Finger Painting with our Pet Alligator! 

Anyone else agree that Rex looks like a doll she doesn’t fight at all she just let Emily walk her around stamping her feat

Anyone else feel like Emily is just so sweet and positive? Like she's such an inspiration I love her

Rex: "I am too important for this."

It's so great to see Cheyenne seeming to be doing so well with her sweaters! I remember that it was a struggle to find ones that she didn't immediately destroy, but now I've seen her wearing them for multiple videos. Hopefully they help her stay warmer in the cold months; she looks very sharp in them!

Emily and Ed stage-momming and baby-talking their 4 foot alligator is just the funniest thing to me. Like, she could seriously injure them, but she is also their spoiled child.

Never thought I would hear or see “finger painting” and “with our alligator “ in the same sentence 😂

I love how Rex was just like “I don’t care what you do to me just let me sleep after”

Emily holding up rex like a puppy to get their footprint is just so adorable for some reason. She's really calm around you guys and hearing that she doesn't fit in her container anymore just made me go aww she's a big girl now 🥺

The way how Cheyenne immediately walks over to where Emily is is incredibly adorable

Hearing that Rex is finally too big for her baby container fills me with joy 🥺 I thought she would never grow anymore 😭

Watching them drag Rex around and use her like a giant alligator stamp had me laughing so hard. And Rex just....acted like she was so put upon!

I love how much fun Rex, Cheyenne and Alie had.🐊🦎🐦

If you guys ever go for this project again, priming the canvases in Snake Discovery green and using black for the prints will make dramatic and distinct prints and show of that Snake Discovery pride!

Emily says, "You get the monster," then proceeds to say "Hey sweetie!" I'm just laughing my head off rn

Me:Rex is looking a little small Also me: realizing it’s not Rex

Is Cheyenne wearing a... sweater? That's adorable

Rex just going limp and becoming basically a giant toothy stamp is so fitting for her.

No one: Emily: Finger painting with our alligator. And the fact that Rex is so well behaved, Emily is comfortable putting her face near Rex's face....That's trust.

I love how chill they were about it. Allie was squirmy, but only cause she was being held. Cheyenne had no idea what was going on, but trusts her mom. And Rex just resigned herself to her fate. I adore how much the animals trust Emily and Ed ❤️

Emily just dragging around a limp alligator is just too funny 😂

For anyone wondering, this is a great form of enrichment for animals, but not every animal will enjoy/tolerate it. I've done this with bears, skunks, beardies, snakes, raccoons, and a blue tongue skink. For the beardies, one was very patient and did really well, but the second one did not like it one bit so it was a lesson learned (it helps to use treats as motivation). It's just about knowing your animal's temperament and Snake Discovery definitely knew who this would work for and who wouldn't before proceeding. This is something a lot of zoos do with their animals as well (i.e. the penguin foot prints you can buy in gift shops and the Fiona the hippo kiss prints, etc.) The type of paint used is always (or at least should always be) non-toxic paint like the tempera linked in the description. You should always read the label and make sure it is listed as washable and non-toxic, especially when you're using it with animals that you won't immediately get to wash it off of or who might ingest it while grooming (like bears, in my experience). And for anyone wanting to try this out, I highly suggest trying out different methods. "Dunking" is good for some animals, but like what was shown in the video painting a thin layer onto an animal's feet works better for some. Alternatively, you can paint the canvas in a solid color (or multiple colors) thin layer, let it get tacky, and then have an animal walk across it or press their foot into it to get a print that way (this works well for larger animals). Using an animal as a stamp is another method too, especially for animals that don't necessarily want to move. You kind of have to figure it out as you go. My personal favorite way to do paintings is to use gold tempera on a black canvas (you can get them in most hobby stores for the same price as white canvases) or dipping an animal in a rainbow line of paint dots and letting them walk/slide across a canvas (this works well for animals who are close to the ground, like snakes or some lizards). A note to everyone as well, some animals will make bigger messes than others so always have a lot of newspaper or a quarantined off area to do this in. XD Oh, and since it is a washable paint, sealing it afterward with some kind of coat protection spray can help the painting last a long time. Hope that helps answer some questions.

"You don't really fit in there anymore!" That just got me. Its a physical reminder of how much better Rex has it now. She used to live in a box around that size, and now she's finally been able to grow enough that she doesn't fit anymore.

I love that it is like a puzzle, for me it symbolically connects people who love your channel. And the idea that those paintings will go to fans from other side of the world and make them happy is heartwarming! 💕 Love you guys!

Anyone else feel like Emily is just so sweet and positive? Like she is such an inspiration I just love her!

Rex: *dial up noises* Allie: * H E C C* Cheyenne: *mumther why*

I love how rex is acting like she's getting fingerprinted at the police station 😆

Every time I see Rex I am shocked at how big she is. She’s such a cute gator girl

Gosh i love Rex! she oozes prehistoric inheritance

Ed, y'never knew you'd get to add "Alligator Tail Caddy" to your resume, but here you are, claiming the title.

The employees in the background as the bosses are fingerpainting with the reptiles is the funniest thing

I love how Emily is always caring about rex

As a teacher in childcare, I can relate to the struggle of getting paint onto feet in a nice layer! I recommend using sponges to apply the paint if you do it again. It gives you like a PERFECT layer of paint and it goes on feet super quick!

Rex: IM 34 YAERS OLD I NEED MY AFTER NOON NAP then i need my after noon killing the jolly ball Emily: come on rex we need foot prints Ally : im the angel child

Imagine if Rex wasnt stunted and she was a huge alligator, like she's 34 and would be so massive and you wouldnt even think of doing this. Emily and Ed and such angels taking care of Rex and all of the other special care/ mistreated animals they have

Rex is more calm getting her footprints done than my 3 kids 3 and under were for our Father’s Day craft 😆

I can’t believe how well behaved this gator is. This should have a caption ‘alligators don’t act this way…ever. Rex is special’ LOL 😂 it’s awesome.

Just like kindergarten kids finger painting and bringing the art to their moms so adorable

I still don't understand how Rex is so trust worthy of them. It's actually really adorable.

The way that Rex just kept calm whilexemily was pushing down her feet made me laugh because she looks like a doll

A few years ago when I was painting with watercolor, I forgot the mixing plate with the wet paint on my desk and set my hamster down for a moment. She ran right through the paint. I still have today in a sketchbook her paw prints. A beautiful memory.

Rex is calmer than my cats when I need to touch their feet..

When they posts you know your day is about to get 1000% better

Ally has zero business being that cute. It makes me want a tegu even more❤

Oh my goodness this was just pure joy to watch thank you Emily and Ed of course to all the artists something I didn't realize I needed until I watched it. ❤

had a chuckle when reading the "please behave, rexy" on the whiteboard. and, she did behave; even when she noped halfway through the painting.

“Who’s Been A TRUE FAN FOR OVER A YEAR”?

I just love Ally, Cheyenne, Rex....The list goes on and on!!!♥️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🖤 🤍 Rex can smear with her tail if she wants to... It's part of her foot print!!! She's so well behaved!!!

Rex: An ancient creature of mass distruction Also Rex: :D

"So, what did you two do last weekend?" "Not much, painted our alligators feet and stamped some canvases with them" "Aaaaaha"

she's so well tempered allowing you to lift and manipulate her so much. She deserves a treat

I love how polite ally is

Stamping Rex’s feet reminded me of the stars in Hollywood.

"with our reptiles" Cheyenne joining in as a nice peaceful macaw

I love how rex, (an apex predator that can and will rip limbs off) is just, chill, with getting her paw prints done lmao

Sociable Ally, Playful Cheyenne and Best Girl Rex, arguably the Big Three of Snake Discovery, despite not even being snakes.

emily handling rex like a rag doll is an entire mood!!! lol sooooo cute! 😆❤️

Rex: "This better be worth waking me up for, mom." Rex: *sees canvases and paint* Rex: "Why do you do these things to me, mother?"

You holding Rex's tail while she's walking reminds me of those toy birds/butterflys on wheels that flap their wings as you push them with a stick.

Emily and Ed are a delight. I love the absurdity of getting their pet alligator and making her finger paint, her little feeties are adorable. What a strange and hilarious activity. Love you guys!!

New subscriber! I love what I see so far. Thank you! Very entertaining and making my fear of reptiles a lot better.

When Ed was holding Rex’s tail up it looked like She teamed up with Ed in a wheelbarrow race.😄

Emily and Ed: trying to get a good footprint Rex: Ooh free foot massage

Dose anyone agree that Emily little thing to make reptiles talk is never going to get old

SHE ACTS LIKE REX'S MOM THATS SO NICE IM GOING TO CRY--

who in their right mind would have the AUDACITY to dislike ANY snake discovery vid...? great job guys

I have a feeling that this is gonna be funny with some of the animals. Emily already has messed up one and I already laugh. They mentioned tails and then laugh about the results that would happen. It sometimes looks like Ally is trying to lick the paint when she flicks her tongue out. I knew it, the tail would get in the way and laugh. I find it funny that she quit halfway through the painting and just didn't care

It was great seeing Rex again.....I've missed her!!! Everyone did real good on the painting!!! It was fun to watch! Can't bid but BEAUTIFUL paintings. I hope you get alot of money for the group your helping.

The fact that Rex is just like there daughter is so cute ❤

I'm just remembering how hard it was for you guys to plaster Rex's feet.

Rex is like a lawnmower when Ed holds up her tail

Cheyennes sweaters look sooo good on her!

I LOVE the bond between Emily and the reptiles!!!!!

When rex is in HER enclosure at the facility you should set up a camera and see how she reacts the first day vs the 10 or 11 day. It is just a suggestion you don't have to knowing how much work it would need to set up the camera, keep up the good work 👍 😀 👌

I was rewatching some of y’all’s older videos and it’s amazing how much healthier Rex looks compared to how she looked a few years ago! I wanted to say that the love and knowledge you’ve poured into her care definitely shows!

Rex: doffs her chapeau and says, " Please! 😎 I'm in my minimalist period!"

I luv how u say “Thank you for behaving” in such a sassy tone 😍

Cheyenne always looks a bit derpy and confused to me so watching her walk across the board got a good giggle out of me

I love your videos they Make my day I come home from school and immediately see if you have posted a new video and watch them thank you for making my life amazing💚💙!

Rex being so limp like "ugh are we done yet?" Especially when they were doing the signatures is my favorite part of this video. She's so cute!

How come nobody wants to handle the live, unsecured alligator?

I love that Emily is barefoot, dragging a small alligator around to paint footprints, and there’s employees in the background just doing their work and minding their own business. Can you image your boss doing this in the back room?😂

Rex is amazing hes so calm

I had a hard enough time coordinating my rats to do finger painting 😂 The fact that you guys could coordinate an alligator is incredible!

I did this once with my turtle. In fact I'm looking at the result right now. To any other person it may look like some random paint strokes a 2 year old did, but they're my 20 year old scaly boy's random paint strokes, very precious.

I love how in this video, Rex is just a whole mood and just doesn't care 🤣🤣🤣

I love Rex her feet painting is very cute❤

Look at that smile on Rex's face, she is having a ball

The “signature” part reminds me of when I was in elementary school and we had a child’s author come read us a story that his rabbit “wrote” and at the end we all got a book at the rabbit “autographed” it for us by nibbling the corner of a page

when they lift up rex's front legs, rex looked kinda like godzilla.

I absolutely LOVE the above shots watching them walk across the canvases Edit: Rex is just a big scaly cat

Rex is SO much bigger than I thought! Seeing her in comparison to the canvas is crazy!

Imagine you're at work and your boss is just swinging around an alligator 😂😂 that's the dream

wow reminds me of when my dog stepped in paint while i was painting a wall and now i have a tarp and reminder to lock the door when im painting

Rex is just te most chill alligator ever.

I got to get a painting like this from an African penguin at the Columbus Zoo a few years back.

Rex looks like she was being controlled in her sleep lol

So glad to see that Cheyenne still has her sweater. So cute!

You guys make me smile. I your wee alligator is very chill. 🤗

My first thought seeing the title was Emily yelling "No no Rex dont eat the paintbrushes!" 😂

Emily casually ragdoll controlling Rex is hilarious and terrifying. I love it keep doing what you love! I can't wait for the zoo to open and I can drive up and see them all!