Eastern Indigo, The Best Pet Snake?

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  • Опубліковано 29 січ 2021
  • The eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi) is North America's king cobra. These snakes are giant, beautiful, intelligent, super snakes. An absolute legend. And yet in most ways, they make a far more reasonable pet than do king cobras. I guess that isn't saying much. So is the eastern indigo a good pet? And is it the best pet snake for you?
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  • @MrSeamusHayes
    @MrSeamusHayes 3 роки тому +611

    Hey Clint, just recently found your channel. You do an amazing job showing off these awesome animals. I'll probably never own any myself but its great to experience them vicariously though your channel. Thanks!

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  3 роки тому +62

      Thank you! I'm so glad you found us 🙂

    • @heysaucemikehere1804
      @heysaucemikehere1804 3 роки тому +3

      Welcome! So glad to have another rad animal lover here!

    • @Jerry9s
      @Jerry9s 3 роки тому +3

      @@ClintsReptiles I think you need to address the differences between what you reported in your video, vs the many owners here that believe you overstated the "poop" issue and as a result were a bit miserly on the "handling" score". Otherwise; love your videos and am a fan.

    • @dra.4722
      @dra.4722 10 місяців тому

      X. P

    • @maxmcqueen1196
      @maxmcqueen1196 18 днів тому

      ​​@@Jerry9s​ Have to agree, to be honest. Especially considering Clint has a False Water Cobra, which are arguably just as well-known for their feces and just their overall messy nature...
      Maybe bias as well as the high cost and limited availability of the Eastern Indigo was influencing his opinion without him realising?
      Either way, it was still a great video and showcase of this awesome animal. So much so that this is the first result you get when typing, "indigo snake," or any other similar wording or phrasing in the UA-cam search bar. That says a lot.

  • @jadefalcon001
    @jadefalcon001 3 роки тому +256

    "More reasonable than a king cobra" is a hilarious bar to measure against.

    • @metaphoricdirigible1499
      @metaphoricdirigible1499 3 роки тому +26

      Yeah kind of like describing a weapon as “more reasonable than an atom bomb.”

    • @MungeParty
      @MungeParty Рік тому +3

      Someone once told me the best thing about radiators is they don't catch things on fire. I later learned that's not true but at the time I thought it was so funny, like how bad does something have to be that the best thing about it is that it doesn't catch random things on fire? Unrelated but made me think of it.

  • @everettelliott5806
    @everettelliott5806 Рік тому +184

    The fact that he was squirming around a bit when he was with Clint but didn’t move at all when he was back with his owner proves that he’s really an emotionally intelligent snake. He recognized his papa and felt perfectly safe with him

    • @beitermf
      @beitermf Рік тому +21

      I noticed this too. :) Honestly, even my corn is that way. She's totally handleable by anyone (she's converted quite a few reptile-nervous folks), but she's calmer with my husband or me than with anyone else. I always feel honored.

    • @metaknight115
      @metaknight115 Рік тому +12

      It's quite difficult to handle my Aunt and Uncle's Florida King Snake. When ever I do with them around, he just kind of slithers on me while desperately trying to inch himself to his owners, preferably my aunt. Some say snakes can't bond with their owners, but I think otherwise.

  • @katelillo1932
    @katelillo1932 3 роки тому +668

    Came for the noodles, stayed for the Willy Wonka quotes 🤩

  • @kcvanderpool
    @kcvanderpool 3 роки тому +244

    My god that is one of the most beautiful snakes I've ever seen.

  • @QseftJohn
    @QseftJohn 3 роки тому +233

    I really liked that you gave the owner some screen time. You can easily see the affection for the critters under his care.

  • @brendan5232
    @brendan5232 3 роки тому +318

    A few months ago I fell in love with this channel for the tongue in cheek descriptions of how to care for ridiculous, dangerous animals. Then I ran out of those videos and started watching the rest. Somehow... I am now on a waitlist for a chameleon gecko, and there's a terrarium being shipped to my house. Sigh. Well played sir.

    • @katelillo1932
      @katelillo1932 3 роки тому +36

      Welcome to the best community on the internet and congrats on your future new baby 😊

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  3 роки тому +95

      Don't worry, we'll have more bad pets to cover in the future too. Watching videos about good pets is dangerous...

    • @Violet-Lily
      @Violet-Lily 3 роки тому +8

      @@ClintsReptiles My Childrens Python and my Jewelled Lacertas agree...

    • @KylesMonitors
      @KylesMonitors 3 роки тому +5

      He got me too so don't feel bad. I got one baby Ackie about 5 months ago after watching his video on them. Now I have that little noodle, a 3 year old male and 3 more babies on the way...

    • @beardiemom
      @beardiemom 2 роки тому

      How is your chameleon gecko doing?

  • @hahalol8349
    @hahalol8349 3 роки тому +182

    My great grandma had one of these snakes living behind her house for many, many years (she lived in the middle of no where until moving in with my family a couple years ago). She would see him every couple days usually, and whenever we visited she would tell us all about him. At first she seemed very scared of it given the size, but eventually she saw him as a neighbor of sorts! I don't know if he's still living there, but I like to think he's still around.

  • @XdisabledXx
    @XdisabledXx 3 роки тому +110

    I am so proud to call this snake a Part of my family. Here in europe they cost more as twice the money, but I dreamed of these snakes since I was a child and it was totally worth it. I own several reptiles and still, the eastern indigo is my absolute favourite and they are worth the work and money.
    Greetings from germany.

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  3 роки тому +20

      Amazing!

    • @pythonparis
      @pythonparis 3 роки тому +8

      The initial price of your dream snake/reptile is fleeting, the value over the long run, is a personal investment in happiness. 😊 Congratulations on having your dream snake. It’s was a very good snake to dream about.

    • @ggoannas
      @ggoannas Рік тому +1

      I envy you. I love these snakes.

    • @e.s.lavall9219
      @e.s.lavall9219 10 місяців тому +1

      I would love an indigo but being in the UK I doubt it'll ever happen

    • @ILuvAyeAye
      @ILuvAyeAye 7 місяців тому

      He's worth it, it makes absolutely no sense for me to have one, but my goodness, I have never seen a snake that beautiful before. Congratulations on your amazing snake.

  • @blazertundra
    @blazertundra 3 роки тому +49

    I was a little concerned when the owner described his snake's enclosure size, but when he said he exercises them all the time, it made a lot more sense. He's willing to put in the time and work it takes to keep an intelligent animal happy with a small enclosure. I'm glad to see owners going above and beyond in their animal care, whatever form that takes.

    • @e.s.lavall9219
      @e.s.lavall9219 10 місяців тому +5

      "They're not prisoners" perfect and sadly rare attitude among reptile keepers. You can see his snakes are family, as pets should be.

  • @newtscamander7713
    @newtscamander7713 3 роки тому +132

    With this parody of Willy Wonka and his raps, Clint needs to become a singer.

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  3 роки тому +40

      My rap name is Silly Wonka.

    • @Therealmcdoc
      @Therealmcdoc 3 роки тому +7

      @@ClintsReptiles as long as it is not "Silly Wanker" ... *rofl*

    • @gingermcgingin1733
      @gingermcgingin1733 3 роки тому +1

      @@ClintsReptiles I figured it would've been Raptile.

  • @realDV
    @realDV 3 роки тому +513

    Gotta say, my Eastern isn't all that bad with the poop thing, nor is my Texas Indigo or my Black Tail Cribo. I've had bigger messes from my ball pythons. I think the poop thing is just an unfortunate situation for you lol. You really should get one.

    • @Jerry9s
      @Jerry9s 3 роки тому +43

      I agree, my female Eastern Indigo certainly poops, but it is nowhere near what Clint related. @Clint's Reptiles Don't believe the legend, this is a great snake to own.

    • @johnhufton5787
      @johnhufton5787 3 роки тому +5

      Do your Drymarchon ever crap when you’re handling them?

    • @bravek9427
      @bravek9427 3 роки тому +41

      Mine poops solid too, doesn’t smell to bad either. I’ve seen much worse from a false water cobra, the person I got him from said genetics can play a role in how bad it is

    • @realDV
      @realDV 3 роки тому +3

      @@johnhufton5787 never

    • @breeex
      @breeex 3 роки тому +2

      Is there a similar snake that doesn't have that problem?

  • @creysoft
    @creysoft 3 роки тому +141

    As a person who had a deep fear of snakes as a child, this channel has really gotten me to understand and appreciate these beautiful animals more. Clint’s infectious enthusiasm and compassion for them really helped bridge the gap for me. While I don’t think I would ever go so far as to want a snake as a pet, I definitely admire them and feel more respect and less fear when I encounter them in the wild. You’re doing great work, Clint.

  • @basilal-khabass9079
    @basilal-khabass9079 3 роки тому +138

    Umpa lumpa poopety poop
    Indigo snakes can spray it on you
    Umpa lumpa fecal spray flood
    Went in a rat, but came out as mud
    Clint and the chocolate fudge factory 2021.
    I Would love to hold one of these and see the iridescence in person. But that's too much snake poo for me to have at home, even if it was cheaper to buy.

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  3 роки тому +16

      Don't miss the full version at the end :)

  • @beasthayabusa1999
    @beasthayabusa1999 3 роки тому +8

    Just put down my deposit and submitted my permit application on one I’m so excited I can barely contain myself.

  • @TheReecesl94
    @TheReecesl94 3 роки тому +37

    The angry look snake brows, love it

  • @ricepicker84
    @ricepicker84 3 роки тому +227

    We are so lucky that we have these snakes literally on our property. I feel a lot safer knowing that if there is any venomous snakes that this one is out there taking care of it. I've seen many of these leave our gopher tortoise dens. And we have found many many gigantic sheds.

    • @pythonparis
      @pythonparis 3 роки тому +41

      We convinced a neighbor to leave a King Snake alone on her property for the same reason, they hunt the snakes that she should actually be afraid of.

    • @captaintom9521
      @captaintom9521 3 роки тому +6

      Where are you? Alabama?

    • @kitsune0rei
      @kitsune0rei 3 роки тому +4

      That's so awesome! I hope they can make a comeback in the wild!

    • @Glassandcandy
      @Glassandcandy 3 роки тому +4

      You’re lucky to have them at all. They are extremely endangered. Hardly any left in Alabama. They were once thought completely extirpated from the state. Personally I don’t really like that people are breeding these in captivity for profit when wild populations are at risk and struggling so badly. Just my opinion though, not trying to go on a screed or anything

    • @mattslev
      @mattslev 3 роки тому +29

      @@Glassandcandy The captive-breeding of eastern indigo snakes by private keepers has no impact whatsoever--neither negative nor positive--on the wild population. Those snakes are from animals that were in private collections before the species was listed as threatened in 1979, and for a variety of reasons the offspring should never be released into the wild. Unfortunately for the captive population, the gene pool is growing shallow because no new blood has been introduced for decades, at least not legally. However, scientifically managed breeding programs are reintroducing eastern indigos into areas where they've been extirpated in the wild, so far in southeast Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. Eastern indigos are vanishing in the wild are entirely because of human impacts related to habitat destruction from development, road mortality, pesticides and herbicides, and wanton killings. A few may get poached occasionally for the pet trade by unscrupulous individuals, but that number is negligible in comparison.

  • @kyoukishi7153
    @kyoukishi7153 3 роки тому +39

    “Large Noodle with fudge please!”
    “Extra large noodle with extra fudge, got it!”
    “ ...wait...”

  • @pedenharley6266
    @pedenharley6266 3 роки тому +98

    Many thanks, Clint! The "Oompa, Loompa" bit had me in tears laughing, my elementary-age kids saying "what???", and my wife shaking her head saying "he's not wrapped tight!" Perfect family moment, thank you for your enthusiasm and love of all creatures great and small - and for the poop and small children jokes!

  • @Aquarimax
    @Aquarimax 3 роки тому +47

    I worked with one of these gentle giants at the zoo years ago. His name was Orlando, and he was adorable! I miss him to this day! Wonderful video, and the Willy Wonka references were hilarious. Bravo!!

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  3 роки тому +9

      Thank you! They're such special snakes!

    • @ronaldowens5025
      @ronaldowens5025 3 роки тому +11

      There was a breeding pair on the property where I grew up. One about seven foot the other about 9. I handled them throughout my life from about 8 till 18 when I left. Just relaxed snakes would just hang out and warm up on me during cool early spring mornings. They were almost always around the same area on the property. Just touching them after a few years and they just relaxed and were happy to be handled. Being on the river they kept the moccasin population down and we never saw a rattle snake. Lots of mutual respect. That and crows I raised one that fell from the nest it came around with his family for something like 15 years would yell at my window for me to come out. Hop on my shoulder and clean my hair. Eventually he got his mate to do the same. I miss country life.

    • @leecowell8165
      @leecowell8165 2 роки тому +4

      Wow it sounds like WE were very fortunate! We had these guys living on our property for years (until we sold the residence in fact they may STILL be there). We had at least a dozen of them maybe more. Plenty of food around for them obviously (they are NOT particular!). nope no cages for us. they'd come up on our porch (especially in the winter) to get warmed up and eventually learned to crawl up on our laps and would not move. What awesome snakes they are. oh.. they never pooped on us or made ANY attempt to bite us. Remember that these snakes will only bite in defense so as long as you handle them gently and are not aggressive they absolutely would never bite because of course YOU are not food to them. Always handle them as these keepers are doing... with open hands.

  • @nicolassilva1729
    @nicolassilva1729 Рік тому +16

    Richard was so sweet. You can see why that snake is so happy and calm. It had a great upbringing with lots of quality time. Him giving them time outside of the enclosure is a great thing. What a beautiful snake. I had never seen one before. Thanks for making this video, Clint! ❤

  • @m.j.7703
    @m.j.7703 3 роки тому +7

    “Went in a rat but came out as mud” IM DYING 😭 that was gold

  • @yaboyo7800
    @yaboyo7800 3 роки тому +32

    Honestly, I watch these videos for 2 reasons
    1. Clint is one of the friendliest and nicest people to ever exist and he's so passionate about these animals that its engaging to watch him chat about them and its so cool to see someone talking about something they're really into!
    2. he explains everything so well and with such enthusiasm as well as actually having the animals just chilling on-screen so you can properly understand their behaviours and size.
    One of the best channels on this site
    Edit: YESSS HE NOTICED THIS WOOOO

  • @BlueButterfly102
    @BlueButterfly102 Рік тому +13

    Hey Clint! I have been petrified of spiders and most reptiles until my husband showed me this channel.
    I've heald a boa and instantly fell in love.
    I held my brothers bearded dragon and again fell in love.
    Thank you for this content, it showed me my fear was from ignorance of how amazing and stinkin rad reptiles are. I'm so excited to get my very own corn snake!

  • @altifinn
    @altifinn 3 роки тому +10

    The way Richard talks about his snakes is so, so heartwarming

  • @robertfaucher3750
    @robertfaucher3750 3 роки тому +61

    Finally an episode for this snake! I've been wishing for this episode to come out. Now if we could get an American Toad/other Toads video I'd have all the videos to convince my family to get the pets I want.

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  3 роки тому +10

      I'll see what I can do :)

    • @robertfaucher3750
      @robertfaucher3750 3 роки тому +5

      @@ClintsReptiles Thank you Clint! Your videos on frogs have been great for convincing my friend that Frogs are actually cute. My American Green Tree Frog, Smokey, which I got because of your video, says hi btw!

  • @newtscamander7713
    @newtscamander7713 3 роки тому +35

    This was uploaded at the perfect time!! I just started reading The Hobbit, and then there's Mr. Bilbo himself on Clint's Reptiles!!!

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  3 роки тому +6

      Coincidence? I think not!

    • @katelillo1932
      @katelillo1932 3 роки тому +6

      Now we know what Mr Bilbo decided to do after he sorted out all that ring nonsense 😄

  • @kellyhamergia
    @kellyhamergia 3 роки тому +44

    I could listen to Clint talk about paint drying as he has such a great way of teaching without boring us. I wish I could have been a student of his! Great work Clint!!!!!!

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  3 роки тому +5

      Thank you so much! Those are my favorite compliments.

  • @MarcelisKhaldern
    @MarcelisKhaldern 3 роки тому +38

    I had heard elsewhere about the desirability of these snakes but couldnt really understand why. Yeah they're black and shiny but they didnt look that special in appearance...now, seeing how colossal they are I finally get it! Seeing it move it really is reminiscent of a black King Cobra but without the looming threat of death!

    • @melskunk
      @melskunk 3 роки тому +4

      They really show best in person, I never really GOT them until I saw one at a show.

    • @FBFTheRagingWarrior
      @FBFTheRagingWarrior 3 роки тому +2

      Black and shiny is cool af.

  • @benjaminbrand3714
    @benjaminbrand3714 2 роки тому +11

    That snake is gorgeous! I can’’t believe I didn’t know they existed in my own country! When you said they eat Diamondbacks I immediately had all kinds of respect for this snake. I grew up around those and they are no joke.

  • @staceyweatherby5590
    @staceyweatherby5590 3 роки тому +33

    So wonderful to hear Richard takes his animals outside for extended periods of time. I wish everyone did this.

    • @darkeather2
      @darkeather2 3 роки тому +7

      I want to give my snakes more free time, but I'm horrified of the idea of a bird swooping down on my precious Ball Python. I'm hoping to one day have an extra room that I can set up purely to give them a place to explore.

    • @blazertundra
      @blazertundra 3 роки тому +3

      @@darkeather2 there's another youtuber, Lori Torrini, who did a video about giving snakes enrichment outside the enclosure. She has exercise tents designed for dogs that can contain most snakes for a couple of hours. I can't remember the name of the video but I think she put it out within the last 2 months. That might be a nice option for your BP.

  • @madisondameron142
    @madisondameron142 3 роки тому +5

    I spit out my cereal when the singing started, omg-

  • @muhammadburhan400
    @muhammadburhan400 3 роки тому +65

    My friends: reptiles are so disgusting and boring
    Me: *Prepared to be coiled mortal*

  • @marquendra
    @marquendra 3 роки тому +15

    This video has convinced me that I can absolutely handle having one of these beauties! I have Retics and 1 Green Anaconda as pets that I recently bought a house for to give them room to be out in and explore to their hearts content as long as I'm awake. If I can deal with mondo dumps from these guys, I can adjust to these beautiful snakes! Thank you for this video Clint and Richard!!

  • @Persona6Blue
    @Persona6Blue 3 роки тому +20

    I've always liked reptiles, but never thought about keeping one. After watching almost all of your Best Pet videos I find myself waiting for my red ackie to hatch and grow before shipping. Currently have trucks full of packages coming every day to prepare for the little guy

    • @sarahh9351
      @sarahh9351 3 роки тому +3

      Yep! That was us! Never thought about owning a reptile until Clint convinced us that we needed a leopard gecko. 😉

    • @KylesMonitors
      @KylesMonitors 3 роки тому

      Same here. I have a 4 month old Ackie baby, a 3 year old male and 3 more babies on the way...

  • @ak47alice
    @ak47alice 23 дні тому +1

    This is THE MOST beautiful north American snake. The owner is an absolute snake father I've ever seen. I would just be in tears holding that majestic Indigo 💜 one of my absolute favorites

  • @JasperCatProductions
    @JasperCatProductions 3 роки тому +9

    I love the look on the snakes face, like he is alway thinking. I wonder could we target train this type of snake with food/ ball? I seen people target train lizards. I saw video with a gentleman training his snake. Richard is fantastic! He loves his pet snakes, they are not captive he lets them out. Beautiful.

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  3 роки тому +5

      He's amazing! This would be a good candidate for target training.

  • @danielhergert7446
    @danielhergert7446 3 роки тому +14

    A. we need more more musical episodes.
    B. I feel a pacman frog vid would be good for children that might think it would be a good pet for them.

  • @trainattendant5810
    @trainattendant5810 3 роки тому

    Clint, this is your best video yet(imho). I'm in awe of the beautiful gentle giants. Just as you introduced Apeb he turned around to face the camera! That's priceless. "I'm ready for my closeup Mr. Laidlaw". Looking at his intelligent gaze, it would be impossible to not form a bond with this amazing creature. It appears Eastern Indigo snakes actually enjoy being handled.

  • @pedromiguel3227
    @pedromiguel3227 11 місяців тому

    I really like this guy. Great low-key humor and personable style. Very educational.

  • @susanmartin3762
    @susanmartin3762 3 роки тому +9

    Listening to Richard talk about his snake was amazing I have never heard of anybody taking their snakes out to a park to just let him go free.

    • @YochevedDesigns
      @YochevedDesigns 10 місяців тому

      It's really hard to find a leash that will fit properly!

  • @blackmamba7845
    @blackmamba7845 3 роки тому +55

    This is so cool! Not as cool as me... but still one of the coolest snakes ever! Great vid!

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  3 роки тому +38

      Probably true. Better pet than you though.

    • @rowanheart8122
      @rowanheart8122 3 роки тому

      @@ClintsReptiles the black mamba cannot be tame

    • @blackmamba7845
      @blackmamba7845 3 роки тому +5

      @@ClintsReptiles yea.... there is a chance i would eat my owner if it doesn’t give me my favourite chicken......

    • @hary71
      @hary71 3 роки тому

      Coolin it my duude

    • @oreotherosyboa571
      @oreotherosyboa571 3 роки тому +3

      I make better pet though

  • @somethingillregret
    @somethingillregret Рік тому

    3:45 that was such a well integrated quote to round out the bit. Bravo.

  • @AndrewSmith-nu9kj
    @AndrewSmith-nu9kj 3 роки тому +2

    I want an indigo pretty badly. They are freaking awesome animals.

  • @douche3bag
    @douche3bag 3 роки тому +3

    That Oompa Loompa song has made Clint and this channel transcendent, so I have no other option but to include you in my final will and testament.

  • @Katiethewizard
    @Katiethewizard 3 роки тому +14

    Hi Clint! I just wanted to let you know that I am a soon to be high school art teacher, and that your channel has inspired me so much! I plan to house a few reptiles in the classroom to show the students how beautiful these creatures are and hopefully they'll get some artistic inspiration from them as well! I am already planning out a giant day gecko enclosure😊 Positive vibes from illinois!!❤

  • @felicityschwab6579
    @felicityschwab6579 11 місяців тому +1

    The best video of yours I've seen so far, Clint! Got many laughs out of this video and you are always just so wholesome. Thanks a ton!

  • @keahiw
    @keahiw 3 роки тому +2

    The guest Richard bilbo was so lovely, you can tell how much he loves these animals. He had so much emotion it was so sweet to watch

  • @MsZombieTeddybear
    @MsZombieTeddybear 3 роки тому +13

    I should wake up this early more often if it means I’m early to reptile videos.

  • @dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668
    @dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668 3 роки тому +35

    Well seeing as how you're fine holding one I'd say they're perfectly fine pets.
    Relatively.
    It's a truly gorgeous snake.
    It kinda looks like a tire on the sides

  • @jimc6687
    @jimc6687 3 роки тому

    Love, love, love these guys!! Super creatures........please all support via Orianne Society!! Most gorgeous snakes!! Need our love and protection.....Clint is right on with his love and admiration for these beauties!! My one experience was trying to persuade a record breaker across a main road in Sarasota, FL like 25 years ago.........just a joy to handle.......one powerful joy but totally just inquisitive and not aggressive...........he did not appreciate me trying to pull off some of the nasty ticks that were sucking the lifeblood out of the poor guy but a class act just the same and went on his merry way, Very cool experience I shall cherish the rest of my days!! Thanks for this great message, Clint!! Jim C.

  • @elliotperez5071
    @elliotperez5071 3 роки тому +2

    Great live yesterday Clint once again another beautiful video may you and your team have a beautiful weekend

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! Leisha's visit to the doctor was good. She shouldn't need surgery :)

  • @miekekuppen9275
    @miekekuppen9275 3 роки тому +4

    That is the most beautiful animal I have EVER seen.

  • @Jessica-wn6xn
    @Jessica-wn6xn 3 роки тому +5

    I'm from Australia and that snake is AMAZING 😍 thanks to his wonderful owner for sharing him with us

    • @mattslev
      @mattslev 3 роки тому +2

      The red-bellied blacksnake and Collett's snake of Australia remind me a lot of the eastern indigo. Stunning animals.

    • @Jessica-wn6xn
      @Jessica-wn6xn 3 роки тому

      @@mattslev Red bellies are my favourite. There is something magical about black snakes.

  • @paulblyatmallcop4914
    @paulblyatmallcop4914 3 роки тому

    Wooo! I’ve been waiting for this video since the Instagram post. Love it!

  • @richardbilbo7009
    @richardbilbo7009 3 роки тому

    Great to see you and the finished video was a blast so happy to see the final product.....thanks for having me.

  • @samfish2550
    @samfish2550 3 роки тому +4

    I once went to this thing called Zoo school when I was in 4th grade, it was hosted by a animal rescue that got funds as a traveling zoo, they had everything from armadillo, to Bob cat's, to a eastern indigo snake, and come the end of the year each of us took two animals, reaserched them, and showed them to preschoolers live, handling them as we taught them what we had learned. I almost did the indigo snake but since it was in shed I opted for the combo of three toed box turtle and ball python. The turtle pooped Every time I put it down as I'd lead when picking it up and the ball python had a unhealthy obsession with my armpit, and I will NEVER forget that day, heck that year. Mainly thought to say this due to the indigo snake but yeah. If anyone out there has a similar situation and a kid who loves animals I highly advise letting them take it, it really is amazing to have that kind of hands on learning and even better to share it with others..... Man 4th grade was a good year....

  • @frizz9667
    @frizz9667 3 роки тому +10

    Wow, crazy cool! I've never heard of these guys before! (also, happy belated birthday!)

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you! Your life is now better than ever before!

  • @andymaria6807
    @andymaria6807 3 роки тому

    thank you clint your enthousiasme helps me through my winter depression especialy in the morning

  • @chrisreynolds2565
    @chrisreynolds2565 3 роки тому

    Huge new fan to your content! Ever since I heard Clint say "No one has ever died, but no one has ever been bit a 1000 times in an evenning..." while looking at a team member in the "Gila Monster, The Best Pet Lizard?" episode, I've started to stay for the after credits parts lol!

  • @certifiedtrash2298
    @certifiedtrash2298 3 роки тому +36

    Can we appreciate that he wore a mask when another person was there? Thanks for being responsible

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  3 роки тому +21

      It's amazing how polarizing these things are. Thank you for understanding.

    • @jaykrizzle
      @jaykrizzle 3 роки тому +3

      But he didnt go for the latest ultimate virtue signal of double masks!

    • @idrabohm3678
      @idrabohm3678 3 роки тому +4

      @@jaykrizzle If someone wants to wear a double mask, let them wear a double mask. They're not hurting anyone, so no judgement.

  • @a3marketing991
    @a3marketing991 3 роки тому +3

    Beautiful snake. When I was a kid, we had a huge Eastern indigo living under a portable at my school and a trapper came out and removed it. It would run around the school grounds at times and we would watch and were just amazed. The coolest looking North American snake for sure.

  • @OfftheCluff
    @OfftheCluff 3 роки тому

    Love your channel Clint. So informative and watchable - you do an outstanding job. Can't wait to see more!

  • @chrisclemens9103
    @chrisclemens9103 2 роки тому

    I’ve watched this episode a few time now, and I have to say it’s just the best!!! Mr. Bilbo at the end is the perfect reptile owner!! Love the passion and the Oompa Loompa song that you re-wrote 😂😂 hilarious!

  • @gannonelkins5134
    @gannonelkins5134 3 роки тому +3

    You guys are awesome! Keep up the good work!

  • @lauragore9623
    @lauragore9623 3 роки тому +7

    Great video! After all the talk of spray, I'm a bit bummed there wasn't a wardrobe change.

  • @NaerenVastir
    @NaerenVastir 2 роки тому +1

    omg... the oompa-loompa song killed me... "went in a rat and came out as mud..." i'm dying...

  • @sheldondavis4752
    @sheldondavis4752 3 роки тому +2

    This is exactly what I needed to see today we are getting an ambassador indigo at my job and this will be my first time working with one !!

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  3 роки тому +2

      That's so cool! Where do you work??

    • @sheldondavis4752
      @sheldondavis4752 3 роки тому +2

      @@ClintsReptiles I work at florida aquarium and work with smaller animals and I will say your videos are definitely helping me with teaching people about animals as pets !

  • @jordangarcia465
    @jordangarcia465 3 роки тому +7

    I've heard these snakes follow their caretaker around like a dog, so intelligent

  • @henrika85
    @henrika85 3 роки тому +12

    Clint: "Just like with human babies - poop everywhere!"
    This is why you use cloth diapers, my friend.

  • @zenebean
    @zenebean Рік тому +2

    I only heard about indigo snakes this year when I got to see a presentation on the pine savannah ecosystems and the plight of wild indigo snakes. It's incredible seeing such a powerful and elegant animal, so thank you for showing them off. And Richard is like a snake angel, no wonder they seem to love him. They get to live like wild snakes but with a safe home and free food

    • @heavymetaljess_
      @heavymetaljess_ 4 місяці тому

      I grew up in that ecosystem and had the lovely fortune of seeing these snakes pretty frequently in the wild. I miss them dearly

  • @shannonp2321
    @shannonp2321 2 роки тому

    This is probably one of my favorite videos from this channel - an absolute dream snake and I loved hearing from the owner! This snake has a place in my heart for sure.

  • @jonathanmackay8014
    @jonathanmackay8014 3 роки тому +3

    Nothing takes my breath away like a healthy adult indigo. Just incredible. This snake is the reason that false water cobras and cribos are at the top of my list; if it wasn't for me living in Florida and the cost, this would be my number one.

  • @dawnminuth8872
    @dawnminuth8872 3 роки тому +6

    Hi Clint - this video made my day! What an amazing beast of a snake 😍 I hope you don't mind me posting this, but if anyone is curious about the plight of these beauties in the wild and wants to help in the conservation effort, I highly recommend visiting/donating to the Orianne Society. Thank you for all that you do! 💗

    • @mattslev
      @mattslev 3 роки тому +2

      The Orianne Society is fantastic.

  • @regrep2848
    @regrep2848 3 роки тому

    Amazing video as always! You have such an amazing glow of joy it’s infectious!

  • @nathanluke4451
    @nathanluke4451 2 місяці тому

    You can see just how much Clint loves and cares for all reptiles. Hes a gift.

  • @daruthebeast
    @daruthebeast 3 роки тому +5

    Clint is my 5/5 fav animal

  • @marleahcabano5423
    @marleahcabano5423 3 роки тому +3

    Hey Clint! I absolutely LOVE watching your videos. I soak up everything you say, and it's great when you can learn and laugh at the same time. 😊 I was wondering if you could do a video on Viper Boas? I absolutely love them, and like the Eastern Indigo, it's a snake that resembles another snake, kinda, that I dare not own, lol. I deploy in April, but when I return, I have a friend who is breeding them. I don't want an import. I think it'd be amazing if you could do a video on them - I'll be one of THE first to watch! Thank you, again, for everything you do!

  • @medusianAllure
    @medusianAllure 3 роки тому

    I was cackling over your filk. It was well done and well timed.

  • @the503creepout7
    @the503creepout7 11 місяців тому +1

    i watched this whole video in agonizing suspense waiting for "the poop".
    ...what a dissapointment.
    But still - such an awesome snake!
    One thing i'd like to see Clint touch on a little more for the audience is what he brings up at 8:54 - Some ppl who may be more inclined to buy exotic pets might think that permits & regulations are just tedious & unecessary bureaucracy. But educating viewers about these regulations help them realize that not only are these practices good for the species, but also human health/safety & the environment.
    Keep up the great work Clint!

  • @makennastone6704
    @makennastone6704 3 роки тому +5

    I just saw one of these guys at an expo over the weekend! I don't know if it was for sale but a guy at one of the vendors was handling and I had never seen anything like it. Beautiful snake, unfortunately the snake at the expo was in shed but it was still stunning

  • @gannonelkins5134
    @gannonelkins5134 3 роки тому +3

    Yay! I always wanted you to do a vid on these!

  • @gabrielhess792
    @gabrielhess792 3 роки тому

    This is fantastic thanks clint love watchin these

  • @possumoutdoorsinc6634
    @possumoutdoorsinc6634 3 роки тому

    I’ve been anticipating this video for quite a while now, thank you Clint.

  • @codyjames4457
    @codyjames4457 3 роки тому +4

    Mr. Bilbo is pretty awesome. Would like to see more of him if the opportunity arises. That's a crazy lookin' snake.

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  3 роки тому +2

      He's amazing! We'll have more of him for sure.

  • @ChrisParayno
    @ChrisParayno 3 роки тому +3

    Who'd love to see a "Clint, is he the perfect pet" video? Y'know, since he did his kids episode😂😂

    • @b.lonewolf417
      @b.lonewolf417 3 роки тому

      And his wife could be the narrator!

  • @CQCMachine
    @CQCMachine 2 роки тому

    I found this UA-cam channel fairly recently and have loved every video I've seen! This is one of the most beautiful snakes I've come across and now I need one 😍

  • @retroguy95
    @retroguy95 2 роки тому

    Clint is the best his positivity is absolutely contagious!

  • @ravenonthewind6797
    @ravenonthewind6797 3 роки тому +4

    Now im gonna picture Clint singing about Indigo poop every time i watch Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

  • @moshballs7477
    @moshballs7477 3 роки тому +4

    Awe this makes me think of Sunset. RIP Sunset.

  • @cardsharks9751
    @cardsharks9751 3 роки тому +1

    Been waiting for this episode! I had the joy of handling one of these guys at a reptile show a couple months ago and I've been in love ever since

  • @bryantpeppers50
    @bryantpeppers50 3 роки тому

    I love your video’s. Your content has helped me keep my reptiles healthy.

  • @pirargy
    @pirargy 3 роки тому +7

    Does Richard have a channel? I'd love more Richard.

  • @randya2308
    @randya2308 3 роки тому +8

    This is definitely a dream snake of mine. Other than the emerald tree boa.

    • @poeticpastore7706
      @poeticpastore7706 3 роки тому +1

      Same and also a blue eyed Lucy ball

    • @soulofsomething6651
      @soulofsomething6651 Рік тому

      @@poeticpastore7706 Well thats easier and less expensive to get than the other two

  • @Misha-ov7rb
    @Misha-ov7rb 3 роки тому

    Thanks for educating us about such amazing snakes that not many of us have heard of. Your videos are extremely entertaining and are usually the highlight of my day. May you please do a video on Florida kingsnakes.

  • @hjorhrafn
    @hjorhrafn 2 роки тому

    I absolutely love the way Clint works in so many movie/pop culture references.

  • @ohdarling6657
    @ohdarling6657 3 роки тому +3

    Damn... the video is in it's first 30 sec and i'm already in love with this beauty

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  3 роки тому +1

      They're incredible!

    • @ohdarling6657
      @ohdarling6657 3 роки тому

      @@ClintsReptiles they for sure are! Its amazing to hear about these guys from you clint, great video as always :)

  • @DenBed
    @DenBed 3 роки тому +5

    8:15 "I Clint Laidlaw... have a dream"

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  3 роки тому

      I had a dream once

    • @DenBed
      @DenBed 3 роки тому

      @@ClintsReptiles Awesome Vid Though man

  • @bryanchemini6221
    @bryanchemini6221 3 роки тому

    I had a Leopard Gecko and Corn snake as a kid, and after watching your fantastic videos and doing some research...I think I'm ready to open my doors to another little reptile. Keep doing what you do, and stay awesome!

  • @anthonysimeone365
    @anthonysimeone365 3 роки тому +1

    Gorgeous and impressive snake my friend! Phenomenal video as usual!