Life happens, and we have to adjust. This is NOT A JOKE.

[@OlympusReptiles]

Not sure how well i covered this. We are leaving, that isn't changing. But i anticipate that taking up to a year, and during that time we will still be posting etc. We will NOT be pairing this year, as adding new stock would be counterproductive.

[@Bobby-fs3el]

Sorry to hear it hope things gets better loved the channel and has been a big help for me starting out I definitely understand and hope yall get back into it at somepoint

[@jaymeholt7953]

You're a good man. Supporting your family and putting them first speaks volumes of you. Best wishes on your future.

[@lauraholzler1417]

I can't tell you how much I respect your journey. Thank you for being here as long as you guys were. You will be missed.

[@thereptilepueblo]

I’m sorry to hear what you and your family are going through, I bet this was a tough decision. But no one can tell you you’re wrong for putting your wife and family first. I have a lot of respect for making this decision and I wish you/your family the best.

[@360farooq]

Prayers to you and your family 🙏🏽

[@washingtonwise80]

It is an unfortunate situation and understandable. Take care of the family, I wish you all the best.

[@andrewgaillard4870]

So sorry to hear this. And you are 100% right family definitely comes first no matter what the sacrifice. I hope your family heals soon and I will be praying for you guys.

[@chain_reaction_exotics]

Sorry to hear this brother. Wishing you and the family nothing but the best and praying for y'all! Thank you for all the content and advice as you always reached back out when we had questions in the beginning back in 2018.

[@ZeroTheHero]

this is an absolute gut punch. This channel has been my go to for so many years. The community that has developed off of this channel speaks volumes to the impact yall have had, and I want to say thank you for all that you've done. While I'm sad to see it I 100% understand and respect this decision and wish yall well going forward. Thanks for everything!

[@Theschoolofcrop]

Sorry to hear the issue your family is having and bless you for standing with your family and making the steps to help there life moving forwards.

[@benbower8918]

I understand and you're a good man. Thank you for all of the entertainment over the years and my heart goes out to your father-in-law and family to get through this difficult time.❤

[@AuroraExotics]

You can always come back to the game someday, but family is irreplaceable. Tough stuff man. I hope your FiL is getting great care and heals quickly!

[@Stenuarts5287]

Tough to go thru and wish you all nothing but the best. Nothing comes before family. Not a thing! ❤

[@hadleyellis4459]

Thank you for all the content and joy you have brought to your fans over the years. Praying for your family.

[@eleusiszero]

Family first Matt, I will definitely miss your videos I really hope it works out for your father In law and makes his life easier going forward I chin up bro

[@jamielissau8541]

Thank you so much for all your videos you have made throughout the years. I will miss see your videos but completely understand. Family does come first and I know it was a tough decision. Prayers for your father in law and continued healing

[@k.3039]

Thank you for all the amazing videos, I’m just starting my bp breeding journey and I learned so much on this channel. I am sending healing energy and love to your family 💕

[@NorthCountryReptiles]

family first, prayers and healing to you and your family. thank you all for the amazing and helpful content over the years this channel will be missed as it was one of my top favorite ball python channels on KZbin.

[@ssaccoccie]

Wish you all the best! Will definitely miss you guys! But I have 4 of your snakes to remind me. 🙂 Take care of your family! You're a good human!

[@WarfelsMorphs]

Sorry to hear this Matt but will be sending prayers to your in-laws and your family.

[@carashea4207]

Thats very nice of ur to help ur wife like that!!!!!! Hope yall the best!!! enjoyed watching u for about 4 yrs now id say ... keep us posted..

[@OlympusReptiles]

Definitely.

[@AmyGardner-xc5bp]

So sorry to hear this. Family first always. I will miss watching your videos. You have been a favorite for a long time.

[@HI-VISPythons-de6pq]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and journey with us. I bought my first snake 18 months ago, and your video on "what kind of breeder do you want to be" was monumentally helpful as I began my journey. When I told my partner about your situation he said, "Matt, isn't he the 'it's not your money! It's the snakes' F***ing money!'guy? Damn, I hope he's ok". We've both enjoyed your videos and wish you and your family the best. You're a good guy with a big heart who has his head screwed on right, and we wish you the best. With love, Jenn & Owen, Hi-Vis Pythons.

[@sarahcarroll4254]

So sorry for your family's problems i hope things work out for you all

[@donnieabbott673]

So very sorry to hear the news about your Father-in-law. Family does have to come first. It’s never easy to make these decisions but it’s the right thing to do. I’ve enjoyed watching your videos and learning tons of information. I wish you all the best and I pray that your Father-in-law heals quickly. Praying for you and your family. Your future will be amazing! 🙏🏼🤙🏼🐍😎

[@RonSims216]

You are a good man. The hobby is forever, but people aren't so take care of your family man. Salute

[@GnD2Lit]

✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 Sorry to hear that happened but much respect on your decision as a man… as they’ve told me if you had it once you get it again! I can’t wait to see your next move ❤❤❤

[@DreamHound]

I'm very sorry for them, I hope i can be half the man you are if I ever get put in that situation. God bless you guys. I only recently got into ball pythons and your videos have inspired my hobby breeding project. I wish you and the family the best!

[@TJ_rippnreptiles]

We’ve watched you from our start and even before. We’re so sorry you’ve come to this decision and our thoughts are with you and your family. ❤

[@margarethughlett9428]

Prayers for you and your family. I have been watching from the beginning. Sad to see you go. But family always comes first.

[@artofclassicaldressage2651]

I've enjoyed and learned so much from your videos. Thank you for everything you have shared.

[@per-olofsvenningsson890]

Sorry to hear😢

[@jrepp74]

Prayers sent. Take care of your family first.

[@Ishwolv]

Good luck Broski, thanks for everything.

[@tbhgodrick6120]

So sorry to hear about all this. Thank you guys so much for sharing your story. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I learned so much from you guys. I wish you guys all the best in the future.

[@danielesantoni9035]

Mi dispiace per i vostri problemi di famiglia, vi auguro tutto il bene... Un abbraccio dell'Italia ❤

[@dodgydavy]

Thank you for all the content over the years. All the best

[@helenllama]

You are right to do what you are doing. It must have been a very tough decision to make, but family must come first. Sending healing wishes to your father in law.

[@eastcoastconstriction6115]

Thanks for being part of the inspiration that got me into ball pythons over three years ago. I watched so many of your videos. Great information. Good luck in the future.

[@jrtoppins2631]

Prayers for your father inlaw and the family . The grandkids and I have learned alot from u guys .

[@cameroncameruci]

Thank you for all the information you shared with all of us. You inspired me more than you will ever know.

[@SAAK.Exotics]

You're a good dude Matt, prayers for you and your family!!

[@Sutton1231]

Sending my thoughts y’all’s way, can’t imagine everything yall are going through sending all my prayers ❤️

[@Wobblyrage]

I respect this decision. Straight and simple.

[@RAMERYS_ROYALS]

Much respect for your decision. God Bless your family

[@md557618]

My friend your channel was one of the 1st I began watching when I got into ball pythons. Family first. God bless and my prayers are with all of you!

[@jashuawxyz9897]

Man my heart goes out to you my brother showed and taught me a lot and even still thank you for everything on behalf of my the community and even your family God bless

[@heatherbrunner2165]

❤ I definitely will keep you and your family in my prayers God bless you guys 🙏

[@itssassysarah]

You guys will be missed but I admire your decision to take care of your family in this way. I’ll miss your passion about the axanthic project and your humour but I send you and your family all the best and I hope your father in law has as easy a time as he can recovering. He’s lucky to have the support of you all behind him.

[@and8302]

I'm sad to see you go. I really enjoyed your videos. I fully understand family comes first.

[@olist-vier1715]

I'm so sad to hear this. You guys were my favorite reptile content creators and breeders. You all take good care. Wish you the best!!

[@OnlyFangsPH]

Family first. Thanks Mt Olymous team for your videos. Currently breeding for my first clutch after watching your videos again and again. Keep safe and slither on.

[@mattshanks2604]

You are a good man and a great soul brother. You make me proud to be a man!

[@leonreed5279]

Sorry to here that, you've had a great run at it. keep yourself a few offspring of mount that has become olympus. i lost both in laws to life events and before death had to relocate to live with us. Im recently retired due to cancer and ive kept myself small number across two small spaces i share with them. I'm so pleased ive got a few maybe 30 ball pythons and some corn snakes to tinker with they are a big part of my world these days. Sorry about the need for tough calls, its comedable and respectful of you to sell what has literally been your baby.

[@OlympusReptiles]

I plan on keeping some hots, including two born in facility.

[@SmallTownXotics]

Much respect for you Matt. I wish you and your family all the best my man. 🤘🏻

[@jasoncormier9588]

Sorry to hear this, we all have to do what's best for us.

[@GoingYooper]

Well said. No regrets no worries.

[@ssbroncs]

Wishing you and your family the best

[@HalfcanTattoos]

Much love to you and your family 🙏🏼

[@xkiller007x8]

That’s sad but I can respect it. I’ve been subbed for years. Always enjoyed the content here. I wish I could afford the whole enchilada so to speak but I’m just a broke pharmacy tech who dreams to breed one day! It’s been a pleasure watching all the videos throughout your time. Take care man.

[@BallPythonChronicles]

You’re a solid dude. Enjoyed the content. Good luck!!

[@RobertWhite-f9o]

Thx for sharing. Well wishes and prayers.

[@jimmymack2810]

That's what you do for family. Not a lot of people would do what you are doing, thinking of your family's needs and peace of mind so he can recover next to his daughter good to know There is people like you left in the world. most people will do the bare minimum just to say they did something you stepped up like a man is supposed to and put your Business and wants in the back to take care of business. Matt MUCH RESPECT 💯

[@caughtafaygo]

Damn man im sorry. Much love and respect

[@royalroaches4867]

3 Frogs are sitting on a log, one decides to jump off....how many are left ? Three, one only decided to jump off. Making the decision is the hardest part....I'm ready to hang it up after 14 years due to the paradigm shift of the reptile market brought on by the pandemic....but bills have to be paid and it sure beats working for someone else. Best of luck to you and your partners, and of course your family. One door closes, and another opens....keep the faith! Mike

[@Darrin-dwextremeexotics]

Just to start our prayers to you and your family and pray for the best. Just like to said real life first and youve done alot on my kids will miss your videos and the still remember the pics in OKC with you thank you again for all you done,

[@therealzebbyy]

I feel you man I got hurt at work 2/2/2022 and JUST had to get rid off the rest of my racks and supplies and it wasn't a good time. I also didn't plan on being permanently disabled for the rest of my life after the surgeries, I thought I'd be out of work 6 months and be right back.. Obviously not the case as here I am worse than ever smh. Prays to you and your's man!

[@HighDesertPythons]

All the best bro!

[@mrerotic1bd]

Sorry to see y’all go, I have learned so much from you guys.definitely understand though,life happens.

[@mrmouse-ol9pw]

I had some serious health issues this yr. Had to hand everything to my partner and walk with a single rack of snakes. Hard, but gotta prioritize. Family first always

[@franklinmoorehartjr]

😢 Sorry to see you guys guys are some of the ones.The reason why I wanted to be in the reptile industry myself and have my own little business story You give great education. On this channel and you will be missed. I hope that someday you could always come back

[@JohnWilliams-i9p]

yup such is life ....... cheers my good man

[@benhouke8318]

First, I want to thank you for being such a great resource to myself and many others. Because of you,Brian B, and many others, I was able to produce several healthy clutches. Life happens. Family always comes first! We are going to miss you on KZbin and in the hobby. Best wishes to you and your family.

[@bradleywilson7364]

Loved the videos! Thanks!

[@benvaughn3279]

Thank you so much for all your time and videos. I’ve enjoyed watching them and planned on starting a breeding facility next year. You’ve been a real inspiration.

[@BlueZombieMorphs]

Sorry to hear that! Maybe you can get back into sometime down the road. Prayers sent 🙏

[@OlympusReptiles]

Very unlikely.

[@PmfXotics]

I greatly appreciate all you've done... I've watched since I had 1 snake learned a helluva alot from you.......thank you and I pray all goes well from here on out....

[@Jerradbeckman]

I hate to hear this but I understand. I’m not on patreon but a long time subscriber on here. I really hope you get to sell everything together. But if it does go public I would love to get a few animals to further our goals as well as carry on your legacy. I admire you guys and your videos.

[@Tradesmenexotics]

Family above all

[@Nathanielvandee]

Wow , never expected this to happen 😢

[@Nathanielvandee]

I respect you a lot for stepping up and doing that for your family. I completely get it. Will miss your videos.

[@Chapat79]

You’re a great dude!

[@vichellebd]

❤❤ I will miss your videos😢 but Totally get it.

[@aaannthonyify]

Brodo , not give up your mission and your passion

[@OlympusReptiles]

I have many passions.

[@gilbertibarra1858]

I’m so sorry my prayers will be you & your family I will really miss your videos you had been a big part in inspiring me to wanting & actually start a breeding collection going but I wish you the best if you have anything possibly even a het female anything that I can remember you by because you are a huge part of me starting & would love to have something I’m willing to pay you of course but I don’t have a lot of money but no worries if you can’t but I’ll really miss you guys

[@PrestonCha81]

Family 1st ❤

[@Charismatic_Rogue]

I'm so sorry about your father in law. Will miss seeing your videos and all the gorgeous snakes but I would do the same thing if I were in your shoes. Sending you best wishes

[@acaciaballpythons]

Im so sorry for what's happened to your family, and that you have to stop breeding. Hopefully everything goes smooth. Is Patreon the only way to see what you have available for babies right now?

[@OlympusReptiles]

At the moment yes

[@4kcdroneworks]

Dude no way I just started following you got my first snake 3 weeks ago because of you

[@OlympusReptiles]

Congratulations on that first snake!!!

[@4kcdroneworks]

@ thanks man best wishes moving forward minors setbacks for a major comeback

[@williamself1224]

I had to give up my 5 foot plus black throat when we moved to Florida to take care of my parents in their twilight years. It was a hard decision and I wish I knew where he was so I could get him back.

[@OlympusReptiles]

Definitely sucks, but you do what you have to for family

[@lynnc5291]

I respect your choice, family first. 🤍 You’re a great man to make such a hard decision for the benefit of your family. This way you and your wife can be together rather than her having to travel and be worried about her parents the whole time she’s home, her parents can spend their days more at ease knowing help is right down the road, and on top of that a great lesson of selflessness for your children to observe…they will grow to be amazing people to those around them. You will be missed!!!

[@aztechuhs]

Awful news about your FIL. Good luck with everything and thanks for the videos!

[@btsradicalboasandpythons]

Hate to see you leave the hobby man. Been watching you guys a LONG TIME

[@MephDXA21]

Sorry to hear this, I hope you can come back stronger from this

[@OlympusReptiles]

Will likely do something different rather than come back. More things to experience in life

[@fitnessboost401]

I'm so sry man. I'm saying a prayer for you all.

[@Certifiedexoticpythons]

Can’t believe your going 😢

[@ezballpython]

I'm so glad to hear You're not leaving this business because it's totally dead but you can do like a lot of KZbinrs going to prepping and talk about world war III you'll do well.

[@OlympusReptiles]

Nah, the channel will go with the new owner if someone buys it all. If they don't, channel will just become an inconsistent vlog about my life as a middle aged dude. So, would feature the rattlesnakes i intend to keep, travels i take, and probably a bit about boxing as i continue to compete.

[@MeisMorphs]

Man, I hate to see you and the snakes go, but I understand the circumstances. Seems like the snake community is taking a hit. But you are doing the right thing where family is concerned. Best of luck and well wishes.

[@TrayStrange]

This is just sad on all ends

[@NarcoCrew]

How much does your business profit annually? Wouldn’t it make sense to keep operating as your need for money and resources will also increase with your circumstances? Unless your business is flopping and that’s the general reason behind the family issue reason.

[@OlympusReptiles]

It isn't flopping. It is profitable. But, the largest asset ir the house. My in laws need to be close (currently a 2.5 hour drive one way). Using the house makes since. Buying/renting another place is possible but not worth it. Would add so much more time/difficulty not having it right beside me. I don't need the money it makes as much as i need the house it owns to help family. The money was always extra cash/play money.