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Some reptiles aren't for everyone! These reptiles weren't for me and I regret them. Here is what to look for in a long term pet.
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@zackcuster 7 месяцев назад

Noted 🫡. Finally got on the Patreon! Videos today were great!

@WickensWickedReptiles 7 месяцев назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@loriw2661 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for including birds. So many people have no idea what an investment they are. The time, the money, the knowledge, the patience, the diet, the noise. You will have a 2 year old toddler for decades. Even if you get the perfect bird, they need tons of time outside of their cage WITH YOU!!❤

@tytar1037 7 месяцев назад

Except chickens actually are amazing pets. I have some Silkies’s and Polish bantams. My kids and wife love them. Very low cost once you have them set up. Weirdly affectionate in a bird sort of way.

@cassandrapope40 7 месяцев назад

I pet sat a friends birds a while ago and I learned very quickly I will never own birds to much care.

@brucebrazaitis321 7 месяцев назад

about parrots I heard it said that macaws are like dogs, amazons are like cats, and I would add cockatoos are like people! The rest are biological alarm clocks that you can''t turn off! Ditto on the 2 year old child I say only a parrot and child can Destory something and have somebody say "Isn't that cute?"

@WickensWickedReptiles 7 месяцев назад

Isn’t that the truth

@bkm2797 7 месяцев назад

There was a documentary that came out years ago on PBS called Parrot Confidential, it should be a requirement to watch for all those who are thinking about keeping a bird, especially a parrot, its expensive and quite the emotional roller coaster.

@meinthewild312 7 месяцев назад

I so wish my parents had reformed their Umbrella Cockatoo before they died. She was a mess and her diet was horrible because of the way they kept her. After they died, my brothers found a great rescue for her and she really bloomed during her time with them. Great diet, came out of her shell and was an ambassador for wild caught animals that can be rehabilitated to be pets.

@rottweilerfun9520 3 дня назад

Do you like fried chicken ? I have a great recipe .

@KyleOgilvie1 7 месяцев назад

Can we get a follow up video on animals you didn't really want, but fell in love with after you got them (if you haven't already made one)

@GoatsWildlife 7 месяцев назад

the alligator just subtly chilling behind the turtle in the b-roll hahaha too funny.. caught me off gaurd!

@WickensWickedReptiles 7 месяцев назад

hahahhaa

@sacredheartdoodles 7 месяцев назад

I was asked to take the classroom yellow belly slider 7 years ago. I still have her, and love her. However, I would never have chosen one as a pet.

@WickensWickedReptiles 7 месяцев назад

Oh no doubt

@kimcrawford5247 7 месяцев назад

Helpful video Adam. I too am glad you included birds. We had 4 cockatiels that my daughter raised up from the eggs. They are fun, but also messy, loud, need attention and yeah, did I say loud? lol. They are a long time commitment too. ❤

@ivacheung792 7 месяцев назад

"ANGRY STUFF!!" Haha. (Congrats on your engagement, BTW.)

@WickensWickedReptiles 7 месяцев назад

Yes! Thank you!

@ivacheung792 7 месяцев назад

Oh, as for video ideas: Keeping.husbandry practices that minimize environmental impact (including minimizing waste, energy and water usage, etc.)

@lynnettecook6973 7 месяцев назад

I agree with the wild caught. My Uromastyx (yellow) was wild caught but I didn't know it at the time. The original owner said he wasn't, but I figured it out later that he was. He was terrified of everything and would rear up on his back legs and scratch the glass on the sides of the tank. I've had him for almost 6 years and he still scratches on the glass. If I lived in his home habitat, I would release him but being from Missouri, I will take care of him. I also agree with your comment regarding aggressive or bitey critters.

@Sarah-vc8jc 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for calling them budgies! It's really annoying when their name gets changed

@WickensWickedReptiles 7 месяцев назад

What do people call them?

@Sarah-vc8jc 7 месяцев назад

@@WickensWickedReptiles parakeets

@Clover_knows_pets 7 месяцев назад

Agreed!

@The_Crucible714 6 месяцев назад

People in the UK/Australia call them Budgerigars (“Budgies”) whereas ppl in N America refer to them as Parakeets; tomato/ tomah-to…

@Sarah-vc8jc 6 месяцев назад

@The_Crucible714 actually they are a native Australian bird, so imo their correct name is budgerigar (as they're called in Australia) and it shouldn't be changed. We aren't down here re-naming animals from other parts of the world, it's weird.

@SlyHysteria87 7 месяцев назад

To be honest I been having an off week. Your video definitely helped as always man. Keep doing great things, RU-vid’s a better place with you on it.

@WickensWickedReptiles 7 месяцев назад

Glad to hear it! I hope you're having an amazing week now!

@sharonkaczorowski8690 6 месяцев назад

Years ago we had a beautiful red eared slider…had to return to store after I became disabled as it was too much for hubby to care for and we always make sure our pets have a good life. They are pretty dirty and require a lot of cleaning to keep them in a good environment. The owner found him a good home…great guy and wonderful store. I do do still miss him…he was a sweetheart.

@jacob6386 7 месяцев назад

Love the comments on turtle keeping, you made some amazing points. Personally I keep a number of turtles, some that are around ten inches, and one that will likely grow close to twenty (or more), but recognizing that they’re not for everyone is important. Also highlighting the differences and possible pitfalls of this part of the hobby is great, fantastic info and video overall! 🐢❤️

@cocozimme 7 месяцев назад

nah hes just a turtle hater lmao

@TheFishyPlumber 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing your experiences Adam! I have regrets. I was 14 and very inexperienced, sold my anole and swift with enclosure so I could buy a green Iguana. I didn't want to wait for a baby to grow out so bought a wild sub adult. He never adjusted to life in captivity, whipped at me every time the enclosure was opened. I also leaned about iguana bites(not fun)! After this experience everything was started as a juvenile captive bread. 31 years later still love my exotics!

@aaronReptileE1995 7 месяцев назад

Two comments: I got axolotls for my kid. I didnt really enjoy them. She got bored and they now live with a close friend who always wanted them. #2 in a similar situation, as I matured in the hobby I've grown less interested in "angry" stuff. Give me the calm stuff. I find it way more relaxing and enjoyable.

@WickensWickedReptiles 7 месяцев назад

I also regretted Axolotls

@hollyodii5969 7 месяцев назад

Fiancé? That’s kinda new?!Congratulations! The one pet I really regret getting was an African gray. The breeder assured me that it was a good pet for families, it is not. My kids were very respectful of the bird, but just they were younger and playing in the house. Bringing their bikes through, the front room to go outside from the garage etc. just the action of busy younger children and middle school aged just stressed her out and before I knew it she had pulled all of her chest feathers out. I found a family that had one child that was much older, and she seem to do OK in that environment. But she still pulls her feathers out. Lots of grays pluck no matter how hard you try to meet their needs no matter how great your avian vet is, I just, in my personal opinion I think they don’t belong in captivity.

@CaliAnimalLover 7 месяцев назад

I agree, there are many that I just don’t think we as humans can provide a good enough life for. Even if we are exemplary parrot owners. They need a big sky to fly in, a mate that looks like them, not a human, and a diet that’s hard to replicate unless we live in a rainforest.

@hollyodii5969 7 месяцев назад

@@CaliAnimalLover yes! I totally agree!

@staceyroberts3468 6 месяцев назад

I always admire his honesty!!!!! Not many ppl will admit a fault, and r afraid of negative feedback. Best thing about this channel!!!!

@WickensWickedReptiles 6 месяцев назад

I really appreciate this feedback!

@staceyroberts3468 6 месяцев назад

@@WickensWickedReptiles it’s true! That’s how we all learn is from ppl being honest! It’s what makes your channel different. Most are too worried about their image and wouldn’t be humble enough to tell everyone….. I messed up…… there’s a better way….. everyone says this is how u keep these reptiles but I did research and I’m not afraid to do differently 😝

@CptSparkleBeast-Rob 7 месяцев назад

My biggest reptile regret was a 16-year-old rescue Hog Island Boa, a beautiful snake but she had the best part of those 16 years of minimal handling only really taken out of the enclosure for it to be cleaned which meant she was super defensive and even after regular weekly handling she never really tamed down to a point I was comfortable with other people being around her. I kept her for 3 years before sadly she passed away. Another regret is not getting a Ball Python sooner, I have always kept reptiles and had a few different large snake species but only a month ago picked up my first Ball Python a 5-month-old female and I can already see why they are so popular, she is super chill and personable and already placed a deposit down for a Blue Eyed Leucistic that I should be picking up in a few weeks once he is proven to be eating well and above 100 grams.

@WickensWickedReptiles 7 месяцев назад

Ohhhh dang

@lindsayschmidt2177 5 месяцев назад

Ball pythons are truly the best. Honestly one of the best pets a person can keep imo.

@jgfishing27 7 месяцев назад

My biggest "regret" so far are my two leopard geckos. One was originally my own i purchased. The other one was literally an abandoned baby that was left in a hotel. I love them, they are both perfectly healthy but this species is not for me. Looking to rehome them soon to proper keepers.

@WickensWickedReptiles 7 месяцев назад

Hey this is fair, some reptiles aren’t for some people

@rdnkenki 7 месяцев назад

Location? I'm in Maryland and have 7 Leos

@AnthonyHoward-um5vv 7 месяцев назад

He said geckos were his biggest regret🤣 don’t take care of reptiles clown

@jgfishing27 7 месяцев назад

@@rdnkenki cool! I’m in Los Angeles

@scootersreptiles 7 месяцев назад

Wish I could grab them but I've got 4 already. Absolutely love them. Mine are super calm and more of a display pet but one of them loves to come out and chill.

@authenticthreads 7 месяцев назад

Uromastyx are the best. But your Saharan was definitely wild caught and that definitely makes a difference. WC need a lot more time and patience to be relaxed with people.

@sethputrelo3748 7 месяцев назад

My dad had birds when I was growing up. African Grey and Blue-headed Conure. The conure was cool. The grey was miserable and screeched from 6AM to 8PM everyday, and constantly bit everyone. I will never own a bird, no way.

@WickensWickedReptiles 7 месяцев назад

Birds can be cool but it takes a bird person to care for them

@ettinakitten5047 6 месяцев назад

African Grey parrots are among the smartest animals in the world, so they need a lot of mental stimulation. Your dad's grey was probably really bored.

@imrambyro 7 месяцев назад

When will be the video about care guide for children and ideal enclosers for them like I asked on stream? Btw stream was great keep up the good work.

@rottweilerfun9520 3 дня назад

My adult bull shark was a really sweet fish , just a little bitey . I should have started with a pup , they're easier to tame down.

@WickensWickedReptiles 2 дня назад

hahahahahahaha

@TimothyWauters 2 месяца назад

Hi Adam, I love to watch your videos. They are so much fun to watch and very informative. Tilly looks really beautiful. I would like to know more about her and how to keep frilled lizards. Could you me a video about her? I would like to know more about her enclosure size, temperature and humdity conditions,.... . Thank you!

@RabbiKolakowski 7 месяцев назад

I saw a uromastyx in the wild in Jerusalem over twenty years ago. It was huge

@lindsayschmidt2177 5 месяцев назад

Oh wow, I didn’t know their range extended into Israel! That’s awesome. Makes sense though if there’s an Egyptian subspecies, this is actually my first time hearing about it.

@barbhelle5481 7 месяцев назад

Congratulations on your engagement. It is awesome. 🎉😊

@junelance5703 6 месяцев назад

Hey! Recent subscriber. My son has been asking for a chameleon for years. Found out immediately that was a bad idea. Showed him your gecko videos and he was sold (thank you!), but my Mister was all about another Beardie and that's who bonded with the birthday boy, as they are diurnal and the geckos were clearly not interested, afternoon. I'll keep trying to find bearded dragon videos from you!

@Jesusisking83592 7 месяцев назад

I regreted getting my leachie gecko bc i literally never saw her. The only reason i even knew she was alive is bc i would put food in and it would disapear the next day. It was like owning an enclosure of cork bark i had to clean up after . I ended up rehoming her to somone who would enjoy keeper her more than me. I also have a snake and i love him bc even though he is nocturnal , i see him every single day out basking.

@turtlejeepjen314 7 месяцев назад

omg- i cannot stop laughing at this comment!!!🤣🤧🤣 (owning a cork bark enclosure you had to clean up after!!!)

@lindsayschmidt2177 5 месяцев назад

This is exactly how I feel about my crested geckos. The baby isn’t so bad because she’s gorgeous and pretty interactive (jumpy and SUPER fast though). But I literally never see the adult. It’s like taking care of an empty tub. My ball python is also nocturnal but I definitely enjoy her a lot more. I think I’m just a snake person, not a lizard person.

@-cMc- 7 месяцев назад

Wild caught can be challenging for sure. You are making great points.

@WickensWickedReptiles 7 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@LuckyStone888 7 месяцев назад

I love animals I need to "work with" but only if there is 1. I prefer a friendly animal and changing a defensive animal into a friendly animal is awesome. The problem calming an animal down takes a lot of work and you have to know there is a chance it will never be hand tamed. I love a challenge,

@karenrosenberger1321 7 месяцев назад

Congratulations!! On your engagement Adam!!

@stinkertonsden 6 месяцев назад

"My name's Adam, this is Tilly" - *Metal Gear exclamation Point* Where's Diamond?? IS HE OK????

@WickensWickedReptiles 6 месяцев назад

Hahaha yea he’s fine

@theconsciouscorgi2103 7 месяцев назад

I’d love to see you do a build video for a vivarium. Or perhaps do a topic like the perfect reptile or amphibian for an office desk. I work remote at home and have been thinking of what reptile would be great for something less than 40 gallons that would fit on my office desk that would look good in a bio active enclosure.

@zosometalgod 7 месяцев назад

I'm a parrot and reptile guy! Ringnecks make great loving pets! Especially if you get them as a fledgling! Birds need loving and attention! Like dogs need attention if you don't have patience don't get a bird or even a dog especially if you're lazy! Now reptiles are way easier to have because they don't need loving and attention like a bird or dog! And many reptiles you don't need to feed everyday! I have a bird and reptile sanctuary here in Southern California and have much help taking care of the facility..

@midnightstorme05 7 месяцев назад

I regret getting hermit crabs. They're really cool if you enjoy a giant tank full of sand. We rarely ever saw them so I rehomed them to a lifelong enthusiast with a beautiful setup that would genuinely enjoy them. I also regret aquatic snails 😅 I felt bad crushing the egg sacs and as you can imagine, I ended up with thousands of them 🤦‍♀️. Never again!! Great video! Love that you included a bird in the list.

@lindsayschmidt2177 5 месяцев назад

I hate saying it, but I regret getting my crested geckos. Not so much the baby, as she’s gorgeous and interactive (SUPER fast and jumpy though). But the adult ex-breeder male was definitely a mistake. I originally put him in a huge, beautiful, planted bioactive with isopods and springtails. It was decently cluttered, but he just wouldn’t eat. I reached out to the breeder and realized he’d been kept in a tiny box for his entire life before coming to me. So I had to majorly downsize him to a tub set-up, something more appropriate for a baby crested. He’s eating now, but I never see him. It’s like taking care of a tub of plastic plants and a half log. Ultimately I think I prefer owning and taking care of snakes as opposed to lizards.

@stephenbrand5661 4 месяца назад

Watching this video made me realize that I've never had pets that I could refer to as a "collection." It reminds me of all these RU-vidrs I see with racks of drawers to keep their snakes in, and the crazy "morphs" they try to create.

@g.rodriguez7445 6 месяцев назад

Bearded Dragon - I didn't know they are scaled puppies... Dragons weren't hatched to be ornamental pets... Proper husbandry requires a relationship and time be spent with the animal. I'm glad now that I have him

@moosewrangler4953 6 месяцев назад

Can you do a video on Amazon milk frog. Enclosures? How can you have water features without isopods drowning?

@tiffanyt3169 7 месяцев назад

I would love to see a care video on emerald swifts. I recently came into possession of a female because her previous owner was unable to care for her anymore. I found care information, but it definitely was not as readily available or in depth as care info you find on things like leopard geckos or corn snakes. She's an absolute sweetheart, but I would like to get more information and see if there's anything I need to change/improve on for her

@caseysilva6919 6 месяцев назад

I had a BTS that was so miserable no matter how much time I put into taming him down. I eventually rehomed him. It was sad but I just wasn't making progress. My leachie is cage territorial but we are making progress and no matter what I love her no matter what.

@jaxxom87 6 месяцев назад

I think a cool video might be talking about some of the cool species out there that are hard to breed captive and why

@jasonirelan-ig5fl 7 месяцев назад

When you said ringneck, I thought we were gonna see a snake.

@WickensWickedReptiles 7 месяцев назад

Hahahaha

@trevoraubuchon8305 7 месяцев назад

Awesome shirt man, rip Brian 🤘🏼 great video. I’d love to see what your opinion is on green basilisks btw, if you have any or have had any in the past what’s your experience & how would/did you care for them

@WickensWickedReptiles 7 месяцев назад

That totally makes sense. Brian was the man

@bigfink909 7 месяцев назад

100% our veiled chameleon was our biggest regret. 1st reptile, in college (so broke), and had very little knowledge on the species or its care. After 3 respiratory infections in the first 5 months and her needing a bunch of other tests we couldn't afford, we donated her to the WSU vet program so the student could learn how to do the testing and they would rehab her back to health. At that point they find them a new home. Also, f**k crickets.

@CaliAnimalLover 7 месяцев назад

So many animals (and birds especially) are great at hiding illness. In the wild their life depends on looking healthy. The sick one is always the target for predators. So when you do notice them looking ill there’s a good chance that it’s already too late. And I agree 100% about birds. I have three. And a decade ago I was a decade younger for one and I wasn’t dealing yet with a debilitating chronic illness either. And I never thought their care was going to be too much for me, but here we are. Some days just washing all their dishes and refilling everything with fresh and clean feels like it’s beyond my abilities. So to everyone reading this, make sure you understand the time and EFFORT and the commitment these animals require, and always always have a back up plan. Someone willing and able to help you out if needed and someone willing and able to take over if needed. You never know what hard things life is going to throw your way.

@Hi_Im_Akward 7 месяцев назад

I think this will get me to interact with a few of that species before getting one. I watch hours of videos and tons of blogs about ball python care (my first and only reptile currently) and I'm extremely happy with her. I found a couple different places where I could hold a snake, and particularly a ball python before getting her to make sure I wasn't going to be completely terrified of it. Now I'm obsessed with the reptile world and want more but I think I need to be just as careful and thoughtful.

@nationalsniper5413 6 месяцев назад

Another thing with turtles is they live a long time. A red eared slider can live up to 30-40 years. Tilly is so cute. Please do a video on frilled dragon.

@WickensWickedReptiles 6 месяцев назад

absolutely true!

@bkm2797 7 месяцев назад

Don't give me the animal that's going to Fk me up, give me the calm one, that's just who I am, (honest and hilarious). Loved this, and I loved the way Tilly the Frilly was hanging out on you. I have always been very fond of Brian's Frilly Nova, is Tilly one of his? Maybe a class on what reptiles you never put together, (you've probably already have done that). Thanks Adam, always good to see you.🦎👍💕

@stickyrice445 2 месяца назад

I agree with turtles, I did not like my yellow belly, she was angry and food motivated all the time and never wanted to be touched

@WickensWickedReptiles 2 месяца назад

veyr cool!

@Asheanae 7 месяцев назад

My regret was getting garter snakes. They're FAST and need to be cohabbed, so feeding is a nightmare! They're either throwing themselves out of the viv or both going for the same food, and i have to pull them apart to stop one eating the other. Even just getting one out becomes a rigmarole due to another chaos noodle being in the viv.

@WickensWickedReptiles 7 месяцев назад

All that makes sense

@Aaron-rp3pk 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for your honesty. I love your content. If possible could you do a video on Chinese water dragons? That would be awesome.

@SwingAndAMiss. 7 месяцев назад

I love my RES. I've had her since I was 11 years old. She is around 19 years old and has followed me to each new living situation throughout my early adulthood. She is super fun and personable and seems damn near indestructible compared to any of my other pets. But man, I would not ever recommend a water turtle as a pet for 99% of people. So.Much.Tank Cleaning.... Also, as someone who rents, landlords can get a bit iffy about having a 100 gallon stock tank in their property.

@3421958 6 месяцев назад

I had a northern blue tounge skink. I did tons of research. Months worth. I was positive it was going to be an awesome pet. It wasn't. It was super awkward to handle and would poop and pee on me multiple times every time I handled it, even though it didn't appear stressed out. I decided to stick with snakes.

@SwissStrawberry 7 месяцев назад

can you make a care guide garter snake video? i think they are wildly underrated

@whitneymosley3421 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations on your engagement!

@WickensWickedReptiles 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 😀

@jackbaylis7042 7 месяцев назад

I don’t know if vet visits are cheaper in Canada or not, but I’ve got a WC savingy agama. She was 20 dollars and I’ve dropped 600 or more on vet bills for her. So be prepared for that. There were two I brought in, btw, but most of it went towards her. And the vet suggested an amputation and a culturing of the leg, each being 500 respectively. So another 1000. I opted out of that because cost and she still uses the leg just fine and she LOOKS really good and healthy and acts healthy and I’m hoping she’ll conquer this and keep her foot.

@jackbaylis7042 7 месяцев назад

I’ve also had plenty of WC stuff crash out of nowhere. Like before there were any signs. I had a tree skink die two days after getting him

@Jasonmusicman 7 месяцев назад

For me it was a green iguana. I was given it by a work collegue who had no clue how to look after it. It was fed and kept wrong. As soon as i got it and corrected the issues it just grew and grew. Taking over pretty much a bedroom in my house. I had a good relationship with it and never got bit or tail whipped. My wife on the other hand couldnt get near it. I should have done more research and it was a hard lesson to learn. Its not easy keeping a 5ft lizzard at home.

@moosewrangler4953 6 месяцев назад

Will you do a video on Amazon milk frogs set up and care!!

@WickensWickedReptiles 6 месяцев назад

I sure could!

@kevinpoe8137 7 месяцев назад

Get a pionus parrot, from the research I’ve done, they’re pretty quiet and are content with keeping to themselves

@billiescott4949 7 месяцев назад

PLEASE do a care video on the Frilled Dragon. Proper care or where to find correct care info. My next lizard

@northernporter430 6 месяцев назад

Possible video idea: I just read an article published 3/15/24 about scientists who propose eating more python as a more sustainable and alternative meat source to cattle. If the farming can be scaled up. I'm undecided on it, not necessarily for it at the time but would be interested in hearing your thoughts on the idea.

@kurushiiarashi 6 месяцев назад

Not me but my dad. Lol. When we were kids living in a 4 seasons kind of area... it was fall time, almost winter and my sister and I came inside to our dad and said, if we find a turtle can we keep it? Dad sais sure cause there was no way any turtles were out with hibernation well underway. So my sister and I brought him a lovely red earred slider and we heard many naughty words. Being an animal family dad figure something was up if Mr. Turtle was above ground so, mom setup a tank for him and he said with us about a year and a half until his abscesses foot healed completely 😊 Released him back into a creek near where we found him.

@WickensWickedReptiles 6 месяцев назад

woooow, thanks for sharing this!

@Moser72 6 месяцев назад

Give me the calm one that’s not gonna fuck me up😂😂😂

@WickensWickedReptiles 6 месяцев назад

basically!

@masterjaninosaurustheone2323 7 месяцев назад

been binge watching a buncha of ur videos the last 3 days. U have converted me, i need to let my inner child out and get some lizards buddies

@Twitch-Spep3cb1 7 месяцев назад

Great vid adam!

@WickensWickedReptiles 7 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@repti_family 7 месяцев назад

I love my jewelled lacerta sapphire but like u said I just don’t have the time to tame her down. I did a few years ago u could pick her up and hold her have her on ur shoulder. But then I got busier and I couldn’t keep it up. She wanted out every day and now because I can’t do that all she wants to do now is bite u. I have a few scars. I do love looking at her though because she’s gorgeous but I so wish I could hold her again

@staceyroberts3468 6 месяцев назад

I’ve always thought Caiman lizards r beautiful and so cool. I’ve always wished I could have one but I know they require large enclosures with water and a very specific diet. I know I’d regret it if I got one so I’ll just admire videos of them on and on. Haha

@Ryrak92 7 месяцев назад

1 animal I would love is a Toykay Gecko, but I know they take a while to tame down. Obviously only having a Leo my experience is with an animal very easy to tame down and that even took me a few weeks as I probably wasn't trying hard enough

@ElecManEXE 7 месяцев назад

For me its definitely my cave gecko. I myself am a night owl, so since I already had a painted agama I decided my next lizard should be something that'd be up and about at night when I am. But I definitely didn't think through *how* I was going to see it though. Its a full PVC enclosure, so very little light gets into it naturally. I feel bad shining a flashlight into the enclosure to try and see inside since having a bright light suddenly shining in your face when its meant to be dark seems pretty disruptive, and holding up a flashlight while trying to interact with it doesn't really work. Can't just walk by and see him that way either, have to stop, grab the light, shine it in, and he'll immediately stop what he was doing and get very nervous. Can'y observe any natural behaviors. And as far as I'm aware "night lights" like those red lights are bad for reptiles. So... uh, I can't really see him even at night. I've considered getting a night vision camera or something, but viewing it only through a camera isn't very appealing either. And its a very well-cluttered and bioactive planted enclosure, so there's no chance I catch a glimpse of him during the day. And since I've never really been able to interact with him, he's very skittish, so I can't really get him out of the enclosure at all. What it basically amounts to is a pretty box full of plants during the day and a dark box I can't see into at night. Not exactly what I was hoping for.

@zakarymcleod1850 6 месяцев назад

Your bird experience was very different from mine lol. They're definitely not for everyone.

@WickensWickedReptiles 6 месяцев назад

Yea some people love them but they aren’t for me

@kaseymeijer2128 7 месяцев назад

My regret animal was getting a hamster. This ball of fury slept all day(adjusting sleeping schedules didn’t help)Not to forget she was a mean little thing that almost never was able to be handled. Got gerbil after she died an didn’t regret it

@josephbailey5614 7 месяцев назад

I have a question. I bought a blood python and I was told they are skittish and strike a lot. I got him from Petco. He was returned once for striking so much. He is probably around 2 years old by his size. I’ve had him for 2 days and he had been one of my tamest ones. He has not tried to strike me once my 4 year old jumped up faster than I could move and started petting her head and she didn’t move. She crawls all around me like she knows me. Don’t try to get away or nothing. But anyway I’ve seen videos about when you get a snake you should leave them alone for 2 weeks for them to adapt. With as friendly as she is do I need to leave her alone? I’ve seen videos that said you need to work with them daily.

@devsie11915 6 месяцев назад

I regretted my ball pythons. They were so boring. They would cruise the enclosure all night but when it came to handling, it was too white bread for me. I like snakes with a bit of sass so I got a black pine snake. She certainly fits the bill 😂

@emmad.3554 7 месяцев назад

I love my African egg eating snake but I regret getting him. I didn’t know a whole lot about the species so I trusted the lady that sold him to me. She said he eats regular sized quail eggs from grocery stores or Asian markets. Thats not true, he won’t even eat button quail for me. I have found someone who gets me a few finch and canary eggs a month but I should have known that males especially will need smaller eggs than coturnix quail.

@scootersreptiles 7 месяцев назад

My baby Amazon tree boa was definitely forgot what it was. It struck at me once and even then was just a boop. But has never been vicious or mean like everyone says. It even lets me pick it up and hold it as I clean and reorganize the hanging plants and vines in the enclosure

@gregwilliams853 7 месяцев назад

I can’t say I actually regret getting him but my Nile monitor lizard is one of those just constantly grumpy animals. With the sharp teeth and claws and that whip of a tail they can cause so bad damage.

@erikjohanson3929 7 месяцев назад

For me the animal I regret getting wasn't a reptile but a spider. Kept a lot of different spiders over the years, yet the one that stands out the moster was a very defensive G. Rosea. People call them beginner spiders, I do not. She would actively attack anything entering the tank, be it prey, tongs or water. Only Spider I've ever gotten bit by. One day she rushed up the tongs when I was removing a bolus. Rushed up and sank her fangs into my hand. Still own her to this day and she remains just as defensive as when I got her 15 years ago.

@kismitj 7 месяцев назад

agreed, super quick to the vet if a critter starts showing sign of issues, most hide their issues Too well. and have also! have them show you how to do subdermal fluids in case you have a sitch when nobody is open. snake discovery has a tutorial but hands on training is helpful. so far no regrets with my reptiles, except not going bioactive sooner. things smell better and we're all happier haha

@Steve-ps2tw 7 месяцев назад

I'd have to say a garter snake is my biggest regret. I wanted a boa my whole childhood only to constantly be told no. Then somehow my mom relented for my sister and she got a garter snake. It got the whole set up I had been piecing together for a snake. She lost interest in it after a couple of weeks and it was mostly left for me to take care of. I didn't want it, I only had the crappy petsmart care guide and no real enthusiasm for it. I eventually gave it to a teacher my mom knew. If i had known then, what I know now, it could have been a great pet. Instead it was a stressed out butt hole.

@randyjohnson4750 7 месяцев назад

I sweat Tilly was trying to decide the entire time weather or not to bite your earing

@tiffanyt3169 7 месяцев назад

I haven't regretted any of my reptiles yet. I did regret not doing as much research on the bettas as I have on basically every other animal in my life. I owned bettas a long time ago before there were so many varieties readily available. So I didn't think anything of it when my daughter picked a twintail betta. I walked in the room one day to see it belly up. It looked dead from a distance, but I walked closer and had my face right up to the glass because I wanted to make sure before I told my daughter her fish had died. It flipped out and started swimming around like crazy. Scared me half to death. Turns out the darn thing was constipated. It was being fed the same amount as the other bettas, but I found out when I was researching what the heck happened that twintails are more prone to constipation. Luckily, it was easy to treat -- fasting for a few days, then feeding fiber in the form of some of the inside of a cooked pea. He hasn't had anymore issues since, but he sure gave me a scare that time

@RabbiKolakowski 7 месяцев назад

Fiancee! Congratulations! If you need someone to perform the ceremony, I have performed over 1000 weddings since 2007 and it would be my honor to serve you two!

@RambleBeard 7 месяцев назад

When I got back into owning reptiles, I chose the Uromastyx as the one to get me back in. I love my little guy but it takes more than just automatically being able to handle them and they can be very skittish most of the time. I got lucky with mine having the personality that it does but it definitely takes a lot to get going and getting their enclosure to the right temp for sure

@The_Crucible714 6 месяцев назад

Keeping large aquatic turtles indoors is actually much more work than marine aquariums. After being set up properly a salt-water fish tank is basically an enclosed, self-sustaining system with relatively little maintenance. Conversely large aquatic turtles kept properly indoors require constant maintenance; frequent filter cleaning, large water changes, etc.. Also, as anyone who has successfully kept aquatic species indoors will attest even the cleanest aquatic turtle tank smells like “turtles.” Large aquatic species are best suited for outdoor aquaculture (ponds) tortoises -smaller species make much better indoor pets.

@texassoccermom78 7 месяцев назад

Someone sold me a wild caught rat snake at a reptile show. She's so much more spicy than all my other animals. I thought I could trust a "breeder" at a show. Now I know better. I regret buying her and not asking more questions of the seller.

@lakeofthewoodswildlife 6 месяцев назад

You should get an African bull frog tbh it would be awsome

@avalonjackson8900 7 месяцев назад

I have a blood python that for a long time I did actually regret getting. He was an Albino and very expensive, and he just WOULD NO eat. He didn’t eat for 8 months and was so skinny, but he finally started taking regular meals snd I love him now (:

@-cMc- 7 месяцев назад

It’s always great to be able to interact with an already chill reptile especially if you’re work load is heavy taming down animals takes a lot of time and it’ll be worth it for most ppl to go for animals that are more easy going.

@dan_e 7 месяцев назад

I have one leopard gecko in particular that I really regret getting. He was an albino and has extremely poor and sensitive vision. He has a very hard time getting food and has bitten and latched on to me mistaking my fingers is food many times. So now I just feed him with tweezers and never attempt to handle him in any form. I have another leopard gecko that is the complete opposite. One that I used to have but rehomed was an Amazon tree boa. I still have one that is a good pet for an Amazon tree boa but I got one as an adult male would strike it my face every time I open the enclosure and was just a little ball of anger the entire time I had him.

@joannmazzeo2289 7 месяцев назад

I love my 2 bearded dragons, truly love them. BUT.. until I got a ball python, I had no idea how much work they actually are! My ball python eats every 10 days. His requirements are good husbandry… THATS IT! Compared to my snake, these dragons are so much more work. The amount of food shopping I do to buy a variety of veggies, the cost of purchasing and keeping alive insects, and the amount of POOP I have to deal with on a regular basis which stinks up my entire house is more than I bargained for. As I said, I love my dragons, but my snake is a piece of cake compared to them!

@miparo6088 7 месяцев назад

Yeeeh, I feel this one. My case with my schneider skink was that he came to me as an adult animal who just hates everyone and everything and absolutely refuses to have anything to do with me or any human in general, despise me trying to bond with him and use food as bonding method😅

@WickensWickedReptiles 7 месяцев назад

Oh for sure

@rcm7900 6 месяцев назад

What is the top u have on that turtle tank ? Basking spot that jumps up

@matthewotremba9230 6 месяцев назад

My Uro enclosure stays wide open The two i have free range onto my desk and sun in the East facing florida window Nope , they don't wish to be handled But walk right up to me and over my hands And the ease of care is a win

@dacisky 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for mentioning birds. The only birds I have had are those that are domesticated,chickens,ducks,java temple sparrows and parakeets. I've thought about diamond doves,but birds are soooooo messy...And loud,that too. My java temple sparrow had a bm every 45 minutes give or take,and yeah,I timed him. I really liked those birds but I'm quite content just with a gecko...Having more than say 8 small pets (like six rats and two house bunnies,which I had at one point)would really stress me out.

@lindslovessnakes 7 месяцев назад

I love birds and have considered getting them.... and then I see videos like yours. No one recommends birds lmao I know it's because they're high maintenance and stuff. I'll stick to snakes lol I'm still so sad for you and your loss of your amazing wild caught gecko. Also, a regret I have (though I did love him) was my crested gecko. He was way too jumpy and LOATHED any kind of interaction with me. As cute as I find geckos I'm not sure geckos as a whole are for me. I rehomed him to someone who loves and appreciates him for who he is, so it ended well.

@Chopingporky 7 месяцев назад

I regretted getting a black spiny tailed iguana It was an impulse buy because "it looks so cool" But in the end it just wasn't the right animal for me. There was barely any info to be found on them It was 100% a wild caught animal He was always very flighty and would bite whenever force-handled His diet was totally different than anything else I'd keep at that moment It was just not the right pet reptile for me and I should have done research before getting him So I gave him to a very enthusiastic friend of mine who now loves him and gives him everything he would ever want

@billysmith5409 7 месяцев назад

So far the only reptile I’ve regretted getting was my ball python Jules. She was an absolute sweetheart but I just couldn’t deal with the hunger strikes she was so prone to after a few years.

@katnipevergreen9457 7 месяцев назад

So my regret is like a yes and no regret. My first ever reptile is my crested gecko, Gizmo. A day or two after getting him from a pet store as a hatchling, I had an old coworker who was giving away her adult crested gecko plus everything with him for free-his name is Nubby. I figured that was cool because Gizmo was so tiny, I was scared I was going to lose him. I still have both of these, as well as two other crested geckos… but I honestly kind of regret getting Gizmo. If I didn’t get Gizmo, I wouldn’t have my little bestie, Nubby… but, I have spent HOURS with Gizmo, and he still bolts, defecates all over me, and is just generally an ass. It has been a couple years, Gizmo has NEVER calmed down. Nubby is the perfect little man, super sweet and loves to explore, suuuuper chill… and my other two, Cookie and Nessie, are great too! Gizmo? As much as I love him because he is what brought me into the reptile world, he is just not enjoyable to own. I have kind of just accepted this, and so now his enclosure is just a box of leaves that I feed, basically… while I interact with the others more often. I feel bad doing so, but if I even look at him wrong, he bolts all around his enclosure

@DeChane369 7 месяцев назад

So far I regret nothing as far as reptiles but I do regret not doing enough research when I bought a fish. There’s no explanation for how he passed except for maybe it injected some of the substrate and its stomach/intestines got blocked up