SAVING SNAKES FROM EXPORTERS IN SURINAME!

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Reptile exports are a controversial subject, and in this video from Suriname, we visit some middle men who collect snakes and other reptiles and hold them until the exporters buy them, and I take a look into how the reptile export business works, and you may be surprised what we wind up doing with the snakes they have.
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@zdogbigisland8012 3 месяца назад

Exportation is a good thing as long as it is done responsibly with conservation in mind

@Cottontopexotics 3 месяца назад

unfortunatly 90% are not. i just got done with day one of a expo where over half to venders are selling wild caught animals to normal people to be pets. I think going forward expos and website need to make it mandatory for vendors selling wild caught animals to post sign saying what all is wild caught and that it should only be bought for breeding projects. Thats conservation through commercialization.

@zdogbigisland8012 3 месяца назад

@mattmillen1636 at least morpmarket is requiring WC to be labeled

@Cottontopexotics 3 месяца назад

@@zdogbigisland8012 i agree with that i don't have a problem with morphmarket.

@user-ff2gx8fy4e 3 месяца назад

Well "exportation" to what end too? How do we even know that these Surinam "victims" are being exported "only" for the pet trade?

@nicholas87541 3 месяца назад

Can't help but think of the Ball Pythons in the wild video where I think you mentioned that the export of those snakes helps keep them alive in the wild because there is value for the local people in doing so. Interesting to see how local situations differ based on the species of snake and where they are located. Great to see you and Bob's videos on educating the locals about the snakes in Suriname!

@varanidguy 3 месяца назад

It was super cool seeing the tree boas climbing at the end. Import/export is such a double-edged sword and a nuanced conversation.

@lovelydreamer5575 3 месяца назад

Anyone who legally keeps exotic snakes in the USA should never be against the export of them because if it wasn’t for exporting we wouldn’t have access to them to even be able to breed captive. Much respect to what these people do so that we may enjoy these animals in our homes. Buying them and releasing them back into the wild is no more of a guarantee of their survival than if they were exported and ended up in a pet-store or breeding facility. Much respect for you helping put money in their pockets 👌🏽

@pereztube2 3 месяца назад

yeah but now that we have captive bred populations we dont need to be taking them out of the wild anymore.

@MrChemicals 3 месяца назад

For this specific species there is no need to import these animals in the quantities we used to when we have thousands of established healthy breeding populations in the USA. Pay a little bit more money for a captive bred animal instead of saving a little bit of money and getting an import. That alone will keep money out of that pipeline and most importantly lower the demand so these hunter/trappers don’t look at these snakes as $ hanging from a tree . The only good reason in 2024 to import is to introduce new bloodlines into the ones already here. So only breeders of these animals should be buying imports. No need for a local pet shop or the guy at the expo to be selling imports. Some animals we don’t have many here in the US so that’s a different story but for these specific snakes we have no shortage

@nataliesreptiles 3 месяца назад

This is probably THE BEST response to the question of exportation of wild caught reptiles. 👏🏻

@johnagen3688 3 месяца назад

Spot on brother, spot on!!!!

@MrGlenspace 3 месяца назад

Yet if too many exported then the wild version decreases. So how many really need to be exported once you have enough captive bred?

@samuelneuin1988 3 месяца назад

Taking animals from the wild for export isn't always a bad thing. It can help to diversify the gene pool for breeders as well as bring in new species for for the reptile hobby. It's also beneficial for the people that are capturing the reptiles and brokering them for the exporters. If really like to have the Suriname boa Bob was holding towards the end of the video

@questtherebelgaming 3 месяца назад

I love that you guys spent time with the people of Suriname and educated them, thats so awesome man! Much love to you and Bob you guys are doing great work!

@davkaufmansreptileadventures 3 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@happybee7725 3 месяца назад

Nicely done. Not all importers are shady criminals that treat the animals badly

@davkaufmansreptileadventures 3 месяца назад

Very true!

@jamesbeitia1353 21 день назад

I was really surprised to learn so many of these people in Suriname never handle these snakes. Those are such beautiful snakes. Watching those snakes being released back into the wild, put such a big smile on my face.

@deathly_pastel 3 месяца назад

Animal exportation is a good thing as long as those doing it are ecologically conscious and are doing so with conservation in mind. As someone who lives in the US, many reptiles would be unavailable to me (and other keepers) without exportation. Same with the UK, Canada, etc. There will always be the question of the ethics of taking animals from the wild and the conditions they’re kept in on their journey, but as we saw in the ball python movie, people will always find another way to survive. If it’s not exportation, it’s “murder markets”.

@kristincooper4078 3 месяца назад

Conservation is so important. It's so awesome that u were able to release them back into the wild. Hopefully they will stay safe from being taken from the wild again and get to live out long healthy lives. Great job dav and friends!

@davkaufmansreptileadventures 3 месяца назад

I agree!

@Upper_echelon_exotics 3 месяца назад

I guess this should make me feel better every time I catch an animal and let it go. I feel a little bit bad for it going back in the wild. I know that's the opposite of how I should feel but the wild is a dangerous place. I worry because I caught it so easily. Is a predator going to too 😭

@loriw2661 3 месяца назад

2nd comment…sorry. But watching these amazing creatures being released back into the wild had happy tears streaming down my face. They’re so beautiful. And so misunderstood. Thank you Amy, for what you do!!❤️

@davkaufmansreptileadventures 3 месяца назад

She's amazing isn't she?

@KatieDeGo 3 месяца назад

Hi Dāv! On one hand, exporting can be good if done correctly, humanely, and LEGALLY. It also helps to potentially make lesser known species more popular until a captive breeding population can be established. It can also stall deforestation if they're making more money on the animals than lumber. On the other hand, over-collecting, animal cruelty, and threatening a species are all definite downsides, as well as ecosystem disruption.

@loispadgett6306 3 месяца назад

I love that you paid for the snakes so you could help the people and free the snakes. The party to educate the locals was wonderful idea. To see them learning about the local snakes and not to fear them was awesome. To see the older lady and the young girl that both seemed scared of them at begining and holding them at the end of party perfect. As always Dav you have given us food for thought. Stay safe and see you in your next reptile adventure. GOD BLESS 🐍💖🐍💖🐍💖🐍💖

@andrewharwood665 3 месяца назад

the part with bobs beard smelling like snake musk......I almost shot hot coffee out my nose lol

@DoorsToHideBehind156 3 месяца назад

Wow..... 2$ American for an amazon tree boa is craaaaazy. All the prices for the snakes is crazy . How can they charge so little for them? Then whoever buys these wild caught snakes are selling them for 100x profit. The difference in life people in Surinam experience is something I'm having trouble comprehending. Kudos to you guys for being able to travel the world and witness the lives of local people and the environment of native species we keepers admire so dearly.

@WallStreet06 27 дней назад

Having a candid respectful conversation with what some people think of as bad people or something. This is a great video and I want to go to Surinam now.

@davkaufmansreptileadventures 27 дней назад

It really is amazing there

@TattooingByManny 3 месяца назад

LOL Bob cracks me up. You two make a great team.

@davkaufmansreptileadventures 3 месяца назад

Thanks! He's an awesome friend

@user-ff2gx8fy4e 3 месяца назад

totally agree, love both these guys and Bob is an instant go-to for my little Charles, Python regius, whenever I need any info/advice.

@cassandraperry5574 15 дней назад

Love not only how the community is showcased but also the emerald tree boas - this was an awesome video and really great material! Thank you so much for everything you and your team do - ya'll have opened up our world!

@umaryusuf537 3 месяца назад

As long as import and exporting is done sustainably and humanely I don’t see a problem

@tomc2517 3 месяца назад

Good deeds make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. I think the answer is in the video. As much as I feel for the locals that need money to feed their family, the only way to stop this is the lack of demand (ie. when you mentioned red foot tortoises). I think would be better to teach the locals to keep/breed these animals for export instead of collecting wild animals.

@happybasins 3 месяца назад

We have many locals fall in love with the animals during our education sessions. People from 7 year old girls to 60+ year old men who never imagined keeping a snake as a pet are wanting to love and care for them. Hopefully one day the locals will raise them up💗🐍

@AuroraExotics 3 месяца назад

Fantastic video! That outreach will have lasting effects for those locals, love to see it!

@davkaufmansreptileadventures 3 месяца назад

Hope so!

@kagehikari4281 3 месяца назад

I dont really like exportation from places like this primarily due to how hard it is on the animals and poor level of treatment due to lack of resources and education. I get it though, it has its place and is a real need done lawfully. I love the time you guys took to stop and educate these nice people on these animals. Win win all around.

@Erica-PlaneSnakes 4 месяца назад

What to say without writing an essay... For the most part, I don't agree with exporting /importing because many don't survive the process. That being said, I love so many things about this video: the educating, the saving of these amazing animals, and watching them being released. I truly hope to experience this some day! (Oops, I still wrote an essay) 😂

@davkaufmansreptileadventures 4 месяца назад

After running a reptile rescue all those years I'm really glad to hear your opinion on the matter

@ThemeParkBeast98 3 месяца назад

For those who keep snakes or any reptile or any animal and are against exporting and trade where do you think those animals came from? You think they just spawned in homes and enclosures? No they were all from wild animals at some point.

@marypierce529 3 месяца назад

You guys are amazing! Buying these snakes and saving them from death. Then releasing them in an area that is safe.

@vanessavieux7283 3 месяца назад

I love it have a wonderful day good job have a super day

@heliumhubcryptocollective9337 3 месяца назад

what u did here in this video was really touching, good work to all of you. not only made a great video, but helped local ppl while at the same time saving the snakes we all love. you took the time to understand the realities of life for ppl there, and working in the trade, and did so without belittling there place in life..judge not less you be judged yourself. and then on top of it, u hold an education party for locals to come, meet, and learn something about their own ecosystem...you and all those invovled get a huge pat on the back,,,stay kind stay blessed

@JakeMoser96 3 месяца назад

Seeing the community was cool. I’m not very familiar with Surinam. Good stuff.

@realangiechrist 3 месяца назад

Good job Dav!

@davkaufmansreptileadventures 3 месяца назад

Thank you!

@danielgessel9185 3 месяца назад

Swipi was hilarious. 😂 I live in Suriname and swipi is what they call vine snakes usually. Bruine swipi (Brown swipi) is the thamnodynastes pallidus. And the witchcraft thing is true, some of my family members like the older more traditional ones were not fond of the idea of me keeping snakes but they got used to it. I also do workshops as a member of snake patrol Suriname to educate the people about snakes. Something funny, whenever ppl from this country see a snake like 80% of the time they think its a labaria (fer de Lance).

@user-ff2gx8fy4e 3 месяца назад

I thought that was very touching and funny too 🎈viva la vida

@leesreptilesandaquatics6368 3 месяца назад

Love how you helped educate the villagers about the snakes and buying and releasing them back into the wild I understand why they do its away for them to feed their families and support them. It just sucks they have to pull the reptiles out of the wild to do so but it is better then the time u saw that murder market during your ball python documentary. Every month I sponsor a family in Ecuador to help with food, , clean water,, cloths , medicine and to help get their 2 daughters school supplies they should do that for Surinam too to help people over there .

@charlesharris2560 3 месяца назад

What amazing people Dave, Bob and all those involved in this project, it’s unfortunate that we can’t all enjoy these wonderful creatures in their natural habitats but we need to realise how the world is changing and adapt with it not work against it, you are doing something special educating people about all wildlife but especially snakes as they have so much stigma attached to them and people are frightened and freaked out by them without knowing anything about them or sometimes even seeing them. Watching you all treat these animals with such care and love is very special and inspiring, I follow both Dave And Bobs channels and enjoy everything they put out there, such amazing quality educational and entertaining content 👍👍👍👍

@LukeMcGuireoides 3 месяца назад

Great series, Dav

@davkaufmansreptileadventures 3 месяца назад

Thank you!

@CandyLindTX 3 месяца назад

I love that Curt now knows that snakes are people, too! 🥰

@marjoleinvnoort6961 3 месяца назад

I was bitten on my finger by a boa and I can tell you it hurts. My finger was black bruised and swollen from the bite. They have so much power when they strike. But I still love them.❤

@camerongraves8398 3 месяца назад

In my opinion it's a double edged sword if we support it too much we put the animals at risk and on the other hand as you've stated new genes are necessary to keep the captive population healthy and it's a case to case basis on these operations

@ingeniouspixie 3 месяца назад

Good work, guys! Thank you for going the extra mile (literally) to educate and help.❤🎉

@l0ckmanjohn 3 месяца назад

Exportation being done by the locals is probably the best way to get the locals to care about the snakes. I wouldn't want to see a large commercial operation go in and mass collect them, but the way these people do it is likely to keep them sustainable.

@LetsTalkHerps 3 месяца назад

I appreciate the blend of an anthropological review and consideration for animal welfare (dare I say rights).

@TheRealBarbDwyer 3 месяца назад

Dave explains the rock and the hard place ... then turns it into a win/win. Well done.

@tinadavis43 3 месяца назад

Like button. 👍 This guy films and edited all these great videos. Good quality volume and all.

@davkaufmansreptileadventures 3 месяца назад

Much appreciated!

@bernadettemcgoldrick4817 3 месяца назад

Beautiful snakes, that look so much healthier and happier in the wild, than I imagine they would in the best vivarium. If possible it would be nice to just have specially breed animals in our homes. Great video as always. ❤

@chasebrunner Месяц назад

Sounds like they don't have many options for making money glad yall saved those Snakes you are amazing for that

@jimc6687 3 месяца назад

Dav's International Public service reptilian educational moment!! Great idea and great fun job!!

@davkaufmansreptileadventures 3 месяца назад

Thanks!

@sandywalter9728 3 месяца назад

So awesome that you guys released all those gorgeous snakes!!! ❤

@clistiarobinson34 3 месяца назад

You are awesome dāv, for everything you do and for rescuing these beautiful snakes from being exported, some of it I understand that people need the money but also I don't like it because these reptiles could seriously be harmed and that breaks my heart. These reptiles need to be in the wild living their best lives and they need to be protected everywhere. I hope you have a fantastic day dāv

@davkaufmansreptileadventures 3 месяца назад

Thanks Clistia! I hope you do too!

@chrismoustrides3905 3 месяца назад

Top work 💯🇦🇺

@davkaufmansreptileadventures 3 месяца назад

Thank you!

@jeanpierreveira5307 3 месяца назад

Hey Dave! Cool to see you visiting the country i live in. And trying to educate the locals. I myself am part of an local organization called Snake Patrol Suriname. Where we not only remove unwanted snakes in people their garden but also provide education! So cool to see you doing this! Hope we can collaborate some day

@tomdavies7535 3 месяца назад

I think I know where all the reptile keepers next holiday going to be 😂

@davkaufmansreptileadventures 3 месяца назад

Tinley?

@VictoryLaneexotics 3 месяца назад

I think importing exporting is good if done properly yes some dont make it same as pet buyers here in the United States some dont make it overall we are creating a healthy lasting effect on these animals so that they will not go extinct as these country's they are imported usually dont have conservation for the animals in the wild as they become more developed

@zdogbigisland8012 3 месяца назад

Did the ayahuasca give Amy the special ability to connect with emeralds the way she does?

@The_Crucible714 3 месяца назад

Dunno, but Dāv loves the psilocybin! 😂

@davkaufmansreptileadventures 3 месяца назад

Um, no I don't and I'm not sure why'd you'd comment that. I'm actually 100% drug free and have been most of my life.

@zdogbigisland8012 3 месяца назад

@The_Crucible714 Amy actually talked openly on a podcast about ayahuascas role in where she is at now with her love of Emeralds.

@happybasins 3 месяца назад

For me, Ayauasca is a perspective developing and healing plant medicine and I do believe one of my Ayauasca journeys opened my love and understanding of these animals. One day I’ll make a video discussing the details of this particular journey.

@MADOutdoors916 3 месяца назад

Thats awesome of you guys to release those snakes

@cynthialbell9023 3 месяца назад

Hi Dav Loved this video. It was so important to educate the local people about these beautiful harmless snakes I think that exporting snakes is ok, if they are not harmed. And it will introduce new blood lines for captive bred snakes. Loved to see the release of them back into the wild. Great Adventure. ❤Snakes Cindy

@billdenny9599 3 месяца назад

Its a double edged sword and it would be hypocritical to completely denounce the practice when the bottom line is EVERY species and morph of snake we own that isnt local to our location began by someone capturing and exporting it to a breeder. Tricky topic.

@lukemorgan8447 3 месяца назад

Those tree boas both Amazon and emerald are gorgeous in the wild in their natural surroundings. that is emerald tree boa heaven.

@primitivebulliestony9090 3 месяца назад

That was a big party people just didn't want to set. 😂 GREAT RESCUE video Dav.

@Kosukie 3 месяца назад

Would be nice if there was a conservation area where you can buy these snakes, chip/ tag them and release them so the snakes can live out their lives in peace where they belong.

@happybasins 3 месяца назад

Your idea Aline’s with my future goal of a sanctuary but without the individual tracking.

@margiewalker1808 3 месяца назад

Beautiful snakes! Thank you guys for saving them.

@TheScottronica 3 месяца назад

Dav...I appreciate you emphasizing several times about the people doing this as a means to earn a living. They are not doing anything nefarious and I really am glad you took the time to tell that part of the story. It's still cool to rescue the snakes and I feel bad for the animals, but I understand.

@nataliesreptiles 3 месяца назад

As long as it is regulated, i don't see any problem with importation/exportation. As you said, it helps their local economy by giving hunters, middle-men, and exporters jobs to put food on the table and keep a roof over their head, and it helps keep a healthy gene pool with breeding in captivity. And it's so cool that you guys took the time to try and educate the locals who had no idea about their own native snakes, except for superstition.

@YochevedDesigns 3 месяца назад

Thank you for your balanced and nuanced approach. The biggest problem I have is the number of reptiles that die during transportation. I hope that the local governments are keeping count of reptiles in the wild, to ensure that the numbers don't get too depleted. I am happy that redfoot tortoises are not in demand. They reproduce so easily in captivity, there really isn't any reason to take them from the wild.

@JOSPENCER101 3 месяца назад

Wow, what an inspiring and informative video, completely different from anything I'veseen before. Well done, Dav, Bob and team! This was totally not the video I thought that I was about to watch. You've given me a lot to process and a whole new perspective on how animal exportation is not always a negative. Thank you xXx

@davkaufmansreptileadventures 3 месяца назад

Thank you! I appreciate your comment!

@ibisiki 3 месяца назад

embodiment worthy humans 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💚💚💚

@joellevanorder3978 3 месяца назад

Maybe there should be a program to keep doing this whether the country is paying for it or somebody else to see These snakes saved from early distinction also from habitat loss ! These snakes will see another day to produce

@DoorsToHideBehind156 3 месяца назад

9:19 I immediately went omg walking so casually through that you could have brushed a spider or other creepy crawley onto your face 😂

@davkaufmansreptileadventures 3 месяца назад

Well seeing where we were just sleeping for 10 days before I filmed that, a spider crawling on my face would be the least of my worries lol

@medzor1 3 месяца назад

That Suriname bcc with secondary markings legit looks a lot like my pokigron I keep

@tammyfrancis7856 3 месяца назад

It was very cool watching them climb back to freedom.

@davkaufmansreptileadventures 3 месяца назад

It really was. We watched them until we couldn't see them anymore

@ThePollaton 3 месяца назад

The scared little girl ended up holding one ❤of

@LongsGreenhouse 3 месяца назад

Love what your doing! Keep it up

@jonathanyoungblood8676 3 месяца назад

Awesome job

@staceyreid2763 3 месяца назад

Dav you outdid yourself with this video! It was funny and informative. You’re never afraid to take on controversial topics in a positive way. You do your best to have a positive impact with the understanding that the situation is not fixable without big systemic changes. Never change❤

@azuradawn5683 3 месяца назад

Dav this is beautiful - I hope you'll continue doing this sort of thing in other places you travel (of course assuming the local community is open to it). Obviously there shouldn't need to be some white dude from the US showing these people their local reptiles, but if it's you or no one, you're great at it! As for the good vs bad question of exporting - it's neither and it's both. It's such a grey area because it depends so much on the specific situation, which animals, if it's being done responsibly/legally/sustainably, etcetc.... There's no single answer.

@DaisyRenee713 3 месяца назад

GREAT VIDEO! Beautiful snake interaction . I have only dealt with Green Tree Pythons in a pet store environment and they were really defensive. They were not in a comfortable environment and stay stressed. That's what I felt was causing them to seem aggressive. Plus those teefs are sharp👀! Re- releasing is amazing! I think we need to stop/slow down the importing for a while. We have MANY of all imported species in America...LOTSA wild caught, but producing captive born is happening and I believe that's the goal.✌I understand some people need money so they import. I feel it needs to at least be made to slow down on the quantities. Iv'e interacted with many w/c GTPs that were so stressed in their captive plastic box home. Same as ATBs...they were stressed and extremely BITEY.

@mileztailz613 3 месяца назад

I absolutely love your take on this complicated issue. It's nice to see the understanding approach to the locals, and the solution you came up with for this batch of snakes in particular is beautiful. Thank you for being you and doing what you do 🖤🐍

@triplesixserpents666 3 месяца назад

So happy u hit on the fact they are not bad people they just have no other way to make money. People have to understand if it wasnt for export and importation of these animals we wouldnt be able to enjoy them..js. Love the video dav🤘🐍👹

@loriw2661 3 месяца назад

Dāv…The next time you go, may I contribute funds towards buying the snakes. I’d love to be responsible for setting some free. Unfortunately, there’s no way I can take off the time needed to go on one of these fantastic expeditions so that’s the best I can do. And I’d LOVE to help!!

@davkaufmansreptileadventures 3 месяца назад

That's very generous thank you! I will let you know

@loriw2661 3 месяца назад

Great! Thank you😊

@karenlee3198 3 месяца назад

I just love the way that you've turned a controversial subject into an education for the people whose livelihoods depend on them in the export trade and those of us on the other side of the screen. I hope that one of the villagers there at your party (genius move by the way) might be moved to explore conservation.

@eilselle 3 месяца назад

That was so cool! You guys always do amazing work

@mnmssss21 3 месяца назад

I feel if they have a breeding law that it can be taken out long enough to breed then release them and send the born captive to be sold. Thank you for freeing these beautiful 🐍

@sherrybrzeczka7966 3 месяца назад

Brought a tear to my eye watching that last Emerald. Just made me wonder what she was thinking and feeling. So awesome.

@Swami504 3 месяца назад

Is it putting them in a bad light saying they'll be put in a box and shipped around the world - in a video advertised by a company that puts them in a box and ships them across the country, to people who'll keep them in a box the rest of their lives? It becomes the whole "pet" debate, really. In the end, a good caregiver gives these or any pet a better life than they'd have had in their natural environment.

@dinossario749 3 месяца назад

Muiti legal ver como vocês que comentam tem a mente aberta pra esse assunto, aqui no Brasil os servidores ambientais sao totalmente contra a criação e nao apoiam os criadores legalizados inclusive soltam animais que nao tem a menor chance de sobreviver em vida livre, espero que um dia possamoa evoluí nessas questões aqui no Brasil ja que a criança legalizada salva animais do tráfico de animais.

@raybaker1484 3 месяца назад

I agree with expiration for sure. I wouldnt have some of my animals if at sometime an ancestor was exported. Conservation must be in the equation. On the flip side it really hurts my heart when i see things like sunbeams in terrible condition at my local reptile shop

@CandyLindTX 3 месяца назад

There are always going to be those collectors who have money and don’t give a rat fart about where the snake came from, so the more you can educate and the more you can send back into the wild, the BETTER, AFAIC. A big thank you to captive breeders for protecting the snakes in the wild to some degree, as well.

@myssixensen7516 3 месяца назад

It's a tricky questiong because it isn't just about the imprt and the exporting... it's about everything that happens betewwen when the animals are captured and when they arrive- if there was a real way to guarantee that they would be properly handled every step of the way AND their habitat was not being altered it any sort of way(thinking of what's happening to the pankack tortoises right now) then I don't think it would be suck an isssue...but when they are manhandled, abused, maimed, left without food or water for weeks before shipping while they are tossed around in bags or boxes...I as a veterinary medicaal professional have to cringe at the idea of it. I do applaud your buying and release of all those snakes and releaseing them after education the village to the faxct that may be these are not witches pets...lol, but simply animals trying to eek out a life in the same jungle as they are....and they just was to be left alone...sigh. but seeing them FREE AGAIN was rreally beautifull Dave! great Job guys!!!!

@drk_xlvr07 3 месяца назад

just confirms what i told people years ago about how sellers up the prices 1000000 percent

@MrShizzP 3 месяца назад

I just want to say of all of the thousands of retile vids I have watched from about 50 channels I follow this is by far the best video I have ever watched thanks Dav and Company for this awesome video and watch one amazing thing You all did for those beautiful snakes God Bless You and keep it coming

@seanbaros-qe1rp 3 месяца назад

As long as there's good intentions for the animals and they're taken care of.

@ThebeardofCrunt 3 месяца назад

This may be controversial but I dont see exporting reptiles is in itself a bad thing. It gives locals an incentive to look after the environment, and not chop it down, or ruin it in some other way. At the end of the day if it wasn't for wild caught reptiles we wouldn't have a hobby to start with. I do sometimes think if people are so against wild caught, pay these people a proper wage to do something else. That way you can end the trade in wild caught reptiles, and the locals won't need to resort to poaching, illegal logging or anything else thats a bit shady to support their families. I guess its easy for us in the first world to be critical of such practises we don't like, but for most of us we are not living day by day. My big problem with wild caught specimens are people who buy them because they see them as a slightly cheaper "pet". I would prefer for them to end up in the hands of breeders.

@Memry-dq7ug 3 месяца назад

It be nice to think it gives them incentive to look after the environment but sadly the reality is that’s most likely the last thing on their mind and they will take and take and take until there’s nothing left and then move on to the next thing that will put money in their pocket.

@realangiechrist 3 месяца назад

@@Memry-dq7ug That's what makes ambassador animals so important. The more people who care, the more will support conservation efforts.

@FishingTeamMojo 3 месяца назад

Snowflakes?? Really? Lol Great work Dav, Bob and Amy's!!

@happybasins 3 месяца назад

Yes I laughed when he did snowflakes lol

@Facts.Are.Straight 3 месяца назад

1:35, very empathetic explanation about why they're selling the snakes.

@caughtafaygo 3 месяца назад

Yeah i walk the fine line of people who support ethical importation for breeding I think there maybe should be some regulations on females and breeding aged boas similar to how they do lobsters in Maine. We definitely need new blood for breeding.and the invisible ark. But again it needs to be regulated and we have to be very careful

@jasonirelan-ig5fl 3 месяца назад

Catching snakes and playing with them a little and turning them loose is one thing, and I've done that because one species wasn't good for beginners, and the other one only has a ten year lifespan. Catching a few of them was necessary because two of them got in the house, and someone called me about another one that was in the front yard. But buying them and turning them loose is a waste of money.

@carltoncarnivores 3 месяца назад

Said like someone with little understanding of the wildlife trade or the desires we have for wildlife to remain in the wild.

@happybasins 3 месяца назад

For me, it’s not about the money spent but about the joy of loosing the animals from their otherwise inevitable fate of the long exportation process. I enjoy the interaction with the animals and the locals. And it’s satisfying to know the few animals we encounter have a second chance of remaining wild.

@jasonirelan-ig5fl 3 месяца назад

@@happybasinsBut the snakes have been too familiar with human contact and have a slimmer chance on making it on their old in the wild. It's okay to catch a snake and play with it for a few minutes and turn it loose; but when they've been in human captivity and protection for several months or a year or longer, they're gonna have a harder time at knowing when predators are out to get them in the wild.

@markuscameron6958 3 месяца назад

I have to agree with zdog, if they can do it responsibly, ethically, and sustainably, then I have no problem with it. I don't like going to my local pet store and seeing sick animals. Just as a side note, I went into my local Pet Smart last week, and I have to say, all of the reptiles seemed healthy. Young and small yes, but healthy!

@davidkerridge3889 3 месяца назад

If I am honest, I don't have enough of an understanding to have an educated say. If I have a point of view based on theory however, then I would say farming/hunting snakes from the wild for exportation, providing it is in some way monitored to ensure populations are not damaged, is fine, and if anything can bring eco-tourism to the area and improve reserves or their habitat in kind, as well as supporting the local communities. I think if anything, we should be looking at regulating holding and exportation conditions on both ends. I think the recieveing country should be responsible for basic checks and parasite care before they hit any trade. But the whole subject is like you day suuuuper Controversial

@ThKiwi 3 месяца назад

Such mixed feelings about the exporting/importing of wc animals. As you said, the new blood is important and people need to make a living. It also makes me sad to think of how poorly so many imports do once they arrive at their destination, and how many regular pet owners get wc animals not knowing how much extra care and vetting they might need to get established. Personally, I wouldn’t buy an import unless I was going to breed it and needed the diversity of genes. But I do think it’s important that they’re available to people who are breeding them. ❤

@l0ckmanjohn 3 месяца назад

If you were anyone else i would say releasing them into another established ecosystem even nearby is a generally bad idea. But I'm sure you know the risks to both these ones and the ones already living there. I trust your judgement. I do think for long term survival of the wild ones having the exporters is very beneficial as it gives them a reason to care about the snakes and keeping them around.