I am 53, have been around snakes all my life. One rule always applies, eventually one will get out. Thank you for not promoting venomous snakes as pets.

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@josephsummer777

3 жыл бұрын

One will get out?? One? I think ALL of my snakes escaped at least once. My boa boa once escaped and lived in the walls of my house for seven months, until one morning I found her sticking her head out of some boards in my basement. She even shed her skin once, which I left in place. She was probably eating mice or squirrels in the attic crawl spaces. One of my ribbon snakes got out of her enclosure and pried open my terrarium of frogs. Bye Frogs. When I was a boy, and heard screaming in one of my neighbors’ homes (we lived in row homes) I knew one of my tanks was missing an inhabitant.

@debayeuxchats5607

3 жыл бұрын

@@josephsummer777 ...So who was the escapee?? Was your neighbor scared of a wee garter snake or something with more substance?

@jessbourne3618

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve kept pythons , corns , hognoses , & ratsnakes for years I’ve only ever had one escapee luckily it was my rat 🐍 I call him big worm he’s 7ft2 my sister had been messing and not put the lock back on properly & I hadn’t noticed later that night I heard banging & he was climbing on the top of my scorpion viv lol 😂

@firasource

3 жыл бұрын

My kenyan sand boa has gotten out 😅 and has also made multiple attempts. She's my sneaky little snek tho

"if you want an animal that will eat your soul a savannah monitor is right for you" if that's what you want you can save money on the enclosure and just get a Tokay

@Violet-Lily

4 жыл бұрын

Rescued a Tokay a few weeks back and to my surprise I can give her a gentle stroke already, so I'm waiting on the horrific bite to even things up... :)

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

oh yes no doubt about that!

@lyssdeline4178

4 жыл бұрын

tokays have the added benefit of having up to date and effective husbandry guidelines too. most savs dont do well in captivity and typically dont live for their full life spans.

@lawrencepetrillose7303

4 жыл бұрын

I've had both and this is spot on

@prcervi

4 жыл бұрын

certainly cheaper to feed too

You should do top 5 reptiles I was wrong about in next video

@edwardmazzetta

4 жыл бұрын

I like that idea

@dob1106

4 жыл бұрын

Way to predictable number 1 beardy

@TheErvdaddy

4 жыл бұрын

👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

love this idea!!!

@nakirikan5436

4 жыл бұрын

Count dooku my power has doubled the last time we meet

Snake Discovery definitely does a good job at caring for Rex, and they ALWAYS give the disclaimer that crocodilians do not make good pets for just anyone so extra props to them! Glad you mentioned them!

@nowherenewsman7542

3 жыл бұрын

Nicholas Waldron They also mention that they never meant to end up with Rex but rather that Rex is disabled and they couldn’t find any suitable caretaker for her

“Let’s say you’re a small person, like 150-160 pounds” Me, an 100 pound 5’0 glorified baby: haha I’m in danger

@askthefrog

4 жыл бұрын

That's cute! I would let you handle my corn but not my 20 lbs burm :)

@prcervi

3 жыл бұрын

@@askthefrog that's like, a 5-6 foot burm? i mean i'd be a bit cautious handing just about any snake off to a person to hold but one that size isn't all that worry inducing as long as a second person is on hand

@askthefrog

3 жыл бұрын

@@prcervi He's about ten foot and 20 lbs. He's not that hard to handle when he's cooperating but for someone that's not used to handle snakes he can be quite a handful 😄

@princerakeem5922

3 жыл бұрын

Ok Walter white

@peytongordon3971

3 жыл бұрын

🙄🙄

Over my 14 years of working in vet med, and keeping variously reptiles for 20 years, I've definitely learned that I will never keep any reptile or any other animal for that matter, that I cannot lift myself.

@edzejandehaan9265

3 жыл бұрын

So, no horses for you😎

@subhub637

3 жыл бұрын

I can barley lift my labradoodle. he is a little chub

@turtlejeepjen314

Жыл бұрын

My Common Snapping Turtle is now Big CHUNGAS, & falls in this category!!🙂

the zoo in my city has half of their entire reptile building dedicated to a single retic, so yeah, no retic for me.

@prcervi

4 жыл бұрын

that is either one fancy enclosure, one fairly small building, or one absolutely massive retic

@sylvie_on

4 жыл бұрын

@@prcervi all of the above actually, the retic is 23ft long im pretty sure, the enclosure has live plants, a working water fall + pond, as well as built in hides, and the buliding is only around 2500sqft. they spoil that snake though, but whenever i asked the staff about cleaning and feeding, they said that he was actually a really sweet snake and that literally everyone on staff would take a bullet for him... high key wanna be that snake lol

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

what a great way to keep one

@ErictheGrayJedi

4 жыл бұрын

I would love to keep a retic, but most likely I would own a burm

@nerdymanjoe4948

4 жыл бұрын

First, this guy doesn’t really know what he’s talking about if he thinks Burms are smaller than Retics. Retics can get very long, but they remain relatively skinny compared to a Burm. Any Retic reaching 20 feet has been fed very, very heavily. A male fed moderately will be ~8-10 feet. A female will be around 12-14 feet. Again, these snakes a thin compared to other big snakes, so they’re actually smaller than that sounds. It’s still a big snake, and a huge commitment, but much more reasonable than he’s making it sound. I’ve kept both Burms and Retics. Now that my space is limited, I’ve chosen to keep a male retic. I prefer them, but also, it is smaller than a Burmese python.

Adam, please never get an Egg Eating snake. I fear it would try to eat your head. (This is a joke, it isn’t meant to offend anyone)

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHA! I do have an egg shaped noggin eh!

@joeyspijkers9867

4 жыл бұрын

Hhaahahahahha

@blush107

4 жыл бұрын

69th like. r/nice

@jerrythegod3606

4 жыл бұрын

69 likes IM FINNA END THIS LIKE BUTTONS CARRER

@askthefrog

4 жыл бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles I very cute egg tho!

I love how you admitted you don’t have the space for a reticulated python so you’ll never get one, unless you move and have the resources to properly care for one. The amount of animals I’ve seen just on KZread that are suffering because someone couldn’t understand that basic rule of owning a pet is sickening. That’s what I love about this channel. Adam isn’t afraid to admit he just doesn’t have the resources for a lot of the rarer reptiles other people own, and that’s perfectly fine.

My niece wanted a larger lizard and went down to a rep shop in London about 7 years ago I told her ask about uros ackies or a blue tongue Instead he spent 20 mins telling her how a Savannah monitor would fit a 4x2x3 her dad phoned me and asked if it would work told him to call the guy a twat and leave

@beardlessdragon

3 жыл бұрын

Holy shit. I'm SO glad they knew to call you to confirm info. I hope that dude gets fired, or shut down if he was the owner

I feel that if you're going to own any "hots" you should have a completely snake proof room, even if it's not required by your local law.. that being said, I still would never own one.

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

i agree totally!

@vsnutz

4 жыл бұрын

Agree, there are very specific things everybody should follow (but don't). If anyone wants to start keeping "Hots", it should be mandatory they visit a zoo or other professional institutions. Totally sealed rooms with vents up high, a locking door with a window so you can look in and see if everything is where it is suppose to be. Hook work, switch boxes, etc. Inexperienced keepers make the hobby look bad.

WWR: 2-3 feet w/ the devil inside.... Me: Toddlers? 😉

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

hahhaa

@Chaos.Kraken

3 жыл бұрын

Literally my daughted lmao

@Sky-TheYouTubeAccount

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

I really appreciate the fact you bring out that, by getting a potentially dangerous animal, a keeper does put others at that risk. I feel like a lot of people I've met who keep those sorts of animals proudly accept the risk for themselves, bragging about it, and then the idea of the animal potentially getting out and injuring someone else..just doesn't occur to them, and they tend to think their enclosure / handling is absolutely foolproof, impossible to escape. "You've never been bit..until you get bit." 100%

I had a Savannah monitor for 14 years. He was like a reptile dog and was so sweet. He never bit me as an adult. When he was a baby, he was a little snippy but once he realized he always has food available then he calmed down. He would take baths and climb up on the couch. He was very over weight when he died but he lived a good life.

Good list. I do want to point out though that while Emily and Ed (Snake Discovery) do take good care of their alligator, they did not actually want her nor do they recommend anyone ever keep one as a pet. The only reason they have her is because someone they knew was keeping her in a 4 foot long enclosure with no lights nor proper diet, and they just wanted to get her out of that situation. She is permanently stunted and has some jaw abnormalities (although these have greatly improved under their care) due to the way she was kept for the first almost 30 years of her life. She will never get as large as a healthy American alligator can get.

Him: being logical saying I don’t have the money,space or experience Me: I don’t have the balls

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha

A couple of things to add... 1. From what I've heard, making a mistake with a chameleon, they are more likely to die than other reptiles. 2. Even if you get bit by a venomous snake and you do live, there is a good chance you'll lose something. The venom usually destroys a lot of tissue and causes parts of the body to get gangrene.

@wesleyss855

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah and if you do survive the hospital bills for the us at least would put you into deep dept

@oiboi2854

3 жыл бұрын

@@wesleyss855 Thank god I live with universal health care

@wesleyss855

3 жыл бұрын

Oi Boi haha haha ha😔

@jalexoneschanel1356

3 жыл бұрын

It’s even worse if you keep venomous animals that aren’t endemic to your area. Local hospitals usually only have a small supply of anti venom for snakes that are local. If you keep cobras, you need to invest in cobra anti venom that you keep yourself because the ER isn’t going to have it for you.

@Kitsune1989

3 жыл бұрын

@@jalexoneschanel1356 as someone who does keep venomous reptiles in an area where there are no venomous anything (except Rattlers on the mainland and only in certain places) the hospitals here don't stalk antivenom at all. And being responsible I have my own and daaaamn is it expensive. I do make some money selling the venom of my nope ropes but still...

"Say you're a small person" Me: Yes "One Hundred and fiiii...fty/ 160 pounds" Me, a 105 pound woman: So, I'm not even a small person in this case, I'm literally snack size. Good to know😂

@quotingstardust7504

3 жыл бұрын

@Zenful Pariah nobody cares

@quotingstardust7504

3 жыл бұрын

@Zenful Pariah turtles are reptiles? Lmao

@quotingstardust7504

3 жыл бұрын

@Zenful Pariah "Turtles are reptiles of the order Chelonia or Testudines. They are characterized by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs that acts as a shield. Colloquially, the word "turtle" is generally restricted to fresh-water and sea-dwelling Testudines."

@quotingstardust7504

3 жыл бұрын

@Zenful Pariah they are still considered reptiles by the vast majority of people and while yes that may be true, it is personally acceptable to consider them reptiles in regard to their similarities to reptiles when keeping them as pets. They share enough features with reptiles to be classified with them in regards to care and keeping. Furthermore they are often kept by people who keep reptiles in the hobby and as such are perfectly fine to include under the category in the context of his videos.

@quotingstardust7504

3 жыл бұрын

@Zenful Pariah yeah but is commenting "wickens doesn't think evolution happened " all over the place doesn't communicate any of that and is also really rude and untrue. There are much better ways of going about it and better ways of spending your time. Maybe instead comment some of that information you stated and if he acknowledges, great! If not, it's really not the hill to die on, yknow? He's just a guy who loves reptiles he's not a biologist and he's also not required to listen to a guy commenting "wickens doesn't think evolution happened" under completely unrelated comments.

I've been in EMS for 14 years and specialize in dealing with animal bites.. That's the first time ive heard WooHoo wagon and LOVE IT!!

I own a savanna monitor. I absolutely love her and she is a super sweetheart (for a savanna monitor) that all being said, I 100% agree with his statement on savanna monitors. Though my Monty is a super sweet heart for her species, she can be pretty crabby. She is also quite the handful to care of

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

such a cool animal but not a great pet for most

wow I was expecting a green iguana to be on this list

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

they belong for sure!!!

@janiceellery1653

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad for once they are not on the horrible reptile list. Sometimes I feel like the only one that likes green iguanas

@joejenkins2179

4 жыл бұрын

That would be number 5.5

@catsplat1272

4 жыл бұрын

Janice Ellery I think everyone likes them, but no one likes the work involved lol

@Sophie-ps1uv

4 жыл бұрын

@@janiceellery1653 I like them! and some people want to take care of them and that's fine, it's just not on everybody's want list because they can be kinda dangerous

From now on I am definitely referring to ambulances as 'Woo woo wagons'. :)

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

hahaha!

When I was little, we had all kinds of reptiles and when I was 5 I was given a huge Savannah Monitor as a pet to learn reptile care. It was a fully grown male, and acted more like a dog than a lizard. I slept with it on my chest every night and one night one of my moms friends reached out to touch me for whatever reason. The Savannah bit him hard and didn't let go until my mom came in and pried its jaws off. I taught this thing tricks and took it on walks through the neighborhood in a harness. It free roamed in our house and was bonded to me and never left my side. It was the best I ever had when I was little

@beardlessdragon

3 жыл бұрын

This sounds like a dream come true. You were like a cartoon character with your animal buddy haha

I had a Jackson’s chameleon for two years and had absolutely zero health issues until he stopped eating which was right before he died, which is also a very common behavior

@Chudchanning

2 жыл бұрын

I had a chameleon for 4 days once,poor thing was emaciated and sick, the guy basically stole it from his cousin and came to me with it since I was "the reptile kid", I tried my best to keep him alive but unfortunately it was just too late. I think he may have just done the same thing and stopped eating one day. Was always fascinated with them, but I'm not sure I want to make that gamble investment. I plan on another green iguana or a frilled lizard in the future, but I may pick up something small and manageable being in a trailer

EXCELLENT list Adam. Educational and HONEST. I live in the southern part of the USA and I can't tell you the number of times people have been tagged handling a Copperhead. You are the Canadian G.O.A.T 🇨🇦

@lilgetti3194

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I live in Georgia and I ain’t never heard of anyone willingly handle a copperhead, sounds like a death wish 😂

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! :)

@cudaee8689

3 жыл бұрын

Lil Getti happens all the time down here in Texas, people are insane around here lol

I wish 15 years ago there was someone puting info out there like this and i sst this becouse a pet shop convinced me to get a rock python dont think i need to ssy more lol

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

are you serious! holy cow!

@recorpse9698

4 жыл бұрын

I wish 15 years ago I was old enough to even be able to take care of a snake. I would have been 5 and my mental age was about 2

@isabelwoodcox

3 жыл бұрын

Recorpse i actually got my first snake when i was 5! just a small corn snake, and my dad helped me a lot with it (before he met my mom who despises snakes he owned burms and retics, smaller snakes, all sorts of reptiles) and it got me where i’m at now :) she’s 11 or 12 years old, almost 6 feet long, absolutely beautiful and i love her to death. this is kinda long and no one asked but i take literally every opportunity to brag about my snake. i love her. sorry :)

@imawatermelon1439

3 жыл бұрын

I despise pet shops that do that, I was 11 when I got my first retic. They didn't tell me or my mom what there potential size is (I knew how big they got but didn't tell my mom). So I bought him and let's say it didnt end well. He was relocated to a great home though! Still own retic now that I am not a 11 year old little kid.

I applaud your reasoning with retics. I have 16 and luckily i am able to make sure they are properly taken care of.

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

that's alotta big noodles

3:15 JUST IMAGINE being eaten by your own snake. Snake: “Ssss.” Owner: “You Traitor!” Snake: *Nom Nom*

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

nommmmm

I have a chameleon and I thought I did enough research but as I’ve taken care of her there is SO much I didn’t know, I can’t stress enough that you need to do as much research as possible, it’s been very expensive but having her is so gratifying, I love her so much

Dude 1.1k veiws in 45 mins that is so cool dude keep to that youtube grind! You are one of the most underrated reptile youtuber for sure.

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it! thanks !

I'd actually say Jackson's chameleons are harder to keep than Panthers and Veileds. Two biggest reasons being there's not as much husbandry info about Jackson's versus other species, and it's hard to find a TRUE captive bred Jackson's cham which means most are wild caught and have issues that come along with that. Either way, I'm still rooting for you to get a chameleon one day 🥳🥳

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the awesome input

@gsorestes9933

3 жыл бұрын

Neptune the Chameleon hey there! your videos have helped me so much and i've learned a lot (if not all) about chameleon care from them. keep up the great work!

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

GsOrestes Hi :) Awesome! Thanks for letting me know.

Sooooo expecting Green Iguanas lol! I love my boy but MANNN he isn't for everyone lol!

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

yeah they fit on this list!

@OhhWeOhh

4 жыл бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@FunSize4Audibles

4 жыл бұрын

When I was initially wanting to get back into reptiles I was considering one, since having a herbivore was a big plus for a lizard in my book since I hate having to keep bugs around...after a couple days of researching what was needed to keep one I decided on a corn snake instead.

@michaeleighttimez2556

3 жыл бұрын

Florida hunting

@daniellewoodley3

3 жыл бұрын

I was also expecting tokays!! 😂

Out of all the reptiles I’ve rescued and handled, my Savannah monitor is by far the favorite, even in comparison to tegus. They have completely different demeanors

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

that's awesome to hear

@jeremyswanson8826

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah dude, I also own a Savannah Monitor who is almost a year old and he's not aggressive and loves to be handled. He's been tame since I got him. Idk what's up with all these people who hate on Savannah Monitors. I follow lot's of other reptile youtubers who own them and they're all gentle giants.

@flowersreptiles2707

3 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Swanson yes!!! I’m so glad to hear! I rescued mine and she was “aggressive” at only 8 months with two previous owners yet I haven’t had any issue with her besides the initial fear. these animals DEMAND respect, and they will give it once they know it’s mutual. They’re incredibly smart, I think the people that have bad experiences just don’t take the time to understand them before trying to interact with them. Best of luck to you and your lil dude!

@jeremyswanson8826

3 жыл бұрын

@@flowersreptiles2707 yeah they're a little aggro at first because they don't know you. You have to tame them but it's really not that hard. Most people just write them off and don't take the time to understand them. They're very misunderstood reptiles and it hurts my heart. And the constant comparison to Tegus is annoying, those aren't even monitor lizards. They're obviously different. My Sav Onaga and I get along great so, but thanks for the encouragement!

@flowersreptiles2707

3 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Swanson I completely agree man, they’re so underrated🤦‍♀️it’s worth the investment to build a bond with them. It’s like having a pet dinosaur, and yes I hate the comparisons too! Having my monitor is the most rewarding experience I’ve had with a reptile so far, she’s so interactive. I think I liked the challenge too, sometimes I think she outsmarts me and it always keeps me in a learning mindset with her

The Gaboon Viper is the most beautiful snake I’ll never own, even though I considered it. Like you said, it’s not worth the risk of losing your(or someone else’s) life, just for the sake of owning one.

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

agreed

🤣 “WOOHOO WAGON” 🚑🚑🚑 I LOVE THAT!!! 😂

"Then you're working at IHOP" 😂😂

Me, as I click on the video: The Savannah monitor's probably gonna be on here lol I wonder if he'll say 'just get a tegu' Me, not even five minutes in: Oh hey, the second animal is a lot sooner than I was expecting

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

hahahaha!

@jeremyswanson8826

3 жыл бұрын

That was literally me. I was like let's see how fast he mentions a Sav and says just get a Tegu instead. 🙄

Aw I love my Savannah monitor ❤️ hes so laid back and loves chilling on my shoulder!

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

so cool!

I love your dry humour scattered throughout your videos. Great message here on just being responsible and still enjoying keeping reptiles safely.

Adam, thank you for this video. Your honesty is refreshing and I appreciate it. I commented on the underrated snakes letting you know how your page has brought my love of reptiles back to life, so again, keep up the GREAT work! God Bless -David

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I love my Savannah monitor. I have had several in my life. Never found them to be overly troublesome. They do go through an uncomfortable bitey stage....

@arnicamoana7861

3 жыл бұрын

William Lansberry I mean, they need a massive enclosure, a diet of strictly invertebrates, digging and climbing opportunities, and an extremely hot basking temperature. They can survive without some of these things, but it’s pretty neglectful not to provide the natural environment they thrive in.

There are super dwarf retics even morphs that have been bred down like on reach out reptiles channel. He has like 7foot adult females with morphs its so cool, one day i will get one.

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

that is so cool!

@michaelelkinton1167

3 жыл бұрын

The super dwarf retics wernt bred down they orginally came from an island population that genetically stays small.

@dobber43

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelelkinton1167 i meant as in the morphs that come from mainlands have been bred down in size by breeding into super dwarfs

So happy I found your channel, your delivery, humor and enthusiasm reminds me of all the animal caretakers I looked up to growing up :) great job!

@WickensWickedReptiles

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

also caiman lizards are very similar to tegus. they’re like very expensive colorful tegus lmao

U know what u are one of the animal channels that I personally love 💕. I have thought about getting iguanas and breaded dragons as my next reptile pets but after watching ur videos I finally understand the work it takes. Keep up the good work

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for the kind words!

@yuvikachhajed6571

4 жыл бұрын

No problem 😊

Fun story: my bf and I live in the LP of Michigan. When he was younger he was at his uncle's for a birthday party. He was playing with his cousins in a treeline when they stumbled across a cobra. Had the hood and everything. At first his uncle didn't believe him until he saw it for himself. Had to shoot the cobra with a shotgun and then phone the police. Turns out a local that lived a few blocks over had an exotics license and decided it was a good idea to release this venomous snake along with a couple of others. This kind of stuff does happen. Please be responsible and don't put others lives in danger 🐍

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

that's insane

@jalexoneschanel1356

3 жыл бұрын

Why even bother getting a license to keep venomous animals just to release them into a place they DONT belong in?? That’s animal cruelty.

I’ve been around a tame Savannah and they’re amazing but overall would suggest a tegu for all the reasons you highlighted as well as the fact Savannahs are all wild caught.

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

:)

Your dedication and knowledge is inspiring 💯

@WickensWickedReptiles

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much

You've earned a subscriber from this video alone. Very informative while also humorous and an overall fun topic to discuss. I love Littlefoot's name 💕

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! thanks so much!

I would love it if you would consider naming your next girl snake Eve. So you can say I'm Adam and this is Eve. 😸💖🐍💖😸

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

haha so cheesy and I love it!

@chrisdrex_gaming8958

4 жыл бұрын

Fits good but when u think about it Adam and Eve fcked in the “story”

@kerstiesweeney

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisdrex_gaming8958 Yeah...I didn't think we needed to look that deeply into it.

@Jack-dc2rv

3 жыл бұрын

I have a cute and feisty albino western hognose called Eve! When she was sold to me they thought she was a he so we named her Ezrah originally but after 6 months she was enormous for a "male" so we got her re-sexed and lo and behold he was a she so Eve seemed like the natural choice

@GraceLJW

3 жыл бұрын

Or eevee to stick with his pokemon theme!

lol littlefoot roamin around is awesome!...just subbed! loking for my first reptile after a year research. love your vids

I was impressed and agree with this assessment, and it was very entertaining. Subscribed

closest thing to a crocodilian that I'd probably ever keep would be a crocodile skink XD I'm in the same mindset, I appreciate all of my appendages and I'd rather keep them lol

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

those are such cuties

@robertnorris8367

4 жыл бұрын

You saying there’s a lizard that’s handheld but looks/has the characteristics of crocodilians?

@karldoesstuffYT

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertnorris8367 crocodile skinks look more like tiny dragons than crocodiles

I helped move a giant green anaconda at a zoo once. Ten people and if that snake wanted too It could’ve shook us like nothing. The power big constrictors have is absolutely incredible. That beast and it’s Kin got my utmost respect.

I love that you’re doing substitutions

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

hope it helps :)

i really adore your channel and i'm so glad i subscribed, as soon as i have money i'm paying for your patreon

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

This is why I watch Tyler Nolan’s channel and live through him. Dude just got two American crocs lol. Top 5 ways to save money keeping reptiles? I just found out that you can get a 30lb bag of aspen that is used for labatory mice. It’s about the same price as a large bag of aspen you would by at a reptile store but like 20 times less

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

I can count on nine fingers how many times I've watched his channel....

@prcervi

4 жыл бұрын

try a horse supply store, massive aspen bags on the cheap(by weight at least) though some people argue that aspen isn't actually all that good a substrate with how easily it'll mold

@dantealexander9863

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, low blow, he still gets what he wants and I admire that dude for it, you are cool too, but more basic in your reptile options.

@definit1on119

4 жыл бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles lol I see what you did there. I just love the animals that he keeps but would never want to own myself. Well except for a rhino iguana. Plus his chic is a solid 10 😍

I agree with your whole list lol. I had a chance to adopt a redtail boa yesterday but had to be realistic with the space I have. I adopted an Amazon tree boa instead as it came with the whole setup and I had space for that. Wife says no to the classic big snakes and I agree with her. Love the videos man keep up the great work.

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

very cool!!!

You're awesome man, love your video, you got great humour too

You are a very smart man. Enjoy the reptiles you do have and just view the others via KZread!!!

What are your thoughts on Mexican alligator lizards?(Abronia graminea)

@d-fens5866

4 жыл бұрын

Dats a purdy lizard

@liggadiggasiggajr8560

4 жыл бұрын

Moss Man I guess there is no such thing as proper grammar

@Havenblane

4 жыл бұрын

Lord Melon hes just joking bro.

@d-fens5866

4 жыл бұрын

Lord Melon I can’t possibly imagine being so uppity, that I would ignore the fact that someone had to fight spell check to make a joke, just so that I may feel superior. You sir have blown my mind. Congratulations Also, sentences end in punctuations.

@twotonedfishing

4 жыл бұрын

Moss Man nice

Thanks for the shoutout Adam 🤘🏻

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍 thanks for the AWESOME footage

A very pleasing presentation. Liked/subbed

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Excellent video!!

Good video. I totally agree on Savannah Monitors I've seen Savannahs that were dog tame and others that were demons. You might want to specify Argentine Black and White Tegus as the Colombian Tegus are about like Savannahs. I've had an Argentine Tegu in the past MUCH easier to keep and feed. Most Savannahs are obese in captivity as most keepers only feed them rodents where in the wild they actually eat a ton of insects.

What about a top 5 dinosaurs? Since they're what got you into reptiles in the first place

You sound so different 😂❤ much love for your channel Adam 😊

I'm so glad he mentioned snake discovery!😊

I have 2 retics. Lovely babies...well 1 is a big baby lol. I only ever take them out when I have 1 or even 2 people to hand.

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

that's awesome! thanks for sharing

The reticulated python would eat me, a woman under 5'0, as a snack. No thank you! They are pretty, but I can admire from a safe distance!

Would never own a large monitor but looking forward to getting a little red ackie monitor.

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

Ackies are amazing!

@jimmyheidt1250

4 жыл бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles thats what I keep hearing and I've got a large vision cage for it to grow up in.

Lmao he said “it’ll try to eat your hands” meanwhile his leopard gecko is licking his knuckles

I can see why somone would want a savannah monitor though there so much cooler than a tegu it's just such a slow taming process and if u get one get a cbb as u can tame it much easier

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

great point! I mean they look so damn cool!

@jamesperry1182

4 жыл бұрын

I have one I love but wicked is right they can be the devel if they dont want to be bothered lol

@jamesperry1182

4 жыл бұрын

Devil

@jamesperry1182

4 жыл бұрын

But I got mine 2 days ago definitely let's me handle him

Every baby savanna i've handled has been SO chill but I always hear they're hard to tame down. Do they get more aggressive as they grow? Also YES get the false chameleon. I have one, and he's dope.

@jeremyswanson8826

3 жыл бұрын

People constantly exaggerate imo. Savs can be quite tame and enjoy handling.

@arnicamoana7861

3 жыл бұрын

They’re really only tame if they’re extensively handled, obese, or too cold. They’re simply not known to thrive in humidity, and are almost exclusively taken from the wild, so it’s just better to refrain from supporting the practice of stealing animals from the wild for our whims.

Keep up with the great content!

I really like how you include more TV clips/references in your vids now. You got several laughs out of me lol

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

I'll continue this I think

Simply just being a responsible pet owner. There are lots of animals I would love to own that I just cannot provide what they need. So I don't get them. Simple.

I’m 5 feet and 90 pounds but I would still love something like a burmese or a retic

@wafflenuggets5736

4 жыл бұрын

I’m 5’9 and 130 but I’d be skeptical because of their attitude and the danger

@kierapetit9761

4 жыл бұрын

That size describes me as well; one day I'd love to have a male boa constrictor, but I have come to the conclusion that a huge snake is not for me, even if I work up to having the resources to care for it; I'd rather have several smaller snakes using the space and resources than one huge snake that could eat me and requires a whole crew to safely care for it 😅

@Jennifer-vl6po

4 жыл бұрын

John Stubner you’re a male so I don’t think so. It’s natural for dudes to weigh more than girls

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

be careful!

@zachking5186

4 жыл бұрын

When it comes down to it, it's just his opinion. I own 4 BCI and 2 retics. 1 of the retics I own, purchased from an individual your size. I've met female breeders that I would consider "small". It all depends on your knowledge base, experience, ability and expectance of the risk. If you want and are ready for one of the 5 giants then go for it. Retics are gorgeous, fun, and intelligent. They are also large, and expensive to feed/house.

I am a recent viewer of your channel and a lover of animals and exotic cars (among other things) so seeing you post a picture of the Shelby when referencing cobras and the Dodge viper was a treat.

The Sav's generalization is sad. I'm not an owner but it's because a lot of them are WC(wild caught). WC tegus would be the same. For reference I own a CB Tegu.

@gentchnelson2632

4 жыл бұрын

True, but in general CB Savannah’s are still pretty difficult to tame

@flowersreptiles2707

4 жыл бұрын

I completely agree!!! They are so underrated, extremely smart animals and very responsive to training.

Do you still have your corn snake? Has he chilled out at all?

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

he went to a buddy for a breeding project

this video was very entertaining, I was searching giant millipede and centipede care out of curiosity but its always fun to see other scalies and creepers

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

"I am the danger" made me giggle. I'm surprised you didn't mention crocodile geckos as an alternative for number two. A top 5 pet geckos vid might be cool. I've been binging your channel lately cuz it's been giving me animal planet childhood nostalgia vibes

Any advice for beginner crestie keepers? I just got mine and I fear that it may die. I have done my research and I have everything, I just have that fear

@Miller-killer-weldingndairsoft

4 жыл бұрын

You probably shouldn’t have one if you fear it might die

@kevinquach61

4 жыл бұрын

As long as you keep the right temperature, humidity and food going right it should be fine. I have 4

@isabellasansome2814

4 жыл бұрын

Do you often experience illogical fears? Because it may be a symptom of anxiety, I often was terrified of things that I knew logically were incredibly unlikely to happen (as well as having chronic self doubt which also seems to be the case here since you’ve done your research but you’re worried your knowledge isn’t good enough). It may be worth looking into in case there is a treatment, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, to help alleviate any symptoms.

@gentchnelson2632

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve had mine for over a year, And I had this fear for a while, chances are, it’s not dying. If you have the reason why you think it’s dying, I might be able to help explain

@gentchnelson2632

4 жыл бұрын

Isabella Sansome i think they’re just a bit paranoid because it’s a new pet(or a pet in general for that matter)

so basically you would never keep anything wicked :)

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

my 3 foot hognose is wicked, she told me so.... haha

I really enjoyed this video. I think you said it perfectly!

I absolutely love that little clip from NERD of Gianni being tagged by the retic. Anyone that hasn’t seen the video should go watch it, it’s hilarious

Snake discovery has a tiny alligator, and still they don't recommend them as pets

I don’t keep reptiles. They obviously interest me because you made me want to subscribe! Thanks and great work!

Yes

@WickensWickedReptiles

4 жыл бұрын

yeeeee

Hahahaha you know I had to laugh with the crocs. I mean hey, I felt the same and said screw it lol. Good stuff

I used to be a senior vice president for a renowned international law firm, but I lost a digit in a reptile related incident and I've been a short order cook ever since.

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

hahahahahhaa

wickens, i can say on the part of most varanid keepers that sav's are actually a great option, and the first big lizard i've personally owned. the key is not if you can tame the lizard its your approach to taming. most people enforce handling and end up with a resentful animal although IME you're supposed to let the baby monitor get into a routine. they're smart enough to pick up daily patterns, with my monitor he learned to come to me for a treat. in the span it takes for them to grow up. if you spend 20 mins a day by the enclosure they'll 100% tame down and fast. nonetheless great video list and information! i appreciate the honesty you bring as a hobbyist!

A good video topic might be moving with reptiles. I’m relocating soon for my career and finding a place that allows reptiles makes an already difficult situation even worse. In my opinion they make great apartment pets but landlords don’t agree. Even rental houses and townhomes will often reject you. They definitely limit your choices of where to live which can really suck. It’s absolutely something to consider if you’re still young.

Adam, I'm surprised someone hasn't gifted you a Black &White Tegu. It seems like they are mentioned in every video

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

maybe one day!

I like how a lot of this comes down to the fact that mistakes will always happen, but the consequences are much higher with some animals than others (like a housecat vs a tiger taking a swipe at you, or an escaped ball python vs king cobra)

When you were talking about crocodilians your bearded dragon was looking at you like “I’m a crocodile”

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

he identifies as a crocodile

lol.. working at IHOP the rest of your life! lol Man you have great insight and I love to thoughts on a realist care levels. Thanks for the videos!

I'm totally on board with this list. I think that too often people fall in love with these species that you mention, and just go ahead with getting one and find themselves neck deep in a sh*t storm 🙊🙈 For example with the retics, people that don't have a second person around WITH snake knowledge. Keep up the great videos!

@WickensWickedReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree! thanks for watching

Neat thing. Garters have more in common with Hogies than most would think