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Let's Talk Herps!
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Приєднався 7 сер 2020
This account is dedicated to the simple, basic, stripped down, nerdy herpetocultural discussions. Tune in as we host panel discussions on reptile topics ranging from species specific conversations to general discussions on morphs or husbandry.
This is a family friendly environment for beginners to learn about their new pets, and for experts to weigh in on hot topics. Some of it may be controversial, some of it may be cutting edge, but all of it will be educational. Join the discussion on facebook to see when upcoming panels will be held and to attend live via Zoom!
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This is a family friendly environment for beginners to learn about their new pets, and for experts to weigh in on hot topics. Some of it may be controversial, some of it may be cutting edge, but all of it will be educational. Join the discussion on facebook to see when upcoming panels will be held and to attend live via Zoom!
Want to support the channel? You can subscribe to Let's Talk Herps on Patreon!
Patreon.com/letstalkherps
Instagram: @LetsTalkHerps
Join The Conversation on Facebook:
groups/310544103327465
Paypal: Lewis.steven.p@gmail.com
Venmo: @Steven-Lewis-13
Want To Bring Home Your First Snake? This May Help
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To my Patrons:
Bill Holdar
Cait Mistral
Lori Torrini
Paul Duren
Like Ryan McVeigh says, please don't just support USARK, become a member.
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USARK FL is just as important to our hobby. Support them here:
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How Can I Ask My Parents For A Pet Snake
What’s up friends and family! Welcome back to another episode of Let's Talk Herps! My name is Steven, and today we’re diving into a topic that has been coming up a lot lately - how to ask your parents to get you a snake! 🐍
Before we get started, let me introduce you to my buddy, Summer. Summer here is a rosy boa, one of the common choices for a first pet snake. But before you can have a Summer of your own, you may need to have a very important conversation with your parents. So, how would I do that? Let’s break it down!
First things first, I’d have to show my parents that I’m ready for the responsibility. Snakes are amazing pets, but they need proper care just like any other animal. They need someone RESPONSIBLE.
I’d start by helping out more around the house. I’d do my chores without being asked, keep my room tidy, and be responsible with my homework. I’d show them that I’m mature and dependable enough to help care for myself, so I can also care for a snake.
Next up, let’s talk about the cost. Owning a snake isn’t just about buying the snake itself. You’ll need a proper enclosure, heating elements, substrate, food, and maybe even some vet visits. Make a list of all the things you’ll need and their costs. This shows your parents that you
understand it’s not a one-time expense. Maybe even offer to pitch in some of your allowance or birthday money!
For a starter snake like Summer, you might be looking at anywhere from $150 to $500 (or a lot more) [SCROLL $150 - $500+] for all the setup and the snake itself, depending on how you build your enclosure. Monthly costs for food and upkeep will be less, but they’re still important to consider.
Now, let’s talk research. My parents loved to see that I’d done my homework. If I had to ask them to buy me a snake, I’d learn everything I could about the type of snake I wanted. How big does it get? How often does it need to be fed? What kind of environment does it need? Knowing these answers would show that I’m serious and prepared.
Know who to buy from? There’s a wide community of snake keepers and breeders on social media. But if you need to go into a store to do it, look for a specific reptile store, not just a big box pet store or someone off of craigslist. The specialized store may be further away, but it’s worth it for the higher quality of animals and information.
Lastly, I’d show how I was committed. This isn’t just a phase or a whim. I’d explain why I’m passionate about snakes and what I really love about them. To me, it’s a connection to class of life that’s been on this planet for hundreds of millions of years.
I also learned something early on. Moms love cards. Especially, handwritten cards. So if I had the money, I’d buy a card and write a note, but sometimes it was just a folded piece of paper in an envelope. What mattered was what was on the inside.
I never actually tried that on my parents. I think it probably would have worked. But also know that it may take them some time to come to terms with the idea. Or they may absolutely love the idea of you having a wall of snakes, but it’s just not in the budget, that’s OK too. It certainly plays into my decisions on a daily basis. The point is, be persistent, but BE PATIENT.
But tell me what you think? Let me know in the comments, hit the like button and support the channel on Patreon. This is the first in a series of videos about snakes as family pets. I hope you’ll stick around for the next. If you ask me questions on these videos, I’ll do my best to answer them in the following videos.
Huge thanks
To my Patrons:
Bill Holdar
Cait Mistral
Lori Torrini
Paul Duren
Like Ryan McVeigh says, please don't just support USARK, become a member.
usark.org/memberships/
USARK FL is just as important to our hobby. Support them here:
usarkfl.wildapricot.org/join-us
How Can I Ask My Parents For A Pet Snake
What’s up friends and family! Welcome back to another episode of Let's Talk Herps! My name is Steven, and today we’re diving into a topic that has been coming up a lot lately - how to ask your parents to get you a snake! 🐍
Before we get started, let me introduce you to my buddy, Summer. Summer here is a rosy boa, one of the common choices for a first pet snake. But before you can have a Summer of your own, you may need to have a very important conversation with your parents. So, how would I do that? Let’s break it down!
First things first, I’d have to show my parents that I’m ready for the responsibility. Snakes are amazing pets, but they need proper care just like any other animal. They need someone RESPONSIBLE.
I’d start by helping out more around the house. I’d do my chores without being asked, keep my room tidy, and be responsible with my homework. I’d show them that I’m mature and dependable enough to help care for myself, so I can also care for a snake.
Next up, let’s talk about the cost. Owning a snake isn’t just about buying the snake itself. You’ll need a proper enclosure, heating elements, substrate, food, and maybe even some vet visits. Make a list of all the things you’ll need and their costs. This shows your parents that you
understand it’s not a one-time expense. Maybe even offer to pitch in some of your allowance or birthday money!
For a starter snake like Summer, you might be looking at anywhere from $150 to $500 (or a lot more) [SCROLL $150 - $500+] for all the setup and the snake itself, depending on how you build your enclosure. Monthly costs for food and upkeep will be less, but they’re still important to consider.
Now, let’s talk research. My parents loved to see that I’d done my homework. If I had to ask them to buy me a snake, I’d learn everything I could about the type of snake I wanted. How big does it get? How often does it need to be fed? What kind of environment does it need? Knowing these answers would show that I’m serious and prepared.
Know who to buy from? There’s a wide community of snake keepers and breeders on social media. But if you need to go into a store to do it, look for a specific reptile store, not just a big box pet store or someone off of craigslist. The specialized store may be further away, but it’s worth it for the higher quality of animals and information.
Lastly, I’d show how I was committed. This isn’t just a phase or a whim. I’d explain why I’m passionate about snakes and what I really love about them. To me, it’s a connection to class of life that’s been on this planet for hundreds of millions of years.
I also learned something early on. Moms love cards. Especially, handwritten cards. So if I had the money, I’d buy a card and write a note, but sometimes it was just a folded piece of paper in an envelope. What mattered was what was on the inside.
I never actually tried that on my parents. I think it probably would have worked. But also know that it may take them some time to come to terms with the idea. Or they may absolutely love the idea of you having a wall of snakes, but it’s just not in the budget, that’s OK too. It certainly plays into my decisions on a daily basis. The point is, be persistent, but BE PATIENT.
But tell me what you think? Let me know in the comments, hit the like button and support the channel on Patreon. This is the first in a series of videos about snakes as family pets. I hope you’ll stick around for the next. If you ask me questions on these videos, I’ll do my best to answer them in the following videos.
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Snake on a snake
Snakeception.
I had a wild caught, pet garter snake when I was a young teenager..... .... then mom came home.🤣😂😁
lol. Mom just wanted you to get captive bought!
Son buenas masvotas
Thanks for watching!
Great message! I spent a year going to the library, researching, and demonstrating my enthusiasm to my parents, and that this enthusiasm was not a passing fad. It worked out as I got my first Cal King Snake as a result when I was like 9 or 10. The rest is history!
Thanks for watching! I was hoping the unspoken message here was “you’ve got a lot of work to do before you get the animal, and much more afterwards. And it’s worth it”
lol! 😂
That rack is brilliant. I love the uv addition and how it's two story. But that beautiful sweet noodle stole the show! I see why she's your favorite. 😊
Yeah thank you! I am really anxious to get them all eating consistently so I can start doing some behavior tests and notes and things like that.
Impressive! I haven’t created an option for my new born litter to soak up UV light. They roamed a day with mum so had access to UV when first born.
Thank you for watching! My dream is to have a room+ sized enclosure where one can just observe how they disperse naturally after birth.
Miy bien cuidados
Thank you 🙏
i wuv them
Want one?
@@LetsTalkHerps i think three cats and two dogs is enough!
They’re sooo tiny. How big was the mom?
About 5’6” I’d say.
Thanks Dave and Steven, really enjoyed the interview. Not sure I’d seen Violia before - what a stunner!
Some of Dave’s stuff is totally insane. So good looking.
Another really interesting chat. Amazing genus. Not something I would ever consider keeping, but very happy to enjoy vicariously, as you said. Am really missing the videos from Lori, so perhaps I need to join her patreon!
They’re good! These babies just started coming out of the eggs yesterday for Paul
I have heard other keepers say that bioactive really only works with small critters like dart frogs. For large animals you still need to remove poo or it will stink pretty bad. And removing it from a very complex terrarium could be a challenge. My L geckos poo stunk soooo bad even though it was so small. VERY pungent.
It’s been completely manageable for me. A lot of people in the reptile community SAY things but not a lot of people DO things. As a result a lot of small issues become conflated with disastrous issues, which isn’t really the case. Yes, a big snake’s waste will accumulate quickly and can cause an odor if the clean up crew is unable to handle it, but each species is different and I’ve seen 150 lb retics kept in large bioactive enclosures with large waste removed but many droppings just taken care of by a dynamic clean up crew. Like all things, a little research goes a long way.
I find lizard poop to be particularly stanky.
I don’t understand why a partially ‘cooked’ meal would be less digestible than a raw meal? I imagine there could be other adverse effects of partially cooking a rodent; less nutrition or trace vitamins lost/denatured, but that would just make the meal less nutritious, not less digestible?
Good thoughts. But the denatured proteins are digested differently. In some cases it actually makes the nutrition more biologically available and EASIER to digest. However there are some serious concerns. The first is bacteria. Unless you get the whole prey up to 165+ for sustained temps, the in tact digestive system is loaded with harmful bacteria that in normal amounts your snake can easily handle, but can proliferate in heat and also in the cooked prey. I couldn’t find any studies on any negative effects cooked prey has for the snake upon consuming. However, I’ve found plenty of anecdotes of keepers who let the prey get too hot and the snakes refused it, likely due to a change in smell which would be very noticeable to a very scent-sensitive animal like a rainbow boa. So I’m not sure if Dave said they can’t digest it, if he did I’m sure that was an assumption based on the fact that the snake won’t eat it. Ultimately there’s possibly no real science to prove either way because I couldn’t find any research on it. If it’s something you’re considering, speak to a vet first. Personally I don’t see the point, they certainly never get the chance for cooked prey in the wild.
@@LetsTalkHerps great answer, and reminding me of the salient points, including interaction of bacteria.
@LetsTalkHerps If nothing else, I find there is the unmistakable scent of decomposition if they are left un-eaten overnight and a little "over cooked." I have no doubt they can smell it sooner than me.
Four months until feeding! Glad I haven’t had to experience that.
Same! 😬
Dude, he’s awesome.
I love him.
Great show 🙏👍
Thanks for watching!
I stated proteins denature at 121 or 125 Fahrenheit. I was incorrect. It is 104.6 degrees. Be mindful how hot the water is when defrosting prey.
This was great. Dave has really pretty snakes and I want one of those Picasso’s. Especially a red one.
Me too 😆 thanks for watching.
Great interview, Paul rocks!!!
Thanks for watching! He’s done an amazing job with his reptiles.
Loved the interview, thanks to you both! Post more updates Paul!
It was a fun conversation. Thanks for tuning in!
Why not maternally incubate scrub pythons as your first breeding project 😂 Cool story. Will you do a follow up when the eggs hatch?
Too funny 😂 I’d like to. Check out Lori Torinni’s Patreon group. Paul posts there all the time.
I’m going up to Seattle in mid Sept and I cannot WAIT to visit Paul and see his scrubs and BABIES!!! 😍🐍
@@trasijudd2290jelly. I hope there are a dozen little scrubbers waiting for you there.
Breakdast in bed.
Happy you like your new pet.
Me too!
You could use a plastic siphon hose to drain the water tub into a bucket, then you could let the nitrogen thing happen and not have to mess with cup
That’s a much better idea! Lol. I just got an even bigger water dish too so siphon may be the way to go. Thanks!
The rainbow boa does not dig up and destroy all the plants?
Sometimes! I try and stay with tough species of plants. But once the roots are down for a few months, the snakes tend to know where they are and burrow around or elsewhere. But you have to be comfortable with some plant loss as well as propagating your overgrowth too.
Congrats on the new addition!
Thank you! She’s great
Estan muy bien cuidada
Gracias
Not a single thought between those eyes 🥰
Like looking in a mirror, huh?
She's lovely, Steven! And I love your perspective on great pets! I know she'll be a wonderful addition to your crew.
Looking forward to watching her grow up big and strong
I am a dragon in my DND group, her name is Nozdormu (or Noz for short), and she is kick ass. I really like the Harry Potter dragons, how they really went into the different types, where they live, and different characteristics.
Haven’t read those books but I liked them in the movie too!
I fed my corn snake one frozen thawed mouse at a time and continued to feed it until it became uninterested in eating another mouse. It grew quickly and while it is growing I do not beleive that this feeding method made my snake fat...it just grew faster.
Hey thanks for sharing. How long did this snake live? I worry about the metabolic strain that places on an animal.
One of my favorite scenes of dragons comes from the Silmarilian, when Ecthelion slays a dragon and they fall into a deep well which in turn turns the entire system into a massive geyser. What’s yours?
Dang. I don’t think I’d ever use one.
Thanks for watching.
Back in the bad old days (early 1990's) these things did run really hot, My original ball python left scale prints on the rock. I stopped using it as soon as I saw he could get injured.
Woo eso es muy util
Yeah definitely wouldn't put those inside of an enclosure. I would hope that they would stop selling those at this point. Zoo med expects us to trust their products but they still have outdated products that don't serve a purpose.
They sell em right next to the colored bulbs!
Just get a bit of limestone, a real rock makes a better rock. Those things have always been dog 💩🤣🤣.
What do you think? What applications for the rock heater did I miss? Any other outdated technology I should cover?
I did think of an actual use for this rock. It ca. be used for nocturnal animals that experience a temp drop at night but still need heat that they would normally find on a big rock or a street. And on a dimmer because 107 is still way too high.
Wote
Gran saludo
Is this a new issue? I think I heard something about the danger of Vivtech UVB LED a few years ago.
I've been having fits with UA-cam for a couple days now
Wait why does that spider look like mine
Is he the biggest spider you have? Or do you have the really biggest spider in the world?
Or she
This was just a spider at an expo. Not one of my own. I wish it was!
What type of succulent is that plant you called the “mother plant?”
I wish I knew sorry. Some kind of Gasteria I believe