YOU'VE NEVER SEEN A REPTILE COLLECTION LIKE THIS BEFORE: UPDATE! (Bill Stewart reptile theft story)

[@rachelgroth7108]

What a wonderful man. I have never seen someone so incredibly passionate and loving towards his animals and I have seen MANY reptile keepers. I am so sorry to hear about your devastating loss. You are a true example of an animal lover.

[@7stringbassist]

New subscriber here. Just watched both of the videos with Bill back to back. What a knowledgeable and engaging guy. Felt so bad seeing him tell of the break in. Those who steal animals are just utter scumbags.

[@highjinx6519]

Those who steal animals or knowingly buy stolen animals are the kind that abandon or mistreat them as evidenced by the shape Willard was in when he got him back. They are the lowest form of human. I truly hope the rest of the animals aren’t suffering. Poor babies.

[@Cody.121]

Who ever did this reserves an especially horrid little corner of hell to exist in. It's disgusting to steal someone's belongings but it's just on such a different level when they are animals, years of bonding with these animals and countless hours and close attention to the care and well being of his animals.. what especially knocked me off balance was from the original video when he mentioned his tegu that is full grown was stolen along with everything else.. you grow attached to ALL of your animals.. but an adult tegu is very smart and on a complete different level than say a leopard geko.. not that one is worse, but i could only imagine how losing your almost dog like pet tegu.. just dumbfounded by this, i hope the bastards pay for this.

[@wpsreptiles]

Dav!!! You rocked this!! Thank you so much for the follow up episode!! It meant a lot to me

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

I'm glad my friend. Your story is one that needs to be told

[@highjinx6519]

Thank you for sharing your story with us. So glad you got at least one of your babies back!

[@wood_is_good]

Bill- I was so sorry to hear about how your home was broken into & that some of your animals were stolen. Whomever violated you like that is a piece of shit. I am happy you were able to get your bearded dragon back & that you found those two eggs and were able to hatch them. I sincerely hope that all of your beloved reptiles are safely returned home to you where they belong. Shout out to you for all the awesome work you do for the reptile community!

[@jasonmhorton9978]

Awesome Bill! This made my day! Thank you too Dav! The reptile community is great and I'm glad to be a part of it

[@dickmico3043]

Thanks for the update Dav. Glad to see a bit of sunshine in this unfortunate situation and happy Bill still has hope of more animals returning. Truly a unique collection and Bill seems like a pretty awesome guy! Thanks again for another great video. 🤘🏻🐍

[@bisexualfrenchfry1953]

That is so amazing those eggs hatched especially after everything, the move , the break in, everything. That’s so awesome. ❤️

[@michellemanasmontri1316]

Glad you got your dragon back and yes even under 18he recieved stolen property. Thank you dav for supporting your friends!! Good luck in getting your animals back healthy.

[@chrisgraham2837]

Thanks for the update dav, I do hope the cops find the rest of the collection and the thief gets what he deserves 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Wolfprincess90]

Glad you are slowly getting back to normalcy. So happy you got one of your animal back. Impressive that you could identify your dragon, I'm glad he is in his rightful home! :)

[@TheosAmarto]

I LOVE BILL! He is such an amazing person and has a great positive vibe he brings with him! Such a shame that this happened to him but glad the eggs incubated! I also love Ryan he is fun to learn from too!

[@pewpewcat7679]

Oh man that tiny gecko baby in the beginning getting all comfy and situated on his fingertip was so precious!

[@LonghornInOmaha]

Thanks Dãv for doing a follow up video on this story. We've been wondering what's been going on with the investigation since we saw the initial video on your channel. That's great news that Bill got at least one of his reptiles back. Hopefully, he gets them all back at some point. Awesome collection, Bill and good luck with getting all your babies back in time! We'll be pulling for ya!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thank you!

[@UnexpectedTwst]

Hope things work out for you. I have had my dragon taken from me and I still think of him today. My thoughts are with you and I want you to know this community really feels for you. We are here because of reptiles and I'm sure its hard. I am happy to see you get your friend back.

[@LanceKirkman]

God bless you guys. May God console you through this tough time. So happy you got 1 back!

[@AuroraExotics]

There are some really awful people in this world. I'm glad you got your dragon back, Bill! I hope the investigation is successful and the thief is found and punished.

[@tagtanksandgames3617]

If someone took one of my reptiles there would be a new John wick movie

[@JamiesonM]

There's the spinoff right there!

[@JacobChew11]

Oh geez

[@zaxmom2006]

That's how a lot of us feel.

[@SerpentLegacy]

Congrats on getting the bearded dragon back & also on hatching the 2 gecko eggs you found in the cage after the move!!!! WOW!!!!! Such a fascinating story on hatching out those babies. Thanks for sharing. Eric

[@kasonfurnas4180]

Dude you have some awesome geckos! I hope the missing ones are found and returned to you swiftly! Good luck!

[@lorih6375]

I'm so sorry that happened to you! Williard looks happy to be home

[@granddaddyHerps]

Great detective work bill. And dav this was a very interesting episode, thank you. Good luck to your future guys

[@CatNip379]

Wow what an amazing/emotional drama time for one of our own can be put in! (So happy that you're getting everything you need back!)

[@danielwi2001]

Never give up, your a great guy with a hugh reptilpassion 👍 wish you the best, from Austria 🇦🇹

[@roastchicken2114]

That "gecko, gecko gecko" bit had me rolling. It was funny, then unfunny, then hilarious all in the span of 30 seconds.

[@richardyingling6972]

*Welcome home Willard! And I'm floored and so excited he found those 2 eggs and they actually hatched! That's so amazing. I really hope the p.o.s. or pieces.o.s. get what's coming to them. Maybe that little punk that had Willard might push the cops in the right direction. Bill, you're an awesome guy with amazing reptiles. I'm extremely sorry about what happened. Willard being back and those 2 eggs I'm sure put a smile on your face. I just really hope this all gets solved and whoever did this gets the book thrown at them. Thanks Dāv for making this episode. I can't wait to get the little pied guy here in a few weeks. To Dāv and Bill both, this is Richard from Arkansas sending lots of love, support, and respect.*

[@mollythomas186]

I hope you get your other stolen pets back. I'm so happy you got that beautiful bearded dragon back tho. Why people think they can get away with things in this technology-filled world is beyond me. Then go and steal someone's pets and not take care of them, so wrong on so many levels. I wish you the best.

[@courtneychaos]

Bill, I’m so tremendously sorry for the terrible thing that evil person did to you! My animals are like my children, so I could never imagine going through what you’re going through. I really hope the rest of your babies return home safely and I’m so happy that at least one was able to make it back home. And I also seriously pray that awful human being gets what’s coming to them for taking your precious loves!

[@masonsmorphs]

I thought the story was going to be : You found the thief, tortured him for a week straight then got all your animals back . But this story is good too !

[@aoconnor2933]

Tortured with Tokays ...the irony it would have been!! LOL

[@JA-sn1or]

@@aoconnor2933 no one wants that

[@aoconnor2933]

@@JA-sn1or Exactly lol

[@leam89]

This guy seems like such a genuine nice guy. I wish more people were like him.

[@DEAexotics]

its awesome you got your dragon back and those geckos hatched out ....I hope you get everything back ...awesome update and please keep us posted.....

[@clementpigot6561]

Those cases of bad luck always end up happening to the nicest people that sucks!! Keep taking such a good care of your animals, and try not to think too much about the ones missing so that when they'll be retrieved, you'll be happy like never before!! Greetings from France!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Isn't that the truth?

[@naturegirl7420]

Good to have a friend like Dave

[@iddybiddyladybugleeza909]

🤞🏼 I hope more make it back home 💚

[@Crazytown54-g1t]

I’m glad to see that you at least one of your animals back. I consider that a win in my book! Great collection by the way.

[@crystaltripi6775]

So happy to see the update, don't give up hope Bill maybe that young person will give information that will lead to you being reunited with more of your beloved pets, breaks my heart an awesome person who puts everyone before himself would have such a deed done, loved seeing your two new babes so excited a blessing for sure )no doubt deserve blessings😉) Dave thank you every so much for sharing his story and the update was truly up lifting , you are fabulous too. Thank you so much for sharing and best wishes always to the both of you👍😊👍

[@genetic-S]

Great vid guys!

[@louv4437]

Bill great collection your knowledge is impressive I hope you get your animals back!

[@anonymoose_987]

Amazing collection hope it keeps going great

[@psyclinez5985]

OUTSTANDING MAN!!!

[@TheTravelingClatt]

loved this one

[@WikkidVyxen]

Glad that things seem to be working out somewhat. Tremendous willpower to not take justice into your own hands. I think there's a lot of us in the community who would like to get our hands on those thieves, and it wouldn't be pretty. Just can't stand a thief or a liar. Grrrrrrr. Keep up the positive thinking! The gecko collection is absolutely amazing!! I can see the peace and contentment within you since you've made changes. As always Dāv, well done! Thank you for sharing have an incredible day!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks for tuning in and I agree that is tremendous willpower that I simply wouldn't have in this situation

[@WikkidVyxen]

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[@wednesday.k.dahmer4988]

I TOTALLY can understand your loss. One of my cats (not a reptile but we all love our animals, no matter what species) got stolen ten years ago... It hurts most that you'll never know what really has happened to them. I managed to found out at least that 6 special breeded cats were stolen in our location in one week, so we at least HOPED that he was sold with fake papers (at this time, they sell some cat breeds for 2000$+, especially the colour he was) to a good home again. But the most ironic thing, he even wasn't the expensive breed, he was just LOOKING like one (and I didn't get him because of his look, his "breeder" was a dear friend and I had known the mother cat for long and always wanted to have a baby from her. When she gave birth to her last babies, my friend gave little Spooky to me). So believe me, I understand your loss SO well. But I am happy you got at least your Beardie back and cross my fingers that they will find the others too...

[@melissasheerin2375]

I’m happy your dragon came home. I couldn’t imagine coming home to missing enclosures and animals. I would completely freak out

[@carleyjones7324]

I’ve been looking forward to this video!

[@uncledebo44ch23]

Great video, great collection 🦎👍🦎

[@dcottrell01]

I’m so sorry this happened to you! It’s exciting that the gecko eggs hatched so at least you have their offspring. And you got your beardie back!! That’s awesome. I’ll be sending you positive vibes that you get your other babies back and who knows, you might! If you haven’t you should post pics on your Instagram so that we can all help look for your lost babies in our areas. Good luck to you.

[@patpatterson6073]

I love my tokay had mine for a little over a year! He has such a loving temperament lol! But on a serious note I love their color and I don't mind the attitude! Great video as always!

[@donnamorgan144]

Yay Willard glad you made it home and are safe

[@mks15337ster]

This was a great video but the fact that you said the kid who had it wasn’t cooperating with the police just infuriates me! I don’t keep reptiles myself but love to watch video of all the care you guys give to these reptiles and the fact that someone broke into your home is just wrong! I wish you all the luck in the world on finding more of your animals.

[@lani41709]

So happy to see the full blue tokays in good care!! Next time you come to Houston I'll bring my tame male to show you 🤗

[@narae1403]

Beautiful tokay gecko!!! Hope all of missing animals come home soon!

[@jessiewolf9948]

So sad he got his animals stolen breaks my heart. Having to start over is never easy. Sometimes their is good in this world and I'm glad he got one reptile back and two geckos hatched. I wish him the very best and lots of prayers

[@janetlambert371]

So sorry for your loss 😱✌️

[@danny55531]

Good luck Bill! I hope you get all your babies back!

[@natesgeckos9772]

Wow really nice collection. Sad that he got robbed. Hopefully it doesn’t happen again.

[@davidkelly1298]

Glad to see the bearded dragon was returned and that he found the eggs and that they were viable still and hatched.

[@pleconation840]

Buddy I could only imagine that feeling I am very sorry you have to deal with something like this an that’s amazing you got your one back an I hope more to come

[@kentucky9976]

YAASSSSSSS!!!!!! Lacertas are awesome. I’ve got a big male.

[@reptileagenda234]

Great video , nice collection.

[@bobdillon5183]

hope you get your animals back. I would be devastated if someone had the balls to steal my pets. I wish you the best in getting your animals back. cool collection.

[@Ochibason]

Beautiful critters Bill. Good story. Terrible feeling when something like this happens. But finding the 2 Huevos!? WHAT!?!?. And to hatch!!! WHAT!!! Them there baby's got some good genes. Thank You! I'm still a hope in!

[@goatmealcookies7421]

God bless, bill. Im glad you got willard back, and found the eggs. Its terrible that people are so greedy and thoughtless.

[@xoticmarvelreptiles4459]

Crazy collection love it

[@rickvanderloos2507]

Ooowwwthat hurts, your things stolen is worse enough but having your babies stolen from you. Great you got your dragon back and then some, great that you still have two Halmahera's there awsome creatures and rare at that. Hope you can breed with them later. We wish you better luck and heaps of fun with your great scaley selection. Greetz from Holland!

[@scottsalamon1839]

Loved Camo's Reptiles!

[@jesusbeloved3953]

So very happy you had those eggs from the geckos you lost! Those babies are darling!

[@donnamorgan144]

Bill I am glad you got your beardie back it's odd the rest didn't turn up I wonder if the person that stole them was clueless about their care like with Willard . I can't imagine the thief knew enough to get the higher priced geckos Anyway good luck in the future and rattle on

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

9 1/2 times out of 10 when somebody steals animals like this they have no clue how to care for them

[@donnamorgan144]

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[@YummiestOrphan]

Top class collection for a top class guy!

[@paiiininthebutt7209]

Gorgeous bearded dragon

[@sidewaysonhighways]

When I see large reptile collections, I say the guy has got to have a few inverts hanging around. Not always. As an invert keeper, I would like to have some reptiles hanging around for variety. Looking to get my first snake next year. I’m thinking a bull snake would be a nice start. I’ve always liked them.

[@myrnaskogland1268]

So Sorry this happened. I hope your missing babies are Ok and will get to come home.

[@r1verman]

I hope the lead with the guy that had the dragon leads to the thief and the rest of the animals are located and returned. Keep us updated!

[@arynmartin1016]

A little late to the party, but a similar story happened at a local reptile store. They had a very popular bearded dragon stolen over three years ago. He was never found even though they had cameras and everything. Me and my dad love going there but it's always hard to see the empty spot where the beardy used to be

[@naudiaangelica6925]

This was a while ago, but that's just horrible what happened. It's great that you got your dragon back, but I hope by now you have more, or at the very least the person who took them is being properly dealt with.

[@ZippidyZip]

Does Bill have a channel? He's really chill

[@MrSf49ers]

Awful to hear your animals, I couldn’t even imagine. Glad to hear you got your beardie bak an cool for those 2 eggs that hatched 🤘🏼

[@callum0381]

What a grate guy

[@lizdyson3627]

What size is your jewelled lacerta enclosure please?

[@robinblack7501]

so awesome you got your dragon back , i would be so heart broken over my dragon

[@patshhi4620]

I hate that this happened. No excuses. It did make me realize it’s good to take pictures of any animal you own so that you can identify it if they found it. I hope they were made to realize you just can’t take someone’s pets. I don’t know how close Bill is to his reptiles, but I consider any animal you own as part of your family.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

That's very good advice!

[@quem9213]

Glad your beardies back and recovering also Dav can you feature some black milk snakes Im looking into getting one

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

I'll look into that for sure

[@quem9213]

@@davkaufmansreptileadventures Thanks brother

[@jasperpalov129]

if someone took my BP, id have to pull out the glock, im sorry

[@elijahmiller6187]

Big facts bro

[@telithamace9697]

Sorry for you

[@matthewpancini7300]

I can’t imagine the feeling knowing that a lot of your animals have been taken away from you. Glad that he got some of those baby geckos to hatch tho.

[@aydanmccrumvlogs3612]

Thankyou

[@abdread2114]

The story of the theft truly sucks but how cool is it that he found the 2 fertile eggs. Congrats on that. 👍

[@KalashKody545]

what is the species at 1:30 I cant make out what he says and im really interested in that species, any help?

[@joshawagillis4874]

That's such a sad story really makes me wonder where the world is going but I'm glad he got the one back it's a small victory but still a victory

[@terence1065]

Hop u get the rest back

[@Bmedeiros-youtube]

Very cool geckos. I just recived a yellow headed dwarf gecko. I guess their not common in the trade. So any additional tips would be great.

[@nazmu93]

hi..im your fan from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@IAMGiftbearer]

That's creepy that his house got broken into and somebody stole some of his animals. Not many thiefs would be interested in stealing reptiles so that indicates it was somebody he knew and trusted. That is nice that so many people cared when this was reported and that the police are putting real effort into this. Maybe that's a sign that more departments are gradually starting to value animals more. Glad the Bearded Dragon was found. I hope the others will be too.

[@monicasmm]

any update on this?

[@rhoratedr5798]

Dav could you give us another update on Bill?

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Coming up as soon as I can travel again

[@sandyelliott3350]

Do you know anything about adenovirus? I got a bearded dragon a year ago and kept it alive for 6 months after I found out it had the virus. After a thousand dollars in vet bills. I can't find any recent Info on the 8nternet. I want to get another reptile but want to make sure the virus is gone.

[@joshbuckingham6121]

Yes someone who has lacertas those have been a favorite of mine cause it's one of the more uncommon ones and they are beautiful and this is the second person who I've seen who has one

[@rhysellard3308]

cool vide

[@esequielmascarenas8180]

Willard's face markings make him look like an Australian Water dragon

[@GodGunsGills]

The dark stripes by the eye isn't a dead giveaway! Both of my dragons have that. I have a citrus Hypo Leatherback tiger (KaFear) and a Red Hypo genetic stripe (ERay)0