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

[@DigitalDuelist]

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!

[@DigitalDuelist]

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]

@@oiltank9388 green iguanas suck...

[@user-qo7gj8ph7p]

@@oiltank9388 of course, its a pretty normal thing in google

[@Daikoneditz_coz]

@@oiltank9388 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.

[@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

[@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 .

[@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

[@FORRESTtheunoriginal]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@douggoldengolden72]

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

[@jukesngambits]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@radishpetcare8377]

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

[@tylerhoyle221]

Radish Pet Care yep

[@riekekelm9276]

Their face is adorable. 😭

[@sajidpatel5378]

SUP CLINT YOURE THE GREATEST REPTILE KZbinR

[@purplehumanz]

Does it like Gyoza’s

[@Iganaka]

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

[@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]

🫶🏻

[@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 🤑💰...

[@jonathanayers968]

"their stinkin rad" -clint 2018

[@cassalamon]

-clint every year

[@chuckfriebe843]

"they're"

[@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.

[@reptispacetv311]

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

[@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!

[@morgangobin9985]

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

[@deadlyfungus1557]

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

[@tirannokillspino]

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

[@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: 😭

[@hithummah]

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

[@maiz3558]

hithummah yessss!!

[@maiz3558]

hithummah 😂😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@mememccream1706]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@zoecreates9776]

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

[@Themo2005]

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

[@Sylvainre]

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

[@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.

[@mattslev]

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

[@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.

[@sayurikitamura7109]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@FangMuffin]

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

[@adriagan2469]

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

[@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.

[@jasonjlloyd]

Now that is one beautiful lizard.

[@factualopinion8849]

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

[@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.

[@t.s.gamesnl5175]

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

[@RJK-ih8ru]

You are now my favorite KZbinr

[@livelaughForte]

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

[@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

[@bellastead1925]

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

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@pieisgood235]

hahahahaha thoroughly impressed by your spanish at the end there!

[@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!

[@thegrumpydragon7601]

I have 7 bearded dragons And they are expensive

[@adrianvargas2261]

THE GRUMPY DRAGON that is a huge chunk out of your wallet!! 😅😓

[@thegrumpydragon7601]

Derpy Chinchilla Worth every penny Like children raised sense eggs

[@alexthemoviemanoutofmymind7897]

Dam!

[@michaelwatkins9479]

I only have one. Shes not "expensive" but the uvb bulbs start to add up. I couldnt imagine having to care for 7! I know your electricity bill is atleast twice as much as mine lol.

[@aaz1010]

THE GRUMPY DRAGON thats insane! I’ve only had one beardie and uv bulbs can get expensive

[@travis7613]

Damn, what a cool looking pet lizard.

[@siliconsciousness]

What an absolutely beautiful animal!

[@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!

[@presleyg6885]

Clint is the best

[@ClintsReptiles]

You're too kind. Thank you!

[@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!

[@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.

[@deadgirlwalking4354]

My dream is to give a whole bedroom to one of these dudes Big planted pond with freshwater snails in it Tis a dream

[@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

[@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.

[@katelillo1932]

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

[@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?

[@alisonvoshell8355]

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. 😍

[@smallmanz]

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

[@AmandaPaige71]

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

[@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 😁💕

[@Orain88]

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

[@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?

[@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 😂

[@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!! ♥

[@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

[@shadowwolf6205]

This video makes me look forward to the secound season of Dorohedoro 🦎

[@Mockturtlesoup1]

Holy crap, I had no idea that caiman lizards got as big as tegus. That makes me love them exponentially more.

[@Mockturtlesoup1]

Also, yes they can lose their tails. It happened to one of Brian barczycks caiman lizards(he also thought they couldn't lose their tails.) I don't think they grow back though.

[@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

[@Psychoclaw]

The scalation on that face is just *chef's kiss*

[@destroy141]

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

[@alejandrorojas1423]

Me: A rainbow crocodile Tegu made by a WIZARD? How could this lizard get any more fantastical and amusing?! Clint: IT EATS FRIGGIN SNAILS! :DDD

[@eccentricdetectorists9754]

I'd say it's an IGUANA & SKINK mix. As personally owning one. I've literally​ had completely​ total polar opposite experiences​....

[@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.

[@matmohair1]

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

[@emmylynperkeroid7843]

Ahhh I know I shouldn't get more reptiles (I live with my parents because I'm 12) I want to be a zoologist or a reptile specialist and I volunteer at an exotic pet shop at the moment, I've had my own Crested Gecko since I was 10, and I spend most my time looking at more species of reptile. I don't ever shut up about reptiles and my parent have pretty much had enough and refuse to listen.......oops 😂

[@melm7843]

Emmylyn Perkeroid that sounds really cool! ive wanted to work with animals since i was 10, and its cool theyre letting you volunteer there. Whats your lizard like?

[@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...

[@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

[@ectonic771]

Another very well done video

[@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!

[@zapacabra8458]

I love how jazzed you are abt reptiles!!!

[@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.

[@CHloE748]

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

[@bombo-pr6669]

Been waiting for it

[@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