I mean, if you can afford to keep an alligator, know how to keep one and you think alligators are the best. Sure, that's probably the best reptile for you.
when it comes to the Blood Pythons he is right on, I would rate it 4 out of 5 I have had my blood now for about a year, it is 5 Y/O about 4 foot, I am not going to power feed either, I like slow and natural too. it came to me from a handler at a zoo so it is use to everything, actually likes being held and wraps my arm when he knows he is going to be put back, since mine is well handled and has never really had a bad situation ..... other pets, he gets along with and interacts fine with my 100 Lbs German Shepard (the dog is very well mannered) LOL not as good of an eater as Clint says LOL Large or even jombo F/T just fine, some times ya gotta play the dance, then he may hit it hard from the side and suck on it for 10 min. before moving it around to eat, I have also seen it eat tail first, Im thinking how are you going to do that LOL but he did sometimes in N.Y it gets a little below 70 in my house, it does not seem to bother him, I do notice he slows down a little, but he has a heating pad and a nice tight Blue Stone hide over it I keep 3 different breeds of snakes, its not as active as my Ball Python LOL, the blood can really sit in the same spot for days! you might even think its dead I dont handle him for a day or two after eating just to let things settle, not that you cant its just what I do, since I have a feeding box he dont go into feeding mode every time I open his tank so I have to handle him after feeding to put him back.... I also try not to handle him in shed, sometimes he can be pissy, he almost always hisses when his tank is open that seems to be what this breed does haha but once you start to pick him up he dont hiss at all after its just an over all good (Large) snake, if you are going to get one I suggest watching as many videos from all these guys always be careful, wash your hands before and after handling, make sure its awake and get a few short flicks before reaching and and pulling it out and you will be fine :)
The whole point of "probably the best reptile", "arguably the best reptile" and "one of the coolest reptiles" is that it is not confirming it in fact is the best reptile. It is a lecture in subjectivity. What will be the BEST PET REPTILE for one person, will not necessarily be the case for another. Fact is that one can never confirm one reptile is the best, for what constitutes "best reptile" have different parameters for what would be best for the individual. With that in mind, confirming a reptile as the best pet reptile is impossible. The closest one can get is "probably", "arguably" and "on of the.." I find it beautiful that way.
I got a juvenile blood python at the beginning of this year (partly because of this video) and I absolutely adore him. He’s very shy but perfectly handleable and didn’t really take any more time or effort to tame down than any of my other snakes. They’re not an active species at all, so if you want a snake that will climb on you or give you a big hug these are not the ones, but I love sitting with him on my lap in the evenings when I’m unwinding. It’s like having a weighted blanket for a pet.
@@Polo_187 same, my guy huffs and puffs a little but he’s never struck at me, let alone bit me. I was all prepared for a nippy baby but he’s just been the biggest sweetheart.
"One awkward noodle to juggle." I have an adult blood python, he's around 4 1/2' and he's actually decent at gripping but he still slips easily. Still I can voice they can be awkward noodles but well worth it, had him since he was about 3 weeks old. Also I recommend what he did towards the end, cradle them and it makes holding them so much easier.
Congrats!!!! btw how often do u handle him?? How’s his temper with u and others? My boa is cooler w me than she is w my dad and he hates her. Lol. Any advice you wanna share if u do feel like it will be greatly appreciated.
@@JK-vy8vh wow i never got the comment notifications until just now. Finding stuff 5 months old feels pretty bad. To answer your question i hold him as an adult around once a month but not that often these days do to other issues. He is quite calm and chill usually just being curious. As a baby he was a little nipper though and i held him usually three or four times a week when he was little to get him acclimated to being handled and people. Short periods of time to start then longer. He actually calmed down surprisingly fast though i think that was partially due to me keeping his tank next to my desk in my apartment when he was a baby and even now so he got used to me being around even when not holding him. Hope that helps and sorry for the long delay.
@@robertal8500 Nice. Also is yours head shy? Asking as trying to figure out how much of an outlier Thud (my blood python) is as not only is he not head shy but seems to enjoy head rubs and will actively try to get them.
Having owned 10 bloods, they are for the most part fairly easy to handle however like all animals each is different. 5 of them were puppy dog tame, 3 were handlable but you had to be careful, 1 wasn't mean but was very flighty and not to be trusted and one wanted me to die.
A recommendation for your videos is giving numbers for parameters. When you say they need high humidity you could say a number like 70% , but great videos.
What a cool reptile! I wish i sould see one in person Here are some possible animals to cover next! African bullfrog Argus monitor Axolotl Basilisk Banded gecko Bearded anole Woma python Blue tailed skink Box turtle Budgett's frog Cat eyed gecko Chinese cave gecko Collared lizard Crested newt Crocodile gecko Crocodile monitor Cuban knight anole Cuvier caiman Dart frog Diamondback terrapin Dragon agama Dragon snake Dumeril's monitor Dune gecko Emerald tree boa False water cobra Fan fingered gecko Fat tailed gecko Fire belly toad Golden gecko Green spiny lizard/ Emerald swift lizard Green tree monitor Green tree frog Green tree python Green tree skink False water cobra Horned frog Indigo snake Leaf tailed gecko Legless lizard Mata mata Mourning gecko Pacman frogl Poison dart frog Quince monitor Rainbow boa Red eared slider Red eyed tree frog Reticulated python Rosy boa Russian tortoise Sailfin lizard/ hydrosaurus Shield tailed agama Sungazer Tiger salamander Tiger whiptail Tristis monitor Veiled chameleon White lined gecko White throat monitor White's tree frog Yellow headed gecko
I have a blood python. He's great. Little nervous when I first got him but he calms down more with each handling. I think they're great but detailed research is a must before getting one of these snakes. Borneo and Sumatran short-tails are also great if you want a snake with a similar build but tend to have mellower personalities by natures, at least that's what I've read and heard. I don't currently keep those species.
Aren’t the short-tailed, the blood and Bornean species all sort of considered “blood pythons”? I know they’re different species under the same genus, so obviously they’re not the same exact species… that’s like saying all ball pythons are Burmese are all rock pythons are all blood pythons are Angolan etc. lol. But I thought the Bornean and short-tailed were also called “blood pythons”? Maybe the association has changed recently. Some of the taxonomy has changed… _Python breitensteini_ is from Borneo; the Sumatran short-tailed, _P. curtus_ and then what was considered the “standard” of blood pythons, which lives mainly on the mainland of Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and some offshore islands, _P. brongersmai_ was formerly called Brongersmai’s python?
@@erikm8372 they're generally called the short tailed python complex. They're close enough where all their care requirements are the same besides cage and prey size.
Probably one of the most beautiful snakes out there in terms of color. I never noticed the texture on the scales, though! That’s interesting! I bet a shed piece from one of these guys would make a nice necklace.
I just want to say thank you for these kinds of videos. I think I speak for at least most of us here on the channel, we really appreciate all the information and facts about these fascinating and beautiful animals! I found you channel about a year and a half ago, after impulse buying a yearling green iguana. After figuring out a bit about them, I began to desperately research everything I could to properly care for it. You helped with that. So thank you from myself, and my iguana Echo! Also, happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
You're very welcome! Thank you for the kind feedback. I hope all is well with you and your iguana. They can be great if you put in the work, they are just way more work than most lizards.
@@ClintsReptiles haha, yes. I have noticed that. He's a bit mean, expensive, and overall a bit of a handful. But is a lot of fun and always an eye catcher when people come to see my animals!
Hello. I just wanted to leave a tip for people who want to keep high-humidity reptiles in a tank- it IS possible, especially for small-time keepers like myself. A lot of people use foil on the top of their enclosures. I don't enjoy doing this because the foil usually falls down or is lifted at the corners on accident and it lets the heat out. I have some quick fixes for you!! The general first step is to have a substrate suitable. Coconut husk works great in low-humidity areas, like Clint said. Other fixes are: 1) HVAC tape. This is a safe tape designed to tape together heating and air conditioning units. So if you use an overhead heat source, it will not melt or burn. You just tape it on in rows, then cut out a circle to put your heating lamp. 2) Plexiglass lid. If you want to do something that's a little nicer looking, you can secure some sheets of plexi-glass to the lid of the enclosure around the lamp (if you have one). 3) Leave a larger water dish directly underneath the heating lamp. This will cause the water to evaporate and create more humidity. I hope this helps you!!
So glad to see this video! I adore my blood python, and they're amazing pets with the right owner who is sure to respect them. "An awkward noodle to juggle" is definitely an accurate description of handling these guys 😂
I think blood pythons are one of the most beautiful snakes along with the gaboon and rhino. My blood would sit in one spot for days and not move a bit to the point where I was starting to worry about it. The only way I could tell it was alive was that I could see it breathing. The unbelievable patience this snake has definitely kept me cautious. There were a couple times I got in the cage to check on him and without any warning or movement, Bam. It hit hard but luckily didn't get me because I knew it was coming.
Gaboon Vipers are stunning snakes! I am so glad you featured the Blood Python because I have been looking at them on line. Before I actually purchase a snake or any other animal, I want to learn about their care for the wellbeing of the animal to give them a healthy and happy life.
I’m leaving in a couple of hours to get a second blood and a Borneo short tail. Perfect timing on this upload lol. These guys deserve so much more attention.
It is truly amazing how his coloration and pattern would so easily blend with fallen leaves. As always, a wonderful presentation by our reptile whisperer. 😁
I've been keeping snakes since the early 1970's and by far the worst bite I have ever received from a snake was from a Blood Python. I was working at a zoological research facility, I was alone that day, the snake bit me on the wrist hung on and coiled around my arm. It took quite a bit of work to get it off being alone. That snake tore me up.
No, those dimpled scales are actually from too low humidity. That doesn’t mean he’s not taking good care of it or that the snake is unhealthy. It’s virtually impossible to keep a bloodpython in the exact right humidity: the air in an enclosure is usually quite stagnant, as opposed to in open nature.Too humid conditions will then quickly cause respiratory problems. In other words... better let it have some dimpled scales than pneumonia.
One of my favorite species! One thing I’d encourage you to let people know is they do get larger. A few of my girls are over 6’ and some even almost 7’. If you ever get a chance to handle some Sumatran short tails I think those make phenomenal pets and would be cool to highlight! Also you touched on it a bit, but ventilation is probably the most important aspect of good blood/short tail health. Probably where they are least forgiving husbandry wise. Thanks for highlighting these guys!
Thank you buddy. I have in my little mind have been wanting a blood python for... years but I didn't know about the humidity factor. Thank you so much for this video
The best way I have found to hold them (and this can be said for many snakes) is to sling them over your shoulder like a bundle of rope and let them wrap themselves around your waist or other shoulder for support. If you help them into a position where you support their weight but they feel like they chose that position, it becomes really easy.
The Gaboon Viper is very beautiful and my favourite poison equipped snake. I really appreciate your opinion of the Blood Python as I may add one to my snake family.
Just in Time, I'm getting one of those beauties in a week. Thanks a lot!👍🏻 Since you mentioned their strike, would you think about adding a clip off for example a feeding strike to your typical videos? Or also a feeding clip for all of the presented animals.
@@lolfiish Ye whats that about, youtube screwes you with everything these days. Its just the law of nature, what is so bad about it, its just plain stupid.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and interesting snake. They are not for me, but it's still nice to meet them. It's actually sometimes a relief to think "nope, I will never seek to own one, but it's lovely to see and learn more about them!"
Amazing how similar the head markings are to the common boa. I had a red tail for 20 years and was fascinated by the iris of each eye following the camouflage pattern in the skin to break up the roundness of the eye. Another example of evolution converging in on what survives and thrives in the wild!
Hey! I have a blood Python baby and he is actually less defensive than my ball pythons! I highly recommend, they are not bitey if you properly support them. I have been bitten once and it was 100% my fault. He got a repti chip stuck in his mouth and I tried to help. He wasn't pleased. My baby is difficult with feeding and only takes live, but he is going to be switched to frozen soon, the feeding response is AMAZING.
My blood python: chill, a 2000% angel. Looks around curiously a lot and is overall a good fellow. Jeff's blood python: "I MUST HUFF AND BITE AND THAT IS ALL I WILL DO GOOD LUCK CHANGING MY WATER"
I used to work for my roommate who was an exotic pet store owner in Pinellas Park, FL. One night our blood python got loose and ate our blue & gold macaw. Then he died soon after. We lost two incredible creatures within a very short period and we were devastated. The blood was very aggressive, although I think they get an unfair reputation. Great video, Clint! Thanks for making it!
My adult male is already very heavy, I guess close to 9 kg and it's a good workout each time I'm taking him out :P I mostly don't carry him alot but instead, put him on some steady surface to crawl and play around, or we sit together on the bed/couch/somewhere where he can fully support his hugely thick body ;) btw, he's such a sweetheart, we came from point where he was striking glass seeing humans (as said his previous owner), to him letting me pet him literally everywhere like back/sides/neck and even his big, beautiful and ominously looking head ;)
I'm getting a blood python pretty soon, I've met him and he has a wonderful temperament. He is an absolutely beautiful snake. This video is really helping me get prepared. Thank you!
Mikiii B agreed! When I was researching to get mine I had a HECK of a time finding accurate info. Ended up joining some groups and got what I needed but I would love to see these guys get the attention they deserve. I adore my boy!
Bloods really are the best species out there for so many reasons. We started this year with one and now, we have 10. They are all we plan on keeping. They are unique and nothing else compares to the 3 short tail species.
Great video! I got a blood Python about three weeks ago! He was very nervous and would bite at random! But with holding for the first week about 10 minutes a day he hasn't bit me and has become an awesome snake!
My jaw literally dropped when I saw that amazing colouration! Hes BEAUTIFUL. I think if I could have a snake that would be the snake for me. 100% (tied with western hognose, the cutest snake of them all)
Smaller options to p. Brongersmai would be p. Breitensteini, Borneo short tail, or p. Curtus, Sumatran short tail pythons. They get sizable, but not quite as big as a blood
Great video! I recently got a matrix het t plus albino blood python. It eats the same way that your blood does which is so easy! I'm really loving it so far and can't wait to see it grow up into an amazing snake!
Brian Kusko has a breeding pair, in WITCH his CHILDREN ABSOLUTELY ADORE! The FIRST snek they ALWAYS wanna hold is SANGRIA, or Roxanne, depending on WITCH is in blue. It's SO INCREDIBLE watching his kid handle the serpents! I wish you can do a vid with BRIAN KUSKO! You go to him, or vice versa, it's all good!
I was just at an expo a couple days ago, and my friend and I got to handle a young blood python for the first time. Definitely needed more support from the bottom than a ball python, but other than that she was a sweetheart. She was very inquisitive, but was also just content laying in our arms. We didn't wanna put her down, except for when we started to feel her heft lol. Gorgeous snakes, very sweet if you care for them properly, and very possibly my next snake
Bloods are python brongersmai, not python curtus. They also can get 6-8ft for large females, though average is in the 4-6 range for both. Rarely over 20lbs though, you're correct on that part. Thank you for specifying support and mentioning how they have hard to read body language. That's one of the reasons they make horrible pets for most people... they dont read like a normal snake. Thank you for specifying you cant use tanks and they are very sensitive to humidity and air quality. They should have more than just a little peak though... even an obese blood will have a peak. A healthy blood should be a very distinct triangular/teardrop shape. I very much do not recommend using heat mats for adults though. They are prone to causing thermal blockage... my largest came to me with a burn from that... id stick to using radiant heat panels for adult bloods and short tails
Had a blood python where I work and she was my favorite snake! She was a sweetheart! Never showed any signs of aggression. Broke my heart to sell her. Second one we got in was not so sweet lol
You are right about the humidity. I have worked with some large blood red beauties in a very humid environment. Still had problems with eye caps not coming off. Trying to remove those eye cap scales resulted in a nasty bite as the Blood latched on and proceeded to chew away. Needless to say those specimens ended up in the collection of a major zoo (back when they were not nearly as available as they are now). Good video!
100% agree that Gaboon vipers are the coolest. I never plan on owning a venomous snake but they would certainly be the kind I'd pick if I did. They are gorgeous and their heads and fangs are spectacular!
theres some at my petco in LA. i hate that they did it bc #1, our humidity SUCKS. it’s dry asf here. #2, it doesn’t say that it needs humidity in their little care sheet. #3, the enclosure they had was on 20% humidity and aspen substrate. it was heartbreaking to watch. i wanted to save it but that meant supporting their suppliers :(
I have short tailed python 3 yrs old male and i have to say he is wonderful. Got him 2 months ago, he never really hissed at me not mentioning striking. His previous owner that have like dozen of them told me they usually are tame almost like ball python. Great pets, very chill and almost friendly, but as always i'm very catious around snakes even around corns 😅.
Just held a baby blood at the Burpee Museum. Could not have been much more than a year old. His head was already bigger than my 27 year old, 10lb ball python. So that is definitely something to keep in mind. The scales are awesome and smooth, the texture is undescribeable. I just cradled him in both arms next to my body like a baby and despite not being handled alot, he calmed down nicely and took a nap. They are definitely more sensitive to movement around the head than any other python or boa I have handled. When my boyfriend tried to hold him, he was not having it and became fussy and would not get comfortable on him. He had to hand him back to me. That is when the volunteer there called me "Snake Whisperer" I have always adored Gaboon Vipers, thank you for letting me know of the similiarities!
Hi i just wanted to say great video as always of course a huge fan of your passion to educate others about the pros and cons of every animal featured i had a few request for animals in the future they are all small snakes that are kinda uncommon the worm snake,dekays brown snake,smooth/rough snake,and greens snake thank you for anyone reading this and hope you have a great day
I've had one for 2 years now, hes a little hissy brat whenever I try to handle him but puts up with it fairly well. But for housing just drill a dozen or two 1/8" holes around the sides of a under bed tote. Mine has wheels and slides in an out super easy. I've got a good 4" of coconut bedding, like 3 bricks an another 2 of forest moss. He loves it. Shedding is super easy with one 9X9" heating pad under one side, kept near his water.
I have wanted a blood python for a looooong time. I've had Ball pythons, Burmese pythons, and a few Boas. The thing that has always made me shy away from getting one is the work you need to do to keep the humidity right to keep them healthy. I am sure I will end up getting one some day down the road when my life is a little more stable and I am living somewhere I can have pets again. I totally agree that Gaboon vipers are the coolest snakes in the world and now that you mention it Blood pythons are similar in a lot of ways which just makes them that much cooler.
Exactly why I got a blood just the other day😂 “a big red gaboon that doesn’t cause amputations”. Couldn’t decide between a common boa and a blood. Been doing lots of research for the last few months and went with the blood python 😊 so far no bites(only had the snake 48hrs) lmao!
Could you do a boelens python video? No one really ever talks about them but I’ve always wanted one. Could never find good videos covering them though..
He’s so beautiful! Watching this made me miss my Ronin so much 😔he was a corn snake I had for a long time, I was crushed when he passed away but we had many years together. What I found fascinating was that my corn snake and your blood python were nearly the same length, but the difference in body thickness is crazy!! I fostered a Colombian red tailed boa that my coworker asked if I could take since he had gotten her for his sons but they ended up being scared of her; sadly she was handled so little that she was very touchy! I was bitten by her several times, but my reaction was like “.....oh. Oops.” I didn’t even know constrictors would bite like that, and it actually drew blood, but didn’t hurt at all. Since then I’ve always wanted to get a boa or python of my own, to me their beautiful shape and faces are soooo endearing. Thanks for the great videos!
Clint: *looks at any reptile*
Clint: “ARGUABLY the best in the world”
I mean, he isn’t wrong. All reptiles are amazing 😂
I mean, if you can afford to keep an alligator, know how to keep one and you think alligators are the best. Sure, that's probably the best reptile for you.
And then he goes and argues it. Successfully.
when it comes to the Blood Pythons he is right on, I would rate it 4 out of 5 I have had my blood now for about a year, it is 5 Y/O about 4 foot, I am not going to power feed either, I like slow and natural too.
it came to me from a handler at a zoo so it is use to everything, actually likes being held and wraps my arm when he knows he is going to be put back, since mine is well handled and has never really had a bad situation ..... other pets, he gets along with and interacts fine with my 100 Lbs German Shepard (the dog is very well mannered) LOL
not as good of an eater as Clint says LOL Large or even jombo F/T just fine, some times ya gotta play the dance, then he may hit it hard from the side and suck on it for 10 min. before moving it around to eat, I have also seen it eat tail first, Im thinking how are you going to do that LOL but he did
sometimes in N.Y it gets a little below 70 in my house, it does not seem to bother him, I do notice he slows down a little, but he has a heating pad and a nice tight Blue Stone hide over it
I keep 3 different breeds of snakes, its not as active as my Ball Python LOL, the blood can really sit in the same spot for days! you might even think its dead
I dont handle him for a day or two after eating just to let things settle, not that you cant its just what I do, since I have a feeding box he dont go into feeding mode every time I open his tank so I have to handle him after feeding to put him back.... I also try not to handle him in shed, sometimes he can be pissy, he almost always hisses when his tank is open that seems to be what this breed does haha but once you start to pick him up he dont hiss at all after
its just an over all good (Large) snake, if you are going to get one I suggest watching as many videos from all these guys
always be careful, wash your hands before and after handling, make sure its awake and get a few short flicks before reaching and and pulling it out and you will be fine :)
Can we all take a moment and appreciate that none of Clint's videos are sponsored by Raid Shadow Legends?
While I think that itd be weird on a reptile video i gotta appreciate them allowing youtubers to make some money
Seems like the only one who doesn’t 😂, love the profile pic 🦇💀🦇
You mean zoomed
A7X fan?
😅 tru
Literally any reptile:
*breathes*
This, wonderful man:
BEST PET REPTILE CONFIRMED
That is so accurate and I love it 😂❤😂
Okay, not every reptile is the best pet, it's more: 'best reptile confirmed' tbh
True, and I love it
Uh.......
The whole point of "probably the best reptile", "arguably the best reptile" and "one of the coolest reptiles" is that it is not confirming it in fact is the best reptile. It is a lecture in subjectivity. What will be the BEST PET REPTILE for one person, will not necessarily be the case for another.
Fact is that one can never confirm one reptile is the best, for what constitutes "best reptile" have different parameters for what would be best for the individual.
With that in mind, confirming a reptile as the best pet reptile is impossible. The closest one can get is "probably", "arguably" and "on of the.."
I find it beautiful that way.
I got a juvenile blood python at the beginning of this year (partly because of this video) and I absolutely adore him. He’s very shy but perfectly handleable and didn’t really take any more time or effort to tame down than any of my other snakes. They’re not an active species at all, so if you want a snake that will climb on you or give you a big hug these are not the ones, but I love sitting with him on my lap in the evenings when I’m unwinding. It’s like having a weighted blanket for a pet.
Nice! I just got a baby blood python almost two weeks ago and love it 👍
I bought mine as a baby and he's been an awesome snake never striked at me once and I've had him for about 4 years now
@@Polo_187 same, my guy huffs and puffs a little but he’s never struck at me, let alone bit me. I was all prepared for a nippy baby but he’s just been the biggest sweetheart.
Mine is active af at night he is fast too.
"One awkward noodle to juggle." I have an adult blood python, he's around 4 1/2' and he's actually decent at gripping but he still slips easily. Still I can voice they can be awkward noodles but well worth it, had him since he was about 3 weeks old. Also I recommend what he did towards the end, cradle them and it makes holding them so much easier.
Congrats!!!! btw how often do u handle him?? How’s his temper with u and others? My boa is cooler w me than she is w my dad and he hates her. Lol. Any advice you wanna share if u do feel like it will be greatly appreciated.
we have a blood in our snoot family. i carry her around like a baby. she loves it.
@@JK-vy8vh wow i never got the comment notifications until just now. Finding stuff 5 months old feels pretty bad. To answer your question i hold him as an adult around once a month but not that often these days do to other issues. He is quite calm and chill usually just being curious. As a baby he was a little nipper though and i held him usually three or four times a week when he was little to get him acclimated to being handled and people. Short periods of time to start then longer. He actually calmed down surprisingly fast though i think that was partially due to me keeping his tank next to my desk in my apartment when he was a baby and even now so he got used to me being around even when not holding him. Hope that helps and sorry for the long delay.
@@robertal8500 Nice. Also is yours head shy? Asking as trying to figure out how much of an outlier Thud (my blood python) is as not only is he not head shy but seems to enjoy head rubs and will actively try to get them.
@@kylemartinelli1379I'm not an owner but I lurk in short tail groups and I see lots of them are not head shy. It's one reason I want to get one!
Having owned 10 bloods, they are for the most part fairly easy to handle however like all animals each is different. 5 of them were puppy dog tame, 3 were handlable but you had to be careful, 1 wasn't mean but was very flighty and not to be trusted and one wanted me to die.
I think the word he's looking for is Thicc. That is one Thicc snake. 🐍
Big enough to burn diesel 🚛
Mathilda Murray yes
The girth reminds me of my private
You like em thicc?
That's what she said 😉
A recommendation for your videos is giving numbers for parameters. When you say they need high humidity you could say a number like 70% , but great videos.
Come to think of it, Clint is like the Mr. Rogers of reptiles.
Safari that’s the most accurate description of Clint ever.
Omg right on the nail! This needs more upvotes
Won't Clint be our best neighbor? To figure this out we've broken him into five categories....
I said the same thing back in September lol. "Why Don't I Get Bitten? 24 Tips For Reading Snakes & Avoiding Snake Bites"
So weird, just watched another Video, where he was described as the Bob Ross of Reptiles and NOW I'm not sure what's more accurate!
Stout? I think you mean thicker than a Snicker. 😜
How thick is a Snicker?
@@ClintsReptiles when it comes to thickness, a Snicker scores 5 out of 5
@@ClintsReptiles idk about how thick, but I do know they're heavy like a Chevy
@@ClintsReptiles ask T-Pain!
thicker than a bowl of oat meal
*Clint when he sees a Gaboon viper* "Look at the size of this lad, an absolute unit."
“Five feet and 20lb of ground snake is just an awkward noodle to juggle” may be one of my favorite quotes 😂😂
That is one of the most calm blood python I have ever seen
What a cool reptile! I wish i sould see one in person
Here are some possible animals to cover next!
African bullfrog
Argus monitor
Axolotl
Basilisk
Banded gecko
Bearded anole
Woma python
Blue tailed skink
Box turtle
Budgett's frog
Cat eyed gecko
Chinese cave gecko
Collared lizard
Crested newt
Crocodile gecko
Crocodile monitor
Cuban knight anole
Cuvier caiman
Dart frog
Diamondback terrapin
Dragon agama
Dragon snake
Dumeril's monitor
Dune gecko
Emerald tree boa
False water cobra
Fan fingered gecko
Fat tailed gecko
Fire belly toad
Golden gecko
Green spiny lizard/ Emerald swift lizard
Green tree monitor
Green tree frog
Green tree python
Green tree skink
False water cobra
Horned frog
Indigo snake
Leaf tailed gecko
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Clint's Reptiles I want to see you hold a viper
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False water cobra twice?
Yay, the blood python review at last!
Hm this video was just uploaded... why have you commented it 4 days ago? xD
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@@voltix9594 ok. Thx
Why 4 days
Why 4 day's
I have a blood python. He's great. Little nervous when I first got him but he calms down more with each handling. I think they're great but detailed research is a must before getting one of these snakes. Borneo and Sumatran short-tails are also great if you want a snake with a similar build but tend to have mellower personalities by natures, at least that's what I've read and heard. I don't currently keep those species.
Aren’t the short-tailed, the blood and Bornean species all sort of considered “blood pythons”? I know they’re different species under the same genus, so obviously they’re not the same exact species… that’s like saying all ball pythons are Burmese are all rock pythons are all blood pythons are Angolan etc. lol. But I thought the Bornean and short-tailed were also called “blood pythons”? Maybe the association has changed recently. Some of the taxonomy has changed… _Python breitensteini_ is from Borneo; the Sumatran short-tailed, _P. curtus_ and then what was considered the “standard” of blood pythons, which lives mainly on the mainland of Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and some offshore islands, _P. brongersmai_ was formerly called Brongersmai’s python?
@@erikm8372 they're generally called the short tailed python complex. They're close enough where all their care requirements are the same besides cage and prey size.
Probably one of the most beautiful snakes out there in terms of color. I never noticed the texture on the scales, though! That’s interesting! I bet a shed piece from one of these guys would make a nice necklace.
“Awkward noodle to juggle” made me smile really hard
I love his colors. Rust red and gray is a great combination.
It's so funny that I got to see and hold a blood python yesterday (: it was awesome. She was a sweetheart and very thick
Who’s the one person who dislikes this video because this guy is amazing
PETA probably.
It’s all the tree blood pythons not appreciating getting called awkward
Maybe it was a rat or a mouse that doesn't want to get eaten?
I just want to say thank you for these kinds of videos. I think I speak for at least most of us here on the channel, we really appreciate all the information and facts about these fascinating and beautiful animals! I found you channel about a year and a half ago, after impulse buying a yearling green iguana. After figuring out a bit about them, I began to desperately research everything I could to properly care for it. You helped with that. So thank you from myself, and my iguana Echo!
Also, happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
You're very welcome! Thank you for the kind feedback. I hope all is well with you and your iguana. They can be great if you put in the work, they are just way more work than most lizards.
@@ClintsReptiles haha, yes. I have noticed that. He's a bit mean, expensive, and overall a bit of a handful. But is a lot of fun and always an eye catcher when people come to see my animals!
I love short tailed pythons, Sumatrans for the win in the looks department for me. Nice video choice 👍
"Awkward noodle to handle" - Clint 2019
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@@GorillaClaymation r/ihavereddit
Hello. I just wanted to leave a tip for people who want to keep high-humidity reptiles in a tank- it IS possible, especially for small-time keepers like myself.
A lot of people use foil on the top of their enclosures. I don't enjoy doing this because the foil usually falls down or is lifted at the corners on accident and it lets the heat out. I have some quick fixes for you!!
The general first step is to have a substrate suitable. Coconut husk works great in low-humidity areas, like Clint said. Other fixes are:
1) HVAC tape. This is a safe tape designed to tape together heating and air conditioning units. So if you use an overhead heat source, it will not melt or burn. You just tape it on in rows, then cut out a circle to put your heating lamp.
2) Plexiglass lid. If you want to do something that's a little nicer looking, you can secure some sheets of plexi-glass to the lid of the enclosure around the lamp (if you have one).
3) Leave a larger water dish directly underneath the heating lamp. This will cause the water to evaporate and create more humidity.
I hope this helps you!!
So glad to see this video! I adore my blood python, and they're amazing pets with the right owner who is sure to respect them. "An awkward noodle to juggle" is definitely an accurate description of handling these guys 😂
I think blood pythons are one of the most beautiful snakes along with the gaboon and rhino. My blood would sit in one spot for days and not move a bit to the point where I was starting to worry about it. The only way I could tell it was alive was that I could see it breathing. The unbelievable patience this snake has definitely kept me cautious. There were a couple times I got in the cage to check on him and without any warning or movement, Bam. It hit hard but luckily didn't get me because I knew it was coming.
Gaboon Vipers are stunning snakes! I am so glad you featured the Blood Python because I have been looking at them on line. Before I actually purchase a snake or any other animal, I want to learn about their care for the wellbeing of the animal to give them a healthy and happy life.
They also have *spectacular* colors, too.
I’m leaving in a couple of hours to get a second blood and a Borneo short tail. Perfect timing on this upload lol. These guys deserve so much more attention.
Is there any real difference in care? So far I haven't found any differences online but I like having first hand accounts
@@wyattrippy5939 Their care is pretty much identical
It is truly amazing how his coloration and pattern would so easily blend with fallen leaves. As always, a wonderful presentation by our reptile whisperer. 😁
I've been keeping snakes since the early 1970's and by far the worst bite I have ever received from a snake was from a Blood Python. I was working at a zoological research facility, I was alone that day, the snake bit me on the wrist hung on and coiled around my arm. It took quite a bit of work to get it off being alone. That snake tore me up.
Those scales have the most beautiful texture I've EVER seen...all those little ridges... I bet their sheds make amazing jewelry and trinkets.
I believe that's from to high a humidity. Should be smooth.
No, those dimpled scales are actually from too low humidity.
That doesn’t mean he’s not taking good care of it or that the snake is unhealthy. It’s virtually impossible to keep a bloodpython in the exact right humidity: the air in an enclosure is usually quite stagnant, as opposed to in open nature.Too humid conditions will then quickly cause respiratory problems. In other words... better let it have some dimpled scales than pneumonia.
"One awkward noodle to juggle." I think I'm going to use that phrase. XD
I heard that from my ex once before
Oh no
That’s what she said
One of my favorite species! One thing I’d encourage you to let people know is they do get larger. A few of my girls are over 6’ and some even almost 7’. If you ever get a chance to handle some Sumatran short tails I think those make phenomenal pets and would be cool to highlight!
Also you touched on it a bit, but ventilation is probably the most important aspect of good blood/short tail health. Probably where they are least forgiving husbandry wise. Thanks for highlighting these guys!
Thank you buddy. I have in my little mind have been wanting a blood python for... years but I didn't know about the humidity factor. Thank you so much for this video
Dude your links on the 'i' card are so on point, I've been going seamlessly from one of your vids to the next thanks to that.
The best way I have found to hold them (and this can be said for many snakes) is to sling them over your shoulder like a bundle of rope and let them wrap themselves around your waist or other shoulder for support. If you help them into a position where you support their weight but they feel like they chose that position, it becomes really easy.
This literally came out as i got home from repticon with a blood python. Thanks clint so much for all the insight! So far hes doing amazing!
The Gaboon Viper is very beautiful and my favourite poison equipped snake. I really appreciate your opinion of the Blood Python as I may add one to my snake family.
Just in Time, I'm getting one of those beauties in a week. Thanks a lot!👍🏻
Since you mentioned their strike, would you think about adding a clip off for example a feeding strike to your typical videos? Or also a feeding clip for all of the presented animals.
Unfortunately feeding videos are likely to get a video demonized
@@lolfiish
Ye whats that about, youtube screwes you with everything these days.
Its just the law of nature, what is so bad about it, its just plain stupid.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and interesting snake. They are not for me, but it's still nice to meet them. It's actually sometimes a relief to think "nope, I will never seek to own one, but it's lovely to see and learn more about them!"
Hey Clint just wanted to say I love your videos. I got a bearded dragon yesterday and don't regret it. Thanks again
Lol, at 9:05, I heard "stay under the whole ass of the blood python" and had to rewatch that part
He said mass
He never cusses cause hes mormon
@Jessica Yun Girl, I heard the same and also had to rewatch. Haha
From what I've researched so far that appears to be a normal morph, and I think just the normal morph alone is amazing in appearance
Amazing how similar the head markings are to the common boa. I had a red tail for 20 years and was fascinated by the iris of each eye following the camouflage pattern in the skin to break up the roundness of the eye. Another example of evolution converging in on what survives and thrives in the wild!
I’ve personally witnessed one of my baby bloods leap off the ground when startled. Amazing animals I love them.
Hey! I have a blood Python baby and he is actually less defensive than my ball pythons! I highly recommend, they are not bitey if you properly support them. I have been bitten once and it was 100% my fault. He got a repti chip stuck in his mouth and I tried to help. He wasn't pleased.
My baby is difficult with feeding and only takes live, but he is going to be switched to frozen soon, the feeding response is AMAZING.
Another gaboon viper fan! cool to hear them mentioned. That snake is thicc! what a beauty!
My blood python: chill, a 2000% angel. Looks around curiously a lot and is overall a good fellow. Jeff's blood python: "I MUST HUFF AND BITE AND THAT IS ALL I WILL DO GOOD LUCK CHANGING MY WATER"
What a gorgeous snake! That pattern is amazing and it just keeps going, the more you look the more you see.
I had a Black Sumatran, very under appreciated animals.
I used to work for my roommate who was an exotic pet store owner in Pinellas Park, FL. One night our blood python got loose and ate our blue & gold macaw. Then he died soon after. We lost two incredible creatures within a very short period and we were devastated. The blood was very aggressive, although I think they get an unfair reputation. Great video, Clint! Thanks for making it!
Would really love to see a video on indigo snakes. As the largest colubrids, I think it'd make for a fun video.
My adult male is already very heavy, I guess close to 9 kg and it's a good workout each time I'm taking him out :P I mostly don't carry him alot but instead, put him on some steady surface to crawl and play around, or we sit together on the bed/couch/somewhere where he can fully support his hugely thick body ;) btw, he's such a sweetheart, we came from point where he was striking glass seeing humans (as said his previous owner), to him letting me pet him literally everywhere like back/sides/neck and even his big, beautiful and ominously looking head ;)
I'm getting a blood python pretty soon, I've met him and he has a wonderful temperament. He is an absolutely beautiful snake. This video is really helping me get prepared. Thank you!
Hows your python doing dude?
I've had a female Sumatran for over a year now and I absolutely LOVE the crap out of her. Such a good attitude and she is very social and docile!!!
You should do the Dumerils Boa! My favorite species 😍
I agree
Came to comment this lol. I have one, they are such an underrated snake, and there aren't a lot of educational videos about them
Just coming by to say I'm very interested in them!
My local reptile store actually has one, I always look at him :)
Mikiii B agreed! When I was researching to get mine I had a HECK of a time finding accurate info. Ended up joining some groups and got what I needed but I would love to see these guys get the attention they deserve. I adore my boy!
Bloods really are the best species out there for so many reasons. We started this year with one and now, we have 10. They are all we plan on keeping. They are unique and nothing else compares to the 3 short tail species.
Great video! I got a blood Python about three weeks ago! He was very nervous and would bite at random! But with holding for the first week about 10 minutes a day he hasn't bit me and has become an awesome snake!
My jaw literally dropped when I saw that amazing colouration! Hes BEAUTIFUL.
I think if I could have a snake that would be the snake for me. 100% (tied with western hognose, the cutest snake of them all)
Smaller options to p. Brongersmai would be p. Breitensteini, Borneo short tail, or p. Curtus, Sumatran short tail pythons. They get sizable, but not quite as big as a blood
ive had my blood python for 16 years he always been very easy to handle and take care of
Great video! I recently got a matrix het t plus albino blood python. It eats the same way that your blood does which is so easy! I'm really loving it so far and can't wait to see it grow up into an amazing snake!
Best video yet! Exactly what I was hoping for! I ALWAYS compare my bloods and short tails to gaboons!!!
What a beautiful creature! Thanks again Clint; amazing video as always
I love this!! I have a blood and love him to pieces. Super sweet, never given me any issues.
Brian Kusko has a breeding pair, in WITCH his CHILDREN ABSOLUTELY ADORE!
The FIRST snek they ALWAYS wanna hold is SANGRIA, or Roxanne, depending on WITCH is in blue.
It's SO INCREDIBLE watching his kid handle the serpents!
I wish you can do a vid with BRIAN KUSKO!
You go to him, or vice versa, it's all good!
I was just at an expo a couple days ago, and my friend and I got to handle a young blood python for the first time. Definitely needed more support from the bottom than a ball python, but other than that she was a sweetheart. She was very inquisitive, but was also just content laying in our arms. We didn't wanna put her down, except for when we started to feel her heft lol. Gorgeous snakes, very sweet if you care for them properly, and very possibly my next snake
Saw another comment between the relation of Clint and Mr. Rogers.
You really should have been cast for the Mr. Roger's movie.
Bloods are python brongersmai, not python curtus. They also can get 6-8ft for large females, though average is in the 4-6 range for both. Rarely over 20lbs though, you're correct on that part.
Thank you for specifying support and mentioning how they have hard to read body language. That's one of the reasons they make horrible pets for most people... they dont read like a normal snake.
Thank you for specifying you cant use tanks and they are very sensitive to humidity and air quality.
They should have more than just a little peak though... even an obese blood will have a peak. A healthy blood should be a very distinct triangular/teardrop shape.
I very much do not recommend using heat mats for adults though. They are prone to causing thermal blockage... my largest came to me with a burn from that... id stick to using radiant heat panels for adult bloods and short tails
I have a Sumatran Short Tail Python and he is massive but sweet.
Blood pythons look like a mix between a ball python and a reticulated python.
I don’t think they look anything like a ball Python myself...
@@big10hunter42 kinda like a retic and a red tail boa
What a beautiful animal! I need to do further research on this snake as a potential pet & this is a great starting point.Thanks!
Had a blood python where I work and she was my favorite snake! She was a sweetheart! Never showed any signs of aggression. Broke my heart to sell her. Second one we got in was not so sweet lol
Thank you for this,finally!!! They are one of my favorites,along with Tegus. Great video,long coming and worth it. He is absolutely beautiful!
In case he doesn't have a name yet, may I suggest Chonky McChonkerson
I like the way they follow you with their eyes and not just use the head movement.
Depending on the incidence of light its head is gold, copper or black, so awesome.
Very beautiful snake.
You are right about the humidity. I have worked with some large blood red beauties in a very humid environment. Still had problems with eye caps not coming off. Trying to remove those eye cap scales resulted in a nasty bite as the Blood latched on and proceeded to chew away. Needless to say those specimens ended up in the collection of a major zoo (back when they were not nearly as available as they are now). Good video!
2:35 slick boi trying to steal Clint's watch lol
100% agree that Gaboon vipers are the coolest. I never plan on owning a venomous snake but they would certainly be the kind I'd pick if I did. They are gorgeous and their heads and fangs are spectacular!
theres some at my petco in LA. i hate that they did it bc #1, our humidity SUCKS. it’s dry asf here. #2, it doesn’t say that it needs humidity in their little care sheet. #3, the enclosure they had was on 20% humidity and aspen substrate. it was heartbreaking to watch. i wanted to save it but that meant supporting their suppliers :(
I am getting a blood python today i am so excited they are a bucket list animal for me
I have short tailed python 3 yrs old male and i have to say he is wonderful. Got him 2 months ago, he never really hissed at me not mentioning striking. His previous owner that have like dozen of them told me they usually are tame almost like ball python. Great pets, very chill and almost friendly, but as always i'm very catious around snakes even around corns 😅.
Just held a baby blood at the Burpee Museum. Could not have been much more than a year old. His head was already bigger than my 27 year old, 10lb ball python. So that is definitely something to keep in mind.
The scales are awesome and smooth, the texture is undescribeable.
I just cradled him in both arms next to my body like a baby and despite not being handled alot, he calmed down nicely and took a nap.
They are definitely more sensitive to movement around the head than any other python or boa I have handled.
When my boyfriend tried to hold him, he was not having it and became fussy and would not get comfortable on him.
He had to hand him back to me.
That is when the volunteer there called me "Snake Whisperer"
I have always adored Gaboon Vipers, thank you for letting me know of the similiarities!
Hi i just wanted to say great video as always of course a huge fan of your passion to educate others about the pros and cons of every animal featured i had a few request for animals in the future they are all small snakes that are kinda uncommon the worm snake,dekays brown snake,smooth/rough snake,and greens snake thank you for anyone reading this and hope you have a great day
Very well crafted video. Definitely influenced my decision on what my next snake will be. Thank you sir.
I've had one for 2 years now, hes a little hissy brat whenever I try to handle him but puts up with it fairly well. But for housing just drill a dozen or two 1/8" holes around the sides of a under bed tote. Mine has wheels and slides in an out super easy. I've got a good 4" of coconut bedding, like 3 bricks an another 2 of forest moss. He loves it. Shedding is super easy with one 9X9" heating pad under one side, kept near his water.
You have talked me into getting a gaboon viper! Thanks Clint! Can't wait to get my first snake!
Really bad idea
I have wanted a blood python for a looooong time. I've had Ball pythons, Burmese pythons, and a few Boas. The thing that has always made me shy away from getting one is the work you need to do to keep the humidity right to keep them healthy. I am sure I will end up getting one some day down the road when my life is a little more stable and I am living somewhere I can have pets again. I totally agree that Gaboon vipers are the coolest snakes in the world and now that you mention it Blood pythons are similar in a lot of ways which just makes them that much cooler.
I've been waiting for this for so long. Thank you!
Bloods are some of my favorite snakes, and I'm picking up a pair next weekend! Great video as always, Clint!
Whoa, those scales are weird. I've never seen scales with texture like that. Gorgeous snake.
Exactly why I got a blood just the other day😂 “a big red gaboon that doesn’t cause amputations”. Couldn’t decide between a common boa and a blood. Been doing lots of research for the last few months and went with the blood python 😊 so far no bites(only had the snake 48hrs) lmao!
Dang youtube didnt notify me, i almost went without seeing your new vid, good thing i scrolled 20 pages down my subsciptions feed 😂
Humid hide?! Oh, I kept hearing human hide and was thinking it might be tricky to get.
me and Donut, my blood python, loved the video. He gave it one tail up 🐍 (his equivalent to two thumbs up) and I give it two thumbs up. 👍👍
Could you do a boelens python video? No one really ever talks about them but I’ve always wanted one. Could never find good videos covering them though..
"They do like to eat"
Me too Blood python, me too
He’s so beautiful! Watching this made me miss my Ronin so much 😔he was a corn snake I had for a long time, I was crushed when he passed away but we had many years together. What I found fascinating was that my corn snake and your blood python were nearly the same length, but the difference in body thickness is crazy!! I fostered a Colombian red tailed boa that my coworker asked if I could take since he had gotten her for his sons but they ended up being scared of her; sadly she was handled so little that she was very touchy! I was bitten by her several times, but my reaction was like “.....oh. Oops.” I didn’t even know constrictors would bite like that, and it actually drew blood, but didn’t hurt at all. Since then I’ve always wanted to get a boa or python of my own, to me their beautiful shape and faces are soooo endearing. Thanks for the great videos!