GOT HIM! Turtle Killer Apprehended!!

[@papawed489]

I wouldn't give up on trapping yet they run in packs.

[@k.r.4952]

You are right

[@swayback7375]

I can catch and kill raccoons endlessly! I live right on the river in a very developed area, it’s mostly rural but it’s all farms, the river is the road for wildlife here, if I kill one there will be another one there the next day.

[@screamsreef7105]

True, it's probably a family of them.

[@stevencorra3321]

I agree

[@jebVlogs556]

@@swayback7375 i can kill them as well. However im both a conservationist and animal lover. At my home,i have vegetables growing on the 4 acre property but so you know my family comes first an I'm not going to allow bandits to destroy my crops. Secondly #KampKenan possums are worse than raccoons(reasons listed) they Dig underground where your regular turtle red foots,cherry heads,spotted turtles etc,even around your Sulcatas,Galaps and Abracadabra tortoises lay their precious eggs. So keep that in mind,and they will either ate the eggs,destroy nest sights or worse kill outright any of the smaller turtles. Third, possums like Raccoons have 5 digits(like us) they can hold on to prey items while it's struggling to get free and eat them like it's a free buffet 👀

[@Primosgang1]

Thank you for not destroying these juveniles, they are very young and probably very hungry. I’m so sorry for the loss of your turtles, it’s heartbreaking.😢💔 so so sorry.

[@thekingofdiy]

These things are unfortunately inevitable with an outdoor facility like you have. Even still, I really don’t think these animals could be in better hands. The lengths you go to ,to provide for them is entirely inspiring. Basically, any animal you come in contact with gets a second chance at a better life. Unbelievable. Even the trash panda! Even If my cats get on the counter, I consider ending their lives every time 😂 . Keep being the best Florida has to offer! proud of you.

[@KampKenan]

Man Joey…thanks for that. It’s not easy having this happen….although I’m now looking into enclosing the new ponds I build. I’m thinking slinky level enclosures for the endangered turtles. Lmk if your heading back down man!

[@thekingofdiy]

@@KampKenan I will be eventually!!! I’m dipping my toes into reptiles soon!!!

[@KampKenan]

Lmk if I can help mate!

[@kingeli3841]

@@thekingofdiy oh nice to hear that 🤩

[@country_bullz_wales2106]

Wam bam joey the man!!

[@professionalcommenter]

Where there is one little raccoon, there is a whole posse of them.

[@LuckyBadger]

The raccoons he caught are little. Mom and dad are bound to be around somewhere, because they are still too young to leave the family unit.

[@nsmith6345]

I'd keep the trap set you never know if there is possibly another one.

[@MEHtheshow]

He is...

[@swayback7375]

He’ll catch something if it’s set, might take a day or a week but stuff will stumble in there. There’s so many sneaky critters running around all the time. Can’t stop em

[@jake91hall]

@@swayback7375 good thing its a live trap then

[@hugoh.9694]

@@jake91hall 🤔 only if he kills them after he catches them. He needs to own his problem and NOT dump it on someone/somewhere else. 🤦‍♂️

[@SpanishMonarchist]

Kenan the amount of respect I have for you right now is beyond words. Not because you spared the raccoon, but I can see how much you love your animals and all animals through your pain and anger and forgiving nature.

[@Shonnasstuff]

That little guy that always gets himself stuck in the filter was the safest turtle on the block

[@johnparks6936]

I really appreciate that you didn't kill the racoon... Like you said, they're only doing what nature intended them to do: survive. Killing the racoon would have only resulted in one more animal death to add to the total, and it certainly wouldn't have brought back any of the turtles that unfortunately died. You did the right thing Kenan.

[@jota7000]

And we as humans are part of nature. Killing them to protect our livestock, pets, or family is part of nature.

[@johnparks6936]

@Claire Meger If you've ever had the opportunity to work with animals you would realize that they are so much like us in every way. They are intelligent, emotional, and feeling creatures with complex thoughts and sentiments just like you and me. I understand that expressing empathy for a racoon is hard when society has labeled it a pest and a nuisance, but if you try to focus on the commonalities between you and the racoon, realizing that we are all so much alike, it becomes a whole lot easier.

[@doubleoneal1804]

Spoken like an SJW you obviously know nothing about ranching or farming

[@AaaaNinja]

Raccoons are very territorial. One of the reason animal control doesn't relocate raccoons is because the already-established raccoons will kill it. It's also unfair to the established raccoon community, it throws off the hierarchies and destroys the peace and causes even more unnecessary injuries. He didn't save its life. They say it's kinder to euthanize it. They use the scent glands from male raccoons to evict female raccoons from under houses if they've made a nest. If a male finds babies they'll kill them, so if she smells it she'll move her babies.

[@angie4755]

What a sad week, but thank you for turning this into a teaching lesson on compassion for something that wronged you. It shows your character. ✌🏻

[@WOLFPARANORMALUK]

It didn't 'wrong him' it was simply behaving within the bounds of its nature and thankfully he's big enough to understand and admit that these animals are only trying to survive too. Hats off to him for relocating them.

[@jdamore44]

A good dog would go a long way for your property security. And they're cute.

[@merakimimi]

He doesn’t like dogs

[@chrisg8p]

@@TheTWISTmyGears false 2 to 3 raccoon dogs will destroy a pack

[@toebiwankonobi3143]

@@TheTWISTmyGears false lol wtf

[@stevepwn]

@@merakimimi how do ukno

[@1RandomPerson1]

He doesn’t like dogs/furry animals

[@thebosshavoc3530]

I couldn’t imagine how i would feel if my year old chameleon died, let alone 13 turtles you spent years raising.. im sorry for your loss kenan

[@hugoh.9694]

Until he gets dogs or serious about eradicating (not relocating) the raccoons, several more losses are yet to come unfortunately.

[@tilafaye3200]

People react to animals as if they animals are intentionally causing harm and destruction, but you understand that animals function from instincts and they are only trying to survive. This is why I continue to watch and learn from your channel. Keep up the great work to educate and bring awareness.

[@user-mu5ny1ks6t]

Glad you caught the bugger! Sorry your Herp Family is under attack.

[@lyndalikeslace567]

Much respect Kenan, for the human being you are.

[@TheSavageJetdiRustySpooner]

- talk with The Mink Man - Joseph Carter - he'll find you the perfect dog for you Kenan

[@darnellcunningham2270]

I agree!

[@amcgeckos]

Exactly what I was gonna say cause Joseph knows his animals very well!!!

[@fredygump5578]

This is why Joe hunts racoons!

[@LiqquidAss]

I concur!!

[@dalyo96]

A livestock guardian dog would be more appropriate

[@brendosapien]

Hey just a thought, I know what you've already done in terms of electrifying your fence - but these creatures are insanely smart, and my immediate thought was that they're climbing over your non-electrified GATE as an obvious vulnerable spot. These guys are persistent and intelligent and if they know there is a buffet on the other side of a divide they will find the weak point and exploit it. Climbing over your gates is not a hard thing to do at all for a raccoon.

[@melissabennett8083]

I thought the same thing.

[@cmcmillan22]

Glad you got them, good idea to put the trap back out

[@JPsPetNation]

I agree it is better to habe the set there all the time . Then it will prove it happening again ..

[@mikepatrona472]

Raccoons run in packs he should get some guard dogs

[@Buhlockayy]

Man that is so unbelievably tragic. Have been a reptile keeper/enthusiast for a long time but your channel got me to fall in love with our slower friends especially your tortoises. If you need any free labor to help build out the caging man, always happy to offer some time to help. Keep it up, man, and so sorry for your tragic loss.

[@JackOfAllTrades0404]

Having compassion for the animal that killed your pets is extremely mature of you. Many people will feel guilt, so instead of sitting with it and solving the problem moving forward they place all the blame on the wild animal who is only trying to survive.

[@Angelface11]

You understand that turtles and other animals also eat other animals? They didn't "kill" that is a human term. Animals have to eat. There is nothing wrong with it. They can't go tothe grocery store like you and have others "kill" for them :/

[@jai8064]

@@Angelface11 If they didn't "kill" what did they do? If it's killed for food, it's still killed. Putting a word in brackets and calling it a human term is literally pointless, every single word is a human term.

[@yadanie6194]

@@Angelface11 "You understand that turtles and other animals also eat other animals?" No shit, Sherlock. No need to be condescending, especially when you both share the same sentiment. Animals hunt, kill, and eat. Those are words used to describe, and, as far as I know, all words derive from the human language. There's no need to get triggered just because you don't like the word "kill" to describe the actions of other animals, when it is the proper definition to describe an action. Now of he/she used the word murder, then I would have agreed with you.

[@JackOfAllTrades0404]

@@Angelface11 kill verb: cause the death of (a person, animal, or other living thing). noun: an act of killing, *especially* of one animal by another. ex: "a lion has made a kill" Source: Oxford dictionary Edit: also bud, I’m a vegan so the only thing I pay people to have killed for me is my dog’s food. This might be a lesson for you to confirm your argument has any foundation in reality before posting it online because this took me 2 seconds to google.

[@Ateezwooyoung]

@@JackOfAllTrades0404 wait we can google to see that you are vegan???

[@Beckk_27]

I’m glad you didn’t kill the raccoon. Although it’s sad and frustrating what they’ve done, it’s their instinct. They’re just trying to find food. Really says a lot about your character to show compassion for something that has hurt you. Love your channel!

[@sarachanning5750]

Sorry for your loss! Loosing an animal is the worst feeling. I wouldn’t have been able to kill the raccoon either I was really angry watching the video but like you said they don’t know any better they are only doing they know. I hope this is all over now. Your awesome for doing everything you do!!!

[@JPsPetNation]

I agree unlike humans. Animals don't do things to be 'nasty 'or for the fun of it.. the rancoon was only doing what it knows what to do . What is hunting to live ..

[@TheSavageJetdiRustySpooner]

@@JPsPetNation - that's false.... Weasels(otters included), Killer Whales ( Dolphin, Pilot etc..) Leopold Seals baboons , chimps , multiple parrots and birds .. Humans aren't the only species that kill or hunt for sport .

[@47hundo86]

@@TheSavageJetdiRustySpooner fact

[@ec9313]

@@TheSavageJetdiRustySpooner and raccoons are known for being malicious . along with they're over populated due to a lack of hunting and apex predators

[@FieryMeltman]

@@TheSavageJetdiRustySpooner cats too

[@eeezymoney]

I thought this was Christopher Meloni from Law and Order at first, but then I couldn't stop watching. Hoping all the turtles are safe now.

[@chadmiller2224]

OMG I knew he reminded me of someone, I just couldn't think of who it was until I saw this comment lol

[@Fizzybuzz]

I love my Ring cameras. Raccoons on my front porch set it off all the time. I completely understand your anger and I'm so sad for your turtles but seeing that racoon looking so scared and confused in that cage is sad as well. You did the right thing.

[@nopes1776]

You actually allow Amazon to spy on you like that? Hopefully you opted out of that program that had the deadline the other day....

[@kteagle3]

@@nopes1776 my thoughts exactly.

[@Persona6Blue]

@@nopes1776 Ya that Amazon sidewalk thing is so dumb. Not cuz of spying but I don't wanna share my network strength with random people

[@Fizzybuzz]

@@nopes1776 Well, seeing as it only points outside of the house, they really only see my neighbors coming and going. Not like i have a camera pointing inside my bathroom....😏

[@stevet5379]

Ring Cameras are just about the worst security camera that you can get and have huge security issues.

[@chelseahale1173]

Oh Kenan. My heart breaks for you. You can see how much it truthfully breaks you. I would've respected you either way as far as the racoon. But the respect sky rocketed when I heard you say you weren't gonna kill him. Thanks for always being someone to look up to you.

[@LaBelleGeckos]

Your choice to relocate the Raccoon makes me admire you even more. True compassion and love for the animals.Thank you for being who you are.

[@Reason1717]

Cheri LBW, Your post was so well said. I could not agree more.

[@jboulet07]

Raccoons can travel in family groups, which may mean they all got in together when the fence was down. Good luck and keep the bait fresh in that trap for a couple weeks.

[@mike_MSP]

Glad you caught them, I hope this is over…for everybody’s sake! Had to remember to breathe during this one. Thanks for doing everything you could!

[@Nan.C]

It takes a big heart to have compassion on the thing that killed your babies. Good Job on making the right decision. Im glad you can see beyond your anger and understand these animals are just trying to survive. Im so sorry this happened to your pride and joy. At the same time, you are teaching others to not let their anger take the best of them. Much hugs and may your heart heal in time.

[@njmxjunkie3128]

Keep that trap out the Next few weeks man, usually those raccoons live in groups Of 8 or more

[@VSUeric]

That little racoon was so scared. I'm sorry for the turtles that were lost. I saw one dead in the road a couple days ago and was heartbroken. Thank you for not killing the racoon.

[@damianstapelkamp3677]

I’m glad you got them, and even more glad you decided to show compassion. It really speaks to your character that you practice what you preach.

[@brigettamcelvogue6979]

I am so very sorry for your loss!! I know how hard you work to provide and protect your animals. You run an outstanding operation.

[@katydolittle6940]

The possum was probably attracted by the raccoon carnage, they're pretty opportunistic scavengers that often get blamed for another predator's mess. I am so sorry for your turtle loss, it's been devastating to watch, I can't imagine what you're going through.

[@Nevario1]

Well, they are opportunistic carnivores. They do hunt but will scavenge for an easy meal like you said. Possums will hunt smaller prey and will avoid anything they think can harm them.

[@dustintinsley3899]

@@Nevario1 agreed, large opossums have no problem taking out sleeping chickens. I've dealt with both opossums and raccoons going after my birds when I kept chickens and ducks. Just had to up my protection game and I still love opossums and raccoons.

[@janiceellery1653]

Possums are less likely to kill anything larger. They are one of the few species that are immune to rabies. I have a friend who has kept possums they are actually interesting animals if you can get past how they look.

[@reversepolarity8981]

I wouldn't be so sure about that. I've seen opossums climb a tree to snatch a bird out of its nest on my awning. Poor bird actually screamed. And we had an entire colony of rare, endangered snails wiped out by a single opossum several years back. They are nasty tempered and they are carnivores, not true scavengers like raccoons.

[@katydolittle6940]

@@reversepolarity8981 racoons kill chickens all the time, they're not scavengers at all

[@RazorRevenge]

Raccoons are my favorite animal. I’m super sad and sorry for your loss but thank you for not killing them. You’re truly a kind person.

[@acanouse]

I like how you were still compassionate

[@KingKyrool]

A positive yet sad update, I think you have learned many things about this. That raccoons are jerks. Some things you just can't control. Outdoors still has many risks. You also learned how to catch raccoons and what works for you. And you also learned a bit about yourself that even though you have been wronged it's not the end of the world and you find a solution that fits you. Then there's a few positives you got ring cameras, room to adopt even more turtles and a positive future. So I say this is a bittersweet update!

[@MakaveliBanks]

The term "nuisance animal" never sits well with me, I mean from the animals perspective it is humans who are the nuisance, that being said, I am sorry for your losses Kenan. Hopefully this is the end of this nightmare. The compassion shown by you after this ordeal shows that you are a good man, with a kind heart & hopefully this never happens to you again.

[@Michael-en2fd]

Im so so sorry for all your loss. You did the right thing in setting it free.

[@colzaidikari]

I install security cameras for a living and the Ring Cameras are absolutely the worst and far overpriced while being a network security issue. People can attack your Home Network via the Ring units as they can be tricked to give up your Wifi passwords in the clear. Ring units have been known exploits that allow anyone to hijack the unit and use it to attack your network and exposed anything on the network to exploitation. You should go with maybe and Armrest Units that are cheaper and provide the same services with all the security. For $400 you could have got 7 Armcrets PTZ camras for that price. Also i am a former MOS 25U us army

[@Boris82]

Im no network security guy, but i imagine it won't be a important security issue if you add a router and use a separate wifi network (separate wifi pass) for those camera's. I could be wrong, but this doesn't sound like a real issue

[@colzaidikari]

@@Boris82 yeah you just got to remember not to connect any other device you may own to it. Yet you can hijack the camera as a in area attack your other wifi nodes on brute force attacks and devices in range. Its like Leaving bolt cutters or a hammer in front of a locked gate. Also ring is sending video to amazon for the AI systems literally spying on you also

[@Boris82]

@@colzaidikari Wow, not good

[@Monos808]

So sad to hear that 13 turtles were murdered. Sorry for your loss kenan keep up the great work!

[@davidcbeaudoin]

I’d have done the same as you and let it go somewhere far from my property. Like you said, they’re just animals doing what’s in their nature, it’s not personal. Hopefully it will thrive wherever you release it, and you won’t find anymore casualties after that. So sad. :(

[@54Ronjen]

It is personal.Raccoons are devastating to all reptiles and if you keep reptiles outside you have to kill every one you catch.I love all animals but I love reptiles the most.

[@RioCahyadiDrayka]

@@54Ronjen how can those "killer" have a beef with us when they see you / me / Kenan for the first time in their life. Those animal just following their instinct, nothing more nothing less. Sure some of their action can be considered cruel to us, human, but they just do their own role in this circle of life.

[@jai8064]

@@54Ronjen It's not personal, a Raccoon doesn't have the ability to understand personhood. That being said people tend to be okay with baiting, hunting or exterminating foxes when they harass chickens, I'd be interested to see if the same people who claim the Raccoon shouldn't be killed also claim a fox shouldn't be killed, how about a rat then, I mean it's only doing it's natural thing. I wouldn't have it in me to kill a Raccoon, but if someone chose to do so I think that's not overly different to the natural order of things anyways, the Raccoon overstepped into the territory of an apex predator.

[@3030toby]

@@54Ronjen it’s not personal at all. The raccoon isn’t thinking “fuck this kenan guy I’m gonna kill his turtles personally”.

[@54Ronjen]

@@3030toby If someone killed a loved one of yours wouldn't you take it personally?

[@nstockett1]

Your doing the right thing for sure! As heartbreaking as it is they are just trying to survive too. Sorry for your loss I hope everything is smooth from here on out. Keep up the amazing work

[@heatherchiuffo5375]

I'm glad to see you're getting a piece of mind. That totally sucks.

[@stewartlow2664]

I’m proud of you mate! Nothing wrong with having the thoughts of retribution in the moment but I’m glad your going to rehome it far away for yourself. Your too much of an animal love

[@MEHtheshow]

Guys just wait until one the Galapagos gets attacked. Kennan will be out in a ghillie suit with thermals hunting them racoons😂

[@hugoh.9694]

You are absolutely right! When something matters enough, we SOLVE the problem. Period. I feel terrible for the dead turtles. What a way to go. 😥

[@mercygirl317]

he shouldve fed the racoon to his snake.

[@hugoh.9694]

@@mercygirl317 👍

[@mercygirl317]

@@hugoh.9694 did you see how the turtles followed him around when he was putting up the fence? soooo dang cute how they love him as much as he loves them. i understand the racoon was only trying to survive and doing what they do BUT it trespassed and circle of life rules apply for it to become snake food at that point lol

[@hugoh.9694]

@@mercygirl317 You are right. These animals are amazing. The intelligence they posed blows my mind. That was awesome how the recognize him. Raccoons too SHOULD be part of the circle of life IMO. I totally agree. Especially THESE raccoons. They are just looking for an easy meal and it seems they have found one. 😕

[@The_Original_LBSwanson]

You are doing the best you can, more than most people, to care and protect your animals. Your compassion is admirable and you lead by example. I'm glad you're catching the culprits. I'm sorry for your losses, it is heartbreaking.

[@69becool69]

Get yourself a guard dog that should be a good 2nd line of defense after the E fence.

[@RandySoWavvy]

1 good hound/ hound breed and that raccoon problem will be a thing of the past

[@jbugross]

I’m so sorry for your loss and pain but also thank you so much for humanely trapping him and moving him to another area! ❤️🙏🏼

[@NikohSimonds]

I'd highly recommend investing in a fence tester, so you could add it to your routine of just checking to make sure the fence is on and operating properly. So maybe in the future if it does unfortunately go out again you'll catch it sooner possibly.

[@TheOfficialSteelReign]

You're a good man, Bub! Keep that trap up and working. If they're litter mates, and running together still, there could be as many as three, four, five... who knows. Maybe as many as seven. Keep your guard up.

[@ceceliagallegos7090]

I'm glad you caught them Kenan. Sorry to hear, that you lost so many turtles. Love your videos.❤

[@mikerey3698]

That ring alert is gonna drive you crazy lol.. I signed off mine I let my family do that checking of the door and stuff I gave up 😂😂😂

[@amydennison2682]

You have a big heart and that's everything! I've lost animals to the trash pandas and it sucks💔 You are right though...They are just trying to survive. Hope you're seen the last of them!🙏

[@nat2nathan2005]

So happy you're not harming them. As an animal lover, I understand the anger, but we've got to understand that these are wild animals who just needed food. They're not just mindlessly killing, they're exhibiting the same predatory behaviours that so many of us find fascinating in the animals we keep. Good on you for getting past your initial anger and letting these guys go on their way.

[@sandy123yr]

I feel your pain ! But truly it’s no different when slinky has gobbled up your snakes 🐍 I’m proud of you for not hurting the raccoons 🦝 💕

[@Nate_Fishes]

Sorry for your losses but thanks for being compassionate and understanding.

[@teddysperghetti]

You should have a few hounds on the property that are trained to chase after raccoons its cheap and easy predator control they use on farms and ranches.

[@kaela1111]

Very relieved that despite the anger and frustration, you chose compassion. That’s wonderful and I hope it rubs off on others! :) Sorry for all your losses this week… take care

[@jessicap4998]

That is a VERY young racoon. I wonder if his momma has died and the entire litter of babies is looking for an easy meal.

[@floridacracker_]

Plenty old enough to live on its own

[@cicadacrimes6366]

Raccoons dont live with their mothers for long, this guy is definitely old enough to live on his own.

[@jessicap4998]

@@cicadacrimes6366 Google says they live with them for 10-12 months. But I've no idea how old this critter is, just that he looks pretty young. Adult 'coons are massive.

[@cicadacrimes6366]

@@jessicap4998 Most baby raccoons from this year would be much smaller (Most babys from this year should be born around late march early april) , this is a baby from last year most likely meaning it just left its family unit and is searching for new areas to claim. I raised dozen on dozens of raccoons and this one is above the size I would be kicking them out at. It's most likely around a year old. Most momma raccoons dont go far from there babies when they get trapped either

[@starwalters21]

I hope this is the end of the tragedy at the Kamp. I am happy you released them...even though there is so much anger. You are absolutely right, they're just trying to survive as well.

[@kelaboii_808]

Can dogs be trained to protect turtles and tortoises like livestock guardian dogs if so maybe it would keep them away at the very least

[@Tropicgarden]

I have 8 Redfoots and my dog and cats love them. My dog chases everything out of the yard, including any stray cats. It does help that I have a 6 foot fence on my property. His property is much larger. I wonder if he gets coyotes as well? Terrible this happened.

[@piteusx8440]

Kenan said he's getting a dog for the kids.

[@BrianKern2121]

Chris from garden state tortoise has a dog to chase off raccoons at his property. I think Sam from Florida Iguana and Tortoise has dogs as pets and probably they keep his animal safe.

[@FATTONYKAUAI]

I have 2 sulcatas and 2 Rottweilers. They do keep the wild pigs away

[@meeknhurz24]

Livestock guardians 100% can be trained to protect anything as long as they are raised with them.

[@ratmannlibertyhound6755]

Hart breaking those were your most recent gains too. Glad you figured out the process and today you don’t have those problems. You taught me a lot from your videos even the gloomy ones. Thank you for sharing your story with us over the years.

[@emma5689]

Poor turtles 😭 I'm so glad you caught it! ❤

[@danielles3823]

I can only imagine how devastating it must be to lose not only one turtle but many within a week. I find it amazing that there are people out there like myself that no matter how mad, sad and P.O. we can get due to a wild animal hurting one of our pets that deep down we understand that they are only trying to survive and they don't deserve to be killed. So happy to see you doing the right thing and releasing them. Fingers crossed that was the last one that was hiding out on your property.

[@mikek573lights]

You still need a dog or have someone bring dogs over drive the others out

[@Ateezwooyoung]

A lot of dogs attack and play with turtles, tortoises and other reptiles

[@CheezayBallz]

@@Ateezwooyoung that's why you train your dogs not to do that...

[@jackleo4435]

He doesn't like dogs

[@Ateezwooyoung]

@@CheezayBallz yeah because instincts are trainable 🙄

[@Ateezwooyoung]

@@jackleo4435 he never said that, he just doesn’t like the barking. Which can be annoying if it never stops.

[@mausmail6907]

Good man, Kenan. That you have so much compassion with the raccoon. For sure you can be angry with them but then you see this trapped animal in fear and you come down and have the awareness that its nature and that these raccoons are also fighting for their surviving. I really appreciate your attitude and hope that some people see that and make the same decision even if they are in grief for their pets

[@96drummer2]

GET DOGS!!! LEARN FROM CHANDLER!!! they don’t just keep pests away lol

[@Ateezwooyoung]

Nah sometimes they just eat and play with with turtles tortoises and other reptiles

[@nickolebonsell3967]

@@Ateezwooyoung not if you train them properly. There are livestock guardian dogs who are bred for this type of thing.

[@linhtam2361]

@@nickolebonsell3967 the point is Kenan mentioned on his video that he cant stand dog barking .

[@nickolebonsell3967]

@@linhtam2361 okay? If you properly train your dog, they won't bark. Especially livestock guardian dogs. They don't bark unless they are alerting you to danger.

[@linhtam2361]

@@nickolebonsell3967 Maybe he doesnt even like the noise of dog baking ? He said one of the reason why he is into reptiles because they are quiet . Idk 😐

[@davidvento5481]

We had the same problem while conducting a Diamondback Terrapin study in a nature conservancy on LI. The raccoons would dig up the nests and also eat the newly emerged hatchlings. The people running the preserve wouldn’t trap and relocate them but in hindsight it probably wouldn’t have mattered. The area was a wild estuary surrounded by lots of woods, probably home to innumerable little “bandits” breeding out of control! I eventually devised a constructed a “stove-pipe” shaped, hardware cloth “cage” that would be dug down over the new nests. They were buried too deep for the raccoons to dig up and the holes were just big enough for the hatchlings to get through. We also wound up incubating quite a few clutches indoors. All in all our efforts were successful as the number of terrapins increased greatly and continues to do so in the greater NY coastal areas.

[@VoiceoftheSeraphim]

Thank you for being such a good force in the world. Even in sadness and anger you do the right thing. You are the example that I wish to follow. I love all animals. ❤️ Rest In Peace little ones.

[@bryantustison2241]

I am very proud of the way you handled the situation. More people need to learn what the word compassion really means.

[@cbailey009]

I know your not a dog person but maybe you should get a livestock guardian? Keep it outside to protect your turtles

[@crystalbutterfly4812]

like a peacock

[@cbailey009]

@@crystalbutterfly4812 yeah but wouldn't they go after snakes and stuff as well? I don't know I never had one. I think a dog might ignore stuff like that or at least be trained not to. But idk

[@wightwick13]

Peafowl are better at warning rather than protecting from potential dangers.

[@myeklecticlife]

I am extremely sorry and sad that this happened to your turtles. But I'm also absolutely glad that you did not kill the raccoon and instead relocated him. And it's so terrible, but we all learn from this as well. I know I will keep this in mind when it's time to start work on my property. I am glad you are the way you are and have such compassion for all animals even considering what happened to yours. This is one of many many reasons that you are my favorite KZbinr. Praying for your little sanctuary and that you have no more problems.

[@TristanL3]

Is there no specialist you can call in that will survey the area, find the raccoon den or how they’re getting in? Either that or get a guard dog to chase the pests away

[@rk2331]

I grew up in the country and we always had problems with Raccoons eating our fruits and vegetables out of our garden. My dad ended up playing a radio 24/7 in the garden on a talk radio station and believe it or not, it worked and we never had a problem with them again. It’s worth a shot in your case.

[@KeepingThatDream]

Yas! Got him I've been waiting to see what happened

[@r1verman]

Sorry for the loss of the turtles and glad you're showing compassion for the culprits. Can't really be angry with an animal for doing what they're meant to do. Keeping animals always come with risks. You took precautions you thought were good, but unfortunately it wasn't enough. Hopefully the added precautions you've added will prevent this happening again.

[@tylergriffin3377]

Thankfully they didn’t come across Inky on her short little out of cage exploration

[@MiBackpacking]

Proud of you Kenan. That has to be such a difficult decision to make as you think about all the turtles that were attacked but you nailed it, it’s so sad to lose such a huge part of your swamp of turtles but these guys are doing what nature told them to do. It’s hard to stay alive and they want to live too. I really hope the extra security measures help detour the raccoons and you don’t have any more casualties 🙏🏼

[@realangiechrist]

Glad you caught it. I wouldn't have killed it either. I'm surprised you didn't already have any cameras though, and I wouldn't have bought a Ring. I kinda like my privacy, but that's just me I guess. 400 bucks sounds pretty pricey for only 2 cameras.

[@bost91]

You have a heart/compassion.. thank you for not killing them ♥️♥️♥️.

[@Runner-Boy]

Id get a guard dog the mountain one they won't harm the tourtels as long as their raised up with them

[@brandonn5371]

Sorry for your loss! Idk if anyone has suggested it yet or not but you can buy these things that you put on your fence and if your fence ever loses power then these things start flashing. You’d need one for each different fence controller but I don’t think they’re very expensive at all. Definitely worth having since you’d see the flashing light easily! Let’s hope that’s all of the trespassers hiding out on your property!

[@exinilda]

❤️🙏that’s what makes you a different person. Even in anger and sadness you rose above it. As hard as it was, you were compassionate and that is the difference. Thank you for your honesty and teaching others. Glad you caught them and moved them away. ❤️🐢

[@91talonboostbuddy]

Raccon thought you had a turtle problem! Happy you caught him though no more turtle deaths!

[@athikerguy4life]

At the end of the day it’s heartbreaking, but the raccoon doesn’t know any better. It just sucks that so many turtles had to die in such a short span.

[@peter_mcdonald]

Hey Kenan, I really hope you got the last of those rascals. I'm truly sorry for all your loss in the past several days. I had a question about tortoise care. I have a 1 and a half year old sulcada that I'm keeping outside (I live in Southern California) but we are having a bit of an ant problem. I heard cinnamon can help but didn't know how Tortoises would react? Obviously looking for natural remedies. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[@BluenDye]

Thank you for continuing to show compassion for wildlife. I get wanting to protect your pets when you love them as family. But people also have to accept that wildlife exists. Its hard finding a middle-ground with wildlife, but wildlife doesn't see property lines as before a house was built that area would have been the home of wildlife. Its nice seeing someone who doesn't turn immediately to killing wildlife at a time when people are slowly killing wildlife by taking away their territory.

[@colynhenrisson3028]

What a shocker of a week, and the grief and anger your experiencing must be truly aweful . I commend you on not killing the raccoons !!! I can honestly say your a good man and heart and that you are a wonderful person . As you said in your video it’s a learning experience it’s hard to share your hobby with creatures that want to eat and destroy your pets. However you just have to out smart them . Keep up the videos I absolutely love them ! Cheers Colyn

[@madelenejones]

So glad you caught them. I am really heart broken for you Kenan. Fingers crossed that you got all the intruders. Love all your other critters, they love you and appreciate all the care you take.

[@hamishperring9307]

Your a good bloke for not killing it as frustrating as it is it’s awesome your compassion for all animals and your insider standing of nature.

[@christianareslapo2517]

kenan, you're such a wonderful soul! After all you've been through with your turtles, your compassion is amazing. As an animal lover, I assure you that you're doing the best possible thing. I'm really proud of you, and the example you've just set here is priceless. God bless you!

[@corennet.6776]

I know it is tragic what has happened, but thank you for not hurting the raccoons and possums. In a place of human expansion, more and more animals are losing ways to feed themselves, so they get desperate. I'm sorry about the losses. Hopefully this was isolated with those two raccoons, and if not, I hope your new deterrents keep them out.

[@loreniscool7195]

This is heartbreaking. I can only imagine how frustrating of a situation this must be. I am sure I would’ve reacted in a similar manner. That said, , I’m glad you have the compassion to get rid of them without having to kill them. Like you said, they’re just trying to survive. At the end of the day, I kind of look at it as we are the ones that moved into their space. So, as upsetting as this kind of thing may be, I think it sort of comes with the territory. I wish you the best of luck. Got my fingers crossed for ya and your shelled companions:))

[@kaitlyn888]

I just want to say iam so proud of you! I understand just how angry and frustrated and hurt and upset it can make you! But to have the compassion and understanding to know that this animal is just trying to survive the way it was taught by its mother and not kill it for doing just that, Tasted very strong and compassionate person to not kill it! I'm sorry for your loss but thank you for understanding you are a true conservationist my friend!!!

[@EasyModeFishing]

I hate the fact that they kill the turtle just to eat it’s tail… ridiculous

[@APersonOnYouTubeX]

We do the same

[@jessicacleveland9291]

So happy you caught him and I would do as you and just move the little critters. Raccoons may be destructive but they play a part too even if we don’t exactly see why. Much love to the kamp and you and your family Kenan.

[@maddog4390]

So many head scratches and not looking at the camera when talking about not wanting to kill it 🤣

[@timebot000]

....if he has a snake big enough to eat the poor thing I might just offer it up ....but not watch.

[@cilith1]

@@timebot000 he has buttercup

[@timebot000]

@@cilith1 ...oh is that the big snake? I can't watch people's past videos fast enough lol...actually , my idea seemed cruel till I thought of him feeding slinky with all those drowned chicks😞

[@beverlyjensen443]

Is there such a thing as an alarm for your elec fences...when or if they fail?

[@cen_tah_ree7092]

You need a proper dog bro . Literally just a proper terrier mix .

[@Iamonepercent]

He needs a real dog.

[@Teuwufel]

@@Iamonepercent all dogs are real dogs

[@pl5555]

@@Teuwufel they mean a real working dog

[@Teuwufel]

@@pl5555 Many small and medium breeds like terriers are designed by humankind to do certain type of work more efficiently than bigger breeds. I still don't know what they mean by "a real working dog". Real, meaning looking like standard depiction of a dog, or they are simply biased towards "non-standard" dogs for unknown, probably nonsensical reasons? The "one real dog" doesn't exist, because all dogs are real and many of them are worthy of praise for their qualities.

[@pl5555]

@@Teuwufel I ain't reading all that. One or two lines should be enough

[@angielou123]

God bless you Kenan, thankyou for letting him go 🥰🥰