We went to the Tinley Reptile Show! (March 2024)

It's time for our favorite reptile show- the Tinley Park NARBC! In today's video, we try the "brown sugar bite" as famed by Best Dressed Balls, we learn about the Suma morph ball python and lace monitors, have a tie-dye themed meet-and-greet, and buy a TON of hognoses!
Thank you to everyone who came up to us to say "Hi"! We loved meeting you! And thanks to those who even went so far as to bring gifts- you're so thoughtful!!
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[@adambottomley]

So much respect to Josh for gifting you the ‘imperfect’ animals to adopt out

[@kjtgp1]

Was gonna come here and say the same thing I love that!!

[@kyrab7914]

I feel like it's kinda normal for breeders to sell "imperfect" animals at a reduced price, but maybe SD will reach a wider audience?

[@SongOfTheCrane]

@@kyrab7914 Yeah, I think since SD is more general purpose the animals will have more of a chance (and it sounds like a lot are already adopted). A lot of breeders likely get traffic only from people looking for specific morphs, and if they're spending morph money I imagine they're less likely to buy an imperfect animal.

[@AmieESharaf]

I think it’s AMAZING that you have featured other shops/vendors that could be seen as competition. Your networking, outreach, and community building is so refreshing. Building others up which in turn builds your business and profile. Thank you for all you do for others in this space - absolute professionals, Ed and Emily! LOVE love love Snake Discovery!

[@AmieESharaf]

Not to mention how much effort you put into thanking your fans and showcasing their talent. Spotlighting small businesses is so kind as well. You guys are just A1, top notch bad asses.

[@patriciasiefert7140]

How much fun!

[@katbairwell]

As an imperfect human, I am thoroughly pleased to see that "imperfect" animals are being treated responsibly by breeders, and getting to have the life they deserve, with a family that loves them!

[@bullfrogjay4383]

I have a soft spot in my heart for "imperfect" animals, especially reptiles. They make up probably most of my collection.

[@katbairwell]

@@bullfrogjay4383

[@baylynnhunt]

Me too boo

[@annareifer2249]

one of my first pet gerbil was also "imperfecet" his taile was damaged, that was the reason why I pick him :)

[@highdesertdirtpatch6454]

My daughter loves your channel. She says: "Hi my name is Zoey. My mom and I found a garter snake and I picked it up and held it for a little bit. It was the greatest day of my life so far!"

[@Mars20_dragon]

I have a snow hog nose. It was amazing when I saw it for the first time he is an adorable.

[@DRAG0NSPIRIT10]

A wise woman once said "A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down." 😆

[@calliepatteen]

I was just thinking of marry poppins

[@brandibastian4193]

Yeah but that's cuz medicine usually you taste really bad so if you cover that bad taste with a bunch of sugar you might not want to throw up the medicine because some medicine is so bitter but just taking a giant spoonful of sugar is not a good idea

[@doctorb.5893]

i had a 3 foot long blood clot and was on massive painkillers, i accidently put a tylenol under my tongue, it was brutal

[@HeidiSholl]

Ah, but was Mary talking about Demerara, Muscovado, white granulated or icing sugar? 😂 Because it was implied in the video that Muscovado is the way to go!!

[@user-tb7fz9cw3d]

lol so true XD!!

[@briannarichter6558]

What a wonderful idea giving you the "imperfect" animals to adopt! Especially because when people adopt from your program they know they aren't getting some perfect lune bred animal and it's a special needs baby! These is wonderful because these animals still get to live full happy lives and it helps raise money for you to continue this wonderful program! I wonder if more breeders will start doing that! Or even, maybe someone would be able to start a program that is specifically for breeders to donate these types of animals! Everyone deserves a chance, even special "imperfect" animals!

[@katbairwell]

This is beautifully said!! It is good the reptile hobby is taking their responsibility to all the animals they produce seriously. We know from the way greyhounds, and racehorses, are mistreated by too many in their respective communities, with animals often being abandoned when they are no longer generating money for the breeder/owner, it's a scandalous mistreatment of animals that needs better oversight. So it is good to see that the reptile hobby is trying to do things right.

[@briannarichter6558]

@katbairwell absolutely agreed!

[@kyrab7914]

Idk if it's the norm for breeders to sell imperfect animals at a reduced price, but I feel like the app they were talking about is akin to what you're saying. Like I feel like you'd need am entirely separate, national/international organization to run the adoptions. Since I assume like SD, many ppl are v busy, maybe too busy to run their business and coordinate that

[@tinabrown8654]

I rescue and I have many perfectly imperfect babies.... they are all a dream!!!!

[@sianharknessjones]

I did Animal Care at College and Uni. We had Frilled lizards, and on a hot day I managed to get the reptile department to place mealworms at large distances down a corridor and let the dragons run down the corridor. Like you see in documentaries when on hind legs and frilled out. They had so much fun.

[@Blackhorselove1]

Your upload aligned perfectly with when I took my lunch at work today! Food, coffee, and Snake Discovery. What more could I need?

[@Thebigestturtlejofan]

More snake discovery

[@SoupyGal]

🍃

[@constanceschickens6556]

I thought you were crazy for having lunch at 7 pm but then I remembered time zones exist 😂

[@ariamoede7959]

What more? food coffee Snake Discovery and a snake

[@Blackhorselove1]

@@constanceschickens6556 no, you’re not wrong! 😂 At my job we call it a “lunch” break no matter which shift you work. I work the 2nd shift, so I go home at 11pm.

[@Bluemudwasp]

You both were so kind. We saw you several times in passing in addition to the meet and greet, just because our whole weekend was tinley. I think my favorite was when my kid and I were taking a rest break and we just watched Ed stop what he was doing to take random selfies with some very excited Littles. It was adorable. My daughter and I just watched from the window and I threw out a "you're so nice!" as Ed passed. (Because moments like that should be seen and acknowledged for the joy and wonder they bring) You were both just so genuinely kind to everyone you were interacting with and to me and my kiddo who was absolutely star struck to meet you.❤ You do what you do so well. I'm sorry your Tinley was disrupted.

[@jijilovehearts]

As a shyer creator, its nice to see how far Ed has come with being on camera. Its very encouraging to me.

[@nicorobin5978]

He's hilarious too. As a fellow introvert, I get why he wouldn't want to be on camera or in the videos, but glad he is and kudos to him for stepping out of his comfort zone. Think we all appreciate what he brings to the videos.

[@micheles778]

Emily shifts effortlessly into "educator interview" mode right after explaining the severe lack of sleep, 10/10 so professionally competent!

[@amemooress6291]

👋 Briefly saw you both there. My husband embarrassed the heck out of me by calling out to y'all, and even though you were busy & in a hurry, you still stopped for a quick photo. ❤ Tyty.

[@ontarioreptilerescue]

I recognize the first tie-dye couple with the light up sign, they're Canadian. Hello 👋

[@ettinakitten5047]

That's why they were talking about import fees!

[@ChantalsCritters]

Hey

[@lindsayschmidt2177]

Baby ball pythons are always cute, but the hypo clown pied is downright adorable. I love their little faces so much!

[@Sgublaka94]

The chimera guy seemed so nice! I hooe you two got more sleep after this ❤

[@themurrrr]

Ooooooh, finally Brown Sugar gets some love!!!!!! It is so underrated!

[@jvseventeen]

Yess! I've been eating it straight for as long as I can remember, it reminds me of helping to make cookies from scratch when I was a kid. Fantastic stuff, very underrated

[@MontgomeryWenis]

I add a touch of cinnamon to mine.

[@alanefideler7234]

YES gimme an entire spoonful, it cures my sweet-tooth unlike any other

[@balmainshawty]

Yea Ed was right, should have got dark

[@Long_Haired_Climber_Girl]

@@alanefideler7234 yessssssssssssss

[@Soroiya]

As a reformed sugar eater, something about the texture and the just happy feels. A teaspoon of sugar is amazing.

[@Corvus408]

Seeing Ed and Emily walk around finding familiar faces is so heart warming! I love seeing the zoo med booth so we can see their charming faces and personalities again :)

[@SoliRhymesWithJulie]

We're gonna need some plant videos now Ed. That is an AMAZING Monstera albo

[@xaeverse]

Theres nothing i enjoy more than reading the subtitles you guys add for the reptiles you find/your own reptiles. 😊❤

[@grutarg2938]

Not to mention the window ledge!

[@onewitxhcoven5272]

A dramatic reenactment of what went through my head during the animals bought segment: “We won’t be showing the animals we bought for ourselves in this video”- “NOOOOOO” “We will do a whole video dedicated to showing them” - “YAAAAYYYYY” I am easy to please; pretty snek (and others) video is all I need-

[@tylerpalmer6062]

I will probably never own a reptile, but I still watch this channel because of how wholesome it is. And I am pleasantly surprised how wholesome the reptile community is in general.

[@missdee153]

I love the energy between Ed & Emily! Their relationship has always been an inspiration.

[@rachaelwhelchel8176]

I'm proud of you all for actually giving yourself time to shop this year. Congratulations on the new facility. You all deserve all the love & and success.

[@brookedusik4644]

I love how even when she is tired Emily is still so positive and happy!

[@user-ce7cr7cf8f]

I agree with the window sill, Eragon is a great book series, one of my favorites growing up. Movie, we don't talk about.

[@kudzu_]

I never read the books but I like the movie lol 😬 I didn't even know it was a book series, I'll have to check it out if people are saying the books are better

[@bluebumblebee309]

It shall not be spoken of

[@kellymartin2603]

I watched the movie exclusively for Garrett Hedlund (the actor that played Murtagh), and that's what got me to read the books. Yes, books are better- movie isn't horrible as a movie, but is a terrible book adaptation.

[@polarberri]

Always impressed with how much effort goes into each video. It must take ages to edit down the footage, and to even go back and do a voiceover - such dedication.

[@Liz_Theresa]

I LOVE eating brown sugar by the spoon! Especially the dark brown sugar clumps, just letting them melt in my mouth! 😘 Awesome video as always!

[@charlottesmom]

I think the dark brown would taste better, more molasses! 👍🏻

[@superkkallstars7680]

It was really fun meeting you here and getting the last pin!

[@misomie]

Mix brown sugar with peanut butter and it's fantastic. You can add in oats too or do chunky if you want more crunch.

[@MontgomeryWenis]

Brown sugar with a touch of cinnamon is perfect.

[@scrotchrocket6054]

I used to eat peanut butter and brown sugar sandwiches and have them sometimes dipped in veggie beef soup is really good .... wasn't aware brown sugar wasn't a common thing for people ..lol ..molasses is a odd taste , but if they have had sweet carrots from most any japanese place , its cooked in brown sugar ... lots of recipes have it

[@nickson010]

Brown sugar on pancakes is great also

[@kamikoenig-snell7044]

Brown sugar and cinnamon on a tortilla warmed in the microwave or oven mmmmm….

[@constanceschickens6556]

Try mixing it with oats peanut butter and banana. Not too much brown sugar but a spoonful or so. It tastes amazing.

[@Mrs.Silversmith]

My favorite mug has Koffing on it, but it says "Koffee" so cute.

[@BloodOcean666]

8:29 that was the best transition you ever made hahahaha 😂

[@briannarichter6558]

Super excited to see the home snake video! This male lighting is a perfect start!

[@Spicyseed]

I love seeing all the little noodle baby’s and their different patterns. So cute! Sending love.

[@elfegirl4116]

Troy, the brown sugar fan, would love to eat Sucre à la crème ! It's just brown sugar (dark or light), cream and butter. (You can add maple syrup or coffee if you like). Same with the ''canadian'' (or quebec) sugar pie or the pudding chômeur (poor pudding). Give the brown sugar some love. :D

[@shaiannwyatt7749]

Suma is one of my favorite morphs of anything. Super cool to see it get featured!

[@StupidCatLady]

It was wonderful to meet you! Hope you and Ed had a great time!

[@w.m.8126]

Snake Discovery folks really are the best !!! The light up sign looked awesome !!!

[@alicecain4851]

Ed is really quite ridiculously handsome. Don't believe me? Right at the beginning, when he's tasting the brown sugar. Look at his face. So. Handsome! And he's handy, too. Hi, Emily! You already knew this, though.

[@emilyh.9240]

This other Emily agrees with you! 😊

[@LadyTroubadour]

Getting ready to watch this, decided to comment first because I BOUGHT A TICKET and was DYING to go but ended up missing out (there was a waste of my ticket money, oh well at least I just had got a one day pass). I had the best tie-dye shirt ever that I got from an artist at a street fair, super unique and weird and cool, I had made some really cute little sling habitats I was going to fill with baby tarantulas, I was stoked to go to the meet n greet and wanted to ask questions about snakes, and the level of bummed I was to miss out after all that hype was immense. I'm glad at least you made this video so I got to see some of it!

[@kyrab7914]

Aww that's unfortunate you couldn't go!

[@slateportraichu5416]

Thank you for bringing us to the show too! Have a nice week, Snake Discovery!

[@kerithoma1955]

Ed and Amy, lots of coffee and lots of chocolate and lots of looking at cool reptiles you’ll get through the day

[@wildman826]

Was awesome to meet you!! Great show!

[@apoisonpotato93]

Really great booth features in this video. 💚 Great job on the editing too. 🙌🏼

[@idasvehla850]

Great video. As a real plant person myself, it makes me happy that Ed is getting into plants!!! Looked like a Philodendron 69686 or Philodendron joepii at the end there (I might be wrong).

[@Rndmstff737]

I was there! Only I just caught a glimpse of you guys while I was shopping for a pacman frog. (Which I got) Ill be sure to see you guys in July if your there in Schaumburg

[@frankie1406]

Yes! This extra video detailing your personally bought animals is all I've ever wanted, I was a little disappointed that the brumation video didn't showcase everybody because I love to use it as a refresher of who you've got but this more than makes up for it!

[@akantiia]

I love that guys got some imperfect critters to adopt out

[@reptilefae]

That sign is phenomenal!

[@LeBonesCreations]

There is nothing better than spoonfuls of brown sugar from the bag! Yummy yummy.

[@grutarg2938]

What about when you've mixed the brown sugar and butter to make cookies but you haven't added any other cookie ingredients yet?

[@catbatrat1760]

16:54 Eyyy, an emerald tree monitor! :D

[@lauras6800]

Honestly, theses videos are just so great to attest to Emily and Ed's personally, not only from all the gifts that the fans give. But also the gifts from the sellers, instead of selling a reptile, and getting their money's worth, they choose to prestige Emily and Ed 😊😊

[@kathleenmcintoshclark8473]

Tim from Xtreme Xotics is AWESOME! We purchased our first boa from him last week at the Show Me show in STL.

[@Mollysage]

I just wanted to say I’ve always loved your videos and all the reptiles you own which inspired me get any sort of reptile like turtles snakes and lizards you’ve been on elf my favourite KZbinrs ever, recently I got diagnosed with asd (autism) which has been quite helpful and finally my parents gave in and let me get a smooth knob tailed gecko which I named Xena! Forward to today I know have four more! Beany a normal, lil guy a high white, Lorax an albino and spider a high white! I appreciate all your videos and you guys inspired me so much thank you!

[@emmadutka666]

The boxes and bag of tarantulas sounds like my biggest fear come to life (especially trapped in an enclosed space with them)

[@briannarichter6558]

I found my new favorite ball python! That Hypo Pied is ssssooooo pretty!!!!

[@mmmbepis8643]

It will never cease to amaze me how many colors ball pythons can come in!

[@briannarichter6558]

@@mmmbepis8643 agreed! And while their are so many pretty ones, I just absolutely love pieds, and the hypo with the high oranges is 😘🫠🤯!!!

[@nataliesreptiles]

Scott from Scott's Hreat Snakes is awesome. Last Tinley he was trying to sell his group of MBK's, and no one jumped on the project. So since he only lives a few hrs from me, we met up and got them. Brumated them. And now pairing them up. And you can never go wrong buying hogs from Craig Kade.

[@katharinejungkind356]

Brown sugar mixed with butter is the best! Used to eat it all the time as a child on warm toast.

[@Nepeta-Leijon]

that sounds so good

[@highjinx6519]

My daughter eats her baked sweet potatoes with butter and brown sugar(& a few marshmallows if she really butters me up lol).

[@juliekirchner6571]

I love watching your videos even though i have no reptiles. I believe that your channel was the first reptile channel i started watching. It grew to several different channels now that i watch pretty regularly.If you watch a few of the egg hatching videos from Mutation Creation, you can see husbandry pro at work. Billy has been using it for a few years now and said it makes keeping track of everything so much easier.

[@hearsthewater]

Ooh, Ed! I just started getting into monsteras. My daughter gave me one for my birthday last year. I named it "Cookie", and she is doing really well.

[@klcpca]

I LOVE just straight brown sugar from the bag!!!! How awesome that Josh's Frogs care enough about their animals to try to make sure that even the "special" one find loving homes!!! It would be nice if maybe before or after the show they could give some time for just the vendors to be able to go around and see things at the show without all the visitors...

[@Julaeable]

"we have a new building!" - so much space for hogs, so much space for activities 🎉

[@elizabethbushby6054]

Have just found your videos. I'm in love ❤️ following your stories. You both show such love and respect for all your animals and show how to care for them. 🎉Thank you ❤ I'm learning so much..

[@MontgomeryWenis]

I actually eat brown sugar for a snack sometimes, but only when there's nothing else. Gotta add a touch of cinnamon though.

[@debayeuxchats5607]

I'm just baffled that eating brown sugar right from the bag isn't a thing everyone does. I always have a little extra spoonful for myself, whenever I need some for baking.

[@kyrab7914]

Yeah, for baking. But like as just a snack by itself... My teeth hurt thinking about it. That said, one of my fave sauces is basically brown sugar, cinnamon, and syrup lol

[@kswick8581]

My heart genuinely leapt when the window sill mentioned Eragon, I have the entire series in hardcover including the Fork the Witch and the Worm (which my English teacher bought for me) and Murtagh

[@KaiIsHere92]

I'm in the middle of Murtagh. Haven't had a chance to read The Fork, The Witch, and the Worm yet.

[@paytenmaness699]

Thanks for reminding me I have Murtagh on my to read shelf!! I'm so excited for it :)

[@jadedjoker2199]

When it said it liked the movies more than the books, I was about to throw hands. Thank god it was just a joke 😂😂😂

[@Aladinsarsipius]

You are such great people and ambassadors for the herp society

[@HybridDecon]

Don’t worry, the author of Eragon (Christopher Paolini) also hates the movie 😂 he had to stay quiet until his contract with Fox expired, but now he definately makes his feeling of it known at any signings and it’s known fondly as the “movie that shall not be mentioned” 😂 love this video, thanks for showing us Tinley for those of us across the pond who can’t enjoy it in person!! ❤

[@baasparkopenings851]

I'm with Trey on this, brown sugar is good. Maybe a whole bite is a bit much, I dunno, I just sneak a taste when I'm baking things sometimes. Maybe I should try eating it straight from the bag!

[@drewnianydywan2494]

I love how i can rely on you guys to post some videos to bed time somewhere around midnight

[@user-io1vm4os9v]

Supper excited for this video

[@sociallyexhausted]

If y'all ever run in 1 hour of sleep again my advice is find someone that has a light espresso in the area. The light roasts have more caffeine and I kid you not it is the most effective way to stay awake. Note: I remember the lightning morph! I am so happy that worked out and he produced them! I'm so excited to see you guys breed them as well!!

[@Annie_Annie__]

Patrick (from Chimera) and Emily together remind me of a pair of golden retrievers in human form. Lol! And I 1000% mean that as the highest of high compliments. Golden retriever-like people make the absolute best friends.

[@leahpetrick6958]

Another great video, can’t wait for the next one !

[@Read_withLexi]

Ahhh yes just a normal snake discovery intro of eating brown sugar

[@urfavlace]

you guys make my day!! what amazing snakes❤❤

[@rachellien7500]

You can make your own brown sugar all it is granulated sugar and molasses and you just add as much molasses till you get the color you want, less gives you the light brown, more gives you dark

[@ttswsmusic]

I used to work in a bakery, and I'd always taste the brown sugar when it was needed for recipes. Haha.

[@catherinepetersen3789]

Wouldn't eat brown sugar straight, but brown sugar bread sounds awesome!!! I need the recipe!!! 😂 I love brown sugar cookies, & I could see brown sugar bread being awesome! And shout out to Josh for giving you guys the imperfect frogs!!! Not only do they find good homes but they'll help other reptiles in adoption island find good homes too 🤗 Can't wait for the haul video!

[@fuzzylittlespider]

4:55 that’s a Cinnamon green cheek conure! I have a huge love for the Cinnamon and Pineapple green cheek conures! 💚

[@SHENworks]

Looking forward to the video With all the details on the space you bought for yourselves!

[@mackenziekaiser5104]

My favorite time of year is the Tinley videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@claragreenfield6317]

I have a feeling that all shows like these are like 'cheers' for you guys. 'everyone knows your name' The sugar eating thing. Seriously dark brown sugar, on buttered toast. Trust me. 😄 Also omgosh that greencheeck was ADORABLE! Just 'scritch meh. yas! scritches!' 😍

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video as always. Thanks for show my husband's light up 3d sign. It was so fun meeting you guys. We will have to make a trip to your zoo.

[@jenn1234]

Awesome video! I love love love eating straight brown sugar! It’s also very good on maple walnut ice cream! I am looking forward to seeing what snakes you guys got. Take care and have a great weekend!!! 😄💙🐬🐊🐍🫶🏼

[@loryl]

Woooo Tinley!

[@karliechardi2229]

Love taste of brown sugar. Only thing better is powdered.

[@1everydayperson]

Try it on buttered toast. It perfection!

[@davidsalter3698]

I perfectly started eating right when you released athe video, the best thing to watch!

[@Popedishsoap]

An Eragon reference??? In MY Snake Discovery video??? I’m crying omfg

[@FatherSpencer]

I have had two dreams about breeding snakes since I started watching your channel. You guys are wired into my brain now it seems

[@BL00EYE-0]

Dark brown sugar is my favorite smell ever, to the point where I will take a big whiff of the bag whenever I'm baking and have to use it 😂

[@icemanespoo2977]

Next time we need a hognoseoff between Ed and Emily. Who buys the most but also each snakes has to be a great addition to the breeding program.

[@redwillow311]

By the Way, those Chocolate Snake's are perfect for putting over an espresso cup as it drips. like the consistency and taste is out of this world for Espresso.

[@amyammons8186]

Fresh homemade brown sugar is SOOOO much better than store bought. We defilitly eat it with everything!

[@Vaeta]

This seems like a fun show. I'm going to the Dallas show tomorrow, looking forward to seeing everything the vendors have to offer!

[@faithbaker8233]

In PA we use brown sugar in baking. Also in my oatmeal with raisins. We make shoe fly pie with it and some other bake goods. We are not Amish but in Lancaster Co where they are popular along with some of their foods. We have German in our Ancestry. Love you both. I’m a corn snake lover!

[@Lemon._.StxrOfficial]

I used to live in Illinois but then i moved I actually saw you guys at the Illinois reptile expo! I was so excited my dream came true you guys are my passsion!❤

[@jennisherwood7455]

I am looking forward to the haul video! Exciting!

[@Flyingpapaya]

I'd just like to say I've got one of the Joshes Frogs imperfect Pacman Frogs and lil dude is absolutely thriving and you can't even see the issue he has anymore

[@Nepeta-Leijon]

that's awesome :D

[@Toby_290]

Love this video!