Our Alligator Leaves Footprints in Wet Concrete!
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- When we had new concrete poured in front of the facility, we just HAD to have Rex walk across it. It didn't go quite as planned...
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I just watched an entire construction crew turn into children with the levels of fun and amazement in this video. Ya'll are bringing smiles to everyone.
That had to have been one of their most fun jobs they've been on
And nervously back up with a five-foot gator with her mouth taped shut started walking towards them.
It's always so wonderful to watch someone in wonder and joy, seeing their inner child emerge that many of us don't get to experience enough.
Tradies are the most down to earth people ever... they awesome.
@@kennythefrog1 I've heard tell that folks who shovel manure for a living are the best suited to recognize it.
The fact that she wants to go back to her own cage is a testament of what a great home you built her.
And thinking of how Rex’s life started out…. Man, yet another reminder she truly won the lottery with you guys
@@jackgreen5875
And you're an alligator expert I'm sure, looking through youtube white knighting alligators that clearly are abused like rex, because clearly her owners aren't taking care of her, taking her to the vet and making sure she has plenty of enrichment
@@artsyscrub3226 yea
@@artsyscrub3226 just ignore this troll, they always complain
@@jackgreen5875 she did not seem stressed. If she did, they would have said something like “she seems stressed, lets not do this, lets get her back in”. Cuz that’s the kind of people they are.🤷🏽♀️
But I’m not gonna pretend I am an expert on this. You could be right.
I mean…. People see Rex on the live feed… 24 hrs a day….. see her playing….. yeah…. She must not be thriving at all.
@@jackgreen5875 may I ask why you've left hate comments on almost all of their videos? I peaked at your profile and you're a very bitter human. You know you can block them?
“We like to give our animals approachable names” like Diarrhea Jane. Also Rex’s prints going off to the side like that is a good opportunity to put something there, like a trash can or a charity donation box. That way not only do you have the amazing-ness of a real alligator organically leaving that trail, but you can utilize it as a functional design like y’all were hoping for
Great idea!
"why is she called omnomolett?" "Oh, little child, it`s because she ate her children :)"
@@voxnoriamuller4341 I do legitimately think about this all the time
+ Love that donation box idea!
maybe with the quote "things don't always go the way you plan with an alligator" somewhere
The fact she's acting a bit more "wild" is great! Such a wonderful journey that we've had te privilege of following. Plus she's grown so much! I love what a wonderful life you've given her.
@@leemetcalf5136 I'm sorry, what?
@@savsgalleryID I think they were responding to a spammer
@@OfelieArt Ah, I see that now. Checked my notifications
@@leemetcalf5136 you forgot to name yourself “dont check my profile banner” or something lol
The way Rex walked a nonlinear path on the concrete is actually such a perfect, beautiful representation of her journey through life!! She didn’t have a straight shot through life, it was full of twists and turns just like her footprints she left.
Wow the meaning 😢
Omg, mebe rex is…
SELF AWARE!!!
This one made me cry🥹
I think how Rex walked just screams her personality and I think that's perfect. Rex is basically the mascot of your channel. It's the main reason why people come is to see her. So to see her feet and her personality in the ramp is a great start to your Zoo.
Channel name: *Snake* discovery 🐍
Channel mascot: Rex the alligator (not a snake) 🐊
😂
@@3173_Delta lol
Given that Rex is a rescue who wasn't cared for correctly by her first owner, she's a 100% appropriate channel mascot! 😄
I came here for rex
well, shes not a snake, but she was discovered :)
Someone made a good point - Rex's walking and standing in her tunnel seems healthier now? Compared to a previous video where she walked around in the one pet store to pick out dog toys for herself. So she's stronger and more energetic. It's just all around heartwarming!
Rex looks so healthy!! She has come such a long way, it’s great seeing how just a change in environment can change an animals entire being.
Love the idea, so creative. You could also use the good prints as molds and have events where kids could make themselves some Rex feet to take home with silicone or something
Hi I'm your big fan!
@@azaleaarts Lol
@@lucasplonsker8347 wot its true
That's such a cute idea! I imagine plaster footprints would be easy and cheap to make, but so fun for a fan to have.
This is soo awesome!
Rex looks SO MUCH healthier than in her first videos!!! She grew and her nose looks more straight and her colors are more vibrant!! It brings so much joy to see how good you're taking care of her
So super cool that it's Rex's real print and chosen path. So much better than a fake stamp that looks neater 😀 loved watching her visit her tunnel and the shop, so much sass.
"Some of the construction guys are afraid of snakes, so some of the other construction guys wanted us to bring out a snake."
Yeah, sounds about right.
I wonder what historians in the next thousands years will think once they see Rex footprints. I feel like those must be so cool in person.
Those prints will unfortunately not last a thousand yrs. They will have eroded by then.
A redheaded machine hunter will scan it and find out about the protectors of the wild, Emily and Ed.
They would think someone let their pet gator walk on it? It's not like everyone's going to forget what Gators are in the future.
@@GabeTheGrump they might have gone extinct by then
Lol
I'd love to see the prints painted/colored in (left front print red, right front print blue, left back print yellow, right back green or whatever) to make it easier to (1) draw attention to the uneven pavement (2) see how big her strides are as she moves forward and turns!
Aww thats a really cute idea actually
I really love that idea too
And in the bottom left area of the pavement they could paint a color key that notes which color is which foot, or could put up a cool sign!
I think this is a great way to make an atmospheric detail educational!
That would make it much easier to do the Rex Dance!
She was stomping through her tunnel like “so heckin mad right now!” The ramp looks great, so it was worth it.
I LOVE that Rex basically wandered around a bit, then went home and into 'her' tunnel! adorable!
I've been watching since yall first got Rex... she has come such a long way!! She looks so much healthier and happier!! You can seriously tell she is loved so much and given so much
I assume your bluffing since they started UA-cam when they already had Rex for two or three years unless you mean since there first rex video??? But either way you should have just said you have been watching them for a while :|
@@dragonmationsjcg8785 they probs just misspoke and meant since the channel started- which is still true, she does look much healthier and stronger :D
Rex has gotten so much bigger since you got her, I love to see her getting big and having a good life!
I like how she walks all high when angery. Kinda reminds me of those ancient crocs that could run.
Ancient?? Crocs today can run, and they are freaking fast!
Are you talking about the kaprosuchus or however you spell it? They look like somebody took a crocodile and gave it dog legs.
@@snakes_shadow3539 they can climb too, I have watched more than one video in FL with them climbing chain link fencing
@@sarahbeaulieu999 Usually our gators are lazy, but if they wanna get to something, they're gonna Get To It lol
We got lucky that this was the crocodilian we ended up with. It’s a good compromise between the galloping Kaprosuchus and the 20ft long Dinosuchus
Does anyone else think Rex has grown longer and looks less stunted? Shows what great care she's getting
Personally, no, I don't but she probably has gotten bigger it's subtle but kinda?
Omg yes. She actually did grow a little bit at their house... And I'm sure some of it is still fat, like some was back then. But i feel like she's actually gotten longer?
When Emily says "Soo do we liiiiiiike ittt?" I know at least one construction worker is thinking "You better frickin like it, because I'm not redoing it." All the men I know who do concrete are so so meticulous. Imagine spending all that time getting it just right only to stand back and watch it be destroyed. If anything other than the world's derpiest gator had done that crew would've been so upset. ❤️❤️❤️
Rex looks amazing! She looks like she can hold her weight up a bit better and she looks so healthy! I absolutely love how happy she seems.
I love the natural look to the prints. Let's people know it's real. I'm so excited that she loves her space so much she WANTS to be there! She went through her tunnel and even tried to climb the ladder to get to her room. Super cute and relatable haha. Can't wait for the new shenanigans.
I would love to see if Rex could peek out her own dome
I want even more footage of random people who weren’t expecting to interact with animals getting to suddenly hold snakes :)
Hehe. That's basically my life right now. I'm in college for the summer and I have a ball python, and it's fun showing him off to the summer camps that stay in the dorms here. It's fun. :)
@@sophiedowney1077 that is…. Ridiculously wholesome I hope you and your python enjoyed the summer!
@@reyrats Aww, thanks! 🥰 I hope you had a good one too.
The foot prints trail is such a good metaphor for Rex. Her life wasn't straight like the life of an normal alligator, and the trail took a curve like her snout. But it's still beautiful and special.
Love "wrasle."
Love Rex seizing her moment of freedom to explore the tunnel she's probably spent hours staring at.
Love all the observing construction workers.
Love the final result (though maybe the target training would've been helpful to lead her where you wanted her?). You should totally put something fun right at the end point.
Love "I've never cleaned concrete off of an alligator before." Dude, same. I guess that's one for the bucket list.
Love tuckered-out Rex just tryna go home already. She really loves her enclosure.
Love "sploosh."
Love the alligator version of fingers in the ears and "lalala I can't hear you."
Love construction workers posing with snakes. Any plans to make a calendar with such photos? Asking for a friend...
Love "Thank you, Dad!" Y'all are adorable.
Overall, this was just what I needed in my day.
Sooooo… Now Rex has her own Walk of Fame?
That’s perfection, because she deserves it 🤩🥰
it was really fun seeing all the tradies watching and filming where they could, that's the kind of thing you KNOW will be a story for them for a long time, and bringing out doug with story time of the naming of doug and other sneeks to show them how much you want them to be more approachable. Showing them the trust for such a big constrictor by putting him on shoulders... so good~
It is so Rex. Not neat or orderly. She has her own unique personality.
Go Rex!
Good job Rex! She has grown so much healthier since yall rescued her. She may never be a normal alligator but you can tell she has put on muscle/weight, her jaw looks more sturdier and her teeth even look healthier as well!
Yay Rex content. I love how much she looks bigger and healthy. She is thriving in your care
Rex did a great job designing the walkway. You guys are lucky to have her as part of your design crew.
Pro tip, u should fill those footprints with clear epoxy or maybe a colored epoxy or it will collect water and freeze in winter which will destroy your concrete. everyone upvote this so they see it please.
I think where the prints are it’s under the overhang so it shouldn’t get water but it’s definitely a concern if it was more open
Yeah
Rex is actually the cutest. I love the shots of Emily just carrying her around. That’s how I carry my dog lmao
I'm glad the construction crew was so receptive! I hope they had a great time, and it makes me happy too that Emily and Ed were able to (once again!) bring smiles to everyone around them☺️
this reminds me of the people who built our house letting their dog walk through the wet concrete of the porch 🥺 the house was built 22 years before i was even born but i always loved seeing a little part of someone else's history
This was so cool! I love it going in a circle instead of a straight line, it's authentic and unique.
It looks like dragging claws like that is pretty common - that's interesting! Wouldn't have known that without the Rex prints, so thank you!
man, you guys are such a source of positivity in my life.
Rex in her own tunnel is amusing. She was such a good girl while you were cleaning it off.
I’m imagining her thinking, “Uggh. Fine. Let’s finish whatever stupid thing Mom and Dad have cooked up this time, and I’ll get to go back in my pool.”🤣. (Not that _I_ think it’s stupid. But imagine being an alligator and getting pulled out of your nice, comfy house, getting your mouth taped shut, being put down to wander in an alien landscape, being placed in weird mud and having humans call incomprehensible directions at you, then being hosed off and plopped back into your house-all without the slightest understanding of why except, “Sometimes Mom and Dad do weird stuff. Humans are strange.”
Love the "thank you Dad!" I also have a helper Dad :)
Rex is such a sweetie and she's so lucky she has you both. This video is a great idea and its so cool 😄
I get a "courage the cowardly dog" vibe from her. "The things I do for love 😩"
Love the construction workers having the best day at work meeting Doug and Rex
I love how Rex actually shows how much she loves you guys when you interact. She looks so happy
😂 At the end she might've been "lalala can't hear you", but I love that when she was walking around and they called, she came even tho she grumbled about it 🥺
Growing up there were dog prints in front of my house. Even as a little, little child I LOVED those permanent reminders of previous life in my space.
I absolutely love how the footprints turned out. It's hilarious and it also has a story behind it. Maybe you could print out a little info sheet about it and post it by her enclosure or in lobby. You could also paint her footprints so the pop and be able to see them better in the cement.
I was thinking there should be an info sign about the prints right at the entrance, explaining them and inviting people to “walk in an alligator’s footsteps!”
Yay! I love Rex and her little tootsies!
I want to say thank you for setting such an amazing example with your animals, and your shop. I recently started working with someone to open a reptile shop in our town and I am taking a lot of inspiration from your retail store. We also got some Musk Turtles and Garter Snakes in today to sell, and that was inspired by your videos. I think bringing these animals into our community will be incredibly helpful to the hobbyists in our community. Yall are fantastic role models.
i always love seeing a muzzled gator its like
INFINITE BITING POWER completely contained by a few loops of $2 electrical tape
😂😂😂 "phenomenal cosmic powers! itty bitty living space!"
@@oopsallbugs phenomenal cosmic biting force itty bitty opening force
noticing her stride, i love how her opposing feet move at the same time and it repeats lol
*nervous laughter* "Im in danger". I watching on the stream, you guys trying so hard to capture her lol. Looks like she was just playing with you guys.
Worth the wait, refreshing small break from eggies (love the egg videos too ^^)
Edit: wow! its so amazing seeing her go back to her habitat all on her own!- well.. sort of
I love the pattern if he would’ve walked across the corner it would’ve looked like the fake ones at my local zoo the random chaotic path feels authentic to how animals would walk across wet pavement even tho it wasn’t the plan
I like how their taking rex seriously and knowing all too well she's an alligator that no matter what bond could really hurt someone and I'm glad rex lives in a good home with people who care about her! Luv ya rexy 🐊🐊💓
I love all the construction workers just standing there watching 😂
It's so cute how Rex wanted to go home, and even knew where it is!
You guys should put paint in her foot prints so they stand out so much more! Kids will love it! 🥰🥰
I feel like rex has gotten a lot stronger in her arms! Shes so tall when she walks!!!
I’d just like to say, as of 2 years ago I started watching your channel after a long time that I hadn’t. Your videos have always been amazing and able to cheer me up. Keep up the good work. You inspired me in so many ways and I have gotten so far as to even get a snake of my own. So thank you, thank you, thank you.
Yes, but what I'm waiting for is you turning an old vending machine into a new incubator! Even though seeing Rex explore was adorable.
Glad someone said it first! Don't get me wrong, Rex is goodiest of girls but what about the incubator that's been teased at us!?! XD
It’d be fun if you left out some crayons and paper for people to do rubbings. Then people could bring home a neat little memory of Rex 😊
What a fun video, thanks!!! And Rex looks so great. Her zoo enclosure and all the attention she gets, being at work with mama and papa, plus all her fans, has helped her to blossom into a gorgeous girl.
Makes me so proud to see Rex so big and strong!!! Living her best life 🥺🥰
Rex is so hilarious and is so adorable! She can do anything she puts her claws too ;) loved the video! ^^
Rex hit the jackpot when she came to live with you guys. Y'all have taken such great care of her & she's grown so much. Thank you for giving your heart & time to these animals who need love 💜
I actually really like the way the prints turned out! I think it looks so much more interesting and cooler, less man made. You could always put a model alligator at the end of the trail to 'show' what made it :)
Now I want somebody to commission a life-size, anatomically accurate Rex statue to sit outside.
Sometimes I question what Emily is thinking when she does these kind of videos. I love how Emily has some weird priorities because she still has the eggs to worry about. I know this is gonna be funny because it's Rex
Really liking the footprints! Couldn’t you have used the target to get her to follow you up the ramp? That was my first thought when I heard your vision of her footprints, but I’m not sure how exactly your target training with her works and if she’d even follow it for the whole ramp
That's what I was thinking but I don't think they've done much target training yet. Our zoo could transfer our gators all over behind the scenes using target training. They did food based rewards for target training. It is amazing Rex loves attention for rewards.
They used to clean her room at their house sometimes just using target training. But idk if she would've followed well, and they can't target the wet concrete, yknow?
What even more amazing about this is that this will be a memory of rex. So when Rex sadly passes, they will be there and be her memory forever with Ed, Emily, and crew. It'll be a spot you can go to to always remember her. So it's not just a short memory and short event. It's a long lasting memory. It's literally Rex's mark on the world.
I like that you all let Rex walk as they chose and left it. I love the Rexy character now forever imprinted in the cement!!
*Idea: For some of the "tree" posts, why not have a few potted vine plants that will wrap themselves around the posts? There's some really hardy species that grow quickly and that wouldn't need a lot of water or maintenance. Also I'd throw in the suggestion of dyeing/painting Rex's concrete footprints. Congrats on the new walkway btw!
Love the nervous laugh. Fantastic idea to do Rex's footprints. Awesome idea. You guys are amazing!!!!!!
The way you washed her feet reminded me so much of how I was my dog’s paws. Rex really is just a scaly puppy.
I love that she was like "this way? Ok... oh no I want that way" btw I remember when Rex was a "boy", anyone else?? 🤣🤣💜
Please do a Rex Health update. How much she had grown since last update and if her mouth is reshaping her deformity back to normal now that she has even more space
I think it looks so cool! It looks authentic and unique, and the fact that we all know it was Rex makes it extra special😍✨️
Honestly she did really good and I think the more footsteps the better! It's little alligator art ! 🎨
I love her circle!!! It's her "circle of life" stamp for the zoo! You guys do rescue and re-home,so it's very fitting!!! Rex knows what she's doing! It couldn't be more perfect!!!! Thanks Rexie!!!!!!!💖🐊💖
We were there Sunday and it looks do awesome! I saw the preview photo you shared, and I was excited to see it.
You could always put a statue at the end of her trail! How cool is that.
I love that you are leaving the Rex art in place.
not rex being held like a actual kid by Emily 🤣💖 SO CUTE! she was so confy 🥺💕 such a baby (a realy big one)
First, you should do Allie too.. I live in Texas and your facility is like 17-19 hrs away but I planned an entire visit around visiting your facility!!! While I'm there I wanna see Sharon and meet Ed and Emily I'd love to ask them some questions I have!
Check the schedule on their website to see which days they're most likely to be there I've heard of people driving a long way to see them and being sad they weren't at the zoo that day
@@michaelajordan3306 I'm definitely going to although I'm not sure how to find that.
It looks so good! I just hope it’s still level enough that people unsteady on their feet can still walk it well.
I believe they sanded down the high points for the pallet jacks and people that use/bound to wheelchair and are unsteady on there feet can walk the ramp
Emily and Ed - these prints are great! I love that Rex picked her own path and left her lasting statement - like ‘guys I know you want me to go straight… but I’m gonna do this instead’. That’s her and I think it’s lovely and adds so much character to your entrance. It’s also real, she did that and that’s so cool! I love it.
I love love the rex prints, it’s a learning piece before they walk in the building. It’s amazing you have that in front because most people would never seen rex print in the wild
I love that you made time for the workers ❤
You have inspired me to get a reptile and now I have 14 once you start you can't stop😂. Keep up the good work. Rex is so cute 😁
I think it’s PERFECT. it’s Rex.s genuine path. She wasn’t forced . It’s wonderful and beautiful and perfect . I love it
With Rex in the sink being washed, I got a flash back to a favorite childhood book: Zack's Alligator.
Question... if the target stick works why didn't you use it at the opposite side of the ramp?
Keep up the great content
same thoughts. I also remember them making a mold of Rex's foot they could have also used it but maybe it would have not looked as genuine as rex actually walking
My guess is that the target training is for food specifically so they didn't want her in 'food mode' or didn't want to negate the significance of the target being presented to her even further by using it to direct her but not give her a reward for it (which they wouldn't be able to do with her mouth taped up and her still needing to be handled to put her back later)
I keep having to remind myself that rex is actually older than both of them.
Rex walking through her tunnel is such a cute little Jurassic Park moment!!! This whole video is one of my new favorites ☺️
That was one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. Your contractors are going have stories beyond anything they could possibly imagined. That is so much free advertising, awesome.
It looks so cool, I’m truly amazed how much you have grown you showed me that my dreams can come true ^^
Also, great idea!
This looks really cool!
However I wonder wether you have any plan on filling the prints out with some epoxy or similar? For wheelchair users or other walking aids, this kind of uneven ramp could be a problem.
Maybe coloring the footprints in and then filling them with some kind of clear epoxy or other similar product could be a good solution to that!
I was also worried. But, brick or flagstone are acceptable surfaces, right? As long as there's nothing too indented or raised...
@@melissajarvis4829 As long as it's the "regular" kind of brick, meaning even bricks, with only very slight differences of height, it's not a problem. However there are brick types that are a problem, if the gaps between stones are very deep or large. Also if the bricks are very uneven.
I'm not too sure, how common they are in other countries tho, we have a lot of uneven, big gap brick paths here in germany.
Regular brick paths are totally fine!
It's more about the irregularity of the prints in the path, and the fact that there is no place to walk without having to walk across the prints are the problems. If I'm out in a wheelchair, this ramp wouldn't be accessible for me, even less so with my walker.
@@joshwhat4122 Okay- let's assess this a bit. First, the tracks really aren't that deep. I'm guessing about 1 - 1 1/2 inch (
@@melissajarvis4829 it sure is less accessible for walkers and canes than for wheelchairs, but I as a user of both a wheelchair and a walker (and occasionally crutches) would be uneasy with any aid to use this ramp. Definitely more so with my walker and crutches than with my wheelchair, but still.
I don‘t know the exact regulations in the US, I‘m from Germany as I said, but I know that despite these regulations existing, there are still lots of places that do not follow them, or even if followed, could be way more accessible.
I‘m not saying that I wouldn‘t be able to enter the building, but nonetheless, it could be definitely more accessible if the prints were filled in!
@@joshwhat4122 Whoops! I was still editing my reply. You might want to re-read it, as I hope my intent is now clearer.
You totally made those construction guy’s day! I’ve been on job sites where the customer shows off cool stuff like this and it’s always a treat…..I’ve never seen anything that remotely cool though. Cheers!
that's such an awesome idea to have Rex's foot prints going into the zoo , you have accomplished so much and the care you both have for your animals shows so much ❤
Love you guys I’m actually so obsessed with Rex she is so cute 🥰
I bet kids are gonna try and follow the rex tracks🐊 👣
The imperfections make it perfect. It's not generic alligator prints, it's Rex prints. Your Rex's prints. It tells a story. Definitely something to be embraced.
"Aw, an' that's our Rex!" -Proud Mamagator Emily