Caiman Lizard, The Best Pet Lizard?

[@raelonewolf]

"...because this is a crocodile tegu made by a wizard." That may be the best sentence I've ever heard.

[@devinturkhan2442]

it also looks like the body of a crocodilian and the head of a tegu with iguana claws and tail

[@crazygur1y]

“Possibly the coolest lizard on Earth" Clint, you say that about every lizard! XD Love your vids

[@ClipCoyote]

Possibly because lizards are among the coolest animals on Earth! I've had, Chuckwallas, Desert Iguanas, Green Iguanas, Collered Lizards, Beardies, and Water Dragons, ALL great animals I cared for!

[@ClipCoyote]

Possibly because lizards are among the coolest animals on Earth! I've had, Chuckwallas, Desert Iguanas, Green Iguanas, Collered Lizards, Beardies, and Water Dragons, ALL great animals I cared for!

[@recipoldinasty]

But this one looks gay! Love it

[@Spawn117]

@@recipoldinasty😭😭😭

[@zosiatomasovna5665]

Out of all the pet-tubers you are the only one that really tells the truth and doesn't seem to be reading from google.

[@davidberrueco2]

Clint has a Phd, hence all the good information

[@user-qo7gj8ph7p]

@Oil tank green iguanas suck...

[@user-qo7gj8ph7p]

@Oil tank of course, its a pretty normal thing in google

[@Daikoneditz_coz]

@Oil tank ah yes savannah monitors the reptile you shouldn’t get unless you have a zoo the second best big lizard This is me be sarcastic so don’t take it seriously 😭🤚

[@nathanluke4451]

Significant progress has been made in captive breeding for caimans and it's all thanks to people in the community like you, Clint. You have done nothing but wonders for this hobby and this community.

[@FORRESTtheunoriginal]

"Oi Nikaido, im a full lizard now, make me some Gyoza"

[@jukesngambits]

Of all the non monitor lizards I've seen Caiman lizards have blown me away with how intelligent they feel interacting with you

[@catherinehubbard1167]

What an absolutely beautiful creature. I can never own one, but I enjoyed watching him, especially the closeups where I could see details of his scale geometry, color gradations, and bright eye. It’s great that they are relatively handleable, not seriously dangerous like some others. (Looking at you, green iguana, and you’re not the only one.) As you suggest, a good pet for someone with the problem of too much money.

[@bills-beard]

watermelon dog

[@leetlebob8203]

Bill's Beard yes

[@patriciathibodeaux9250]

that's a lot of rine.

[@gusherthemole6108]

Ah yes *WATERMELON DOG*

[@newtscamander7713]

Watermelon Crocodile Dog Lizard 🍉🐊🐶🦎

[@AliyahScott1621]

i cried

[@klausgartenstiel4586]

i recommend the "summon animal, lvl. 2" spell. gives you a brand new lizard without parasites for up to 20 minutes. and then it vanishes, so you don't need to think about food or an enclosure.

[@holycrusader3028]

Class?

[@trippcailean9594]

@@holycrusader3028 I only get anoles when I cast summon so probably upper class

[@nathanielleack4842]

So many of the lizards that score low on your channel have a common theme that goes beyond them being demanding to care for. Other than the large monitors that could be dangerous of course. They are wild farmed and imported en masse rather than bred for demand. They are stressed. They have parasites. They may be bad tempered. They may be wounded by other lizards during importing. They may even die on arrival such as the chinese water dragon. I bet so many of these lizards could be far more achievable pets if only they were captive bred and genuinely looked after. It breaks my heart that this probably wont ever change

[@theotheseaeagle]

I guess you just have to ensure they have healthy captive populations

[@SaucyKakes]

I've recently finally gotten a connection to someone in my state who captive breeds them, and next summer i'll be ready to get a baby! it is happening

[@BuggyExotics]

Amen you said a mouthful ‼️ we need more genuine care and compassion for these animals besides looking at them as a money symbol .

[@radishpetcare8377]

I love these vids so much even if I’m not planning on getting the animal!

[@tylerhoyle221]

Radish Pet Care yep

[@sajidpatel5378]

SUP CLINT YOURE THE GREATEST REPTILE KZbinR

[@irishred8850]

Thank you so much for making this video. I was going to get a Caiman because I heard all about how great they are as an animal, but now I know not to get one because I won't be able to afford to keep it. I'm disappointed, but it's better than ending up with a lizard I'll have to give up.

[@astrim1262]

🫶🏻

[@Iganaka]

You guys have quickly become one of my favorite channels on KZbin.

[@reptispacetv311]

Wow! I never know these giants were so gentle with their feeding! Great vid as always, Clint!

[@eaterofants9588]

Okay, so I know your fan base isn’t the largest - but with every new video you post, my need (NEED!) for Clint’s reptiles merch grows bigger. By the standard of your videos and your logo, you seem to have a great graphic designer and I have a great need for a pretty t-shirt with some of the lovely Clint quotes. I mean: ‘when you’re a noodle with a head, the world is a scary place’? Yes. ‘Blinking is for mortals’? Also yes. ‘Stinking rad’, ‘awesome’, ‘spectacular’? I would buy all of these! Even from this video - I want a shirt saying ‘you’ve ever chased down a snail?’ I don’t know, it’s just a thought. I absolutely love your show, and I would personally love some merch :D

[@ClintsReptiles]

I think you might be right about this. Anybody else agree? I think those were all great suggestions as well. We're open to more!

[@thegamingrider4595]

Yes I think that is a great idea

[@aidanalsip723]

YES i totally agree, it woulld be SOOOO AWESOME i would buy every type lol, it would just be crazy cool

[@melskunk]

I agree! I'm sure many of us arty nerds would help!

[@ertyoj]

I agree, you are by far one of the best animal education channels on KZbin. I would be more than happy to buy some merch in support of all of the incredible info you provide us in such a nice accessible form. Your production value is fantastic. Thank you so much for what you do for the community!

[@tirannokillspino]

oh my this scaly angel is so precious,never seen such a chill izard

[@jdragonwarrior5609]

It annoys me so much that your channel is so small and new because I run out of videos to watch but man I LOVE this channel and I love animals. My dream job is to work with animals a lot but idk what and as a new tegu owner your video helped me a lot to know that I wanted one. So keep it up man, and you will hopefully be a big channel! -from 15 year old viewer who loves to learn about these spectacular creatures.

[@kekkelpenneypeckeltoot5700]

I so appreciate your forthrightness and honesty. Of course every lizard is cool and we all want one. Everyone needs the reality check on what’s really involved in each animal! Thank you so much!

[@mv3485]

These are my dream lizard, but I know the costs to take care of one would ruin the fun for me. For now i'll enjoy them at the zoo :)

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you for being so responsible!

[@THE_FREEZBURN]

I’m getting one soon forget the costs it’s my dream to get one

[@riekekelm9276]

Their face is adorable. 😭

[@nickbierman3640]

A friend of mine had 2 caiman lizards in a 1500 gallon aquarium, its amazing. I built an exhibit at the fort worth zoo that has caimen lizards in it, spectacular flooded amazon forest display.

[@mememccream1706]

you need more subs. you are the best reptile channel i have ever seen god dang

[@douggoldengolden72]

Caiman lizard gives you a great excuse to build a large aquarium with water feature

[@Themo2005]

Ever since last weeks video, I have been waiting for this, slowest week of my life. great video

[@megtravis1218]

I love your videos. Very educational. Anyone wanting a new reptile should watch your videos to know exactly what they are getting into. Those cute little reptiles like this one and the tegu are like owning a toddler that will require special treatment for life, and their own room bigger than a closet. Without this education many will not be able to envision the full impact of future costs involved with getting a cute reptile. Thank you for the great education.

[@adriagan2469]

i love that you show them feeding in the video now. its delightful and informative

[@bills-beard]

Finally! Something to spend all my buttloads of money on!!

[@ridiculousharbinger4927]

Bill's Beard spontaneous flex

[@tonynich3936]

Lmaooo

[@donut5818]

Buying Apple devices with your money is foolish and downright mundane. Buying a caiman lizard is some next level shit.

[@carschmn]

Bill's Beard probably more rewarding than a sports car

[@cyberspino6277]

@@carschmn it's more like more rewarding then an apple device

[@savannahFischbach]

I’ve only seen a caiman lizard in person once and it was at a reptile expo, they are so cool! They are definitely on my list for a future pet 😁

[@lawrencehamilton7021]

Same, it was a baby at repticon

[@dankcaesar4760]

Clint I love your videos, getting a reptile soon and you’ve helped me get an idea of care and just give me more of an idea of how amazing these animals are! I think you’re an incredible person and your passion for lizards radiate through the screen, it’s infectious!

[@anmoldubey5367]

Wow! This is the best channel ever! It helps me convince my family how cool reptiles are and that they are totally misunderstood creatures.

[@grettelguerra7511]

Another great video, Clint. So basically I have to win the NJ Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot to even consider this lizard. Ahhh, dreams 🤑💰...

[@AmandaPaige71]

THAT is a beautiful and magical animal right there! I love whensome of your older vids pop up on my stream!

[@CrimFerret]

This is a gorgeous lizard. Looks like it's covered in polished jade. I guess on the upside, if you can afford the expensive enclosure and such, you at least get a nice lizard to interact with which is more than one can say for some of them. I think a tegu would be a lot more manageable, just because the lack of a water feature takes away an order of magnitude in cost and maintenance. I'm still inclined to think a snake would be a better choice for me though.

[@pencilpauli9442]

I'm in love with Thorn! If I had so much money I didn't know what to do with it, I would love a Caiman lizard, but then if I had that sort of wealth I could have a rescue centre and hire staff and use it as an education resource for kids...it would be so cool!

[@corruptedsanity674]

Very beautiful lizard... And he seems pretty friendly too. If it weren't for the cost (and aquarium probably) I'd love one like this.

[@livelaughForte]

I'm waiting until I have a home to get one of these! They're my favorite animal! SO STUNNING and kind!!

[@sladenorthernil]

Top of my "as soon as I can afford it" list! Starting a snail and crayfish breeding set up this year so I will have a stable live food source. Keep up the good work bud!

[@alisonallover]

I definitely don't have the time and resources for a Caiman lizard, but what a gorgeous creature! They have all the coolness of lizards like crocodilians and tegus, but such a cute little face. 😍

[@RJK-ih8ru]

You are now my favorite KZbinr

[@bellastead1925]

these videos are my fav reptile ones on youtube, theyre all spot on

[@callumrymer3046]

Even more handsome with the facial hair Clint. Your enthusiasm is so contagious, and I'll repeat what 100k people probably already had...you deserve more subscribers :)

[@jesusbeloved3953]

Love your channel and your enthusiasm for reptiles! I have a 2 yr old bearded dragon and a 3 month old leopard gecko! Wish I had room for more, but I also have an African red=bellied parrot (20yr) a 2yr cockatiel, 2 6 yr budgies, ten year old Pappillion and a 4 month old albino mouse! So, I’m full!

[@jonathanayers968]

"their stinkin rad" -clint 2018

[@cassalamon]

-clint every year

[@chuckfriebe843]

"they're"

[@thegamingrider4595]

Clint your reptile videos are great and they help me a lot because I am homeschooled also they have helped me decide what animals are right for me

[@pieisgood235]

hahahahaha thoroughly impressed by your spanish at the end there!

[@Sylvainre]

Hey Clint can you do a video about Egyptian uromastyx, it would be greatly appreciated

[@brokenstacker8297]

Everyone talks about the parasites and such with imported animals but we are generally not getting these animals direct, they are coming from a reptile retailer that has or should have already taken care of those issues. I guess it is important to know who you are dealing with and ask them directly about treatment for these issues.

[@t.b.4819]

Hi Clint, could you do more videos where you set up suitable enclosures for reptiles or show yours? :) That would really help out a lot!

[@Skitzobits]

Gorgeous animal!! Sounds like a lot of work so I'll leave this lovely critter to the pros and admire them where I see them. Thanks as always for a fantastic vid, Clint. I have so much admiration for what you do. Keep it up!! ♥

[@siliconsciousness]

What an absolutely beautiful animal!

[@zapacabra8458]

I love how jazzed you are abt reptiles!!!

[@sayurikitamura7109]

I couldn't provide an appropriate enclosure... But what a dream of an animal 😍

[@hithummah]

Dorohedoro brought me here, and your right about being created by a wizard.

[@maiz3558]

hithummah yessss!!

[@maiz3558]

hithummah 😂😂

[@FangMuffin]

Stunning lizard. Hot damn that's a hell of a price tag though.

[@dragopistachio]

My local (and only reptile store in Winnipeg) actually breeds them! They have 2 on display and I fell in love XD. I've been researching my ass off and the only problem is money (I can save up) and space. I have no space XD

[@jasonjlloyd]

Now that is one beautiful lizard.

[@eeehhh982]

Would aquatic snails, such as mystery or ramshorn be a good diet for them? The snails are often a pest when in large numbers, and breeding them for food would make a great use of the culls.

[@fitt4393]

Yes

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

This lizard makes a cameo appearance in Jurassic World as one of Dr. Henry Wu's mutant lab animals (presumably prototype experimental animals before moving on to creating the Indominus rex and the Indoraptor). Here's a list of Dr. Wu's mutant lab animals: A caiman lizard with macaw-like feathers instead of scutes on its back An axolotl with a dorsal fin similar to a Dimetrodon's A strangely intelligent veiled chameleon that grabs its insect prey with its hands instead of its tongue A two-headed ball python (although two-headed snakes do exist) And in the junior novel adaptation, he also have a monkey with bat-like wings, a strangely muscular mouse, and a fish with clawed hands and feet instead of pectoral and pelvic fins.

[@stevenszabo9347]

Hey Clint, I was at a pet store getting a new enclosure for my crested gecko, and they happened to have a baby, captive bred Caiman Lizard, and my mind was blown! I want it so bad!

[@artyaardvark444]

I love these videos. They let me know In Depth on what I’m getting into before I get into it. Thank you so much! May you do some kind of reptile room tour so we can see some examples of the enclosures for the reptiles you’ve done videos over? Or recommend breeders/rescues for the reptiles you’ve mentioned?Please?

[@alainszyller615]

Beautiful one of my dream lizards, with Argentine Tegu, Mexican spiny tail Iguana, Bandit Fuji Iguana, Ackie monitor, Emerald tree monitor, Australian water dragon...

[@mattslev]

Easily one of the coolest lizard species in the world but a huge commitment in terms of proper housing and care.

[@cxaxukluth5432]

I've just found your channel and it's amazing, you guys are really the best, I love the effort you put in making these vids :) By the way, will you do a review about the tokay gecko? I think they are well known but poorly understood by most people.

[@ClintsReptiles]

We will cover them for sure! Great suggestion.

[@morgangobin9985]

It kinda looks like a shiny Druddigon! Am I the only one who sees that? 😅

[@deadlyfungus15]

Morgan Gobin oh yeah lol

[@the_grey_phoenix]

Yeah it does

[@drakokingofbeastcentral2981]

Nope your right

[@SirKolass]

I had to search this shit, and i just regretted.

[@yoshistar8889]

It does

[@erikpitt767]

Great vid as always as Clint, thanks for always making me want another reptile l 😂

[@ClintsReptiles]

Why do there have to be so many awesome ones???

[@erikpitt767]

Clint's Reptiles just to torture people like us 😂

[@Jbay2608]

Another really good video! My baby Pastel BP comes home next week, can't wait.

[@franklinmichael671]

Love your videos, only constructive criticism I would give is having more video of the animals in their enclosures, that would make your videos the best!

[@TheReptileProject]

Franklin Michael if you would like to see the enclosures I’ve kept him in I have a few vids.

[@thomaslecroy4838]

May have to get a wizard to make me a crocodile tegu lol been wanting a tegu for a while but this tops it and nice touch showing the tube style uvb

[@josephharris5398]

Hey Dr Clint, is it possible that you could do a 5 best tortoises for pets or review smaller types of tortoises? That would be awesome! And I’m living all your videos. Thanks, Joseph W.H.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Have you seen our five turtles video yet?

[@LaiN900]

I think the coolest thing about them is that they don't eat fish so if you are already an avid Aquarist you can keep them in a big Paludarium and go all out in the aquarium part.

[@smallmanz]

Props to this guy for owning every animal on earth just to tell us if they are good pets

[@destroy141]

yep these guys are on the list of animals im going to own at somepoint in my life

[@Daikoneditz_coz]

This is my dream reptile as soon as I move out and get the space you better believe I will be getting one 😁💕

[@josephcassady1816]

From jungle runners to tegu's I haven't seen any other family of lizards use their front limbs more. Very smart reptiles.

[@LonghornInOmaha]

And, they have extremely strong front legs. Ours pull themselves up onto hanging branches from the ground with ease.

[@CucumbersSC]

Ooo, thats the lizard Kaiman from Dorohedoro is! I thought he was a crocodilian caiman drawn very weird, but hes definitely one of these guys drawn a bit less weird. Give the man his SNAILS :D

[@ReqOreo]

Captive breeding snails are very easy, there are many types of snails that breed crazy fast and you’ll have much more than you need, just make sure you get the temp of the water right and have a good filter

[@zoecreates9776]

That’s the coolest lizard ever it’s like a little crocodile with a lava colored head!!!

[@travis7613]

Damn, what a cool looking pet lizard.

[@Orain88]

Holy moly, that's a flippin dinosaur! Gorgeous!

[@IcebreakerMHWilds]

As always, super excited to see a new posting by you guys! I can't wait to share this with the fiancee, she loves Caiman Lizards! How's your Jewled Lacerta doing so far, Clint?

[@ectonic771]

Another very well done video

[@katelillo1932]

For sure, if I wanted a big lizard (I’m more of a snake lady), this would be the one I’d choose 😍

[@js92css]

Very cool, but basically unobtainiam as they are so hard to find. If u can build a tegu enclosure, u can build one for these. A dream reptile for sure!

[@TheGong00zler]

Me finding out that Caiman lizards exist: 😱 Me seeing a photo of one for the first time: 😍 Me watching this & hearing how much they cost: 😭

[@matmohair1]

Reminds me of the 1st Jurassic Park figures such as the Dimetrodon in shape and the Ceratosaurus in color! Truly epic looking lizard!

[@carterrobbins281]

i have learned so much about lizards you have taught me so much!

[@leslycamero4981]

I wish you would post more than once a week :( I enjoy watching your videos so much!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Someday :)

[@kimcreates9081]

Love your videos! It would be awesome if you made videos showing the different enclosures the reptiles need. That would help people get an idea of the size of enclosure each animal needs if someone is interested in one of the animals

[@TheReptileProject]

This here is my boy. I have shots of the enclosure on my channel in some of my taming and care videos I made.

[@swampmonster]

Saw a young one at Repticon for $650, sooo tempted, but I don’t think I could have one in anything less than a giant Florida room type deal with a pond.

[@KingliestRat]

Hey Clint! If you're ever in the Kansas City area, you should definitely come check out the KC Reptile Expo! It would be awesome to see you in person

[@ClintsReptiles]

I'm back there somewhat often. That would be awesome!

[@KingliestRat]

Clint's Reptiles I'll definitely keep an eye out for you. The next reptile show is in September I believe

[@kolebryant6806]

That lizard is so cool. And Clint I love your vids

[@CHloE748]

I’m not a huge lizard person but my god that thing is gorgeous!

[@t.s.gamesnl5175]

I really love this lizard, it likes like a crocodile tegu cross

[@purplehumanz]

Does it like Gyoza’s

[@factualopinion8849]

If it bites your head it will ask you what the guy inside it's mouth said.

[@happynucca1127]

You're like the Mr. Rodgers of Reptiles, it's awesome

[@bobbymcboberson435]

Hi Clint I love your videos very much and trust your knowledge of all these wonderful creatures greatly. One of my favorite lizards is the regal horned lizard, and I was wondering if those or viable as pets. If not, are there any similar lizards that could be lovely family members?

[@ClintsReptiles]

I love horned lizards, but unless you have a year-round source of ants, they shouldn't be kept as pets. Rankin's dragons might fill that hole in your soul though :)

[@bobbymcboberson435]

Clint's Reptiles thank you so much!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Any time! Great question by the way.

[@deveshtarey2939]

I see a bright future for these lizzards in the pet market. Just look at the colour. And slightly easy to care