Do we own any reptiles or other pets right now? No. Will we ever get anything? No clue. Will I gladly support this channel and watch all their videos? Oh heck yeah! Gladly!
I don't have reptiles I'm a cat Mom I just find reptiles interesting so I watch her channel and a few other reptile channels my sister who also watches this one has a cresty though
Snake Discovery helped me stop screaming @ cute little garter snakes. Well I am kind of still screaming but only because I am so excited 😜 I found a few of their hangout spots in our neighborhood. By now most kids know I am watching garter snakes if they find me sitting there and come to check it/ them out. So thank you for helping me and maybe help the next generations so nobody screams at garters unless excited (Hmm hope/ wonder if the garters appreciate the difference😁)
Same I only have a cat. Ik I will have reptiles when I get to a spot where I can afford to keep them. But I love Emily and Ed and their critters. Love learning from them. Because knowledge like this is free!
A recommendation I would make is to tape the business cards to the top of the kit. In the hospital, whenever we had emergency equipment that had the potential of malfunctioning, we had the service emergency number taped in a prominent location. My own personal first aid kit has emergency information on top where it can be seen by everyone. Clear packing tape will keep the cards clean.
I came to say the same, business cards are easily misplaced if searching through a kit while concentrating on a sick or injured animal if it's stick to the top of the box you always know where it is perhaps even picked up and accidentally disposed of when clearing up after administering first aid.
Love that you said to include numbers to area vets. That's particularly great if you have someone petsitting. If you live in a major city/don't drive, the number for local taxi service that will allow animals in carriers might also be a useful thing to keep with the vet phone numbers as well... especially if you have a friend or relative pet sitting. (I was a pet sitter once and found it very nice and thankfully unused that in the list of emergency numbers, the owners had included not just their vet and an e-vet, but also a local taxi service that would allow their large, non-service animal into the cab. Very useful as a teen who was pet sitting without a car.
Great video. Be careful with Betadine as if organic material gets in it, it slowly deactivates. For example the gauze swabs. If left too long, the gauze will greatly reduce the effectiveness of the Betadine. Also for mammals, neat iodine will be too strong for the tissues so you would need to dilute it at least 1ml iodine to 5 or 10ml solutions. Especially of the 10%. Otherwise fab video as always. ❤️
There are iodine swab sticks you can buy. The small herp keeper probably doesn't need it. I bet snake discovery uses a lot of presoaked gauze before it breaks down. A bit much for your typical house
@ShapeShifterCy just normal H2O if its up for to drinking standard 😊I only tend to mix with saline if it's for eyes. And the solution rate is 1ml iodine to 50ml saline for that.
Tip from a veterinary nurse! Be careful with SSD if you have people in you're home who have silver or sulfur allergies. We usually recommend using a q tip to apply rather than your hands because this is STRONG stuff
I would also keep a little bottle of dawn dish soap and a vegetable oil. Especially if your enclosures have interior "sticky" thermal and humidity disc monitors stuck to the glass. And a paint brush. These can be used to get the sticky item unstuck from your reptile. Trust me, I learned this the hard way with an indigo snake. My vet wasn't laughing at all.
And yes, to those of you asking if it has to be Dawn. Don't use another dish soap unless you've already checked that specific brand with your local wildlife specialist. Oils are a little more forgiving, so long as you go for ones that are safe to consume with a neutral smell.
I would recommend offering the "Essentials" and "Essentials + Extras" first aid kits in your store - already assembled. That way your crew can recommend them to new pet owners who may not know these things are necessary.
They could also put in a little pamphlet with info about the products (such as what they are and some common uses and some uncommon ones) it would be super useful for first time keepers
@@bone-thief At first I thought you were talking about a lift for pans and was wondering why that would be even needed regarding in a reptile first-aid kit or first-aid for reptiles. So, no snark, but it’s spelled pamphlet.
As someone who owns no reptiles and followed this channel several years ago for baby snakes. I still try and watch every video so you have no winter/spring slumps in views!
Hi Emily & Ed, Emily, thank you so very much for stepping out and waving to my daughter in the wheelchair during the Arlington NARBC show. She stared having seizures and we had to leave. It meant the world to her to see you and she saw Ed walking by. We are so grateful for your kindness❤❤❤
Have you considered making and selling first aid kits in your store? I'm sure many people would love to buy one already stocked and good to go rather than compiling their own ones. I still really appreciate the video and information!
Great post! Very useful. When I had gun dogs my vet, who was also a gun dog-person, put together a similar kit for travelling. Here's a couple other suggestions: 1) tape vet cards to top of box in addition to having in box 2) syringe bodies (no needles) for irrigation 3) tweezers & small forceps 4) magnifying glass 5) small flashlight. Also, put a checklist in box and schedule annual review to elim expired product
This channel has literally changed the way my brain functions-- I'm not even kidding, half the things I know and love today stem from my first time watching this channel way back when!!! Reptiles are the base of so many of my interests and this channel was what introduced me to them in the first place!! I will forever be grateful for you guys and your dedication to your animals changing my life!!!
Same thing with me! I used to be scared if snakes, and now have two Ball Pythons of my own! I would have *NEVER* gotten my two sweeties if it weren't for them.
This is so helpful! My snake has this tiny scab on his head, which we think he managed to do by climbing and rubbing it on the top of his enclosure. I have to thank you guys for the fact I have a snake, and the reason I'm so fascinated with them. I have such a beautiful snake and a channel to entertain me in my free time, you guys are seriously the best! My snake Calcifer the scaleless rat/corn snake is doing great, and it's all because you guys make quality content. Thanks for being a light in everybody's day Emily and Ed, you guys are amazing.
Based on the beginning of the video. A good follow up would be: How to Safely Remove a Reptile Stuck in their Decor. I have this fear. You Guys are Amazing 🤗
I’ve a feeling that might be part of a Shenanigans video, as they would need a reptile stuck in their decor to demonstrate, and they would probably be too focused on getting the reptile out of the decor to film a formal video.
@I hate this account very true, & obviously a stuck reptile is something to actively avoid, rather than hope for for an educational video. But, a mock up with a stuffed or plastic would work just as well.
This is amazing, as a veterinary medical professional this is all great advice. I will add there have been studies to show betadine and other antiseptic materials are best put directly on gauze as needed, presoaked gauze can lose potency and even start to harbor bacteria. Also "true" SSD (silver sulfadiazine) cream is prescription only in the US. It can be helpful for you to contact vet offices prior to needing them to make sure they can see reptiles and establish your pet as a patient, they may also have an ER recommendation.
I recommend putting in shipping heat packs. I keep a few in my reptile first aid kit in case I lose powee or if I have to transport a critter when it's cold outside.
You DONT need a prescription for sterile water/saline! Tractor supply/big R often has it and you can order it off of Amazon. For anyone wondering out there it ranges from 5-20$ and 5ml-1liter :)
VET WRAP WARNING from a former LVT: Because it is so stretchy and sticks so well it is VERY easy to wrap too tightly and cut off circulation to limbs/tails if you're unfamiliar with using it. You should always unroll/stretch a segment from the spool before wrapping it around the wound, and continue to do so with new portions as you wrap until you're finished (there should be good vids from vets/veterinary schools on RU-vid to help visualize proper application). It also helps to roll it away from the body (think if you were to wrap a roll of duct tape around something with the nonsticky part touching it and the tape side on the outside). There should be some give to the finished wrap, the rule of thumb is you should be able to fit a finger between the wrap and the animal's skin, although that can be harder to judge with small critters with tiny legs like some lizards. All that said, vet wrap is an excellent addition to human first aid kits too instead of dealing with medical tape to wrap wounds with gauze 🙂
@@nursingandoutdoors Good point! Other than some clinicals during school I only worked with companion animal vets, where it's a bit easier to notice if dressings get wet and need changing before that becomes an issue so I didn't really think about it. But that is definitely something to watch out for, especially if your reptile likes to soak or step in their water dish
I would love to see a video with product recommendations... maybe your favorite lighting, heating, enclosures, etc... all in one video! I know you've shared favorite products in different videos, but it would be great to see all in one. Thank you for all the work and information you put into your videos. Very helpful, regardless of age or experience with reptiles. 🥰
One other little recommendation from a snake owner's perspective would be a snake bag/pillow case with a way to tie it closed and a snake hook next to the first aid box. I had a girl who was the calmest, friendliest noodle so I had no reason to keep these items in her room. One day she got a small cut from the runner on her enclosure. I wanted to disinfect ASAP as I was in there to clean her old substrate out so there was an infection risk. In her confusion and pain, she didn't realize I was trying to help by disinfecting her wound and got a little spicy, so I could have really used a way to keep her under more control while giving first aid 🐍
Thank you so much for all the work and effort you put into your videos!! I’ve been watching you guys for years now and I found my love of snakes through you guys and now I’m officially training to become a reptile vet tech! If I ever get the chance to come to the USA I’m definitely coming to you guys first :)
Important question! "How to best take care of your reptiles in the case of a fire?" My apartment will get frequent false alarm fire alarms going off but I always treat each one as the real deal cause you never know. With having two cats and two crested geckos trying to do things in a fast/safe fashion can be rough. What are things you would recommend for a "In case of emergency" kit or something
@@CalliopeMoEP Yup, a friend had a house fire and they took in the survivors, some they still have. They of course took us along for the ride from initial rescue soaking to long term wound care.
The Quick Stop stuff does indeed sting. I got one of those "stops bleeding from shaving nicks instantly" sticks. I had NO idea that it would sting, so when I first used it it was quite the shock. Some adult language came out of my mouth, but it did stop the bleeding instantly. XD
9:00 Emily, something else to consider is an irrigating eye wash for humans (this was recommended to me by my Vet). They’re 99.5% sterile water and quite a bit cheaper than Vetericyn products!
Which brand would you recommend/did your vet recommend? Most of the eye washes near me contain lubricants along with the saline and I’m unsure if this is safe
Here’s something else I now keep in my first aid kit - olive oil. This is in case your Leo finds some random tape and it gets stuck to their belly and it looks like it will pull their skin off every time you try to remove it. Not that I’ve eeeevvvveeeerrrr experienced this. 🤦🏻♀️
One thing I've seen used and this is specifically for birds (but could be for any animal) is cornstarch or flour. When cutting the nails of my birds If I accidentally trimmed a little too far because birds like to squirm when having nail trims I would use unbleached flour because it packs with the blood and helps it to clot really fast (I learned this technique from my mom who used to be a vet tech and now does dog grooming. sometimes the birds (or other animals) will like to pick and lick at whatever you use to stop the bleeding and eat it or try to. cornstarch and flour stop bleeding pretty well and is safe for the animals case they decide to lick it or mess with it so that's just an alternative for people who have animals that like to mess with their wounds. It's completely safe for the animals to ingest.
Thank you that is great to know I’m always worried about my pets licking anything I use I also have a lot of allergies and was always worried to try things like a quick stop in fear I may be allergic (it’s happened with pet products before) it’s not fun suddenly being allergic to your animal then having to fix that while there already not feeling good (hot spots ointment for my dog and ear cleaning fluid)
@@starleencooley7773 yea my mom told me about the flour trick because it packs against the wound. Only do this for small wounds but it has worked or nail trims especially. Even with my beardie when he got impatient and I accidentally trimmed his nail too far, I didn't have anything else on hand so I got flour from the kitchen and let it sit on his nail for a few minutes to stop the bleeding then wiped the excess off. My mom was the one who taught me this flour trick (she used to be a vet tech and is now a dog groomer)
We are so thankful for y’all for all the things you do for reptiles and the things you teach all of us so thank y’all so very much and have a wonderful day,week,month, that you read this lol 😂 😂
i have a 'first aid kit' as well, but for my birds. instead of styptic powder, i recently replaced it with a vet gel called 'super clot'. it has some numbing properties as well for pain, and i've found it's not as finicky as styptic powder is with sticking because it's a gel. it is also antibacterial, but i'm not sure if reptiles bleed as much as birds, even from little wounds. birds bleed so much, especially the little ones, which is so dangerous. interestingly enough, i have everything you've listed here, lol. i also keep syringes for flushing, small flat sandwich picks for feeding babies in emergencies, systane for dry/irritated eyes, avian insect liquidator for mites (no idea if these would work for reptiles too), KD water cleanser (fairly gouldian finch specific), chlorhexadine solution (for sanitizing and cleaning), primal defense in the blue bottle for probiotic treatment after antibiotics or gut upset, food grade mineral oil (for loosening and removing stubborn spots/cleaning), baby formula + quite a few generic meds in cases of emergency. there's more, but i think these wouldn't fall under 'first aid' at that point lol i think i'll be adding the preparation h to my arsenal, so that was super helpful ! really really informative and useful video.
If your kids are old enough you can secure it with a small zip tie and that just helps you know that all your supplies are still in there. Make sure it's a small enough one that when you open the box firmly it snaps the zip tie. They are very similar to what we use in crash carts in the hospital.
I have a question regarding last weeks legless lizard video. Most lizards, other than monitors, are unable to breathe while running. So, can legless lizards breathe while they are...eh...move?
Oral suspension activated charcoal too. If your pet eats something it shouldn't you can give the oral charcoal then head out the door to the veterinary hospital. Especially useful if there is a drive to get to a vet.
You should do a Minnesota winter prepared kit. Insulated box and heat packs. I've brought my beardie to the vet in deep Minnesota winter when it was needed
Saline, I have it in the ampules and in big bottles sold as contact lense solutions. Great for cleaning out wounds and eyes, it's a must in my wildlife rescue kit and pet first aid kit
Of all the things I thought I'd learn, I realise that the toolbox in my house has been a tackle box all along! Thank goodness, now I can search for them online
I don’t think I’ll ever get a snake or any pets but I’m sure this will come in handy. You never know. I’m just happy to be here and help with the views
They actually sell Sterile Water over the counter now! At least here in Ohio. You can even get it on Amazon. I know this because we use it all the time at work. (I'm a Paramedic)
I have a human first aid kit, that has only ever been used for my dog after she had leg surgery and her foot started to swell more than expected. It's important to have wound care items handy.
Alot of the items are great for a furry animal first aid kit too~ and the exotic vet/emergency vet that would see my bearded also sees my ferrets :) In case there's any fur parents out there wanting to make a first aid box~
Talking about the unfortunate side that sometimes comes with owning a pet, i have a suggestion about a similar follow up video, if you are into that kind of thing, and that is - what to do with a dead animal. Regardless of if it was due to injury or old age, animals die. But what to do with them after? Many first time owners have no idea how to proceed both to keep everything clean so it doesn't negatively affect other animals in the household, as well as how and where to dispose of the dead body of a pet, or what other option do people go for - stuff like taxidermy, skull cleaning, etc.
Thats for all the great content! Its really helpful because I want to get a ball python and i need to know how i would take care of it! I have been watching you guys for years and I know love snakes to much. So much my family calls me weird. Anyways keep up the good work!
Do you have an EmKi for Cheyenne? I'd be curious as I've birds of my own and if you could make a sneaky bird kit info video It'd be highly appreciated haha. Somethings I use and love would be like Guardian Angel, ivermectin, vitamins (just in case say the new food bought is low in it and the birds condition goes down these could help the bird while you order more/better food etc) etc. Could recommend things like flour for emergencies when you got nothing, helped my boy stop bleeding when one of my girls bit his head. Love your videos and they're so informative, really trust your judgement
Not a reptile keeper, but I have a selection of first aid items for use on my dog. I would also add gloves, for cleanliness and also to prevent staining myself with the betadine. I would not recommend having presoaked gauze as it could encourage contamination which would make them less effective also if not used for a while they will dry out as the ziplock seal is not perfect. It may work adequately if you own a zoo with a rescue as I imagine you would be more likely to use your kit but the average pet owner with one or two animals may not need to use the betadine swabs for years. You may want to keep a way of safely restraining the animal near the first aid kit, such as a thick towel or blanket to wrap them up in as injured, frightened animals may be more likely to lash out and you don't want to be scratched or bitten. I would stick the emergency contact details to the outside of the box, and if the animal is insured keep a note of the policy details there too as you want to be able to access them quickly when arranging payment to the vet.
That banana ball python looks exactly like my dream snake 😭 Edit: UGHHH I WANT IT SO BADDD 😫 (but I can't get a snake for at least another two months, but probably longer)
8:14 when you said 80-90 degree water was bathwater temperature for reptiles, I temporarily forgot Fahrenheit existed and I was like,,, are we cooking them?????
If you also keep invertebrates super glue is a good item to help if there is a rupture on the abdomen. In an emergency it can potentially save the invert like a tarantula with a severe rupture. But it's worth noting this can hinder molting in the future.
This is amazing! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. The only thing I would consider adding to the list of items is some sort of fungal powder, like Lotramin, for scale rot.
My daughters middle school had a reptile zoo come out with some reptiles and info for them the other day. İ was super excited for her and wished i could have attended but was happy for my excited daughter. She got to touch the reptiles and explain to me what she learned. She also watches your channel with me❤️❤️❤️☺️☺️☺️
Lol. I love the idea of a bright colored box but I chuckled thinking about how their box is like the same color as their store theme. How many things are colored that color green in their facility 😅
I have most of this stuff already going to get the few things I don’t and I have vet numbers saved in my phone with the names of the places and the emergency exotics vet
Ok... These tool-boxes are "Snake-discovery" green (as far as I can see). You should contact the manufacturer about buying ca. 100 boxes with the Snake-Discovery logo printed on them. Then you should buy the items in bulk and make a Reptile first Aid Kit for resale on your website and offer them when people are buying Reptiles from your (or adopting through you)
I agree about the money. When I got my first pet, that money stash was the very first thing I did. I never want to have to put a pet to sleep because of my latte habit!
After watching your first first aid kit video a long time ago, I made sure to have these things on hand. Having Flukers eye rinse on hand helped me keep stuck shed on a leopard gecko's eye moist until a vet could help. If you don't have one these are essential to have. Even in emergencies, it has helped me stabalize my pet till we could get to the 24 hour emergency vet which for me is a 2 hour drive.
You know... Y'all COULD start selling Snake Discovery reptile kits!!! Have them come in a Snake Discovery branded Box!! I'd totally buy lots as gifts for my friends who have reptiles!!
As someone who is hoping to be a reptile owner sometime in the future, these videos are SO SO helpful! Please continue to do more of these. You guys are awesome! ❤️🐍
This is a great video, but I think you failed to mention a very important thing about Polysporin, which is that the ONLY safe Polysporin for reptiles is the Original recipe WITHOUT lidocaine. Lidocaine is DEADLY for reptiles even in very small quantities.
I am missing gloves in your first aid kit! keep chameleons and I have a small container of sugar in case of a prolapse. Was great when I need it, I was just able to grab it, dissolve it in warm water and put my male in. I also keep liquid calciumgluconate, glucose 5%, NaCl solution 0,9% and sterile water (I can buy them at the pharmacy in Germany without a prescription) Also syringes in different sizes and the luer lock caps of course. Blunt cannulas to draw the liquids/meds up. BeneBac (probiotic) is in the fridge. I keep everything in a drawer next to the cage. A box for transportation is also always ready.
Very helpful video. Thank you. What about first aid items for amphibians? Which of these items would be safe and useful with them? Are there any other items you would recommend?
Until you get to the extras, all that is stuff I keep in my home kit for OUR emergencies. There is obviously some other stuff, like OTC medications, alcohol wipes, and other things that require more knowledge and experience to use, but we also live where EMS would take 45 minutes just to get here. I have also used our kit for our dogs, and an opossum joey that we tried getting to a rehabilitation service. We also keep bottles of saline in our kit and nitrile gloves so we don't stain our hands with the iodine or have to deal with yucky residue everywhere.
I really like Vetericyn+, which I think is made by the same company as the Microcyn. It's basically a wound wash and can be used as a topical treatment for minor wounds, burns, scale rot, etc. I typically use it in conjunction with betadine. I'm not sure how it works but it's extremely effective, I often use it on myself (they make the same thing for humans it's safe) if I get a cut or something and can feel a difference almost immediately. It also is safe for frogs which is really nice because their skin is too sensitive for most topical treatments.
Hy i need help with an issue that I have with my corn snake. She is 6 months old and until now she hasn't had a complete shed with me. The strange thing is that she had trouble with shedding some of the middle portion and sometimes I have to help her. However the issue is this after every shed scales are missing and a someplaces you can see her skin( she is NOT scaless). She has a log with a natural tunnel that she feels secure and spent a lot of her time in. The terrarium is a Naturalistic setting with reptisoil as the substrate, she has some rocks and stagnum moss, right now the temperature is around 27 degrees Celsium and the humidity levels are between 50 and 80 %. However the substrate and the stagnum moss are dry. Otherwise she is active, curious, eats her fuzzies like a champ. She even shed tonight and was very active in her 20 gallon exoterra So what can I do to help her with her missing scales? Found the problem and fixed it. It was the log hole. She had become too big for her hiding place and her scales were rubbing the sides. Took out the log and now 2 sheds later everything is covered
Sterile Saline found by the contact lenses supplies in any drug store is what any vet would use to flush an eye or wound. It is inexpensive and easily found. Make sure is only Sterile Saline and not something like a Multi-Use solution. I have bottle in my human, dog/cat, horse and reptile first aid kits.
If you live in a place prone to power outages, severe weather (tornados/hurricanes/etc), or you travel during cooler weather, handwarming packs, a cloth bag large enough to hold your reptile, and vet records with your name on them are all good things to toss in as well. Then you're prepared for most emergencies, not just medical.
Would this be amphibian safe as well? I have 5 gray tree frogs and I'm always worried about their health, especially because a few of my frogs are a little too brave..
I have a question, how long do you keep your leopard gecko in the first aid kit before you need to replace it? The tubes and tubs all have expiry dates but I don't think I've ever seen one on a gecko.
Manuka honey wound gel I have used it for myself as well as my lizards it works amazing and makes a environment where bacteria can not grow!! And it's all natural so if they eat or lick it it's perfectly fine
If you have styptic powder (also avail as a stick usually around shaving products) in your first aid box, add Emla cream (numbing) as well. Use the numbing cream first and then use the powder (or stick) - trust me!! If you use the styptic powder on yourself (some people keep taking bits of their fingers, well weird klutzy ones like me) it will stop the bleeding and that really helped speed up the healing process.
I kind of feel like maybe the business card should be taped to the lid either on the outside or the inside so you can see it basically as soon as you grab the thing and before you even start doing anything you can try to get somebody on the phone while you're getting the first-aid stuff out of the container you can start trying to call vets and see who can get you in and at least get some advice from somebody if nothing else maybe nobody has an appointment like that day they can at least advise you how to tide yourself over with what you've got
