My heart is just broken. The loss of Dingo is just unreal. His family meant the world to him and I just can't imagine how they feel. Absolutely heartbreaking
Hi Kevin The loss of both Brian, and Dingo is so hurtful. We all deal with grief in our own way. Their spirits will be with you on your trip to India. Cindy
Such huge loss of live this past year. Dingo felt like family. I have never watched someone as much as you, Dingo and Bryan Tyler and chandler and feel as if I know you and your family. I thank God for you all truly. Dingo his heart was so pure. You knew what you see is the true him. Same as you❤
Dingo loved those animals so much, he knew that he was at risk more than most people, and yet he still needed to have them in his life. Hard to believe he’s gone.
Losing Brian doesn't even feel real still. His vlogs and Snakebytes got me through some really rough years in college, and I never had a good relationship with my dad, who was not a very good person. Brian was the dad I wish I could have had. He died less than a year after my own dad died, so it's still hitting me hard.
I know you are heartbroken. You often are careful w/ ur words & thoughts so in your pain it’s refreshing to see your anger. USDA kills everything. Wth? Keep preaching…we’re listening! Thx for using your platform for good. Keep telling us HOW TO HELP?
I had one funeral a year for the last 3 years, and I used to watch Brian and Dingo and other UA-cam channels to get over dark days, and I feel for both families ..people say it gets better over time but it doesn't
Write your pain down. Be it in a journal or in a song. How awesome it must have been to of had known Dingo. Life is a rollercoaster of emotions, you’re still on this ride. Hold tight, don’t hold all these emotions in, just a little at a time. Your time. Prayers
2:28 PLEASE 🙏 🙏 upload those videos of Dingo 🙏. Now that he has passed, we will not get any more videos of the Legend of a Man. I can only imagine what those videos of him and you are like.
❤ Thank you Kevin! Its beautiful to hear the wonderful stories about the times you spent with Dingo. My heart break's for Kirsty, Tj, Maddy and Rex. As well as all of his extended family and friends. He was one of a kind. When i found out about his bite. I was obviously concerned but i genuinely believed he was going to be okay. Because its Dingo, hes built from different stuff. So the news of his passing was a giant blow. Thinking of you all at this time. ❤ i wish the afterlife had visiting hours ❤
I loved seeing the dynamic between you and Dingo. Wonderful, just magical. You are blessed to have experienced that. I feel for you and for his family, friends, and so many others left behind, bereft, without that wonderful saffa man. P.S. I think people claiming he mishandled the snake are (unwittingly or not) mixing him up with the other hot bite that happened around the same time, worlds apart literally and figuratively. I won't comment on that except to say that _Dingo_ was NOT reckless, NEVER took the p/ss, and NEVER took life for granted - the opposite, undoubtedly! He loved life, and the beauty in the world. Please, never forget that: _There is beauty in the world! The world is not as ugly as you think it is._
So. I just saw this. I knew Dingo had left. Im so veey sorry for your losses. 😢 But Kev? My son started me off with Snake Discovery, i found Brian, which led to you, then Dingo. All 4 of you have added so much to my life despite that ive never met any of you. I learn. Bout yall, the animals. Its incredable. To me, it was all just a shock. Steve Erwin amd Dingo both had to leave because of unexpected things. BRIAN LOOKED HEALTY. He never let his illness slow him. Then, no matter how much he fought...😢😢😢😢 You NEED to hang around. Emily and Ed NEED to hang around. Yes, im sitting here crting while i type this. 54, never did much except for leaving snarky comment and compliments, but, from ALL of you, ive gotten another education. Just because i may not ever be able to do anything with it doesnt mean i dont value both all of you and the education i recieve. Im just gonna ask you to NOT eat anymore, was it elephant?, dung. Okay?
He was Africa’s Steve Irwin‼️ Loved by millions, we completely feel for his family‼️ His legacy will live on‼️ Sad he didn’t get to see the end of his vision‼️💔
How do we process grief? Grief is the final, truest form of love. You accept that. You feel your feelings, what they feel like in your body. You comfort yourself, be kind to yourself. Tears and grief are natural. You take the feelings, and you create something with them. You express them through creation, and it relieves stress and allows you to process what's happened. We love you, Kevin. Stay with us ❤️
There are gaping holes in my heart, left by the loss of Ding and Brian, both men had a positivity and energy that was infectious, and touched my heart in ways that can never be replaced. Kevin is on that list and I am grateful that Kevin is still alive and kicking. Kevin, I love you dude, keep your head up big dog.
It's hard because we look at the past 20 years as the glory years, thanks to in part, the amazing souls involved, including yourself. We need to remember, supporting each other not only allows us to immortalise those we love and lost, but also allows us to create the golden era for the next generation. Now is the time we need to pull together and and get the newbies and youth excited to excite the world. It's what they would want and what they were all about! Great video Kevin, and I'm sorry for your loss.
You have a Big Heart! Big Hugs! Think on this law of conservation of mass. Matter cannot be created nor destroyed. It only changes form. So they are still with us!
Kevin! You’re so bright in spirit & brilliant in mind: you’re a light in the animal world, & the rest of the planet benefits too 🤘 Energy is cheaper in MI! Maybe consider a sister building that can help support the main teaching & husbandry NE facility. You should also be a standard in exotic vet programs, imo. Cheers, & ty always for all the knowledge & care for my creatures.
Got Bless you for bringing Dingo up a lot ! I didn’t even personally know him but I’m totally devastated & heartbroken 💔 Two awesome videos: The Uber call with his big girl “green anaconda” Second is with Elliot, OMG I loved when he would say “ hey my big boy” it was filmed I believe on a Friday afternoon and Elliot loved him so much, he’s talking about life and about the time it’s taken to get his wildlife kingdom together I’ve said this so many times “ I don’t like SNAKES 🐍 “ but loved Dingo and his totally adorable, brave wife not to mention his young fearless son. So young with dreams that they were making reality for animals . There’s some of Dingo’s videos I must say I watched the ending before I watched the video .. OMG to think he spent what 24 hours in a small space with 9 mamba’s. Might be more because I couldn’t watch the whole video to have this happen is truly insane!! 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💯 I watch Nerd (Kevin & Snarkle’s ) Dingo And just had started with Brian
Hi Kevin, there are some losses that take longer to accept. The loss of Brian and Dingo, runs deep as they shared your passion and knowledge of reptiles and mammals. And they shared the need to inform the misinformed. Their spirits will be with you during your trips to India and future journeys.
Kevin, you are a class act in more ways than one. Lovely tribute to your dear friend Dingo. Kirsty and the kids will greatly appreciate everything you conveyed on this tribute. Take care and please stay safe in whatever the future holds.
I appreciate your channel and I can hear your pain. Dingo and Brian were your very dear friends and legends in your hobby. They shared your passion and they are a huge personal loss to you. They were also very loved for what they did and who they were by many of us. I am sending prayers for Dingo’s family and many, many friends at this time of loss ❤
I am new to the reptile community, as of last year, but I have truly enjoyed watching your passion for animals and each other. May all of you be blessed with safety in your passions. I don't have much to my name, but I will go support his family for sure!
I also feel devastated losing Brian & Dingo. Both those guys had dreams of a future project that now someone has to do it for them. It is so tragic. I consider you part of Their group, please be careful in India it is very dangerous there and we need you. You are so knowledgeable and you will voice your opinion unlike some others like with p'nut. If Kirsty needs money to keep things going please let us know I'm sure alot of viewers want to do something for the family. Be safe
Love you Kev you are an amazing man and an incredible inspiration it is a devastating loss with Dingo passing but I refuse to believe that as beautiful as life can be on earth that there is no after life and I firmly believe Dingo and Brian are in heaven right now I love you and all of the NERD team I wish I was just a very wealthy person I would pay to make sure Dingos zoo was complete and that it was ran according to his standards can't wait to watch what you have in store for us though brother keep your head up!
Dingo was that special jewel that was out there and nobody knew it. I loved to bring him out and see that the person i was talking to had never heard of him. I yot to introduce him to many people and show them how special he truly was.
I always enjoy listening to your videos. We only have one corn snake but I like learning about other reptiles and snakes. I’m glad you will be working with Chewy because I know times are hard. It’s good to see Chewy working with really knowledgeable people.
So sorry for the pain you are feeling after losing 2 amazing people so close in time they were and will always still be huge forces of energy in life and their energy is never gone it is all around us
Such an immense loss..Words don’t even come close to describing it..Dingo was such an important figure in the reptile community and the world..He inspired people to love and appreciate misunderstood animals..He will be missed dearly….
I'm really going to miss dingo. He was a great human being, great sense of humor and great teacher. I loved the interaction between you, Brian and dingo. I will dread the day we lose tom cruchfield. A lot of the old timers for reptiles are gone now. Stick around kevin we really need you.
I dont mean to beat this into the ground, but if you haven't seen doctor grand's video about his "professional analysis" of Dingo, please give your 2¢ there. Follow my comment there if you want. He has a huge following and is capable of influencing too many minds regarding Dingo, the hobby, wildlife conservation. He's got it wrong. He's labeling him as reckless, selfish, and someone who doesn't care for his family, and people are listening to him. Every little effort from us may help for the greater good.
Yeah I was extremely upset by his analysis of Dingo I was disgusted to see him being painted in the same light as Timothy Treadwell. Dingo was a conservationist to his core and will always be a hero to me.
@@nolancampbell4451 Thank you! I don't think Dr Grande is a bad guy, in fact I always thought he was quite humble and cautious. His content always seemed very professional and relevant. Very recently though, he seems to have changed his brand. This video and the "new" Todd seems to be part of that. It's painfully evident that he knows nothing about Dingo, certainly did no research, and is horribly ignorant of the repercussions of his "professional" opinion.
Kevin.....the way to talk about Dingo and Brian being incredible forces in the industry. Please remember that you are one of them!!!! You are right there with them when people talk about giants in the conservation and reptile industry. Sorry for your loss. Keep doing all you do!
Dude what a bummer! I had no idea we lost dingo, I'm just now learning of this tragedy . He's done so much good for reptile conservation and education. Rest in peace Dingo
Kevin, I'm so sorry for your loss. Yes so many of us are super sad but we didn't know him personally. I was so devastated over Brian, and now this😢 It is heart breaking. I do have hope for both of them, Brian at least voiced his beliefs in God before he passed. That brings me hope for him, I pray that Dingo also had faith in The one true living God. I know you've got your own beliefs, I'm 57 and come from the rock and roll era, a time we jammed out and were the rebel generation, I was there also. Then I started looking into the history of The Bible, it's true sweetie, all of it!! There's proof!! Please take time and check into it. Also there's a show that completely brought me back, the show is called The Chosen. Please watch it. I think it will help. Hey ya know at least you'll know be headed to good place! Love you so much❤ I've been following you for so long as with Brian and Dingo and I love each of you so much!!! God Bless you, and their family's❤🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️
Kevin, I am so sorry for your loss, the world is a darker place without Dingo. My heart goes out to you, life is hard and getting harder. Please stay safe we need you more than ever now! WTH is wrong with these people making these laws? It makes absolutely any sense what so ever, I feel your frustration... I would absolutely loose my mind if someone was threatening my animals, I'm not sure if I could keep myself out of prison.
Please write the book! I inherited my friends 1yr old Ackie. She wasn’t fed very much or given any attention until I could get her 6 months later (not my fault). It took me over a year to finally get her to trust me. Now she will come up to me, eat from tongs and let me rub her head, chin and back. The books on Amazon are so old, and hopefully we’ve evolved over the years. I love Chewy btw.
Dingo is a larger than life character who had u captivated with his passion and energy toward these misunderstood animals truly never seen anyone like him since steve erwin we've lost another true legend
Heartbreaking 💔💔💔 Kevin, you are AWESOME, Such a BEAUTIFUL tribute to DINGO and BRIAN.... They both were Fantastic, LOVING, CARING and INTELLIGENT AMBASSADOR'S FOR THEIR ANIMALS.. The world will never be the same.. RIP DINGO RIP BRAIN ❣️🙏❣️🇺🇲❣️😇❣️😇❣️🇺🇲❣️🙏❣️
Bad year for the reptile industry but the cliche saying darkest before the dawn comes to mind. I don’t know if you have a name for that gorgeous LP but you should name it after Dingo. That way when you’re ripping on a stage you can give ‘em the Dink 😂 R.I.P. to all the legends we’ve lost.
Just think of Dingo and Brian...what are they planning in heaven? OMG the zoo/aquarium will be spectacular!!!! So very sorry they are gone from this plain, but they will always be with us in our hearts and memories. Prayers for the family and friends left behind. Keep smiling Kevin, we need you! Much love!
Him and Brian were so amazing, down to earth, and will be missed so much!!!! Why couldn’t the douch3 that got bitten by the inland in NC pass over him!!! 😢😢😢
I can't Kevin I can't take it in this ones hit me in a kind of way I can't even put in words and I didn't even know him personally but my brain cannot accept it understand it or take it in. I keep expecting him to bounce back up out of nowhere with a video and new ne liners and a massive epic story. I hope there is a heaven or some place we go and they are all there and we all get to see them again.
Just hope if he does he does it without involving yt. Dav Kaufman was taking superchat donations but yt takes 30% off the top that could be put to much better use by his family. No superchat, no GFM, just give people a venmo or cashapp link to donate to!
I’m new to the hobby…started checking out NERD and Chandler and Tyler and Dingo and several other reptile channels a year ago…just in time to fall in love with Brian…. What passion all of u have…it’s very cool…. Then he passed and now Dingo….Even that other guy Jeff that got bit….i was checking out his videos too…knew that was gonna happen lol…. He seemed a little on the reckless side but not Dingo…. Which makes me worry about u Kevin…. Doesn’t matter how careful u r …shit happens… so know that u r loved by people u don’t even know and I’m praying for u…. Say hi to Snarfles for me 🫡❤️
Rip to a true legend 🕊 Dingo was amazing and will be extremely missed we really lost a true gem in this community in him and Brian the government is going mad as it is and now trying to mess with us about the animals we keep and have most have licenses for! And to think we can carelessly harm these animals but not help them when we find them helpless yeah they truly seem like conservationists to me! 🤦
RIP Dingo,you were our proud 😢we are truly going to miss you,What a great person you was. May God be with your wife and children 😢my heart go out to you,may you find the strength to carry on Dingo legacy 🙏 Kevin in all the vidoes I could see how close the two of you were, please came visit Dingo family again ❤love from.south africa 🌍
Thanks for this Kevin. I live in South Africa and am so sad about Dingo. He was a fun and knowledgeable guy. I started following you to fill the gap when Brian died. Am learning a lot from you. Thanks for this. I like blood pythons. RIP Dingo. 😢
Oh, Kevin...would that more men were as lovely, sensitive and passionate as you. Of course, you're sad right now. Things are tough all over...food, utilities, housing... Empathy hurts sometimes...but what it does for those you interact with. You are soooo worthy. Let people love you, but save days for quiet time with your critters.
Never thought id see the day that kevin gets so used to people asking for pictures he is comfortable with it lol. which i absolutly love because although ive met kevin a few times and he was my mentor as a young snake keeper ive also avoided talking to him at shows and in the store because i know he isnt much of a people person and i try to respect peoples space.
My heart is just broken. The loss of Dingo is just unreal. His family meant the world to him and I just can't imagine how they feel. Absolutely heartbreaking
Hi Kevin The loss of both Brian, and Dingo is so hurtful. We all deal with grief in our own way. Their spirits will be with you on your trip to India. Cindy
Such huge loss of live this past year. Dingo felt like family. I have never watched someone as much as you, Dingo and Bryan Tyler and chandler and feel as if I know you and your family. I thank God for you all truly. Dingo his heart was so pure. You knew what you see is the true him. Same as you❤
Dingo loved those animals so much, he knew that he was at risk more than most people, and yet he still needed to have them in his life. Hard to believe he’s gone.
I met Dingo one time and only briefly, but my lasting thought is that he was so very very genuine in a way that most people are not these days.
Losing Brian doesn't even feel real still. His vlogs and Snakebytes got me through some really rough years in college, and I never had a good relationship with my dad, who was not a very good person. Brian was the dad I wish I could have had. He died less than a year after my own dad died, so it's still hitting me hard.
I know you are heartbroken. You often are careful w/ ur words & thoughts so in your pain it’s refreshing to see your anger. USDA kills everything. Wth? Keep preaching…we’re listening! Thx for using your platform for good. Keep telling us HOW TO HELP?
I had one funeral a year for the last 3 years, and I used to watch Brian and Dingo and other UA-cam channels to get over dark days, and I feel for both families ..people say it gets better over time but it doesn't
KEVIN you are so right!! We all need to stick together
Least he is with Brian living his best afterlife!! Gone but never ever ever ever ever forgotten!!!
You forgot Steve Erwin
Also Dingo's brother from another mother, Ryan, a Mamba took him down as well
Thanks Kevin. I needed this. R. I. P. Dingo prayers going out to Kirsty, kids and family . He is with Brian and Steve. He will be missed.
I'm so sorry for the loss of Dingo, and for the pain everyone feels.
Write your pain down. Be it in a journal or in a song. How awesome it must have been to of had known Dingo. Life is a rollercoaster of emotions, you’re still on this ride. Hold tight, don’t hold all these emotions in, just a little at a time. Your time. Prayers
Really appreciate you openly sharing your love for Dingo--he was truly, as he would often say about others, "a legend!"
This is so sad, and sorry for the loss.
Seems like it's one good person per year, taken before their time.
2:28 PLEASE 🙏 🙏 upload those videos of Dingo 🙏. Now that he has passed, we will not get any more videos of the Legend of a Man. I can only imagine what those videos of him and you are like.
❤ Thank you Kevin! Its beautiful to hear the wonderful stories about the times you spent with Dingo. My heart break's for Kirsty, Tj, Maddy and Rex. As well as all of his extended family and friends. He was one of a kind. When i found out about his bite. I was obviously concerned but i genuinely believed he was going to be okay. Because its Dingo, hes built from different stuff. So the news of his passing was a giant blow. Thinking of you all at this time.
❤ i wish the afterlife had visiting hours ❤
Dingo was a tough Boer; RIP sir.
I love you NERD!! Hope everyone is doing well. Rest In Peace Dingo!!❤️✌️❤️✌️
So very sorry for ur loss dingo was amazing 💙🙏🙏💙🙏🙏💙
I couldn’t believe it, not after Brian. Dingo made me smile as soon as I saw his face. A bit like you do Kevin.
Love you man, be safe❤
I was fortunate enough to hang out with Dingo at AnimalCon last year. Fantastic guy. Even better in person!!❤️💔
Everybody said that about him. He loved everyone he met unconditionally. He had the biggest heart.
I’d like to think that Brian welcomed Dingo to heaven
Absolutely! I thought the same thing.
I’m sure Brian was shocked but glad to see Dingo ❤
I loved seeing the dynamic between you and Dingo. Wonderful, just magical. You are blessed to have experienced that. I feel for you and for his family, friends, and so many others left behind, bereft, without that wonderful saffa man.
P.S. I think people claiming he mishandled the snake are (unwittingly or not) mixing him up with the other hot bite that happened around the same time, worlds apart literally and figuratively. I won't comment on that except to say that _Dingo_ was NOT reckless, NEVER took the p/ss, and NEVER took life for granted - the opposite, undoubtedly! He loved life, and the beauty in the world. Please, never forget that: _There is beauty in the world! The world is not as ugly as you think it is._
So. I just saw this. I knew Dingo had left. Im so veey sorry for your losses. 😢
But Kev? My son started me off with Snake Discovery, i found Brian, which led to you, then Dingo. All 4 of you have added so much to my life despite that ive never met any of you. I learn. Bout yall, the animals. Its incredable. To me, it was all just a shock. Steve Erwin amd Dingo both had to leave because of unexpected things.
BRIAN LOOKED HEALTY. He never let his illness slow him. Then, no matter how much he fought...😢😢😢😢
You NEED to hang around.
Emily and Ed NEED to hang around.
Yes, im sitting here crting while i type this.
54, never did much except for leaving snarky comment and compliments,
but, from ALL of you, ive gotten another education. Just because i may not ever be able to do anything with it doesnt mean i dont value both all of you and the education i recieve.
Im just gonna ask you to NOT eat anymore, was it elephant?, dung. Okay?
DINGO was a great man and will be missed. I even started watching his new channelThe Dinklemans
He is with Steve and Brian and dingo rest in peace you all are sadly missed . And never replaced. 🙏 it's so hard to believe. 😪
He was Africa’s Steve Irwin‼️ Loved by millions, we completely feel for his family‼️ His legacy will live on‼️ Sad he didn’t get to see the end of his vision‼️💔
How do we process grief? Grief is the final, truest form of love. You accept that. You feel your feelings, what they feel like in your body. You comfort yourself, be kind to yourself. Tears and grief are natural. You take the feelings, and you create something with them. You express them through creation, and it relieves stress and allows you to process what's happened.
We love you, Kevin. Stay with us ❤️
Still in shock with Dingo great video very open and honest thank you, dingo will be missed a great guy with nature and all his animals x x
Dingo had the same sort of energy and love that Steve Irwin had.
There are gaping holes in my heart, left by the loss of Ding and Brian, both men had a positivity and energy that was infectious, and touched my heart in ways that can never be replaced. Kevin is on that list and I am grateful that Kevin is still alive and kicking. Kevin, I love you dude, keep your head up big dog.
It's hard because we look at the past 20 years as the glory years, thanks to in part, the amazing souls involved, including yourself.
We need to remember, supporting each other not only allows us to immortalise those we love and lost, but also allows us to create the golden era for the next generation. Now is the time we need to pull together and and get the newbies and youth excited to excite the world. It's what they would want and what they were all about!
Great video Kevin, and I'm sorry for your loss.
You have a Big Heart! Big Hugs! Think on this law of conservation of mass. Matter cannot be created nor destroyed. It only changes form. So they are still with us!
Man, such a heartbreaking loss. RIP Dingo and Brian! 🙏
Kevin! You’re so bright in spirit & brilliant in mind: you’re a light in the animal world, & the rest of the planet benefits too 🤘
Energy is cheaper in MI! Maybe consider a sister building that can help support the main teaching & husbandry NE facility. You should also be a standard in exotic vet programs, imo.
Cheers, & ty always for all the knowledge & care for my creatures.
I love when you work on animals and show us and talk us through it. No one else does this so Thank you.
Got Bless you for bringing Dingo up a lot !
I didn’t even personally know him but I’m totally devastated & heartbroken 💔
Two awesome videos: The Uber call with his big girl “green anaconda”
Second is with Elliot, OMG I loved when he would say “ hey my big boy” it was filmed I believe on a Friday afternoon and Elliot loved him so much, he’s talking about life and about the time it’s taken to get his wildlife kingdom together
I’ve said this so many times “ I don’t like SNAKES 🐍 “ but loved Dingo and his totally adorable, brave wife not to mention his young fearless son.
So young with dreams that they were making reality for animals .
There’s some of Dingo’s videos I must say I watched the ending before I watched the video .. OMG to think he spent what 24 hours in a small space with 9 mamba’s. Might be more because I couldn’t watch the whole video to have this happen is truly insane!!
💔💔💔💔💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💯
I watch Nerd (Kevin & Snarkle’s )
Dingo
And just had started with Brian
Hi Kevin, there are some losses that take longer to accept. The loss of Brian and Dingo, runs deep as they shared your passion and knowledge of reptiles and mammals. And they shared the need to inform the misinformed.
Their spirits will be with you during your trips to India and future journeys.
Kevin, you are a class act in more ways than one.
Lovely tribute to your dear friend Dingo.
Kirsty and the kids will greatly appreciate everything you conveyed on this tribute. Take care and please stay safe in whatever the future holds.
I hope you have a great time on your trip. Completely agree about the overstepping.
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I appreciate your channel and I can hear your pain. Dingo and Brian were your very dear friends and legends in your hobby. They shared your passion and they are a huge personal loss to you. They were also very loved for what they did and who they were by many of us. I am sending prayers for Dingo’s family and many, many friends at this time of loss ❤
I’m so sad for this loss. He had such charisma. He cared so much for his work and his family.
Yes it's hard to lose a great friend but as you say he died while doing what he loved and that fact makes it bearable
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I am new to the reptile community, as of last year, but I have truly enjoyed watching your passion for animals and each other. May all of you be blessed with safety in your passions. I don't have much to my name, but I will go support his family for sure!
A huge loss, it’s devastating. I still can’t quite believe it. I’m sending huge love and hugs to his beautiful family xx
I also feel devastated losing Brian & Dingo. Both those guys had dreams of a future project that now someone has to do it for them. It is so tragic. I consider you part of Their group, please be careful in India it is very dangerous there and we need you. You are so knowledgeable and you will voice your opinion unlike some others like with p'nut. If Kirsty needs money to keep things going please let us know I'm sure alot of viewers want to do something for the family. Be safe
Love you Kev you are an amazing man and an incredible inspiration it is a devastating loss with Dingo passing but I refuse to believe that as beautiful as life can be on earth that there is no after life and I firmly believe Dingo and Brian are in heaven right now I love you and all of the NERD team I wish I was just a very wealthy person I would pay to make sure Dingos zoo was complete and that it was ran according to his standards can't wait to watch what you have in store for us though brother keep your head up!
I don't comment much on anyone videos but Steve, brain and dingo all will be there with you in spirits.
Dingo was that special jewel that was out there and nobody knew it. I loved to bring him out and see that the person i was talking to had never heard of him. I yot to introduce him to many people and show them how special he truly was.
I heard about the news about Dingo from you. Wish this did not happen. Good you were able to get to South Africa for that visit.
Really appreciate your thoughts on Dingo
I always enjoy listening to your videos. We only have one corn snake but I like learning about other reptiles and snakes. I’m glad you will be working with Chewy because I know times are hard. It’s good to see Chewy working with really knowledgeable people.
So sorry for the pain you are feeling after losing 2 amazing people so close in time they were and will always still be huge forces of energy in life and their energy is never gone it is all around us
What a jackpot chewey hit getting you on their team
Such an immense loss..Words don’t even come close to describing it..Dingo was such an important figure in the reptile community and the world..He inspired people to love and appreciate misunderstood animals..He will be missed dearly….
I'm really going to miss dingo. He was a great human being, great sense of humor and great teacher. I loved the interaction between you, Brian and dingo. I will dread the day we lose tom cruchfield. A lot of the old timers for reptiles are gone now. Stick around kevin we really need you.
I dont mean to beat this into the ground, but if you haven't seen doctor grand's video about his "professional analysis" of Dingo, please give your 2¢ there. Follow my comment there if you want. He has a huge following and is capable of influencing too many minds regarding Dingo, the hobby, wildlife conservation. He's got it wrong. He's labeling him as reckless, selfish, and someone who doesn't care for his family, and people are listening to him. Every little effort from us may help for the greater good.
Wow. Did not see.
Yeah I was extremely upset by his analysis of Dingo I was disgusted to see him being painted in the same light as Timothy Treadwell. Dingo was a conservationist to his core and will always be a hero to me.
@@nolancampbell4451 Thank you! I don't think Dr Grande is a bad guy, in fact I always thought he was quite humble and cautious. His content always seemed very professional and relevant. Very recently though, he seems to have changed his brand. This video and the "new" Todd seems to be part of that. It's painfully evident that he knows nothing about Dingo, certainly did no research, and is horribly ignorant of the repercussions of his "professional" opinion.
@@NewEnglandReptileIt will make you mad.
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Kevin.....the way to talk about Dingo and Brian being incredible forces in the industry. Please remember that you are one of them!!!! You are right there with them when people talk about giants in the conservation and reptile industry. Sorry for your loss. Keep doing all you do!
Rip Dingo, Peanut and Fred, millions will miss the kindness you shared with us all
Yes it is sickening what they did to P Nut. We know how close you and Dingo were. Have a safe and great trip Kevin :-)
Dude what a bummer! I had no idea we lost dingo, I'm just now learning of this tragedy . He's done so much good for reptile conservation and education. Rest in peace Dingo
Kevin, I'm so sorry for your loss. Yes so many of us are super sad but we didn't know him personally. I was so devastated over Brian, and now this😢 It is heart breaking. I do have hope for both of them, Brian at least voiced his beliefs in God before he passed. That brings me hope for him, I pray that Dingo also had faith in The one true living God. I know you've got your own beliefs, I'm 57 and come from the rock and roll era, a time we jammed out and were the rebel generation, I was there also. Then I started looking into the history of The Bible, it's true sweetie, all of it!! There's proof!! Please take time and check into it. Also there's a show that completely brought me back, the show is called The Chosen. Please watch it. I think it will help. Hey ya know at least you'll know be headed to good place! Love you so much❤ I've been following you for so long as with Brian and Dingo and I love each of you so much!!! God Bless you, and their family's❤🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️
Love your down to earth love for Dingo. We were all wanting to know. Well done, we feel your pain! Love to the family from 🇨🇦!
Fly high and rest in peace Dingo.
Kevin
I’m so sorry for the loss of both your good friends 🥲
Dingo and steve were both larger than life! Forever loved and missed by so many.😢
Life is so precious ! God bless , and peace be with you Kevin . I miss Brian , and Dingo too !
Loved watching Dingo’s channel and Brian’s channel also. Condolences to all of Dingo’s family and friends such as yourself Kevin ❤
Kevin, I am so sorry for your loss, the world is a darker place without Dingo. My heart goes out to you, life is hard and getting harder. Please stay safe we need you more than ever now! WTH is wrong with these people making these laws? It makes absolutely any sense what so ever, I feel your frustration... I would absolutely loose my mind if someone was threatening my animals, I'm not sure if I could keep myself out of prison.
To loose those two wonderfull m'en seems un unreal. I don't have anny snakes but just the same it toutch me a lot 😢😢😢
My heart breaks for his children and wife.
I absolutely love watching your videos I love your huge heart thank you so much for everything you do
Please write the book! I inherited my friends 1yr old Ackie. She wasn’t fed very much or given any attention until I could get her 6 months later (not my fault). It took me over a year to finally get her to trust me. Now she will come up to me, eat from tongs and let me rub her head, chin and back. The books on Amazon are so old, and hopefully we’ve evolved over the years. I love Chewy btw.
I know you were very close with Dingo. I'm so sorry for your lost.
Dingo is a larger than life character who had u captivated with his passion and energy toward these misunderstood animals truly never seen anyone like him since steve erwin we've lost another true legend
Heartbreaking 💔💔💔
Kevin, you are AWESOME, Such a BEAUTIFUL tribute to DINGO and BRIAN....
They both were Fantastic, LOVING, CARING and INTELLIGENT AMBASSADOR'S FOR THEIR ANIMALS..
The world will never be the same.. RIP DINGO RIP BRAIN ❣️🙏❣️🇺🇲❣️😇❣️😇❣️🇺🇲❣️🙏❣️
Watch Dingo to CELEBRATE him!!!
Love me some Randy! He is another one who was with us for too short a time.
He helped me through lockdown, his lovely family, I loved him with Goldie and Shadow. Dingo was being more careful recently!. Such a loss
Bad year for the reptile industry but the cliche saying darkest before the dawn comes to mind.
I don’t know if you have a name for that gorgeous LP but you should name it after Dingo. That way when you’re ripping on a stage you can give ‘em the Dink 😂
R.I.P. to all the legends we’ve lost.
Please share those videos you have of your time in SA. I want to imagine he’s still here :(
Just think of Dingo and Brian...what are they planning in heaven? OMG the zoo/aquarium will be spectacular!!!! So very sorry they are gone from this plain, but they will always be with us in our hearts and memories. Prayers for the family and friends left behind. Keep smiling Kevin, we need you! Much love!
Him and Brian were so amazing, down to earth, and will be missed so much!!!! Why couldn’t the douch3 that got bitten by the inland in NC pass over him!!! 😢😢😢
I can't Kevin I can't take it in this ones hit me in a kind of way I can't even put in words and I didn't even know him personally but my brain cannot accept it understand it or take it in. I keep expecting him to bounce back up out of nowhere with a video and new ne liners and a massive epic story. I hope there is a heaven or some place we go and they are all there and we all get to see them again.
You should do a fundraiser for Dingos family. And she may need help with his animals also.
Just hope if he does he does it without involving yt. Dav Kaufman was taking superchat donations but yt takes 30% off the top that could be put to much better use by his family. No superchat, no GFM, just give people a venmo or cashapp link to donate to!
I’m new to the hobby…started checking out NERD and Chandler and Tyler and Dingo and several other reptile channels a year ago…just in time to fall in love with Brian…. What passion all of u have…it’s very cool…. Then he passed and now Dingo….Even that other guy Jeff that got bit….i was checking out his videos too…knew that was gonna happen lol…. He seemed a little on the reckless side but not Dingo…. Which makes me worry about u Kevin…. Doesn’t matter how careful u r …shit happens… so know that u r loved by people u don’t even know and I’m praying for u…. Say hi to Snarfles for me 🫡❤️
love ya kev
I remember y’all’s vlog when you all drank the elephant liquid from their poop!! 😢❤ Sorry Mr Kevin!!! May Dingo rest in paradise!
Rip to a true legend 🕊 Dingo was amazing and will be extremely missed we really lost a true gem in this community in him and Brian the government is going mad as it is and now trying to mess with us about the animals we keep and have most have licenses for! And to think we can carelessly harm these animals but not help them when we find them helpless yeah they truly seem like conservationists to me! 🤦
We love to hear u ramble kevin!!! & u r right brian and dingo are absolutely irreplaceable 😢
B 45:08 bad ass Gibson bro!!
RIP Dingo,you were our proud 😢we are truly going to miss you,What a great person you was.
May God be with your wife and children 😢my heart go out to you,may you find the strength to carry on Dingo legacy 🙏
Kevin in all the vidoes I could see how close the two of you were, please came visit Dingo family again ❤love from.south africa 🌍
Have a wonderful time in India. 😊
Thanks for this Kevin. I live in South Africa and am so sad about Dingo. He was a fun and knowledgeable guy.
I started following you to fill the gap when Brian died. Am learning a lot from you. Thanks for this. I like blood pythons.
RIP Dingo. 😢
Yes please write a book in fact more than one. ❤❤
We deal with the loss thru memories. Thank you for sharing some of yours.
Oh, Kevin...would that more men were as lovely, sensitive and passionate as you. Of course, you're sad right now. Things are tough all over...food, utilities, housing...
Empathy hurts sometimes...but what it does for those you interact with. You are soooo worthy.
Let people love you, but save days for quiet time with your critters.
Never thought id see the day that kevin gets so used to people asking for pictures he is comfortable with it lol. which i absolutly love because although ive met kevin a few times and he was my mentor as a young snake keeper ive also avoided talking to him at shows and in the store because i know he isnt much of a people person and i try to respect peoples space.
Yeah the two of you talking smack was entertaining hope you keep talking with people and keep sharing