I think you should get a Rubber boa, they are native to Wyoming, for the zoo because they are a therapy snake to help people get rid of their fear of snakes
@@girlingoldboots5273 It's actually not. It's to do with the fact that Michigan has a *lot* of roads, but not a lot of people. It's got a *lot* of infrastructure, but pretty low density of infrastructure. Which means there are many towns in michigan where for example, if they need to replace the sewage system, it would cost the town the entire years wages of everyone in it. They've just got too many suburbs. Suburbs are great at first, government subsidizes the building, new money floods in, then they're cheap enough to maintain *until* the roads need resurfacing. And the sanitation systems need changing. Etc... However, there's no more money coming in from new home purchases, and no federal subsidies to pay for it. So any money that gets saved gets spent trying to keep that infrastructure alive. Starting with the most vital (gas heating, sanitation, the roads rich people use), and then spreading out to the least vital (gas heating, sanitation and roads for the poor people) The problem is, there isn't enough money for everything. So they hold off resurfacing for a few years to actually save up the funds to do so.
My first thought for a name was mango, but Aelius would be cool too. Its ancient roman for sun, since he looks kinda like a sunrise/sunset in a forest vibe for me.
Ahhh so excited to watch the little guy grow up! I love that he got to go to the best possible home he could end up in 🥰 and yeah Michigan roads are the absolute worst…next time you’re here we’ll have to take you down the dirt roads 🤠
I saw him and immediately thought of a mango 🥭 🦎 I think that would be an incredible name! I can’t wait to watch him grow. That is the most incredible enclosure, I’m totally blown away…it’s just absolutely stunning 🤩 He is one very lucky lizard 🦎
You should name him Ammolite after the gemstone. They have a green and orange appearance and are often called “Canadas Opal,”. The gems form from fossilized shells also!
I love how Emily always refers to when Ed does something as "we did something." My mom always does the same thing with my dad, and it's always super funny lol. He doesn't mind tho. They almost enjoy each other's company too much 😆
“Why is MI roads so bad?” Me, a Michigander: *laughs and starts crying* Seriously tho, love the vid! It was cool to see some familiar sights during the trip 💙
Last video I watched she did get Ed to drive somewhat out of the way to go to Buc-ees and get like four bags of junk food from them. Good looking junk food too. As a Canadian nowhere near a Buc-ees, am jealous now :P
I was inspired to do some research on the Caiman Lizard and found out that the scientific genus is Dracaena. I think Drac would be a great name to reflect this. Emily is such a great advocate for in-depth learning. I really appreciate that :)
It's so awesome that you guys have your own amazing zoo now! I discovered you by accident thanks to my two girls who are in love with reptiles and showed me your videos. It's been really great to see you make your dreams come true. Maybe some day we'll make the journey from AZ to come visit. My girls would lose their minds! 💜
When I saw the name suggestions for “Mango,” I immediately knew what you were getting. Such spectacular lizards. Beautiful and, so I’ve heard, personable with handling. I can’t wait to see him grow up with you guys.
This is one of my favorite reptiles ever. In my herpetology study group I was shown this genus (Dracaena) for the first time, and I could not have been more in love with an animal, literally the main reason I study biology is this animal and every other reptile out there, I just love them so much
As a Michigander, we’ve ALWAYS had terrible roads lol. I’m glad i moved away so i dont have to deal with it. Have had a few cars get eaten. What a cool lizard, he’ll be so happy with you guys!
haven't had the time nor resources to move away yet, but my mom just lost 3 tires and 2 rims to a monster pot hole on i-75. At least the state has some loss recovery for damage from potholes. Congrats on getting out!
Hey there! Recent Patron, loving seeing all the new animals and can’t wait to actually visit you guys (hopefully) in the summer! Also name suggestion- what about Leviathan? He’s small now, but one day he’ll grow to a huge, semi-aquatic sea monster! Lol
those are definitely becoming more popular now and glad to hear people are successfully captive breeding them .... anyways great lizard for the zoo 🥰🎉 congrats to yall 👏🏻👏🏻
Emily I am so happy for you! This is my dream lizard too. I got to hold one at NARBC a couple years ago and it just reinforced me wanting one! Please show him on the channel alot! So happy for you!
That is the cutest lizard I've ever seen! I hope we all get to watch him grow as well! I'd love to see him become friendlier and more handleable as time goes on! Would also love to see any progress pics you have of that setup, that thing is *sweet*!
I have been watching this channel for years now, I just want to thank you for being such a positive space for everyone in this community! I’m so proud of how far Snake Discovery has come and can’t wait to see where it takes you guys in the future!
Brock, for some reason, is a name that feels good to me. Blocky head, strong jaws, kind of rocky looking with the back scales. If he were a Pokemon, I could see Brock training him.
Congrats on the new member to the snake discovery family!, such a unique species. My name suggestions are Mango, Papaya, Persimmon, or Hala (Hala fruit, I think it matches his color and appearance) because of his coloration.
I like the name Yoshi. The colors of the character are kinda similar to the lizard. Yoshi has orange shoes with a green body and the lizard has an orange head and a green body,
The amount of effort these two have to get just one reptile is insane, I always watch the videos where they get new reptiles. They’re always going on road trips for reptiles. I appreciate the amount of effort put into these videos.
This enclosure looks so beautiful! It'll be so exciting seeing him grow into it. And I definitely second the idea of naming him Mitch; as Nicole Curren suggested! Mitch, from Michigan :D
For the lizard’s name, i think naming it after a multi-colored gemstone would be neat! A few personal suggestions are Tourmaline, Agate, and Ammolite. Edit: the replies also have great suggestions!
omg this enclosure is beautiful! I am so jealous. I have a crestie and African Dwarf Frogs and I have actual dreams of keeping both species in one enclosure. I would love to make it a reality one day somehow if possible/safe. And your new lizard is gorgeous. Seems like a sweetie.
Name suggestions- He's huffy but could learn to be friendly. So the geek in me says Smaug, as he was quite huffy but still struct up a casual convo with Bilbo AND he lived by laketown. Semi-aquatic. :)
Ok hear me out, Kai The Name in Hawaiian means “sea” And in Japanese it means “shell” Since he’s a semiaquatic reptile I feel as though a name related to the water would be perfect for him It’s also short for the name Kaimbe, which means “warrior” in the Frisian roots He also just looks like a frikin dragon, and the name kai for a dragon, it just fits
I love that you guys were responsible and didn't get one until you knew you could provide a good enclosure for it and all the right food! I know its the bare minimum, but it's still refreshing to see with so many people just getting exotic reptiles for fun nowadays
I like Apricot. I hope we viewers get to see the enclosure every now and then...because...THAT ENCLOSURE!!!! I agree with Emily this time Ed, breakfast foods are best!!
Some sort of pepper for a name would be cool. Jalapeño or related. I totally get mango but having worked in a bird store where every other lovebird (and some non lovebirds) were named Mango I feel they deserve something more unique.
Omg! He's absolutely adorable! Maybe you could give him a tropical sounding name since he looks like a tropical fruit with his gorgeous orange and green coloring! Maybe something like Mango or papaya?
I agree mango would be a perfect name he’s adorable. I am concerned about the enclosure size because he’s still so tiny. Might want to Put a little ramp or something in the water just in case. Will look forward to the updates congratulations!
I grew up in MI (but now live in KY), the roads are one of those "Michigan things" like the UP and Biggby.... gods i miss Biggby. I always think its funny how the roads immediately change once you cross the state line.
So cool to see you got a new lizard, he's adorable! I have a few name suggestions for him: Huron - like the great lake near (roughly) where you got him, Mangrove - like the semiaquatic tree, Reed - like some plants that live in the wetlands where Northern Caiman lizards are found? Have a great day, I'm excited to see him in the future!
Wow seeing you guys end up at Mil Burger in my home town was crazy, for future reference I actually think that Northern Tap House has my favorite Wisconsin cheese curds (I think they call them carnival style curds).
Emily and Ed, you two are so adorable! Couples goals, right there! For the newbie lizard, since his species lives in Colombia, how about "Agustin", or "Luis" or "Alejandro" ?
I feel like Yoshi would be a great name for him , you guys did such an amazing job with the enclosure for him , sooooo beautiful 😍🥰 I'm already in love with the new lizard and Shelly OMG we also can't wait to see more of Shelly and Justin the Timber snake
Minnesota is known for the Juicy Lucy (if you like cheese lol) you can recommend the Blue Door Pub for the home of them. Also, omg this guy is so cute! What about a fruit name like Mango or Kiwi because of his colors?
I'm with everyone else on the name Mango. The other suggestions I read are cool and sophisticated, but I know that kids and people in general *love* food names for animals. 🙂
Yeah..but mango is so common...its like anything orangey and green colored is called mango..birds, snakes, sometimes fish, crested geckos, a few dogs, its a cute name but I think people use it too much.
@@technoraptor7778 yeah, that’s why I like the name papaya better for him :D it’s still a tropical fruit that’s yellow and green, and it’s more unique while still keeping to the fruit theme
I recommend: Toto He’s a lil water crock like totodile And much like toto from the wizard of Oz he’s been whisked away to a magical land. Also toto is cute name :)
You should name him Glory! He looks like a dinosaur, and also a but like a dragon, which is super cool. One of the dragons from Wings of Fire is named Glory, and I feel like this guy looks how I imagine that dragon to look :D
I guess you guys could name him EMIL like it's EMILY without the 'Y'... He is so cute.. Can't wait to see him grow and get brighter.. You guys are so informative and love all your animals.. Love you guys 🥰
Yes, our roads suck but we have a lot of great reptile spots like the Reptarium, Preuss Pets, Lou's, and Josh's Frogs. It's a trade off I'd willingly accept. Plus we have our own season in Michigan called, "Construction Season"
@@AuttumnDawn California has an excuse - the very planet is shifting under your roads. Also Florida, but when their sinkholes open up they usually don't cough anything back up...
I think that “Rheo” or “Rheno” would be a good name, it’s original, and it sounds exotic. Although it doesn’t mean anything in a separate language, it still sounds awsome.
Ed.. Suuurrreee lmao I know that feeling. I drove from Jacksonville FL all the way to AZ just over the Texas line none stop. I never got tired. My car was super comfy and rained the whole way.
I agree with Emily -you can't go into a McDonald's without getting fries, it's THE LAW! of unwritten crimeless laws Name: Mitch for Michigan or Tripp for roadtrip
