WHATS WRONG with the Reptile Community?! - Brian Barczyk + Kevin rant

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[@robertweller6701]

I think that's the best statement I've ever heard " we are in the day and age where people just have to find something to be offended by "

[@Silvermoonscorpion]

Yep. I knew a lady who I said she'd complain about having nothing to complain about. It's sad & frustrating. Sad way to try and live.

[@jeremy-psychonautlsdmtdr-k5140]

Totally spot on statement

[@_bearded_dragon_mom_2536]

EXACTLY!! That's what I've been saying!!!!! Everyone has to pick and choose on what they want to be offended by. Then when something truly bad happens to someone and someone shows actual care and offense, then all the sudden people are saying they're too sensitive. It's disgusting.

[@_bearded_dragon_mom_2536]

@@Silvermoonscorpion She must truly be miserable. I could sit here and complain about the fact I have C-PTSD and chronic pain. But no, I'm not gonna sit there and play victim and get nothing done in life, I don't even associate myself with victims, I'm a fucking survivor. If I can keep moving on and surviving, then anyone can. Not going into my past though, it's too dark and disturbing. But be safe out there, it's become shit out there.. and it's only gonna get worse.

[@doll9340]

I have people who throw hissy fits over me calling packs of cigarettes by a different name. One lady even recorded me and my manger sided with her instead of defending my right to call things whatever I deem to call it

[@bearsbeetsbsg8]

when is NERD going to sell the teriyaki flavored snake shed

[@brandonmarsh3179]

It would be nice to see us as a community unite stop badmouthing each other and help each other and for more folks standing up for our rights!

[@Dadboa52]

Full Concurrence from THIS Limey-Brother!!!

[@lowlifeexotics3070]

Agreed!!

[@reversepolarity8981]

I am new to herps (after finding a RES dumped in my backyard) and have been repeatedly ASTOUNDED by the handling and husbandry methods of most reptile breeders. Handled like merch, housed like inanimate objects. Asking a breeder not to perpetuate a color morph which produces neurological problems to varying degrees of severity is NOT badmouthing.

[@briannaharter4411]

Hoesntly has a fish keeper that got into reptiles.I hate the reptile community cuase it's toxic and human focused. Serouisly why do you need to bring up 1 persons name so much when talking about animals?

[@stevietaylttv2225]

I’m agree with you that

[@karyannfontaine8757]

My house has forced air oil heat. Humidity is a battle in winter. If I have a snake with a patchy shed, I soak him or her in warm water with a spot of Dawn and it works to relieve the snake of the stubborn shed. I never pull the shed off dry for fear of causing injury, fear, or pain to my snakes. Kevin has taught me so much about respect, handling, treatment of medical problems. Brian is an Icon for his love of animals and reptiles. Much respect for both of them.

[@georgef1176]

How can anyone hate Brian or Kevin they both seem like the nicest people ever.

[@halien6048]

I have met Brian a few times at the Reptarium in Michigan & he’s SO sweet.

[@the_lomax]

But are they the nicest reptile lovers ever... I think that award goes to Clint, with a score of 5 out of 5. but Brian and Kevin are right up and are just amazing! Maybe even the coolest reptile KZbinrs ever!

[@midnightsan9917]

@@the_lomax I can't really support brian since he definitely let sunshine die. Not to mention the horrible advice he gives on twitter. He also doesn't quarantine newly delivered animals which is a huge problem since he has a lot of animals in one building. Honestly he had a lot of potential to be a great figure head for the reptile world but simply put he is putting money first over his reptiles well being.

[@miaolindias]

Kevin, I like, Brian adds a lot of negativity to the community... STRONGLY dislike the guy

[@Silvermoonscorpion]

That's my question. Where's all this heat at & if it's there, why!?!?. Snake whisperer for real. I don't engage in the tik tok & other social media so maybe that's why I miss it.. if so, I'll continue to miss it.

[@carterpochynok4874]

Every professional reptile keeper I know helps their snakes shed when they're patchy. Snakes get really irritated with extra dead skin, so they're usually grateful for the help. Also lets them know that you're there to help and builds trust.

[@Shastasnow]

Yeah. My Frilled lizard opens his frill for me so I can get the skin on the back of his neck and from under frill. He is even more trilled if I pull the skin from his noise lol. It like brushing a dog. Some love it and some don’t.

[@Chudchanning]

I think the "don't pull shed off" rule was just formed because people who can't tell it's ready to come off would try to yank it off when it's still semi-fused to the new scales. I'm sure it probably doesn't feel nice when the new skin is stretching upward with the old skin. If it's giving resistance I let it be for awhile longer

[@abbeypautsch105]

I'm always a believer that you can love rats and snakes equally. I have had rats since a young kid, they're amazing animals, just so sweet and smart and loving but so are snakes and snakes have to eat too. I love this collab. Love both of you and its super interesting. Thanks for clearing some things up! :)

[@lsanderson09]

We have two guinea pigs and tow snakes. We love rodents and snakes here too.

[@maximejette7674]

You are so right...my girlfriend have rat's as pets and I have two snake...she love my snake just as much as I love her rats both of them are lovely animals.

[@nickwitham7946]

Everyone's an "expert" on social media.

[@Baffi_]

Yeah like having a warehouse full of snakes in drawers and suddenly he’s an expert, and not just a breeder with a hoarding problem.

[@SolitaryWendigo]

@@Baffi_ it’s almost as if he sells his animals and that’s his business, it’s almost as if you need a mass number of a product to sell to run a successful business.

[@Baffi_]

@@SolitaryWendigo like the factory farm of snake breeders. Barely bare minimum conditions to maximize profits. When people get greedy, the animals suffer

[@SolitaryWendigo]

@@Baffi_ but the animals aren’t suffering, they’re weekly inspected by wildlife services and have permits to own certain species. Trust me if they were being mistreated, they wouldn’t own them.

[@peachxtaehyung]

@@SolitaryWendigo not necessarily

[@mcoop826]

I love how your snake calmed down and is just chillin with you and Brain. Watching you pet it and seeing it just lay on you guys proves your point even more!

[@CavalierCat]

Everyone just needs to chill the fuck out and use common sense. Brian and Kevin make great points!

[@debconness7718]

Exactly , they are so judge mental these days and bored and have nothing better to do but push their ideas on others. They need to focus on people and things that are truly important like to help stop our rights being taken away , or hunger and homelessness in America , or helping kids have things to do at night or weekends to teach them how to stay on track instead of getting in to gangs or crime, to help conserve our Indangured animals , or clean up or earth... Come on people ...get real and get an honest life. ❤️

[@nmecrab4702]

Brian: people wiill think that a title in a thumbnail means your video is sensational also Brian in his video titles: check out this 300ft ball python takedown an airplane

[@sese6227]

Lmao Spot on

[@miaolindias]

for real, isn't that the whole point?

[@sabrinasheldon2049]

I LOVE that they 1) talk openly about mast mistakes owning up to them and actually changing behavior 2) the stance on live feed. Yes it is necessary but it is not anything exciting or enjoyable. Reptile people are the ultimate animal people we cherish all living things ❤

[@jamesstruhar6664]

P.S. I assisted my 3 month old Enchi Yellowbelly in shedding bc he had broken it in his moss box and it wasn't coming off...He literally, though usually jumpy, allowed me to carefully shed the parts on his head including both eye caps. some Welcom it it seems

[@helema23]

my dragon will sit still and let me "pick" at her and even wiggles to tell me where to rub. they come to rely on us when in captivity to help with things that they could do in the wild but cant in captivity as easily.

[@markharris8997]

Brian actually inspired me to live my dream with reptiles after watching his vlogs . His enthusiasm and passion is 2nd to none . I found kevin (Nerd ) via Brians channel this guy is the God of reptiles so knowledgeable plus i love his sarcasm . Ive learned so much of both of them . Keep up the great work guys ... screw the haters just sad people looking for that 5min of fame ...

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Haaaaaaa sarcastic as hell!!!!! K

[@amandastakeonit7402]

I LOVE Brian! He is such a great guy!

[@amandastakeonit7402]

...also same, I found Kevin, NERD through Brian.

[@amandastakeonit7402]

I love rats and mice as well, they are smart and sweet. I have paid to have a rat put down because he was getting so old and biting his fingers. I can't and won't feed live, but I understand what happens in the wild and that some animals have to be fed live.

[@makosmythicmenagerie]

Brian literally let his snake's mouth rot off Enthusiastically

[@emp4th783]

I love that it’s 8:55 and Kevin is staring off into space chewing on the shed still and the conversation with Brian and Donny is still going on I am so in love with this video already

[@happyhello5988]

I like how both of you are very educational. Your helping me getting over my terrible fear of snakes. Your both so genuine and care so much about your reptiles, it’s almost contagious!! Keep being who you guys are!!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Glad to have you watching legit,

[@Ze-Germanzuk]

I do agree with that chick to some extent, the trouble with cool viral videos is morons that don't know what they are doing think they can do it too. Sure anyone that knows about snakes will do it the right way but if you get an idiot that just rips the skin off because he saw it in a video it's going to cause issues. Not saying she is 100% right but I can kinda see the logic there.

[@TTVXLILWENDIGOX]

Ze Germanz the ironic part is she’s part of the problem with viral. She’s a KZbin and with the stuff she says people run with it and she because a the same toxic as they are by helping them do it. People aren’t educated when they buy reptiles and it leads to trends like that or the really dumb one....abusive one with cats. The bread meme. Putting a piece of bread on the cats face and stressing it out just for views and laughs. We exploit animals for personal gain in view. Nothing nerd has ever done exploits the animal ever.

[@candacechew76]

I do agree with what she said about viral trends. However, she is a major part of the problem with her animal hoarding, poor husbandry and her spreading misinformation. She has a huge following and most of them are just as bad as her if not worse.

[@the.genderless.sinner7271]

Taylor had a lot of problems but she's been working on bettering herself and her animals' lives

[@the.genderless.sinner7271]

@Hellequin Maskharat well obviously thats the best way to do it. But she's doing her best. I was gifted a bearded dragon and barely knew anything. But i did days worth of research (and am still learning constantly almost 3 years later) and am doing my best to give my dragon her the best i can.

[@HHLucifer666]

@Hellequin Maskharat putting my couple pennies in as well here even tho I’m late, but I’m of the opinion that you are obligated to do as much research on that animal, whatever it is, could be anything from a dust mite to an African elephant, as possible to give that animal the best possible Quality of life you can. It’s less about the “preliminary” and more about the “research”

[@josettetaylor5176]

I’m with Kevin-and intelligent reptile people are, too: Why is shedding even a topic? It’s ridiculous. But that’s what makes this vid funny, so...flame on!!!🤪

[@patshhi4620]

Josette Taylor I love watching Kevin. He’s no bull and it’s harder and harder to find someone like that. I loved this video too. You and Brian were very interesting to watch. I’d love to see more of you two talking.

[@RobM2089]

Literally had to assist my 6 ft retic shed a few days ago because my humidity was off. Took her out, let her soak, helped her shed, cleaned out her cage, tossed in new substrate and now her humidity is right where it should be. 🤷‍♂️

[@xkoala303x]

I imagine someone did something dumb and screwed it up for everyone else and then bc it’s the Internet, everyone is pointing fingers at eachother screaming when they all agree on the same thing

[@helema23]

yuh i had someone have the audacity to tell me not to help my bearded dragon shed. i mean if i dont she gets cranky and it gets stuck. rule of thumb, if its loose and comes off without much effort then its ready to come off and helping them to shed actually keeps them healthy, happy, and socialized. well.... norberta wont let anyone else help her shed or pet her without issue but thats just her personality!

[@andrewv1671]

Right off the bat before i even watch the video. One thing that drove me and i know a lot of people away from the reptile community is the amount of envy so many big time breeders create in the way that so many keepers acted with a HUGE ego and in effect made the whole community ugly as a whole. There is a lot of macho mentality in the community also.

[@Chudchanning]

It's in every hobby. I'm into reptiles, movie and record collecting, skateboarding, mycology, and a few other things semi-regularly, and everyone in those niche hobbies is in some weird arms race to be part of the "upper level". And the internet specifically allows for the pack mentality where everyone shifts in one direction to avoid being potentially critiszed themselves. There's still alot of good people involved in everything, but the worst people tend to have the loudest voices or make the biggest impressions

[@zyeet3243]

I find the “Florida man” stereotype runs STRONG in the Florida reptile scene.

[@CatAleah]

This has so many good points. When it comes to animals we can always learn and grow and develop the ways we keep them to make their lives as close to what their natural life would be as possible, but there are limits and things we should understand and not over exaggerate when it comes to their care. When it comes to explaining how to care for animals online, we should form our own opinions over EXPERIENCE keeping them, but we should also take advice and learn from the experts that have been keeping them for decades. Although the standards for keeping have changed and grown, we can always learn more, even the seasoned and experienced keepers and breeders. Moral of the story is, we should all be nice to one another and learn from each other, not create a mob mentality that perpetuates cancel culture because that doesn't help anyone. I like hearing the different sides to topics like these and forming my own opinions. I think everyone else should do the same. Also when it comes to feeders, it is our job as reptile keepers to respect both animals, the feeder and the predator. This also respects both communities and is more sensitive to the feelings of those who love and cherish their little rat friends. All animals deserve respect, feeders or not. So many good points. Thanks for this video!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

CatAleah you are welcome! K

[@loudigity0]

You guys are great people dont let anyone make you feel different just watching this discussion gave me a whole new respect for you two. I alrdy respected you before but i feel like this convo really shows how solid you guys are. Thank you so much for everything you guys do i hope there will be more people like you in the future!!!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

This was just us sitting there talking and Donny filmed it. K

[@williamrussell4655]

We live in a world where people value people’s social media following, over people who actually have knowledge, Experience and have actually achieved success. Nobody happy anymore unless there’s a problem 🙄 I’m a breeder from the UK and will forever appreciate what you guys have done, thank you

[@briannaharter4411]

No.we live in a world where poeple are questioning animal care and trying to improve animal care. It's only the reptile community that has stuck it's heels in the ground and are whinning about new comers calling into question about keeping reptiles in a unnatural set up that does not stimulate natural behavouirs or whether we should be breeding animals with a very huge health iusse for looks. Cuase what I've seen a lot from reptile keepers is poeple taking it has presonal attack when challenged in any way cuase they've been keeping reptiles so long how could they be wrong.

[@williamrussell4655]

Brianna Harter no ones challenge Kevin has already said multiple time that he wants to have a conversation with these people making claims to debate. If you’re referring to the spider gene, bolocks! it’s false, the Herp guy knew what he was doing with that snake and the problem with that snake has nothing to do with spider gene. I’ve been working with the spider gene now for a while and as a honest guy who cares about animals, I wouldn’t support something if it was that bad and I can guarantee people who are against spider have 1 never owned a spider 2 never worked with spider 3 seen a video of the worst possible spider, how’s that fair? Nothings natural about captivity, if you contain any animal it’s instantly unnatural, people use plants, logs, wood and so on for themselves, does that reptile feel better because you use natural hides instead of plastic? Nope.

[@briannaharter4411]

Then why every time conversation is made poeple whine. I never said anything about the spider gene.I said calling into quesation genetic iusses which can mean blood red corn snakes iummne systems being compermised,enigma syndrome in lepord geckos,scaleless breaded dragons,ECT. Cuase there are a lot of morphs that are questionable spider is just the poster child of a much bigger iusse that needs to be looked into to see what health effects it's truly having on the over all population. You can still provide animals with things that encourages their natural behavouirs like digging,choosing different hiding spots,climbing,ECT. Also that reptile probaly does feel better having diffrent choices to hide.cuase snakes do like having the option of having a space they can squeeze into rather then just having a empty dark bin.they also prefer tighter hides more possibly cuase it makes them feel safer.plus giving them things do makes them move more making obesity less of a iusse. Not everything in captivity needs to be like a sterile lab with nothing to do.you can still make the effort to make a envoriment that mimics their habitat.

[@sandie9382]

😊​@@briannaharter4411

[@mr.pantson1510]

Another great video!! Since discovering yours and Brian's channel I have rediscovered my love for snakes and reptiles and am going to start keeping again!! I'm from London and wondered if you guys shipped to England?

[@NewEnglandReptile]

connor drinkwater we can but VAT makes it too expensive!!! K

[@davidspooner299]

try Balls2U, Gavin is in the UK and he has a lot of great how to keep/breed ball python videos

[@hectoraguilar3763]

Kevin and Brian - if you listen very close, she’s screaming... Snake - ..... . . Kevin and Brian - AHhhhh!!!! *girly scream *

[@cra5hcre8ions55]

I love the idea of Brian and Kevin just talking about these issues in the community. Gonna be tuning in to all of these 🐍

[@coreyparson9906]

I don't see anyone banning the breeding of French bulldogs or pugs.

[@causeyscritters3198]

You guys are both so cool and I’ve learned so much from you. Even the seeing you bit helped me when I got bit the first time, not to freak out. Ignore the ignorance and the haters. Some ppl just look for reasons to hurt other ppl. You’re great. You’re both legends in your field and the positive outweighs the negatives tremendously!

[@jaqhass]

BRIAN! Your beard was shedding the snake! How very dare you! Haha

[@pneumike1]

There are people now who don't like the fact that reptiles are shipped in a cardboard box through the mail. Believe it or not, this is one of the safest ways to ship an animal. But of course with today's politically correct environment, people actually get upset when you mention having an animal shipped to you. I just don't get it. I guess I'm old school.

[@SugaryPhoenixxx]

I am a millennial & I dont get it either. We must be the baddies.

[@Baffi_]

Lmao it’s just something people who have never kept exotic pets never really experience. So seeing an animal packed in a box is a bit of a shock to some. I’ve never seen anyone go PC police about it after it’s properly explained.

[@LaurenThompsonIsMyRealName]

Things change. Its fucking cruel to keep an animal in a box, for an extended length of time, let along ship them in a box through the mail! We used to have ab electric chair, now we use lethal injection. Shipping reptiles in boxes and storing them in drawers is cruel and barbaric.

[@pneumike1]

@@LaurenThompsonIsMyRealName You don't know what youre talking about. No one keeps them in a cardboard Box for an extended period of time. Let's also include the fact that many reptile species are calmed by darkness. If you knew anything about biology you would know that .. Educate yourself..

[@LaurenThompsonIsMyRealName]

@@pneumike1 yeah I'm sure those snakes are loving it in there. Sarcasm. Gtfo.

[@AlisonGrossTheWitch]

I was a big fan of snakebytes back when it was new and I have to say that I really appreciated the showing of bites as a casual thing as it really targets one of the most common fear of snakes (even me who thinks snakes are adorable would be nervous about picking one up out of its enclosure). I especially appreciated when Brian included a disclaimer explaining that the bites were staged and that where actually hard to film since most snakes are really so resistant to biting. I actually think his early videos did a lot do de-villify snakes and I think its a shame that others won't get the same experience.

[@WikkidVyxen]

Oh my GOD. Donny, this is the BEST. Thank you Kevin and Brian, for taking the time to do this. I agree with everything you've said, to the point that I have withdrawn from the majority of online media. I love being involved in our community, and it makes me really sad to have withdrawn, but I can't abide by the chaos and toxicity, not to mention the malignment of people like yourselves.

[@tm6835]

Awesome video! Thanks to you guys for clearing up some of the issues in this video! Keep the convo going!

[@loganthewyrmlord9739]

Brian seems like a good guy, he has had some history but in some of those cases we don't have context. I don't like his KZbin channel though due to clickbait and what he does in some cases for a "incident". Not judging Brian as I said he seems like a good guy and I haven't met him so I really can't judge.

[@Numb217]

This 💯. I watched an entire video waiting for the snake in the title only to be disappointed. I am glad to see he is a nice guy cuz that made me quit watching his channel. I hate clickbait.

[@johnlash6511]

I always explain the people when they ask me what it's like to get bit by one of my snakes it's like getting slapped with a hairbrush

[@Dailyreptilenews]

I have been super critical over the years with both of you guys and some of the stuff you have done but I got to say, I love this video and this message. Messages like this are something guys like you just need to send, you both definitely have a great following and can make a huge difference of modern perceptions both within our hobby and out. I think I speak for a lot of people when I say I appreciate the time you put into this and hope to see more similar videos moving into the future. Thank you.

[@AaronTahir]

Kevin and Brian are 2 great pillars of the reptile industry. Awesome to see them hang out. Even Kevins employees are knowledgeable.

[@Baffi_]

Yeah If anyone wants to be a great keeper, just do the opposite of Brian and you’ll probably have happy healthy animals. So much stuff to learn to never do

[@cornsnakesetc.7994]

Great talk.. The community needs more of this right here.. Having a civilized conversation about it instead of pointing fingers and and accusing.

[@billcollison4393]

It's not just the reptile world ..the Horse world is insane

[@msmazzo]

jumpers and barrel racers...halter horses aren't even horses, but they are also weird in that realm.

[@sadeyescreations1702]

Don't even get me started on the the planning community

[@msmazzo]

@@sadeyescreations1702 party planning or project management? project management sucks, I imagine dealing with planning anything sucks in general, but add in customers, and I usually throw a phone through a wall. lol

[@sadeyescreations1702]

@@msmazzo no, I mean.. Planners, like notebook planners.. It's ridiculous... I guess every group has their crazies

[@msmazzo]

@@sadeyescreations1702 that is wild! I can't even imagine.

[@assistanttotheregionalmana349]

I would just about give my right arm to be able to hang out with either one of these guys for a day.

[@richardp6178]

I totally agree with you to the point that I'm actually thinking of leaving the field. Not that I would ever get rid of any of my animals but I would not be buying or selling anymore. I started 30 years ago in the UK and at the time everybody that you met in this field was super helpful and very accommodating. Fast forward 30 years in the US and the trolls seem to have overtaken the internet! It's almost impossible to ask for advice and or post on any of the social media pages without being met with a barrage of insults etc. Including The Nerd pages on FB where I already had to block members and re-post threads because they were trashed almost as soon they were posted! I recently I had to defend one of my suppliers because of a certain vendor who was posting extremely childish threads berating my friend just because he outsells him at the local Expo's! This BS really has to stop. It's very damaging to this field and not only hurts the vendors but also alienates the general public as they see what's going on within the various social media platforms. This is NOT about sensitive feelings, millennial's etc. This is now about trying to ruin peoples reputation for drama, fun, not agreeing with them, jealousy etc. etc. OK rant over, I'm going back to cleaning my enclosures.....

[@sherrybrzeczka7966]

I can't watch live feedings. I thank you both for the sensitivity in regards to life, and the details that don't need to be shared.

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Brian doesn't delete comments, CRAZY! I delete dozens of them every day. That's why everyone loves me, I silence the haters LOL

[@buffalophil3630]

Lol Chris please tell me you've seen that pic of you from a youtuber that turned you into the devil??

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

@@buffalophil3630 I've seen it, in fact he leaves some of the funniest comments, cracks me up!

[@buffalophil3630]

@@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures the pic alone cracks me up haha

[@pshootr]

That is hilarious Chris, lol. Love your channel by the way!

[@TTVXLILWENDIGOX]

The trigger crap happens in every community. I’m into reptiles and horses. Holy geeeeez the toxic behavior of grown adults was staggering. I go to nerds ever Friday to get feeder mice or frozens for my slither kids and lemme just make it clear!! I love it every time like it’s the first time. They are always helpful and always welcoming. It’s like a family there and honestly I enjoy just looking and touching different types of snakes and learning something new. I want to thank everyone at nerds for making Friday pay day and snake day. (Most times I spend said Pay day on some really cool snakes)

[@reptilemetaljen]

Some reptile owners are psycho in their feelings when somebody takes care of their animals different than they do so they have to be hateful af lol keep doing what you’re doing guys! It’s always good to learn different methods from others. Nobody is perfect. Learning is awesome 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@mewster1818]

Exactly. Stuck shed as an example bothers the crap out of me, I always help if the snake needs it. It'd be like saying, "dogs shed on their own, by bathing them and brushing them you're hurting them!"... yeah my dogs hate baths, but no one in their right mind would suggest that it was in anyway bad for their welfare.

[@Yessirrrsz]

Kevin is like Goldmember with the sheds. Does he have a lil case with sheds he saves for later? lol

[@aimeeoldham8330]

That's a keeper! Lol

[@dnaslitherscritters3244]

Bryan you inspired me to start in the industry credit given where credits due. Now I’m Colorado’s largest production facility for rodents and now are getting back in snakes. It good to hear others care so much about the feeders beside me our saying is “just cause something is a intended for food doesn’t mean it shouldn’t live a good life between the day of birth and the day it’s called to duty”sucks that the industry is so cut throat I can relate they shoot first ask questions later. What great video.

[@Fuckinfucker42069]

Do you write the music for the intros? Also, sick obituary hat.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Kevin does

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Yes that’s me

[@Wickedreptiles]

You need more videos like this! Great conversation

[@anthonyfowler443]

I have really been enjoying these videos of Brian and Kevin I watch Brian’s channel everyday and have been a follower through snake bytes animal tv and his daily vlog he is very enthusiastic but he does care for his animals very much I never understood the hate towards him. As for Kevin I recently started watching his videos and being a subscriber for the past few months and I love his passion and educational view on how to socialize animals it’s amazing and adding Jason’s interview which is another guy I watch religiously has made my week all very knowledgeable people keep it up you guys!

[@sspyder181]

The people that hate on shedding skin obviously dont keep or haven't long. PC Babies

[@SylvieGrimalkin]

Just want to say your channel has made me fall in love with snakes so damn much. I'd love a melanistic boa like the ones you guys are chilling with but because I'm in Australia we rarely have pretty morphs like that. Keep up the awesome work and great videos. Give snarfles a kiss all the way from Australia from my son who loves him.

[@mybushcraftlife9778]

That snake loves or fell asleep on Kevin, that is so adorable. It must be Kevin vocal sounds and his heartbeat.

[@tandyp9256]

Kevin is so adorable. awesome to see them hanging together.

[@tammybreza5899]

I don't understand why anybody would not like you two. I love watching the two of you. And I always learn so much.

[@njfalconry]

Love both you guys! Keep doing what your doing!

[@jpolhamus71]

I don't care what anybody says My ball python loves when I help him shed it's like he understand The occasion's when he needs help I soak him for 30-45 mins then I start to help him he will just lay on me while I'm gently removing the stuck shed most times he will lay his head on my knee stretch out.other times he will help me by moving a certain way so I can get it easier.

[@notsorry3631]

I have a bearded dragon and she will not shed herself. she'll rib her nose on things and she tries to jump up to the screen to shed her head and it scares me. so i dont know what to do but help her. i got her as an adult earlier this year and that's just the way she is.

[@jpolhamus71]

@@notsorry3631 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHjOqoGMepqela8

[@SugaryPhoenixxx]

It sounds like owning a dog that sheds! lol Dogs like their belly scratched, snakes like their skin shed.

[@jpolhamus71]

@Katelyn Wilson totally agree with you

[@jessicamuller5734]

Unfortunately this is the world we live in now that people just love to complain about everything! It’s just insane! But I love watching both of your guy’s videos.. And you can tell that you love all your animals and take amazing care of them! I wish I could meet both you guys and meet your animals! ❤️❤️

[@jamesstenning9390]

Yh you haven't seen the facts, if you have a clue about reptiles seeing Brian's would cause cause you sadness and anger. He is all image no care it's been proven many times.

[@reptilianoverlord7277]

This was a great back and forth between 2 vets of the industry and animal lovers. Awesome video

[@atticacouch]

I would love to just sit in a room and have a conversation with these two people. So much information and interesting options.

[@PeterParker-hw5rv]

The boohoo age lol my snake had some stuck she'd so I asked Brian Gundy what to do he said soak a pillow case in warm water and put it in it for a few minutes and the shed came rite off ! I guess now I'm drowning my snake lol

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Peter Parker water boarding! K

[@lorih6375]

Thanks for the frank talk, guys. I appreciate the honesty and for not poo-pooing around topics.

[@dankmaul1]

You two gentleman are legends of your own! Love the videos of you guys rapping together. Please keep them coming!

[@ZoltanHercules]

Because some people hate the fact that they’re not the face of the biz. They know they can’t ever be the face... but thanks to social media, they can be the guy who takes a swing at the face or a face of the biz. It’s jealousy. Then you have misinformation which doesn’t help - then there are those people that mistreat these fantastic animals and sadly, they always tend to have a big soap box and love to advertise their mistreatment. You guys are awesome, I think the industry and hobby has been pushed forward by you guys.

[@Ticklicous]

Honestly, I am openly supportive of Brian. For me, I make plenty of reptile buddies, but end of the day I'm the sort where I just say what I want, think what I wish and like who I like. The best way to weed out the sensible people from the senseless people is just progressively to post things or people you like, support, etc. until the weak weed themselves out. XD If someone wants to cut ties with me solely because I support Brian and know he's a good man then they can suck it up or stop talking to me. After all, I'm not making them like me or making them stay in a friendship with me.

[@christinekilroy3104]

Unfortunately, the reptile community is it’s own worst enemy. I want to believe that the bad mouthing of others will finally stop and that instead of chasing new keepers away with the attitude of “newbies suck, and they’re stupid” we open up our arms and welcome them and guide them to becoming successful keepers, and possibly successful breeders.

[@esmerkas]

Christine Kilroy I agree with you. instead of saying "this person sucks because they do this" why dont they just help the person by giving them some advice. and i understand that some people wont take advice but at least you tried you know.

[@matthewweil9949]

Love it when you guys get together. Keep up the amazing work!!

[@midgardsserpents1930]

I saw a horrible video of someone trying to make Brian look bad. Watching Brian's videos has actually given me a new purpose and reason and has really saved me. Keep doing what your doing guys! Don't even let haters get to you. Much love.

[@johnnystamper195]

Kevin kept getting cut off, I see the irritation in there. He let him talk but wasn't getting that back.

[@theWazimu]

Is it wrong that im sitting beside my grandma visiting her , and headbanging to the intro of NERDS?

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Salo Michelinsnakehunter nope not at all!!!!! Crotalus!!!!! K

[@alexbenavidez4500]

0:43 I like how the intro goes: snakes, snakes, lizards, snakes random meme, snakes, nipple shot

[@jacquelinebinkley2802]

I love watching you two together! What a wealth of knowledge and experience! !! Love how mello Brian is! ☺

[@Seth17978]

People just make up things to cause problems or to make them selfs look smart when they're not. It's in any hobbie in animals dogs, cats, fish,snakes love you nerd and the channel is amazing ❤

[@user-ty5di3ku6o]

People tend to get angry when people blame a snakes face melting off from mouth rot on an accident with involving a snake hook.

[@liv1542]

Also: you dont need to assist shedding if your animals are in properly set up enclosures 👀 so hes kinda only telling on himself when he says hes assisted thousands of snakes in shedding...

[@user-ty5di3ku6o]

@@liv1542 barren tubs with newspaper don't give them surfaces to shed against even with perfect humidity smh.

[@liv1542]

@@user-ty5di3ku6o hence the properly set up enclosures in my comment not providing something that helps shedding to any animal that does in fact shed like. All their life is definitely not properly set up

[@JD-lx2yf]

One of my biggest fears are snakes, and being bitten. Hear both of you, and a few others, discuss and handles snakes have made me feel a little bit better about them. Perhaps, when I'm in Michigan next, I'll visit Brian...

[@crazyboomthumper4666]

You guys are so flipping amazing! I love you guys and think that your education on so many different types of reptiles (and animals) is excellent! Keep it up! We look forward to what you have to say!!!!

[@FuckYouCommies]

WE are in the day and age of the rapid Pussification of Society.

[@BoglimWrangler666]

Well in the real life world people are generally still normal it’s more online people are fucking annoying now lol

[@TheNemosdaddy]

It's not "pussification". We dont need the macho complex. What it is, is ignorance reigns. They're right, you're wrong. Regardless of the facts.

[@FuckYouCommies]

@@TheNemosdaddy it is still pussification.

[@steverobinson4995]

RobertJFishing I felt this

[@patriciahughes4213]

I think both of you guys are wonderful examples of successful businessmen. I've watched other KZbinrs, as well as arm chair commandos, make snarky, hateful and slanderous comments about you guys.(I'm sure you know who they are). Watching these people's comments it's clear to see the comments are born of jealousy, envy, lack of education, ignorance and even stupidity. Most, most likely are hobbyist at the most. (Example small snake rooms. With only a handful of snakes and other reptiles.) Some of these adrenaline junkies claim they are educating. Most couldn't school a beetle. Their claim to success is KZbin. Without KZbin & social media they'd be nothing. While you gentlemen can show successes as legitimate businessmen. The fact you love and take excellent care of your animals is a testament to you both. Any business not afraid to show behind the scenes is legit. This I know from experience as an inspector for a moderately sized city. Between the two of you, you could most likely write a comprehensive Guide to reptile keeping. While your detractors can barely utter the English language. What I would love to see is these same individuals climb out from their safe KZbin world. Meet you two face to face. Hell even walk a mile in your tracks. Blessings to you both.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Wonderful true words!!!!!!! Thank you ! K

[@jamesstenning9390]

They get slated because they don't 100% care for all of there animals, don't no about the guys at nerd but Brian has some seriously horrible ethics issues but his fanbase don't do there research and feel bad for poor Brian. He's about profit and entertainment not care. Typical youtuber

[@ronaldpaynter5694]

@@jamesstenning9390 you sound fuvking stupid.

[@mackenziekarsonovich1073]

If your snake has already started to shed their scales, it’s fine if you help them out. I’ve done it with my ball python and my ball python. I’ve also occasionally had to help my leopard gecko get his toe skin off. It happens sometimes and it’s totally harmless.

[@karenlohr7033]

I have the most respect for you guys. Some people need to stop getting some butt hurt and mind their own business! That's the problem with today's society. Everyone worried about what everyone else's business. But a brighter note... I was one of those deathly afraid of snakes people, started watching your ( Brian and Kevin's) videos, got educated, went to an expo and got my first snake! I love her!! She's a spinner possible calico. She loves to wrap around my arm like a bracelet! Super excited to watch her grow. Thank you for the amazing videos and the knowledge you share to the rest of us. 🐍💋

[@abbiebroussard3220]

I have no idea why people have such an issue with Bryan or Kevin. Both of them are so compassionate about animals. These two are great teachers and we are missing an opportunity to learn from these two by nit picking about shedding. I see no ego in either of them. Instead of beating someone down, let's try lifing each other up and be happy for each others success. I really like these two.

[@zacinkentucky6199]

Both NERD and Brian support the spider gene, which gives ball pythons a severe neurological issue making them unable to move correctly , Brian has had large snakes who's faces have literally rotted off from neglect, and both of them keep animals in improper enclosures and use racks for animals that need way more space, while also being very minimalist or in some cases not even providing the minimal needed care. For Brian specifically there are videos stressing why the community does not like him and showing evidence twords it kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqHaooiQbtdkgZI kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZKcfqCMgt6iitE Brian exploits animals for the views and if he actually cared about his animals you would see a drastic change in his husbandry and you would see him acknowledge issues with certain animals.

[@jamesstenning9390]

The spider gene and also poor husbandry, overall lack of care. Look at his enclosures tiny and usually filthy. Just because someone says they care doesn't mean they do. Just my opinion but I feel sorry for all his animals especially the ones that he lets his loud mouth coat tail hanging son be involved with. Virtually every action in there videos is for entertainment and stresses out the animals.

[@aimeeoldham8330]

TRIGGERED! Love that you two did this video! Everyone is triggered by something these days, it's ridiculous! I'm sure if the snake didn't like what you're doing, it would let you know. I get there are people out there that don't know shit about shit, but incredibly they aren't the ones targeted! Anyway, just really glad ya'll did this! Edit...I'm commenting while watching...it makes me so mad to see people attacking Brian and anyone else who is doing amazing work, just because they want clout, they want to take someone down to raise themselves up. It's so sad because now a day, it's those people that are gaining ground where it should be the compete opposite. These bills legislation have going are going to hurt so many people, good people and the animals. It's like those stupid laws regarding pit bulls...wtf!? It's not the dog, it's the handler. Outlawing an animal based on fear is so f-ed up! I wish you all the best and keep doing what you're doing cause you guys are the ones making a huge difference in most people's eyes.

[@shawnn188]

hi I have a question what are some options for a starter pet snakes the size and gerth of a pine snake ?

[@ytcommenter1178]

shawn simon I’d go with an eastern brown snake

[@scottcarlin8889]

Keeping it real.... I love it guys we are all as a community lucky to have you both in our corner....

[@jukesngambits]

The hobby has become popular and far along enough that it's no longer just reptile fanatics, experts, and unique individuals who are writing the original instruction manuals for these animals. Totally "normal" people are getting into reptiles without necessarily being very knowledgeable because we have easy accessible care sheets and the animals are affordable, and normal people tend to make any animal into a dog or a cat. You get people buying a BP from the pet store using the care sheet from reddit and they think their snake wants to play with objects or "run around" for fun, like a scaled puppy.

[@briannaharter4411]

Or poeple are looking at nature more and trying to encourage more natural behavouirs. For example ball pythons esipceally males climb trees in the wild to hunt birds.a bin does not encourage this behaviour at all and most so called "expert" keepers don't even know that ball pythons have this behaviour cuase they are so used to seeing pretty snakes in bins.

[@jukesngambits]

@@briannaharter4411 I'm referring to the idea of placing balls or providing a lot of "open space" to snakes, not to people wanting bigger more complex enclosures that are bigger and complex in ways that specifically matter to that species of snake. I'll also say that ball pythons primarily live in and around the ground and in underground burrows or termite mounds. One look at their bodies and even a bit of experience handling one tells you its a ground snake. That they can and do occasionally climb, perhaps out of necessity where they are failing to find prey on the ground, doesnt mean it's important to provide to a ball python. They *can* swim, but providing that option isnt necessary and very few individuals in the whole hobby may ever do it voluntarily. Obviously a little different than providing climbing, but most of the examples you see of a BP climbing they're doing it to bask, its because they need to climb to get hot enough, which is actually abnormal for them.

[@briannaharter4411]

Bioglist have seen ball pythons in the wild spending quite a lot of time in trees.so it's not a oaccasional thing.

[@josettetaylor5176]

I’ve never clicked on a vid so fast!!! 🤘🏼

[@bobj8063]

I know right.

[@iamryannorth]

I wish this was a longer video haha great work Kevin and Brian

[@surtu9221]

Remember kids, always, always, always take any self-righteousness concerning animal husbandry with an entire shaker of salt. There's as many right ways to raise a snake as there are to raise a human being, so unless they're doing something widely agreed on to be irresponsible, like using heat pads with no thermostat, or leaving live rats in an enclosure with a snake and walking away, there's no reason to 'cancel' anybody.

[@amandamccarthy8283]

you should toast and season snake shed, bag it, and sell it like lays potato chips LMAO

[@ashleyroebuck8359]

When I first got into the hobby I heard terrible things about Brian before I ever even watched any of his videos. I went through his channel already heavily biased against him but the more I watched the more I saw that he seems like a very positive person who genuinely cares about his animals. It’s sad how easily people can trash someone who they clearly know nothing about. I wish more people would take the time to do their own research and draw their own conclusions.

[@lordcrimsoneye647]

I heard those bad things about Brian, as well. However, I had a different approach. I decided to be skeptical of what I heard until I saw his channel and his place for myself. After those experiences, I'm glad I didn't let those negative videos sway my opinion. I saw Brian's video in which he talked about what is now a highly controversial topic..... The spider gene. He advocated proper research of that particular mutation, and I agree. However, because he said he believed Great Britain overreacted and over-reached by banning that breed, he was viciously attacked as being heartless and wanting to harm the herp community and wanting everybody to have bad snakes.

[@briannaharter4411]

He was attacked cuase he attacked another reptile community and misrepersented what was happening. The UK didn't ban spider.a private reptile community banned it cuase it was proven to be a problem in that community.then he basicly had a fit that a private reptile show he is not involed with banned the spider. He dished it out but he sure can't take it.

[@MegaTerryNutkins]

Brian has admitted numerous times he houses animals incorrectly and his enclosures for giant snakes are inappropriate so maybe more research needs to be done on your part? He is a commercial breeder and no different from a puppy farmer, the freedoms and needs of the animals he keeps come after profit and convenience. This is why his husbandry practices are terrible for pet owners to follow.

[@ophidianexotics8439]

MechaTerryNutkins send links to these admissions. I’d like to see them.

[@that_one_gay_slytherin6925]

@@MegaTerryNutkins I was about to say that!

[@rtreptiles6537]

I had a snake stuck in shed and very uncomfortable and one of Brians videos on dealing with snake issues showed how to safely and comfortably shed my snake! worked great!!! Thank you Brian!!!

[@lanewaldon6450]

Ive learnt so much from from these communities, love the videos, love the collabs, love the channels, keep up the amazing work 👍🏻👍🏻

[@janicemorelock5791]

Listening to these 2 guys who are masters of the field, in my opinion, is crazy. I love them both.... But has anyone noticed that with all their gesturing and moving around, that the snake hasn't moved? Is it dead, did they kill it by pulling some stuck skin? Or is that beautiful snake so socialized that its just resting?

[@codyactually2557]

I can't tell if you're serious or not, but the snake's being fairly active. She's just hangin - but obviously alive

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Haaaaa she just calmed down and relaxed as we shed and pet her! K

[@rebeccafriend4854]

Two absolute legends. I’ve learned so much from watching their videos. They don’t have the same style but the amount of knowledge that they both bring to the table is amazing!👍

[@deaconvelos8352]

How would you do the wet towel method with a snake that big? Would you use a blanket?

[@jastark22181]

My girlfriend and I are HUGE fans of Brian's and I'm a fan of N.E.R.D., she will be too as soon as I get her to watch a couple videos of yours, and I totally don't get how or why people hate you guys. You both clearly love animals and you couldn't hide it even if you guys wanted to! We love that about you guys!!

[@ccccarriemchardy9216]

Agreed, I have never like the live feed videos. I cant watch them, you need to be a certain type to watch.

[@brittanygilbert6434]

My two favorites! Your knowledge and the educational content you both share is so amazing! Keep being yourselves! You have so so many supporters that are proud to stand behind you! Much love from southern Ohio!🤘❤❤

[@armyamazon5762]

I just found you guys and I absolutely love your videos!

[@davidknox4891]

I literally have the utmost respect for you and the way that you respect the animals even the animals you feed to your carnivorous animals ❤ seriously good job great practice and just no there are people out here that think the world of you and your crew thank u for being amazing

[@jakobdavid2102]

I am agreeing on everything, exept from the spider ball pythons, but good video

[@maskful]

You can wild catch spiders in Africa it is a natural morph that even with a wobble can breed hunt and survive

[@jakobdavid2102]

@@maskful I think it is just not necassary to breed snakes, that have a higher risk to be unhealthy than others.

[@Baffi_]

Breeding spider balls is entirely about the money. If that snake didn’t draw a way higher price tag than a regular, it wouldn’t still be popular. They putting wealth over animal health and they will never admit it. If I was breeding dogs, and generation after generation kept getting hip dysplasia, I’d figure out how to get new genes in the program to eliminate that trait, or I’d abandon the breed. If I had dogs that weren’t developing properly and wobbled and struggled to walk and had seizures, I wouldn’t even t dry to breed one more puppy from them. But they found a wobbly seizure prone animal that draws a much higher price than other balls...