Dragon Snake, The Best Pet Snake?

The dragon snake (Xenodermus javanicus) is possibly the most amazing and unusual of all snakes. They are definitely one of the weirdest pet reptiles that you could possibly get. But is that a good idea? Is the dragon snake a good pet? Is it the best pet snake for you?

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Clint is a professional biologist and educator, but above all, Clint LOVES reptiles and he loves to share that love with everyone he meets. Whether you're lover or a hater of reptiles, you can't help but get excited with Clint!
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[annasialillathine]

i joined the patreon because this is the most stinkin rad channel.

[lucyicanel]

I think it's entertaining that it looks like and is named after a freaking dragon and it's defense is becoming a stick.

[Roze_aye]

Can we talk about how Clint loves these animals so much that he is flat out just telling you its going to die, repeatedly, to get people to not get one and ultimately kill it?

[hauntedconstellations]

“This is my centipede. It’s horrible and terrifying and this one is mine and I love it”

[syddlinden]

I freaking love how good Clint is at telling people "no. Don't get this as a pet. It will die." The honest care about the animals welfare is so refreshing. And it's backed up with straight facts! Same with the venomous danger noodles; honest, "well you could, the snake would be okay but you'll probably die." 😂 I love it. Always well said.

[munky]

I love how honest you are about this. No false hopes and no sugar coating. I've wanted to keep one of these guys for years but as you said, I'm not the one to do it and I know it.

[tarantulagirl]

This guy is an absolute delight. He puts such a brilliant amount of key information out there, delivered in the style of a children’s entertainer, yet he is hugely engaging and informative, his love of the animals first and foremost is obvious. I’m a Tarantula keeper and not usually that interested in reptiles, but this channel is addictive.

[darthplagueis]

You know it's a bad sign if availability and upfront cost have the best score.

[GetToThePointAlready]

I love how Scarlett is exactly the type of woman I expected to see owning a dragon snake. Hardcore.

[Cristoferurlaub]

Oh my gosh this has got to be the coolest snake Ive seen. Also, sweet toxicognaths on that centipede

[dialect]

The way you always seem to be trying to holding back your enthusiasm, despite a huge amount bursting at the seams, makes your videos a go-to for cheering me up! Cannot hold back a smile watching your content!

[llSuperSnivyll]

You know the animal is not supposed to be kept when it isn't even present in the video.

[ptczote]

“It isn’t human child level low, but it’s pretty darn low.”

🤣

[Yandereii]

"so all that said if you get one of these incredible snakes imported after watching this video i strongly recommend that you get a jar of alcohol ready so that you can preserve it after you watch it die"
my favorite quote

[CharrChan]

Taxidermist here!! just wanna add on to the preserving in a jar thing - If you want your preserved snake to last a long time you'll NEED formaldehyde. You'll need to inject the deceased snake with it in many places and then soak it in formaldehyde for a while (time will vary from snake to snake). After that you'll be able to transfer it into a jar of either ethyl or isopropyl. Make sure to seal your jar well and change the ethyl every once in a while. NEVER preserve an animal with just ethyl/isopropyl, especially if you haven't injected the specimen, as it will eventually rot, bloat, and discolour. There's tonnes of info online so I recommend having a look! (also you'll need rubber/latex gloves, goggles, and a good mask as formaldehyde is highly toxic.)
Hope this helps! :)

Also, don't buy an animal just to put it in a jar. Buy an animal because you know you can care for it and genuinely love the species :)

[Valryas]

Sadly, due to deforestation and illegal poaching here in Indonesia, this species (and other animals) are endangered and should be left alone. Yet all the demands from inexperienced and irresponsible snake keeper keeps the poaching going and now it's really hard to find one in the wild. I really hope that the breeding projects from experience keeper will help solve the demands and caresheet for the whole snake keeper community and help the wild population recover from the brink of extinction.

[terrhistopheles]

Scarlet definitely has the look of magical rare dragon tamer.

[CynicalFox]

"What a horrific monster!" ... he says, with a grin.

Oh, Clint. Never change. :D

[EmileA_from_Halo_Reach]

I love how passive aggressive Clint gets in this video, it’s very entertaining. Unlike people buying snakes that’ll go into jars

[Mhidraum]

"I am a stick."
"But you could be a snake."
"I am a stick!"