i did this many years ago with a much simpler process on some hatching dragons that came out deformed that soon died. i still have the specimens and they look no different to the day i did it. interesting video
sinny please no if he is sick enough to preserve his pets he probably has a dandruff farm to + I think there is a massive chance he killed the poor geckos
@@regardtbotha8861 stop posting stuff like this for attention. I hate to give it to you, but look at the specimens. They were very unhealthy in the first place. If he did have to harm them, I doubt it was ONLY for this video. They were either about to die or in pain.
I would like to do this for my Leopard Gecko, she recently passed, although it was heartbreaking I do not want to part from her so I’m trying to buy supplies for this. Thank you so much for giving this DIY. ☺️
I liked it bc it looks like they are swimming and it is really pretty but it is also really sad and I dont think I could do such thing with my pets as I could not look at their dead bodies every day
I definitely get that. I didn't really have a chance to form a bond with these animals, but it would definitely be more difficult for me to preserve my larger, more personable animals
I totally get that. I've personally been into Vulture Culture for many years now, infact I've had many specimens much longer than any of my current or past pets... so for me, preserving my animals after they've died is an easy way to help me cope with their loss.. I view them as art, and art lives on forever. But I fully respect anyone who doesn't wish to preserve their pets in that way. We all cope differently, and for many this just isn't the way.
I like that they almost get a second life they didn't get to live, if that makes sense. Now that he's preserved them, he can see them everyday and appreciate them like he would've been able to if they'd have lived. However, there's no way I could do this with my pets either.
Although probably not with the animals I really loved, as it would be incredibly hard seeing them like that. But for animals that have died in the store I work at I might do this !
Justin Simpson that's sad... my blue whale also just passed away, had it for 20 yrs.:( tho I froze her, we then had a food crisis and we had to eat her.
You may be able to find formalin and some percentage ethanol at a drug store, but it looks like sciencecompany.com, valleyvet.com, and amazon.com all have options
A little word of advice all you need is 100% alcohol or better yet 90% alcohol I've been doing this for a long time I even on my own business doing it wet specimens for life
I have a baby eastern hog nose snake that passed away. I wanted to preserve her but didn’t want to inject her with anything. She is small enough to not have to do that so thank you for mentioning that. Would it hurt if I just put her directly into alcohol for preservation or is it mandatory to proceed all these steps?
I've seen it but never thought to try - I feel like it'd be difficult with such small animals but maybe with something larger? It's a very cool process regardless
i know this is from two years ago but you should rub goo gone over the adhesive that’s was left over from whatever label was there, would make it look much better and make viewing the animal clearer
Hi, we found a fully preserved looking lizard outside a few days ago (fascinating how Well preserved he is naturally...SomeHow) but we are just wondering if he will STAY this way if we just put him in a closed container OR do we still have to follow these steps to keep him preserved like he is? (*note he doesn't appear to have decayed AT ALL in the 4 or 5 days since we found him)
Thank you very much! This is the most well explained guide I've ever seen on RUclips. I have one question for you: would isopropyl 70% be safe for specimens instead of the ethanol?
Hi @afroherkeeper is it really necessary to use first the diluted alchohol solution then the final solution or i can just go directly to the final solution? Please i hope you'll respond. ❤️
I loved how thorough this video was. It was all well explained and it is helping me with my own project. I just don't like/appreciate how you refer to the animals. Their bodies aren't a waste if they decay naturally or "have no purpose." They look beautiful and this is a wonderful way to remember them, but their life isn't worthless if you can't do anything with their bodies after death. Human bodies aren't worthless if they aren't preserved so neither is any other animal. Why is every animals worthless if every part of them is not used except humans? Just some food for thought because it came off a bit cruel when you said it is out of respect for the animal, while claiming their bodies go to waste or have no meaning if not used.
so i found a lizard that got into our house and died and dried out (possibly for years) is there a way i can preserve him? i want to put him in a jar, but i’m afraid putting a dried carcass in preserving liquid will deteriorate him
This video was very well done, great job. I was hoping you could help me with something though. I found a wet specimen baby shark at a antique store. It's really neat and it looks really old. Some of the fluid is brownish and there's another fluid in small amounts that looks like blood that maybe excreted after being set in the solution. I was hoping to transfer the shark to a new container with fresh fluids. Could you describe the process I could follow to do this? Or is it even sensible?
I think this depends on what fluid the shark is in currently... I'm by no means an expert, but I imagine if you were to take it out and replace it with 70% alcohol that'd probably be just fine.
Woyld the care of a coleonyx mitritus (probably butchered the spelling) be much the same to your little guy? Im haveing trouble finding the specific humidity needs of the central banded gecko and thought you could help.
Where did you buy you formalin? Im probably thinking of something else, but my biology teacher said formaldehyde causes cancer and its harder to get now.
My formalin was supplied by a teacher, but it can be purchased at many drug stores and science supply sites. Pretty sure I've seen it on Amazon.com too.
AfroHerpKeeper, I'm interested in getting an semi-aquatic turtle. Do you have any advice for me. P.S. this would be my first reptile, I have had hermit crabs though. It would be great to have advice from a true reptile master. Thank you!
If he was put down, did you bury him or cremate him? We usually bury our animals, but if it was up to me it probably wouldn't hurt to pay some extra money to cremate a beloved pet.
Aubrie Animated He ended up being taken and put down, we never actually got his body back... nor were we even told what they did with my baby boys body... every time I think back to that day I feel sick because I don’t know What they did to his body..
@@Radi0_4563 dang. As far as I know none of our pets have had to be put down, because all of the ones that died were hit by a car. RIP Brodie RIP Deuce RIP Harriet
Aubrie Animated yeah, honestly though, Gypsy (the dog I’ve mentioned got put down) was quote on quote ‘Taken By A Professional Of The RSPCA’ and they had to use a loophole pole just to get him outta the yard
Hello, my name is Sarah and I am a senior in high school. I am currently writing my final senior paper on exotic animals and the exotic animal trade. For part of my grade I need to interview someone and ask them a few questions on the subject, and I thought of you because I watch your videos. I was hoping I could just ask you a few questions on your view on the exotic animal trade and maybe a few questions about your animals. Thank you for your time! I’ll comment with some questions, and if you by chance get the time to respond to any of them I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you! What do you think the biggest impact is when it comes to the illegal exotic animal trade? Do you think it can be beneficial to own exotic animals? Such as some species whose numbers are dwindling in the wild? Do you think there should be a line when it comes to what animals can be privately owned or when it comes to regulations on exotic animals? How do you get your animals? Through breeders? What made you want exotic animals? Like Blue? Do you think only certain people should have certain exotic animals, by making people go through a permit process and making sure they have the proper setup? Do you need a permit for any of your animals? Do you think it’s right for people to own animals found in the wild? Thank you very much :)
Sarah, thanks for reaching out, I'd be happy to give my opinion! What do you think the biggest impact is when it comes to the illegal exotic animal trade? The illegal trade in exotic animals is one of the most lucrative markets on the planet, meaning unimaginable numbers of wild animals are killed or captured to feed and support those desperate for money. While poaching is a beast of its own, the trade in live animals has just as many casualties - thousands and thousands of animals die briefly after capture, in transit, or after arriving at their destinations. Parasites, infections, disease, and lack of food and water are all factors. These casualties drastically cut down populations of animals in the wild, disrupting ecosystems and placing many species on the precipice of extinction. If animals are able to be captured and transported humanely, as a means of advancing scientific knowledge or establishing populations in captivity, I have little issue with the capture of exotic animals. However, that scenario is far from reality - the illegal trade in exotic animals is incredibly crippling to wild animals and the ecosystems they inhabit. Do you think it can be beneficial to own exotic animals? Such as some species whose numbers are dwindling in the wild? Absolutely. As someone who maintains a large collection of reptiles and amphibians, I take every chance I get to use them as a means of educating the general public. Many people never get the chance to touch a snake, to handle an insect, or to pet a lizard - I make it my goal to help others overcome their irrational fears and reconnect with the natural world. Apart from the educational benefits of maintaining exotic animals in captivity, captive populations of threatened, endangered, or even extinct-in-the-wild species are absolutely vital for preserving the biodiversity of the planet. I’m all for the proper keeping of exotic animals. Do you think there should be a line when it comes to what animals can be privately owned or when it comes to regulations on exotic animals? This is a difficult question, and one that’s always at the political forefront in my field. Personally, I believe that responsible, professional keepers should have few limits on what sort of animals they keep. However, mistakes can still happen, irresponsible keepers abound, and when cobras, crocodiles, or tigers escape - it’s a PR nightmare. Exotic animals on the loose threaten my hobby when members of the public who don’t understand the appeal of keeping animals get involved. So many people are unaware of the presence of exotic animals in their own communities - if they find out one has escaped in their area, they could pressure lawmakers to ban the animals I hold dear. There should be a line of sorts, but it’s difficult to determine where it needs to be drawn. How do you get your animals? Through breeders? The majority of my animals were bred in captivity by professional breeders. I have a boa constrictor from the Pacific Northwest, a blue tongue skink from Florida, and a python shipped to me from North Texas. I only purchase animals from reputable individuals if at all possible. What made you want exotic animals? Like Blue? I’ve always been fascinated by the natural world, and I’ve always had at least a few animals in my house at a time. As a kid, I wanted to go into paleontology, and as I grew, my passion evolved with me and I became fascinated by living animals such as reptiles and amphibians. I intend to make it my life’s purpose to preserve the biodiversity of the planet as best I can - the world needs it now more than ever. Do you think only certain people should have certain exotic animals, by making people go through a permit process and making sure they have the proper setup? This is an interesting proposition, but it would be hard to implement and would result in a lot of displaced animals. I believe that in a perfect world this would be the case, but realistically, I don’t think it should happen. The closest we can get is to educate buyers and keepers of exotic animals on the proper care and requirements of the animals they work with. Do you need a permit for any of your animals? No, I don’t. Where I live, permits are required for large constricting snakes, venomous snakes, and crocodilians. Do you think it’s right for people to own animals found in the wild? On a case-by-case basis, there are times when this is fine. However, if it can be avoided, it’s really best to go the extra step and find animals born and bred in captivity.
Thank you so much for responding and answering my questions! I really appreciate it and it will definitely give a good perspective for my paper. Thanks!
I do have a new room tour which should be coming out this Friday! A video focusing on only the reptiles is a good idea too though - I'll definitely keep it in mind
A pretty fine syringe would do the job, if you inject the formalin into thicker areas and large muscle masses - there's a link to the full guide I used in the video description
Yes, but as they dry out so easily, I'd ease them into the 70% solution gradually - start with a 40% alcohol, 60% water solution and increase from there over the course of a week or so.
Rubbing alcohol works! It's usually a 70% solution, which is just right. Formalin might be a bit harder to find, but I believe you could either find it in a drugstore or order it online.
These two were so frail by the time I received them that one died of dehydration, and the other fell about two inches and cracked its' spine. I felt absolutely awful but there really wasn't much I could've done to prevent it.
Those are baby leopard geckos, not whatever you called them. Learn your animals scrub (Kidding, good video. I might try this eventually, that's a really cool species too, its a shame they passed away.)
I live in Texas and every night I see about 10 geckos that look similar to these, (idk if they are the same or not, I'm not much of a gecko expert) outside on my windows catching bugs. They're mean! They bite the heck outta me when I try to relocate them after they get inside. 😂
i did this many years ago with a much simpler process on some hatching dragons that came out deformed that soon died. i still have the specimens and they look no different to the day i did it. interesting video
Coop's Reptiles what was your process?
Just checked you channel and don't see it.
Still no process
Love this, great information for those wanting to preserve their beloved animals after death.
I’m about to try wet specimen preservation for the first time, this video is sure to be extremely helpful!!
👏🏻 very well explain without unnecessary rambling great video.
let's roll up our sleeves, put our hair back and get started. lol love it. so totally off topic but you should do a hair care routine video!
sinny please no if he is sick enough to preserve his pets he probably has a dandruff farm to + I think there is a massive chance he killed the poor geckos
Regardt Botha you are soooooooo wrong.
Regardt Botha they died at birth
@@regardtbotha8861 stop posting stuff like this for attention. I hate to give it to you, but look at the specimens. They were very unhealthy in the first place. If he did have to harm them, I doubt it was ONLY for this video. They were either about to die or in pain.
Great video love the information (also sorry about you Texas banded geckos 🦎) 🤗👍🏻
I would like to do this for my Leopard Gecko, she recently passed, although it was heartbreaking I do not want to part from her so I’m trying to buy supplies for this. Thank you so much for giving this DIY. ☺️
these vids never cease to impress me I love your channel
I liked it bc it looks like they are swimming and it is really pretty but it is also really sad and I dont think I could do such thing with my pets as I could not look at their dead bodies every day
I definitely get that. I didn't really have a chance to form a bond with these animals, but it would definitely be more difficult for me to preserve my larger, more personable animals
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I totally get that.
I've personally been into Vulture Culture for many years now, infact I've had many specimens much longer than any of my current or past pets... so for me, preserving my animals after they've died is an easy way to help me cope with their loss.. I view them as art, and art lives on forever. But I fully respect anyone who doesn't wish to preserve their pets in that way. We all cope differently, and for many this just isn't the way.
I like that they almost get a second life they didn't get to live, if that makes sense. Now that he's preserved them, he can see them everyday and appreciate them like he would've been able to if they'd have lived. However, there's no way I could do this with my pets either.
This is a sad, but cool video! It's sad because it's all about dead geckos!
Thank you so much! Total noob about to do my first gecko, youve made this so easy to understand. Ty again
Incredibly interesting, really love this. Might use this in the future.
Although probably not with the animals I really loved, as it would be incredibly hard seeing them like that. But for animals that have died in the store I work at I might do this !
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this isn't about the vid but could you please do more videos about your RES and about them 😄
PS:cool vid but sorry they past away
I used this method a year and a half ago to preserve my Crested Geckos thrown tail and it still looks exactly how it did the day it was thrown
Can you preserve and elephant?🐘Mine died 3 days ago, and i immediately froze it after its death. Thank you!😢
Justin Simpson ELEPHANT? ????????
Justin Simpson that's sad... my blue whale also just passed away, had it for 20 yrs.:( tho I froze her, we then had a food crisis and we had to eat her.
You can't be serious😅
Justin Simpson my ant died when I tried to give him a bath so the universe felt bad for me so it gave a free one😂
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My ball python just died yesterday 😪 and I'm planning on preserving him , where would I be able to buy the supplies you got ?
You may be able to find formalin and some percentage ethanol at a drug store, but it looks like sciencecompany.com, valleyvet.com, and amazon.com all have options
AfroHerpkeeper thanks a lot , Nice video by the way 😃👍
Cricket Dealer I'm so sorry :(😪
A little word of advice all you need is 100% alcohol or better yet 90% alcohol I've been doing this for a long time I even on my own business doing it wet specimens for life
Hi have you done anything with resin and reptiles?
I have a baby eastern hog nose snake that passed away. I wanted to preserve her but didn’t want to inject her with anything. She is small enough to not have to do that so thank you for mentioning that. Would it hurt if I just put her directly into alcohol for preservation or is it mandatory to proceed all these steps?
Have you thought about diaphonization, which is clearing the flesh and staining cartilage and bones of your specimens? That could be pretty cool
I've seen it but never thought to try - I feel like it'd be difficult with such small animals but maybe with something larger? It's a very cool process regardless
i know this is from two years ago but you should rub goo gone over the adhesive that’s was left over from whatever label was there, would make it look much better and make viewing the animal clearer
Hi, we found a fully preserved looking lizard outside a few days ago (fascinating how Well preserved he is naturally...SomeHow) but we are just wondering if he will STAY this way if we just put him in a closed container OR do we still have to follow these steps to keep him preserved like he is? (*note he doesn't appear to have decayed AT ALL in the 4 or 5 days since we found him)
One of my leopard geckos and my crested gecko passed away the same day, I’m not sure if I want to preserve them but I might
Love the video, Im gonna be wet preserving a deceased Whiptail i found outside today
Thank you very much! This is the most well explained guide I've ever seen on RUclips.
I have one question for you: would isopropyl 70% be safe for specimens instead of the ethanol?
Hi @afroherkeeper is it really necessary to use first the diluted alchohol solution then the final solution or i can just go directly to the final solution? Please i hope you'll respond. ❤️
Hi! Just a question. Do you think any kind of rubbing alcohol could preserve a reptile too?
Where did you get the chemicals you used to preserve your animals.
Thank you for the video! Mine and my partner’s gecko just passed and we wanted to immortalize him properly.
I just preserved an anole I found walking my dog this morning :)
I loved how thorough this video was. It was all well explained and it is helping me with my own project. I just don't like/appreciate how you refer to the animals.
Their bodies aren't a waste if they decay naturally or "have no purpose." They look beautiful and this is a wonderful way to remember them, but their life isn't worthless if you can't do anything with their bodies after death. Human bodies aren't worthless if they aren't preserved so neither is any other animal. Why is every animals worthless if every part of them is not used except humans? Just some food for thought because it came off a bit cruel when you said it is out of respect for the animal, while claiming their bodies go to waste or have no meaning if not used.
I know you would not harm an animal you are to much of a great person for that
My youngest crestie lost his tail a few weeks ago this helps a lot since I don't wanna just toss a part of him thanks for the tips
Can I ONLY use regular 70% isopropyl alcohol to preserve a house gecko?
Thanks for the video. Can their eyes turn black and their pupils turn white?
so i found a lizard that got into our house and died and dried out (possibly for years) is there a way i can preserve him? i want to put him in a jar, but i’m afraid putting a dried carcass in preserving liquid will deteriorate him
My hand sanitizer is 70% ethanol is it fine to use that in the same way...?
Will this work for a fully grown leopard gecko? Id hate to have to get rid of mine when he passes
Very apt. Thanks
Is it possible to do this with hand sanitizer like the insect method or is it not possible because reptiles do not have exoskeletons like insects?
You uploaded this ! On my birthday March 31st
you should do a 2K17 reptile room tour if not already planned
Sir, i wanna to preserve.Please write down detail of making solutions in your discription.I am from.pakistan
How long will it take for an leopard gecko
This video was very well done, great job. I was hoping you could help me with something though.
I found a wet specimen baby shark at a antique store. It's really neat and it looks really old. Some of the fluid is brownish and there's another fluid in small amounts that looks like blood that maybe excreted after being set in the solution. I was hoping to transfer the shark to a new container with fresh fluids. Could you describe the process I could follow to do this? Or is it even sensible?
I think this depends on what fluid the shark is in currently... I'm by no means an expert, but I imagine if you were to take it out and replace it with 70% alcohol that'd probably be just fine.
Woyld the care of a coleonyx mitritus (probably butchered the spelling) be much the same to your little guy? Im haveing trouble finding the specific humidity needs of the central banded gecko and thought you could help.
Where did you buy you formalin? Im probably thinking of something else, but my biology teacher said formaldehyde causes cancer and its harder to get now.
My formalin was supplied by a teacher, but it can be purchased at many drug stores and science supply sites. Pretty sure I've seen it on Amazon.com too.
AfroHerpkeeper thanks man. I'm going to try this on my deceased pet Savannah Monitor.
Would a 3 inch clawed frog need to be injected first, or will submerging be sufficient enough?
I think a little injection wouldn't hurt but a I bet you'd be fine. Maybe leave it in there a week or two
i may do this with my beardie when she passes, if i can find a nice enough bottle.
Dan are you ever going to think about breeding blue or skink?
If the opportunity comes along and someone I'm working with has an animal of the opposite gender, I think I would
cool
make a video on your baby day decks, how are they doing
They're doing well, and I have two new eggs! I'll post an update soon
Hello! I was wondering where you got the chemicals at, I really want to try this!
Awesome 👏🏽
Where did you get the alcohols from ??
is formaldehyde readily available or did you prepare this in a lab?
It can be purchased at some drug stores, or ordered online from lab supply sites and suppliers like Amazon.com
Found a shiny blue lizard on the floor today so I'm gonna try tbis
How do you preserve a lizard tail?
AfroHerpKeeper, I'm interested in getting an semi-aquatic turtle. Do you have any advice for me. P.S. this would be my first reptile, I have had hermit crabs though. It would be great to have advice from a true reptile master. Thank you!
Was it sad to pre them I can’t do that without crying and my dog might need to get put down
If he was put down, did you bury him or cremate him? We usually bury our animals, but if it was up to me it probably wouldn't hurt to pay some extra money to cremate a beloved pet.
Aubrie Animated He ended up being taken and put down, we never actually got his body back... nor were we even told what they did with my baby boys body... every time I think back to that day I feel sick because I don’t know What they did to his body..
@@Radi0_4563 dang. As far as I know none of our pets have had to be put down, because all of the ones that died were hit by a car. RIP Brodie RIP Deuce RIP Harriet
Aubrie Animated yeah, honestly though, Gypsy (the dog I’ve mentioned got put down) was quote on quote ‘Taken By A Professional Of The RSPCA’ and they had to use a loophole pole just to get him outta the yard
@@Radi0_4563 tbh they probably used his dead body for experiments or bait for live experimentation
r.i.p for you diceased texas banded geckos ;(
oh thx
SquishyReptile *leopard geckos
Hydregion House they aren’t leopard geckos
Is there a way to preserve infertile eggs?
stupid question but could this be done with fish?
Definitely - it's the exact same process.
How long can they last in this condition?
Hey can you do a care video on your razor back musk turtles ????
can i use the same method if my specimen is a common sun skink?
can you do a care and setup for lemonhead
I've been getting quite a few requests for this, so I'll make it a point to asap
cool gecko dude
How do you dispose of the formalin?
Hello, my name is Sarah and I am a senior in high school. I am currently writing my final senior paper on exotic animals and the exotic animal trade. For part of my grade I need to interview someone and ask them a few questions on the subject, and I thought of you because I watch your videos. I was hoping I could just ask you a few questions on your view on the exotic animal trade and maybe a few questions about your animals. Thank you for your time! I’ll comment with some questions, and if you by chance get the time to respond to any of them I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
What do you think the biggest impact is when it comes to the illegal exotic animal trade?
Do you think it can be beneficial to own exotic animals? Such as some species whose numbers are dwindling in the wild?
Do you think there should be a line when it comes to what animals can be privately owned or when it comes to regulations on exotic animals?
How do you get your animals? Through breeders?
What made you want exotic animals? Like Blue?
Do you think only certain people should have certain exotic animals, by making people go through a permit process and making sure they have the proper setup?
Do you need a permit for any of your animals?
Do you think it’s right for people to own animals found in the wild?
Thank you very much :)
Sarah, thanks for reaching out, I'd be happy to give my opinion!
What do you think the biggest impact is when it comes to the illegal exotic animal trade?
The illegal trade in exotic animals is one of the most lucrative markets on the planet, meaning unimaginable numbers of wild animals are killed or captured to feed and support those desperate for money. While poaching is a beast of its own, the trade in live animals has just as many casualties - thousands and thousands of animals die briefly after capture, in transit, or after arriving at their destinations. Parasites, infections, disease, and lack of food and water are all factors. These casualties drastically cut down populations of animals in the wild, disrupting ecosystems and placing many species on the precipice of extinction. If animals are able to be captured and transported humanely, as a means of advancing scientific knowledge or establishing populations in captivity, I have little issue with the capture of exotic animals. However, that scenario is far from reality - the illegal trade in exotic animals is incredibly crippling to wild animals and the ecosystems they inhabit.
Do you think it can be beneficial to own exotic animals? Such as some species whose numbers are dwindling in the wild?
Absolutely. As someone who maintains a large collection of reptiles and amphibians, I take every chance I get to use them as a means of educating the general public. Many people never get the chance to touch a snake, to handle an insect, or to pet a lizard - I make it my goal to help others overcome their irrational fears and reconnect with the natural world. Apart from the educational benefits of maintaining exotic animals in captivity, captive populations of threatened, endangered, or even extinct-in-the-wild species are absolutely vital for preserving the biodiversity of the planet. I’m all for the proper keeping of exotic animals.
Do you think there should be a line when it comes to what animals can be privately owned or when it comes to regulations on exotic animals?
This is a difficult question, and one that’s always at the political forefront in my field. Personally, I believe that responsible, professional keepers should have few limits on what sort of animals they keep. However, mistakes can still happen, irresponsible keepers abound, and when cobras, crocodiles, or tigers escape - it’s a PR nightmare. Exotic animals on the loose threaten my hobby when members of the public who don’t understand the appeal of keeping animals get involved. So many people are unaware of the presence of exotic animals in their own communities - if they find out one has escaped in their area, they could pressure lawmakers to ban the animals I hold dear. There should be a line of sorts, but it’s difficult to determine where it needs to be drawn.
How do you get your animals? Through breeders?
The majority of my animals were bred in captivity by professional breeders. I have a boa constrictor from the Pacific Northwest, a blue tongue skink from Florida, and a python shipped to me from North Texas. I only purchase animals from reputable individuals if at all possible.
What made you want exotic animals? Like Blue?
I’ve always been fascinated by the natural world, and I’ve always had at least a few animals in my house at a time. As a kid, I wanted to go into paleontology, and as I grew, my passion evolved with me and I became fascinated by living animals such as reptiles and amphibians. I intend to make it my life’s purpose to preserve the biodiversity of the planet as best I can - the world needs it now more than ever.
Do you think only certain people should have certain exotic animals, by making people go through a permit process and making sure they have the proper setup?
This is an interesting proposition, but it would be hard to implement and would result in a lot of displaced animals. I believe that in a perfect world this would be the case, but realistically, I don’t think it should happen. The closest we can get is to educate buyers and keepers of exotic animals on the proper care and requirements of the animals they work with.
Do you need a permit for any of your animals?
No, I don’t. Where I live, permits are required for large constricting snakes, venomous snakes, and crocodilians.
Do you think it’s right for people to own animals found in the wild?
On a case-by-case basis, there are times when this is fine. However, if it can be avoided, it’s really best to go the extra step and find animals born and bred in captivity.
Thank you so much for responding and answering my questions! I really appreciate it and it will definitely give a good perspective for my paper. Thanks!
Nice afro. 👌
Can I do this for goldfish as well
You should make a simple video of just all of your reptiles
I do have a new room tour which should be coming out this Friday! A video focusing on only the reptiles is a good idea too though - I'll definitely keep it in mind
How come you do not have iguana or you just don't want one
Spectre001 Assasins Creed and more he likes bigger more Active reptiles.(or at least I think that's the reason)
How would you put it into the animal (as you said if it's a larger animal)
A pretty fine syringe would do the job, if you inject the formalin into thicker areas and large muscle masses - there's a link to the full guide I used in the video description
AfroHerpkeeper okay
Can I put an eyeball instead of a dead lizard in the cup?
James Dejean uh...
does anyone kno where to get bottles like that?
your amazing thanks for this.
how to preserve a dead scorpion? mine died just this morning :’(:’(
I have 4 of those Texas bandit geckos
make a new video please and do video about the tago
will this work for amphibians?
Yes, but as they dry out so easily, I'd ease them into the 70% solution gradually - start with a 40% alcohol, 60% water solution and increase from there over the course of a week or so.
Could you do it with fish
I was trying to preserve my female anole that just died today.
You said isopropyl alcohol but you preserved them in ethanol
Many people say we can preserve them in a hand sanitizer
I've seen that done for invertebrates, but I don't think it'd work great for vertebrates in the long term. Plus, bubbles would be a pain.
dear afroherpkeeper,
do you like doggos
Sure. I think labs, retrievers, pitties, rotties, and borzois are my favorites
Think Smirnoff would do same thing?
Ha, no - sadly anything but pure alcohol is likely to harm the specimen in some way.
AfroHerpkeeper shame, I'm in the UK so it's hard to source the liquids needed. Ile just have to stick to the smelliest way, by drying them slow.
Rubbing alcohol works! It's usually a 70% solution, which is just right. Formalin might be a bit harder to find, but I believe you could either find it in a drugstore or order it online.
AfroHerpkeeper good thinking batman. Ile give the 70% a go. Thanks for the advice.
I am looking for a good website for leopard geckos under 120 dollars
How did they die
These two were so frail by the time I received them that one died of dehydration, and the other fell about two inches and cracked its' spine. I felt absolutely awful but there really wasn't much I could've done to prevent it.
Where to get formalin
Amazon
Cool
Why is it on sand tho?
For Coleonyx species, sand is a great option. No risk of impaction if they're otherwise healthy.
how sad...
but its good for scientist in the future nature is just like this...
why is this guy so pretty like omg
Oh no poor gekos
I literally eating noodles rk and with no headsets
Oh no Where is the Afro😯💔
You should get dreadlocks
Those are baby leopard geckos, not whatever you called them. Learn your animals scrub
(Kidding, good video. I might try this eventually, that's a really cool species too, its a shame they passed away.)
I live in Texas and every night I see about 10 geckos that look similar to these, (idk if they are the same or not, I'm not much of a gecko expert) outside on my windows catching bugs. They're mean! They bite the heck outta me when I try to relocate them after they get inside. 😂
Arizona Vivariums many geckos may look like Leo's but there not
Arizona Vivariums you can easily see the bands so if you can't your blind. Get a reptile guide Braniac
Brainiac
Arizona Vivariums you need to learn your animals SCRUB
I preserve gecko head only.
I thought he was going to kill his healthy gecko