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Heart's Scales
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Heart's Scales was dreamt up by a couple of dedicated animal lovers with a snake hobby; Tryniti & Dex.
Tryniti Heart is a certified Pet Nutrition Specialist with over a decade of experience working with different animals and who is currently employed as a Naturalist at a Wildlife Park & Preserve.
Dex Heart is a Senior Game Design Lead, adept at research, applying logic and providing dedicated care, and thoughtful strategy for whatever he pursues.
Together, this husband and wife duo document and share their journey into caring for, and eventually breeding, Plains Hognose snakes, with a shared passion to have animals which are well-nourished, enjoy regular, positive social interaction, and are absolutely gorgeous.
We also care for and enjoy other cool critters, like Kiriko the Leopard Gecko, Inara the Ball Python, and Darrow the Dwarf Retic, that we'll share with you, too!
Tryniti Heart is a certified Pet Nutrition Specialist with over a decade of experience working with different animals and who is currently employed as a Naturalist at a Wildlife Park & Preserve.
Dex Heart is a Senior Game Design Lead, adept at research, applying logic and providing dedicated care, and thoughtful strategy for whatever he pursues.
Together, this husband and wife duo document and share their journey into caring for, and eventually breeding, Plains Hognose snakes, with a shared passion to have animals which are well-nourished, enjoy regular, positive social interaction, and are absolutely gorgeous.
We also care for and enjoy other cool critters, like Kiriko the Leopard Gecko, Inara the Ball Python, and Darrow the Dwarf Retic, that we'll share with you, too!
Destroying Snake Myths! Series: Myth One
"A vertical slit pupil means the snake is venomous!"
Does it, though? Welcome to the intro for my new series, 'Destroying Snake Myths'. I originally set out to make a single video, busting five pervasive snake myths, and then realized if I was going to really break down and dissect each myth, I would need more time.
So to make these videos a little more bite-size and digestible, I am breaking it up into a small series. And this way, you can make suggestions on what other myths you'd like to see me destroy in this fashion, too!
I hope you enjoy me destroying Myth One, and see below for links and references cited!
Fast Foward to Myth One: ua-cam.com/video/Guotohx1iro/v-deo.htmlsi=ZvE6t2euzAIfQdG-&t=134
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"The Visual System: How Your Eyes Work" Video: ua-cam.com/video/TY1giZgddAs/v-deo.html
Video of dilating/constricting pupil by Science Source Images @ ua-cam.com/video/d3VZl2wAQx8/v-deo.html
Video of light traveling through optic nerve by Science Art @ ua-cam.com/video/GkJrQmVRkYM/v-deo.html
Cat eyes dialting by Siu @ ua-cam.com/video/SyqxfygEIhQ/v-deo.html
Horse eating grass ASMR video by Stable Horse Training @ ua-cam.com/video/88p4T4bE0uo/v-deo.html
Sneaky Cat Video by JonasekTheCat @ ua-cam.com/users/shortspC3DTOKD9JI?si=b77X-DyEfIruVFNC
Time Lapse Sunrise Video by 苗氷語 @ ua-cam.com/video/rnTB1bueBvU/v-deo.html
Five References:
Ref 1: www.sciencefocus.com/nature/why-do-animal-pupils-come-in-different-shapes
Ref 2: www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/how-eyes-work#:~:text=When%20light%20hits%20the%20retina,into%20the%20images%20you%20see.
Ref 3: www.popularmechanics.com/science/animals/a39773523/animal-pupil-shapes/
Ref 4: www.livescience.com/51787-why-cats-have-vertical-pupils.html
Ref 5: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4643806/
#snake #reptiles #education #myths #debunkingmyths
Does it, though? Welcome to the intro for my new series, 'Destroying Snake Myths'. I originally set out to make a single video, busting five pervasive snake myths, and then realized if I was going to really break down and dissect each myth, I would need more time.
So to make these videos a little more bite-size and digestible, I am breaking it up into a small series. And this way, you can make suggestions on what other myths you'd like to see me destroy in this fashion, too!
I hope you enjoy me destroying Myth One, and see below for links and references cited!
Fast Foward to Myth One: ua-cam.com/video/Guotohx1iro/v-deo.htmlsi=ZvE6t2euzAIfQdG-&t=134
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"The Visual System: How Your Eyes Work" Video: ua-cam.com/video/TY1giZgddAs/v-deo.html
Video of dilating/constricting pupil by Science Source Images @ ua-cam.com/video/d3VZl2wAQx8/v-deo.html
Video of light traveling through optic nerve by Science Art @ ua-cam.com/video/GkJrQmVRkYM/v-deo.html
Cat eyes dialting by Siu @ ua-cam.com/video/SyqxfygEIhQ/v-deo.html
Horse eating grass ASMR video by Stable Horse Training @ ua-cam.com/video/88p4T4bE0uo/v-deo.html
Sneaky Cat Video by JonasekTheCat @ ua-cam.com/users/shortspC3DTOKD9JI?si=b77X-DyEfIruVFNC
Time Lapse Sunrise Video by 苗氷語 @ ua-cam.com/video/rnTB1bueBvU/v-deo.html
Five References:
Ref 1: www.sciencefocus.com/nature/why-do-animal-pupils-come-in-different-shapes
Ref 2: www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/how-eyes-work#:~:text=When%20light%20hits%20the%20retina,into%20the%20images%20you%20see.
Ref 3: www.popularmechanics.com/science/animals/a39773523/animal-pupil-shapes/
Ref 4: www.livescience.com/51787-why-cats-have-vertical-pupils.html
Ref 5: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4643806/
#snake #reptiles #education #myths #debunkingmyths
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You should link part two in your description! ❤
Lmaooo “The Horror” at the overcooked steak! 🤣🥲🥲
He’s a beauty. Garrett and co lead the way when it comes to dwarf and super dwarf retics.
What a cutie! 💖
She's a masterclass cutie patootie, for sure <3
Excellent!
Party time...doodoloodoo ~
13:30 Could I tell it was going to happen? Yes! Because you told us 🤣😂🤣 Otherwise not really because I couldn't see the snakes face 😅 So, I wasn't sure what it was doing.
Hey, great video, you had lots of fun facts in there and you should’ve gotten more comments on that! Well, put together
Hey thanks for saying so! :0)
Great video ! And gorgeous Hognose 🤍🤍
Why thank ye ~
Very thoroughly and well done mehearty. Cant wait to see what other myths you destroy. ❤
Thank you, me Heartie!
Good job!
Thanks! :0)
Great video. Love that you do these 'series' videos (like the ones about supplements). Always enjoy seeing citations as well, it allows people a starting point if they want to learn/research more. Are Hognoses Venomous,or do they produce Toxic Saliva? I haven't read much but it seems there is no consensus in the scientific community(around 30% of Colubrids possess the Duvernoy's Gland: the source of the venom/saliva).
Hi George! Thanks so much :0) And that is a really great question! ❤ It doesn't have a straightforward answer, which is probably why there is so much debate. It seems that's partly due to the definition of 'venom' changing over time, and partly due to toxinologists still nailing down which animals current definitions applies to. Ultimately, venom is a specialized poison that is delivered from one organism to another - whether via a bite or a sting (as opposed to absorbed through the skin or ingested, like poison). So when it comes down to it, whether the western hognose snake has a venom gland or not, they do deliver a specialized poison via a bite. So, I would say yes, they are venomous. But, you're absolutely right that it's important to note that not everyone agrees, and our understanding might change in the future. If you're interested in learning more about venom wtih me and talk a bit more about it, I have a link to a well-written article by Melbourne University that explains the topic comprehensively. I'll share it below. Thanks again for your insightful question! 😊 biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/departments/department-of-biochemistry-and-pharmacology/engage/avru/discover/what-is-venom
@@HeartsScales Good read, and very accurate. Science is constantly changing our definition of things as our testing methods get better ( I had read the part about venom proteins being present in Dovernoy's secretions somewhere else). I believe the answer will be most important in how governments choose to regulate Herptoculture going forward (all venomous snakes are bad = banned).
@@MedusaHerps It may be, for sure. My hope, though, is that animals will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Especially since not all venom is the same (like everything else in biology, it is a spectrum!), and not every non-venomous reptile and amphibian should be in the pet trade - or at least should not be imported/exported. Take, for example, European Salamanders with B.Sal. If those were to be introduced to American populations of Salamanders it would absolutely devastate wild populations and could be a catastrophic extinction event. Even though they are perfectly safe for humans, this should absolutely be considered, as it will ultimately affect us all far worse than a few venomous serpents; we need to consider all aspects, ultimately. Hognoses? By far safer for our wildlife and our future <3 Not that I'm biased, or anything ;0)
#Protectecttheunloved
Awww I would love to see some updates on all of them 🥰
Workin' on it! :0)
Hi!
Well hi!
I have a lot of trouble putting things together...but I get it in the end. Hubby Jason is a big help too🥰
I am also incredibly grateful for all the support and know-how from Mr. Heart <3
Pan!
That's Mr. Peter Pink Pan-ther to you, madam! ;0)
He's beautiful!
Thank you! Jeff Galewood produces incredible hognoses <3
Lmao not u and ur mortal enemy! To be fair, it sounds like she’s a Trekkie too cuz I have no idea what she was talking about half the time! How do u know what a Transponster room is little lady?! 😂😂
FB my df n bn gf the short cf g oh he oh y go:&:,
Update on this daro?
I will be sharing updates on all of them, eventually! But so you don't have to wait, he is growing and looking more amazing every day :0) His last weigh in was last month, and he was at 367 grams!
Really like the way his colors look as he has aged. Gorgeous.
Wow! He’s a big boy! Love his coloring! 🤯
Dang you were so fast! First prize for speed and awesomeness ^_^ And thank you! He has gotten so big!
Gorgeous hogs....
HOLY!! People have to pay thousands for this kind of knowledge / information to go to school, and here you are teaching the public for the betterment of their pets. Absolutely incredible job yet again! your passion for proper nutrition really shows. Im taking notes!!! 🤓 Learned a few things for my cats raw diet too (man I'd be curious on your take for freeze dried raw). I'd also LOVE to hear your thoughts on gutloading (i appreciate this is easier done for bug eating reptiles since we control the bugs feed before being fed to the lizard). Fascinating. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your support and kind words ^_^ It's true I have spent roughly a decade learning about pet nutrition, and paid for training and certifications, and this has aided me greatly in my research on snake supplementation. If you would like more information on dogs and cat specifically, I have a substack and a podcast under the name "Animal Nutrition Wizard" you might find helpful. While I stopped updating these a couple of years ago, they are still available for people who need them, and most of the information I provided is still current today. Freeze Dried Raw Diets can be wonderful. Just like with any manufactured food there are some better quality ones and some I would personally avoid, however, in general they are going to 1) Be just as digestible as Frozen or Fresh raw, confirmed in digestibility studies on both, 2) Offer an ingredient deck that is far less carbohydrate-loaded than dry kibble, and 3) Be a safe and easy option for folks with kids and/or immune-deficiency options; especially products that have undergone HPP (High Pressure Pasteurization). Gutloading for both insects and rodents, quails, etc. is going to be of the utmost importance - and I plan to address this more fully in the next supplements episode!
This is fantastic, thank you so much for this golden nugget of info!!!
Glad it was helpful! ^_^
Very good and helpful video. Great advice. Thank you so much. I'll check the rest of your channel (and @moonstoneplains too)
Appreciate the kind words! ^_^ I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I love this video! Actually breaking down what snakes can and can’t convert for dietary needs! Subscribed
Thank you for the kind words! Appreciate you <3
This is a great video. I think my hilight handlight session is still when my lil' dude decided to curl up in my bra (I assume it was small enough he felt safe and warm enough he was comfy). One thing I encountered when I first got mine was that the babies are so freaking small, so much smaller even than I expected, that I was terrified I was going to break him at first.
Thank you, glad you liked it :0)
Is live prey better? I understand there's a plethora of context behind my question, but, if gut loading a bug for a gecko is beneficial; would a hand raised rat, that is live fed to my snake, be more nutritious to my snake than a rat from a large scale feeder breeder? FyI my snake only eats live. I've tried frozen/thawed prey of different prey species and it doesn't matter. Live prey or nothing.
That's a very good question. Nutritionally speaking, it of course depends on a myriad of factors. I don't recommend live for the safety issues it causes, and have seen far too many a snake receive terrible and even life-ending injuries from live prey. However, at the most basic level typically yes, fresh food that has not been frozen will maintain more nutritional value than food that has been frozen. Especially, as you mentioned, one that has been fed an appropriate and high quality diet. I haven't spoken on this yet, but I plan to! It is my opinion that fresh-killed feeders are both the safest and likely the most nutritious option. If you are able to feed fresh-killed rather than frozen, that would be the best of both worlds. If you are interested in switching to F/T or fresh-killed, Bob Bledsoe of Green Room Pythons has a wonderful, informative video on how to do it with even the most picky of snakes ^_^ Thank you for your question!
Another interesting and informative video. I particularly like the part about what constitutes a good handling session. Definitely picked up some tips to try with my more spicy noodles.
Love to hear it! Let us know how it goes ^_^
Great shots!
Thanks! These were done with my husband's Sony A6500 :0)
You covered this topic so well! To get my ball python out of food mode I mist her or her enclosure with a spray bottle. That way she is out of food mode before I even open her enclosure to spot clean, change water etc. I wonder if that would work for hoggies to get them out of food mode or distract them. Great video and beautiful pankek sneks. ❤
Thank you much :0)
great video.
Oh wow, Nyx acts like Salazar. I’ve never tried walking to a new surrounding with him! I might try that now! 👏
Ooh hope it helps :0)
Is she hypo or just a bit light? She's gorgeous
She is Hypo! Thank you, she has an amazing disposition, too 😊
What a great video!! 👍
Thank you! I'm pleased you like it! ^_^
I've been waiting for this series to continue and now I can't wait for part 3! 🤗🤞 I've read that snakes that evolved as/from fossorial species(Hognose, Ball Python, etc)do not need/benefit from UV or D3 like other species. Thoughts? 🤔
Thank you so much for saying that! I'm over the moon that you are enjoying this series. I still don't really fancy myself a content creator and I've learned everything I know about editing on the fly, but the key is that it's accessible and people get something positive out of it! Ooh I love a good in-depth discussion on reptile biology and the like - thank you for bringing that up! Here are my thoughts; It's definitely likely that certain species of reptiles require far less UVB than others - especially nocturnal or perhaps even fossorial ones, but besides thermoregulation and Vitamin D3 synthesis, all reptiles need sunlight for a myriad of other reasons! They are, after all, ectotherms - animals that require the sun for their bodies to regulate and function (I know you know that, but I include that for anyone else reading!). There are other types of ultraviolet light besides UVB, too; UVA and UVC. UVA is also incredibly important to reptiles because they can see the different types of UVA light and it regulates many of their behaviors - including their instincts to eat and to mate. In fact, all UVB bulbs also emit a large amount of UVA, and the best UVB bulbs provide what they call 'full spectrum lighting'. I believe that Reptiles and Research discussed in their Masterclass video about Reptile Lighting (which is fantastic and really something I would urge all reptile keepers to go watch) that regulation of D3 requires both UVA and UVB, not only for synthesis but for preventing their bodies over-synthesizing D3 and essentially causing themselves VDT (Vitamin D Toxicity). It goes into incredible detail as to the importance of replicating true sunlight as best we can for all reptiles. Even nocturnal ones like ball pythons, or fossorial ones like hognoses. There is a years-long, thorough study you can find called "Natural History of the Hognose Snakes" by Dwight Platt that I would recommend reading. Hognoses do spend a lot of time underground - but they LOVE the sun and anyone who has studied hognoses in the wild or even goes herping in Hognoses-heavy states will tell you that hognoses are out and on the crawl whenever the sun makes an appearance. I think an argument could be made for the level of UVB required for different species, especially since we already know about the different Ferguson Zones for different species of reptiles, but based on all I have read and have heard from researchers and anecdotal observations from keepers and breeders, I have little doubt that all reptiles benefit from UVB. Really it's about rounding out and replicating natural light as best we can for our reptiles, because they have a very different relationship with light and the sun overall than we do, and all reptiles rely on the sun so heavily (albeit in different ways) that it would be very surprising and counter-intuitive indeed to find that any reptiles, fossorial or no, wouldn't benefit from access to the full spectrum of light that the sun provides. Link to the Masterclass, for those interested - ua-cam.com/video/hr4Im82cUpM/v-deo.htmlsi=KYljsswBUTEp1I1Z
@@HeartsScales Nice, thorough reply, I'll definitely try and watch the video later. So, how does all this jive with keepers/breeders that exclusive use rack systems (Jeff Galewood comes to mind, as I see hundreds of animals in the background of his videos)? He has probably forgotten more about Hogs then I will ever learn, and is known to produce healthy, vibrant animals. Would a full spectrum light in his snake room provide any real benefit (tubs block UV??)? I ask because I recently acquired my 4 juvenile Hogs, and have them in tubs on a utility type shelf. I don't need things to be perfect, but also don't want them to suffer any health issues. ✌️♥️🐍
@@MedusaHerps That's a really great point and yes, he certainly does produce robust, healthy hognoses (and clearly is passionate about them and researching their care). I agree that we should not let 'perfect' be the enemy of 'good', in such cases. There are some folks in the reptile community coming up with ways to make bioactive racks, and at least one I know of building a rack with UVB, so these are things many of us are thinking about and trying to find solutions for. I think that is wonderful and inspiring, and hopefully someday in the near future UVB-friendly racks will be available commercially. In the meantime, many of us try to find ways to do better however we can. I take my hogs outside of their tubs many times a week, and when it's nice and sunny out, I take them outside to soak in some natural UVB for a few minutes, too. For those able to keep their hognoses in vivariums, UVB lamps are an option (for now) but should be used carefully and only after much research. After ensuring the proper wattage and size and distance from your snake, UVB bulbs can be an amazing way to add to the quality of life for our snakes. Great questions and discussion, thank you!
Wow scary stuff but I am happy it worked out.
Whew, me too!
If it wasn't for Brian from BHB❤ they would not be as popular as they are today. Rest in peace Brian 🙏
I just found your video I don't even know how LOL but I really enjoyed it and you have a very calming voice😊
Why thank you! Part two will be a little different, especially since now I have more reptiles 😅 Have a lovely V-day!
@@HeartsScales I will be waiting 🙏😊
Woo hoo 🎉15th like! 🍀#
Woot woot!
I thought I was the only one nerdy enought to give my pets trekkie names! hahaha. My boa is Kor, and two of my hoggies are 7 of 9 and Locutus. That house snake is pretty cool and relaxed looking. Nice addition.
Nice! May they all live long and prosper 🖖🤓
What a gorgeous girl!!
Congratulations on your new addition. It's interesting how her pattern fades halfway down her body, and I really like her name! Is that a Sloth hanging onto Jupiter on your sock!? 😂 ✌️♥️🐍
Thank you! She has a unique pattern and coloration, for sure. Apparently none of her clutchmates had her coloring. And yes, they are space sloth socks, haha 😂
Like all the details you shared about Cale. great video.
Very nice looking dude. Apparently a great eater as well. Thanks for sharing!
Cale of the sweet sensitive snake ❤
I did not know that :0
You were amazing when I was transitioning my dogs to a whole food raw diet. I can't wait to see you help the reptile community ❤
Aww, thank you for saying that 🥰 I am really touched!
Great video idea. Appreciate that you are focusing on Snakes. Do you have any plans to discuss how modern rodent foods may affect the nutritional qualities of feeders? Excited either way!
Thank you! And that's a very clever question. I do indeed! Storage of and maintenance (including diet) of feeder rodents play a huge role in their nutrient profiles, and it's something I will touch on many times!