Storytime with Rex Part 2! (A Horrible Alligator Care Guide)

Welcome to Part 2 of our Storytime with Rex! In today's video, we highlight the "best" parts of the "Alligators and Crocodiles as Pets" booklet from 1958!! It's even older than the original booklet we read from the '70's! As you can imagine, it has even better information and recommendations for crocodilian care ;)
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[@tycoonraptor7052]

"Shows pictures of unhealthy alligators that are either dead or dying" Emily: *pulls Rex closer* That was really friggin cute

[@briancormier3701]

time stamp?

[@zagumemes]

@@briancormier3701 2:27?

[@ellie_lewis09]

I agree really cute but she was probably doing it to make sure Rex didn’t move

[@reaganfernau8611]

yeah rex don't need to see that

[@turtle150]

why did you put quotation marks around actions

[@harrispinkham]

Rex sits quietly throughout video. Us: She’s so chilled Emily: Oh the magic of editing!

[@dragontv9783]

0-o

[@metroidhunter965]

She was terrified from all the stuff. Look how wide her eyes are! 🤣 I’ll bet Rex was fed and felt comfortable in Emily’s lap, though Rex did get a little adventurous at times.

[@miahevangelinamorales714]

THAT CRACKED ME UP BEST COMMENT EVER!! XD XD XD XD

[@zakuraRabbit]

@@metroidhunter965 Rex: Oh mommy is reading about how to take better care of me. That's nice... oh no. OH NO!

[@mattyduplessis9564]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jewelminess]

"Some fish can change their genders!" Rex: *Pathetic.*

[@johannalee7320]

Chickens can too 😂 happened to a rooster of mine once who is now a hen

[@alexthewolfia7452]

@@johannalee7320 How did that happen?!

[@johannalee7320]

@@alexthewolfia7452 it's not super uncommon in domestic chickens. It's happened onlywants to me but there's plenty of people who raise chickens all their life who could probably tell you of one that it happened to. Most people don't realize it because it happens when the chicken is still a baby.

[@iulia5665]

And frogs

[@hpesdreamsandanimationthin3258]

Yep I have a frog that changed her gender so now it's a boy and I had to rename it to Herbert from Delilah

[@VanNessy97]

I would totally commission Emily to write a book titled "Don't Get An Alligator As A Pet" with cartoons of Rex providing her own commentary to represent how the alligators would feel.

[@cursed_hyacinth]

“The sunlight probably functions as a warming influence.” Wow, such wisdom

[@explicitboyo6157]

Mishalla that is wisdom only the smartest of philosophical geniuses could have given us All those people of ancient Greece and Rome need to lean right a thing or two from the author's of this book

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

lmfao!!!

[@KuK137]

I like how you ignored the rest of the sentence which was much better...

[@missoli]

when youre trying to reach the word minimum in an essay

[@noblankcanvases]

hm. Probably...

[@jslferrell]

The bloopers were class! “Rex doesn’t like Storytime with Rex.” 😂

[@PaveMentman]

--- "I don't like the storytime, mama! I don't wanna this!" "You young lady sit tight and listen. or ya ain't getting none the chicken!" (( And yes, 20-years is "young" in crocodian / dino-reptilian-age. )) ---

[@birbthetorikage6268]

You have 666 likes so I don't want to ruin it

[@lanbab5690]

i would like this but it has 669 likes right now

[@diamondbryant3191]

These r the funniest comments I’ve ever read

[@Alskasaur]

Emily: “You’re trying! Me: “Oooh he’s tryin’!” Ed: “Ooh he’s tryin’!” Me: “YES!”

[@nah2471]

ay bruh, Axel

[@emilygleeson2018]

Says goldfish video is the most disliked video Me: WHAT?!?!?! BUT THAT'S SUCH A GREAT VIDEO

[@lillythai7939]

I agree!! I'm shocked that one is the most disliked!!

[@tangerinedavis253]

Same! I thought it was a good, informative video! And the fish didn’t even go to waste!

[@emilygleeson2018]

In full honesty, I can understand why some people might dislike seeing fish get caught and killed but they are going towards feeding carnivorous animals which need meat to survive so it isn't like Emily and Ed were killing animals for the sake of it. They are invasive species and served as food for animals that cannot survive without meat

[@SelinaDumbledore]

I loved that video

[@motherofdogs7980]

Blame the little kids and the overly sensitive people.

[@sarahjacob7200]

I didn't realize how proactive Ed was with animals. Guess it's because we really only hear you talk. Y'all are such a cute couple!!

[@yoonmikim5663]

He chronically buys new animals and "surprises" her...

[@sarahjacob7200]

@@yoonmikim5663 Yeah you can buy something but that doesn't mean you're proactive.

[@cogsandglimmers]

@@yoonmikim5663 He only buys ones they're prepared to take on. And usually, they mention that they've talked about getting them before. A full enclosure probably won't take a month to make, and a temporary one for quarantine is needed for over a month. I'd say he's okay. Maybe not the greatest thing to do, but he's definitely smart about it

[@yoonmikim5663]

​@@cogsandglimmers The original claim was that that he wasn't proactive, though. I didn't say anything about it being wrong. I refuted the claim that he's not proactive. Buying a new animal is pretty active. Sarah Jacob had backfire effect, so really, I was going to leave it. 'cause if you watch those videos and all of them in general, you know he's there the majority of the time, doing things like filming, feeding the reptiles, unboxing, doing joint decisions on buying a new work space, editing the videos (adding the adlibs from the animals--that's definitely him if you figure out his sense of humor), etc. If you profile the workload, they split it evenly.

[@Gereon_]

Id like to see him more on camera. :/

[@explicitboyo6157]

Oh my god I’ve never been so early can’t wait for part 3 Can we have a story time with Cheyenne

[@hippos.99lee61]

Me too

[@maddie9947]

I've never been this early either! It's 8 minutes after it was posted.

[@hippos.99lee61]

@@maddie9947 hello

[@elsieventer6751]

Yess

[@luckythorn6054]

Ooh yeeeees please story time with Cheyenne

[@andikay6215]

I love how Rex goes from “DON’T EAT ME” to “ I’ll eat the chickens “ 2:52

[@frenchfry55]

Meanwhile, in the 50's: "Okay, you are now ready to go out and catch your own croc, Billy! After you risk your life and the croc's life from catching it, you'll be good!" "Unless he eats you or vice versa ;)"

[@KeeliaSilvis]

I recently rewatched old videos on Rex, and it is amazing how much better she is doing now than when Emily & Ed first rescued her. 🐊💚

[@theodorebs7512]

_Made this a full on series, WE. NEED. IT._

[@wow-ri1kx]

I dont need it I dont need it I don't need it I dont need it.... *I NEED IT*

[@MrOrcshaman]

Ah the 1950s, where they also thought giving children cocaine was a good idea

[@itslunarraey558]

I-

[@andrewputnam2717]

The good old days

[@annapettit8045]

The goldfish idea is one of my absolute favorite videos on this channel - it's so satisfying to watch

[@jajalarue]

I'm actually looking forward to the next goldfish fishing expedition.

[@scarlettefoxx5585]

Yeah like Why'd people dislike it?

[@dotssyn]

Simply Complicated that’s how I found this channel.

[@ashenrose2262]

Same

[@VelociraptorsOfSkyrim]

@@scarlettefoxx5585 Because they put the fish in an Ice Box, despite Emily literally saying in the video that she had to do it this way by law.

[@bugbug1599]

I wish we could see a big goldfish cleaning effort where folks scoop as many feral goldfish as they can.

[@lyssaf8361]

"Rex doesnt like story time with Rex." LOL

[@Lroselovely88]

When you said "with how squirmy Rex has been for this video" We were like "where?!" Then the bloopers rolled. 😂You guys are skilled editors! Thanks for another great video!

[@teathesilkwing7616]

Tip 1: Don t get one 2: just don't 3: seriously 4: oh no 5: John? 6: JOHN? 7: OH GOD NO

[@marcitiedgen4862]

8: ... john... JOHN!!

[@samanthavang1564]

This is more like "scary storytime" with Rex lol

[@anarusmiler4866]

Campfire stories, Lol

[@heliagrey]

Alternate, but ultimately rejected video titles: Getting the Wiggles Out of your Alligator Spanking your Alligator Tickling your Alligator Alligator Flexes: Harder than Sticking a Rigid Toddler in a Car Seat

[@warriormaiden9829]

Omg, that last one... 🤣🤣🤣 Easy solution to the 'stuffing a 2x4 in a car seat' problem? Tell them you're going to eat their belly button (or stuff it full of their least favorite vegetable). They curl up to 'protect' their belly button real quick and you can proceed with buckling in. XD

[@akio_kuro]

@@warriormaiden9829 this is some strong advice lol

[@warriormaiden9829]

@@akio_kuro Lol, It's tried and true. Did it with every single one of my 5 siblings, and with my son, and it worked every time. Bonus: they're so worried about protecting their bellybutton that they're no longer concentrating on what they were throwing a tantrum over. 😁

[@akio_kuro]

@@warriormaiden9829 absolute brilliance

[@Albukhshi]

"Rex doesn't like story-time with Rex" Well, considering what you're covering, I don't blame her: that's some disturbing stuff for a gator! :P

[@fossa558]

No one: Rex during this “Why are we here just to suffer?”

[@trancesunrise3056]

10:49 The head scratches that you gave to her, and the way she smiles when you do so, it's cute, to say the least. And who would in the right mind, shoves a food down to a caiman's throat by using the rubber-end of the pencil?

[@KuK137]

You don't want to know what a child rearing advice was back then. Even worse...

[@trancesunrise3056]

@@KuK137 Umm, oh....

[@hjalfi]

I think the take-home message from this is that someone needs to send in a pencil that's ten centimetres wide and two metres long for feeding Rex.

[@BigGuyPaladin]

"Slightly" hunched back looking like Mount Everest over here so sad 😔 Dang thanks for all the likes

[@gray11]

ItsMeDino __, I feel bad for that crocodile child.

[@leahziggy1463]

It’s back: /\

[@kingcandle3955]

Me:relieved that i wasn't the only one who noticed and thought the same exact thing EverestTheAlligator:y-y u.. bully-y me-e

[@kingcandle3955]

:(

[@link12click]

i wish we could save that lil baby 😭

[@thekingdaddymaster507]

I used to have those two books when I was a kid!! Along with my Ross Allen Snake Care Booklet. Thank God I never had an ALLIGATOR.

[@Shealio1]

Your goldfish catching video is actually what introduced me to your content. I had no idea about snake breeding, Rex, or any of your much more interesting content. But y'all sold me with how thorough and educational you were, so, here I am! Several years down the happy line.

[@edgarallanswole359]

i liked the goldfish catching tho..... EMILY HAD THE BOOT PANTS

[@carlmcleencabales9188]

Yeah, I was wondering what was the dislikes all about. Invasive species awareness, the way the fish was killed, etc.

[@mortified776]

forthelolz2356 They are called waders :)

[@yellthehellos884]

@@carlmcleencabales9188 just scroll a bit down in the replies of the pinned comment its extremely entertaining

[@Kimmie6772]

@@carlmcleencabales9188 it was a mixture of people feeling she was inhumane and the innocent souls who thought that killing the goldfish was not necessary and more humane than them starving to death in an unhealthy ecosystem.

[@carlmcleencabales9188]

​@@Kimmie6772 Yeah, I've read the pinned comment's replies and she (Snake Discovery) even addressed that there is no other way. She lost a subscriber though LOL (not sure if it's a laughing matter but the whole situation is funny for me).

[@carenlira2161]

Who needs sleep when you can watch Storytime with Rex! Running on 3hrs of sleep and my eyes burn. But I'll be damned if I don't watch this right now!

[@carenlira2161]

@@SnowyFox-ue5jqWohoo! I'm glad you finally got to sleep properly! I just finished the video so off to sleep I go 😴.

[@IceKreacher]

Same

[@reizak8966]

@@carenlira2161 Same. Burning the midnight oil. 😞

[@carenlira2161]

@@IceKreacher 2020 is the year of no sleep lol hope you manage to get some rest soon!

[@carenlira2161]

@@reizak8966 I just woke up! Not by choice lol my dog has a tendency to paw my head when she wants me to get up. Hope you get some rest soon. No one should get just 3hrs of asleep!

[@marywhaley5643]

"Tickle the bits! Tickle the bits!" as Rex just gazes into the camera with shame.

[@royalsalami]

Need another video on an old “care guide” on birds, snakes, or lizards! They’re so interesting and freakin hilarious tbh

[@purplealice]

When Ed tickled Rex in the armpits, Rex grinned! (And what are you going to do with the plaster casts of Rex's feet?)

[@renees766]

Ooohh they could make resin molds and sell them as merch at the facility AND online!

[@noodle7882]

nero eagle or she is making a red robot and needed the right size model

[@purplealice]

@nero eagle Having a cast of her foot will help people get an idea of how big she really is, when they don't get to see her out of her enclosure.

[@purplealice]

@@renees766 I like that idea! A resin gator foot would be a charming paperweight ;-)

[@purplealice]

@@noodle7882 "red robot"? but Rex is dark greenish-black...

[@kathibear6943]

*3 comments already* Me: can I see them? KZbin: how about no?

[@battlebear437]

When I clicked on it at first, there were 19! Could I see them? Nope!

[@alexandriavibe349]

@@Sophhiiaa_ They never said that they were first. They stated that when they clicked on the video at first, there were only 19 comments and they couldn't see them.

[@battlebear437]

cat master I didn’t mean being first...I meant first clicking on it. Edit: I added the word ‘at’ to my comment.

[@samuelwiley8736]

Lol same

[@rainisadork5209]

this happens all the time

[@geraldinelewis8314]

Rex was like, "I'm done with these lies. Byyyeee."

[@daxter2900]

That line when they said “If you don’t eat your croc or vice versa, you should both live a long time” made me laugh so hard

[@fun_and_art]

Honestly? The Goldfish video is the most disliked one on your channel? I love it!!! I watched it like 6 times!

[@scrunklefunk]

me too!

[@celarts5752]

Rex is such a good and patient girl, she seems so sweet and well-mannered ^ ^

[@PhantomPhoenix105]

And then came the bloopers

[@Sliferslacker21]

Sometimes I still go back to that goldfish video. The comments both make me laugh and cry at the same time due to all the angry people. Also holy crap, I feel so bad for any pet caiman in those times. Especially the 70's. At least the 50's gave them light and more room.

[@alysonshorthouse8858]

Rex saying "I'm not fat, I'm fluffy" has made my day!

[@praxcrown5]

"Waaaaaat? The sun is warm?!?" lol Great vid, y'all.

[@daleolson1539]

When I clicked on story time with rex I was not expecting tickle time with rex. Lol! Never thought about tickling an alligator before. Great video, love them all!

[@LunatheMoonDragon]

Weird, I got my pet lion by dumping glue in the savannah and keeping any living thing that stuck to it as my pet.

[@alisandraweaver4751]

Omg the “ooh he’s trying” my dad says to me non stop since I watched that episode of rick and morty with him. He uses it in front of other people too when I’m messing things up lol

[@ohrats731]

Tank you everyone trying to find them vintage pet books, you are a treasure! I’ll keep my eye out at the antique shops

[@IgnoringTree]

ayyy its the video you made when you cleaned out rex's enclosure and just changed shirts!

[@SnakeDiscovery]

Hahaha yeah! Great attention to detail, wow!

[@tonipetrie8320]

@@SnakeDiscovery 😂🐍

[@morgie428]

That's great that you recognized that

[@mitakalondon]

Snake discovery, I wish you the best for the building and for all your pets. thank you so much for giving me advice for Reptiles im a fan for around 2-3 years. Thank you and keep up the good work :)

[@little_lion_heart9850]

I was just talking with a neighbor in my apartment complex who has a turtle. He bought feeder fish for the turtle that the turtle never ate. So he just let the fish live in the tank, the fish started breeding and were getting to be too much for the tank. So, he let the fish go in a pond.... I cringed so hard. I asked him if he even knew if they were a native species. He said he didn't know what kind they were, but he thought it was nicer than flushing them down the toilet. I asked why he didn't put them on any site for someone to come take, or look for anyone who would want them at all. He had no reason, just didn't think of it. It's so frustrating how often I hear people do this with fish and turtles.

[@RandomThoughtsFromEll]

Storytime with rex 2: reptilian boogaloo.

[@lizardsofozz]

This is the best so far. XD

[@mayrawolters9723]

Lol I actually really like the Goldfish video 😂

[@jonzaremba]

yeah they'll perk up. they're basically like a plant.

[@skullfullofbooks7398]

I love that you include the bloopers! It's easy to forget how much work Rex really is when she's just chilling so calmly on your lap. A good reminder that she's really wild at heart.

[@laurenarnold4433]

Thank you for making these videos! As someone who cannot own reptiles at this point, I love living vicariously through you and your gang!

[@kerstiesweeney]

I love the goldfish video!! That's how I found this channel!! 💖🐠💖

[@marcitiedgen4862]

Kerstie Sweeney ya same

[@mauricethegecko9700]

You should make a t shirt that's says "Theres a snake in my boot"

[@sharksuperiority9736]

I love how chill rex is with being held

[@spiercephotography]

Hooray, a new Rex video! These are so fun (and informative, even though I'll never own an alligator or crocodile)

[@tadooable]

Last time I was this early, Rex was a boy 🤣

[@chocolatesnowflakes]

Edd : *Theres cragslist* Me : *Well yes, but actually no*

[@-cupcakeanimations-]

I just adore Rexes face the whole time, just so derpy and happy 💕✨🐊

[@daniafk9414]

OMG EARLY! Rex is a mood! Haha! Keep posting videos of Rex, its great!

[@wendigostudios212]

When you realize she's wearing the shirt she mentioned changing into in a different video to make it seem like it's a different day lmao

[@russemusique]

Rex laying there on you with her eyes closed is the cutest thing that has ever existed 😍😍😭😭

[@hazeyblue9002]

You know im really curious at how much bite force rex actually has due to her poor care before-hand. It would be a cool video idea to explore!!!

[@Dinahroar]

Fun fact: that goldfish video is how I found your channel 😂

[@Tiffntuff]

Fun fact! I found your channel through the goldfish video. I loved that video! It really visually shows the damage releasing non native species does. But also it got me hooked. So thanks for that ;)

[@444powerline]

This video reminds me of something really sad at an old museum I used to go to. They had 5 baby alligators, all in a tank that was... I would say about 20 gallons. :(

[@izzy1221]

The first book was funny but this one with the pictures of almost dead gators made me tear up a little...

[@rikkileitch8083]

Wooooo back from the doctor with a sinus infection but at least there's a new rex viedo !!! Makes me feel all better !!

[@kalimyst]

Aww shucks, get well soon !

[@emberlyncrow3704]

Damn the pets and scratches Res gets from Emily must make Rex so happy! They look like they feel super nice.

[@boobooismine1]

Boomers and friends: *keep gators as pets* Also boomers: Kids these days are so reckless and irresponsible.

[@poopyrose8180]

Underrated comment 😂👌

[@sinikkaparton]

I just came home from school, ah, this is perfect timing! I love storytime!

[@maddie9947]

Thank you for posting videos-I love the educational aspects as well as the storytimes.

[@michyyyh3465]

1:15 rex's position omg with her little feet relaxed and kicked back is so adorable. Shes such a cutie

[@youzhenzhang8415]

"Tickle tickle! Oh now she's angry." Lol I love y'all!

[@random6579]

"its back is slightly hunched" Its back: /\

[@frayed_tulips]

I hope this becomes a series. I’d love to watch more story times with Rex

[@MsDragonsegg]

I remember baby alligators in pet stores when I was a little girl (about the same time this book was written).

[@Aging_Casually_Late_Gamer]

Rex smiling at the beginning makes me smile.

[@MaxyMonto]

“Feed your croc fish, birds, other crocs and SMALL BOYS!!!?!?! “ 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@dessilou9738]

Her: *_makes fun of Rex's rolls_* Rex: MOM STOP EMBARRASSING ME

[@nixand_brennt]

I love this? This shows so clearly how far care information goes in such a short time. Never get too set in your ways with the care of any animal.

[@waldatamez4499]

The goldfish video is the reason I found you/ed and your abundant reptile family... oh and Shayanne can't forget that featherless beauty of a bird!.. congrats an all the achievements and many blessings for 2020.

[@tomnotthomas8152]

Hi Emily, love the content! Waiting for the building update!!

[@Dr3Mc3Ninja]

How utterly abysmal. There is no shortage of poor information. Brian Barcyzyzodndnekrrn as an example.

[@reizak8966]

Yeah... according to him you don't need a thermostat for a heat mat. 😑

[@yamiryushi]

Whether you are right or wrong, its in poor taste to bad mouth someone in another's video. It could start unnecessary hate. Just enjoy the video and Emily and Ed. That's what we are here for.

[@carter3774]

@@yamiryushi i disagree. Sure, there is a more graceful way to call out bad care, but it is important to bring attention to bad advice, care or role models. Leaving a comment on Brian's videos will just give the KZbin algorithm the feedback that this video should be recommended to others and will cause other's to leave hateful comments.

[@caitolent]

@@yamiryushi It is important to acknowledge when people with wide spheres of influence, such as Brian, are not good role models. It is dangerous for people to use his methods of animal care. So I fully support calling him out often, along with anyone else using notoriously bad animal care practices.

[@luvlost03]

@@caitolent I don't follow his care but it was because of him that i got into reptile keeping as pets not breeding.i now absolutely love reptiles and it's all because of him. Is he perfect? No, no one is. Has he made mistakes? Yes, everyone has. But bullying him or anyone is never ok and this hobby is full of bullies. He's done alot for the reptile community so just think about that.

[@LemonFlavoredDraino]

I love how Emily cuddles Rex and gives her pets

[@riptobias]

All the little bits of actual, accurate(ish) info in the older book definitely make me less inclined to cry - and it has the joke (or warning) about "small boys" as food, I'll give it that

[@foxxiangel6384]

i adore these thank you

[@jcfreak2007]

Rex: "I is not food. I is lap gator!"

[@funhun691]

Would love a story time with Cheyenne! As a bird owner and lover, it’d be great for people to understand how to actually deal with them compared to what society thinks. Also loved the bloopers so much

[@hannahwalters3602]

Glad you guys have better knowledge. Have a blessed day

[@jordyn1684]

I love your channel soooo much I’m trying to convince my mom to get me a snake, any advice?

[@Repti-verse]

JAM ask for forgiveness instead of permission.

[@rojorailfan]

Get tiny hats for the snake, your mom will think it’s cute.

[@fiercecheese1003]

Show videos of cute and friendly snakes

[@lumallie2690]

Prove to her you are responsible.

[@jordyn1684]

Thank you for the advice!!!

[@pocket-stars]

5:43 "Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes. Together, we can fix this."

[@skarletcharity]

Dude that monster goldfish video was the first one I found of your channel and it's my favorite! There was something so satisfying about watching you catch those monsters.

[@Hyenafan]

This reminds me of this old 80's book on taking care of hermit crabs. It says to give them gravel. There's some funny stuff in it too though. Especially the part about how smart they are and how good they are at escaping. That stuff is timeless.

[@master12726]

Wow, 1 minute in and there i 106 likes, 1 dislike and 23 views. My math tells me something is strange. Like who is the one dislike?

[@SnakeDiscovery]

That's probably from the book we read for mocking it.

[@rhiannontaylor8283]

It was someone being mad at the book for being so bad

[@Chokblaar]

It was Rex not liking storytime with Rex

[@saliosnoctin7797]

Watching this and the first one reminded me of a book I read when I was a kid. It had to do with keeping a pet Lion. I was 6 when i read and even then my thoughts turned to 'Is it you that's keeping the lion or is the lion keeping you?' lol. I honestly do not remember the name of the book but it made me laugh. Anyways it's funny how horrible the advice was back then for the care and treatment of animals. We've come a long way in that area at least.

[@katiemay8049]

After a long day of work, im glad to have some Snake Discovery video to watch 😍

[@tammyk6358]

Your goldfish catching video is how I found you. I'm actually phobic of snakes but you are so interesting and educational I watch every video that comes out.

[@omermammadli985]

That is a cute dog. What is the breed

[@battlebear437]

Definitely the scaled breed