I got my ball python, Ash, when I was 12-ish, and had to leave him at home when I went to college. They had just enacted a no-reptile rule in the dorms after a student's king snake got out and bit the housing director. Figures, right? I'm pleased to say that I now have an apartment, and my noodle-pup is living with me again

@danlicata4524

3 жыл бұрын

Good for you! Ball python is definitely the snake I want to get.

@myzoo2856

3 жыл бұрын

Ya I am worried on what I am going to do with my reptiles

@skirk248

3 жыл бұрын

King snake did nothing wrong

@antonchristensen302

3 жыл бұрын

@@skirk248 should be the student who got actions taking aginst for not keeping his pet correct

@jamesfrederick.

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah ball pythons are definitely the best choice because you can do something with them holding on to you, most other shakes I’ve held aren’t really that easy, for instance a corn snake will just try to get away from you , very quickly and boas are able to hold on and chill with you as well but there just not as easy to take care of really once at full size ball pythons are kinda a perfect beginner animal and thanks to all the morphs they will always stay relevant in the reptile enthusiast community if you’re willing to spends more money on a high end morph.

If you have a seven foot child, I'd be more worried about the eight foot boa.

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha agreed

@skirk248

3 жыл бұрын

That poor poor Boa

@madirose4990

3 жыл бұрын

I’m dead

@luke_is_lame

3 жыл бұрын

😆😆😆

@the5starreviewer226

3 жыл бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles You are so wrong about children ages where they should be able to acces a tank is 7-8 that getting "Bored" thing is inacurate for most children my cousins 9 year old daughter (To make it clear this was a bad pet choice) coral snake and a boa the coral snake she raised for its whole life it is 4 years old and the boa is 10, she looks after them completally by her self and has full access to there tank and is hardly ever supervised and she does a great job she feeds them saves up and earns money to get food, suplements and suplies and only handless them maybe once a month accasionally once a week and is so gentle and carefull also welk she does everything een moist the tanks by the way you should change those ages by atleast -4 i'm sorry but you know nothing about children also my cousins daughter said that your videos helped her also you have a great channel its just that most children age 5 and up or even 3 and up are so much more sensiblle, inteligent, mature and capeable then you and so many people think.

This guy is so underrated, honestly gives the best info and makes it entertaining at the same time, quality content!

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

why thank you!!!

@wrenpen

3 жыл бұрын

hard agree!! probably my fave reptile youtuber alongside clint and emily

@jumpyspiderlady8454

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. When people start research I recommend Clint’s reptiles, snake discovery and wicken’s wicked reptiles. And animal1guy. He’s a reptile rescue guy. Does amazing work.

@jonathandefoy6376

3 жыл бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles I go to you for Lizard info and Snake Discovery for snakes. you should collaborate some time.

@mizzshortie907

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I like having a reptile channel I know I can let my 9 year old watch without me watching with him

As a mother and pet owner my advice is, “Never get a pet for your child that you’re not willing to take care of yourself.” Edit: and research the tar out of it! Research is fun!

@lexslate2476

3 жыл бұрын

Some reptiles you may find yourself taking care of for longer than your children.

@andreaingham303

3 жыл бұрын

Same! The rule with my kids is they need to research the care requirements of the pet they're interested in, and what they will need to do to help. 1 kiddo did a month of research on rabbits, and came to the conclusion she wants to wait until we have a bigger place.

@ren17x50

3 жыл бұрын

One of the reasons we don't have a dog. I'm not a dog person and the rest of the family aren't really animal people. Walking, feeding, watering would be on me.

@chasityrenee6729

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. My step-son(18) is giving my youngest(6) his gecko after having it for less than a month. Thankfully I was already doing my research and fully prepared for it.

@Goofball_mcgoober

3 жыл бұрын

When I was you g I took a year of my life researching about cresties

“This is the most, like, squirmy potato worm thing ever.” Best line ever. 😆

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

hahah he is!

@Raptorman0205

2 жыл бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles That's indo Blueys for you haha

“If you have a small child, who forgets to wash their hands and smells like a rat” I died 🤣

@The.waiter.forever

2 жыл бұрын

I know!

@The.waiter.forever

2 жыл бұрын

😂

I am surprised Iguanas didn't make this list.. since they are in every big box pet store in most places and they are marketed as easy reptile, they are not...

@hannahthefallenangel788

3 жыл бұрын

He always put them on lists ig it's a change

@tiggert4002

3 жыл бұрын

I've always wanted one. In high school there was a breeding program for iguanas and I would volunteer there. One of the biggest male would only allow me, the only female volunteer, to carry him and move him around. But that was only after a few whips to the face at the beginning of my time there.

@chilipot3586

3 жыл бұрын

My brothers ex gf swears that they only get 3 feet and there more docile than a bearded dragon... NO IT WILL EAT HER BABY WHO WANTS TO GRAB EVERYTHING TAILS ALREADY

@papyrusthegreat457

3 жыл бұрын

I only see them at Petco and they are usually labeled as getting big and most people know how they've taken over Florida and whatnot

@hudsonhaynie1632

3 жыл бұрын

not all the drama though.

The new super villain: Diamond the earlobe eater

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

seriously!

HONestly, I’ve heard of parents getting kids a venomous snake because ‘it looks cool’ and not knowing that it’s venomous simply from not researching. You can imagine how that went...

@jahinashkar7971

3 жыл бұрын

DankDoodleMemes4Life really bc i thought you need a permit for any Venomous snake that has potency to kill you

@dryerLint-c4l

3 жыл бұрын

@@jahinashkar7971 Depends on the area you live in and what kind of snake it is.

@noahroy7145

Жыл бұрын

Yikes. ``Here son, here`s a King Cobra``. Said no responsible parent ever. At least when i have kids, my knowledge on reptiles will give me an edge.

@garg4531

6 ай бұрын

Honestly I just hope it didn't end badly for the poor snake...

I recently adopted two snakes (KSB and a ball python) and I told my parents in a phone call that I've always wanted reptiles, especially snakes, as a child but never asked because I figured the answer would definitely be no. My dad mumbled, "-I- would not have said no." XD

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

cool dad!

@arasartsandjewelry7647

3 жыл бұрын

I got my first snake about 3 months ago (I'm 43). My dad asked me "why a snake??!!" I told him "I always wanted a snake but I knew you guys wouldn't let me". He responded with "yeah, there no way in hell your mom would have let a snake in the house." Exactly. So I waited until the time was right. Now I'm looking at a Brazilian rainbow boa as my 2nd snake for next year.

@kintallo5617

3 жыл бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles Yeah. Mom did state that she would draw the line on snakes in the house. However, whenever I post pictures of my snakes on social media, my mom always "Likes" them, and she has told me a few times that she finds my ball python to be really adorable even if she's unsure she'll ever be brave enough to touch him. Baby steps! Even if she never does touch them, I am happy that she CAN appreciate my snakes, and that she's supportive. Both of my parents are cool!

@kintallo5617

3 жыл бұрын

@@arasartsandjewelry7647 My Kenyan Sand Boa was the planned snake. My ball python was an impulse adoption (the previous owner couldn't care for him anymore) but one I definitely don't regret. I'd like to get a dumeril's boa next. From WWR's video on them and from the research I've done on them, they seem like the perfect snake for me. Big but not TOO big, slow, and docile, and with me living in Florida the heat and humidity requirements should be pretty easy. My local pet shop recently had a Brazilian rainbow boa for sale which was amazing and frustrating because I don't have the money or equipment for one.

@arasartsandjewelry7647

3 жыл бұрын

@@kintallo5617 our impulse buy was a scarlet macaw...the mom of the parrot in my profile. We still have both her and her son, she's a sassy little brat and he's a sweetheart. The dad is with a friend of mine. I did impulse rescue a western black widow from being Raided in our house. She now has a nice little enclosure in my office. My first snake was planned out (he's a hoggie). The BRB will take time to save up for, esp the enclosure.

Kinda surprised that tokay geckos didn’t get on the list. Though they’re not nearly as common now, but I distinctly remember how so many pet stores in the 90s kept the little orange spotted demons

@hudsonhaynie1632

3 жыл бұрын

captive bred isn't so bad, but yeah

@Amy_the_Lizard

3 жыл бұрын

My dentist owned one when he was in college. He adored the little ball of rage, even though it managed to crack the bone of his pinky finger one time when it bit him. His roommate hated it though because it made point of making tokay noises as soon as the lights went out and people tried to sleep.

@thirteenlets

3 жыл бұрын

@@Amy_the_Lizard I can only imagine the noise. It's so weird that it's only considered an inconvenience in other countries, but in my corner of the world, their sound is considered a bad omen.

@Yeshua-is-the-Light

3 жыл бұрын

My father bought me one as a child. The way it looked at him.. the way it screeched.. I never interacted with the tokay for obvious reasons, but I remember hearing my dad getting bit by him. Today, as a joke, I ask my father about the tokay and the way it hated him. My father looks not at me, but through me, and says it hated the world..

@daniellewoodley3

3 жыл бұрын

@@hudsonhaynie1632 captive born and bred is just as bad 🤣 it all depends on the tokay. My tokay was cbb but a fucking demon, hated people. If I sat on my couch near him, he would bark at me. I loved him, but he was just an angry ball of hate

I’m so annoyed when people get aquatic turtles for small children. Then the children take horrible care of it and the parents don’t notice or care. I’ve seen it way to much!

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

right!?

@nemodafish1891

3 жыл бұрын

My friend had a turtle but when I saw the turtle not having proper lighting A very small box with just water not feeding it properly and they didn't do any research and just got one pissed me off it later died a few days later and I'm not surprised that was a long time ago so I don't remember much so somethings might be wrong.

@mickeysanto3639

3 жыл бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles The first leopard gecko I got I had a 30 minute warning before I Rescued it. A husband got it for his wife and young kids as a surprise. The wife and kids hated it and severely neglected it to the point where it had some of the worst metabolic bone disease I have ever seen and was excruciatingly malnourished. I helped it the best I could. He did end up getting better and a little bit stronger but he did end up dying because of his conditions. A lot of people have given me animals that they can no longer take care of.

@mickeysanto3639

3 жыл бұрын

@@nemodafish1891 people are so irresponsible. I researched extensively before I even think about getting a new animal. I don’t take it in unless I can provide with absolute certainty the best care possible.

@nemodafish1891

3 жыл бұрын

@@mickeysanto3639 I did get a green iguana but we did so much research had the proper space proper light everything it needed and it's perfectly healthy

I feel that parents should always do their research when. Their child ask for a pet especially a reptile

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

100%

@nemodafish1891

3 жыл бұрын

100% my friend had a turtle but the parents didn't do any research so it died.

@joeyspijkers9867

3 жыл бұрын

Matt Reid, They did, by allowing their child to have a reptile. So if that reptile doesn't do well, the parents are indirectly responsible for it. It also depends on the age of the child, and how responsible the child is. With children under a certain age, you just can't expect them to understand how an animal should be kept correctly without help from their parents.

2 of the reptiles on my list would be geckos that can drop their tails because I would be worried that a kid my be too rough with it. And 2...hots. I feel like I shouldn't have to say it but I have legitimately seen kids walking around expos with cobras, mambas, and vipers in deli cups. Like what are these vendors and parents thinking?

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, hots...... seems so obvious I didn't even think of it

@sodaormilk1474

3 жыл бұрын

How was this comment 21 hours ago lmao I just got the notification

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

@@sodaormilk1474 Patreon bruh!

@frankdavis313

3 жыл бұрын

Unless the parent of the child has the license I'm pretty sure that's not possible I dont know of a state that allows the ownership of non native hosts without license most of which require a minimum of 1000 hours on hand with some one with a license and hey if the kids got a 1000 hours with a licensed expert he can have what ever he wants lol

@maedrynfernweh-gray8723

3 жыл бұрын

@@frankdavis313 South Carolina, USA, Repticon sold cobras and vipers to anyone that had the money. Granted, that was over a decade ago, but I haven't heard anything about updated legislature regarding hots in SC.

I was expecting a really docile snake when I got my corn, but she came in as a sassmaster with an unending appetite! Though honestly love her all the more for it, she's also tamed down amazingly with age and is now like a ball python in a corn snake body ❤

I know I've said this before but you are REALLY valuable to the hobby since you are capable of thinking like a new reptile keeper. Too often, others don't. Reptiles for kids need to be interactive but not nippy or fragile. Also care needs to be straightforward. Kudos for thinking of pink tongue skinks. That's a good pick. My son actually wants one. However, I keep telling him: are you fine with having and caring for him for 10 years?

@danlicata4524

3 жыл бұрын

Skink's are awesome! I want a blue toung skink. But my mom "NO MORE REPTILES" Me: I only have one... *Thinking: One day you can say that! Im going to have like 10!*

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! the idea is to make content I wish was out there when I started

@justinpaul3110

3 жыл бұрын

@@danlicata4524 my wife said no more lizards. I really want an Ackie...and I am thinking that its easier to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

So after your suggestion of a pink tongue skink i looked them up. Turns out Clint did a video on them almost a year ago. They honestly seem like the perfect pet lizard! I’m now obsessed and cant wait to keep learning about them! Great solution to those who would love a blue tongue but maybe would like something smaller. Anyway, great suggestion and great video as always! You’re becoming one of my favorites to watch!

i'm currently 12 and have 6 reptiles, although my parents buy most of the supplies to care for them and the animals themselves, i'm the one that takes full responsibility for them and cares for them in every way. I do tons of research before getting any pet and so far i'd say i'm doing a good job to keep my pets happy and thriving. I give them the proper diet with a variety of dusted insects, give proper UVB and heating lighting as well as keep the temps and humidity on point. I also give all my pets a bigger enclosure that is recommended as the minimum. I even handle a lot of them daily and work with them. I have a children's python, green anole, russian tortoise, garter snake, pictus gecko, and a jumping spider!

I disagree with u slightly I do think I a kids first reptile should be an alligator lmfao or maybe an anaconda or croc monitor

@ericdoyle67

3 жыл бұрын

I love this comment😂

@savageygo7965

3 жыл бұрын

@Am Axo Yeah, they are nice and practical

@thebogcreature6268

3 жыл бұрын

If your child can't take care of an adult tiger after they're at least 2 yrs old, then throw it out and buy a better toddler (PSA THAT IS IMMORAL DON'T DO IT, IT HAS BEEN SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN THAT FIRE IS THE BEST WAY TO DISPOSE OF A TODLER)

@myzoo2856

3 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

@_Jaydenkai_

3 жыл бұрын

This is golden😂

I love blueys and I never knew there was a pink-tongued skink! Semi-arboreal too? I'd love a dedicated video on them!

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

coming soon!!

I feel like a lot of kids get iguanas. Surprised that's not on the list.

@danlicata4524

3 жыл бұрын

same! I thought #1 was going to be a Iguana!

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

they for sure could be on this list

@skirk248

3 жыл бұрын

Those poor poor basterds

My chameleon turns into a slow but hissy and bitey green monster when my hand gets close to it. When I held it first in the store it was nice, very misleading.... Honestly they are definitely not kid pets. They're not even all that hard to keep alive. But to keep a happy healthy chameleon it takes more work than a reptile should

@benjaminrapp7418

3 жыл бұрын

I've had several chameleons (mostly veiled) that were very laid back, but I had one female that was meaner than my tokay gecko and amazon tree boas combined.

We must protect WWR and help Adam grow. I love that hes on par with the greats and thats his attitude, knowledge and personality.

🤣 @ Diamond using both forelegs to hang onto Adams finger while he talks with his hands but looking perfectly comfortable and content lol.

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

well trained dragon

@Amy_the_Lizard

3 жыл бұрын

Lot of beardies seem to be fine with being used to make hand gestures.

30 years ago - gasp - when I lived in San Diego, a friend caught a King snake and decided to make a pet of it. It was not a good pet. It was pissed. It almost always tried to bite us when we tried to handle it. Apparently, wild caught king snakes do NOT make good pets.

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

sounds about right

My brother and me actually caught a wild king snake while we were herping and it didn’t bite us. It didn’t even hiss.

Glad to see pink tongues getting more love! such a fantastic and underrated species, if you need more videos/photos for a care guide let me know

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Yes please! send that B roll baby!

Oh man, I'm so glad you mentioned Pink Tongues! I just got a couple and I love them! I hope to start breeding them here in Ontario since as far as I can tell no one in the province does, and you're right, these guys should blow up soon! I hope I can give back to the hobby this way. Thanks for the awesome video!

Nice to see your channel growing 😁

@faze_spider509i5

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

Every time I see you use a Trailer Park Boys clip I die, love seeing other people into my favorite show

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

RANDY!!!!

Iguanas are such bad pets for kids I can’t believe people think that people think their child should have one.

@justinpaul3110

3 жыл бұрын

Fortunately, Iguanas have become increasingly rare.

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

agreed!

@loren7582

3 жыл бұрын

Ummm I had a pet iguana and it wasn't bad at all?

@justinpaul3110

3 жыл бұрын

@@loren7582 count yourself both skilled and fortunate 👍

@loren7582

3 жыл бұрын

@@justinpaul3110 Well ok. zit was a temporary pet but all right.

I’m 14, and I have an axolotl. I love her to pieces!!

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

so cool!!!

Love the channel and love supporting locals. From watching your vids I knew you were near but I never thought u would walk into my work lol. Awesome content.

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

hey thanks for watching the channel and thanks for your help today man!

@Kc6spd

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Hey whats up ive been watching all your vids and they are super entertaining keep up the great work😀

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

I’m loving the podcast references I’ve been seeing lately. Way to follow proto. Keep feathering it, brother!

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

I take cops badges every day

Sage advice from the G.O.A.T of 🇨🇦. Thanks a million Adam. Keep 'em coming 👍🏾🤘🏾

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

Adam, you are absolutely great. Keep up the good work!

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

I think as a parent like you said if you get a pet for your kid you have to except that you'll probably have to look after it. My daughter looks after her skink but she needs promoting have you misted have you fed him. She does it all but needs reminding. She got him at 11.

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

totally agree

Iguana should have been on that list

@valentinociarrocca8830

3 жыл бұрын

Eh que bardeas?

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

they do fit for sure

I watch and look forward to all your videos. Your videos give great info and its entertaining. I was wondering if you can do a ball python morph for dummies because I understand none of that.

Ironically, my local Petco writes full sentences on the glass with warnings for certain reptiles, like the monitor.

Also corns are easy to get in cool morphs for a great price. My kings backwards he strikes me and not his food lol hes gotten better tho with handling.

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

so many morphs!

hey adam! Love you channel 😊👍🏼 keep up the good work! Can you do a video on argentine tegus please!😁

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I can

As someone who was gifted a wood turtle as a kid, i agree! At the very least the parent needs to do lots of research and make sure the animal is being taken care of if the kid fails. I still have my boy 16 years later and his husbandry is MUCH better, but he still has lasting health issues from the first several years where i and my parents didn't know all of his needs

I love your content so much!!! I don’t personally have a reptile but I really want a blue tounge skink.could you do a video on blue tounge skink diets for a week? I am trying to learn when and how much to feed them before getting one. Thank you

@bellacatlover23

3 жыл бұрын

He actually already made a complete care guide on the Blue Tongue Skink! If you look up "Blue tongue skinks, the most underrated reptile complete care guide" on youtube it should be one of the first results. Good luck!

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Coming soon! thanks so much for watching

Top 5 animals not for kids Ends up talking about how good a tortoise is for a kid 😂

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha

@skirk248

3 жыл бұрын

And the kid's kid's kids

Great video! Keep up the good work. Would love to hear your opinion on shingleback skinks. They seem so amazing but impossible to find if you don’t live in Australia.

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

They are! and SO expensive

Love your vids hinny not only entertaining but informative too. Sending love n well wishes for you and yours, peace ✌️ n Pickles🥒🥒🥒 😂 from the UK 😁

I love my Ball Python he's 6 months old and literally the sweetest pet I've ever had

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

amazing !

Can you do another video on birds or your Indian ring neck parakeet?

Hi Wicken!!!! I’m trying to convince my mom to let me have a reptile, but she’s super against them. Could you possibly make a video discussing reptiles for people who aren’t yet sold on them, or introductory reptiles or something like that? That would be amazing!!! Love your content, and your reptiles, and I hope you’re having a great day!!😁😁🤙🏼🤙🏼🐍🦎🐢

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

I did a reptile about a year ago on how to convince your parents, check it out

Keep the TPB clips coming! Love it

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

RANDY!

I'm getting a ball python later this month- I'm so excited!

@jonflannery8984

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Do you know what kind or where it’s coming from?

@MarkThe_Nerd

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonflannery8984 It's a yellowbelly morph from a local breeder!

@hannahthefallenangel788

3 жыл бұрын

Cool I got mine 2 weeks ago.

@Mob-tq7gv

3 жыл бұрын

Cool they are great me and my brother each got one a few months ago they are pretty easy and very cute and loving!!!!

@Mercedes_may

3 жыл бұрын

Luckyyy!! I really want one but I live in an apartment that doesn’t allow pets. :(

I ADORE my Savannah monitor!!! But yeah, they really need to stop the import of them because of the astronomical mortality rate in captivity. My guy is the exception to the rule definitely. Good call!

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

100%

Great video!

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit

Soooooo close to 50k!!!!

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

So close!

What about box turtles? They act like tortoises for the most part but take up slightly less space

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

they are so cool

@jessiefranklin9318

3 жыл бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles yeah they are. I don't own any reptiles cuz my mom hates them but they are really cool animals

I love tortoises. When I worked at a petstore, I loved checking in on them because they were always so friendly. They would push their head out and let my scratch their heads

I just subscribed today. But it’s the second or third video I’ve watched of yours. Very good advice. I have read that chameleons are very hard to get their ecosystem just right. And some of the photos of a person’s finger with the tiniest baby standing on just one section, is so intimidating to me. And i would hate if any died because I had them in my house under bad conditions. So many other options! My kids had a Baird’s Rat Snake when they were young. She was a great pet!! We had her 15 years. Very calm, very friendly, ate well, loved hanging around my daughters neck while she played on her computer. They are really great. I am personally getting a baby albino Hudson’s milk snake. He will be here Thursday. He’s on MorphMarket if you want to take a look. Super tiny and so pretty. Or handsome. So I’ve decided to get another one before I’m too old to care for one! Take care. Great channel. I look forward to learning a lot from you.

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much for watching

Nice video! Would a crested gecko be good for a first time reptile?

@danlicata4524

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! If i were to make a easiest reptile list, Crested Gecko would definitely be my first! Just watch out for tail dropping. there very sensitive to that.

@myzoo2856

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I think so

@massimotrento3498

3 жыл бұрын

yes go to the channel Leopard Gecko and you can learn about cresties in some of her videos

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely

I’m 12 almost 13 and have a bearded dragon and I love him!

@myzoo2856

3 жыл бұрын

That’s super good

@isabellamota1339

3 жыл бұрын

@@myzoo2856 thank you

@myzoo2856

3 жыл бұрын

@@isabellamota1339 np I hope you Enjoy him are used to have a bearded dragon but he was really mean and bit me so I ended up having to rehome them now I ended up with a reptile KZread channel in a ton of reptiles LOL

@isabellamota1339

3 жыл бұрын

@@myzoo2856 that’s so cool going to sub!!

@myzoo2856

3 жыл бұрын

@@isabellamota1339 thanks so much

I have a kingsnake (California king, about 2 years old) and I can definitely confirm that she is super food oriented. She’s bit me once, and it was a feeding response to the finger. They are excellent pets and eat well, but I agree that that would traumatize a kid. I work with reptiles and had worked with kingsnakes prior. I’ve noticed they go through a particularly voracious phase and chill out when they mature. They might be a good second snake for someone-a step up from corn snakes for sure.

Omg your right I got bit by my brothers king snake when I was like 5 and did not get over my fear until I started watching channels like yours and actually getting a chance to hold a calm ball python

@WickensWickedReptiles

2 жыл бұрын

glad these videos help!

@MarleyQuinn715

2 жыл бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles thank you so much and Im honestly considering getting a hognose in the close future !!!

As a thirteen year old I agree with all these. My dream snake is a Kenyan sand boa. I know boas were on the list but do they really count as a boa?

@hannahthefallenangel788

3 жыл бұрын

Not really but you cant really watch it

@danlicata4524

3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@amyhedlund9874

3 жыл бұрын

@@hannahthefallenangel788 agreed, would not make a good first snake (for a kid or adult) not because of care difficulty, but just because you will want to watch them all the time, and a lot of ksbs you won't see for days or weeks.

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

sand boas would be great for a kid

That’s why personally I just give my children copperheads

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

good call haha

This just so helpful because I need easy to care pets!

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

If you buy a pet for your kid, realise that it is your pet! You can't expect a kid to be interested for the time it takes to care for it, heck, most adults are bad at this.

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree

I wonder what the thought process is when adults buy these for kids is, is it only lack of research? Hi Adam c:

@Corgisaurus-Rex

3 жыл бұрын

It's usually an impulse buy. Usually, a kid sees the animal, think it's cool, and the parent buys it without doing any research, especially if the price is low.

@defernomore

3 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing "It's only a reptile!" plays a part in it.

@stephanie22345

3 жыл бұрын

I work at a pet store. I see tons of parents getting pets for their kids thinking the care is easy and the kid can take care of it. They don’t want to listen when I or a coworker give them much needed advise. Most people severely underestimate the needs of reptiles. I had to sell a chameleon to a lady and her daughter. They knew the chameleon would need high humidity and ventilation, they already had a reptibreeze cage. I tried to convince them to get a crested gecko because they’re the closest we had. They said they would spray it during the day and it would be fine. Couple months later it died.

@Kvs-vf9nt

3 жыл бұрын

Come on a kingsnake is not bad! I have a 6month boy that loves to eat but never bites or musks. Also I have a cat. And believe me a cat bite hurts!

Why do I find you sooo much like Clint ?! We can tell your passion for reptiles, also my first pet/reptile was a bearded dragon I’ve now have had him for six years still going strong. Also What was your first reptile\pet ?

you are right about kingsnakes and biting. i was told she was a albino corn snake when i bought her, turns out she was an albino kingsnake. all she does is bite and she is always hungry. i still lover her though!

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

albino kings look so cool

@alanalynnl.3283

3 жыл бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles she is! when she is in the right light she looks almost lavender colored

I love turtles, used to have a softshell that was my favorite thing ever behind an adult green iguana. You're absolutely right about them being a lot of work and that most kids (and adults) would zone out pretty fast, I was the exception in the house. Nobody else wanted him, but I'd watch him for hours, so he got his food and water changes. I think it's good to get a pet that matches the kid's activity level, personality, and responsibility level; turtles are rarely that pet.

@myzoo2856

3 жыл бұрын

This is so ture

@danlicata4524

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

Omg I just KNEW it would be turtles!😂

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

haha yep[

Wiggley worm potato thing...Best way to describe irwin...ever lmao

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha yep

I truly love my bearded dragon, he's a very chill guy and I can trust him with my kid. My leopard gecko is great too, but he is not happy with being handled, very bitey if you try, so no kids get to touch him. He's fun to watch eat, though. He's lightning fast and it cracks my son up. I'd love to add a snake to my collection, but I'm undecided on a king or a corn for the reasons you stated. King's captured my heart when I was a kid but I think getting a corn is the better option, at least until I get more confident with snake care.

I think all parents should have to watch this before buying there child a reptile

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

I'm cool with that

Thumbs up, if you hit that like button before you started watching the video 😉

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

You're the best!

Could you do a pink tonged skink care guide pls, tbh I think bts and pts don't get the respect they deserve. Any just consider it, but great vid I wish everyone were like you and clint, keep up the good work!

Would absolutely love a pink tongue care guide!!!

Are you loving the rubber boa?

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

heck yes!

Yeeehawwww!

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

yeaaaaa

Good vid congrats on 45k you deserve it

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@wyattbernhard1458

3 жыл бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles Thank you for making such good videos

love ur videos bye the way

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

We love our savannah...but she is not for kids of any age.

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

agreed

Can you do a video on bearded dragon feeding

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

i could

Thank You for this! I am a kid but I do a lot of research so I knew NOT to get any types of moniters for my first reptile. I convinced my parents to get me a bearded dragon and he is amazing! he doesn't really like handling too too much but I am handling him everyday to get him used to handling. My parents say I can get a 2nd reptile in a year so what do you think is a good choice? I am thinking of a snake or a skink. Thanks, Henry

Great video! I would love to see a fire skink video!

I wanna get a ball python but I can’t convince my parents, what things can I do to persuade them, thanks

@myzoo2856

3 жыл бұрын

Do a ton of research and show them you know facts hope this helps

@stephanies9689

3 жыл бұрын

Research thoroughly, consider their side and provide counterpoints to their argument. Lastly, accept that reptiles aren't cheap and not everyone wants a dead rodent next to their steaks in the freezer, so you might just have to be patient and wait until you have your own place.

@ethancooper1560

3 жыл бұрын

Nothings working for be but I’m 17 so I’ll wait a year or two and get what I want

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

I made a whole video on this last year, check it out

@nemodafish1891

3 жыл бұрын

My parents didn't get me a corn snake but they got me a green iguana.don't worry we did 4 months of research and he's perfectly healthy.

im the first yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

@newtscamander7713

3 жыл бұрын

Well... no. Not even first non patreon person.

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

nice

I definitely agree with you that corn snakes are the best kind of snake for kids I absolutely adore them

Love the Robert Paul champagne "try it out man" insert 🤣🤣🤣 keep them jeans high and tight 👖

First non patreon

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Legend!

@nikoorlando2208

3 жыл бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles mwahahahaha

Leopard geckos and other hardy, easy to keep, handleable reptiles are WAY better than something like a Chamaeleon or big snake for kids. in my opinion 11 is the YOUNGEST a kid should be to get a reptile, Well at less without significant help from a parent or older sibling. (Depending on the kid, sorry forgot the write this part.)

@hannahthefallenangel788

3 жыл бұрын

For me I'd say 10 but yeah it depends on the individual

@danlicata4524

3 жыл бұрын

I completely disagree. I got my first reptile at 10 and I had no help and she is perfectly fine. I'd say it depends on the kid.

@Fawnfreckle

3 жыл бұрын

I got my snake at like 5 I think

@Fawnfreckle

3 жыл бұрын

I'll post a video of him on my channel

When I get my king snake he used to bite me a lot but now that I've had it for quite a while it's much much better now it will not bite

@WickensWickedReptiles

2 жыл бұрын

great to hear!

I’m getting a baby pie balld chameleon soon💪🏼 naming it kecleon or charmeleon. For Christmas soon lol. Also there’s a savanah monitor at my LFS right now and it’s like 50$ definitely a good one on the list.

at 1.40 look how much of a gentleman diamond is folding his hands together 😂😍

In a couple of your videos, like this one or the rear fanged venomous snake video, you talk about when a snake bites you and won't let go, or chews on you, to quickly remove them from your hand...would be great to see a video on how ro to that without hurting your animal or doing worse damage to yourself. Also other first aid for the animals or how to get a snake or animal off you safely and without hurting them.

I grew up with corn, kings, or milk snakes, some wild caught and some purchased from breeders and they were great kid snakes in my opinion. They were SO awesome. Still love them. Still want them. Planning on getting one. I have held wild corns and never got bit 🤷🏼‍♂️

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

I know the backstory to the try it out video and I damn near choked on my water when that clip popped up😂😂😂

@WickensWickedReptiles

2 жыл бұрын

You got a friend, your friend can live here too

@dillonings4847

2 жыл бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles you wanna move in you can move in 😂😂

I was a little surprised when you recommended a corn over a king. I have a corn snake it was my first snake and my first snake bite. she’s an okay snake but not one I’m that interested in any more meanwhile I’ve never had a king snake strike at me and I’ve handled wild ones that are just absolutely sweet and docile. Though I can’t say the same about them musking on me.

I think most snakes are better for handling they just slither across your hand really chill and you just gotta watch where they go it’s also interesting to watch a snake slither it’s so cool although one thing I hate that snakes do (mine do this) it’s when even when the tip of their tail can latch on to almost any object and they don’t like to let go.

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

for sure great point