Installing a Livestream Camera for our Alligator!!
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Finally, Rex is LIVESTREAMING FROM THE ZOO!! Wahoo!! You can help us record her death rolling her Jollyball!! Thanks Reolink for sending some amazing cameras to use!!
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The way Rex is looking at Emily Is so sweet. Those who say reptiles don’t have recognition and knowledge of their people need to see this video. ❤️
Yaa sweet... and sour sauce pairing maybe.
Cuban alligators can be trained to respond to their names :)
You should check out "Florida's Wildest" also he does training with Alligators and stuff!!
Honestly I believe that almost any animal capable of thought is able to learn and respond to the people that take care of them. It might not be 'love' in our concept of the word, but in reptile language, if we make them feel safe, fed, and cared for, it's almost the same thing ^^
Just wants to eat her.
My kids are so excited that they’re “UA-cam famous” haha thank you for posting and letting us experience such a cool thing with you!
thats really cool!!
@@macaelatice-loma1048 could you type down the time stamp?
@@MANGLORIOUS um no because I dont remember
@@MANGLORIOUS I think it’s 3:50
You know what makesme tear up?
Knowing that Rex can see thousands of people but still recognise Emily as mom. They way she can just float there and just lovingly stare at this human who saved her from what must've been the roughest childhood/young adulthood possible.
Emily, Ed, thank you for saving her.
I just needed to say this :)
Same whenever I think about it I also tear up.
If you plan on having this up 24/7, please consider going into Twitch settings and making it so that users have to have a verified phone number to participate in chat! There's been strings of "hate bot raids" happening to streamers big and small for the last few months at the very least, and it could lead to your stream being taken down permanently!
Preferably not; plenty of us do not want to give Twitch personally identifying information.
@@xymist5605 Then you just won't engage via chat. You can still view the stream. This is to protect their stream from hate raids and we can continue to watch Rex. :/
@@xymist5605 then you just wouldn’t do that….? You don’t get to engage in chat either way if it’s taken down….😳
@@xymist5605Bro it’s a phone number. If someone uses a valid area code and tries dialing with random numbers they can have anyone’s number.
I didn't realise how smol Rex actually is. She seems excited about the people watching! I hope she's having a great time in her new home. Her enclosure looks great!
Hmm I was just looking back on her older videos, when they still thought she was a boy and she has grown a lot since then. I didn't notice as I was watching over time, but going back it's amazing. The love, enrichment and nourishment she has gotten from Ed and Emily has done amazing things for Rex. In one video Emily says she is not likely to grow, because of being stunted etc and she has, to everyone's delight, I am sure! Yet she is still small.
Ikr
She is a dainty lady ❤
Rex is a special gator
rex is the most petite skinny legend 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Hey I just had an important thought, and I'm sure you've probably already thought of this but I thought I'd put it out there just in case, you may want to put up signs in the different places you're going to put cameras for live streams so that people know that they or their kids may be on a live stream if they enter certain areas, I also recommend offering viewing blind spots for people who would like to view without being on live stream and/or times of the day when the cameras are turned off and people can come in and view without being on live stream. Anyways, loving the stream, can't wait to possibly see more since I'm on the wrong side of the USA to visit. Hope y'all are well!
Yep we have a notice/waiver on the front doors and people can enter Rex's tunnel from the other side to not be seen by the camera :)
I love that you set up a live stream! But I want to give you a warning to not leave the chat open but unmodderated. Because if people or bots start to spam a bunch of trash in there, you yourselves can get into trouble with Twitch. And I would hate to see that happen. A few options are:
- Get a few mods in different timezones that can keep an eye on chat.
- Disable the chat in the settings.
- Put the chat into emote only mode.
To add to this make sure you guys join the animal specific category!
There's many other ways to control chat moderation with bots. You don't need to disable the ability to chat to make it a safe space 24/7.
Today I learned: Alligators scratch their heads like cats. And it’s just as adorable as it sounds. 15:00
As a regular viewer of several 24-hour nature/animal streams, I highly recommend putting a time-stamp on your videos so that clips can be dated and/or ordered, and so people coming in to the stream for the first time will know what the time is for Rex and the zoo :)
And a donation button!
And links to the website and UA-cam channel im the bio
I agree
Wow..
This is such a great suggestion, thank you so much, I hope it gets seen!!
"Look at those tasty kids." "Which child would you like, Rex?" I'm starting understand why Emily and Ed think it’s best that they not have kids.
Free food for the animals lol
Nah Rex is there child
Green tree pythons tend to be active at night, right? It'd be cool to have a cam on them to actually catch that activity
Ooooooo yeah 👌
use the 6 cameras for 24hr streams on 6 different animals!
YESHHHH I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THAT and what if you watch ally and chasye
Good point !!!
Yes!!
Seeing her literally get half out her pool once she saw Emily literally put me in aw (I died from cuteness)
Rex being able to thrive like this just makes me so happy. She looks so pleased to exist how an alligator should be able to.
Well, it's still not the same as in the wild ofcourse. But atleast it's a lot better than the box they saved her from. I don't think she could go back into the wild anyhow, and she obviously has a good life. Maybe i'm overly critic, but i wish she had a bigger pool
@@Lilly_watermelonsugar Yeah they address in another video, I forget which one, that Rex wouldnt be able to survive long in the wild do to her stunted size meaning she'd be out competed by other alligators as well as her being pretty bad at hunting, and too social with humans. Staying in captivity is really her best bet unfortunately and theyre doing a great job giving her the best life they can. I do agree that her pool should be bigger though. I understand space and cost limits them a bit, but hopefully in the future after they've been able to build their finances back up they can upgrade her again! I'd love to see her in a pool that she could really swim around in.
@@ConfutoDespartus yea exactly. I really hope the support of their fans worldwide will make that possible
@@ConfutoDespartus it's still my upgrade from the last place I'm sure they'll probably end up upgrading there's just the best they can do
@@duckmen5121 yeah! I'm not criticizing at all, I think they're doing amazing for Rex! Sure it's not perfect, but it's better then she'd get in a lot of other places, and you can see she enjoys herself a lot and is very happy. I can't even imagine trying to afford a tank big enough for her to really swim around in.
I never thought I’d see an alligator stare at someone with…love and adoration? Lol but Rex was pretty dang cute at the end looking at Emily trying to get her attention 😊🥰
"Feeding a kid to our Alligator" would be the next viral Snake Discovery video for sure. 10/10 would watch.
Yep!
Yep they can happily have my brother :D
Me:wait? WHAT!
lol maybe a big doll?
😦😦😦
this is so cool! and as an artist having these cameras up create some unique opportunities for "live" drawing , we use so often these type of livestreams from zoos when we can't go in person or for particular animals! I definitely look forward to see what other animals will be part of the streaming cycle
Watching the Twitch chat go nuts over Rex occasionally popping up to breathe while sleeping or freaking out over the gnome was hilarious
Why don't you guys why don't you guys sell plushies from animals ugly animals
Give Larry Lacey a thumbs down
Ignoring the fact that Rex could seriously maim you, she is absolutely precious! You can tell how much she loves her new space. You can also tell how bonded she is with Emily and Ed. And I've never seen a reptile scratch before!!
I love how the kids behind Emily wave not only are watching them install the camera and not rex, but all wave the second they get caught on camera.
That was cute!
If you haven’t already, you might want to put up a sign that the enclosure is being live-streamed and that clips can be saved so people are aware that videos of their kids in the tunnel will be on the internet.
Be careful with Livestream commenters. Some are nasty. Maybe a timed chat, or emote only could help? But most SnakeDiscovery viewers are very polite, so maybe it will be okay.
Yeah or they'll need moderators which will add cost to keeping a stream going
@@SwimmingInSunlight Well, depends, I'm sure some of the mods from the discord if they're from around the world might be willing to keep an eye on the chat.
restrictive chat settings and auto mod needed for sure
I imagine the rest of the community would soon pounce on anything offensive, but you are right to be wary with such a large family-friendly audience!
Or you could, just ignore them 🤷♂️
What I have really enjoyed with Tex in her new enclosure is her ability to float and swim fully submerged in the deep pool. I watched the video of when she moved in and wondered how big a change that was. Not as much as when you introduced her to her own pool but definitely different.
Ed: Rex is like "What is going on, it is like 6:00 at night."
Daylight Savings just happened. Full dark at 6pm is totally normal where I am.
Fully dark between 4-5 in Scotland ATM
fully sark at like 5pm up here
@@KismetLizard yeah it starts getting dark at like half 3 😢
5:15 here
@@KismetLizard Aye, the night's are fair drawin' in eh?
Even if you need to get another camera, get one in the back where you can stream snake programs. Then schools can log in when they can’t have you come in. Then you could have schools from all over the country get you to do programs. Just couldn’t let them handle the snakes. But could also show animals that are not safe for programs
I came to visit last weekend and went straight to Rex when the zoo opened. She looked at me and then did the coolest death roll. I wish I had taken a video of it!
with her ball or not...
@@macaelatice-loma1048 Yeah with her ball
Lucky!
awww I wonder what Rex thinks about how Emily and Ed saved her from a horrible existence and gave her a super sweet life. I love how she seems to recognize Emily through the glass and is all cute.
The fact i can have a look at rex when i want makes it so personal and special. I live in Australia so chances are I'll never get there in person so this is amazing for me!
Same for me. I live in Germany, so whenever I check in, it´s gonna be nighttime. Will miss her feeding, unfortunately
@@albussr1589 yes im still trying to sneak a peak at a feed but its gunna be tricky
Aww, Rex really does love her mama!
I adore Rex, but I don’t think I have ever seen her being so cute as when she was behind Emily during the last part of this video! That was really special!
I’m looking forward to being able to go and see Rex live whenever I want to!!
This is a huge bonus for those of us who live in a different country and can’t come visit your zoo and Rex in person! I also can’t wait to see what other animals you point one of the other cameras at!!
What a generous gesture by the company who sent you all of those cameras and equipment!
Those cameras are pricey enough, especially when you have just completely renovated your new zoo and started your new business. If you guys are like most people, all of that work, construction, building new enclosures, all from scratch, I mean, completely renovating that large space and then setting up an entire zoo! Also, the purchase of some of your animals. All of that has to be very expensive and would make most people broke!!
So, I would think that buying a new surveillance system, with 6 cameras, that would not be in most people’s budgets at this early stage of your new business!
I’m really happy for you guys.
Love you both, from Australia!
I’d recommend putting a “smile your on camera” by the one side of rex’s cage and then a url to the twitch stream just so they know and also are more likely to see the stream
you're
@@unoriginal1086 ?
@@joybreegaming8781 you're is the right one for "smile, you're on camera"
@@deadlyviper_ ah, its 2 am im not really paying attention to grammer but thx
They’ve already thought of that :)
Awww Rex totally wants Emily to love on her and hold her! She’s completely bonded to Emily and it’s much more than just food connection.
You know this has some good possibilities for medical observation. If she (or any of the other residents) was to fall ill, you could keep an eye on them very easily with a system like this.
How do you know what the names of all the other snakes are you a madishon because you are so funny just how do you do it
Seeing Rex get to interact with yall like this is amazing too. Like sure she lived with you guys, but she wasn't with you guys in such a nice way before. I love this so much
Finally, what the people want! A Rex video. Rex=best girl.
YES
👍
Rex is a bathtub streamer girl now. Crazy times 😂👏
New Queen of the Hot-Tub meta!
Rex is such a character. I love her! I live about 780 miles away but I'm hoping I can visit the zoo on vacation in the future bc I'd love to meet everyone and see Rex and all the noodles in person! 🧡
7.28 in the morning is a perfect time to wake up and watch you guys 😁.
The camera's quality is great indeed! This would be great in any reptile room. Thanks for this fun video Emily & Ed
It’s 1:30am for me! 😆 perfect time!
1:30am for me too😂
@@ansleyburns5715 time zone twinsies! Nice😂
7:50 am for me haha
Watching at 6:08pm!
Rex is really drawn to Emily! Aww. A lot of people don't associate scales with being sensitive. But they really are. So cool!
There’s so many I’d wanna see a live-stream of 😳 the prehensile tailed skinks, all the big sneks, Ally, Cheyenne, the turtles… so many possibilities!
I had a question, do you tell the folks going into the tunnel that they likely will end up on a Livestream or make them sign any waivers? I can see some parents not being okay with their kids' faces being publicized on the internet without their knowledge or consent.
I had the same thought
The parents have to know about it these kids will say everything so not a big deal
Yes, they tell everyone at the entrance
I’d love it so much if we could see some of the most active snakes on stream; like the garter snakes! It would be interesting to see them, especially since they live in group!!!
I wish this was still live on Twitch!! 😿😿😿
Same. There's clips tho. Idk why they stopped, prob busy, but I'd sure like to watch it again
Just watched a bit of the stream, the gnome is freaking people out so that's really funny. Also music is kinda loud and I have a suggestion you guys can put on screen a clock to know what time is for Rex and also her feeding schedule so we can join when that happens.
Really good suggestions. Especially the time! I don’t know what time zone Rex is in, and even if I did I would have to do the math every time I watched.
@@mememe733us central time, I think. The zoo is right between Wisconsin and Minnesota
When I see Ed and Emily together it makes me soooo cozy. They're legit meant to be together. It seems like Ed always knows how to do everything, he is so talented. Emily is incredibly smart and bubbly, I feel like she has ideas and ed can help her make it real life. They just compliment each other so well. With the two of them together I feel like they can overcome and figure anything out. Not to mention Emily looks like a real life pixie hollow resident. She's genuinely so beautiful, but also adorable at the same time.
I love how Rex looks like she’s always smiling, so cute
So sweet how she follows Emily, she definitely loves her 🥰
I know Rex is cute but Ed and Emily's relationship is cuter!
I love the dynamics that we get to see of your relationship. If Emily doesn't know something, Ed is there to explain and vice versa. Your personalities compliment each other so well. You're playful and loving.
I know we only see the positive side of your relationship, and I'm sure there are a few disagreements between you as a married couple, but you're either both mature enough to leave it at home or to resolve it.
You are definitely relationship goals :D
I love how emily's a full grown adult but then proceeds to go to their own twitch livestream and say "hi rex, it's mom"
I've read many times where zoo keepers say many animals in zoos enjoy watching people. It becomes a favorite part of their entertainment. Or at least an expected part of their day. During the lock down and disasters like Hurricane Katrina more intelligent animals became depressed and bored without the entertainment of watching people.
In some zoos in Germany they did live streams via tablets so the animals could people watch. :) Thank goodness zoos are open again and were only closed for a couple of months.
I replayed the bit where Rex went to Emily like four times. Pure serotonin.
I would love be a series on this. Just spying on the animals in the zoo and seeing what they do when you’re not around.
I think you guys need some mods in your twitch chat! (/nm) some people are putting their ages and links in the chat. Mods with help deal with the links and help change the subject! People are also sharing their location. As well as arguing with other chat members because they refused to change the subject. Some chatters are really off-topic and need to be timed out maybe. Anyways, love seeing Rex w/ her jolly ball!
I was waiting literally for hours, staring on my phone.
And then there‘s a Rex-Video showing up. I was so happy😁😁
I was wondering myself... I'm like. No Fri. Video?? Ooh. What's this a rex video?
Tysm for the likes!
I think this is the most affectionate I've ever seen Rex in a video. That's adorable
"Look at those tasty kids."
I love Ed so much.
When Rex grabbed her Jolly ball my heart exploded it was so cute
Maybe stream her to UA-cam? It would be fun to see what she's up to when there's no one around.
Ngl a 24/7 rex stream sounds amazing. Maybe with a QR code next to her exhibit too at the zoo so people can check it out on their phones
Check the description
@@PersonOfRandomnesss that's a twitch stream, not UA-cam though
@@niveusnimbus So? It's a 24hr live stream that you can watch.
@@niveusnimbus I don't think you need a twitch account to view streams
That was adorable it breaks my heart it’s absolutely adorable I just want to squeeze Rex🥹💖🦖🐊
This was amazing! Rex seems like she has a lot of fun playing with her toys ^^
I have a suggestion for the cameras! If it's not too much bother to do it, why not do a little studying of your current enclosures (as well as the enclosures of any new animals you're planning on getting) to figure out which ones would be the most entertaining to watch? You could create a points system to determine eligibility for cameras/live streams based on visibility, variety, fan/subscriber votes, activity, etc. Maybe you could even set up a camera for people adopting your rescues to talk about their plans with their new pets! Obviously, y'all are incredibly busy, and doing this would be a lot of work (which I'd be more than happy to do myself if I could, but I'm across the country from y'all, among other things, that would make that incredibly impractical); if it's not viable for whatever reason, that's totally okay! I mean, it is your zoo, animals, cameras, and channel, after all. Love the work you guys do!
She is so happy, a person can tell. Remembering where she came from and what she went through before you guys got her.
Rex is such a happy girl! I love to see how at home she is. I just upgraded an enclosure for a pair of alligator lizards and seeing them use the space and be so happy and relaxed has convinced me to upgrade everyone else as soon as I have the space. I want a camera in each of your enclosures so I can see them all be happy. I need to visit your zoo someday!
Immediately went to check the stream, it's so lovely! We just celebrate every time she moves XD
You should add some floating water hyacinth and/or other floating plants for Rex to hide amongst, as the gators do down in the swamps.
As soon as I looked on the stream I saw Emily staring at the camera before disappearing, it’s 1:45 am lol.
Emily is a cryptid confirmed.
@@CommanderWiggins yddhshjdn
This is a great idea!! Although, I would recommend getting some moderators for the Twitch stream to ensure that 'shenanigans' don't happen while you're away from the computer.
Livestream is awesome, and I would highly recommend setting up bots and have employees moderate chat to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere.
The way she looks at u at the end when she's floating and u are talking...its like an I love u look..so sweet
This video made me a little emotional actually because it reminds me of Winter the dolphin streams, and Winter just passed away. Thanks for cheering me up ;)
LOL, I saw rex start playing with the ball, then a person came and watched and Rex was like "... I can't do it while you're looking" so now they're having a staring contest.
That is adorable I just want to come over there and just squeeze that Rex😍😍😘🥹😃👶🏼
LOL Now my cat can watch Rex 24 hours a day
He loves to watch your videos
He thinks snakes are boring
As I have a Fox Snake and he will sometimes try to play with her
But most of the time Little gets ignored
I'm really glad you're doing the animal livestream thing! Me and alot of other people requested this and I'm sure you're going to get many viewers! Give Rex a head pat for me! 😆🐊
Love Ed's natural hair color and the cut!
Even if it's just for food, Rex seeking out Emily is one of the most precious things ever.
I love how the staff named those Rex clips. Hoping you catch her doing an epic death roll soon. 😊
I really wished we got to see more of Rex in your videos I love him/her is so adorable I'm only young and permanently bedridden and terminally ill and watching these vids really bring abit of sunshine into my life. Thankyou very much for your time. Take Care. Rachy x
I opened a TWITCH account just to watch Rex. Rex’s fans have been chatting all night…well night for US, there were people from around the world. It’s very cool that Rex has a worldwide audience…Wales, England, UK, France, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Slovakia, Romania, Austria, India, Norway, South Africa, Germany, Singapore, the Netherlands, Philippines, Sweden, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Vietnam, Bulgaria, Brazil, and so many states…I’m sure I missed some but unbelievably those were all represented.
Edit: The gnome was creepy staring right back at us. There were 500-600 people watching a sleeping alligator and a creepy gnome listening to music ever since you did this video then those watching got even bigger. I love this stream.
You should probably replace the stalagmite thingy in Rex's pool with something more slender so that she has more water volume to herself. Also, something to act as a stepladder when she's getting out of the pool.
Can't wait to see what you do with the other cameras. I hope one or two go in the snakes in the big enclosures.
Is the livestream coming back online or is it no more?
visited the stream at about 5:30 AM (I'm in CST too) and there were people from lots of places like Australia constantly asking what time was for her, so maybe add a visible clock to the corner of the stream?
EDIT: Also there was quite young ones sharing their ages on there, so it may have to be switched to emote-only mode. if you want to keep chat, you are going to need mods. Twitch is a dangerous place for as you on people some of your audience is.
I think Rex is so cwhen she's playing with the all. I feel dealt with it's cold love Rex.
Yes, I'm super excited to watch Rex!! It's very educational, and will help teach so many! Thanks Emily, Ed and Reo Link
We were watching as we were cleaning. on 11/13 at about 1630 (plus or minus 10 minutes) she did a death roll with the jolly ball. Not sure if you can go back or if someone caught the recording.
Ahhh finally 😅😅 I‘m waiting literally for hours, staring on my phone-notifications.
And then there‘s a Rex-Video showing up #worthit ❤️❤️
Suggestion: Can you do a video about your daily routine in the facility?
Is Tiny finally in his enclosure? Will there be a video about? 😅
Rex should be featured in the Hot Tub twitch stream community.
Can’t wait for the “Feeding Rex a child zoo visitor” video
What are you doing with Rex's old bedroom at your house? It must be nice not to have to deal with all that water in a residential bedroom anymore! Love her and her new enclosure!
Pretty nice idea, some bot mods are necessary tho
This could turn bad really fast and get the Snake Discovery brand in some trouble, hopefully not.
Or either mute chat or make it subs only
So the stream isn't just perpetually live? Sorrow.
Edit: Moths later, I've still never seen it live.
I think they stopped it but idk why
I love the Stream, good choice on the Background music. I think you should check if you have to mark the stream as ad/paid promotion as long as you keep the realink-logo in the corner though. Don't want you getting in trouble
Love y'all
I. love your videos 💖💖💖💖💖💖❤
Omg the way Rex follows Emily around is really sweet! I know it's probably food driven but she does seem to like Emily.
It's so cool! Now I can watch Rex chilling in her pool, even if I will probably never be able to visit the Zoo ❤️ Makes me feel nearly like I was there, thank you guys ;3; Greetings from Poland
I am obsessed with watching your channel Emily and Ed and and all the reptiles
It’s 2:30 am…. Of course I’m gonna click on a brand new Snake Discovery vid!!!!!
seeing Rex looking at Emily just melts my heart! she's so cute!
Rex loves Emily so much she’s so happy in her new home I’m curious if Rex misses Emily holding her on her lap and baths like she use to do!!
16:52 is the most adorable thing ever!
*dies from twitch*
I've only left for a year or so and so much has changed, good stuff.👍
U missed the best year I suggest watching them build the zoo it was amazing
Thank you Emily and Ed for the clip I love it