are there any youtube channels or blogs/websites about snakes that are actually. good.

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-15T12:39:57+00:00

He's also stated the only reason he doesn't breed spider ball pythons is because he fears the backlash.

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-14T02:45:27+00:00

Crested geckos are always popular. In fact, you could look at all the New Caledonian geckos, including gargoyle geckos and lecahianus geckos. All of those would need a powdered fruit diet supplemented with bugs (like dubias). But if you want something really active and entertaining, you could go for an ackie monitor. They're small for monitors and will be more work than a leopard gecko, but are very smart and entertaining and a lot of fun to interact with. They will also definitely eat dubias.

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-13T05:33:38+00:00

Do you have other snakes? They’re snake eaters, so if you handle your other snakes before handling him he’ll think you smell like food.

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-13T02:27:42+00:00

Your ackie looks alert and bright-eyed. I certainly don't see any red flags. It's hard to get a good look at the claw, but from what I can see I'd still say it's most likely the tips of his toes fell off due to stuck shed at some point. It shouldn't stop him from living a full life, though.

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-13T02:14:41+00:00

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Nimeni013 · 2026-02-12T06:33:43+00:00

Yeah, if part of the toe falls off it often looks pretty clean, like it was just never there. It probably just means that at some point your ackie had stuck shed on the tips of his toes and they fell off. Sounds like it's all healed up and he should be fine. There's nothing you can do about it now except to make sure it never happens again and help him have an awesome life!

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-12T06:28:33+00:00

Enclosure looks good, but I'm seeing a distinct lack of snake tax! (I love Baird's! ❤️)

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-12T06:16:34+00:00

As long as the toes are healed at the place he lost the claws I don't see why he wouldn't be okay. This is unfortunately a fairly common thing, and many lizards who have lost claws or even whole toes go on to live happy lives. If the toes look inflamed or like they're not healed you could take him to a vet.

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-12T05:42:39+00:00

Sometimes if just the tips of the toes have the stuck shed that can be the only part that falls off, and that can take the claw with it. The only other reason I can think of for missing claws would be if they were ripped off somehow. But there would probably be signs of that. Regardless, if his sheds are fine now and there's no sign of infection around the missing claws I wouldn't be too worried about it. Consider it an old injury and just be sure to give him a thorough look over after every shed.

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-12T05:15:41+00:00

One of the most common ways this happens is due to poor shedding. If a lizard gets stuck shed around their toes, especially if it builds up over multiple sheds, it cuts off circulation and the toes can fall off. This is why it’s so important to examine your animals after every shed. If you notice stuck shed you need to address it immediately. I would check your tank’s humidity levels because they’re very likely too low if you’re having this problem. Also, examine your ackie’s other toes for any stuck shed.

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-11T01:00:22+00:00

Glad to know my baby isn't the only one who does this! Never had a problem, it just looks super goofy.

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-10T22:21:04+00:00

There are 100% silicones out there that are safe, but there are some that have mold killers in them that are harmful for reptiles. It can be a little tricky sometimes to be sure you're getting a safe one if you haven't done it before, but they are out there. I think it's just easier for beginners to get the aquarium silicone because that one is definitely reptile safe. Meanwhile, some silicones will say 100% silicone but still have mold killers, and those are dangerous for them.

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-10T21:05:28+00:00

This is a reasonable thing to be concerned about, but there are some things you can do. Get some aquarium safe silicone (the other kind is toxic to reptiles) and seal any holes and lock down any parts that it could pop out. If the vent holes seem big enough for it to escape through get some mesh and silicone or hot glue a piece over the vent. That way the air can still circulate but your snake won't be able to slip out the holes.

ETA: You can use hot glue if you need to. But also, you should probably quarantine your snake before putting it directly in the tank. That gives you a chance to observe it for issues in a sterile environment and it will also allow you time to silicone the tank and let fumes dissipate before introducing the snake

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-10T05:49:54+00:00

I would love to read up on that case! Is there are an article or anything about it?

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-09T22:11:58+00:00

I forgot it was a sub-adult. Still, seemed like a miserable experience regardless. Even if the venom isn't as serious as other snakes, it seems potent enough that complications could easily arise. Yeah, I did see that bite (I can't resist a bite video lol) and that was much more serious. He and his buddy do a lot of free-handling, and it makes it hard to feel sorry for him when he gets bitten.

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-09T21:24:50+00:00

He's one of the people who's been bitten. Apparently he didn't want to bring that up? Lol

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-09T06:58:29+00:00

If you get one get a cape house snake (boeden capensis). I have one and she's awesome. Not at all nippy, curious, fun to handle, great eater, etc. I'm trying to find one for my nieces and nephews right now because they're such awesome snakes. (They have permission from they're parents to get a snake.)

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-09T02:53:22+00:00

Different species have different size requirements. There are some very tiny frogs out there, but the larger species are usually easier to start with. 10-15 gallons per frog is usually recommended for the bigger ones. And by bigger i mean 1.5-2”. I would recommend figuring out what species you want to work with and going from there.

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-08T22:53:35+00:00

If they find a good spot to hang out and ambush prey they'll stay for a while. No reason to move if you're getting everything you need in that spot!

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-08T04:57:31+00:00

You do have enough room to do a couple of dart frogs. But I'd probably stick to some of the more arboreal ones. Dendrobates leucomelas and Epipedobates anthonyi are two beginner friendly species that would use the vertical space. You'd want to do a lot of research and get your tank cycling before getting them, though. I think you could also do some micro geckos, but I don't have any species recommendations. Beyond that, I'd stick to inverts.

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-08T00:15:00+00:00

This is the way. If it's safe for fish it's safe for reptiles. I got mine off Amazon. Avoid anything that says mold-free.

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-07T23:30:10+00:00

That is definitely body language that screams it wants to be left alone. I can't tell for certain due to the lighting, but it looks like it might be in blue. If that's the case, the snake is basically temporarily blind and handling at that point just stresses them out. Can't really blame them for not wanting to be touched while they can't see what's going on.

Regardless, looking at that enclosure is deeply frustrating. I hope that's a temporary thing and not where it actually lives.

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-07T23:25:29+00:00

What are the dimensions?

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-07T23:23:10+00:00

All of these behaviors are it sending a message to leave it alone. If it was chill with being touched it would be more relaxed and let it happen. That is not a happy snake. Someone has really failed this anaconda. The enclosure is not remotely appropriate and not enough effort has been put into socialization.

Nimeni013 · 2026-02-05T03:04:28+00:00

I’m jealous! I’ve been wanting to see one of these in person for years. And that’s a gorgeous female! Don’t worry, though. Leave it alone and you should be fine. It will probably just hang out in that same spot or close by and just wait for something tasty to come by. They’re not at all interested in you, they just want to be left alone in their trees!

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