Justin to his snake buddies talking about feeding time: “I attack my prey then Emily likes to wave it around my enclosure. I let her do it. It seems to make her happy.” 😅🤣
Wait, but if the snakes spend most of their time in their enclosures, how do they talk...? 🤔 Wait, of course! How did i forget? Snakes are telepathic! They obviously have psychic conversations after the zoo closes for the day.
It never ceases to amaze me how professional and amazing Emily and Ed are. From wearing a venom proof glove just because of a minuscule chance of a prick and then protecting their employees from risks ? I love these guys so much !!
Holding onto the lid while putting him away is so smart! I always felt like I wouldn't ever be able to be around venomous or otherwise extremely-dangerous-in-case-of-accident animals because I have so much of that instinctual urge to just reach out and work with them like I do any animal, but that is SUCH a great idea for managing that!
Viewer from Arkansas, here! Timber rattlesnakes in the wild are pretty chill. I’ve almost stepped on several. They just freeze and watch where you are. When you move away, they slowly carry on their way.
yeah everything I’ve read says they are one of the most chill rattlesnakes. I’ve never seen one in the wild though as while they are technically native to Massachusetts, where I live, they were hunted almost to extirpation locally and are extremely rarely seen. Add on to the fact they are unlikely to rattle or bite, and even if you come across one you probably won’t notice it.
@@theodoretibbitts9538 my eyesight is terrible. Quite often I have to play a game of snake or stick. It’s a good thing for me they’re such a chill species. If you ever find yourself southern Arkansas I recommend finding a trail. You’ll see quite a few of them pretty quick.
Justin peeking his head over the rock in the last half of the video was adorable. There was an escaped Cobra here in the Dallas TX area last year and it freaked some people out. I don't think they ever found that snake either. It got lose from someone's collection and that's all she wrote.
just a tiny correction about baby rattlesnakes being “more dangerous” - the issue isn’t their venom, but their “button”! baby rattlesnakes don’t develop their rattle until after they’ve shed a few times, so you’re more likely to stumble upon one and not notice until after you’ve been bit. adults are also less likely to bite! they’d much rather warn you and use their venom on prey than bite a predator. I don’t recommend hots as pets, but Justin is a wonderful ambassador animal and seems like a total sweetheart ❤️
❤️ ♥️ ❤️ Thank you for respecting ✊ and showing the world the true nature of how a rattlesnake can be! Amazing how not all creatures are always vile treacherous beasts right?! People forget when an animal is defensive, it’s usually terrified and fighting for its life. Much love again from Texas! 💕
What a good boy, and what lovely services he provides both with his previous owner and with you guys! I was just browsing the news and there was an article about a man found dead in his home with about 125 snakes, some venomous, some not, including a 4m burm. Having met Justing or another ambassador animal would certainly be great aid to the people who had to go in that house. As a fellow bird nerd, got a question for Emily and Ed. Since you brought snakes into a home that had parrots already, did any of your birds seem scared or bothered? I dont have snakes, but I was sure my budgies would freak out if they heard a snake hissing and I was totally wrong, they simply ignore it. Justin's tiny, adorable rattle distracted them for like a second from what they were doing, but they didn't seem scared, it was just an inquisitive look. Cheyenne is dozens of times larger than a budgie, but still, has she ever shown apprehensiveness when she sees or hears a snake?
Make sure you are careful when pick ash trees (that’s what I heard, you had ash tree trunks) they sometimes carry invasive Emerald Ash Borers and they kill those trees
As a grown up, vet med employed, previous education major in your audience - thank you for calling yourself out for doing something incorrectly. It’s good for both possible future or even current owners of venomous creatures to see how to do things right and exactly how careful you need to be in that even the littlest mistake could be dangerous.
I always find it encouraging whenever anyone admits they were wrong. I think more people need to do that more often instead of pretending that they're faultless.
Or you could just get experienced enough and start free handling ;) much safer. Depending on the species of snake or course. ;) Anyway enjoy my expert advice to being the safest hot snake handler around. Tata!
I really appreciate how Emily corrected herself on the spot and acknowledged any mistakes they're still learning from instead of editing out the mistake or keeping it under the rug. It keeps into perspective that even people with as much experience with reptiles as you guys have still need to be on your toes when it comes to handling venomous creatures.
I literally saw the picture and laughed at the name a bit. He is so pretty but he looks so mad, probably because of the eyes. He is probably one of the polite and chill rattlesnake I have seen in videos.
Even a couple who have kept snakes (and an alligator) for YEARS still took classes to safely handle and care for their venomous snake. That's how you do things responsibly. Love you Snake Discovery. Thanks for all the work you do to help the reptile community.
Tbh, many people recommend that you shadow an experienced hots keeper for YEARS before taking this step. Maybe they’ve not gone into full details, but “took a course - got a rattlesnake” seems WAY underprepared to me.
@@QWERTYOP80 Have you ever looked at the channel? She has videos from years ago where she is shadowing hots keepers. She has many friends who keep venomous snakes. They aren't new to this
@Shhhhh Not even nearly the same thing as being mentored by an experienced & reputable hots keeper for years. Not even close. That’s like saying “I’ve had a cat for years. I can have a tiger now”. Here’s a highly regarded herpetologist talking about how they would advise someone to get into hots ruclips.net/video/wF5A4KY4BRY/видео.html I’m sorry, but “kept non-venomous snakes for years, took a day course & spent some time around hots here & there” doesn’t cut it. Or at least, it shouldn’t. They already admitted to making a protocol mistake on day one! Not ok when one mistake can kill you.
The rambling was definitely needed- don’t apologize! Timber rattlesnakes are super fascinating, and Justin is no exception! Just look at him, he’s gorgeous! One of these days when I can take a road-trip out that way, I definitely hope to be able to stop at your zoo and see all the critters in person! I’m actually in the range these guys live in the wild, which is cool! Between timbers and copperheads, it’s actually on my “bucket list” per-say to learn how to safely move and handle venomous species. With horses, I definitely think it’d be a good skill to have to be able to safely remove the snakes from high-traffic areas around the farm.
@@warriormaiden9829 I’m sure we do- our vet also reacts quickly and isn’t super far away so if anything were to happen I’m sure she’d get there quick. But I’m actually not 100% sure- I board him where I ride so that’s defiantly something I’ll have to talk to my trainer about 🤔 I know when I get my own barn though I’m definitely going to have stuff on-hand for the warm seasons for me and the horses, just in case.
I’ve known of a few horses getting bit by copperheads-it’s not overwhelmingly common, but it definitely happens. Mostly, they tend to get bit in the face-they may surprise a snake while grazing or putting their head into a water bucket or trough or if they put their head down to sniff at a snake. If your horse comes in with an acutely swollen face, check for puncture marks. 9/10 times though, the snakes you’ll find around the barn are nonvenomous. Every barn I’ve kept horses at has had a resident rat snake or two up in the hayloft: free rodent control.
He was so incredibly friendly when I visited Snake Discovery! He came right up to the glass to say hi, and, as a person who is somewhat uncomfortable around snakes, I really gained a new appreciation for snakes through his inquisitiveness. He's also gorgeous!
Justin is such a sweetheart! It's good that you and Ed are the only ones to handle him; I could definitely see people getting too comfortable with his laid back personality and taking risks. It only takes one mistake to create a tragic outcome. Also my husband loves/hates the name. I told him "They got a timber rattlesnake. Guess what his name is. Guess." He said "What?" and I could instantly see the regret on his face as he realized what I was about to say.
I loved him when I visited the zoo with my boyfriend on new years eve. He was so inquisitive and I got so many good photos and videos of him. ❤️ it was great to go to the zoo and meet you. It was better then I could have imagined!
@@yurebecca6139 i live in Canada, but was lucky my man lives a 20 minute drive from the facility and I went to visit. It was incredible and I encourage you do it if you ever get the chance. There is also a lot around the city its in worth exploring. Like the Mall of America as well!
So glad to see more venomous education... especially how to recognize one versus similar "lookalikes". I'm in NE Texas on a multi acre property with TONS of kingsnakes, garters, copperheads, etc. My husband and I do our best to keep the area around the house pet safe, and the rest of the property wildlife safe. My MIL wants to kill any hot snake she finds while we just carefully encourage them into a large bucket with long handled garden tools and move them to a pond or back acre well out of our pets reach. She hates that we do it but we have so many mice and rats that we really need the snakes to help keep the population on control. Sorry for the long story but education like this is so important and I love that you guys have gotten a rattlesnake to help teach visitors and protect the species!
South Carolina here, in our area we mostly get black snakes and cottonmouths. My MIL wants all of them beheaded, but I'll do my best to shoo black snakes off into the woods because they're the ones keeping our 6 acres and creek free of rats and those cottonmouths. Since we have cats and dogs, she uses that as an excuse to kill even the harmless black snakes "because they could bite one of the cats" even though she's had those same cats bring her dead snakes as a present. It's willful ignorance on her part, she refuses to see reason, because she can always Google long enough to find something that supports her fully illogical argument🙄
Considering yall are basically influencers in the youtube reptile space it's awesome that you emphasize how important proper handling and training are. If it means less people get bitten/near misses and less snakes get rehomed, then ramble away
Congrats on your first actual hot species! Justin is gorgeous and I hope he helps educate a lot of people. Your soapbox speech at the end is 100% warranted as this is an important topic, especially in the social media age where it seems like some people will do anything for likes.
Your soapbox is much appreciated. You are always enthusiastic in an empathetic and objective way, in the sense that you emphasize your fascination with all these species, even the seeming drawbacks. And your "soapbox" simply shows that even with all of your exuberance for these fascinating animals, that your grounded and educated opinion also stems from that same place of long learning, observation and appreciation of these same fascinating species venom or no...You show appreciation for all of the facets, because they are all important parts of the animal. Thank you both for not bringing negative ego into your educational sharing. My kiddo and I love your work/passion.
Justin is such a pretty snake and I love his wiggle when he ate. Also I appreciate your psa regarding owning hots. I loves snakes despite having a phobia of them and I hope people realize that they need to treat them with respect and not cause them harm.
Congrats on getting the rattlesnake! It’s such a good idea to have native venomous species in the zoo, especially so people know what they look like so they can avoid them and let them be :)
As a non-venomous keeper (Thanks, Snake Discovery for all your help in getting me into the hobby!), I am...shocked...at how easy it is to GET a "hot." I attended a local Reptile "meet" and, as I waited in line to get in, watched a constant stream of people leaving with "red taped" containers... And when I got in, the types of snakes available (not cheap, but available)...exotics from Africa and Asia (Cobras, Echis, Rhino Vipers, etc...)...wow! I haven't really been at all interested into keeping "hots" myself, but I think you're absolutely on point with your caution for anyone who is dreaming about it.
Damn that's scary! That would mean they could be in any house in your neighbourhood with negligent people who might not take proper precautions to keep them from getting out. I live in Norway, and here its illegal to keep venomous species and even large constrictors. But Norway being a very small country it's probably easier to enforce such regulations.
Right now, I keep a Western Hognose... But I have also kept Corn and Rough Green snakes at different points. I am enjoying the Hognose, but I would like eventually to keep Garter snakes, but just haven't been in the right place at the right time (budget, tanks, and snakes available) to do that yet.
He's such a cute timber boy. We have a lot of them in the mountains where I live. The very first rattler I ever saw was while camping near a rocky overlook. The little black tail and rattle was sticking out. We were actually very close because we hadn't seen it right away and it rattled a bit so we backed off. My hiking party just left it be so we could enjoy the view from a safe distance away. The next morning I got to see it and some copperheads basking in the morning sun while I sat a little further up to watch the sunrise. I learned two things from that trip. One.) Rattlers, copperheads, and black rat snakes have been observed denning together for warmth in Pennsylvania which is a super fun tidbit. Two.) These guys really really do just want to be left alone. Fear is healthy and can keep you alive. But remember they're afraid of you too and many striking instances can be avoided with education, patience, and watching your step.
I giggled around 15 mins when I noticed you could see the top half of Justin’s jaw when he did a big yawn. He’s got a sweet grumpy face. Thank you for the education on hot snakes!
how is the rat/mice breeding operation going? i feel like we haven’t gotten an update in a while and im curious! good job on his enclosure, it looks really nice
I always say some variation on "Interesting!" In the comments of these videos, but boy howdy, this was one of the greats! The mesmerizing, smooth swapping of the two hooks as Emily kept him on the towel really put me at ease that she knew what she was doing - definitely good you were able to take that class in Cali! - and WOW what a backstory! He's practically purpose-built to join Snake Discovery's lineup! Very used to seeing people and to being seen, used to traveling, super-polite and calm, just the best first venomous snake you could ask for!
Also a reminder for anyone thinking they want a hot snake to be macho: Antivenin is ridiculously expensive. I believe it’s about $10k per vial and I use ten vials to make the IV drip. So if nothing else deters your maybe that’s will 🤷🏻♀️ I love to look at them but I will definitely never try to handle one myself. It can get a little disappointing when I try to Herp when visiting family because basically all I ever find are copper heads and I’m not about to chance that!
@@calrob300 yes that’s true! My step mom got bit and didn’t need antivenin but was in a ton of pain and her foot looked horrible for a little while. I definitely still don’t want to be bit by one! Where I am there are lots of diamond back rattle snakes and during the “rattle snake round up” season we get a lot of bites in the ER.
It is worth noting that the majority of medical professionals do not actually know how to treat venomous bites so the fact that some ppl do not receive antivenin is not really indicative of the danger of the snake but sometimes in the miseducation of the professional 👍
At first I was wondering why and how you got a venomous snake since I don’t know what the license and ownership laws are like in MN. But then I remembered you took that course and you explained that he’s used to being handled and used as an ambassador. Not that anyone but you guys would handle him. He seems like a great addition to the zoo and I love his name. He’s actually really adorable. So polite and curious.
In Pennsylvania you can get a snake license for $40 which allows you to take either a timber or a copperhead once a year. While they highly suggest you don't keep them alive, there is no law saying you can't lol
I have been watching your vids for almost 6 years an you guys have changed so much, Emily and Ed have gotten way more confident around the camera, keep it up guys you are such a inspiration to others and me. I hope you see this and if u do I want to say a big thank you for providing these videos for us we really appreciate it 😁
Very interesting to witness someone actually learning how to handle venomous snakes "from scratch", very cautious and all, it really puts in perspective the pros like Chandler which seem so at ease with these danger noodles :)
This is why I like Snake Discovery. They have a big following, but still are good examples for how to handle and care for reptiles. Folks like Chandler and Tyler Nolan love their animals, but are terrible examples for how to handle them. They have an insane amount of income and connections for antivenin to survive a bite should it happen (e.g. Tyler's), which are resources the average keeper doesn't have. They can afford the risk, but the people who follow their example cannot.
It's also really cool bc even tho Emily and Ed are clearly experienced, have had a lot of reptiles, have even more now, and had a freaking alligator in their house, they still discussed it heavily and took adequate training before they were able to take on the serious responsibility of a venomous animal.
Hi Emily! I don't know if you read these, but I just wanted to send you a little "Thank You!" At the urging of our local reptile community, I've just started doing small private educational events in my area, and I just received a booking for a young lad named Luke who's is a HUGE fan of you, has apparently even donated toward your feeders, and desperately wanted snakes at his birthday party! His Mom found me and we're all set to make for some great birthday memories... and it's all thanks to YOU! So THANK YOU for all you do. You and Clint are the only channels I recommend to parents, and you've been secret mentors to me as well. All that said... you're not getting a cut of the gig. 😆
Also don’t forget when keeping hots, that a lot of states require a log over 500+ hours of training with each species that you’ll want to keep them legally.
as well as regular audits and safety protocols - i know florida has a good few, like having a bite protocol on hand, having pictures of non-native species on their cages for identification in case of emergency, and requiring locks on cages.
*Me living in New Mexico where we literally don't need permits, classes, or have any laws governing venomous snakes (as long as you don't live within a specific city/county that has their own regulations against it) (Always research thoroughly with your state/city/county regulations and laws, as they may very and change).
What a chill rattler! There’s something almost a little derpy about him - I can see how it would be very easy to underestimate him because of his personality. Thank you for using your protocols and emphasizing how important that sort of thing is.
Justin is a very handsome guy! I love his "wiggle, wiggle, yum yum dance" as he's eating. Too cute! Emily, I know you think you're rambling when you go on about things, but imho you're not rambling, you're teaching. There's so much to this subject that I'm sure you could fill an hours long video just on timber snakes. I also know that, should you fill an hours long video on xyz species, there are multitudes of us who would watch every second of it. (except isopods for me. They give me the wiggins)
Lol! The wiggins?! Haha what are they?! 🧐 Are they like the heebee jeebees?! Lol I have no idea if that is even spelt correctly! But who cares?! I was too busy laughing at your word, to look it up! Oh yeah, I was enjoying Justin’s “wiggle, wiggle, yum yum dance” as well! Your words and descriptive terms are too funny!! I really enjoyed your comment! Thank you! Also, I really like your profile pic! I’m a wee bit of an obsessed cat lady! 🤷🏼♀️
@@leannepaxton5012 Hi fellow cat enthusiast! I, too, adore cats and my avatar, Pusheen, was chosen by my Husbunny who says it's totally me. LOL The wiggins is an old Buffy the Vampire Slayer reference. It totally means heebee jeebees! Or just the creeps, creeps me out, freaks me out, anything that makes you squirmy and uncomfortable. 😁 Thank you for your kind words! I love making other folks happy!
@@Kaemea , ah! I loved Buffy, both the movie and the series! But I haven't watched either in.....possibly this this century!! LOL I don't remember when they both came out, but for some reason, I feel that they must have been on in the 90's! Wow, that's such a long time ago! 🤦🏼♀️ Really showing my age! You know, I really must put up some sort of profile pic here! I've been on here for enough years, but I've never been too concerned about it as I hate having my photo taken. But your cute avatar has inspired me! LOL Well, your comment certainly entertained me and that is not something that often happens on this platform! I hope you and your Husbunny (! 🧔🏻🐇) had an awesome weekend! 😉🙏🏼
@@leannepaxton5012 I'm a wee bit obsessed with Buffy...I named two of my cats Willow and Xander. Xan was my soulcat, he just passed back on July 6th from lymphoma. Willow was his twin sister and she passed 6 years ago this Nov from the same thing. But, yeah just a bit obsessed...
What a funny little timber 😆 I love him. I've seen his enclosure sign in previous videos and was wondering if or when he was going to be talked about. Very relaxed rattlesnake. Probably due to his time being around people and being treated nicely. Definitely my new favorite animal on the channel for sure (I'm obsessed with rattlers). Hopefully he's in future videos! 🐍
It’s such a good idea for a zoo. I live in Az and it was where I learned what a rattlesnake looked like. It’s important. I would like to take this chance to say, not all rattlesnakes rattle when they are scared, they do try to hide. We were hiking and a group found a baby rattle snake. They didn’t think it was a rattlesnake, and wanted to pick it up. I’m so glad they listened, because it moved, and then they could see the rattle. I have a forest service friend tell me she has seen about a hundred, only a handful rattled.
That's human-driven evolution. People have killed the noisy snakes, so rattlers tend to be quiet now. I've heard a few rattles while hiking, but not many. The 2 I saw were quiet, but we also weren't close or threatening.
This happened to me. A diamondback rattler was hiding behind my tack box and my barn owner didn't think he was venomous because he didn't rattle. I sprayed him with water and got him moving and then directed his movements using a long stick. He didn't offer to strike even once and so I chased him off and hope he keeps away or my barn owner will kill him. I also gave my dogs rattlesnake aversion training since they are so prevalent where I live.
I work at a museum in Utah right at the base of the Wasatch/rocky mountains and we do a lot of outside programs in a really rattlesnake heavy area. All across the land are signs that tell you how to identify a rattle vs a gopher snake as they’re the two most common. Education about identification is really important.
What a polite, and friendly for his kind's snake! I love seeing rafflesnakes, I used to fear them until I was 7 or 8 in Arizona, when coming home we came within 6 feet of a wild rattlesnake that just did not care we were there and the snake was happily enjoying the gravel at night by the sidewalk. They're such clever animals, I hope Justin saves many other rattlesnakes with you!
They really are chill animals in general. The first time I saw a wild rattlesnake, it buzzed at me as I walked by. I got spooked a bit- it was my lifer rattler after all- but we had a mutual desire to be left alone. She raised into the classic "don't tread on me" pose and I admired her from 20 feet away.
Thank you for getting up on your soapbox! As an outsider to the reptile community, it really interests me to hear about issues you are facing. Also, thank you for providing entertaining education videos! I have shared a few with my students and they love learning more about the animals you highlight. Ally is a particular favorite!
I'm so happy you guys are keeping hots now! However, I have heard stories and know personally of people who have taken a bite from putting the lid on a container that's relatively small for the animal with their bare hands. I think it would be best to use hemostats/hooks/large feeding tongs to place the lid on said container and then secure it. I would hate for you guys to take a bite! 🙏
Definitely good advice.They probably also have some anti-venom in case of an incident like that. I hope it's never needed but they seem pretty responsible and know it's a risk with hots.
@@Calicc77 oh I'm sure and I know they are responsible, and I know that's how they were taught to do it, but I know there's still a risk of takin a bite doing it that way and there are ways to secure them that have less of a risk :) I'm so excited for them, they are doing such great things and have come such a long way on their journey.
Speaking of urates, Rest In Peace Lilith. For everything that could have been, at least we knew her. Her passing is nobody’s fault, she had a terminal condition.
⚠️just a heads up: If you're thinking of keeping venomous reptiles/snakes and live in the US, check your state laws to see if the state requires permits and/or licenses in order to legally keep them. Justin is GORGEOUS! seems like a chill snake as well :)
Please make sure to use *laminated* safety glass for the rattlesnake enclosures. Laminated glass is two panes of glass with a layer of stretchy plastic between them, it will maintain integrity even when cracked or smashed. Tempered glass, also called safety glass, is stronger than ordinary glass but shatters instantly when cracked, into myriads of pea sized non-sharp fragments. Tempered glass is cheaper than laminated but far safer to handle when broken compared to ordinary glass.
I think they may have talked about the type of glasses In one of the earlier zoo videos where they got all the glasses like specially made for each of the more hazardous reptiles
Since I've discovered this channel, I went down a deep dive (thanks, RUclips Algorithm!) on reptile handling and care, and eventually wound up on channels like Chandler, Tyler, Dinkleman, and NERD. No surprise, you guys do everything right - even taking more care than some of the guys with larger venomous collections! Y'all really do a lot to educate people, and even if I don't own a snake or other reptile, thanks for everything you do!
I live in Florida and one time my friend and I were sitting on the back of a truck, in a very wooded area, with our legs dangling off, and I heard the rattle of a rattlesnake and immediately knew what it was. so within seconds of me saying "rattlesnake" we looked down and he was coiled up right under our feet! We were completely fine, we quickly rolled backwards and climbed over the roof of the truck to get in the car safely, and the snake eventually went away under some brush. He was HUGE though, looked to be like 6 feet long. we see rattlesnakes all the time in wooded areas but leave them be because they arent near any houses or livestock or anything. just thought I'd share.
I had a similar experience walking down a wooded path. I heard the rattling in the bushes and just stopped for a second. I slowly backed up the way I had came and then went down a different path. I never saw him/her but I was fine and the snake was fine so everything worked out great. 🙂
So true about proper, responsible keeping. There was just a guy found dead in his home in RI with 124 snakes in enclosures in his home. Even though they were well kept, many were venomous and illegal in RI. People are going crazy saying how horrible and dangerous all snakes are for pets. Especially with so many laws trying to push through this is soo bad for reptile keeping in general. They haven’t release cause of death yet everyone assumes a snake bite and are freaking out worrying if any got loose.
That is seriously the tamest rattler that I have ever seen. Oo I grew up down in Houston County (SE MN), and the first snake encounter I ever had was with a timber rattler. Kind of dictated my fear of snakes for most of my life.
We love Justin Timbersnake! He’s a mellow, cool dude! Thanks for getting on your soapbox, Emily. We appreciate your efforts to educate people! (By the way, when I typed educate, my predictive text suggested I meant to type Ed! 😀 We love both of you, Emily and Ed!!)
Oh yeah one last peice of info. Snake bites usually never end in death in the United States so that means we should compare them to car wrecks that maim or seriously injure people as well.. Which comes to about 2.5 MILLION more a year... So yeah there's that.
I've been waiting to see this video since I saw Emily and Ed had gotten one for the zoo on Facebook. So excited and happy for you both. You've accomplished so much and thanks to you both my husband and I now have a jumping spider and look to one day hopefully adopt one from you both. Thank you for all that you do.
I enjoy that yall are getting into hot species. Very interesting! I also appreciate that yall are emphasizing just how much care you're putting into handling him.
I'm curious if you guys have any bite protocols? Like what to do if someone is bitten and where the nearest hospital that carries the proper anti-venom is?
LOVE Justin's name! I love snakes. People, snakes are crucial animals! That's why they exist in almost every ecosystem. Another note about shedding and the rattles not being a source to "count years" snakes shed more than once a year. Emily, my five corn snakes avoid the heat too. I don't add it now unless it's particularly cold or they go up in size of feeder, I will add heat for a few weeks.
I've been waiting for this video! Justin is such a polite and adorable boy and I'm so glad that he's going to be in the zoo to educate people. What a great addition to the family!
It's so refreshing to see Justin in such a beautiful spacious enclosures. Vanamous snakes are so often in bison cages with not much space or enrchiment and it's so sad.
I have never seen a rattlesnake be that chill before. It's clear Justin has spent a lot of time being handled. He's a great teaching snake, but very much still an active timber rattler.
He's so pretty. I live in Oklahoma and I love seeing rattlers and other native snakes. I want to get a western hognose eventually, but they require a permit down here so I have to wait. Edit: So that obligation to take in snakes I feel rn. I'm one of the few people in my area who has a snake and I'm probably about to get another one (both ball pythons) because someone is removing hers and no one else in town really knows how to take care of them. So that feeling of obligation isn't just for hots.
The laws must be much different in Minnesota because Chandler's wildlife he's got some common friends with you as Dave and Clint have both been on his channel before he has almost exclusively venomous snakes and he's had to get certifications in each family of venomous snakes which he's going to keep with like thousands of hours with somebody who already is certified before he's allowed to keep them and he's got things in the Cobra family things in the viper family and he's got king cobras which aren't in the viper family and I think I got right now I could be but he has to have a snake proof building and snake proof locks and he had to have Florida fishing game come in there to check out his facility and I don't know if it's different cuz you have a zoo but I imagine there would have to be more than just the overlap of glass that's different about that container than your non-venomous snakes and hopefully that bull snake got out before you brought in this guy so you wouldn't have to worry about him slipping out just makes me nervous
Holy mac. Prize for the longest, rambling, almost incoherent run-on sentence. Take a breath. Here's a comma, , , to help you out. PS. Sorry if that sounds snotty. I don't wish to be mean, but seriously, when someone writes like that, it's hard to understand, and we do want to understand what you're contributing! Thanks.
Laws DO vary from location to location. In PA, you have to get a license from the State Fish and Game and allows you to both hunt and keep a Timber Rattlesnake, but local municipalities can also have rules about keeping venomous critters. And that's just PA...other states can have restrictions about what animals you can legally keep and what you need to do to keep them. (I have heard that some states don't even "legally" let you keep Western Hognoses (in their native ranges because they don't want poaching) because they're classified as "venomous" even if it's not medically significant. Florida has some of the strictest laws because the "exotic" snake trade flourished there but also because if they get loose in Florida, species like Cobras could potentially survive in the wild. There was a famous case in 1953 where a guy dumped a whole batch (something like a dozen) Cobras in a Missouri town and there was a panic for the summer, but all the wildlife officers knew that the Cobras would not survive a Missouri winter. (www.ky3.com/2021/10/08/ozarks-life-great-cobra-scare-1953/)
I live in a heavily wooded area where these little guys are, I've only seen three of them in my whole life. Your snake reminds me of the one I ended up closest to. I was like 10 and it was curled up by the passenger door of the car. I just backed up and was like "Hey, there is a rattle snake" here to my parents it didn't try to strike, and actually never rattled, my dad used a shovel as a 'branch' to get it to the woods.
I love every second of every Snake Discovery video. I even learned to like snakes. I see their cuteness now, actually. Justin has an especially cute face with his big ol’ unblinking eyes!
He is soooo gorgeous. I’m glad there’s professionals like you, that’s got these guys covered so we can enjoy em. I’ll stick with my boas and pythons :)
We have those guys in the part of the US that I live in too. They are beautiful. It was so cute to see him strike the rat and then follow its scent trail. I bet he he's proud of himself for subduing his prey so quickly, lol.
Justin to his snake buddies talking about feeding time: “I attack my prey then Emily likes to wave it around my enclosure. I let her do it. It seems to make her happy.” 😅🤣
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Hahahahahahahaa!!!!! lol
Wait, but if the snakes spend most of their time in their enclosures, how do they talk...? 🤔
Wait, of course! How did i forget? Snakes are telepathic! They obviously have psychic conversations after the zoo closes for the day.
@@StormgemThunder that's why Priscilla escaped... she was trying to find her boyfriend from across the facility... should have known...
@@haileylatta2367 Hm.. maybe we should find out who he is.. his habitat must have been near her habitat..
It never ceases to amaze me how professional and amazing Emily and Ed are. From wearing a venom proof glove just because of a minuscule chance of a prick and then protecting their employees from risks ? I love these guys so much !!
Holding onto the lid while putting him away is so smart! I always felt like I wouldn't ever be able to be around venomous or otherwise extremely-dangerous-in-case-of-accident animals because I have so much of that instinctual urge to just reach out and work with them like I do any animal, but that is SUCH a great idea for managing that!
Viewer from Arkansas, here! Timber rattlesnakes in the wild are pretty chill. I’ve almost stepped on several. They just freeze and watch where you are. When you move away, they slowly carry on their way.
yeah everything I’ve read says they are one of the most chill rattlesnakes. I’ve never seen one in the wild though as while they are technically native to Massachusetts, where I live, they were hunted almost to extirpation locally and are extremely rarely seen. Add on to the fact they are unlikely to rattle or bite, and even if you come across one you probably won’t notice it.
@@theodoretibbitts9538 my eyesight is terrible. Quite often I have to play a game of snake or stick. It’s a good thing for me they’re such a chill species. If you ever find yourself southern Arkansas I recommend finding a trail. You’ll see quite a few of them pretty quick.
I like the longer commentary very informative, don’t stop unless you have to.
Geez what a beautiful boy. He has so much personality and cute cute cute face
Justin peeking his head over the rock in the last half of the video was adorable. There was an escaped Cobra here in the Dallas TX area last year and it freaked some people out. I don't think they ever found that snake either. It got lose from someone's collection and that's all she wrote.
just a tiny correction about baby rattlesnakes being “more dangerous” - the issue isn’t their venom, but their “button”! baby rattlesnakes don’t develop their rattle until after they’ve shed a few times, so you’re more likely to stumble upon one and not notice until after you’ve been bit. adults are also less likely to bite! they’d much rather warn you and use their venom on prey than bite a predator. I don’t recommend hots as pets, but Justin is a wonderful ambassador animal and seems like a total sweetheart ❤️
❤️ ♥️ ❤️ Thank you for respecting ✊ and showing the world the true nature of how a rattlesnake can be! Amazing how not all creatures are always vile treacherous beasts right?! People forget when an animal is defensive, it’s usually terrified and fighting for its life. Much love again from Texas! 💕
I bet Justin's inner monolog is that scene from Taxi Driver every time he stares back at visitors
omg!!!!! i would have never expected this but am sooooooooo excited! please be careful though y’all
You guys are doing an amazing job with the zoo! Also that jaw stretch at 15:11 was adorable lol
I love this channel! This was a very informative episode. Also… best name for a snake!
Lol, Emily apologizing for "rambling" at the end of the video; you're not rambling you're doing what you do for a living and educating!
The weird thing about my snake is her favorite place is on the cold end of her enclosure
What a good boy, and what lovely services he provides both with his previous owner and with you guys! I was just browsing the news and there was an article about a man found dead in his home with about 125 snakes, some venomous, some not, including a 4m burm. Having met Justing or another ambassador animal would certainly be great aid to the people who had to go in that house.
As a fellow bird nerd, got a question for Emily and Ed. Since you brought snakes into a home that had parrots already, did any of your birds seem scared or bothered? I dont have snakes, but I was sure my budgies would freak out if they heard a snake hissing and I was totally wrong, they simply ignore it. Justin's tiny, adorable rattle distracted them for like a second from what they were doing, but they didn't seem scared, it was just an inquisitive look. Cheyenne is dozens of times larger than a budgie, but still, has she ever shown apprehensiveness when she sees or hears a snake?
Make sure you are careful when pick ash trees (that’s what I heard, you had ash tree trunks) they sometimes carry invasive Emerald Ash Borers and they kill those trees
Loved this video! You guys turned me and my friend onto snakes. I hope to come see you sometime!
0:00 im just looking at rex in the background 😃
I love him so much
Oh! Love the new outro! ❤
I have a wild caught timber female. Her name is Snickers.
She's very brave to do that😰
Justin is absolutely beautiful! His enclosure is really cool. Do you think you will get more venomous snakes apart from the other rattlesnake?
He is so beutiful i love your channel
The spooked rattle/hiss as you put him in the bucket was oddly adorable- such a sweet boy!
It's like a little "what the -?!" lmao
I knoooow, isn't it! :D Like when you manage to surprise a cat and they do the 'Mrrp!' noise!
I know right 🥺
Little mans scared
Right?? Adorable little noodle boi
As a grown up, vet med employed, previous education major in your audience - thank you for calling yourself out for doing something incorrectly. It’s good for both possible future or even current owners of venomous creatures to see how to do things right and exactly how careful you need to be in that even the littlest mistake could be dangerous.
I have a similar background, and was also impressed and encouraged that she did that.
I always find it encouraging whenever anyone admits they were wrong. I think more people need to do that more often instead of pretending that they're faultless.
@@angelcollina agree. They r both so humble and that makes for GREAT educators 👌
Or you could just get experienced enough and start free handling ;) much safer. Depending on the species of snake or course. ;)
Anyway enjoy my expert advice to being the safest hot snake handler around. Tata!
If you can't admit your mistakes you can't really call yourself an educator, you'd be teaching bad practise.
I really appreciate how Emily corrected herself on the spot and acknowledged any mistakes they're still learning from instead of editing out the mistake or keeping it under the rug. It keeps into perspective that even people with as much experience with reptiles as you guys have still need to be on your toes when it comes to handling venomous creatures.
I literally saw the picture and laughed at the name a bit. He is so pretty but he looks so mad, probably because of the eyes. He is probably one of the polite and chill rattlesnake I have seen in videos.
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@@Kai_The_Therian_Wolf lol
@@longlive3676 lmfao, thx for pointing that out
Imma just leave it like that
Even a couple who have kept snakes (and an alligator) for YEARS still took classes to safely handle and care for their venomous snake. That's how you do things responsibly. Love you Snake Discovery. Thanks for all the work you do to help the reptile community.
Tbh, many people recommend that you shadow an experienced hots keeper for YEARS before taking this step. Maybe they’ve not gone into full details, but “took a course - got a rattlesnake” seems WAY underprepared to me.
@@QWERTYOP80 Have you ever looked at the channel? She has videos from years ago where she is shadowing hots keepers. She has many friends who keep venomous snakes. They aren't new to this
@Shhhhh Not even nearly the same thing as being mentored by an experienced & reputable hots keeper for years. Not even close. That’s like saying “I’ve had a cat for years. I can have a tiger now”. Here’s a highly regarded herpetologist talking about how they would advise someone to get into hots ruclips.net/video/wF5A4KY4BRY/видео.html I’m sorry, but “kept non-venomous snakes for years, took a day course & spent some time around hots here & there” doesn’t cut it. Or at least, it shouldn’t. They already admitted to making a protocol mistake on day one! Not ok when one mistake can kill you.
@@MsJazzyRay “I’ve been on planes before and I have friends who are pilots. Therefore I can fly a plane”.
@@QWERTYOP80 they know what they are doing. We don't see everything on camera
The rambling was definitely needed- don’t apologize! Timber rattlesnakes are super fascinating, and Justin is no exception! Just look at him, he’s gorgeous! One of these days when I can take a road-trip out that way, I definitely hope to be able to stop at your zoo and see all the critters in person!
I’m actually in the range these guys live in the wild, which is cool! Between timbers and copperheads, it’s actually on my “bucket list” per-say to learn how to safely move and handle venomous species. With horses, I definitely think it’d be a good skill to have to be able to safely remove the snakes from high-traffic areas around the farm.
Absolutely! Out of curiosity, do you have any contingencies for if one of your horses gets bit?
@@warriormaiden9829 I’m sure we do- our vet also reacts quickly and isn’t super far away so if anything were to happen I’m sure she’d get there quick. But I’m actually not 100% sure- I board him where I ride so that’s defiantly something I’ll have to talk to my trainer about 🤔 I know when I get my own barn though I’m definitely going to have stuff on-hand for the warm seasons for me and the horses, just in case.
I’ve known of a few horses getting bit by copperheads-it’s not overwhelmingly common, but it definitely happens. Mostly, they tend to get bit in the face-they may surprise a snake while grazing or putting their head into a water bucket or trough or if they put their head down to sniff at a snake. If your horse comes in with an acutely swollen face, check for puncture marks. 9/10 times though, the snakes you’ll find around the barn are nonvenomous. Every barn I’ve kept horses at has had a resident rat snake or two up in the hayloft: free rodent control.
He was so incredibly friendly when I visited Snake Discovery! He came right up to the glass to say hi, and, as a person who is somewhat uncomfortable around snakes, I really gained a new appreciation for snakes through his inquisitiveness. He's also gorgeous!
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Justin is such a sweetheart! It's good that you and Ed are the only ones to handle him; I could definitely see people getting too comfortable with his laid back personality and taking risks. It only takes one mistake to create a tragic outcome.
Also my husband loves/hates the name. I told him "They got a timber rattlesnake. Guess what his name is. Guess." He said "What?" and I could instantly see the regret on his face as he realized what I was about to say.
**whispers** Justin Timbersnake **ungodly wheeze**
I loved him when I visited the zoo with my boyfriend on new years eve. He was so inquisitive and I got so many good photos and videos of him. ❤️ it was great to go to the zoo and meet you. It was better then I could have imagined!
I’m jealous, I would love to go but I live in Australia so I keep up with the channel
@@yurebecca6139 same but I'm from Thailand
Sounds amazing 🤩
@@yurebecca6139 i live in Canada, but was lucky my man lives a 20 minute drive from the facility and I went to visit. It was incredible and I encourage you do it if you ever get the chance. There is also a lot around the city its in worth exploring. Like the Mall of America as well!
I’m from Missouri, so, one day!
Glad you're not treating him as if he's the common corn snake despite his "calm" demeanor and still respecting the fact he's a deadly animal.
So glad to see more venomous education... especially how to recognize one versus similar "lookalikes". I'm in NE Texas on a multi acre property with TONS of kingsnakes, garters, copperheads, etc. My husband and I do our best to keep the area around the house pet safe, and the rest of the property wildlife safe. My MIL wants to kill any hot snake she finds while we just carefully encourage them into a large bucket with long handled garden tools and move them to a pond or back acre well out of our pets reach. She hates that we do it but we have so many mice and rats that we really need the snakes to help keep the population on control. Sorry for the long story but education like this is so important and I love that you guys have gotten a rattlesnake to help teach visitors and protect the species!
South Carolina here, in our area we mostly get black snakes and cottonmouths. My MIL wants all of them beheaded, but I'll do my best to shoo black snakes off into the woods because they're the ones keeping our 6 acres and creek free of rats and those cottonmouths. Since we have cats and dogs, she uses that as an excuse to kill even the harmless black snakes "because they could bite one of the cats" even though she's had those same cats bring her dead snakes as a present. It's willful ignorance on her part, she refuses to see reason, because she can always Google long enough to find something that supports her fully illogical argument🙄
Honestly, he looks a lot goofier than I was expecting. Bless his heart.
Considering yall are basically influencers in the youtube reptile space it's awesome that you emphasize how important proper handling and training are. If it means less people get bitten/near misses and less snakes get rehomed, then ramble away
Excited to see the sort of care given to a rattlesnake!
Congrats on your first actual hot species! Justin is gorgeous and I hope he helps educate a lot of people. Your soapbox speech at the end is 100% warranted as this is an important topic, especially in the social media age where it seems like some people will do anything for likes.
Like kissing a king cobra….
Your soapbox is much appreciated. You are always enthusiastic in an empathetic and objective way, in the sense that you emphasize your fascination with all these species, even the seeming drawbacks. And your "soapbox" simply shows that even with all of your exuberance for these fascinating animals, that your grounded and educated opinion also stems from that same place of long learning, observation and appreciation of these same fascinating species venom or no...You show appreciation for all of the facets, because they are all important parts of the animal. Thank you both for not bringing negative ego into your educational sharing. My kiddo and I love your work/passion.
Justin is such a pretty snake and I love his wiggle when he ate. Also I appreciate your psa regarding owning hots. I loves snakes despite having a phobia of them and I hope people realize that they need to treat them with respect and not cause them harm.
Congrats on getting the rattlesnake! It’s such a good idea to have native venomous species in the zoo, especially so people know what they look like so they can avoid them and let them be :)
In Georgia, the only venomous snakes you can even keep as pets are the ones native to the state without special permission
As a non-venomous keeper (Thanks, Snake Discovery for all your help in getting me into the hobby!), I am...shocked...at how easy it is to GET a "hot." I attended a local Reptile "meet" and, as I waited in line to get in, watched a constant stream of people leaving with "red taped" containers... And when I got in, the types of snakes available (not cheap, but available)...exotics from Africa and Asia (Cobras, Echis, Rhino Vipers, etc...)...wow! I haven't really been at all interested into keeping "hots" myself, but I think you're absolutely on point with your caution for anyone who is dreaming about it.
Damn that's scary! That would mean they could be in any house in your neighbourhood with negligent people who might not take proper precautions to keep them from getting out.
I live in Norway, and here its illegal to keep venomous species and even large constrictors. But Norway being a very small country it's probably easier to enforce such regulations.
In a country where you can buy an assault rifle with your groceries, it doesn’t really surprise me.
It's kind of crazy to me too. You can't buy venomous snakes where I live, at least not legally lol
So what snake species do you keep?
Right now, I keep a Western Hognose... But I have also kept Corn and Rough Green snakes at different points. I am enjoying the Hognose, but I would like eventually to keep Garter snakes, but just haven't been in the right place at the right time (budget, tanks, and snakes available) to do that yet.
He's such a cute timber boy. We have a lot of them in the mountains where I live. The very first rattler I ever saw was while camping near a rocky overlook. The little black tail and rattle was sticking out. We were actually very close because we hadn't seen it right away and it rattled a bit so we backed off. My hiking party just left it be so we could enjoy the view from a safe distance away. The next morning I got to see it and some copperheads basking in the morning sun while I sat a little further up to watch the sunrise.
I learned two things from that trip. One.) Rattlers, copperheads, and black rat snakes have been observed denning together for warmth in Pennsylvania which is a super fun tidbit. Two.) These guys really really do just want to be left alone. Fear is healthy and can keep you alive. But remember they're afraid of you too and many striking instances can be avoided with education, patience, and watching your step.
I giggled around 15 mins when I noticed you could see the top half of Justin’s jaw when he did a big yawn. He’s got a sweet grumpy face. Thank you for the education on hot snakes!
how is the rat/mice breeding operation going? i feel like we haven’t gotten an update in a while and im curious! good job on his enclosure, it looks really nice
I always say some variation on "Interesting!" In the comments of these videos, but boy howdy, this was one of the greats! The mesmerizing, smooth swapping of the two hooks as Emily kept him on the towel really put me at ease that she knew what she was doing - definitely good you were able to take that class in Cali! - and WOW what a backstory! He's practically purpose-built to join Snake Discovery's lineup! Very used to seeing people and to being seen, used to traveling, super-polite and calm, just the best first venomous snake you could ask for!
Ed and Emily actually took venomous handling courses! 😊
@@taoutdoors8110 yep! That was the class in Cali the OP referenced! 😁
Very cool to see. No crazy shenanigans and free-handling, just informative while keeping a safe distance throughout!
Also a reminder for anyone thinking they want a hot snake to be macho: Antivenin is ridiculously expensive. I believe it’s about $10k per vial and I use ten vials to make the IV drip. So if nothing else deters your maybe that’s will 🤷🏻♀️ I love to look at them but I will definitely never try to handle one myself. It can get a little disappointing when I try to Herp when visiting family because basically all I ever find are copper heads and I’m not about to chance that!
Copperhead bites are medically significant, but generally less so than rattlers.
@@calrob300 yes that’s true! My step mom got bit and didn’t need antivenin but was in a ton of pain and her foot looked horrible for a little while. I definitely still don’t want to be bit by one! Where I am there are lots of diamond back rattle snakes and during the “rattle snake round up” season we get a lot of bites in the ER.
I live in wv and copper head bites are still no joke
It is worth noting that the majority of medical professionals do not actually know how to treat venomous bites so the fact that some ppl do not receive antivenin is not really indicative of the danger of the snake but sometimes in the miseducation of the professional 👍
1000% I have a California kingsnake to which people still are scared of him 🤷♀️
At first I was wondering why and how you got a venomous snake since I don’t know what the license and ownership laws are like in MN. But then I remembered you took that course and you explained that he’s used to being handled and used as an ambassador. Not that anyone but you guys would handle him. He seems like a great addition to the zoo and I love his name. He’s actually really adorable. So polite and curious.
In Pennsylvania you can get a snake license for $40 which allows you to take either a timber or a copperhead once a year. While they highly suggest you don't keep them alive, there is no law saying you can't lol
Oh ok I didn’t know that. I never plan on owning a venomous snake.
I have been watching your vids for almost 6 years an you guys have changed so much,
Emily and Ed have gotten way more confident around the camera, keep it up guys you are such a inspiration to others and me. I hope you see this and if u do I want to say a big thank you for providing these videos for us we really appreciate it
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Agreed. Ed especially has become much more camera comfortable. It’s great to see.
Very interesting to witness someone actually learning how to handle venomous snakes "from scratch", very cautious and all, it really puts in perspective the pros like Chandler which seem so at ease with these danger noodles :)
Everybody has to start somewhere!
This is why I like Snake Discovery. They have a big following, but still are good examples for how to handle and care for reptiles. Folks like Chandler and Tyler Nolan love their animals, but are terrible examples for how to handle them. They have an insane amount of income and connections for antivenin to survive a bite should it happen (e.g. Tyler's), which are resources the average keeper doesn't have. They can afford the risk, but the people who follow their example cannot.
It's also really cool bc even tho Emily and Ed are clearly experienced, have had a lot of reptiles, have even more now, and had a freaking alligator in their house, they still discussed it heavily and took adequate training before they were able to take on the serious responsibility of a venomous animal.
Hi Emily! I don't know if you read these, but I just wanted to send you a little "Thank You!" At the urging of our local reptile community, I've just started doing small private educational events in my area, and I just received a booking for a young lad named Luke who's is a HUGE fan of you, has apparently even donated toward your feeders, and desperately wanted snakes at his birthday party! His Mom found me and we're all set to make for some great birthday memories... and it's all thanks to YOU!
So THANK YOU for all you do. You and Clint are the only channels I recommend to parents, and you've been secret mentors to me as well. All that said... you're not getting a cut of the gig. 😆
Oh cool
Also don’t forget when keeping hots, that a lot of states require a log over 500+ hours of training with each species that you’ll want to keep them legally.
as well as regular audits and safety protocols - i know florida has a good few, like having a bite protocol on hand, having pictures of non-native species on their cages for identification in case of emergency, and requiring locks on cages.
Minnesota - “Do a course for a day, and you can have a rattlesnake!”
*Me living in New Mexico where we literally don't need permits, classes, or have any laws governing venomous snakes (as long as you don't live within a specific city/county that has their own regulations against it) (Always research thoroughly with your state/city/county regulations and laws, as they may very and change).
What a chill rattler! There’s something almost a little derpy about him - I can see how it would be very easy to underestimate him because of his personality. Thank you for using your protocols and emphasizing how important that sort of thing is.
Justin is a very handsome guy! I love his "wiggle, wiggle, yum yum dance" as he's eating. Too cute!
Emily, I know you think you're rambling when you go on about things, but imho you're not rambling, you're teaching. There's so much to this subject that I'm sure you could fill an hours long video just on timber snakes. I also know that, should you fill an hours long video on xyz species, there are multitudes of us who would watch every second of it. (except isopods for me. They give me the wiggins)
Lol! The wiggins?! Haha what are they?! 🧐
Are they like the heebee jeebees?! Lol I have no idea if that is even spelt correctly! But who cares?!
I was too busy laughing at your word, to look it up!
Oh yeah, I was enjoying Justin’s “wiggle, wiggle, yum yum dance” as well!
Your words and descriptive terms are too funny!!
I really enjoyed your comment! Thank you!
Also, I really like your profile pic! I’m a wee bit of an obsessed cat lady! 🤷🏼♀️
@@leannepaxton5012 Hi fellow cat enthusiast! I, too, adore cats and my avatar, Pusheen, was chosen by my Husbunny who says it's totally me. LOL
The wiggins is an old Buffy the Vampire Slayer reference. It totally means heebee jeebees! Or just the creeps, creeps me out, freaks me out, anything that makes you squirmy and uncomfortable. 😁
Thank you for your kind words! I love making other folks happy!
That should be made into a tshirt with him "wiggle wiggle , yum yum." Haha hes too darn cute.
@@Kaemea , ah! I loved Buffy, both the movie and the series! But I haven't watched either in.....possibly this this century!! LOL
I don't remember when they both came out, but for some reason, I feel that they must have been on in the 90's! Wow, that's such a long time ago! 🤦🏼♀️ Really showing my age!
You know, I really must put up some sort of profile pic here! I've been on here for enough years, but I've never been too concerned about it as I hate having my photo taken. But your cute avatar has inspired me! LOL
Well, your comment certainly entertained me and that is not something that often happens on this platform!
I hope you and your Husbunny (! 🧔🏻🐇) had an awesome weekend! 😉🙏🏼
@@leannepaxton5012 I'm a wee bit obsessed with Buffy...I named two of my cats Willow and Xander. Xan was my soulcat, he just passed back on July 6th from lymphoma. Willow was his twin sister and she passed 6 years ago this Nov from the same thing. But, yeah just a bit obsessed...
What a funny little timber 😆 I love him. I've seen his enclosure sign in previous videos and was wondering if or when he was going to be talked about. Very relaxed rattlesnake. Probably due to his time being around people and being treated nicely. Definitely my new favorite animal on the channel for sure (I'm obsessed with rattlers). Hopefully he's in future videos! 🐍
Weird thing to say about a venomous snake but he’s such a sweet boy. Also Rex in the back ground stealing the limelight hilarious 😂
Nice addition to the zoo. I don't mind you 'getting on your soapbox' when it comes to responsible pet ownership, no matter the pet.
It’s such a good idea for a zoo. I live in Az and it was where I learned what a rattlesnake looked like. It’s important. I would like to take this chance to say, not all rattlesnakes rattle when they are scared, they do try to hide. We were hiking and a group found a baby rattle snake. They didn’t think it was a rattlesnake, and wanted to pick it up. I’m so glad they listened, because it moved, and then they could see the rattle. I have a forest service friend tell me she has seen about a hundred, only a handful rattled.
That's human-driven evolution. People have killed the noisy snakes, so rattlers tend to be quiet now. I've heard a few rattles while hiking, but not many. The 2 I saw were quiet, but we also weren't close or threatening.
This happened to me. A diamondback rattler was hiding behind my tack box and my barn owner didn't think he was venomous because he didn't rattle. I sprayed him with water and got him moving and then directed his movements using a long stick. He didn't offer to strike even once and so I chased him off and hope he keeps away or my barn owner will kill him. I also gave my dogs rattlesnake aversion training since they are so prevalent where I live.
I work at a museum in Utah right at the base of the Wasatch/rocky mountains and we do a lot of outside programs in a really rattlesnake heavy area. All across the land are signs that tell you how to identify a rattle vs a gopher snake as they’re the two most common. Education about identification is really important.
What a polite, and friendly for his kind's snake! I love seeing rafflesnakes, I used to fear them until I was 7 or 8 in Arizona, when coming home we came within 6 feet of a wild rattlesnake that just did not care we were there and the snake was happily enjoying the gravel at night by the sidewalk. They're such clever animals, I hope Justin saves many other rattlesnakes with you!
They really are chill animals in general. The first time I saw a wild rattlesnake, it buzzed at me as I walked by. I got spooked a bit- it was my lifer rattler after all- but we had a mutual desire to be left alone. She raised into the classic "don't tread on me" pose and I admired her from 20 feet away.
Thank you for getting up on your soapbox! As an outsider to the reptile community, it really interests me to hear about issues you are facing. Also, thank you for providing entertaining education videos! I have shared a few with my students and they love learning more about the animals you highlight. Ally is a particular favorite!
I'm so happy you guys are keeping hots now! However, I have heard stories and know personally of people who have taken a bite from putting the lid on a container that's relatively small for the animal with their bare hands. I think it would be best to use hemostats/hooks/large feeding tongs to place the lid on said container and then secure it. I would hate for you guys to take a bite! 🙏
Definitely good advice.They probably also have some anti-venom in case of an incident like that. I hope it's never needed but they seem pretty responsible and know it's a risk with hots.
@@Calicc77 oh I'm sure and I know they are responsible, and I know that's how they were taught to do it, but I know there's still a risk of takin a bite doing it that way and there are ways to secure them that have less of a risk :) I'm so excited for them, they are doing such great things and have come such a long way on their journey.
Speaking of urates, Rest In Peace Lilith. For everything that could have been, at least we knew her. Her passing is nobody’s fault, she had a terminal condition.
Timbers are really beautiful snakes though. I'd never want one as a "pet", but I would happily watch him all day if I was at the zoo.
I'm so glad Justin is safe and happy and never has to worry about barbaric rattlesnake roundups.
⚠️just a heads up: If you're thinking of keeping venomous reptiles/snakes and live in the US, check your state laws to see if the state requires permits and/or licenses in order to legally keep them. Justin is GORGEOUS! seems like a chill snake as well :)
Please make sure to use *laminated* safety glass for the rattlesnake enclosures. Laminated glass is two panes of glass with a layer of stretchy plastic between them, it will maintain integrity even when cracked or smashed. Tempered glass, also called safety glass, is stronger than ordinary glass but shatters instantly when cracked, into myriads of pea sized non-sharp fragments. Tempered glass is cheaper than laminated but far safer to handle when broken compared to ordinary glass.
I think they may have talked about the type of glasses In one of the earlier zoo videos where they got all the glasses like specially made for each of the more hazardous reptiles
Since I've discovered this channel, I went down a deep dive (thanks, RUclips Algorithm!) on reptile handling and care, and eventually wound up on channels like Chandler, Tyler, Dinkleman, and NERD. No surprise, you guys do everything right - even taking more care than some of the guys with larger venomous collections! Y'all really do a lot to educate people, and even if I don't own a snake or other reptile, thanks for everything you do!
I live in Florida and one time my friend and I were sitting on the back of a truck, in a very wooded area, with our legs dangling off, and I heard the rattle of a rattlesnake and immediately knew what it was. so within seconds of me saying "rattlesnake" we looked down and he was coiled up right under our feet! We were completely fine, we quickly rolled backwards and climbed over the roof of the truck to get in the car safely, and the snake eventually went away under some brush. He was HUGE though, looked to be like 6 feet long. we see rattlesnakes all the time in wooded areas but leave them be because they arent near any houses or livestock or anything. just thought I'd share.
Sounds like the rattle did what it was supposed to
I had a similar experience walking down a wooded path. I heard the rattling in the bushes and just stopped for a second. I slowly backed up the way I had came and then went down a different path. I never saw him/her but I was fine and the snake was fine so everything worked out great. 🙂
Cool story!
This was a cool video! I didn't know you could get injured on shed fangs! Thank you!
So true about proper, responsible keeping.
There was just a guy found dead in his home in RI with 124 snakes in enclosures in his home. Even though they were well kept, many were venomous and illegal in RI. People are going crazy saying how horrible and dangerous all snakes are for pets. Especially with so many laws trying to push through this is soo bad for reptile keeping in general. They haven’t release cause of death yet everyone assumes a snake bite and are freaking out worrying if any got loose.
I loved seeing Rex in the back learning right along with us lol
Hello 👋, how are you doing?
Dont even know you guys personally but so proud of how far you’ve come! Your my inspo for starting my own business!!
That is seriously the tamest rattler that I have ever seen. Oo I grew up down in Houston County (SE MN), and the first snake encounter I ever had was with a timber rattler. Kind of dictated my fear of snakes for most of my life.
We love Justin Timbersnake! He’s a mellow, cool dude! Thanks for getting on your soapbox, Emily. We appreciate your efforts to educate people! (By the way, when I typed educate, my predictive text suggested I meant to type Ed! 😀 We love both of you, Emily and Ed!!)
Hello 👋 dear, how are you doing?
I love Timbers, I’d never own hots however and it is frustrating how easy they are to obtain.
Oh yeah one last peice of info.
Snake bites usually never end in death in the United States so that means we should compare them to car wrecks that maim or seriously injure people as well.. Which comes to about 2.5 MILLION more a year... So yeah there's that.
I didn’t say people shouldn’t own them, only that they are way too easy to get, allowing inexperienced and untrained individuals easy access.
I've been waiting to see this video since I saw Emily and Ed had gotten one for the zoo on Facebook. So excited and happy for you both. You've accomplished so much and thanks to you both my husband and I now have a jumping spider and look to one day hopefully adopt one from you both. Thank you for all that you do.
I enjoy that yall are getting into hot species. Very interesting! I also appreciate that yall are emphasizing just how much care you're putting into handling him.
i like how rex is just in the back ground staring at you guys
I'm curious if you guys have any bite protocols? Like what to do if someone is bitten and where the nearest hospital that carries the proper anti-venom is?
LOVE Justin's name! I love snakes. People, snakes are crucial animals! That's why they exist in almost every ecosystem. Another note about shedding and the rattles not being a source to "count years" snakes shed more than once a year. Emily, my five corn snakes avoid the heat too. I don't add it now unless it's particularly cold or they go up in size of feeder, I will add heat for a few weeks.
Justin is a perfect gentleman and I’m so glad to see you guys treating him with the respect he deserves.
I've been waiting for this video! Justin is such a polite and adorable boy and I'm so glad that he's going to be in the zoo to educate people. What a great addition to the family!
And just like that, Emily becomes one of the millions of people who have said, "I love Justin!" Haha
Wow! I knew you guys were thinking about getting a rattlesnake, but I didn't expect to see it so soon! Congratss!!
It's so refreshing to see Justin in such a beautiful spacious enclosures. Vanamous snakes are so often in bison cages with not much space or enrchiment and it's so sad.
I have never seen a rattlesnake be that chill before. It's clear Justin has spent a lot of time being handled. He's a great teaching snake, but very much still an active timber rattler.
He's so pretty. I live in Oklahoma and I love seeing rattlers and other native snakes. I want to get a western hognose eventually, but they require a permit down here so I have to wait.
Edit: So that obligation to take in snakes I feel rn. I'm one of the few people in my area who has a snake and I'm probably about to get another one (both ball pythons) because someone is removing hers and no one else in town really knows how to take care of them. So that feeling of obligation isn't just for hots.
15:10 Cute rattlesnake yawn!
Love your content, as always. Sending good vibes from Washington!
Good eye@
Thanks for pointing out that delightful moment
Aw, what a well-behaved snake. And so cute when he noms. I have to wonder how long before you decide "Hm, why not try captive breeding THIS species?".
The laws must be much different in Minnesota because Chandler's wildlife he's got some common friends with you as Dave and Clint have both been on his channel before he has almost exclusively venomous snakes and he's had to get certifications in each family of venomous snakes which he's going to keep with like thousands of hours with somebody who already is certified before he's allowed to keep them and he's got things in the Cobra family things in the viper family and he's got king cobras which aren't in the viper family and I think I got right now I could be but he has to have a snake proof building and snake proof locks and he had to have Florida fishing game come in there to check out his facility and I don't know if it's different cuz you have a zoo but I imagine there would have to be more than just the overlap of glass that's different about that container than your non-venomous snakes and hopefully that bull snake got out before you brought in this guy so you wouldn't have to worry about him slipping out just makes me nervous
Holy mac. Prize for the longest, rambling, almost incoherent run-on sentence. Take a breath. Here's a comma, , , to help you out.
PS. Sorry if that sounds snotty. I don't wish to be mean, but seriously, when someone writes like that, it's hard to understand, and we do want to understand what you're contributing! Thanks.
Laws DO vary from location to location. In PA, you have to get a license from the State Fish and Game and allows you to both hunt and keep a Timber Rattlesnake, but local municipalities can also have rules about keeping venomous critters. And that's just PA...other states can have restrictions about what animals you can legally keep and what you need to do to keep them. (I have heard that some states don't even "legally" let you keep Western Hognoses (in their native ranges because they don't want poaching) because they're classified as "venomous" even if it's not medically significant. Florida has some of the strictest laws because the "exotic" snake trade flourished there but also because if they get loose in Florida, species like Cobras could potentially survive in the wild. There was a famous case in 1953 where a guy dumped a whole batch (something like a dozen) Cobras in a Missouri town and there was a panic for the summer, but all the wildlife officers knew that the Cobras would not survive a Missouri winter. (www.ky3.com/2021/10/08/ozarks-life-great-cobra-scare-1953/)
That was the most adorable little yawn as he looked at you guys from behind the rock at 15:08
I didn't even notice! Aww!
I live in a heavily wooded area where these little guys are, I've only seen three of them in my whole life. Your snake reminds me of the one I ended up closest to. I was like 10 and it was curled up by the passenger door of the car. I just backed up and was like "Hey, there is a rattle snake" here to my parents it didn't try to strike, and actually never rattled, my dad used a shovel as a 'branch' to get it to the woods.
I love every second of every Snake Discovery video. I even learned to like snakes. I see their cuteness now, actually. Justin has an especially cute face with his big ol’ unblinking eyes!
How cool Emily and Ed get to have a room of REPTILES!!
I want to see Ed off camera if that could happen :D
He is soooo gorgeous.
I’m glad there’s professionals like you, that’s got these guys covered so we can enjoy em.
I’ll stick with my boas and pythons :)
Emily is an incredibly fluid speaker. I can't stop listening, she's so engaging!
We have those guys in the part of the US that I live in too. They are beautiful.
It was so cute to see him strike the rat and then follow its scent trail. I bet he he's proud of himself for subduing his prey so quickly, lol.