Meet Our Gorgeous Argentine Boas!

[@valenshyy]

Phoenix: *lets out one of the most intimidating hisses ive ever heard* Emily: *patting her* ^_^

[@18Xinfinite]

Emma

[@gabriellacoyle8495]

@@18Xinfinitenope it’s Emily

[@Jinx1o0]

​@@18Xinfinite? Her name is Emily

[@spoondirtmeow]

Oh man i remember when you all talked about the house fire ,I still can't even start to think how painful it must've been to lose so many of their pets! :(( Thank you both for taking care of them and so many more animals ,you are such amazing people 💞

[@Wirlika]

I love that and I have two names the male could be Bob Ross or Tom, the she can be chairly or Charlotte

[@juliepalmer1840]

me too

[@alteria2714]

Especially when you are breeding, that many healthy animals lost...

[@Mariana-xk3bp]

Especially since they probably sold snakes to make money. Is there even insurance money in snakes?

[@VincentMothling]

As a fish keeper this is something I fear the fire might not kill them directly but the heat will and there is no grabing them before getitng out

[@emmaobrien4868]

Can't even imagine going through what that owner went through. Losing even one pet absolutely guts me, but to lose that many all at once and see the damage done to those that made it, gosh. Thank you to Snake Discovery for giving these beautiful boas a great second chance at life and a wonderful enclosure!

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

I am also glad they are being spoiled rotten!

[@onetallpheeesh]

During the Texas Freeze, all my geckos and my Tarantula Frozen to death. I had no power and no heat source. It was REALLY BAD. My entire Garden died too aside from my Aloe Vera plants. It was hard. I haven't gotten any other Reptiles or Tarantulas since then. Nor have I planted a replacement Gardenia. It's just hard. I can't imagine 42

[@emmaobrien4868]

@@onetallpheeesh I'm so sorry! That sounds like a nightmare you can't wake up from. I wish you and any future pets well 💚🖤

[@elfiefromangelcity6142]

It's one of my worst fears.

[@Riounka]

Had two snakes and a wolf. The person who got me the snakes decided it was a good idea to get the first one from the pet store and the other straight from the wild. The one from the wild I think was a baby. But the pet store one? A BEAUTIFUL Western Ribbon. S/he was my favorite. Didn't know about sexing back then so don't know the gender. He passed away because of presumably a disease from the wild snake. I was under 10 at the time.

[@snakehandler87]

My sincere thoughts and condolences to him and his pets. My first house I got on my own burned down with me in it I lost all my pets and I barely survived. Pets are our families so it's just as hard as losing loved ones. Thank you so much for helping him during this extremely tragic time y'all are fantastic people and Friends love this channel💙

[@currykabob8351]

❤ kids

[@Riounka]

I love how once she's done with the sun she goes right to her travel bin and not down the road. That's a good snake!

[@SleepyRoyalty]

I really love how often you show disabled and/or rescued reptiles. Obviously a lot of special cases could be too advanced for beginner keepers, but I think it's awesome to showcase how these animals can live happy and successful lives 🥺💕

[@SupremeViola]

It really is amazing how resilient reptiles with permanent health problems can be, if given the appropriate care.

[@technicaldifficulties368]

@@SupremeViola Animals in general really. So long as quality of life remains intact, its amazing how many animals can live long lives with some extra care. No shame to anyone who decides not to take that on though. It's so important to be honest with yourself about how much time, expertise and money you can dedicate to a pet.

[@katbairwell]

@@technicaldifficulties368 Yes indeed! One only has to see how much joy tri-pawed dogs get out of life, to realise just how wonderfully brave animals are in the face of adversity, even those for whom matters of survival have long since been a consideration for their species. The only difficulty is in getting them to let us know when they are struggling, so that we can get them vet attention early! Many is the cat and dog owner whose pets became miraculously fine whilst at the vet clinic!!

[@brigidtheirish]

@@katbairwell I get the impression that animals really don't care what they look like, by and large, which probably helps. That aspect tends to do a number on humans.

[@Sara-kz7gs]

I Hate the boys snakes nose

[@willow_haven3226]

Please do an updated "meet all of our reptiles" video! It'd be fun to see who all you still have vs. your newer snakes/reptilee/frogs. Also! Please do a separate video of your personal collection !

[@246kisses]

I second this!!

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

YESS!!!

[@morganosborne5085]

Agree!

[@queenjewel1407]

fun idea but a bit crazy in practice. that is ALOT alot of animals to cover even if they are shown very briefly onscreen. you gotta remember they also do educational programs and manage a zoo ontop of youtube. they are extremely busy as is. a personal collection update video is probably most doable but for the zoo, just visit the place yourself. you'll get to spend as much time as you want with each animal.

[@technicaldifficulties368]

I like the idea but I'd imagine the video would be approximately 3 hours

[@MoteMayhaps]

I'm so happy that Phoenix and Ember are doing well, and I love their names. Ember is a wonderful lad, even with his singed snoot.

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

I'm a retired teacher who dealt with all kind of challenges within children. They don't care; they just live life tto their fullest, just like these gorgeous guys.

[@naturalthemelodious]

So, I actually work at a fire department as a clerk and just yesterday I asked one of the lieutenants their protocols when it comes to rescuing snakes during their runs. He said that, while he has never personally gone into a house with reptiles before, there have been many snakes he has heard perish in house fires because fireman do not do any kind of training to try and handle snakes to get them to safety. This is why it is so important that everyone keep a fire extinguisher in their house so that they are not putting their pets in danger, especially if you have a large collection and need to keep them somewhere like a basement (either for brumation or just because of space) This goes if you have cats and dogs too, or heck, even fish! Getting everyone to safety is priority number one and if you have lots of reptiles, there realistically may not be a chance for you to get them out of the house before the fire gets out of control. This is just one of the many things you have to consider as a pet owner and should definitely be brought up in conversation a lot more often. I am glad at least some of the reptiles came out okay but it is a horrible incident that does not bear any repeating.

[@j0j0nextdoor19]

This is just a prime example of how amazing Snake Discovery is. We love you Snake Discovery ❤

[@teenytries6290]

I think it would be really cool to do another video like this where we get to see how some of the snakes use their enclosures now that you’ve been open for a year!

[@caseys9310]

Agreed even if it's just a short. When she talked about them being all over their new enclosure all I wanted to see was a time lapse of them going thru their day and climbing in those limbs. I'd be satisfied with a 60 second short

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

YES!!!!!!

[@WesTaylor]

@@caseys9310 I was thinking that too! Snakes have a mind of their own *Obviously* and they'll take 2 hours to just move! They are really interesting and it would be cool to see a time lapse!

[@PheonixLove]

Yeah! In the past they did update videos on snakes they haven't shown in a while but that was before the zoo, or only snakes they hatched and kept back. Would be lovely to see how all the snakes are doing

[@Loaf_F]

Agreed

[@Namaikhan]

Ooo, I do hope Phoenix is gravid! I suppose it never hurts to offer a lay box just in case. It really goes to show how happy your zoo animals are, that so many have been offering up babies!

[@LadyLithias]

They give live birth, so I don't think they need a lay box in the sense of a egg-laying snake.

[@gtickno2946]

@@LadyLithias I think the garter snakes (who also give live birth) get layboxes, so they might actually need to put a laybox here. Maybe it provides a sense of safety while in the very vulnerable position of giving birth

[@dwagongirl-9327]

@@gtickno2946 and also humidity

[@Primordial2000]

When was this said about her being gravid?

[@StonedtotheBones13]

She's given birth, in case anyone sees this later and is still wondering

[@EmmaOnATangent]

It's actually really nice to pick up with these two so much later in the rescue/adoption process, so we can see how beneficial the zoo environments really are.

[@brittanylawless680]

You and Ed are both amazing! Heartfelt wishes to the former owner. My house burned down when I was in 7th grade and we lost two cats. Nearly 23 years later, it's still painful to think about.

[@eugescarab]

Aw! It makes me so happy to see an Argentine Boa! It's weird because idk if it's pride or simply seeing beautiful animals that are named from my country, but it's really nice.

[@rebeccajesse4604]

I think one of the first videos I ever watched from this channel was you medicating/treating one of the rescued snakes from that fire. It is so good to see these snakes thriving!

[@Mardiloveyt]

Same!

[@tristamyers1910]

I remember them also! I can't believe it's been so long! It's amazing to see these snakes thriving!!

[@MyHatBites]

I grew up around Le Sueur! Never thought I'd hear that name on this channel but here we are. So glad y'all are able to help these sweet animals.

[@michelleb2005]

I'm near there too. LC!

[@Grobohalic]

My dad works at the factory in town!

[@pamelaorina1417]

I have relatives from le sueur

[@nessastier]

I’m from Belle plaine, close to le sueur!

[@ginnyweasleyrules6831]

Hardly anyone knows where Le sueur is. I have to list so many towns around Le sueur so people get the picture of the area I grew up in lol

[@alyssagass146]

So glad we got a video about these two and officially learned their names. I am seriously hoping Phoenix is gravid because that would just be amazing, especially after what they went through.

[@Phoenix-cx9dc]

It always makes me smile to think that there are people out there like Ed and Emily who put in the effort to help animals like these boas

[@_dboy_]

So glad these beautiful snakes made it through the fire, and eventually got a great home with you guys. It would be amazing if she were gravid and this pair that are lucky to be alive could produce a bunch of babies!

[@ehthecuteone]

I LOVE Argentine boas! I’m so happy they have a nice large enclosure. I love how well you, Ed, and the rest of the staff take care of the animals you’re entrusted with. ❤️

[@wackykittykat99]

That video helped me heal my burn rescue she sadly never ate again but for several months she experienced true love in our care and was finally out of pain

[@SkibidiStraightShooter]

If you end up taking big boy to the vet it'd be pretty cool to see his head x-rays, it'd be a neat educational peice too 🥰♥️

[@StonedtotheBones13]

Portable x rays could work too

[@cutemew151]

They are so gorgeous! Bless you for taking care of someone else's pets in their time of need!

[@janeregan2930]

It’s great to see an ending so to speak, and it’s wonderful that they get on so well

[@vibrantvampire1571]

I was there the night the male got added to the enclosure! It was so much fun watching them. I've got pictures from that night with ember just laying on top of his girl 🤣

[@ShortOrderCook]

I have only seen 2 snakes in the wild - a Copperhead and a Blue Bellied Black - and I was a screaming mess. I subscribed to your channel to help appreciate snakes, learn a bit more about them and conquer some fears. I never thought I'd be so excited to think 'OMG Baby Boa's - how cute!' You have an amazing channel here. Thank-you for the education and fun you bring to so many with your reptiles. I'm so impressed, and so grateful. 💜

[@zolfirthedragon]

Aww, I love seeing wild snakes. Unfortunately where I live in the UK there are only three species of snake: common and cute Grass Snakes, rarer Smooth Snakes, and the venomous Adder. I've met a few grass snakes and several adders, including (amusingly) trying to pick up a wild adder when I was about 10. Fortunately I did not get bitten.

[@reiherptilelover]

Of course I do remember the fire.. it was really sad but now, Phoenix and Amber they look so happy😊 It makes me so happy too! Thank you Emily and Ed for sharing this sweet video🐍💕

[@PhoenixRayne88]

I said Phoenix and Nova! We agreed on one lol

[@reiherptilelover]

@@PhoenixRayne88 oh sorry, I’m not so good at English.. okay his name is Nova! Thank you for telling me that😃

[@mtop9152]

@@reiherptilelover his name is Ember.

[@ThatgeminiBria]

its ember like yknow flame embers

[@cyndischultz60]

I thought she said their names are Phoenix & Ember?

[@evelyn_r]

Thank you for actually finishing and posting this video up. I remember the house fire. Good to see an update on some of the survivors ❤❤❤

[@KylaSing1988]

Though I am still very much afraid of snakes because of the experience I had with a rattlesnake when I was little, your channel has helped me have a greater appreciation for snakes and see the beauty in them

[@critterhymns]

I think good names are Ember for the female and Phoenix for the male, especially. He fell to ashes but he rose up to keep on living! Such beautiful boas ☺

[@aragonasten]

I think thats what Emily said in the vid but Ember for the male and Phoenix for the female 9:03 9:20

[@snirtgonzo354]

I was thinking Cinder for the male but ember and cinder would be cool your are also cool to

[@HahaGirly1212]

😝It’s an odd idea but I think Mangrove and Bonzi like trees😝

[@ae_bae]

Those clips asking for a names are from a while ago it seems like they already decided names (they are from the zoo opening or around then)

[@carson8958]

What about Amber for the female and Ash for the male?

[@cuqidd]

awh, they look so good now! I'm glad to see that they are alive and thriving. you and Ed do some beautiful work Emily, and I'm glad that I've stuck around to see it. I love you guys!

[@Pocket_Zip]

They're actually such a cute pair, they deserve all the love in the world

[@Devil.0356]

I can't believe how long it's been since the fire and that I was part of this channel way back then :O So proud of you guys for helping so many animals and people.

[@mechanix__]

I'm sorry that happened to the previous owner 😔 but I'm glad you could help! I love Boas! greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🎉🎉🎉

[@grutarg2938]

If they do have babies, they might need some Argentinian name suggestions.

[@Katastrop]

I'm glad you showed us Argentines because I was considering getting one. Reading up on stats like x amount feet long just doesn't really give you an idea for what you're in for, but seeing them in the hands of a human really tells you! And wow that big beautiful girl is huge! lol All my boas are dwarf locality breeds.

[@littlemisswolfee1095]

aww I love the names you ended up choosing for them! I am happy they dont seem to have any issues with the scarring they have and that they get along great! Very excited to see if she is gonna be a momma or not!

[@dance31115]

Can't stop thinking about your neighbors taking a walk and seeing a giant snake roaming around your front yard

[@kerseykrewzoo]

I believe there are animals that are rescues and there are animals that are rehomed. In my opinion, these guys have been rehomed to you after being rescued from the fire. Fires can be so devastating in so many aspects but I’m glad your friend didn’t lose all his animals because of it.

[@AtomicGirlPow]

What a blessing good friends are! I am heartbroken for your friends losing their home and their pets :(

[@meanjeanmcqueen6171]

Has it really been that long ago? It really has been a pleasure watching you guys grow your channel and business!

[@annar84]

what amazing snakes but also terrific names and I really felt for them when I heard their story, so pleased to see how well they are doing now, well done to you all

[@purpleren3312]

I love these like update videos on animals- I would honestly love a whole series of them on all your rescues!! 💜💜💜

[@Black-Swan-007]

Thank you for doing this video! Those poor babies, I can't even imagine what that must have been like!

[@ShadeScarecrow]

Such gorgeous animals. Glad you guys are gonna take care of them

[@Soroiya]

I remember these two! I'm happy to get an update. I remember being worried for them. They seem to be doing so well and they are absolutely gorgeous. It filled me with such happiness to see her in your garden, just...chilling.

[@rosaryas5900]

Love this. It shows how resilient animals are. I had a rescue ball python from an abuse situation with scars all over his body, kindest snake I ever had, never struck at anyone and lived a perfectly healthy life with me

[@nicoleb695]

He sounds so sweet!

[@heatherwallaert5165]

oh gosh they're such beautiful survivors. The great thing about rescued animals is they're a lot like people in the sense that they never forget what you did for them. I'm sure they appreciate all of you for giving them a beautiful new home to flourish. Thank you for sharing these pretty snakes.

[@dixiedoll9944]

Beautiful snakes! So happy that they survived!

[@ilikebeans4138]

Love the names! I’m so glad hat they are doing well!

[@TheScottronica]

So happy they have a great enclosure. So glad you could take them in. Hope Stanley is doing well and is rebuilding best he can. What a community. Thank you.

[@pastademon2215]

In your care, these amazing animals are going to thrive so much. My best goes to your friend, glad he’s getting back on his feet. 💚💚💚💚

[@hannahhammond1993]

Cant imagine what their previous owner went through specially losing a large variety of animals 😢 and those snakes are absolutely beautiful regardless of their injuries and love the name of them and phoenix huffing and puffing when you touched her and she does look pregnant

[@kayladanks6138]

I had 2 corn snakes that died in September, it shattered me to pieces and I cried for over a month because of it. I had a really great time with them but I can’t imagine losing over 100+ snakes all at once. This breaks me on so many levels☹️. But the good side is that they are with you guys now and that we know they have an amazing home and a stress free life. Thank you guys for all of the good deeds and they joy you have caused. ❤🙂

[@beverlyweaver8754]

I love the way yall put this video together with the "before and after" scenario. It's awesome. Yall are so kind to the animals. I found your channel a few years ago watching a hognose video. I fell in love with them even though I've always been extremely frightened by snakes. I've been getting educated by your channel and my fears aren't as bad now. I dont think I'll be owning a reptile in the future but I've always loved viewing them, just not in the wild up close 😜 Thank yall for sharing your love for animals and educating us. My favorite videos are of course the hatchings, especially the cute hog noses ❤

[@Miranda-ph5dt]

i do remember this, thank you for taking care of those snakes like you did!

[@abbyrenner4924]

I love the names and think that they are beautiful no matter how they look from scars. Thank you so much for caring for those beautiful reptiles and I hope that Ember and Phoenix live long, happy lives

[@chiebie1013]

I went through a house fire a little over a year ago, and I know just how scary it is. Losing everything. Thankfully, my collection was smaller, and I was able to get my pets to safety. (Except for one) I'm glad you found names for them! I started typing this before we got to the names, but I thought Perseverance would have been a good, strong name!

[@lizgoodwin9690]

Ty for doing all of this

[@lostitem]

My childhood babysitter had a roommate with Iguanas, and they had a house fire... She lost them both, and they both lost the house :( I cannot imagine that pain. I'm so happy you guys are able to help these snakes

[@heartlandreptiles]

You all made such an amazing enclosure for those boas!!!

[@B.barnett8974]

So sad that they were given to you under such tragic circumstances but it's so exciting to see these guys.

[@lauras6800]

All those poor snakes! Can't imagine what they went through. Really happy that you guys can help and give amazing homes to them, while also promoting acceptance and inspiring people to help another special needs pets 😁😁 On a side note, I never realized how long since I've been subscribed to the channel, I remember the video about treating the injured ball python

[@grayson9194]

Awe I love that his name is Ember! That's what I named my leopard gecko since he has a lot of pinks, yellows, and oranges 😄

[@chickengenders7899]

what amazing survivors! Zuko and Azula would be perfect names for them :)

[@mantis_mads]

Phoenix is a great name! My first thought was Ember, just realised that’s the males name! What a gorgeous pair ❤️

[@1tiptip187]

I was actually wondering how the scarring affected shedding and if it caused stuck shed and if the male had trouble breathing while eating. Then Emily threw those answers in at the end. She knows what people will want to know.

[@Akalilly]

I remember you talking about the fire in a video a long time ago, softly after I first found your channel. I can't believe it's been so long

[@bkhardee23]

That is so sad😢 let’s hope they survive. I’ll be praying for them.❤❤❤

[@mouhitorinoboku9655]

these two are incredibly lucky, one of our neighbors had a house fire last year and lost 3 out of 4 of their cats, it also happened at night and destroyed their home. thankfully our builders up here move fast and they are in their new home now. i wish anyone whose gone through that the best of luck and a fast recovery.

[@kayleemarielee]

The name "Phoenix" fits her perfectly 🥰 💞

[@moonbasket]

Thank you for updating us on the boas! I remember when you made the video about the fire. It was so sad and I'm glad these two are doing so well. I think Phoenix just has to poop lmao.

[@alikat9498]

I remember watching the video of the fire rescue and the fact that this dude is alive after the fire, as well as this long after, is amazing. Super happy you guys are showing these beauties off

[@talithavaughan4841]

Ahhh ive been waiting this for ages !! Im so happy for them and that youve given them an amazing home

[@kiabradford3810]

This story reminds me of a local highschool here in Australia that had a really awesome reptile room with all sorts of pythons, lizards, turtles and more which caught fire due to a faulty wire, they lost so so much and the survivors had so many health issues. Thank you guys for helping these special needs reptiles!

[@ixeliema]

Always loved the name Phoenix as a suggestion, and as a fellow snake parent of an "Ember" I must say you've chosen a great pair of names! Kept throwing me off that the male was named Ember (as my ball python named Ember(ly) is female) but truly a great choice of names. I'm so so glad to see them thriving in the space!

[@jkkgron2]

You should name the female Phoenix and the male Inferno! It’s so sad they had to go through that fire, but absolutely incredible how well they’ve recovered from it. Thank you for taking great care of them!

[@chrystalteal4171]

The boy's name is Ember and the girl is Phoenix

[@annnoyez]

Does nobody watch the video till the end???

[@emmasummers893]

Phoenix and Ember are awesome names

[@dantheman9784]

That's great, I experienced a fire less than a year ago, which displaced me and my animals, and am so fortunate that the fire didn't reach the room with my snakes and arachnids. Got things taken care of and were all good now, still can relate and am happy to see you doing this.

[@erikameyerlewko8435]

I loved seeing these two at the zoo over the summer-they are even more gorgeous in person. And they do seem to LOVE their big fancy enclosure!

[@AmyB369]

Boas are amazing! I’ve seen Argentine boas on 1softkiss channel. They are so big! Thanks for being such a good friend to these snakes it is so so sad they were burned in the fire. Their enclosure has a great and they are a wonderful addition to your animal center ❤

[@RCT335]

I was wondering when this video would come out. I hope your friend is doing well. You two are guardian angels for those poor snakes

[@RCT335]

Also, Im voting gravid. She looks like the other snakes when they have eggs. If not that is a BIG poop.

[@daniellestevenson3616]

I love this story and seeing them in their zoo enclosure!

[@laurenthomas7074]

Omg please be gravid I'd be SO EXCITED to see Argentine babies!!!! They're both so beautiful, thank you for showing us xx

[@deadiestarr5460]

Emily I am so proud of you and Ed for everything you do for this community! I look up to you guys ❤❤❤❤❤ I don’t know what we would do without you guys!

[@jessicaglossop7047]

Hello snake Discovery I love your videos and how kid-friendly they are but still entertaining and educational thank you for being so awesome

[@jessicaglossop7047]

The boers are beautiful

[@adventureswithdan84]

The Snake Discovery zoo just keeps getting better and better, it's great to see animals go to a new home.

[@maisieafford2230]

They are so gorgeous. She would suit London because of the great fore of London. They are absolutely amazing as well as you. I can't believe how much you do for animals, they are lucky to have you.❤

[@TylerTheSquatch]

They definitely qualify as rescued. bless you for giving both of the a new loving home! I haven’t had an Argentine since I was a kid and I want another so bad! So hard to find!

[@Animalboy-nk8xc]

Beautiful snakes, saw an Argentine boa at tinley in October and it was big and beautiful. Sad situation though, hope everything works out for the best for all of the surviving snakes.

[@mtop9152]

Great name suggestions but the snakes already have names

[@Animalboy-nk8xc]

@@mtop9152 what are they?

[@Animalboy-nk8xc]

@@mtop9152 nevermind

[@yourlocalcarrotdealer]

I was *just* watching the moving snakes into the zoo video where Phoenix was introduced and wondering when you guys were going to post about these two!

[@laceydavis189]

love everything you guys do!!! i’m so happy that you could help your friend, hope he is ok now 😘

[@OtsoNick]

I'm so glad Pheonix was gravid and has had her babies!! 22 is so many!

[@Jamiesaurus_Art]

I love ember so much, He's precious. He's cute as heck with his little derpy mouth

[@Sarah_Catt]

thank you for always blessing us with videos at the perfect time! ❤❤

[@marianneconverse4824]

I know nothing, but I hope gravid. They have strong survivor genes to recover from that fire. Gotta pass those on!

[@cissnajs]

I enjoy putting the facility update videos on in the background when I'm doing other things. I've been wondering if this video and the Pepsi fridge/incubator video were ever going to come out 🤣🤣

[@brooklynnplaisted8253]

I remember the house fire it’s really hard to lose it their animals Thank you for being amazing people.

[@tarachedester158]

They are beautiful and look like they are loving life

[@buggibii]

I've been waiting for this video since WAY back, and I'm super glad we finally got an update on these rescuees! It is a real shame what ended up happening to them and their home, but glad that they're safe and thriving now!! Such a beautiful pair, and glad they're now a mainstay in the Snake Discovery family! ❤️