Can these Abandoned Animals Get a Second Chance? Part 1.

I’m going to try my best to resolve the problems these animals have. Here are some of my challenges I hope to SAVE their lives!
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[@peanut4745]

He looks like he got stung by a bee. Poor thing. Hope you can get him better Kevin.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Me too

[@katiekane5247]

The advances made in care of complex and chronic conditions in snakes is being made Kevin, you're doing it. My appreciation of your willingness to keep trying is admirable. I can see how this isn't something everyone can do. I've reduced a few rectal prolapse in cats, didn't know it could happen to a turtle.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Appreciated. I just did the turtle repair. It was a tough one.

[@dvlexotics2177]

Thank God for you Kevin helping these poor babies when nobody else will/can. You are a great human and always go above and beyond for the animals

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Much appreciated.

[@JK-vy8vh]

Are u kidding I would take that boa in a heartbeat. I have anery Colombian bci, pure Argentine bco,. and pure Suriname bcc, all females. That first boa is a very expensive high end boa. Like a treasure.

[@dvlexotics2177]

@@JK-vy8vh when I referred to nobody but Kevin helping I meant vets and such not keepers. Not every keeper infact very few would know what to do in these situations.

[@JK-vy8vh]

@@dvlexotics2177 naw I wouldn’t have gotten rid of my boa, I would have watched Kevin’s videos and others and found a way to fix the problem like I have many times before, also make the extended trip to the exotic vet out of town…. Don’t Bash keepers bc you can’t handle a nose rub issue….

[@dvlexotics2177]

@@JK-vy8vh I wasn't bashing anybody and where do you live because there isn't many vets here in the Northeast that deal with exotics maybe New York or southern mass. All I know is we should all be thankful Kevin is here to educate and take care of these poor babies. I don't know why your coming off a bit hostile but I'm not bashing or downing anybody simply stating facts

[@Gaspingindeath]

These poor babies! I'm very happy to hear Sylvester is still fighting the good fight, and I thank you for all that you do!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Thank you too!

[@susanmartin3762]

I've just heard you use words that most of us will NEVER hear in our lifetime. Those words are, "this little guy's butt keeps falling out." Followed by the 2nd most unusual sentence we'll probably never hear, "I can put his butt back." Kevin, you have the hands of a surgeon. The mind of a genius. The talent on a guitar of a Van Halen (or perhaps a DiMeola) and the heart of St. Francis Assisi. Your tireless attempts to heal, to repair, to replace, to nurture, to love and to give animals that much needed 2nd, 3rd and maybe even that 4th chance at life..a GOOD life, are matched by no one that I know of. When the average person and Veterinarian has done all they can for their pet, and it's not enough, that's when they come to you. And you ALWAYS know exactly what to do. Sometimes it's not what's best for their human, but it's ALWAYS what's best for that animal. That's what you do and that's who you are. I've never met you in person but I feel I know you because I watch every one of your videos and I think that you are one of the very best people I've ever known about. Thank you for every butt you've put back in. For every egg that you've pulled out. Thank you for helping that sweet little corn snake with a messed up cloaca. Thank you for helping Sylvester and all the other snakes with messed-up little faces. Thank you for every teeny tiny creature whose face is the first thing they will see when they draw their first breath coming out of their egg! Thank you, kind Sir for EVERYTHING YOU DO!❤ There are lots of Talkers but not so many "Walkers". YOU walk your talk and I think you are AMAZING!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Those are incredibly kind thoughts. I appreciate that sincerity.

[@nataliekelly1252]

I couldn't say it any better - no one could. Thank you, Kevin, for being their healer and safe harbor from those that would harm them.

[@susanmartin3762]

@NewEnglandReptile 🤗 OMG!! Kevin McCurley answered me!! I can now take that midnight train to Georgia with a full heart and a feeling of unmitigated joy!💚

[@ChicagoMel23]

Farm animals get prolapsed as well. Pigs can get rectal prolapse and cows can get uterine prolapse

[@carolinep.7580]

Even though I don’t own reptiles, I find your medical videos SO interesting. Second to the environmental ones. I hope these guys & girl find great forever homes that will take extra good care of any disabilities they may have. You should start a 501(3)c for the rescue portion of NERD!

[@paranoiarpincess]

Oh, I forgot to add to my last comment: you're a global treasure Kevin. You have just the kindest heart. Thank you for being you.❤

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Wow, thank you!

[@brendalee2376]

Skin graft? Dont they use fish skin on humans? I think I've seen a program about it. Maybe I'm wrong. Anyway, Kevin, you're a one of a kind. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. ❤

[@larachaplauske8818]

They've had such a hard time, but they're in the best possible place. Thank you for taking care of them and sharing them with us, Kevin.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Kind.

[@katharinejungkind356]

Oh my, the vet cut the sphincter on the corn snake's cloaca. Not good. Best of luck-hope you get a good result. Thank you for giving us a chance to learn.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

We shall see.

[@YochevedDesigns]

I can't believe they gave the snake an episiotomy 😮! There had to be a better way to get the egg out. 😢

[@KeaIrene23]

@@YochevedDesignsin all my watching of Kevin and snake discovery there most definitely is 😞

[@EmpressOfExile206]

​@@NewEnglandReptileIs it possible to use medical grade maggots to clean up the "dead tissue" around the corn snakes cloaca? 🤔

[@tifferzturner]

Aww these poor babies ! Kevin you’re amazing ! Thank you for taking the best care of them & hopefully you can find them new homes where they’ll be properly taken care of ! I’d love the first boa , his colouring is stunning ! ❤

[@jasonstaples4364]

Your a saint, ty for loving animals. Your a great role model like it or not.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Thank you very very kind. ❤

[@Baiswith]

Hopefully the glue plan worked for the corn snake, but if not, have you thought about finding someone to maybe try a 3D-printed piece that could be glued (or otherwise attached) in place of the missing scutes?

[@NewEnglandReptile]

That’s an idea…. I have a 3d printer but not sure if that would be the solution needed. Hmmm

[@qa377]

Or maybe collect several belly scutes from a shed, fuse them together somehow to be thicker, and use those? Or a thin slice of silicone or another smooth flexible material maybe

[@Baiswith]

@@qa377 or maybe coating part of a shed in something (like silicone or resin)? 3D printing has a range of materials with different properties and plastic is already pretty flexible at the thicknesses you'd be printing - considering the wear from movement (and possibly loss with a shed), having an STL that could be printed as often as needed might be easier long-term (and transferrable if she's rehomed). I feel like a separate layer of material (whatever it is) would be a good way to avoid normal movement pulling on internal structures that would typically be independent (not sure I've described that well, but most of the braincells aren't awake yet 😅)

[@kerseykrewzoo]

Tilapia skin has been found to help major wounds to heal. Perhaps it could help to cover the cloaca now that Kevin has sealed things with glue to keep infection at bay?

[@ChiaraMainolfi]

I am glad you do this, you truly are an animal superhero. I say that as I’m wiping my tears.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Kind

[@cariadbach]

You truly are such an awesome, kindhearted person, Kev! I wish we lived in the same country because it would be an honour to work (for free) and learn from you. Thank you for always doing everything you can for these wonderful and deserving creatures. As a vet nurse and animal lover, I want to thank you for that. 💜💜💜💜

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Very kind. Appreciated words.

[@keaneu4456]

You definitely have your hands full there. I think you have the best solution right now for the corn snake, a little super glue to hold close it. Sewing it up is definitely not an option at this point. Hope all goes well with the rescues. Everyone smile, have patience and be nice. 🐍 🦎

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Yes. No skin to really work with.

[@keaneu4456]

@@NewEnglandReptile please keep us posted on their outcome.

[@helenchurch3577]

I love these love watching you help these little animals. Thank you

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Appreciated.

[@sethsantiago5576]

Gotta show the homie selvester in the next one

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Yesssssss. The plan

[@bobbibuttons8730]

You really are an amazing man. Your knowledge of reptiles is astounding. It’s a shame that when the vet school is teaching their module on reptiles they don’t get you in to teach sessions. You would be astounding.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

That would be something I would love!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@jennip605]

Thank you for taking care of these beautiful animals that need so much intricate care. I'm a new snake owner I got my first snake in 2/24.. i did So much research before getting him, so that i could give him the best life possible, in captivity (hate that word, however) I would Love to adopt Albert❤ I'm always home. , so I can always keep a good eye on him, and I think he's beautiful, and Boa's are a dream animal to me. If its possible for me to adopt him, i would be so grateful to you (even more than i am already) . Again, thank you for taking such good care of these critters that are so dependent on us for their well being

[@jennip605]

I'm right in Connecticut, I could drive up to NH to NERD and pick him up.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Yes, he is looking for a home shortly.

[@jennip605]

@@NewEnglandReptile that's awesome

[@maryfreeman3341]

Thank you for sharing

[@N_Tx_Fiber_Finatic]

Kevin, on the corn snake, you need to slightly trim the edges of the slit before glueing so the skin will adhere to each other.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Oh yes I know and I’m trying to glue the inner ear part not the outer part as there is not really anything to work with.

[@pixie706]

With prolapsing sheep we use a plastic insert to keep the internals inside . could something like this help your turtle..

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Hmmmmmmm. It’s a tricky thing everything so small

[@NewEnglandReptile]

I generally use tape once in or in some cases a stitch

[@pixie706]

@@NewEnglandReptile a stitch sounds a good plan if the surrounding skin is in good condition and wont tear

[@annikkirahko6714]

I hope poor Albert finds a home soon! I would love to take him but I’ve never had a boa before😢

[@jaxxom87]

I wish there were more vets with a competency with exotics. For most vet schools, exotics are a section of a bigger class and an elective certification, so a lot of vets just aren’t comfortable working on them. Even my local ‘emergency’ vet can’t do more than basic advice. If one of my babies needs to be seen, we have to drive an hour to get to the nearest, and hour and a half to the nearest that doesn’t involve crossing state lines. Thank you for all that you do and if anyone can find a solution for the poor corn snake, it’s you.

[@myssixensen7516]

these poor little creature's... it breaks my heart to see so much suffering in animals.... thank you for helping them! in the first snake, if you aren't already an anti-inflammatory would be helpful to both relive pain and get that swelling down, I think Metacam/meloxicam was ok, but I can't remember for sure but worth asking your vet about. I can tell you've done a ton for the second snake too, that scaring...ouch! I'm sure time will help it patience. Ok, the little king snake- this one I've been racing my brain because the thing with skin glue is it has to be used on dry skin, but all that tissue is mucus membrane which will be damaged by being dried off enough for the glue, plus the ureter are right there the urinary & genital papilla & Coprodeum all delicate little structures that you need to be carful of...I'm trying to think of all my wound care knowledge (from work and what I'm going thru myself) and one thing just popped into my head I don't know it it could help here or not but all I can think is she need a graph to A) stop leaking B) stop counited tissue damage, C) maybe give the body a chance to to heal and there is one thing I know that has given burn victims a chance to heal that started with humans and was than tried on animals(I know, right) tilapia skins they did it to help burn paw pad(which do not heal well to begin with) I would talk to you vet about cleaning the debridement of the dead skin at ta tilapia be tacked down to the body wall so she doesn't leak and may give her body time to do something...I know it's an out there thought, but...UC Davis has YT videos about how the were doing there wound care on cats during one of our bad fire seasons a few years ago. ..like I said out there thought, but it's the only way I can think of letting her body heal, or trying to let it heal...it's a hard one. As far as the turtle he may just need a little purse string suture to help build a little strength (once everything is back in place, in mammals we'd leave it in for 2 weeks with a order of reduced size meals but increased frequency ) and you tie the purses string a few mm smaller than the size poops and keep the animal on smaller meals if it's chronic. You do a wonderful job helping all these animals, Kevin! I know it's hard, I know it can be daunting, but I really appreciate how much you care. as fare as Vets it used to be require that they at least learn basics of reptile and avian and it might still be at some schools, but I know a some you don't have to learn any if you don't want at all here in the use. which it terrible, because a vet should have to rely on their vet tech for al their exotic info which was what happened with me at some of my jobs and why I started watching your videos. So, thank you! and Goof luck with these guy's!!!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

So so much great info here. Great ideas I’m still mulling the corn snake. I fixed the turtle which was something and I’m debating a stitch or taping. No food needed as he’s ultra well fed. Updates coming. Thank uuuuuu. ❤

[@myssixensen7516]

@@NewEnglandReptile more than happy to help, throw idea in, out, and around the box.☺

[@toni5431]

The one with the open skutes wound Kev, could you graft a skin/tissue patch over it from a donor? Maybe a snake that didn't make it or one that has recently passed.

[@ang3linwond3rland73]

Yes! I was thinking about this option as well, get a graft from a healthy section. OR there has been tons of medical use of fish skins to help heal people/animals with severe skin injuries/open wounds struggling to graduate in! I don't know how easy it would be trying to keep her from wanting to eat it after, but it might be an option to prevent more tissue dying?

[@NewEnglandReptile]

This is one of those things I’m stumbling with and I will first attempt glue but I may need to learn more for best option. Thank you

[@seanbennett7916]

Keep doing what you're doing its helping so many animals and people learning how to better care for them.❤

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Trying!!

[@PamelaBos]

Kevin, you are an amazing and kind person! Thank you for all that you do.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

I try

[@hoinoi]

Kev please keep us updated on all of these cases! Especially the boa with the facial abscess, as I'm dealing with the same thing on my khal albino!

[@aimee1177]

I love Kevin and all he does!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Kindness

[@heatherbrunner2165]

I am a licensed vet technician The problem isn't learning about how to take care of reptiles we cover all of that. The problem is once you're done with school and start working nobody brings reptiles in.❤ Ty for all you do Kevin 😊

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Much appreciated. Great point. The amount of reptile scenarios out there is clearly an issue but many people don’t have access or understand the situation. I do These videos to teach and increase awareness I suppose.

[@1faithchick7]

To be fair, most vets are incapable of properly treating reptiles even if they claim they can. I took mine to a hospital and they almost killed my snake. They claimed to know how, but did not. I took him to a special exotic vet after that and he was fixed up quickly. I will never take any reptile to anyone but a specialist again. There are so many horror stories from people who took to regular vets who claimed to know what they were doing on their website. It isn't personal. It's just way too many of us have been burned, lost animals, or almost lost animals. Reptiles are nothing like mammals.

[@heatherbrunner2165]

@@NewEnglandReptile very lucky to have you Kevin that's for sure 😊

[@heatherbrunner2165]

@@1faithchick7 so you're saying most when you took it to one that didn't? So not really a fair statement to make. No not everyone does know what they're doing but not everybody is wrong either.

[@stoddern]

LOL, even reptiles have INCELS acting out poorly.

[@saga2964]

Love you, Kev! You're pure magic! ❤❤❤

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Appreciated ❤

[@leekestner1554]

Kevin there is a revolutionary procedure in human trials about regrowing skin on burn victims. Since only skin cells can reproduce skin cells the skin has to grow from the edges of the burn. With large area burns that makes skin grafts necessary. This procedure takes a device and punches tiny plugs of heathy skin cells that are suspended into a sterile solution and then airbrushed onto the burned area. They have been testing it on firefighters primarily. The result pictures show one that was severely burned over 25% of his body two weeks later had new skin that other than looking pink and fresh, you would have thought he had been healing 6 months or more. Plus it was smooth. The only give away is that it looked fresh and pink instead of tanned. Possibly an adaptation of this could help the corn snake to regrow her scales.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

That makes great sense. Almost like hair plugs.

[@qa377]

I'm not sure how that'd work with snake scales, they might have to use a section without scales to do it. I feel like a tissue expander situation might work better, but I also don't know that reptile skin grows in response to expanders the same way that mammal's does.

[@leekestner1554]

@@qa377 I am wondering if a medical mesh can be used. Like the one used to reinforce the pelvic cavity under the bladder.

[@YochevedDesigns]

May you be blessed a thousand times over for all the work you do. If I lived in the US I would love to adopt some of these sweet babies. When I get some extra money I'll send some your way to help with rescue expenses. ❤

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Very kind. Thank you.

[@PuFFerTV98368]

Thanks for sharing this video with us. I know it’s not easy to deal with animals that other people didn’t take care of properly. These snakes, and turtle are lucky to have you taking such good care of them. I’m having some bad feelings about the Veterinarian who cut the corn snakes butt. “Do No Harm” I’m going to guess that here on UTube there are at least one or two videos about egg bound snakes. Hang in there Kevin. I know it can be discouraging at times. You are one of the smartest snake, lizard, turtle, educators and chipmunk whisperer on UTube. Your a RockStar Kevin. BeWell and StaySafe have a great day. ✌️💚🖖

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

I wish people would act before the animals get into such a miserable near death scenario. It's like they can put up with the animals suffering right up till the point of death, but suddenly when the suffering is finally about to come to an end, they can't take it anymore? I just don't get it. It's like people are ok with the suffering but not the death. I would rather accept death than prolonged suffering such as that.

[@ivyrose779]

From what he says, the previous owners were trying to fix the situations not ignoring them. The one snake’s cloaca was messed up by a vet ffs.

[@childofcascadia]

Oh man. I love corn snakes, and I work in vet medicine for mammals. I have had a corn for 7 years and Im getting another. That vet damaged that poor animals cloaca. I mean, I could stitch up a reptile's wound, or perform a bone setting or simple surgery but I'd never want to perform a surgery involving the cloaca. Its not that I dont want to or that there isnt money in it (theres always work for exotic vets) its just that I would be afraid to cause a situation like this. I think its better that a vet say "I dont know how to deal with this" and then recommend a good reptile vet than just go in there hoping you remember the brief section in school covering reptile anatomy and its enough to help the situation. Unless you are specializing in reptiles, typical vet schooling is brief. Heck, avians are covered in greater detail. At least when I was in school 20 years ago.

[@kagehikari4281]

Wow, poor babies, good luck with them! Now im curious, I dont think I seen this discussed, but what could I, as a potential owner do for a snake like in the first case (that is so full of hormones wanting a mate, its damaging itself like that) help it so it does not get that bad in a pet only situation with no breeding prospects? Are there "jabs" for snakes in that situation? or something else that could be done to help lessen that urge when it cant be met? Was just curious and thought id ask.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Great question with no answer.

[@moward4964]

Hello 👋 Another awesome video, 👍👍 Curiosity question, I just watched a video a few weeks back where they use the balloon under skin technique on a person, is there any way something similar could be done for the Corn snakes scutes to stretch enough to cover the area, not sure that is even possible, just a thought I had while watching, 🤔🙂

[@joyglocker8318]

Hi. Is it true that if you put sugar water on a prolapsed cloaka, the prolapse is easier to fix? I also heard that if this problem is recurring, there is the possibility to fix it with stitches inside...so it can'tslip out anymore...? How do you stop animals window surfing and hurting themselves? Like the boa or like water dragons are prone too? Thanks for helping these animals and showing this reality of reptile keeping. Did the gluing on the cornsnake work? Does it has to be repeated after every shed?

[@rebecculousrk]

I'm shocked at the disastrous surgery performed on that poor beautiful snake. It seems obvious to me through my experience butchering farm grown meat animals, you don't want to slice open the rectum and colon etc...in meat butchering, it's to prevent the contents from contaminating the meat. But in terms of surgical outcomes, I would think it obvious that those structures aren't going to heal as well as an incision which can be closed completely and heal. These animals deserve competent care. They depend on their keepers for help if there is a crisis. Bless you for helping them. ❤

[@christy615]

I am glad to hear that Sylvester is still a live. How do you prevent snakes from bumping their nose/mouth?

[@cherylkoenig5509]

This might be stupid, but is there a suture material that has any stretch or flex in it? If so, could you make a " purse string" kind of repair to the snakes and turtles rectum? Like I said, this is probably a stupid idea.

[@carinakaarli4784]

for the turtle with the prolaps, I have seen dr Pol use a tecnique that might work. sticking in a plastik tube to keep the passage open and then rubberbanding arround the prolaps so the exess tisue falls of withoute surgery.

[@redheadedbint]

I took in a Hogg island boa like this. I called him Donkey because his nose was so swollen he looked like the Shrek character. It took a while but now he's doing great. He was totally crazed when he arrived, striking and hissing constantly. As soon as he was better he was good as gold.

[@mow4607]

Would using a tube to fix the rectal prolapse work like what Dr Pol does on farm animals?

[@deloresrogers685]

You have so much knowledge Kevin. Thank you for all you do for sick animals.❤❤❤❤

[@NewEnglandReptile]

You are so welcome

[@oatsthegod]

Keep it up Kevin! Honestly, I find Sylvester and the second snake in this video oddly.. cute? lol

[@ChiMamaTanja]

Gorgeous video Kev, thank you so much sharing your knowledge with us

[@caughtafaygo]

Unreal. What a beautiful longi. Do your thing Kevin we love ya man 🤘♥️

[@mrmouse-ol9pw]

When wont u use chlorohexadine? Would u use it for all snake baths? Would u use benadine as a topical?

[@LymanGreen]

Kevin, thanks for attempting to heal these animals! I hope it works out, but whatever the resolution I can see how much you care

[@marymartin4156]

Well all those poor babies look as sweet as they can be even with tragic problems. Your the best kevin with all you do!!!

[@Crikeydavis]

They should have relinquished the animals sooner but atleast they made the right step in the end. Your a beast bro a beast

[@StLMikie]

Thanks for the class Mr. Kevin!!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Let’s see how I do.

[@angieguetschow7886]

You are an amazing, kind and brilliant individual. 😊I am so in awe of you.

[@Valyndris]

These animals and their owners had nowhere left to turn to, yet you took in these animals to get them healthy. I see that it's hard on you, this would understandably be stressful. What I'm getting at is you're absolutely amazing for doing this, it's obvious how much you care for these animals' wellbeing even though they weren't even your pets. My greatest fear is seeing my loved ones, especially my only snake, suffering. My nearest vet that accepts reptiles is over 3 hours away. That last snake has me concerned, though, it's impossible to know if a vet will be good or not till you have experience with them. I just know with a macaw, only the University of Guelf took him for critical stuff, which is like 10 hours away from me. It's nice knowing about the common issues you see. My male ball python is ~1900g coming out of brumation and very healthy but still, he will eventually get old and one can never be too prepared. You're not only helping save these animals, you're helping thousands of owners learn what to look out for too.

[@JustWatchingSomeStuff]

Poor guy just wanted a girlfriend but instead got facial trauma 😢

[@anacristinasanchez6151]

Qué belleza serpiente!! Gracias por ayudarla😂

[@OversizedDetour1341]

I hope that they find a forever home and that they are well cared for just as you are currently.

[@ericbeeman8717]

If u cab touch em you'll love em if u can love em you'll want to protect them

[@ThePollaton]

Shame on them 😡. Thank goodness for people like you ❤

[@shvonnemarie]

Thank you for just being you, Kevin. You can tell that these animals feel your energy- it’s like they can tell you’re trying to help them. The work you do is incredible, this world would be a better place with more Kevins ❤

[@Khunai.]

Oh gosh, this was a hard watch for my poor heart, but I am so glad they're with you! The world seems awfully dark right now with everything going on, but it heals my heart knowing there are still incredible genuine people out there like you. You deserve nothing but the best in life Kevin ❤ Thank you for taking care of these babies, I hope they all continue to recover well!

[@Woodlily617]

Thank you for looking after these animals and doing all you do. I can't think of the appropriate wording, the owner tried to do the best by taking the corn snake to a vet and the vet did the wrong thing.

[@jenn1234]

Good luck Kevin! These animals are in the best hands and if anyone can save them, it’s you. Sending hugs and warm thoughts. I also deal with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, agoraphobia…..blah blah blah and I know how tough it can be. You have quite a gift and I hope you find the strength to keep going. We all love you!!! 🙂💙🙏🏼🫶🏼

[@paranoiarpincess]

Aww hunni :(❤ poor baby. He's such a silly boy throwing a tantrum like that. Snakes do such weird things sometimes. Cats? Super dangerous right? So why is my deep noodle obsessed with mine? I make sure they are never unsupervised together, I always have my hand on my snake ready to remove him, I have insane reflexes, and not only is my cat declawed, she is a little interested in him, but so mildly that she'll look at him, then roll over and go to sleep while he's right beside her. What's his favorite thing about my cat? Well her butt off course. Then he gets fluffed by her tail (she's insanely fluffy) and starts getting all aborted and huffs at her. Does he leave? NO, cause cat butt duh. They're such strange little things and have no sense of danger when domesticated, don't they. Yes, let me make my own face unrecognizable! Oh, I should be afraid of cats? But, their butts!! (I still have no idea why he loves my cat so much. He's a ball python is that helps. Neither have shown any sign of fear nor displayed any threats. He tries to go on her sometimes and that does about her a little, so that stops their play date, totally against his will of course. To Sans (snake) Cricket (cat) is clearly friend shaped. To Crockery, Sans is the strangest stuffed toy she has ever seen.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

My cats are nervous if snakes but as you say lack that instinct that would keep Them out of harms way.

[@waynekieft4952]

You truly are an amazing person!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Kind.

[@jjjonesmadsen.jjm1987]

Poor snake big ouch on nose better soon snake

[@rdnkenki]

❤

[@sandywalter9728]

You're so kind, Kevin!!! ❤❤❤

[@liselottenormannsrensen7867]

You are a Snake Saint❤ Would snakes living in nature also get mouth rot or bump their noses on something hard, if there are no ladysnakes available😉 If no, what can you do to prevent this from happening to snakes in captivity?

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Things in the wild h as porn but no one us there to see or find it dead.

[@terrimarie4651]

Kevin you are the best❤

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Kind

[@ericbeeman8717]

That corn snake is it possible to say remove the tail use the excess skin there to make the side part of scale thats missing ya would suck to lose the tail a tailless snake is better then a dead snek

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Oh no, I can’t do anything like that.

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video as always

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Appreciate that

[@tinabrown8654]

I rescue in the state of NJ.... I take in LITERALLY ANY animal ( mostly snakes and tropical birds tho) and am OFTEN their final home! Just like you I'm am often called when even the vet doesnt know what to do!!! .....if you need help with homes.... I'm here!

[@horsetuna]

How would someone prevent their male python/snake from pushing on surfaces while they are looking for ladies? More enrichment? Larger enclosure? Different lighting or temperature?

[@NewEnglandReptile]

That snake was in a big enclosure actually!!!! A real nice one.

[@horsetuna]

@@NewEnglandReptile that's good to know! What can one do to keep them from pushing so much?

[@philippal8666]

In a human, you would do a total skin and perineum graft. You’d need to choose a donor site? Tail? And sew a giant pouch. With a catheter in situ. Sewing with a microscope…. But whether a snake could even take that,,.,

[@BlkWidowEnvy]

I've always wanted to get a snake & now I'm ready to get one & would like to know as 1st time snake owner which would be the best breed to get. I had an Iguana named Iggy. I actually got Iggy from a flea market let me tell u he was so small wen I got him. Once he started to get bigger my uncle turned half of my room n2 Iggy's cage with a sliding glass door to actually walk n his cage. They most definitely grow to their enclosures. I had to give Iggy to a rescue. Romaine Lettuce is a big part of Iggy's diet as well as other stuff & became very very expensive. Anyways that was wen I was 19 or 20 years old. I'm 51 now so it's time for me to get my Snake. Thank u I'm also a new subscriber which I've learned a lot watching ur Video's. Thank u soooo much for the great & useful information u have been posting. Thxs again

[@susanmartin3762]

HOW DO PEOPLE DO THESE THINGS TO THESE POOR SNAKES???

[@NewEnglandReptile]

It’s not as much do it’s what happens even when things appear proper.

[@dawnjaroch395]

What would we do without Kevin, I have learned so much from your channel so much and i have alot to learn Kevin.... Peace and love ❤

[@ankhels]

I haven't even finished 3 minutes yet and I'm already heartbroken. Its poor nose... I have a bad feeling my heartbreak is just going to keep getting worse as this vid goes on... sigh. We need to start testing people before they're allowed to handle all these poor, innocent animals.. Horrible. People suck. I truly hope you guys are able to help all of them. ♥️ Please keep us updated!

[@karliechardi2229]

The poor babies. It's wonderful you care for them and do rescues. Your providing them with a chance of a longer life.

[@daemonoid666]

Longicauda love to climb... Mine is out on it sticks off the ground every night. She has scars from pushing from previous owner to keep it in tub.

[@laurarawlings2861]

I have no idea if this would even be possible but for the corn snake, would maybe some kind of medical grade mesh or something like they use for keeping hernias in place work as a kind of a branch between the gap. I dont know of it would take or hold just trying to think of anything that could possibly hold that gap together x

[@BLUEGREEN65]

That poor corn snake. Why wouldn’t that vet have recommended a vet that knew what they were doing instead of doing that hack job. Terrible. So glad all these snakes made their way to you! ❤

[@MeUrWishGranted]

Is there a wait list for Kevin's special needs rehabs? My son wants one (as do I, it would be well loved/ cared for), but I want to rescue not purchase. Also, I want an animal that has been emotionally rehabbed by Kevin 😅

[@kekkelpenneypeckeltoot5700]

You are who children should be looking to as a role model. No for game, sex personal gain but because it’s the right thing to do. I appreciate and respect you so much! Thank you

[@michaelnewman7841]

I don’t understand, what does the snake think it’s accomplishing by bumping his nose?

[@essbing]

Kevin, I think I just fell in love with that little girl. I can’t believe a vet would cut her open like that to remove an egg. It just makes me sad. And I thought doctors were bad.

[@laurarawlings2861]

I love your rescue videos, it is so interesting to see your mind work in how you can help these animals who would normally be written off and euthanized x your giving these sweeties a chance and thats the best you can do x ❤

[@naomihobbit2758]

It always amazes me that people dont do proper research on the animals they are wanting as a pet!!! Its always the animals that suffer and its cruel 😞😞 channels like yours are important especially as most people turn to KZbin for research and they need to be educated Thank you

[@DRS17411]

I have the perfect home. I have a few reptiles and I don't breed, just love animals.

[@poisonsumc7426]

Have no idea if it's a special cultured living tissue or where you could get medical grade (doubt you could use fish crusts/leather), but understand fish skin can be used as a wound dressing on humans

[@staceyroberts3468]

I do feel bad for each animal … is it awful to say I’m excited to watch the repairs to each one 😬😬. Very interesting, u don’t get to see treatment or help like this very often. I hope each one heals nicely!

[@kimmiek0]

first Kevin your a Saint. what about trying a skin graft or something like it on the corn snake? maybe a dumb idea thought I would mention it

[@magiegerman6505]

I love how much you care and love each and every animal and give them the best possible chance of living and not rushing to put them down like so many people do ❤

[@kerseykrewzoo]

I'd love to give Albert the boa a forever home but I'm in southeastern Kentucky. Hope he finds the best new home. 💙💚🤘🏻