake, because that's the species I really want. Luckily, I'm in contact with a breeder who's hoping to produce some this year!

[@minnak6873]

Those tree skinks are adorable!

[@-Bile-]

That Sand boa is like a tiny living sock puppet

[@unogo-gosteabroaringlove1508]

Really enjoying your channel, thank you!!! I have a slider turtle 🐢

[@georgebutler7850]

Thanks

[@georgebutler7850]

Love to see Black headed python. Thanks for all your hard work!

[@BidBodBaby]

What a beautiful daughter you have. She looks so cute holding the snake.

[@amandastakeonit7402]

I have six corn snakes four of which my two yr old granddaughter holds all the time and does well. They do not strike at all. I have desensitized them from the gate. She does handle the other two but not for as long. They are both babies, so they are fast and squirmy, the one that is about nine months old is finally getting bigger but she has been our only somewhat fiesty one, but she's out growing it. Our newest one is a tiny baby and he is so chill! She holds him but I do get nervous, I don't want him getting away, yet, he really just sits there. It really does depend on the personality of each snake. We have an adult corn that just sits and likes to be rocked...I know...but he stays there if you rock!