Added: Oct 11, 2008

From: kyreptilezoo

Duration: 3:55

A nice video that tells the viewer about Kentucky Reptile Zoo, and its director, Jim Harrison.

Channel: Animals

Tags: nonprofit  people  research  snakes  venoms 


Rating: 4.52 (21 ratings)    Views: 16160' favoriteCount='28    Comments: 27

kurtpe12 Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Do you have any videos on them?

kurtpe12 Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Holy crap thats a lot of snakes!

kyreptilezoo Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Hopefully soon.

BlueTongueDan Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Great Stuff!!!

kyreptilezoo Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Thanks.

JohnnyGoo Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - You're a great inspiration in many ways, Jim.If I ever get the chance to visit KY I'd definitely love to stop by and meet you.Take care, best wishes.

kyreptilezoo Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Thanks. If get to KY stop in .

andrea924 Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - omg this is amazing!!i would like to know if you have a specie on your collection from Venezuela here we call it "tigra mariposa" is from the crotalidae family and isn't commongood luck

kyreptilezoo Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - We have had or have the following from Venezuela : Bothrops atrox, Bothrops asper,Bothrops venezuelensis, Bothrops taeniata, Lachesis muta, Crotalus durissus cumanensis,and Crotalus vegrandis. Thanks for your comment.

andrea924 Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - yes is the bothrops venezuelensis i didn't knew the cientifical nameisn't beatiful?

kyreptilezoo Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Very much so.

racdid Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - ca u read my message please verry impotant

kyreptilezoo Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Just did. Sometimes it takes time to answer because we have so many snakes. Take care.

dbspergin Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - awsome clip

DaboiaRusselli Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - You're a good man, Jim, in more ways than one. I hope I get a chance to come visit the KRZ again. I'll remember what you said about nature being like a house: I always try to educate people too.

smetlogik Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Great interview, hope I can come visit you guys someday. My 9 yr old budding herpetologist would enjoy it and so would I.

kyreptilezoo Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Thanks.

kyreptilezoo Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Always like meeting other herp people. Let us know when you might head this way maybe we can take you into the field.

BassPlayer85 Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - I'm deffinitely coming by oneday. I have a fascination with King Cobras.Thank you for all you do to help people and to educate them about these wonderful animals.

kyreptilezoo Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Thanks! Hopefully we will see you here one day.

LIZARDREPTILECO Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Hi Jim,Great meeting you at Tim's place, thanks for the talk and insight & hope you guys had fun out there.

kyreptilezoo Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Had a great time visiting Texas. Was nice to meet other herpers and talk. If you get to Kentucky look us up.Jim

xxxfreekxshowxxx Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - not being a dick or anything, but you said you died and it hurt and you came back, well what happend?, if its a touchy subject then dont worry about replying. or just tell me its not something you want to talk about, but i like how you explain your way of looking at life and how snakes are important, i really liked and understood your video, if only there were more people like you this world wouldnt be so damn crazy, thanx and keep up the good work.

kyreptilezoo Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - No problem. My heart stopped and the doctors were able to restart it. The pain comes from the damage to tissue and nerves from the venom. Recovery often takes along time and some nerve damage has never healed.Thanks for your comment

critterfreek82 Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Wow! You got zapped by a king and you're still walking? Maybe miracles CAN happen after all. Anyhow, this was a well done video, featuring lovely shots of the snakes, and a worldview more people should aspire to. I've definitely got to go to KY and see this for myself. P.S. I hate how Minnesota is so snake deficient. :(