Well hi there! Our second ever live stream Q&A will be this Wednesday! We will also be opening the mail that we have received from you and one exciting package from RUclips. I will not have seen any of this beforehand, so you will see my first reaction to all of it. The live stream will begin at 6pm (Mountain Time), so we hope you can make it! I'm also excited to see you in person today at the Wasatch Reptile Expo! It should be a great day.
I wasn't allowed my entire life first because my mom, second because of the wife (both afraid) but I finally told my wife that I was getting a snake and now she loves the little drama noodle too. We got an albino california kingsnake female about 6 months ago. The wife is definitely more of an observer than a handler though. 🤣😂
I handled my Ball Python for the first time yesterday and he was very relaxed after a minute or so. Then I pulled out my phone because I wanted to take a picture of this precious moment and immediatly the BP coiled his head back, tensed all his mustles and waited a second or two to attack my phone
I've heard several different people say that about the snakes going after the phone I wonder if it's because of the warmth of the phone and it's a small warm thing so they think it's a prey item
Where were you 14 years ago Clint? You could have saved me so much lost blood. Snake behavior was very trial and error for me as a teenager. I definitely get jealous of your 3 bites.
“I don’t enjoy being bitten at all... it’s not the pain... it’s just, I don’t know... it’s just something about being bitten I don’t enjoy” We hear you Clint. It’s ok. No explanation needed. :)
I think it would be the speed that would freak me out. Like I don't think that a grasshopper will hurt me, but when they spring up at me with a swiftness, I want to scream lol
For me, I just always feel bad when an animal bites me. It hurts me to know I scared them or threatened them enough that they felt the need to hurt me.
When i got my jungle jag carpet python, at the breeders place she hissed like mad, bit me, and as it was my first snake i was worried i was paying so much for a snake that was gonna be angry all the time, plus the rumors that carpets are more nippy. As soon as i was home though she calmed down massively, on the first couple days she tried to bite me, but i think it was just cause i was being too hesitant and recoiling too much when i went in to pick her up. after about a month, i have never heard her hiss, and she has an amazing ability to know whats food and whats not, and she will eat out of my hand with no issues.
How not to get bitten 15: Have several snakes, so you can leave grumpy be 17: Keep snakes that aren't bitey (species and individuals) 20: If you have to handle a defensive snake, move slowly and smoothly 21: Don't bring your off hand to the snake; bring the snake to the off hand Signs of a Defensive Snake 1: Actively following your movements 2: In strike pose 3: Long, slow tongue flicks 4: Flattening its head 5: Irregular, rapid breathing 7: Hissing 8: Growling (Boa only) 9: Tail rattling Snakes and Enclosures 11: The most likely time to get bitten is when reaching into a snake's enclosure. 12: Try to make contact with a part of the snake's body away from the head to tell them that their not being fed. 12a: If the snake is coiled up, use an implement to touch the snake. 16: Feeding a snake in a different container probably isn't helpful 23: Make it clear to the snake you aren't food How to anger a snake 14: Restrain them 18: Boop their snoot 19: Circle them and come at them from above Other 6: When in a group of people with someone else holding a potentially defensive snake, gently hold the front part of the body (note: if the snake strikes, it will be at you) 10:Know your snake 24: When a snake bites you, *it is YOUR fault, NOT the snakes.*
Its not that relevant but is there a reason you chose this numbering system??? Even though the things youre saying are all good its distractingly odd and seemingly nonsensical to me💀
@@JubioHDXhe is just taking the numbers Clint is saying and acting like he made it up himself for attention. This is the same guy who in a group project, you’d say a good idea and he’d say “yeah but let’s do it like this”. Pretty much he’s an unoriginal drilldo.
@@skinnyslims5327Bc if they wanted to pretend like they made that up for themselves, they would obviously use the numbering from the video? It's an attempt in organising the points from clint in a clear and structured way which makes sense for whom has written it, and so possibly for others, as a summary. If the person wanted to present this fully as their own work, they would have gone to reddit or whatever and post this without credit, not underneath the video it was taken from with the literal numbering system from the video.
Man! Between Clint and Emily I now have a bunch of notes on how to read a snake’s body language. Luckily my BP, like most, is pretty chill. He has bitten me once, though. He was in shed and I had to do some very necessary spot cleaning in his tub. I thought he was asleep and reached in to clean...and ended up having to put a bandage on my finger. Live an learn, I guess. 😅
I was cleaning my roach bin which is near my red tail boa. She's the sweetest snake ever but I guess she was feeling hungry and decided I was food. She ended up striking the glass and spooked me.
@@kaidengathings3096 actually just got my very first just 2 weeks ago and I'm in complete love. Had to wait 31 years but now was the time and I'm still so excited. Picked myself up a beautiful western hognose that just has the best personality!
Another thing I always keep in mind when handling a defensive snake is how close it is to my face. If I am bitten by it, I definitely don’t want those teeth latching on to one of my cheeks...
@@ClintsReptileshey I have a juvenile green anaconda, it’s in shedding and I just bought it(in shedding already) so I know not to touch it now, but will I be okay trying to hold him after I feed him after he sheds I’m sooo afraid of getting bit but I want him to be good with people when he gets older we’ll at least with me I wanna be able to lay down with him with no problems….is he more aggressive as a juvenile? That’s why I’m scared
The last time i wanted to grab my Woma Python, i was static charged. So when i touched her... she was spooked and me too. So next time i deal with my noodles i have to touch something else first xD
For me I feel like I've betrayed them. One of my leopard geckos has really bad neurological issues and was on medicine for months and now i have to help him finish his shed because he can't reach under his tail or his feet. He gets kind of nippy if I take too long and the few times he's actually taken a chop of my fingers I feel like the scum of the earth to make him feel defensive in that way (edit for a stupid typo)
This is true and goes for all animals! If you take the time to learn what body language means “I’m afraid, please don’t hurt me!” you and your pet will have a much better time.
11:30 About snakes (that aren't rattlesnakes) shaking their tails, you'll very often hear that it's a form of mimicry, mimicking rattlesnakes, which are venomous. But I've always questioned that, I was thinking that snakes in general just evolved to shake their tail in leaf litter or whatever to create an audible warning, and that rattlesnakes in particular just evolved that rattling even further with "rattles" on the ends of their tails. What do you think, Clint?
I saw what I think (now) was a juvenile black rat snake in my garage. I walked forward for a closer look and as it fled behind some lumber next to my toolbox it rapidly shook its tail and coincidentally, batted its tail against some dead leaves which made a loud rattling sound. It made me stop and I left it alone thinking it might be a timber rattlesnake... despite it clearly having no rattle on its tail. By the time I got on my computer to look it up and learned that juvenile black rat snakes can have very rattlesnake-like patterns and coloration (and probably not dangerous despite the impression it made), it was obviously long gone. I wasn't planning on killing or eating it, but if I was, it certainly worked to get me to leave it alone long enough for it to get away. So speaking as a successfully tricked potential predator, I think your hypothesis has merit.
I was at the Saratoga Reptile Expo in NY today, the first expo I've ever been to. This channel has been a HUGE help in getting me mentally prepared to own a snake, and I can happily say that I had an amazing time at the expo. The vendors offered an incredible selection, too. I got to hold a Leachie gecko, a baby woma python, a Children's python, a baby Brazilian rainbow boa (my personal favorite of the day), several gorgeous corn snakes, and more. Thanks for educating me on the many joys and important facets of herpetoculture :)
I used to work with an Everglades rat snake that got introduced to me as “not my favorite snake.” I quickly figured out for one, my trainer was teaching everyone who handled her to be afraid of her. For two, she was a massive bluffer. If she was calm, that’s when you grabbed gloves. For that reason (and for the fact she was 6-1/2” long but less than 10lbs) she was a great show snake.
This is what I love about animals. Understanding their place in the food chain helps you understand behaviors. This goes for any species. I am a cat person, I know cat body language. I have heard and met horse people who know the language of horses. I'm very interested in getting just a cornsnake, so this is part of my research. Thank you so much for this. Learning the specific language of an animal greatly reduces the "misunderstandings" and pain that goes with them!
My first ever baby corn snake bit me approximately 10 times the first few days. I didn't receive any info that he was such a defensive little noodle, but now he's calmed down quite a lot. (I'd handled adult snakes before, but never a baby) It didn't hurt tho, and all I told him at that time was "OK, I know I'm scary and you're a noodle with a head, but there's no need to be rude." He also rattled his tail and was ready to strike after a handling session just because I moved a plant inside his enclosure to clean it a bit. 🤷♂️
I remember on another reptile channel the girl said that you DO NOT try to grab a snake with sudden darty, jerky movements from their enclosure, because THAT reminds them of another striking snake/predator. The key is to reach in fluidly and confidently so they know you aren´t trying to attack them.
Thank you Clint for featuring your Blood Python. I have a 3 year old female, Camilla, who has taught me handling skills to interact with her. Very important to support her body and allow her to feel secure. I can feel her relax and I love how she rests her head on my arm. I can gently stroke her head and she seems to like it. I know if she bites me, I have done something she has taken as a threat. Calm, gentleness and respect is important to develop a wonderful relationship with your snake.
I have a story that is kinda sad, but also hilarious. When I was 16 I was on a fishing trip to Lake Mary in Arizona. I was sitting on the shore with some of my family, fishing for northern pike. A very large and aggressive freshwater fish with large mouths full of large razor sharp teeth. Anyway, we had some trail-mix to snack on as we were fishing and we noticed a chipmunk sneaking behind us to grab peanuts out of the jar. I decided to throw a few nuts out for it and he kept getting closer and closer to get the nuts. Eventually I held some nuts in my hand and laid it on the ground for him. He worked up the courage and gently took a couple nuts from my hand. On his third time trying to take a nut, he mistook the tip of my finger for a nut, and tried to grab it. Of course, my finger didn't move, so he bit harder and pulled, causing me to instinctively pull my hand back. Well, the chipmunk didn't let go. I ended up accidentally flinging him right into the lake. It started to swim back to the shore. It made it about 3/4 of the way back and then was promptly swallowed whole by a northern pike.
XD You are not snow white! let the wildlife eat in peace! But that is hilarious in a dark kind of way. You intended to feed the chipmunk but instead you fed the norther pike lol.
I have been bitten once by a kenyan sand boa. I work at a pet store and I was feeding the snakes and of course corporate wants us to feed them away from the public so we have to take them out and bring them to the back room. The sand boa really didnt appreciate being taken out. I was using a snake hook but like you said those sand boas can strike from weird angles and it got me! No big deal of course because it was a baby but I felt bad that I stressed it out.
I can’t tell if you have a very theatric way of saying ‘bitten’ or if I’m just from Colorado and never hear anyone pronounce the t’s in the middle of words lol. I love the deep earnest care you have for all of your animals! Please keep up the great work !
Yes, I was hyper focused on his pronunciation of ‘bitten’ as well 😂. I’m Australian and thought Americans pronounced it with soft t’s in the middle like us
I’ve worked with snakes for a long time from laid back ball pythons to very cranky tree boas and the only one that ever got me was my Kenyan sand boa lol. He had an extremely strong feeding response and I was always getting tagged and he would absolutely refuse to let go lol. Bless him. I’m getting ready to get my first FWC, hopefully my luck continues lol.
Excellent episode. The very first snake I owned (and my favorite) was a baby red tail boa like Ruby. About a week after I got her she was coiled on the lip of her cage and I teased her bringing my big toe back and forth - WHACK! What a stupid thing to do. She never nipped me again in the decade I cared for her because I learned to treat ALL of these animals with a healthy dose of respect. She would go into feeding mode jerking her head around attentively each time I opened her enclosure. If I wanted to handle her I would place a large piece of cardboard between my hand and her head. As soon as I touched her coils she knew she wasn't being fed and would start to move off just as you mentioned. At that point she was as docile as a puppy. I "rescued" a five foot juvenile African rock python from a neglectful owner despite my better judgement. The snake would inflate it's body and hiss loudly whenever I got near it. I was transferring it one day to clean it's cage and it took a strike half the length of it's body missing the tip of my nose by millimeters. That pissy snake was put up for sale the next day. I hated getting near the thing and gave it to a more experienced collector nobody would buy it!
Another thought on enclosures....top opening enclosures, especially tall ones, make it difficult NOT to swoop down. Consider getting a front opening enclosure.
Regarding bringing your hand to the snake / bringing the snake to your hand, I think it's pretty reasonable that they would think something _else_ that's moving toward them is some kind of a threat. But they wouldn't physically move towards something that's not a threat, right? Or maybe the weird human tree branch they're hanging on wouldn't. Either one. :) I love snakes so much and I've been looking for a good channel that features them for a long time! So glad I came across yours. Your enthusiasm and positivity really shine; I can feel how much you really love these animals. You're a very good educator as well. I've learned more about snakes in a couple hours than I have my whole life! 😄
I have been watching both of them for a while and I noticed how similar their pronunciations are but I never thought about commenting about it. Had it dawned on me that there would be others that are cross(irony) viewers I would have said something already lol. Kind of cool to run across another viewer of Mr. Atheist.
It’s so cool that I found this comment! I too have watched Mr. Atheist for years! And AXP, Aron Ra, Seth Andrews, etc. We are all over the place and I love it! Hi fellow science lovers and seekers of the truth, no matter what!😊
You should post spider handling videos! I love how informative you are and watching how excited you get about your pets. I’m really considering getting a tarantula one day 😊😊
Thanks for your info and advice! I handle snakes and other animals at work, and since I am still fairly new, I enjoy picking up tips from other people who handle snakes and present them to the public. Like you, I find that it's incredibly helpful to pay attention to each individual and learn how they behave, and what they like, etc. I will definitely keep in mind your tip to bring the snake to my free hand, not reach for him/her with it.
Most wholesome person on RUclips by far. So knowledgeable, and it's always very clear how much you care and take an interest in all the animals and even plants you raise/take care of. Your videos always make me smile and I always learn something 😊
@@ClintsReptiles also love your Jungle Carpet! Beautiful beautiful animal! I have a sub adult South West Carpet who is also very stunning but dosnt mind giving the occasional danger kisses. As amazing as they are they do all still deserve a level of respect and knowing what to look for. Cheers!
Hahaa now I get your post with Emily! This is great tho Clint! Us keepers can never have enough info on reading our animals. What's really great, I've been doing a lot more updated research on this topic! Thank you 💚
My jungle Carpet tried to eat my hand just a couple of days ago. I was careless and just reached in trying to feel the substrate, and she struck very accurately which usually doesn't happen because she wobbles a lot. 🤔😂 The anticipation and scare is way worse than the pain itself.
My biggest fear in potentially getting bitten is dealing with stuck shed. One of the ball pythons I live with has issues shedding even though the humidity, temperature etc. are all ok and it’s when I’m bathing him and trying to peel that shed off I’m most worried about a bite. Being a lovely ball Python though he’s never even looked like he’ll bite.
I feed with long tweezers in the hopes that they don't associate my hands with food (and so that my hands are far away from the bitey end). But I have a king snake that thinks all fingers need to be taste tested. He really will try to swallow your fingers. Tried to break him of it but learned it's best for everyone to observe him rather than handle him.
I’m sure a big RUclipsr like you would never see this comment but sir you are so damn smart and positive and kind. Just don’t think we have enough of you in the world right now
When I first got my BP, she was feeding live and in seperate a container to avoid "cage aggression" i have successfully got her on F/T And eating in her cage and have noticed absolutely 0 difference from feeding her in the seperate container vs. Her enclosure, other than she seems happier to not be bothered after just swallowing a meal.
I thought it was so incredible how you handled that false water cobra! I loved how you were just gently yet definitely controlling her movements. You are the best reptile, or at least snake, handling youtuber I've seen. I have commented on a few of your previous videos that I am planning on buying a ball python at some point in the near future. I love your videos, they have eased me of my fear of many different reptiles and other animals. Thank you, your videos really are a great resource for tons of people.
I have some theories about rattling tails. I guess they could make a lot of noise if they had things to whack against, but most non-rattlesnakes that I've seen rattle their tails do a very contained rattle where it doesn't move a ton but vibrates very fast. I feel like it functions maybe more as a distraction than anything. If they think that something is about to take a bite at them, they'd much rather have that predator bite at their tail. Snakes are long and can move quickly, but only in one direction. If a predator takes a strike at their head and they try to dodge it, the predator may miss their head but get a mouthful of the snake's body right behind the head. If they strike at the tail and the snake dodges forward, they're much more likely to get a mouthful of earth or stone or wood or whatever. So, the rattling takes attention away from the snakes head, making it easier for the snake to flee. At least that's my conjecture.
@@asmodeus304 That's interesting. But what makes me a little skeptical is how at least one other herd animal will stomp on snakes when they see them: horses. Donkeys and mules will also trample snakes when they see them. Also, my Honduran milk snake rattles his tail and there are no herding animals native to where he's from. There are white tailed deer, though I don't think their habitats cross much.
My RTB bit me a few times. Each time was a learning experience, first was a feeding bite, second I moved too quick in front of his face, third was trying to take out a rat out of his terrarium from the previous day... and the last, was a bite to the face when I tried taking him out of the bag for his vet visit after a 30 minute drive in a shaky car. Doesn't stop me from holding him, hell, his last vet visit this year he was a total sweet heart. Even the veterinarians were impressed how calm he was. The rule I follow that I tell everyone who wants a snake "don't be afraid of a bite. You got a snake, it's bound to happen sooner or later, no one is perfect."
As someone with about as much handling experience with snakes as I can have at my age and where I live, I love this video and appreciate awesome people like you who allowed me to be confident in gaining experience in ha slug animals!! You’re the best!
Great video Clint absolutely love your channel you got me started on my trip to becoming an educational speaker with reptiles and a lot of them I bought after watching your channel! Thank you so much for the content you create it’s super inspiring and I wouldn’t be where I am today with out it!😁
I couldn't really say. I'd imagine if the touch is a good touch, they probably don't mind it. I notice with my BP, sometimes I'll run my fingernails on her back and stuff and she gets really relaxed and stops moving to take it. Idk if she truly enjoys it, but she doesn't seem to hate it either. Great animals though.
Hey Clint, do you think you could do a video on the education you got while in college? I'm going to graduate highschool this school year and really want to major in Zoology but I haven't gotten a lot of good information.
Clint: But, if I've learned anything from Edna Mode... Me: "No capes"? I guess some snakes could dislike the movement-- Clint: ... it's that "luck favors the prepared." Me: Oh. Right. That sounds smarter in this context.
The only time my corn snake almost bit me was when I first got her while I was transferring her from the container she was shipped in to her enclosure. I was watching her closely and moved my hand away fast enough both times she tried and I put her in her enclosure shortly after. She has gotten more used to being handled now that I have had her for a few months. :D
When i worked with indigo snakes, they can be such goofballs 😂, but everytime we would interact with them we would "introduce"ourselves. We would approach them and present both of our hands, mimic relaxed tongue flicks with our fingers, and that was their signal they weren't being fed. They are such intelligent creatures, i loved them so much
One thing I have found would be coming up with some sort of signal that you are feeding. Either something you do or not do while feeding. Tongs are really helpful for this. If you tong feed they quickly pick up on the fact that if you don't have the tongs then you are most likely not feeding. Also keeps them associating the tongs with food not your hands.
I don't know how you and your team have done it, Clint, but you've managed to make me want a pet snake again so very, very badly, especially now that I'm old enough, and there's enough easy-to access information, to know just how wide a variety of cool, less common ones there are for a reasonable price! You've also been able to single-handedly change my mind from finding hognose snakes ugly and not that interesting to just the cutest darn things! I don't suppose you could do a video on the pros, cons, and things to know if you're thinking of buying a reptile when you already own another pet (like a cat, dog, bird, etc), too? THAT is something that would be really nice to have a video or two on, for sure.
I just got my first snake which is a African brown house snake and this video helped me know when he’s going to strike. I was wondering if you could do a video on them as well.
I just adopted a lovely little 2y/o Colombian Rainbow Boa and she is so beautiful and friendly and well handled, but I can’t help but feel nervous about handling her. Thank you for this video, I feel much more confident about her body langue, and what I should avoid while interacting with her. Your noodles with heads are all gorgeous. You should be a proud snake dad
Love these. The hand tip especially. I remember I watched the Shelby unboxing, and perhaps I have the benefit of knowing what would happen, but I remember thinking "oh he is not happy. He's done with being handled".
My jungle carpet python is called Bitey McShitey as she was constantly trying to bite me when I first got her! She only ever managed to land one bite though, and is the only snake I’ve ever been bitten by. She’s calmed right now now though, hasn’t even tried to bite me in a very long time and seems pretty chill with handling now!
Another tip i got from kevin at nerd, if you are holding the snake and it is getting defensive spinning in a circle will normally draw its attention away from you and make it curious instead of defensive
I think the reason why moving the snake to the hand rather than the hand to the snake is less threatening, is because when the snake is moving towards something, it usually doesn't perceive it as a threat even if it's riled up while if something is moving towards a snake that is already agitated, it's a lot more scary. The same reason why people generally don't tend to react very well to sudden or unexpected movements in their direction when they are tense.
Beautiful snakes , especially the first one. I don't own a snake but have handled them many times and I just love the sensations of treadmilling them , it's so satisfying. Also the jungle carpet python standing straight up like that was awesome.
Well hi there! Our second ever live stream Q&A will be this Wednesday! We will also be opening the mail that we have received from you and one exciting package from RUclips. I will not have seen any of this beforehand, so you will see my first reaction to all of it. The live stream will begin at 6pm (Mountain Time), so we hope you can make it!
I'm also excited to see you in person today at the Wasatch Reptile Expo! It should be a great day.
Can't wait for the expo!!
Hey Clint, maybe 23:31 could be an inspiration for another merch product! (The lifestream will be great btw! I hope I'll be able to watch it live)
hi clint so i have bought an AFT GECKO for about 3 or 4 days please help she did not eat anything
Can all snakes sense heat? Do they have different ways of of perceiving it?
Please this question is bugging me so much.
Clint's Reptiles my kids and I had such a great time meeting you today! Thanks for being such a great role model. We appreciate you!
If I were a snake, I would hate treadmilling. "Gosh, dad, let me go see what's over there!"
Snake's Journal: It's Day 124 and I am suspect something...
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Like how the fake water cobra looked at the camera : " U lucky af that daddy holds me back mf. I would strike the sh*t out of you" 😂😂😂😂😂
father i crave exploration
father why
I do that with my leopard geckos lol I just take them to whatever they're walking toward
Am I allowed to have snakes ? No.
Will I watch it anyway ?
*Well hi there intensifies*
Redangelfish I wasn't and now I have 3 reticulated pythons. I'm still not allowed. Yolo g
I wasn't allowed my entire life first because my mom, second because of the wife (both afraid) but I finally told my wife that I was getting a snake and now she loves the little drama noodle too. We got an albino california kingsnake female about 6 months ago. The wife is definitely more of an observer than a handler though. 🤣😂
@@FadedAzrael congrats!! Our Cali Kingsgate turned 12 this year, and is almost 5 feet long now, and has been a great, easy keeping snake.
*kingsnake 😀
So snakes only exist when you own them?
I handled my Ball Python for the first time yesterday and he was very relaxed after a minute or so. Then I pulled out my phone because I wanted to take a picture of this precious moment and immediatly the BP coiled his head back, tensed all his mustles and waited a second or two to attack my phone
Haha my hognose is also not a huge fan of phone picture time.
Ha, I had a beta fish like that.
I've heard several different people say that about the snakes going after the phone I wonder if it's because of the warmth of the phone and it's a small warm thing so they think it's a prey item
@@casperfire1 I think so. They have better heat sight than they do actual sight.
Camera shy
Where were you 14 years ago Clint? You could have saved me so much lost blood. Snake behavior was very trial and error for me as a teenager. I definitely get jealous of your 3 bites.
“I don’t enjoy being bitten at all... it’s not the pain... it’s just, I don’t know... it’s just something about being bitten I don’t enjoy” We hear you Clint. It’s ok. No explanation needed. :)
It’s the speed of the bite that’s so unnerving
@@jrdnnoel It feels like betrayal. You love them so much.. how could they do this to you?! LOL
I think it would be the speed that would freak me out.
Like I don't think that a grasshopper will hurt me, but when they spring up at me with a swiftness, I want to scream lol
For me, I just always feel bad when an animal bites me. It hurts me to know I scared them or threatened them enough that they felt the need to hurt me.
@@citychicken9949EXACTLY LOL.. my corn snake bit me a year ago after 7 years and i felt more betrayed than anything 😭
When i got my jungle jag carpet python, at the breeders place she hissed like mad, bit me, and as it was my first snake i was worried i was paying so much for a snake that was gonna be angry all the time, plus the rumors that carpets are more nippy. As soon as i was home though she calmed down massively, on the first couple days she tried to bite me, but i think it was just cause i was being too hesitant and recoiling too much when i went in to pick her up. after about a month, i have never heard her hiss, and she has an amazing ability to know whats food and whats not, and she will eat out of my hand with no issues.
How not to get bitten
15: Have several snakes, so you can leave grumpy be
17: Keep snakes that aren't bitey (species and individuals)
20: If you have to handle a defensive snake, move slowly and smoothly
21: Don't bring your off hand to the snake; bring the snake to the off hand
Signs of a Defensive Snake
1: Actively following your movements
2: In strike pose
3: Long, slow tongue flicks
4: Flattening its head
5: Irregular, rapid breathing
7: Hissing
8: Growling (Boa only)
9: Tail rattling
Snakes and Enclosures
11: The most likely time to get bitten is when reaching into a snake's enclosure.
12: Try to make contact with a part of the snake's body away from the head to tell them that their not being fed.
12a: If the snake is coiled up, use an implement to touch the snake.
16: Feeding a snake in a different container probably isn't helpful
23: Make it clear to the snake you aren't food
How to anger a snake
14: Restrain them
18: Boop their snoot
19: Circle them and come at them from above
Other
6: When in a group of people with someone else holding a potentially defensive snake, gently hold the front part of the body (note: if the snake strikes, it will be at you)
10:Know your snake
24: When a snake bites you, *it is YOUR fault, NOT the snakes.*
Its not that relevant but is there a reason you chose this numbering system??? Even though the things youre saying are all good its distractingly odd and seemingly nonsensical to me💀
@@JubioHDXhe is just taking the numbers Clint is saying and acting like he made it up himself for attention. This is the same guy who in a group project, you’d say a good idea and he’d say “yeah but let’s do it like this”. Pretty much he’s an unoriginal drilldo.
@@skinnyslims5327Bc if they wanted to pretend like they made that up for themselves, they would obviously use the numbering from the video?
It's an attempt in organising the points from clint in a clear and structured way which makes sense for whom has written it, and so possibly for others, as a summary. If the person wanted to present this fully as their own work, they would have gone to reddit or whatever and post this without credit, not underneath the video it was taken from with the literal numbering system from the video.
Man! Between Clint and Emily I now have a bunch of notes on how to read a snake’s body language.
Luckily my BP, like most, is pretty chill. He has bitten me once, though. He was in shed and I had to do some very necessary spot cleaning in his tub. I thought he was asleep and reached in to clean...and ended up having to put a bandage on my finger. Live an learn, I guess. 😅
I was cleaning my roach bin which is near my red tail boa. She's the sweetest snake ever but I guess she was feeling hungry and decided I was food. She ended up striking the glass and spooked me.
His camouflage worked. :>
@@pvtpain66k ikr. She's never struck at me but I guess me taking my jacket off was enough to make her go "food? Gimme food!"
If it was a snake it would've bi- wait a second..
I think Clint and Emily must have collaborated off camera his week!!
You forgot, "Don't smell like food"
Your excitement for these amazing creatures is INFECTIOUS! Got my eye on a blinking is for mortals tshirt! You rock Clint!
If you don't have a snake yet, get one, you won't regret it. Such awesome animals.
@@kaidengathings3096 actually just got my very first just 2 weeks ago and I'm in complete love. Had to wait 31 years but now was the time and I'm still so excited. Picked myself up a beautiful western hognose that just has the best personality!
You have a cobra...named Shelby.
Nice. Does he have a 289 or a 427 under the hood?
427 of course!
I want pet False Water Cobra so badly. I'm waiting until after I get a job and then 2 pay checks.
Lol
Under the hood lol!
Reading a reptiles body movements is like a super power you get after dealing with multiple animals.
Another thing I always keep in mind when handling a defensive snake is how close it is to my face. If I am bitten by it, I definitely don’t want those teeth latching on to one of my cheeks...
Clint, give the Blood Python video sir. Thank You
He's getting big enough that I can consider it soon. Still a little guy though...
@@ClintsReptileshey I have a juvenile green anaconda, it’s in shedding and I just bought it(in shedding already) so I know not to touch it now, but will I be okay trying to hold him after I feed him after he sheds I’m sooo afraid of getting bit but I want him to be good with people when he gets older we’ll at least with me I wanna be able to lay down with him with no problems….is he more aggressive as a juvenile? That’s why I’m scared
Did you and Emily plan to post the same video or was it just a coincidence? 😂
Just a crazy coincidence 😂
Snake Discovery holy I thought you planned it together wow I didn’t think I even had to ask I thought I was certain lol.
Wow! I also thought they obviously had decided together we needed to be educated on snake body language! 🤓😆
I was wondering the same thing...
At 20:40 the ball on the shelf moved.... Clints a wizard
The last time i wanted to grab my Woma Python, i was static charged. So when i touched her... she was spooked and me too. So next time i deal with my noodles i have to touch something else first xD
First world arid species snake keeping problems. ;)
I feel like being bitten kinda feels like being betrayed. Because they are kinda like friends in your mind.
maybe.. its still not fair to judge a snake for acting like a snake.
For me I feel like I've betrayed them. One of my leopard geckos has really bad neurological issues and was on medicine for months and now i have to help him finish his shed because he can't reach under his tail or his feet. He gets kind of nippy if I take too long and the few times he's actually taken a chop of my fingers I feel like the scum of the earth to make him feel defensive in that way (edit for a stupid typo)
Great video as always Clint!
And spot on, the ability to read your animals is just as important as knowing their diets and temperature requirements!
Your channel seems interesting! I subscribed
Alexa Bella Muerte thankyou so much 😊
This is true and goes for all animals! If you take the time to learn what body language means “I’m afraid, please don’t hurt me!” you and your pet will have a much better time.
11:30
About snakes (that aren't rattlesnakes) shaking their tails, you'll very often hear that it's a form of mimicry, mimicking rattlesnakes, which are venomous. But I've always questioned that, I was thinking that snakes in general just evolved to shake their tail in leaf litter or whatever to create an audible warning, and that rattlesnakes in particular just evolved that rattling even further with "rattles" on the ends of their tails. What do you think, Clint?
I think that is the most reasonable hypothesis.
I think it might be because they evolved in places with little to no leaf litter and other stuff to make noise with
maybe waving the tail would catch some creatures attention while unmovable head is the real dangerous part.
movements are probably easier to spot
I saw what I think (now) was a juvenile black rat snake in my garage. I walked forward for a closer look and as it fled behind some lumber next to my toolbox it rapidly shook its tail and coincidentally, batted its tail against some dead leaves which made a loud rattling sound. It made me stop and I left it alone thinking it might be a timber rattlesnake... despite it clearly having no rattle on its tail. By the time I got on my computer to look it up and learned that juvenile black rat snakes can have very rattlesnake-like patterns and coloration (and probably not dangerous despite the impression it made), it was obviously long gone. I wasn't planning on killing or eating it, but if I was, it certainly worked to get me to leave it alone long enough for it to get away. So speaking as a successfully tricked potential predator, I think your hypothesis has merit.
I was at the Saratoga Reptile Expo in NY today, the first expo I've ever been to. This channel has been a HUGE help in getting me mentally prepared to own a snake, and I can happily say that I had an amazing time at the expo. The vendors offered an incredible selection, too. I got to hold a Leachie gecko, a baby woma python, a Children's python, a baby Brazilian rainbow boa (my personal favorite of the day), several gorgeous corn snakes, and more. Thanks for educating me on the many joys and important facets of herpetoculture :)
I was at that expo also! I hope you took a chance to hold the adult male Tegu! He's a fantastic example of the species!
I used to work with an Everglades rat snake that got introduced to me as “not my favorite snake.” I quickly figured out for one, my trainer was teaching everyone who handled her to be afraid of her. For two, she was a massive bluffer. If she was calm, that’s when you grabbed gloves.
For that reason (and for the fact she was 6-1/2” long but less than 10lbs) she was a great show snake.
This is what I love about animals. Understanding their place in the food chain helps you understand behaviors. This goes for any species. I am a cat person, I know cat body language. I have heard and met horse people who know the language of horses. I'm very interested in getting just a cornsnake, so this is part of my research. Thank you so much for this. Learning the specific language of an animal greatly reduces the "misunderstandings" and pain that goes with them!
I never thought of bringing the snake to the other hand instead of the other way around, that's genius!
clint’s derision when he said “don’t BoOp ThE sNoOt, they don’t like that 🙄” KILLED ME LMAO
My first ever baby corn snake bit me approximately 10 times the first few days. I didn't receive any info that he was such a defensive little noodle, but now he's calmed down quite a lot. (I'd handled adult snakes before, but never a baby) It didn't hurt tho, and all I told him at that time was "OK, I know I'm scary and you're a noodle with a head, but there's no need to be rude." He also rattled his tail and was ready to strike after a handling session just because I moved a plant inside his enclosure to clean it a bit. 🤷♂️
I haven't laughed as hard in a while up to when I heard you advise against "booping them on the snoot." I really needed that, thank you.
You are the Mr. Rogers of the snake world. Thank you, and subbed.
"I try to avoid booping them on the snoot" lol oddly specific
I remember on another reptile channel the girl said that you DO NOT try to grab a snake with sudden darty, jerky movements from their enclosure, because THAT reminds them of another striking snake/predator. The key is to reach in fluidly and confidently so they know you aren´t trying to attack them.
“When you are a noodle with a head the world is a scary place”- Clint
"can you imagine being able to do that! That's amazing" lol our bodies stand straight up as well! Love you Clint
Thank you Clint for featuring your Blood Python. I have a 3 year old female, Camilla, who has taught me handling skills to interact with her. Very important to support her body and allow her to feel secure. I can feel her relax and I love how she rests her head on my arm. I can gently stroke her head and she seems to like it. I know if she bites me, I have done something she has taken as a threat. Calm, gentleness and respect is important to develop a wonderful relationship with your snake.
You ever got bit?
I have a story that is kinda sad, but also hilarious.
When I was 16 I was on a fishing trip to Lake Mary in Arizona. I was sitting on the shore with some of my family, fishing for northern pike. A very large and aggressive freshwater fish with large mouths full of large razor sharp teeth.
Anyway, we had some trail-mix to snack on as we were fishing and we noticed a chipmunk sneaking behind us to grab peanuts out of the jar. I decided to throw a few nuts out for it and he kept getting closer and closer to get the nuts. Eventually I held some nuts in my hand and laid it on the ground for him. He worked up the courage and gently took a couple nuts from my hand. On his third time trying to take a nut, he mistook the tip of my finger for a nut, and tried to grab it. Of course, my finger didn't move, so he bit harder and pulled, causing me to instinctively pull my hand back.
Well, the chipmunk didn't let go. I ended up accidentally flinging him right into the lake.
It started to swim back to the shore. It made it about 3/4 of the way back and then was promptly swallowed whole by a northern pike.
XD
You are not snow white! let the wildlife eat in peace! But that is hilarious in a dark kind of way. You intended to feed the chipmunk but instead you fed the norther pike lol.
please don't feed wild beasts....
I have been bitten once by a kenyan sand boa. I work at a pet store and I was feeding the snakes and of course corporate wants us to feed them away from the public so we have to take them out and bring them to the back room. The sand boa really didnt appreciate being taken out. I was using a snake hook but like you said those sand boas can strike from weird angles and it got me! No big deal of course because it was a baby but I felt bad that I stressed it out.
I can’t tell if you have a very theatric way of saying ‘bitten’ or if I’m just from Colorado and never hear anyone pronounce the t’s in the middle of words lol.
I love the deep earnest care you have for all of your animals! Please keep up the great work !
Yes, I was hyper focused on his pronunciation of ‘bitten’ as well 😂. I’m Australian and thought Americans pronounced it with soft t’s in the middle like us
I’ve worked with snakes for a long time from laid back ball pythons to very cranky tree boas and the only one that ever got me was my Kenyan sand boa lol. He had an extremely strong feeding response and I was always getting tagged and he would absolutely refuse to let go lol. Bless him. I’m getting ready to get my first FWC, hopefully my luck continues lol.
Excellent episode. The very first snake I owned (and my favorite) was a baby red tail boa like Ruby. About a week after I got her she was coiled on the lip of her cage and I teased her bringing my big toe back and forth - WHACK! What a stupid thing to do. She never nipped me again in the decade I cared for her because I learned to treat ALL of these animals with a healthy dose of respect. She would go into feeding mode jerking her head around attentively each time I opened her enclosure. If I wanted to handle her I would place a large piece of cardboard between my hand and her head. As soon as I touched her coils she knew she wasn't being fed and would start to move off just as you mentioned. At that point she was as docile as a puppy.
I "rescued" a five foot juvenile African rock python from a neglectful owner despite my better judgement. The snake would inflate it's body and hiss loudly whenever I got near it. I was transferring it one day to clean it's cage and it took a strike half the length of it's body missing the tip of my nose by millimeters. That pissy snake was put up for sale the next day. I hated getting near the thing and gave it to a more experienced collector nobody would buy it!
My favorite quote ever
"When you're a noodle with a head the world is a scary place" - Clint
Another thought on enclosures....top opening enclosures, especially tall ones, make it difficult NOT to swoop down. Consider getting a front opening enclosure.
Regarding bringing your hand to the snake / bringing the snake to your hand, I think it's pretty reasonable that they would think something _else_ that's moving toward them is some kind of a threat. But they wouldn't physically move towards something that's not a threat, right? Or maybe the weird human tree branch they're hanging on wouldn't. Either one. :)
I love snakes so much and I've been looking for a good channel that features them for a long time! So glad I came across yours. Your enthusiasm and positivity really shine; I can feel how much you really love these animals. You're a very good educator as well. I've learned more about snakes in a couple hours than I have my whole life! 😄
I wanna find a partner that looks at me the way that Clint looks at snakes 😂
Unfortunately you are not a snake
Your pronunciation of "biTTen" is as cute as Mr. Atheist´s "buTTon".
I have been watching both of them for a while and I noticed how similar their pronunciations are but I never thought about commenting about it. Had it dawned on me that there would be others that are cross(irony) viewers I would have said something already lol.
Kind of cool to run across another viewer of Mr. Atheist.
@@SouthTxBiker We are everywhere, mwahahaha!
what a weird crossover, i love it here
It’s so cool that I found this comment! I too have watched Mr. Atheist for years! And AXP, Aron Ra, Seth Andrews, etc. We are all over the place and I love it! Hi fellow science lovers and seekers of the truth, no matter what!😊
Maybe it's a Utah thing? I think Jimmy's originally from there.
You should post spider handling videos! I love how informative you are and watching how excited you get about your pets. I’m really considering getting a tarantula one day 😊😊
Ciara Paul Clint does have an older video about tarantulas in which he explains that he doesn’t handle them very often lol
You and Emily are having a mind meld
Thanks for your info and advice! I handle snakes and other animals at work, and since I am still fairly new, I enjoy picking up tips from other people who handle snakes and present them to the public. Like you, I find that it's incredibly helpful to pay attention to each individual and learn how they behave, and what they like, etc. I will definitely keep in mind your tip to bring the snake to my free hand, not reach for him/her with it.
Most wholesome person on RUclips by far. So knowledgeable, and it's always very clear how much you care and take an interest in all the animals and even plants you raise/take care of. Your videos always make me smile and I always learn something 😊
This bloke is a true champion! Keep it RAD mate. Love from Australia ❤️
Thank you! I'll do my best.
@@ClintsReptiles also love your Jungle Carpet! Beautiful beautiful animal! I have a sub adult South West Carpet who is also very stunning but dosnt mind giving the occasional danger kisses. As amazing as they are they do all still deserve a level of respect and knowing what to look for. Cheers!
Hahaa now I get your post with Emily! This is great tho Clint! Us keepers can never have enough info on reading our animals. What's really great, I've been doing a lot more updated research on this topic! Thank you 💚
That was the craziest darn thing!
My jungle Carpet tried to eat my hand just a couple of days ago. I was careless and just reached in trying to feel the substrate, and she struck very accurately which usually doesn't happen because she wobbles a lot. 🤔😂
The anticipation and scare is way worse than the pain itself.
Agreed. The pain is really not something to worry about.
1:27 I will never get that image out of my head XDDDDDD
NOM
My biggest fear in potentially getting bitten is dealing with stuck shed. One of the ball pythons I live with has issues shedding even though the humidity, temperature etc. are all ok and it’s when I’m bathing him and trying to peel that shed off I’m most worried about a bite. Being a lovely ball Python though he’s never even looked like he’ll bite.
I always talk to my snake (kingsnake) before opening her enclosure and picking her up. She's a lot more easy going since I started doing that!
I feed with long tweezers in the hopes that they don't associate my hands with food (and so that my hands are far away from the bitey end).
But I have a king snake that thinks all fingers need to be taste tested. He really will try to swallow your fingers. Tried to break him of it but learned it's best for everyone to observe him rather than handle him.
i like him alot, he is a great teacher for non reptile and reptile lovers alike
He was so tiny when you got him
Look how big lol adorable
I think your relaxed personality is the number one reason you don't get bit. I've always thought you have the best personality for animals
I’m sure a big RUclipsr like you would never see this comment but sir you are so damn smart and positive and kind. Just don’t think we have enough of you in the world right now
Do I want a snake? no. Will I watch it anyway? yes. "a noodle with a head"
I feel like i have a knack for snake behavior too but any video to give me a different perspective or refresh me is always good to watch!
When I first got my BP, she was feeding live and in seperate a container to avoid "cage aggression" i have successfully got her on F/T And eating in her cage and have noticed absolutely 0 difference from feeding her in the seperate container vs. Her enclosure, other than she seems happier to not be bothered after just swallowing a meal.
I'm so glad that you mentioned tail rattling!
I had a 6foot yellow rat snake years ago, and she rattled. Glad I'm not crazy haha
I thought it was so incredible how you handled that false water cobra! I loved how you were just gently yet definitely controlling her movements. You are the best reptile, or at least snake, handling youtuber I've seen. I have commented on a few of your previous videos that I am planning on buying a ball python at some point in the near future. I love your videos, they have eased me of my fear of many different reptiles and other animals. Thank you, your videos really are a great resource for tons of people.
Do a video on ways snakes and other reptiles can get ill and how to prevent them.
I have some theories about rattling tails. I guess they could make a lot of noise if they had things to whack against, but most non-rattlesnakes that I've seen rattle their tails do a very contained rattle where it doesn't move a ton but vibrates very fast. I feel like it functions maybe more as a distraction than anything. If they think that something is about to take a bite at them, they'd much rather have that predator bite at their tail. Snakes are long and can move quickly, but only in one direction. If a predator takes a strike at their head and they try to dodge it, the predator may miss their head but get a mouthful of the snake's body right behind the head. If they strike at the tail and the snake dodges forward, they're much more likely to get a mouthful of earth or stone or wood or whatever. So, the rattling takes attention away from the snakes head, making it easier for the snake to flee. At least that's my conjecture.
ive heard that it was used to alert herds of animals like bison or elk from stepping on them
@@asmodeus304 That's interesting. But what makes me a little skeptical is how at least one other herd animal will stomp on snakes when they see them: horses. Donkeys and mules will also trample snakes when they see them.
Also, my Honduran milk snake rattles his tail and there are no herding animals native to where he's from. There are white tailed deer, though I don't think their habitats cross much.
That last tip about moving the snake to your hand instead of moving your hand to the snake, excellent observation.
I love your enthusiasm for these reptiles and arachnids. It truly peaks my childlike fascination. You sir get a like on every video I watch!
My RTB bit me a few times. Each time was a learning experience, first was a feeding bite, second I moved too quick in front of his face, third was trying to take out a rat out of his terrarium from the previous day... and the last, was a bite to the face when I tried taking him out of the bag for his vet visit after a 30 minute drive in a shaky car. Doesn't stop me from holding him, hell, his last vet visit this year he was a total sweet heart. Even the veterinarians were impressed how calm he was. The rule I follow that I tell everyone who wants a snake "don't be afraid of a bite. You got a snake, it's bound to happen sooner or later, no one is perfect."
You have the most gentle and informative reptile videos ive ever seen and i very much enjoy them.
As someone with about as much handling experience with snakes as I can have at my age and where I live, I love this video and appreciate awesome people like you who allowed me to be confident in gaining experience in ha slug animals!! You’re the best!
Great video Clint absolutely love your channel you got me started on my trip to becoming an educational speaker with reptiles and a lot of them I bought after watching your channel! Thank you so much for the content you create it’s super inspiring and I wouldn’t be where I am today with out it!😁
I absolutely adore your videos with the carpet python in
Thanks, Clint! I’ve gotten into your channel since I got my first ball python a few weeks ago
Do you think snakes enjoy petting like dogs do? I know lizards do. I can see Gus Gus really seems to enjoy it.
I couldn't really say. I'd imagine if the touch is a good touch, they probably don't mind it. I notice with my BP, sometimes I'll run my fingernails on her back and stuff and she gets really relaxed and stops moving to take it. Idk if she truly enjoys it, but she doesn't seem to hate it either. Great animals though.
@@kaidengathings3096 i did the same to my bp and it relaxed her too much, yeah I got shat on lol.
My milk snake will pet herself on my hand if i simply put it in her enclosure. so yea, I think some snakes do.
After watching a few of your videos, I can't imagine a creature who wouldn't love being held by you. Such a gentle giant! :)
Hey Clint, do you think you could do a video on the education you got while in college? I'm going to graduate highschool this school year and really want to major in Zoology but I haven't gotten a lot of good information.
Clint: But, if I've learned anything from Edna Mode...
Me: "No capes"? I guess some snakes could dislike the movement--
Clint: ... it's that "luck favors the prepared."
Me: Oh. Right. That sounds smarter in this context.
The only time my corn snake almost bit me was when I first got her while I was transferring her from the container she was shipped in to her enclosure. I was watching her closely and moved my hand away fast enough both times she tried and I put her in her enclosure shortly after. She has gotten more used to being handled now that I have had her for a few months. :D
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. Your channel has become one of my all-time favorites. You're a pretty rad educator! ☺
WE should send this video to Brian B. from Snake Bites TV.
When i worked with indigo snakes, they can be such goofballs 😂, but everytime we would interact with them we would "introduce"ourselves. We would approach them and present both of our hands, mimic relaxed tongue flicks with our fingers, and that was their signal they weren't being fed. They are such intelligent creatures, i loved them so much
One thing I have found would be coming up with some sort of signal that you are feeding. Either something you do or not do while feeding. Tongs are really helpful for this. If you tong feed they quickly pick up on the fact that if you don't have the tongs then you are most likely not feeding. Also keeps them associating the tongs with food not your hands.
I love how your boa has black “lipstick” on 💖
All redtail, commons and also hog islands I believe. All have "mustaches" which I like better than lipstick since my. Boa and I are boys lol
I don't know how you and your team have done it, Clint, but you've managed to make me want a pet snake again so very, very badly, especially now that I'm old enough, and there's enough easy-to access information, to know just how wide a variety of cool, less common ones there are for a reasonable price!
You've also been able to single-handedly change my mind from finding hognose snakes ugly and not that interesting to just the cutest darn things!
I don't suppose you could do a video on the pros, cons, and things to know if you're thinking of buying a reptile when you already own another pet (like a cat, dog, bird, etc), too? THAT is something that would be really nice to have a video or two on, for sure.
It's so nice to just hear someone talk while looking at a beautiful snake . . .
Sorry, what were you saying?
I just got my first snake which is a African brown house snake and this video helped me know when he’s going to strike. I was wondering if you could do a video on them as well.
Mr Green Anoles I would love to see a video on those! I know they’re similar to corns, but there doesn’t seem to be much on them specifically.
@@katelillo1932 me too! I love the look of the black ones, and I'm curious about whether they make good first snakes
i love how you can see your jungle carpet python reaching for whatever is above.
Your False Water Cobra has gotten so big.
I love this video so much it's so informative and interesting. Great educational video!
One snake that is really hard to read it’s body language is sand boas...and that’s where 90% of my bites came from
Yep that's where my first and so far only bite has been from!
I just adopted a lovely little 2y/o Colombian Rainbow Boa and she is so beautiful and friendly and well handled, but I can’t help but feel nervous about handling her. Thank you for this video, I feel much more confident about her body langue, and what I should avoid while interacting with her. Your noodles with heads are all gorgeous. You should be a proud snake dad
Clint you're such a pleasure to watch and listen to. Much needed therapy for me. Thank you for your content.
Love these. The hand tip especially. I remember I watched the Shelby unboxing, and perhaps I have the benefit of knowing what would happen, but I remember thinking "oh he is not happy. He's done with being handled".
You’re a good dude Clint, I like your videos and passion
My jungle carpet python is called Bitey McShitey as she was constantly trying to bite me when I first got her! She only ever managed to land one bite though, and is the only snake I’ve ever been bitten by. She’s calmed right now now though, hasn’t even tried to bite me in a very long time and seems pretty chill with handling now!
Another tip i got from kevin at nerd, if you are holding the snake and it is getting defensive spinning in a circle will normally draw its attention away from you and make it curious instead of defensive
I think the reason why moving the snake to the hand rather than the hand to the snake is less threatening, is because when the snake is moving towards something, it usually doesn't perceive it as a threat even if it's riled up while if something is moving towards a snake that is already agitated, it's a lot more scary.
The same reason why people generally don't tend to react very well to sudden or unexpected movements in their direction when they are tense.
Clint has said he would love to speak Parseltongue. I think he can! He reads the snake’s body language so well, and that’s their real language!
Beautiful snakes , especially the first one. I don't own a snake but have handled them many times and I just love the sensations of treadmilling them , it's so satisfying. Also the jungle carpet python standing straight up like that was awesome.
Funny how this overlaps the content on the last Snake Discovery episode. Thanks - you're always so informative and rather darling.