i use vinegar to clean my tanks its safe non toxic and has antibacterial properties
@themcbriens
7 жыл бұрын
So do I. I use cleaning vinegar, 10% Acetic acid and water in a spray bottle. It works great.
@joshgriffey5537
7 жыл бұрын
hailey eve what mixture do you use? I was going to try the Lysol that he recommends but it's really expensive for a gallon.
@rockethereptile8381
7 жыл бұрын
hailey eve 50:50 vinegar and water works amazingly for a disinfectant
@tinyfalcon1279
7 жыл бұрын
yep been using it for like four years now
@ileolai
7 жыл бұрын
You can use bicarb soda as well it's even safer than vinegar
@zachary_underscore
7 жыл бұрын
I like how Brian says number two while also talking about snake feces.
@TheReptarium
7 жыл бұрын
lol
@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip on the Lysol concentrate! I just switched to Lysol and recently went to a generic version, but the concentrate will same me a lot of cash. I recently switched to Reptichip, keeps smells to zero and easy to spot clean, lasts about 6 weeks for a ball python, but still a bit expensive. Still looking for the perfect substrate. For my rats I just switched to several layers of newspaper on the bottom of the tubs, a few handfuls of aspen chips, topped with shredded paper from work. Most is free except the aspen, but cuts costs big time!
@elenakk188
7 жыл бұрын
Brian takes care of thousand of snakes and i can't even take care of a cat 😂
@bec11mort
7 жыл бұрын
Some of these are really helpful! I would suggest that people look into paper trays rather than styrofoam since paper is much more sustainable and easily recycled! Many cities don't have styrofoam recycling facilities.
@roadfart5537
7 жыл бұрын
I LOVE your enthusiasm, Brian! It's contagious. Keep up the great work, your videos are so much fun to watch and always make me feel better. All the best!
@nathanilt
7 жыл бұрын
on the subject of a hide box for the smaller snakes, when i had Luke (my old corn snake) we would use old paper towel rolls or toilet paper rolls, and cut them to a good length and put the tube in the cage, and he would just hang out in there during the night. really easy hide box and you basically have a unlimited supply since you would have to restock on paper towels or toilet paper eventually
@brey5121
7 жыл бұрын
nathanilt I have bought a few expensive and pretty hides for my kingsnake but he still prefers cardboard tubes lol weird little thing
@nathanilt
7 жыл бұрын
Leia, (my dad's very angry kingsnake) liked the stone dual level cave hide we got when she and Luke were too big for the smaller cardboard tubes. and i think the tubes made things easier when cleaning the cages, just pick them up while they are all coiled up in the tube and hand them to someone to handle, easy clean
@RainbowDash1995
7 жыл бұрын
I love your stuff man! when I first told my mom I was planning on getting a python she started lusting off all these stories of large snakes getting out of their tanks and killing baby's and pet cats and all this other stuff but watching your shows on KZitem, I knew have more knowledge to help educate my mom as well, she loves animals but she unfortunately has the misconception that snakes are super dangerous and deadly even though more often than not their not anyway thanks for all the info I'm looking forward to being able to own my snake but I want to set up the tank and make sure its perfect for my snake before I get her cause I live in Maine and don't want to screw up with my first snake
@TheReptarium
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support and it sounds like you are super responsible! I love that! Brian
@RadiantReptilia
7 жыл бұрын
Responsibility is key, and it seems like you certainly have that!
@Agent-qb8em
7 жыл бұрын
RainbowDash1995 my mom hates snakes because she knows about story's about the same thing
@LuisRamirez-pn3sp
7 жыл бұрын
RainbowDash1995 same
@legendariestlegendarycomme7788
7 жыл бұрын
RainbowDash1995 same prob bro it's a sad prob maybe try an convince them some how hope u got one
@xXxGraces_BFxXx
7 жыл бұрын
The snake is like wtf man, that's my water bowl.
@ethanbauer9012
7 жыл бұрын
Omg that towel trick for humidity is going to help me so much!!! I've tried everything to get my snakes to shed right but nothing works. Goodbye to 45 minute snake soaking lol
@illianathorne4655
6 жыл бұрын
this is going to help me alot because i am going to get a snake from my uncle if i pass a test of taking care of then and this is going to help. I have never had a snake and my dad has never too! I am also the first girl in my family that wants a snake. This is going to help alot! Thank you so much!
@lotrfan9496
7 жыл бұрын
the damp towel works great, that's what I do for my terrariums
@MegaMisty35
7 жыл бұрын
I love your videos I am a new ball python owner I have owned corn snakes in the past but the 2 are very diffent I just wanted to say thank you for all the help and info I have gotten from watching your videos
@TuberoseKisser
7 жыл бұрын
for hides, I just got my king half a log and my corn a full log, I also cut off the pockets to my robe and gave it to them since they liked sleeping in it.
@Dude_its_Lyz
7 жыл бұрын
For humidity control in my larger display tanks I have often used grocery bags (not any closer than 8 inches from a heat source) on top of the screen with clear tape, and I have also used aluminum foil and tape. The aluminum foil you can use right by a heat source, without risking a fire or melting anything into the enclosure.
@melissaa7712
7 жыл бұрын
Me and my son love your vlog channel !! He is only 2 but whenever he sees you he points and says "nakes nakes". Lol
@TheReptarium
7 жыл бұрын
That is so awesome! Tell him I said hi! Brian
@SpectrumDIY
7 жыл бұрын
For the paper towels, I buy bulk /Segmented/ paper towels, gives you a half sheet that is perforated :)
@Aaron613V
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian great episode.
@smallforestdweller6999
7 жыл бұрын
I'll be doing a bioactive set up for my reptiles, only need to clean the glass, and it's great for them!
@gracestarkey3444
6 жыл бұрын
I love this channel you have the best hacks, there really smart !
@critterdude
7 жыл бұрын
hey Brian great episode as allways!! I have a good life hack I use for small to maybe medium ball pythons and smaller snakes I drink a lot of coffee!! so I use the large plastic Folgers cans for hides in my racks they fit perfect and will last forever I just turn em upside down and cut a door out and a perfect hide box!!!
@martystone6156
7 жыл бұрын
Very nice! I use tall cups with minuscule holes on the bottom filled with ice cubes as dripper for mountain Chameleon species. Plastic flower pots ( cut in half) as hides for my Meraukee BTS, it saves lots of time for spot cleaning ;)
@TheReptarium
7 жыл бұрын
Good tip!
@debbiemandigo1030
5 жыл бұрын
I use dessert size paper plates to feed our blue tongue Skinks. We cut them into fourths to feed babies. It really helps not having to wash dishes when you have 500-600 mouths to feed. The leftovers get dropped into out dubia roach boxes. They love feeding day as much as the Skinks do.
@orphusabadon9863
7 жыл бұрын
Hey there! Would you consider making a video about the safe ways of handling snakes; things like if it's okay to let them explore in your clothing/hair, if it's safe from a bacterial standpoint to bring them to your face and how close, etc.?
@13simonsays
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian. Allot of great info on this one.
@kimberlyschouppe86
7 жыл бұрын
Brian I love the damp towel trick! Thanks for all the awesome and informative videos.
@KappaPappaTTV
7 жыл бұрын
Man, I have been here for so long supporting you! I love snakes so much and I can't wait to get one from you guys! Keep up the good work. I would love working with you guys or snakes all day :)
@tajjackson560
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian
@paytonbarnett5621
7 жыл бұрын
I'm seeing those shirts in the back Brian. Why don't y'all ever carry freaking smalls! 😂😂 hahaha I want to represent too
@petemoss7256
5 жыл бұрын
minor change to using rubber gloves, use non-latex gloves (usually black or blue in color) I have a latex sensitivity, so Neoprene, or other non-latex gloves keep both me and my reptile happy:)
@gustavoquintero9400
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you !
@NoahEB
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@mentaltherealone6470
7 жыл бұрын
Dude thank you so much for this video! I have been having such a hard time with my pastel leopard ball python female shedding since it's gotten cold keeping the humidity in her habitat hasn't been easy, and this towel trick seems to be working!
@reptiletube5306
7 жыл бұрын
You should do a life hack on bearded dragons or leopard geckos 🐲🌵🌴
@ashleyb399
7 жыл бұрын
Chris Cole and cresties!!
@rockethereptile8381
7 жыл бұрын
Reptile Tube he only keeps, snakes, leopards, blue tongues, and a panther chameleon to my knowledge
@g4yb0ybl1tz7
6 жыл бұрын
I thought those were reptiles.
@TELScaniaman
7 жыл бұрын
Excellent video with some great tips, thanks for sharing
@TheReptarium
7 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks, Brian
@thatoneakwardgirl8119
7 жыл бұрын
I own a little baby bearded dragon and this isn't a hack but it's so cute whenever I wake up in the morning she's like a little kid she will be up staring at me like " Mom, Mom wake up and play with me." Lol its soooo cute
@Check_the_syntax
5 жыл бұрын
Brian: "You dont wanna catch the towl on fire". Me: "...."
@cbrunk5370
4 жыл бұрын
I make my own dripper systems with containers from the dollar store for $1. I buy aquarium tubing for a couple bucks, and airline connector for the dipper control. cost per drip system is about $2.00 instead of $8-$15 per system. Just put the connector on one side of a length of tubing, cut a hole in the container either top or bottom. Top keeps from having to seal to prevent leakage, bottom/side keeps from losing siphon from tubing, your choice. You can take it further but then your cost goes up. This is all I do for my drip systems.
@Jake.Automotive
7 жыл бұрын
thanks man! got my 2 boa constrictors just a week.... now I know some life hacks! thanks so much... keep going!
@TheReptarium
7 жыл бұрын
Glad I can help!
@acephantom903
7 жыл бұрын
Good luck with the two of them. Most of these "life hacks" wont help you for very long as most of these tips are for smaller snakes. You'll eventually have to make a large hide in some manner because no premade hides are big enough, the bedding will become a nightmare, and so on. With boa constrictors it is less about trying to do things fast to having to do them the best you can. Most people just have small cages and paper towel and a single water bowl. It is more satisfying to give more than the bare minimum. :)
@Jake.Automotive
7 жыл бұрын
acephantom903 thx man....
@dragontamerreptiles4955
7 жыл бұрын
Good info and episode Brian!
@jaxonhilgers3308
7 жыл бұрын
You literally defined my situation in the life hack with gloves, I go from cleaning my Beardie to spot cleaning my snake most of the time XD
@jonathanivanrivera4865
7 жыл бұрын
very helpful! specially the hides and water bins thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@hannav4924
6 жыл бұрын
To help with humidity I taped tin foil on top of the screen and cut a whole for the lamp. It holds in humidity but also has a hole for air
@-M4cD4ddY-
7 жыл бұрын
Some great tips Brian :) thanks!
@elizabethsmith8431
7 жыл бұрын
for the deli cup you can just burry it in the bedding
@aidenpendergast9512
7 жыл бұрын
For the hide boxes you can also use the end of a tissue box as well.
@rockethereptile8381
7 жыл бұрын
Julie Carlson yes for a smaller one
@AdamH4627
7 жыл бұрын
Great show Brian and team, as always. I really enjoyed the tips and time savers. Could you guys cover efficient methods of defrosting and heating up frozen rodents? When the collection starts to grow and all that is available are frozen rodents it can take a lot of time to heat them up before feeding time.
@TheReptarium
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and I sure can!
@AdamH4627
7 жыл бұрын
AnimalBytesTV thanks! 👍👏
@paulsampugnaro6919
7 жыл бұрын
first time pretty kool. seen u with joey and now u have a new sub. great looking store and didnt know there were that many different snakes. thanks.
@christianhildalgo
7 жыл бұрын
A tip for crested gecko keepers: let the crested gecko diet dry out if it's not eaten. Then you can scrape it off the bottle lid/delicup and reuse the bowl.
@MichelleFitchgoomba98
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your hacks Brian!
@TheReptarium
7 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for watching, Brian
@c_farther5208
6 жыл бұрын
GREAT Ideas.
@Lisamj714
7 жыл бұрын
good tips, but I really just wanted to say I like your magnet that says magnet.
@moistlydripping8416
7 жыл бұрын
I have ceramic water bowls, but I know that I saved money by purchasing them from the small animals section. Bowls that are made specifically for reptiles, cost so much money here in Canada, that's why I went looking for some in the small pets section. A small water dish by zoo med, would have cost me $5, and they do not hold as much water as a ceramic dish. Plus the reptile specific bowls are more textured, and therefore, that means you have to clean it out much more often and more vigarously. With my ceramic dishes, I got four different coloured ones, to know whoes dish belongs in which leopard gecko's cage, and they are labelled by name too and each dish only costed me $2 a piece. Recently we got a bathroom installed down in the basement, where I live in my home, and having a working sink has done wonders for me in terms of saving me from running up and down the stairs to clean the bowls out. So if you can try to have your reptiles near a bathroom, or just a sink in general.
@TheReptarium
7 жыл бұрын
Hey guys! Make sure to check out Brian's vlog: When Your 19ft Python Snake Escapes... : kzitem.info/news/bejne/pG6rmamij4CLomk
@pyrotechnicaldifficilties4089
7 жыл бұрын
AnimalBytesTV Okay :)
@toohottohoot1260
7 жыл бұрын
have you ever kept any fish
@pyrotechnicaldifficilties4089
7 жыл бұрын
Toohot tohoot You should ask him on his vlog channel, i dont think he runs snakebytes
@pyrotechnicaldifficilties4089
7 жыл бұрын
Mr.Hardscope bhb-reptiles.myshopify.com/
@jozefivanov600
7 жыл бұрын
He does run snakebytes but is more likely to respond on his vlog.
@GarrettXHolder
7 жыл бұрын
Plastic cups with a lid for water but cut a circle out of the center of the lid so it doesn't splash when pulling out the rack we only use it for hatchlings
@pinkyvaran7583
7 жыл бұрын
I love that intro
@reptiles4u210
7 жыл бұрын
My favorite life hack costs a bit of money but for keepers like me who only have 2 or 3 reptiles bio active setups are awesome for me I put some bugs in the soil they eat all of the poop and I'm happy and it looks awesome
@reesespythons
7 жыл бұрын
Good Video And Advise Keep On Educating & Inspiring!!!!
@barbaperc
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks this really helps alot
@TheReptarium
7 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it! Brian
@briannaberman8558
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice Brian super helpful!
@amyjones587
7 жыл бұрын
you are the best I support you all 😃
@TheReptarium
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Brian
@faizanziarana7077
5 жыл бұрын
sucha a nice informed video thx for it
@krissymarie7542
7 жыл бұрын
Watching your videos make me really want a snake, and all the information you share really help toward learning how to care for them. (SuperMaryFace also gives really good advice) One day when I can afford/have room for a snake I definitely want to do more reading on it so I can properly own one, because oh my god they're so freaking adorable and fascinating!
@TheReptarium
7 жыл бұрын
I am always happy to help you if you ever have questions! Thanks for tuning in~! Brian
@dr.lobster2783
7 жыл бұрын
I have seen people use lemon juice and water to clean glass and it works really well. That might be easier that what he said in the video because lemon juice is available in most stores
@mariuszmackiewicz7321
7 жыл бұрын
omg I didn't know about snakes now I know tha k so much for tips
@matthewthomas2807
7 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@makaylaward8383
7 жыл бұрын
I use lemon juice to clean my leopard geckos cage and it works really well!!😄
@jjhill001
7 жыл бұрын
Lots of colubrids in this one WOOT
@kolbyhardesty1868
7 жыл бұрын
to do a hide and bedding in one, if you use news paper for your racks and have the small tubs for the babys that like to hide you can cut it a bit long, fold up the extra bit so that they can easly get under it and you have your bedding and hide all in one. This is with something that feels every ones mail box and alot of us just trash
@jordanmontez1923
7 жыл бұрын
awesome episode
@mamaj4734
7 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thank you so much for sharing. Love to see more hacks especially related to lizards.
@heavenleigh3344
7 жыл бұрын
Beyond BPA, other chemicals can be found in various food storage containers. Containers made out of polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE, or plastic #1)-such as most soda bottles-are OK to use once, but can leach carcinogenic, hormone-disrupting phthalates when used over and over again. Also, many deli items come wrapped in plastic made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC, or plastic #3), which can leach cancer-causing dioxins.
@RC-ITgaming
7 жыл бұрын
went from a 2012 video to this and wow the difference xD
@kacperkobielski3586
7 жыл бұрын
Thx for this video, it really helped me
@TheReptarium
7 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Brian
@stinkyphoenix7126
7 жыл бұрын
love this video
@TheReptarium
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Brian
@meowzers6515
4 жыл бұрын
is this an advertisement for deli cups lmfao (this was actually really helpful)
@sarcasticundead6087
6 жыл бұрын
you should give humidity hides a try!
@tyloewen6856
7 жыл бұрын
Great Video! FYI that wasn't your mixing valve, That was a RPZ (backflow prevention device)
@xexoticx5748
7 жыл бұрын
super infos brian thx
@TheReptarium
7 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@MrJeeper117
7 жыл бұрын
that was a back flow preventer!!!!! lol an those screws are for testing. you attach to a gauge. needs to be done every year so you can stay compliant with the city an plumbing codes.
@jokemon9547
7 жыл бұрын
i bought this special bedding from a pet shop in Estonia and on the thing it says with good care the bedding can last up to 4 months
@SunilPlayzMC
7 жыл бұрын
hey! I remember 2 years ago when I started watching you and this summer I finally decided to buy a boa constrictor, THANK YOU!! :D
@TheReptarium
7 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Thanks and congrats!
@mentaltherealone6470
7 жыл бұрын
And yes that is the exact Lysol I've always used! Good to know I'm doing something right lol
@mentaltherealone6470
7 жыл бұрын
My first python. I'm 27 and have had my own snake always since I was about 7. My dad always had them before me. But I started out with gopher snakes and moved to king snakes. California king snakes are still some of my favorite snakes ever! I miss my albino so bad but she had a good life so did my other regular black and white banded Cali king
@Snows_collection
7 жыл бұрын
for the paper towels they sell paper towels that are already halfway cut and fit perfectly in the tubs I use them they save me a lot of time and easier to spot clean u just fold up the towels that are soiled and thrown away and rip off a few more pieces and thrown in there and you're good to go
@TheReptarium
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@elenvodjanicka1815
7 жыл бұрын
best life hacks ever
@movedtoneonbug7246
7 жыл бұрын
I have a life hack that wasn't in the video, this is for mainly arboreal lizards, geckos, snakes, ect. when buying a food dish, it can get expensive, all you really have to do is buy a sleeve of plastic ketchup shot glasses, hot glue two onto the inside of your tank, and stack another glass onto each one, fill it with the food/water, and your done! Hope this is helpful :)
@wesleysmith5737
6 жыл бұрын
I have the SAME EXACT paper cutter!!
@silencio6879
7 жыл бұрын
you should do a video on how to care for a colombian red tail boa I really want your advice
@nickope498
7 жыл бұрын
Will you do a show on Lucy snakes and their genetics?
@marinax2960
7 жыл бұрын
another good hide for small snakes like corns, garters, hatchling ball pythons, or whatever is tiny enough is toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls ( we all throw them away anyway so y not put them to use!). the ball pythons really love the tight space, makes them feel secure. now if u like to handle BP on a daily basis I wouldn't recommend it because it is hard to get them out without tearing the rolls, on the other hand the corn snakes kinda just slide right out because they r tiny. and if u have arboreal snakes that like to climb, I use pvc pipes because u can build them into any shape and they r really easy to wipe clean, (it beats having to buy those pricey display branches!)
@TheAngieIshmael
7 жыл бұрын
I really want to clean your sink. Thank you for the tips!
@leventesimon5299
7 жыл бұрын
i shat myself on the intro 2:07
@keishapetfamily
7 жыл бұрын
awesome videos,like it
@TheReptarium
7 жыл бұрын
Than you so much, Brian
@siennacombatantofthehollow9668
7 жыл бұрын
Do u keep any crested geckos, if so, could we have a video on them? Thanks.:)
@terrificallytwisted7807
7 жыл бұрын
I use water a d vinegar mixture to clean my tanks
@Crash_Tv.
7 жыл бұрын
Vid was great thx
@TheReptarium
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Brian
@veganvicky7892
7 жыл бұрын
What's the best way to get the humidity up with a glass front viv?
@lavendersheep9110
7 жыл бұрын
Hi!i have had many reptiles already( I'm 14). I had my first corn snake when i was 5 or 6 (my dad took care of it mainly). I'm considering getting one from you now that I am older!
@codyconspiracy
2 жыл бұрын
hey, i would assume you are 18-19 now! how many reptiles do you have?
@caesarrex7044
7 жыл бұрын
Hello Brian , all is really helpful ! But you know all of us not just live animals but also the nature , using plastic deli cups as water bowl or polystyrene based hideouts does help decrease the cost and time but at the same time it means more waste is produced . Any more idea of how you can fix that or any other suggestions ?
@typicaljokerguy7708
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Brian, trust me on this! The Standing's Day Gecko is the most interesting Gecko you'll ever see or do a review on.
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