Attending a BIG Illinois Reptile Show! (Schaumburg NARBC 2023)

[@lizbuchanan3856]

The bearded dragons at the start are ADORABLE

[@Aussie-life-Eq]

I know RIGHT 👍👍👍👍

[@chb5628]

Yellow spotted lizard vibes

[@Lala_luvsYou]

FR❤

[@deemakumar8758]

Yas

[@Inconsistent-Dogwash]

I was going to say the samething

[@buggibii]

That passport activity ya'll came up with is GENIUS!! Not only is it a fun activity for attendees, but it also increases traffic to the participating vendors AND gives more attention to the USARK effort which benefits all of you!! I hope this is just the start of a long running tradition at NARBC (and potentially a lot of other shows)!! 💚

[@StonedtotheBones13]

It also is appealing to kids, which may get them more involved! Not that Emily herself doesn't already do that

[@m3lancholysunsh1n3]

We picked up the spider ball python named Blue and we love her so much! Thank you again guys

[@johnDoe-gv8si]

How is she settling in?

[@Jayden_and_pals]

Lucky!

[@kimberlyace5480]

I love how the Ackie monitor turned her tail into a lovely bracelet for Emily. Those leaf frogs are the cutest!

[@w.m.8126]

Luke saying he doesn't need shoutouts is so sweet. Please continue to shout him/his family out !!! He fosters/raises such amazing bug friends !!!!!

[@khills]

Not to mention, Luke should receive credit for supporting adoption island! That’s an incredibly generous thing for him to do. In fact, I hope Ed and Emily start a project where supporters of adoption island get plaques on the various enclosures, just so he gets acknowledged in person, too.

[@Amaranthyne]

It might be that he has too many orders already. Last I checked, he didn’t have any stock in his online shop.

[@anesidora0seneca]

Luke is just the best 🥺💕

[@LukeBugAdventures]

Thank you so much 💓 I honestly don't think I did all that much compared to how huge the need is to help rescue animals, and especially how many Emily and Ed take in every day. It's a very large number, and they are so selfless with their energy and cost for caring for them.

[@LukeBugAdventures]

​@@Amaranthyneit's true - I'm completely sold out! I wasn't during this show, but donating a few mantises for some reptiles in need was the very least I could do, and it's a drop in the bucket compared to the need :(

[@noelbrucker135]

So a running joke in our family is the phrase, “Mom! Where’s the…..?” because we moms have magical abilities to find stuff that no one else can see. (One son thinks I just have the ability to make things appear at will). Emily’s mom being the one to find the puzzle without the piece totally verifies this theory 😂😊

[@veraekberg]

My kids were totally convinced that I had eyes in the back of my neck AND that I could see through walls!😂😂😂 what they didn't understand was that they became too quiet and secretive when they were up to mischief...

[@susanwahl6322]

The reason why your fans are so nice is that you’re so nice. You’re not fake or pretentious. You love what you’re doing and you love doing it together! That’s why people love you!❤

[@voyagerkat22]

"Discounted for being a..." Got to give them points for being up front about it. 😂

[@nightshadedarkfury6953]

You got that right, they would rather keep the channel family friendly

[@StonedtotheBones13]

Right? Like ofc you don't want someone going home unaware their gecko might be evil, but at the same time, I can tooootally see somebody being like "nah, I'm not gonna tell anybody, just gonna get this guy gone".

[@moon_zketches00]

my mom works at lllreptile, and she was excited to tell me that they would be participating in the passport event! she told me that she shows your guys' videos for customers wanting advice on care for animals. i've been watching you guys for almost 4 years, and been a lover of reptiles for even longer. the work you do for this amazing community is AMAZING. much love from california!!

[@Snekfisher]

It breaks my heart seeing how many beardies are always needing homes, but I’m glad you’re helping so many ❤

[@heather486]

I don't think people realize how huge they're going to get when they buy them as babies. They need so much more than most people give them.

[@houndgirl7365]

​@@heather486I mean they don't get huge in the terms of lizards, but you are right they need more than generally given; the bare minimum is a 4x2×2 sized enclosure (though honestlythey should be given more space). A large species would be a monitor or a tegu (though blue tegus and gold tegus don't get big they certainly need a larger enclosure than say a beardie. The issue with bearded dragons is people generally aren't informed and generally see 'gateway animal' into the reptile community. Can they be great starters? Yes, but honestly a leopard gecko, cave gecko, or even a pink tongue skink would be more beginner friendly.

[@kassi11789]

Agreed. We have a bearded dragon and he’s a sweetheart. We love him. Those poor babies.

[@heather486]

@@houndgirl7365 They get huge compared to what they are as babies. I agree they're not as big as many many other wonderful species but if they see a little baby in the pet store people don't realize what they're getting into. Plus most pet stores are not as responsible about ensuring people have proper enclosures.

[@joshuaedwards1366]

​@houndgirl7365 totally agree. Love my hypo zero bearded dragon. But they require alot of care and mine is a lot more care than say my ball python or even my dwarf retic

[@LilCherryBeary]

I think tying string/sisal in a bow (like a present) around the puzzles would be super cute. It would help stop the boxes from opening but doesn't need extra plastic or require tape which could rip the box. Plus it's biodegradable/reusable.

[@liepadmukauskaite1355]

very true and eco friendly, but the problem is that the puzzles pieces get in the openings and just slide out of the box, so I think the best way still be to put the puzzle pieces in a plastic or paper bags inside the box.

[@ThePhoenixUnderwater]

I found your channel 2 years ago, BY ACCIDENT!!! Here we are now and I can't get enough of y'all!!!! I love you guys so much!!!!

[@khills]

That’s so sweet of Luke, to donate proceeds for maintaining adoption item. He’s such a standup young man!

[@llchapman1234]

Ed and Emily are real life super heroes for finding those reptiles awesome homes ❤

[@deathcallingcard843]

Can you do an updated video on all your hogs and bullsnakes? Including ones you are still growing up? It’s fun to keep track on who you have in your reptile family!

[@LukeBugAdventures]

Emily, Ed! ❤ Thank you so much for the shoutout and for everything you've done to support my dreams ❤. I hope i can do half as much for kids some day - then I'll have the chance to pass on your awesome kindness. Thank you for showing me and all the kids out there how to live a good life. Thank you 🎉🎉

[@moonbasket]

I am not a parent, but I really appreciate your dedication to keeping this channel kid friendly and educational. Whenever I have kids, I will definitely want to watch your videos with them.

[@amandataylor8067]

Same they are so sweet and kind 🤗

[@trippypen8879]

You both are so wholesome, and have over all such good vibes. It makes me so happy watching this channel with all the positivity you put out into the world. What I guess I am trying to say is I appreciate yall. =)

[@Fazbals]

honestly rn youguys are my fav youtubers

[@PlayWithMyJoystick3000]

The leaf frogs are so cool! I think those would be such a cool addition to the zoo so people can try and find them in the enclosures! :)

[@paranoiarpincess]

Luke is such a special soul :) Keep being awesome little dude!

[@Water_9826]

It’s always a good day when Snake Discovery posts! They’re so close to 3 MIL and they definitely deserve it!

[@slateportraichu5416]

Bearded dragon necklace at the start is super fashonable=D Love these videos, so much fun to watch=)

[@StonedtotheBones13]

One thing I love about this dress theme is it's easy for kids to participate in, and even make their own costumes and characters!

[@annetheelf8174]

I love the painting of Still Naughty one of the fans made! I was pretty sad to find out she had died and it's sweet to see others liked her too

[@-Cloudy-Bunny-]

That was me! I made the still naught painting and another of popeye(their snake)!

[@StonedtotheBones13]

Well done! ​@@-Cloudy-Bunny-

[@reddale5952]

I love that the two little girls dad dressed up as Thor 😂😂❤

[@Violet-Lily]

You mean Axl and Leo, the 2 little boys. Emily said their names.

[@andacity2732]

@@Violet-Lily ??? are you saying they're boys because their names are axel and leo? you do realise those are gender neutral names, right

[@StonedtotheBones13]

Dad wasn't a bad Thor either 🤭

[@Horochan]

Fridays are snake discovery day!! Yay

[@meowinggirl]

bless the souls of all the reptiles that find beautiful new homes.

[@cottagegremmy]

Y'ALL IM THE DUDE WITH THE BLUE SHIRT, PINK SHORTS, WHITE SHOES, RED BACKPACK AND BLONDE/BROWN HAIR AT 10:35-10:50ish !!!!!! IM FAMOUS !!!!!!!!!!!

[@anndownsouth5070]

I really love the show videos because no matter what, somewhere in the video, no matter how or when, there will be at least a few seconds of Dav Kaufmann somewhere in the background. ❤😂

[@Dodl1]

Yes, isn't it great that we always find a wild Dav around 😂😁😍

[@e.s.lavall9219]

Dav, the Where's Wally/Waldo of American reptile shows

[@anndownsouth5070]

@@e.s.lavall9219 🤣🤣🤣

[@TigerStyleFanMIZ]

I really don't think many KZbinrs (the nice ones anyway) really understand what they mean to fans. It brings me such joy to see fans being able to give a little something back.

[@e.s.lavall9219]

I'm also glad that fans are giving them stuff particularly food considering how exhausting the shows are for them

[@AniFam]

Awesome~👍 Thank you for sharing this video~🤗

[@-Cloudy-Bunny-]

Hey! I was the person who gave ya’ll the still naught & Popeye paintings! 18:01 you can see the one with still naughty!

[@jaclynagc143]

Snake Discovery always brings a smile to my face and makes my heart full. ❤️ Especially the way Emily interacts with the kids.

[@samathadillard7591]

Almost 3 million!!! Amazing guys you all deserve it!

[@anesidora0seneca]

someone needs to make Emily an art portfolio to carry all the fanart she receives during shows. 🥰 With folders for stickers and other small paper-like or thin arts.

[@jammybilly]

Great show. Loved the pythons. What amazing colours are available. The frogs look great. There was a gecko @ 7:01 that looked amazing. You guys are also amazing organising the dress up meet and greets and everything that must have went into organising the passports too, and all your pins that you offer too. It is above and beyond your standard shop/zoo. You are inspiring not only the future generations but also the current ones! I don't have any reptiles (yet), but I love watching this channel. Thankyou!

[@HarperMiller-v5t]

At the end do u mean "thank you" not "thankyou" nit trying to be mean just BTW

[@HarperMiller-v5t]

*not

[@cynthialbell9023]

Hi Emily, and Ed I am so glad the you were able to find people to adopt a lot of the reptiles that you brought with you. Love the Super Hero theme. You looked fantastic in your Captain Marvel costume. What a great event . Those cypress morph snakes were beautiful with all the colors, and speckles. My favorite take home for you was the very pretty Acki monitor. Love your channel. I have been watching the both of you for a long time. Love how excited you get. The passport looked like a lot of fun. Cindy

[@cornerfluff2290]

Beautiful creatures aren't they

[@johannakatz3442]

My family, in Germany, actually live in the region this location is named after. Schaumburg in Lower Saxony, northern Germany. Love your channel sooooooooo much.

[@elyssasimpson1939]

The discounted gecko had me CRYING😂😂😂

[@amandataylor8067]

The one Karen I'm happy to see she is so carein to help her daughter 🤗

[@DogeDragone]

Love how the gecko got discounted like a punishment for being mean

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

Man, so many beardies!! I wish I lived nearby. I would LOVE to adopt one!!!!

[@chickengirl3025]

I LOVE how your mom has a live love ride shirt on! Tell her hello from one horse person to another 😂

[@Heatherslover127]

Hi fellow equestrian!

[@meghannknisely159]

Hi fellow equestrians

[@annikkirahko6714]

I’m convinced Emily is part hummingbird, her diet is apparently 90% sugar but she stays skinny and has tons of energy😂😂😂😂

[@fatmoosh]

Omg you are right

[@Grace-er9ep]

I've met a few different hummingbird people now and I'm convinced that they might be fae. My best friend eats almost entirely fruits and sweet drinks and I'm just a tiny bit suspicious lol

[@Definitely_Elle]

she works hard in the zoo about thirty hours a day, it's amazing she ever finds time to film or even sleep

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

I wanna know her secret!!!😂

[@Emz2468]

Fast metabolism of a very busy woman! X

[@philogyny217]

Nothing against selling newly bred reptiles, but I absolutely LOVE that they bring all adoptable surrendered pets to increase their chances of finding a new home.

[@gabriellaschneider4194]

I've been watching you guys since I was 10, I'm 16 now, you guys have got me through middle school and the most of high school, thank you

[@BryanWhite77]

Hey. My daughter made that drawing of Rex holding her tail. It was fun to meet Emily and Ed.

[@katiekorell9776]

Ok. The gargoyle gecko you showed 7:01 is absolutely gorgeous!!! Edit: Also Thor at 10:58😊😘😉

[@ladyrayrays]

The bright yellow bearded dragon on Emily at the start is just gorgeous.

[@francinecaraso5511]

Flower mantises are sooo cuteeee. Lil dancey dance

[@zeldakasumi]

I have not tried that particular black currant drink from 17:04, but black currant is a very popular flavor in Europe. If you're expecting its own unique flavor, then it's good, I think. It's kind of like how cranberry juice is a non-typical fruit flavor and most people would not like it if they took a sip of cranberry juice while expecting it to taste like apple juice. I can imagine, though that black currant would taste really weird (and possibly like tomato sauce) after having just sipped a very sweet mango drink.😅 Fun fact: currants used to be widespread in the US too, and Americans were used to the flavor. But then there was a concerted effort to remove all the currant bushes in the country as much as possible, because they were helping to spread a White Pine Blister Rust disease to our pine trees. The lumber industry was much more important to the US than it was to the EU by the time this disease was spreading, so the US prioritized the trees, and the EU prioritized its food traditions. There're some interesting YT videos on that part of history.

[@samb1055]

I have recently become obsessed with ackie monitors! I'm planning to build a 6' x 4' triangle corner enclosure to house one in (which will probably take me a few years), but I absolutely love them.

[@TheSeptemberRose]

I went to a reptile show in Toronto yesterday and I went over and looked at the Hognose Snakes for the first time in my life and I fell in love!!!! They really are adorable!!!! One day I may be able to get one....but I live in a place that's too small right now and I have my isopods and fish aquarium taking up all my free space. My favourite animal that you are bringing home would definitely be your beautiful Monitor...she's a beauty!

[@prenticeclark1454]

My daughter cheered when you introduced the new ball python you just bought - because we also have a banana super enchi! We just got her a couple of months ago and her name is Daisy Dandelion. She is a gorgeous warm yellow with a beautiful pattern, and she’s such a sweetie ❤ I hope we get to see more of your ball python collection in the future!

[@MintPawYT]

helelelele

[@e.s.lavall9219]

The underappreciated ball is definitely my favourite of their purchases

[@ivystunner-xv7je]

I love the jumping spider hides that is an amazing idea

[@brycewilson2223]

Right? Those are such a cool little addition. Especially since it seems like there are themes with it. Looks like it's Zovariums, but someone could correct me if I'm wrong!

[@Catxnxmouse]

What a gorgeous ackie monitor! I can’t wait to one day make the journey to Snake Discovery, I know I’m gonna why when I get to meet Ed and Emily one day😭💖 You guys are amazing!

[@Skyliner04s]

"Discounted for being a Richard!" LOL

[@pastelhellion]

Oh my gosh, the girl who is Super Gecko is adorable!! Her earrings are so cool too! It's so cool to see how many kids are into reptiles and other exotics through your work

[@BMass83]

Those Solomon Island Frogs are soooo stinking cute! Such beautiful coloring and beat head shape. Almost like a Mata Mata Turtle Head

[@Encaris]

What an amazing turn out. Filled with so much love when you said almost all of your adoption animals got news homes! ❤❤

[@runpurebloodrun2355]

You bring me so much joy. God bless you both

[@Dolce.Banana]

I love watching your NARBC videos! It's so heartwarming to see fans deck out for the theme! Also, we get to meet awesome vendors who are passionate of their animals

[@SoupyGal]

I want to be hugged by a bunch of beardies aww

[@trishaspear8981]

I never would expect Emily to be wearing a necklace made of bearded dragons 🤩

[@prisoner_36]

Emily & Ed, I want to thank you for now 5+ years of reptile experiences with you guys. Tuesdays and Fridays are the absolute best part of my week. I'm sorry if this is TMI. But I just signed divorce papers today, so thank you for giving me a distraction and some relaxation now that this day is finally over. I can't wait to get to the zoo one day and meet you guys person, much love from Michigan

[@khills]

I’m sure it’s not going to feel like it right now, but congratulations on the divorce - from one divorcee to the next. I didn’t want mine, and it was emotional hell to go through (thankfully we didn’t have property or children!)… but with the benefit of almost 20 years hindsight? It was the best thing to happen for me, and it allowed me to move a lot of toxic…everything…from my life. I sincerely, sincerely hope you experience the same. Hold on - it gets better!

[@kaylsslack]

Everyone wake up snake discovery posted!🙉

[@heliumhubcryptocollective9337]

you guys ae awesome

[@GlitzyWitch]

All those beardies ❤❤❤❤ love the kids costumes, they're Adorable ❤ love all the animals too, looked like so much fun ❤❤❤

[@nonsensicalramblings9167]

Loved seeing you guys at the show!!! Congrats on winning the belt

[@hiimdanish8618]

At these shows. Ed and Emily are like “the prime advertisers” with the “where can you learn more about _____________” that’s just Nice advertising work

[@Strigulino]

Fun fact - blackcurrant is a really popular drink flavour in the UK because during WW2 when we were blockaded we couldn't import much fruit so we grew blackcurrants as they grew well in the climate in the UK and are a good source of vitamin C, so they made concentrated blackcurrant juice drink so the kids could get vitamin C. So a whole generation of Brits grew up drinking blackcurrant squash. :)

[@SanFernandoValleyRose]

Fantastic video. Love all your videos too. Even though I am a senior citizen living in Southern California I enjoy seeing your travels to different places and also your zoo at home too.

[@cindynguyen3691]

"Beard" of dragons! Love it 😂❤

[@tamaradavis2276]

3:24 When the only thing more complicated than a Starbucks order is a python snake morphs.

[@BubblyGumm]

always love seeing the animals you got/taking home

[@nataliesreptiles]

So cool that you guys won the belt. Not only for bragging rights, but the stand at your booth will help draw more attention to USARK, which is much needed!! 👍🏻

[@papegoye_vakker3850]

I have watched ur channel for yrs now and u inspired me to get a snake and i now ive had two. I love all ur videos ans how u spread awarensss abt reptiles and always put the reptiles first.

[@cogneurolove]

NO CAPES!!! - Edna Mode 😂😂😂

[@ShortOrderCook]

2.99Million subscribers! so close to 3M!! Another great show! Thankyou for taking us along.

[@briannapatterson1013]

The blue frogs are def my fave!

[@beccalouw972]

Snug bug is great, good service and healthy isopods!

[@tiffanyt3169]

That's amazing! I'm so glad the adoptions were such a success!

[@theuniceoliver2326]

I had a flashback of "Holes" when you came on with all those bearded dragons! 😃😆

[@ProfJCsCritters]

Aww! I have Solomon Island leaf frogs on my wish list. Some day. I just need more space. Glad you two had fun. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

[@squidikins1397]

Those art pieces are so cute! I love that little Rex piece!

[@ABCHerping82]

Great content as always from Snake Discovery!

[@sherrinvale]

Thankyou Luke for helping Adoption Island

[@snekglory8770]

I have been waiting for this video! Ed and Emily did not disappoint!!!! =D

[@ardianrexhepi2567]

Yes

[@Aks_Reptiles]

Love the videos, Dont have much time between daily activities and training to watch them but they are very entertaining and informative!

[@ten40tv]

11.02 Daaang that guy does a flawless Thor.

[@jennameleski5459]

As a polish person I don’t see many people talk about it so seeing you mention it makes me feel good

[@destanykaymarie2574]

OMG LOVE YOU GUYS

[@themurrrr]

21:15 Omg…. TOO ADORABLE!!!!

[@Alicia.Marie.13]

I love them all!

[@pyromancyglassart8975]

Love your shirts

[@Lilith-Rose]

Those leaf frogs are gorgeous, I hope they made their way into the zoo, maybe you'll be lucky enough to get a bunch of babies from them since your zoo exhibits seem to be ideal breeding enclosures

[@metal4dinner]

I can't wait to get my first reptile from you guys ❤ Thank you for what you do, you're both a tremendous inspiration.