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. ❤️

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!

My kids are so excited that they’re “KZfaq famous” haha thank you for posting and letting us experience such a cool thing with you!

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!

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.

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 :)

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!

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 :)

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

"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.

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

"Feeding a kid to our Alligator" would be the next viral Snake Discovery video for sure. 10/10 would watch.

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.

Seeing her literally get half out her pool once she saw Emily literally put me in aw (I died from cuteness)

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

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.

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!!

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.

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!

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!

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 😊🥰

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Rex is a bathtub streamer girl now. Crazy times 😂👏

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

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.

Finally, what the people want! A Rex video. Rex=best girl.

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

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 love how Rex looks like she’s always smiling, so cute

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.

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! 🧡

I wish this was still live on Twitch!! 😿😿😿

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’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!!!

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.

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 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 this is the most affectionate I've ever seen Rex in a video. That's adorable

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 was waiting literally for hours, staring on my phone. And then there‘s a Rex-Video showing up. I was so happy😁😁

This was amazing! Rex seems like she has a lot of fun playing with her toys ^^

Rex is really drawn to Emily! Aww. A lot of people don't associate scales with being sensitive. But they really are. So cool!

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'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.

"Look at those tasty kids." I love Ed so much.

I replayed the bit where Rex went to Emily like four times. Pure serotonin.

When Rex grabbed her Jolly ball my heart exploded it was so cute

As soon as I looked on the stream I saw Emily staring at the camera before disappearing, it’s 1:45 am lol.

She is so happy, a person can tell. Remembering where she came from and what she went through before you guys got her.

That was adorable it breaks my heart it’s absolutely adorable I just want to squeeze Rex🥹💖🦖🐊

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

Maybe stream her to KZfaq? It would be fun to see what she's up to when there's no one 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!

Even if it's just for food, Rex seeking out Emily is one of the most precious things ever.

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

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.

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

Livestream is awesome, and I would highly recommend setting up bots and have employees moderate chat to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere.

I love how the staff named those Rex clips. Hoping you catch her doing an epic death roll soon. 😊

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.

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! 😆🐊

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.

Love Ed's natural hair color and the cut!

That is adorable I just want to come over there and just squeeze that Rex😍😍😘🥹😃👶🏼

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.

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!

Can’t wait for the “Feeding Rex a child zoo visitor” video

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.

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.

Exciting!! Thanks from all us viewers ReoLink!!! Lookin sharp with that new haircut Mr Ed!

Yes, I'm super excited to watch Rex!! It's very educational, and will help teach so many! Thanks Emily, Ed and Reo Link

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? 😅

Thank you Emily and Ed for the clip I love it

I am obsessed with watching your channel Emily and Ed and and all the reptiles

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.

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.

Is the livestream coming back online or is it no more?

Rex should be featured in the Hot Tub twitch stream community.

It’s 2:30 am…. Of course I’m gonna click on a brand new Snake Discovery vid!!!!!

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

So cool. Since you have night vision, it would be really great to see what the Green Trees get up to.

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 is very like the idea i had ages ago, where I wanted hem to have a website, like some normal zoos do, where you can watch streams of the animals 24/7! so glad they did this!

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 think Rex is so cwhen she's playing with the all. I feel dealt with it's cold love Rex.

Omg the way Rex follows Emily around is really sweet! I know it's probably food driven but she does seem to like Emily.

I've only left for a year or so and so much has changed, good stuff.👍

Just went to see her and that Gnome is spooky as hell! Rex is sleeping in the top corner of the tank atm x

seeing Rex looking at Emily just melts my heart! she's so cute!

Jump, Rex! Zookeepers always love giving their charges enrichment, like cameras to play with and drag underwater.