Any Good Youtube Reptile Channels?

I really enjoy watching State48 Exotics videos... could be because Im pretty sure I have a crush on Joel :rolleyes:... but in reality hes just starting out on his breeding program, but hes got some beautiful animals that he likes to show off and talk about, and its been fun to watch him progress.

I second Viperkeeper as well, I like to put his videos on in the background while Im doing stuff around the house. Its entertaining to hear a fully grown man talk to some of his snakes the way Al does. I feel like *for the most part* he also promotes smart and safe handling of his hots, which I think is important.

SnakeBytes /AnimalBytes. Surprised that hasn't been mentioned that I could see.

And while not 100% reptiles, Brave Wilderness is amazing all around animal content.

I particularly like Snake Discovery. Emily has tons of charisma and is a great spokesperson for the hobby.

I also really enjoy Dav Kaufman with the Reptile Channel. He has this cool eccentric vibe that I enjoy. I get such a kick everytime the show begins with Rainbow Mealworms presents.... I never before imagined mealworms being branded, let alone sponsoring a show!

I used to watch the Viper Keeper, in fact it was his videos that reignited my interest in snake-keeping. But it just got so repetitive. He has all these beautiful and fascinating snakes, but he never really gives any detail on them. He just says its a such and such, and then we watch in silence as he feeds it a thawed mouse. Every episode is a huge missed opportunity to educate a clearly interested audience.

I also don't like that he is constantly having shedding issues. I'm a rank novice to be sure, but as I understand it, difficulties shedding are indicative of health/stress problems.

thanks for the commentary on the other youtubers. I'm always looking for new snake videos to watch!

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Originally Posted by JRLongton

I particularly like Snake Discovery. Emily has tons of charisma and is a great spokesperson for the hobby.

I also really enjoy Dav Kaufman with the Reptile Channel. He has this cool eccentric vibe that I enjoy. I get such a kick everytime the show begins with Rainbow Mealworms presents.... I never before imagined mealworms being branded, let alone sponsoring a show!

I used to watch the Viper Keeper, in fact it was his videos that reignited my interest in snake-keeping. But it just got so repetitive. He has all these beautiful and fascinating snakes, but he never really gives any detail on them. He just says its a such and such, and then we watch in silence as he feeds it a thawed mouse. Every episode is a huge missed opportunity to educate a clearly interested audience.

I also don't like that he is constantly having shedding issues. I'm a rank novice to be sure, but as I understand it, difficulties shedding are indicative of health/stress problems.

thanks for the commentary on the other youtubers. I'm always looking for new snake videos to watch!

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I just checked out The Viper Keeper and have to say that his intro seems a bit reckless. Also not sure it's a good idea not having locks on enclosures containing venomous snakes but I guess he's the expert lol. I have a feeling it's a case of 'when' rather than 'if' he gets bitten.

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Originally Posted by Valaryan

I just checked out The Viper Keeper and have to say that his intro seems a bit reckless. Also not sure it's a good idea not having locks on enclosures containing venomous snakes but I guess he's the expert lol. I have a feeling it's a case of 'when' rather than 'if' he gets bitten.

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I don't think he's worried about anyone stealing them. :)

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I just checked out The Viper Keeper and have to say that his intro seems a bit reckless. Also not sure it's a good idea not having locks on enclosures containing venomous snakes but I guess he's the expert lol. I have a feeling it's a case of 'when' rather than 'if' he gets bitten.

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He has older videos that touch on both your concerns.

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Originally Posted by MasonC2K

I don't think he's worried about anyone stealing them. :)

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I think they'll get out.

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Originally Posted by Aztec4mia

He has older videos that touch on both your concerns.

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Thanks, I'll check them out.

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Originally Posted by Valaryan

I just checked out The Viper Keeper and have to say that his intro seems a bit reckless. Also not sure it's a good idea not having locks on enclosures containing venomous snakes but I guess he's the expert lol. I have a feeling it's a case of 'when' rather than 'if' he gets bitten.

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I believe I've seen him use shims (wooden shims) in the glass doors to prevent them from sliding until he removes them. I did notice in a recent video that there wasn't a shim in place, but maybe he's removing them now before filming or isn't using them anymore. I do like that there is a verbal warning about keeping hots in his intro, but agree about the "dramatics". I've only occasionally watched him. I agree that I wish he talked more about each species while working with them it would make it a lot more educational.

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I believe I've seen him use shims (wooden shims) in the glass doors to prevent them from sliding until he removes them. I did notice in a recent video that there wasn't a shim in place, but maybe he's removing them now before filming or isn't using them anymore. I do like that there is a verbal warning about keeping hots in his intro, but agree about the "dramatics". I've only occasionally watched him. I agree that I wish he talked more about each species while working with them it would make it a lot more educational.

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I don't recall which video, but one I saw a few weeks ago (probably an old one since I'm not watching in order), but he explained that the pieces of wood he puts in the glass weren't for holding the doors shut at all. They're to keep the glass from rattling if or when an agitated snake strikes at it.

If the glass can't rattle, it would be less noisy for both video and personal sanity imo.

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