Why I Love Reptiles

[@SerpaDesign]

Good stuff bro. I like all animals, but there's definitely something special about reptiles. I think their cryptic nature certainly makes them interesting. There's something about taming them and growing a mutual understanding of each other that's even better though.

[@Rryan8065]

Plants am I right?

[@jaisonmax2413]

I would love if you talked more about your Conservation work and experiences

[@sallyrutledge4726]

Yes... the "love hate relationship with our own species" can be bridged by connecting with other humans who look into reptile eyes and see someone ancient looking back. Forming a relationship with a reptile is special because we have not bred them to be our servants... they are who they have always been which means we must expend effort to understand them. The rewards are deep and basic. Thank you for sharing and teaching.

[@TheHaeli]

This channel has grown on me so much. I love how real it is. I’ve been taming a jeweled lacerta, and while the bite isn’t nearly as scary as a monitor’s, it’s still hard not to flinch. Thanks for keeping it really

[@Rryan8065]

A 30 minute long video from snake discovery and a 30 minute long video from kamp Kenan. What a day!

[@franhoppe8758]

Kenan, you made me emotional! Man i feel you, i can see the bond between you and your animals! I'm more of a fish lover but you turned me into reptiles!

[@oliwills4339]

i’ve personally always loved crocs, because i was obsessed with dinosaurs as a kid, but through watching your channel for over the last 2 or so years, i’ve fallen in love with all reptiles, especially monitors and the tortoises!

[@MEHtheshow]

Respect

[@MEHtheshow]

U spell Oli right

[@onlyjuan100]

I completely understand your bond with Slinky, the love and respect between you is irrevocable

[@vicaroo001]

"... a lot of us have kind of a love/hate relationship with our own species...". Well said, Sir. Well said. Animals Over People --- Tyler Nolan

[@lindakingsley8250]

Hi Kenan, love your creatures. I’d be afraid of them but I love watching you interacting with them. They love you back. It’s awesome. I also love how knowledgeable you are. Thank you for all you do. I look forward to your videos. Your not doing crazy things to keep an audience. You are so interesting. And I do respect these animals more than I did before. I would have never harmed an animal before, it’s nice knowing more about them, thanks to you😊😊😊take care, I’m a fan!

[@jordidewaard2937]

Hey Kenan. Only a childhood dream could have led to your beautiful achievements haha. Funny to hear we share a very similar path of Dinosaur movies to Dinosaur books to reptiles haha

[@beckyjackson7755]

My son was gifted a red-eared slider and I fell in love with it. Started watching you for the tortoises 🐢 and my fear of lizards 🦎 turned into an appreciation and now love of lizards, monitors, etc. Still scared to death of snakes, but love everything you teach us about all reptiles! Thanks, Kenan!! It's even strengthened my relationship with my son as we now have a new interest to talk about in reptiles.

[@bubbakittle6999]

Turtles and tortoises were my first introductions to reptiles too. I remember being four years old and the family dog brought a baby turtle home from a nearby pond. She didn't hurt it, just carried it home. I begged my mom to let me keep it. She said no and stood firm on that and we took the little guy back to the pond. We also used to see tortoises crossing the road on a fairly regular basis and it was always so exciting to me. I've always had mammals as pets (and still do) but a turtle remained my dream pet well into my twenties, when I finally got my sweet and funny boy Hector. Twelve years later, I now have a blue tongue skink (one of my best friends ever) as well, and am considering adding another lizard or maybe a snake to my family. I think chelonians will always have that special place in my heart though.

[@xDerpy]

Kenan, if you get another big tortoise, name him/her Oogway

[@TheJLAMAR23]

My brother named his this the other day 😅

[@xDerpy]

@@TheJLAMAR23 there are never any accidents -Oogway

[@DinoDonnieV]

I love it

[@kiwi9660]

it really should be wugui though in proper pinyin😂

[@Trick-Framed]

I can imagine you sitting in a chair, watching the ponds, taking it easy and when all the energy slows near the end of the afternoon, seeing those heads pop up to look around. Has to be so satisfying.

[@itsmekinowa6052]

Because of you KENAN, I now own a yellow spotted turtle, malayan box turtle, mata mata turtle, and redfoot tortoise. I really love reptiles and you're a big inspiration!

[@rosiekay1278]

They are adorable and beautiful creatures! Don’t have it in me to have some myself but I love watching yours!

[@KampKenan]

Thx Rosie🤠

[@Lilith-Rose]

One of the things I admire the most about you is your attitude, you're always learning and are actually willing to learn from your mistakes, you don't pretend to know everything and when you do make a mistake you own up to it, explain what you did wrong and then work to fix it so it doesn't happen again. It's something that you don't see in people very often and it's an incredibly admirable way to go through life

[@sallyrutledge8238]

You put into words my own feelings.... beautifully said.

[@kevinneal9264]

I own 2 green iguanas and a spiny tail iguana I love watching their behavior

[@lulib6372]

Earning the trust of and communicating and growing with another species feels like such a privilege. I know I cannot guarantee that I could give more than one animal what it needs consistently, so seeing other people living with so many wonderful animals is very therapeutic, another side benefit of what you do

[@patrickwolfram9410]

I love your channel because its about the animals themselves. Not morphs. I think we in the reptile community are slowly losing touch with how beautiful these animals naturally are as morphs get more and more popular. Dont get me wrong i love morphs to but hands down love the natural look of animals best. But i still have a beautiful lavender albino tiger retic! Keep up the awesome work man!

[@comicalvariety7315]

12:32 I just fangirled with Kenan right there

[@kayteahagain1726]

I love this video kenan. I was introduced to reptiles by my eldest daughter around 10 years ago when she got a corn snake and a beardie. I loved them within 2-3 days?

[@rept814]

I was 21 when I got a baby painted turtle and have enjoyed every minute of it. That led me taking in other turtles and a sulcata who's owners no longer could care for them. It's like stepping back in time with these animals. It really takes me to another world. I love them like family. Thanks for all you do Kenan and thanks for sharing your place with us ✌🏻❤️🐢

[@rowenawragg3903]

I do enjoy watching you interact with all the animals. Especially Slinky and the other Monitors. I have a cat who is 19 years old now. He sits on my knee and watches your videos with me. He sat with his tongue stuck out while Slinky was tasting you. So cute.

[@freya-louise6669]

Tortoises really do have such big personality’s there so interesting and friendly mine is extremely curious yet very mischievous

[@jameschristiansson3137]

What species do you have?

[@freya-louise6669]

@@jameschristiansson3137 a female hermann tortoise :)

[@jameschristiansson3137]

@@freya-louise6669 Very nice.

[@kevinjeronimo4778]

You nailed it. That's what we all seem to have in common. Watching reptiles interact with each other and a naturalistic environment takes me to a separate world, it sparks my imagination like nothing else ever could. And learning about animals makes me appreciate people more. For me it was Jurassic Park that started it all but you still nailed it! Great video

[@lenaugle4776]

I am so happy Slinky is okay. I can tell how much you love animals. Thanks for sharing :)

[@katesear7631]

Reptiles are the best, they're beautiful and fascinating 🤩 Slinky was like a puppy today, it was amazing to see him behaving like that. Thank for another great video Kenan xx 💕

[@mrzjohnson4]

“Reptiles don’t have any muscles in their face” My mind = effin blown.

[@stefanostokatlidis4861]

Birds the same too.

[@sallyrutledge8238]

I know.... this man is a natural teacher.

[@wonderbread5841]

I was recently in Florida for the first time and I got to go to gatorland. I got to pet their 100 year old Aldabra tortoise and was just so star struck to be able to interact with such a special creature that had been on this earth for so long. I live in Oregon so I don’t get to experience tortoises like that often, it was so amazing! I hope more people can love tortoises and reptiles like we do!

[@stefanostokatlidis4861]

Reptiles look so ancient and unchanging. They seem like a bridge to deep time. Also their slow metabolism gives a sense of calmness and non-urgency that takes away our daily stresses. They can be extremely intelligent, provided that they have an enriched environment and an attentive keeper. Reptiles are awesome and this cannot be debated.

[@PsYcoPink]

Listening to u talk about ur childhood and how getting on with humans can b harder than with animals, really hits home 4 me. I was the same, the different kid. I trust animals more thsn ppl because they r unconditional and honest. And if anyone thinks reptiles r dumb, all they need to kno is being able to survive the tests of time is something only a smart, tough creature can do. U r really doing wonders for awareness of these incredible creatures. Keep on keeping on man - much respect! 🙏🦎🙏💛🙏🦎🙏

[@hunty9753]

I love your relationship with slinky so awesome

[@smidget7626]

I've enjoyed your channel for years now. I love all the knowledge that you share with us. Gamera is my Sulcatta and he's my best friend. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and love of reptiles with us

[@zahirkhalifa8687]

I’ve always loved animals, but Steve Irwin got me into not only reptiles but all sorts of animals. Everyone that’s on your channel get good information on how to give your animals a good life. I think people who love reptiles honestly loved watching dinosaurs back in the day and they look like modern day dinosaurs.

[@aquarialife8418]

I’m a Fish nerd….living vicariously through your Channel w/Reptiles 💕

[@kellybeck2519]

I love the mysterious personalities of reptiles as well. I feel that humans like myself can relate to being misunderstood like alot of reptiles are. Also I love that my kids get to experience reptiles and even if they dont want to keep them themselves they will always respect them

[@staceyroberts3468]

I always appreciate that u identify ur reptiles when we view them. Lots of ppl don’t but u do great!

[@SierraJenson4]

I love listening to Kenan talk and inform me on all of these types of animals. Since watching Kenan I have been wanting a turtle so bad. Kenan has definitely caused me to be more open to other types of animals besides my love for dogs and cats. Keep the information flowing. Every video is great and informative you throw out!

[@xmythiicc3945]

Learning about reptiles kind of leads into plants as well when you start to learn about their environments and all the different kinds of plants that they like to live in and also eat which is really cool

[@gaetanoiuculano7895]

Love seeing slinky's and pinky's interaction with you as time goes on they seem to be getting more and more interactive! Keep up the great work and can't wait to see what the future holds for you and your animals. Especially interested in seeing where your journey into monitor lizards takes you!

[@domagoj905]

3:52 DOUBLE KILL ! Another superb rant/lecture.

[@zulemazahir666]

18:26 Was one of the cutest things I've ever witnessed. Love my lizards, especially monitors! 🖤

[@olivergunson]

I have been always fascinated with reptiles in particular lizards, never been overly interested with snakes but I'm starting to come round to them now. Reptiles are extremely smart and curious animals and they're behaviour is so different from dogs which are the only pet my parents allow in the house. I hope that one day when I've moved out and are standing on my own two feet so to speak. I'll then finally get the opportunity to care for and raise some wonderful reptiles responsibly, until then please keep making videos Kenan as it sort of let's me experience that dream through the window of the internet, from a hop and skip across the old Atlantic pond.

[@Tied_with_Aloha]

Kenna you have a real talent for talking to a camera and engaging your audience.

[@janred94]

Talking about turtles: "They dont really chase people down." ':D I love your garden, the flora, the fauna, those ponds... it is a place where I would like to spend a vacation! When I am on vacation i always look out for reptiles and a vacation where I have not seen at least a gecko wasnt a good vacation! :P

[@GoodStarfish]

Tounge, head tilts, eyelids and beardies got the little hand-wave.

[@MattrixNY]

I logged onto KZbin today and was sick of the normal news/politics/finances/virus shit so I suddenly remembered KAMP KENAN!!!! Now I have some positive energy to start my day! Thanks Kenan!!!!

[@aronoiiel]

Each time i look at a reptile I see little tiny buddhas. They are incredible. Resilient. And truly creatures beyond imagination. I adore them

[@skyedebbie]

Never thought that I would want to hold, pet a water monitor. Your love of them shines through and has really perked my interest in owning a bearded dragon. I’ve always wanted a dragon. I’m also a “Big Time” Godzilla fan.

[@carolgrotheer8102]

It is so cool to see the newest additions to the Kamp. They are so beautiful. I like Devo and Journey for names. In honor of the journey you went through this past summer.

[@andreww8855]

Nice one kamp kenan for putting all these videos out in these tough times over in the UK me and the Family always watching them it give us something to look forward to during the week we learnt a lot over the past 3 mouths watching we’ve gone out and got a sulcata tortoise hatching so thanks a lot buddy

[@hannahs4624]

I love all animals and have developed a small collection myself over the recent years. Turtles, fish, blue tongue skink, and soon a frog and 3 baby redfoots. My mother in law calls my skink a snake and is freaked out by her. My goal is to educate people like her and hopefully show them they're not so scary. All the kids in the neighborhood love to come see my reptile room 👍 I started watching your channel years ago after I got my first 2 turtles

[@kittykat4168]

I love Lola especially when she head bops...Kenan whats with the head bops? Does that mean she's just happy? Thats why I watch u Kenan, u have such a variety of critters on a beautiful piece of land that caters for everyone...thanks Kenan, for all the hard work u do for recue an conservation and the time to help educate people like me...

[@myzoo2856]

the reason i like reptiles is like you touched on how no matter the age like my sapper is is a juvenile she looks like a thing from the past and also i love how smart they are i used to have a crested gecko who was crazy and then everyday i stuck my hand near him at first he would run away then after 30 days of doing it he now crawls on my hand the he jumps back in his cage when he is done with handling

[@maiseydoodle]

That water monitor is just so impressive. Thanks for sharing.

[@reenajones8257]

I love this video kenan it’s a beautiful story of your life and your animals and slinky your little boy is just perfect just show how much you love them and trust them have a great day hugs

[@vicsoto7318]

Among all my pets I have a Asian forest scorpion and the way people react when I just say the word “scorpion” they get shivers and they might look terrifying but for me they just so mysterious and you can learn so much just being around any type of animals Much love kenan started subscripting last month and just love the respect and your teachings✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻

[@cindythomas2116]

I always think if u were struggling with things in life Kenan is the person to speak to. And he knows a lot about reptiles he has great knowledge with a lot of things xx 🙂

[@christianareslapo2517]

Hello, Kenan! I'm a hundred percent sure that the things you say about reptiles touch very deep inside people's hearts, and I really hope that somehow they'll turn into concrete actions on behalf of those amazing creatures!

[@lyzzidc]

I loved the 'preaching to the converted', because I'm watching this with one of my pet Shinglebacks, Swift, sitting on my chest/sitting in the lizard pocket of my overalls

[@Ochibason]

Was nice seeing Pinky and how she has come along and you doing the hand things with her. It is hard. Hats off. Good progress. Thank you.

[@tanyasreptiles6854]

I love reptiles as well! I used to be scared but I’ve grown a love for them. Started off with my bearded dragon and 4 baby sulcatas ♥️ went up from there. All 2020 I lived my dreams and purchased or rescued all the animals I wanted. I will be growing in the further hopefully near future, and expanding my reptile keeping. I look up to you and aspire to be like you and have a place like yours!

[@Annie-jp7yr]

Love seeing the big tortoises and our boy slinky love watching cause you always learn something about animals

[@87archie1]

My kids and I are so excited for you to get you Black Dragon from Kevin! We just acquired from him and ours is a confirmed sibling! We are stoked to watch the sibling of ours grow on your channel!! Love the channel Kevin!

[@GoodStarfish]

We're trained to think so anthropologically, but we really share the world with animals and they are interesting in so many more ways than people can even imagine

[@Mandy-gi3nb]

I found your channel because someone abandoned a huge Sulcata at my driveway 7 years ago. I am or was deathly afraid of reptiles and didn't know what to do with it. I tried for weeks to find its owner to no avail and even begged game and fish to take it and put it back in the wild LOL! The day we found her I put her in the bathtub cause I had no idea what to do with her. But after realizing no one would ever claim her and not being a person to ever take an animal to a shelter I decided I'd give her a home. We researched everything we could and made her a nice habitat and watering hole thanks to your channel. The first video I found of yours was the building of the galops watering hole and I modeled hers in a smaller way after the one you made. Ever since that video I have been hooked on your channel and giving my girl Emma the best life I can for her. I am still scared of lizards and snakes but I think buttercup is beautiful and I scream a little less when I see geckos. :) Thank you, Kamp Kenan. I never comment but I got you on Patreon and been watching for years.

[@dinonoobster4460]

I love reptiles for the same reson!

[@scarface4G63]

We both have the exact same start in reptiles! I grew up in Levittown NY and saw turtles at the local pet shop when I was 9 and was in awe, my mom got me a red eared slider and I was hooked. Eventually I got into breeding ball pythons, leopards geckos, and Bearded dragons, and kept all sorts of others. Nowadays I’ve moved to a Orlando FL and I’ve got a baby Sumatran water monitor I’m raising among a bunch of other cool animals. I would love to visit Kamp Kenan one day and learn more! I’ve got family in Loxahatchee so I go down there from time to time if you’re open to a visitor on occasion.

[@JP-gg5we]

I'm a dog and cat person, no doubt, but ever since I started watching your channel and others like yours I've grown fond of reptiles too, espescially monitors and tegus. There is no way I could keep one, for lack of space and also the fact that it is below freezing point out here 6 months a year. But still, I enjoy learning about reptiles. Slinky is a very special animal.

[@darrengraham9056]

hey Kenan, i recently got a pair of indian star tortoise because of your videos so thank you so much. love from the UK.

[@Deathscythe91]

my argentine tegu orochi gets separation anxiety if i am gone too long that dog with scales is always sleeping on top of me , walking next to me or eating with me it wants to do go everywhere with me , do everything with me and wants to know everything i am doing its amazing xD

[@ticklepickle7786]

He souds awesome! Lucky you

[@amygordon3163]

I love this! You are blessed. And it sounds like your tegu is too!

[@freya-louise6669]

W thats so cute what an amazing relationship

[@crystalbutterfly4812]

Thought of you with all the cold I am in Central California it was 38 last night I am a gardner with a greenhouse had to cover up all my seedlings remembering that cold does not pick. Take care glad its warm where you are.

[@ewanmcilhinney9014]

I just found you a few days ago and I can’t stop watching you videos!

[@joshuavilla3818]

Kenan you change my point of view with reptiles Your made me to love reptiles!!!!

[@StormlilyRoe]

It is nice u going out of ur way to help and give back and make sure you have a nice home for them.

[@rachelwilts4961]

Love your channel. I now have a Hermann tortoise wanted one for years. Hes so fasinating to watch, we all love him. I agree its good to be different.

[@jakefleezy3944]

I was 6 years old when my dad gifted me with my first reptile, a crested gecko that I named Climber. Now I keep quite a few, Cyclura, Boas, Pythons, Varanus, Skinks, Tortoises, etc. Very grateful for my introduction at a young age to an amazing hobby.

[@maryvallas772]

I love all animals, far more than I love people! And while I am not a particular fan of venomous snakes, I can appreciate their beauty and their place in the cycle of life. As for all of the other reptiles, most of them are just adorable! They may not express emotion, but their characters still shine through! Each one of yours has a distinct character and personality that you can't help but love! I think Slinky smelled Pinky on you, because for a second there he started doing that head tick thing he does when she's in with him.

[@grogu5453]

Another pre-home school kamp kenan video with my little one! Cant ask for a better start to our day! P.s. madi said Thanks! And were TEAM PINKY!

[@KampKenan]

Excellent Madi. Pinky says Thank you!

[@MrDrinkblood]

Love the Tortoises! I love all reptiles but the Torts and monitors are my favourite for sure. Thanks for the videos Kamp Kenan, wish I was rich enough to donate to you. Maybe soon :)

[@susanmartin3762]

You're the Wise One Kenan. I can watch your videos all day. You have such a connection with every single one of your animals. And everything you said in this video is true. Big tortoises look like big giant old men with the secrets to the universe within them. And only a special few will be able to learn how to communicate with them and that's you. Slinky... oh my God he lights up when you walk into his cage. I hate the word cage. In his apartment. Your rhinos they are the most affectionate iguanas I've ever seen. I just wanted to thank you for letting us come into your world and sharing your vast knowledge of all things with scales and fins and fur. I don't know if I'd ever make it to Florida but if I ever did it would be you and Chandler and Tyler that I would visit. Oh yes and Fred and Tom. Jeez.... I have to be there a long time wouldn't I? If I got to be in the same room with a slinky I would feel like my life could be complete. There's a reptile shop in the city I live which is Everett Washington. They have a Tegu they keep in the shop. Kevin when I saw a picture of it it almost made me cry. He was so morbidly obese he could barely move. There's no indent at the end of his body where his tail begins it's just a solid mass of fat. I don't know what to do. Should I alert Animal Control? I don't think they'd care. As long as he was safe and warm and fed. Which he is .... Oh Lord is he ever fed. That's all ....if hyyou could give me a little advice on that I'd appreciate it. I don't know if you read my long comments..... because I leave really long comments and I know that. I'm lonely and I feel like my KZbin family is special to me. Have a wonderful day

[@oliverblackhall]

When she bit the camera. Kinda made me jump but it was quite funny and also cool never seen that viewpoint before. Great video Kenan. Detailed indeed

[@thecatsmeow9972]

I use to see you in the magazines growing up ( in my teenage years ) lol so to watch you now it’s funny, But love you an your heart for animals - I can watch your videos non stop every day bc they are so educational an interesting

[@BBWBeauty]

I’ve always loved snakes and lizards as a kid, I honestly don’t really know why but I was always so fascinated by them because they were so different from a “normal” pet back then anyway!! I spent most of my childhood outside looking for snakes and turtles and lizards and honestly anything I could find in Maine!!!

[@barbaraleaweaver-mercado1820]

I love all animals, especially cats. But if I could have a snake, I would choose one I used to show for the education department of the Tulsa zoo, many years ago, a rat snake. I liked him for his calm nature and inquisitive demeanor. I like watching you with your animals every week. Thank you for sharing.

[@CoolKat-qf2my]

I love reptiles! I don’t have any but would love to have a turtle or snake. My mom would never come visit me tho lol. So I love vicariously through you, Kenan and Chandler.

[@maxmal9375]

This was great ! I remember the first time I saw a turtle, I felt so much curiosity and I just wanted to hold it. My first turtle was a Kinosternon hirtipes and I was so fascinated by her.

[@gg110888]

Kenna I want you to know that I have Learned and continue to learn so much from watching your channel. And you have caused me to fall in love with tortoises! Keep up the good work. :)

[@sallyrutledge8238]

I agree. This channel is unique !

[@jessicaborg5452]

I love watching your videos. I have always loved turtles and tortoises. Fell in love with lizards due your videos. I have always feared snakes but i have respect for their beauty.

[@amcgeckos]

Loved this video!! I absolutely agree as well this is exactly why I love all reptiles.

[@bethknapp2736]

Watching your videos and meeting all your reptiles thru youtube has been awesome. Love Slinky and Pinky even Lagitha.❤😊

[@lanchiee34]

i just got a bearded dragon in november & i recently learned that bearded dragons lived even before the dinosaurs. reptiles are so cool

[@valeriemartinez7028]

They look like a dragon. I love your animals. You are so kind to your animals. love it!

[@GoodStarfish]

In order to care for and tame them, it requires you to examine the surprising similarities that we share beyond first impressions. They DO have personalities, and some are recovering from trauma. Knowing that they can also understand us is so comforting in a kin-ship kind of way.

[@sallyrutledge8238]

Indeed... just being transitioned into a new home is traumatic. Kenan is patient and calm... and watching him since this video came out two years ago, I am able to see the Black Throats and even the Argus monitors are calming down . Then there are the amazing creatures like Marge the small snapping turtle! That girl comes up on land and tries to take the whole jar of food back to her water hole. An we all get to watch all these amazing reptile lives unfold.

[@RabidicusNollis]

I must admit, listening to you speak as I draw, I'm reminded of a quote from John Hammond's Memoirs, of Jurassic Park: "When I was little I dreamed of a time when the entire world was covered by an ancient forest. Great hunters stalked in the cool darkness, among silent, huge columnar trees...oaks and sequoias." Tbh it was jurassic Park that got me, that and godzilla. But a childhood combination of those, and Steve Irwin on animal planet fostered my lifelong fascination with animal ecology, prehistory, evolution, and everything about the natural world. I remember being 6 and telling my parents in the 90's that I wanted to be a marine biologist paleontologist when I grew up. Nowadays I adore all animals, from cats to fish to birds to reptiles, but reptiles specifically always hold a special place in my heart, and I've loved seeing more people come around to see these as animals, and not the cold creepy villains of B movies and superstition.

[@fiona0236]

hey from long island! jeez it feels like youre living my future life lol, i used to hunt around the docks for fish and crabs, fell in love with nature

[@lalanzy]

Kenan is the man! Well, I keep green tree pythons and other various snake species, my pitbulls and a shit ton of fish! I love them all and couldn't pick a favorite. They all have their pros and cons but I know I'll always be a snek keeper 💚

[@jonathanperez3108]

I too am a huge fan of Godzilla. One of my favorite characters!