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@jaimeschmidt1264

11 ай 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

11 ай 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!

Don't get me wrong, I love the lizards and other reptiles... but snakes will always hold my heart!! ❤

@WickensWickedReptiles

11 ай бұрын

I get that for sure

@KingaKucyk

11 ай бұрын

Sssssame 😍🐍

@sasensworld3730

7 ай бұрын

Mine too bro

@user-vc9fy3xt2l

5 ай бұрын

saem

@Endrrq1901

3 ай бұрын

I hate lizards but like snakes. Guess I'm weird

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

11 ай 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

15 күн 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.

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

11 ай бұрын

I agree totally

@verpine3534

11 ай 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

11 ай 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

11 ай бұрын

I got to see oenpelli python this year at the Brisbane expo! They are such ethereal looking Australian snakes!

@Repti-verse

11 ай бұрын

@@Racheous So jealous!!!

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

11 ай бұрын

Yes to coastals! All morelia spilota

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.

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.

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.

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. 🌏🐍

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

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

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the idea!

@ingeniouspixie

11 ай бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles would you ever start a breeding project with them?

Nice list, no surprises 😅🐍💚

@WickensWickedReptiles

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😄

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

11 ай бұрын

Agreed

@WickensWickedReptiles

11 ай бұрын

That makes sense

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.

Thanks for posting adam! Love the videos very informative and interesting

loving the videos bro keep up the great work loving everything you do

Every video you put out makes me want to take a road trip from Ottawa to see this collection. All the pokemanz

@WickensWickedReptiles

11 ай бұрын

Come out to the expo in October! I’ll be there

Thank you! I was waiting for this. Falling in love more and more with snakes 😍

Glad to see pikachu in another video!

@WickensWickedReptiles

11 ай бұрын

For a few minutes hahaha

@Ivies-incredible-exotics

11 ай бұрын

Haha

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.

Hey, Haven't watched it a while. Love the new Intro! Cheers, Chris

I wonder if rainbow boas will make your list at some point , would love to hear your opinion on them

Just subscribed! Lovely video!

We will never get tired of hearing about Anteresia and seeing Jimmy!

@WickensWickedReptiles

11 ай бұрын

Jimmy is the man!

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 😈

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.

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!

I'd maybe consider a Rosy Boa over a hognose for the small category, they have pretty awesome personalities.

@WickensWickedReptiles

11 ай бұрын

For sure

@RobertKirkpatrick84

11 ай бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles or a garter, they are pretty entertaining and social.

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.

How do I talk my husband into letting us keep a snake? 😂😂

@ItsJayeli

2 ай бұрын

TELL HIM THAT YOUR GROWN AND GROWN UPS DO WHATEVER THEY WANT😤

@martiros3677

24 күн бұрын

@@ItsJayelinot if she’s living in a house he paid for 😉 little women

@KorokHaze93

19 күн бұрын

Boobies

Perfect list, I wouldn’t change a thing !❤

I agree with #5 because I have 2 of them : ) Love your channel, you & your content! Keep up the great work!

@WickensWickedReptiles

11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

I like the new intro with the evil looking snake. 👍 Keep using it please.

@WickensWickedReptiles

11 ай бұрын

for sure!

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

11 ай бұрын

Bp and bp?

@AlexVR30

11 ай бұрын

@@dofutofu3720 I realized today that wasn’t very clear. Ball Python, and Burmese Python.

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 ❤

Have had every one of these snakes and can agree with all the information, love the vid❤

@WickensWickedReptiles

11 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

As someone who works at a reptile rescue, I can confirm that Burmese Pythons are my favourite.

Great video man

@WickensWickedReptiles

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the visit

Beautiful snakes thanks for sharing .

The comparison between Burmese and reticulated personality type was helpful. Thank you.

Very Good Video!

Love the new intro video

Nicely done. Great list. Also, I hope you’re doing well. You seem a bit done. Be blessed!

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

I'm sorry but when Pikachu decided to take a pee on you I died 🤣🤣

I love your videos Adam!!!

@WickensWickedReptiles

11 ай бұрын

thank you!!

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

Great video Adam. I'd vote for children's pythons, and cold turkey is the way lol great billy talent song as well.

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)🐍🖤

“It was the opposite of hunger” I think he may be after that MASSIVE poop 🤣🤣

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!

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.

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.

Reptiles opened the door for the snakes to come through to my heart lol I’m obsessed

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.

Some of those children's pythons and macklots pythons are highly underrated

@WickensWickedReptiles

11 ай бұрын

Macklots pythons are SO underrated

Jungle Carpet Python are my favorite due to attitude, coloration, and size

@WickensWickedReptiles

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing snakes

your snakes are awesome

Love the list!! Definitely would have added African house snakes, Dumeril's boa, Corn Snakes, Bredli's Carpet Pythons and Super Dwarf Retcs/ Burmese

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

Ай бұрын

that's so cool!

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

11 ай бұрын

That’s awesome

@SolidSerpents

11 ай бұрын

He forgot cornsnakes. 😁🤘

@suran396

11 ай бұрын

And kingsnakes.

I have spotted and children’s python, still need the 3rd one of that group. I love Australian reptiles

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.

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.

I jave never seen, nor thought I'd see, a snake piss and/or shit Truly fascinating

@WickensWickedReptiles

6 ай бұрын

Hahahahaha

Really liked the video Adam! Is it true that emerald tree boas are kind of aggressive? I think they’re beautiful snakes though…

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

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

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 kzread.info/dash/bejne/paek08-EmsiwnKg.html 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

11 ай бұрын

@@PrincessSuicune thank you so much! I will definitely check out the link!!

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

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the idea!

Duuuuude! I'm hooked like crack!

Rosy boas are amazing to keep as well for the smaller side!!

@siobhanmcelwee7869

11 ай 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.

THIS is my favorite intro😃😁.

We just got an ivory Burmese and he is the sweetest boy ❤

I love it Wicked wickens reptile have a awesome day have a cool day have a absolute wonderful day good job Wicked wickens reptile

@WickensWickedReptiles

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too! 😃😀

Love to see the Spotted Pythons. I have a Childrens Python who is 2 years old, her name is Beatrice, who is a delight. I love my Ball Pythons. People say they do not do anything, but some of mine can climb. Each one has their own personality. I recently lost my beautiful Huge female, Geraldine. She was not fat, but long and well muscled. I had her for a many years and miss her terribly. I love my wonderful Boas. My older ones are quite large now and very strong. I feed my young snakes rats once a week and the big older snakes eat every 2 weeks. I also have two male Burmese Pythons. One is a gentle giant, the younger one was very defensive and frightened, but I am teaching him he can trust me. He is much better than when I bought him, the breeder said he could never be handled, but now he can. It will take time working with him to earn his trust. I am very petite and 73 years old. I plan to live a long time to give my snakes a good home. I am almost sold on the cute Hognose snake. They are adorable!

@ericlucci2829

11 ай бұрын

i have two ball pythons, one is an adult around 6 years old and my little banana guy is approaching 2 and a half. i know given the age difference there will be some personality differences as well. it’s pretty uncommon for my little guy to come out and do anything but curl up on my lap or my shoulders, but my adult is always cruising. definitely not a snake i sit down to watch a movie with and i consider myself lucky to have both types of personalities.

I love the comparison of the german shepherds and golden retrievers. I died lol

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:)

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.

This video is realy good and can next video can be best pet tortoises by size

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

11 ай бұрын

I love the spotted bois

And this is looking like a great vid watching it on Xbox right now

omg that hognose is so cute 😊

Scrubs and olives are great for those who like retics without the size,although dwarf retics are unbeatable

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

Came for the snakes might check out that fume thing tho

I LOVE my boas I have a bi and a columbian and I’ve had ball pythons and various colubrids. Boas have been my fav

I am gearing up to get a Hognose. I am soo excited.

@WickensWickedReptiles

11 ай бұрын

This is great!!!

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.

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.

I love Gaboons theyaresmaand beautiful

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

11 ай 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

11 ай 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.

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.

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.....

i love snakes so much but i cant even keep a goldfish in my uni dorm.

@WickensWickedReptiles

11 ай бұрын

Brutal

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

11 ай бұрын

Noted!

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

I just brought my baby hognose home about an hour ago. So stinking cute!

Think we are gonna need amphibians next! Gotta compete the trilogy

I have one hognose and five ball pythons. I love both species so much, and each for different reasons.

I think boas can feel love

I got my spotted python because of some of your older vids.

@WickensWickedReptiles

11 ай бұрын

That’s so cool 😎