Caging Your Water Monitor - Things to consider and understand When Caging Your Water Monitor

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[@barbking8415]

I love your videos they are extremely helpful!!You're so passionate its so inspiring!!(I also love when you baby talk them)

[@repsneck9936]

I love what u did there with the double basking spot shits genius need to start doin some outside the box thinkin

[@lasagnakob9908]

I wonder if anyone outside ever notices there's this big lizard next to a window a few stories up lol

[@doreviews6185]

That is a genius design for the cage i love it

[@RussianKutthroat]

sunlight is the best for these lizards!

[@billsexotics4323]

Agreed? They love sunlight .

[@mmfuntouchable5565]

these things are awesome man

[@erickhovorka1654]

I just started learning about Asian Water Monitors a few days ago. I thought of something that is really cool about them, and it is this. They're the only pet you don't have to potty train. They do their business in a water receptacle just like people do... Now that about you've got to train people to use a toilet. So they're an amazing lizard that I would like to own one day. Hey Kevin what size is the enclosure?

[@cynthialbell521]

Hi Kevin Such an excellent video. Such important information for some one who wants a monitor as a pet. You can tell how much they care for you. Cindy

[@RoadSpawn]

What are the dimensions on this enclosure?

[@ericbetts6808]

I would like to see videos on reticulated Morse

[@Eabreptiles]

What are the cage dimensions?

[@_NIGHTCORE_iNSaNiTY]

Quick Question!!! Do you guys deal with V.giganteus at all? If so i'd love to see a video about them and what methods work well with them. Love your work, you guys deserve more attention!!!

[@bill2908]

To my knowledge there is no one outside of Australia that works with perenties. the Dallas zoo has a pair I believe

[@erictully7231]

I use thermometer probes in my cages, how can you detect the proper temperature they are receiving?

[@stevec9093]

Thermal gun

[@seabassa.m.665]

That tongue makes me so happy lol

[@kellywalsh6735]

Eddie is a hunk! What a puppy dog :)

[@projectpet7828]

Hi! Is there any way to get a water monitor from you guys somewhere in Europe? I really like to have one but preferably a socialized one from you.

[@GamesGamp]

How much do one of your regular baby water monitors cost? Also, would it even be possible to come to NERD from Canada and get one? I'm not thinking about right now but in a few years, it isn't a long drive at all from where I am.

[@torib100]

What I plan on doing is I have a reptile/fish room and they're all on shelves so could I just keep her roaming on the room of that floor with a large area of water and a place with heat lamps and dirt? I plan on putting dog beds and stuff. And of course I in small groups let all of them out of the room to run about

[@escopablo4759]

hey you have to install a UVB Lamp. UVB doesnt travel through windows....

[@123animalcrazy]

UVB isn't essential to these guys as adults. Unlike say a bearded dragon, they are fine without it as adults.

[@KurNorock]

@@123animalcrazy The science isn't sure on that yet. You should have UVB just in case.

[@austinrousee6729]

Kur Norock I mean NERD has been the gold standard for water monitors. Not only were they one of the first to produce captive bread animals to the US market, but one of the first to start producing T- and T+. And it it is not just NERD, but jay at prehistoric pets and Brian at snakebites all agree that they have never seen anything suggesting that adult monitors need uvb. Personally I’ll take the word of some of the most successful water monitor keepers with 20 plus years of experience in keeping and breeding vs yours which is clearly an assumption.

[@KurNorock]

@@austinrousee6729 I didn't make an assumption. I stated a fact. The SCIENCE concerning the UVB needs of monitors is still up in the air. I never said that NERD or Jay or Brian are wrong. I am just saying that the SCIENCE is not there yet. And 99% of the time I will trust the SCIENCE over a handful of people with a lot of experience. Because believe it or not, people with lots of experience can be wrong. Again, I am not saying they are, I am just saying that until the science comes in, we don't know. Yes, they might have raised hundreds of monitors that lead long lives, but that doesn't mean they were 100% healthy without UVB.

[@austinrousee6729]

Kur Norock look up the actual science that proves snakes do not require uvb. No actually study done by an accredited university has ever shown scientific proof showing that they do not require uvb, not one. Keepers have simply used trial and error over the 40+ years to come to that safe conclusion. It is the same exact thing that is happening with water monitors. That’s the reason almost no professional keepers use UVB on larger monitors anymore. It’s clearly not necessary which is shown from the success of all the top breeders who all have the same conclusion. It is very simple to prove an animal requires uvb, however extremely difficult to prove it does not. Which is exactly why I brought up the sankes, that is not scientifically proven and likely never will be. So if you own a snake and don’t give it uvb one can make the same argument. Because the scientific evidence will likely never be produced

[@stefaanverlegh27]

Do you have baby savvanah monitors en do you ship to belgium ?

[@lilspookipi]

I was doing some research on water monitors (normal/wild-type), and some people sell them for as low as $130, while yours are $500+ more than that. I'm not saying yours are over priced, if anything I would rather buy from you than other "breeders" because they aren't clear on if theirs are captive bred or imported, but I was just wondering if there was a reason for it? I know yours are also socialized, and I don't know if others are as well. I'm just curious, since I'll definitely be adding one to my family once I'm out of college and settled down somewhere.

[@lilspookipi]

Rich Weston No, the albinos are thousands of dollars . NERD's Normal/Wild-type monitors are $850. That includes shipping, so let's just say they're $800. I found some that were $130. That's a huge leap. I would understand smaller jumps in price, being that different businesses run in different ways, some people get them imported, different costs and such, and the fact that they socialize them. I'm just extremely confused and baffled, basically.

[@ownedbitchfyi123]

Dose the 130$ have videos of them petting and being pretty tame? I could see 130$ be some wild one that people live by so when someone orders one they go catch it and then say its tame and sell em for cheap

[@markmiller2939]

The ones he sells are all captive bred. the animals going for $100-150 are wild caught animals. It takes a lot of time and effort (not to mention tons of space) to produce captive bred which is why they are so much more expensive.

[@harrisonbrycesibley2785]

Mark Miller my water monitor was 165 dollars and was bred in flordia by a breeder, idk what you think your talking about.

[@jimmieparker8093]

Thats bull i got mine for 200...from a guy in Tennessee almost 2 years ago...yes it took alot and i mean alot of work but she is just starting to come to me...let my kids pet her and she lays on couch at night....got alot of bitea but shes there....and i cant see spending 900 or the ones for 11 grand or 17 grand i think that is rediculous no way a lizard should cost the price of a brand new car almost.....

[@billsexotics4323]

Amazing lizards good video

[@Brandonmwow]

Hey there NERD, during the interaction off camera I see you doing something are you rubbing your face or licking your hand or something? If so does this establish some sort of scent or something positive? Thanks, just wondering man.

[@user-yy9my9xe9w]

Mad friendly

[@victorinorattus7835]

Hi how to tame a wild monitor? Theres a lot of my backyard here and i just get one . Can you help me?

[@FantasyVisuals]

Depends on the breed. If it's a wild water monitor don't even try. They are far too shy. Food is your best bet. Get them to associate you with food.

[@zachearwood7370]

are these guys a AWM? Asian water monitor or any kind of other monitor species? I'm looking into buying one.

[@Kuultyc]

I wish I had the room for one of these guys right now, perhaps when I purchase my home......What is a good monitor you would recommend for me that is smaller and also good natured like the water monitor?

[@iTzFelix00]

Savannah monitor

[@MrCynikk]

@@iTzFelix00 savannah monitors are awful first of all they don't like being handled second of all they require expensive lights and they aren't good beginner monitors Good beginner monitors would be red ackie monitor

[@ivline1377]

Ackie monitors are the best. Savannahs are not as great as you think. Some people recommend tegus as a beginner to monitors as well. But Ackies 100%

[@CM-ls8he]

So cool. You renting them an office space? lol

[@c-unitdabking9833]

where in new England are you guys based out of? I'm in MA and state laws say we can't own monitors, but I really want one I think they're amazing creatures. So I'm basically asking which state in new England are you in and are monitors legal there, because I will literally move just to own one I love these animals.

[@mikebabb2155]

C-Unit DabKing if I remember correctly they are in New Hampshire.

[@debconness7718]

Hey I'll take Simon off your hands for my Birthday gift !!🤗❤️

[@daltonmartin383]

how old is Eddy?

[@aspurr20]

do they not need uvb?

[@blazerix8]

they're getting it. it's called sunlight

[@alexcrowder1673]

infamousNB UVB doesnt travel through windows. Those basking lights may have UVB though depending on what hes using. People will tell you different things, but in my opinion they dont NEED UVB aslong as you supplement their food. I didnt use UVB for nearly 2 years and saw no negative effects or any signs of MBD. I do use it now and havent noticed any differences in behavior or health, but i figure its better to be safe than sorry. I know for a fact its nowhere near as important to monitors as it is to other lizards like bearded dragons though. A beardy would be in extremely poor condition, if not dead, after 2 years without UVB. My Nile monitor went from 6inches all the way to 6ft before I even started using UVB. If UVB was 100% necessary hed have lost a tremendous ammount of bone density after a growth spurt like that, but hes solid as a rock.

[@Doomkilla95]

Or just take them outside with you for a walk

[@mybushcraftlife9778]

Hay Simon...

[@debconness7718]

So you won't die if you get bite by one since they don't have the bacteria ? ❤️ sorry if it sounds dumb to you but this is just me learning .

[@shikitorandall2173]

Nope you wont die. The main thing with monitor bites is the infection. If you dont let it get infected and you keep the wound nice and clean you wont have any troubles other then stitches and if it bite your hand, nerve damage might be a thing too. Thats why it is super important to read the animals behavior

[@debconness7718]

Oh trust me I'm not gonna jump into buying any lizard. I've been watching Kevin about reptiles and even still I'm nervous. I just dont want to hurt anything on my account.

[@davidelliott7873]

how much do you sell a normal water monitor for?

[@TheHudsonRiveraPodcast]

David Elliott well i bought mine for 200 dollars so yeah

[@a.kurniawan3004]

It's 3-6 dollars each in my country Indonesia, haha.

[@elsenordeloscuchillos]

Mira mama....!un perrito sin pelo en la ventana!!!.....

[@susanmartin3762]

I love the way they just lays flat on their bellies and all sprawled out like bullfrogs. The way they hold their legs behind them is so cute. I think I need therapy Kevin. I was watching another video of a water monitor and before I could even close my eyes the man had to show us the...oh the word gives me anxiety....the "hemipenis"! 😳🥴🤢 It just came flying out of nowhere and burned my eye hairs🥺. I will never be able to unsee that. So my question to you is is this, is this something that just happens all the time? or was he hanging around a perverted over stimulated water monitor or what? I hope it's only necessary for breeding and that it's just not a hobby for water monitors to shock human beings and then share all their exploits with their buddies about it at the👽 " Happy Monitor Lounge!"🐊 (They don't have monitor emojis...you need to do something about that as well ) Ok I'm off to my PTHPD...(figure this out...it's really easy...like Sunday morning...it's all good... it's medicinal😉😉)

[@ashleyartus8430]

Gorgeous.x

[@wideglide19661]

WHAT WOULD THESE BABY'S COST

[@NewEnglandReptile]

We sell Third and Fourth generation Captive bred and born babies starting around $650. Socialized ones start around $750.00. Hets from the above breeding are generally $3K a pair for well started, social and Albino gene carriers. Thanks!

[@initialjeff2476]

is it okay to not have a heat lamp when your in a really hot area of the world? and can i just feed my savannah monitor fish and smaller lizzards and chunks of meat. (not that big of a chunk.) and can i keep it with me in my room with a big tub full of dirt and a huge water dish/tub? if you answer i would really appreciate it. and you earned a sub!

[@XwolfbaneXx]

Uh, no. Fish and smaller lizards, plus meat, is NOT a good diet for a savmon. Insects should make up the entirety of their diet. Savannah monitors also shouldnt free roam. Check out Savannah Monitor Group on FB.

[@jordangarcia465]

rowan w ..so in the wild those giant monitors only ever eat insects? Meat every once in a while won't hurt, but to much meat and they might get fat

[@cameronsavoie768]

Big lizards are like my life blood There like. A small dog. But 100 times smarter.

[@colbolt54]

your setup lacks plants and very sparse

[@anandmohammed7375]

Doc savage STFU do you see how well conditioned these lizards are? People seriously are never happy enough. If there were plants they would be trampled

[@ivline1377]

The plants would be destroyed