Abandoned Bearded Dragon Gets Mansion Vivarium (Giant Bioactive Build)

[@SerpaDesign]

As I said, I never really wanted a bearded dragon of my own. That said, I knew if I ever ended up with one, it would be something like this. I’m so happy to have this done, finally! Not only to share with you but especially for Big Tony. I love being able to provide better living conditions for animals that otherwise wouldn’t live this well. I’m sure I’ll go bigger down the road, but for now, Tone finally got the mansion he deserves! Let me know what you think, and have a great weekend SerpaSquad!

[@azteclady]

It's a really great setup for a great guy; I love how easy going he is, napping on the couch and perching on your shirt, no angst, no problem. You're both lucky to have 'found' each other!

[@jozzaud]

Next time something goes wrong with a setup, Big Tony will look at you and say “Alright, but you gotta get over it”

[@destructioniscreation]

So beautifully done. He seems so happy in this new setup and the digging is amazing! I always wish I could see more of the animals enjoying their new enclosures haha.

[@CleanerLentilSue]

I'm curious if the store employee recognized who you were, or if they were just going around asking random customers if they happened to want a bearded dragon.

[@kj-bm4lm]

Hi, Can you please link a list to the materials used? I can’t find the right pvc boards anywhere! Looked at homedepo and lowes ,and other places online. Please help!

[@tonydabaloney]

Great job! My daughter got my grandson one for his 8th birthday. It didn't take but a week before he decided she wasn't what he wanted I reluctantly took responsibility for her,"Mango". I thought," Great,just what I needed, a cold blooded reptile!" BUT, from the very first we bonded. We are together as much as is healthy. She actually snuggles as I play video games and we sit outside and read. She is more a small dog than reptile. I was amazed at how much personality she has. I'm no bleeding heart, I'm a 71yrs old ex construction worker that fell for a Bearded Dragon. I researched and learned all I could and she seems a very healthy and happy dragon. Perfect pet for me. At 71 I'm rather active for my age and she is just the ideal companion, don't tell my wife!

[@wildboystv3013]

71 wow. What games do you play

[@Nina-nh5pp]

thats why bearded dragons are so popular i believe 😁🫶

[@Takedownman]

Will you call ours our scaly dog LOL

[@kandykane2160]

​@@wildboystv3013tennis for two. That's what all 71 year olds like.

[@daviddieudonne7829]

Watching the vid gave me a good feeling, reading your story was even better. Enjoy the gaming, the dragon and occasionally the wife ;-)

[@cody.nature]

Your focus on recreating the native environments of your animals is unmatched. The attention to detail and focus on the wellbeing of your animals is inspiring!

[@doggodoggo3000]

its a double edged sword. imo this is the only way to ethically own one of these animals, to rescue or rehome one. But the fact he profits off of it makes it iffy. He is self aware of that though it seems.

[@sophia23346]

how could the things that people say made the universe get here is there was nothing God made it all so many prophecies are being filled from revelations telling us that Jesus is coming back they are happing right now in the world he loves and cares😊😊🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@sophia23346]

@@doggodoggo3000 how could the things that people say made the universe get here is there was nothing God made it all so many prophecies are being filled from revelations telling us that Jesus is coming back they are happing right now in the world he loves and cares🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@doggodoggo3000]

Revelations is basically a fake book of the bible. Its more or less a critique of the roman empire. this comment is weird and filled with errors? are you stupid or a bot? @@sophia23346

[@raptormaster1298]

@@doggodoggo3000how is him making profit iffy? He does what he likes he helps the animals AND he as a bonus makes money off of his hobby isn’t that everyone’s dream? Money he’s making off of the videos also allows him to better care for the animals there’s not really a downside I can see

[@person35790]

Every single time I take my daughters to the store to pick up crickets, they always ask me to get them a new reptile. We talk about how long they live and how big they get, and I ask them to think about where we would put an animal that gets that big. Getting them in the habit of thinking about the long term has been important for us in so many ways!

[@Jafmanz]

meanwhile the crickets:... 🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗

[@Weirdo_Human8462]

Dwarf bearded dragons exist. However, it’s amazing that you have them think of the long-term. Me and my mom were not able to resist getting two ball pythons three months after our first one 😂

[@raccoontrashpanda1467]

That's the best bearded dragon enclosure I've seen, Big Tony really landed on his feet with you. So cute to watch him exploring with his little dirt hat.

[@UndercoverSpillTV]

He does great work.

[@bradbrisbane]

As an Australian, thank you for your rant. To see our native animals living in distress really upsets me.

[@jordannahgalea9506]

I have the same reaction when I see our animals, particularly in America, being treated like toys. They are amazing creatures, but never seem to be cared for correctly. 😢

[@sirennason9644]

As an American I can confirm, a good portion of us are awful with animals. But thankfully people like this awesome lad are helping to spread education on how to give these adorable critters the lives they deserve :)@@jordannahgalea9506

[@snekysneks]

​@@jordannahgalea9506 America has this really weird culture of seeing animals as toys. It's really gross.

[@reptiletailz108]

I'd give anything to be able to live in Australia however I just don't know that it's in the cards however if it is! It wud be a dream come true

[@tmcl6522]

@@reptiletailz108 Our rental prices are insane right now ;D Best wait a while TBH.

[@theaquascapecorner]

What a lucky lizard! From a crappy home to you, he really lucked out on his owner!

[@Tensillygeese]

Frfr!

[@ronalbanesi1594]

He sure did jackpot

[@kanealoha]

Indeed he did.

[@bucketts1208]

I'm gonna make my a machine soon.

[@GolfInHawaii69]

I wish I could get my beardie a vivarium exactly like this. But I simply don't have the time or know how to build one.

[@Rancho.Jimenez]

Not only did you build an awesome enclosure but the touching story behind it all was the cherry on top. Thanks for sharing.

[@LifesNeverHumDrum]

Everything about this enclosure is amazing. The design being akin to his natural habitat, being mindful of the UV level for the elevated wooden piece, the substrate depth and texture allowing for digging, ahh. So lovely. Every captive animal deserves to live like this. Seeing him check out his new home with wonder, made me tear up. What a sweet boy, Big Tony ❤ thank you for doing so much for him

[@c.a.5808]

Well said, and AMEN! 🙏

[@GolfInHawaii69]

I wish I could get my beardie a vivarium exactly like this. But I simply don't have the time or know how to build one.

[@the-postal-dude]

yeah, if only everyone had the funds for an enclosure this good

[@Lazamarie]

This made me cry happy tears. I’m so glad Big Tony found you. You are a true friend to nature.

[@hmcampbell]

Literally teared up when he was digging. We love to see natural behaviours 😭😭😭❤️ best beardie set up I've ever seen. Big Tony is living his best life now!!! Makes my soul happy. Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@RMJ1984]

Yeah same here, got very emotional. Animals deserves love, attention and a proper home and boy have tony gotten a good home.

[@sophia23346]

how could the things that people say made the universe get here is there was nothing God made it all so many prophecies are being filled from revelations telling us that Jesus is coming back they are happing right now in the world he loves and cares😊😊😊

[@sophia23346]

@@RMJ1984 how could the things that people say made the universe get here is there was nothing God made it all so many prophecies are being filled from revelations telling us that Jesus is coming back they are happing right now in the world he loves and cares😊😊

[@jillbeattie2758]

Just "WOW"!!!

[@techwithbec]

Same!

[@hushingsilence]

Educating people on pet responsibility and the importance of their pets unique habitat needs is huge. You are helping a lot of people understand their own pets' needs, therefor, making better lives for many. Cool, Tanner. ❤🦎❤ Mad respect.

[@theslybaconirl]

I enjoy so so much that the local pet store knows Tanner well enough to just gift him live animals on the spot

[@sheenphoto]

What a sweet story ... thanks for making Big Tony's life so much better. This is from someone who has never had a reptile as a pet, but once I started watching I couldn't stop. BT is adorable! Good on you! ❤

[@steveeymann6374]

I never knew i could use these materials for my dragon. Mongo is about to have his own desert kingdom! Thank you dude. This was really inspiring.

[@Cora-ex0tic-critterkeeping]

As I’m only 16, and with limited resources living with my parents still, my dream is to do exactly what you are Tanner! I’m upgrading my beloved crested gecko’s enclosure right now, and helping my friend do the same. None of this would have happened without you! And although I wish I could do more, I can’t quite yet. Thank you for allowing me to live my dreams by watching you fulfill yours! ❤❤ Congratulations to Big Tony!

[@jmahonatam]

You should give making process videos a try some time and see if you like it!

[@Horrorandmore68]

I also started at 16 I had 3 geckos , two leopard and one crested ( each had there own bioactive setup) I had to move pretty far and couldn’t take them with me ( from USA to Europe ) and ended up giving them to a reptile rescue, miss them a lot, anyway sorry for the story but keep going, you’re always getting better with each day ❤️

[@MrWolfSnack]

The actual materials aren't expensive at all. You just need the lumber cost, carpentry skill, and the space for an enclosure this huge. You can also cheat it by looking for old rectangular floor-standing aquariums, selling the glass aquarium tank, keeping the pedestal, and then simply building a new wooden frame top enclosure part for it all.

[@Pollenoverponds]

This guy hit the jackpot when you took him home. But what I’m really hoping, and I’m sure you are too, is that you’ve inspired lots of reptile keepers to do a little better for their pets. I love the idea that this video isn’t just about Tony getting better care and a happier life, but lots of animals getting a little upgrade. I know if I am ever able the get a reptile you have inspired me to make them a palace.

[@HladniSjeverniVjetar]

Or just stop keeping reptiles and let them live the role in the nature they have to begin with.

[@randomdude2600]

I was definitely inspired by this channel and gave my ball Python a huge enclosure upgrade as a result, and she seems much happier. Hopefully, even more are in the same boat

[@Jane_Dow]

Beautiful environment you made for Big Tony. My brother passed away unexpected. Left behind were his pets, we had no idea how to appropriately take care of his parrot or the Bearded Dragon or what was the correct food. Nobody we knew wanted them, so we put out an ad under the pets section for the sale of these pets. After sorting thru the people, we found a couple of separate homes, with people who actually knew how to care for them. These people were willing to pay, but we said no, just glad to see them go to good homes.

[@Iamaguienapig]

Wow.. ok that’s.. weird. Why didn’t you just do some research and keep them?

[@oscarlindvall1053]

@@Iamaguienapig Not everyone want's more responsibility in their lives. I would say they did the right thing.

[@BearSwipes]

@@IamaguienapigNo one wants to be burdened by animals they don't want or have no interest in keeping. Better they go to people who will actively care for them appropriately.

[@Iamaguienapig]

@@oscarlindvall1053 Oh yeah I get that.. but.. the animals belonged to her late brother? Surely you would want to keep something he loved so dearly? Seems hella weird to me tbh!

[@Iamaguienapig]

@@BearSwipes Sorry but if my brother died I would take in his 3 dogs with zero hesitation!

[@sarahgraystone9560]

Nothing makes me happier than seeing animals properly cared for.

[@lunaandstella825]

Daaamn. He looked so happy roaming around his new tank. Really moved me to see him so happy. Thank you for taking him.

[@badmusic793]

This brought a tear to my eye, one of my favorite parts of your channel is how obvious it is that you care deeply for your animals. I'm glad the universe brought you and Big Tony together!

[@catpax6075]

The enclosure is beautiful and you’re giving Tony such a good home 💓 my favorite is the upgrade in his enclosure - the size, and that you tried to make the space close to the animals natural environment with the substrate and plants - the footage of him exploring is priceless 💞💞💞💞

[@noone1929]

Big Tony may have never encountered real plants before this has to be a wonderful surprise for him!

[@whycantifeelmyface]

What a character! Anthropomorphizing be damned, he's definitely having a blast exploring his new home and hanging out with you. Happy squints while napping are a constant across all species.

[@carterrehberg4344]

at 11:19 you can see the smile on Big Tone's face. the way in which you got him in the first place is honestly so fitting, randomly walking into the pet store at the exact time he was being dropped off, you can't tell me that's a coincidence. That was some divine intervention in both you and Big Tony's lives, awesome video, even more awesome dedication to giving your animals good lives!

[@susans9491]

I’m so grateful to see that Big Tony found a terrific forever home with a caregiver that truly loves and respects him. Beautiful job on his home!❤❤❤

[@allisnelson]

I have to give the prior owners credit that he looks as healthy as he does in the set up they had him in. And that they realized they couldn’t take care of him before he became truly neglected and unwell. I’m glad you found each other and his life will now be what it was meant to be!! (Also, now feel bad about my beardies’ bland set up… But, it gives me something to work towards!!)

[@dirtywhitellama]

This is a good point. Surrendering a healthy animal you can't care for is better for everyone involved than someone feeling guiltier and guiltier as their neglected pet declines before finally admitting the situation.

[@Stien58_]

he wasnt healthy though

[@allisnelson]

*relatively* healthy. There are some seriously terrible rescue stories. And this one, in the sad set up, is a good weight (at least not UNDERWEIGHT), minimal MBD… all in all… they realized before things became severe. And now he’s going to spoiled and loved! Which is awesome!

[@TerrariumDiscoveryGamingMore]

I agree. The previous owners admitted they were inept and made the responsible choice. Congrats to both owners and the lizard!

[@Mr_C.Bacteria]

​@@Stien58_for the conditions he was healthy. I don't know how many rescues you've seen but often they're in far worse condition, and not as friendly due to lack of interaction. And unfortunately those usually come from homes where the owners don't have the brains to realise or admit that they are neglecting their pet. These people at least knew that. And to be honest his enclosure was def not the best but could have been worse. He's clearly been fed as he's not anorexic. But probably not an appropriate varied diet. Thankfully they obviously cared enough to surrender him ❤

[@byrn]

Rescues in need seem to find their way to those whom keep an open heart. Glad to see Big Tony was taken in by someone willing to provide not just the bare necessities, but one whom goes well above and beyond their best in caring for their fellow creatures.

[@tomastomas11]

I'm in a similar situation. I got asked to babysit a beardy and they had it in a plastic storage tote. No hides it could fit in. No timers on the lights so it was on for days and off for days. I told them I would keep it and put it in a tank with a 3D background that has shelves and a cave. I learned how to make that by watching your videos. I hooked everything up to timers so she has stability. I brought her to the vet for a checkup and also purchased medication for her heart condition. She's doing a lot better now that she doesn't scratch plastic walls all day.

[@cleekersneaker]

Vet care for neglected Beardies is key to rehabilitating them

[@cooldudenibb]

Thank you for taking her from an awful situation and making her life so much better

[@DocMacLovin]

You sir are a hero. Helping and caring for animals in need shows a great character.

[@amandapittar9398]

Isn’t it just wonderful to see him doing natural things like digging? He’s a darling.

[@steve-adams]

You did an incredible job. It's heartwarming to think of what a quality of life boost that is for Big Tony. I like to think rescues are the best pets you can have, and this is a great example of why.

[@winwynwin]

I've always wanted a bearded dragon, but I know I'm not in a place in my life where I could responsibly have one. It's such a pleasure to see a wonderful fellow like this get a good life, and to really see what responsibility and care looks like for one of these guys. Big Tony is a lucky dude!

[@BHCbombers]

I had a beardie for 15 years, as we both got older I kept trying to improve his setup and thanks to you and others gave him a few years in something that pales in comparison to what you have made. thank you for continuing to inspire others to do the most for their pets.

[@shadylately]

I am so impressed with what you did for Big Tony. Having had a 12 1/2 year old dragon called Beardie (my sisters emotional support animal during our mother's last few years with Dementia). Beardie loved all of us but my sister was his favorite. He passed 2 days after our mom and will never be forgotten. 😢

[@AMcQ-up7em]

Thank you so much for giving Fat Tony a new amazing home. It makes my heart so sad to the reptiles and amphibs in those small enclosures with plastic plants. Thank you for your educational videos. I love them so much, I showed some my eco-literacy students. Tony was one of the ones they know now.

[@maht0x]

During my childhood, I had a sister who unfortunately fell ill. It was a challenging period for our family, but amidst the difficulties, my pet lizard Brutus played a remarkable role in bringing happiness to my sister's life. I vividly recall the joy that would light up her face whenever I brought Brutus into her room. Their connection was truly special, and witnessing the bond they shared was incredibly heartwarming. In those moments, it felt like Brutus had a healing power, providing comfort and solace to my sister during her illness. Looking back, I am immensely grateful for the positive impact Brutus had on our family during that trying time.

[@MusicalNotes23]

is she doing ok now?

[@thewarpaintedorc7872]

It really warms my heart to see how happy he was the second you introduced him to the new home! And makes me feel bad for the reptiles I've had in the past. Thank you for shining a light on the subject. If there is another reptile in my future, his habitat and care will receive EVERYTHING they truely need. And thank you for being amazing!

[@EmelieNilsson]

Aaaww, this story is so wholesome and heartwarming. I love the terrarium and Tony seems like such a fun character. He was lucky to find you and you were lucky to find him.

[@julierobertson148]

Tony knew the right human to chose. Now he's got a fantastic new place to live (in and out of his enclosure) and somebody who loves and knows how to care for him. Congratulations to both of you.

[@rhondaback9125]

I’m not a reptile person but I can tell you love those animals. It touches my heart

[@justicegreen4055]

We all knew you were taking him home, but I swear I cried tears of joy when you said you couldn't resist his little face staring back at you. 🤗

[@ImperialKneazle]

A huge thank you from Big Tony, a remarkable story. Thank you so much for looking after him, as well as you do with all your other animals. He's gorgeous, wish him a happy life with you 🙂

[@RoundSeal]

Big Tony really is a huge guy, wow! He'll do amazingly under your care. I was pleasantly surprised that you took his ability to burrow into consideration - his enclosure looks amazing and just perfect for a dragon. Hope to see an update on him and the enclosure in the future!

[@NeonDecay]

I recently adopted my first dragon from one of my clients (I’m a tattoo artist). As I was tattooing them, they mentioned that they had a beardie that they didn’t know how to properly take care of, and they were looking to rehome him. I had a few reptiles already, so I decided to take him on. He was kept in a 40 gal with paper towels and had never been able to dig. As soon as I set up his new enclosure, he immediately began digging around, and it made my heart light up! It’s so rewarding to watch animals like these express their natural behaviors. Thanks Serpa for making these videos, they’re always so informative and helpful.

[@lindasiegel895]

People like you warm my heart! Those who don't have any idea of how to care for an animal should not attempt it without getting educated. You are wonderful and Big Tony looks extremely happy!

[@HelensLibrary]

This is so lovely!! Big Tony is awesome. How serendipitous that he found you. Also I laughed at the little dragon burrito of him hanging out on the couch 😍

[@-Zevin-]

Glad to see this beardy getting some love. They are my favorite reptiles, my parents used to call our beaded dragon our scaly cat. They were not reptile people at all but came to love him. He would reach up and jump into your arms and love to just hanging out with people for hours on end.

[@Mr_C.Bacteria]

That's so cute! As I read it I imagined this smiling dragon jumping up for cuddles ❤ haha scaly cat 😂

[@Ellie0427]

Big Tony certainly found the person he needed - talk about a case of right place, right time. It is so rewarding to be able to learn from animals (great and small) when we allow them to live in circumstances that cater to their needs and replicate their natural environments as best we possibly can. The dirt on his nose 🥺 I've been around the barnyard for decades but your channel has really opened my eyes to the charms and personalities of reptiles. Thank you for the continued education.

[@Tina-qp7py]

That's an amazing vivarium you built. It was fate for you two to meet each other. Timing is everything. Big Tony is so lucky to have found a caring human like you.

[@StellaDeleuze]

Thank you for giving Big Tony a loving home. I know how you felt. When I met my first iguana in a pet shop (I was young and didn't have a clue) I fell in love. Never looked back. Iguanas for life!

[@coggie4837]

That scape is absolutely stunning, Tanner. I had a very similar vision for my ackie enclosure, but as usual, your execution blows mine out of the water. Your stacked slate in particular looks fantastic! I always appreciate your advocacy for responsible, ethical animal keeping. People who view pets as expendable, and the companies that mislead new keepers into poor standards of care to make a profit, are infuriating.

[@c.a.5808]

Amen🙏...beautifully said💞!

[@Shifterai]

It makes me so happy to see someone make such an incredible home for a beardy! They're great animals with so much personality and spirit. The prickly pear especially really ties everything together, potentially ironically since they're invasive in Australia. I particularly love that you gave him digging space and all those basking spots seem perfectly set up for his wellbeing and to provide a perfect framing of him for any human looking

[@melaniesmith1313]

This made me so happy, you cannot imagine. Tony has the best friend he needed. Not many people would be able to prepare such a perfect habitat. I wish you many happy years of companionship. I am subscribing.

[@daverichards4415]

This is BEAUTIFUL!! Too many creatures are finding themselves in horrible situations, through no fault of their own. Well done Tanner, you have a good heart! Blessings from the UK.

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Poor Tony…it’s very upsetting so many people see living beings as disposable. He’s a gorgeous boy and living in a mansion. And he’s truly loved,

[@LivingNed]

Don't feel too bad he just hit the jackpot

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

@@LivingNed Yes he did but a]neglect and abuse is widespread.

[@erintraicene7422]

Im so happy for you and your new family member. This was meant to be! They are such smart and personable lizards. You did a fantastic job with his home. What a great demonstration of how they will use the space if you provide it!

[@lorineilly6103]

Love Big Tony and hope to see a lot of him in the future. Thanks for showing the world how to properly care for the pets. 🎉

[@lynnemartin2291]

So happy for Big Tony. What a fabulous home for him to enjoy his life. It’s a joy to see such care and dedication to our beautiful unique animals we share the planet on. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@Mr_Spidey_2099]

I'm thinking of having a bearded dragon, it all seems a little daunting tbh but watching Big Tony navigate his way through his neatly built vivarium and the happiness it brought to him only makes me feel comfortable with the idea of owning one. Fantastic setup, good video. I subscribed. 🙌🏼

[@crystalheart9]

Look at his precious little face, so cute.🐉💚 What an amazing job you did on his new habitat!

[@Coltography]

just threw this on for some background noise while I worked and ended up standing in front of my tv from beginning to end. such a great video with such a happy story. amazing enclosure and tony is definitely living his best life now

[@LawsonLindseyFishing]

Love your videos, been watching for such a long time. There are so many youtubers making videos on animal keeping who just use animals for videos and do the bare minimum to care for them. It's so great to see how much you actually care and go far above and beyond for your animals.

[@LydiaCarr-ne3pi]

So cute, and Tony is a great name. You are a great ambassador for reptiles and its a pity people dont do more research before buying them. Great home for him too. God bless you.❤❤

[@shaeisgae8952]

This video made me cry, as someone who loves all animals, bearded dragons are one kf my favourites. They're so beautiful and sweet. Best reptile I've ever met.

[@cakeeeetime]

Thank you for who you are and giving rescued animals a good life! I hope this gets more popular!

[@dfal6898]

Man that enclosure is beautiful Tanner! It really looks perfect and he looks so comfortable roaming around so naturally. Big T hit the lottery, well done my friend! 👍

[@raynakelly6456]

You should film live videos of your animal enclosures! I could watch them roam around their enclosures for hours 😍

[@michellegarry1872]

That is the most magnificent enclosure I have ever seen! Big Tony is fortunate to have you in his life. I wish you both very long lives. 🥰

[@vivilee7859]

Bearded dragons will always be my absolute favourite, and it made me weepy seeing Big Tony exploring his new home and getting all the love. Beardy cuddles are unmatched ❤

[@Sharauni]

That is an absolutely amazing habitat for him! I am so glad you had it in your heart to give Tony a good home!

[@kimthompson1618]

That’s a cool enclosure. Big Tony definitely found a great new home.

[@SkylarsMinecraftAdventures]

Tony has the best home he could get!It might be even better than in the wild!

[@carolgrotheer8102]

What a beautiful enclosure. Big Tony is blessed to have found an awesome new home with an amazing caregiver. He's living his best life now.

[@ComplexityIsTheNewSimplicity]

Respect to this young man for saving animals and educating people all around the world about responsible animal keeping! Good job!:)

[@Filicious]

Thank you Tanner, you just put a huge smile on my face :) The exploration part was so wholesome, I'm really happy for Big Tony

[@rayp4008]

Nice work. I have been researching leopard geckos and your habitat design would look great, just needing a wet hide. Looks great!

[@ggoannas]

My god, your work is astounding! And your respect for the animals so heart warming.

[@jewel65]

I think Tony knew you could help him. I almost teared up at h never being able to dog before. I am so glad you guys found eachother. Hugs from an AZ grandma 🤗👵🌵

[@El-wv1tf]

Thanknyoi for your videos! My son (10) is diligently studying the information on bearded dragons etc since we have allowed him to get one this year. So far we have found (my son's research mostly, that's how you ended up in my youtube feed, me and my husband just doing some back-up research) a place for the appropriate sized tank counting on how big this dragon will grow, found someone with experience to build a tank for the bearded dragon specifically since we are complete beginners. Oh year, I need to contact our vet, if they are familiar with taking care of this animals. We are responsible for those we have tamed. So thank you :)

[@sierrasicard4593]

Hats off to you my friend, you've outdid yourself as always. So glad to see you make a difference in another animals life. Animals can communicate with us in ways we just can't fully explain. The connection was definitely there immediately, I'm sure!

[@Spacetwerp]

"A sap"? You're a star! That little fella must be thanking his lucky stars (I can't help anthropomorphising either). ❤

[@Spacey7]

Beardies are such wonderful characters. Kudos for what you have done for him. 😊

[@firocomix]

I absolutely love your channel for the reasons you said in your rant. I'm currently in uni and nearly bought a beardie impulsively because I miss home, but the more I researched, the more I realized how much space these creatures actually need, vs the their basic survival needs. Seeing full grown snakes in Tupperware containers and the owners are just like, "yeah this is a fine permanent solution" irritates me so much. I've decided to wait until I know where I'll be permanently before buying a reptile, but this channel allows me to live vicariously through these videos whilst I wait. Thanks Serpa

[@BlueSpams]

What a cute and beautiful beardie. Thank you for looking after him. Theyre such amazing animals. They're sweet, gentle, and hilarious. And they deserve so much better than what they often have to deal with.

[@mrnate2468]

Amazing work! He's really lucky he found you in the pet store that day!

[@susanabermeo4230]

Se lo ve 🦎 cómodo y contento en su nueva casa. Hábitat muy bien condicionado lo aceptó y es feliz 👍🤗

[@GippyHappy]

The store didn't know how they lucked out that THE man who makes amazing habitats for all kinds of small animals happened to be there and of course immediately fell in love with it. That's one lucky lizard, and a happy ending to an otherwise awful story. It's like if your family dumped you in a Walmart parking lot the second some random generous rich eccentric who already owns a mansion full of orphans showed up and was like "yeah sure why not, what's one more and also I love you already."

[@Reptiles4ed]

I’ve watched a lot of your vids to help me in my recent reptile addiction! I have build bio enclosures for 4 geckos 3 more in the works! Acquired many isopods including those Rubber Duckies I watched you take care of! But this video brought tears to my eyes! Definitely the best video you have made to date! But I have more to watch! I just want to say thanks for your passion and inspiration!

[@bethbuzzanco304]

I'm happy Big Tony is happy! He finally has what he wanted, a beautiful home of his own and someone to share in his new adventures with. Someone who will love him and care for him properly.

[@montialarson]

I think what some adults and parents don't understand is that just because an animal is smaller than a cat or dog that doesn't mean they're easier to take care of. Reptiles and amphibian pets deserve to live spoiled, happy, comfortable lives, just like we spoil and take care of our cats and dogs. If someone (parents) gets a living creature, they need to treat it as such and not like a toy or a prize. I think amphibians and reptiles, and small rodents, require more work because they deserve to live in a comfortable and nice enclosure with everything they'd have in the wild in their environment (except predators). So building a completely new environment and ecosystem is, in my opinion, more difficult and much bigger responsibility than getting a cat or dog. You are amazing at building these enclosures so these animals can thrive and be comfortable. And you treat everyone, even the littlest of shrimps with respect and love. Which is beautiful and rare. And on top of all that responsibility, you film everything and share it on KZbin. Thank you.

[@DeeptaH]

Totally agree. I believe the category managers at big box retail stores are to blame for the substandard level of care available for reptiles. They must be held accountable. Thank goodness for Tanner and other content creators like him who advocate for higher care standards.

[@l6214]

your editing has gotten so freaking good! also thanks for educating people on proper pet care, so important!!!!!

[@19WolfGirl74]

I’ve never seen a bearded dragon smile before but when he walked out with the substrate on his face he was absolutely smiling lol

[@TankManHeavy]

As a young teen i has a beardie hatchling that i had the pleasure of raising called Cromwell. I loved this video, bearded dragons are so naturally curious & intelligent, they love hanging out with you & checking out what you're doing. Unfortunately my mother gave him away without my knowledge or consent one day & i haven't seen him since, but i hope he's doing well & in a loving home such as this one. Thanks for this video.

[@DomP0es]

Seeing animals that are properly taken care of makes my heart so happy. People have NO excuse not to do any research befor getting an animal. Especially nowadays. Thank you for taking care of these animals in the correct way, i hope people will see your content amd realize that they should reassess their animal's living conditions

[@itsastrocat4158]

I loved your mini rant! I had pet mice and pet rats collectively for a little over 5 years (our mice lived for about 2 years and our rats lived for about 3) and it frustrates me to no end how small enclosures would be advertised as enough space, or how pet stores will encourage people to only get one rodent when theyre social animals - and god forbid they stop selling pine bedding because pine is toxic to most rodents! Thank you for all you do and feel free to voice these things in your videos, it's cathartic

[@grantmoon624]

No one is going to bother searching the internet when the tank they bought (as shown in this video) advertises itself as the proper way to house a bearded dragon.

[@Funnyvr_6]

Love it 12:26

[@honeyv540]

I love how much care you put into their habitats. You try to give them different options to hang out, make it realistic and comfortable!

[@SueLevesque-g4r]

Not a big fan, but in my entire life, a bearded dragon is the only reptile I have ever touched. It was grand. This video was excellent. I learned a lot and I’m thrilled that Tony will have a great life in your care.

[@denisemadigan1038]

This was one of the most heart warming and meaningful eco system videos I have ever seen! Thank you for saving Tony and giving him such a lovely life! Thank you for sharing!