THE SAD TRUTH OF RESCUING ANIMALS! (Update Video)

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
  • Though we can't save every single animal that comes through our door, we genuinely try to. Luckily, 2/3 animals in this video made it! Please let us know what you think, and let me know what you think of the video! Thank you!
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Комментарии • 149

  • @raybaker1484
    @raybaker1484 Месяц назад +71

    This is the kinda shit that made me want to become a NERD. I cant tell you how many times I've brought an animal to my vet and told her what was wrong and what i needed and she was surprised i was right. I love these educational videos

    • @NewEnglandReptile
      @NewEnglandReptile  Месяц назад +7

      We are glad you like em Ray!! Thanks for watching.

  • @VyxenViolets
    @VyxenViolets Месяц назад +56

    I had no idea Kevin was the reason for the discovery of snake fungal disease, that's so cool! I feel bad for the snake, obviously, but it could not have been found by a better person. So glad it spent its last days with Kevin.

    • @NewEnglandReptile
      @NewEnglandReptile  Месяц назад +7

      Agree!

    • @hitsujiyume
      @hitsujiyume Месяц назад +5

      i agree with that last sentence. couldn't have been brought to a better person to give it either a fighting chance or a dignified sendoff with as little suffering as possible.

  • @ziggy4465
    @ziggy4465 Месяц назад +33

    Kevin always takes time to try and better the world around him. Rescuing animals does not always end well, but that doesn’t mean you stop trying. Always happy to see that Kevin at least tries to save them.

  • @tracysweatt5401
    @tracysweatt5401 Месяц назад +21

    My husband would absolutely love to help you with that reef tank setup! He's been in the reef-keeping hobby for like 18 years now!

    • @NewEnglandReptile
      @NewEnglandReptile  Месяц назад +7

      I’ll be working directly with a pretty big company, but feel free to offer pointers’

  • @karyannfontaine8757
    @karyannfontaine8757 Месяц назад +26

    Kevin always does his very best to help to help animals in need. He helps when vets will not bother. I love what he does. Every procedure shown is appreciated. I hope there will be a treatment for curing the fungal infection so snakes do not have to suffer and die.

    • @anniebell6846
      @anniebell6846 Месяц назад

      Vets have to study reptiles separately though.

  • @Valyndris
    @Valyndris Месяц назад +12

    I'd love to see your reef tank build, Andy. You're a part of NERD now and I enjoy seeing you in the videos too.
    Thanks for the update on the snakes, even if the snake didn't make it, I like to see the updates and how Kevin cares for these unfortunate animals. It's crazy how long it took for people to believe this fungal infection is real. It's awesome that you got to save that snake that got shot long enough for her to have her babies. I rescused a spider that was missing 3 legs on one side. She couldn't hunt well at all. She ended up passing shortly after she had her babies. It was surprising because she was eating fine in captivity. I'm glad I was able to ease the rest of her life and I love seeing Kevin do that for so many animals too. It's rough when they don't make it but definitely worth trying to save them.

    • @pumpkinchow
      @pumpkinchow Месяц назад +1

      Idk I feel that it’s a great idea for a reef build series but don’t think it should be on the NERD channel specially if it isn’t Kevin doing the build. Definitely think Andy should do that series on his own channel that’s just my opinion just don’t think it’s appropriate. Wish you all the best and hope you have a great day 🙋‍♂️✌️

  • @bethannyallain5395
    @bethannyallain5395 Месяц назад +17

    Kevin does the absolute best for every ill or injured animal who comes through the door,

  • @kaym4856
    @kaym4856 Месяц назад +13

    Stoked we're getting videos again! I for one think being referred to NERDS is great, could be a new intro for all the videos, expand the community etc..

  • @VyxenViolets
    @VyxenViolets Месяц назад +10

    I always appreciate seeing updates on the snakes, even if the updates aren't necessarily positive. It's so helpful to learn!

  • @zoebowler5664
    @zoebowler5664 Месяц назад +4

    Can you imagine if every human was like Kevin. The animal kingdom would be a happy safe place to be ❤

  • @kcarter0265
    @kcarter0265 25 дней назад +1

    My favorite part was learning about snake fungal disease. Really fascinating information and important for reptile keepers to be aware of!
    I would love to get a deep dive series into each reptile disease keepers could encounter, their history, statistics, treatments, etc…
    I think reptile health videos are few and far between and would be a great niche to feature for us NERDS!

  • @derekstockton8943
    @derekstockton8943 Месяц назад +11

    The fungus sounds scary. How easy would that be to get into a captive collection and take it out? And on the ones that was infected for the test was there a fix or a way to cure them ? Awesome video. I really love stuff like this, medical videos etc and would love to be as good / confident as Kevin on things like that.

    • @NewEnglandReptile
      @NewEnglandReptile  Месяц назад +6

      I’ll have to ask Kevin about this, I’m honestly not 100% sure. We can make a video about it

    • @highjinx6519
      @highjinx6519 Месяц назад +2

      @@NewEnglandReptileplease do. Everything Kevin does is fascinating and you’re doing an excellent job of sharing it with us, you guys are amazing. And thank you on behalf of the animals as well. Keep ‘em coming!

    • @AbbyBane.
      @AbbyBane. Месяц назад +1

      We had a ball Python that had “shed stuck” on the belly from a reptile show, she gradually she’d it but it got worse and developed blisters. We kept her in a rack with back heat, soaked and clean paper daily. She eventually passed, then others in the rack showed similar. A couple of those passed and a couple survived, even though we took PPE precautions from the start. Vets didn’t know what it could have been. Is that kind of how this fungus works? Def look forward to that video.

  • @myssixensen7516
    @myssixensen7516 Месяц назад +4

    Kevin IS the neurodivergents, metal patron saint for animals large and small!!!! Because when is comes to animals his heart is intention are golden and heart pure. I'am so glad that the face snake is doing so much better! and same for that poor little male snake, OUCH! As for the fungal snake, we do what we can , we try our best to to comfort, to improve their health, but some animals are brought in too late, or far too sick and as much as we want to save every animal, as much as we try to fight for them, as much as it breaks our hearts, it just their time...some animals show us it's their time- and we should to them the service to listen but not let them go alone as we can be there for them and make sure it is smooth and as painlessas possible and other will go on their own hopefully quietly in their sleep. Either way is never easy but it is part of life for everything and person....we all must cross over at some point ...we are all of the earth and we all go back to the earth....
    Thank you,Kevin for Caring so much for the animals.

  • @hi_tech_reptiles
    @hi_tech_reptiles Месяц назад +2

    I would love to hear more on Snake Fungal Disease. It surprises me theres no anti-fungal treatment regimen that could work? Thanks for everything you do Kevin.

  • @samblackhole
    @samblackhole Месяц назад +2

    Would love to see the aquarium vids! When I started watching NERD a few years ago, I loved that there were so many different characters around. Kevin is a special person with incredible knowledge, but seeing the colleages was great, too. Maybe you can take one of these spots! =)

    • @NewEnglandReptile
      @NewEnglandReptile  Месяц назад +1

      I am now the sole filmed/editor/ and will be in a bunch of upcoming videos!

  • @therealgigi7838
    @therealgigi7838 Месяц назад +4

    Thank you for the updates!! Congratulations Kevin on your discovery! That's impressive and a huge gift to wildlife and Nature.

  • @jen1332
    @jen1332 Месяц назад +2

    Love the way the channel is going and I watch for Kevin's rescues and love seeing him try his best to heal. I can't stand animal suffering and always rescue myself. Even if it doesn't always end how we hope, it's the try and that the animal was not left to suffer. The paper sounds really interesting!

  • @DerricksReptiles
    @DerricksReptiles Месяц назад +1

    The passion Kevin has is insane. He makes you want to be better for animals. Seeing Kevin help really makes me want to help all animals

  • @tracysweatt5401
    @tracysweatt5401 Месяц назад +4

    Very interesting on the SFD, because I was under the impression that it was always a death sentence and that it's highly contagious.

  • @paranoiarpincess
    @paranoiarpincess Месяц назад +3

    Amazing job as always Kevin. We can't win them all unfortunately and my heart reality goes out to the losses, but you have saved SO many animals that honestly it's a massive net win.
    Without your help, the numbers of animals saved alone would have been 2/3 less than with. We humans, and our planet's beloved animals love you!❤

  • @Akhatchntails
    @Akhatchntails Месяц назад +2

    What a sweet mentor to have I would love to check out that place and meet some people that’s been in this as long as Kevin has! that’s awesome. Good content.

  • @alithorstad6206
    @alithorstad6206 Месяц назад +3

    I learn something every time. Interested to see what treatment options become available. Thanks for the updates!

  • @paranoiarpincess
    @paranoiarpincess Месяц назад +1

    Yeah I'm a pimple popper fan. I watch it to help me sleep. I personally find getting something cleaned out all in one go super satisfying be it pimple contents, paint in a bucket, a huge chunk of snow, pealing of a protective layer, even things like rug cleaning and window squidgeeing calms my anxiety. I'm a fan of the really big blackheads (DPoWs) and ones that look kinda like honey pots that can come out just by pulling them out with a needle without piercing the skin at all.

  • @sarahblancher3817
    @sarahblancher3817 Месяц назад +2

    I love the videos about helping the animals who are sick! It is really helpful for me since there aren't any reptile vets anywhere near me 🙏 And I would love to see the reef tank build!!!

  • @sixteezchild
    @sixteezchild Месяц назад

    YES...on the reef tank! I'm not a fishkeeper, but I do love saltwater habitats and all of the cool creatures that live there! Cant wait!

  • @leesaneyman8304
    @leesaneyman8304 Месяц назад +3

    Always interesting❤❤❤ would love to see the tank set up😁

  • @charlyebearden2737
    @charlyebearden2737 Месяц назад

    Kevin, you’re a rockstar! It’s awesome you discovered the fungus. I hope in the future there will be a proper and close to 100% treatment and cure. As for the full out reef, yes please. It’s def a challenging hobby for sure. I had a 90 gallon mixed reef and hurricane Ida destroyed it. I have yet to rebuild it. The bigger the system, the easier it is to take care of.

  • @nicolegoodew1547
    @nicolegoodew1547 Месяц назад +1

    I love water snakes. Poor girl 💔 but thank you for trying to help her ❤ I appreciate what you do to rescue these animals

  • @FinnieLizardo
    @FinnieLizardo Месяц назад +4

    I'd love to see a reef build!

  • @karliechardi2229
    @karliechardi2229 Месяц назад +1

    First off... absolutely wasn't to see a full on reef tank!! Glad the first two snake are well now. Is dad for the last one though but yes can see Kevin was definitely trying to help it out. Think it was grateful simply for the water soak/drink. Any way to make an animal even slightly more comfortable is a lovely gesture.

  • @SqueezyQueen
    @SqueezyQueen Месяц назад +1

    Thank you for another great video. Keep them coming. I especially love your reptile rescue medical knowledge videos

  • @jmalexander131
    @jmalexander131 Месяц назад +3

    Was the first snake Sylvester? If you do an update on these animals or another treatment video, consider providing "before" pictures or videos of each one. Thank you for the interesting video.

    • @NewEnglandReptile
      @NewEnglandReptile  Месяц назад +1

      I tried that, unfortunately I couldn’t get the old videos to download for some reason!!

  • @ezlo90
    @ezlo90 Месяц назад +2

    I love these videos, Kevin is an inspiration. I love the direction the channels taken too.

  • @toni5431
    @toni5431 Месяц назад +1

    Unfortunately in life and nature you win some you lose some. It's the spirit of trying everything you can that is important here with the suffering wild ones. Kevin's empathy with any living creature drives him to do everything in his power to save them when they cross his path. For that alone he deserves awards. I cannot express fully how admirable I am of him as a human. Kevin you are bloody amazing!

  • @spencerlivermore2933
    @spencerlivermore2933 Месяц назад +1

    Let's see the reef build!! Excited for that.

  • @deloresrogers685
    @deloresrogers685 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for the updates. Always good to hear what happened. Sorry that one snake didn't make it but I know Kevin did his best.❤❤❤❤

  • @FTAGames
    @FTAGames Месяц назад +1

    lets see this reef tank! i personally would find it interesting to see more stuff be covered on the channel in short bursts.

  • @jcwittig
    @jcwittig Месяц назад

    That would be an absolutely amazing series. I would probably watch it more than once. Great idea. Can't wait love to see it. Hope you get a sponsor.

  • @GarysmostlyMonitors
    @GarysmostlyMonitors Месяц назад +1

    Gotta say Im loving the new content. Thanks Andy

  • @aimes2579
    @aimes2579 Месяц назад +1

    sad and happy video but that Kevin tries is amazing. Would love to see a fish tank video

  • @TrulyMadlyAshley
    @TrulyMadlyAshley Месяц назад

    I would love to see the reef tank! I’ve been in the fishkeeping hobby for a while now and seeing the whole vision come together is always awesome!

    • @NewEnglandReptile
      @NewEnglandReptile  Месяц назад

      100% agree, especially with as crazy as I want to go. There I’ll be some insane corals and fish.

  • @Dovietail
    @Dovietail 12 дней назад

    LOVE the veterinary procedurals!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @dragonboy4578
    @dragonboy4578 Месяц назад +1

    Great updates and video. Kevin you are amazing.

  • @mauricewalker3877
    @mauricewalker3877 Месяц назад +4

    Reef tank uh yes please

  • @YochevedDesigns
    @YochevedDesigns Месяц назад

    Kevin is such a sensitive, beautiful soul. You can feel the love he has for all living things. Keep the educational videos coming!

  • @jasonbedics7614
    @jasonbedics7614 Месяц назад +1

    Hell yes, build that reef tank brotha!!!

  • @susanmartin3762
    @susanmartin3762 Месяц назад

    That snake with the fungal disease looked so sad😢 when she started drinking... she didn't stop. Kevin I have no words to describe how grateful I am for your ability to diagnose and treat snakes BETTER THAN MANY EXOTIC VETS! You made those Professional Docs listen to you and you never gave up!

    • @darcieclements4880
      @darcieclements4880 Месяц назад

      It's really terrible. Thankfully it appears to have been endemic in the United States for an extremely long time and there's something else that allows it to get a grip and kill animals. It can be extremely contagious but it's also weirdly not as common as it should be for some of its attributes which means there's probably some elements to it that we don't understand yet. What we do know is that the rate of active infection is increasing as the temperatures increase. It's somewhat comparable to valley fever in dogs and humans. Back when it was assumed that snakes were not social animals It made more sense at how slowly it spread but now that we have realized many of the affected species are extremely social and have a lot of physical contact it's become a bit of a mystery again. My guess is that there's other microbes that keep it in check or something along those lines but it could be as simple as the animal's ability to thermal regulate and the early stages of infection or a comorbidity where they have to be colonized by the fungus and something else we haven't identified yet at the same time. Kevin getting it on the books was the first step in an incredible milestone but there's so much left to do to understand it.

  • @flufflebunny4231
    @flufflebunny4231 Месяц назад +1

    I would love the reef tank series

  • @StLMikie
    @StLMikie Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for the class Mr. Kevin!!

  • @tamathystreptiles-tammy1356
    @tamathystreptiles-tammy1356 Месяц назад +1

    I have a 10 gallon aquarium, as well as a bunch of reptiles and arachnids. I'm down for watching an aquarium build.

  • @amandawatson9593
    @amandawatson9593 Месяц назад +1

    Love that you care so much for life ❤

  • @mjhjlhwehcfhb
    @mjhjlhwehcfhb Месяц назад +1

    Can't join, but thank you for sharing both sides of rescue.

  • @melhawk6284
    @melhawk6284 Месяц назад

    Poor thing! At least she spent her last little bit of time in Ophidean luxury, hydrated, and treated as much as possible for her comfort. The topical most likely helped what i can only imagine was a maddening itch of the scaly pelt.

  • @lynnesawyer4999
    @lynnesawyer4999 Месяц назад +1

    YES! Do the tank!

  • @wheezyvettech8781
    @wheezyvettech8781 Месяц назад

    Thank you for saving these babies!!!❤

  • @dzzspotreptariumeducationa6340
    @dzzspotreptariumeducationa6340 Месяц назад

    That would be awesome! We just got into fish more seriously this last year.

  • @user-sb5ec6eq5r
    @user-sb5ec6eq5r Месяц назад

    I love watching all the videos, I have someone that does fish and it's learning a lot like it is reptiles.
    I'm learning a lot more about snakes, having two of my own.

  • @cherieb.5409
    @cherieb.5409 Месяц назад

    Andy so happy you're back a great video 😊

  • @ChiaraMainolfi
    @ChiaraMainolfi Месяц назад +4

    Please put the name of the fungal disease so I can learn more about it. Thank you!!

  • @torpedo1306
    @torpedo1306 Месяц назад

    Nice work Kevin, shame the water snake didn't make it. The reef tank series would be great.

  • @karenc.9505
    @karenc.9505 Месяц назад +2

    Thank you for such an interesting video..

  • @brittanykelley3201
    @brittanykelley3201 Месяц назад +1

    I would absolutely love to see you build a reef tank

  • @hilarylewis1221
    @hilarylewis1221 Месяц назад

    I would love more educational videos with Kevin but DEFINITELY the reef tank!
    Also, could you link the paper he mentioned please? I would love to read it!

  • @johninnh4880
    @johninnh4880 Месяц назад +2

    Good work!

  • @valbrooks2699
    @valbrooks2699 22 дня назад

    Kevin and all you guys are awesome!

  • @wernerdehilster
    @wernerdehilster Месяц назад +1

    I'll watch the set-up series of the Reef Tank

  • @terribudesa4659
    @terribudesa4659 Месяц назад

    I’d personally love to watch you build a big reef tank. Reef tanks are incredibly difficult to maintain.

  • @countryboydesign6541
    @countryboydesign6541 Месяц назад

    Yes would love to see the coral tank

  • @reptileroland6147
    @reptileroland6147 Месяц назад

    Yes would love a reef tank video.

  • @julio0794
    @julio0794 Месяц назад

    A reef tank series would be awesome!

  • @PJax17
    @PJax17 Месяц назад

    Would love to see a saltwater setup series!!

  • @charlesdoyle3630
    @charlesdoyle3630 Месяц назад +6

    I think speak for everyone here. Build the reef build the reef tank aquarium

  • @nytashaandersen
    @nytashaandersen Месяц назад

    I would love to see the salt water tank process! ❤

  • @sammijo4016
    @sammijo4016 Месяц назад +1

    a reef tank would be awesome

  • @lindaglover3321
    @lindaglover3321 Месяц назад +2

    Very knowledgeable. Hello snarfles

  • @Gibbiceps2008
    @Gibbiceps2008 Месяц назад +1

    Reef tank Yes! 😊

  • @brittanyperkins3042
    @brittanyperkins3042 Месяц назад +1

    I wanna see the tank!!!!!!!

  • @KingKyrool
    @KingKyrool Месяц назад

    Bro i wanna see that tank build, fish keeping is interesting af and complicated

  • @garden.state.pythons
    @garden.state.pythons Месяц назад +1

    Reef tank would be cool. I’m miss have a saltwater tank.

    • @NewEnglandReptile
      @NewEnglandReptile  Месяц назад +2

      It’s a huge pain, but I absolutely love them!

    • @garden.state.pythons
      @garden.state.pythons Месяц назад +1

      @@NewEnglandReptile True.... Hope to see the startup soon!!🫡

  • @ChantalsCritters
    @ChantalsCritters Месяц назад

    Great video guys

  • @seanbaros-qe1rp
    @seanbaros-qe1rp Месяц назад

    I would love to see you build a reef tank!!

  • @shannonreynolds8182
    @shannonreynolds8182 Месяц назад

    I would love to see you create your tank!!

  • @dshawnraymond753
    @dshawnraymond753 Месяц назад +1

    Do the tank

  • @fikanera838
    @fikanera838 Месяц назад +1

    Reef tank 👍🏽

  • @dhammes9616
    @dhammes9616 Месяц назад +1

    Reef tank 💯

  • @wheezyvettech8781
    @wheezyvettech8781 Месяц назад

    Yea!! Video series of fish❤😊

  • @powdereduniverse9822
    @powdereduniverse9822 Месяц назад

    I would love to see tank set up

  • @lisawilkerson8085
    @lisawilkerson8085 Месяц назад

    Enjoyed!! Reef tank, 👍.

  • @tanyaroberson9629
    @tanyaroberson9629 Месяц назад +2

    ❤❤❤

  • @blist4937
    @blist4937 Месяц назад +1

    Have I had a stroke?! Where do I become a channel member??? I cannot find it.

    • @blist4937
      @blist4937 Месяц назад

      Can anyone point me in the right direction?

  • @susanmartin3762
    @susanmartin3762 Месяц назад

    My vote is YES YES YES to the Reef tank!! I oonly ask for one thing. Please get an octopus or two🐙...I know they are very difficult to manage.... first hand knowledge speaking. But they are worth it.

  • @kanumay
    @kanumay Месяц назад

    Maybe i missed it, but did sylvester thé yellow boa with a swollen face make it? 😢

  • @deadsmurf1628
    @deadsmurf1628 Месяц назад

    I’m pretty sure my snake has scale rot on its belly, looking for help, cleaning it’s tank thoroughly but not sure what else to do

  • @ericarichardson2983
    @ericarichardson2983 Месяц назад

    Is it known why the fungal disease becoming more of an issue? Is it environmental like because snakes in the wild aren’t getting enough hydration to fully shed?
    Or is it something introduced?

  • @technoraptor7778
    @technoraptor7778 Месяц назад

    But how did the treatment to the longicauda look? What exactly did he do!!?? I have a snake with a similar problem and I need to know

  • @vgcinthenamevgc837
    @vgcinthenamevgc837 Месяц назад +1

    REEF REEF REEF❤

  • @jcwittig
    @jcwittig Месяц назад

    I don't like to be too blunt but I do enjoy you much more than Donnie. I'll just leave it at that.

  • @taylorbarbieri4018
    @taylorbarbieri4018 Месяц назад

    Where is Sylvester my beloved

  • @jolfer1334
    @jolfer1334 Месяц назад

    What happened to Donny? I miss him

  • @mrmouse-ol9pw
    @mrmouse-ol9pw Месяц назад

    Anyway we could make a video re seizures in snakes? Especially balls? Not much information on the subject