October Mixed Bag 2009

[an1m4ls4p3ts11]

damn your nuts to be that close to a mamba but it is pretty damn awesome!!!

[multicornsnake]

how do you sex your snakes

[viperkeeper]

@multicornsnake Usually visually. I sometimes have to probe them.

[TDSkating]

i just started watchin ur vids a couple mins ago and you have beutiful snakes. going to the pasadena repticon tomoro :)

[gecko091]

they are selling a green anaconda at animal island

[helmetboy45]

hey, i wondering why you don't just leave a cup of water in each cage, and instead go around everyone of them watering them.

[mrJAB513]

Hey Al,

I heard you say that there is not antivenin for the lubricus lubricus and you treat it symptomatically. What are they symptoms of a bite from one? not much online about them

[viperkeeper]

Pain , Swelling, Ptosis, Respiratory distress.  In the order of appearance.

[mrJAB513]

hmm not too bad... jk

[MACingyouup]

Thanks for posting  these amazing videos. The shot at 5:45 is incredible. I loved watching her drink. It was cute. :)

[Kojoyify]

y do u use a bottle to water them and not put it in a dish for them

[viperkeeper]

Many snakes don't drink from water dishes

[heart4herps]

Snakes are so cute when they drink!

[PandasMonkey]

Viper,

Thank you for another well done episode. Look forward to seeing more of your work.

I am an amateur collector and all of mine are constrictors. i have 2 retics and a red tail. Working on getting a green anaconda. i have been trying to talk my fiance into letting me gt a false water cobra but she says "Hell No". guess i got to listen to the woman :) Your videos are very entertaining and educational at the same time. Than k you again.

Redscale

[viperkeeper]

Don't let women own you. You'll regret it for the rest of your life.

[FischerFan]

@viperkeeper Yeah!! And the snakes are less dangerous!

[jozm85]

Hallo viperkeeper!

What species is that yellow viper?

By the way 5/5 for your videos. Grate work!

Cheers/ Jonas

[viperkeeper]

Cryptolytrops insularis

[XmegaPresident]

Very good video Al! Educational and fun! It doesn't get better then that!

I have one question.

Have you ever had to force feed a lubricus?

Thanks Al

:-)

[viperkeeper]

Never had need to...all have been good feeders

[mrJAB513]

Hey Al,

I know there are no such thing as a venomous snake with "training wheels", but in your opinion would you rather start with red spitters, or a coral cobra??

[viperkeeper]

Coral Cobra is a safer bet.

[mrJAB513]

hey Al,

What do you think would happen from one of those lubricus??

[viperkeeper]

Pain, swelling...not much more.

[sdamon7]

Providing Water Question:

Al, what do you use to provide to your snakes water by hand, a baster?

I know in the past you said you like to do it this way, so you can ensure they are properly hydrated.

BTW, this video has the most beautiful snakes from beginning to end I have seen in a long time!

Thank you!

[viperkeeper]

I make the videos up as I go along depending on mood and available video. This one had some nice video.

I use a "lab" wash bottle to water the snakes most of the time.  Big nasties I will use a garden sprayer because there is more distance bettween me & the pointy end.

[armandin2048]

Cecil B de Cortiz - Miss Mamba is ready for her eyeball closeup LOL - seriously great shots Al thanks !! - those Coral Cobras are willful little beauties aren't they.

Armand UK (please note use of correct English

PS I am sure we are all so intrigued what you couls not show us, Bob was wearing womens clothing??

[viperkeeper]

I have some specimens on loan the are still un-named and the owners don't want any photos published till the paper comes out.

[Artair1993]

You have really nice snakes :D

They are so calm ;D

[joemorgz0]

hay viperkeeper i just was wondering what was the snake at 14:10

thanks

[deadcommuter]

I think he is questioning the pupil size of the snake. the pupil of the mamba is round, as opposed to other snakes, which convex in shape

[viperkeeper]

Wow!  Good Job!

[murphymagic33]

wow, all during that mamab cam close up, i was worried for you man

[viperkeeper]

She/he is very calm and I had no rodent scent on me, so I was comfortable with it being that close. Remember they react to "Food & Fright" if neither is present, they are calm.

[murphymagic33]

what kind of time is the care of thsoe animals taking?

presuming your holding down a day job then what are you investing in them, 2- 4 hours per evening?

[viperkeeper]

Since I've switched their day/night schedule by 12 hours I give then 2-4 hrs per night.

[mickey2aas]

Wow, you really get some great shots up close! Another awesome video 5*.

[davi8052]

I have a question for you. I should have noticed this before being a follower of your videos and this may be a dumb question. But as far as i can remember the mamba is the only snake i have seen with eyes cylindrical as opposed to the "typical snake eye" why is that?

[viperkeeper]

The vertical pupil is found, 99% of the time, in Viperids. Elapids, 99% of the time have round pupils

[davi8052]

thank you i guess minimal research on the web would have answered that for me. Thank you though for responding.

[IdahoEF2]

Mr. Viperkeeper, I have a question. I have a Hopi Rattlesnake and he has failed to eat for the last month and a half. I have tried everything from full sized mice like he ate the first 3 times, to a heated up drowned mouse, and even a heated up pinkie. I have cleaned his aquarium several times and he seems to be drinking on a regular basis. Today I got him heated up, put him in a bucket and placed a mouse with him..he never even got more than a few rattles before cowering away. What to do?

[viperkeeper]

Well it's time for them to chill for the winter but still it's not a good sign. This is Viperkeeper's non feeder postulate. Some babies behave just are you described and have a signicant mortality rate. They are just programmed to "die" so to speak and most of the time you cannot alter this path. I have no scientifically valid study to back this up but lots of experience with it over the years. Try a live anole, gecko, or skink of the right size. You may end up forcefeeding it in the end

[IdahoEF2]

How would one forcefeed? Such as putting it right in it's face and hope it opens up? I tried that with a very small mouse that had been drowned in warm water. Its strange because he has been in captivity since July 2. He has eaten 3 full sized mice as seen in my video. I keep my house warm and he has a lamp at one end of his tank. He doesnt seem too aggresive, and has never been a threat when cleaning his tank. I appreciate your input!! Keep up the great vids.

[viperkeeper]

Like I said, tis the season to chill out for them. I have a few videos on forcefeeding on my channel. Very dangerous for you and the snake.

[heylookimfat]

6:45 Lets see some more footage of that beauty!

[sanremo2009]

hey dude, what´s the snake that can bea heard puffing at 20:54 in this video??

thx a bunch

[viperkeeper]

An adult male Bitis parvicula most likely

[gartenfalnex]

Great clips you put up every month, watching every single on of them.

What non-venomous snakes did you start out with?

[monntey101calley101]

love the wetland pit viper (gorgus!)

[viperkeeper]

Wetar Island Pit Viper

[AT304]

IIRC, you have another video featuring a Wagler's that is a very pale blue....is that a different subspecies, or just a color variant of this (the snakes in the first part of this vid) species? Either way, that was one gorgeous snake (the light blue one).

[viperkeeper]

This whole genus is under revision. All the physical variations we see just may be regional, then again there maybe enough genetic variation to warrant species status.

[lordabomity]

Breakfast and a new mixed bag video, a perfect start to any day =)

Tropidolaemus wagleri like most asian pits are so damn gorgeous, T/C.insularis is one of the more stunning imo.

The genus trimeresurus are cryptelytrops now right? They change things all the time, its kinda frustrating LOL.

[lordabomity]

I read that they have or will split trimeresurus into seven genera. Trimeresurus, cryptelytrops, himalayophis, parias, peltopelor, Popeia, viridovipera. LOL. That's just crazy!

[Tarzan07330]

gorgeous Wagler's! they're my favorite!

[edaj84]

what were you referring to when you said there are some things we can't show you, at the start of the vid?

[viperkeeper]

I have snakes that I cannot show on video for one reason or another.

[monntey101calley101]

ohh! sorry herd it wrong iv seen them before but couldint remember there name!

[FreeTrafficSystems]

Great vid, view my channel and be my friend. Thank you.

Take care.

[SemKoBHF]

man nice videos.. but im sometimes to scared to check them ..

how u aren't scared of so many snakes arr ..

[viperkeeper]

I"ve used up all my allocated fright by watching the news about the world and what's happening to America, so I have no fear left by the time I get to work with my snakes.

[jp6191]

Beautiful snakes especially the wetar island pit viper

[rweeezy]

"cause I have other things to do. like... force feed the king cobras..."

hahaha so casual. I love it.

[aaaalphamale]

From ca,,born and raised in louisiana though,,,first time commenter,,,i was born in the swamp and skinned many a snake,,,love'em,,,you have a water mocc? Sure would like to see one open up and show that white mouth,,keep up the good work.

[viperkeeper]

Watch the field herping video.

[appletime101]

are these snakes expensive?

[viperkeeper]

Define expensive. I think having a girlfriend, wife, and or kids is expensive.

[reptileboy450]

venoumus snakes are beatiful but not for every body like me lol

[8yeah8]

Wow, they truly are deadly beautiful. Thanks Al.

[Rylan46]

Viperkeeper, I always wondered, why don't you feed live pinkies? Not for any other reason other than maybe snakes would be more enticed to eating something alive? Just wondering....

[viperkeeper]

Oh I do, just that I seldom (really never) use any live feeding in my videos.

[RobTheGamer]

Not that I mind per say, but I have always wondered why you don't film live feedings. Worried about PETA jumping all over you for cruelty to rodents or something? I find the effects of venom on mice interesting, nor morbidly so, but interesting nonetheless.

[mistabiggz16]

you bring up a great point actually if it wasnt for rats and mice we wouldnt really have any idea how a snakes venom will affect a human being really. and we would of had to test it on human subjects :O or we just couldnt of tested it at all and guessed what snakes are lethally dangerous and what ones arent lol. thanks to mice we now know all of those things.

[viperkeeper]

Yes, me too. I try not to attract the people that are interested in "Blood Sports". Peta, HSUS, & ALF are also factors.

[RobTheGamer]

Well, maybe you could host a private website and do 1 hour specials including maybe some behind the scenes stuff and live feedings somewhere and charge a nominal membership fee to view those. Could be another source of revenue for the Liar. Just an idea you might consider.

[coldtoon]

Viperkeeper whether you notice it or not, I would like to tell you that your videos have inspired many people like myself to see the beautiful side of these beasts. I love your videos so much and I have to say this is my favorite channel on youtube.

Keep making videos!!! I look forward to seeing new ones!

[viperkeeper]

Thanks :-) They are just trying to survive as we all are.

[jxz107]

are those macrops super deadly?

i have to say i love your snakes theyre so beautiful

[viperkeeper]

No. Keep in mind that all snakebites are serious medical emergencies and deaths do occur from snakes that are not considered "super deadly" . Every snakebite event is different.

[jxz107]

hmm... that is true btw i havent been able to ask this but have any of the sea snakes and old/new world corals been kept before?

[viperkeeper]

No, they are just too difficult to maintain in collections

[jxz107]

i thought so.

i know i have too many questions sorry but i noticed your venomous snakes have more space than nonvenomous snakes of the same size why is that

[viperkeeper]

I like to give them as much space as I can. After all how would you like to be confined in just a small space?

[jxz107]

true

[mykidsdad36]

They are all looking great, this was a beautiful mixed bag edition, the colors and patterns were simply amazing on these snakes.the egyptian cobra is really growing.You know Al, sometimes I think we take for granite, the fact that all you go through, to make the video entertaining and close up shots, that you take many risk, and I personally would like to thank you for all you do for us.The videos are always 5 star quaility and the best out there, when it comes to snakes, again thank you! ~Lee

[JMREPTILES]

i second this comment so true

[viperkeeper]

Thanks :-)

[HardjumperR]

damm man

just another great vid al

love it

keep going man

[viperkeeper]

The snakes are the stars, I'm just the cameraman and mouthpeice.  Oh yeah, the guy with a big bullseye on him too...lol

[viperkeeper]

I accidentally deleted a question about the 'black capsule' seen on the floor of the Mamba cage. That's the sensor for the temperature controller.

[mistabiggz16]

wow That Tropidolaemus wagler is just so Beautiful!! i just want to kiss her :P

[elapidkeeper30]

I love the black mamba! I ´ve kept D. angusticeps and D.viridis and both were great to care for! I really loved my D. viridis.. When more c.b.b. black mamba´s will be in te hooby in europe, I might get one

[viperkeeper]

IMO I consider D. jamisoni & D. viridis the most dangerous of the Mambas to keep in a collection. Jamisons act like 'crack' addicts and Viridis are 'meth' heads.

[elapidkeeper30]

lol, well I agree with you on that . But I thought black mamba´were also crazy to work with....never kept them but I only heard this from others

[viperkeeper]

I think if you treat them nicely like I do and don't give them a reason to fear you, then they don't scare the shit out of you or worse

[Najakeeper]

Al,

That Naja haje drinking footage was priceless.

Thank you very very much for sharing that experience.

Yasin

[viperkeeper]

Hey Mate :-) How's life in CH?

[Najakeeper]

CH is beautiful but I need to find a job, make some money and build my snake room. Even for a geneticist, it is hard to find a job these days.

Are you gonna come and visit soon?

[viperkeeper]

I used to go to CH twice a year but not anymore. I have not been since 1973.

[bluetrilobite]

what is the snake at 14:15?

[viperkeeper]

Ethiopian Mountain Adder

(Bitis parviocula)

[sagitpalti]

Great vid as always :-)

what do you use as substrate for the coral cobras? i saw you use it in several cages.

it looks a bit like sand...

[viperkeeper]

Zilla's Crushed English Walnut

[mikehodgns]

Thankyou for another great video, You`ve got some real pretty snakes there. Always love seeing the mamba`s though.

[NicholasTam1134]

wow its so small!

[viperkeeper]

Wow! That sounds so personal ;-)

[NicholasTam1134]

lol al, i meant "wow its so small! no homo" lol, but i meant the green snake, its so tiny

[ScubaTim]

Beautiful @ 14:15!

[Rmzizou]

AL!!!

BEAUTIFUL SPECIMAN!!!!!

the one with the green body and orange stripes WOW

[landofthefreemyass]

Bob sounds like Art Bell.

[garyfromtheUK]

hi al, you should get a little stool to take the weight off when watering the lower residents. great vid, love the mixed bags.

[Kloster18]

Could you spell out the name of the species you said "if i were to get bitten by anything in this room id like to get bit by this one"

[viperkeeper]

Coral Cobras (Aspidelaps)

[varimtharas]

Amazing Black mamba. Simply stunning.

[fvar86]

Fantastic video Al! what's the first snake?

thanks

Fernando

[christophermchale]

t. wagleri

[viperkeeper]

Waglers Pit Viper (tropidolamus)

[Diamond0000000000000]

class vid al.

[XxChase6245xX]

kool