What is your opinion on this topic?

@matthewpraayjr.9797

Жыл бұрын

Adam, please specify slither Inc. slither reptiles and a bunch of other, unfortunately named people who do great work or getting dragged into this when they don’t deserve it

@sherrybrzeczka7966

Жыл бұрын

Brian Kusko did a really emotionally charged Uncut on this. Great job in continuing the fight for what's right.

@reptilefae

Жыл бұрын

He deserves this "exile" from the community. I wish there were legal things being done. I mean, from the dog fights and abuse yearrrrrrs ago, to these new images, absolutely devastating for these animals. He doesn't belong in the community. Like you said, most of us love animals so much and wouldn't dream of harming them in any way 😢

@elbarto4069

Жыл бұрын

What are you talking about not saying business names if someone does animal abuse they shoud lose money

@YochevedDesigns

Жыл бұрын

@@sherrybrzeczka7966 Yeah, he did a really great job. I'm so glad to see more people in the reptile community coming together to call out the bad actors. Morph Market is going to be a much better place as these folks start to get weeded out. If you see something, SAY something!

when i was 15 i had 5 snakes and when i got depressed i had to downsize. my parents were mad at me but i genuinely couldn't take care of them. and to this day i miss some of them, but i know that how i was then wasn't fair to them (skipping water, eat days, cleaning days) and they deserved better.

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

good on you eh!

@travelreview5962

Жыл бұрын

Yeah man good call. Real depression, true deep depression, is one of the darkest and most difficult things to overcome. Especially when you're young and learning how to handle it.

@thomasroma562

Жыл бұрын

@@travelreview5962frrr but if u get into pshycotheraoy it can help I went from having acute depression to only mild depression in a little more than a year

@thisisaperson660

Жыл бұрын

depression is hard, and you made the right choice. Its hard to take care of other creatures when you can barely take care of yourself

@catarinaross5487

Жыл бұрын

I've had to do this before too. I was going through a bad breakup and lost my job and had to get rid of 5 of my animals. Thankfully I ended up being able to get back one of them when I was in a better place because the person I gave her too moved and the new landlord didn't allow snakes.

I think peoples lack of empathy for animals they deem as "scary" or "gross" is a perfect testament to human greed and selfishness. Ever since i found out that no reptiles are covered under the animal welfare act I've felt a need to spread awareness about this issue. Everyone please take the time to come together to demand lawmakers to put these amazing animals on the AWA act!! I wonder if USARK could possibly help with this? The only way to stop people from getting away with this is to take it to court!! Make sure people have to pay for what they do.

@Goofyahhpaleofan

Жыл бұрын

Welp, time to go protest.

@BigIndianBindi-jy1cz

Жыл бұрын

animals or pets? you don't have empathy for animals if you aren't vegan. you only like pets.

@MyDuckSaysFucc

Жыл бұрын

And let’s be real here - reptile abuse happens every day within petco, petsmart, private reptile shops, and even large, well established breeders and importers. You can’t tell me the websites and shops that sell baby iguanas for $20, as well as starving wild caught animals too traumatized to eat (I’ve dealt with this first hand) and numerous other issues aren’t abuse. Why can commercial pet stores stock reptiles, birds, and rodents legally but aren’t required to hire qualified individuals to care for them? I have seen so much neglect in these stores, heard so many cases, EVEN knowing people who have worked there who do know enough who tried to improve the management. Well, it’s a problem that we as reptile and exotic pet keepers are funding, and I say we should stop. Support rescue and responsible breeders only.

@corinnenichole99

Жыл бұрын

​@Nicole-jj3hi pet store neglect is what made me get my first snake, I had always wanted one and knew how to care for them already, but this ball python they had was in pretty rough shape. I had walked in to buy dog treats and walked out with a snake and everything needed for him. 3 years later he's still a great little noodle

@zabijavak2329

Жыл бұрын

yeah its like anything that isnt fluffy and has paws people dont even see as pet animals that should be treated fairly

This video was NEEDED.. These ppl need to be exposed & need to pay the price for animal abuse

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it

@Jsreptiles37

Жыл бұрын

@WickensWickedReptiles even the new owner of morph market has received threats for banning people and businesses like this

@Mr_herp

Жыл бұрын

You are right, this video needed to be done

@RIZECYN

Жыл бұрын

This video isn't enough! The photos need to be shown do people realize how bad this really is. HUNDREDS of snakes just left to rot and decay in tubs. I'm SICK to my stomach.

@jessicapearson9479

Жыл бұрын

The new owners of morph market are trying but there is a couple in florida that has different business listed on morph market where they get tons of wild caught animals and keep them in tiny enclosures and improperly care for them! But they operate from Florida! They are the only ones who have Halloween Moon Crabs for sale in Florida!

6:09 Adam: “… and if you get in over your head…” Diamond: “well, I’m TRYING TO, DAD! But you keep taking me off!!!”

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHAHHA exactly

@animedragons9998

Жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing too

@missykurtz5552

Жыл бұрын

❤

I got my first ball python on 15. Kept him in a 30 gallon storage container with a heat mat, paper towel, a cut food container as a hide, and a dog water bowl. But then, I got older, I learned more, and despite the improper conditions I was lucky he never got sick. So, the more I learned, the more I improved. Why? Because once I knew what I was doing was wrong, I couldn't live with myself feeling like I was abusing my snake.

@lunarminx

Жыл бұрын

This is life, we learn and improve from there and it's perfectly normal. Being a new parent is a new parent no matter the baby, we learn as we go.

@Kitsune1989

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. We all make mistakes but it's up to us keepers to correct it when we realize something is wrong or we get new information that proves are husbandry isn't up to standards. There was a time not long ago where it was considered okay for bearded to be in a 20gallon. We know differently now. But it was once considered standard care. There was a time when chameleons were considered impossible to keep in glass but with the invent of reptile specific tanks and doing away with fish tanks being the only non diy option, things change. The hobby is constantly evolving.

@IamCec

Жыл бұрын

It’s okay. You never did anything wrong on purpose and that’s what matters. Proud you got him a better setup! People learning and improving is an essential part of the hobby :)

@WobblesandBean

Жыл бұрын

This is why I'll NEVER understand why so many reptile keepers/breeders insist it's ok to keep BPs in racks. Can you imagine being stuffed in a tiny, dark, cold, beige, completely blank closet, your only interaction with anything is when someone yanks open your door and flings food at you? No, you'd hate it. I don't know why people think snakes would like it any better. "But they like hides" *_yeah well the difference is they can CHOOSE to leave a hide, you snake-hating conkwocket._* How can you claim to love snakes when you're so adamant on mistreating them?

I've had to downsize a bit due to time or money or mental health. It sucks but it happens and can happen to anybody. The leos I did rehome were not being neglected but they were not receiving the level of care I like to hold myself to. I made sure went to homes that would provide nothing but excellent care. The Slither Exotics/Slither Inc thing is not even remotely the same situation. Those "people" (and I use that term loosely here) abused animals to the point of straight up torture. They deserve prison for this. It isn't a case of lost passion, its a case of a straight up psychopath torturing animals thinking they could make money with it.

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

good on you for doing this

@NothingIsLittle

Жыл бұрын

I agree. I also had to rehome the leopard geckos I was caring for and it made me realize that my health doesn't allow me to care for reptiles, no matter how fascinating and beautiful I find them. It's super disappointing so see cool snakes, and lizards, and frogs and know that I won't ever be able to interact with them, but when we have limitations due to health or resources it our responsibility not to use that as an excuse to cause harm.

@lunarminx

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. They fully know exactly what they are doing. Loss of passion is getting rid of your collection, not allowing them to be neglected or abused.

@lunarminx

Жыл бұрын

@@NothingIsLittle Agreed. When my spine crapped for good, I was going to give away( or shelter) my 6 guinea pigs. My sister took them and the last passed a few months ago. They were still in the family and we all still did what little some of us could do.

@ShadowFox1412

Жыл бұрын

God I recently downsized as well. I was finding I was having a hard time keeping up with the different lizards I had in my collection, and so I rehomed all but my blue tongue skink. I still have all of my snakes however, as I find them much more rewarding and easier to care for, so they’re less of a drain on my mental state. I did however rehome two of the snakes that I felt I was starting to neglect instead of giving them the proper attention I should. Now that my life has calmed down more I may actually reach out to my friend who took one of the two snakes I rehomed and see about potentially getting her back. But I’m going to give it more time and make sure I’m in the right mindset for her to return. My friend is happy to keep looking after her until I’m ready for her again. And my other snake I rehomed went to a wonderful home where she’s going to be used in educational videos about her species.

I worked at a pet store for years. At the end I had multiple snakes, 6 running fish tanks, a conure, a savannah monitor and maybe even more. Which I know isn’t a MASSIVE collection. But it was too much. Like you said I stopped enjoying it as much and I admit I started putting off snake feedings. Never by weeks at a time but the fact I was abandoning my schedule, even if for a few days because I was feeling exhausted , meant it was time to find better homes . Now I have a dog and a single fish tank. I plan on getting more fish, and maybe a reptile and a jumping spider . But never getting to the point I was at before

@dragonshadow4145

Жыл бұрын

Savannah monitors are a collection on their own…

@violetvengance202

Жыл бұрын

Monitors are a full-time job in themselves 😅 Thank you for being responsible and rehoming. I know how hard of a choice that is especially when there is so much rehome shaming but our animals are our responsibility and sometimes that responsibility involves knowing when to tap out. ❤

@minakiel2930

Жыл бұрын

i have one conure and he’s a wonderful forever baby, but so much work. Because it’s just him, we spend hours a day entertaining him and making sure he’s well groomed. He’s also freeflighted so leaving the house is a lot of work. I can’t imagine doing all that and having reptiles Maybe look into keeping shrimp? I have a tank with just neocaridina. They’re so exciting to watch

@snakewithapen5489

Жыл бұрын

'Natural method' low tech live planted fish tanks can be amazing relatively low maintenance setups. In fact, out of my 4 tanks i only have to do water changes on the 1 saltwater. I don't want to assume anything about you, but if you haven't already looked into those, and want more tanks but don't want to overwork yourself, it might be a good idea to check out!

@Crybaby-Media

Жыл бұрын

@@snakewithapen5489 I had tons of heavily planted tanks before and when I start freshwater again I will definitely be going that route . I honestly almost enjoy taking care of coral and plants more than the fish themselves sometimes. Fish add some personality to a tank, but I get so much value out of the trimming and maintenance of plants . It’s such a zen, destressing kind of thing .

I am really happy you're using your platform to reach more with this. It's really important. Every bigger name in the industry should 😔

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

I'm happy to help

I can absolutely not believe this is a thing. I wake up in the middle of the night from nightmares about accidentally neglecting one of my pets or seeing mold in an enclosure. I also have nightmares about somebody physically abusing one of my pets and I will protect them with my life because of this. I love my animals and everyone should love theirs too!

@Rinjii13

Жыл бұрын

I bet a lot of people can identify with this. And mold is scary!

@Stpunk17

Жыл бұрын

@@Rinjii13 I had a bit of mold in a crestie tank in a spot I can’t usually see. Your so right! Always check for mold!

@justfriccoff3363

Жыл бұрын

Lame

@Stpunk17

Жыл бұрын

@@justfriccoff3363 lame for caring about my animals?

@isitoveryet9525

2 ай бұрын

Honestly, that doesn’t seem healthy. I understand the desire to want to give your animals the best, but if they’re all healthy & you’re caring for them properly, then it’s definitely unhealthy to obsess over something bad happening to them, to the point it’s giving you nightmares & keeping you up at night. That kind of unnecessary stress will have negative consequences down the line.

Thank you for addressing this topic! It needed to be done as Slithers does need to go out of business. The pictures and videos were horrific. One other note is that the guy behind Slithers apparently has a previous criminal conviction for dog fighting so it's genuinely really upsetting that it got this far without anyone noticing. Hopefully in the future, situations like this can be called out before they escalate.

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

yes, when I shot the video several days ago that evidence wasn't out yet so I left it out, since it's become public

@sarahwestbrook6574

Жыл бұрын

I'm speechless. I thought it would be underfed, dehydrated snakes. I'm speechless, and I'm glad responsible owners are talking about it

@Neoncaffeine

Жыл бұрын

that's horrible...

My friend has 2 babies and recognized that she wasnt able to take care of her lizard and snake. She gave them to good homes. She was sad but knew it was the best option.

Animals can't cry for help when they need it, so we must step up for them and defend their needs. Thank you for supporting all animals.

@mr.x2567

Жыл бұрын

Some can cry at least.

@carinachristel8563

Жыл бұрын

Sadly even if they could those people might not even give a darn

I was unaware about the situation with Slithers, it’s horrible to hear about. Unfortunately federal (or even statewide) animal abuse laws are unlikely to extend to covering reptiles or birds anytime soon over here in the USA, would mean the government would have to do their job for once and a lot of big businesses who have more say than us would lobby against it.

@mr.x2567

Жыл бұрын

That’s why we need more riots

Thanks for addressing this issue. Also, Diamond - thank you for being a bit of an emotional break, by making us smile while your dad was making a video on such a heavy topic.

I used to work in animal welfare and we once had a seizure where a "breeder" of animals that sold them to one of those big chain stores defaulted on their storage unit they kept all the animals in and it was terrible (150+ skinks, baby snakes, 300+ hamsters etc). All the healthy ones were able to find homes luckily but it was still very eye opening as that was the first time I saw that with something that wasn't a cat or dog. Thank you for this video because sometimes its just because "it just suddenly got too much" but in times like Slithers and the one I mentioned it absolutely shouldn't have gotten that far

The obvious shots at JayPrehistoric is amazing! I hate how known he is in the animal world.

@Darcyfarrak

Жыл бұрын

I worked for jay in his breeding room and I quit because of how he treats his reptiles it was disgusting

@madd0von339

Жыл бұрын

I used to love watching Jaysprehistoricpets but then it started becoming a show where he stressed out his snakes for videos and didn’t take proper care of them and I stopped supporting him

@GlockLesnar_

Жыл бұрын

@@madd0von339 exactly how I feel! Most animal people start with good intentions, but it takes a lot to not get wrapped up in the production of their content sadly

@anabella4166

8 ай бұрын

Which part was a shot at Jay? I must have missed it… What I will say about Jay tho, is that his Retics are SO obviously Obese, so it seems like he’s trying to make them as big as possible for the videos🫤 Sucks because I always thought he was a real genuine dude who put the animals first

the cats dying sounds the most disturbing to me, because cats will TELL you when they need something, they would be crying and trying to get your attention, you’d need to intentionally ignore them

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

so sad!

I haven't seen/ heard anything about Slithers and I can't/won't look at those pictures. Even the thought of an animal being neglected makes me sick to my stomach. I'm one of those people that moves insects outside if they accidentally get into the apartment. I think animal abusers should be locked in prison for 15 years to life. When they get out of prison they should be prohibited from possessing animals for the rest of their lives.

@RIZECYN

Жыл бұрын

Take whatever image you're imagining and double the disgust and stick feeling in your stomach, it's beyond animal abuse. This is pure cruelty and torture of these once beautiful creatures. They 100% deserve prison.

@Katielomax7

Жыл бұрын

Completely agree, animal abusers are the vilest, sickest cretins on the planet. Anything to do with children & animals makes me feel physically sick

@ah_belinda9480

Жыл бұрын

Me too! I literally rescued a gnat from the shower last week and felt so guilty for not realising it was there beforehand. My snake is like a big toddler, he always wants to be out busily sniffing around the house, so I couldn't imagine even having two. I can't fathom how disconnected someone would have to be to let it get to the point where their animals are dying.

I missed the recent buzz about Slithers, that's horrible. There's a lot to juggle when keeping multiple reptiles (more so with multiple species with unique requirements). It's easy to get overwhelmed/over your head without help.

@caughtafaygo

Жыл бұрын

this was deliberate and disgusting. he didnt care and the convicted dog fighting record from years ago proves that. hes in it for all the wrong reasons. been doing it for years. this aint no "o i didnt see it coming and got overwhelmed" this was lemme see how much i can get out of these animals before they die. terrible

@paulwhite9242

Жыл бұрын

This is way past over your head levels

@AllCanadianReptileGirl

Жыл бұрын

@@caughtafaygo yes, as I said. Horrible. The main point of Adams video is how well meaning keepers can slide into being over their head and how to watch for it and what to do. It's easy to fall into that. There is no excuse for intentional neglect or abuse.

@AllCanadianReptileGirl

Жыл бұрын

@@paulwhite9242 I'm referring to the regular keepers susceptible to this that Adam spent most of the video talking about. There is no excuse for intentional neglect or abuse, obviously. Like I said 'horrible'.

Aw, Diamond's trying to make you feel better. Like a comfort lizard.

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

He really is!

@saralou123

Жыл бұрын

That’s what I was thinking too. He’s too precious. 🥹

I’m so glad you made this video the way you did! Downsizing is so critical in being able to maintain care. As noted, most people aren’t going to be able to get helpers, and end up getting saddled with the upkeep. They’ll cut corners until they end up at neglect or abuse. There’s a balance needed in animal husbandry

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

well said!

Can we also call out Jay Brewer at Prehistoric Pets/Reptile Zoo? His facility was so sad.... 40 box turtles in a 60 gallon. Also Retic breeder, what happens in the back room?

@anabella4166

8 ай бұрын

Not to mention some of his Retics are Severely Overweight.. which I believe he does purposefully to make them even bigger for his videos where he has a bunch of them crawling all over him..

@costcoshrimpcubes

4 ай бұрын

There’s a lot of shade towards Jay in the video. Especially when he’s talking about how the overbreeding, making sensational videos, etc.

I am an active follower of a lot of breeders, breeders of animals I would never own, it's a really weird situation, seeing the evolution of people, in the beginning, wanting to give this person the benefit of the doubt to later find out how much they were lied to. The people who defended this person as "innocent until proven guilty" are now getting shamed. It's terrible when you lose part of your reputation and have your trust broken for being fair. It is disgusting on so many levels and so many great people were hurt by these jerks.

ive heard about this but sort of glad i didnt see the photos. sounds horrendous

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

they are horrific

@leafystreet

Жыл бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles wow i looked them up. much worse than i was expecting holy crap man

@elbarto4069

Жыл бұрын

@@leafystreet2 of my favourite reptile youtubers

@tifferzturner

Жыл бұрын

Who are these people ? I’ve never heard about this & I know it’s going to enrage me but anyone who abuses any living thing , needs to be put on blast !

I'm not familiar with the situation with Slithers, but thank you for talking about this form of abuse- people that like their animals, but neglect them due to laziness, mental illness, getting in over their heads, etc. Lots of people's idea of abuse is someone kicking a dog, but it's usually this, and reptiles are so commonly neglected. It's not taken seriously enough but it's a huge issue, especially among casual reptile owners. Also, we really have to tone down the hate for people who rehome animals- the guilt and fear of being judged can definitely prevent people from making a decision that's in the animal's best interest.

At my peak, i had a reptile room but i wasnt a breeder, just a very invested hobbyist. A few years ago, i developed a medical issue at the same time as my dog was diagnosed with a terminal illness and my cat started to have some issues because of her age. I realized pretty quickly that i neither had thw time, nor stamina anymore to care for so many. I had to downsize to less than half my previous numbers to keep up, and even that was difficult for a while. Things have improved for me since then, but i don't want that many again. It left me wholly unprepared for back to back personal and medical issues, and it really wasnt fair to my snakes.

Hopefully creators are vetted a bit more before AnimalCon. I knew nothing of Cass before AnimalCon last year. Met her there and she was pleasant to me. Knew nothing bad about her until the last couple weeks. Sad.

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

yea I met her there last year too

I heard about this on a couple of videos and it's disgusting on how this certain person went for awhile without being taken down and not getting something done about it right then and there. If people can't take care of animals then they shouldn't have any. It breaks my heart seeing animals or reptiles being neglected and mistreated.

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

I hope not to see this happen again

@clistiarobinson34

Жыл бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles I hope it doesn't happen again either

I rehomed my first leopard gecko when i had to move because i knew that i wouldn't be able to care for her, and i rehomed her to someone who has an ENTIRE reptile room. I miss her every day, but I know she is thriving!! :) I look up to reptile keepers like you and Snake Discovery, in hopes one day I can educate people on how amazing reptiles are and how I hold them near and dear to my heart

Ill be honest, my love of reptiles had gotten to the point where I was neglecting my scale babies bc I was over my head. I came to that realization and rehomed half of my collection. This was in my early 20s. Now that I am older and have children I enjoy keeping a responsible number of animals within our means to keep. Im trying to teach them to give excellent care to few instead of poor care to many.

@scandinavian_goannas

Жыл бұрын

This has happened to a lot of us, I'm guilty of it too. And like you I also realized it and started cutting down my collection

This is the kind of stuff that keeps me up at night. Thank you for addressing this.

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

me too!

i've been depressed before and feeding and seeing my reptiles always help me so much! there are times when i have depressive episode that i dont feel like doing anything, but when i walk into the room and see my geckos at the glass like Hi we're ready for food, it snaps me out of that mindset, because i love my babies and i've never brushed off their feedings because its an inconvenience, i cant imagine how people can do that to an animal, they didnt choose to live with you, so do the best you can with what you've got!

Diamond is precious, and a great example of a very well-cared for animal ❤

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

he gets all the love

@davidwesley2525

Жыл бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles Diamond needs to Host His Own Show. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

@peggedyourdad9560

Жыл бұрын

@@davidwesley2525 I wonder if he could have a go-pro strapped to him and allowed to wander around for a bit?

@davidwesley2525

Жыл бұрын

@@peggedyourdad9560 that would be Totally Cool . I watched a Saturday morning program about the San Diego Zoo & Zoo keepers attached a Go - Pro to a Komodo Dragon 🐲. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

Preach about the mental health thing!!! I cut someone out who was like that. They neglect their pets (no water, "forgetting" to feed, leaving food in enclosures to rot, stuff like that,). But you couldn't tell them they were wrong. They would bring up all their supposed mental health issues as an excuse🙄

Thank you for bringing this up. I haven’t heard about this yet but I am glad you covered it. There definitely should be more legal reprimand for actions such as these, prison time even. I hope the community doesn’t get demonized for some people’s negligence. Keep up the good work, I look forward to watching more content!

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

thank you!

Absolutely brilliantly worded video, I think you said everything perfectly and explained the “why” in a way that could reach a lot of people. Thank you! It was also a good way for me to check myself, I only have one reptile and I would never want his life and living conditions to be anything less than perfect for him. ❤ love the content!

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I think you did an amazing job, explaining how people can start out innocently enough, and then gradually fall deeply into using bad practices. That's probably the reality for how people end up with horrible behaviors in all sorts of situations; but in this case we're talking about specific people in the Herp community/biz. And making helpless animals suffer can't be tolerated. Thank you for this.

The people that do this is the same as the parents leaving a baby in a swing for so long, the diaper had maggots! None of them deserve oxygen!

@SuperMonaLisaBros

Жыл бұрын

Dear God. That actually HAPPENED?

@Lisbeth_59

6 ай бұрын

Yes, in Iowa. Horrible .

@KittenSpriteGaming

2 ай бұрын

wait what the hell??? where was this

I'm so glad you did a video on this & addressed the problem. Was wondering if/when any of the larger KZreadrs were going to say anything. Much respect to you for taking a stand ❤️.

Thank you for using your platform to speak about this. I am beyond sickened by the images coming out from Slither Inc. Its left this dark, deep pit in my heart because I actually do have a retic from this guy. I got her at a Repticon 5 years ago. At the time he seemed knowledgable and even like-able. It's nauseating thinking of how many animals have died in their "care." I'm hoping Repticon will do the right thing and ban him from vending there.

Well said Adam, I did a deep dive on this and am putting out a video tomorrow on this as well. Keep people talking about it! I'm very glad to see one of you bigger guys finally mention it and hope to see more

I'm in that group and had to make it so it didn't show up on my feed. I was sobbing. Actually just mentioning it now makes me want to cry. Thank you for talking about this

Thank you for this video! Your channel can reach so many people that were not aware of what they did. Also, thank you for approaching this horrible situation constructively. Youre the best Adam!

You are the best KZread ever have a awesome day have a cool day have a absolute wonderful day nice work Wicked wickens reptile

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

You rock!

Thank you for not posting the graphic abuse pics on your channel. I have purposely NOT watched any other report on this situation BCS of a horror of seeing those images. ONCE SEEN - NEVER FORGOTTEN...so NO...do not want to see that. I am glad you address this issue in a mature, responsible and edifying way. Thank you fellow Canuk.

Thank you for using your platform and making awareness to this , your helping just by doing that ❤ its heartbreaking to hear of any animal abuse

Great vid! I really appreciate that even though you're bothered by what happened, you approach the subject with how to avoid this from happening again.

It’s videos like these that serve as good reminders. I only have one adult female corn snake but even still sometimes life gets overwhelming. Videos like these help remind me to be more on time with feeding and not having it vary from how many days since feeding, or paying close attention to changing out water. Luckily my corn snake is doing well health wise and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve had the animal since I was 8 years old and I’ve always been looking for ways to improve my care. Now I’ve incorporated a UVB bulb of the right strength and she seems far more alert and active. Ooo and I’ve been target training her, which has been going great. Having a snake is wonderful, but caring for a living thing is serious business.

Hoarding runs in my family so I set VERY strict animal-keeping limits for myself to prevent putting myself in that situation with living things. 2 cats, 2 snakes. Never more.

@lindasapiecha2515

Жыл бұрын

Excellent ❤

A new tred I've seen recently. Live feeding videos , a bunch of channels are using bull frogs and pac man frogs , making them eat live lizards, snakes , rats ect .

I've been waiting for someone to bring this up on YT. Thank you so much!!

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it!

I really appreciate this video. Thank you for taking the time and effort to address this.

You’re the best 👌 Thankyou for taking the time and energy to make this ❤🎉 you’re an angel

Heavy stuff but SO important. Thank you for this video🙏 I think every single animal keeper need to have the moments when they stop and think about cases like these and ask themselves "Am I this kind of a person?" and make sure they will never be that.

It's easy to get more obsessed with getting new animals than taking care of the ones you have.

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

of course it is, for sure!

@cookie856

Жыл бұрын

I have like four (old dog, disabled cat, 2 birds) and I'm just happy my dad's here to help me is there to help me because executive dysfunction (dog and birds were wanted. Cat was... "Okay it was somewhat impulsive upon meeting him" (helped at a rescue)) I'm not gotta get more pets, the only advantage is the birds are the same specie for social interaction XD

@AVspectre

Жыл бұрын

@@cookie856ADHD is a tricky one with animals. We can deep dive into hyper focus learning all about a new fascination, get really into learning everything we can about them, be obsessive with their care and then… something else distracting comes along. It’s so important to know what you are able to commit to in terms of constant upkeep and care. Great supplements to add variety can include pet sitting and volunteering where you can experience caring for a new animal without committing to its upkeep long term.

@cookie856

Жыл бұрын

@@AVspectre For that excecutive dysfunction, believe it or not, that's not linked to ADHD but autism XD (AuDHD/ADHD experience isn't really like... Relatable to me? Sure, I have one point common with it but... I'm pretty sure they would be more than excecutive dysfunction along with it XD)

@lindasapiecha2515

Жыл бұрын

💯

I was a reptile zoo keeper/lecturer/manager for decades and part of my job was to take all reptile questions and refuse all donation requests called in to the zoo. Many of the things I heard on the other side of the call were just heart breaking and disgusted me, that people could purposely learn so little about their responsibility as a pet steward, not too mention the midnight drop offs of full pillow cases left outside the entrance door on the stoop. Many, overnight in winter, in Pennsylvania. So many frozen iguanas, pythons, and such carelessly left on someone else's door. Terrible.

Thanks for making a good angle on this instead of another sensational video. The problem is more than just one abuser. Even the best keepers of us can always strive to do even better, and hold ourselves, our friends, and people we do business with accountable. And it's always ok to ask for help if things just got out of control

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

well said!

I’m so glad you are talking about this. I was so disgusted by the photos I saw.

You are such a good person. Thank you so much for this video. We all need to share this!!!!!

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that

@katek3265

Жыл бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles ❤️

@WickensWickedReptiles I sent you an email a month ago about my concerns on this particular topic. I am not sure if you got it, but I am so relieved to see a video like this from a reptile youtuber. I commend you for using your platform to spread this important message AND sharing your concerns with your own reptile collection. I hope other reptile youtubers can get on board as well. THANK YOU!

Very well put man. I'm glad you made this video and you nailed it

This is probably the most mature youtube video I've seen, I've never seen anyone talk about how these things can creep up on someone. It was nice seeing someone empathize with the possible situation of accidental animal neglect without making excuses for it.

This was a great overview and I love that you chose to address the issue and risk as a whole and not just bad Slither like many have. It’s clear that what happened there is awful, but it’s an endemic issue to any industry where you can make your living off another living being and people can forget that.

I didn't even know this was happening, thanks for bringing awareness to this issue! Do you know where I can find more information on everything that's going on?

With the power you have as a KZreadr, I love how you have the presence of mind to use that influence responsibly. On another note. I know I blocked a handful of sales from Slither at a local show... Called out his history in front of him to some customers. Don't think he much cared for that. People in it for the money can go to hell.

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate this

Props to you for bringing this to peoples attention Adam, hopefully no one continues to support these abusers.

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

I would hope not

Adam, thank you for this video. Hopefully it will help some people realize that they need to make a change. Something that's always an issue is that 'good' homes don't stand up and announce themselves. I have no idea how I would find a good home. I guess just interview prospects? This search/ vetting seems like it would be especially hard when you are upset and stressed out about doing it at all...

ive never heard of this and am honestly scared to go look myself. for you to speak up and name names tells me ALOT about what ill find.

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

tread with caution, the photos are insane

@trishaellen7449

Жыл бұрын

@@WickensWickedReptiles I can only imagine but I think everyone should especially those in this hobby for profit see these images and recognize it for what it is. use it as a cautionary tale, and never ever get to that point.

Great video. Very important topic. People do have responsabily for those videos, but what about social media? They make a lot more money with those videos, they know it.

I didnt even know about this as someone who is excited to house snakes and see how they are doing and taking care of them and loves doing it this caught me off that someone was doing stuff like that

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

it's absolutely wild

Thank you this needs to be brought in to public attention. Especially to those of us who are new to the hobby and may not be aware of reputable breeders or naive and think everyone has the animal in best interest.

This is an extremely important topic that needed to be discussed. It doesn't take much to get so overwhelmed you don't know what to do.

Thank you so much for discussing this!

I don’t like many videos but I liked this one. Very much needed and very true. Know your limits. If you happen to get an pet that you thought would be good for you but isn’t, don’t be afraid to re home them. Just please don’t make them suffer..

I'm late to the video, but thank you for addressing such things. I've had to scale down my animals not too long ago and it was tough, but at the end of the day the animals come first. Take a step back and focus on the species you really want to focus on

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

THANK YOU for speaking out about this! This is some serious shiz that’s hit our community…

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

it absolutely is

I really appreciate your perspective of when its time to scale back and if you see something, say something. Also Diamond was 100% not onboard for a serious video today 😅

Love this vid! I made a good chunk breeding beardies then my husband suffered a stroke from a cancerous brain tumor and I was his full time caregiver. I made the choice to give up most our beardies only keeping a few breeding pairs and some dragons that were close to my heart. Did we struggle for money after that ABSOLUTELY hell we still are barely making it by but i couldn’t care for him and keep up the lvl of care my dragons were accustomed to. Hardest decision I ever had to make but their care was far more important than the money we made from them. So thank you for calling this out and bringing light to this issue ❤

Awesome Beardie!!! I had mine on me when I came across your video.

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

I needed to hear this. Thanks.

I love how levelheaded you approached this matter: focusing on prevention and warnings rather than excessively criticising someone for the sake of views and money. 🐍🌞

Im so gald as a public figure your addressing this issue ❤it needs to be said

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

I'm happy to do it if it makes a difference

And there is that kind of person (me) that feels pretty bad because i didnt clean the poop from the baby bins yesterday, because i had so much to do with the kids, laundry, tidy up etc. Thank for for that video dear Adam, now i feel "guilty" and do it right after i finished the coffe while watching your video (its 7 : 28 am here in Switzerland ) :)

Good on you for using your platform. Not only does it further drive nails in Samsons coffin but also educates of the warning signs.

I like how you're pointing out that a lot of people who neglect or abuse animals started out just like the rest of us, that it's important to keep our eyes on our OWN husbandry to be sure ease doesn't become neglect and that our animals stay healthy and enriched, or pay good help, or rehome them to good keepers if we can't do that. It's not an Us vs Them, its that ALL of us are capable of *at least* getting in over our heads even if we didn't start out intending any harm. And that most good people will self correct.

I cried seeing this crap I just got in to this hobby and I’d never treat my animals in this way it’s gross and un human like 😢😢😢I can’t believe what they are going through your a great person homie much respect for you and all you good guys in this hobby

Great video with good points, keep it up dude.

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

Thanks for making this video. Good, objective information.

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

So nice of you

When I was young I put several lizards in the same large tank because they were in tiny boxes at the pet store. I kidded myself that I was improving their lives. Animal abuse comes in many forms.

Great video, tough topic. We need more to speak up about this. Hey, just move down to Utah, and you can hire me to help out with caretaking. Boo ya

this video is great, about a year ago i was in the worst depression of my life while taking care of 5 reptiles but i still took care of them no matter what, theres no excuse for abusing your animals no matter what

I have been trying to find this story on google and am having no luck. Btw thanks for the information.

Thank you for talking about this. It is absolutely heart-breaking. What makes it even worse, is the owner was convicted of animal abuse before for dog-fighting. After an animal abuse conviction, you should not even be allowed to own any more animals, and you especially shouldn't be able to make money off of breeding them! The law in this country is a joke. But thank you again for bringing it up, it's been a rough few months for us retic keepers in the states, so it's good to see people with bigger channels calling out this bull crap. Much respect to you Adam!

This cycle can happen with one animal. This happened to me, I think. It started by the time she was reaching the end of her natural life cycle, but all the same. I started going, "ugh," when i when to go and tend to her. So, like he said, when you start going like that to yourself, its time to downsize. You dont have to grit through it. You aren't a bad person if you let in and give the animal away. Keeping an animal isnt like keeping a card someone give you. The animal is alive, your obligation or worthiness as a person isn't dependent on how long you keep them. Nobody here wants to hurt animals. Its just... Sometimes the weight of obligation and perceived expectation/honor, clouds one's judgement. Its a different plight to not understand whats happening, or what to do with an animal. It can often lead to the same set of actions. Especially when its combined with someone handing you the animal as a gift. This is not specific what so ever. My dad bought me a rabbit... We just waited for it to die after a while. Its heartbreaking in hindsight.

Glad to see another bigger name on KZread coming out with a video about Samson. Where the hell is the NERD video?? I have my guesses why Donny hasn’t covered that one

Thank you for using your platform for good!!

Thank you for speaking on this ❤

Nailed it! Thanks for this video!

That thing you said about service people coming giving you an eight-hour window and they show up right when you sit down to film something well in my case it's usually when I run to the bathroom you know you just get in there and there goes the knock at the door OMG it's all the anxiety cuz I feel like I'm not allowed to be more than like 5 ft from my front door when I've got like a window of somebody showing up cuz I'm like I gotta be able to get there and then I'm like oh can I go to the bathroom can I eat something I don't know

@WickensWickedReptiles

Жыл бұрын

sounds about right