If someone's kid broke my display full of animals, everyone at the show would know it happened because there's no way in Hell that adult is going anywhere until the damages were tallied and I either had money in hand or their information as well as a statement of intent to reimburse me signed by both of us and at least 2 witnesses. How is it okay to just scoop up your kid and bounce after something like that happens without an apology given or the parent checking with the vendor to make sure the animals are alright at the very least. It's people like that who are causing their children to become self-entitled asshats who throw a fit when they don't get their way immediately and have miniscule attention spans due to spending so much time on the internet, watching short 30 second videos and copying other people's idiotic ideas that are endangering and even killing kids. People friggin' suck a lot of the time anymore. That's one of the reasons I've not left my home in 8+ months.
100% you nailed how to get sales, and it's not by pushing sales. It's by being authentic and being energetic. I work at a board game shop and do a lot of conventions. Obviously we want sales (we're a small business we need them) but if I'm myself, if I've got good energy they just happen! And yes, don't answer "I'm tired" we're all humans but rephrasing that into "It's been a day but I'm still trucking!" is the best compromise I've found. When I was at Tinley it was rough to be spurned at a few of the booths, either by cell phone use/ignore or they were tired and took it out on me. Like, I get it, we all get tired, but you lose people who were interested in what you had. And auction snakes DO NOT COUNT, those are unexpected and supporting good causes. So it's charity not a purchase xD
The advice about not telling people you’re tired…. this is excellent advice. Not just at a reptile expo, either. Anytime you are at work, volunteering or any situation when you want to make a good impression, don’t complain or seem less happy to be there. Always be positive and engaging, even if you don’t feel it. Really glad you included that!
Suggestions for things to say instead of "I'm tired": "Keeping busy!" "Loving the amount of people here today" "Getting ready for a snack/lunch/dinner" "It's been a lot but I feel great about (insert thing)" "Going strong!" "I'm being kept on my toes, there's a lot of traffic through here which is great!" "Just wishing I could sneak a few looks at other booths, there's so much cool stuff to see" "Getting a lot of people-watching done, I love seeing the purchases they make" "Definitely going to sleep well tonight, it's hard work but so much fun!"
I’ve never been to a reptile expo so really appreciate these videos. It’s fascinating to see the variety of animals all under one roof, quite an experience I would imagine. It was great to hear someone mention being prepared prior to visiting an expo too, having a set up ready to go and doing research. Looking forward to seeing what you bought, thanks for creating great content, loved your interviews with the vendors.
I hear what you’re saying about communicating back and forth with a breeder then not purchasing a snake. BUT, sometimes, the more you get to know the breeder, the less you may want to purchase. These days, customer service hardly exists, and I’ve communicated with some breeders on Morph Market that are not enthusiastic about selling their snakes. Nowadays, some even mock customers on social media by saying that they aren’t going to respond immediately to emails just because the customer is eagerly waiting for a response. That’s just poor customer service. Breeders forget how to run a business sometimes. Bottom line, I don’t feel obligated to purchase just because I’ve had a lengthy conversation…that’s just the social component of business. Anyway, I was happy to see you walk away with a snake 🐍 at the end! 😄 Good video, good points made 👍🏼
you should know what you are purchasing and what the animal is eat ect...The customer service is getting a healthy animal that is sex properly and identify has best has possible, that is ship properly for the weather the good service! Now the only thing i see you could ask is what the parent morphs where is it not already listed THAT IT ! THE REST IS YOUR OWN RESPONSABILITY STOP FEELING ENTLITLE TO PEOPLE TIME .If your not doing project with that breeder you are wasting their time !
im not going to answer anything pass 9pm when i got multiple message during the day from The same person and they not buying ! ,you seem to think it OK to waste our time like we dont have a live outside reptile ,we are always busy it not a normal job some people even have multiple jobs plus breeding reptile and rodent (which is my case)... mam i homeschooled my disabled child that need my attention 24 hour /7 which is require for her whole live , plus basic stuff like cooking cleaning doing all the groceries ect plus my "NORMAL JOB". i dont have time for people that are entitle/BORE (like YOU) and spam me with email when they do NOT research at all or dont even want the animal but keep questioning about it when everything to know is there on the ad ,i be ignoring those clients too, the disrespect WTF unbelievable.
This is why i significantly prefer (pet level price/genes especially) snake listings with the snakes personalities and quirks. I get being annoyed with having lengthy convos with no sales, so making it less work for yourself by being upfront means people filter themselves out if the wording is a turn off from buying. Doing a job that requires selling 20-30 year living commitments does require lengthy convos that often end with "no" regardless tho.
This was such a pleasure to watch. I love that you took time to show us footage of some animals there and also interview the vendors. Also your acting as the "bored vendor on the phone" was spot on lol!!
😂😂😂 I called it! I knew you were coming home with a snake, and I can't wait to meet him. Thanks for letting me tease you about it on camera 😂 I'm actually super glad you forgot to mention buying snakes at a reptile expo on that old video. This video was awesome, and I love hearing from the vendors themselves about what they like and don't like to see from buyers at shows. Great job! I want to tag along to a show someday.
Getting my first snake next month at the collage station Tx herps expo. Been having a blast setting up the enclosure, your videos have been a treasure trove of knowledge. Thank you
Bob, it genuinely brings me joy to see that you have reached 40,000 subscribers, Congratulations! I hope that you can one day make enough money from this channel to support all of your hopes and dreams when it comes to owning more exotic reptiles. Your videos are not only informative, but even if the topic of one is on something I am already informed about, I watch it anyway. Because you not only inform that audience about certain things, but you are also one of the funniest people I have ever watched. And I mean all of that from the bottom of my heart, so as you are celebrating, Ill crack one open to celebrate as well, Cheers! Edit: Grammar... oops!
Loved meeting you at the expo!!! You are as sweet and kind as you are on your videos!!! Oh I purchased a hognose who I named Pugsley.. I am in love..Thank you for the great content..:)
I love the helpful info on negotiating. I usually ask for 100ish off and then take the counter offer. If I'm going to make an offer I've already decided it's worth the sticker price, as a vendor (not snakes) I get super annoyed with people who make low offers and walk away when you give them a reasonable counter
I’m new(ish) to the hobby, been rabbit-holing herp videos for a few weeks now. Have to say I love your energy, enthusiasm and personality! Definitely subscribed and gonna keep watching..you seem like someone I’d like to have a beer with! 😁
Thank you for being such a wonderful inspiration to this community. I’ve been treating my snakes RI for a few months now and her nidovirus test came back positive today and I have to euthanize her this afternoon to end her suffering. You videos are definitely helping me not feel so alone right now 😞
Oh no! I'm so sorry, darling. Hugs! I had to euthanize my sick bearded dragon a few weeks ago.... it sucks letting go of those scaley babies. I had my beardie cremated and sent his ashes to a glass artist who incorporated the ashes into an absolutely stunning piece of glass art. And now my little beardie still sits in my living room, and I can smile knowing he's still here. I hope you can find some comfort today.... more hugs!!
I’m so, so sorry💔 I can feel the knots in your stomach and the pain in your heart. You love her so much that you want to stop her suffering…that’s the way people should be. Nothing I say can help. Just know I feel your pain. ❤️
@@loriw2661 thank you so much for your comment, I definitely didn’t need/ expect the wonderful comments when commenting on his video. His videos provide me so much relief and he’s the reason I got into BPs in the first place. She had a very painless death and just fell right asleep. I feel so sad but I know I’m my heart I did the right thing.
@@amybentley1291 thank you for your wonderful comment 🥹 I told the vet I want her to be cremated and I’m definitely going to do similar to what you said! I only had her for a short 3 months and would love to have something as beautiful as her displayed to have her with me for the rest of my life. What company did you go through ?
I have gone to a reptile expo with someone who wasted a breeders time for 30-40 minutes and acted as if she was going to buy the snake, handed it back and said “I’ll be back in a little bit” and never went back to that table. I apologized to the breeder when I saw him again later that day that she wasted his time. He was nice about it but I knew it wasn’t right. I’m so glad you made this video Bob! Expos are a blast but some things need to be talked about that many people don’t want to talk about and you did. Loved it!!!
I went to an expo a few weeks ago. I was looking for a spe ific kind of snake (which I didn't find.) One vendor in particular, when I explained what I was looking for and why, spent quite a bit of time educating some of my misconceptions and ideas even though I am pretty sure he knew I wasn't buying. Also I did not ask to hold any of his s akes and he did not offer Later that same day, I did end up buying a snake (not the species I came in for.) His sale technique.....he offered a snake that fulfilled most of my requirements, (which I had already soften a little due to guy at other table,) and then handed it to me. Sold!!!!
I should add: Before we bought it, I told the guy that my son and I had narrowed down our decision to 3 possibilities and that we would have to go to lunch and discuss. Which we did. We had a long leisurely lunch, did some research on our 3 choices, discussed what we each felt were pros and cons, and made a decision. Did we go back to the other two vendors and tell them we had nixed their choices? No, we did not. Should we have? I don't think so. I told all 3 that we had a few others on our list up front.
I think I'm a weird customer in that I prefer when vendors are on their phones or busy with other customers because I feel bad coming to look at their booth if I don't then buy something. XD If they're busy or not paying attention to me, I feel like I can thoroughly look and see if there's anything I really want.
I really love your video's. I love your personality and how you explain things about the snakes. I have always been scared of snakes, but I have been watching a lot of video's with egg cutting and information on snakes and you explain things in a way everyone can understand. Thank you for your video's and your time for us.
Great video! I have always been a customer at these expos and am always afraid of doing something wrong or annoying the vendors (Because I've seen it!) I am glad to know I'm at least doing these things right!!
Stop! I I could have said hi I was actually there on Saturday! Actually going to get my first ball python and actually watched a lot of your videos in my months of research prior to buying and they just helped me out so much! At the end I was able to find my very first ball python 🥰
@@GreenRoomPythons thank you! It's only Day 2 and I'm struggling with the waiting week before handling but it's nice to see him opening up to explore the enclosure 🥰
Bob, it was great seeing you at the show! Neither of us planned on buying a snake but we both did! 😂😂😂.. Only difference is that I bought one and went home with four!
My man I been binging your channel lowkey and the humor, knowledge and just I give a damn into the videos. I love it my man it’s inspirational and I been going to your channel as one of the ones I go to for whenever I wanna learn. You goated GRP
I kind of need my brake in human form (how frustrating that may be sometimes), otherwise we would have a zoo in our house. Even though I am middle age, I am still quite impulsive. 🙈 So… I think it is kind of good, but don’t tell him that! 😜😂
@@petra9923I can tell you what happens when your partner doesn't help to curb your impulsiveness: 11 snakes, 7 lizards, 2 guinea pigs, 6 rats (2 preggo girls), 31 mice of various ages/sizes and 2 dogs. 😅 And that's just what is here currently. I still have 2 more snakes coming for sure and possibly another 4 of them if things work out as planned. 👀 My hubby and I have both brought animals in, mostly rescues/surrenders from people in our area, but I'm the one who cares for them all. Plus we have 3 children (13, 9 and 8) and believe me when I say, the kids are WAY harder to deal with. 🤦🏻♀️🤣
Heading to an expo in Oregon this October so I’m so thankful for this video. Being autistic, big numbers and social interaction aren’t exactly my strongest skills. Thanks for all the tips!
You always do! On instagram and RUclips you are by far the most supportive and active content creator I’ve seen. That’s why I made a Patreon account. You often get me a direct answer without making me feel bad (Facebook and Reddit groups 👀)
I got mixed feelings about what Hernandez said though, with all due respect. I mean if I'm going there to spend 500 bucks on a pet I may have for 30 years, and I know 10 vendors will be selling them, your going to want to check them all out. Sometimes your golden right off the bat, but other times there are particular traits your after, however, yes I believe you should also respect each vendor and how much time you have them spend with just you. I've kept and bred reptiles for thirty years so I feel his feelers too, Ive been through hell with buyers, but still, just sayin ya know...
Great advice about the mites and not handling the animals, I haven't thought about it. Green Anaconda would be awesome, I love Anacondas, they are incredibly strong
Ive been to exactly 2 reptile expos. I have exactly 2 snakes. I am not "allowed" to go unsupervised anymore. Lol. 1 is a pretty little cinder het caramel miami corn snake and the newest is a crystal het pied ball python.
I love your videos they are so informative! I got my Enchi Soul Sucker BP at a reptile expo in June. I was honestly so surprised at how many vendors offered to let me hold any snake I was interested in. I personally only handled the snake a I got and 2 others from the same vendor that were contenders.
The "nice Pantera shirt" will win every time haha. Love your videos Bob! Got my first ball about a month ago. Shes a beautiful black pastel clown i named Xena. Your vids definitely educate me on how to raise a healthy noodle. Much respect to you. 🤘
Since I'm new to the hobby and still learning about snakes and other reptiles I always ask the vendor how big the animal will be as an adult and what the particular animal's behavior is like as a baby, juvenile and adult.
Having been to a few reptile expos now, I think it would be more shocking to leave an expo WITHOUT having bought a new snake. Which makes me think I really need to figure out some more enclosure spacing if I intend to keep going to expos...
Sometimes when I’m inquiring for an animal whether it be in person or on morphmarket I ask “what’s your bottom dollar” more often than not the breeder will exceed that 25% discount rather than me asking for a price that could potentially offend the breeder
Literally everything you said not to do, I saw people doing (a guy brought his pet snake and was wearing it as a scarf) and I may have unfortunately done myself (I asked a few questions and didn't buy anything at some booths, and when I did buy I didn't immediately go home) lol. I was also at this show in Anaheim. Thanks for this video; next time I'll do better hahahaha.
Asking a few questions is totally okay though, and encouraged. The problem is with people who spend half an hour+ with no intention to buy. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Now that i know you were there, I'm even more bummed that I missed this expo 😅😅! I always recommend you to people especially if there interesting in getting their first snake. Always look forward to your videos🤗
I've bought 3 out of the five ball pythons I won at reptile expos. There's so may color morphs shown at them and different prices. What I like at reptile expos is how friendly and knowledgeable the breeders are and what color morphs they have.
I just love when you guys show the prices and the snake and the venders name like if I see a good price vender for me and the snake like I see that from u and want to contact them there are so many but went to my 1st expo today and loved it didn’t get anything because the parents have to convince still but super close I can feel it.:)
I almost went this weekend but I eneded getting a new ball python from a friend's buddy who is getting out of breeding and she was a little bigger than I expected and I decided to start building the dream enclosure for her instead. I also decided to build a second one so I'll have it at temp and humidity before the next show!
A good video once again, thank you! I sort of understand the seller saying they are tired but I think it would be better to continue with a "but..." Like I'm tired but having a good time/feeling excited about... etc etc😊
I went to a reptile expo a couple of days ago and I bought a pinstripe ball python as my first pet snake, the breeder was Spencer he said that you were a good friend, and he was super nice so I named the snake after him.
I freaking LOVE your channel, Bob!! Gotta ask…what kind of lizard is the one at 4:20? That color!! Is it a Guru water monitor? And this is for Erica…I’m so happy you got Ben! I wanted him so bad but a bout with cancer prohibited me from following through. I felt horrible because I had claimed him as soon as he was born & then had to back out, which I’m sure, made it tough for Bob. I’m so glad he went to your home and we’ll be able to hear about him. Hope Kent enjoyed his day off, away from all the murder. 🐍❤️🐍
Very good video to make since I’m going to my first reptile expo in a month, not planning to buy an animal, but they’re very persuasive animals and I might end up with another snake :)
Hi , is it good to always wash your hands good before picking up? Or does it really doesn't matter unless you handle another animal? Thanks ohh and with drinking water does it matter if its faucets water or like Ozarka water, and dame with watering the beding? Thank you! I just asked same question on other video, I just bought a 4 month python at an expo yesterday was not plan at all lol
How did I miss you?! I was there too! Ugh 😩😭 I got a snake. I'm with you on the monitors, my dream lizard was at that same table, they had a crocodile monitor! ❤
My 6 year old loves snakes, we have just started trying to learn more about them. During this video i just went and found a reptile expo coming up in a couple months to try to take him to. I will add that snakes make me nervous, so this will be different for me.
Please be careful mixing chips with sphagnum moss, especially if the chips have salt and vinegar on them. egg and chips is a good meal, but you might want to swap out the moss for mushy peas, it's much more palatable. I can't comment on it's effectiveness as a substrate, but my assumption would be that it's a little too greasy.
Reptile shows are great to see a variety of animals and supplies. I don't ask to hold an animal unless I'm considering buying it. Unmanaged kids can be a problem for vendors and shoppers. I see vendors with lots of animals and no way to warm them. Venues have the AC up high which can't be good for alot of the animals. You can see it in the animals, they are lethargic and sleepy. I want an animal that is alert. I bought a baby BCI at the last show I went to. I wasn't sure if she was excited to meet me or just wanted to get warm. It turned out, she liked interacting with people. She stayed happy once I got her home in her set up.
Yes, on the recording of what the vendor said. I bought a boa in 2020 from a reptile store in SoCal, thanks covid, the shop said the boa was het for something, but for the life of me, I can't remember het for what?!? I don't plan on breeding her, but it would be nice to know!
id wish to get a eastern hogger tough since ive always liked sneks aswell but never know if ill get one ive done reasearch upon them their prob not impossible to keep but ehh id like to get a eastern hognose or 4 garter sneks
Quick question kind of off topic but from one of your other videos regarding the F10 disinfectant. How do you get it off amazon I’m assuming you must not be in orange, la, or riverside county? As I have friends in all 3 and cannot get it shipped to any of them.. any idea why?
I live in Burbank which is LA county and I've had it shipped to me a couple times but at this point it's much cheaper to buy chlorhexidine so that's what I've been getting over the last year and a half or so
Hi, love your videos! My male leopard, yellow belly, super orange dream Terry struck at me when I was moving his water dish how do I know if it was fear aggression or he thought I was food?
I only went to 2 shows so far and only bought 1 at the last one i went to. I tend to browse the entire expo first and then pick out what i want to buy.
you're a day late rip But TY I'm glad I didn't commit any faux-pas while I was at Anaheim. Smuggled out a gorgeous superdwarf retic. Another piece of advice i'd give so the *new* new people is that the "enclosures" that are at reptile expos are NOT appropriately sized for a pet and are temporary enclosures. You cannot keep a leopard gecko long-term in a 5 gallon enclosure.
Aw thanks so much! I wish I had a professional editor for these - It would cost a lot though because these are long videos. So I just do my best with the editing, I'm glad you like it!
Awesome advice! Congratulations on the new snake! 😂 What kind of lizards were the one people were petting on the floor and the one on the person's shoulder tasting the camera? They're giant!
I’ve never been to an expo or reptile show of any sort, and I really want to go. I just haven’t had the chance. Soon! They’re just usually kind of far away and I have a small child.
Is ok to ask about health of the parents. Cause I want my first snake to live a long life And unfortunately we don’t have reptile expos in Michigan 😢😢😔😔 and can I possibly buy a corn snake for 250$ at a reptile expo or cheaper
I'M SO SAD, I had VIP passes but only ended up going on Saturday (husband and I are based in San Diego). Wish I ran into you 😭😭😭 Will you be going again in August or January? 🥺
I don’t sell reptiles, but I do a lot of market shows - I have to say, chairs are a lifesaver. It’s so so so exhausting standing for 2 days 7+ hours. And setting up, talking to strangers (and rude people). I have health issues, but even if I didn’t - I’m not sure I could deal without a chair. (The phone thing is mixed.. I need it to decompress sometimes, people can be a lot! plus there are some slow dips in a day (which are hard going). I always put it down if someone comes in or walks past looking & say a gentle hi.) If you see a vendor sat down - they may be in pain, tired or have a health condition, even if they look fine! I really hope people don’t think someone sat down doesn’t care or is lazy. You don’t know that person. That kinda irked me- sorry man!
Of course! I see lots of vendors who stay seated because they need to, but are totally engaged with the people on the other side of the table... What I should have said is "don't have your phone out" instead of don't have a chair ;-)
@@GreenRoomPythons I caught onto the general meaning of your suggestion but I laughed too, because I use a wheelchair for vending or attending events, so I was like, "No chair? How do I see over the table?" LOL. I agree, being zoned into your phone is a bad look, and when I need to decompress from vending and Peopling, I get my business partner to mind the table while I pop underneath it for a ten minute break and some reclined time.
That story about the kid breaking someone’s display is crazy. More parents should get kid leashes for events like this lol
If someone's kid broke my display full of animals, everyone at the show would know it happened because there's no way in Hell that adult is going anywhere until the damages were tallied and I either had money in hand or their information as well as a statement of intent to reimburse me signed by both of us and at least 2 witnesses.
How is it okay to just scoop up your kid and bounce after something like that happens without an apology given or the parent checking with the vendor to make sure the animals are alright at the very least. It's people like that who are causing their children to become self-entitled asshats who throw a fit when they don't get their way immediately and have miniscule attention spans due to spending so much time on the internet, watching short 30 second videos and copying other people's idiotic ideas that are endangering and even killing kids.
People friggin' suck a lot of the time anymore. That's one of the reasons I've not left my home in 8+ months.
I couldn’t fkn move at all without hitting a kid at Tinley a few months ago. So sick & tired of how parents are now a days
Yes!
Hey its Ivan from Hernandez Reptiles! It was a pleasure meeting you! Thanks for stopping by. The video turned out great!!!
Glad you enjoyed it Ivan! It was nice meeting you both, thanks for your input on this!
100% you nailed how to get sales, and it's not by pushing sales. It's by being authentic and being energetic. I work at a board game shop and do a lot of conventions. Obviously we want sales (we're a small business we need them) but if I'm myself, if I've got good energy they just happen! And yes, don't answer "I'm tired" we're all humans but rephrasing that into "It's been a day but I'm still trucking!" is the best compromise I've found. When I was at Tinley it was rough to be spurned at a few of the booths, either by cell phone use/ignore or they were tired and took it out on me. Like, I get it, we all get tired, but you lose people who were interested in what you had. And auction snakes DO NOT COUNT, those are unexpected and supporting good causes. So it's charity not a purchase xD
I love how much personality you have behind your videos, while keeping then straightforward and unbiased. It makes them much more interesting
Thank you!
@@GreenRoomPythons of course! I've been loving the channel as someone looking to get my first snake. You've been very helpful.
The advice about not telling people you’re tired…. this is excellent advice. Not just at a reptile expo, either. Anytime you are at work, volunteering or any situation when you want to make a good impression, don’t complain or seem less happy to be there. Always be positive and engaging, even if you don’t feel it. Really glad you included that!
Suggestions for things to say instead of "I'm tired":
"Keeping busy!"
"Loving the amount of people here today"
"Getting ready for a snack/lunch/dinner"
"It's been a lot but I feel great about (insert thing)"
"Going strong!"
"I'm being kept on my toes, there's a lot of traffic through here which is great!"
"Just wishing I could sneak a few looks at other booths, there's so much cool stuff to see"
"Getting a lot of people-watching done, I love seeing the purchases they make"
"Definitely going to sleep well tonight, it's hard work but so much fun!"
I’ve never been to a reptile expo so really appreciate these videos. It’s fascinating to see the variety of animals all under one roof, quite an experience I would imagine. It was great to hear someone mention being prepared prior to visiting an expo too, having a set up ready to go and doing research. Looking forward to seeing what you bought, thanks for creating great content, loved your interviews with the vendors.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I went to one today and was great definitely recommend
I hear what you’re saying about communicating back and forth with a breeder then not purchasing a snake. BUT, sometimes, the more you get to know the breeder, the less you may want to purchase. These days, customer service hardly exists, and I’ve communicated with some breeders on Morph Market that are not enthusiastic about selling their snakes. Nowadays, some even mock customers on social media by saying that they aren’t going to respond immediately to emails just because the customer is eagerly waiting for a response. That’s just poor customer service. Breeders forget how to run a business sometimes. Bottom line, I don’t feel obligated to purchase just because I’ve had a lengthy conversation…that’s just the social component of business. Anyway, I was happy to see you walk away with a snake 🐍 at the end! 😄 Good video, good points made 👍🏼
you should know what you are purchasing and what the animal is eat ect...The customer service is getting a healthy animal that is sex properly and identify has best has possible, that is ship properly for the weather the good service! Now the only thing i see you could ask is what the parent morphs where is it not already listed THAT IT ! THE REST IS YOUR OWN RESPONSABILITY STOP FEELING ENTLITLE TO PEOPLE TIME .If your not doing project with that breeder you are wasting their time !
im not going to answer anything pass 9pm when i got multiple message during the day from The same person and they not buying ! ,you seem to think it OK to waste our time like we dont have a live outside reptile ,we are always busy it not a normal job some people even have multiple jobs plus breeding reptile and rodent (which is my case)... mam i homeschooled my disabled child that need my attention 24 hour /7 which is require for her whole live , plus basic stuff like cooking cleaning doing all the groceries ect plus my "NORMAL JOB". i dont have time for people that are entitle/BORE (like YOU) and spam me with email when they do NOT research at all or dont even want the animal but keep questioning about it when everything to know is there on the ad ,i be ignoring those clients too, the disrespect WTF unbelievable.
Retic breeders tend to be the biggest dick heads
This is why i significantly prefer (pet level price/genes especially) snake listings with the snakes personalities and quirks. I get being annoyed with having lengthy convos with no sales, so making it less work for yourself by being upfront means people filter themselves out if the wording is a turn off from buying.
Doing a job that requires selling 20-30 year living commitments does require lengthy convos that often end with "no" regardless tho.
This was such a pleasure to watch. I love that you took time to show us footage of some animals there and also interview the vendors. Also your acting as the "bored vendor on the phone" was spot on lol!!
😂😂😂 I called it! I knew you were coming home with a snake, and I can't wait to meet him. Thanks for letting me tease you about it on camera 😂
I'm actually super glad you forgot to mention buying snakes at a reptile expo on that old video. This video was awesome, and I love hearing from the vendors themselves about what they like and don't like to see from buyers at shows. Great job! I want to tag along to a show someday.
Yes, come with me to a show Amy, we'll both buy a snake!
@@GreenRoomPythons Deal.
Haha! I was going to comment the same thing Bob did. Yeah Amy…you go with him and there will be 4 to 6 new “containers” with you on your way home. 😂
Oh I totally watched the whole video thinking “wonder what snake he bought”
Getting my first snake next month at the collage station Tx herps expo. Been having a blast setting up the enclosure, your videos have been a treasure trove of knowledge. Thank you
That's great, congrats on the upcoming snake!
Bob, it genuinely brings me joy to see that you have reached 40,000 subscribers, Congratulations! I hope that you can one day make enough money from this channel to support all of your hopes and dreams when it comes to owning more exotic reptiles. Your videos are not only informative, but even if the topic of one is on something I am already informed about, I watch it anyway. Because you not only inform that audience about certain things, but you are also one of the funniest people I have ever watched. And I mean all of that from the bottom of my heart, so as you are celebrating, Ill crack one open to celebrate as well, Cheers!
Edit: Grammar... oops!
Thank you so much, what a nice compliment! I really appreciate your kind words. Thanks so much for the support!
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Loved meeting you at the expo!!! You are as sweet and kind as you are on your videos!!! Oh I purchased a hognose who I named Pugsley.. I am in love..Thank you for the great content..:)
Thank you so much! That's awesome, congrats in your new snake!
I love the helpful info on negotiating. I usually ask for 100ish off and then take the counter offer. If I'm going to make an offer I've already decided it's worth the sticker price, as a vendor (not snakes) I get super annoyed with people who make low offers and walk away when you give them a reasonable counter
I’m new(ish) to the hobby, been rabbit-holing herp videos for a few weeks now. Have to say I love your energy, enthusiasm and personality! Definitely subscribed and gonna keep watching..you seem like someone I’d like to have a beer with! 😁
Thanks so much, I appreciate that!
Thank you for being such a wonderful inspiration to this community. I’ve been treating my snakes RI for a few months now and her nidovirus test came back positive today and I have to euthanize her this afternoon to end her suffering. You videos are definitely helping me not feel so alone right now 😞
I'm so sorry! That's such a difficult decision to make.
Oh no! I'm so sorry, darling. Hugs! I had to euthanize my sick bearded dragon a few weeks ago.... it sucks letting go of those scaley babies. I had my beardie cremated and sent his ashes to a glass artist who incorporated the ashes into an absolutely stunning piece of glass art. And now my little beardie still sits in my living room, and I can smile knowing he's still here. I hope you can find some comfort today.... more hugs!!
I’m so, so sorry💔 I can feel the knots in your stomach and the pain in your heart. You love her so much that you want to stop her suffering…that’s the way people should be. Nothing I say can help. Just know I feel your pain. ❤️
@@loriw2661 thank you so much for your comment, I definitely didn’t need/ expect the wonderful comments when commenting on his video. His videos provide me so much relief and he’s the reason I got into BPs in the first place. She had a very painless death and just fell right asleep. I feel so sad but I know I’m my heart I did the right thing.
@@amybentley1291 thank you for your wonderful comment 🥹 I told the vet I want her to be cremated and I’m definitely going to do similar to what you said! I only had her for a short 3 months and would love to have something as beautiful as her displayed to have her with me for the rest of my life. What company did you go through ?
I have gone to a reptile expo with someone who wasted a breeders time for 30-40 minutes and acted as if she was going to buy the snake, handed it back and said “I’ll be back in a little bit” and never went back to that table. I apologized to the breeder when I saw him again later that day that she wasted his time. He was nice about it but I knew it wasn’t right. I’m so glad you made this video Bob! Expos are a blast but some things need to be talked about that many people don’t want to talk about and you did. Loved it!!!
I knew those vendors would bring up some good points. Glad you like this one!
I went to an expo a few weeks ago. I was looking for a spe ific kind of snake (which I didn't find.) One vendor in particular, when I explained what I was looking for and why, spent quite a bit of time educating some of my misconceptions and ideas even though I am pretty sure he knew I wasn't buying. Also I did not ask to hold any of his s akes and he did not offer
Later that same day, I did end up buying a snake (not the species I came in for.) His sale technique.....he offered a snake that fulfilled most of my requirements, (which I had already soften a little due to guy at other table,) and then handed it to me. Sold!!!!
I should add: Before we bought it, I told the guy that my son and I had narrowed down our decision to 3 possibilities and that we would have to go to lunch and discuss. Which we did. We had a long leisurely lunch, did some research on our 3 choices, discussed what we each felt were pros and cons, and made a decision.
Did we go back to the other two vendors and tell them we had nixed their choices? No, we did not. Should we have? I don't think so. I told all 3 that we had a few others on our list up front.
I think I'm a weird customer in that I prefer when vendors are on their phones or busy with other customers because I feel bad coming to look at their booth if I don't then buy something. XD If they're busy or not paying attention to me, I feel like I can thoroughly look and see if there's anything I really want.
You got my boy Antoine on camera 📷 That's a good dude right there💯
I really love your video's. I love your personality and how you explain things about the snakes. I have always been scared of snakes, but I have been watching a lot of video's with egg cutting and information on snakes and you explain things in a way everyone can understand. Thank you for your video's and your time for us.
Thanks so much! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos
@@GreenRoomPythons I really am. I love your video's. Much love to you and your family from Kentucky.
Great video! I have always been a customer at these expos and am always afraid of doing something wrong or annoying the vendors (Because I've seen it!) I am glad to know I'm at least doing these things right!!
Glad it was helpful!
Really good to know about showering after going to shows because of mites!
Stop! I I could have said hi I was actually there on Saturday! Actually going to get my first ball python and actually watched a lot of your videos in my months of research prior to buying and they just helped me out so much! At the end I was able to find my very first ball python 🥰
Congrats on your new snake!
@@GreenRoomPythons thank you! It's only Day 2 and I'm struggling with the waiting week before handling but it's nice to see him opening up to explore the enclosure 🥰
That is the most diverse expo that I have ever seen... Every walk of life is there so awesome to see 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thanks for the awesome video! 10:46 that's such a cool way of showing sponsors!
Thank you!
Bob, it was great seeing you at the show! Neither of us planned on buying a snake but we both did! 😂😂😂.. Only difference is that I bought one and went home with four!
What!?!?! You better plug in the rack 😆
@@GreenRoomPythons Lol! I did it right away when I got home!
Btw @GreenRoomPythons Did you get Handsome Dan a girlfriend?
@@Erica-PlaneSnakes No, I haven't decided if I want to breed him or not. I probably will eventually
My man I been binging your channel lowkey and the humor, knowledge and just I give a damn into the videos. I love it my man it’s inspirational and I been going to your channel as one of the ones I go to for whenever I wanna learn. You goated GRP
Aw thank you so much! I appreciate that. Glad you're enjoying the channel
If you have to ask your spouse if you can buy a reptile , then you may need to get a new spouse lol
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I kind of need my brake in human form (how frustrating that may be sometimes), otherwise we would have a zoo in our house. Even though I am middle age, I am still quite impulsive. 🙈 So… I think it is kind of good, but don’t tell him that! 😜😂
Facts
@@petra9923I can tell you what happens when your partner doesn't help to curb your impulsiveness: 11 snakes, 7 lizards, 2 guinea pigs, 6 rats (2 preggo girls), 31 mice of various ages/sizes and 2 dogs. 😅 And that's just what is here currently. I still have 2 more snakes coming for sure and possibly another 4 of them if things work out as planned. 👀
My hubby and I have both brought animals in, mostly rescues/surrenders from people in our area, but I'm the one who cares for them all. Plus we have 3 children (13, 9 and 8) and believe me when I say, the kids are WAY harder to deal with. 🤦🏻♀️🤣
ima show this to my wife who’s currently not letting me get a carpet python
Heading to an expo in Oregon this October so I’m so thankful for this video. Being autistic, big numbers and social interaction aren’t exactly my strongest skills. Thanks for all the tips!
Glad I could help!
You always do! On instagram and RUclips you are by far the most supportive and active content creator I’ve seen. That’s why I made a Patreon account. You often get me a direct answer without making me feel bad (Facebook and Reddit groups 👀)
Great video, interesting way to show the do's and don'ts of vending and buying at Expos. The B roll showed some awesome species!
I got mixed feelings about what Hernandez said though, with all due respect. I mean if I'm going there to spend 500 bucks on a pet I may have for 30 years, and I know 10 vendors will be selling them, your going to want to check them all out. Sometimes your golden right off the bat, but other times there are particular traits your after, however, yes I believe you should also respect each vendor and how much time you have them spend with just you. I've kept and bred reptiles for thirty years so I feel his feelers too, Ive been through hell with buyers, but still, just sayin ya know...
It was so awesome meeting you!!
Thanks for saying hi!
Great advice about the mites and not handling the animals, I haven't thought about it. Green Anaconda would be awesome, I love Anacondas, they are incredibly strong
Ive been to exactly 2 reptile expos. I have exactly 2 snakes. I am not "allowed" to go unsupervised anymore. Lol. 1 is a pretty little cinder het caramel miami corn snake and the newest is a crystal het pied ball python.
I love your videos they are so informative! I got my Enchi Soul Sucker BP at a reptile expo in June. I was honestly so surprised at how many vendors offered to let me hold any snake I was interested in. I personally only handled the snake a I got and 2 others from the same vendor that were contenders.
Congrats on your new snake!
The "nice Pantera shirt" will win every time haha. Love your videos Bob! Got my first ball about a month ago. Shes a beautiful black pastel clown i named Xena. Your vids definitely educate me on how to raise a healthy noodle. Much respect to you. 🤘
Look at how goofy looking those vine snakes are
I love them 🥰
Since I'm new to the hobby and still learning about snakes and other reptiles I always ask the vendor how big the animal will be as an adult and what the particular animal's behavior is like as a baby, juvenile and adult.
Having been to a few reptile expos now, I think it would be more shocking to leave an expo WITHOUT having bought a new snake. Which makes me think I really need to figure out some more enclosure spacing if I intend to keep going to expos...
The price negotiation was a good tip
I was there too! Didnt see you when i went but i was paying more attention to all the reptiles anyways.
None of my local shops have any younger Boas! Excited for my first Expo in a month and to get my first boa. Doing as much research as humanly possible
Bose are fantastic, congrats on that upcoming snake!
Sometimes when I’m inquiring for an animal whether it be in person or on morphmarket I ask “what’s your bottom dollar” more often than not the breeder will exceed that 25% discount rather than me asking for a price that could potentially offend the breeder
Literally everything you said not to do, I saw people doing (a guy brought his pet snake and was wearing it as a scarf) and I may have unfortunately done myself (I asked a few questions and didn't buy anything at some booths, and when I did buy I didn't immediately go home) lol. I was also at this show in Anaheim. Thanks for this video; next time I'll do better hahahaha.
Asking a few questions is totally okay though, and encouraged. The problem is with people who spend half an hour+ with no intention to buy. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Now that i know you were there, I'm even more bummed that I missed this expo 😅😅! I always recommend you to people especially if there interesting in getting their first snake. Always look forward to your videos🤗
Thank you so much, I appreciate that!
Thank you Amy for your input in this video!!
I was there on Sunday, amazing show! I wanted one of those eastern indigos up front, but that's 2 months rent lol. Great vid, as always.
That guy produces some amazing indigos.
I've bought 3 out of the five ball pythons I won at reptile expos. There's so may color morphs shown at them and different prices. What I like at reptile expos is how friendly and knowledgeable the breeders are and what color morphs they have.
I just love when you guys show the prices and the snake and the venders name like if I see a good price vender for me and the snake like I see that from u and want to contact them there are so many but went to my 1st expo today and loved it didn’t get anything because the parents have to convince still but super close I can feel it.:)
I almost went this weekend but I eneded getting a new ball python from a friend's buddy who is getting out of breeding and she was a little bigger than I expected and I decided to start building the dream enclosure for her instead. I also decided to build a second one so I'll have it at temp and humidity before the next show!
This was very helpful prior to vending a show for the first time!
I look forward to your videos now. Youre one of my favorite reptile keepers
Thank you so much!
The vendor in their phone is my ultimate pet peeve when going to shows. That often prompts my own pettiness!
A good video once again, thank you!
I sort of understand the seller saying they are tired but I think it would be better to continue with a "but..." Like I'm tired but having a good time/feeling excited about... etc etc😊
I went to a reptile expo a couple of days ago and I bought a pinstripe ball python as my first pet snake, the breeder was Spencer he said that you were a good friend, and he was super nice so I named the snake after him.
Congratulations! Spencer is a great guy, you bought from the right person :-)
Thanks :)
I'm going to a reptile expo soon! It will be my first one and I'm so excited!
I freaking LOVE your channel, Bob!! Gotta ask…what kind of lizard is the one at 4:20? That color!! Is it a Guru water monitor? And this is for Erica…I’m so happy you got Ben! I wanted him so bad but a bout with cancer prohibited me from following through. I felt horrible because I had claimed him as soon as he was born & then had to back out, which I’m sure, made it tough for Bob. I’m so glad he went to your home and we’ll be able to hear about him. Hope Kent enjoyed his day off, away from all the murder. 🐍❤️🐍
Thanks Lori, I appreciate that! That is an Asian water monitor and I'm not sure if there's a subspecies. He's a very cool, well socialized lizard :-)
@@GreenRoomPythons He’s gorgeous. Kenan’s friend, Jerry (Wolfe’s World) has Asian Water Monitors that are called Guru’s. I may be spelling it wrong.
Very good video to make since I’m going to my first reptile expo in a month, not planning to buy an animal, but they’re very persuasive animals and I might end up with another snake :)
It would have so great to see you there. I love your videos. I was there Saturday, and swore I wasn’t going to get one. Then of coarse I get one. LOL
Excellent video! Thank you.
Hi , is it good to always wash your hands good before picking up? Or does it really doesn't matter unless you handle another animal? Thanks ohh and with drinking water does it matter if its faucets water or like Ozarka water, and dame with watering the beding? Thank you! I just asked same question on other video, I just bought a 4 month python at an expo yesterday was not plan at all lol
Washing your hands is always a good idea. If you have good tap water, that's fine
@@GreenRoomPythonsthank you , I love how you try your best to answer everyone's questions, alot don't, Respect!
Like and Subscribed !
great reptile expo
.n I bet you were tempted to buy a snake 🐍 think gr. tree python be awesome in the green room ❤😂
Great timing, I’m going on the 16
Not my first but good tips
How did I miss you?! I was there too! Ugh 😩😭 I got a snake.
I'm with you on the monitors, my dream lizard was at that same table, they had a crocodile monitor! ❤
Congrats on your new snake!
@@GreenRoomPythons Thanks! You too! 😁❤
My 6 year old loves snakes, we have just started trying to learn more about them. During this video i just went and found a reptile expo coming up in a couple months to try to take him to. I will add that snakes make me nervous, so this will be different for me.
Please be careful mixing chips with sphagnum moss, especially if the chips have salt and vinegar on them. egg and chips is a good meal, but you might want to swap out the moss for mushy peas, it's much more palatable. I can't comment on it's effectiveness as a substrate, but my assumption would be that it's a little too greasy.
Reptile shows are great to see a variety of animals and supplies. I don't ask to hold an animal unless I'm considering buying it. Unmanaged kids can be a problem for vendors and shoppers. I see vendors with lots of animals and no way to warm them. Venues have the AC up high which can't be good for alot of the animals. You can see it in the animals, they are lethargic and sleepy. I want an animal that is alert. I bought a baby BCI at the last show I went to. I wasn't sure if she was excited to meet me or just wanted to get warm. It turned out, she liked interacting with people. She stayed happy once I got her home in her set up.
Just found you and absolutely love the videos your video was the only one that helped me hook train my new snake
That's great, I'm glad the videos are helping
Also Pantera is great!
Right??
How I wish there was a reptile convention here in my city.
I love reptiles
and i love your content
thank you for being so cute
I'm glad you're enjoying the content :-)
Yes, on the recording of what the vendor said. I bought a boa in 2020 from a reptile store in SoCal, thanks covid, the shop said the boa was het for something, but for the life of me, I can't remember het for what?!? I don't plan on breeding her, but it would be nice to know!
id wish to get a eastern hogger tough since ive always liked sneks aswell but never know if ill get one ive done reasearch upon them their prob not impossible to keep but ehh id like to get a eastern hognose or 4 garter sneks
Quick question kind of off topic but from one of your other videos regarding the F10 disinfectant. How do you get it off amazon I’m assuming you must not be in orange, la, or riverside county? As I have friends in all 3 and cannot get it shipped to any of them.. any idea why?
I live in Burbank which is LA county and I've had it shipped to me a couple times but at this point it's much cheaper to buy chlorhexidine so that's what I've been getting over the last year and a half or so
@@GreenRoomPythons thank you!
@@GreenRoomPythons do I need to dilute the 2% chlorhexidine before adding it to the bucket of wipes or using it in a spray bottle?
@@warrior69fox I'm not sure what you got but probably. You'll need to look it up
@@GreenRoomPythons I ordered the wipes from your Amazon link in the video and the 2% chlorhexidine. Using it for my ball python enclosure.
awesome! im looking to go Netherlands for their big show :) i just got my new viv for xena and omg its biggggg lol i got a 5x3x3 and she loves it
awww
u did it .I knew it you came home with a snake ❤
Hi, love your videos! My male leopard, yellow belly, super orange dream Terry struck at me when I was moving his water dish how do I know if it was fear aggression or he thought I was food?
It was probably a defensive strike especially if he just pulled away.
I also refer new people to your channel!! I don't know enough to answer a lot of questions... lol
Thanks for sending people here!
I only went to 2 shows so far and only bought 1 at the last one i went to. I tend to browse the entire expo first and then pick out what i want to buy.
So what kind of snake did you buy Bob?
That's the big question. I wonder if anyone will guess it before I reveal
@@GreenRoomPythons i highly doubt it.
Thank you ,more people need to know this
I was curious how do you find all the different expos? i only see them after they have passed =(
You can usually just Google local expos in your area and you should be able to find the ones that are closest to you
Vine snakes looks so very fragile...and adorable.
a surprise to see austin from MC! i think they’re the big guys around my part of town 😜
I learned things, thus this video was a success.
That's really cool letting them hatch their eggs
you're a day late rip
But TY I'm glad I didn't commit any faux-pas while I was at Anaheim.
Smuggled out a gorgeous superdwarf retic.
Another piece of advice i'd give so the *new* new people is that the "enclosures" that are at reptile expos are NOT appropriately sized for a pet and are temporary enclosures. You cannot keep a leopard gecko long-term in a 5 gallon enclosure.
Congrats on your new superdwarf!
which vendor had the smokey jungle frogs??
What was the monitor at 4:19? Anyone know?
That's an Asian water monitor
@@GreenRoomPythons Ive never seen one that color. T Pos Albino???
@@ScottyHunter I'm not sure what is morph is
@@GreenRoomPythons No problem. Thanks for letting me know the species. :)
Great video! Bob, you going to the Pomona show next month?
I'll be out of town so I won't be able to make it
@@GreenRoomPythons aw man, I was hoping for a chance to meet ya! Another time another Repticon! Thanx for doing what you do!!!
@@bobafettuccine666 maybe it's the next one!
You absolutely rock! How do you edit your vids so professionally?
Aw thanks so much! I wish I had a professional editor for these - It would cost a lot though because these are long videos. So I just do my best with the editing, I'm glad you like it!
@@GreenRoomPythonsI think you’re doing an excellent job as well. Really enjoy your content.
This was cool, Thanks 💚
I was there must have missed u but the show was amazing saw some very amazing animals
Awesome advice! Congratulations on the new snake! 😂
What kind of lizards were the one people were petting on the floor and the one on the person's shoulder tasting the camera? They're giant!
The big one on the floor was an asian water monitor and the one licking my camera was a white throat monitor. Both awesome lizards!
I don’t think I have ever gone to a reptile expo without purchasing a reptile. Lol. I’m such a mark🤣
pantera IS fantastic, i love your content man!
I’ve never been to an expo or reptile show of any sort, and I really want to go. I just haven’t had the chance. Soon! They’re just usually kind of far away and I have a small child.
Is ok to ask about health of the parents. Cause I want my first snake to live a long life
And unfortunately we don’t have reptile expos in Michigan 😢😢😔😔 and can I possibly buy a corn snake for 250$ at a reptile expo or cheaper
Of course, you can ask anything you want of the breeder
Sure you do. Google "reptile expos in Michigan".
I agree 1000% Pantera is fantastic!
I'M SO SAD, I had VIP passes but only ended up going on Saturday (husband and I are based in San Diego). Wish I ran into you 😭😭😭 Will you be going again in August or January? 🥺
I'll be out of town for all of August but I will probably be there in January
I don’t sell reptiles, but I do a lot of market shows - I have to say, chairs are a lifesaver. It’s so so so exhausting standing for 2 days 7+ hours. And setting up, talking to strangers (and rude people). I have health issues, but even if I didn’t - I’m not sure I could deal without a chair.
(The phone thing is mixed.. I need it to decompress sometimes, people can be a lot! plus there are some slow dips in a day (which are hard going). I always put it down if someone comes in or walks past looking & say a gentle hi.)
If you see a vendor sat down - they may be in pain, tired or have a health condition, even if they look fine! I really hope people don’t think someone sat down doesn’t care or is lazy. You don’t know that person. That kinda irked me- sorry man!
Of course! I see lots of vendors who stay seated because they need to, but are totally engaged with the people on the other side of the table... What I should have said is "don't have your phone out" instead of don't have a chair ;-)
@@GreenRoomPythons I caught onto the general meaning of your suggestion but I laughed too, because I use a wheelchair for vending or attending events, so I was like, "No chair? How do I see over the table?" LOL. I agree, being zoned into your phone is a bad look, and when I need to decompress from vending and Peopling, I get my business partner to mind the table while I pop underneath it for a ten minute break and some reclined time.