Top 5 Reptiles For Kids

Reptiles make great pets! And keeping a pet reptile can be a great experience for a kid, but if you pick the wrong one, it can be a terrible experience for the kid, the reptile, and for you. Clint gives you the pros and cons of the five best pet reptiles for kids!
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Corn Snake
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Leopard Gecko
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Turtles
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Kenyan Sand Boa
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Blue Tongue Skink
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0:56 Our Criteria
1:36 Corn Snake
4:18 Leopard Gecko
7:00 Mud, Musk, or Stinkpot Turtles
9:21 Kenyan Sand Boas
11:36 Blue-Tongue Skink
13:46 Conclusion
14:39 Bloopers, Outtakes, Silliness
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You guys are so RAD!

[@magicalmacaw]

Ok Clint, you can retire now. Thanks for training your replacement. Great job. 👍

[@ClintsReptiles]

For real!

[@iviebeck5854]

@@ClintsReptiles my little brother used to watch your channel all the time

[@shadowkeepr441]

That got dark.

[@Som5t5]

Good joke

[@starnixx]

I feel like he is being serius

[@Katiekooleyes]

"Grandma might not visit...which could be a pro!" LMAO! Owen is so adorable!

[@lisareinhardt8440]

Bahaha gave me a good laugh too!!

[@myra1489]

What a coincidence i saw a jurrassic world fallen kingdom add

[@salmon_lamb0]

Katie Smith It could be if you don’t like your grandmother.

[@outlawgalaxy4413]

Same

[@dancinglizard9754]

Clint said it not owen but true

[@vamp1024]

The way Clint said "Putting LIDS BACK ON." made me think Owen might have heard THAT one before. lol

[@arbana.boowomp]

You really made Owen feel he was a part of the video, most youtubers throw in their child for views, mostly family blogging and channels surrounded around one thing are like “we have kids, give us money.” But you really made Owen a important part of the video! He’s like a mini you, I loved this video :]

[@alex12342715]

The Bob Ross of reptiles

[@cavisgood1247]

@@alex12342715 😂 absolutely agree 😂

[@nickjaton1923]

Hey so I don't see any comments about this in the video but, I think it is important to say. Reptiles can live 20 + years and it's a huge commitment for a child. Please don't go and buy pets like these unless you are confident the child will want them for that long. With that said I got my snake when I was 11 and still have him at 24! It's just something to consider. Great video as always Clint!

[@teresatanasi5143]

Nick Jaton I most assuredly agree Dear. PLEASE DO NOT THINK I AM BEING A JERK😊 I am an older lady. Very old😊 I am an animal lover of over 6 decades and I got dolls and books about animals in equal amount for holidays😊 Large books!! 300 pages plus. Again, not being argumentative. I do believe kids are treated entirely TOO grown up in some ways and NOT grown up in other ways nowadays. Every generation thinks their childhood was the best, and I am no different. I think children should be encouraged to have responsibilities. There is, IMHO no greater responsibility than a living thing. My pets taught me a lifelong responsibility and appreciation for ALL life. Early pets changed my life forever in a good way. I got fabulous grades, was very pretty and popular. NOTHING made me feel as confident and valued ( other than my human family ) as my pets. I worked hard to get good grades so I could get into a great college to pursue my passion. Did my parents help? Rarely had to... I would encourage any parent to evaluate their child and their child's maturity level( mainly is the excitement going to last) and if so, please work with your child and select a pet. Also, pets are a fabulous bonding experience for the whole family! Shows, walks, family reading about the pet... In the long run, IMHO much more fun than a 1000$ phone and a FAMILY endeavor😊

[@raelonewolf]

I would say don't get your child any pet that you wouldn't be fine with taking care of if/when they lose interest or are unable to care for that pet. Yes they are a big commitment in terms of how long they live, but they can be easier to care for than many other animals (day-to-day commitments for caring for a corn snake, for example, is going to be much easier than day-to-day care for a dog, cat, and even a hamster). Of course, if you as the parent aren't able to handle and care for an animal, don't get it for your kid. Your kid's college may not allow certain/any animals in their dorm, or when they first find a job they may be in a situation where they have to move around or live somewhere where keeping an animal is not ideal, so you may have to take over the care for that animal. I still think it is an important way for kids to learn empathy and responsibility to have an animal that they care for. I think this video is just a good guide for reptiles to consider if you are wanting to get a pet that will be primarily your kid's responsibility -- it's still YOUR pet as the parent though, and I think Clint covered this by saying that "If you don't like snakes or can't deal with rodents, don't get this for your kid," and by saying the initial cost of the blue tongued skink will put it out of the price-range for most kids to buy themselves. I used to think my mom was just mean for not letting me get a pet snake or lizard when I was a kid, but now as an adult I understand why. She didn't feel comfortable caring for those animals, and even if I did everything for it, it would still ultimately be her responsibility.

[@anthony-uu9ur]

Nick Jaton I’m 11 and I have a bearded dragon and it’s amazing! However the commitment is a lot for me and I 100% agree with what you say. Overall, I love my Beardie so much but you definitely need to think about the commitment

[@ravendevino6419]

My mother got a baby ball python when I was 5. I now own her at 26, and she has no signs of slowing down

[@beardeddragonnamedladon7346]

TheAnimatedA me too I’m 11 almost 12 and I have a bearded dragon

[@hans6328]

Introducing Clint's Reptiles co. newest invention: Pocket Clint!

[@greenranger1983]

Ashton Cook what's not to get? Owen seems to be a chip off the old block a mini-Clint for want of a better word.

[@melissaadkins895]

I LOVE IT!

[@rebeccaluis1223]

@W0ke Man dont worry i got the joke

[@kingofmonsters2063]

@Ashton Cook his kid

[@b-ryce9262]

MOM I NEED TO GET ONE,!!!!

[@JuliaHap]

“It has to fit easily in a bedroom- and eventually a dorm room!” :’)

[@mrgreencake-hi2sm]

Depends on how big the cage is

[@justalittlepup2568]

Clint is a role model for what every girls future husband should be. He's positive, kind, educated, loves reptiles, and loves kids. Clint is a great human and makes my day better with every video. Thanks clint for being an overall outstanding person, educator, and dad. I give you five out of five stars!

[@ClintsReptiles]

That might be the sweetest comment I have ever received. Thank you so much for being so kind.

[@treyk.8802]

The problem is too many kids get "bored" of their reptiles, leading to a lot of homeless reptiles. I'd be fine with reptiles for kids as long as the parents are willing to care for them regardless.

[@martincrazereptiles8477]

I agree some kids just want because cool but really okay for right kids that deadly interested and life passion for reptiles those kind kids wont get bored of them

[@bolt1437]

The fix to that is getting a baby in my opinion. You'll have to learn that, reptiles can tag you a bit, and that both you and the snake grow and need to be helped.

[@bolt1437]

@Jotbell The memer Super angry when one dies? You're talking like your reptiles death is a common thing.

[@KurNorock]

@@bolt1437 be fair here. A lot of reptiles don't live that long. Also, he didn't say that HIS reptiles are dying.

[@Lieutenant_Dude]

That was my case. Not from boredom, but because of housing. College and apartments ban reptiles.

[@morgangobin9985]

I had no idea Clint had a kid! He’s so cute and seems to have such a happy personality! Like father like son I guess! 😊

[@ClintsReptiles]

He's awesome! And you can see my daughter in our tegu video :)

[@morganschneider6250]

Morgan Gobin we have the same first name!

[@KurNorock]

He didn't have a kid. He just goes through mitosis when he blinks.

[@hollowaychris77]

@@KurNorock huh

[@moniquehamman8648]

hmm

[@clifffoulkes7624]

Ur son is sooooooooooo lucky to have u as a father !

[@Janeway1269]

Exactly what I was thinking!!!

[@mohammedalbusaidi1425]

Dude this is so great, it’s like a “bring your son to work” day

[@SteviiLove]

My son loves our leopard gecko, ours being the keyword. It's the parents responsibility to make sure the child (no matter how old) is meeting all the needs of any pet. This is why my son doesn't have his own pet, instead pets are family pets; it's the best of both worlds. My son wants a bearded dragon next but I told him first we need to make sure we can care for our leopard gecko properly and try to find one that needs a home before buying one from the pet store. Our leopard gecko is a rescue like our other animals and I prefer giving a home to an animal in need before buying a baby/juvenile. I just want to make sure I gave an animal in need a great home if I can before buying one that has better chances. Not hating or anything, just personal preference.

[@melissamuddle6459]

SteviiLove well said. We don't allow "kid" pets either. When we get a new pet my husband and I agree to be responsibility for that animal and all of its needs for the duration of its life. That means we may have it after our son leaves home. That also means my son may not get every pet he wants (I do not want to care for a water turtle for instance). Also, caring for our pets is a part of our daily routine. My son and I do it together with me supervising so every need is met every day. I believe this is the best way to teach kids responsibility and reverence for life as well as a ton of other things like patience, working with others, etc.

[@TheAbcedees]

I love this mindset

[@MiriLegacy]

That best of both worlds hit me hard with Hannah Montana

[@Marlina144]

I love Leopardgeckos and bearded dragons But snakes too

[@scorpionplays1508]

I’ve just turn 11 and I keep 5 reptiles all by myself of course with parental supervision but I love taking good care of all my animals and they live all in my room

[@AuroraExotics]

KZbin needs a "love" button. So cute!

[@mainaccount5792]

Aurora's Woods your so right

[@matejdimitrusev8826]

That sounds more like a make it harder to count how many likes there are on a video/comment button

[@tylerbluder2288]

Omg you are right ❤️

[@katnor4688]

Love seeing parents encouraging their kids to love animals, even scaly ones. ❤️ Because of your best reptiles for beginners, we recently got a crested gecko. My 4 year old loves helping me care for it. 😊

[@terrancewilliams5486]

Hey Clint! I really love this video, I’m not really a kid but I’m mentally disabled and I’ve been looking around for pets that are easy to take care of because it can be hard on me sometimes to take care of something. I really loved the segment that you had on the corn snakes and I’m considering doing the research to see if it’s the right pet for me. :) Thank you so much!!

[@kyrab7914]

Hoping to one day have a corn or hog that I can care for bc also disabled

[@kiasmidt7678]

Corns are escape artists too, so make sure you'd be comfortable/able to search around the nooks and crannies of your house in case he gets out!

[@jesusbeloved3953]

What a very sweet and adorable little person! You can tell he’s your son, he’s just as crazy for reptiles as you are!

[@milthy3781]

He looks like a little business man!

[@kyrillos316]

Hey! Are you interested in buying reptiles for beginners or kids or even you!

[@beardeddragonnamedladon7346]

Discoy boss baby’s

[@SchizoPlayer]

“Might mean that grandma doesn’t come to visit anymore” One of the reasons I’m looking into getting one 🤣

[@zsuzsuspetals]

I'm so glad you didn't include a bearded dragon. They are more high maintenance than people think. Good for an experienced kid. Great video!

[@lailas3301]

what a cutie!! i’m usually not the biggest fan of kids but he is actually so precious wow

[@ClintsReptiles]

He converts a lot of people :)

[@boomarang3018]

Not the biggest fan of what you used to be 😂 haha lol

[@lailas3301]

Boomarang 30 i wasn’t a fan of myself when i was a kid either haha

[@gillesackermans2520]

Special for you Clint, I have searched for the reptile related holidays. This is what I found: World turtle day, May 20 World seaturtle day, June 16 World snake day, Juli 16 World lizard day, August 14 Iguana awareness day, September 8 Snakebite awareness day, September 18 Animal day, October 4 Reptile awareness day, October 21

[@ClintsReptiles]

Yes! I need this :)

[@gillesackermans2520]

@@ClintsReptiles I knew it, tomorrow I'm going to a reptile expo.

[@chloemae5618]

Awesome ^^

[@cfol4437]

Omg my niece's birthday is on 4th october. I need to tell her it's animal day too. She will love it!

[@SpiritofPoison]

Snakebite awareness day is on my birthday!

[@kaiyas9464]

One thing I really really like about this channel is that you have cons as well as pros. It’s good for people to know everything they’re getting themselves into

[@jillianannerino5332]

"Owen what do you like about the blue tongue skink" Owen: lists everything about a BTS Me: same Owen, same

[@Nunnyan]

I love how your kid is so pure and happy about handling reptiles, you are a good dad.

[@eliassuorsa9838]

I’m 12 years old, I love reptiles, mostly snakes. I would love to own either Ball Python or Corn Snake, but my mom won’t allow me to get one😢. I have done research from both animals, I have writed those informations on paper, I have been wanting snake for over year, I am ready for it, but my mom just won’t let me get it😢. Lizards and tortoises could maybe be good but I think they eat daily or almost daily, which I don’t like, cause sometimes I visit city for 2 days where I used to live, so those lizards and tortoises could die to hunger, which is reason why I don’t want lizard/tortoise. Snakes eat once per 1week/2weeks, depends on snake, which would be much better, and I love snakes more. My mom said I can have snake when I move out, but I would want snake when I’m still kid. Edit : Omg guys I’m actually gonna get a CORN SNAKE soon! I don’t know when yet, but I know it will be soon!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Show this video to her. I hope it helps :)

[@eliassuorsa9838]

Clint's Reptiles I’m Finnish, and I think my mom won’t understand really much English, which is problem.

[@ClintsReptiles]

I'll try to get the translation feature turned on.

[@eliassuorsa9838]

Clint's Reptiles Alright, Thanks!

[@eliassuorsa9838]

Clint's Reptiles Right now there isn’t enough room for terrarium in my bedroom, because I have Guinea pigs. We have dog, cat and those Guinea pigs, and my mom thinks thats enough, and said I could get snake when I move out, or when my guinea pigs die to old age. One of my Guinea pigs is 3 years old, other ones age is unknown, but it might die this or next year. I have got bit bored of Guinea pigs, but I don’t sell them cause they are cute and I still love them, but I don’t want another one, which means after older one dies to old age, I have to spend much more time with younger one, cause they are social animals, so I think I am not 100% ready for snake yet cause I have Guinea pigs, but couple years later I might be, and then I probably show this video to my mom. And I don’t want my Guinea pigs to die so I could get snake, I want them to have happy life till they die to old age, and then I possibly could get snake. Atleast I have couple Viviparous Lizards on my backyard, so I kinda have reptiles, but cause they are protected species in Finland, I can’t take them to terrarium. And atleast wikipedia says guinea pigs should be in couples or groups, but I don’t want to sell that younger Guinea pig when older one dies or both of them now, cause I love them, and if I would sell them, I would never see them again, so I think I should spend much more time with younger one after older one dies to old age.

[@chloemorris1489]

Aww Owen is so adorable. Do more videos with the family! It’s so heart warming to see someone so young , to be amazed by a reptile.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much! He has his own little channel if you want to see more of him. It is called Owen's Animals.

[@susanmartin3762]

Oh I'm dying from an overdose of adorableness!! Clint if you hadn't told us he was your boy , I would have known already!!😊😊 He looks just like you and that smile of his is YOUR smile on a little kids face!! The little necktie is the perfect accessory...just like Dad's wearing. Thankyou for sharing him with us!! I'm pretty sure this is probably an older video but it doesn't matter. I hope to be seeing the both of you for a long long time! OMG WHAT A FUN DAD TO HAVE!! I bet any one of us who watch you wish we had a dad like you who loved all things scaley or slithery and AMAZING!! My first reptile was a Garter Snake that I caught when I was 7. It scared my mom to death when Elizbeth-(I was just guessing she was a girl. I had no boy names picked out) When Lizzy escaped her "enclosure (a shoe box with holes poked in it) and ran away. I was heart broken. My dad went looking for her with me...we found her the next day....well what was left of her I should say. My cat found her when she busted out of jail. I was so sad. My dad explained the "Circle of life) to me that day. I will never forget that moment. It is a really a special memory for me to have. Shoot...now I went and got myself all blubbery Ok Clint..Good talk....😭....😄😅😅😊👍

[@ClintsReptiles]

It was a good chat. I loved it :)

[@bertspets9558]

This video would've caught fire even if you hadn't asked. Great job with training your replacement, and as a dad!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you! I've been excited about this for a long time, but it turned out better than I thought :)

[@lej6550]

Kid in a tie. Cutest thing ever.

[@Kaasplankje69]

My mom: You’re allowed to get a pet, just take something small, like a hamster or mouse. Also my mom: *sees me watching this video* Also also my mom: *sends me a ton of cute dog pictures* I got a dog :D

[@thedino1513]

Is that your dog in the profile?

[@Kaasplankje69]

@@thedino1513, nope.

[@thedino1513]

@@Kaasplankje69 Alright

[@SarukoKun]

Simp

[@hopefulhuman]

I know I'm a couple years late to the party here. Owen is so darn cute, he's stinkin' rad! My son's name is also Owen! This is the best video from Clint's reptiles!

[@luvbaker276]

Ohh mah goodness!!!! It's a mini Clint!!!

[@sandysizemore1828]

Dude. What's this hatin' on Grandma.....says the Grandma ;)) What an informative and fun video! Owen is the cutest little thing, you are blessed :)) LIKED and SHARED!

[@ClintsReptiles]

We love our grandmas here, but for some it might be a pro 😉

[@spiderweb365]

I am a father of three and it’s so cool that your son has the same love for animals as you do! My kids are just starting to show interest.

[@phasm42]

"I like that they have fat tails." ❤

[@raffellothegreat]

OMG! The impression he does of his dad's tagline is priceless!

[@Yellow_A_]

All of these animals on the list are great pets, but my experience working in a local reptile pet store showed me that temperament usually is more important to parent and child than anything else. For example, kids were usually afraid of the fast movements of corn snakes but would fall in love with the chill ball python. Great video though :) you are definitely my favorite reptile channel.

[@xBloodxFangx]

I'd like to add a few cons to the leopard gecko that can be pretty big ones. -They can be flighty or scare easily (depending on the individual gecko) but most do not enjoy loud sounds and fast movement. So a kid screaming and flailing all around can cause the gecko enough stress to lose that tail. The kid should be as calm and quiet as Owen. -The moist hide upkeep can be a bit much to remember for a kid, or parent. And if not keeping up with it, you risk bad shed, which means stuck shed and possible toes falling off (Which is a HUGE problem, even for experienced keepers). Also if you dont do it right (i.e soak the moss) you can grow fungus, which leads to IR and then a vet visit or death for the gecko. -They do need a form of heat source and a thermostat, so that's another thing the parents most likely will have to keep on top of. Other then that, they are great for kids. Just, I'd probably say older kids that are calm and can manage all that upkeep. Or mom and dad need to also commit to the well being of the gecko.

[@dog90787]

Its cool seeing this guy so happy when you struggle with depresion

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Great stuff man! This is such a needed conversation for so many parents and kids (our future biologists). Glad you do what you do here.

[@js92css]

Much needed and wanted info! We watched this and we're glad to see the BTS, we love ours! My son actually said "it's the blue tongue!"

[@ajking4836]

If anyone is looking to keep a blue tongued skink this man's channel is incredible!

[@jonasweihrauch3030]

I melted into a puddle at 'well hi there' 😂 All the best to you and your family!

[@nicolehatfield5127]

Owen is so cute and I love how he isn't scared of the animals.😊

[@idjl699]

Love how he’s looking at the corn snake and inspecting it at 2:40

[@samuraiusgallus3428]

Every one tell your freinds watch it again and again and again and again and again and again and again we need to light this up

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you! Tell everyone! Watch it as many times as you will enjoy it. Don't put it on repeat though, that actually doesn't help as it turns out.

[@katje201]

Finally a video on this topic! I think that reptiles can make AMAZING pets for children, and I loved how you showed this positive interaction between your kid and those amazing animals. Keep it up, this is the kind of content that I believe will change people's minds about snakes and reptiles!!

[@bearbear-hf7cn]

I got my daughter a savanna monitor for her 5th birthday. She must really like it because when ever I see her she’s laying down in the savanna’s enclosure not moving.

[@dianaarriaga4054]

What-

[@bearbear-hf7cn]

@@dianaarriaga4054 I know. It’s s a great present

[@gavinkovac9668]

I love Owens little tie and he is so cute. The cutest thing I have ever seen in a video

[@zac2255]

Great video I have a 2 year old son named Owen we have a bearded dragon leopard gecko and a fire skink these videos help us alot

[@ClintsReptiles]

You have great taste in names and reptiles!

[@lorih6375]

Owen is precious! He did such a good job! 😍

[@ClintsReptiles]

I'm so proud of him!

[@SendItKelly]

Owen is a better role model than some grown professionals in most fields. Keep up with the good work, with the reptiles and definitely the parenting. 💯

[@carschmn]

It’s so cute how Mini Me is wearing a tie.

[@Abstormal]

Aww! Mini Clint is just SO adorable!!

[@aurieamoore5823]

Omg Owen is soo cute! And so smart. (I'm sure he had a script for some parts) but still kudos for performance. And you seem to be doing a good job as a parent. 👍

[@ClintsReptiles]

He is an amazing kid! I don't know how I got so lucky :)

[@amyb5339]

The most enthusiastic blooper roll ! Mister Owen is quite the polished co-host. You can tell he has parents that use big words. He will have a penchant for sesquipedalian verbosity. So exciting. Thank you for sharing part of your lovely family. Leisha in the background makes a great prompter and cheerleader. She does it all! (I still can't believe she handled the Vinegaroon so skillfully)

[@kaluahmon]

Clint's son needs to host more often. He is great!

[@zosiatomasovna5665]

He's adorbs!!!!! What a cute little man. What does he think of the channel mascot, Gus GUs?

[@ClintsReptiles]

He loves him!

[@Ash-hi5hy]

The cuteness! It looks like you guys had a "stinkin rad" time filming that!

[@meaghanjewett8973]

Melting my heart with the little mini you!

[@fuzzymelon1261]

I got my leopard gecko at 11 and I never really got bored of him and my mom did a lot of the care. I always enjoyed looking at the guy, even if he wasn't held. the crested gecko I got at 11 is also great. we couldn't keep the humidity up so she got injured, but she's doing better now. both are quite friendly

[@kidsfids7434]

Yes!! If this doesn't get you the subscribers you're looking for, I don't know what will. Thank you for involving your son in such a fun and educational manner. My mommy heart is full!

[@lisakay2810]

This is a great video for people that have kids that want reptiles, or if they want to teach their child about reptiles. Your son Owen is adorable!

[@spinelessmoderate8715]

I've owned two of those reptiles when I was young! Leopard gecko and a blue-tongued skink. I loved both of them.

[@LordUroko88]

your son is absolutely adorable. Love that you and him can bond over reptiles.

[@matthewrodriguez8156]

Blue Tongue Skinks can drop their tails, actually happened to me when my skink fell off a 2 foot ledge. Only lost 2-3 inches off but definitely possible

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thanks for saying that. Some people have been upset that I say that they can, but I have seen a lot of evidence (including videos) that show that they can.

[@matthewrodriguez8156]

Clint's Reptiles I’m making a short video of the daily growth of the tail that I’ll post in about 2 weeks so if anyone doesn’t believe it, they can finally see :)

[@patrickloughlin2953]

This is a great video. Made me think how I'm still in touch with my high school bio teacher after all these years. She took us to our very first concert many many moons ago, I'm 44 so it's been a while. You are making an impact on people Clint so excellent job.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much! I'm still in touch with my highschool biology teacher as well. It makes me feel good to hear that I'm making a difference in people's lives too.

[@patrickloughlin2953]

Janet Blackwell. Greatest teacher ever. And not just because she took a bunch of us to motley crue Dr. Feelgood concert. Lol.

[@HereWeGoAgainLFK]

This is one of the most pure things I have ever seen. My son (age two) and I watch your videos with his pet (rubber) snake. He loves to show his snake your reptiles. Keep doing good!

[@karenlee3198]

Love that blue tongue skinks have featured in so many of your "best pet" videos, although we think there's one camping in my in-law's garden! Very fortunate to live in the country of their native land. Love from Down Under.

[@exoticswithsteph4169]

I had no idea you had a son he's adorable and seems to have such a love for animals! You should definitely feature him in more videos this one was so heart warming!!

[@brittanygilbert6434]

Your son is the cutest little boy I've ever seen!! What an amazing video! He did such a great job helping you! 😊🐍🦎🐢

[@tirautharmonster2462]

Awww Owen is a little sweet heart, your an “ stinking rad” dad, I honestly wish I had a dad like you when I was growing up

[@mason3461]

I’m much more of a snake fan, so I thought I wouldn’t pay too much attention to the other reptiles, but that Leopard Gecko is absolutely gorgeous.

[@vincecarady5941]

thank you for listening to my comment and making this video

[@ClintsReptiles]

It was a great suggestion!

[@Aquarimax]

Fabulous video! Owen’s presence and perspective were great additions! Definitely a cute video as well 😊👍

[@cinnasticks288]

You've helped me introduce a lot of parents and families to better pet options for their kids, while giving them awesome outside resources to go to for education. Thank you for your team's hard work!

[@EnTiempo824]

Clint and his mini-me right next to him, wearing the shirt and tie is so adorable 😂

[@sxoluna9497]

The fact that the bts made this list only made my argument stronger to convince my mom it should be my next reptile 😂

[@logankirchner7852]

I was going to get one awhile ago but it just never happened because of their availability

[@ValHallaGirl88]

The outtakes are adorable, I request more videos with Owen.

[@bang8782]

I have a corn snake. He’s about 3-4 years old. So easy going and so easy to care of. Has never bit me. Never skips feeding unless in shed of course. I highly recommend one as a first snake.

[@cynthiataylor2745]

This is now my favorite KZbin video of all time. Your son should join you all the time!

[@Brizz-rc2wf]

He’s so cute, and so good around herps! I can’t wait for my daughter to get old enough to handle my herps!

[@mmmglobmmmmb9150]

I love this list! It puts some truth into kids with reptiles.

[@aup8593]

I’m sitting here while my leopard gecko is starring at me

[@Kazuhira2249]

the lil guy just chilling on the table in the start is just too cute

[@xpouii-3992]

Oh man gorgeous reptiles AND a precious little baby?! I cannot handle this video.

[@kuyajochi]

I have a proposition: having family content (like videos of you guys as a family) or make a video of Owen getting his first reptile

[@ClintsReptiles]

Those are great ideas!

[@kuyajochi]

Another suggestion I just thought of was an in depth care guide for reptiles. Ik it varies across species, but the general stuff could be a cool video.

[@cayla3198]

I need more videos with your son he is just the cutest and most precious thing I have ever seen ❤️

[@HGN_01]

I had a leopard gecko, she died young of calcium sickness. :(

[@drewmileham202]

The thumbnail looks great, good job it was a great video!

[@krowmother6970]

Clint your channel is great . Every single video you make is so interesting and well thought out. Thanks for teaching me to open my heart to reptiles.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you. That one really sunk in for me and made me feel good. That was very kind of you to say :)

[@ameliaandcoconut4487]

When I was 9 I got a gargoyle gecko. I still have her 5 years later and she is the sweetest reptile I've ever met. Definitely recommend for kids, except they do need daily misting and are jumpy.

[@XiongMaoPanda]

Why haven't I watched this video sooner?! Owen is adorable! Your comment about grandma made me chuckle. Another wonderful, educational video. I didn't know that leopard geckos would only use the bathroom in one place.

[@tdesha100]

Aww it’s so adorable seeing you guys together! Also this is very important because it seems many parents don’t do much research about the pets they get their kids

[@Crowstal]

This has got to be one of my favourite videos of yours! I'll probably come back to this if I ever think about a pet for my sister one day in the future

[@derplederp3020]

I love this video! One, Owen is great. Two, even though I didn’t start my reptile hobby till 15, this is helpful for me to know which pets my cousins can handle

[@amanchase2025]

Clint is so happy all the time.

[@elijahmontgomery4146]

I think I would put bearded dragons over the turtles just because of water filtration and such, but I definitely agree with the rest. Here in southern Illinois there are many corn fields, and where there are corn fields there are corn snakes, it’s fun to go out and grab them in the morning when there basking (5/6) depending on the season. Even the wild ones are pretty easy to handle, plus by hold them your helping to warm them so win win. I also use to have some leopard geckos and I love those little guys.

[@IAmDrH]

Great job Owen! Clint, I”m sure you must be very proud. Great video as always.

[@emcustard]

When I was a kid, I kept three fire belly toads. One of them disappeared the same day my step-brother "found" a baby turtle in our backyard. I'm still salty because it was my favorite toad that went "missing." Took him almost 15 years, but he did eventually confess to giving the toad to one of his friends in exchange for the turtle.

[@hexagoon9684]

same as my brother i used to have 3 garden snails named shellbert, shellete and shellmon (yes i used to watch a lot of digimon) and basically my fav was shellbert and my frikin stoopid brother smashed it on a stone! they were pretty small about the size of your pinky BUT HE SMASHED SHELLBERT! THE FIRST SNAIL I EVER GOT! from then on i never got a pet ever again and now i play video games and thinking about getting a reptile. (by the way all 3 of them were full grown adults and culd live in even less then 1 gallon and they lived very happily i eventually realeased them into the wild. (they were wild caught)

[@Carlie_flower]

My son is 3 and I just got our family a rescue leopard gecko who is just a kitten I swear. My son adores him and is soooo gentle. He really loves helping with feedings, I think his favorite part is picking "the best bug" for his "lil buddy"