I Added Animals Into My Giant Canopy Vivarium

I added more animals into Orchadia, my new giant rainforest canopy vivarium. It was an event I call GAIA II, i.e. the second Great Animal Integration Advent, whose purpose is to seed the treetop ecosystem with life. But with the addition of these new and exciting creatures, the resident caiman had adapted a new diurnal schedule for hunting and exploring on land. This new behaviour put pressure on the sunk skinks, who were now direct competitors for food and territory, forcing me to come up with a really tough solution lest things got grim. In the end, everything changed! Hope you enjoy this Season 2 finale of my Ecosystem Vivarium Series. Ant love forever! This video was shot in 4K Ultra HD resolution.
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Spoiler alert! Don't read if you haven't watched the video. Now that the 2nd season of my Ecosystem Vivarium Series has come to an end, it's time for me to address the controversy of this video. I’ll address the most common concerns I spotted in the comments: “Releasing the sun skinks was the worst decision. I wish the croc was evicted.” I have had months to think about their release, even before the caiman came into the picture. Giving the sun skinks, who are wild animals, their freedom back now was the best option in my mind. They were never intended to remain in Pantdora forever, as mentioned in the video. From the start, cycling through the higher tier predators was the plan (See Season 1, Ep 3). The sun skinks were borrowed from nature for learning and had to be returned at some point. I made sure to not tame them so they would still have what it took to survive in the wild just fine, as their species has for millions of yrs. I miss them terribly, too and am still emotionally dealing with their loss, especially Smaug. Thanks for watching and loving them. I wish they could understand how many people were rooting for them from around the world. Perhaps in the future, new sun skinks can make a comeback. As for the caiman, though I cannot release him into the wild seeing as he is a captive-bred pet and not native, his time will come to also leave Pantdora (more about him below). - “Why have community tab polls if you aren’t going to follow the winning results?” The polls in my Community Tab are important and helpful for me to see where the AC Family's head is at on certain topics, so they do matter in my decision process, BUT in the end, all decisions have to be mine, because I am the person responsible for the animals' well being, the sustainability of the entire project, the education I choose to put out into the world, etc. I have nearly four decades of experience in general animal husbandry and 3 decades in vivaria. Had I left all major decisions to the mercy of the general public without any interference, many animals would have died by now and the entire project would have surely collapsed. I also suspect most people voting don't actually follow the series. I wish youtube didn’t remove the in-video poll function from a few yrs back, as they were essential to this channel. I do manage to weed out the voters who don't care and aren't serious by adding joke options, which often lead in the ranks and tell me a lot about who’s actually voting. Bottom line: the polls matter and do affect the story, so thank you all for participating in the votes as your opinions are super helpful, but in the end, I have to make the final calls. - “The caiman will just eat everything in the vivarium now! Everything will die.” Actually, quite the opposite: All flying insects, climbing prey insects, and smaller invertebrates were not safe from the sun skinks who were masters at finding and catching them. They ate a tonne of spiders, I suspect the first Mantis Green Reaper, Stanley the bush cricket, the first damselfly, etc. With the sun skinks gone, such animals now have a turn to thrive. The croc who is fully ground/waterbound would be unable to catch such creatures unless they wandered close. Again, change in an ecosystem is good and essential. Remember when our beloved Bush Cricket Stanley died? I was heartbroken then, too. But suddenly, his death gave our vines a chance to finally explode in foliage and grow everywhere which Stanley would not allow while he was alive. I suspect something similar will happen here, where the sudden sun skinks' absence will prove beneficial for the insects of our rainforest. We’ll just have to see. - “You’re choosing to keep the caiman for views!” For those saying I keep the caiman for views, this is the infamous, inevitable comment all youtubers get when a controversial video they created gets a lot of attention. I can’t speak for other youtubers, but I know my truth. I am and always have been a lover of biology, herpetoculturist, and ant nerd for my entire life, and will continue my hobby whether on or off camera. I don’t decide for viewership because if I did, I would be keeping the sun skinks who were actually more popular on the channel than the caiman, or would be dropping nature content entirely to pursue Mr Beast-type content which is the most viewership-generating. Everything I share in my videos is 100% in the name of my passion and love for sharing the awesome moments, I manage to capture on film while caring for Pantdora and now Orchadia, with you. I legitimately want to learn more about our caiman, as I’ve never had the resources nor space to own one in the past. I do now and have chosen to seize this unique opportunity to study and document these super interesting animals in a way that is true to nature. He does fit quite well in Pantdora (right now) and deserves a chance, as much as our sun skinks did. There will come a time when he too will be moved out, first into a future swamp vivarium, then my 60 ft outdoor enclosed pond in my yard. For now, let’s kindly give Godzilla a chance. Bottom line: I am a lover of nature, and learning about different animals in a manner that is governed by respect and responsibility is #1 for me, not viewership. I hope people understand this while watching my channel. Thank you for reading and for supporting the series! I've dedicated my life to this series now and appreciate you all. It fills my heart up to know that there are still so many people genuinely invested in the stories of nature. So much more is up ahead for us to discover in our giant cloud rainforest world, as I have begun to work on Season 3. Ant love forever! ❤️ PS - In the flying termite scene, what you're looking at are glass sliding doors that are ALL SHUT (and glass windows into my aviary that don't open) and one open door that leads into my kitchen and rest of my home. Leaving doors open where I live is a mosquito and fly invasion waiting to happen. Still don't know how the alates got in, but they manage to do it every year.

[@zacharymendez1880]

I have high respect that you know what you are doing. I love the skinks but the camian is good for taking care of ground pray. While the canopy (as you mentioned in the video) is a refuge for the pray that can climb and fly. I’m not a expert at this but I’ve watched you ever since I was in middle school, so I know that the decisions you make are essential. Watching the first fire ant colony was amazing, and now we are getting full on ecosystems which is insane! Keep doing what you do brother. 🗣️‼️

[@TheZookyDragon]

❤ Ant Love Forever ❤ Can't wait for season 3!

[@hayleerrose]

Anybody who is hating in the comments just doesn’t understand, it’s a cycle and naturally that happens- plus it keeps things exciting. Every single episode is a 10/10.

[@psychogat3]

I live in new orleans and we have formosan termites here and those things will get into anything. whenever they swarm you always see at least a hundred of them inside the house, they come through any little crack in the doors or windows or through the bathroom fans or light fixtures.

[@Dead_Heir]

People will always have their opinions, but I fully trust you will always do what is best for all the species of Pandora. I can't tell you the joy this series has brought me - keep up the amazing work ❤

[@CarlosGonzalez-uo6pt]

I was in the Amazon Rainforest during Covid and I had a crab “fall out of the sky” and hit me. I’m glad to know I didn’t hallucinate that 😂

[@AgHQ-xc4be]

lmao i can imagine your reaction not knowing that

[@harmonyharris777]

Way to adapt! 🌲😂🦀 🌲

[@anuket7089]

LMAO

[@mrb00gedyb00]

hahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!

[@bhbv5389]

LMAOOO

[@notchbeard9007]

Awww, I wish we had gotten to see their babies. May Drake, Daenerys and Smaug live long and prosper.

[@tomcollins5112]

I think adding the crocodile was a mistake. He's going to have to get rid of the crocodile eventually anyway, as it's going to quickly outgrow the vivarium.

[@GeeNoniGee]

OMG, HE ATE THEM?! I just started the episode, not sure if I can handle that level of drama before bed!

[@isturma]

I'm a sentimentalist; I think he should've rehomed the Caiman and kept the skinks, maybe moving them up to Orchadia temporarily. But it's true, the only constant is change. It doesn't stop just because humans wish it.

[@RocafellaPlaza82]

*Oh No.* AC Family. I have some Bad News to report...

[@orenkeithley5324]

They prolly woulda still lived longer happier lives in the vivarium

[@madscot125]

Im of the opinion that Godzilla should have been the one to have been relocated, last in, therefore, first out. Bit gutted for the skinks.

[@BrianSmith-ql5nj]

Same here

[@jackvaughn6697]

Feels so bad that he had to let them go I'm sad 😢

[@MH-ue8dz]

Same

[@RobCorra]

Agreed.

[@kamikoto1558]

Same. Loved godzilla but not fair on the sunskinks.

[@AllieRue24]

This series is similar to watching a TV show that you become extremely invested in over time. Releasing the lizards was like killing off a beloved main character out of nowhere, it's definitely going to upset some people. However, It did make a shocking season 2 finale.

[@nagalakshmi99198]

So true

[@Basebros55]

I agree, but it is a real life series.

[@jueunseo9203]

That is so so so so true

[@Penguin_Editss]

14:03 “I placed them in with care” *proceeds to throw them in the tank💀*

[@user-go1wt3uc1b]

"I placed them in with care" AC said calmly

[@lauraw.7008]

😂😂😂I know! That was my thought

[@adamhalcyon3393]

Level of care may vary by species. Lol

[@MassiveChaos-yz8dd]

I just saw multiple deaths and was like "yeah carefully" AC

[@brandonlaird6876]

I was gonna comment something similar. This killed me, perfect comedic timing 🤣

[@dndndndndn419]

My first thought was I’d rather the croc leave - but then seeing the skinks run off to the forest so quickly, I felt happy for them. As beautiful as the vivarium is, it’s not living wild and free. Thank you skinks, and good luck out there!

[@user-xn4if5cq1h]

Stop hating on godzilla

[@thenerdbeast7375]

It is bittersweet but it is true, they'll be fine. Antscanada is not off the hook for breaking his promise for the sake of his flashy new pet, but at least I know Smaug and the others will be okay.

[@ashuraomega1000]

They probably would have lived longer and happier in the vivarium though

[@vernessawashington9007]

​@@ashuraomega1000happier no longer probably

[@Dracomanser]

Just think how the caimen feels trapped in a tiny little pond used to big lakes and rivers

[@Nalhirrim]

An insect flying into this dude's home is like a teenager breaking into a psyco killers basement

[@pigeonaviation801]

lmao

[@Poeticfloetic]

*Psycho

[@clintk4691]

We talking more "it puts the lotion on the skin" or hunger games kind of killer.

[@kindlin]

@@Poeticfloetic It's the Psy Co., they help Psy's where they really need it, Human Resources.

[@marksmith1033]

😅😅 wellllll worded 😅

[@Sayakye0]

People are upset because we've had the skinks for soooo long and I'm also super sad to see them go. But, like he said, they weren't pets and only here to help us learn. Personally, I love the idea of rotating the apex predator of Pantdora every now and then, it sounds so interesting. Love this series and I trust your decisions. I'm so looking forward to season 3! :)

[@theflamingeagle572]

The Caiman isn't an apex predator, he's a destroyer of worlds.

[@braiden7524]

@@theflamingeagle572 ... are you stupid

[@sodohdoii5817]

I agree with you but I'm still so sad about the skinks. I'm late to his videos. I love Smaug and friends so much!

[@RedGreenLeft]

Those sun skinks are going to forever remember the time when they had life made. Plenty of food, nothing to hurt them.

[@swaythay6493]

Nothing truly wants to be locked up.. choosing between a whole forest for a box is not even a decision

[@sanninmusic212]

@@swaythay6493 then why do humans do it lol

[@Guadalupeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee]

​@@swaythay6493have you seen tame lizards

[@segahen]

​@@swaythay6493its like staying on campus, def doesnt feel the best, but you have friends and food and gym, still a lot of fun

[@swaythay6493]

@@Guadalupeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeyes my daughter has 1

[@danhall3200]

Godzilla was always a big gamble. If I'm honest I would rather have seen him moved into a different enclosure and the sun skinks left. It was going to have to happen within a few months anyway when he's doubled in size

[@mattthompson9160]

I definitely wanted to see the sun skinks stay. He should have taken the gator out. But I understand it's his project.. just sad to see em go

[@thetotalwarrior]

So, 2 things to say to that. First thing, you should listen to the end of the video again to hear his explanation as to why he chose the skinks. Secondly, the caiman is a dwarf caiman that will not grow nearly as quickly. Also he plan on exanding the vivarium further with a swamp section.

[@Adaptibility]

he said that godzilla is gonna stay for atleast a year or two but I agree. I think something like a basilisk or a large salamander would have been much more interesting. I do understand his stance since it would be quite hard to make another enclosure for the caiman or relocate it.

[@MrVovansim]

I was hoping he would have kept Smaugette at least till she laid eggs.

[@idehenebenezer]

​@@MrVovansimSmuaggette would get lonely and it would be unfair. But I did expect him to release all the sunskinks together so they can rebond instead of dispersing. Didn't like how he separated them in the forest

[@Atinfalco]

Dude, i started watching these video as background noise when doing homework, now months later, im siting in my room crying for a lizard

[@yodawg]

i laughed so hard at this comment 😂

[@anitapaulsen3282]

Awesome comment 😅😢

[@scottloersch555]

Your not the only one that has done so I bet there is many others that done the same wont try hide it i did such a shame to see them kicked out so to say yeah ok it was for their safety but still sucks to see happen they will surley be missued by many

[@urbanurchin5930]

@@scottloersch555 ......* YOU'RE ..... learn English ......

[@mindmaster4565]

Literally bro

[@schumisfan]

Not me bawling bout our skinks moving on without us haha, @antscanada you did the right thing by them. Keeping your word is more important and they may not be able to tell you so but they appreciate it. You are a good soul

[@emma-9957]

I've been crying for half an hour! It's so sad even though I know he did right.

[@schumisfan]

@emma-9957 agreed, I love him for it. Being a gentle soul says a lot about him, he loves us and his channel but he loves these animals more. And I like that

[@thegeneral1418]

*"I have no idea how these termites got in here!" Pans camera around with window wide open...*

[@kennyholmes5196]

Not just a window, but also a door.

[@craze_lilbroomstick9174]

he probably opened them to get them out

[@redfoxdeadeye]

@@craze_lilbroomstick9174 seem more like he wanted to keep them in to collect them

[@RocafellaPlaza82]

🎊 Series Finale 🎊

[@MrMayhem10]

Lol Ik idk why this dude can’t be honest it’s not like we care how they got in 💀

[@Magnosummit]

Glad to see I'm not the only one who didn't take to the idea of a Caiman in the vivarium. That said, it's a learning process. The vivarium has plenty of life left, and I'm sure that after Godzilla is relocated, better suited candidates can be introduced. Still love the whole build. Thanks, AntsCanada for sharing the journey with us.

[@thenerdbeast7375]

It's not an ecosystem anymore, now it's just Godzilla's tank. He'll have to remove more and more as Godzilla moves onto bigger prey like the geckos and frogs, the undergrowth will be trampled underfoot and become bare and by the time the little bastard is removed, he will have left destruction in his wake like his namesake.

[@Hamburgerhuman]

The area around his house isn't Godzillas natural habitat unlike the skinks so he wouldn't be able to get rid of him as easily

[@vernondelacruz7812]

​​@@thenerdbeast7375you make it sound like a 2 month old spectacled caiman is gonna grow into a 2 foot monster in the span of a few months. This type of caiman grows slowly and only eats insects for the first year and a half of its life and generally takes 4-7 years to reach 3-4 feet long.

[@n0pe213]

Really the only reason it seems he did it was because of the emotional attachment to them. If it’s truly an ecosystem then they will have to compete with other, larger predators. That said he did explain at the end of the video how cycling the predators was always a plan. And the caiman wont be there forever

[@buuuuuh365]

@@thenerdbeast7375 Why can't he just let the caiman eat the rest of the animals instead of relocating them? it would have more views

[@Skittlez-p8h]

ants canada is the only person who would be happy when termites break into his house

[@Zanta100]

i love how he says "i had no idea how they got in" while showing the open door

[@Interdimensional_Magic]

Other entomologists probably would, too.

[@RocafellaPlaza82]

So many Critters to Kill. I mean, observe in their natural environment

[@idehenebenezer]

To everyone in the chat, Jesus is calling you today, repent and turn away from your sins and live the victorious life.

[@Keltos.]

That open door just leads to the kitchen

[@Sassy.Sasquatch]

Damn.. I really preferred the sun skinks. Lots of people/places showcase crocs. Not many showcase less "showy" predator lizards.

[@rickmatlock5421]

Godzilla has removed the calm of this for me. Loved the sun skinks.

[@frogmanfromthesky2148]

Man, godzilla really feels like he became an invasive predator. The skinks felt more in place than he.

[@Mangobattie]

The Frogs will have to go next, because of godzilla...smh

[@higherconsciousnessmeditat6861]

I agree, he feels kinda out of place at this point.

[@FcFcl]

@@frogmanfromthesky2148 Yeah, im not a big fan of the croc

[@WillWilliams-vo4nk]

@@Mangobattie No they won't bc the Frogs climb walls and trees. How is a caiman gonna get them? Is Godzilla gonna start climbing walls?

[@Mangobattie]

@@WillWilliams-vo4nk No, but the frogs don't stay up in the trees 24/7, they do go to the bottom to eat. And they might fancy a dip in the water sometime...🤡

[@Knickygill]

Goodbye Smaug, Daenerys, Drake! Good luck out there, eat lots of bugs and have lots of babies, we will miss you. Excited for season 3!

[@jameslafevers6048]

I think this move should have been voted on. I'm pretty certain we would all have wanted the skinks to stay, and the croc to be put in a new enclosure until you built your swamp vivarium that could connect to Pantdora's water area. And what of the frogs, the gekos, basically we're gonna be left with crickets, ants, cockroaches, and a snake and a caiman.

[@findyourpassion9026]

Yeah, it's sad, but true. We will get more sun skinks in the future, I'm sure of it.

[@koleraj618]

I am pretty sure there was a pole for that like 3 weaks ago and that croc was voted out. Not sure why its staying in and skinks are thrown out.

[@Feashis]

⁠@@koleraj618I think it’s to ensure that the Skinks are safe, cause even if Godzilla left, the new snake would be coming in soon, so our trio wouldn’t stay safe for too long. Probably to make sure their babies get to live in the wild and grow up away from the close dangers, therefore (in some way) keeping the promise to Smaug all those months ago… Just speculation though

[@Wandervenn]

@@jameslafevers6048 there was a vote but the skinks still would have had to be removed. The new animals will be just as dangerous for them.

[@jameslafevers6048]

@@Wandervenn that's a bummer. I guess the geckos are just seen as food for them then. Also, I was so excited to see baby lizards hatch that would have been a cool journey

[@cartoon80s90s]

Honestly, I would have preferred for you to keep the sun skinks and remove the croc. It just feels like they were a better match for the setup.

[@quillclock]

100% the crock will be too big in a few months (unless he only eats crickets for the rest of his life...)

[@ashuraomega1000]

I've been telling people for months that adding that croc was a mistake. The vivarium could never properly contain one and over time the croc would start causing more and more issues. Godzilla's addition to the vivarium just felt pointless in the end

[@amielfredrick2493]

but Godzilla was perfect for the rain forest

[@ironiccookies2320]

Adding the croc was a mistake tbh. That croc species will grow to be too large for the vivarium anyway

[@SquidandCatAdventures]

He and the other animal KZbinr that suggested the caiman are fully aware that the caiman will get bigger. The plan was always to put it in his massive outdoor pond system when it gets bigger where it should be fine (and will be kept as a pet, rather than being released into the wild). Honestly, since that was always the plan, he could have released the caiman and kept the skinks in the vivarium. But the caiman is still interesting. For me, I could go either way.

[@CRAZYCANUCKTV]

Id have to say without those skinks, its basically a feeding tank for Godzilla, i actually enjoyed it more with the skinks, because you could add alot more species in there to observe, i think its going to be alot more focused on Godzilla from this point, with many surprises, the Skinks will be missed

[@danielkosta3134]

I'm afraid that you are right about Pantdora becoming just a feeding tank for Godzilla. Each episode might be what did Godzilla eat or destroy this week and what new foods for him are being dumped in. He only cares about the croc now and not the rest of Pantdora s residents.

[@thenerdbeast7375]

^this, it's not an ecosystem anymore now its just Godzilla's enclosure. The frogs and geckos will have to be removed eventually if they aren't to be eaten by Godzilla, all the undergrowth will become trampled underfoot and eventually disappear, Godzilla is going to leave as much destruction in his wake as his namesake.

[@BradChadley]

​@danielkosta3134 how on earth could you make a deduction like "He only cares for godzilla and not the reat of the residents?" Genuinely, how did you arrive at that conclusion? It's been only a few episodes since Godzilla was placed in, and he's never had more than a few minutes of screen time per video.

[@volt3310]

@@thenerdbeast7375you need to stop acting like this is the end of the terrarium. He wouldn’t eat the frogs and geckos because they live on the vines and plants. Also with the canopy added they’ll probably spend most of their time up in the canopy. Also he would remove Godzilla once he’s too big for the tank and add a swamp area or to his large pond out side. Also these are not your tanks or animals. I also doubt you are any expert with caimans and skink’s interacting in terrariums.

[@fractalfae5418]

I'm a million miles away from being any kind of expert but Godzilla seems like too dominant a predator for such a relatively enclosed environment, and he's only going to get bigger and MORE dominant. I'm really not sure how this will play out. I will miss the skinks.

[@beverlyfincannon2411]

I know a lot of people are upset over releasing the sun skinks but I think that was the better option. Caimans aren’t native while the skinks are. They have a much higher chance for survival out there, and given the fabulous care they’ve grown strong so surely they will thrive. I’ll definitely miss Smaug though. She was so beautiful. Can’t wait for the next season.

[@kemjiezeka4891]

So give the caiman away to somewhere else like where he got it from. You can’t add a crocidile into here it’s going to kill everything apart from the crickets and ants, and he did a vote but didnt listen to it

[@hhjhj393]

I personally think the skinks have a better chance outside than inside that death tank. Everything in that tank gets brutally killed eventually. At least they are free.

[@paulietv2162]

Actually I don't believe that the caiman had become a threat to the skinks, I think the skinks were released for other reasons. There is no way that caiman would have been a threat to those skinks, until it grew at least twice of its current size or grew wings.

[@ibrahimsiddiqui2137]

​@@paulietv2162 I think the reason was the skinks would not hunt becuz of caiman or it was for the safety of the caiman cuz it could get gang banged orrr the snake he might will kill them.

[@x.kuromi.x]

@@hhjhj393That’s nature. Not many of these creatures get to die of old age in the wild either.

[@FrootBowl]

"3 minutes to speed date, find the love of your life, all while avoiding being eaten" sounds like a great reality TV show idea

[@lontrex]

🤣🤣😂😂🤣

[@Loan--Wolf]

kinda made me think must be what a caveman felt like when he was dateing

[@Kaceyjane123]

I only just realised how stressful this stuff could be for mans my god. I’m such a wuss when it comes to death in nature 😅

[@Doubleohcasper]

I THOUGHT THE SAME THING!!!

[@Nella_studios]

Yes

[@unprovedparadigm6012]

Godzilla took our chance to see Smaug's babies 😭 I was infested in that successful love story

[@dinogamer7546]

no no no ants Canada took our chance to see smaugs babys because angts Canada could have moved them to the canopy and Godzilla was gonna get sent to the swamp when its finished

[@urbanurchin5930]

.....I hope that whatever it is - that you are INFESTED with...... will not infest others ......

[@AidenHaigh-nf7zi]

The drama in his videos is perfect

[@AidenHaigh-nf7zi]

Please someone answer how do you find the community tab?!????

[@AmyinOregon]

Invested or infested...lol. You made me giggle thanks!❤

[@amberarthur1443]

I'm sad seeing the skinks leave. I was really looking forward to seeing the next stage for then with their babies. I am so mad at Godzilla that we have to see Smaug go.

[@florisvanmondfrans1412]

Same

[@MZghidorah_editz]

That's how life works One animal gets kicked out because of other animals This project wasn't for entertainment purposes only but for replicating nature

[@okaberintarou6170]

@@MZghidorah_editz its not really replicating nature when hes choosing which species to add and remove, thats a simulation.

[@MZghidorah_editz]

@@okaberintarou6170 one animal gets driven out It wouldn't make sence when the apex has to go, why would it if it was an apex in there

[@okaberintarou6170]

@@MZghidorah_editz nothing was driven out. He chose to remove them after adding an animal he knew would quickly outgrow the tank.

[@Serpentina_]

I came back to see how he was doing since I hadn't watched him in like 7 - 8 years and he's doing this now... I'm so unbelievably amazed at what this guy has accomplished

[@AntsCanada]

Welcome back🐜

[@Serpentina_]

@@AntsCanada HIIIII

[@RamVenka]

Best series on KZbin right right now

[@Rzyzabcdz]

Couldn't agree more

[@xcythgaming2069]

Best series period

[@walidmouahid]

This is the last episode 😭😭😭😭😭

[@Insuffable]

Facts

[@Cloud-BG]

Agreeable

[@jerememe98]

Given that smaug was likely gravid and that the sun skinks could have had a sustainable life in pantdora as well as the fact that godzilla will have to be relocated in the future anyway I really think that godzilla should have been relocated and the skinks left in. I was looking forward to baby skinks since the beginning

[@idehenebenezer]

AntsCannada might need to do an apology video to us as it seems the way things are going

[@ApocalypticSigns]

@@idehenebenezer calm down.

[@ApocalypticSigns]

I agree! Seems like a lot of fans do. Smaug was a fav of mine.

[@ballofcheese1340]

​@idehenebenezer Bro it's his stuff bro who are you to tell him what to do and not.

[@bobombnik1817]

@@idehenebenezer The fact you think he owes you anything is stunning...... lol. He does this as a personal love, and chooses to share it with people.

[@u2bst1nks]

Frankly, I think a breeding pair of skinks would be more interesting than a caiman.

[@jaeserys]

I was so much more interested in the skinks myself, so sad. :(

[@wildwomanofthewoods]

agree. Also, after spending most of their life in a tank, I wonder if they will suddenly find themselves in trouble on the outside. I half expected a bird to swoop in and grab it. Also with the skink about to have babies, she will face the stress of having to find a new environment for her babies.

[@zynqe4444]

@@jaeserys i think the caiman script is more for a long term investment. sad to see the skinks go though.

[@bradleylalonde727]

The caiman will continue to reduce herbivore populations, taxing our precious species diversity. The skinks were enough. :/

[@activeevolution300]

JUst commented the same thing. The Croc is gonna be big soon. Then what? Is he gonna stick his hand in there and loose it? The croc is a Apex predator, its not a friend.

[@kallusive8986]

OMG! I was biting my nails the whole episode as I tried to guess which sun skink got eaten. What a relief! I can sleep easy tonight.

[@timothy4664]

I would have moved godzilla. I liked the sun skinks.

[@AbdilRaheem2750]

Do u want them to ded or alive ofc alive so he released them for the good and the caiman prob would've eaten them if they were in the vivarium and u guys chose him to be in the vivarium

[@idehenebenezer]

​@@AbdilRaheem2750Did you read the OP's comment correctly? He said he would have moved Godzilla, so, there is no way he would have hurt the sunskinks when away

[@kj2peezy941]

@@AbdilRaheem2750how about read the comment properly, the caiman should have been relocated and not the skinks, they caiman don’t belong in there, that’s just doing to much🤦🏻‍♂️

[@AbdilRaheem2750]

​@@idehenebenezerbut Mikey said to keep him in the vivarium

[@Raven-yf5mp]

Mikey, I would have personally kept the sun skinks in the Vivarium. Godzilla will get to big and was already determined to be temporary, they were OG's he wasn't nor will be permanent in the rainforest. I know what you did was hard and I enjoy this journey with you. This is only my opinion but from the start I was worried he was gonna attack one of them. I live in Louisiana and alligators are the norm here, once they grow they have no predators except humans. Still can't wait to see what else happens as this place grows and continues to flourish :)

[@atf5060002]

I also live in Louisiana!

[@el_cachorro]

it will take a couple years for Godzilla to outgrow that tank, at that point he will be ready to move into the swamp one he said he was building next. Then he could always catch new skinks since they live outside his house, the croc doesn't. Plus he did say the goal was to cycle apex predators in one of the first videos.

[@boh_oh_oh_wo_er]

Frankly, only a guy with serious delulu would chuck a caiman into a vivarium.

[@hanare7540]

It’s best to read AC’s new comment about his decision. I mean READ it, not skim through it.

[@Raven-yf5mp]

I did read after a while of having had this posted. I will repeat it was only my opinion at the time, but I do still respect his decision and am still gonna watch his videos as I have since the Fire Nation trying to escape video.

[@gibsoncook3609]

*termites flying around the room* “THIS IS AWSOME!!” *Franticly runs around kidnapping kings and queens * 😂😂😂

[@foot5111]

Fr fr

[@Julienice4]

fr fr

[@evNSteel]

on god

[@Dreamheartcat]

Totally different reaction from me. I would have been screaming or gone into full terminator ‘get them out, get them out now’ mode.

[@gibsoncook3609]

@@Dreamheartcat 😂

[@rat_dragon]

Yeah, I knew this was gonna happen; either the skinks would get eaten or need to go. But I have to say that the sun skins were my favorite animals in Pantdora; way more so than Godzilla. I can't be the only one who would've rather seen the caiman go (rehomed outside or gone altogether) but I'm glad we at least got to enjoy the skinks for 7 months. I just hope they aren't eaten outside and are able to live out the rest of their lives in peace, with Smaug laying her eggs and their legacy continuing. But we will always miss the skinks' personalities in the vivarium. They will hopefully never be forgotten

[@sleepyjessu]

your not the only one, i've scanned a lot of comments, many people are wishing for relocation of godzilla instead

[@1legend517]

The croc will end up outgrowing the vivarium.

[@buuuuuh365]

@@sleepyjessu old followers maybe, but I'm only watching this channel because I want to see how the croc devours the animals. The Godzila's video has a lot of views for a reason.

[@dimebaghulme]

15:48 Acrobat ants are so weird and funny😂😂😂😂

[@joey2765]

Nah croc is better lol

[@stevie6472]

Godzilla is now officially the ANTagonist.

[@Hungary_0987]

Stumble guys pfp. Just saying

[@AlsoKnownAsJac]

Valentino: “Hold my beer”

[@jacksonsmith11]

@@Hungary_0987Hungary flag pfp Just saying

[@hayatiaziz6185]

I really hate the person that suggest to put the crocs here .realllllyy hate

[@demongiyu]

​@@jacksonsmith11lines PFP or idk what. Just saying.

[@RfcfanGary]

No the croc should of been moved!! I loved the sun skinks and so gutted they are gone

[@Allahahaha]

Yeah fk tha croc

[@goji-0045]

Ye ngl godzilla should have been put in the big pond

[@BrianSmith-ql5nj]

YES!

[@hunterlippman9163]

Literally, i feel like most people wouldve rather him have gotten rid of the croc, its gonna outgrow it anyway.

[@Allahahaha]

@@RfcfanGary my last comment didnt show up so: "yes forget that croc"

[@honcho5313]

First L of the vivarium: The sun skinks haven't even bred yet, and you got rid of them. It felt like Godzilla was the invasive species to be added for long-time viewers attached to the skinks from the beginning.

[@teleny2]

He shouldn't have added the croc!

[@RyanParle81]

Agreed, get rid of the Croc, it doesn't belong in pantdora

[@PabloEskiBrah]

100%

[@mr.hamster1834]

Agreed, there could have been another apex predator that could have lived along side the skinks but there will never be an apex predator or any medium sized animal that can live with the croc they will always be at risk of being eaten.

[@Galaxys0825]

@@mr.hamster1834 Godzilla literally only eats insects and by the time he gets big enough to eat the larger animals he'll already be out of Pantdora

[@della1434]

This comment section is hilarious, why are people hating over this decision? I am also sad to see the sun skinks go, but at the same time happy that they get to go back to the wild. Ngl, I love the fact that he is switching up the apex predators, it makes everything a lot more interesting to watch. @antscanada , I fully trust you and your decisions and people seem to forget that this is YOUR hobby and you’re sharing what you’re doing with YOUR vivarium. All creds to you, I love this channel!❤️‍🔥

[@snowmanO07]

I don’t hate the croc like many here have voiced, but I definitely feel like the show has changed since the croc/canopy project. I haven’t been enjoying it as much personally, and I don’t find the croc very interesting on top of it dominating the last few weeks of screen time. I want more ants, ant wars, bugs…the skinks were fun to see now and then and they had their own little plot going, but even they weren’t the most exciting for screen time.

[@thatasianmike90]

wish the caiman was never introduced, would have rather watched the sun skinks thrive. it's cool you released them though and they were safe.

[@butwhole-r9q]

actully, two were found dead... one was gang realted... the other overdose... and the third one is prostitute in germany

[@seawolf8482]

Surprised to see the sunskinks go when the croc was voted off 3 weeks ago.

[@frizo21]

The croc provides more long-term content, and thus long-term revenue. Keeping the croc and documenting its growth and journey was a financial decision for the channel.

[@Kaimana470]

I think he said it was an ecosystem thing the croc is domesticated. It’s only now learning to hunt in more natural ways. If it was released it would probably just die because the food it’s being fed isn’t cramped and has more directions to run

[@TheBlazeFangirl]

Dang it! Godzilla should have been the one to go. He’s gonna get too big for it before long anyways…. Now there are no super cool sun skinks…

[@HoneKai]

I was on the damn edge of my seat waiting for Smaug to be eating crickets in Dragon heaven. Then relieved to find he was actually better off! You are a true story tell my friend ❤️

[@missdann]

I was kinda surprised that you added a caiman in the first place, the only time he’s a good match is if you’re okay with him eating EVERYTHING in your tank! I’m glad you let the sun skinks go so they weren’t just being bullied and eventually murdered.

[@ashuraomega1000]

Godzilla limits what can be added to the vivarium and is quickly eating anything he can get his Jaws on. He's literally destroying the entire ecosystem and setting everything off balance. Godzilla needs to go

[@Fakenightrider]

He will be realocaited Godzilla when he will grow bigger and it will be realocaited to swamp biome

[@missyzalgo6738]

@@missdann 1 he is a CAIMAN not a croc, 2 he wouldn't eat EVERYTHING 3 he doesn't grow fast.....why is everyone like this?.....

[@BradChadley]

​@missyzalgo6738 suddenly everyone is an expert lmao

[@missyzalgo6738]

@@BradChadley well you shouldn't be mean to someone just because you're favorite animals aren't chosen or are taken out of the vivarium the skinks were wild caught anyway so it's only natural they get released, kwy word "WILD"

[@Skeleus]

I would’ve kept the skinks. The caiman will out grow the tank. The skinks were easily my favorite park of the whole series.

[@kitkat5596]

True, but if he puts in that snake those skinks would have died for sure.

[@Dracomanser]

Same I watched mostly for them I wanted to see the baby's eventually. This ruined the series for me

[@charlesman8722]

@@kitkat5596so will the frogs

[@kitkat5596]

@@charlesman8722 Who's to say he wont have to remove some of those as well? He took a big jump in predator size adding that caiman and possible snake.

[@Isolovemylifefull]

@@kitkat5596 true, hes trying to get bigger(and more view worthy) animals in the vivarium, but sacrificing the OG animals... imo, adding the croc was a bad idea, how is he gonna remove godzilla when hes older?

[@Maxfromohio2155]

In my opinion you should have gotten rid of Godzilla since you have to get rid of him eventually

[@huntercool2232]

When Godzilla leaves I think you should get another skink, only next time get it from a captive setting so you don’t feel the guilt of taking them from the wild.

[@r-b1960]

bro that's not the point. The point was to cycle the apex predators through time. Getting a captive-grown skink would only ruin their chances in the wild after their cycle phase, I think.

[@brixcabatingan3303]

youre a kid

[@huntercool2232]

@@brixcabatingan3303 actually no I am not.

[@therealjacobsimpson]

I feel like the skinks had a better chance at survival in the vivarium still

[@whitefox8342]

Same I love my northern blue tongue skink too much to ever do that tho dude wouldn’t survive Wisconsin winters at all

[@thetotalwarrior]

Not true. In the wild, they are more likely to choose to move on to other areas rather than compete with a caiman. In the vivarium there is nowhere to run, so if there is aggression, they can't just move on and death will be a guarantee.

[@oivinf]

@@whitefox8342 Yeah but this dude not only lives in their natural habitat in the Philippines but literally caught them in that same place he released them. They're well adapted to that

[@SmokeystarOriginal]

Na but you see mr creator of worlds could have just listened to his audience and removed the caiman​@@thetotalwarrior

[@AntsCanada]

But it's also about ethics. You gotta remember the sun skinks are wild animals that I "borrowed" from the wild. They were so happy to run free, which made me happy to see. As mentioned in this video, cycling through predators was the plan from the start, I just didn't know when exactly the skinks' time was up, until now. I cannot/should not release Godzilla because he is captive-born and not native to my area. Eventually he too will need to be moved out of Pantdora, and plans for that were covered in previous episodes. Either way, I am still sad to say goodbye and need time to recover emotionally. Thanks for watching! Ant love forever.

[@tear6207]

Can’t believe you choose Godzilla over Smaug and the others my heart breaks 😭

[@hanzel1401]

Because VIEWS

[@kemjiezeka4891]

Yh well he cares about views most and a crocodile gets more views because big and scary

[@ballofcheese1340]

​@@hanzel1401he can do whatever the hell he wants

[@ballofcheese1340]

​@@kemjiezeka4891he can do whatever the hell he wants

[@user-xn4if5cq1h]

​@kemjiezeka4891 leave him alone it's his channel don't watch if you hatin

[@perilousskillet5269]

Would have definitely prefered godzilla was removed since he stops most other animals from being added to tank. Would have rather kept the OG's and got rid of godzilla since is the newest and needs to be moved out eventually anyways. Feel like if the fans had the choice between the two godzilla woulda got the boot.

[@vitzveer]

He plans to keep changing the apex predators since the start. It's the time for the sun sikinks to go anyway. He just created a little drama for his story telling. Godzilla will be moved out too and the new apex predator will come in.

[@ThisIsTheKendom]

@@vitzveeryep, he plans on adding a tree snake 🐍 that will be Godzilla’s eventual replacement when he outgrows the enclosure.

[@Cha0S_Hybr1D]

he did a poll three weeks ago and yeah the caiman was the animal most people want to be gone

[@anariffel501]

I do believe KZbin is a place where we can still find absolutely amazing, entertaining and educational content. That being said, this channel did not get to this point, such in popularity as in involvement from the public, by being irresponsible or full of clickbait just for views. I say let’s trust our creator of worlds and allow him to continue this amazing journey by not being judgmental, and just enjoying the incredible opportunity of learning that this content is. Sending love and hoping for the best for our little dragons 🐉❤️

[@idehenebenezer]

Yeah. He addressed the issue in his community page. Check his KZbin Channel

[@mickeyb5159]

getting rid of the skinks in favor of the caiman is like that one family who gets a new puppy and dumps the older dog at a shelter 😭

[@Hazaerdt]

…and the new puppy turns out to be a dire wolf pup 😒

[@liamcruikshank1472]

@@Hazaerdt what

[@hillarycastillo5594]

@@Hazaerdtturns out to be a coyote mix 😔

[@voodoochile7581]

@@mickeyb5159 yes it’s sly & Cruel. The bloke is losing his following & you should all report this channel & hit him where it hurts. It’s us that pay for his lifestyle. I have reported his channel

[@samuelsmith6776]

yeah I'm so disappointed. the croc is just going to become a deleting nuisance, that is barely small enough for this setup out of the starting gate. we didn't even get to vote which to keep :( or to have given them a holiday in another setup while the croc grew a while longer perhaps. and he broke his promise to smaug :(

[@MadHatter761]

I love this channel and all you do to educate us on nature. I really wish you would send the croc to his next home. Would much rather watch the sunskinks grow and flourish.

[@seearamarie]

7:07 "and they were now digging with all their MITE" this made me giggle more than it should have 😂

[@barbs86]

Ecology is by far one of the most underrated subjects of biology. Schools often prioritize the smaller pieces of the puzzle like plant and human physiology, so kids never end up learning about why it's important and how such small and sophisticated systems fit into the grand scheme of life on the planet. It becomes frustrating to see students turning away from biology because they think it just involves memorizing fancy facts, because nobody bothered to show them how everything connects. Thank you for making this series, AC. Your project and commentary as undoubtedly reminded youngsters and educators alike of the goal and beauty of the study of nature.

[@gojiboi8908]

Even as a Kaiju fan myself, it was literally the best option to just not add Godzilla into the mix. Even tho crocs takes a while to grow bigger, they're probably the most aggressive creature you have in Pandora and could lead to an unbalanced habitat due to his growing hunger. Even tho you already have a plan to relocate him, he'll *probably* need a bigger tank in the meantime before he can be put into the pond.

[@ashuraomega1000]

Exactly. Godzilla limits what can be added to the vivarium and is quickly eating anything he can get his Jaws on. He's literally destroying the entire ecosystem and setting everything off balance. Godzilla needs to go

[@avoidgel1685]

Kaiju 😂😂 #8

[@Sycronos]

Seriously, I'm not really sure what he expected was going to happen. It would've only been a matter of time before the caiman eats everything in the tank. Even contemplating putting a green tree python in there would do the same thing, it would put Godzilla at risk most likely, even if it does just live in the canopy.

[@Fakenightrider]

​@@Sycronosgo whach the video about where he added him to the Pandora u will see it will not cause problem bcs he will be realocaited to swamp biome when hes grown enough

[@Fakenightrider]

​@@Sycronosand i agree whit u about that python part it wasnt very good idea

[@Mrchipsv2]

I would of lost the croc not the skinks, ebd of the day the croc can't stay in there but the skinks can.

[@crimsonshadowx6]

i think he should have kept the sun skinks and moved Godzilla some where else Godzilla is just going to be a overwhelming apex predator that he wont be able to put any other animals but Insects i think you should move godzilla to a new tank

[@crimsonshadowx6]

if anyone agrees or disagree say yea or nah under this comment

[@samuds]

​@@crimsonshadowx6yeah. That have much more sense

[@BrianSmith-ql5nj]

Yes i agree

[@mauliizumi3099]

Yeah one hundred percent

[@astratech3671]

Yeah I agree

[@blackfrostkirasaki167]

I'm not crying, you're crying. My boyfriend and I have been here since before day one of Pantora. If you think about it, the Sun Skinks now have a much larger kingdom to reign

[@debanshumallick7285]

Man i preferred the sunk skinks over the croc :(

[@kaly8329]

With how he keeps on teasing the tree snake... it would be better setting them free.

[@idehenebenezer]

​@@kaly8329Yeah😮‍💨

[@_UPRC]

Seems like this is a near universal opinion based on the comments. This was a major and significant L moment for the Pantdora series.

[@Trazor2k0]

Why? Crocs are so much more interesting and engaging.

[@mikejurnak4253]

You ain't the only one. The comments are LOUD‼️‼️‼️

[@ipacklunches]

Godzilla quickly has become the most hated figure in AC Family history.

[@BrianSmith-ql5nj]

Yes!!!

[@gxrbee]

i mean, he’s just doing what he would naturally do. He was just trying to live in Pantdora. Don’t blame him for just doing what his species does

[@Distant1245]

True

[@stevenrees9923]

Yeah I wish he would've kept the skinks and thrown Godzilla out

[@kamikoto1558]

​@@gxrbeeno it's cos ac got rid of the sun skins for him. He could have just relocated godzilla

[@Distant1245]

Putting Godzilla in pantdora is a bad idea. I love the sunskinks more than Godzilla

[@coffeelink943]

It was a terrible idea. Getting Godzilla out of Pantdora would be more difficult because he would attack at him

[@Distant1245]

@@coffeelink943 Yeah, why not put the caiman at the pond and let the sunskink became apex. And it'll also be hard to transport Godzilla to the pond when he's big

[@Cha0S_Hybr1D]

@@coffeelink943 if you think its difficult now, wait till the caiman gets bigger

[@communistcutie]

That was a hard but wise choice. I hope the sun skinks have the best time out there

[@lucygooesy]

i like how we voted the "crock out" and now he's a problem

[@hunterlippman9163]

Right? I swear on the poll he got picked by like 70% of people to be removed. Does anyone even like the croc?

[@astratech3671]

Exactly 💯

[@zanza3762]

Votes mean nothing for him idk why he even had us vote

[@dva_is_bae9330]

Literally pointless vote, genuinely disheartening to see from a channel I really enjoy.

[@sazjnk95]

@@zanza3762 Channel engagement is why, it boosts his channel in the algorithm, I'm not mad about it, it is what it is

[@Loinski]

I feel disappointed about the sunskinks, they have always been some of my favorites and seen them being booted out by Godzilla is sad, especially since I never voted for him. I'm glad they didn't got eaten at least so I do understand the reason they was released

[@kaly8329]

I mean if the cayman didnt push them away, a tree snake would.

[@diederickvandermeijden2732]

​@@kaly8329 true

[@idehenebenezer]

​@@kaly8329Or he could have avoided all these in the first place by neither adding Godzilla or the tree snake at all. Remember his promise to the sun skinks, he broke it😔 and dishonored our vote in the poll about three weeks ago in his KZbin community tab that we would prefer letting Godzilla go instead of the sun skinks

[@alanwade7240]

@@idehenebenezerI’m sorry but godzilla is captive bred not from the wild and the sun skinks are from the wild and he said he didn’t know when to get rid of the sun skinks and we voted for the caiman and we are the ones complaining

[@alanwade7240]

And if he releases godzilla maybe it will turn into an inasive species and we will probably be mad at him

[@guyfieri789]

NOOOOOO IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE CAIMAN NOT THE SKINKS AAAAAAAA

[@Isolovemylifefull]

fr

[@hanare7540]

It’s best to read AC’s new comment about his decision. I mean READ it, not skim through it.

[@guyfieri789]

@hanare7540 I understand why it was done, but I sure am going to miss those little fellows.

[@samgodda6184]

don’t let the haters keep you down AC✨, we’re so excited for Valentino

[@zanza3762]

It would’ve been so much cooler to keep the sunskins and have them reproduce than keep an alligator you’ll have to replace soon anyway.

[@rockateart9752]

It's could take another month or two for the skinks to lay eggs, he wasn't even sure Smaug was pregnant, and the *Caiman* not alligator where'd you get that from? Would near certainly eat the babies. Camain's can live for many decades And grow VERY slow like Croc's.

[@jessimimo]

I think that they would reproduce to so many it would be an eventual problem.

[@user-xn4if5cq1h]

In 2 years

[@hanare7540]

It’s best to read AC’s new comment about his decision. I mean READ it, not skim through it.

[@zanza3762]

@@hanare7540 dummy this comment was before he wrote it. And I can still disagree with him

[@Ludawig]

Awww maaaan. The sun skinks are way cooler than the caiman 😭

[@xenaM22]

I would have gotten rid of the caiman…sunskins were safe in pandora….. sad. But if you are thinking of adding the tree snake… then i’m glad they are away……

[@coffeelink943]

Another problem is that the Caiman is still aggressive when you try to engage with him. Moving him would be more difficult

[@nobody2685]

@@coffeelink943better move him while you can lol, he plans to move him out someday anyways.

[@idehenebenezer]

​@@coffeelink943He can tranquilize the caiman first or sedate... Whatever they call it (not sure of the name😑)

[@bikeguyh2]

​@@coffeelink943Way more expensive to get rid of the caiman too cause he'll have to get another enclosure for it built, acquiring the legal permits for a caiman is expensive aswell so it makes sense that he chose to get rid of the skinks since he could just catch them outside his home.

[@frankthecat1671]

@@idehenebenezer solid gloves should be enough for a caiman that small

[@ClockworkReverie]

It's sad to see people hating on Godzilla like he's evil, he is just a baby animal doing his thing, but he 100% does not belong in that vivarium. Cycling out predators was always the plan, yeah, but if you're not going to stick to native creatures, you might as well put a house cat in there. Or add a new fire ant colony yourself. I think the skinks will do fine returning to the wild, but it's a shame our time with them was cut short for a species who has no business being there in the first place.

[@PerfectCell.475]

Sun skins are way easier and cheaper to replace then crocodilians,the caiman is taking the role of a saltwater crocodile,cause he can't fit a saltwater crocodile inside

[@Ren_1986]

man i actually cried, i hope the skinks live well.

[@KimIanMacay]

Bruh, same. I was hoping he'd keep it for breeding.

[@Guide_ToParadise]

⁠@@KimIanMacayWhen a animal goes, another one will flourish.

[@benbates4623]

It was bittersweet for sure.

[@clarechong879]

I def cried as well😢 hope they do well back in the wild and maybe baby skinks will wander back to his house some day

[@charlieet9084]

Nup, I would have kept the skinks and rehomed the croc.

[@ThisIsTheKendom]

I am so pissed about the sun skinks…. Like I can’t even 😩

[@MR-pr5td]

7:48 “how modern” had me dying lmao. The delivery was perfect

[@DisturberOfThePeace]

Ok. I was originally staunchly in the “save Godzilla and let him stay here” camp. But I change my mind. The sun skinks should’ve been kept. Or at least house them separately for a while until you could get the caiman in a different location.

[@Mangobattie]

🚨🚨The Frogs will have to go next, because of godzilla...smh

[@greensquirrel4019]

I don't think so. The frogs will relocate themselves to the canopy​@@Mangobattie

[@axiomaticidioms3857]

@@DisturberOfThePeace but that would mean putting the sun skinks in a smaller area and they weren't bred in captivity so that would be even more unfair... He did what was best for them.

[@hanare7540]

It’s best to read AC’s new comment about his decision. I mean READ it, not skim through it.

[@DisturberOfThePeace]

@@hanare7540 I know. I read it. It got posted after I commented. I can still be sad/disappointed while understanding their choices

[@NilsDum]

When you suddenly hear your neighbour say: “I wonder what happened to that tarantula..,”

[@Kinda_random.]

wait a minute...... you have a point

[@chaosstripe9446]

@@Kinda_random. If we're talking the big hunstmen spiders.... Three of them, actually.

[@aharrold653]

I loved the sun skinks 😭

[@---iv5gj]

this is the worst trade deal in the history of trade deals ever

[@Billbeaux]

African slave trade has entered the chat

[@kaydockhorn686]

I’m honestly devastated at the loss of the sun skinks. Who kicks their kids out of the house for good to make room for a temporary guest?! I think adding Godzilla was a mistake from the get go. He’ll need to be relocated anyway, he disturbs the predator-prey balance, and he‘s the biggest threat to the highest number of inhabitants in Pantdora. I really hope we get some new sun skinks when Godzilla is finally relocated!

[@rub_lol_yt]

agreed

[@JustSomeGuyLass]

Actually, a lot of Father's. It's practically in the male genome

[@Colechamdiceman]

Agreed!

[@Amogersuser]

exactly idk what he was thinking

[@TamTroll]

100%. The guy's a great creator of worlds, but i don't think even he can provide everything a fully grown croc needs. For all we know, Godzilla could end up eating his Dog in the future.

[@Cleo-h3x]

I would have gotten rid of the caiman…sunskins were safe in pandora….. sad. But if are thinking of adding the tree snake… then i’m glad they are away…….

[@chiefchowmein5498]

Away to a different enclosure

[@justahyundai]

@@chiefchowmein5498 he set them free

[@MCG55SS]

@@chiefchowmein5498 the enclosures are connected in the floor so no guarantee they wouldn't cross paths

[@chiefchowmein5498]

@MCG55SS o what I mean is different ecosystem in his property not in Pandora 1 and 2

[@Alpha23TV]

Hi Cleo 👋

[@Ground_98]

I'm sorry, but I see Godzilla as a failure. He's as destructive as a fire ant colony would be to the vivarium. The poor Sun Skins.

[@thompsonreed244]

he only keeps it because it gets views

[@OriginalNuckChorris]

He should have kept the sun skinks with the croc. Too much intervention.

[@Mrarmageddon8]

It’s not sustainable. It is the only thing that will outgrow Pandora.

[@wattsiswhat]

YES! I was against Godzilla from the start, but, a few episodes of him was worth the incredible footage. Now, though, he's just gonna keep being a prob. Get him out!!!

[@WolfricThorsson]

Hated the idea of having a croc in there from the second he announced it, that's why I voted for a cave biome and not a swamp for the expansion. It feels like bringing a cannon to a knife fight, and now he wants to stick a massive python in there? I'm out.

[@moonlixiirr666]

I cried when Smaug looked back!! Gonna miss seeing those lovely skinks.

[@brando9781]

It's wild to me that you would release the sun skinks instead of the croc when you plan on relocating him at some point anyway

[@idehenebenezer]

He could had release them together in one go so they would re-bond in their new large ecosystem. Didn't like how he released them in batches and consequencially severed the long lasting bond they had shared in the Pantdora together. Wonder if they might wait to bond with each other or just start a new life thereafter.

[@superstitiouspre-literatep9730]

As he said in another comment: The sun skinks were wild animals "borrowed" by AC, and the plan was always to cycle out predators. Godzilla is a captive born caiman not native to the region where he lives, and he has plans to move him to a much larger ecosystem in the future. I'm gutted by their release also, but they seemed very happy to be released into their true natural habitat. AC provided them with a fairly stable and neutral environment to really build their social, survival and hunting skills, while also near the end of their time in pantdora learn to evade predators naturally. Long live the skinks

[@Chickenstrip0_0]

It was inevitable to move out Godzilla so I'm kind of dissatisfied with the decision here😢😢😢

[@elout680]

Yeah dude fully agreed. So sad to see them go:( At first I thought he'd take out Godzilla for the obvious mentioned reason. Meh:(

[@barb56]

​@@idehenebenezer Lizards don't really "bond" like that and they would be able to find each other anyway in mating season

[@TheXasTube]

Looks like the croc dude had 0 idea what he was talking you into, when he told you that the pond was big enough for the kaiman... Missing the skinks already!

[@idehenebenezer]

He could had release them together in one go so they would re-bond in their new large ecosystem. Didn't like how he released them in batches and consequencially severed the long lasting bond they had shared in the Pantdora together. Wonder if they might wait to bond with each other or just start a new life thereafter.

[@axelotlgaming7921]

@@idehenebenezer Skinks don't really bond like that my guy

[@Alebinho]

yeah the croc guy just likes crocs, it just seemed a little self serving. Pantdora was all about the little species interaction and that's what made it fun. The croc was pretty at first but I felt like the novelty wore away quick

[@jefflagasca]

@Alebinho completely agree. Godzilla has never really been all that interesting, you pretty much know everything else in Pantdora is going to out of its way to avoid it. The skinks kept the ecosystem in balance and were far more interesting.

[@uniotter2662]

Wow, I had no idea how big the sun skinks were till I saw them in your hand! Sad to see them go, but happy for them being free. And the fact that so many people are reacting like the decision is a personal slight to them shows how good you are at getting us invested in your created world (and video-making skills)! C'mon guys, he lets us have input, which is great, but he's the one paying for all this! It's his decision, and he's very thoughtful about his actions. He doesn't do anything arbitrarily, and we're just lucky to be a part of it all. 😊

[@taskforce3833]

sorry @uniotter2662 but in a way its us that pays for the adventures, by watching a video or responding on a different platform then KZbin he gets a small amount of money, maybe a few cents per viewer, but with nearly 6 million subscribers and 32000 views so far he gets a fair amount of cash, not hundreds of thousands but enough to sit at home and watch termites have sex. i complained ages ago that half his video's ended with a cliff-hanger and in a way that never changed, he said it would but it never did.

[@HeadPleasant]

​@@taskforce3833 😂 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TarachinArt]

Urm, you do realise he makes a ton from us watching his videos? His audience input is what makes his channel grow, and keeping his subscribers happy is extremely important for the longevity of his channel. He should have relocated Godzilla as he will outgrow his current home in a few months anyways.

[@kinggross3085]

@@TarachinArt the caimen still has a solid year to two maybe even three left

[@TarachinArt]

@@kinggross3085 I love how obsessed you are with me 🥰😘

[@GeoBaller19]

Instead of releasing the sun skinks, you should have just kept Godzilla in his own container for a while until you have an area (the swamp vivarium you talked about) for him where he would not pose a threat to the sun skinks

[@hanare7540]

It’s best to read AC’s new comment about his decision.

[@pocohlocoh8536]

You should have ditched the croc , he's gonna outgrow that enclosure anyway

[@BrianSmith-ql5nj]

ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@Mrgearzz]

Agreed

[@allisonkirklin1784]

agreed!

[@spooodr8900]

Not for a very long while though, he will probably still fit in the enclosure even when it comes time for his cycle to leave

[@ZenAki]

He did say that he will re-home it to a larger area once it grows, but I do agree with his idea. Cycling the apex preds is a smart decision for a simulation as close to real as possible. While the Skinks are now free, that does not mean that they did not leave some eggs behind that will surprise us in Season 3. That being said: Godzilla is now the Apex, for now.

[@joecal97]

That 'mystery grasshopper' looked kinda like a Katydid to me.

[@Riokushinaku]

Hmm... Gotta say, I don't feel like letting the skinks go was a good call. The caiman is going to outgrow Pantdora soon enough and need to be moved out anyway, but the skinks won't ever be too big for Pantdora. I would've liked to either see Godzilla moved out to your pond early, or have the skinks in a different enclosure until Godzilla was too big, move Godzilla out to the pond, then move the skinks back in. But, what's done is done, and there's no use dwelling on it. At least you were able to make a good lesson for everyone from this experience.

[@AayCutiesCattery]

agree

[@ThaGuille]

Noone has to leave. A croc will have a difficult time catching the lizards and the lizards will reproduce, so it's not the biggest problem if eventually some of them get eaten, it's even necessary.

[@Riokushinaku]

@@ThaGuille That's actually something I was thinking about as well. Predation of larger animals in the enclosure would be a good teaching moment.

[@Ricky_Spanishhh]

I actually cried watching Drake , Daenerys & Smaug being released 🥺 and Smaug lookin back touched my soul real bad . I never knew how much I actually loved to learn about animals until Pantdora . Ty for this

[@justinnguyen848]

Same

[@mindmaster4565]

Would have been better for them to stay. Never thought id cry over a animal

[@Chtigga]

This is super impressive but the croc has not business being in this enclosure.

[@Prodigy68]

Once it begins to outgrow the enclosure, it will be moved outside.

[@Chtigga]

@@Prodigy68 Even at a juvenile stage, the croc should have never been here. It just outcompetes every other life forms in the terrarium by a huge margin.

[@idehenebenezer]

Same with the snake/ green tree python he is about to add

[@bowerpower2160]

​@Prodigy68 they need a big pind to begin with and it's devastating on a small ecosystem like that horrible pick by the community and I don't even know why mikey had it as an option in the first place I've stopped watching the series consistently sense he added it it's alr too big for that pond from the looks of it and he plans to keep it for even longer

[@koga115]

The snake is fine, as they don't need to eat as much as the croc. Is sad to see the minks go, and I agree that the caiman should have been relocated, but it is what it is at this point

[@Crazyterrariums]

Guys, stop being so mean about the croc being chosen over the skinks. In the wild, new apex predators would overpower older ones. Though it did break my heart to see smaug go.

[@matheusrotava6903]

I WILL MISS THE SUN SKINS SO MUCH, GOOD LUCK FOR THEM

[@BrianSmith-ql5nj]

Shoudve ditched the cayman!

[@lindetwin]

@@BrianSmith-ql5nj I really hoped he would've ditched the cayman too :(

[@Rawr5150]

​@BrianSmith-ql5nj came here to say the same thing, couldn't agree more.

[@Amanda-qo4zw]

Agree

[@JustNatePLZ]

@@BrianSmith-ql5njyeah I was thinking the same 😭

[@suzyspex1978]

I think although sad its actually a very happy ending for the skinks. You can't feel bad when a creature returns to their natural habitat, it's a gift!

[@adamhalcyon3393]

@@suzyspex1978 People dont seem to like opinions like these. Very selfish of them. The vivariums are nice, but at the end of the day, it's a cage. And nobody mourns for the roaches or crickets.

[@adamhalcyon3393]

@suzyspex1978 they looked very healthy and probably have a bit of advantage, for the time being over competition.

[@randylahey345]

@@adamhalcyon3393the problem is that they grew up without any predators and are being dropped into the wild. They still have their original instincts, but no understanding of predators in the area. Whether an easy life in a cage is preferable or not, it’s not ethical to raise them in a cage then release them. That’s only ethical to grow endangered populations and even then they try to train them for nature before release

[@mokane86]

@@randylahey345yeah depends on the difficulty rating of their local environment… But most animals raised in captivity suffer when released. The less time spent and the more “basic” (insect/reptile/mammal/erc)the animal is helps. The more a creature is designed to learn and socialize the more jacked up to “release” into wild.

[@mannynliz5822]

Makes no sense. The animal is not aware of that new habitat. It’s been in a controlled environment. Not worried about predators. Now it’s completely vulnerable.

[@ethanfrench9111]

Only AntsCanada can make me cry about Sun Skinks. Mostly because no one else has ever given a Sun Skink an emotional story arc before but I digress. Thanks for the memories our Golden friends. May the wild be more fruitful and safe for the remainder of your days.

[@Brickbuilt-st9ml]

I almost cried aswell but I expected them to be eaten so atleast they are Free

[@setis9602]

I cried like a friggin crazy person smh

[@cadenmixer]

I cried twice

[@cannibalwarlord1884]

The goodbye ritual for the skinks was an awesome moment, i appreciate the understanding of the relationship between you guys, just awesome

[@ameyring]

When Godzilla gets too big and needs to be rehomed, bring back the sun skinks!

[@williammccolpin5967]

Those 3 are gone forever the dumb croc evicted them from their sanctuary 😭

[@kaydockhorn686]

It won’t make it right, but it‘ll be nice to see sun skinks again once Godzilla is out.

[@idehenebenezer]

How do you hope he do that? He won't even recognize them and they might have being dead by then to bigger and more aggressive predators or forces of nature. Whereas his backyard is too big to hunt down three sunskinks that might have ventured into the abyss in no time

[@idehenebenezer]

He could had release them together in one go so they would re-bond in their new large ecosystem. Didn't like how he released them in batches and consequencially severed the long lasting bond they had shared in the Pantdora together. Wonder if they might wait to bond with each other or just start a new life thereafter.

[@Pohonesty]

​@@idehenebenezerAgreed. He messed a lot of things up that would benefit the animals.

[@fostertcg6983]

I am beyond mad you kept the croc I was pissed when you brought it in. Very rare wrong call on your part.

[@Reivbv]

100% agreed if he adds the snake in season 3 I’m gonna stop watching.

[@diederickvandermeijden2732]

I like the caiman, and it's easier to release the skinks instead of searching for the perfect spot to put the caiman in the Amazon. Besides, it's just going to get better from here. Imagine videos when we have 3 or 4 tanks? And maybe he will bring them back later

[@SmokeystarOriginal]

​@@diederickvandermeijden2732he never said anything about releasing the caiman this was a temporary space until he could get something else to house him in.

[@idehenebenezer]

​@@ReivbvYeah, no a fan of snakes in small enclosures. But it's nature he's trying to simulate, so I trust him to do the right thing

[@Amogersuser]

@@diederickvandermeijden2732🤡