I'M BACK FROM AFRICA AND YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED THERE!

[@ScottyHunter]

I'm so glad you elaborated on the hassles it takes to get these videos done. I don't think many people realize the sheer amount of work goes into this and how exhausting and dangerous it can end up being. I can honestly say, I GENUINELY appreciate these videos and the education you bring more than you realize. Thank you for putting up with the frustrations and unfamiliar cultural experiences that come with traveling through other countries just to bring us some of the best reptile focused free education around. I hope you realize how much is it greatly appreciated.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks. I think you’re right

[@MrGrowlify]

thats perfectly written buddy!

[@elishagardner]

I couldn't have said it better!

[@susanfarish7451]

100% agree xx

[@TikisGeckos]

Super exited to see all the videos my friend!

[@pumpkinchow]

I can’t wait to watch them ether bud I’ve been keeping and breeding Savannah monitors and ball pythons among many other species for over 30years now and these videos and knowledge is way overdue. I hope it opens the eyes of many and people start to appreciate and care for these species better. I can’t wait to take my trip there with the soul purpose of filming and studying Savannah monitors in the wild. I just want more people to respect and care for them better and not treat them as cheap disposable pets. That’s why when I find other dedicated and passionate Savannah monitor keepers if they want I usually give them a captive bred baby and help educate them on proper care so they can enjoy these amazing monitors and hopefully inspire someone else or the nest generation. Well I hope you have a great day and wish you guys the best and just wanted to say I love your channel and all guys do for reptiles 🙋‍♂️✌️

[@deonallen6225]

Hi there. I live in South Africa and worked in 80 percent of the countries in Africa. So i know all about African time and you give me something nice. We can talk about all these experiences for days however I want to thank you for doing all this to educate us and your time and effort is so appreciated. Glad you're home safe.

[@jjdiy]

There's no word that can describe your work.... Respect!

[@camerondick538]

I lived in a rural village in Kenya for three months as part of a university internship. I relate to everything you said! Literally every moment of every day was a balancing act between meeting cultural expectations and trying not to be taken advantage of. Almost got kidnapped at one point too, but that's another story!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Yikes!

[@princerak8881]

I was born Kenya but I don’t remember it

[@NerinaRSA]

This all happened after Uhuru in the 60's. Only Southern Africa were not completely destroyed, but that happened a decade, later cheered on by the western politicians and media. Very sad.

[@lordofasketill9410]

Thank you for taking the time to give such an extensive look at the behind the scenes of this. It's a great look into not only the work you do, but also the cultures in the places you go to do that work

[@EihabFitness]

You did a great job, I have just watched the Ball Python movie.. fantastic work as usual!

[@elishagardner]

I'm SO glad your home safe and I'm so excited for all the videos! Thank you for all you do for all of our animal kingdom! You are the best! 💚

[@hi_tech_reptiles]

As much as I have reservations about "In the wild for captivity" type stuff, I do really enjoy your videos and the work you put into them. I love seeing any reptile in basically any (healthy) environment, and especially in an interesting place as West Africa. The politics of reptiles in places like that or the rest of Africa, conservation, it becomes a messy and complicated conversation that people seem to distill far too often into "leave the animals alone and they'll be fine" or "stop all wild caught animals" not realizing that the people will then just kill them all of export stops. Not to mention in other places the majority of WC animals are from deforestation, being gathered after habitats are destroyed for development etc. The whole thing is very nuanced for sure, and regardless what you do helps provide context let alone appreciation for these wonderful animals we are blessed to be able to have in our lives. Thank you.

[@moo2u21979]

Welcome to Africa

[@aqualibriumsv8810]

Love the "are we keeping them right" series! keep them coming! Helped me so much with my bearded dragon! Thanks man.

[@johndoody7526]

You just gained my utmost respect. Realistically you filmed herps during a month of let me survive Africa. Can't wait to see your work Thank You

[@SquirrelOfTheNight]

I'm definitely voting yes on the Strange Adventures channel! I'm glad you made it home safe. Your dedication is out of this world. Hopefully you won't run into such intense hassles on your future adventures.

[@Dracobear13]

Much respect Dave, much respect. I appreciate you passion for doing this for all us reptile keepers and breeders.

[@shaynaasherwood]

Its nice to see a video like this giving the background of your videos and all your hard work! Having grown up in Zambia and still living in Africa, it is sad how difficult things can be, from the "gifts" to the impact on wildlife. Cannot wait to see your new videos coming up with the footage your shot.

[@WarfelsMorphs]

I’m glad you made it back safe and sound! It sounds like a trip of a life time either way you look at it with all the good and bad. I’m super excited to see what what you found out with the ball pythons along with everything else! I can only imagine getting to see these amazing animals in their natural habitat. Thank you and I can’t wait to see these videos!

[@dustintinsley3899]

Dav, thanks for all you do for all of us. Your sacrifices mean a lot to the entire industry. Looking forward to all of the Africa videos.

[@andreahallas5196]

Dav, thank you. Truly, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have done SO much good with this. Thanks to these videos we can take better care of our reptiles. We know more about the plight of the people in West Africa and the reality of what will happen if we stop exports. This has been so eye opening on so many levels

[@benbloom3151]

Appreciate the work Dave ....plss!!!let me see that sav monitor video

[@pumpkinchow]

That’s what I’m waiting for too 🙌 I’ve been keeping and breeding Savannah monitors for over 30years now and ball pythons. African species have always been my top favorites their such tough species. I just had 3 clutches of Savannah monitor eggs hatch with 83 beautiful perfect healthy babies and now down to 40 left after gifting and selling them. I absolutely love them and they definitely are my favorite monitor species and I hope more people will learn to appreciate them and start caring for them better. It’s sad how underrated they are and how they are treated as trash pets and disposable monitors. I really hope that’ll change soon and that’s why I always try educating people about these amazing monitors. Well I hope you have a great day and wish you the best i also film a lot of what I do so check it out sometime 🙋‍♂️✌️

[@teranscphillip-360travel3]

Dav living off #crafty in West Africa. I can only imagine. Glad you made it back in one piece. I've made that trek a couple of times. It really changed my perspective on life. I have so many stories that I will never forget. Can't wait to see the footage!

[@kaylaparks5252]

Thanks for soldiering on to provide all this firsthand experience and knowledge. I want weird adventures please!

[@hauntedcabin7482]

Strange adventures sounds awesome. I'd for sure subscribe. I'm glad that you made it home safe and I'm looking forward to all of the videos!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks!

[@dogfist]

Fantastic update, Dāv! We can’t wait to see these vids. The sacrifices made are an absolute testament to the passion you drive into what you do, and we’re better for. Truly appreciated, sir.

[@supermotovtec8550]

You're very much appreciated Dave 👍✌️

[@nonabaumgardner4433]

Wow🥺I'm SOOO THANKFUL that you have made it back safely 💗💗💗 Thank you sooooo much for doing this for us💗💗💗💗

[@caughtafaygo]

you are a soldier for our hobby and protector of our animals. show and teach us everything you consumed and make this crazy mess worth it.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks. I intend to

[@MadMax0331]

3 of the most exported reptiles. And there's literally no quality video of them wild. I can't wait for this series! Especially the savanna monitors! Cheers!

[@ChelseaDewey]

You're so somber in this video, but I love how real and honest you were about how gritty and difficult things were. I actually enjoyed the rawness of this video so much.

[@tjreptiles2019]

I can't wait to see all the videos movie Dave I am sorry you had a ruff time over there but I am so glad you did get to do it!!❤️🙏

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

It’s all part of the adventure :)

[@thomasturner8759]

@@davkaufmansreptileadventures I love your work I've learned so much from you keep up the great work and thank you for doing what you do

[@julivrotney9502]

Yes, please start the channel. Glad you made it back safely. The movie you made was great. Thanks for sharing.

[@LePaigeMaster]

Now I understand why there's such minimal information on Savannah monitors in the wild. No one wants to go through what you did out there. I'm super appreciative of your dedication to getting this information to us. Really looking forward to all your new content from Africa.

[@kevinfeliciano457]

We highly appreciate your efforts in giving such a great video of our pets.

[@lindsayschmidt2177]

I am so excited to see ball pythons in their natural habitat! I just bought my first ball python and I was just thinking about how I would love a Dāv Kaufman video about them in the wild. I’m sorry for all the troubles you went through, but I’m sure you brought back some amazing content! Rattle on 🐍

[@benjismith593]

Enjoy your new nope rope. Ball pythons are great pets! They don't need walked in the rain or bark at a mouse fart in the middle of the night.

[@Loveofreptiles75]

Thank you so very much. It’s going to be great to see the habitat of ball pythons! It is very appreciated!!

[@randybean6535]

No long post. Just, Thank you Dāv!

[@BlackZtar1]

YES! More strange adventures, please! 🤩 I just watched your Ball python film, and the whole Dogon tribe, Voodoo temple, spirituality vibe made it so much more interesting to me. 👽🐍

[@TheAnimalguy1996]

Thank you David. We appreciate you.

[@sixteezchild]

DUDE!!! I am just blown away. I knew that it takes a lot to set up a particular shoot, but then you add all of the road blocks and the general health decline and still want to/have to make it happen! Props to everyone who plans this and goes through it no matter what. Dav, you are a wild man and I truly appreciate you keeping it real and raw! YES, PLEASE on the strange adventures! I'm not able to get out and do crazy things anymore, but I could live vicariously through your's and other's excitingly strange adventures!

[@anastrixnoodles]

You are a superhuman, Dav! Thank you for this.

[@The_Original_LBSwanson]

My man, so glad you made it back. Thank you for what you do.

[@frida95frida]

Can’t wait for all of it!!!! Super excited to see it all.

[@ggoannas]

I can appreciate how hard it must have been as I have been there, too. It sounds like you have brought back some really good footage and info. I can’t wait!!!!

[@KaylaChan90]

So glad you made it back safe and did get cool footage. And if that's what tourists, who can leave, have to deal with, it hurts my heart for all the citizens forced to play into all of that as well daily.

[@horsesound3199]

Amazing Job .... You are hero to go to Africa and go through all this ... Thank you

[@kayleighcooper8065]

Im from africa and we know the struggle of africa time!!! Thank you for pushing through

[@StormlilyRoe]

Yes please do Dav and I appreciate your videos and think they are real educational and I love them

[@daniellatimore213]

I truly appreciate all your dedication to this channel Dave I can't wait to see the content all the hard work that you put in and all your hard work that you put in

[@kelvinsoto8313]

Thank you for everything

[@neightarch]

This is amazing, thank you! Can't wait to see what you found.

[@vinnievincooper5778]

I am glad you share your videos with us, I appreciate. I love your videos.

[@teenahall6502]

Glad your back safe.

[@raphymartinez]

I’m so excited for this movie project. Something that big should NOT be a free video fyi. We would all be willing to pay for this. Take your time on editing and make it real nice.

[@terryburwell8241]

Sounds like you had a genuine African adventure! I spent several months in Equatorial Guinea and the surrounding countries and found describing it to people back home difficult. You do a great job describing the hardships. I don't miss those checkpoints at all!

[@camerongrimes715]

So excited to see the videos from the trip to West Africa. That sounds like it was quite the adventure. I'm also very ready for another of your channels. Maybe work on taking a vacation at some point too lol.

[@joeylichay5413]

You’re a legend man, basically risking your life to see these awesome animals in the wild I love it thank you

[@harrynewton9045]

Thank you Dav, your dedication is incredible and very valuable within Herpetoculture!

[@calelreptiles2715]

I love your dedication to the environment! Thank you for all the hard work you have put in for this sir!

[@angelacarpenter5734]

Thank you for sharing the challenges! I had no idea and appreciate you even more!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks!

[@angelacarpenter5734]

I am a teacher and am off during the summer...I am happy to volunteer 🙋‍♀️ to help you out

[@angelacarpenter5734]

Remember, you are being offered free labor

[@kadenkelsch4487]

Shout out to the mormon missionaries at 3:57. lol

[@HighClassPythonS]

Finally what ive been waiting for...how is it that ball pythons are so unexplored in actual africa and we knw so little about them....thanks so much dav for your input in the reptile world...im so ready to see this video and learn from what you discovered🔥🔥🔥

[@bearsbeetsbsg8]

What about Dāv Kaufman's Bizarre Adventures? Looking forward to these series of videos, thx for all your hardwork!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

That was my alternative name actually but I thought the word strange covered more areas.

[@brookelynn5517]

Absolutely start the channel! Ive learned so much from you and appreciate your soul.

[@oscacorleone3427]

Nice job Dav and hats off to all your hard work, under all the circumstances that you laid out at the beginning of the video, So thank you very much for these priceless videos that you were able to make…!

[@kritterkyle]

I'm glad you made this video explaining all the difficulties in filming not to mention all the extra stuff you dealt with in Africa, makes it more rewarding and I'm sure what you're showing us is nothing like the in person experience you had

[@willowswhispers577]

I appreciate the hard work you do so that we can be educated!! It really shows what is really going on in the wild with the animals. To hear that the hoof animals, birds, monkey are gone is so sad and disheartening. I don’t think non- reptile or people that don’t think about wild animals and their habitats really care what is happening and how it affects everything down the pipeline. Again thank you for all you do

[@derp_dragons]

I always have had a lot of appreciation for your videos and I love your "are we keeping them correctly" videos. The one for retics helped me a good deal in understanding my two SD babies better and to better care for them (for example, lots of high spots for them to feel save and also misting them a bit before the light goes out) and they appreciate it, too. It also always has show that you put A LOT of care and effort into your videos and that you go to great length to create them. However, my appreciation for your work and passion has increased even further after hearing what you're willing to put yourself through to provide that information and video footage. :D Btw, if you're incapacitated you can't get those shots either, so don't break a leg in the literal way (all the other leg breaking for your travels and video shoots however -it is a saying for good luck, yes? English language proverbs are tricky to me as a non-native speaker-). ;) And I'm excitedly looking forward to your Africa videos, they're going to be awesome! Thank you for your hard work! (Oh and the strange adventures sound super intriguing!)

[@lputaa]

African here... greetings Dav please visit again especially East Africa would love seeing homeland reptiles on the channel 🖤🖤🖤💪🏿

[@GrizzlyDave85]

After hearing all the struggles, do you really think he’d want to go back?

[@lputaa]

He went to shitty part of Africa... governments itself is clandestine and unstable.

[@honey-po9ij]

@@GrizzlyDave85 its a completely different part of a continent bro

[@RoseCityReptilesTX]

Excited about the Africa videos! Hope you get some rest!

[@robinbudd6784]

Thank you for all you do. I thank you and my animals thank you.

[@shortpockets9408]

What you are doing is not going unnoticed Sir! You are one amazing reptile advocate! 💕 Thank you for making me understand some of ball pythons real challenges. This video has explained some things you just can not know unless you go. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I knew nothing of reptiles till I started watching the reptile KZbin community. I've always cared for animals but you guys are making me understand everything about types of animals I didn't think much about as a young one.

[@Cocat22]

Wow, that sounds like a lot to go through and so glad you made it back safely. The culture and environment in west africa sounds very different from where I am located. At least you'll have a better idea what to expect should you ever go to rural Africa again. Looking forward to your videos!

[@DestineeY]

Thank you for your transparency. KZbinrs fail to share the downside of traveling & filming in different countries

[@GoAwayBrandon]

Africa sounds like a blast. Glad you got your videos shot, and got back home safely.

[@reptilesrodents]

I Have heard a lot that filming in west Africa is A nightmare laity. Most people say it's just not worth the effort. Thank you for everything you do.

[@inquiline]

I can't wait for the ball python movie! You're a hero to me Dav! Trying to follow in your footsteps!

[@connykersey698]

Thank you so much for sharing your traveling experience. I hope your viewers listen very carefully.

[@arrowen39]

Thanks for sharing these details. You have certainly earned your chops in making good documentaries in challenging settings. Especially learning about ‘bribe money’ and having to survive dehydration, girardia and other illnesses….

[@hhwatson7610]

I would love to see a Strange Adventures channel! Glad you trip was worth it and you were able to get back home safely.

[@leonseidman2934]

You are a hero

[@JoshBowren]

I've seen the Ball Python Doc. It was so amazing. Changed the way I look at my Ball Python for sure. Thank you the doc. I knew, but I didn't how hard it was for you and your team. Thank you!!!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Great to hear that!

[@axlludwig]

Huge respect for what you do and keep it going! Much love / Rattle keeper in Sweden

[@pumpkinchow]

As a breeder and keeper of Savannah monitors and ball pythons for over 30 years I’m so stoked to watch these videos. Savannah monitors are so underrated and not properly taken care of and that’s my goal to teach people how to properly care for them and offer people healthy captive bred babies so they don’t have to deal with wild caught problems. I’d truly love to stop the wild collection and farm hatching of Savannah monitors but I completely understand the issues that would come along with that. But if people keep getting unhealthy wild caught Savannah monitors for pets and they don’t thrive then it continues to give these monitors a bad name as trash monitors. I just truly love them and want to see them appreciated

[@rawritsataco]

I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOUR STRANGE ADVENTURES TOO!

[@sherrybrzeczka7966]

I missed Kuskos "RATTLE ON!" in the intro! But after watching I am just happy that you're home safe and healthy.

[@MikeSwinehart]

Hi Dave. God bless you for the work you do for us. I am glad you explained everything you had on this video. If people have experienced the physical problems you experience, they would be mind boggled. YOUR HEALTH is the most important thing bro. Without that then what?!? Stay safe and God bless.❤🙏🏻

[@cold.blooded.envisions]

Looking forward to seeing your work. Congrats Dav

[@vertigo327]

So much respect, well done and thank you for everything you do! 🙌🏻

[@bluezs111]

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos! I appreciate you!

[@johnagen3688]

YOU ARE A LEGEND OF LEGENDS! No such person will ever even come close!

[@Peeingstickymilk]

Nice dude! I remember a few years ago hinting at a ball python highlight. You’re doing gods work!

[@SouthernMedusa]

Honestly Dāv I will watch anything you put out, so start the other channel. Your work is super appreciated and I think anyone who keeps reptiles should be paying close attention to your content. Glad you got home safe and can’t wait to see it all.

[@georgiaaltic2965]

I am so glad you're home and stateside! Thank you for doing what you do. Whatever you want to film I will watch. Thank you for being real and sharing all of the parts of your adventures! God bless.

[@morphyneexotics]

Dav, We can't wait to see all your Strange Adventures. Chameleon Vodoo Temple Sounds Exciting already.😃

[@josharvin6239]

Awesome and very thoroughly explained video Dav!

[@shanelowe3902]

Really impressive effort and quite the adventure. I can honestly say that I'm more excited to see these upcoming videos than any others in over a decade of KZbin. Thank you!

[@pamelapilling6996]

Thanks Dāv for doing this. What a challenge.

[@shaunacorrigan9372]

Sounds like it was a great learning experience, if nothing else! I wonder if there are any conservation groups out there that could help hook you up with locals that could facilitate your next trip, maybe find families you could stay with instead of hotels and someone to help you move around

[@MrsWashko]

Wow Dav! Thanks for taking one for the team! That definitely sounds like a rough time, but we are all so grateful for your contributions over the years, and these past few months. Take care, eat a cheeseburger, and rattle on!

[@fraugoethe7341]

Thank you so much for sharing this valuable insight. I have the utmost respect for your work. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@carashea4207]

Holy cow did i learn a lot in the past 22min 24secs...pretty sure i learned more about Africa just now, then in school my whole life! Cant wait to see the rest of the videos and movie!!!