You’ve never seen a reptile collection like this before! Rare Geckos, Skinks, Tortoises and more!

[@0tto777]

Nice to see someone who actually cares for their animals. Too many youtubers with racks or more pets than they have room for and the care is compromised. The level of ignorance and denial is so frustrating.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

I sadly agree, but there are also some really great reptile youtubers out there as well

[@Eddibles]

not all rack systems are terrible though, snake discovery is a great example of a good rack system.

[@adamsteere2513]

Your probably one of them

[@reptilevibes6905]

@@Eddibles fr

[@ZoesZoo]

Holy crap I almost didn't register it when you said some animals were stolen, you said it so matter-of-factly ... Wow I really can't imagine how devastating that would be. I'm so sorry that happened!

[@rysbikesboasdrones6460]

For real I rewinded, devastating man, not just you pets but your family, when he said his tegu I couldn't imagine doggie. I been really wanting a tegu latley

[@reesespythons]

Such A Beautiful Hearted Guy I'm Glad You Got The Chance To Interview This Guy Wonderful Guy I Really Really Enjoyed The Video

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks! I am too

[@williamstewart3985]

Thank you so much!

[@Wolfprincess90]

Wow hearing his loss really broke my heart. I wouldn't know what I would do if mine were taken. That said I truly love his indigo snake. I actually volunteer at an Indigo Center in FL that is working in repopulating them at certain parts of FL. I love handling them and feeding them, they truly are amazing.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

I may be in contact with you about doing an episode on your work :)

[@Wolfprincess90]

lol not really my work I'm new, but I can ask those in charge to see if the are ok with it.

[@williamstewart3985]

Thank you so much for your comment :)

[@robertolesen5782]

There was a huge indigo near the stables that lived in a gopher hole under a palmetto when I went to camp in central Florida. 8 ft plus easy whose iridescent blue skin was indescribable. Owners said they 1st noticed it 20 yrs ago. Massive animal.

[@feral7094]

I got such bad cold shivers during the break in story. I am so sorry that happened to you, some people are so low

[@Emzotic]

Amazing! I love to see really well kept collections. I love his tortoise sand pits :)

[@underbossgecko2635]

Emzotic I love how the main animal community on youtube comments on eachothers videos ;D

[@sifeburger4093]

Emzotic yea btw love your channel

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks Em :)

[@williamstewart3985]

Thanks Emma!!!

[@williamstewart3985]

Thanks Emma!!!

[@anastasiaortolano890]

This is so sad. I just want to hug this guy. I hope people are keeping an eye out on the for sale sites!

[@oo-xk3ih]

Really sorry about the stolen animals, thats horrible, I can't imagine what I would do if mine were stolen. Anyway, amazing collection, thanks for sharing.

[@6strings735]

This guy is a gem. What a great person to have in the reptile community.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

He's one of the most awesome people I know

[@XwolfbaneXx]

I absolutely agree with everything Bill had to say - wild type, odd ball "uncommon" and rare species are the way to go.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Although I love a good morph, I also love the wild types of rare species.

[@williamstewart3985]

thanks a lot! I appreciate that :)

[@Natesfantasticbeasts]

Very awesome. This is the same reason i have reptiles... Not to breed but to educate and enjoy. Great video

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Everyone should have a few herps in their collection that they just simply enjoy

[@Natesfantasticbeasts]

The Reptile Channel - HerpersTV yes they do. 👍

[@maribart4237]

Yeaha I’ve been seeing that a lot. Buying just to breed :/

[@ThePerfectCell01]

I'm sorry your animals were taken it would kill me if mine were stolen from me just hope they all are taken care of please stay strong and increase your reptile hobby Dave thank you for interviewing this man and keep the passion high big bro

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@williamstewart3985]

Thank you so much! I am taking your advice, staying strong and positive!

[@arritoukiros7063]

Sorry for the loss, man. It must be heartbreaking

[@djssquibbs3295]

thank you both for taking the time to make this content. So sorry to hear about the theft.

[@amy7189]

What an amazing collection and genuinely lovely guy. I know this is an old video and this comment might be eaten by KZbin, but were any of the stolen animals recovered? What a devastating thing to happen, I can't get over people being so greedy, selfish and downright cruel. I've been burgled before and that was awful, but I can't even begin to imagine how truly soul destroying it must be to have what are essentially members of your family stolen, as well as having your home invaded. To end this on a cheerier note, those bright green (Emerald?) skinks are adorable with their curious head tilting! So many gorgeous creatures, so well loved. I really enjoyed seeing this diverse collection, so thank you both for sharing!

[@highjinx6519]

I saw a follow up vid Dav did and he did get 1 bearded dragon back they found for sale somewhere and were able to prove it was his by specific markings they matched with pictures he had of it. The cops actually got it back for him and were investigating the guy who had it but not sure if anything else ever came of it.

[@ReptileMountainTV]

❤️ You had me at skinks! Nice collection and video 😊

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

I love skinks too!

[@williamstewart3985]

Hey thanks! I have checked out several of your video too. You have a great collection! Keep up the great work!

[@giselelalonde8916]

There should be more people like you!🙂 I am So sorry for your loss!

[@redfocus1353]

Sorry to hear about the break in.

[@stevemunn367]

Dave what a video, you do it every time ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ such a shame about having all those reptiles stolen, there are some nastie people in this world, I hope you’re keeping well, looking forward to your next adventure 🇬🇧steve👍🏻

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Cheers Steve, I really appreciate that!

[@scorpionaddiction2801]

This was awesome, really inspirational for a lot of keepers. Always look for animals to adopt before buying new!

[@pewpewcat7679]

Wish this episode would have been longer. I would have enjoyed to see all animals in his collection

[@robinsonreptiles]

Awesome collection, my favorite would have to be the rhino viper; especially babies-can't beat the beauty!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Love rhino vipers!

[@carlosgerman4556]

I’m sorry to hear you lost so many of your pets. I can’t even imagine to lose any from my little collection of a leopard, crested, and Mediterranean gecko, or even my green anole pair and their one baby I have I’m so attached to them I couldn’t imagine how you feel, But on the other hand one day I hope to be involved in the reptile society as much as you guys, And my favorite gecko that like and wish to get in the future is a leachianus gecko, and panther geckos oh yeah and rough or smooth tailed geckos they are so cool they look like those one dinosaurs btw I liked and subscribed don’t worry man keep your head up

[@shelleoshelle7252]

A wonderful spotlight of a lovely man. I hope the thieves are caught and his animals returned. Thank you Dāv for another excellent video.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks Michelle!

[@crystaltripi6775]

He seems like a very special person, breaks my heart someone would do such a horrible cruel thing right before Christmas, I hope they were caught but that is awesome that people put their differences aside and helped someone that helped so many thank you so much for sharing his amazing collection and story best wishes always..😊👍

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

He is one of my favorite people on the planet :)

[@GregBashawOfficial]

This collection is so impressive! Great video 😄

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Pretty awesome, isn't it?

[@jeevious5]

Sorry for your loss man. People suck. Keep on keepin on.

[@hannahsammeli1941]

Omg how heartbreaking to hear he got 25 animals/babies stolen!!! that made me cry. And it’s completely true about the reptile/herp community... one big loving passionate family... good material Dave. Thank you 😰🐍🦎🐸❤️

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

I'll be filming a follow up with him soon!

[@aleccarlson5741]

I aspire to be as good as this guy is when I grow up. He is truly inspiring. Keep up the good work!!!!

[@abbymortenson1940]

This is awesome. I’ve always been obsessed with reptiles (despite my family being scared of them) but I have finally convinced them to let me get a crested gecko! I’m getting one at my next Repticon.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Awesome Abby! You'll love it!

[@tailspinzgeckos4619]

Such a wonderful collection! I’m also very sorry about your loss ...just awful!

[@beccab2151]

Cool! I'd love to see some care videos on some of the less known reptiles.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

It's in the works

[@kelli2411]

This was amazing! I never seen half of the reptiles in this video, great video!

[@highjinx6519]

The ones that look like leaves were so freaking cool. Nature is so amazing.

[@frozenmouse76]

Another awesome video Dav , Thank you Bill for sharing your collection.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks mate!

[@WickedWildlife]

Great video and amazing collection! My favourite snake in my collection would be a tie between my Red Bellied Black Snake and inland taipan. The tai for its colour and how active she is and the black snake for how relaxed he is Very sorry to hear about the stolen animals too

[@WickedWildlife]

The Reptile Channel - HerpersTV did you happen to see the video we did for Venomman20 with our red belly? You might enjoy it

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

I haven't. I'll look it up for sure.

[@lukes_reptiles9841]

U an Aussie too! My favs are green tree pythons Morelia virdis

[@matthewtracy8720]

U have a inland tiapnd

[@blacklightening7599]

Oh my gosh Carl is the cutest name for a cute turtle!

[@YummiestOrphan]

Cool video. But tip for the future, when talking about specific animals, especially those rarer and less well known examples - please put the name on the screen so we can go off and discover about them some more. Sometimes its hard to understand what letters you're exactly pronouncing, which makes googling for the animal in question like looking for a needle in a haystack.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks for the good suggestion! I've done that on a few videos already.

[@williamstewart3985]

thanks for the comment! I had a lot of things to show Dav and some didnt make the cut, on top of me taking so fast lol..

[@TheJLAMAR23]

Man this dude is a good dude. Love his passion. Hope the thieves get caught!

[@highjinx6519]

At the very least I hope the animals ended up in the hands of people who are taking good care of them. Poor babies.

[@joshbuckingham6121]

There were quite a few reptiles that I didn't know of and I love that

[@GraysReptiles]

Amazing video / interview. What a truly beautiful collection.

[@btdarterschannel112]

Very nice!! Props to the local herpers!! Go Bucky herps!! 🐢🦎🐍

[@rysbikesboasdrones6460]

My favorite is my hypo Columbian boa, not only is she my first snake but she is so docile, she is constantly changing people's opinions towards snakes, Im now hooked and looking forward to a tegu and also a turanchula.

[@saramartin2204]

Very interesting on the runting in captive breeding!

[@saradombrowski8748]

Awwww the water skink is so cute!

[@hannastewart5150]

Thank you Dav for having my father on your channel!!! I love it!!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

My pleasure Hanna. You're dad is a great guy and a good friend!

[@kerseykrewzoo]

I know this is super old now, but it really sucks that people can be so heartless as to steal someone’s pet family members and these were animals that were used to educate people about reptiles and show them what amazing animals they are. Whoever stole those animals stole many opportunities for non-reptile keepers to learn about them and fall in love with them like we have. That said, my favorite reptile in my collection is a normal “wild type” ball python named Zeus. He was rehomed to me for $60, had a few issues like stuck shed and being underweight, didn’t have proper humidity for I don’t know how long, but he’s the absolute sweetest guy ever. He’s around 3 years old, roughly 2.5 feet long and around 300 grams now though when I got him in March 2022 he was only about 150 grams or so. It’s now October 2022 and he’s thriving, having mostly perfect sheds and eating everything offered to him with gusto. He loves coming out of his enclosure to explore and will rub his head against my thumb while resting against my hand. He’s just the best and was my first snake I’ve ever owned but not my first reptile (first reptile was an eastern fence lizard we named Beans after the female lizard in the movie Rango). I hope they caught whoever stole those animals and hopefully got some of them back. It’s a shame that people do things like that, especially when those animals were used for education and loved by so many.

[@kashcow]

I don't have any snakes but African House Snakes are my favorite species of snake

[@tulipj.8272]

Ive met your Teague before, he was sooooo sweet and awesome. I was shocked to hear that her was missing. He caused me to look at reptiles a different way. I hope youre able to find all of them.\

[@clee36]

awesome video. thanks for sharing his story!

[@amandac.2195]

My blood python is def my baby. He is super mellow and will lay on my lap and watch tv with me in the evenings. I also love how short and chunky he is. Great video, very unique collection!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Bloods are awesome!

[@channeldead6340]

My favourite snake is a milk snake there morphs and triads I love also I love the *ALBINOS!*

[@renceheppert490]

I always wanted to take care of reptiles, but my family don't like them. They never understood my amazement towards those beautiful creatures. It broke my heart that someone stole some of the guy's reptiles. I couldn't hold back a tear. You can see it in his eyes and in his voice how much he loves them.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

I was in that same boat when I was younger but I never lost my fascination with them. If you can't have them now, read everything you can about them, and get out into the field and find and photograph them. Keep your passion going!

[@kylescoldbloodedaddictions5581]

This was a great video Amazing animmals

[@moonjg4418]

Oh man these are so gorgous! The emerald and the black indego snake? Oh I cant! i wish i could see them in real life, just astonishing!

[@felixm8945]

My favorite snake is the boa constrictor imperator. Ive got two of them and i absolutely love them. Theyre still small but theyll grow until theyre big. I just love the shape of the head, the pattern and the power they have.

[@danimal1357]

Good vid Dav. I love the hobby breeder and collection vids😊 ... Very nice i like😉

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy them!

[@melodicampbell5968]

Love all of the collection

[@sleeper10s61]

I really like this one it's way better when u really with them about there stuff rather then just let them talk the whole time awesome brother

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

I appreciate that!

[@reptilesrodents]

sorry bro glad to see it didn't break your spirit toward helping the community learn and grow you do a special thing and it takes a special person to do that so thank you and David for everything you do for us in the reptile life.

[@biguglyoiboy]

Awesome collection, thanks for sharing. My favorite my collection is my zebra jungle carpet python (Morelia spoilt cheynei). I've been in love with carpets forever and the one I have is one of my rescues. And he is such a sweet boy. I named him Malka, it means Body Markings in Aborigine.

[@LanceKirkman]

Awesome bro, thank you for sharing

[@patpatterson6073]

So sad people have to steal something someone really cares about! I definitely would feel the same way if someone stole my reptiles. But on a positive note what a great collection loved the pancake tortoise!

[@BrianKusko]

Bill is awesome!

[@1MSally1965]

Grey rat. Color, size, personality, ease of care. Hog nose. Uniqueness. My favorites are the larger geckos including Tokays and blu tongue skinks.

[@heywusuphellomartinez2716]

More videos like these please man.....

[@jesusflores8272]

My favorite is my female Albino Tiger Reticulated Python because of how docile and intelligent she is, I've had her since she was a hatchling and with lots of patience and respect is really is rewarding while handling her

[@daveyoung465]

Hognose is my favorite but I don't own one. Wanted to start the family out with BP's but this spring I'll be looking to aquire a hognose

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Hognoses are awesome! You'll love them

[@0tto777]

Do it a favour and don’t put it in an empty tub like so many ignorant keepers. Snakes need enrichment. BPs in the wild are semi arboreal. So many scientific studies back this up but it is in the hardened breeders best interest to spread the myths that they live in small burrows and don’t budge. They’re all in it to get rich and have no problem spreading lies and saturating the market. Bigger tanks are always better. The problem is people leave the tanks bare making the snakes feel insecure and their feeding response suffers. Block their sight lines to the outside world, give them plenty of hides and that won’t be an issue. Snakes benefit from UV too and studies have led to the belief that can partially see in the UV spectrum too. Sorry, just had an argument with a keeper with a bp in a small tub with just a water dish. Of course they eat in that environment... they have nothing else to live for!

[@daveyoung465]

Got 2 now.lol

[@daveyoung465]

Got each in 29 gal with Aspen bedding lamp with coolside and warmside hides. Plus Aspen is deep enough to burrow. Water dish is large enough for snake to soak. A few fake plants. A thermometer and a hygometer. Everyone has an opinion just be careful how aggressively you state yours or people will get defensive, shut down, and stop listening

[@danielr7644]

I don't have a collection, not even a single snake , but I luv King Cobras

[@Elizabeth-wx9ux]

Wow! Such beautiful kept animals. I’m so sorry some of your animals got stolen. Shame on them! To me its like abducting or kidnapping someones child. We grow bonds with our pets. Some people just don’t care or understand the heart and soul that we put into our pets. They’re part of are family. May God bless you for all that you do for your beautiful babies and for all the people in the community that you have helped and inspired.❤️❤️❤️

[@andreasgustafsson5692]

Great video and awesome collection! My favorite is my rhino rat snakes 😊

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Rhino rats are awesome!

[@robingagan6288]

I found a large turtle at root river in Sault ste Marie Canada in 2001. It was upside down on the side of the highway, run over . It's shell was smashed and Dr. Craig at Northland vet clinic built it a fiber glass shell. He called me at home and said it was doing well and later he released it

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Robin Gagan that's awesome! Love stories like this

[@alainszyller615]

beautiful ! thanks a lot for sharing ...about snakes, my 2 issues is that i find lizards arms and legs really cute and I dont feel like getting mice for feeding the snake . But i agree , black snakes and hognose snakes are beautiful ...I might consider those one day , despite my 2 issues

[@TimoteoDelCielo]

I have a giant bull snake, very bright yellow... and she's always hissing and flighty but never strikes or bites. She's just fun... and she always poops in a moist plastic container making her cage easy to manage. Personality and clean... I think bull snakes are underrated... but... I benefit from that though. $

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Bullsnakes are my first herp love, and I still have a whole family of them today. Awesome snakes!

[@beachside_Reptiles]

Always hope an updated video will pop Up where he retrieved all his stolen herps.

[@highjinx6519]

Are those lizards or geckos at 2:08 & 2:11? Those are some of the coolest creatures I’ve ever seen in my life!

[@garrionisidore7304]

What bastard steals a mans animals who hopefully there still alive

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

I know, right?

[@mrs_pinkmist]

The indigo is a dwarf so cute lol

[@josephmeredith2932]

Out of all my reptiles my personal favorite would have to be my BCI/BCC boa hybrid. I got her as a rescue 11 years ago and she has such a good disposition and my kids love her. As far as a species I've always wanted would have to be a a black headed python.

[@ImmortalSet]

Whoever robbed him knew him enough and knew he was moving that's why they hit his place up

[@WhozaCardoza]

Kenyan Sand boa probably one of my favorite. Venomous would be the Gaboon viper for sure

[@TheosAmarto]

Hey I met you! Bill is a great guy!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Completely agree!

[@ChibiCherub]

Hearing that loss was so heartbreaking D: I dont even have reptiles myself but i volunteer at a herp society and ya know the animals there are like kids to us and we are all really heartbroken when an animal dies and if someone broke in and took animals from us? God we would be devastated. All those more rare species were really cool though!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

It is really devastating. What herp society do you volunteer with?

[@ChibiCherub]

the phoenix herpetological society in arizona :)

[@kristenh7740]

Our favorite snakes? My favorite is well.. all of them! Also I feel so bad for him.. I wish him good luck and hopefully find the guy who did that.

[@sgintoki6561]

I'm kinda late with my comment but my favorite snake in my "collection" is my elaphe schrenckii (Amur Rat Snake). She's a real sweetheart and not shy at all. Plus black and yellow is great in a snake.

[@FNGecko]

Did he ever find his missing Herps? Rips my heart out someone would steal them.. they are just as loved as a dog or cat to those who have them.

[@piperskalka3909]

I don't have any snakes, but my favorite animal in my collection would have to be my green-eyed geckos (Gecko smithii).

[@carllivingston169]

I'm the exact same way. My most "common species" I have are gold dust day geckos. My favorite are the Italian wall lizards, totally underated

[@410d8]

I have a morph leopard geckos

[@jimzmanobie958]

My favorate snake here is my Tropidolaemus subannulatus, shes a captive hatch to my good friend mine and shes 2ft right now super healthy...and i love her so much

[@johncudzilo4268]

Damn, it's a shame that he didn't have a couple of nasty pit bulls guarding his house while he wasn't there. My special needs daughter loves my ball python. She'd have a major meltdown if he were to go missing. Sorry for your loss, and all of the folks that you were helping with your animals. Hopefully it won't be long before you rebuild your collection of educational animals, or maybe get yours back. Thanks for the great video

[@xannypacquiao_hxc]

What’s his method of keeping heteronotia binoei? I can’t seem to get mine to reproduce

[@pickledips1380]

I’m starting to get into the hobby of cold blooded keeping. No mammals at all. Mammals aren’t my thing is all! However, at the moment I have a leopard gecko, Axolotl, and a fish. Not much obviously, but I’m looking for a reptile on the cheaper side ($100 or less). Any suggestions?

[@beccab2151]

Is there another name for the madagascar claw less gecko? I tried searching it up and haven't found much.

[@kylescoldbloodedaddictions5581]

I think I’ve been seeing a Distinct California Mountain King that’s different than anything I’ve seen before also some patternless Northern Pacific rattlesnakes let me know if you’ve herped in Southern Oregon would love to hear what you think

[@dalefrazier3725]

I just found this video, but wanted to say that I've got a "runt" boa constrictor. He is over twenty years old now and only about three feet long. He is very healthy and a great eater.

[@hi-zv4ct]

Who else got sad about the stolen reptiles

[@kataratify]

Me. Angry and sad. I'd be devastated if anyone took any of my pets.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Me too

[@williamstewart3985]

Thank you guys, Im trying to stay positive and focus on what i still have :)

[@b_jean755]

I know this video was made awhile ago but damn that's so horrible that someone would just come in and take his animals, that's just so sad and sicken. But you can definitely tell he really loves his animals and takes amazing care of them❤

[@jordanh.2912]

Golden-Tailed(yellow tailed) geckos are my favorite gecko if not lizard species!

[@fleamarketmixtape3793]

the madagascar clawless was cool i want some viper geckos

[@PontusHenriksson]

My favorite snake is the snowcorn cornsnake :P Just causde i just got it and when i was an active rattler 15 years ago it cost alot of money and always wanted one but couldent afford it but now i got one :D

[@Paula-sw2tt]

My first boa, a normal BCI Merlot is my all time favorite snake. And I have been keeping reptiles for over 50 years. That someone you steal your animals is despicable and devastating.