Snake Discovery has a video on how to properly sanitize things you find to be safe for reptiles! She gives different methods for different things. Hope it’s what you’re looking for!
Another hack: If you have a reptile who needs UVB (i.e. a Bearded Dreagon), don't throw out the spent UVB bulbs! I've found that *light wise* they last 2x as long as the UVB coating lasts. So I have a second fixture that I use exclusively for light. The new bulb goes in the UVB fixture, and I swap the old bulb to the light fixture. This way you don't need to buy 2x the bulbs.
@@FogartyFogz Maybe use those "spend/ halflife" bulbs in other enclosures? Even reptiles etc. that 'do not need" UV-b usually benefit from some of it. But I agree, would not dose maybe 50-30-20-15% extra on top of the new output.
Definitely not recommended. When the bulb is “spent” that doesn’t mean it’s completely dead, just operating at a lower output. Which means combined with the new one you could be giving as much as 175-150% the recommended amount of UVB, way too much and could harm the animal. Don’t do this.
Hey Adam, great video - I got a good collection of slate from my area, as well as moss. Speaking of tech, a future video covering power outages/disaster prep would be a good topic, including managing priorities (heat or UVB), battery back-ups, solar powered products, quick temporary housing, etc. I'm also thinking of enclosure ventilation - is there a benefit to putting a fan on or safely in the enclosure. Seems like keeping enclosures full of hot, humid air without circulation or fresh air might not be the most healthy thing - I don't know...
Here are some timestamps! Tip 5: Cameras - 0:46 Tip 4: Smart Thermometer/Hygrometer - 3:38 Tip 3: Smart Humidifier - 7:09 Tip 2: Your Backyard - 8:45 Tip 1: Smart Tech - 10:31
First off...badass intro. Second, I love having cameras in my enclosures with the egg gluers. It's allowed me to post TikToks of eggs being laid, babies hatching even if I was asleep when it happened. Plus it's nice to know what some of the shy critters are up to when I'm not "intruding".
Wonderful video as always! Keep up the great work!!! Would love to see a reptile room tour and see more excellent content! I just recently got a blue tongue and used your care guide to help convince my parents to let me get her! (Her name is bindi) again love the video!
My father was so sweet, he went up into the mountains where I live (central california) and gathered all sorts of different sized rocks and branches for my outdoor Redfoot Tortoise enclosure :) It came out beautiful 😍
Python Portals from Specialtyenclosuredesigns is a good hack. Get a 50gal tub or bigger, can hold small boas or pythons, for like, a fifth the price. Especially because the measurements are better than a 50gal aquarium, they are usually 4ft x 18inches and up to 20 inches tall, give or take.
Something that I do is use dog poop bags to spot clean enclosures for my snake. They are easy, don't take up space, and I can just have a roll right next to the enclosure.
What a gorgeous python! It would be great if you could do some videos introducing your pets and telling us about them, their histories and care. It's so much more interesting to learn about a specific animal than an impersonal species. Like "Diamond the Bearded Dragon" instead of "How to Care for Bearded Dragons."
I have been doing this since I started getting into terrariums, collecting stuff outside! It's fun to do and you have supplies for forever that you know the origin of. Remember to not gather leaves, rocks, or wood where lots of insecticide is sprayed, like parks or heavily populated areas! Have fun exploring out there y'all!
That’s great advice and would like to watch how to sterilize or prepare wood and leaves. That would be so cool. Always looking for ways to save money. Thanks for always sharing and have a great day. 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦
I'm digging the intro with the CG snake, keep it going. Also, the door alarm would have helped when one of my ball pythons got out last Thursday night. I found it while I was on "first kitten feeding watch" last night
Hi, I'm planning to get a pet snake when my current gerbil passes. is it a bad idea to buy one from a pet store? for example stores like petco and petsmart because I'm worried that if I get one form a chain store like that it might be some what aggressive or shy because I want a snake that is friendly and wont get scared by me. Should I buy one from a local exotic pet store or would it be ok to buy one from petco or petsmart if I want it to be friendly. ( I get that snakes have different personality's and some might be different from others but I'm wondering if it would be more likely for it to be friendly if I bought it from an exotic pet store. Or would it not make a difference no matter what store I got it from?) thank you.
Avoid chain petstores like PetSmart and petco. Look for snakes being rehomed. Check morph market, just research the breeder before buying. Avoid large scale breeders, look into smaller hobbyist breeders.
I hate the new title screen. Not really, It's Fn awesome!!! 8:40 I was just thinking Does WWR have a black snake? He should do another tour. 9:40 YES please do a video on treating backyard collectibles for enclosures. I bake leaves for my isopods, at 215 F, 100 C, and 374 K for 40 minutes. I bought a roasting pan just to make it easier. I think the smell of baked leave. I'd love to know how to treat Moss and wood for my enclosures.
Great video! I've wanted to switch everything over to smart lighting/heating/misting systems but I have such a mismatch of everything right now it seems daunting haha. Definitely going to start collecting stuff from outside tho, I have the town forest in my backyard so I can find all sorts of goodies 😁
use switchbot myself, they are awesome, just hatched my first clutch of ball pythons, I was on holiday less than a week before they pipped and it was so good to be able to monitor the incubator temp and humidity from 150 miles away, going to have a look at the humidifier, it look great! Awesome video as always 🐍
TLDR. No hacks. Prefaces not clickbait. Buy camera. Buy hygrometer/thermometer. Sponsors hygrometer/thermometer. Collect leaves. Buy automated products such as sponsored product. Was one of my favorite reptile channels but is now its consistantly click bait, wow-face thumbnail, typical youtube stuff.
Nature is not always free!! (Netherlands here: taking ANYTHING from the woods etc. is considered poaching! Illegal :) So make sure you are allowed to take those things from the outside. And plze plze plze: keep in mind pollution and pesticides are a thing. Esp. for sensitive species like frogs that absorb anything en everything through their skins)
Been using cameras since I started out deff very affective and awesome for a peace of mind knowing I can check on things when ever I want 💜💚 deff like the humidifier your showing might have to check it out
Wicked intro! Nice suggestions but what happens if the Wifi doesn't work anymore? Then you are basically screwed. That would rather add to my frustration than save me any 😂 But that being said I do set up a camera when I am away. It has been a game changer when I am away for the weekend to see my parents and mum even asks me to let her see what is going on with her "grandchildren". I am definetely waaaay more relaxed when I can check anytime if everything works as it should be and if "the kids" are okay. My crestie sets off the motion detector on a regular basis when he jumps on the glass 😂
This video is *clickbait!* The thumbnail promised you’d teach me how to hack into my reptiles like a computer, at least I assumed you meant that rather then physically hack them. But yet all I got was useful tips. That’s not hacking sir. Now show me how to install chrome on my chameleon!
Hey Adam I know this video would be difficult to make and you may have already done it, but a video on best reptiles for your money at different price ranges. Love the videos Adam. This has really benefited my reptile keeping. Thanks
That's such a huge part of reptile videos that gets glossed over, nobody can give a general price range. I know prices all vary, but there's atleast a median going price for reptiles. I hate when a video is like "this animal is super affordable!" With zero context, then when I see that animal it's like 200 bucks or something. I suppose it's a catch 22 though because people get mad when they hear a price then see a different one somewhere. I heard dart frogs were about 40 or 50 a piece for more co.mon species but then the base price I've seen out here is like 80 bucks a piece
Kinda sad that the entire video is just an addvertisment for switchbot... like each and every single "hack" is a product from them. Thats a little disappointing
I have a wifi thermometer paired with a smart plug as a second thermostat to turn off the heating in case the first one fails. Also just bought a dumb humidifier to pair up with a smart plug to make it a smart humidifier. Also bought a 30$ camera to put in my snake's enclosure so I know her activity at night. My next plans is to use my Arduino or another smart plug to diy a auto misting system! For my potential future crestie after I finish university!
Everyone always recommends smart stuff, but it never lasts more than a week or so before it starts not responding and stuff. Maybe my internet company is buttfucking me, idk
First thing I did was put a camera in each of my reptiles enclosure. My sand boa was first cause I wanted to see him at night since he comes out when I’m sleeping and it came so handy that I put it in my dragons enclosure
I always thought the weather in Canada would be similar the weather in Alaska but watching your channel is showing me how very wrong I am. It's already fall here in July.
I went to a local landscaping place and got HUGE rocks and flagstone pavers for next to nothing. I live in a place that doesn’t have large rocks so it was quite a find!
Thank you! Definitely gonna check out that switch bot, I have cameras in all my enclosures and smart plugs all the way. Btw nice new graphic effects Adam 👍
Hey man love the videos and I'm going to order the switch bots for my house and love the enclosures and all the reptiles diamond is my favorite sorry to say when he's going after your ears funniest thing in the world but why and when did he start doing that just wondering but have a good one.
From somebody wo istn that great with new tech you gave me some great ideas thanks p.s a tip fore Wood i use akasia p.s dutch naam the bark last longer and no molt if you clean it well
I would love to hear more about using things from the backyard, how to prepare them to be safe for your reptiles.
Snake Discovery has a video on how to properly sanitize things you find to be safe for reptiles! She gives different methods for different things. Hope it’s what you’re looking for!
@@TheRealAbridgedHero Thanks! :)
Easy RUclips or videos out there
Definitely need this video!
Boil 'm or bake 'm, easy. But make sure wood etc. is pesticide free to begin with, no way you can 'rinse that off'.
Love the intro! Personally I would’ve put breed your own insects for #1 because it saved me over £600 on my baby beardie 😅
Definitely do a backyard finds video. I’d love to see the moss culturing and such
Great idea
Another hack: If you have a reptile who needs UVB (i.e. a Bearded Dreagon), don't throw out the spent UVB bulbs! I've found that *light wise* they last 2x as long as the UVB coating lasts. So I have a second fixture that I use exclusively for light. The new bulb goes in the UVB fixture, and I swap the old bulb to the light fixture. This way you don't need to buy 2x the bulbs.
Not the best idea unless you have a solar meter and you know the uvb is for sure dead. Can easily bake them in too much uvb
@@FogartyFogz Maybe use those "spend/ halflife" bulbs in other enclosures? Even reptiles etc. that 'do not need" UV-b usually benefit from some of it.
But I agree, would not dose maybe 50-30-20-15% extra on top of the new output.
Definitely not recommended. When the bulb is “spent” that doesn’t mean it’s completely dead, just operating at a lower output. Which means combined with the new one you could be giving as much as 175-150% the recommended amount of UVB, way too much and could harm the animal. Don’t do this.
Hey Adam, great video - I got a good collection of slate from my area, as well as moss. Speaking of tech, a future video covering power outages/disaster prep would be a good topic, including managing priorities (heat or UVB), battery back-ups, solar powered products, quick temporary housing, etc.
I'm also thinking of enclosure ventilation - is there a benefit to putting a fan on or safely in the enclosure. Seems like keeping enclosures full of hot, humid air without circulation or fresh air might not be the most healthy thing - I don't know...
Here are some timestamps!
Tip 5: Cameras - 0:46
Tip 4: Smart Thermometer/Hygrometer - 3:38
Tip 3: Smart Humidifier - 7:09
Tip 2: Your Backyard - 8:45
Tip 1: Smart Tech - 10:31
Love the intro!
Awesome! Thanks
Yeah very cool
First off...badass intro. Second, I love having cameras in my enclosures with the egg gluers. It's allowed me to post TikToks of eggs being laid, babies hatching even if I was asleep when it happened. Plus it's nice to know what some of the shy critters are up to when I'm not "intruding".
Day (I forgor💀) of asking for a Girdled Lizard Care Guide
It’ll be a bit :)
Wonderful video as always! Keep up the great work!!! Would love to see a reptile room tour and see more excellent content! I just recently got a blue tongue and used your care guide to help convince my parents to let me get her! (Her name is bindi) again love the video!
I like it wicked wickens reptile have a great day have a cool day have a super day wicked wickens reptile
Wooooo
Dude you actually have some really nice looking merch, I definitely will be getting some pants for my girl and shirt for me real soon👍🏻👍🏻
You’re awesome
My father was so sweet, he went up into the mountains where I live (central california) and gathered all sorts of different sized rocks and branches for my outdoor Redfoot Tortoise enclosure :) It came out beautiful 😍
Python Portals from Specialtyenclosuredesigns is a good hack. Get a 50gal tub or bigger, can hold small boas or pythons, for like, a fifth the price. Especially because the measurements are better than a 50gal aquarium, they are usually 4ft x 18inches and up to 20 inches tall, give or take.
Something that I do is use dog poop bags to spot clean enclosures for my snake. They are easy, don't take up space, and I can just have a roll right next to the enclosure.
Smart!
Ah someday I'll live where there is moss, heheh. We have pretty awesome rocks here though, and leaves. Cool sticks.
More about sterilizing/cleaning leaves and wood for enclosures please
What a gorgeous python! It would be great if you could do some videos introducing your pets and telling us about them, their histories and care. It's so much more interesting to learn about a specific animal than an impersonal species. Like "Diamond the Bearded Dragon" instead of "How to Care for Bearded Dragons."
He’s literally got videos for days about all his animals lol
Oh yeah! It's monday! love the cinematic intro.
Thanks!!!
We all need to take a moment to think about the amazing beginning to your video how did you do that man holy crap that was cool
I have been doing this since I started getting into terrariums, collecting stuff outside! It's fun to do and you have supplies for forever that you know the origin of. Remember to not gather leaves, rocks, or wood where lots of insecticide is sprayed, like parks or heavily populated areas! Have fun exploring out there y'all!
That’s great advice and would like to watch how to sterilize or prepare wood and leaves. That would be so cool. Always looking for ways to save money. Thanks for always sharing and have a great day. 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦
I think This bald man likes reptiles
Maybe, idk
It’s true
Whoa that intro!!!! 😮😯😮😍
Thanks
Yep! It is so cool!
I love how perfectly Diamond poses with everything
He’s a model
Mr.wikens why do you live in candy do you guys actually have tvs there ?????
Hahahaha
You should do one on vivarium building, I want to build one for my snake but have zero clue on the ecosystem building 🤣
I did one last year! enjoy!
My lightswitch switchbot is named Max. For a little white square he's pretty darn cute.
I’ve never been this early…..
Happy you are!
thats a banger of an intro
Thanks!
I'm digging the intro with the CG snake, keep it going. Also, the door alarm would have helped when one of my ball pythons got out last Thursday night. I found it while I was on "first kitten feeding watch" last night
can you please do a reptile tour
Hi, I'm planning to get a pet snake when my current gerbil passes. is it a bad idea to buy one from a pet store? for example stores like petco and petsmart because I'm worried that if I get one form a chain store like that it might be some what aggressive or shy because I want a snake that is friendly and wont get scared by me. Should I buy one from a local exotic pet store or would it be ok to buy one from petco or petsmart if I want it to be friendly. ( I get that snakes have different personality's and some might be different from others but I'm wondering if it would be more likely for it to be friendly if I bought it from an exotic pet store. Or would it not make a difference no matter what store I got it from?) thank you.
Avoid chain petstores like PetSmart and petco. Look for snakes being rehomed. Check morph market, just research the breeder before buying. Avoid large scale breeders, look into smaller hobbyist breeders.
@@nightinggale6470 Thank you so much. Have a great day
Love the new intro
Thanks
I hate the new title screen. Not really, It's Fn awesome!!!
8:40 I was just thinking Does WWR have a black snake? He should do another tour.
9:40 YES please do a video on treating backyard collectibles for enclosures. I bake leaves for my isopods, at 215 F, 100 C, and 374 K for 40 minutes. I bought a roasting pan just to make it easier. I think the smell of baked leave. I'd love to know how to treat Moss and wood for my enclosures.
Please do a video on how to treat wood & leaves. I have a garage full of large branches and need help!
Great idea!
The intro is fire🔥!!!
Great video! I've wanted to switch everything over to smart lighting/heating/misting systems but I have such a mismatch of everything right now it seems daunting haha. Definitely going to start collecting stuff from outside tho, I have the town forest in my backyard so I can find all sorts of goodies 😁
I love your new intro!! And I would like if you did an video about your reptile rooms tour.
use switchbot myself, they are awesome, just hatched my first clutch of ball pythons, I was on holiday less than a week before they pipped and it was so good to be able to monitor the incubator temp and humidity from 150 miles away, going to have a look at the humidifier, it look great! Awesome video as always 🐍
Reptile room tour! Yes yes yes
Please do a video on leaf litter.
Ok!
I just got an ivory carpet Python from Nick Mutton
Congrats!
Thanks man, you just shut off my reptile room lol
Woops
Hello
Hi
I pay people 10 dollars a bag for dried maple leaves. They think I’m crazy but I resell them for a crazy profit after sterilizing them🤘🏼
Bro that thumbnail 😂 keep it up man!
Thanks
Lovin this new intro
Glad you love It
Great video! Question tho, why are your eyes so red lol
uhhhhhh
Save TONS of money by buying hundreds of dollars worth of smart technology so you don't have to get up and flip a switch.
Why do you do the analysis if there are reliable Cross Staking platforms such as Cross Staking?
What’s the story behind the name Wickens Wicked Reptiles?
My last name, an adjective, the subject
@@WickensWickedReptiles thanks Adam!
TLDR. No hacks. Prefaces not clickbait. Buy camera. Buy hygrometer/thermometer. Sponsors hygrometer/thermometer. Collect leaves. Buy automated products such as sponsored product. Was one of my favorite reptile channels but is now its consistantly click bait, wow-face thumbnail, typical youtube stuff.
I'm digging the intro, yo!
"Glow in the dark camera" lmao ahh yes. My favorite kind.
ITS ROBERT. HIS NAME IS ROBERT MAN. I’m real tired of you playing with my uncles name like that bro
Nature is not always free!!
(Netherlands here: taking ANYTHING from the woods etc. is considered poaching! Illegal :) So make sure you are allowed to take those things from the outside. And plze plze plze: keep in mind pollution and pesticides are a thing. Esp. for sensitive species like frogs that absorb anything en everything through their skins)
how do you keep a Govee that lives in a high humidity enclosure from getting water damage?? awesome video!
Been using cameras since I started out deff very affective and awesome for a peace of mind knowing I can check on things when ever I want 💜💚 deff like the humidifier your showing might have to check it out
Have you done an electric video? Meaning, how do I know if my home’s plug can tolerate the electric load from my tanks?
Thanks!
Are those thermo/hygro good to put in the tank?
yep!
Could you do a video showing off some of your bioactive builds?
Nah bro this video has the best intro I’ve ever seen
Thanks!
Bro
BRO
YA JUST TURNED OFF MY REPTILE LIGHTS
Party foul!
"Keeping Reptiles is time money and frustration"
While daddy's boy has tattoos and piercings lol
Wicked intro! Nice suggestions but what happens if the Wifi doesn't work anymore? Then you are basically screwed. That would rather add to my frustration than save me any 😂 But that being said I do set up a camera when I am away. It has been a game changer when I am away for the weekend to see my parents and mum even asks me to let her see what is going on with her "grandchildren". I am definetely waaaay more relaxed when I can check anytime if everything works as it should be and if "the kids" are okay. My crestie sets off the motion detector on a regular basis when he jumps on the glass 😂
I always wanna reach through an stroke/tickle diamond 😁 can u do a feed video, showing how u feed most or all of ur reptile/amphibians/spiders ect? X
love the new intro
Thanks!
@@WickensWickedReptiles thank you for looking at my comment I am a huge fan!
Diamond better be getting a cut of the companies' profits for all that product placement modeling! 😆⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Here’s a hack for you….those little rubber finger tip things for counting money are excellent for removing stuck sheds
This video is *clickbait!*
The thumbnail promised you’d teach me how to hack into my reptiles like a computer, at least I assumed you meant that rather then physically hack them. But yet all I got was useful tips. That’s not hacking sir. Now show me how to install chrome on my chameleon!
Hey Adam I know this video would be difficult to make and you may have already done it, but a video on best reptiles for your money at different price ranges. Love the videos Adam. This has really benefited my reptile keeping. Thanks
That's such a huge part of reptile videos that gets glossed over, nobody can give a general price range. I know prices all vary, but there's atleast a median going price for reptiles. I hate when a video is like "this animal is super affordable!" With zero context, then when I see that animal it's like 200 bucks or something. I suppose it's a catch 22 though because people get mad when they hear a price then see a different one somewhere. I heard dart frogs were about 40 or 50 a piece for more co.mon species but then the base price I've seen out here is like 80 bucks a piece
I agree with you completely.
uhhhh... little intense with the intro there! 😅
Thanks!
Kinda sad that the entire video is just an addvertisment for switchbot... like each and every single "hack" is a product from them. Thats a little disappointing
I’ve looked into smart plugs based on your recommendation but found it hard to find anything that didn’t have to run through Alexa/Google.
I have a wifi thermometer paired with a smart plug as a second thermostat to turn off the heating in case the first one fails. Also just bought a dumb humidifier to pair up with a smart plug to make it a smart humidifier. Also bought a 30$ camera to put in my snake's enclosure so I know her activity at night. My next plans is to use my Arduino or another smart plug to diy a auto misting system! For my potential future crestie after I finish university!
Everyone always recommends smart stuff, but it never lasts more than a week or so before it starts not responding and stuff. Maybe my internet company is buttfucking me, idk
First thing I did was put a camera in each of my reptiles enclosure. My sand boa was first cause I wanted to see him at night since he comes out when I’m sleeping and it came so handy that I put it in my dragons enclosure
I always thought the weather in Canada would be similar the weather in Alaska but watching your channel is showing me how very wrong I am. It's already fall here in July.
I went to a local landscaping place and got HUGE rocks and flagstone pavers for next to nothing. I live in a place that doesn’t have large rocks so it was quite a find!
Sweet pic of the abronia! I have 2 pairs, 2 babies I'm growing out. I believe one of my females is pregnant as well! My favorite reptile
Could you do a video on what types of reptiles and/or amphibians can live together? If you have already my apologies.
I love that kratos escaped lol I'm sure it's stressful for you but I would be like "you silly what you doing"
I’ve hear a lot of people online say misting and rainfall systems even with set timers will cause RI and other illness. What is everyone’s opinion?
Ya sold me Wickens.
SOLD
Giant commercial my dude. Still cool though. Been looking for a motion tracker cam. or Software that does it.
Wow I’m impressed by the opening graphic this time! Great video!
Great video. I'll have to show my husband this stuff
I have seen the best interest rates only at staking sites with Cross Staking technology, Cross Staking for example
Interessring Tips - Thanks :)
But what an great intro👍🏻 Love it!
Thank you! Definitely gonna check out that switch bot, I have cameras in all my enclosures and smart plugs all the way. Btw nice new graphic effects Adam 👍
I’ve thought about cameras and wondered which one. I wonder no longer
IMHO, this new intro is to much aggressive. You have another vibe on the channel~~~
Hey man love the videos and I'm going to order the switch bots for my house and love the enclosures and all the reptiles diamond is my favorite sorry to say when he's going after your ears funniest thing in the world but why and when did he start doing that just wondering but have a good one.
From somebody wo istn that great with new tech you gave me some great ideas thanks p.s a tip fore Wood i use akasia p.s dutch naam the bark last longer and no molt if you clean it well
Can you make an in-depth video about how all the smart tech that you use is set up and works? Like dumb it down for a dummy?
Can you run something on c. Similis? Ive tried to find info on them but cant find much anywhere
Do you know if i can use powdered eggshell as a substitute for calcium powder?
Best part of my Monday as always! Have a great week Adam! See you Thursday!
Awesome
Would love a video about how to harvest husbandry materials from the wild and quarantine them!
Adam my friend, my man. The new entro, is fire. Absolutely love it.
Ngl I like that thumbnail and I really like this video though
Also I wish y'all are having a great day