Attending the Craziest Reptile Show Ever in Arlington, Texas!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- We went to the Arlington, Texas NARBC for the first time and had a blast! The show was INSANE, but we loved every minute of it! Watch to see what the limited-edition pin giveaway was for the pirate dress theme!!
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Aw, Ed's kitty cat drawing is so cute
There's definitely no other things he was trying to draw
Ed would NEVER....
I was shocked. Absolutely shocked to find out that Ed was such a talented artist!
Yep,😅
gotta say, that was a suspiciously well drawn 'kitty' there, is ed secretly an artist?
Ah yes...Definitely
I think I saw Emily tear up a little when Tom Harbin thanked her for what Snake Discovery has done for the reptile-loving community. What a great guy, and he’s so right, SD have helped so many people love and understand reptiles who might have misunderstood or even disliked them before!
I’ll never own any reptiles but I love this channel.
I now own 2 king snakes after watching for about 18 months 😊
Yes!! Snake Discovery is the reason I now have 3 snakes 🤣 and I’m from Northern Ireland!! Global span.
SD was what gave me the confidence to raise my ball python, Peanut. I referenced them so many times for tips and proper housing techniques. I have loved every video they've released and it means so much to me how they constantly break down the stigma the reptile/invertebrate community faces.
I think this is why he entrusted them with one of his sunbursts! What a wonderful person.
This is the first time seeing any interaction with Tom harbin and oh my gosh he’s delightful!!! I can see why you guys speak so highly of him!
Fantastic interview. Seems a wonderful man.
Oh my gosh, he's so adorable. Like, it's one thing for comments to say Snake discovery has done a lot for the hobby (I swear every video, there's someone saying SD helped them over fear of snakes and I will never get tired of it). But someone in the hobby, who you look up to, took the time to say that 🥺
Last year we went for the VIP Friday and he spent like 20 minutes talking with us about hognoses and his work on the solar flare morphs. He is such a kind dude and obviously loves seeing new people interested in the hobby he helped establish. Big Tom fan, and I don't even have hognoses (yet) lol.
The fact your comment had 222 likes made me not want to like it so it would stay😂😭
Tom is about my age, and he is a handsome man! I wonder if he's married?
Not sure how you guys survived this. I was there Saturday morning for a couple of hours and you guys’ line DOMINATED the entire building non stop. I saw Ed a couple of times, caught him outside even, but I felt bad saying hi because I can only imagine you guys must’ve been so overwhelmed. Kudos to y’all for staying so positive!
They need to develop temporary cloning technology
It was great seeing you guys! We hope you liked the donut! My nephew loves the different isopods we were able to get for him. He made a little Lego house for them and everything.
I used to make Lego houses for isopods (and anything else I found under logs in my yard) back in the 80s.
Was the donut from Round Rock Donuts? If so, those are amazing!
@@lindsaywilson4540 yes! Gotta bring em a Texas sized donut for their trip to Texas!
That's adorable
I’m so glad you took them the RR Donut! My family is from the same area. I always tell people about Snake Discovery but it’s awesome to know they have more fans in the greater Austin area!
Because of Snake Discovery, many people have come to understand and love reptiles. In addition, many people have learned a lot from the adoption program and started to think more deeply about respect and responsibility for the lives of animals. And this is the RESULT of what you’re doing!! Look at those beautiful smiles!! Thank you so much Emily and Ed!!
same!! i now own 5 scaley babies because of emily & ed
@@ashleemaziarz200 oh so happy to know that😃 your scaled babies are definitely so happy!
I have a beardie (Aegon, King of The Sploof) because of this channel! I had no interest in reptiles before I found Snake Discovery. Now I’m a bit obsessed (lol). I’m so incredibly thankful for Snake Discovery. We just lost our Jack Russell after more than 15 yrs of having him with us and having Aeg has made this time much easier. I haven’t the words to express just how grateful I am that I found this channel! Everything Emily and Ed do from education to Adoption Island is _amazing!_
I'm so glad y'all liked my Rex painting! It was so nice to meet y'all :)
I must say that it is very good. You are talented. 👍
That Rex watercolour is amazing! I hope you create more things that bring you joy like it clearly is to Ed and Emily~
The painting is so beautiful ❤️ You are so talented!
Bonk
That was GORGEOUS! Rex looked so happy and strong!
I'm glad you guys enjoyed the whataburger! It was no problem for us to grab it for you guys
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That was sweet!
Living in the UK, I live vicariously though Emily and Ed's reviews of US Food
Now I want whataburger😂
Your interaction with that little girl Athina brought tears to my eyes. She looks so proud of the work that she did for you guys.
She deserved it, those are some solid graphic designer skills, she could definitely make a career out of it
My boyfriend and I adopted Reddit, she's doing so wonderfully! Thank you guys for everything that you do, you are both wonderful to meet 😊❤️
As someone who has helped organize similar style events (Book/Author Conventions) I would ABSOLUTELY recommend that the organizers pin point who their Big Ticket vendors/sponsors/Social Media Influencer’s, are in places where you can keep the line going a different direction or all by themselves 😂 It’s a great but annoying problem to have sometimes.
You two are DEFINITELY Big Ticket Vendors ❤❤
As a person that goes to many different conventions, I'm shock head event organizers don't look who's at the tables. I love the support seen in this video, but the anxiety in me just can not with the congestion.
@@Nellzurkat it’s so bad to because the Vendor the line is for ends up apologizing to others when they had no control over it.
The only reason I even posted was that I could see how bad Emily and Ed felt and it 100% was not on them. They are the sweetest people.
Tom Harbin seems like such a genuenly nice guy
I got the same impression too! 😊
He absolutely is. I took my hog to him when I first got him and he was wonderful. 🥰
*Genuinely
Thanks for taking the team to chat and selecting us to be apart of your Vlog. We look forward to seeing you guys again!
That red and green gecko looked so cool.
I love when I can see how passionate a person is and how much genuine care they have for their animals ❤️ well done Epic Style!
@@grutarg2938 appreciate the kind thought definitely a favorite here still!
@@haleyhoudini that’s truly what it boils down too, the passion and drive for us with sharing that experience with others. 💜💜
I learned so much about geckos from EpicStyle !!! Thank you for being in the video and sharing your passion !!
It was a pleasure getting to meet you guys. I was blown away by the size of that line. Hopefully all of us fans didn't cause you too much trouble.
It was great meeting you as well!
13:39 still can't over how beautiful this sunburst hognose is. It's unreal looking that it looks someone edited the saturation of the clip. Thank you Tom Harbin for gifting it to Snake Discovery! We can watch it flourish in this channel
It’s unbelievable in person, truly one of the prettiest snakes I’ve ever seen
its awesome that you guys interacted with fans but i 100% understand how frustrating it must have been for the other vendors who probably lost a lot of business from people blocking their area or people only there to meet you guys taking up space that could be occupied by people actually looking to buy from the vendors
Hopefully it's a short lived line, and many more potential customers show up.
I'm sure loads of people were exposed to loads of things that otherwise wouldn't have.
@@RupeeRhod I was there. It was not short lived. It was all day non stop 😂
Having been to a lot of Arlington NARBC events it was 100% obvious Snake Discovery was THE draw for this event. It felt like attendance was doubled compared to previous years and the line to see this table was an absolute nuisance. I don't blame them, and I LOVE seeing this much more interest in the hobby and reptile keeping as a whole, but you could tell it was annoying other vendors who were trying to do business. I did get a chance to meet Ed, so it was worth it in my book!
Surprisingly, after the whole weekend ended, we learned that the vendors in front of the meet-and-greet line had the best sales ever on Saturday! I know it's hard to believe, but it's actually what several people (including vendors) told us Sunday evening! It certainly made us feel better about the whole scenario 😅
@@SnakeDiscovery that's awesome to hear!
(I drew a kitty cat) 😂😂😂😂😂
I wonder what it was…
NICE!!!!!
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Yeah, I loved this too!
HI
I've been to Arlington NARBC twice a year for several years now and I have to say you guys at least doubled attendance. It was pretty crazy. I didn't have the time to sit in the meet and greet line, but I got some merch and got to say hello to Ed at least! (and ran into Dav Kaufman as well which was exciting!)
But uh... no offense but I will probably skip the next time you guys go to one. It was a little too crazy for me. So many little kiddos! Even saw a Karen in the lobby trying to cut through the line just before it opened on Saturday because she just had to get her daughter in the meet and greet line before anybody there...
Aw man Dav was there?!? Missed him
I don’t think I’d heard Ed talking to a kid before that was precious
Emily and Ed are seriously treasures of this community. They are so darn funny, kind and smart.
I'm the one who cried my eyes out! Thanks for talking to me like it wasn't even happening and letting me come back for a picture. Meant the world to me. Decided to start my journey for breeding with going into vet assistance, and will only build from there! ♥
Reyanna hello!! Please consider becoming a Vet Technician! It is amazing! You are basically a nurse but for critters. It is a bit more schooling but way worth it. Good luck with whatever you choose for your journey!
I feel like I need to go to one of the shows you are in and give Phill a care package or thank you gift... is it just me? Yes, thank you Phill. Maybe let us know what he likes if he's willing to share? I'm sorry to hear that your purse got stolen Emily, I hope there wasn't anything irreplaceable in it. Or your phone. Losing another phone at a con would suck!
Great idea! What things does Phil like?
@@kesna8 Obviously, his kids :D That man is so supportive, he deserves to get a Nobel-prize in parenting.
You guys have got some kinda godly stamina greeting all those folks. I attended on Saturday and was stunned by just how many pirates I saw! Hope you guys enjoyed the Texas hospitality and weren't given too much of a hassle by the number of fans.
What the legend of hognose world Tom said to Emily and Ed was so heartwarming! I had happy tears.. yes, Snake Discovery is AMAZING!! And the hognose girl who has some neurological issues is very sweet, very pretty. I hope she’s gonna have a great life with you guys🎀💗
Tom is so right you guys do so much for your hobby and industry! showing off the good and fun side but also the lows of reptile keeping in a way that few animal oriented channels do, and you always raise awareness about ecological issues and envrionmental issues surrounding not just snakes and lizards but tonnes of other animals as well. you are clearly so passionate and driven that it inspires people. It sure inspired me as Im now researching and learning how to care for a future cornsnake which is a pet I otherwise would have never known much about, nevermind how rewarding keeping them can be
Tom Harbin is my hognoses vet! He's a wonderful man to talk with, I'm thankful he's so close so I can bring my baby to him! 😃
16:01 aww, look at Emily almost blushing at getting complimented by him! 😁🤩❤️
We were the ones that bought Hei hei. It was so nice meeting you guys after watching you for so many years. We were already going to go to the Arllington expo, as we've been to the last few, and it was so exciting hearing you were coming too. Hei hei is now named Dartanian (after the leader of the 3 musketeers) and doing amazing in a 35 gal. Definitely not a picky eater lol Btw we love the pins we got!
Hope we made y’all feel welcomed! It’s our nature & M.O. after all 😊
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Except the purse stealer 😅
@@melanopygus exactly! How embarrassing 🙄🤦🏾♀️😂
Tom is such a genuine guy he's so precious
It was wonderful meeting Ed and Phill! We had so much fun dressing up as pirates and buying our first isopods from The BioDude!
Tom Harbin was so cool !! What an awesome story to be the vet who cared for the first lavender hognose and then went on to make one of the other most breathtaking morphs !! And his accent and just mannerisms were so charming, what a nice man !!
That interview with Tom was absolutely wholesome. What a nice man!
Wow Emily! I get so excited when I see how crazy successful you are! You're like the perfect example of the wonderful things that happen when you follow your dreams! So happy for your success, you deserve it!
Wellll... She did have her purse stolen. That wasn''t so wonderful. 🤨🙄😬😮💨
Those Tangy Chili cheetos are my daughter's current favorites! Emily & Ed are such humble beings. I love how they don't get sucked into some of the drama of the industry that seems to overshadow the hobby sometimes. Love how they don't criticize other "influencers". Love how success and fame hasn't changed them and their quirkiness. Love how excited and grateful they are about simple things. Love how they encourage the love of reptiles. Love how they are willing to admit if they aren't familiar w an animal. Love how they are always willing to learn. I just can not say enough good things about them.
Thank you Emily, Ed and all those who make Snake Discovery possible!
I'm glad you liked the Whataburger. We were glad to bring it to you
I used to hate and scared of snakes, but not anymore thanks to you guys. Now they are gorgeous noodles, and I'd love to have a lavender hognose one day if I can afford. Love your videos!
The way my jaw dropped at that donut. Also I love the chaos Emily and Ed cause with their meet and greets every time 😂
Someone better give Phil some treats and love too 😂 thank you Phil for keeping the Snake Discovery team afloat during these reptile shows!
Wow! Her designs are so good! My sister does that, but we're in our 30's. Wow!
Emily-you just scored with Ed! He’s so kind and gentle. I love the way you treat your fans!
So I'm in IT and we have a saying to use our power for good and you guys definitely use your power for GOOD. Love the adoptions and the amazing reach you guys have. There is a reason so many people love you. All the best to you two always.
He was 100% right about how much snake discovery has helped the hobby. I've learned so much from this channel, and gotten over any fears I had because of you guys.
Thank you for all you guys do. 💚
As a Texan, even though I couldn’t go to this show (in the same state, but still 500 miles away), I’m so glad that Texas hospitality was on display!
Next time y’all come down, Ed should try a Whataburger with grilled jalapeños. And Emily should try their cinnamon rolls, they’re great!
As soon as I saw that roundrock doughnut I started laughing. Nothing says "Welcome to Texas" better than a giant doughnut.
I love Ed’s kitty cat drawing!!!
As inconvenient Snake Discovery's popularity would have been for the other vendors space wise, the exposure the channel gives to the reptile community as a whole cannot be disputed. Other vendors would definitely be benefitting from their popularity.
Great Jobs everyone around!
Tom was such a nice guy. What a lovely compliment you guys got from him
Thank you both for coming to Arlington. I'm the one who gave you the goodies in the big blue bag. Also. Ed you and I talked about Isopods, I really hope you come back here next year. I would have never known there was a reptile show in my area without you and you are the reason I went. I hope to see you next year. 😁😁😁
The wait was totally worth it! Lost count how many times they got on the intercom trying to get us to disperse 😅. But a lot of us were just there for that day. Some having come all the way from San Antonio. Hope Ed likes the Lucas and hope y'all come again
I’m so glad you loved the green basket. And yes, spicy things for you Ed. We couldn’t leave ya out. 😂
I think it was an oversight putting you guys at the back because they know how popular your guys are and that you have always done the meet and greets. If anything they should be grateful all the extra foot traffic you bring in!
Should have definitely put you somewhere your fans could line up against a wall or something.
I told my family this show would be a pilgrimage for all southern fans within a two-day drive, and I was not wrong lol. I saw you Friday but I was too shy to say hi so I just told my husband how nice y'all are while standing awkwardly 100 feet away 🙄 Belated hello from Julie the fishscale gecko breeder! Hopefully next time I'll be more brave and maybe bring you some kolaches!
Poor baby! Rem is such a sweetheart! She clearly wanted attention! ❤Awe. I love her. (I have some neuro probs too, brain surgery & seizure disorder.)
I hope you’re living your best life, just like Rem. ❤
We bought isopods and isopod-related stuff from vendors around you, people were super nice letting us through :)
Athena was my fave. They seem so super sweet and talented
Epic Style (Why Not Reptiles) seemed really cool. 😎 Beautiful geckos!🦎 Also, that line was nuts! Everyone was so excited to thank you for the joy that your videos bring to us. Thanks, Ed and Emily!🥰
💜💜 Thanks!
I love this video!
So sorry about your purse getting stolen.
What an awful feeling and then all of the work if you had all of your personal information and cards to cancel and wait for new ones. 😞
But those meet and greet lines!
Congratulations on being amazing!
Tom Harbin is one of the best people in the world. He was our vet and took care of my family's pets for years. I was so sad when he retired but I'm so glad to see how well he's doing ❤
Ed’s genuine reaction to that isopod drawing was really sweet 😭
I enjoyed your video. I grew up on the west side of Houston in the 50's & 60's. Almost every day after school we went hunting for snakes. I was probably around 10 so it was around 1957. Our favorite snake was the eastern hognose. My Mom stressed that I treat every snake as venomous & glad she did. We did make a few mistakes & would catch a copperhead or pygmy rattler every now & then. Tried to avoid the cottonmouths & coral snakes. The last snake I caught was in my shop in the 80's, I found a speckled kingsnake on the 2nd flr. storage area. Took him out back & turned him loose. Moved to Idaho 25 yrs. ago, rattlers, garter snakes, black racers, & rubber boas. I did rescue a black bear cub that had been hit by a car several yrs. ago. Rehabbed & released.
Tom is such an incredible guy! I'm so glad to see him in this video. He's one of my favorite people in the hobby ❤️
Do you think you guys could do a video of all the new animals you picked up in 2022? Like the ones you added to your family? I just love seeing update videos and it’s cool to keep track of them
Yes, please, and maybe breeding plans too.
To Edd and Emily, I just wanted to say that as someone who can’t actually meet u in person or go to a USA reptile show and experience it for myself it is so fun to see your blogs. Please keep making more of them!
Ed slayed me with his kitty drawning omg he is so much fun never know what he is going to do next :)
You wore the necklace I made for u!! With the E and the gecko on it!!!!
Of course!!
Wow Tom saying you've done so much for the hobby must have felt amazing!
My roommate and I totally saw Ed's wonderful car art on our way through the parking lot! We had a good laugh, thanks for that! XD
I'm surprised that these expos don't put you in the lobby automatically - like they don't expect the massive lines we see in every expo video 😂
This show was less than 5 minutes from my house so it was wonderful to finally get to attend an NARBC, and to see all three of y’all. Didn’t get to meet but happy to experience it all, and hopefully one day I’ll get to adopt a sweet baby from y’all.
My 6 year old and I were very excited to have a reptile expo near us and then to hear that you were coming to it. I've always wanted a snake and he loves to watch "the snake lady". Unfortunately kiddo got sick with strep throat that week so we couldn't go anywhere. Glad you guys had a good time. It was a trip though to hear you actually say WHATaburger. I dont think I have ever heard it called anything other then waterburger.
Aww no! I've been that kid, getting sick when something I adore is going on. I hope he bounces back quick!
And we all know Ed and Emily would (and maybe will to this comment) say the same thing, apologising for not getting to meet your kiddo.
Bring him next time. Make it happen.
Bless for taking the L and staying home. I'm sorry y'all couldn't go, but v glad to hear you put your and everybody else's health first
I love how the whole reptile community is so kind and wholesome. Like they love to talk in depth with new reptile lovers or someone wanting to learn more. No judgement
The fan interactions are so wholesome ❤❤❤.... The girl who made the bag is so talented ❤
So cool! Love seeing all the reptiles' morphs
Seeing what Tom Harbin has accomplished is groundbreaking. To hear him complement you and gifting you one of his snakes is endearing and trusting. He knows you're both ethical and enthusiastic reptile breeders. High praise indeed. Thank you.
Rest in Peace Tom. It's so sad we lost one of the greats in such a tragic way.
The energy and positivity interacting with fans is next level. It's so good to have animal ambassadors that spread positivity and education.
Man, I hope to someday be able to go to one of these huge shows! Looks like so much fun!
Wow, you can immediately see that last hog has something going on. Had a spider ball python (at the store I worked at) that did the same thing, which was no surprise to anyone.
I really love how Ed and Emily show the gifts they receive
Had such a great time at the show! Thank you for taking the time to meet with us despite how crazy the crowds were. Love you guys!!!!!!
Yall helped me get over my fear of snakes and have the confidence to hold a rat snake. Also made me want a hognose 😆
Here’s a thought. Next time ask for a few fan volunteers in that area you will be in. Vetted of course but it will help with the buying and selling so you can do the meet and greet and get lunch. If there is a Phoenix Arizona expo I’m volunteering myself now.😊
I think it is sweet how much you liked meeting Tom. You look thrilled
The Texas snake discovery shirts, bag, and pins are wicked cool! What a talented young lady!
It was so amazing to meet you guys!
what a beautifully drawn.... kitty:)
Ayyyy Athena is my cousin! I've watched this channel for years and I know she has too! I'm so glad she was able to meet y’all! I hope one day I'll be able to tag along next time. Athena 11/10 work she's so creative
The moment with Tom made me wanna cry!! So proud of y’all after all these years 🐍 💚
Love Eds doodle at the beginning
He was just drawing a “cat” 💀🤣
So sorry someone stole your purse. That's terrible! That hognose that fella gave you was absolutely beautiful!!!
My daughter and I were some of the folks who briefly met with Ed and passed along a gift for you both. Hopefully you can make it down to Arlington again before too long, we'd love the chance to spend a bit more time talking with you both. Take care y'all! ♡
Ahh! I'm so proud and happy for y'all. It's people like y'all who make me proud to be hooman!!!
Emily &ED I’m not sure u realize how much ur channel means too ppl as for me I love it no matter wht I’m feeling ur channel always make my day thank u guys plz continue doing what ur doing ❤
Woo! I really enjoy the reptile show videos! There not that common where I live in England so I enjoy seeing them through these videos!
(Also just a heads up I think the description is for the wrong show)
Dr. Harbin was my hognose's vet! I had gotten a snow morph hognose off of morph market and he was very cheap for the morph. I didn't questions it, but the hogbose refused to eat for so long. Dr. Harbin got him to eat for a good period of time until he stopped again. Sadly, Pumba ended up passing, but he definitely wouldn't have made it as long as he did if it weren't for Dr. Harbin!
I'm so happy i got to say hello to you at the auction! Thank you for signing my breeding book! It means so much to me!
I'm scared of snakes but I love Snake Discovery with Ed & Emily. They and their zoo are awesome. I really want to visit the zoo someday!
I agree with Tom. Yall just bring so much positivity even non reptile people watch
I love how much your step-dad is into helping you with these shows, he even had a costume! He's awesome ❤
You can always judge a man by the greatness of his 'stache and Tom Harbin confirms that rule to a T :D! He's lovely!