Saving A Snakes Life With Orbeez - Deadly Stuck Shed 

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You could really see the aditude change when the green snake was brought out of the orbie bath, it looked around, flicked it's tongue. It was clearly MUCH much happier after.

I'm so glad you said something about keeping the meal small. A lot of the time people want to stuff the starving animal full of food, but that's so dangerous. All animals, even humans, can't just eat a lot of food at once when they've reached an emaciated state. That's too much on the body. You have to take it small and slow, building up to a "normal" sized meal. You have to let the body fully digest the small amount of food before you can give another small amount of food.

Do I have a snake? No. Do I have any type of reptile? No. Did I watch this entire video with full interest? Yes.

For anyone worried, orbees are the same exact stuff that’s in baby diapers that makes them swell up, it’s just in a powder form in diapers. It’s a common and safe material used for cleaning up messes or absorbing humidity. It’s perfectly safe unless ingested in large quantities because it can absorb the body fluids

That’s actually wild. He looked so calm and relaxed when you pulled him out of there. Like he really enjoyed being in there

There’s a couple comments asking if Orbeez are non toxic, and the answer is yes! They have nothing in them that can bleed off onto the snake, the only way they can be toxic is if they are left to break down for 2-5 years, in which the polymers used will release a harsh chemical, but only when they’ve been placed in the ground or used for a hot minute. Edit: I FORGOT TO SAY 2-5 YEARS OOPS

The way the snake was submerged in the Orbeez reminded me of snakes hiding sand. I wouldn't be surprised if this gave the snake a similar feeling of safety and comfort.

I actually use this water balls as a source of water for my feeder insects and they are amazing for them. If there were harmful chemicals I think that my bugs would be long dead. I use it for almost two years now.

Cannot thank you enough for this video! My python had some shed around her eye and an eyecap stuck and she was having a whole riot about it, bulldozing her tank to try and rub it off. Gave this a shot and it worked like a charm! At first she was a little suspicious about The Ball Pit but once she was in it for a little, she seemed quite comfortable. Thank you again for this fantastic tip!

So encouraging seeing both of these animals recovering well. The tree boa obviously became SO much more comfortable. When snakes are as malnourished as the second one, it can be so dicey, glad they took their assist feed like a champ. That was a good demonstration and walkthrough of assisting.

It’s a beautiful thing to see how gentle you are in your handling of these lovely creatures. Thank you for helping them out!

I use those orbeez for flower arrangements, no weird water stench after a few days …. But, A friend used them for her injured frog that wasn’t allowed to go swimming because of injury or burrow, basically for quarantine, easily hydrated and no dirt to burrow into/no infection and less stress

Wow! I’ve never seen a snake that thin and sick! I’ve never seen an assisted feed. The way she moved her mouth in response was fascinating to watch. I’m really glad I found your channel, it’s really great information.

the orbeez trick makes a lot of sense, and I'm glad it worked!! also the way the lil noodle went from solid knot to freshly-starched ribbon was absolutely delightful.

That poor second snake , could tell he didn’t feel good, but I’m glad he took the food. The Orbeez are so cool!!! Bet he loved that feeling !❤️❤️ you’re an amazing snake caretaker ❤

I know she’s scared but that green tree python is so cute. she looks like a pear all curled up

This is incredible. Likely the safest and most comfortable method to assist a shed. Every snake keeper needs to see this

I keep my corn snakes on a thick bed of coco fiber (mixed with my blend of substrate). They burrow into the coco fiber when they are entering shed. It works sooo good for holding moisture. My enclosures are bioactive and have plants that help with humidity.

That second snake's poor little tail! I'm so glad people like you guys are around. As someone who grew up with reptiles it's always saddened me how few people care for them like us.

I love how you can just see the snake's stress level dropping over the course of the video! He started out all balled up scared but by the end he was looking around and exploring! Edit! Wow! I wrote the first part before seeing the second snake! When you set him down after assist feeding it just looked so confused, then so happy!

Kevin comes up with the most interesting ways to help reptiles. I’m always astonished at his unique ideas. Who would have thought to use a “kids toy” to help snakes with stuck shed? No one but Kevin. My kids have some of these so I’m going to put some inactivated orbeez up in my emergency critter helping kit just in case I ever have a need for them. Everybody should have an emergency kit for their animals filled with essential tools for problems you can attempt to fix at home or things to help them make it through until a vet appointment can be obtained. That last snake (super dwarf baby?) seemed to take that pinky without a lot of fuss, which makes me question why it’s so skinny… Of course a lot of reptiles seem to know that Kevin won’t hurt them so maybe he’s the reason it took it so well. Thank you for sharing this tip guys! It’s now in my brain if I ever need it. 🤘🏻☺️💕 Btw, Kevin should be called The Reptile Whisperer in my opinion. 🤘🏻

Poor danger noodle. ☹️ Came across this channel randomly on a RU-vid rabbit hole. Definitely not a fan of snakes in general, but it's interesting to see them being so chill and peaceful. Hopefully that little noodle rebounds and gets better with some care.

Doesn't matter if it's a puppy, a kitten, a snake, or a spider... I love seeing human beings rescue animals. It feeds my faith in humanity.

8:56 the mouth movement is super cool!! I‘ve never seen this before, that looks awesome!

it's in the middle of the night, i'm high on autism and migraine. i'm having a great laughter right now. update: it was adorable seeing a smol snake getting fed

God I don't even have a pet reptile and I am terrified of accidentally hurting them by trying to help their shed, especially around the eyes. I don't wanna accidentally blind my hypothetical cold blooded buddies

Never thought that snakes could flex half their jaw at a time. That was actually neat to see.

those poor babies, I hate seeing animals in distress. I'm so glad you have the knowledge and ability to get them back into shape.

That snake looked so comfortable and relaxed once he was out of that old skin of his. I bet that felt to amazing and relieving for him once he was finally able to shed after so much discomfort. You could tell just by how he was willing to be handled that he felt better.

The best part is seeing the snake much happier after his orbeez bath and skin removal. :)

I am not a snake person but I am a animal person and believe they should all be taken care of. Even if it’s just a ant give them what they need and take care of them. Don’t just buy a animal put it in a cage and feed them anything. Please be kind to all.👍🏻

The Orbeez makes so much sense... It's basically just an absorbent polymer, same principle as moss etc, but WAY more efficient lol. That last Tree Boa was so sad to see, but glad he is in good hands.

I like how the snake you are holding just rolls up into a ball you can hold ergonomically

That reaction to the feeding, the little mouth movements? Absolutely melted my heart, that was *so* adorable! 😍 Edit: Is there an update on her? Did you manage to fix her tail? Hope she's doing alright, such a sweetheart. 🤗

I get so mad when I see bad reptile RU-vidrs talk about how "bad" it is to help a snake shed. I've even seen a couple where they get a rescue and let its tail fall off because they didn't help get the shed off. If they need to get that shed off, help them!

We will need an update on that poor guy if it survives. Thank you.

The premise that your idea is built on was made popular years ago by Temple Grandin who discovered that her autism tics were calmed down by wrapping herself up tightly in a blanket. She then tested her theory on cows and since then we have Thundershirts for dogs and cats and weighted blankets to help with anxiety. Using this method with orbeez for snakes is AWESOME!

5:07 not the snake in the top right corner popping up to be nosey. 🤣🐍

Such a great idea. The snake sure seemed way more comfortable and less stressed when u took him out. Fingers crossed that baby retic pulls through. Great video Donny n Kevin. 💜

Aww, that was really sweet! That GTP was probably super comfy in the tank of orbz. What a fantastic idea! Most of YT is people doing "wacky" stuff for hype, but Kevin is just trying to help animals. You know? I'm always taken aback by that sincerity and kindness. And Donny, your quick wit is always great for a smile, even when I feel like I can't. Your vibe is fantastic!

Damn I thought that snake was dead and Kevin was just seeing if those beads worked. When he brought him out of tank I almost shit my pants when it started moving. Good video!!

That green was sooo uncomfortable, and watching you pull the shed off was also uncomfortable, but the freedom and joy it had after it was gone was clear

Wow, that assisted feeding was clinical! Pretty amazing how good this guy was at it

That poor little snake was in such rough shape, I’m glad it ate well! Thanks for helping it out!

I actually used your assist feed method on my baby copperhead (with vet supervision of course) and it actually worked! Thank you so much! She eats like a champ now!

Watching you help these amazing animals is a true pleasure.

Watching him push the snake down into the orbeez while it sits perfectly still made me laugh so hard hahah

10:02 the snake looks shook from what just happened 😂

Good info. I noted an improvement in hydration by switching to bottled spring water. Tap water quality varies depending on where you live, and routine treatments can make it less palatable.

We need more reptile Orbeez bathing! Its really interesting seeing how they behave being submerged in them.

I recently gave back a snake I was fostering for a friend over the last 2 years. I unexpectedly came to love and had a few scares and now want one if my own. I gladly returned Cloud to my friend, it meant his life improved so he could care for him properly. It was an honor. My only wish would be to have found your channel so I could have learned few things I needed back then. You can bet, though, that I'll be watching and learning from your channel as I await my next friend. 🙂

That poor baby at the end. 😥 I've never seen a snake that thin that wasn't deceased already. Hope it makes a full recovery! Also, why was it in such bad shape?? Was the owner neglecting it or was it just not taking food and they didn't know how to assist feed? I'm glad they brought it to you and didn't just let it pass away...

Oh that poor skinny baby, it made me so happy to see it respond so well to the induced feeding. I hope she pulled through, she seems like a little fighter

I can't believe people let their snakes deteriorate as bad as the second one before they do something about it and seek help

Always a pleasure to watch these videos. That new shed assist method is very cool. I have two Basins from NERD, and I can attest to the caliber/quality of your animals.

Poor little noodle. Helps me feel like a good pet owner. My snakes so far have had a lovely life.

8:44 TBF that is basically a universal law for any hole

Thats so crazy I really like how the snakes seems not that terrified and how you actually treat them well

Love it. Starting ur day with Kevin’s knowledge is the best

Id suggest maybe for more comfort and security for the snake to use a dark colored Orbeez. They come in all shades and I'd think the snake would feel more secure if submerged in a dark colored surrounding then the bright clear color. Or just leave them in a dark place lol

My python is in shed. I had ONE bad shed with him when I got him and it's bc there wasn't enough humidity. He does not like the feeling of being sprayed. Others told me to soak him but when I had him soaking, he was upset. I sat with him and held him for a while, most of his body still in the water (he could hold his head up and wouldn't drown if he got tired) but then he slithered towards me, faced me, and rested his head in my palm and just stared up at me. OMG THE GUILT!!!!!! I felt like absolute s--t. He really doesn't like water like that. By the next shed, I amped up the humidity to max and every shed after that was clean and perfect. I can't imagine what this baby in he video was going through

I completely understand the concept of regaining the snake's moisture by putting it in gel balls, but I couldn't stop laughing. "Push snek in orbeez"

Whoever invented Orbeez could've never guessed this use for them 😂

Fantastic video! I loved the explanation behind every "reason" for stuck shed causes as well as treatment! Thank you!!!!

Vet tech here. This could be used in so many different ways! Now, how do the beads hold heat? 🤔 Can they be microwaved? Heating pad or lamp? Got my brain working today!

Fun fact: Orbez expand a lot more with distilled water. Has to do with osmosis, the fewer the dissolved solids, the more the orbez attract water. Tap water has a little bit of dissolved solids, distilled has *_almost_* none. Don't bother giving your reptiles distilled water to drink, there is little or advantage to doing so. If anything, human safe tap water is *probably* better for reptiles. If you are concerned about chlorine, use water conditioner (like you would use for fish or amphibians) or get bottled water, which has some dissolved minerals which are better for health and taste.

Lol I was like, "what you gonna feed it, some kind of snake milk?" Nope, it's a dead baby something🤣. Of course.

Kevin is a genius ! Thanks Nerd for all you do .

I have a month old baby "FARM BRED" AWM and thanks to you, his personality is already incredible.

I've a BP who has trouble most times, this is genius. My other two never have trouble like him and their setups are all the same.

9:17 he looks so happy

Damn. I learned more about snakes & their shedding process in the last 10 minutes than I have in the entire 40 previous years of my life. Thanks man, that was cool

That was awesome! I love to watch as our animals are cared for! It makes my heart smile! Thank you for your wonderful compassion!

Just the valuable information one can learn from watching ur videos alone is top notch thats amazing first hand stuff

Such a cool idea! It actually looks fun hanging out in a tub full of Orbeez. 😁

I love the expression of the starved snake. “Oh, yeah I just remembered I needed to eat”

That's an amazing thing to do. So many people are disgusted and scared by snakes, but they're living creatures that need as much care, respect and reverence as any other. Thank you.

Can we get updates on that snake please... I would really like to hear that she's getting stronger and putting on weight slowly ❤️

First time I saw one of y'all's videos. I'm very impressed and can see how much the snakes are well loved.

I don't even have any snakes but I still found this fascinating, thank you!

Quick moment of appreciation for the fact that this video is exactly 11:11 long. Gorgeous snake, great tips! Thank you!

This is the first time I actually find snakes cute. And the second small snake looked like a dinosaur. So cool.

Taking an orbeez bath looks like it would feel amazing. I'm a little jealous.

This dude is so informative he's simply freaking awesome 👌

I'm so glad people like you exist.

It was such a relief to see her finally stretch out fully!

I don't have a snake and like most people I'm a bit terrified of them. I do love and respect this man for how well he treats this snake, his creativity, as well as his passion for animals and being able to educate us in just a few minutes.

3:11 MICHAEL MICHAEL GET ME OUT OF HEREE

This is a very good idea ! I had a snake that I got from someone who lost a tiny piece off its tail due to stuck shed .. the snake was fine & healthy but the skin was dead & I didn’t want to try and remove the stuck shed because it couldn’t be saved .. so the snakes won’t die from that but it definitely could cause issues .. I hope that little snake will start to eat and gain some weight .. it’s the most stressful thing owning reptiles when they don’t eat , especially if they’re young .

So satisfying when you got the old skin off!! My ball python currently has one singular stuck shed scale on his head. Like just one dot. I've had him since December and he's never had stuck shed. Not sure what to do when it's just one tiny scale. He's currently going into shed so hopefully it'll just come off this time

Can we have an update on these 2? Especially the one that was starving. I hope they are doing okay!! Thank you for saving them! I didn't even know I cared this damn much about snakes lol. I am a huge animal lover. I feel empathy for them all; but, I didn't realize how much I would feel for snakes. New Subscriber, and new found love for snakes 😄

My goodness, that poor thin little thing!!! I'm SO thankful it responded positively to being fed! I hope your able to get it back to being Happy, healthy and hopefully it will put some meat on them little bones!! ❤

Top O' the morning to everyone! Awesome video, loved the orbeez idea and the assist feed was perfect, I'm sure that little guy will recover

Great video. Thanks for the ideas. I hope all goes well with that beautiful little dude. Have a great day

Great informative video on shedding. Kevin putting the snake into the orbeez was very satisfying.

0:18 When you said that python was mummified, I thought that also meant dead! It didn't look dead in the next few seconds that you lifted it's head, so I'm confused.

XD the gentle shoving of the snake under the Orbeez a little under halfway through, I laughed at how the snake was still a solid orb ha ha

Excelent explanation of why to feed small meals to a starving animal.

STILL THE BEST RU-vid CHANEL OUT THERE!!! 💚🐍🦎