Our Boa Granted a Girl's Wish (and Hid in a Basket!) 

Hi, I'm Karla Blomberg and proudly serve as the volunteer president of Wishes & More and I'm "the Lady" in the video who 'doesn't like snakes.' I didn't think about doing it - I just did it because I knew that Maddie would love it and she did . I knew that my minutes of discomfort would be a lasting memory for her and it was worth it. Emily, thank you, thank you and thank you again from me, from Maddie and from Wishes & More. Doug you're a superstar and thanks to everyone who has commented with such kind words. After meeting Emily and seeing her video, I'm not surprised by the number of subscribers that follow her. Snake Discovery is amazing!

"She does not like snakes, but she's willing to pick up a snake for this kid." 😭 my heart ❤️❤️❤️ This was the sweetest thing.

I love how she was like “Emily can you....” and you just hopped up on the stage and you just casually chucked a boa around you like a badass

Emily: * throws Doug over her shoulder and prances off * Fairy God Mother: * collapses *

I love how after Emily slings Doug over her shoulder, you see Doug's head perk up towards the crowd like "thank you, I'll be here all night"

That lady who really liked the way they feel was so relatable. Holding snakes is like asmr for me.

Doug: “I am a good noodle! I AM A GOOD NOODLE!!”

"This is perfect. I need a snake." Music to my ears. So cool that you got to participate in this. Congratulations!

That was awesome. You could tell that woman was screaming internally the entire time, but she was such a champ holding Doug for Maddie. ❤️

Doug is truly an amazing ambassador.. He'll convince anyone to love snakes

Clint's reptiles once said. "The world is scary if your a noodle with a head and even scarier if your a baby noodle with a head"

DID ANYBODY ELSE CRY THEIR EYES OUT WHEN SHE SAID "Thanks little buddy"

The "fairy" is so nice!!! Fairy: Awkwardly balances snake😂Emily: casually slings snake over shoulder

Emily: brings snakes Also Emily: *sees chocolate* bEcOmEs sNaKe

“Emily from snake world.....wait no, that’s not right....snake...snAKE DISCOVERY” 👏🏽

That was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. It touches my heart knowing that children that were conned like that (IE; Genetics, disease, etc.) are able to see their dreams come true before they take that trip to heaven. It is truly amazing how people can do so much for certain people (Ones with terminal illness, mental illness, etc.) Even though this was not enough to fully restore my faith in humanity (In fact, i outright despise it due to the bad people who ruin it for everyone), but it was more than enough to warm my cold heart. Thank you for doing this for Maddie. Thank you. With love, Lake, Central New York

I don’t think we’ve ever seen Ed’s face before. He seems chill.

“snake world” “oh that’s not right”

"uhhh, Snake? What are you doing?" "I'm in a box."

"we boxed everything because its a surprise" Has SNAKE DISCOVERY on her jacket Welp so much for the stealth Rating ;)

11:42 guys did you see how happy that guy was to hold that snake OMG it was so cute

I had tears in my eyes when Maddie went up the stage and the whole segment ensued 😭😭😍 live your dream precious child!! You and the team who organized this are amazing!! This is so wholesome 💕

Now that's a large box of chinese take out noodles. I bet a full size sulcata is the fortune cookie!

karla: "Emily from snake world wait snake discovery" me: dies laughing

Doug was such a good boy! The others were well behaved, too, but Doug was the star!

“Thank you, little buddy, I love you, too!” I’m not crying. You’re crying.

Karla was so sweet. You could tell she was uncomfortable but she stuck it out for Maddie. Poor gal. lol Also, I can relate to that woman about the sensory stuff SO much. I use a weighted blanket and if I'm stressed, I'll hold my ball pythons. It's like the perfect hug. Hoping to get a boa someday. They seem like the perfect snake for me so far.

Btw the text in the original letter read: "Maddie, Wishes & More is sending you to Harry Potter World in Sunny Florida! Congratulations and have fun!" Nice touch haha

I love seeing people who are scared of snakes actually come into contact with one and realize how cute and awesome they are!!!! (though of course if you're afraid of snakes that's ok too)

Honestly, this is the sweetest thing I've seen in awhile. Em, you and Ed are freaking awesome~

Me : can I have a green tree python Mom : u already have a fish

I am crying all over the place. That little girl is after my own heart.

3,375 likes. 0 dislikes. I think that's the highest ratio I've seen. That was a very heart warming video. Thank you.

I am smiling so hard my freakin' FACE hurts! That was so good of y'all to do that; it was truly amazing. I kept seeing myself in those little girls; the very first snake I ever held was an extremely nice ball python that the local snake zoo, the Panama City Beach Snakeatorium, brought to our gradeschool when I was in first grade. I was the first kid to ask to hold one that day and if I could've kept that python I would have! Now I have three of my own, plus other reptiles; but I've never forgotten the weight and soft, smooth feeling of that beautiful snake. Thank you for giving that experience to others (and for waking a few adults up too!)

Everyone holding Doug was so chill, and happy :D AWESOME, SNAKE DISCOVERY!

What a beautiful way to make a little girls wish come true. Absolutely amazing

I'd say Maddie looked like an absolutely happy little girl It's great and important that organisations like "wishes & more" exist and do whatever necessary to give little children such experiences. And it's great of you to help wishes & more to give Maddie this experience. It's very wonderful

I'm not Crying, YOU'RE CRYING. Stop it! You guys are awesome for donating your time and energy.

12:54 I cried happy tears. I'm so proud of her for holding Doug that long! She wanted someone to help because he was getting heavy is all👌🏻

I love how almost everyone just loved interacting with the snakes. I could tell it changed their mind sets on them.

You know what MY wish is? to be at a place like this and make a kids day including 700 others :) I think this is amazing, and im glad that you did this because you just made this my wish.

Aww I love snakes too! The animals not the humans.

That is the sweetest, I am in love with the princess lady and the little girl was just so cute!! This whole thing just melted my heart ❤️

Wow Thanks to Emily and her crew for making this kiddos wish come true.

This kind of thing is what really, really makes me love these animals and want to teach people about them. Seeing so many people who likely never held a snake before so happy and loving Dough it really warms my heart and that little girl is so precious! Thank you Emily and Ed for being an inspiration for me and I'm sure so many others. ❤

The fairy godmother was obviously nervous but she did so well!!

How do we combine Harry Potter and snakes DUH SLYTHERYN

I cried pretty much this entire video, what an incredible organization 😭😭😭

This was so sweet! Emily and Ed sneaking chocolates is totally me. Also kutos to that woman for holding Doug even though she doesn’t like snakes and the person who said they want a snake. I do too. I had a snake sprung on me when I was at a 2 week summer program several years ago. We were at a nature preserve having lunch and the guy who was leading the activities just started walking around the table and asking if we wanted to touch a snake. I’ve never had a strong fear of snakes so I touched it.

didn’t think i could look up to you guys more but you are just great people. this is a good video.

Doug you're a real celebrity now! When can I get an autograph???

It's cool to see Ed teaching as well. It's still rarer to get his lil snippets of it on cam, but that just makes it really neat to see.

Am I the only one that noticed Emily got new glasses?... I think

Emily, thank you for sharing this beautiful experience! It's truly touching to see the hard work people put into making others smile. :)

Hah! You granted my wish too. I wanted to see some of your program footage and now I got to see it. Sweet. Honestly, the Doug stole the show and, yes, he is a very patient snake.

Good job Doug! And such calm garter and bull snakes! I'm proud of everyone who touched a snake especially the scared. And so proud of sponsor lady who went WAY out of her comfort zone to help a little girl. Ed and Emily keep up the amazing work showing everyone how great these reptiles are.

Doug is the most chill beeing on this entire planet :D

Omg!!!! Maddie is my girl, I LOVE Harry Potter and your channel!!!

Id like to thank you on maddie's behalf and id also like to thank you and the wish thing on the behalf of humanity

This is still one of my favorite videos, what a special moment!

Awwwwww!!!!! That little.girl's reaction was priceless!!! 😄 And that fairy godmother was a fairy ANGEL!! What a TROOPER!! If she didn't like.snakes, I can only assume that means she probably didn't handle them on a daily basis or EVER for that matter! She opened that basket and plunged in as if she were doing nothing scarier than....kneading Doughboy something!! My hats is off to her!! And then she played it off for several minutes and managed to mask her discomfort with humor. Not one of them wimpy contributors even attempted to help her hold the snake. So much for chivalry!! 😁 This was really heartwarming and has haD me smiling the ENTIRE video and even still as I type this comment. @Snake Discovery Good job!! God bless you both!!

This is pure awesomeness! This was so precious, And made my heart full.💚

The best boa to wear isn’t the feathered one. Third time watching this video and I love it every time. The look on that little girls face as she holds Doug is just priceless. I hope she recovered.

Emily, that snake discovery jacket is ballin💯💯

HOLY CRAP THE GIRL WANTED TO SEE HAMILTON

Maddie seems like the sweetest little girl ever.

I love the smiles on everyone's face who were touching and holding the snakes. ❤

Loved this! I ran my first mini-reptile educational show at my Battalion's Halloween event! The kids loved it, the parents were really interested in the information! Breaking fear with knowledge, best feeling ever! I love everything you do!

Good job Ed and Emily....and of course Doug! You made that little girl glow. ❤️

Stealth level: Expert 🤣❤❤❤👏👏👏 Also was dat a Jafar with snek?! 🤣 awe! This whole video is just soul food! Congrats on doing such a great event! The pure smiles of everyone who held those beautiful reptiles, it's just amazing.

Awww. This is so heartwarming! You both are two of the most genuine people on RU-vid. Sending my love to you both ❤️

I couldn't be any more proud of Doug right now☺

"and you wanted to see hamilton." "yes." YEE A FELLOW FAN

This is my favorite channel and my snake likes it to😊

Doug is so sweet

This made me cry 😭. Thank you Emily , Ed ,and Doug!!!!!

"Why would a sweet little girl like you want to see reptiles." This is the mindset that we don't need to be putting on women and girls.

I love YOUR VIDS I love snakes and reptiles you are the best

Doug is so sweet he made I little girls wish come true

This whole video is heartwarming. But moreso in the fact that no one hesistated.

and she wanted to see Hamilton, same and come from away, and waitress, and wicked again, and many more musicals to list.

Aww. This video made my heart sing! That child had her dream come true! Just for a day she didn't have to think about her illness. I love you guys for that!

First of all, Doug makes every outfit better and fancier. Second, the fairy godmother was so strong to pick up a snake when she was afraid. Braver than those 5-10 other men who came on stage and wouldn't do it.

“And you wanted to see Hamilton?” “Yes.” Me: freaks out bc also loves Hamilton

The sensory squeeze of my snake is my favorite part. It's just the perfect amount of weight and pressure. And the snake is always slightly cooler than you are

Even though this was a year ago, I still cry when I see how you made her soooo happy. Ed , Emily that was amazing!!!!

This little girl is my whole personality: Harry Potter, reptiles, and HAMILTON!!

Only 1 word for this. Wholesome

I found it kind of funny when the woman said, "Now why would a sweet little girl like you wanna see... reptiles?" Because to little girls, the two facts are completely unrelated. The myth that little girls are afraid of/disgusted by reptiles or insects is so wrong. Growing up in Florida, I have never seen a girl my age shy away from catching anything from snakes to spiders. The same can be said for little boys who don't like those very things. Fascination for the natural world has no gender. All that said, I don't look down on this woman at all, and I did start crying when she made that sweet child's dream come true. What a beautiful organization they are.

~imagens~ "theres an envelope!" "its taxes."

Aweeeh 🥺😩 as someone with a daughter not much younger than Maddie I am bawling 😩 just so precious

That little girl is so sweet

This is so wholesome, I’m crying, go Doug, Emily and Ed

Good boy Doug, what a great ambassador!

No views but twenty likes good job RU-vid!

I think doug is my favorite snake you have

I Love This Girl,,, She's a National Treasure,,, That Goes For Ed,,, Too,,, Great Team,,,,

These videos of these children are always so bitter-sweet. :')

Doug is truly a great ambassador

The lady who was on stage was so great! So cool that she was willing to pick up a big snake even though she was scared. I hope Maddie had lots of fun on her trip.