SnakesKin on Animal Planet

It's on right now. This...is pretty terrible. And it is based in Georgia but I have never heard of this guy.

I just turned it on. I've never seen this guy before either.

what is it?

I'm still boycotting AP. What's it about THIS time? lol

It's about a family that raises snakes and educates about snakes from what I can gather so far. It's kinda like a reality show with lots of snakes. They have a snake removal business in Georgia. It's like Billy the Exterminator if you've ever seen that.

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Originally Posted by waltah!

It's about a family that raises snakes and educates about snakes from what I can gather so far. It's kinda like a reality show with lots of snakes. They have a snake removal business in Georgia. It's like Billy the Exterminator if you've ever seen that.

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:( This sounds like something that I don't want to watch...But now that I have heard of it..I feel like I need to see it just so I can moan and groan about it...

I am so glad I don't have cable.

I don't actually think it's too bad watching into my 2nd episode. I checked out their website and they also have a pickup only adoption program with application and approval process which I thought was cool.

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Originally Posted by waltah!

I don't actually think it's too bad watching into my 2nd episode. I checked out their website and they also have a pickup only adoption program with application and approval process which I thought was cool.

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Link? I would like to check it out.

there website is Snakesrus.com

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Originally Posted by AaronP

It's on right now. This...is pretty terrible. And it is based in Georgia but I have never heard of this guy.

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BG went to the site. It doesn't look like they're killing the snakes. The site looks like they're just removing them from people's property.

Doesn't really seem like a bad show.

Also, I think it's SnakeSkin???

P.S. After watching part of an episode, they seem to be sticking will really factual information and working to educate people that these animals are not as the media portrays them. This is a show that we need to embrace.
It's a signal to us too, I know we've seen a lot of bad programs out there, but we can not ALWAYS assume that they will all be that way. It's not fair to do so.

Haha I wonder if they have any morphs avalible? I could drive 4 hours for a nice mojave or pinstripe. =)

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Originally Posted by MitsuMike

Haha I wonder if they have any morphs avalible? I could drive 4 hours for a nice mojave or pinstripe. =)

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If you read their adoption page, they prefer to not adopt out animals to breeders or anyone who might resale them or use them for profit.

Plus, I doubt that ball python morphs need rescuing very often in GA.

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Originally Posted by blackcrystal22

If you read their adoption page, they prefer to not adopt out animals to breeders or anyone who might resale them or use them for profit.

Plus, I doubt that ball python morphs need rescuing very often in GA.

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It's pretty rare. On occasion I will see a spider, lesser or a bee on craigslist. And they are hardly ever reposted. There are some normals I have seen on the Atlanta craigslist that will be on there for weeks sometimes (reposts).

I'm going to watch it now...just a note...if you have digital tv with the dvr option, you can set the dvr to record things with certain topics. I have my dvr set to record anything with "snake" in the title :gj: I had no idea this show was coming on last night but my dvr recorded it for me, along with "snakes on a plane" lol...I deleted that one :D

lol sounds like me but lucky only dealt with one or 2 venomous snakes. and they were both during cold weather so no threat ( they were more interesting in holdingon for warmth).. I deal with tons of black snakes and hognose snakes each fall, with the stray garter snake. those are boring calls lol now the fun calls are when I go to pick up an unwanted bp or other exotic snake. I have a bunch of paperwork to fill out now since I must report the snake now. (dang sales permit requirement just to breed bps ) but I rather spend 25 bucks a year and a few hours paperwork ( which is easy if i do it all as I get the snake) or spend 25 buck per snake and no breeding.

Just watched the 2 shows...not bad. I like all the positive comments made about snakes in general. They keep it interesting with a good sense of humor too. Beats the heck out of "Killer pythons gonna eat everyone in Fla" shows!!!!!

Man, their website is annoying; never before have I seen unasked-for popup VIDEOs. That said, it seems like they're trying to do something good, so hopefully everything goes well for them.

I'm not sure what you thought was terrible about it Aaron?

I thought it was really well done - with education, rather than fear-mongoring.

They seem fine to me, seems like they are responsible people.

Just my opinion,
Jim Smith

Not a bad show at all!! This is the first time in a long while that i have seen AP put out a show that portrayed snakes in a positive light!

So the guy is no Steve Irwin - but he IS one of us, a snake lover. We need to support this show!

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Originally Posted by ColdBloodedCarnival

Not a bad show at all!! This is the first time in a long while that i have seen AP put out a show that portrayed snakes in a positive light!

So the guy is no Steve Irwin - but he IS one of us, a snake lover. We need to support this show!

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I agree.

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Originally Posted by rabernet

I'm not sure what you thought was terrible about it Aaron?

I thought it was really well done - with education, rather than fear-mongoring.

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The fact that they got the southern most people with fairly thick southern accents. In short most of the information is good and the people themselves and their cause is good, but the show presents it almost in a "rednecky" kind of way that I can see people immediately ignoring the "educational" aspects of this show.

I'm just glad there isn't a 3rd party narrator adding more to it...

That and the family bickering and "reality show" feel bugs me.

i think the show is fine, dudes also a cop so maybe that will set more people at ease. its t.v. so they will need ratings so the bickering and such will draw in a broader audience. maybe viewers that normally dont have a clue about reptiles will think twice and take in some knowledge.

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Originally Posted by AaronP

The fact that they got the southern most people with fairly thick southern accents. In short most of the information is good and the people themselves and their cause is good, but the show presents it almost in a "rednecky" kind of way that I can see people immediately ignoring the "educational" aspects of this show.

I'm just glad there isn't a 3rd party narrator adding more to it...

That and the family bickering and "reality show" feel bugs me.

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I don't think the southern "redneck" approach hurts the show, as long as the information is correct. As for the "reality show" feel, that should draw the outside viewers to the show. I kinda thought it added some humor. I don't like the "silliness" of Snakebytes, but Brian does a good job and I will tollerate the silliness to get to the informative parts. The silly parts probably help draw a larger crowd watching.

He had to borrow a pillow case and a garden sprayer to capture the snake.

How does he have a business but no snakebag or a hook?

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Originally Posted by FatBoy

I don't think the southern "redneck" approach hurts the show, as long as the information is correct. As for the "reality show" feel, that should draw the outside viewers to the show. I kinda thought it added some humor. I don't like the "silliness" of Snakebytes, but Brian does a good job and I will tollerate the silliness to get to the informative parts. The silly parts probably help draw a larger crowd watching.

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Thing is I know that most people hear that accent and instantly stereotype them and that's the end of it. Doesn't help that every time the people were saying "He's crazy" they showed them saying that. People at home are going to be saying that as is, don't really need to see the people actually in the show to say it as well.

That said I don't think the guy in the show is doing anything wrong, I'm sure he's just trying to be as informative as he can be, but networks just have to put their spin on everything.

I think it was well done. The people saying "He's crazy!" also allowed that he knew what he was doing and allowed him to come back and place harmless snakes.. so to me, they started out as a typical viewer might be(anti-snake) and ended up understanding that snakes can be benificial.

What's wrong with a southern accent? Would you prefer a nasal Bostonian accent? Maybe a New York accent?

The only problem I saw was them showing the toddler with snakes a lot.. which *I* think is fine.. but some viewers are NO DOUBT ranting about how they should have their kids taken away. If I wanted to bother checking the forums, I'll bet there's a lot of that going on.

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

I am so glad I don't have cable.

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I'm with you all the way on this one.

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Originally Posted by wolfy-hound

What's wrong with a southern accent? Would you prefer a nasal Bostonian accent? Maybe a New York accent?

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I would prefer NO accent. Southerns, especially deep Southerns carry stereotypes about not being the brightest of the bunch. I'm not saying he's stupid or anything, just saying a uneducated viewer is already going to attach a certain stereotype to him.

I've spent my entire life in the south but have been to different countries/parts of the US, people with Southern Accents catch a certain prejudice.

Maybe.. But Steve Irwin had Bindi around it from the moment she was born. The only time anyone threw a fit was when he took her into an enclosure of crocs during a show. Eh, he knew what he was doing. No one knew those animals better than he.

This show may be a responce to the bad press AP is getting about the fear mongering shows. They are testing it out. Therefore we should ALL be making an effort to watch it. Pass it on and post good comments about it on APs website.

Only the viewers can fix the programming. Here is our chance.

Yes.. uneducated viewers are going to assume everyone with a southern accent is stupid. Those same viewers are the ones that will assume every single snake is poisonous and will get 20 feet long and kill you in an instant. So.. what would you have them do?

Feel good that they didn't get Muffdaddy to represent all herpers.

I dunno - I rather liked his accent. :confuzd:

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Originally Posted by rabernet

I dunno - I rather liked his accent. :confuzd:

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Spoken like a true Georgia girl:P

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Originally Posted by rabernet

I'm not sure what you thought was terrible about it Aaron?

I thought it was really well done - with education, rather than fear-mongoring.

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I know Jason, he lives just south of us here in McDonough. He is a great guy, been friends with him on Facebook for quite awhile, talked to him on the phone a few times and met up with him in Columbia. I watched both of the shows and I think they are really good, very positive info on snakes, a huge change from the other shows out there. Jason wouldn't do anything to hurt the hobby.

ACCENT?? everybody has an accent!! my buddy from Ireland thinks I talk funny. so if it is an accent, he's using proper grammar and that"s all that really matters. i mean i could see if he was double talking and dirty slang. that would be a different story.

I don't know I'll just have to agree to disagree about liking the show. I don't doubt that he's a great guy with the best intentions, it's just how AP presents it.

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Originally Posted by AaronP

I would prefer NO accent. Southerns, especially deep Southerns carry stereotypes about not being the brightest of the bunch. I'm not saying he's stupid or anything, just saying a uneducated viewer is already going to attach a certain stereotype to him.

I've spent my entire life in the south but have been to different countries/parts of the US, people with Southern Accents catch a certain prejudice.

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Hm, most people?
I guess I'm not most people, because I don't judge people by an accent. Also, there's no such thing as 'no accent'. When a southerner listens to a northerner, they hear an accent. When I listen to him talk, he sounds very intellectual and that he knows what he's talking about. His accent is also not as strong as it could be, and he has a good reputation as a cop.

I feel like you're the one being the most judgmental one here more than other viewers so far.

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Originally Posted by blackcrystal22

Hm, most people?
I guess I'm not most people, because I don't judge people by an accent. Also, there's no such thing as 'no accent'. When a southerner listens to a northerner, they hear an accent. When I listen to him talk, he sounds very intellectual and that he knows what he's talking about. His accent is also not as strong as it could be, and he has a good reputation as a cop.

I feel like you're the one being the most judgmental one here more than other viewers so far.

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To be perfectly honest some of my opinions were shared by the person who pointed the show out to me, and he has nothing to do with snakes or reptiles in general. This show isn't for snake people, it's for people like my friend who know nothing about them.

And again, I have no problems with Jason, or what he's trying to do. I do see the good in it and I know he's giving good information. I just don't exactly like how AP is presenting it, that's all.

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Originally Posted by wolfy-hound

The only problem I saw was them showing the toddler with snakes a lot..

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I thought the same thing at first but they did make it a point everytime to say that they only let him/her hold the snakes that were 100% harmless and docile.

Hi, haven't been on here in a long time! Just wanted to say I am the wife on SnakesKin. Thank you for any positive things said :) This was truly the hardest thing we have ever done just because you have to face peoples opinions when they don't know you. I will say snakes are never pushed on my girls. It is their choice to hold them and only the sweet ones. Also, LOL....I was originally from Florida and have lived in Ga for 10 yrs. I guess my voice has changed; I haven't noticed?:snake:

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Originally Posted by snakegrl

Hi, haven't been on here in a long time! Just wanted to say I am the wife on SnakesKin. Thank you for any positive things said :) This was truly the hardest thing we have ever done just because you have to face peoples opinions when they don't know you. I will say snakes are never pushed on my girls. It is their choice to hold them and only the sweet ones. Also, LOL....I was originally from Florida and have lived in Ga for 10 yrs. I guess my voice has changed; I haven't noticed?:snake:

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Good to hear from you!
I hope the show continues to go well. I'll bet it's stressful. :oops:

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Originally Posted by snakegrl

Hi, haven't been on here in a long time! Just wanted to say I am the wife on SnakesKin. Thank you for any positive things said :) This was truly the hardest thing we have ever done just because you have to face peoples opinions when they don't know you. I will say snakes are never pushed on my girls. It is their choice to hold them and only the sweet ones. Also, LOL....I was originally from Florida and have lived in Ga for 10 yrs. I guess my voice has changed; I haven't noticed?:snake:

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I also wish the show much success. I really enjoyed it and will continue to watch.

Thank you! I love talking reptiles :) Yes, you couldn't imagine cameras rolling all the time...especially when you are shy in large groups like me.

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Originally Posted by snakegrl

Thank you! I love talking reptiles :) Yes, you couldn't imagine cameras rolling all the time...especially when you are shy in large groups like me.

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Well the show is set up on my DVR. My family really enjoys it and you make an entertaining couple:)

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Originally Posted by snakegrl

Hi, haven't been on here in a long time! Just wanted to say I am the wife on SnakesKin. Thank you for any positive things said :) This was truly the hardest thing we have ever done just because you have to face peoples opinions when they don't know you. I will say snakes are never pushed on my girls. It is their choice to hold them and only the sweet ones. Also, LOL....I was originally from Florida and have lived in Ga for 10 yrs. I guess my voice has changed; I haven't noticed?:snake:

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Glad to see you guys involved in the Online Community. I didn't think much of the first show I saw but I'll continue to watch, to see where the show goes. :)

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww, thank you guys sooo much! I will be glad to answer as many questions anyone may have. Thank you for the support and thoughtful words of encouragment. Hey, off the subject how do you put a pic next to your name on here?

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Originally Posted by snakegrl

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww, thank you guys sooo much! I will be glad to answer as many questions anyone may have. Thank you for the support and thoughtful words of encouragment. Hey, off the subject how do you put a pic next to your name on here?

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Look under your User Profile under "avatar".

thanks I will try that!

hey, and its ok Aaron not everyone will like everything :) Not offended!!