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Hi Clint. Have you ever considered going through your old ratings videos to give an enhanced rating that adds the category of display factor? I think this would be handy for the person who tends to take the hands off approach but would like to see their pet outside of feedings and odd hours of the night when all the lights are off anyways. I'm totally not thinking entirely new spotlight videos but rather curated montage videos where you can go through several similarly grouped critters in each new video, perhaps using phylogeny trees as the blueprint for each video. Thanks for what you do!
As much as I enjoy the "is this extremely venomous animal that you can't handle the best pet ever" videos, I do enjoy these ones about actual potential good pets too 😂
Clint really put on a clinic on handling an uneasy snake with Kronk around 10:00. He approached slowly but calmly, listened and responded to everything the snake told him with its body language, and didn't lose his cool when the snake huffed, went stiff, or backed out of his grasp. The snake responded accordingly: unstiffened, long lively tongue flicks, calm steady movements, didnt flinch when Clint put his hand under its neck to keep it crawling through his hands, hissing stopped - etc. By the end the Kronk looked like you could have scratched his chin. A skilled handler AND a wonderful snake despite the veneer of hissiness. As a lifelong snake lover and longtime snake keeper, I've seen many snakes handled by many people, and this was a joy to watch.
Gave me straight up Kevin McCurley vibes......SO good. I can even see the improvement in Clint's handling since he first started doing these videos, he used to be just a TOUCH skittish, now his confidence level is off the charts (not at all in an arrogant or OVER-confident way) when he's handling a more defensive animal. Anyway, yeah....REALLY great example of how to properly handle what may be for some a VERY intimidating snake!
I have a cat that was handfed as a kitten, once I got him a girlfriend to play with the hissed at him and he was just looking at her like, what are you doing? They are 6 now, they love eachother. But still never seen him hiss.
I mean, it's basicaly a scaly noodly hissy kitten (in that it's a small predator that is only a threat to small rodents/birds and has no hope of actualy hurting you so it tries to intimidade by being loud), so it makes sense.
I baby talk my snakes on instincts from interacting with cats and dogs. I imagine the snakes don't have any preference whatsoever as to how I talk to them assuming I'm not yelling or even being entirely silent
the pet store that i work at has several extremely charismatic bull snakes. Our oldest, Hissy Eliot, got her name for how vocal she is which unfortunately has deterred a lot of beginner/intermediate keepers from taking a closer look a bull snakes. But seriously, we have had babies and juveniles that will come up to the doors of their enclosures to be handled. I'm definitely going to send people who are looking for more about bull snakes to this video once it drops publicly!
That’s awesome!!! I can’t watch the video, I once mistook a bull for a rattler & I just keep crying about dispatching the poor snake, I still feel terrible 12 years on. So I’m very happy that people are learning how great they are & i donate to snake education & preservation when I get a chance. I actually love snakes very much but I was taught that, when you are out in the country alone with kids & dogs, you take care of things decisively & definitively. I know it wasn’t malicious on my part, I was bawling when I still thought he was a rattlesnake, but ufda what a heartbreaker. I hope Hissy Elliot has a long & wonderful life ❤
I used to work at a historic grist (grain) mill, which was the home to a massive bull snake. I would say probably about a third of the time we were open, the employees knew where he was, and he was almost always tucked up where visitors wouldn't notice him unless we pointed him out. He still has a little display in one corner with pictures and some information about him, and when someone spotted him we would take the opportunity to share what a cool creature he was and how helpful he was in keeping the rodent population under control. Sadly a couple of years ago someone "took care of that huge gross snake for you." We educated the killer about the pros of snakes as much as we could, had a memorial service for our buddy, and I still check for his tail out of habit when I visit the mill and walk past his favorite hiding spots. He used to frequently sit up in the rafters above a storage closet, with just the tip of his tail flipped over the edge where you could spot him if you knew where to look. There are other, smaller snakes in the area and I'm sure one of them will eventually take over as the king of the mill, but I still will think of him and miss him.
I don’t understand people who just kill animals that are minding their own business. Even if they’re “gross” or “scary”, they have just as much of a right to exist in the environment as you do. Sometimes more of a right.
@@LeBatteur and the simple audacity for a (I presume) entirely unlicensed rando to kill a harmless native critter unprompted and for no reason other than you don't like it
I've missed the classic clint bread and butter videos. I love snake "is it the right pet?" videos Edit: I think without these videos, I wouldn't have bought my cali king, which have grown to be my favourite species and make me so happy
Same, I watched them all and picked out a ball python. Sure it's probably the most common snake but I love that I could watch this video on the couch with her. That's the best pet snake for me.
Clint's corn snake video was what finally convinced me to get one. I'd been on the fence for a long time because I'd never had reptiles and it seemed like it would be too ~hard to have a snake, but that video made me realize that I could definitely handle a corn. Now I have three :')
Likewise for me. Clint's videos helped me decide what kind of reptile I would get. I was originally looking at lizards, but Clint informed me that they don't fit my lifestyle or the lifestyle my husband wanted. After establishing that lizards weren't for us, I discovered that snakes were perfect. His video about corn snakes really helped me feel more sure about my ability to care for one, and helped me to make the final decision of which species is the best pet for my lifestyle and my personality. And I've been thrilled with my choice ever since. Ramblin' Rose (Rose for short) has been an absolute delight.
It seems like in most of your recent videos, you state that pet reviews have become your least watched and engaged content. I'm leaving a like and comment to boost this video, because these are why I subscribed in the first place. Also, bullsnakes are super rad. I love finding them in the wild because their threat display is hilarious when you know how harmless they are.
I do wonder if they are doing bad or that more "controversial" vidoes just do better. A lot of the new ones have titles that are more RUclips algorithm targeted. Either way, if they pay the bills for videos like this I encourage them 👍
These are my favorites of all Clint's videos. Both the "real" ones about feasible pets and the silly ones about pets that you really should not try to own if you're even remotely sane.
I found the channel through the pet videos! But as a biology and zoology nerd, I love the fun science videos too. ...and as a FORMER young-earth creationist because that's what I was taught as a kid, I quite enjoy his videos talking about that too. So I'm eating well for all the content lately, but I still love the pet videos too!
I volunteer with a rescue/education group that has a 33 year old bullsnake! He doesn't do programs, but is still handled regularly with no obvious health issues. Just living out his golden years in a big enclosure with loving keepers. Also - I've never even heard him hiss. My own bullsnake (from Emily and Ed) is my favorite to handle out of 8 different species I own.
We adore our Bullsnake, Mazikeen, from Snake Discovery is my husband's favorite pet snake. She's also our sweetest snake. Thanks for covering this amazing species!
The funniest part of all of this is the more Clint describes the Bull Snake the more it sounds like a cranky cat XD. When it's mad it puffs up, hisses a lot, may try to alert you with its tail, and most of it is all talk, though sometimes it isn't and getting hit will not be pleasant, but isn't life ending lol. I've also seen cranky cats be about as Cranky as Kronk is being there, which makes them more endearing lol.
I've got 16 bulls and they truly are the best snakes I've ever owned. Interactive, curious and with personalities of gold! Yes, I've got a couple that will put on a good show but mean nothing behind it! The majority are super fun to handle and sweet as anything! Thanks for this video, Clint! Just re-confirms my love for these big beauties!
We have Great Basin Gopher Snakes here. I'm sure they are different when they're pets, but I caught a big one that struck many times while I was taking it off the road and into the foliage.
Bull snakes are wonderful. I worked with a 7 foot bull snake for 8 years and she was easily my favorite snake to handle- far more than our ball pythons, boas, or kings.
I think the big weakness of the bullsnake that makes it less desirable than boas and pythons is that they look grumpy. Meanwhile pythons look like puppies with their big, round eyes. It sounds silly when thinking objectively... but never underestimate the cuteness factor.
It's why there are still humans. Babies are so stinking cute. Without that cuteness, the sheer amount of work and effort would get them put on the endangered species list. I've got 3 of the critters. It hasn't been easy. LoL
Snake Discovery used to produced a lot but this year they have had only one clutch because the demand has dropped. That’s sad, I really like their sassy nature just out of the egg 😊
Clint! I just wanted to let you know that your old video on Pituophis and the things you said about Buttercup are what made me decide on a Gopher Snake as our first snake, and she is just a total sweetheart. She's turned several family members from snake-haters into snake-lovers, and it's all thanks to your channel!
Gophers rock! I rescued a young one from a crow that was picking it up and trying to fly off with it…despite what had to be tremendous stress, the little guy let me snap some pictures and take him to a safer spot without much fuss. ❤
I admire your honesty and transparency. You went on to handle your grumpyest snake to show how grumpy they can be, and was very clear about the risk f being beaten at any moment. I never handled a snake, so I have no idea how bad or not it can go. Thank you for entertaining and educating us at the same time!
Watching you handle Kronk just gave me chills. It was beautiful to watch the amount of tact, respect, and care you take towards making him feel secure. Thank you for sharing these moments ❤
🥺 I mistook a bull for a rattler. I was babysitting a friend’s 6 yr old & wrangling the dogs. I did what I thought I had to in order to keep everyone safe, as well as the cattle (I was on a farm at the time). I could never own a bull as a pet, I’d feel too guilty, but they are gorgeous creatures & I will be donating to reptile education & preservation for the rest of my life to atone. Absolutely beautiful. I do get a little weird when I have an opportunity to educate tourists & prevent others from making my mistake. To be fair, I’ve had to give more “calm down that’s just a garter snake” pep talks to fellow hikers than anything else 😂 love hearing someone bellow SNAKE SNAKE SNAKE & then a cute little green pencil trots by, wigglin’ thru the woods…
12:00 It's funny that you mention that passive movement is less startling to snakes. Some jumping spiders seem to be able to tell the difference too. They get spooked by you moving your free hand towards them, but if you move the hand they're on (gently, like a swaying branch) then they aren't worried. It was really cool to see how Kronk seems so reassured by your handling method!
Here's something you pretty much have to do to have a happy confidence bull snake: at least some positive experiences handling. If they're getting very anxious and hissing at you each time you walk by let it calm down a bit and just pick it up (put on gloves if you're worried about bites). Put them back in the enclosure when they calm down and by the second time you hold it the snake will probably be totally indifferent to you or increase volume fascinated with you over time.
The Best Pet videos were my introduction to Clint's Reptiles and they're still my favorites. Bullsnakes are bigger than what I want for myself, but I absolutely adore how their little eyebrow ridge makes them ALL look perpetually annoyed like they just stepped in water with their socks on 😂
I love all your content but these vids will always be my favorite.... your beautiful interaction with kronk pushed me into finally deciding on what my next snake will be. Im still a ways away but have been between a handful of species. This video really made an impact on me!
I love this! Thank you for showing that even a defensive snake is not too hard to handle if you know how to interpret their body language. Thank you, thank you thank you!!
Krog was cute. Reminded me of someone who really isn't a morning person being pulled out of bed by a morning person. A lot of hissing but eventually comes around.
Of all of the snakes I've kept over the years, our Sonoran Gophersnake is about the easiest. It eats everything offered, every time, is interesting, curious, and beautiful.
That was my first snake when I was 12. He was totally chill, too. I don't remember him ever getting grumpy. I had a Great Basin gopher after that who was pretty good, too. She escaped, though. I had very little money at that age, and did a lot of DYI or hand me down stuff that didn't always work out great. :(
@@MrLilwallace Sorry to hear it! Yes, escape is their thing. One time, long ago, a Sonoran Gophersnake that we were rehabbing after an injury escaped from a vision cage. The plastic warped (as visions tend to over time) and it made the glass easier to slide, and it somehow pushed it open while trying to jam itself in the gap between the panels. He left and opened another vision cage, and ate the uromastyx inside :( They're crazy snakes.
@@RattlesnakeSolutions One of my gopher snakes escaped once and we found it six months later in the Christmas decorations box in the basement. It was a big guy, about the size of the larger one in this video. These days I only have a milk snake, and I have a ritual where I double check the security of its cage every single time I close it. It's professionally made, so hopefully I'll never have another escape. They're very stressful.
Hi Clint. I think it would be interesting if you created a video dedicated to brumation, including the physiology of it and whether it is beneficial to do it for your pets or not necessary.
I've said this many times and I'll say it again cause once again you've proven it right here--treat a frightened animal with respect and care and it makes 99 percent of the difference.
My favorite snake I ever owned was a big albino female bull snake. She would put on such a show trying to bluff you when being removed from her enclosure. She would hiss and rear up and strike at you which would be scary if you didn’t know her. She actually head butted me a couple of times striking with a closed mouth.
This video couldn’t be timed better! Last year I bought a Kenyan sand boa based upon your video about them (and named him Krayt, as a little nod to your Sarlaac), and I’ve been considering adding a bull snake to my collection too. Thanks for all the great, honest advice you provide!!
Engaging for the algorithm. Seeing Clint gesticulating wildly with a snake in his hands (more towards the end) really tells you all about his trust to the snakes
12:13 maybe because it is the difference between approaching a stationary object, and a creature approaching you. As an introvert, i get startled at the lightest movements from other things. But if it is staying still, I’m more comfortable touching it.
This series is my favourite by far, its how I started watching Clint years ago and it still makes me so happy when I see new episodes. Also - two professionals trying to talk, but having to move from left to right to accommodate those lil guys
This was an awesome episode! I loved watching Clint handle the grumpy boo! He is so stinking wholesome and I love seeing people handling a scared reptile gently and showing them kindness until they relax and feel safe! My heart melts 💕
Awesome! I love “Best Pet” videos! Both the silly ones (still hoping for “Komodo Dragon: Best Pet Dragon?”) and the ones which might make great pets. Thank you so much for still making these!
as an owner of a bull snake, she is a sweetheart and is one of my most trusted snakes to give to someone because even if she was unhappy(which she never is) she would hiss before ever thinking of striking
Hurray! I've been hoping this would get a stand alone video ever since you covered pituophis. This is the snake for rattlesnake fans who are smart enough to not get an actual rattlesnake. But they're basically just as cool.
Love how client handles reptiles he’s extremely knowledgeable when it comes to how we handle reptiles. I feel so much confidents just from watching clients videos. 🎉🎉🎉
I encountered a bull snake in the wild (sort of) once many years ago. It was in the middle of the road my friends and I were crossing and had just been passed over by a car (and had struck at its tire). One of my friends is like you and just scooped it up and kept walking like nothing had happened. We took it to the outskirts of town (edge of the desert) and let it go. I think the snake seemed really surprised and confused at first, (and of course my friend kept its head under control) but relaxed (relatively) pretty quickly. It definitely felt like the snake had picked up on the fact my friend wasn't an immediate threat and decided to reserve its energy (and take advantage of the free heat) until a better chance of escape arrived.
Clint, it was very nice for you showing the bull snake. I am just getting into that genius and it was an educational video that you did. I appreciate it.
Great video Clint! The bullsnake is a star and is definitely an underrated animal. These do get large so some may be not only intimidated by the size they achieve but also having a large enough enclosure that would suit them. They are gorgeous and have a really neat personality. I hope more people work with them in the future.
I worked with a bull snake for years who never really settled in. He'd hiss and vibrated and strike but every single time he struck in defense he always closed his mouth and gave me a good sound tap. Never a defensive bite. A couple food confusion bites but it don't count those. That's my mistake and they love food. He hada passionate display that worked well to educate people on defensive behaviors. I agree they are a perfect size. Big but manageable. Great video sir. Wonderful to see this genus get some love.
Great Video! This video has convinced me to purchase a baby bullsnake in the near future. Clint you are a wonderful advocate for bullsnakes and all pits.
Although we have bullsnakes over in Nebraska, I haven't seen a single one. It's sad because like Clint, I love these guys. My dad always told me they make great pet snakes because of how impressive and scary they look, but they're actually pretty sociable if you handle them correctly and quite hardy. This video was a delight to watch, glad to see these guys getting the attention they need. Also Skeletor mentioned, extra points.
I love how you looked at Crunk with such admiration and compassion. I love how you see beauty and value in an animal that would cause most of us to act in very ugly ways. Crunk is a special and wonderful boy and you are a special and wonderful person❤
Skeletor is remarkable! And you have now made me a fan of snakes - bull snakes in particular - with Skeletor being my favorite! She is so beautiful and well behaved!
I love the way the snakes greet each other at 14:18. These may be the most pleasant large snakes you've ever shown and I note Clint survived with nose unbitten, though I don't think that was really a threat. Kronk (?) didn't really seem interested in being aggressive.
This video couldn't have come at a better time! I got a pair just waiting for all this weather to clear up before coming home. This video just made me even more excited to work with this gorgeous species!
I must say, the way you sit there with the snake, is the way to go to answer the doorbell for an unexpecting guest 😁😄 greets from Belgium (where we don't have snakes or at least we are not used to see in the wild)
My bullsnake Segrit has bit me once and tried to do so one other time. Both of these times were food driven because apparently my hands look very appetizing, but once he realizes it’s not feeding time he’ll just hideaway. When I get him out of his enclosure he’s never completely comfortable with the situation but he’s not ever vocal about his displeasure. 10/10 would recommend to anyone that loves colubrids.
I encountered my first wild bull snake when I stopped at Carhenge in Nebraska. And it was actually pretty placid! (It was probably use to people walking around) It casually went down it's hole ans then I set up my camera outside the opening and a few minutes later I got some fantastic footage! It was easily one of my favorite tourist destination trip I've ever been on!
man I would have bought a female morph bull snake instead of a Christmas mountain gopher snake last week had I known this video was coming out. Good on you for making this video I'm very happy to see bull snakes get more appreciation. Great video as always Clint
@@capnmoby13thank you. I've heard them called Christmas Mountain bull snakes more than once. They're all the same species (Sonorans and bulls) but Christmas mountains are really really similar. The only big difference I've noticed is they're less dramatic.
I got two bulls as my first ever snakes a year or so ago and they are still only babies. Ones a absolute sweet heart and the biggest one, my female, hates being handled. Seeing your makes me smile I LOVE seeing other bulls especially someone talking about ho most if its bark, many people are scared of the female bull.
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@@HassanMohamed-rm1cb oh. I like this idea! Beetles would be really cool!
Hi Clint. Have you ever considered going through your old ratings videos to give an enhanced rating that adds the category of display factor? I think this would be handy for the person who tends to take the hands off approach but would like to see their pet outside of feedings and odd hours of the night when all the lights are off anyways. I'm totally not thinking entirely new spotlight videos but rather curated montage videos where you can go through several similarly grouped critters in each new video, perhaps using phylogeny trees as the blueprint for each video. Thanks for what you do!
As much as I enjoy the "is this extremely venomous animal that you can't handle the best pet ever" videos, I do enjoy these ones about actual potential good pets too 😂
“Oh, riiight. The venom. The venom for Kuzco. The venom evolved specially to kill Kuzco. Kuzco’s venom. …… That venom?”
😂😂😂😂😂 A Certified Classic Film
Clint really put on a clinic on handling an uneasy snake with Kronk around 10:00. He approached slowly but calmly, listened and responded to everything the snake told him with its body language, and didn't lose his cool when the snake huffed, went stiff, or backed out of his grasp. The snake responded accordingly: unstiffened, long lively tongue flicks, calm steady movements, didnt flinch when Clint put his hand under its neck to keep it crawling through his hands, hissing stopped - etc. By the end the Kronk looked like you could have scratched his chin. A skilled handler AND a wonderful snake despite the veneer of hissiness. As a lifelong snake lover and longtime snake keeper, I've seen many snakes handled by many people, and this was a joy to watch.
Gave me straight up Kevin McCurley vibes......SO good. I can even see the improvement in Clint's handling since he first started doing these videos, he used to be just a TOUCH skittish, now his confidence level is off the charts (not at all in an arrogant or OVER-confident way) when he's handling a more defensive animal. Anyway, yeah....REALLY great example of how to properly handle what may be for some a VERY intimidating snake!
Clint showing yet again that how an animal behaves is entirely dependent on how *you* behave 👏
You're braver than me. 🤣
I love how Clint talks to the scared snake the way I would talk to a scared hissing kitten.
I have a cat that was handfed as a kitten, once I got him a girlfriend to play with the hissed at him and he was just looking at her like, what are you doing? They are 6 now, they love eachother. But still never seen him hiss.
Snake whisperer.
I mean, it's basicaly a scaly noodly hissy kitten (in that it's a small predator that is only a threat to small rodents/birds and has no hope of actualy hurting you so it tries to intimidade by being loud), so it makes sense.
as far as im concerned snakes are just colder cats without limbs lol
I baby talk my snakes on instincts from interacting with cats and dogs. I imagine the snakes don't have any preference whatsoever as to how I talk to them assuming I'm not yelling or even being entirely silent
the pet store that i work at has several extremely charismatic bull snakes. Our oldest, Hissy Eliot, got her name for how vocal she is which unfortunately has deterred a lot of beginner/intermediate keepers from taking a closer look a bull snakes. But seriously, we have had babies and juveniles that will come up to the doors of their enclosures to be handled. I'm definitely going to send people who are looking for more about bull snakes to this video once it drops publicly!
My dad has a Eurasian eagle owl and its nickname is hissy Eliot because she is always hissing at people 😂
lol hissy elliot
That’s awesome!!! I can’t watch the video, I once mistook a bull for a rattler & I just keep crying about dispatching the poor snake, I still feel terrible 12 years on. So I’m very happy that people are learning how great they are & i donate to snake education & preservation when I get a chance. I actually love snakes very much but I was taught that, when you are out in the country alone with kids & dogs, you take care of things decisively & definitively. I know it wasn’t malicious on my part, I was bawling when I still thought he was a rattlesnake, but ufda what a heartbreaker. I hope Hissy Elliot has a long & wonderful life ❤
Awesome name.
@@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory even if it was a rattlesnake, why kill it? That's so pointless.
I used to work at a historic grist (grain) mill, which was the home to a massive bull snake. I would say probably about a third of the time we were open, the employees knew where he was, and he was almost always tucked up where visitors wouldn't notice him unless we pointed him out. He still has a little display in one corner with pictures and some information about him, and when someone spotted him we would take the opportunity to share what a cool creature he was and how helpful he was in keeping the rodent population under control. Sadly a couple of years ago someone "took care of that huge gross snake for you." We educated the killer about the pros of snakes as much as we could, had a memorial service for our buddy, and I still check for his tail out of habit when I visit the mill and walk past his favorite hiding spots. He used to frequently sit up in the rafters above a storage closet, with just the tip of his tail flipped over the edge where you could spot him if you knew where to look. There are other, smaller snakes in the area and I'm sure one of them will eventually take over as the king of the mill, but I still will think of him and miss him.
Sorry for your loss. He sounded like a good snake.
I don’t understand people who just kill animals that are minding their own business. Even if they’re “gross” or “scary”, they have just as much of a right to exist in the environment as you do. Sometimes more of a right.
@@LeBatteur and the simple audacity for a (I presume) entirely unlicensed rando to kill a harmless native critter unprompted and for no reason other than you don't like it
I'm very sorry for your loss.
The sheer stupidity of some people... 😢
I've missed the classic clint bread and butter videos. I love snake "is it the right pet?" videos
Edit: I think without these videos, I wouldn't have bought my cali king, which have grown to be my favourite species and make me so happy
Same, I watched them all and picked out a ball python. Sure it's probably the most common snake but I love that I could watch this video on the couch with her. That's the best pet snake for me.
Clint's corn snake video was what finally convinced me to get one. I'd been on the fence for a long time because I'd never had reptiles and it seemed like it would be too ~hard to have a snake, but that video made me realize that I could definitely handle a corn. Now I have three :')
Likewise for me. Clint's videos helped me decide what kind of reptile I would get. I was originally looking at lizards, but Clint informed me that they don't fit my lifestyle or the lifestyle my husband wanted. After establishing that lizards weren't for us, I discovered that snakes were perfect. His video about corn snakes really helped me feel more sure about my ability to care for one, and helped me to make the final decision of which species is the best pet for my lifestyle and my personality. And I've been thrilled with my choice ever since. Ramblin' Rose (Rose for short) has been an absolute delight.
@@everypaneofglass Now you need to start collecting bull snakes:).
That bit of you handling Kronk was so cool. Just really showed you confidence as a handler.
It seems like in most of your recent videos, you state that pet reviews have become your least watched and engaged content. I'm leaving a like and comment to boost this video, because these are why I subscribed in the first place. Also, bullsnakes are super rad. I love finding them in the wild because their threat display is hilarious when you know how harmless they are.
I do wonder if they are doing bad or that more "controversial" vidoes just do better. A lot of the new ones have titles that are more RUclips algorithm targeted.
Either way, if they pay the bills for videos like this I encourage them 👍
These are my favorites of all Clint's videos. Both the "real" ones about feasible pets and the silly ones about pets that you really should not try to own if you're even remotely sane.
They're why I subscribed as well. And also why I've got a hognose snake, after having wanted a snake for most of my life.
I also like these is it the best pet videos
I found the channel through the pet videos! But as a biology and zoology nerd, I love the fun science videos too.
...and as a FORMER young-earth creationist because that's what I was taught as a kid, I quite enjoy his videos talking about that too. So I'm eating well for all the content lately, but I still love the pet videos too!
I volunteer with a rescue/education group that has a 33 year old bullsnake! He doesn't do programs, but is still handled regularly with no obvious health issues. Just living out his golden years in a big enclosure with loving keepers. Also - I've never even heard him hiss. My own bullsnake (from Emily and Ed) is my favorite to handle out of 8 different species I own.
We adore our Bullsnake, Mazikeen, from Snake Discovery is my husband's favorite pet snake. She's also our sweetest snake. Thanks for covering this amazing species!
Badass name!
Fantastic choice for a name.
Awww Cronk was such a good boy for you, also Yzma and Cronk are amazing snake couple names lol
Cronk had an impressive display of muscle, almost planking on two small points of contact! Beautiful animals, incredible physiology!
He made me wonder if Bull Snakes aren't at least semi arboreal.
The funniest part of all of this is the more Clint describes the Bull Snake the more it sounds like a cranky cat XD. When it's mad it puffs up, hisses a lot, may try to alert you with its tail, and most of it is all talk, though sometimes it isn't and getting hit will not be pleasant, but isn't life ending lol.
I've also seen cranky cats be about as Cranky as Kronk is being there, which makes them more endearing lol.
I've got 16 bulls and they truly are the best snakes I've ever owned. Interactive, curious and with personalities of gold! Yes, I've got a couple that will put on a good show but mean nothing behind it! The majority are super fun to handle and sweet as anything! Thanks for this video, Clint! Just re-confirms my love for these big beauties!
I want a red bullsnake so badly
We have Great Basin Gopher Snakes here. I'm sure they are different when they're pets, but I caught a big one that struck many times while I was taking it off the road and into the foliage.
@@WilliamRosenberg55 I've got some killer reds! There are videos of them on my channel!
@hydraxc2478 Much different in captivity. But striking doesn't mean biting! They are very good at bluff striking too.
Bull snakes are wonderful. I worked with a 7 foot bull snake for 8 years and she was easily my favorite snake to handle- far more than our ball pythons, boas, or kings.
It’s my lucky day! Clint and Snake Discovery dropping bullsnake videos today within hours of each other!
I think the big weakness of the bullsnake that makes it less desirable than boas and pythons is that they look grumpy.
Meanwhile pythons look like puppies with their big, round eyes. It sounds silly when thinking objectively... but never underestimate the cuteness factor.
It's why there are still humans.
Babies are so stinking cute.
Without that cuteness, the sheer amount of work and effort would get them put on the endangered species list.
I've got 3 of the critters.
It hasn't been easy.
LoL
"cronk-a-doodle-doo" made me laugh.. Never change Clint. ❤
My fave videos of Snake Discovery is when they have baby bulls because they are SO ANGY. Like, it's hilariously cute.
Snake Discovery used to produced a lot but this year they have had only one clutch because the demand has dropped. That’s sad, I really like their sassy nature just out of the egg 😊
Either you meant 2024, or this is pretty positive statement in terms of following 11 months.
@imienazvvisko
I am talking about 2024. They have had one bullsnakes clutch. And Emily clearly said in last week video that the demand has dropped.
Clint! I just wanted to let you know that your old video on Pituophis and the things you said about Buttercup are what made me decide on a Gopher Snake as our first snake, and she is just a total sweetheart. She's turned several family members from snake-haters into snake-lovers, and it's all thanks to your channel!
Gophers rock! I rescued a young one from a crow that was picking it up and trying to fly off with it…despite what had to be tremendous stress, the little guy let me snap some pictures and take him to a safer spot without much fuss. ❤
I admire your honesty and transparency. You went on to handle your grumpyest snake to show how grumpy they can be, and was very clear about the risk f being beaten at any moment. I never handled a snake, so I have no idea how bad or not it can go.
Thank you for entertaining and educating us at the same time!
Watching you handle Kronk just gave me chills. It was beautiful to watch the amount of tact, respect, and care you take towards making him feel secure. Thank you for sharing these moments ❤
🥺 I mistook a bull for a rattler. I was babysitting a friend’s 6 yr old & wrangling the dogs. I did what I thought I had to in order to keep everyone safe, as well as the cattle (I was on a farm at the time). I could never own a bull as a pet, I’d feel too guilty, but they are gorgeous creatures & I will be donating to reptile education & preservation for the rest of my life to atone. Absolutely beautiful. I do get a little weird when I have an opportunity to educate tourists & prevent others from making my mistake. To be fair, I’ve had to give more “calm down that’s just a garter snake” pep talks to fellow hikers than anything else 😂 love hearing someone bellow SNAKE SNAKE SNAKE & then a cute little green pencil trots by, wigglin’ thru the woods…
12:00 It's funny that you mention that passive movement is less startling to snakes. Some jumping spiders seem to be able to tell the difference too. They get spooked by you moving your free hand towards them, but if you move the hand they're on (gently, like a swaying branch) then they aren't worried. It was really cool to see how Kronk seems so reassured by your handling method!
Here's something you pretty much have to do to have a happy confidence bull snake: at least some positive experiences handling. If they're getting very anxious and hissing at you each time you walk by let it calm down a bit and just pick it up (put on gloves if you're worried about bites). Put them back in the enclosure when they calm down and by the second time you hold it the snake will probably be totally indifferent to you or increase volume fascinated with you over time.
The Best Pet videos were my introduction to Clint's Reptiles and they're still my favorites. Bullsnakes are bigger than what I want for myself, but I absolutely adore how their little eyebrow ridge makes them ALL look perpetually annoyed like they just stepped in water with their socks on 😂
Clint is my favorite Disney princess.
0:18 😂 why does it look permanently angry
Snake disovery calls it resting snake face. They have a stripe/bar running between their eyes that makes it look like they are frowning.
because they are, that’s their secret 🤣
Furrowed brow ridge.
That’s one of the best parts about bull snakes lol
I love all your content but these vids will always be my favorite.... your beautiful interaction with kronk pushed me into finally deciding on what my next snake will be. Im still a ways away but have been between a handful of species. This video really made an impact on me!
I love this! Thank you for showing that even a defensive snake is not too hard to handle if you know how to interpret their body language. Thank you, thank you thank you!!
Krog was cute. Reminded me of someone who really isn't a morning person being pulled out of bed by a morning person.
A lot of hissing but eventually comes around.
I thinks it Cronk instead of Krog, but you are totally right about the morning person comparison 😆
As a not morning person I require a wake up of at least an hour
He's my spirit animal
Of all of the snakes I've kept over the years, our Sonoran Gophersnake is about the easiest. It eats everything offered, every time, is interesting, curious, and beautiful.
That was my first snake when I was 12. He was totally chill, too. I don't remember him ever getting grumpy. I had a Great Basin gopher after that who was pretty good, too. She escaped, though. I had very little money at that age, and did a lot of DYI or hand me down stuff that didn't always work out great. :(
@@MrLilwallace Sorry to hear it! Yes, escape is their thing. One time, long ago, a Sonoran Gophersnake that we were rehabbing after an injury escaped from a vision cage. The plastic warped (as visions tend to over time) and it made the glass easier to slide, and it somehow pushed it open while trying to jam itself in the gap between the panels. He left and opened another vision cage, and ate the uromastyx inside :( They're crazy snakes.
@@RattlesnakeSolutions One of my gopher snakes escaped once and we found it six months later in the Christmas decorations box in the basement. It was a big guy, about the size of the larger one in this video.
These days I only have a milk snake, and I have a ritual where I double check the security of its cage every single time I close it. It's professionally made, so hopefully I'll never have another escape. They're very stressful.
Hi Clint. I think it would be interesting if you created a video dedicated to brumation, including the physiology of it and whether it is beneficial to do it for your pets or not necessary.
I've said this many times and I'll say it again cause once again you've proven it right here--treat a frightened animal with respect and care and it makes 99 percent of the difference.
My favorite snake I ever owned was a big albino female bull snake. She would put on such a show trying to bluff you when being removed from her enclosure. She would hiss and rear up and strike at you which would be scary if you didn’t know her. She actually head butted me a couple of times striking with a closed mouth.
This video couldn’t be timed better! Last year I bought a Kenyan sand boa based upon your video about them (and named him Krayt, as a little nod to your Sarlaac), and I’ve been considering adding a bull snake to my collection too. Thanks for all the great, honest advice you provide!!
Engaging for the algorithm. Seeing Clint gesticulating wildly with a snake in his hands (more towards the end) really tells you all about his trust to the snakes
Snake discovery just released a hatching video of bull snakes and they have a honker! Little one sounds like Wheezy from toy story and it's adorable!
Kronk's coloration is gorgeous
I was trying to think of the right word to describe you. Your expressions and personality always make me smile. I’ve landed on delightful.
Mr Rodgers for reptiles
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He did the whole intro with the coat
In his best pet video
I love these guys they are like the angsty teens of snakes.
These are my FAVORITE videos!
12:13 maybe because it is the difference between approaching a stationary object, and a creature approaching you. As an introvert, i get startled at the lightest movements from other things. But if it is staying still, I’m more comfortable touching it.
I love these pet videos, especially when they're for good pets.
Thank you for doing bull snake. I've been waiting for your opinion on this. My mind is made up now. I'm getting a bull snake.
Aww, I love seeing you interact so gently and lovingly with your grumpy snake! You can really see how much genuine love and respect you have for them.
This series is my favourite by far, its how I started watching Clint years ago and it still makes me so happy when I see new episodes.
Also - two professionals trying to talk, but having to move from left to right to accommodate those lil guys
This was an awesome episode!
I loved watching Clint handle the grumpy boo! He is so stinking wholesome and I love seeing people handling a scared reptile gently and showing them kindness until they relax and feel safe! My heart melts 💕
Awww! The way you talk to him and reassure him is so awesome! Kronk is just a bit of a scaredy grumpy boy. And that's ok! He's adorable and wonderful!
Shout outs to that one guy who was mad about not enough pet videos
15:58 I also use aspen shavings. Some people seem to hate it, but it's particularly useful if you live in a rather humid area and/or home.
lol, on Snake Discovery they just posted a Bullsnake and Scaleless Rat Snake hatching video! Perfect timing.
Awesome! I love “Best Pet” videos! Both the silly ones (still hoping for “Komodo Dragon: Best Pet Dragon?”) and the ones which might make great pets. Thank you so much for still making these!
It’s a good Saturday when Clint post a pet video. Now please do Mueller skinks. I am so dying to keep one but I don’t know what it needs
How Clint talked to the Bullsnake was so lovely!
as an owner of a bull snake, she is a sweetheart and is one of my most trusted snakes to give to someone because even if she was unhappy(which she never is) she would hiss before ever thinking of striking
14:19 I love both guys struggle to maintain the correct postur
Hurray! I've been hoping this would get a stand alone video ever since you covered pituophis. This is the snake for rattlesnake fans who are smart enough to not get an actual rattlesnake. But they're basically just as cool.
I just love how Clint interacts with Reptiles and understands them yet stay's very respectful of the animal , fantastic video clint thank you
I worked with one at a nature center and he was one of my favorite animals I’ve ever worked with. It got me over my fear of touching snakes.
Love how client handles reptiles he’s extremely knowledgeable when it comes to how we handle reptiles. I feel so much confidents just from watching clients videos. 🎉🎉🎉
I encountered a bull snake in the wild (sort of) once many years ago. It was in the middle of the road my friends and I were crossing and had just been passed over by a car (and had struck at its tire). One of my friends is like you and just scooped it up and kept walking like nothing had happened. We took it to the outskirts of town (edge of the desert) and let it go. I think the snake seemed really surprised and confused at first, (and of course my friend kept its head under control) but relaxed (relatively) pretty quickly. It definitely felt like the snake had picked up on the fact my friend wasn't an immediate threat and decided to reserve its energy (and take advantage of the free heat) until a better chance of escape arrived.
I miss and love these type of videos. It's nice getting to see them again when they get sprinkled in like a nice suprise.
The display and hissing are indeed very impressive, loved your video, great showing of you as a handler and communicator
I love it when Clint gets lost handling the animals and seems to forget he's being filmed.
Clint, it was very nice for you showing the bull snake. I am just getting into that genius and it was an educational video that you did. I appreciate it.
I have a bullsnake and can confirm their bite at a large size is not that worrisome. My girl confused cleaning time with feeding time 😅
Great video Clint! The bullsnake is a star and is definitely an underrated animal. These do get large so some may be not only intimidated by the size they achieve but also having a large enough enclosure that would suit them. They are gorgeous and have a really neat personality. I hope more people work with them in the future.
Love those videos!! Never stop them!🙌🏻🙏🏻❤️
a friend of mine has one, genuinely a stunning animal. absolutely steals the spotlight
I worked with a bull snake for years who never really settled in. He'd hiss and vibrated and strike but every single time he struck in defense he always closed his mouth and gave me a good sound tap. Never a defensive bite. A couple food confusion bites but it don't count those. That's my mistake and they love food. He hada passionate display that worked well to educate people on defensive behaviors. I agree they are a perfect size. Big but manageable. Great video sir. Wonderful to see this genus get some love.
Mine is crazy smart man! He is an absolute gentleman and a scholar
That is the most snake like snakes I've ever seen and I learn so much more from these pet videos
These are my favourite kind of videos ❤ always the best explanation of what owning an animal is like over the long term
Great Video! This video has convinced me to purchase a baby bullsnake in the near future. Clint you are a wonderful advocate for bullsnakes and all pits.
I can’t believe you’ve never done one of these for bullsnakes! I’d love to have one but I hate cleaning poop and big snakes have big poops
Although we have bullsnakes over in Nebraska, I haven't seen a single one. It's sad because like Clint, I love these guys. My dad always told me they make great pet snakes because of how impressive and scary they look, but they're actually pretty sociable if you handle them correctly and quite hardy. This video was a delight to watch, glad to see these guys getting the attention they need.
Also Skeletor mentioned, extra points.
I love how you looked at Crunk with such admiration and compassion. I love how you see beauty and value in an animal that would cause most of us to act in very ugly ways. Crunk is a special and wonderful boy and you are a special and wonderful person❤
Skeletor is remarkable! And you have now made me a fan of snakes - bull snakes in particular - with Skeletor being my favorite! She is so beautiful and well behaved!
Im so glad the "best pet" videos are back!! I love that Kronk has that "unhand me at once peasant!!!" vibe 😅
Where i live in tuscon arizona bullsnakes eat rattlesnakes witch i think is rad
They also get 6+ feet and have crazy attitude.
Dang, I need to come to the Reptile Room someday, Clint handling Kronk like a pro is straight up inspirational
Finally getting a video on just Bullsnakes!! Your first video on Pits was what helped me decide to get this as my first snake!
I love the way the snakes greet each other at 14:18. These may be the most pleasant large snakes you've ever shown and I note Clint survived with nose unbitten, though I don't think that was really a threat. Kronk (?) didn't really seem interested in being aggressive.
The pin on the collar is nice
This video couldn't have come at a better time! I got a pair just waiting for all this weather to clear up before coming home. This video just made me even more excited to work with this gorgeous species!
My first pet species as a 10 year old. Hands down, my favorites!
My first as a kid, too!
"I might get bitten in the face😅"
I couldn't help but giggle to that, glad to see bulls on the channel. Thanks clint!
I must say, the way you sit there with the snake, is the way to go to answer the doorbell for an unexpecting guest 😁😄 greets from Belgium (where we don't have snakes or at least we are not used to see in the wild)
My bullsnake Segrit has bit me once and tried to do so one other time. Both of these times were food driven because apparently my hands look very appetizing, but once he realizes it’s not feeding time he’ll just hideaway. When I get him out of his enclosure he’s never completely comfortable with the situation but he’s not ever vocal about his displeasure. 10/10 would recommend to anyone that loves colubrids.
I encountered my first wild bull snake when I stopped at Carhenge in Nebraska. And it was actually pretty placid! (It was probably use to people walking around) It casually went down it's hole ans then I set up my camera outside the opening and a few minutes later I got some fantastic footage!
It was easily one of my favorite tourist destination trip I've ever been on!
man I would have bought a female morph bull snake instead of a Christmas mountain gopher snake last week had I known this video was coming out. Good on you for making this video I'm very happy to see bull snakes get more appreciation. Great video as always Clint
Sonoran gophers are so much like bullsnakes, most people couldn't tell the difference. They're big, beautiful snakes! Congrats on your new snake!
@@capnmoby13thank you. I've heard them called Christmas Mountain bull snakes more than once. They're all the same species (Sonorans and bulls) but Christmas mountains are really really similar. The only big difference I've noticed is they're less dramatic.
@@onioncontrol My Sonoran wasn't dramatic at all. A great pet snake.
@@MrLilwallaceI'm loving mine so far as I do my bull snake
Colubrids are awesome
I love the way you talk to your snakes
I got two bulls as my first ever snakes a year or so ago and they are still only babies. Ones a absolute sweet heart and the biggest one, my female, hates being handled. Seeing your makes me smile I LOVE seeing other bulls especially someone talking about ho most if its bark, many people are scared of the female bull.
Wild corns have a defensive posture to and they do it very military style, great form!!
YESSSS! Snake Discovery made me fall in love with them. I've wanted one for a while.