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Davids Video Thread
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snakemom1961
Spring is here!
Again David, before you decide people are being mean to you and picking on you, they are trying to get you to realize there's a good chance you WON'T be able to see any outward signs if there are any injuries to your snake.
The best you can hope for now is to keep him from climbing(as you stated you are trying to do with having no limbs to climb) and just keep an eye on him. Next feeding day just put him with the mouse in a separate container, don't try to hold him and just let him eat on his own. Watch to make sure there's no regurg, and if you get through that then maybe you'll know he's no worse for the wear.
The best you can hope for now is to keep him from climbing(as you stated you are trying to do with having no limbs to climb) and just keep an eye on him. Next feeding day just put him with the mouse in a separate container, don't try to hold him and just let him eat on his own. Watch to make sure there's no regurg, and if you get through that then maybe you'll know he's no worse for the wear.
snakemom1961
Spring is here!
DAVID, DAVID, DAVID!!!! Snakes BRUMATE. they sleep for a few MONTHS then wake up and do NOT go in and out of brumation.
Please post this info you have that told you this so the rest of us can be educated just like you appear to be.
starsevol
Cohabbing is cruelty...
Apparently no one told the "snakemaster" that snakes need HEAT to digest food. If snakes eat during brumation, the food can rot in the snakes gut and KILL it!!
And, I guess time will tell whether or not we watched the death of David's snake on video, or not.....
but to do that, record it, and crow about it...
And, I guess time will tell whether or not we watched the death of David's snake on video, or not.....
but to do that, record it, and crow about it...
snakewispera snr
The Devils Advocate
This info probably came from the research facility that David always refers to but never actually shows us... Those mythical experts that back up all his claims....
David it's time to cut to the chase......
You cannot keep posting that you do educational videos..... You don't....
How many times do we have to ask you to stop, and think about this for a second....
EDIT....... In and out of Birmingham........ That's what he meant..... Those that live near go in and out of Birmingham.... It was a typo.... D'oh
diamondlil
Mice! They taste so nice!
Oh I do that all the time!
snakewispera snr
The Devils Advocate
They are called spoonerisms, you can mistake words if something is on your mind.
Like the other day my wife and I were eating a meal and I meant to say... 'Pass the salt, dear'
But it came out....'You ruined my life you blood sucking witch'
Like the other day my wife and I were eating a meal and I meant to say... 'Pass the salt, dear'
But it came out....'You ruined my life you blood sucking witch'
diamondlil
Mice! They taste so nice!
No, I mean I go into and out of Birmingham at least once a month!
snakewispera snr
The Devils Advocate
I know.... Lucky Pete... 
snakemom1961
Spring is here!
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!. Thank you SO MUCH for a great laugh! I almost woke my daughter who's sleeping on the couch because I laughed so hard!
snakemom1961
Spring is here!
Who ever is doing the WIR this week MUST use mikes quote in it!
diamondlil
Mice! They taste so nice!
Any way....back on topic. I really do hope your snake is ok David. As a practical suggestion to improve your videos, I'd say a script and a story board of the shots you want would help.
My middle boy used to be into back-yard wrestling, and used to submit films to a forum, then set up a website with some friends. Each video was scripted and followed a story board, with great (if eye-watering for a parent) results. They also used editing software to give the films a more professional finish, they got it free off the net.
With minimal finances, they went from amateurish shaky films to enjoyable, watchable pieces because they all worked hard to improve.
My middle boy used to be into back-yard wrestling, and used to submit films to a forum, then set up a website with some friends. Each video was scripted and followed a story board, with great (if eye-watering for a parent) results. They also used editing software to give the films a more professional finish, they got it free off the net.
With minimal finances, they went from amateurish shaky films to enjoyable, watchable pieces because they all worked hard to improve.
LBoz
Original Curmudgeon
David, we're having a bit of fun with you, but I think the bottom line is that this forum is very passionate about herps...much more so than the ego of a teenager. The thing is, you try to come across as "the master" and it's insulting to those that actually ARE masters in this field. You have way more experience than I have, and I think it's truly awesome that you are able to have all these snakes in your home. My mom let me have wild critters but we had to keep them in the milk box, much to the chagrin of our milk man.
I'm guessing here that you're trying to find your niche in this field. If you're truly the outcast at school that you say you are, then it's perfectly understandable why you would feel the need to commune with nature more than with humans. High School is a horrid, miserable place for many many people. I'd rather give my kidneys than go through HS again.
You have a lot to learn but you're off to a good start. If you want to fit in here, or anywhere, rather than bullying your way to the front of the line, try blending in. Be "quick to listen and slow to speak." I know that's a biblical reference, and no offence is meant to anyone, but I think it's also good secular advice.
I really do wish you the best of luck, and I hope and actually bet that in 20 years or so, we'll be reading about you in National Geographic and other mags about new species and new discoveries made in the herp world. Take your time. With your passion, I'm sure you'll get there.
I'm guessing here that you're trying to find your niche in this field. If you're truly the outcast at school that you say you are, then it's perfectly understandable why you would feel the need to commune with nature more than with humans. High School is a horrid, miserable place for many many people. I'd rather give my kidneys than go through HS again.
You have a lot to learn but you're off to a good start. If you want to fit in here, or anywhere, rather than bullying your way to the front of the line, try blending in. Be "quick to listen and slow to speak." I know that's a biblical reference, and no offence is meant to anyone, but I think it's also good secular advice.
I really do wish you the best of luck, and I hope and actually bet that in 20 years or so, we'll be reading about you in National Geographic and other mags about new species and new discoveries made in the herp world. Take your time. With your passion, I'm sure you'll get there.
tyflier
[Insert Witty Commentary]
David...by the time you see your snake lethargic, twitchy, or shaky from a traumatic internal injury...it will be too late. You need to check for broken ribs or vertabrae. You need to check for a spine injury. You need to check for potential neck and head bone injury and neck soft tissue damage. You also need to check for signs of internal damage to organs or potentially internal bleeding.
NONE of those signs are going to be visible to the naked eye until it is too late. If you don't know how to examine your snake for physical injury, you need to find someone that does.
As for your "educational videos"...every time I have confronted you about information that I say is "inaccurate", you claim to have experts that back you up...but you NEVER produce any evidence of these "experts.
I'm still waiting for the link to the documentation that claims a Herald's snake is closely related to and may be classified as an elapid because of it's venom toxicity.
Heck, I'm still waiting for the documentation that claims that copperhead bites are "harmless" and you don't need to worry about them! And that was from the first week you were a member of this forum!!
Oh, and since you didn't respond via YouTube...black ratsnakes are NOT arboreal...
You need to seriously reassess what you know from reading and researching, and what you have heard people babble on about in forums. Most of your "educational information" is garbled and confusing, and not really factual information as much as it is anectodal referances to forum topics you read...
NONE of those signs are going to be visible to the naked eye until it is too late. If you don't know how to examine your snake for physical injury, you need to find someone that does.
As for your "educational videos"...every time I have confronted you about information that I say is "inaccurate", you claim to have experts that back you up...but you NEVER produce any evidence of these "experts.
I'm still waiting for the link to the documentation that claims a Herald's snake is closely related to and may be classified as an elapid because of it's venom toxicity.
Heck, I'm still waiting for the documentation that claims that copperhead bites are "harmless" and you don't need to worry about them! And that was from the first week you were a member of this forum!!
Oh, and since you didn't respond via YouTube...black ratsnakes are NOT arboreal...
You need to seriously reassess what you know from reading and researching, and what you have heard people babble on about in forums. Most of your "educational information" is garbled and confusing, and not really factual information as much as it is anectodal referances to forum topics you read...
starsevol
Cohabbing is cruelty...
He keeps pming me.
Says "a middle aged lady" won't change his mind.
He WILL get a job with herps, and HE WILL keep making videos.
I pretty much told him that those videos may well PREVENT him from EVER getting a job with herps....
I would put the brat on ignore, but his posts are like a trainwreck. Ya just HAVE to look!
Says "a middle aged lady" won't change his mind.
He WILL get a job with herps, and HE WILL keep making videos.
I pretty much told him that those videos may well PREVENT him from EVER getting a job with herps....
I would put the brat on ignore, but his posts are like a trainwreck. Ya just HAVE to look!
snakemom1961
Spring is here!
Ya know, I remember when George first started here and acted very much the same way David is acting now. I know I for one got defensive with him and probably wasn't very nice to him.
But ya know what? George came back with a whole different attitude towards the community and was willing and able to accept constructive criticism. David says he came back trying to turn a new leaf, but as of yet has been the same old David.
I think at this point it will be hard for people to have much if any respect for David and that saddens me. I know he's only 15, but his attitude towards others on here has really made me lose any respect I may have had for him
David, You have a LOT to learn, both with your pets and with life in general. It would be nice if you would open your mind and accept that, but somehow I don't see that happening anytime soon. Your wanting too much to prove what you "know" and not wanting to hear what you don't know. Until your willing to open up to others expertise you will not fit in with any forum you visit, let alone life in general.
good luck to you son. I'm hoping in the future you will turn yourself around and become a valued member here. But I will hold reservations until I see many posts you make that show your willing to learn, and accept help where needed.
But ya know what? George came back with a whole different attitude towards the community and was willing and able to accept constructive criticism. David says he came back trying to turn a new leaf, but as of yet has been the same old David.
I think at this point it will be hard for people to have much if any respect for David and that saddens me. I know he's only 15, but his attitude towards others on here has really made me lose any respect I may have had for him
David, You have a LOT to learn, both with your pets and with life in general. It would be nice if you would open your mind and accept that, but somehow I don't see that happening anytime soon. Your wanting too much to prove what you "know" and not wanting to hear what you don't know. Until your willing to open up to others expertise you will not fit in with any forum you visit, let alone life in general.
good luck to you son. I'm hoping in the future you will turn yourself around and become a valued member here. But I will hold reservations until I see many posts you make that show your willing to learn, and accept help where needed.
starsevol
Cohabbing is cruelty...
Yes, George WAS difficult. But he came around quickly and was willing to learn.
And he didn't make godawful video after godawful video screaming for attention and praise. Nor did he try to come off as an educator, or a spokesman for the entire herp community.
George was just a difficult kid with a 'tude. And I think he progressed nicely into a valued community member.
Sadly, I think this one is a whole 'nother ball o' wax....
And he didn't make godawful video after godawful video screaming for attention and praise. Nor did he try to come off as an educator, or a spokesman for the entire herp community.
George was just a difficult kid with a 'tude. And I think he progressed nicely into a valued community member.
Sadly, I think this one is a whole 'nother ball o' wax....
snakewispera snr
The Devils Advocate
Elapids have the 'Three finger toxin' 3FTx, Boiga carry the same toxin....Herald snakes venom has been likened to Boigas... Thats the connection from how I see things.....
Not at all accurate to describe them as an Elapid though....