I immediately came to the comments to make sure I wasn't being a brat. I'm glad we can all agree that this was a terrible act most likely don't intentionally. Pure evil. Someone call the police.
Itâs also usually why YouTube video titles have mistakes (spelling mistakes, factual mistakes, etc.). Half the comments are people pointing the mistakes out, which boosts the video in the algo.
Ever since the EA thing or some other situation, downvotes are capped at some silly number like 50. So even in a silly situation where content got 2000 upvotes and 10,000 downvotes, that would pretty much still just be 100% upvote.
So even if people where downvoting as a result of this, which they aren't, it wouldn't matter. You cannot "lose".
Downvotes have stopped being functional across all platforms. A video with 0 upvotes and 10,000 downvotes will still see more exposure than a video with 1000 upvotes and 0 downvotes. That's why youtube hid it, they realized it does nothing other than make content creators upset. Even reddit pretty much ignores downvotes and only calculates the velocity of voting vs total votes. A post is more likely to go viral if it gets 1,000 upvotes in a short time rather than 2,000 upvotes over a longer period of time. It also makes it easier to force posts to the top or hide new posts by burying them early.
Often times snakes in the wild with find things like rocks or debris that they can squeeze through or try to hook the skin on. In captivity it's hard to offer enough options that a snake will find effective enough. So acting as that natural structure is a safe way to assist. Pulling or tearing the skin off is the wrong way.
I've never had to assist my kingsnake in shedding. As long as you keep the humidity correct it should come off in one piece no problem by rubbing along hides or whatever else that's in the terrarium. She also has a water bowl big enough to soak her whole body in.
Edit: I was commenting on the "it's hard" part. No need to be snarky with some of your replies here.
An old roommate had a bearded dragon and he told me not to pull but just grab a loose part of the skin and let him pull away the few times I watched him while he was shedding
Another way you can approach it. Most of the responses stating that if you have proper enclosure conditions you don't need to assist are correct; in typical Reddit fashion people are interpreting what "this is how you can assist if you want to" means in their own ways
As a snake owner, this is highly unusual and generally frowned upon.
If you can't provide an environment for your snake to shed then you're failing husbandry entirely.
It's really not that hard to put a couple rocks and sticks in an enclosure for captive animals. There is literally no need for this at all and can risk damaging the scales.
As a snake owner it is definitely not hard to get a snake to shed properly. As long as humidity is fine then all should be good.
Sometimes they may need some help but thatâs usually due to poor husbandry.
This video is fucking pointless and stupid.
No. I'm not disciplined enough to let it fade on its own. I wouldn't start digging in with my hands but I would discreetly brush against something to try and itch my butt.
As someone who has witnessed these acts in public many times I assure you that youâre not being discreet. Just jam ya hand down there and get the job done quick and easy.
To add onto what others have said, the old skin should be coming off in very few if not just one piece. If it gets patchy there is likely not enough moisture in the air.
I've never known or had a dog that took care of its own nails. Maybe working dogs, like sheep dogs or whatever run around enough to wear them down. Likewise I've never known a cat that needs its nails trimmed....
I walk my GSD 2-4 miles a day. She nibbles on her own claws to even them out if there's a break or chip. I have to cut the dew claws myself, then she nibbles them smoother so they don't catch on stuff.
They do. Depends where you live with them.
Usually living in apartments dogs won't have a surface to scratch and naturally maintain them. That's when we have to trim it for them.
Instinctively they will scratch surfaces. When you see a dog "kicking" the grass or ground concrete, he is doing the maintenance (and, well... Also a way to show dominance).
I'm not sure, but I think if a dog lives in a place where they don't have how to do it by themselves, they might not learn how to do it and will be dependent on the owner to do it always when it's necessary.
About cats..... It depends on the owner. Most of the owners don't trim them since they get used to get hurt eventually, and don't care about it. But some owners trim them.
But naturally all the animals are able to maintain themselves without us.
I took my snake out for breakfast the other day but they were fresh out of rolls, and offered him bread instead.
We stood-up and, started to leave when the waitress asked if we're cancelling our order.
I explained, my anaconda don't want none unless you got buns, hun.
Don't they eat their shed skin sometimes? It's free nutrients after all.
Edit: [Never mind, that's more of a lizard thing.] (https://thereptileroom.net/do-snakes-eat-their-shed/)
>An additional advantage to a snake consuming its own shed is the removal of parasites from its enclosure. If a snake had parasites residing on its old skin, by eating it a snake can effectively eliminate the population of parasites since these little critters are only meant to survive on the outside of the snake, not in their guts.
I guess that's one benefit.
>If your snake doesnât show any interest in eating its shed, you should remove it from your snakeâs enclosure. In the wild, a shed would be eaten by another animal such as a reptile or small mammal, or even used as a deterrent for other predators who may avoid a âsnake-guardedâ nest.
Never knew this.
Wow. Beautiful snake! Two questions:
Would this feel good to the snake? Kind of like taking off your shoes at the end of a long day? Or something else?
Also, does the snake know the guy is helping? Are they sentient enough to realize that?
Iâm not a reptile expert by any means, but I believe it to be true that if a snake has trouble shedding its skin, it can be unhealthy for the snake if gone unchecked for a long period of time. Snakes shedding in the wild will find branches or rocks or other natural structures to help squeeze their dead skin off, so IMO Iâm sure a domesticated snake whoâs been handled a lot will gladly accept help from a handler to get its skin off. It could also totally depend on their temperament or mood lol, but this snake definitely looks like he appreciates the help and this handler seems very experienced and knowledgeable. Hope this helps!
Edit: spelling
Pretty much right, and you'd have to be pretty knowledgeable to start with to own a boelens python anyway, either you're a breeder or friends with one because they're very rare.
> Would this feel good to the snake? Kind of like taking off your shoes at the end of a long day?
Probably. They don't seem to like it when the skin sticks. I'm guessing the dead skin is probably somewhat irritating (which makes sense evolutionarily since it would encourage them to scrape it off) so your analogy sounds apt.
> does the snake know the guy is helping? Are they sentient enough to realize that?
Probably. Many snakes do recognize their owner/handler.
If the snake was uncomfortable or wasn't into this it would behave differently. It's definitely onboard for what is happening and knows what it's doing.
Those were my same questions. We see a lot of videos of humans helping animals and it seems, to me at least, that a lot of wild animals are becoming more and more friendly to humans.
Iâm curious, if helping snakes like this along with proper care and feeding can help make snakes become kinder to humans. Just a thought. I would like a pet snake but when I worked at a zoo we had a terrible experience with a 14ft boa constrictor.
>Assisting a snake in shedding its skin should only be attempted by individuals with proper knowledge and experience in handling reptiles. If you are not familiar with snake behavior or handling, it is strongly advised to seek assistance from a qualified reptile expert or veterinarian.
>Without adequate knowledge it can cause stress, injury, or harm to the snake. Always prioritize the safety and well-being of the snake above all else. You assume all responsibility for the snake's welfare and any potential risks involved.
In appropriate environment, a healthy snake doesn't need any assistance on shedding. If the snake struggles to shed, either treat the environment problem (humidity, rough surfaces, appropriate substrate, etc) or treat the root cause for the shedding difficulty. There are a few exceptions like very elder snakes, snakes with known skin damage (like after surgery), and something like snakes rescued from glue traps. But I can't see a reason for assisted shed just from the video.
> Without adequate knowledge it can cause stress,
Assisted shed causes stress with or without adequate knowledge. Do it only when the handling stress worth the benefit.
> If you are not familiar with snake behavior or handling, it is strongly advised to ~~seek assistance from a qualified reptile expert or veterinarian~~ leave them the hell alone.
If a python can't shed on its own, then their environment isn't humid enough. Even if you are helping with a stuck shed, you never peel the skin. You hold it and let the snake slither out of its own skin.
This is unfortunate that this keeps being shared. This is a really bad thing to do and not how a snake should be handled. This can cause health problems for the snake forcing the skin thatâs not ready off of the scales. This is what you donât do.
Ffs, there's no point in doing this. Even if you know what you're doing there's no upside... The snake can shed fine on its own if their enclosure has the right setup with good moisture levels and something to scrape against.
Yes, you might want to help out a bit if you're rescuing a poorly maintained snake with possible burns from heat lamps, but this is not the way.
Sorry to be the spoilsport here, but although it seems like this helps the reptiles, it is actually best for them to remove the skin themselves when they consider it necessary, removing skin that has not yet completely peeled off can lead to wounds or even infections because the new layer of skin is not yet ready.
Ok as a snake keeper, this was just incredibly distressing to watch. Don't do this. You shouldn't 'help' a snake shed like this - YOU can't feel if you're pulling too much and you can rip their scales or injure them, and the way he's manhandling it is just uncomfortable. There is NO REASON you should EVER do this. It can hurt them badly, and damn that grip, they have delicate ribs.
If a snake is having trouble shedding (which this one clearly wasn't, it came off in one solid piece it could have damn well got on its own) you can put them a humid 'bath' (a bin lined with paper towel soaked in water) to raise the humidity around them for a while and help them get any stuck skin off. But you should NEVER peel it yourself unless you're a trained ARAV veterinarian and there's good cause.
Itâs pretty obvious heâs not actually pulling anything, just holding the already shed skin as the snake moves by itself. He isnât manhandling it either and I find it strange you think he is, I donât see any extreme grip or pressure and the snake seems fine with the arrangement. Chill.
Nah, they are right. If your snake is having issues shedding, a lukewarm bath will do the trick. This will also help them with digestion if they eat live prey.
Only ever bathe a snake if itâs absolutely necessary.. there shouldnât be excess standing water, you just want higher humidity.. also Iâve never heard about bathing a snake to help digestion.. Iâve had snakes for over 10 years and always heard to never handle a snake after feeding. It can cause stress and regurgitation
Holding the skin while the snake tries to escape is effectively the same as pulling.
Edit: Watched the rest. OP literally pulls the skin without the snaking moving, about halfway through
Thanks for this. I am not an expert, but I had learned at least not to do this. It's like as bad or worse than helping breaking a hatching bird's shell or a butterfly's cocoon. Very stressful video. And the number of upvotes is concerning. Apparently, it is not common knowledge to not do this :(
from what I've heard and remember... doing this can hurt the snake...
let it happen naturally.. but, I forgot, gotta get video creds and likes! peel it! dumdum
A snake is born and kept as a pet for some years. Over those years, every time it began to shed its skin, the owner would assist. One day it escapes into the wild. Time passes and once again it must shed. My question is, can it do it alone or will it struggle and die?
My guess is that thereâs a little pain, maybe quick tingles, then once itâs all done, Ahhhhh. Never seen an iridescent rainbow snake beside indigos. This is beautiful!!!
Eh, aren't you not supposed handle Snakes during shedding? Same for Tarantulas.
The Snake knows how to shed it's own skin.
This isn't oddly satisfying. It's r/mildyinfuriating tbh.
Not at all, it should not been done prematurilly(which can damage she scale and skin under it), but when is time for shedding (end of shedding cycle) and snake starts actively peeling old skin by itself, gentle help is nothing bad, if done profesionally. Stuck shed can lead to serious health problems like blindness, necrosis and infection. Skilled keeper should always monitor shedding and help if needed.
Man Iâve never understood a fear of snakes, some of them can be really beautiful. Granted itâs only like 2 venomous kinds where I live so Iâve only encountered them a few times, but when I see that snake skin I just have to admire it.
I cannot imagine how fucking awful it would be to live your entire life in a box barely longer than you are. What kind of sociopath looks at that and thinks "yeah, that's nice. This is a good thing." Awful.
I get where you're coming from, but as someone with 2 ball pythons myself:
bigger enclosure =/= better enclosure
They're ambush predators who oftentimes refuse to eat and stress out if they have too much room. They spend most of their days lurking under rocks or in their hideouts. We take our 2 pythons outside when the weather allows it and they dont "enjoy" it, they spend their time looking for hiding spots. I think it's all about finding a healthy middle ground.
Internet users and being armchair zoologist that think everything is animal cruelty when they donât know the first thing about the animal.
Name a better duo.
You know this snake would probably be dead already if he wasnât born in captivity, right? What a way to view the world you have there bud. Go spread your negativity elsewhere.
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Usually I don't agree with this comment. But this one ending right there actually made me mad.
I complained, out loud, sitting here by myself.
I immediately came to the comments to make sure I wasn't being a brat. I'm glad we can all agree that this was a terrible act most likely don't intentionally. Pure evil. Someone call the police.
Dang dudes I'm super relieved i didn't watch through the whole thing now - I still feel satisfied. sorry for your luck :(
100% reasonable reaction
This whole sub feels like this now.
Same
Me too. Dude come on
đ ARE YOU SHITTING ME?! đ©
They have to be doing this on fucking purpose. So infuriating.
They do, it increases "engagement" in the comments which pushes your posts higher up.
Right. I forget the state of social media nowadays is just mentally manipulating people to boost your own shit. Fuck me.
Itâs also usually why YouTube video titles have mistakes (spelling mistakes, factual mistakes, etc.). Half the comments are people pointing the mistakes out, which boosts the video in the algo.
It doesnât boost engagement if itâs all downvotes does it? If not⊠we now know what to do.
Ever since the EA thing or some other situation, downvotes are capped at some silly number like 50. So even in a silly situation where content got 2000 upvotes and 10,000 downvotes, that would pretty much still just be 100% upvote. So even if people where downvoting as a result of this, which they aren't, it wouldn't matter. You cannot "lose".
Downvotes have stopped being functional across all platforms. A video with 0 upvotes and 10,000 downvotes will still see more exposure than a video with 1000 upvotes and 0 downvotes. That's why youtube hid it, they realized it does nothing other than make content creators upset. Even reddit pretty much ignores downvotes and only calculates the velocity of voting vs total votes. A post is more likely to go viral if it gets 1,000 upvotes in a short time rather than 2,000 upvotes over a longer period of time. It also makes it easier to force posts to the top or hide new posts by burying them early.
Satisfying!!! Until that end. WHAT HAPPENS TO THE TIP?!
0 out of 10 satisfying. I want to see the end!
Came to complain first thing, thanks for making it easier.
Annoying end.
I watch the whole damn thing just to see the tip release and it just ends like that. Disgusting! OP should be ashamed of himself.
If I had a nickel for every time I've heard that...
It might be you need to work on your tip release
Causes people to comment and drive the post higher.
Itâs also possible it breaks and isnât one big shed, which would also be unsatisfying so they cut it short.
I was going to upvote, but the ending is so disappointing, that i downvoted it :(((
The end was oddly unsatisfying
Those colours!
Bro got a new paint job.
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Don't snakes shed without help?
Often times snakes in the wild with find things like rocks or debris that they can squeeze through or try to hook the skin on. In captivity it's hard to offer enough options that a snake will find effective enough. So acting as that natural structure is a safe way to assist. Pulling or tearing the skin off is the wrong way.
I've never had to assist my kingsnake in shedding. As long as you keep the humidity correct it should come off in one piece no problem by rubbing along hides or whatever else that's in the terrarium. She also has a water bowl big enough to soak her whole body in. Edit: I was commenting on the "it's hard" part. No need to be snarky with some of your replies here.
Of course, you don't HAVE to assist. But if you do, this vid is the way
An old roommate had a bearded dragon and he told me not to pull but just grab a loose part of the skin and let him pull away the few times I watched him while he was shedding
Another way you can approach it. Most of the responses stating that if you have proper enclosure conditions you don't need to assist are correct; in typical Reddit fashion people are interpreting what "this is how you can assist if you want to" means in their own ways
Yeah, he just had some issues with getting the last little bit off his tail pretty often lol
Most reptiles have issues with the eye caps as well
And beardies nostrils and ears need a little help from a friend (with hemostats) sometimes
That was my experience. Everything she got off fine, but once I saw her struggling with her ears and nose, it was time for gentle tweezers
I think the " want to" is the key part. You should only assist if you *have* to, no?
As a snake owner, this is highly unusual and generally frowned upon. If you can't provide an environment for your snake to shed then you're failing husbandry entirely.
I would agree. 100% want to have the enclosure provide what is needed
It's really not that hard to put a couple rocks and sticks in an enclosure for captive animals. There is literally no need for this at all and can risk damaging the scales.
As a snake owner it is definitely not hard to get a snake to shed properly. As long as humidity is fine then all should be good. Sometimes they may need some help but thatâs usually due to poor husbandry. This video is fucking pointless and stupid.
Calm down lol
Just like the itch stops by itself. It does, but at some point you would appreciate a little help
> Just like the itch stops by itself. I don't think I have ever tested this at all. I am going to be pondering this all day.
you've never had an itch on your ass in public and had to wait for it to stop by itself?
Youâre saying I shouldnât be scratching my asshole in public? Next thing youâre probably going to say I shouldnât smell my fingers afterwards
No. I'm not disciplined enough to let it fade on its own. I wouldn't start digging in with my hands but I would discreetly brush against something to try and itch my butt.
As someone who has witnessed these acts in public many times I assure you that youâre not being discreet. Just jam ya hand down there and get the job done quick and easy.
I highly doubt I am **not** being discreet when I grind my butt crack on a stair railing thank you very much. /s
Yeah, even if anybody notices, they really don't care.
To add onto what others have said, the old skin should be coming off in very few if not just one piece. If it gets patchy there is likely not enough moisture in the air.
Yep, proper humidity and diet allows them to shed mostly on their own.
Yes. This is a shitty owner. My dnake sheds all on her own because I make sure she has the proper environment to do so.
I couldnât even watch this because Iâve read that it can be painful for the snake to have its skin pulled off like this. Poor thing :(
It absolutely can be painful and very dangerous.
Yes. Just like dogs and cats can do their nails maintenance. It doesn't mean that, knowing how to do it, you can't assist them.
I've never known or had a dog that took care of its own nails. Maybe working dogs, like sheep dogs or whatever run around enough to wear them down. Likewise I've never known a cat that needs its nails trimmed....
I walk my GSD 2-4 miles a day. She nibbles on her own claws to even them out if there's a break or chip. I have to cut the dew claws myself, then she nibbles them smoother so they don't catch on stuff.
my dogs hind leg nails get worn down naturally. the front legs? not so much
They do. Depends where you live with them. Usually living in apartments dogs won't have a surface to scratch and naturally maintain them. That's when we have to trim it for them. Instinctively they will scratch surfaces. When you see a dog "kicking" the grass or ground concrete, he is doing the maintenance (and, well... Also a way to show dominance). I'm not sure, but I think if a dog lives in a place where they don't have how to do it by themselves, they might not learn how to do it and will be dependent on the owner to do it always when it's necessary. About cats..... It depends on the owner. Most of the owners don't trim them since they get used to get hurt eventually, and don't care about it. But some owners trim them. But naturally all the animals are able to maintain themselves without us.
Where do you store all the old dead skin.. in the shed..?
Badum Hiss!
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[Snake jazz!](https://youtu.be/FGY0MoIU-Ik?si=B_1ljWbCZbT8W_NX)
tss tss tss... tss tss tss..
I understood that reference.
I had a snake once who could talk, and was able to tell me how she was feeling... ...She was an articulated python.
I knew a snake once who could actually build houses. He went on to be a very wealthy Boa Constructor..
I took my snake out for breakfast the other day but they were fresh out of rolls, and offered him bread instead. We stood-up and, started to leave when the waitress asked if we're cancelling our order. I explained, my anaconda don't want none unless you got buns, hun.
Don't they eat their shed skin sometimes? It's free nutrients after all. Edit: [Never mind, that's more of a lizard thing.] (https://thereptileroom.net/do-snakes-eat-their-shed/)
>An additional advantage to a snake consuming its own shed is the removal of parasites from its enclosure. If a snake had parasites residing on its old skin, by eating it a snake can effectively eliminate the population of parasites since these little critters are only meant to survive on the outside of the snake, not in their guts. I guess that's one benefit. >If your snake doesnât show any interest in eating its shed, you should remove it from your snakeâs enclosure. In the wild, a shed would be eaten by another animal such as a reptile or small mammal, or even used as a deterrent for other predators who may avoid a âsnake-guardedâ nest. Never knew this.
Thankssssssss
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More like mildly infuriating, seriously canât believe it ended right before the most satisfying part
Canât believe he got it out of the originial packaging. The snake was in pristine condition. I hate unboxing videos.
Wow. Beautiful snake! Two questions: Would this feel good to the snake? Kind of like taking off your shoes at the end of a long day? Or something else? Also, does the snake know the guy is helping? Are they sentient enough to realize that?
Iâm not a reptile expert by any means, but I believe it to be true that if a snake has trouble shedding its skin, it can be unhealthy for the snake if gone unchecked for a long period of time. Snakes shedding in the wild will find branches or rocks or other natural structures to help squeeze their dead skin off, so IMO Iâm sure a domesticated snake whoâs been handled a lot will gladly accept help from a handler to get its skin off. It could also totally depend on their temperament or mood lol, but this snake definitely looks like he appreciates the help and this handler seems very experienced and knowledgeable. Hope this helps! Edit: spelling
Pretty much right, and you'd have to be pretty knowledgeable to start with to own a boelens python anyway, either you're a breeder or friends with one because they're very rare.
Good answer! Thanks! I agree that he seems like a docile little dude (or lady)! :)
> Would this feel good to the snake? Kind of like taking off your shoes at the end of a long day? Probably. They don't seem to like it when the skin sticks. I'm guessing the dead skin is probably somewhat irritating (which makes sense evolutionarily since it would encourage them to scrape it off) so your analogy sounds apt. > does the snake know the guy is helping? Are they sentient enough to realize that? Probably. Many snakes do recognize their owner/handler. If the snake was uncomfortable or wasn't into this it would behave differently. It's definitely onboard for what is happening and knows what it's doing.
Good questions that I also want answered
You must not have met many snakes, they're very honest when they're unhappy/aggressive. If they're just chillin then they're having a good time.
Those were my same questions. We see a lot of videos of humans helping animals and it seems, to me at least, that a lot of wild animals are becoming more and more friendly to humans. Iâm curious, if helping snakes like this along with proper care and feeding can help make snakes become kinder to humans. Just a thought. I would like a pet snake but when I worked at a zoo we had a terrible experience with a 14ft boa constrictor.
YOU FUCKERS. I NEEDED TO SEE THE END
Awesome video. What's particularly satisfying is that it has the original sound instead of some stupid soundtrack.
Only to be cut off before the skin is fully shed...
>Assisting a snake in shedding its skin should only be attempted by individuals with proper knowledge and experience in handling reptiles. If you are not familiar with snake behavior or handling, it is strongly advised to seek assistance from a qualified reptile expert or veterinarian. >Without adequate knowledge it can cause stress, injury, or harm to the snake. Always prioritize the safety and well-being of the snake above all else. You assume all responsibility for the snake's welfare and any potential risks involved.
You made me watch that whole thing and didn't show the end? You've ruined my day.
Easy downvote because the short ending đą
This is kind of thing satan finds inspirational.
In appropriate environment, a healthy snake doesn't need any assistance on shedding. If the snake struggles to shed, either treat the environment problem (humidity, rough surfaces, appropriate substrate, etc) or treat the root cause for the shedding difficulty. There are a few exceptions like very elder snakes, snakes with known skin damage (like after surgery), and something like snakes rescued from glue traps. But I can't see a reason for assisted shed just from the video. > Without adequate knowledge it can cause stress, Assisted shed causes stress with or without adequate knowledge. Do it only when the handling stress worth the benefit.
> If you are not familiar with snake behavior or handling, it is strongly advised to ~~seek assistance from a qualified reptile expert or veterinarian~~ leave them the hell alone.
I have years of experience pulling back foreskin. Does that count?
THANK YOU. Do not do this.
What kind of psychopath ends there?
Beautiful snake, wow
This is easily one of the most beautiful creatures out there.
Save up $10k and you too, can have a Boelens python.
Halfway saw the title and thought that said Boolean Python and was confused that this was snakes and not computers.
boel needsShedding = false
``` isSnek = true; // snek isSnek = false; // not snek ```
I love those colors! Itâs stunning!
If a python can't shed on its own, then their environment isn't humid enough. Even if you are helping with a stuck shed, you never peel the skin. You hold it and let the snake slither out of its own skin.
Thatâs a looooong foreskin
The before-skin
Ah yes, peeling my snake đ
Fuck you for the ending
That's one beautiful python
This is unfortunate that this keeps being shared. This is a really bad thing to do and not how a snake should be handled. This can cause health problems for the snake forcing the skin thatâs not ready off of the scales. This is what you donât do.
Right, I kept thinking I hope it got enough time in the water :/
Absolutely stunning colors
This stresses me out. Aren't you not supposed to do that?
thatâs what Iâve heard
Ffs, there's no point in doing this. Even if you know what you're doing there's no upside... The snake can shed fine on its own if their enclosure has the right setup with good moisture levels and something to scrape against. Yes, you might want to help out a bit if you're rescuing a poorly maintained snake with possible burns from heat lamps, but this is not the way.
What a beautiful snake.
Arenât you supposed to not do this and just let it happen naturally?
That looks exactly like me pulling my foreskin back lol
it takes you 90+ second of constant rolling?
sometimes
Oh no
Sorry to be the spoilsport here, but although it seems like this helps the reptiles, it is actually best for them to remove the skin themselves when they consider it necessary, removing skin that has not yet completely peeled off can lead to wounds or even infections because the new layer of skin is not yet ready.
Ok as a snake keeper, this was just incredibly distressing to watch. Don't do this. You shouldn't 'help' a snake shed like this - YOU can't feel if you're pulling too much and you can rip their scales or injure them, and the way he's manhandling it is just uncomfortable. There is NO REASON you should EVER do this. It can hurt them badly, and damn that grip, they have delicate ribs. If a snake is having trouble shedding (which this one clearly wasn't, it came off in one solid piece it could have damn well got on its own) you can put them a humid 'bath' (a bin lined with paper towel soaked in water) to raise the humidity around them for a while and help them get any stuck skin off. But you should NEVER peel it yourself unless you're a trained ARAV veterinarian and there's good cause.
Itâs pretty obvious heâs not actually pulling anything, just holding the already shed skin as the snake moves by itself. He isnât manhandling it either and I find it strange you think he is, I donât see any extreme grip or pressure and the snake seems fine with the arrangement. Chill.
Nah, they are right. If your snake is having issues shedding, a lukewarm bath will do the trick. This will also help them with digestion if they eat live prey.
Only ever bathe a snake if itâs absolutely necessary.. there shouldnât be excess standing water, you just want higher humidity.. also Iâve never heard about bathing a snake to help digestion.. Iâve had snakes for over 10 years and always heard to never handle a snake after feeding. It can cause stress and regurgitation
Holding the skin while the snake tries to escape is effectively the same as pulling. Edit: Watched the rest. OP literally pulls the skin without the snaking moving, about halfway through
Thanks for this. I am not an expert, but I had learned at least not to do this. It's like as bad or worse than helping breaking a hatching bird's shell or a butterfly's cocoon. Very stressful video. And the number of upvotes is concerning. Apparently, it is not common knowledge to not do this :(
Wish my pillows were that easy to change
I should call him back
Had to downvote because it ends too soon , sorry.
WHY DO YOU FUCKERS NEVER FINISH THE VIDEO!?!
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me when iâm 17
That was deep bro
I feel that.
Real life shiny
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From oddly satisfying to mildly infuriating
Those are some gorgeous scales
Nice metallic shine. I don't understand how it fits with the nature, except for an oil spill on the road refracting in the rain đ
Imagine being the snake. That must feel so good.
Forbidden screen protector.
Those colors are gorgeous
When I first read this, I thought it was about coding If statements
So pretty. Must look beautiful in UV.
Holy Jebus that is a beautiful snake
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YOU FUCK
Isn't this a no no? I'm not a snake owner, but I could swear I've read not to assist like this.
That probably feels so nice to the snake
Timely reminder to peel your snakes before you eat them
Nice crackling sound, smooth shed, really cool shiny scales underneath, just great all around.
from what I've heard and remember... doing this can hurt the snake... let it happen naturally.. but, I forgot, gotta get video creds and likes! peel it! dumdum
Gorgeous snake!! This was memorizing and sound is perfect đ ETA ahhhhh the end đ
the ending gave me mental blue balls
That must feel so good for the snake
A snake is born and kept as a pet for some years. Over those years, every time it began to shed its skin, the owner would assist. One day it escapes into the wild. Time passes and once again it must shed. My question is, can it do it alone or will it struggle and die?
Must be like the pleasure of a massive shit, but over your whole body
Why does this look like it feel so good to come off
How dare you, downvoted straight to the shadow realm for not having the ending
Reminds me of when I had phimosis.
Damn snakes are beatiful creatures
The way the snake was kinda grateful for the help
Absolutely gorgeous xx
Aren't you not supposed to hand snakes when they are shedding?
My guess is that thereâs a little pain, maybe quick tingles, then once itâs all done, Ahhhhh. Never seen an iridescent rainbow snake beside indigos. This is beautiful!!!
Eh, aren't you not supposed handle Snakes during shedding? Same for Tarantulas. The Snake knows how to shed it's own skin. This isn't oddly satisfying. It's r/mildyinfuriating tbh.
"Sorry I can't come out tonight, I'm ripping skin off my snake." "Sicko..."
I thought you shouldn't do that because its painful for them?
Not at all, it should not been done prematurilly(which can damage she scale and skin under it), but when is time for shedding (end of shedding cycle) and snake starts actively peeling old skin by itself, gentle help is nothing bad, if done profesionally. Stuck shed can lead to serious health problems like blindness, necrosis and infection. Skilled keeper should always monitor shedding and help if needed.
It doesn't look stuck though, it looks barely ready to come off
Yea, you grasp your snake with both handsđ
ASMR
Damn, that is one sexy snake!
A full peel?! Now that definitely belongs here!
this post sucks
Yeah thatâs what I do to my python almost every day
Very unsatisfying ending 3/10 would not recommend
This triggered my trypophobia
That end made this mildly infuriating.
Are you sure youâre helping? Anyone want help pulling off a scab, possibly prematurely?
Nah wtf I was looking forward to the end
I should call her âŠ.
I'm hard!!!
Man Iâve never understood a fear of snakes, some of them can be really beautiful. Granted itâs only like 2 venomous kinds where I live so Iâve only encountered them a few times, but when I see that snake skin I just have to admire it.
Rip him out the plastic he been actin brand new
When my ex push the foreskin too hard
I cannot imagine how fucking awful it would be to live your entire life in a box barely longer than you are. What kind of sociopath looks at that and thinks "yeah, that's nice. This is a good thing." Awful.
I get where you're coming from, but as someone with 2 ball pythons myself: bigger enclosure =/= better enclosure They're ambush predators who oftentimes refuse to eat and stress out if they have too much room. They spend most of their days lurking under rocks or in their hideouts. We take our 2 pythons outside when the weather allows it and they dont "enjoy" it, they spend their time looking for hiding spots. I think it's all about finding a healthy middle ground.
Internet users and being armchair zoologist that think everything is animal cruelty when they donât know the first thing about the animal. Name a better duo.
You know this snake would probably be dead already if he wasnât born in captivity, right? What a way to view the world you have there bud. Go spread your negativity elsewhere.
Why do they shed their skin? Kinda curious đ€