Hygene is a personal thing. My boa moves after a poop preferring a corner that he does not use frequently. And so does my ball, BUT if my ball python is very comfortable or lazy he will poop and pee in his hide, then move - wait for me to "fix" the spot or the spot to dry. And then move back in. :P Funniest moment with my Ball was him roaming the living room and seeing a big coil of cable. He stopped, dropped low and stared for 20 min in scope mode - then, he cautiously approached touched "it" and leaned on it as if in victory. After realizing it was "nothing" he got bored and moved on. XD I suspect he thought it was a scary "snake". Did him a spook.
Years ago my Ex brother in law had a ball python. I was over at his mother's house and they were telling me that the snake liked to listen to the Boston Pops on TV. So the snake is hanging in my BIL's room with him when his mom puts on the weakly performance of the Boston Pops on the tele. I was helping her put together supper when she poked me and pointed. There in front of the TV was the snake coiled and periscoping watching the band play.
that's so fascinating! I wonder what makes the footage so interesting to the snake, is it the visuals or the audio/vibrations, or both? Either way, a very unique behavior!
I adopted a female 5 year old Ball Python yesterday! The previous owner said she’s amazing and super friendly , so I picked her up , the lady said she will sniff u! Ok! So she climes up my chest wraps herself round my neck and starts sniffing my ears!!! I couldn’t believe it I thought no way , when we got home I took her out of the tub I took with me held her and again she sniffed my ears! I was so surprised that then I went to put her back in the tub she pulled herself back climbed back up wrapped over my neck and shoulders and sniffed my ear then came and fell asleep with her head under my chin ! 😮I’m gobsmacked . So cleaver and within half a day she has figured out who I am and is comfortable with me !! They definitely remember us as she did the same with my son too ! Such and amazing animal
I've learned more about ball python behavior from your videos than I have in countless hours of research. I wish more people would treat their snakes with the level of care and respect that you give to yours!
My ball python likes to watch certain tv programs and not others; she likes things with music, and royalty specifically. She will also be more friendly with certain people
So I have noticed these recognition behaviors as much as down to a favorite person for the snakes. Long story short, I was living with my dad and his place didn't allow snakes, so one of my friends watched my snakes while I was looking for a place to live. Well Papyrus my corn snake, who will be 12 years old next year, was striking at my friends while they were trying to handle her. Well I was able to make a trip out to my friends, and I was going to take her out of her enclosure. I say, as soon as she heard my voice, I looked around the corner and she was pressing against her glass. All that my friend was saying was that she's going to bite you and I told him, I know my baby girl. As soon as I opened her enclosure, I started talking gently, and out she crawled on my arm. Now to further this I'll say she missed me, because I brought her downstairs and she would not leave my side. I have the picture to prove it if you'd like to see
That's so sweet! Papyrus is a great name for a corn snake! My snakes are definitely not as attached to me, maybe because I adopted them as adults or just due to their personalities... I love seeing people's snake pictures! Feel free to tag me in them if you'd like. I am actually thinking of introducing a little segment at the end of future videos where I will feature photos of people's snakes they would like to showcase.
@@CatharticOutlet Where would I send the picture! I would love for my girl to be featured! If you see my profile picture that's Papyrus chilling in my hair
@@austinduran6669 I don't think UA-cam has a messaging service (which is probably for the best tbh), so the easiest thing would be tagging or messaging me on instagram if you have it (I'm cathartic.outlet on there). Just be warned I am very bad at checking and responding to things on that app!
@@CatharticOutlet my BP noperope tend to drape and not going anywhere when i put him behind my back on my office chair, or i take a nap with him for about 30 minutes, and put him on my blanket beside me. whilst he prefers to run away from other people including my husband who actually own and take care of noperope hahahaha
Really appreciate your content! You do an amazing job of promoting a high level of reptile care, while also making it very entertaining. You're a role model for the future of ethical reptile keeping
The footage you have of your ball python is so amazing, like she's all stretched out and searching all over the place, and scoping and arching her head backwards, tongue flicking so much. It's awesome to watch her exploring.
After I had had my ball python for some time I had to give him a bath. I did it the way I was supposed to of course but he still hated it. I gave him something to hold on to while he was in there and when I try to take him out he was still scared and held so tight to it and was a little bit entangled and I was worried that I wouldn't be able to get him out without stressing him even further so I figured I would put the whole thing in his enclosure with him. Up until this point he had been on a towel but I had not been holding him directly, When I picked him and the object up, he tongue flicked for about a second and a half, then decided it was me and let go and came to me. I was so excited! This is about as close to love as I could ever expect.
Aw, looks like he saw you as the safer option! I once gave my python a bath too, just after I adopted her because I though she had stuck shed on her eyes (actually the eye scales were just deformed due to lack of humidity in her previous home, and the deformity went away after a few sheds). She really did not like it... Luckily, after adjusting her humidity and other parameters I never had to do so again!
I let my corn snakes crawl around my apartment too! My corn snake also usually crawls out of her terarrium right after pooping, unless she is super tired. Thank you for sharing these videos. I really appreciate how you take care of your snakes. 😊
That was wonderful. I really enjoyed this video. Very interesting. I very very much hope to own snake one day. I'm going to be disappointed if I'm not allowed to at least get a tarantula. A cool pet that will be with me for 15-20+ years would be so nice.
Thanks! Glad you liked it. Tarantulas are also super cool! If it weren't for the part where you have to feed them live insects, I'd totally keep some as well!
I have 5 snakes two corn snakes one northern pine snake one boa constrictor and a young 1 year old burmese python and they all have differnt personailties what you said about corns is very true they are shy but the more you socalise with them the better espescially from young age ,touch there head alot when young and push the boundaries to see whats okay and too far then get them to trust even the most senstive actions boas and burmese pythons are just so forgiving and trusting absolutely wonderful and northern pine snakes are bi -polar 😂 so are really fun
Here are my two cents about corn snakes and pythons. These are some of the most low energy snakes to work with. Sure are cornsnakes sometimes very active during escape situations but compared to gopher snakes and bull snakes they are very docile. If you want a more localized snake there are certain breeders in germany that breeds natrix natrix but they are more difficult to keep due to their diet and enclosure preferences. On a final note loved your video and u got me subscribed
Thanks, glad you liked my video! I love both heavy bodied snakes and colubrids, they are both very fascinating to interact with in their own way. I think colubrids are definitely more responsive/receptive to things like target training, which I would love to try out with something like a bull snake in the future. I love the European species as well though most are quite protected (for good reason), so they are not as easy to obtain and, as you mentioned, their diet is a bit more complicated…
Mine all have more or less designated bathroom spots too😅 makes things predictable and easy. Do either of your snakes have names? I wanted to say also I love the way you say "python," and your accent as a whole. Please keep making snake videos. You've got lots of fans!
Thanks for your feedback! Glad you like my accent, I always wonder what I sound like to other people because I can't really "hear" or percieve it myself 😅 They do have names! The python is called Bobette, which is the French feminine version of the name Bob. She was named that way by her previous owner - personally, I would have chosen a different name, but it could be worse... The corn snake is named after one of the model organisms I studied during my PhD, which I don't want to disclose because it's quite specific and I like keeping this account separate from my academic career 🤭
Thanks for posting this. I have kept many common and less so species for over 50 years,some of which I have bred. I've also had the benefit of many wild interactions in Africa. It's clear to me that your care and husbandry of your animals is very good, IMO. I agree with all you say here about behaviour,but I am still unconvinced with what you say about these animals recognising us as keepers. You may be quite correct though and I am not picking any argument!
love this video n your python I'm shure knows you .n lol don't like guest s lol .playpen great idea.n as u bk know I love your b.python .they clean n want their enclosure clean too .great video n happy holidays Cathy
Wenn man Schlangen von „klein auf“ hält, erkennen sie einen mit ziemlicher Wahrscheinlichkeit. Ich habe all meine Netzpythons mit ca. 3-4 Monaten bekommen und sie erkennen ganz genau, ob ich gerade im Terrarium rumgrabe, oder meine Freundin.
Es gibt auf jeden Fall Unterschiede im Auffassungsvermögen und der Anpassungsfähigkeit zwischen jungen und ausgewachsenen Tieren. Ich frage mich manchmal, wie der Umgang mit meinen Schlagen aussehen würde, hätte ich sie von klein auf sozialisiert und trainiert und nicht als „Erwachsene“ adoptiert.
@@CatharticOutlet Auf jeden Fall! Ich könnte mir vorstellen, dass du sie, ähnlich wie bei uns Menschen auch, einfacher und schneller sozialisiert hättest, als im Erwachsenenalter und einen noch geübteren Umgang hättest, da du lernst, die Verhaltensweisen deiner Tiere von beginn an zu lesen.
As a future snake buyer, If you could have just one snake would it be the ball python or corn snake? I feel like the corn snake is a “better” beginner snake because their temp and humidity are easier and they only need mice, but I feel like I “like” ball pythons more because their nap cute and have pretty chill behavior/personality.
That’s a complex question. I think the choice really depends on the individual keeper. Overall, a corn snake will likely be the more stress-free pet. Mine never missed a single meal or had any shedding problems, and it was much easier to build a good set up for her as I was able to find more enclosures, hides and other objects suitable for a snake that size. In comparison, I had a lot more issues building my ball python’s enclosure and finding suitable things for her, and I spent a lot more money on the python than the corn snake. Ball pythons sometimes don’t eat for multiple months in a row, which can be stressful and also annoying if you end up “wasting” frozen-thawed rats. Regarding interactions, in my option, interacting with a ball python can be more rewarding as they are bigger and more slow moving, which means I can let mine roam around my apartment without worrying too much, and she is also more tolerant of being handled. My corn snake is a lot smaller so she can’t roam around freely. She also doesn’t like being picked up - she does respond better to target training than my python though. However, the snake’s individual personality can play a huge factor in how you interact with it as a pet. I know that some people have corn snakes that are very active and curious and will climb all over their owners, and other people have ball pythons that are extremely shy, hate being handled and are never seen outside of their hide. If you are adopting or buying an older animal, I would definitely enquire about what kind of personality it has, because there are differences within snakes of the same species. If you have the choice, I would go for an active and outgoing snake, regardless of species. (maybe I'll make a video going into this in more detail at some point)
My Guyana red tail is kept in a 8ft long and 6ft high viv. It is positioned at the side of my bed! Every morning as soon as I wake she will climb her tree and perch there until I go to sleep where she will make her way back to her hide at the bottom! She has done this for 9 years! If I'm out for the day, I will get home to find her back in her hide! I work from home, and as long as I am working in my bedroom office she will stay on her perch out in the open!
Hygene is a personal thing. My boa moves after a poop preferring a corner that he does not use frequently. And so does my ball, BUT if my ball python is very comfortable or lazy he will poop and pee in his hide, then move - wait for me to "fix" the spot or the spot to dry. And then move back in. :P Funniest moment with my Ball was him roaming the living room and seeing a big coil of cable. He stopped, dropped low and stared for 20 min in scope mode - then, he cautiously approached touched "it" and leaned on it as if in victory. After realizing it was "nothing" he got bored and moved on. XD I suspect he thought it was a scary "snake". Did him a spook.
Years ago my Ex brother in law had a ball python. I was over at his mother's house and they were telling me that the snake liked to listen to the Boston Pops on TV. So the snake is hanging in my BIL's room with him when his mom puts on the weakly performance of the Boston Pops on the tele. I was helping her put together supper when she poked me and pointed. There in front of the TV was the snake coiled and periscoping watching the band play.
that's so fascinating! I wonder what makes the footage so interesting to the snake, is it the visuals or the audio/vibrations, or both? Either way, a very unique behavior!
I adopted a female 5 year old Ball Python yesterday! The previous owner said she’s amazing and super friendly , so I picked her up , the lady said she will sniff u! Ok!
So she climes up my chest wraps herself round my neck and starts sniffing my ears!!! I couldn’t believe it I thought no way , when we got home I took her out of the tub I took with me held her and again she sniffed my ears! I was so surprised that then I went to put her back in the tub she pulled herself back climbed back up wrapped over my neck and shoulders and sniffed my ear then came and fell asleep with her head under my chin ! 😮I’m gobsmacked . So cleaver and within half a day she has figured out who I am and is comfortable with me !!
They definitely remember us as she did the same with my son too ! Such and amazing animal
I've learned more about ball python behavior from your videos than I have in countless hours of research. I wish more people would treat their snakes with the level of care and respect that you give to yours!
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoy my content! I also wish more people would give snakes the care and respect they deserve!
My ball python likes to watch certain tv programs and not others; she likes things with music, and royalty specifically. She will also be more friendly with certain people
Very interesting, I don’t normally watch content about ball pythons or corn snakes. But this was really insightful. Thank you!
Your corn snake looks just like mine. Your snakes look very happy. You’re a good snake momma 👍
So I have noticed these recognition behaviors as much as down to a favorite person for the snakes. Long story short, I was living with my dad and his place didn't allow snakes, so one of my friends watched my snakes while I was looking for a place to live. Well Papyrus my corn snake, who will be 12 years old next year, was striking at my friends while they were trying to handle her. Well I was able to make a trip out to my friends, and I was going to take her out of her enclosure. I say, as soon as she heard my voice, I looked around the corner and she was pressing against her glass. All that my friend was saying was that she's going to bite you and I told him, I know my baby girl. As soon as I opened her enclosure, I started talking gently, and out she crawled on my arm. Now to further this I'll say she missed me, because I brought her downstairs and she would not leave my side. I have the picture to prove it if you'd like to see
That's so sweet! Papyrus is a great name for a corn snake! My snakes are definitely not as attached to me, maybe because I adopted them as adults or just due to their personalities...
I love seeing people's snake pictures! Feel free to tag me in them if you'd like. I am actually thinking of introducing a little segment at the end of future videos where I will feature photos of people's snakes they would like to showcase.
@@CatharticOutlet Where would I send the picture! I would love for my girl to be featured! If you see my profile picture that's Papyrus chilling in my hair
@@austinduran6669 I don't think UA-cam has a messaging service (which is probably for the best tbh), so the easiest thing would be tagging or messaging me on instagram if you have it (I'm cathartic.outlet on there). Just be warned I am very bad at checking and responding to things on that app!
@@CatharticOutlet my BP noperope tend to drape and not going anywhere when i put him behind my back on my office chair, or i take a nap with him for about 30 minutes, and put him on my blanket beside me. whilst he prefers to run away from other people including my husband who actually own and take care of noperope hahahaha
Really appreciate your content! You do an amazing job of promoting a high level of reptile care, while also making it very entertaining. You're a role model for the future of ethical reptile keeping
Aw, thank you! Glad you think so :)
The footage you have of your ball python is so amazing, like she's all stretched out and searching all over the place, and scoping and arching her head backwards, tongue flicking so much. It's awesome to watch her exploring.
thanks! Yes, it is very fascinating to watch her move around when she is in one of her more active phases, I never get tired of it!
After I had had my ball python for some time I had to give him a bath. I did it the way I was supposed to of course but he still hated it. I gave him something to hold on to while he was in there and when I try to take him out he was still scared and held so tight to it and was a little bit entangled and I was worried that I wouldn't be able to get him out without stressing him even further so I figured I would put the whole thing in his enclosure with him. Up until this point he had been on a towel but I had not been holding him directly, When I picked him and the object up, he tongue flicked for about a second and a half, then decided it was me and let go and came to me. I was so excited! This is about as close to love as I could ever expect.
Aw, looks like he saw you as the safer option! I once gave my python a bath too, just after I adopted her because I though she had stuck shed on her eyes (actually the eye scales were just deformed due to lack of humidity in her previous home, and the deformity went away after a few sheds). She really did not like it... Luckily, after adjusting her humidity and other parameters I never had to do so again!
I let my corn snakes crawl around my apartment too! My corn snake also usually crawls out of her terarrium right after pooping, unless she is super tired. Thank you for sharing these videos. I really appreciate how you take care of your snakes. 😊
aww your b.python is a beauty n yea they scared more of things then people realize still wanting a b.python .love that species
That was wonderful. I really enjoyed this video. Very interesting. I very very much hope to own snake one day. I'm going to be disappointed if I'm not allowed to at least get a tarantula. A cool pet that will be with me for 15-20+ years would be so nice.
Thanks! Glad you liked it. Tarantulas are also super cool! If it weren't for the part where you have to feed them live insects, I'd totally keep some as well!
I have 5 snakes two corn snakes one northern pine snake one boa constrictor and a young 1 year old burmese python and they all have differnt personailties what you said about corns is very true they are shy but the more you socalise with them the better espescially from young age ,touch there head alot when young and push the boundaries to see whats okay and too far then get them to trust even the most senstive actions boas and burmese pythons are just so forgiving and trusting absolutely wonderful and northern pine snakes are bi -polar 😂 so are really fun
Here are my two cents about corn snakes and pythons. These are some of the most low energy snakes to work with. Sure are cornsnakes sometimes very active during escape situations but compared to gopher snakes and bull snakes they are very docile. If you want a more localized snake there are certain breeders in germany that breeds natrix natrix but they are more difficult to keep due to their diet and enclosure preferences. On a final note loved your video and u got me subscribed
Thanks, glad you liked my video! I love both heavy bodied snakes and colubrids, they are both very fascinating to interact with in their own way. I think colubrids are definitely more responsive/receptive to things like target training, which I would love to try out with something like a bull snake in the future. I love the European species as well though most are quite protected (for good reason), so they are not as easy to obtain and, as you mentioned, their diet is a bit more complicated…
Mine all have more or less designated bathroom spots too😅 makes things predictable and easy. Do either of your snakes have names? I wanted to say also I love the way you say "python," and your accent as a whole. Please keep making snake videos. You've got lots of fans!
Thanks for your feedback! Glad you like my accent, I always wonder what I sound like to other people because I can't really "hear" or percieve it myself 😅
They do have names! The python is called Bobette, which is the French feminine version of the name Bob. She was named that way by her previous owner - personally, I would have chosen a different name, but it could be worse... The corn snake is named after one of the model organisms I studied during my PhD, which I don't want to disclose because it's quite specific and I like keeping this account separate from my academic career 🤭
@@CatharticOutlet full respect
Thanks for posting this.
I have kept many common and less so species for over 50 years,some of which I have bred.
I've also had the benefit of many wild interactions in Africa.
It's clear to me that your care and husbandry of your animals is very good, IMO.
I agree with all you say here about behaviour,but I am still unconvinced with what you say about these animals recognising us as keepers.
You may be quite correct though and I am not picking any argument!
love this video n your python I'm shure knows you .n lol don't like guest s lol .playpen great idea.n as u bk know I love your b.python .they clean n want their enclosure clean too .great video n happy holidays Cathy
thank you! Happy Holidays to you too :)
Love it! TY❤
Aw, thanks!
Great observations 🤗
thank you!
I believe snakes do recognize you. Atleast my retic does right as i come in.
Wenn man Schlangen von „klein auf“ hält, erkennen sie einen mit ziemlicher Wahrscheinlichkeit. Ich habe all meine Netzpythons mit ca. 3-4 Monaten bekommen und sie erkennen ganz genau, ob ich gerade im Terrarium rumgrabe, oder meine Freundin.
Es gibt auf jeden Fall Unterschiede im Auffassungsvermögen und der Anpassungsfähigkeit zwischen jungen und ausgewachsenen Tieren. Ich frage mich manchmal, wie der Umgang mit meinen Schlagen aussehen würde, hätte ich sie von klein auf sozialisiert und trainiert und nicht als „Erwachsene“ adoptiert.
@@CatharticOutlet Auf jeden Fall! Ich könnte mir vorstellen, dass du sie, ähnlich wie bei uns Menschen auch, einfacher und schneller sozialisiert hättest, als im Erwachsenenalter und einen noch geübteren Umgang hättest, da du lernst, die Verhaltensweisen deiner Tiere von beginn an zu lesen.
As a future snake buyer, If you could have just one snake would it be the ball python or corn snake? I feel like the corn snake is a “better” beginner snake because their temp and humidity are easier and they only need mice, but I feel like I “like” ball pythons more because their nap cute and have pretty chill behavior/personality.
That’s a complex question. I think the choice really depends on the individual keeper.
Overall, a corn snake will likely be the more stress-free pet. Mine never missed a single meal or had any shedding problems, and it was much easier to build a good set up for her as I was able to find more enclosures, hides and other objects suitable for a snake that size. In comparison, I had a lot more issues building my ball python’s enclosure and finding suitable things for her, and I spent a lot more money on the python than the corn snake. Ball pythons sometimes don’t eat for multiple months in a row, which can be stressful and also annoying if you end up “wasting” frozen-thawed rats.
Regarding interactions, in my option, interacting with a ball python can be more rewarding as they are bigger and more slow moving, which means I can let mine roam around my apartment without worrying too much, and she is also more tolerant of being handled. My corn snake is a lot smaller so she can’t roam around freely. She also doesn’t like being picked up - she does respond better to target training than my python though.
However, the snake’s individual personality can play a huge factor in how you interact with it as a pet. I know that some people have corn snakes that are very active and curious and will climb all over their owners, and other people have ball pythons that are extremely shy, hate being handled and are never seen outside of their hide. If you are adopting or buying an older animal, I would definitely enquire about what kind of personality it has, because there are differences within snakes of the same species. If you have the choice, I would go for an active and outgoing snake, regardless of species.
(maybe I'll make a video going into this in more detail at some point)
lol she don't want company!😅
My Guyana red tail is kept in a 8ft long and 6ft high viv. It is positioned at the side of my bed! Every morning as soon as I wake she will climb her tree and perch there until I go to sleep where she will make her way back to her hide at the bottom! She has done this for 9 years! If I'm out for the day, I will get home to find her back in her hide! I work from home, and as long as I am working in my bedroom office she will stay on her perch out in the open!
The snakes are not dangerous?
Easily listening video