How I Ended Up With Two Pet Alligators!

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Ай бұрын

It's one of the number one questions I get asked about Soni and Chompers my two American Alligators: How did I end up with pet alligators in the first place? For the first time EVER, I do a complete backstory on Soni and Chompers and how I ended rescuing them and giving them a forever home. I share never-before-seen footage of the early days and how I used house them. From stock tanks, to custom built enclosures, to revamping an old hot tub out our back deck, see where the alligators used to live before the Alligator House. I also share footage of how we moved the alligators into their new homes with clips that have never been shared until NOW! Make sure to watch until the very end because I have a VERY EXCITING announcement!!! Thanks for watching this alligator video!!!!
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@IdahoTricia Ай бұрын

Little baby Chompers!! 🥰

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

That footage of her coming out of the pillow case!!!! ❤️

@notpegamer Ай бұрын

@@corbinmaxey i love how she went back in because she was scared

@nawsnawsstudio6616 Ай бұрын

I love that he took an opportunity to kiss his alligators while they were capture them and their month were shut, can’t deny, he loves his kid so much 💌🌷

@littlepianistpanthea2318 Ай бұрын

Im soo excited for the alligator's wedding!! Who's with me?

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

Yes! Yes! Yes!

@tonikimpel7891 Ай бұрын

Me 😂😂😂. Can't wait to see the video ❤

@JenA2145 Ай бұрын

Me!!! ❤❤❤

@Debra.Justice Ай бұрын

Corbin, are you going to walk Chompers down the aisle? 😉

@user-uc3wl7xj8r Ай бұрын

Yes, yes, yes

@shantasagert8368 Ай бұрын

You can definitely say these gators are very loved. Love how you baby the kids! Just remember these guys will out live you. Lol

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

they're our family!

@xoxocinnimonroll Ай бұрын

@@corbinmaxey o0o :)

@giraffles Ай бұрын

losing it over soni being transported in the backhoe 😂😂

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

Or by being wrapped in an old trampoline 🤦‍♂️

@notpegamer Ай бұрын

@@corbinmaxey 🤣🤣

@Debra.Justice Ай бұрын

Corbin, what an awesome video. Glad to see the journey with Soni and Chompers. I have to admit I’m jealous that you got to kiss both of them. You’ve done an amazing job and I’m so glad you were able to rescue them and save them from a terrible fate. Keep up the good work. Hugs from Tennessee. 💕🐊

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

I'm jealous I can't kiss them anymore 😂 So happy you enjoyed watching this backstory on Soni and Chompers! A lot of people ask how I rescued them so I figured this would be a great video idea! thanks for watching all the way from Tennessee!

@Debra.Justice Ай бұрын

@@corbinmaxey Maybe Mike from Gatorland can teach you how to kiss Soni and Chompers. He gives Sultan chin scratches and then gives him a kiss on the nose. It’s so adorable. Btw, I saw a car in the Smoky Mountains with an Idaho license plate. I thought I wonder if they know Corbin? 😊

@gailnix5462 Ай бұрын

They are so cute especially as babies! ❤🎉

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

Rights? So cute!

@les_is_more88 Ай бұрын

What a journey! Corbin, your love and dedication to your amazing animals had me tearing up 🥲🎉 I’m so glad Soni and Chompers get to have this beautiful life together ❤

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

this is one of the nicest compliments!!!! Thank you for making my evening and caring about our animals so much!

@IndiRaine 29 күн бұрын

It's really cool seeing the support your family gave you in this. Your parents are pretty special to be willing to do this with you for so many years. A lot of parents wouldn't, creating those situations where well-meaning teens end up with malnourished, poorly cared for pets. This was so heart-warming!

@markaylasmith7352 Ай бұрын

MAN, I’VE BEEN MISSING YOUR VIDEOS ON KZfaq IN JUST BEEN REWATCHING OLD VIDEOS😢❤

@user-hr1nb3rv6h Ай бұрын

same

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

I post a new Shorts every day!

@notpegamer Ай бұрын

@@corbinmaxey shorts are short we need longer vids , but it whould work as vids i guess

@KopzRw1 Ай бұрын

@@corbinmaxeyr u sure🤨

@KopzRw1 Ай бұрын

@@notpegamerBe great full he has videos✋😂

@ashleygill7781 Ай бұрын

I came across your videos on Facebook a while back and now I’m so invested! Seriously those gators are very well taken care of and they forever will be your babies (also note so will all of your other animals)

@FlagCutie Ай бұрын

HEY! I booped the target, where's MY treat! I'm still in awe of how easily Soni's tail was almost knocking out Robert!

@katiehamilton457 Ай бұрын

Oh my baby gators Corbin?! They are the cutest babies ever! I love watching your videos. There is always something new to learn! Would love to learn more about the training you are doing with them! That's so cool! 🐊❤️🐊

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

Yes! This was the first time we introduced the targets! I promise to do training updates 😊

@katiehamilton457 Ай бұрын

@@corbinmaxey thank you! I am looking forward to it!

@denisescozzafava6334 Ай бұрын

Such a great and fun video. It showed how fast the gators grew through the years.🐊❤️🐊

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

So happy you liked the flashbacks!!!

@Forsaken22323 Ай бұрын

Two lovebirds well in this case lovegators 😊

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

Lol yes! We are so happy they're getting along so well!

@I_DrawOrMake_Random_Stuff Ай бұрын

@@corbinmaxey Corbin you need to give them a wedding feast or party soon

@KopzRw1 Ай бұрын

@@I_DrawOrMake_Random_Stufflol😂

@user-zz1ty4ie2x Ай бұрын

It's amazing how you're coming up to 5 mill subscribers!! And just for youtube!! Great job!!!!

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

It’s so surreal! So much hard work went into this! Means the world to me!

@leahwalker192 Ай бұрын

Loved seeing the back story of how you got Soni and Chompers and their homes before the gator house!

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

Yes! I really liked doing a video about this because honestly, so much of the footage I had was lost until now! So happy!

@-SovietUnion1944 Ай бұрын

I love the old tinkerbell clips, even if they are short its still nice seeing her again

@anonemouse48 Ай бұрын

That is such a beautiful story and they got lucky with a wonderful life

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

So happy you liked the backstory!!!!

@kiki44253 Ай бұрын

This is my favorite video of yours so far! Loved looking back from beginning with them to now, very cool

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

Honestly, this comment just made my morning! Thank you!!!

@nhaan4178 Ай бұрын

My guy trains his alligators like puppies 😂😂😂

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

It's very similar!

@safooratafheem2998 Ай бұрын

Baby chompers is so cute..❤❤❤❤

@pegedey1291 Ай бұрын

Loved it! Soni does so well! So cool to see their history! 🦎🦎

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

So happy you liked the flashbacks! I loved sharing all this never before seen footage!

@mariaaguilarrivera5184 28 күн бұрын

Hi Corbin! I have been following your page for a while now and after watching your video of when you first began your journey with Chompers and Soni and oh my goodness I sure do admire and respect your love for all your Critters!! I appreciate your videos to the fullest!! 😊👍🏼 🐢🐍🦎🐊🐊🦖🦕

@Sridhar42168 Ай бұрын

This is the only marriage I want to go to. Hope you have a great marriage Sony and Chopmers🎉🎉🎉

@Zitfons Ай бұрын

LESS GOO ALLIGATOR WEDDING CONFIRMED GUYS!!!!!!! Hope you guys are excited for that

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

Napoleon must have shared some insider info 🤔

@chedozieFish Ай бұрын

@TurkishballXD1 Ай бұрын

Hey Corbin! I'm definitely invited to their wedding,Right😂

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

Lol 😂 You are all invited to watch the wedding premiere!

@TurkishballXD1 Ай бұрын

@@corbinmaxey thanks😂

@nikay721 13 күн бұрын

When Little chompers came out of that cover was so cute

@user-fj8yp2cb3e Ай бұрын

Ты, и вся твоя семья, супер молодцы!💞💞💞💞💞

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!!

@chedozieFish Ай бұрын

@IrishTechGirl Ай бұрын

Great video! So happy to see them together and in such a wonderful enclosure 😊💜

@ToToMiPlushFilms Ай бұрын

This was so interesting to see! Both of them are in good hands and were rescued by a man who loves them and takes care! ❤️ greetings from Germany 🐊🐊

@joylalalove7069 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this wonderful story ❤ I've been watching your videos, started from KZfaq shorts and I love how you take care of your animals

@cdelane3335 Ай бұрын

I didn't know they were both so little when you got them. Such a great story. Your parents seem to have always been so supportive. Wonderful. Soni and Chompers moved into together before marriage scandalous!😂 I guess needed to see if it was gonna work out first in their case. Sense Soni could've literally ate Chompers but it was love.

@linh2241 Ай бұрын

This is absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing this with us.

@NathanDuabanTheSonicEnthusiast Ай бұрын

This is so touching, after all, time really does fly when you're having fun

@chantellegattrell7073 Ай бұрын

You're awesome! And your parents are really awesome for allowing you to follow your dreams

@bullfrogjay4383 Ай бұрын

I love the love you show this wonderful species.

@jonathanking625 Ай бұрын

Great story, thank you so much for sharing it.

@karlalucas9394 20 күн бұрын

I remember watching u on the tonight show!! Congratulations on following ur dreams working with all of ur animals!!

@Amaya_ Ай бұрын

Aww thank you so much for sharing with us ♥️

@1beachwalker Ай бұрын

Wow! Amazing! We see so many of these gators in FL. I'm fascinated by them! Thanks for sharing your videos. You're awesome to adopt and care for them. So cute-- they're getting married....👏 I hope they will live happily ever after! You should give them a couples name like Chony. 😁

@hasini_here Ай бұрын

when I watched this video, Steve Irwin immediately came into my mind. That guy is great, such a legend.

@myyacorkan 18 күн бұрын

Soni is catching on quick 🎉

@_samaa Ай бұрын

This video was so fascinating!

@jendoll9512 17 күн бұрын

Your parents are amazing

@phalbaby16 Ай бұрын

Your story is very inspiring. I like how you care for your animals. It is interesting.

@joanfregapane8683 Ай бұрын

Terrific video! Loved seeing baby Soni & baby Chompers!

@Skylle68 Ай бұрын

Cool !They are such a lovely couple 🥰💖🎀

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

Aren't they the best?!

@Skylle68 Ай бұрын

@@corbinmaxeyYeah Sure They are !!💖 I have Question! What would you do if chompers lay eggs ?

@aliblue3605 Ай бұрын

So exited for this video.. ❤ Glad they are loved and cared for so well.

@sbaroke Ай бұрын

Now that was a great video :) And awwww.... Tinkerbell 🥰

@candycloud13 Ай бұрын

I love Soni and Chompers!

@imcookie2356 Ай бұрын

When soni moved I was born into the world at July!!!! :D I know people would say this would be useless but for me NAHHH I WOULD BE LIKE BRO I WON THE LOTTERY 😂

@Javas_The_Shark Ай бұрын

You're an inspiration to me!

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

That means a lot! Thank you!!!

@amycieslak5824 Ай бұрын

I’m so happy for Chompers & Soni!! ❤ I love you Maxey Family! 🤗

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

So sweet of you!!! Thank you Amy for your support over all these years 😊❤️🐊

@denisep3306 Ай бұрын

Loved hearing and seeing the full story! Excited for the wedding

@LOOTLABELS Ай бұрын

Nice!! and informative! I see those alligators are very loved!

@christinaotter Ай бұрын

Oh wow so so cool. Aww tink she is missed. What a wonderful story

@pinchecassie Ай бұрын

i had chills when i saw this thumbnail

@sufikhanmehar4976 Ай бұрын

Such a cool story bro. Can't wait to see the upcoming updates about this beautiful couple 😍

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

Oh there will be updates!!!

@SimranCoolYo Ай бұрын

Corbin, loved the video!!!

@ameliaplays992 Ай бұрын

Its so crazy to think that they can be so small as babies but get so huge its crazy

@keldaMouse Ай бұрын

what an amazing story! so happy to see all the memories. Wedding well yes I'd love to go to this Soni and Chomper wedding. Whatever will they wear?

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

So happy you enjoyed walking down memory lane! And yes! WE CAN'T WAIT for the wedding! I think Soni and Chompers will both be in their birthday suits lol 😂

@user-nc3ul5vl6l Ай бұрын

❤loved this ❤❤❤❤❤

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

Awww thank you!

@judyfenske1429 Ай бұрын

Yes, I was pleased to see this video. Not only seeing them grow up, but you, too. Now, if you could do a video on each of the other animals? Please. Especially,Napoleon .

@dhammes9616 Ай бұрын

I love your video and can’t wait till the wedding what is going to be on the gift registry chicken or turkey lol

@williamwallace6397 Ай бұрын

Soni loves his new home so many years back soni has changed your life and his own 🥰

@cheyennemorris4971 Ай бұрын

Bro this is so cool keep up the good work❤

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

Thanks! So happy you enjoyed it!

@senatorbarkbark4388 Ай бұрын

You havent aged a day corbin! ❤

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

That's so sweet of you!

@Camen_Sandie Ай бұрын

Soni lived in the back yard, just off the porch, so cool!

@LeftysLefty 24 күн бұрын

Wonderful story - very very envious that you actually get to live your passion. I do have ideas about videos - basically involving Napoleon and Zoey lol. And the pythons. And the ducks. And that beautiful lizard who was a "Project" last year. And of course. .... Oh they all deserve their own videos, dont they?

@akiramiyashi Ай бұрын

Awww! Baby Chompy ❤ Lil Soni is so cute too!

@amycieslak5824 Ай бұрын

SUCH AN AWESOME STORY AND WONDERFUL ANNOUNCEMENT!!! I CAN HEAR THE WEDDING BELLS ALREADY!! ❤

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

This is so EXCITING for us! We can't wait for the wedding!

@MatthewHoang756 Ай бұрын

Shere Khan and Buddy’s home went like Soni, Chompers, then The two snakes!

@aliblue3605 Ай бұрын

Love❤ Soni and Chompers!

@rustycoight78 Ай бұрын

So excited

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it!

@IlikeSheep Ай бұрын

Who else is excited to see this? Can I get pinned im first? Also will you get more alligators since soni and chompers won't mate?

@IlikeSheep Ай бұрын

remember me? im from kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d6iGad2kkp-wiGg.html

@infinitedragonsunlocked Ай бұрын

Pin beggar

@paulapalais Ай бұрын

They probably have mated but there is no room for any more gators. He had mentioned this before. It's already expensive taking care of the 2 of them . I bet he's starting an outdoor pond for both of them. 😊

@IlikeSheep Ай бұрын

@@paulapalais that would look very cool!

@fingerlickinggoodkfccarter6203 Ай бұрын

@tylermooney7099 Ай бұрын

You should bring Robert back again and show him how much they have grown

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

Mr. Oberst is welcome any time!

@GeneralGoji 26 күн бұрын

While they may be a bit snappy at times, even if they don’t feel emotion like we do, I bet they feel forever grateful for what you’ve done for them time after time. Stand proud, Corbin. Also can we call this a celebrity wedding since Soni has been on the news more than once?

@katinacarson-hunwi7297 Ай бұрын

I’m really starting to warm up to alligators. But I only like to watch them in videos. I could never be up close and personal to one. ❤🐊. Congratulations to Soni and Chompers on their soon to be wedding 💒

@Star_like_moon Ай бұрын

Have been watching for 3 years or 4yrs😊 wait a minute I HAVE BEEN WATCHING YOU FOR 5 YRS

@federicobarreri7639 29 күн бұрын

I'm a BIG Videogames Nerd, and a big fan of yours. You should totally play Maneater. It's dumb, gamey fun. GOSH been waiting for years for this Sonpers Ship, can't wait. Good luck mate.

@hassannawaz1135 26 күн бұрын

Very good

@scoutiecoyote5925 Ай бұрын

Loved it❤

@janinescherpenkate2893 Ай бұрын

Love baby choppers ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@VulpisFoxfire Ай бұрын

I'm just amused by your clip of the Jay Leno show...and the reactions of the celebs sharing the stage, :-)

@Joe-re4qw Ай бұрын

Yes I'm excited

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

Awesome!

@cynthiafroley4415 Ай бұрын

May I be a flower girl at Soni and Chompers wedding? 💒 🐊 💖🐊💖

@Yungzmainzzz Ай бұрын

This is such a cool story to tell your future kids😂

@Jaykowal Ай бұрын

omg your alligators looks so cute when they were babys 🤩

@Friendlymoose720 Ай бұрын

I have been wanting to see what enclosure Soni and Chommpers was in before the alligator house

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

It's finally here!

@RETAFrombluey Ай бұрын

I love premieres you should do more!!!!

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

So happy you like the premieres! I try to do one for every long form video 😃

@user-hy8mo1bq9d Ай бұрын

Finallyyyy an major updateee 😆

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

this is a MAJOR one!

@ZipporraStudios Ай бұрын

Tinkerbell cameo!!

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

Two cameos for my girl! ❤️

@Mechag2014 Ай бұрын

Pls do another animal tour 🙏🙏❤️

@LunaGreenWood Ай бұрын

AHHHH IM SO EXCITED IM ONE OF YOUR BIGGEST FANS

@darrenlau4917 Ай бұрын

Very awesome dude

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

@Ailsa2001 Ай бұрын

Omg I can't wait for them to get married 😮😊❤❤❤

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

Biggest wedding of the summer!

@toproxy101 Ай бұрын

Ommgggggggg the baby gators are so cute soni and chompers 😍😍 there so adorable when they were younger also older too omg cant wait for the gator wedding excited!! I can do the cake for them 🤣🤣😆 lol xD

@corbinmaxey Ай бұрын

I love the baby photos too! We will definitely have a wedding cake!

@toproxy101 Ай бұрын

@corbinmaxey yeah I was excited to see those I was like shock on how baby chompers was that small also her color was look bit different and was cuteee :D and xD yes the wedding cake is best part :D have good rest of ur night corbin and ur wife :)