I FOUND MY DREAM SNAKE IN MADAGASCAR! (Herping Madagascar, chameleons, rare frogs, and more!)

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Жыл бұрын

The Madagascar videos begin! Madagascar is the land of reptiles, especially chameleons, but there also a number of snakes that are endemic to the island and some of them are so unique like the one I'm after in this video! Come join our Madagascar expedition and see what amazing creatures we will find!
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@surfpanther Жыл бұрын

What's funny is how many people don't realize how big Madagascar actually is! It looks so tiny next to Africa but on a map if you put it on top of the United States, it covers like the Eastern United States LOL.... watching this just makes me wish we had safe access to the Congo. God only knows what's in there that hasn't been discovered yet

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@dirtyfiendswithneedles3111 Жыл бұрын

Dinosaurs for sure.

@NerinaRSA Жыл бұрын

The one side is tropical (East) and the other side behind mountain is deserty

@sallycinnamon5370 Жыл бұрын

Part of it is probably because of the bizarre scale of flat maps. It makes countries look way bigger as you move toward the poles and way smaller at the equator. Have you seen yet program that lets you move a country around the globe to compare sizes.

@Reptiliatus Жыл бұрын

Great video my friend! Really missing Madagascar! Especially with all this snow and freezing temps 🥶! I really enjoyed that you showed the people and towns we came across in this video!

@michaelmorales2412 Жыл бұрын

Just curious as the which reptile/animal was your favorite on the trip. Glad you guys had a blast

Жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend! It was awesome to be there with you!

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelmorales2412 for me that’s impossible to pick a favorite. Literally everything was incredible.

@saritalevinthal3455 Жыл бұрын

I think the female carpet chameleon was prettier but both were gorgeous

Жыл бұрын

I can't decide myself :)

@CatAleah Жыл бұрын

What a great video!!! Gotta say, I love those cat-eyed snakes. 😍 I want to come with you guys next time!!!

Жыл бұрын

You would have loved it!

@moshpitjo1146 Жыл бұрын

This is easily my favorite KZfaq channel. The educational/travel/care videos all rolled into one plus the funny interactions with other KZfaqrs and creators make your content really special, Dāv. The reptile hobby is so much better for you being in it

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@pythonalley8882 Жыл бұрын

OMG! Im so jelly! Madagascar is my dream vacation. If we ever go I might just “get lost” forever. What a wonderland. 😊

Жыл бұрын

It really is!

@blueseanewt2138 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing the rain frog Dav! I Just got a pair of beautiful Bronze Mantella's and have been on a kick with the frogs of Madigascar. The lemur is a sad story but the bright side of humans working hard to prevent more damage and reverse the damage done. The thing about human consciousness is that there is two sides.

Жыл бұрын

Those are cool frogs!

@jesseb4827 Жыл бұрын

Well this is about as good as a reptile video can get. I’ll be watching this atleast 50 times. Amazing job Dàv.

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad to hear that!

@hyunjido Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe you saw a C. crypticum. That is one of my dream species if ever possible someday.. Loved seeing Bill on your channel as well. He is an inspiration

@hi_tech_reptiles Жыл бұрын

Wow. I have seen other strange-nosed snakes probably in that Genus given the markings but that one is something else. Thanks for sharing! (And glad you also got to see Ground Boas/Dumerils and Sanzinia, as that'd be my go to in Madagascar)

Жыл бұрын

It was amazing how common they were!

@Steevee14 Жыл бұрын

I didn't see any Dumeril's, ground boas, or Sanzinia in this video (except a few quick still shots at the beginning) - what is the title of that video showing these species?

@Smmswagfr Жыл бұрын

19:10 idk dude you and Adam have been spending a lot of time together😂

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@rickcroney1286 Жыл бұрын

Great video, looking forward to the rest of the series especially the Boas in the Wild. Carpet Chameleons are an awesome colourful species. Adam yelling "car" is so Canadian...lol

Жыл бұрын

Thanks but I think that was me, or him, or me. I don't know. lol

@rickcroney1286 Жыл бұрын

@ you guys are spending so much time together that I can't tell your voices apart or my hearing is going...lol

@fabricedavybenirina6279 2 ай бұрын

Madagascar cat eyed snake is easy to find in Madagascar. During the time where water hyacinths were removed from Lake Ravelobe (Ankarafantsika National Park), villagers found many individuals. This species will also be very active from the beginning of the rainy season until the end. You can usually find them in damp places, and sometimes in showers. It is among the 3 snakes that cause a lot of pain in the area where they have been bitten.

@clistiarobinson34 Жыл бұрын

It is so awesome that you guys get to go all around the world even though it's for work it has the greatest job on earth. Great vlog today sir. Have an awesome weekend

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@tammyfrancis7856 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your documentaries! So visually amazing and very informative. I like that you collaborate with a Canadian so much, ha ha! Hey, Adam!

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@LukeMcGuireoides Жыл бұрын

Big black Canon lense hahaha. The female was my favorite carpet chameleon. Great stuff, Dave

@reptilesrodents Жыл бұрын

Great video Dav. Land of chameleons lol.

Жыл бұрын

it sure is!

@manthemanlyman Жыл бұрын

I would love to go herp there some day!

Жыл бұрын

I hope you make it there one day

@happybee7725 Жыл бұрын

If someone said to me “from now on you can only keep species from 3 countries”Madagascar would be one of those three for sure.

Жыл бұрын

That would be a tough call. Glad no one is saying that lol

@happybee7725 Жыл бұрын

@ it would be a tough call indeed and I too am glad no one’s saying it. I’m looking forward to seeing the episodes with the uroplatus. I’ve kept a few species of uroplatus and they’re without doubt my favourite gecko genus. I would stand looking into my average size vivs trying to find them and standing for 30+ min and still not being able to see them as their camouflage is that good. Some people will think thats kind of pointless if you can’t see them but they come out and hunt and night and it’s fantastic to watch

@michaelmorales2412 Жыл бұрын

This is my dream place to visit being a chameleon freak

Жыл бұрын

It was mine as well!

@michaelmorales2412 Жыл бұрын

@ thanks for sharing with us! The O'shaugnessy chameleon was an amazing find. Can't wait till the narbc to say hi again.

@LaBelleGeckos Жыл бұрын

Looks like this was a great trip. Loving the way you guys were all in the same place yet all so different.

Жыл бұрын

It was! Glad you enjoyed it!

@juliefisher9361 Жыл бұрын

Dav, your videos take me back to being a little kid watching TV about the wide world. I can't wait to share your videos with my kids someday. Thanks for the effort you put into these.

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That means a lot to me

@lukemorgan8447 Жыл бұрын

Madagascar looks majestic and I would love to go. One reptile on my list if I were to go to Madagascar would be the Madagascar Tree boa. Other than that I would enjoy the atmosphere.

Жыл бұрын

We saw a lot of those!

@davidvento5481 Жыл бұрын

Three places on my bucket list are; Madagascar, Australia (& Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef) and Costa Rica.

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been to all those places and they are all amazing! Hope you make it there one day

@davidvento5481 Жыл бұрын

@ 👍🏻

@BlindSquirrelCarpentryy Жыл бұрын

My kids and I love your herping videos. I wish I could see how beautiful everything is.

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I wish you could as well

@Erica-PlaneSnakes Жыл бұрын

Show me the boas you tease! Lol. Looks like a once in a lifetime trip. Thanks for sharing!

@redneck_ridge_reptiles Жыл бұрын

I cannot wait for this series your videos have been just unreal man the dedication to getting the footage editing the footage and putting quality content out there is far and very few between Rattle on brotha!!!!

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that! Rattle On!

@gecko000 Жыл бұрын

Dav! This is incredible. An experience most of us will never get to have but are able to through your videos! I look forward to your many more reptile adventures. 😊 Also please notice me i'm a huge fan!

Жыл бұрын

I notice you and I'm happy to have you along for the ride :)

@lukemorgan8447 Жыл бұрын

Lots of cool chameleons. Leaf nose snakes are cool looking but tree boas are my favorite.

@richardyingling6972 Жыл бұрын

Amazing stuff Dāv! I can't wait to see more footage. Madagascar is a magical place. Rattle on brother!

Жыл бұрын

It sure is! Rattle On!

@CliffTheAlien Жыл бұрын

The wildlife on your planet is incredible, I can't wait to visit Earth and see them up close

@ABCHerping82 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dav! I was on the live stream and was so exited for these videos! Thanks for all you do Dav, and one day I too hope to go to Madagascar (and hopefully not get a hangover!)

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I hope you make it there one day

@WarfelsMorphs Жыл бұрын

Great video as always Dāv! I can’t wait to see what all you filmed on this amazing trip!!

@primalcatnip313 6 ай бұрын

Madagascar is so beautiful. I would put it on my bucket list to go to. But I get to see it through this video. Thank you for sharing it 😂

@Panson9160 Жыл бұрын

Wow I'm amazed of Madagascar, definitely would like to visit one day 👍🏽 thanks Dave for the awesome video 👌🏽

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@kevinpoe8137 Жыл бұрын

I wish leaf nose snakes were more common in the hobby, because they are so cool and have been on my list for awhile

Жыл бұрын

A few are working with them but yes, they are not readily available at all

@TypeShotta 10 ай бұрын

*Never Stop Dav!!*

@rebeccafriend4854 Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing trip! I’m ready for the next video! Chameleons are my favorite for sure!❤️

Жыл бұрын

Then you’re going to love what’s coming up!

@momamiandkiddokelsi9027 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! I am lost from words, the only one that pops into my head is: Amazing!! ❤😍

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dansturtleroom Жыл бұрын

I was able to meet you at the reptile show and again saw you at the monthly Herpetological meeting. Again I really enjoy your content!

@BradT_Herping Жыл бұрын

The herping video we've been waiting for🙌

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@pamelapilling6996 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait for more Dāv.

@xkoala303x Жыл бұрын

I think orange is an unique look on the female chameleon and I’m sure I’d change my mind in person but idk this bright colorations on the male are gorgeous and probably my fave

@BellaIsa8603 Жыл бұрын

I know this is a couple months old, but Thailand have been importing a lot of Greater Bamboo Lemur these last couple years from Africa; from what I seen and heard. Sadly, you can see even small babies on the Chatuchak Market in Bangkok. It’s weird because as soon as the Wildlife Justice Commission gets involved, a couple days later the vendors will have them on the market again.😢

@leam89 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Can't wait for more. Did you find any pictus geckos or are they from an area you didn't go to?

Жыл бұрын

I wish! Those are found on the south and west coast and we didn't make it there this trip

@janlvll5486 Жыл бұрын

The female! That's an amazing place. I'm disabled and could never get there, so thank you so much for sharing your trip, I watch your video's all the time. So thanks again david!

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@danasmith8557 Жыл бұрын

Great video !!! Thank u for sharing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@thejerseyherper5320 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing video!! Those chameleons are gorgeous!! I can't wait to see all your in the wild videos! That Madagascar cat eye was super cool too, I had no clue there were no venomous snake in Madagascar

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@hubertfoster2661 10 ай бұрын

@ Interesting. From my research you handled not one but two venomous snakes bare handed. The Leaf nose snake actually has a pretty potent and very unique venom as snakes go. It is said the venom usually kills there prey instantly but is just "Very painful" to humans. The other is also unique as it is mildly venomous and a constrictor. When you google snakes with unique venom the madagascar leaf nose snake actually pops up with just a few other snales.. maybe 5 or so.

@loispadgett6306 Жыл бұрын

Now that's a place I would like to visit bonus no venums snakes . can't wait for part 2 to your adventures in Madagascar. I liked both male and female carpet chameleon and so cute. GOD BLESS 🐸💖🦎💖🐍💖

Жыл бұрын

It was a dream trip for sure!

@AgeOrmstad Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video 💪😎

@oriettamaltoni7000 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video thanks ❤

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@lizzthered Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video!

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lizz!

@thatgirl3999 Жыл бұрын

Dav awesome video thx for sharing…

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@loriw2661 Жыл бұрын

I can’t sufficiently express how much I’d love to herp with the group you’re with. That, in and of itself, would be phenomenal for me. Maybe I can tag along with you at AnimalCon this year, if you’re going. I go by myself so that would make my entire year!🐍❤️🐍

Жыл бұрын

I’ll be there!

@sarg2369 Жыл бұрын

Dav how can your hair look that good!? you’re like “it’s the rainy season here” meanwhile you look like you just got off the set of GQ 🤩

@Steevee14 Жыл бұрын

Dav's hair is always beautifully groomed, although it really could be longer. I guess he trims it prior to adventuring into the tropical heat.

@steveklick Жыл бұрын

Sorry you didnt find your leaf tail Dave. I really liked the "flowery" piece, well done there! The waterfall flowed backwards for a little bit.

Жыл бұрын

We actually found a lot of them

@steveklick Жыл бұрын

@ oh o.k. I thought you didn't show them and didn't find them, I saw clips in the beginning of what I thought were just clips but then I didn't see one shown and I thought it was going to be and then the video just ended at or around the leaf nose.

@josephtang5470 Жыл бұрын

great Vid !

@debbiedee1377 Жыл бұрын

Just an amazing place. My faves are the chameleons.

@NerinaRSA Жыл бұрын

Wow the chameleons are beautiful.

@carschmn Жыл бұрын

Love how you cruised in a a party bus.

Жыл бұрын

That was most of the fun, and we spend at least 30% of our trip if not more on that bus

@LanceKirkman Жыл бұрын

Beautiful man, simply beautiful! #RattleOn

@kristinmontague9084 Жыл бұрын

This was a fun video. And I couldn't pick which Carpet Chameleon was more beautiful than the other, they are both gorgeous.....is that there max size?? You are so happy in this video, love it....everything about this place seems absolutely amazing!! I would call the Chameleon Dumbo, he is gorgeous.

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really was!

@kameleonek476 Жыл бұрын

My favorite reptile from Madagascar is Sanzinia madagascariensis I'm looking forward to this genre 😊😊😊

@commercialelectrician133 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@suwartiwarti2802 8 ай бұрын

You so happy

@hussleconstruction5414 Жыл бұрын

Game one! Great Wayne’s world reference lol

@mike_MSP Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to more on Madagascar

Жыл бұрын

More on the way!

@jasoncora3539 Жыл бұрын

I like all your videos. But this one I really can say is my favorite and it’s also sad to see what is as humans are doing to the environment 😢 Thanks for sharing your adventures

@SolidSerpents Жыл бұрын

Hahaha his Big Black Canon...hahahah

@davidvento5481 Жыл бұрын

“Overcompensates” for his lack of a large “rostral projection.” Adam admits Dāv knows him too well. 😂

@NerinaRSA Жыл бұрын

Both are pretty

@hannahpatriciadavis-jk6wh Жыл бұрын

Hi dav

@dororexgaming4205 Жыл бұрын

Those Leaf-Nosed Snakes are cool, Houston Zoo had one back in 2016, I don't think they still do due their short lifespans but nonetheless a cool and unusual snake. I also think that Brookesia chameleons should be more popular, they may not be as colorful but I bet people could make some crazy bioactive setups for them.

Жыл бұрын

I agree

@lizziesmusicmaking Жыл бұрын

The brookesia chameleons are really neat. I believe they're mostly leaf litter dwellers. Oddly enough the smallest geckos and the smallest frogs are also leaf litter dwellers. There must be some special niche for extremely tiny lizards and frogs in the leaf litter. I wish we knew more about the ecology of these species. I want to know what it is about leaf litter that causes mini lizards and frogs.

@caughtafaygo Жыл бұрын

Watched again. Didnt catch any dumerils neck patches in this vid but saw some on Adams vid. I guess i either missed that part or youre doing it on the next chapter of Madagascar

@ericbeeman8717 Жыл бұрын

Man that would be a dream come true to.go there even if for only a couple days to go and herp and possibly see some cool stuff in the wild hell ya or go to the Galapagos Islands

Жыл бұрын

Working on it

@ericbeeman8717 Жыл бұрын

@ that's gonna be one awesome adventure no doubt

@epicwolf3 Жыл бұрын

You know there's a lot of species to see in these videos because of all the "ands" in the intro 😆

@curlysreptiles3855 Жыл бұрын

Cool video, Madagascar is a special place and a place I have loved since a child. I have had the opportunity to visit Madagascar and see the unique wildlife it has. I'm no expert but I pretty sure the Malagasy cat eyed snake you picked up is classed as a rear fanged venomous snake?

Жыл бұрын

It sure is a magical place and the cat eye snake isn’t medically significant

@curlysreptiles3855 Жыл бұрын

@ yeah love seeing the vids and your posts, has made me go through my photos of when I was there. Yeah I was told it has similar affect to hognose venom?

Жыл бұрын

Similar but not the same

@TheBlubunni Жыл бұрын

I can't choose which one is the prettiest carpet chameleon (male or female) they're both gorgeous!!! 🥰🥰 Can't believe there's no venomous snakes there... what???!!! I'm moving... 🤣🤣 so many beautiful chameleons. Thank you Dāv.

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@jpslizards Жыл бұрын

I'm excited to see the leaftail geckos

Жыл бұрын

We saw a lot of them!

@jlgreer01 Жыл бұрын

Carpet carpet carpet carpet carpet chameleon…

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. now that's in my head lol

@davidvento5481 Жыл бұрын

Wall-to-wall or a remnant carpet chameleon, therein lies the conundrum...

Жыл бұрын

@@davidvento5481 I was actually thinking it was your take on the song karma chameleon lol

@johnagen3688 Жыл бұрын

@ my thoughts too!!

@mattm7798 Жыл бұрын

6:53 That is a Malagasy Cat Eye Snake, and it is rear fanged mildly venomous. They are also an AMAZING captive snake to keep. Think of them like a more forgiving and less temperamental Boiga. Very placid and hardy. CBB are available in the US and they are awesome!

Жыл бұрын

Yes but they are not medically significant

@mattm7798 Жыл бұрын

@ Very true, but neither are bees...unless you're allergic. Just thought people should know. Great video nonetheless, can't wait to see more Madagascar!

@coastal_chameleon4668 Жыл бұрын

Bill is the goat

Жыл бұрын

for sure!

@ericbeeman8717 Жыл бұрын

Would also be cool to see an eyeye

Жыл бұрын

We saw three Aye ayes! So cool

@ericbeeman8717 Жыл бұрын

@ hell ya thats what's up definitely one cool lil creature no doubt

@kylathedonkey Жыл бұрын

That lonely greater bamboo lemur 🥺

Жыл бұрын

I know, right?

@carschmn Жыл бұрын

Did you know Adam, Reptiliatus, and Bill from Chameleon academy before the build off?

Жыл бұрын

I knew of them but I met them in person for the first time there

@Andreasistrans 5 ай бұрын

It’s really sad that there’s only one of those lemurs left in that forest

@adrianbara-popa9960 Жыл бұрын

Batonical nose I believe is what you meant lol

Жыл бұрын

That's another term for it , yes.

@davidvento5481 Жыл бұрын

“Batonical” referring to it being stick-like (eg; “Baton Rouge”) or “Botanical” like it being flowery-er 😂 Those snakes look like some specialty feeders with that long projection. It doesn’t surprise me they’re rarely kept in captivity.

Жыл бұрын

@@davidvento5481 I get what you’re saying. Very cool info. Thanks!

@Steevee14 Жыл бұрын

@@davidvento5481 Has that rostral protuberance / projection ever been observed, either in the wild or in captivity, being utilized by the snake for prey procurement? (or for any other function).

@davidvento5481 Жыл бұрын

@@Steevee14 I don’t believe they know definitively but from what I understand they’re used by males to attract females during courtship rather than searching for prey. Males of most species (both snakes & lizards) have larger, more pronounced rostral protuberances. This would rule out probing for food like for example the “Star-Nosed Moles” (why would the male have the advantage?) Some people speculate they act like the “horns” on Sidewinder Rattlesnakes as an aid in gauging temperature but in those species both sexes have equal-sized projections. I’d put my money on courtship displays for females, the bigger projection attracts more mates; perhaps like in humans; “big nose, big ho... er, hemipenis!” lol

@mystra13 Жыл бұрын

That little brown chameleon really looked like he was stoned...

Жыл бұрын

lol. I think all chams look that way

@mystra13 Жыл бұрын

@ that one especially looked WAY extra lol

@0oOo0oOo0oO Жыл бұрын

That bamboo lemur 😢

@LetsTalkHerps Жыл бұрын

It was closer to 30 eggs. Still waiting on punishment 😆

@jakerayapati Жыл бұрын

I had heard that the Madagascar cat-eyed snakes are rear-fang venomous. Is that true?

@TheWildShotsPodcast Жыл бұрын

This makes me do exactly what you do. Out of curiosity, how do you make money?

@oogalaboo Жыл бұрын

I have a nose like that, maybe I'd thrive in Madagascar

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@slitheryserpents Жыл бұрын

💜💚💜💚💜💚💜

@sammyvargas3679 Жыл бұрын

Love the female

@thomasturner8759 Жыл бұрын

I'd hope a cat would have a cats eye if not that would be freaky lol

@chasethebagg9068 Жыл бұрын

Did I just catch a Wayne’s world reference when the car passed by

Жыл бұрын

Maybe lol

@chasethebagg9068 Жыл бұрын

My dad used to use that line alll the time lol. Thanks for helping me remember great memories 🤘🏼

@sammyvargas3679 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍😎🔥

@patrickslaby69 Жыл бұрын

Did you see a fossa in the wild?

Жыл бұрын

No. We weren’t in its range

@Tater4200 Жыл бұрын

seeing this.. makes me feel horrible keeping my chameleons :( i've pretty much got them in prison