PROS & CONS : Having snakes as pets
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"They are quite"
At the middle of the night my snake drags around his plant
so does mine!!
Drags around his plant. Breaks his perch. Falls off the side. Pushes his face against the glass/wood. Plashes in his waterbowl.
Me in bed trying to sleep: u srs rn!?
Hey, if the worst I have to experience is a dragging plant sound (As opposed to barking or meowing or running around on hardwood floors all night), then I'd say that is still definitely a pro as far as pets are concerned.
@@usgovernment182 as a dog owner, my dog knocks out past 10 latest would be like 12 and as a person who’s sleeping schedule is trash not a problem. I’ve never really experienced the whole barking at night thing unless the dog was either new to the house, in a new environment, or just experiencing pain in which cases a trip to the vet couldn’t hurt.
He’s redecorating, such a creative little snake
I personally hate when people say that you can't do much with snakes. I take my ball pythons out when I want to have a movie buddy since they just curl up and chill out. My dogs would never sit still like my snakes do 😂😂
Brianna Peterson then there’s me who wants both a dog and a snake but has neither
@@jstrazt same here :)
Isn't it a concern having the snake for this long out of their territory? Especially out of their heat
@@jstrazt why?
Jascha44 the heat won't matter as long as it's close to u then your body heat warms them up :)
Con #3 *People afraid of snakes won't visit you*
I see this as an absolute win
I think another pro for keeping Snakes is that they are hypnotizing in a way that they make you feel calm and relaxed when you handle them. They may even be good therapy pets for people since they’re so mesmerizing lol! And for a con, I would say that feeding rodents is a con if someone was squeamish about it. But even then, it’s not that bad 🤷🏻♀️
The J Zoo I inadvertently became a "surrogate mommy" to a ball python(who was basically neglected & severely underweight😕). Luckily I love reptiles & snakes fascinate me. Knew basically nothing about caring for a BP, but quickly learned & researched a LOT in a very short time. My main concern was feeding..but I quickly got over that because she needed to be fed and her well being was my only concern!!❤ It's been almost 4 months now & I just LOVE her to death. She is my baby & BFF!!!😊💕❤💕
I love how Alistair is climbing all over you and exploring, and people say snakes don’t do much!
Josser: "I love some peace and quiet!" Also Josser: "Let me tell you about my two macaws!" :)
Lol
I don't agree with putting "chance of a bite" as a con because that is a risk with pretty much every type of animal, and is even a much higher risk with cats and dogs (plus bites from cats/dogs are usually much more painful and do more damage).
I guess I just think that it perpetuates this idea that snakes are more likely to bite you than other common pets, which is something I really try to counteract.
That being said, another great video and I love to see your beautiful snakes! :D
Agree! My friend who now has ball python he had Hamsters before he said he got bitten from Hamsters more often lol.
@@BoiThanes bullshit, snake bites are fucking scary. I own two burmese pythons and I'm not preaching about their innocence. They're tolerable, not nice or domesticated.
It's still a con though, just like the chance of a dog biting might be a con for certain people. Comparing the two animals really isn't fair, because they're completely different in almost every way. Dogs can be trained, and domesticated....snakes can become comfortable with handling, but it's very doubtful that they'll ever be domesticated. I'm sure if this was a video about the cons of owning a dog, she would've said there's a chance of getting bit.
True and it is mostly dependent on the species of snake, its size and how much it is handled when it is young. I believe most snakes will rarely bite if handled properly and frequently. If you are afraid of getting bit then don't get certain species of snakes and just purchase a captive bred snake that is still young enough to train and it is very unlikely you will get bitten.
Nick Gurz ball pythons aren’t aggressive to humans he said nothing about Burmese pythons
I can't stand it when people tell me how disgusting snakes are when I tell them I have one. It really pisses me off, because I would never say that about their dog or cat.
Also... the worst animal bites or scratches I've ever received were from a dog and cat. My snake once did a feint at me when I spooked him by accident, but he didn't actually bite me. Whereas with the dog bite I got once, I needed stitches on my hand. So, there's that. I love all my animals, my dogs and cat, but I also REALLY love my snake :)
Wow just wow
Stitches!!! That must have hurt
When ppl say to me "Ooh I'm NEVER COMING TO YOUR HOUSE WHILE YOU HAVE A SNAKE IN THERE" I say "Good. That's the idea. But if you ever DO decide to come by...bring kittens. Lots of kittens."
That gets some horrified looks, lemme tell ya. 🤣
I am one of those people who this snakes are just a bit scary. I am trying to get over my fears of snakes and I'm learning more about them idk I guess snakes really do scare me and with all the steoro type and story's I've heard it's made me very scared. Thank you for sharing how you feel.
i told my friends i wanted a pet snake and they're like "why would you want that that's weird" BRO WHATS WEIRD THEYRE SO CUTE IMO AND I'D LOVE A WIGGLY BOI JUST HANGING AROUND MY HOME
@@August377 if anyone ever said that to me i wouldnt even want them anywhere near my house😂
I feel like most of the cons for snakes are also cons for some dogs . People think it’s super bad getting bit by a Non Venomous snake but for me nothing beats getting bit by a pitt bull.
Pretty sure getting bit by a mastiff would beat that, they have a stronger bite force
Catie F True but I was saying out of my experience, I’ve never been bit by a Mastiff.
Getting scratched or bitten by a cat can also be worse than a little snake bite.
Exactly. When my snake bit me I was left with one tiny little hole that didn't even bleed. When a dog bit me a few years ago, I needed to get stitches.
Hannah Renee Right ! Even though the bite was kinda my fault.. I was about 10 and I was walking behind my dog to pet him while he was eating, he bit me but then quickly got off he started whining and felt so bad & Yet (Almost 10 Years Later) I still have the scar.
Con #3 is my life I swear. Anytime I even so much as mention the word snake people freak. I don’t understand. They’re such beautiful creatures. Oh well. More for me I guess 🤷🏼♀️
You should make a video of how to bond with your snake or things to do with your snake! 🐍✨🖤
Great idea! .-)
I wouldn't say they show no emotion or affection, I would say they are just simpler, granted I only have one snake (for now) and she's two and a half year old female ball python so still a bit skittish but definitely has her moods and what not...I also have 20 tarantulas and one true spider and they behavior changes on day to day basis and that in my opinion is proof of different emotions :) One con I would add is the cost of some equipment and initial set up and then to ongoing electricity bill :P
Mac D I also agree, they’re a bit more “simple” than a dog, my snake would NEVER, move around in her enclosure if I was sat near it(since my pc is near it I have to sit there) but I’ve gained her trust and she don’t mind moving around more, she’s still a bit cautious but she does move around more :)
How is the electricity bill for you?? I plan on getting a baby ball python when I am almost done with college so I just gotta be sure hehe
Well I haven't measured my vivarium usage as such but the more you spend initially the more you can save in a long run, for example I have fake 3D backgrounds made out of polystyrene which act as an insulation,I also use dimming thermostat and 50W arcadia heat projector which haven't gone over 50% of maximum power once the temperature was established and on top of that I have 2% 18W UV for 12hrs so I'm probably averaging 40-50W a day which is about a half of your average LCD TV of a quarter of average PC usage
A fear of snakes is usually innate in many people, so owning snakes especially large and docile ones often puts you in the position of being the person to help another overcome that innate fear by introducing them to your own snakes. Helping people make that transition from being afraid to even look at a snake to having your snake wrapped around their shoulders and realizing these animals arent scary is a special experience and something I would consider a pro.
CON - they are addictive 🤗
I think almost any animal can bite you. I think it's actually more likely to get bitten by your dog when you're playing with them than to get bitten by your snake.
Lanka Divore: Agreed. That should be a PRO for snakes, how infrequent compared to other pets biting is and how much less damaging theirs are! My cat bites me almost every damn day, sometimes if he's grumpy, mostly because he's playing. And those claws?? Even when he's not trying they cause damage. Razor sharp!
Vioven exactly
32 years of being a dog owner and the difference is that dogs may accidentally bite me when playing and will usually notice when they do. Whenever my dogs have bitten me they always display submissive behavior and react in a way to let me know it was not intentional. There is also "play" biting where my dogs gently vary their nips while playing.
My snake bites are different. They are always 100% full force, accidental or otherwise, and they do not show remorse. I'd rather be bitten by a playful dog than by a hungry snake any day. I still love my snakes though.
@@Vioven Yup! Still have scars from cat claws. Have yet to even get close to being bitten by my snake.
I have several scars from dog bites none from snakes cause ive followed the body language always! So I've never been bitten
It's really cute how comfortable he is with you!
Some Ball Pythons can actually make occasional sounds - huffs and squeaks. (However, If they make noise everytime they breathe, might want to see a vet)
When I got my first ball Python, He would make occasional huffs at night when active. I was scared actually because I thought he had an RI. He was healthy and okay. I talked to other owners of Ball Pythons, and Its true that every snake is different. My Ball Python will make a noise here and there but not every hour or something lol
I don’t have a snake but I’ve handled reptiles quite a lot because of friends and experience events I’ve done and they were never aggressive whatsoever. But my cats have both given me big scars and peoples dogs have tried to attack me quite a bit for no reason.
But when I tell someone I want a snake I’m the dangerous one.
I think all snakes have are pros!🐍
A girl in my class srsly thought I feed my snake daily
An other classmate asked if I’m scared my pets are going to eat me at night.
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Con #4: just like any other animal that must be fed, I am sure washing hands will solve the issue especially right before feeding. I almost forgot to mention that snakes DO show their love and affection. That feeling like when the snake curls and squeezes your arm (not enough to hurt you) is that sign of love you feel. If you go to a pet store and ask the worker there why is the snake doing this to me and you start freaking out, don’t then. It’s just trying to show love. I’ve been to one and asked the member of the store and he gave me this exact answer.
It's not likely that snakes are showing love when they curl up on your or squeeze your arm. It's much more likely they found a comfortable spot and are using you much like they would use a branch or basking spot in the wild.
Great vid! I just want to say that almost all pets have the potential to "get a bite". I wish reptiles didn't get such a hard time about. Especially when most of the time it was an accident!
I'm totally with you on that :-)
Not even accidental human error for not paying attention!
Andrew Herban yes!!
The only (really slight) con I can think of is that they need stuff that uses electricity. Same con that fish have. A hamster can just be put in its cage without anything else to worry about, that has to be in working order at all times.
Ela Mongrella: Very good point! I worry about my snakes if the power goes out, my cat will be fine until I come back though.
@@Vioven Just get a computer UPS. You should be able to maintain temperature for a few hours with one of those connected to a thermostat.
1:35 MUST ESCAPE THROUGH LE HAAIR
The comparison to fish / aquariums is interesting. No one scoffs at people who have fish because they don't show affection, but when it comes to reptiles people say they don't make good pets because of it. Not to mention the fact that fish can't be handled and can be a way bigger pain to care for than most common snakes
Super vidéo comme toujours, bravo josser ! ❤
I’m finally getting a ball python and your videos have helped me feel so much more comfortable about it all. Thank you for mentally preparing me haha
You make very great points 👍🏾
I love your videos, they're so inspirational and make me want a snake more and more everyday!
Awesome channel! You have some incredibly stunning animals! I would love to see more of Archie, Sam and Mags! I recently purchased a Savannah Monitor and that is how I came across your channel. I also plan to find an adequate breeder of Harlequin Macaws so I can purchase 1 or maybe a pair lol. Thank you for all the insightful and entertaining videos!
How do you only have 50K subs? You are so helpful when it comes to snakes! 🐍
Thanks for another awesome video!
Alistair (I probably spelled it wrong) is a absolutely stunning boa
You've spelled it perfectly! :-D
Please do a video on taming boas! All your boas are so tame!
Great idea :-)
Jossers Jungle 😁 i love your videos, they’ve helped me persuade my mum to let me get my first boa! And made her comfortable with all the snakes i have already 😊
Amelia Best how have you done this?? I have been asking and working towards owning a snake since 5th grade omg
Brown _Gerl well my mum trusts that i know what im doing with every animal i get as i study herpetology/zoology but also some reassurance and teaching her about them 😁
People”I’m not gonna ever ever visit you “
Josser:” oh ok then dooon’t”
😂😂😂
Really the only con I can think of is dealing with people who are afraid of snakes. I actually had a couple older relatives ask me if I was into witchcraft when I mentioned that I like snakes, like wtf😂
Uh....what year is this? Not like we had the Renaissance and scientific revolution or anything like that.
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I TOTALLY agree. I am in awe sometimes of the size of poop my 6 month old bp produces 😐
I find myself coming back to your channel more and more. You are extremely helpful. Because of your channel I have decided I really want a ball python
So glad to hear that! :-)
I really appreciate the info
I hope their quietness makes up for the macaws. I love macaws, but loud!
Great video :) I’ve been watching tons of snake videos this past week, I really want to get one but I can’t until I move out. (My Mum is one of those people who doesn’t/ refuses to see the greatness in snakes)
lol I totally feel you when you say people say they won't come and visit. I've had a couple of people say that already
i really want a snake but my mom doesn’t like them. she doesn’t think i can handle a snake but i’ve been begging for years and i’ve even been caring for a fake snake for a few months haha. i think she’s coming around finally! i’ve been showing her a lot of your videos so thank you!
Amazing videos and magnificent snakes!
LoL the fish comparison is what I use when people say “well, a snake doesn’t love you” or “you can’t play with a snake”... “why would you want a snake as a pet”. Easy to care for, hypoallergenic (my son has allergies), and they’re freakin’ cool and beautiful. We are already planning to get a second snake by this summer and after much consideration I decided on a Mexican Black kingsnake ❤️🐍
Love this video. Allistar is looking rather dapper.
Hi I'm new in your channel! I'm too have a boa constrictor at my home. I loved your channel.
All of your snakes are so beautiful and healthy! Love your channel!
(By the way Alistair is getting so big! Do you plan on breeding your boas?)
Owen Tice Thank you so much! Yes I certanly do!
Jossers Jungle yay!
I’m going to get a hatchling corn snake and I wondered if you could tell me if they need a small tank I heard they can have big ones on reptiles website but I prefer your advise if that’s ok love your vids and pets
Love your videos!!!!!!
My ball python shows me so much love. As does my corn snake. They have individual personalities though.
i'm gonna get one of these beautiful creatures the minute i turn 18
I find it refreshing that you mention snake farting and pooping as if it is as natural as breathing, because it is! I really enjoy your videos. I hope to have a pet snake some day. I’ll keep watching and learning. I want to be fully prepared!
Con #3 is accurate !!! Hate it when people say that to me so i am like bruh ur pet is ugly so shut up lol just protecting my baby snake lol idk why they think its ok to say stuff like that 🤦🏻♂️
So talented
Could you do a video about the diffrencd between bci morphs including their households and stuff
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I love snakes so much! But I could never own one because of what they eat... I was with my friend when she bought her first snake, and they sent us home with a baby mouse. The little guy scratched at the paper bag the entire car ride so we decided to temporarily re home him in the container the snake was given to us in (as the snake was put into the terrarium my friend set up) so that he could have a comfortable place to rest for the night. The second that I held him in my hand I started bawling. He was so little his eyes and ears weren’t even open, I couldn’t imagine killing him. I knew from that experience that I cannot handle live feeding, and it’s not fair to own a beautiful snake if I couldn’t responsibly take care of them. So my biggest con for snakes as pets is that they eat whole mice/rat/etc. It’s a bummer but I can always go over to my friends and enjoy her little guy!
Random question but what kind of heat mats do you use?? I have a zoomed one that sticks the the terrarium, but if I ever want to upgrade, i hear you can't take them off because the won't stick again.
Hey I have a quick question that would be well appreciated if you could help me out. Can you keep a baby Ball Python in a 40 gallon breeder tank? If not, is there a way I could somehow block off some of the tank to make it an efficient home for a baby? I just feel like it'd be a little bit wasteful if I were to buy a container and only use it once for a little while. Thank you so much for your time.
I’m making a slide show to show my parents shakes are cool so this really helps
i’m thinking about getting a ball python (ive never had a snake) and i’m wondering, what size tank would i need for them?
Hello Josser
My daughter is very interested in having a pet snake. We were discussing the feeding of them with live animals and she was wondering if there is a way to do it with lead stress on the mouse or rat.
We notice that some of your mice or rats may have been frozen but some look like they are just unconscious. Please advise.
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Hi Andrew!
How great she is interested in pet snakes!
I always advice to feed either frozen/thawed or prekill. Feeding live stresses the rodent and can lead to the snake getting a bite or scratch, which later on could lead to a nasty infection.
Right now I'm mostly using frozen/thawed rats and mice since I've cut down on the breeding my self. Before I used to do the prekill.
I would advise to do frozen/thawed most definitely :-)
I just got a male sunglow. Was good to see how large a male will be at or around 3 years. how large is he now? I have Florida kingsnakes and didn't want a huge female someday. I also breed the kingsnakes and don't plan on breeding boas.
Pro #4 and Con #3 are at the forefront of my mind. When I picked my baby kingsnake up I spent $14 on medium pinkies for her. I've got 23 left and won't need to buy her more food until the Spring, huge contrast to my two cats. Con #3 I'm not used to this, and it's shocking how abusive some can be while expressing their unwanted opinions! I can live without this type very nicely and have many new friends who understand :)
gonna show just the pro parts to my mom lol kidding, very nice video
I love your videos
Cons can also be not getting your temps right in your terrarium hence your snake passing away. Even for a local snake indigenous to your area. Or not knowing when you buy them is something is wrong with them and finding that out after they pass away a week later, month or even a day later...
How often would a milk snake need to eat (I’m thinking about getting one)
Loved your video. Can you talk about ball python babies that don’t shed what could be wrong
Most likely wrong husbandry. Have a look at temps, humidity and general setup :-)
Great video
So...snakes do feel some form of affection?
If you feed a snake little mice once or twice a month and then it poos large smelly pool. What makes the poo big? How often does it poo? What is the poo like? Never had one. Just considering having one
They often poop at irregular intervals, generally not very often. It’s mostly brown with a bit of white or yellow urate. Sometimes has fur in it. Can be smelly
you are my inspiration
Alistair is beautiful! How old is he? And how big will he get to eventually? Would love to own a boa constrictor in the near future. ☺️
It’s so true ..I never understood why people think they have to tell me that they HATE snakes and ask me why I have them? ...I’ve had a few people say to me wow I never pegged you for that kind of “person’...lol what the heck does that mean anyway???🐍
in the pint of cheap feeding, to feed a medium-large size snake (like a boa constrictor) is the same price as feeding a chihuahua in a year
Hi. Eric again. Razor is my Juvenile ball python and he stopped eating about 2 weeks ago. He struck at me twice. Never did that before. So I think he's stressed. I gave him a bath and cleaned out his enclosure. I hope that works. He not sick. No bubbles in mouth. Tongue flicking good when I was holding him. But how long should I wait to try to feed him again. I know he probably stressed still from bath and cleaned enclosure.
Hi Eric,
2 weeks is not a lot, so I wouldn't worry that much, but if it seems stressed then it's definitely good that you do something about it. The first thing would be to stop giving bath, they do not need it and it causes stress :-)
Try these two videos for how to deal with stress, how to get a stressed snake to eat again and some general snake behaviour:
ua-cam.com/video/5fInqG6tP3c/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/5yw9w828WUg/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/wPbsOS7FGR0/v-deo.html
Hope it helps :-)
I got over my phobia of snakes last night with my friends central american boa beans hes such a mellow snake even let him on me most relaxing experience ever
I find it really funny to walk around with a snake on my shoulders and watch my roommate freak out
I’m subbing I love SNAKES
Jossers please can you give me some help on my new ball pythons setup? :)
He's so active.
Where did you get that picture of the boa in the back ground at!? I cant find it any where! Ly
It was a gift from Timmy, I believe it was someone who painted just a few different for fun. I don't think you can get it anywhere online :-)
I really really love snakes, im 17 right now and in the future im planning on getting a snake. But for now im doing as much research as i need because I know owning an exotic animal is not a joke an you have to be serious. But for now I really love your videos and all the advice you give, but for me I have a big phobia on dead animals, but if I own a snake I will have to fear my phobia to feed my snake.
I am new to your channel so I have never seen Alister but dang he is so pretty and he is exploring all around unlike other boas I have seen
Now I do not have a boa only a corn snake 🐍 but I don’t think I have ever seen a boa as pretty or energetic
Ps tell all your snakesI love them 😍 love you and you snakes
She is so gorgeous there isn't a snake in the world that would keep me from her house💀
I just found out I was allergic to my birds and this video helped me feel hope about having a pet again.
Con way to cut they guns kill me by how cute they are
I would love to have one...BUT i have a huge fear of them T.T even the fluffy teddy snakes scare the shyt out of me.
Would you ever consider getting a bigger snake, such as a retic or a burmese?
Dorothée Auclair I would LOVE to get a burmese! But they are illegal in my country :-(
Jossers Jungle what about a retic?
Pro #9 You can learn so much about them when you own one. They each have their own personalities and I feel they are more intelligent then most people give them credit for. Gosh I love snakes so much lol
I think the poop thing with snakes isn't that much of a con, when you compare it to other animals. Every animal's poop is stinky, and at least snakes don't poop very often and when they do, it's usually in their terrarium. Contrast this with a dog or cat, who poops daily, and dogs need to be let out or taken outside every time they poop, and cats need their litter box cleaned frequently. Then of course, they'll have accidents and poop on your carpet. I think a snake's poop is a lot more manageable.
I think on the con side, maybe an additional one would be that they have to eat rodents. Feeding a frozen thawed rodent once a week really isn't too bad, but it is a whole animal that you are going to be feeding (versus kibble that doesn't look like any animal in particular anymore). A cornsnake, python, boa, etc. can not be fed a substitute, like crickets or beef: they have to eat rodents, so if you are too grossed out by it, don't get a snake because a lot of the time with rescue snakes you'll hear the previous owner just complained that they thought what they ate was gross or felt too squeamish, so they starved their snake.
Cool vid ,,,, But i must say snakes do show love it may be way different with most mammals than with the snake but the snake do show affection in it's own way.
I have a question I have a ball python and my mom says that we need permission to keep the snake she thinks that if someone finds out they might take the snake or something and I just want to know if we need something like that (permission) she also thinks it's illegal to have a snake but I'm not sure
Depends on where you live.
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Do they have "the killer instinct"? Because my mom has a problem with mice in the summer (she lives in an old apartment) was thinking about getting a cat but I was afraid that a cat would become too much attached (the ideal would be to rent a 'ninja/barn' cat (that may be a good business idea hehe)), so, well, could I "unleash" one of those snakes in my mom's place and it would kill lots of mice? Does the snakes go into `berserk mode` if they detect mice and would fanatically hunt them?
No, pretty sure they don’t hunt that much.
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Please please please can you post a ball python care video this week or next pleas
I'll put it on my to do list :)