Black Throat Monitor, The Best Pet Lizard?

[@ClintsReptiles]

If you love reasonable unreasonable giant pet reptiles like this one, be sure not to miss the rest of our list of Five of the Best GIANT Pet Reptiles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHeoo5J5Ys-KhKc

[@adhamelmaghalawi_7320]

Clint's Reptiles when will u review the roughneck monitor

[@ClintsReptiles]

Soon.

[@aligaterr5137]

Black throat monitors are named white throat monitors (varan bělotlamý) in Czech

[@muddyboys8449]

Ha please do a Asion water monitor next

[@Numocron]

Oh wow man. :D

[@ZephyrBluePaddy]

Clint: "Before interacting with a Black Throat Monitor, you must become-" Me: "One with the monitor..."

[@pain002]

One does not simply hold a monitor.

[@AsselParty]

When he eats you xD

[@le_meme_man8983]

I'm one with the monitor, and the monitor is with me.

[@Blue_Lugia]

Scottish. He suddenly turned into a scottish guy.

[@aurorasurrealis1032]

They have such intelligent eyes, so aware. I really like them.

[@ClintsReptiles]

There is some kind of serious intellect looking back at you in those eyes.

[@aubreyackermann8432]

Theeyes remind me of a bird of prey

[@pixie706]

Those eyes look as though he understands every word . I am so surprised that he actually likes being touched .

[@AkamuSlayer]

I'm constantly amazed by the variety of living organisms that like being pet.

[@stevedamien638]

Like being pet,,?

[@connorkitchen7285]

Ikr?! It’s insane how many animals just enjoy their back being rubbed or their head being patted.

[@stevedamien638]

@@connorkitchen7285 Humans also,

[@The_Rob_D]

Humans like to be petted too. We just don’t call it that. “Back rub,” “neck rub,” etc etc. it’s just being petted. Wow, sounds weird saying it out loud 🤣

[@christiansantamaria7233]

@@The_Rob_D yeah man it’s just such a unique feeling too it’s indescribable

[@ajpimpsall]

"You can always tell someone who owns a monitor because it looks like they have OTHER serious problems"-Clint's best joke of 2019

[@willowmoon7]

I cringe when I see photos of people with black throats in their house because I just know they're not getting the environment they should

[@kellyharper367]

Psych R.N here: Great joke tastefully done. Sensitively put.

[@chrisleavitt3586]

​@@willowmoon7I only have two green iguanas but they have full bedroom lol this reptile is on my hit list and I will also provide a full bedroom 🎉 seems more then enough for a proper environment 🎉

[@Siouxz84]

Walking out of NARBC one day I was asked “Monitor? Iguana? Or something else?”. I want one, I just was behind on clipping my iguana’s nails.

[@jsnwill19]

I know this one all too well! Having to explain lizard scars and still getting the doubting eye... 🤦🏾🤦🏾😅😅😅

[@edwardormsby1515]

On Savannah monitors ..."until they get obese and die" LOL - pretty much sums it up On large lizard owners..."they always look like they have other serious problems" Get ready for people to think you cut yourself/self injure...when you explain "In not crazy, I just own a giant lizard," they look at you as if you are crazier than a person the cuts themselves! So true, so true. I really love your sense of humor! I don't always agree, but I always enjoy your show. Please maybe do a show on Ctenosaura iguanas, much more manageable than green iguanas...Green Basilisk are also an interesting lizard to work with

[@FatesRhysHoward]

Oh god yes i can relate my mates said "listen we need to chat stop cutting yourself"and i said it was my dog then they said"seriously dude you need to stop"Can't convince them otherwise...

[@cyberspino6277]

@@FatesRhysHoward i had a kitten that adored playing cracting and biting my hands but as she grew so did her claws and teeth and eventually it looked like i was cutting and stabbing my arms all the time it was kinda hard to explain that it was my cat so i get you

[@seewhaticando3885]

LOL

[@cerberaodollam]

IDK what people have against cutters. It's just something I enjoy, so STFU.

[@LonghornInOmaha]

Monitors are awesome lizards. Definitely need a giant, zoo sized enclosure or an entire room for these beasts. Great video, Clint! 🦎👍

[@ClintsReptiles]

Hence the joy of ackies :)

[@archmaiden]

He's huge and only a juvenile 😮 he looks huggable as long as you dont mind a few chest scratches lol

[@varanid9]

Yes, they're very huggable. I don't think they really care much for the hugs, though, LOL!

[@socialreject2156]

You can place them on your chest when you're lying down, they love the body heat radiating from human so after a few time the monitor should just stay on you for hugs

[@jeffreyhill1011]

@@socialreject2156 lmao o bet they do my Nile loves laying on me while I watch TV. Seeing this one has me wanting to convert a 2nd room to another dino den for a BTM but I don't want my Nile to get jealous. I have 5 years of daily handling a captive bred Nile and target training to get him to free roam and not want me dead and now he acts like a lapdog. I just don't know if I have the time for a 2nd giant lol

[@recipoldinasty]

@@jeffreyhill1011 tbh btm are prob easier to tame than a Nile

[@Vdh1989]

Eyes monitor: °° Clint: mice and rats and quils Eyes monitor: OO XD

[@lucasrubinstein923]

I had a black throat for many years. Zilla was a wonderful companion though your right in saying they are expensive. He had his own room though he was often allowed out. They are extremely intelligent. Thank you for your video and for bringing me memories of a close friend and one of the best reptiles I have ever had. Zilla you are gone but never forgotten!

[@II-fm3ut]

“U can get away with a smaller enclosure until they become obese and die” I don’t if I should laugh or feel bad “U can always tell if someone has a big monitor because I it looks like they have other serious issues” 😅

[@pain002]

@Chad Klaren sounds awesome

[@guppy719]

@Chad Klaren That was referring to a Savannah monitor

[@TheBT]

A further note, these big lizards really benefit from a bio-active setup. Just purely because the volume of substrate (more so than the financial cost) is massive to replace so just get a bunch of bugs to do the hard work. The type of plants you need will be trees and grasses (anything that is non toxic, but can cope with a massive lizard who will dig) and it might be worth waiting until they have settled on their burrow before you add the trees. It'll be like having a zen garden/sunbed room, except there's a 50lb lizard in there with you :D

[@ClintsReptiles]

Great recommendations

[@aubreyackermann8432]

Best Zen room ever!

[@Kazeteiru]

Unfortunately they tend to trample every plant in the enclosure before too long

[@joshuaburgos3450]

What a gorgeous boy. He's so calm and chill.

[@SeraphSeph]

Clint is a very calm man.

[@krowmother6970]

Thank you for making your videos with a heavy emphasis on education and how to properly take care of all our reptile friends My entire family loves your Is this The Best Pet series so thank you.

[@kinglyzard]

I had a 55 lb Blackthroat, Mojo, in a large outdoor enclosure 26×18×10 with full landscaping and even a koi pond with plants and a waterfall. The enclosure was underwired with hardware cloth to prevent digging. It was built with cemented in 4×4s, 2×4s with 1×2 trim and hardware cloth. He ate everything from duck eggs to frozen or fresh rats, but his staple was ground turkey.

[@blanco1231000]

How long did mojo live? And was he friendly?

[@kinglyzard]

@blanco1231000 I had MOJO for about 5 yrs, got him when he was about 12" long. I had to rehome him when I moved to Wisconsin. He was 6'5" long and very tame.

[@blanco1231000]

That’s so cool I rehomed a female tegu I had for about 3 years. I regret it till this day. This was many years ago. I think it’s time for another lizard but to keep forever this time.

[@pugsabi]

I love how you cuddle up to these huge reptiles and how sweet they can be. But then I watch an iguana video and you look frozen stiff, like your trapped in a room with a cannibal and are trying to figure out if they are feeling peckish(or an ax murderer). The contrast makes me laugh every time. I really love all these videos, because it really introduces animals I've never even heard of before. It's exciting to learn about these guys and the fact that you can actually keep these guys as pets(whether you should is another story) makes it more fascinating.

[@reizak8966]

I love your overflowing positivity and humor! Even when you're saying negative or morbid things, you always sound so perky. 🤣🤣

[@billysmith5409]

Clint is like the Mr. Rogers of the KZbin reptile community.

[@Just_C0rey13]

I love giant reptiles I'm so glad you're doing them individually. I would love to see the Dumerils Boa one day. Great videos keep it up Clint you're stinking rad

[@ClintsReptiles]

Count on it! I love their pattern. One of my favorites.

[@katelillo1932]

The Bentley and rolls Royce bit had me rolling 😂😂😂 Clint is too damn funny.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Some people simply have too much money. We're trying to help them.

[@Offutticus]

One thing I would like to see included: when you say a critter needs a "small" enclosure or a "quite a big" enclosure, it would be great if you provided estimates. Like 8'x8' or 18"x3' minimum. Other than that, I watch each and every episode! Even when it is a critter I am never ever going to get (no matter how stinkin' rad you say it is).

[@zeynabuthman639]

He’s so cute. When you were petting him he was like ‘yes, human slave. Pet me. “

[@dennisyoung4631]

“…it feels *WONDERFUL, AH…”*

[@shotgunshane1573]

Such a glorious beast. Definitely going to get an ackie in the future.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Fantastic choice!

[@shotgunshane1573]

@@ClintsReptiles the availability of Savannah and Niles in my local pet shops is disturbing.

[@YokoSpaghetti]

You're genuinely one of the best reptile channels out there, and I cannot stress enough how much your input has swayed my previous judgements about certain animals. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@kekkelpenneypeckeltoot5700]

I almost enjoy the videos about unreasonable pets more. Your expressions and the language is entertaining and educational!

[@karlmccormack9007]

Would you be willing to do a future video on target training more in-depth?

[@bigfoot6749]

Awww,ant he cute ,thank you for sharing him today.😊

[@lanternno8491]

"You can always tell if a person has a big monitor. Cause it looks like they have OTHER big problems". I just love that line.

[@sjk160]

Combined with the smile had me dying!

[@aaronpaine1053]

Hey, Clint, thanks for another great video. I love these lizards and sincerely hope I can get to a place in life where owning some of these unruly Giants is possible. In the meantime, watching you handle these Giants and show them in a positive, loving light while still warning people away is awesome. Dying to see a reticulated python video!

[@edenfuturistics]

I love your sense of humor and depth of knowledge. It's informative but fun. The Jon Oliver of reptiles.

[@EeekItsSnek]

These monitors are my dream companion. I've wanted a monitor since I was around 6 years old. And the blackthroat monitor checks almost all my boxes. Once I own a home (provided I'm financially able to provide for more than 2 humans) instead of renting that will be the day I start building a room for one. I may get a smaller one, but having had dozens of reptiles big and small, I'm fairly confident money will be the quantifying factor to pull the trigger. Such beautiful creatures. Thanks for this very informative video up close with this adorable guy. Would love to see him now 2 years later!

[@grettelguerra7511]

Hi Clint, great video! 💜 Also, a video on target training lizards would be invaluable to your subscribers. Please consider 😃🙏🏼 Lastly, Clint’s no-frills quote of the day - “Savannah monitors need as much space but you can get away with keeping it in a small enclosure for a few years until it becomes obese and dies.” 😂

[@ClintsReptiles]

I think that is a great suggestion! Also, hopefully that quote wasn't sugarcoated too much...

[@calamitynatalie8590]

Clint's Reptiles It was completely appropriate.

[@Galian6686]

I came here to post about target training videos as well! Thank you!

[@kylebrown1975]

I have been waiting for this specific video for so long my life is complete!

[@lgiorgio71]

In germany we get reasonal lifespends out of savana monitors (like 17-20 years). But they are not cheap in germany. But Reptil.tv did a very goo video on savana monitors where he explains what they need... He went to africa to look how they live in their normal hebbitat (temriture, humidity, substrate and more) But back to your video... Its awesome keep on the good work :3

[@fastdrop7711]

I watched this video months ago thinking I would never get a Black Throat. Now I have two lol. Thank you Clint for the informative video !

[@LadyJ_88]

He's like the Mr Rogers of reptiles ♡

[@milesward1211]

What we have here is my dream lizard, but I know I won't be getting one inside the next couple decades. When I can devote a room in a house to gigantic reptile enclosures, then I shall get one of these big cuddly monsters. Love your videos Clint, you're such a positive guy, wholesome lizard talk really cheers me up.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Clint I'm very interested to know what you rated Dav Kaufman.

[@lanterner6565]

One of my friends had to re-home a young Black Throat, and it was really vicious for years. It even gave me a scar as a relative baby. Luckily it did calm right down after about 3-4 years of hard work, which was good because it got to 8ft long and would have been very dangerous otherwise. Definitely not for everyone, as the other that came in at the same time and went to someone else didn't calm down as much, so I can't say they all have "great personality" so beware.

[@darianstricker5116]

Could you do a video on the target training?

[@TheDrizzle404]

Reptiles tend to be clever. If you're consistent in your actions then they'll figure it out even without special training. Even for my pet boa I always show her the rat box before I mess with the cage so she knows food is coming, and I always put it in the same spot. When she's hungry she'll go raise her head up at the specific spot I always put food to let me know. Although if I did it over I would strongly recommend feeding in a specific area so there's zero chance they're being fed inside their cage and reduce the risk of accidental bites.

[@Che_Yo]

Target training' the best pet ever?

[@dinosaurdominus6061]

This and a Red Tegu are my absolute dream pets. I take care of both of those at the zoo and they're both absolute sweethearts. The Black-Throat is fully grown though and the Tegu is a female that I dont think is fully grown so I guess I havent interacted with a colossal lizard. But their personalities alone made me fall in love!

[@toddhobza]

I respect your advice and i acknowledge i cant properly house a black throat yet but one day i will own and properly care for my future black throat monitor. It is my motivation to be career successful.

[@barrybeezra]

I am now wondering what the Asian Water Monitor score will be if he makes one

[@davidefenara3283]

Oscar is really chill!! As always here's a list of possible animals to cover next African bullfrog American alligator Asian water monitor Axolotl Basilisk Banded gecko Bearded anole Blood python/ woma python Blue tailed skink Box turtle Budgett's frog Cat eyed gecko Chinese cave gecko Collared lizard Crested newt Crocodile gecko Cuban knight anole Dart frog Diamondback terrapin Dragon agama Dumeril's monitor Dune gecko False water cobra Fan fingered gecko Fat tailed gecko Fire belly toad Giant day gecko Green tree frog Green tree python False water cobra Horned frog Indigo snake Leaf tailed gecko Legless lizard Mata mata Mourning gecko Pacman frog Quince monitor Red eared slider Reticulated python Rosy boa Russian tortoise Shield tailed agama Tiger salamander Tiger whiptail Tristis monitor Veiled chameleon White lined gecko Yellow headed gecko

[@ClintsReptiles]

I love it! We're going to be busy for a long time!

[@sowjanyacv6462]

Basilisk. I love it.

[@Emmasama240]

Emerald tree boa too. Not nearly as much coverage as the green tree python, so maybe grounds for a head to head

[@davidefenara3283]

@@Emmasama240 updated the list

[@rose-2638]

I would like to add the sunbeam snake and African house snake

[@npdcpa]

Even if you hated reptiles and crazy pets, you could love these videos for the dry humor. Hilarious!

[@valkimber3706]

I keep my black throat in my second Bently.

[@schrosserpentsbu7873]

Definitely still one of my favorite lizards out there, I’d never consider getting one as a pet but they are just so dang cool looking

[@loganthewyrmlord6355]

Loving the videos! It's cool that you are covering some of the more "Difficult" pet reptiles. Black Throat Monitors are one of those reptiles I really like and I am excited to see what else is in store for the future. 2.6 score is a little rough but it makes sense for a lizard like this.

[@kaylinLangevin]

Lol love that monitor attitude. My little baby savannah monitor was mishandled before I got him and hated world. When I first got him he would huff and puff, death roll my finger, and tail whip. Considering he isn't even a foot long yet he's quite adorable when he's upset. Now I can pick him up and he'll eat off of tongs though, so great improvements.

[@ManMan-yf4gw]

My very very best pet was Nile Monitor. For 9 best years. It was even sleeping with me in the bed. I tamed it not to bite me at all. And it was very very aggressive to everyone, except me and my 2 cats. Yes! It did not ever bite or cut or slap any of my cats. It was just ignoring cats, as if they were a furniture. But my hands were cut to blood just always, when I interacted with my nile pet. And my legs...

[@Fruityflootloops]

Can you borrow Rex and do an American Alligator video? Obviously more of a warning video but still.

[@ClintsReptiles]

We will cover alligators for sure.

[@carrieseymour5197]

@Mycel Rex is a bonsai alligator.

[@Fruityflootloops]

Mycel I mean also give a warning with it and tell Rex’s story. I figure the video would be warning against keeping alligators anyway.

[@terabytewarrior2019]

@@ClintsReptiles American Alligators, or Dwarf Caimans?

[@rachaels8leggedwonders448]

I love all monitors, but Savannah’s have my heart. My Savannah is around 5. I have worked incredibly hard with him, and he is the sweetest boy. They don’t make terrible pets, you just have to be willing to work extremely hard with them.

[@krowmother6970]

When the lizard blinked at around 1:44 why did his eye look like it sank in and what was the pink thing that covered his eye called?? Please forgive my lack of reptile knowledge.

[@ClintsReptiles]

The eye probably can sink back some for protection. The third eyelid you saw is called a nictitating membrane.

[@krowmother6970]

@@ClintsReptiles Cool thanks again!

[@TheReptileMan]

love the video Clint! yes i agree that people shouldn't get this monitor as a starter or if they don't know what they're getting into but pretty much all monitor species start out (not considering the tail) about the size of a phone, most of the time smaller. it'll be at least 2 years before it even grows to the size of the monitor you have and that's more than enough time with regular interaction to learn monitor behaviors :)

[@ClintsReptiles]

Hopefully this channel saves a few animals and their naive keepers from disaster. That is our mission.

[@EldrirPrince]

I'm absolutely in love! Goals for 15/20 years from now when I will hopefully be able to keep one of these. What a beautiful creature!!

[@brendonbewersdorf986]

Awesome video Clint I love this giant lizard he's very well behaved for such a large lizard if only they were not so big haha I don't have the room

[@bratatouille]

I love how you just hold him and pet him like you're an early 20th century aristocrat with his majestic champion show cat.

[@inspectorgadget346]

I used to have V. Niloticus ornatus and they were so easy to tame giving the time. Mine used to chill with me all the time and warmed me up on occasion due to handling too long. And you know know as well as I do, I do not deserve to be defecated on as I do pose a threat. My monitors thought otherwise. Still love them. Is there any morphological differences between black throat vs white throats besides the throat color?

[@tiffanyl4829]

I've loved black throats but I don't have space or time to care for them properly. Cuties though.

[@ashleyjacobs7950]

The black throat monitor actually seems like my ideal pet except for the money and the size and the money and the money

[@jayholmes5775]

Awesome video love seeing videos that show how personable most monitors/tegus are. I get why you say 2.6 just cos they get so big to properly care for them you need a large enclosure and depending on where you live that can be a problem i live in FL so its easy to have a huge enclosure since i can keep it outside and food is expensive if you're keeping them well fed. I love how you cant even tell that hes not yours hes enjoying getting pet ive always loved how monitors close their eyes when they get pet on the head like scaly dogs.

[@saravis56]

He’s lovely. He looks so powerful.

[@EXEcosmoman20]

they are very much docile and really love human interaction, my cousin has one and it would often cuddle with me when i come over for a night visit and hes a very sweet boy. i do believe if you have the energy and care for them they can actually make great pets next to a dog

[@michellegray7892]

My giant black throat actually scared off someone trying to break into my home. let me explain; he is a pampered, HUGE (as in larger than average full grown but healthy all muscle and next to no fat), very food motivated prince. who is used to me getting door dash. When I am home and he hears someone at the door, he rushes to the door because he knows there is probably a treat for him. One evening door rattled. i hadn't ordered anything but of course, he didn't know that. it was summer and it was nice out with a slight breeze, so my main door was open by screen door was locked. Here is the thing about a full grown monitor lizard that has 3 main instincts of food, cuddling, and sleep (in that order): They can and will go through a screen door like the kool-aid man. Yeah. Whatever the person trying to get in thought they wanted headed the other way at speeds that Usain Bolt would of envied. I called him back out of concern because i didn't know if the creeper trying to get in was armed or the like (and yes he does come when called, and at a run unless first thing in the morning. then it is a slow mosey over and collapse on my lap until breakfast time), and then once I had him securely inside checked out the remains of the door and sure enough, found cut marks on the edge that couldn't have been done by my monitor. So adding the reason to get one: a security system that most robbers are not ready to even think about. they think dogs-not giant reptiles with 3 inch claws charging through a door (not around, not pushing slightly open but barreling through it hard enough to snap the lock (i mean standard screen door lock, not the strongest of course but still). oh and I might add-he hisses in excitement, not aggression. actually I've never heard him hiss aggressively, but know he could if he wanted to but no, he saves it to show off his "I feel like chicken tonight, like chicken tonight' dance of utter foody happiness. So...are they expensive to keep and feed? Yes, extremely. Would I trade him for anything in the world? Never. he is my big beautiful scaled baby and I would give up my house and everything else in it before I gave him up. oh and PS: he uses the toilet. as in, the actual toilet. he doesn't flush (I've tried but he doesn't seem to get that part of it so I gave up). I mention this because they CAN be trained same level as most dogs (and a dang sight better than many simply because of their extremely high food motivation). Oh and just in case anyone was wondering-no, he has never attacked or bitten anyone. The local dashers all know him and after getting his treat he wants to smell their shoes/clothing and get some pets before they go, so he views dashers in a way most people would view a deity visiting them granting great gifts. Mainly; if you got the time, room and cash by all means get one. note I put time first because honestly the only way you end up with a black throat that is anything less than puppy-like is to not handle them and spend as much time as you can with them. Get them socialized and not just to you but others as well and you will have a Labrador with scales that has the personality of a basset hound that will live a good 25+ years if treated right.

[@jswood89]

Have you ever considered doing a video on reptile enrichment like target training? I would love to see something like that!

[@pierson974]

Love black throat monitors they’re so chill when it comes to the monitor species

[@ibic2441]

you know those ear thingies on the side of his head, can they easily be damaged

[@ClintsReptiles]

It's possible, bit they're pretty tough.

[@Potatocrime24-7]

Good thing I live in texas if I get one I can set up a place in the back yard (it gets extremely hot down here)

[@wozza74]

dave dunhams ..big boy rest his soul what a monitor he was and so well trained

[@seewhaticando3885]

He's so calm though! 😍

[@ruanjoubert281]

Hey Clint!! Hope everything is going well..just want to thank you for these reptile vidios🤘

[@Plariou]

Can’t wait to see your silver plaque

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much! We're pretty excited for it to arrive 😁

[@TheBT]

The wrists and monitor lizards (or in my case Tegu) thing is so true. I had facebook e-mail me directly with numbers of various hotlines when I posted a picture of what Olly did when he was not happy with Bath time (he was going through his grumpy adolescent phase) because they thought I was promoting self harm.

[@ClintsReptiles]

😅

[@cerberaodollam]

Ugh. I'm a recreational cutter (basically doing it as just a casual hobby) and stopped posting pics because that censorship bs was too much.

[@jackhealey9618]

Congratulation on 100k you deserve 1 mil

[@ericapuzio7202]

These are absolutely incredible! If only I was rich 😭

[@ClintsReptiles]

I'm with you 100%

[@Izolus]

Love when he just lies in his belly with just his legs splayed out. My man is chilling

[@melonwelon7821]

Your vids are great, Clint!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much!

[@Tryanph]

Great video! I’m not sure if a blood python video is planned for the future, but a video on blood pythons/ short-tail pythons would be cool, since many people have misconceptions of their “aggressive” behavior.

[@brandonriggs3751]

Again you never disappoint Clint, love this channel

[@TheWhiteGyrfalcon]

He looks like he is enjoying the affection and attention Clint is giving him

[@jamestauber5819]

How does a red tegu compare to a black and white tegu? Is their temperament and temperament similar? I think the reds are slightly larger. Is the care any different?

[@avalon1734]

I worked at a reptile store and handpicked my savannah hatchling after handling all 25 of them in the course of 3 weeks. He was the only 1 that didn't mind human interaction. He lived 15 years, was 4'10" and weighed 19 pounds. Very high maintenance. He slept with me most nights and leeched my body heat but he had a whole bedroom to go to if he felt cold with lamps and a big heat rock. I had to learn how to breed crickets to keep up with his appetite for insects. He would also get rodents twice a month and I even caught him eating dried cat food out our cat's bowl. He was very doglike in a lot of ways and I miss him dearly. I took him to many reptile expos as an example of what you can have if you are dedicated. All reptiles large and small require so much more care than a cat or a dog. Please do not get any pet without really thinking about the long-term. You are responsible for their care until they pass. Do your research before committing.

[@hunterterrat9105]

Awesome video again clint! Can you do a video on a caiman soon? I'd love to see that.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Me too!

[@wildcardcreatures3053]

So cool. I can't wait to get to the point of being able to keep animals like these in a nourishing environment. But that's a long ways off so no point in dwelling on it now lol. Kind of surprised you didnt mention their venom, but still another great video with advice that is 100% on point. Let us know if views seem to be under reported again!

[@risin9xotics635]

clint please do a black throat vs awm❗️❗️❗️

[@psywaremark13]

Finally, after three Years (i.o.w. since I watched this Video for the first time) I got myself an '22 CB BTM. Well. They're amazing.

[@rebeccajesse4604]

wow what an amazing animal! That particular one seemed to be such a sweetheart! Good job to the owners and handlers of such a beautiful lizard!

[@ClintsReptiles]

For sure.

[@teamscopedgaming9427]

Can u do a video on long Neck turtles 🐢 since I have three

[@ClintsReptiles]

What species specifically?

[@teamscopedgaming9427]

Clint's Reptiles Chelodina longicollis

[@ClintsReptiles]

One of my favorite species! We'll see if we can find some.

[@olabergtelemark4163]

Gotta love monitors!!They are probably my favourite type of lizards!

[@pat61l]

I've been patiently waiting to find one for sale for awhile, but this has to be my next favorite of your videos next to the Nile monitor😂

[@brianpartlow5530]

The monster size of a Nile monitor with the mild temperament of a Savanah monitor is a plus. They are expensive to buy, house and feed. This guy would need a room size enclosure for his essentials like substrate, hot basking spot food and water dishes and still need to brought out for exercise and enrichment.

[@Ethan-mn5mk]

Thank you so much for getting me into reptiles

[@markhiller5364]

This video is stinking rad. I would love to see one on asian water monitors. Your videos are super informative and helpfull when considering which pet reptile is right for me

[@Bawookles]

More Monitor Lizard reviews, please! I'd love it if you could do the Green Tree Monitor or Blue Tree Monitor.

[@Osprey9723]

that's one beautiful reptile!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Agreed 100%

[@joelh6514]

Great content. Please do a video on box turtles as pets.

[@ClintsReptiles]

We will have to do that soon.

[@Foxiepawstotti]

I really love monitors they are gorgeous! I think if I could get my head around feeding them ( I don't even know if it HAS to be live food or not) but, I always watch your videos and am beginning to think I really want a monitor!

[@tipsfedora3714]

I'm hoping that you do a video for lace monitors soon. I've been planning on taking one off the hands of someone who doesn't seem like they're caring for it properly.

[@varanid9]

OMG, back when I collected monitors, the Lace was one of my dream lizards. They were soooooo expensive and rare to find, back then.

[@tipsfedora3714]

@@varanid9 I would love some advice on what i'm getting myself into mate.

[@maggiepie8810]

I'd love to see you review the truly giant commonly kept pet mammals, that are also the only animals that are allowed to compete at the Olympics. Yes, I'm talking about horses. I'd give a well socialised horse a handlability score of 1, unless you're already a fairly experienced equestrian, then they get a 5 (most of the time); they can still seriously injure you. Even experienced equestrians get seriously injured or die from horses every year. They are large enough for you to use them as a car or motorcycle, though, becasue before cars and motorcycles were invented, people used horses. Horses have in fact been used for a lot longer then cars and motorcycles. They don't have venom, though, meaning that most bites are going to leave you with bruises, but a not well socialised (or traumatised) horse that's really trying to bite you, can tear chuncks of flesh from your body. Their teeth are still their least dangerous weapons, compared to their hooves. Their very close relatives, the zebras, are capable of killing big cats in the wild. One kick from a zebra can break a lion's jaw. A not well socialised horse gets a 0 for the majority of all equestrians, as well. Upfront cost is a 0, you need to have at least 2 of them, unless you're renting an enclosure at a facility, and the enclosure you need is a house, and on top of that, you need LAND. Care is also a 0, they need to get fed multiple times a day, unless you live somewhere were you can let them graze all of the year. Be careful though, to make sure that you know the nutritional value of the grass on that land, or else they can end up with serious nutritional deficiencies, unless you're providing the right supplements. You also need to know the nutritional value of the hay (or dried grass) you buy, and potentially provide supplementation. You also need even more land if you're going to let them graze all of the year, if you live close enough to the equator for it to be possible. They also need a lot of excercise, and depending on the type of excercise, you might need to spend up to an hour cleaning them first. They also need daily, or near daily brushing, unless they're kept in a more naturalistic environment and don't wear rugs. If you're serious about sport, though, their winter coat might need clipping, and then they're going to need rugs (jumpers and coats for horses), during the cold season. Their hooves need regular care by a farrier, too, every six weeks if they're wearing iron shoes, and several times a year if they're barefoot. They don't need UVB, though, because they get that from the sun, but they need to spend hourse outside every day (that's what you're going to need most of the additional land land for). It's also recommended to let them graze outside during the season when it's possible, together with other horses, because it's one of the best things you can do for both their mental and physical health. Hardiness is 3, they're endotherms, and they can grow a thick enough coat to withstand temperatures well below zero. The reason they don't get a 5 is the risk of injuries from other horses, or accidents in general. Some of the most severe health problems in horses are caused by a poor diet, or incorrect training. Pretty much all horses need veterinary care at some point in in their life, and they also need vaccinations, regular deworming, and might also need the care of other equine health care professionals, such as dentists, massage therapists, or physiotherapists. If you live somewhere were they can't graze outside all of the year, or if you don't own enough land to provide that, they eat a lot. They also produce about a tonne of poop per animal a year, that you need to have a disposal plan for. Availability is a 5, but the availability for the right horse(s) for you is realistically a 1. You're going to need to look at a lot of horses to find the one(s) you're looking for. Even if you find a horse that's right f you on paper, the two of you might not like each other very much, and you want to find that out before you buy it. Temperament and personality is highly variable, even among individuals of the same breed. On top of that, you need to have a horse examined by a veterinarian before you buy it, to make sure that the horse you're planning on buying doesn't have any hidden, serious health problems. This means that you can find your dream horse, and still not be able to buy it, if it doesn't pass the vet check. If what you want is a Lamborghini, that's a lot more capable of killing you, and also need as much care as a human child, but also its own house, with additional land, then a horse might be the right pet for you. Don't forget, that unless you're renting an enclosure somewhere (the enclosure rent can cost as much as a low-income family's home every month) you will need at least two of them.

[@GatorMike79]

Great video! Have you made a video on croc monitors?? I would love to see one on them if not.

[@lol_who984]

Could you please do a video on a bluebelly lizard that would be great thanks