Can we talk about how Clint loves these animals so much that he is flat out just telling you its going to die, repeatedly, to get people to not get one and ultimately kill it?
I freaking love how good Clint is at telling people "no. Don't get this as a pet. It will die." The honest care about the animals welfare is so refreshing. And it's backed up with straight facts! Same with the venomous danger noodles; honest, "well you could, the snake would be okay but you'll probably die." 😂 I love it. Always well said.
I love how honest you are about this. No false hopes and no sugar coating. I've wanted to keep one of these guys for years but as you said, I'm not the one to do it and I know it.
Yeah, they are gorgeous, but I know I'm putting them on my future goals list of creatures I want! In like 10 years? Lol give myself more time for more experience and time for amazing experts to get a captive breed population going!
This guy is an absolute delight. He puts such a brilliant amount of key information out there, delivered in the style of a children’s entertainer, yet he is hugely engaging and informative, his love of the animals first and foremost is obvious. I’m a Tarantula keeper and not usually that interested in reptiles, but this channel is addictive.
@@ClintsReptiles Clint, what if you buy a dragon snake from its native country Ive heard it lives in Indonesia and im Indonesian so do i get it for cheap cuz low shipment cost
@@NotRuyaki bruh if you live there then why don't you just go catch one? I would never pay for a garter snake that I can just go catch by the river lol. Granted, I know they aren't a super common snake, but still you'd probably find one if you went and looked in the areas they're found at.
@@colecampbell1906 because i dont live at that part of Indonesia, its a big country with over 17,000 islands. Theres also alot more factors that go into this
The way you always seem to be trying to holding back your enthusiasm, despite a huge amount bursting at the seams, makes your videos a go-to for cheering me up! Cannot hold back a smile watching your content!
"I would hate to see their demise as a species". That being a possibility just sucks! It makes me glad to be an Aussie where there is strict licensing and wild caught reptiles/wildlife are only for specialised licence holders to keep and occasionally sell. (yes we aren't allowed "cool" exotics to keep however we get our native species which the rest of the world doesn't get majority of them)
I completely agree. I wish more importers would take it upon themselves to vet out experienced keepers rather than selling them to just anybody. It is incredibly irresponsible in my opinion. Hopefully this video dissuades unprepared keepers from purchasing so that importers will stop importing as many.
Sadly, due to deforestation and illegal poaching here in Indonesia, this species (and other animals) are endangered and should be left alone. Yet all the demands from inexperienced and irresponsible snake keeper keeps the poaching going and now it's really hard to find one in the wild. I really hope that the breeding projects from experience keeper will help solve the demands and caresheet for the whole snake keeper community and help the wild population recover from the brink of extinction.
@@bigcat5348 yes, but not for long i believe. Due to massive deforestation and to build more space for house/palm oil it'll be gone in an instant. Java island is the most densely populated area in Indonesia so the rapid growth will hurt the ecosystem sooner or later. Even though the IUCN said it's least concern doesn't meant that their ecosystem is safe. Thanks for your information before, I'll definitely look for more info regarding this species. And also please correct me if im wrong. Sorry if i said something wrong about it.
@@bigcat5348 sorry i forgot to add something, what i mean with endangered is specifically to java island only, not as a whole species from some southeast asian country
@@Valryas well let me just share some thoughts with you. Massive deforestation is not something extremely new like it started last month, it has been years going on and on, so the fact that this snake is to date considered in a least concern status shows that this species concretely is not in danger as for now. Of course that could change drastically in a short period of time.
anybody who actually needs this channel to figure out if they need to keep one...has no business keeping one. Not trying to knock Clint, love the channel, but these are not for 99.9999% of keepers
"so all that said if you get one of these incredible snakes imported after watching this video i strongly recommend that you get a jar of alcohol ready so that you can preserve it after you watch it die" my favorite quote
I watched through twice, but I'm still confused. *Why* are they fragile exactly? It was kind of vague in the video and I don't have a satisfying answer yet. Or is there none because they're still *that* unknown currently?
@@mikeexits They are vulnerable to mechanical stress due to their fragile build (Long, slender and react to danger by stiffening up), arrive in unknown health due to being wild-caught, have very exact environmental demands and little tolerance for deviation, their health problems are poorly understood and their transportation puts enormous stress on them if the environment is not kept to proper temperature and humidity. Add to this the exposure to parasites which proliferate with abandon when the stressed snake can't resist.
Your complete honesty is why this is one of my favorite channels to always watch! No sugar coating, just what it is really about, if you get this make sure to get alcohol as well! Dragon snakes are definitely groovy!
This is literally the most velvety looking snake head I've ever seen. Also, have you ever considered making a video of the most handelable reptiles? I'm a big fan of interacting with my pets, but I of course want to make sure they actualyl like hanging out and i don't hurt them (and don't hurt myselfin the process to badly either)
I wasn't expecting to see Scarlett here! I've had the privilege of talking to her on a Facebook group before and receiving some really good advice. Her passion for reptiles is obvious and there are very few people in the industry I respect more
I watched through twice, but I'm still confused. Why are they fragile exactly? It was kind of vague in the video and I don't have a satisfying answer yet. Or is there none because they're still that unknown currently?
Thank you for providing well-deserved recognition for Scarlett Nightshade, who is one of the most passionate, dedicated, ethical keepers I have ever encountered.
Since I discovered your channel over a year ago I've fallen in love with reptiles. I used to be afraid of snakes, but thanks to your videos I absolutely adore them now, thank you so much for putting this much effort and I hope I can continue watching you for the years to come
Love to see that it has changed you. Snakes and other reptiles are hated and completely misunderstood by so many people. Mainly because of fear. Its sad but at least you gave it a chance and now see why they are so great. Thanks for this comment. Everyone who does anything with conservation when it comes to reptiles and amphibians greatly appreciate it. Its hard watching them so misunderstood when they are all such amazing animals. Love your comment
The fact that a goD DAMN KING COBRA GOT A RATING OF 1.6, while a harmless little noodle that will fall over if you breathe on it wrong has a rating of 1.4 blows my mind.
@@florianschulz3027I don't think that was his point, he's talking about how a relatively harmless snake is somehow on the same relative danger scale as a King Cobra. Shouldn't even be a comparison.
Why do you guys think I care? I was literally just informing him of what OP's comment meant. Maybe think about you should actually be addressing before you hit reply.
@@rodsprague369 hmm, interesting, perhaps my memories from marine biology class a zillion years ago have gotten slightly faded... i had thought they were the little grippy appendages that sea stars have on top of their bodies! Ah! Apparently the actual term is “pedicellaria,” and my brain had just grabbed onto (see what I did there) the more fun to say genus name. Next time there’s not a pandemic and you’re at an aquarium with a touch tank, try gently placing your hand on top of a sea star; they feel slightly sticky, which is because of all the teeny tiny pincers trying to grab onto you!
I literally waited for the right time and sat down with some popcorn for this video. I’ve been waiting for some good content on dragon snakes and was absolutely excited to see that Clint now just did a video on them. And a great one at that!
Thank you for adding the Celsius! Really opened my eyes to that even if it were established and captive bred (and legal to import to Australia) nope, not a good pet likely to survive here
I actually was super lucky to get to hold a baby dragon snake for a second in a small local reptile store. They were only selling them to expert keepers to try to start a breeding project only though.
They are adapted to survive in a specific environment in the wild, which is difficult to replicate in captivity. In their natural environment, they would rarely be dealing with the type of things that occur from incorrect husbandry in captivity.
I really appreciated this video. I found out about the snake not that long ago and got a little excited. But you really just educated me and made me rethink how I should show my appreciation for this species of snake. I also appreciate you reaching out and working with other RUclipsrs and educators, I’ve been watching your channel for a little while now and it’s really cool when you shout out local businesses or other trusted you tubers.
Great job presenting an amazing and beautiful snake while making it abundantly clear that its not appropriate to obtain. Scarlett’s insight was great to have.
There was me thinking I was all knowledgeable and knew pretty much every reptile out there and then you go and show me this freakin cool snake! Never seen one before! So so cool!
Ahh!! Scarlett is who I got my hoggie, Juniper, from. She was excellent to work with, sent me so much info and pics, and was super communicative. I highly recommend Creatures of Nightshade, and best of luck to them in their captive breeding efforts of dragon snakes!
Taxidermist here!! just wanna add on to the preserving in a jar thing - If you want your preserved snake to last a long time you'll NEED formaldehyde. You'll need to inject the deceased snake with it in many places and then soak it in formaldehyde for a while (time will vary from snake to snake). After that you'll be able to transfer it into a jar of either ethyl or isopropyl. Make sure to seal your jar well and change the ethyl every once in a while. NEVER preserve an animal with just ethyl/isopropyl, especially if you haven't injected the specimen, as it will eventually rot, bloat, and discolour. There's tonnes of info online so I recommend having a look! (also you'll need rubber/latex gloves, goggles, and a good mask as formaldehyde is highly toxic.) Hope this helps! :) Also, don't buy an animal just to put it in a jar. Buy an animal because you know you can care for it and genuinely love the species :)
I love love love how bold and upfront you are.. like stop those irresponsible owners in their tracks.... like dam you should added a 3rd cost category for funereal costs
Fantastic video! This is such a dream species for me. I'm not ready for the care challenges now by any means, but I hope to be one day. So glad to hear some folks are having success with them!
@@ClintsReptiles With Scarlett Nightshade at the helm, it won't be! I've never met a more experienced, knowledgeable, selfless and passionate human being in my life within the animal community. She has dedicated her very existence into her passion and love for every creature that inhabits this Earth and shares it daily. What people don't realize is how much ONE individual can put into their passion! She is not a pet store with several employees! You will never meet her at "Expos". She raises and conserves fish, frogs, turtles, snakes, tarantulas, hissing roaches, mantises, rabbits, mice, rats, dogs, cats etc, without any state or private funding...and in her "spare time" is an amazing photographer and graphic designer for many in the reptile community. She has a basic instinct for animal behavior unlike few have witnessed! Personally, I don't understand why so few people have heard of her. It's disheartening honestly but I thank you so much for featuring her Clint! If you truly love animals, nature and conservation, she should be a household name!
I love how he can just talk so joyfully while saying that you should get a jar of alcohol with it so you are prepared to preserve it after watching it die a very slow and painful death.
I'm not really looking into getting a new pet or anything but as an illustrator whose long term project is a dragon coloring book for young adults, the reptile showcases you do are wonderful reference. I fully admit I combine features from different creatures to depict my dragons. I don't pretend that I'm some biologically correct artist. That being said, to be able to have people look at my illustrations and hear them say "oh this one is inspired by the Chuckwalla isn't it" feels nice. Thanks for your videos!
“So you have it ready when you watch it die” I didn’t want one of these in the first place, nor a reptile in any circumstance any time soon but these videos are still fun to watch one
They're beautiful!! Funnily enough, I was reading up on these just yesterday~ How about doing an episode on one of the other snake species that Nightshade keep? Like their sunbeam snakes?
I have loved animals since I was a kid. My family would buy me books on them for Christmas. Reptiles & amphibians especially have always had a special place in my heart. But I have never at any point heard of or seen a snake remotely like this absolutely stunning specimen. It's like fantasy has been made reality looking at it.
Cool. I recently created a dragon snake tee shirt design based off of a commission that I had done for Scarlett Nightshade. I wasn't aware that she was one of the very few people with success keeping them.
Just discovered this channel and I'm stoked to learn about animals with someone who has the enthusiasm of Steve from Blues Clues. I'm nearly 30 years old and this is what excites me.
The approach Clint takes on educating people on potential pets is amazing.Its good for the species,the pet trade and potential owners..There's a ton of channels talking about exotic pets but none like this.Clints passion and his ability to educate and bring awareness to all of us is a crucial step in preserving and helping to stop the exploitation of all the beautiful creatures we share this planet with
Wow what an astounding creature! How amazing! They are so completely different. In the future I would love an update about dragon snakes. I really appreciate how much you stress people knowing their limits and educating the public on how their actions effect that animals’ population
Clint: makes us fall in love with a gorgeous, docile snake with relatively easy care (diet and fragility aside) Also Clint: tells us NO UNLESS YOU WANT IT TO DIE! I mean, I love the honesty
Clint, love your content my dude. Been watching for about 2 years and I can confirm that massive smile and positive attitude have still gone unchanged.
I would love a video on the earless monitor! There's alnost nothing substantive I can find on youtube about them and they seem like amazing beasts. Do it!
Clint keeping it real is one of my favorite things about this channel, hopefully you can sway some people from trying to keep a snake that won't do well
“Temperatures above 24°C will become fatal to them, quite quickly” Omg I could not stand any part of my house being that cold and this thing just dies from it
Wow, 24⁰ C (75⁰ F) is rather warm for US standards. Not crazy warm, but you would notice if someone kept their house that warm. 22⁰ C is more the standard, but many people keep their houses colder. We keep ours at 20⁰ in the winter
@@joejoelesh1197 I live in far North Queensland which can get pretty bad but there’s certainly worse places even in America (highest I’ve seen is 38 with 100% humidity). People tend to have their aircon at 23-25 here, but I am a bit of an outlier preferring at least 27.
After watching the video I decided to definitely get one ... in D&D. That way at least I won't endanger the population. xD All jokes aside these snakes look gorgeous and I would be sad to see them gone. Thank you for featuring Creatures of Nightshade, I would have never found them if not for this video. Their snakes are stunning and they even have my dream lavender false water cobra.
i joined the patreon because this is the most stinkin rad channel.
Thank you so much! That really helps us improve this channel. We appreciate you very much!
I agree 😁
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Yeah i agree too
This one and Snake discovery
I think it's entertaining that it looks like and is named after a freaking dragon and it's defense is becoming a stick.
Dragons are apparently silly creatures...
Gives me pokemon vibes ngl 😂 dragon snake used twig disguise (it wasn't very effective...)
"Dragon? Where?!" *hides under own body peeking nose out*
Like a true dragon
I mean if I found a real dragon I would try to hug it..
Can we talk about how Clint loves these animals so much that he is flat out just telling you its going to die, repeatedly, to get people to not get one and ultimately kill it?
@@precisionhaze6594 ???
@@precisionhaze6594 you really have no respect for animals
What the hell
@@precisionhaze6594 I for once can’t tell if this is satire or not
@@hecxhockgames4114 trolls be trollin’
“This is my centipede. It’s horrible and terrifying and this one is mine and I love it”
I love it when the centipede comes back or is referenced lol
😂
And that, my friend is why i subscribed.
Just like children
Clint’s feelings on centipedes are the exact same as mine
I freaking love how good Clint is at telling people "no. Don't get this as a pet. It will die." The honest care about the animals welfare is so refreshing. And it's backed up with straight facts! Same with the venomous danger noodles; honest, "well you could, the snake would be okay but you'll probably die." 😂 I love it. Always well said.
I love how honest you are about this. No false hopes and no sugar coating. I've wanted to keep one of these guys for years but as you said, I'm not the one to do it and I know it.
Very wise and respectable of you!
respect!
Yeah, they are gorgeous, but I know I'm putting them on my future goals list of creatures I want! In like 10 years? Lol give myself more time for more experience and time for amazing experts to get a captive breed population going!
…yet
If it makes you feel better, I’m REALLY not the person to do it.
This guy is an absolute delight. He puts such a brilliant amount of key information out there, delivered in the style of a children’s entertainer, yet he is hugely engaging and informative, his love of the animals first and foremost is obvious. I’m a Tarantula keeper and not usually that interested in reptiles, but this channel is addictive.
You know it's a bad sign if availability and upfront cost have the best score.
Very true
@@ClintsReptiles Clint, what if you buy a dragon snake from its native country
Ive heard it lives in Indonesia and im Indonesian so do i get it for cheap cuz low shipment cost
@@NotRuyaki bruh if you live there then why don't you just go catch one?
I would never pay for a garter snake that I can just go catch by the river lol. Granted, I know they aren't a super common snake, but still you'd probably find one if you went and looked in the areas they're found at.
@@colecampbell1906 because i dont live at that part of Indonesia, its a big country with over 17,000 islands.
Theres also alot more factors that go into this
I love how Scarlett is exactly the type of woman I expected to see owning a dragon snake. Hardcore.
Reminds of ex who was all sleeved up and had a huge teague lizard
Yep. I was waiting for the reveal haha. Stereotypes fit not that I can say much myself..
I just showed her to my mom bc she's also the person behind "my snake crate" and it's just perfect
Oh my gosh this has got to be the coolest snake Ive seen. Also, sweet toxicognaths on that centipede
Right???!!!!!
The way you always seem to be trying to holding back your enthusiasm, despite a huge amount bursting at the seams, makes your videos a go-to for cheering me up! Cannot hold back a smile watching your content!
You know the animal is not supposed to be kept when it isn't even present in the video.
I wouldn't bring it in from nextdoor...
It is meant to be kept. But in a alcohol filled jar
@@liamscarnivorousplants69 they had us in the first half, not gonna lie
"I would hate to see their demise as a species". That being a possibility just sucks! It makes me glad to be an Aussie where there is strict licensing and wild caught reptiles/wildlife are only for specialised licence holders to keep and occasionally sell. (yes we aren't allowed "cool" exotics to keep however we get our native species which the rest of the world doesn't get majority of them)
I completely agree. I wish more importers would take it upon themselves to vet out experienced keepers rather than selling them to just anybody. It is incredibly irresponsible in my opinion. Hopefully this video dissuades unprepared keepers from purchasing so that importers will stop importing as many.
Sadly, due to deforestation and illegal poaching here in Indonesia, this species (and other animals) are endangered and should be left alone. Yet all the demands from inexperienced and irresponsible snake keeper keeps the poaching going and now it's really hard to find one in the wild. I really hope that the breeding projects from experience keeper will help solve the demands and caresheet for the whole snake keeper community and help the wild population recover from the brink of extinction.
Really? IUCN lists them as Least Concern. www.iucnredlist.org/species/190514/1954501
@@bigcat5348 yes, but not for long i believe. Due to massive deforestation and to build more space for house/palm oil it'll be gone in an instant. Java island is the most densely populated area in Indonesia so the rapid growth will hurt the ecosystem sooner or later. Even though the IUCN said it's least concern doesn't meant that their ecosystem is safe. Thanks for your information before, I'll definitely look for more info regarding this species. And also please correct me if im wrong. Sorry if i said something wrong about it.
@@bigcat5348 sorry i forgot to add something, what i mean with endangered is specifically to java island only, not as a whole species from some southeast asian country
@@Valryas well let me just share some thoughts with you. Massive deforestation is not something extremely new like it started last month, it has been years going on and on, so the fact that this snake is to date considered in a least concern status shows that this species concretely is not in danger as for now. Of course that could change drastically in a short period of time.
anybody who actually needs this channel to figure out if they need to keep one...has no business keeping one. Not trying to knock Clint, love the channel, but these are not for 99.9999% of keepers
I love this guy. He's informative and upfront about the reality of these exotic pets
"so all that said if you get one of these incredible snakes imported after watching this video i strongly recommend that you get a jar of alcohol ready so that you can preserve it after you watch it die"
my favorite quote
Harsh but true lol
I watched through twice, but I'm still confused. *Why* are they fragile exactly? It was kind of vague in the video and I don't have a satisfying answer yet. Or is there none because they're still *that* unknown currently?
@@mikeexits They are vulnerable to mechanical stress due to their fragile build (Long, slender and react to danger by stiffening up), arrive in unknown health due to being wild-caught, have very exact environmental demands and little tolerance for deviation, their health problems are poorly understood and their transportation puts enormous stress on them if the environment is not kept to proper temperature and humidity. Add to this the exposure to parasites which proliferate with abandon when the stressed snake can't resist.
Your complete honesty is why this is one of my favorite channels to always watch! No sugar coating, just what it is really about, if you get this make sure to get alcohol as well! Dragon snakes are definitely groovy!
I love how you put specimen jars and alcohol for the shopping list in the description. Good one 😂
😁
@@ClintsReptiles It's funny until you start getting revenue from it.
@@sheogorath1524 he needs to get the message across because people will buy them anyway, like the people on tiktok abusing axolotls
@@springtrapnibba Oh god, what stupid trend has that parasite of a platform started now?
@@theentangledwiggler-man2344 they take axolotls out of water and shove them in tight spaces for pearl unveilings
This is literally the most velvety looking snake head I've ever seen.
Also, have you ever considered making a video of the most handelable reptiles? I'm a big fan of interacting with my pets, but I of course want to make sure they actualyl like hanging out and i don't hurt them (and don't hurt myselfin the process to badly either)
Was wondering why they were so fragile, feel like so much emphasis was on that they were fragile and not why
I wasn't expecting to see Scarlett here! I've had the privilege of talking to her on a Facebook group before and receiving some really good advice. Her passion for reptiles is obvious and there are very few people in the industry I respect more
Thank you for the kind words, I am always happy to help fellow members of the reptile community. ❤
I watched through twice, but I'm still confused. Why are they fragile exactly? It was kind of vague in the video and I don't have a satisfying answer yet. Or is there none because they're still that unknown currently?
@@mikeexits I think it's because their best care is unknown so far
@@viceb7 Oh I see. I interpreted "fragile" as in, structurally fragile. Like, handle them wrong and severe injury kind-of fragile.
I just learned about this beauty! I'm so excited I can barely contain it! Also, much prefer to watch a video with snake than a jar with one.
Scarlet definitely has the look of magical rare dragon tamer.
What's her durability, handleability, and upfront cost?
Im inlove
Yep
The jar and alcohol at the top of your links is... intense.
“It isn’t human child level low, but it’s pretty darn low.”
🤣
Would make a good April fool's vid
Thank you for providing well-deserved recognition for Scarlett Nightshade, who is one of the most passionate, dedicated, ethical keepers I have ever encountered.
Thank you so much for the kind words. ❤
Scarlett is a friend, and she is a wealth of knowledge and information about our reptiles! Thank you Clint for having her on and another great video!
Since I discovered your channel over a year ago I've fallen in love with reptiles. I used to be afraid of snakes, but thanks to your videos I absolutely adore them now, thank you so much for putting this much effort and I hope I can continue watching you for the years to come
Love to see that it has changed you. Snakes and other reptiles are hated and completely misunderstood by so many people. Mainly because of fear. Its sad but at least you gave it a chance and now see why they are so great. Thanks for this comment. Everyone who does anything with conservation when it comes to reptiles and amphibians greatly appreciate it. Its hard watching them so misunderstood when they are all such amazing animals. Love your comment
I love how passive aggressive Clint gets in this video, it’s very entertaining. Unlike people buying snakes that’ll go into jars
I didn’t know such thing existed. That’s why I sub to Clint. 😮😮😮
This world is full of such incredible things!
Exactly 🤣
I ADORE scarlett nightshade. Blunt and knowlegeable goth snake mom is PEAK life goals ♡
"What a horrific monster!" ... he says, with a grin.
Oh, Clint. Never change. :D
The fact that a goD DAMN KING COBRA GOT A RATING OF 1.6, while a harmless little noodle that will fall over if you breathe on it wrong has a rating of 1.4 blows my mind.
it's mostly because king kobras are hard to kill, they are more likely to kill you than you are to kill them
@@florianschulz3027I don't think that was his point, he's talking about how a relatively harmless snake is somehow on the same relative danger scale as a King Cobra. Shouldn't even be a comparison.
@@skeetsvar162 but it isn't a danger scale, it's a "will it make a good pet" scale
@@skeetsvar162 it isn't a danger scale. It's a "how hard is it to care for this" scale
Why do you guys think I care? I was literally just informing him of what OP's comment meant. Maybe think about you should actually be addressing before you hit reply.
I can't believe you wasted an opportunity to mention toxicognaths😝
It does seem like a shame...
What we need is a creature that has both toxicognaths and pycnopodia!
Hey a patreon human
@@stellabelikiewicz1523 What are pycnopodia? Tube feet? All I found was the sunflower starfish genus.
@@rodsprague369 hmm, interesting, perhaps my memories from marine biology class a zillion years ago have gotten slightly faded... i had thought they were the little grippy appendages that sea stars have on top of their bodies! Ah! Apparently the actual term is “pedicellaria,” and my brain had just grabbed onto (see what I did there) the more fun to say genus name. Next time there’s not a pandemic and you’re at an aquarium with a touch tank, try gently placing your hand on top of a sea star; they feel slightly sticky, which is because of all the teeny tiny pincers trying to grab onto you!
I literally waited for the right time and sat down with some popcorn for this video. I’ve been waiting for some good content on dragon snakes and was absolutely excited to see that Clint now just did a video on them. And a great one at that!
I love Scarlet Nightshade, and how often she posts on Facebook. Everytime she shares these, it's like seeing them for the first time
I absolutely LOVE and respect your honest. You can tell that the best interest of the animal is your number one priority.
Thank you for adding the Celsius! Really opened my eyes to that even if it were established and captive bred (and legal to import to Australia) nope, not a good pet likely to survive here
Or anywhere at the moment unfortunately.
I love how truthful you are when you do these care videos lol that's what the reptile community needs
2:53 YES! You definitely should do a video on the earless monitor 100%😁
Yes
I actually was super lucky to get to hold a baby dragon snake for a second in a small local reptile store. They were only selling them to expert keepers to try to start a breeding project only though.
"It turns into a stick"
So wait... that bit in Conan where James Earl Jones makes snake arrows is legit?
Was just thinking the same thing.
The closest we’re getting to the biblical snake->staff story XD
I love how frank you are. Hopefully the message goes through. People shouldn’t be trying to keep these snakes at all for any reason.
"I am a stick."
"But you could be a snake."
"I am a stick!"
Life before death.
@@UmbraPsi journey before destination
I was genuinely scared you would say they were good pets. To those reading this, please don’t get one. Thank you 🙏
Clint is the animal/wildlife science teacher we all wish we could have!
Gotta wonder how these survive in the wild. It almost sounds like they die to a gust of wind😬
They are adapted to survive in a specific environment in the wild, which is difficult to replicate in captivity. In their natural environment, they would rarely be dealing with the type of things that occur from incorrect husbandry in captivity.
I really appreciated this video. I found out about the snake not that long ago and got a little excited. But you really just educated me and made me rethink how I should show my appreciation for this species of snake.
I also appreciate you reaching out and working with other RUclipsrs and educators, I’ve been watching your channel for a little while now and it’s really cool when you shout out local businesses or other trusted you tubers.
I love the direct honesty. "You aren't the one that's going to produce them; you're going to watch them die." lol. Thanks Clint! Touche!
I’m a simple man. I see a notification from Clint’s Reptiles about snakes, I smash that like button! 😁
Thank you!
I really appreciate this channel.
You spread the word about what reptiles people should really keep and which ones we should just enjoy in the wild.
Great job presenting an amazing and beautiful snake while making it abundantly clear that its not appropriate to obtain. Scarlett’s insight was great to have.
There was me thinking I was all knowledgeable and knew pretty much every reptile out there and then you go and show me this freakin cool snake! Never seen one before! So so cool!
Ahh!! Scarlett is who I got my hoggie, Juniper, from. She was excellent to work with, sent me so much info and pics, and was super communicative. I highly recommend Creatures of Nightshade, and best of luck to them in their captive breeding efforts of dragon snakes!
Thank you so much for the kind words! ❤❤
Taxidermist here!! just wanna add on to the preserving in a jar thing - If you want your preserved snake to last a long time you'll NEED formaldehyde. You'll need to inject the deceased snake with it in many places and then soak it in formaldehyde for a while (time will vary from snake to snake). After that you'll be able to transfer it into a jar of either ethyl or isopropyl. Make sure to seal your jar well and change the ethyl every once in a while. NEVER preserve an animal with just ethyl/isopropyl, especially if you haven't injected the specimen, as it will eventually rot, bloat, and discolour. There's tonnes of info online so I recommend having a look! (also you'll need rubber/latex gloves, goggles, and a good mask as formaldehyde is highly toxic.)
Hope this helps! :)
Also, don't buy an animal just to put it in a jar. Buy an animal because you know you can care for it and genuinely love the species :)
As soon as I saw the notif I audibly said "the what?"
You're in for a treat!
I love love love how bold and upfront you are.. like stop those irresponsible owners in their tracks.... like dam you should added a 3rd cost category for funereal costs
Fantastic video! This is such a dream species for me. I'm not ready for the care challenges now by any means, but I hope to be one day. So glad to hear some folks are having success with them!
Perhaps someday this won't be such a challenging species.
@@ClintsReptiles With Scarlett Nightshade at the helm, it won't be! I've never met a more experienced, knowledgeable, selfless and passionate human being in my life within the animal community. She has dedicated her very existence into her passion and love for every creature that inhabits this Earth and shares it daily. What people don't realize is how much ONE individual can put into their passion! She is not a pet store with several employees! You will never meet her at "Expos". She raises and conserves fish, frogs, turtles, snakes, tarantulas, hissing roaches, mantises, rabbits, mice, rats, dogs, cats etc, without any state or private funding...and in her "spare time" is an amazing photographer and graphic designer for many in the reptile community. She has a basic instinct for animal behavior unlike few have witnessed! Personally, I don't understand why so few people have heard of her. It's disheartening honestly but I thank you so much for featuring her Clint! If you truly love animals, nature and conservation, she should be a household name!
@@daredwit take a breath. Jeez
I love how he can just talk so joyfully while saying that you should get a jar of alcohol with it so you are prepared to preserve it after watching it die a very slow and painful death.
Thank you for providing the temperature in K, I wouldn't have understood it otherwise 😂
We try to be inclusive...
For real, though, I work with cryogenics and semiconductor science in the UK and Kelvin means more to me than degrees Fahrenheit.
Scarlett Nightshade is like a real-life fanfic OC.
I would’ve said “best left alone in the wild”
Love your videos though. Thank you for sharing!
I'm not really looking into getting a new pet or anything but as an illustrator whose long term project is a dragon coloring book for young adults, the reptile showcases you do are wonderful reference. I fully admit I combine features from different creatures to depict my dragons. I don't pretend that I'm some biologically correct artist. That being said, to be able to have people look at my illustrations and hear them say "oh this one is inspired by the Chuckwalla isn't it" feels nice. Thanks for your videos!
Omg i love how you put a link to a jar and ethyl alcohol 😂
Luck favors the prepared...
“So you have it ready when you watch it die”
I didn’t want one of these in the first place, nor a reptile in any circumstance any time soon but these videos are still fun to watch one
love that the first links in the description is a specimen jar and alcohol
Scarlet Nightshade has to be the coolest human I’ve ever seen. Facts!
She's amazing!
"Notice me senpai"
Thank you! Although whether I am truly of the "human" variety is up for debate...
@@ScarlettRoseNightshade Humans are overrated anyhow.
Thank you so much for sharing this Clint!!!! I'm a huge animal lover! I have never seen the Dragon Snake, I'm completely fascinated right now 😁👍❤️
They're beautiful!! Funnily enough, I was reading up on these just yesterday~ How about doing an episode on one of the other snake species that Nightshade keep? Like their sunbeam snakes?
We might just need to!
"should we do a vid about the Earless Monitor?"
YES!!!
I have loved animals since I was a kid. My family would buy me books on them for Christmas.
Reptiles & amphibians especially have always had a special place in my heart.
But I have never at any point heard of or seen a snake remotely like this absolutely stunning specimen. It's like fantasy has been made reality looking at it.
What an extraordinary animal. So cool. You guys have been knockin it out of the park lately.
"They won't drop that tail." 🤣🤣🤣 Clint, you're a treasure. Stay golden, Ponyboy.
That "you shouldn't get one" intro, just earned you a sub my friend. It's a strong approach. But kids and adults alike need to hear it. 👍 Good on ya!
I love seeing all these featured reptile keepers with edgy personal styles and then Clint is here as just a lanky excitable nerd in a suit xP
Cool. I recently created a dragon snake tee shirt design based off of a commission that I had done for Scarlett Nightshade. I wasn't aware that she was one of the very few people with success keeping them.
One of my favorite noggin noodles! So beautiful 😍 The score was actually better than I expected lol
Great word choice!
Just discovered this channel and I'm stoked to learn about animals with someone who has the enthusiasm of Steve from Blues Clues. I'm nearly 30 years old and this is what excites me.
oh wow, I was just looking at a care guide for dragon snakes a few hours ago! cool
We were watching you...
@@ClintsReptiles thanks, im destroying my laptop now!
@@myra4433 lol 😅😅
The approach Clint takes on educating people on potential pets is amazing.Its good for the species,the pet trade and potential owners..There's a ton of channels talking about exotic pets but none like this.Clints passion and his ability to educate and bring awareness to all of us is a crucial step in preserving and helping to stop the exploitation of all the beautiful creatures we share this planet with
Cool i've never seen a snake with scales like that.
would love to see "is a pet platypus the right pet mammal for you"
Wow what an astounding creature! How amazing! They are so completely different. In the future I would love an update about dragon snakes. I really appreciate how much you stress people knowing their limits and educating the public on how their actions effect that animals’ population
You’d be hard pressed to find a more unique snake! Phenomenal video my friend!
I can't think of one
The spider tailed viper comes close when it comes to unique body parts!
Thank You your style and delivery is so appreciated. I also love that your such a funny dude TY!
Clint: makes us fall in love with a gorgeous, docile snake with relatively easy care (diet and fragility aside)
Also Clint: tells us NO UNLESS YOU WANT IT TO DIE!
I mean, I love the honesty
I just love the amount of passive-aggressiveness in this video
"My name is Scarlett Nightshade."
Yup. Name checks out.
Clint, love your content my dude. Been watching for about 2 years and I can confirm that massive smile and positive attitude have still gone unchanged.
I would love a video on the earless monitor! There's alnost nothing substantive I can find on youtube about them and they seem like amazing beasts. Do it!
I'll start looking for one :)
"What a horrific monster! :D"
Thank you for putting the BIGGEST smile on my face, Clint.
I love your videos! Would you consider doing one about amazon tree boas, sunbeam snakes, or indigo snakes? They're some of my dream snakes :)
Literally the first time I've ever heard of this snake, and I love it! It has such a unique look
I love the juxtaposition between clean cut Clint and gothic queen Scarlet 😂
This comment made my day, thank you! 😆
@@ScarlettRoseNightshade 😅😂
@@ScarlettRoseNightshade I personally live for the goth representation! 🙌💖
Clint keeping it real is one of my favorite things about this channel, hopefully you can sway some people from trying to keep a snake that won't do well
Never have I been so impressed by something I didn’t want. Hopefully that changes with successful captive breeding though.
I feel that way about gaboon vipers
I have never heard of this reptile. Now I am so happy that I do now. As such, I will admire it from a safe distance so as to not hurt the snake.
“Temperatures above 24°C will become fatal to them, quite quickly”
Omg I could not stand any part of my house being that cold and this thing just dies from it
Wow, 24⁰ C (75⁰ F) is rather warm for US standards. Not crazy warm, but you would notice if someone kept their house that warm.
22⁰ C is more the standard, but many people keep their houses colder. We keep ours at 20⁰ in the winter
@@joejoelesh1197 I live in far North Queensland which can get pretty bad but there’s certainly worse places even in America (highest I’ve seen is 38 with 100% humidity). People tend to have their aircon at 23-25 here, but I am a bit of an outlier preferring at least 27.
@@dexis9412 wow! In the UK 15 degrees c is comfortable for me 😳 20 still feels rather too warm imo but it’s cold for most of the year tbh
After watching the video I decided to definitely get one ... in D&D. That way at least I won't endanger the population. xD
All jokes aside these snakes look gorgeous and I would be sad to see them gone. Thank you for featuring Creatures of Nightshade, I would have never found them if not for this video. Their snakes are stunning and they even have my dream lavender false water cobra.
Does anyone else count along when he says "handle ability, care.. ect"
Thanks for making this video Clint.
In the first 60 second I expected Clint to just shout "Toxicognaths!"
Clint I just wanted to say I love your vids and u inspired me to get a salamander 2 years ago