Abronia Arboreal Alligator Lizard, The Best Pet Lizard?

[@ClintsReptiles]

If, after watching this video, you're thinking "I love that it is incredibly beautiful and might bite pieces out of my hand, but I wish it was meaner than that and would bite the heck out of me everyday", then be sure not to miss our video on the most beautiful and terrifying gecko in the world, the tokay gecko: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gafRea1oh7yHjNk

[@thcrw7391]

lol

[@JohnSmith-ok7qn]

Clint's Reptiles you absolutely HAVE to do a video on steppe runners there literally mini tegus and there like the best thing ever

[@JohnSmith-ok7qn]

Clint's Reptiles you absolutely HAVE to do a video on steppe runners there literally mini tegus and there like the best thing ever and one of the best underrated pet lizards on earth

[@thomasbeavers5088]

Please do a video on box turtles

[@gabrielglover2649]

Clint's Reptiles I love the video but can you do a video on the closely related southern alligator lizard I have a pet southern alligator lizard her name is Ozzie we watch your videos all the time👍🏻

[@ClintsReptiles]

Well hi there! Today has been kind of a tough day for me. Nothing serious, just not a great day, and your kind comments have been such a breath of fresh air and source of encouragement. You have always been amazing and encouraged us to keep going and I just want to say thank you. I feel so blessed to have such incredible people in my life.

[@wyattk9216]

We love you 😀😀😀

[@wyattk9216]

I know that it will only get better from here and on out and it's only sometimes that it's hard but you gotta keep on going your the one that got me into the hobby and hopefully soon my leachie

[@justynmychael8716]

Keep up the great videos. I'm jealous, being a reptile lover but not in a situation where I can properly care for one at this time. Soon tho.

[@harley6793]

You’re the reason a lot of us smiled today

[@shotgunshane1573]

You and your team are awesome. My family and I have seen every video at least once. I even catch my 4yr old saying "Well hi there" and "stinkin rad". A giant void was left in the animal/reptile loving community when Steve died. While I am not comparing you to Steve just yet, your level of passion and enthusiasm are on par. This channel is a breath of fresh air, and a much needed resource for the reptile community. Stay stinkin rad, we all love you!

[@among-us-99999]

I would love to see more "how to kill your pet reptile"-tutorials, because most guides only tell you what you should do, not what you shouldn’t.

[@jomama5186]

Yes, super important !!!

[@ScarletCandlelight]

They can't just fall to their deaths every day. That is not a good strategy. - Clint 2019

[@metaphoricdirigible1499]

Duly noted.

[@shotgunshane1573]

I wish that instead of just getting a notification when you upload, my phone would "Well hi there!" That would be stinkin rad. Awesome and informative, as always.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Oh, we need to press KZbin and all major carriers for that setting!!

[@zacharyc.3709]

shotgunshane15 I need to get used to saying rad cause I watch Clint every time he posts and old videos daily.

[@omary5439]

Just set a custom notification tone for youtube. done.

[@PrinceCharmingNY]

❤

[@celestialspirit9064]

Get you a man who admires your beauty like Clint admires this gorgeous lizard.

[@stevenshepard1098]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen Clint so amazed and excited to play with this gorgeous animal!!

[@ClintsReptiles]

They're aren't many animals THIS amazing.

[@TheHeadown]

I think he gets so charmingly exited almost every time he gets his hands on a new animal to review. That´s of course besides the animals who can mess you up real good when he´s trapped in that chair. (:

[@5xwrldchmp]

@@ClintsReptiles I just read that in your voice

[@omeroner1192]

He acted the same way with green tree monitors. Both amazing lizards.

[@sipulikorva8717]

Gonna go ahead and add these guys to a list of good dragon drawing references 😂

[@TheWackyDuckProducti]

Hahaha I thought I was the only one who did this, I also do it with gecko's makes the look super cute

[@fanime1]

Same

[@DarkseidTCG]

Theres a phrase for the phenomenon of things looking worse the closer you get, its "good from afar, but far from good."

[@Kmart929292]

Lol "beautiful at a distance, like my car" i died +1 like earned

[@ClintsReptiles]

The closer you get, the more you can tell that I don't have money for cars at the moment...

[@TheHeadown]

@@ClintsReptiles Hahaha. That's humor 1 on 1 👍🏻

[@BillieRC]

I laughed out loud on this one

[@superdupergrover9857]

someone wanted to come first in the phonebook.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Stupid Aaron...

[@HRGiger88]

Abronia graminea should be 5/5 in my opinion. Super easy to care for indoors. They like room temp. Great eaters. Super inquisitive, intelligent, and friendly if handled. A little tricky to breed in my experience BUT the fact they give birth to live lizards and nots eggs is awesome. Oh and the non dropping prehensile tail! Love it.

[@TonyPace-tHaTbAcKwOoDsBoY94]

U breed these guys??? I've been looking for one for so long here at the expos in Oregon and no luck sadly 🥺

[@stitthappens]

You still breed? Gimme

[@jakubmorawski3152]

Funny you used term "microhabitat". I'm just finishing my masters thesis on microhabitats ;) love your films, i'm plannig to get a snake, now i keep only few invertebrates. Keep up the good work. Viewer from Poland ;)

[@morganfreeman9106]

That. Is a gorgeous animal. Seriously so nice to look at.

[@ClintsReptiles]

I couldn't agree more.

[@elr5475]

I would like a Smaug review on April 1 plz.

[@jacobbolduc9847]

Thank you guys so much for these videos. They've been extremely helpful as I've gotten into reptiles and thanks to ya'll, my Kenyan Sand Boa is happy, healthy, and turning one year old next month! Keep up the great work and the new audio quality is sublime.

[@griffinfaulkner3514]

While watching him crawling around on the table, I couldn't help but start thinking "INTERIOR, CROCODILE, ALLIGATOR-" and now I can't stop laughing. These critters are awesome.

[@kennsmith4314]

I'm so happy you covered them! They are my favorite breed. I've been hoping you'd touch on them for a good while now. Certainly not disappointed. You're fantastic as always. :)

[@rebeccahamblin9786]

Beautiful! Thank you Clint! I always learn so much watching your videos

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much. I'm so glad we have something good to share with you.

[@frankdrebin278]

I love the knowledge and respect you show towards these animals.I never miss a video.Thank you for what you do.

[@SifernosRatLord]

I've never wanted a high-quality sculpture of an animal quite so bad... It's just so beautiful.

[@whateveryouwantmetobe.1489]

Clint: I think this is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my life. Clint's Wife: *Clears throat* Clint: 😱

[@zeydilopezmaldonado8529]

Underrated comment right here 😂😂

[@OddLeah]

I like the way it stare-glares, like my cat when I'm magically supposed to know what she wants.

[@kaylenstorey7648]

Surprisingly my Southern Alligator Lizard has never bit me. He's so chill 😂

[@Jezidka]

Show a video

[@kaylenstorey7648]

@@Jezidka ?

[@thomasbirnie5348]

Did you do something with the audio because it sounds way better for some reason. Maybe it’s because of my headphones.

[@ledjend]

That is one beautiful lizard! Your car analogy had me cracking up... 😂

[@amberkat8147]

It's like a deity made a malachite (or malachite-inspired gold and green enamel) lizard sculpture and was so impressed with their creation they brought it to life so it could make more of itself and everyone else could enjoy them too. Beautiful.

[@TheJacobshapiro]

I go between these and ackies as my “summit” reptile. Both super cool little lizards. Ackies seem a little smarter and have more opportunities for enrichment but these Abronias are so beautiful and regal looking. I also love the slow and deliberate way they look around and move.

[@ClintsReptiles]

You have great taste in reasonable-ish dream lizards.

[@TheJacobshapiro]

Clint's Reptiles thank you Clint! I love dogs too much to justify anything much bigger, as Tegus and the other big guys basically need a whole room, and I feel like a dog and a tegu in the same house is a recipe for disaster.

[@mikes.4136]

This lizard is very beautiful! It looks like it was illustrated, with that incredible green, black and yellow colors.

[@aubreyackermann8432]

New dream pet! I've never seen an animal so beautiful

[@WildPortraitArtist]

they look like tiny, real dragons. Aww

[@hope1575]

"They live up in the trees.. They can't just fall to their deaths every day - that's a bad strategy." 😂 that line just cracked me up for some reason

[@Salamattder]

Waiting for that rainbow boa and false water cobra video. 😁

[@ClintsReptiles]

Me too!

[@Salamattder]

@@ClintsReptiles Knoxville TN repticon is this Saturday Sunday July 21. I've had my eye on both of these and bullsnakes. I'm ready for either, not sure what will catch my eye or be available.

[@Thehandbanana]

Rainbow boa please

[@holycrusader3028]

Clint's Reptiles yikes 😂

[@kitsune0rei]

Wow such a gorgeous lizard! I love all the detailed close-ups you guys were able to get! I am just mesmerized! I am now curious about what the rest of the room looks like. Maybe the next Patreon goal is enough space for Clint to escape from reptile attacks.

[@able.3566]

"There are some things that look more beautiful from a distance, like my car." Dunno if that was a flex but man got me dead.

[@jpslizards]

Now that you have this lizards in one of your videos you should probably do an Abronia Alligator Lizard vs Monkey Tail Skink

[@rayyanibrahim451]

Plz do another collab with Snake Discovery and rate egg-eating snakes!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Well be seeing her in a few weeks :)

[@Ben_117]

What a beautiful lizard!!! and I'll be getting a California king snake tomorrow!!! 😁

[@lsuhillary]

Ben Jensen Awesome!! I love them!!

[@lexslate2476]

What a beautiful little armoured friend. Thank you for telling us about them.

[@angelapileggi6031]

What a beautiful little creature! I have kept pet alligator lizards local to where I live off and on over the years (and they were incredibly docile, but I have seen super aggro ones too), and find them to be incredible pets but don't keep them anymore as I want them to stay wild. I can see a lot of the same mannerisms on these guys, they just LOOK intelligent. Beautiful animals, I seriously hope they stick around and don't become endangered, that would be absolutely heartbreaking.

[@dicebar_]

After watching many of Clint's videos, I keep coming back to this one. I think I've seen it three or four times by now. I think the Abronia might be the best pet lizard for me!

[@kurint8350]

What a beautiful little dragon. Will wait patiently for a mellow cbb. :)

[@ClintsReptiles]

Good choice!

[@quinnblacklivesmatter]

Please do more on Abronia, Clint! There is so little good information for them out there, and there are so many species besides the green abronia that are critically in danger and its so important to keep a captive breeding populations. My dream is to have breeding colonies in outdoor enclosures for as many insurance colonies of as many abronia species as possible.

[@TonyPace-tHaTbAcKwOoDsBoY94]

Excuse me my name is Tony I'm 29 and from boring Oregon. I'm currently getting into breeding small time and these guys are something I've been looking into for a very very long time! Alligator lizards, crocodile skinks, beaded lizards and plated lizards! Those guys are just the few of the ones I'd like to get into and more knowledge on. Anyway does anyone here know a breader for these guys??? I'm going to pnwrs in Hillsboro Oregon on the 14th and would luv to bring one of these guys home to breed and populate and get to understand there eating breeding and habitat behavior!!! But every time I go to an expo I never have any luck finding one 🥺

[@askthefrog]

I can't believe that that's a real lizard! It looks like a drawing. Absolutely stunning!

[@alio.a3573]

Great video and keep it up you are my favourite KZbinr

[@AndrianTimeswift]

Another candidate for most dragonlike lizard: the earless monitor. They look like tiny Smaugs! Would love to see a video on them sometime if you can find one to film with!

[@PrimevalParadise]

Amazing video as always, would love to see a video on Chinese/Hainan Cave Geckos since I've been looking at getting those

[@landonnorman]

I am glad to have such an in depth review on abronia. Thank you for your excellent content.

[@voltix9594]

Absolutely gorgeous lizards! Would there ever be an animal you'd give an overall 5/5?

[@ClintsReptiles]

It is possible. It world need a five in all categories.

[@Cyrilcynder1]

@@ClintsReptiles the closest you have given is corn snakes yeah? I forgot. Certainly not iguanas or Nile monitors xD

[@ClintsReptiles]

Right. Some things would be a five if they were cheaper and more available.

[@FilmDragons]

Currently in the market and everything known, no.

[@TheHeadown]

I would find it hard to believe someone who says that this lizard is not pretty. It´s insane how beautiful it is. WOW!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Yeah, that would show some questionable aesthetic judgement.

[@TheHeadown]

@@ClintsReptiles Indeed (: I was stunned beyond belief and was honestly shocked by its beauty in the close-ups.

[@touremuhammad5983]

I ran into a couple of alligator lizards in my life. One time when I was visiting my grandmother in El Sobrante & a second time at UC Berkeley, the one at Berkeley lost its tail. Both had their mouths wide open & ready to bite. I was only able to pick up the first one. I found a pair of ticks on its neck & I was able to pick them off.

[@ClintsReptiles]

I love alligator lizards.

[@Squishypetz]

I know the Antonia has become endangered due to deforestation and people killing them because of mistaken identity, it’s really good that some of them are being captive as this could be good for the species.

[@i_keelyou]

I just got a captive bred pair of these, so I’m really hoping they thrive!

[@jomama5186]

Xoh wow. I hope they do really well. How exciting !!!

[@PhateScreams]

Did you get them from a breeder? If so, what breeder?

[@Madchris8828]

I absolutely love this channel. Found you from a fellow Reptile KZbinr. Your enthusiasm is infectious!

[@BurberrySpeedo]

hey clint cant wait to see the dav kaufman collab

[@ClintsReptiles]

I am looking forward to that.

[@davidls187]

Nice! two of my favorite herpers on YT

[@lisakay2810]

Ooh! Yes please!

[@TT-dy7tw]

I love the shape of this little guy's head. Very dragon-like. Super adorable. Great video!

[@matthewblackwelder6487]

I wanted a jeweled lacerta and then I saw this! Which one which one? Also, Congrats on the PhD!

[@PredictableEnigma]

Jewelled Lacerta has a more stable wild population. Like there are tons of them.

[@mexftplaya]

Get both if possible! Already have a lacerta, the abronia is next

[@tess2082]

Exactly the same here, though this one is a bit higher on my list because they don't get as big and are arboreal. I guess it'll depend on if i can find captive bread or not.

[@dannapaolatorrescampilo7314]

The A. Gramminea is an endengerd specie, hopefully you have not acquired.

[@FilmDragons]

Danna Paola torres campilo ....Get it captive bred? This isn't that hard. Most people who purchase them aim to breed them eventually.

[@DarkseidTCG]

I think a great series I would like to see from you is showing off beautifully designed enclosures or tips on how to design an enclosure. That to me is the most challenging part of owning reptiles.

[@ezrajones5079]

Darkseid same

[@francez123456789]

I've wanted one of these ever since I saw one in someone's reptile convention video. Super cool lizards! A couple questions: Any links to pics of bite wounds? I am curious how bad these bites really are. And would the captive bred individuals be less bitey than the wild caught ones? I know that wild bearded dragons are way more aggressive than captive ones and I was wondering if that was the case with these lizards.

[@FilmDragons]

Both mine are okay

[@huntercolvin9439]

Always get captive breds when available, there are so many more benefits to captive breds which I believe Clint made a video on.

[@francez123456789]

@@huntercolvin9439 I will never get wild caught. It's a shitty practice that should only really be done in very specific circumstances

[@gyara7329]

Never seen such a magical looking animal!

[@shmand]

Can we get a Boelens python video though??????? If you can find one 🤤

[@Rizzbulla]

Man, so awesome!

[@forrestgump8717]

gotta be the most beautiful lizards when it comes to colors. I haven't seen any in the pet trade but know they're out there so I wonder what their endangerment status is and how many people have 'em

[@ClintsReptiles]

I worry for wild populations.

[@forrestgump8717]

@@ClintsReptiles That's too bad. It's almost always the most beautiful ones that are endangered or extinct.

[@GhostOfBuscemi]

A gorgeous lizard, perfect deliverance on those categories, and the beard looks awesome! These are gorgeous animals and almost perfectly fit the aesethic I love in reptiles those deep colors and sharp eyes

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much. That made me feel good, and it has been a tough day. I appreciate it.

[@GhostOfBuscemi]

@@ClintsReptiles You put a ton of hard work into these videos and I just felt it was important to let you know it is all noticed an appreciated. The beard really looks awesome! I watch just about every video as they post and it has only made me appreciate the care you show for each individual species. I look forward to more in the future as always!!

[@thomasschellenberg3818]

I have one of these guys! They are truly amazing

[@ClintsReptiles]

You are blessed :)

[@WampaStompa1996]

We are truly blessed that we get to share this world with such beautiful creatures. Like not even kidding, I actually gasped when I saw the absolute stunning coloration of its scales on the top of its body. What a cool lizard!🦎😎

[@wallacejames1845]

I love these guys and I have been wanting a video from you about these guys for a long time

[@ClintsReptiles]

They are cool. I hope it was worth the wait.

[@wallacejames1845]

@@ClintsReptiles It was!

[@common5446]

Now this is epic

[@ClintsReptiles]

It is an epic lizard for sure!

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

The macro footage is something I like about this show that I never seem to find elsewhere. It is a must for any reptile video, imo, unless you don't have the tech, then I understand.

[@kathrinestewart7336]

If you live in a pretty cold place what would you recommend for heating.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Lights or heat pads on thermostats.

[@valkarath]

If you’re using a screen enclosure and you don’t mind you’re room being a lil warm then I use a space heater (with a built in thermostat) and it’s actually been amazing. But for convince the lowest watt you can find (I think it’s a 25 watt) heat lamp as they are really sensitive to heat.

[@SockyNoob]

What a gorgeous looking animal. I always thought lizards were cutesy wutesy, but this thing is just awesome looking.

[@finn4984]

i was just watching videos about these. what a coincidence!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Great timing! We're watching you... 👀

[@finn4984]

@@ClintsReptiles well if so then im assuming you know im getting a leopard gecko this saturday

[@ClintsReptiles]

I've been wanting to congratulate you on your excellent decision. I'm so excited for you!

[@krav9904]

The quality of this video seems a lot better than before, well done!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank our patrons at Patreon. They are doing so much to help us improve the quality of this channel.

[@bmblem9844]

When i first saw these, I thought they were a clay sculpture

[@billysmith5409]

I always say Clint is a mix of Fred Rogers, Bill Nye and an eight year old on Christmas morning and that’s just so awesome!

[@mexftplaya]

Can these little guys drop their tails?

[@ClintsReptiles]

It looks like they can, but reluctantly.

[@GrayGhostification]

Have 7 of them and they can. But they do regenerate a new one it’s not as pretty and they end up not using it as a prehensile tail. At least as far as it goes with a regen tail

[@MadCircle01]

Take good care of that tail.

[@FilmDragons]

Yes.

[@markdougherty9917]

@@GrayGhostification selling any?

[@sayno8685]

I've never been so mesmerized by animals, especially a lizard!! I really like their scales, very nice detail and vibrant color

[@successesjourney]

APTTMH all PRAISES TO THE MOST HIGH FOR his wonderfull creatures

[@ClintsReptiles]

Agreed

[@goddammitalana]

SUCCESSES JOURNEY amen

[@jomama5186]

I love the colors on the under side too ! Just beautiful coloring, wow !

[@bezimiennykronikarz]

Hi Clint! Imagine you could somehow make any reptile nonvenomous, less agressive, smaller, etc. and keep it as a pet. What it would be for you? For me it would be one of bush vipers, because they are stunnig and look like dragons. If anyone wants to join, feel free ;)

[@ClintsReptiles]

For me it would be Carnotaurus. Is "not extinct" possible? A tiny, friendly, extant Carnotaurus would be awesome!

[@ummguy5548]

Clint's Reptiles of course you would choose a whole dinosaur of all things

[@bezimiennykronikarz]

Well I didn't expected that :D. And something out of living ones?

[@ClintsReptiles]

Probably an alligator. An alligator the size of a bluetongue would be amazing!

[@TheDragorin]

@@ClintsReptiles there are some small caimans

[@abherbitter]

Hey Clint! At about 9:15 or so into the video you're talking about proper UVB and reference the coil-type "CFL" bulbs. Per the manufacturers these only produce usable UVB for just a few inches and only directly under the bulb. I would only ever recommend the linear or "tube" fluorescent lights for UVB. Love the video! I really value how you bring so many reptiles I'd never heard of to KZbin.

[@ezrajones5079]

Hi do you guys know of any reputable breeders of this lizard

[@jtareptiles6408]

Forrest fanning

[@heliosphaeresonnen_wind_ki5720]

they look almost surreal. really beautiful. 💚

[@ClintsReptiles]

It is crazy

[@therealshino4607]

Wonderful animal Great video as always And I’m looking at Savannah monitors and leaf Chameleons Please review bearded leaf Chameleons one day They’re so much better than the big ones

[@ClintsReptiles]

Short lifespans on most small chameleons, but very rad.

[@therealshino4607]

I found a game sav on morph market

[@MimisPlaytime]

That was awesome Clint! I agree, that is a beautiful 🦎😀 Your enthusiasm is contagious! You might convince me yet to become a fan of lizards😃

[@YouTubepremiumgroupacct]

You should bring Gus Gus back Argentine tegu | | | V

[@ClintsReptiles]

We just released a new Gus Gus video. Another is coming soon.

[@tigerwhitson]

Wow Clint. Great video as I'm going through all of them. Those cool flipping eye highlights make this one so dang gorgeous. And I'm getting lost in the macro on those scales. i got too many crested for now. thanx for the shows man.

[@cadenchildrey3203]

Great video! One thing I’d like to mention is if you live in a dry and arid place like I do, glass tanks are recommended to hold humidity. Tall Exo Terra tanks provide great ventilation and maintain the high humidity levels these creatures need. Also, they drink TONS of water so be sure to mist a couple times a day

[@khananiel-joshuashimunov4561]

That is the most striking lizard you've showcased thus far. Thanks so much for posting!

[@GavnerWinterLuver]

Clint, I just wanted to say thank you so much for posting such great content and being so passionate

[@mariamnone816]

I can see why you are excited about this little green guy, he is beautiful! GREAT VIDEOS you do and thank you for sharing.

[@susanmartin3762]

This lizard is so adorable. His eyes don't have those "devil look"..round pupils always get me..I would love to have a place big and grand enough to have several Tagus like Gus Gus and this Arboreal alligator lizard..so gorgeous

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

I've gotta watch this one again. That lizard...jaw dropping, and you guys with your fine camera work. The close up game is based, as they say. I recall the appreciate the close ups, personally.

[@rottweilerfun9520]

What an incredibly beautiful lizard. Mother Nature is the greatest artist of all.

[@pfang100]

Unbelievable lizard. And what a calm species. It looks like someone drew this and then 3D printed it with custom paint.

[@elijahmiller6187]

Dream animal, dream episode. Thank you for your services sir!

[@crowlieg.7572]

Really loving the B roll subplot of Clint repeatedly trying to get the lizard to eat a single roach.

[@Thebeetlemangr]

The scales of these guys litterally look like a piece of artwork

[@lyrieth8833]

YAY thanks Clint! I so love these lizards and maybe one day I will have one. I love your channel and the fact that you tell the whole story on the animal!

[@glap8694]

Great choice for a video, ive been seeing them on every reptile selling and breeding website recently, theyve become so popular, theyre amazimg lizards and so unique

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you. They are amazing.