Top 5 WORST Monitors To Keep

[@cbrunk5370]

I have had 5 Niles over the years and yes I have tamed one of them down. however before I watched this video, I absolutely new the Nile would be number 1.

[@coldbloodedmonstars]

You said 1 out of 5 shesh..lol HEY I have 2 black throat monitors check them out

[@thee1theeonlyy]

Lol yup I see no problems with this comment

[@roksanawolf2839]

I’m fostering Mangrove monitor, stray found outside by animal services. Pretty wild and feral. He was spitting any hissing at me, launching, 7 days in he comes out when he sees me, he grabs food from the tongs. I’d say it’s a pretty good progress, for a feral lizard.

[@latinos4whitegirls798]

Yah got my first first ever monitor which is a mangrove got her 3 weeks ago and she's amazing since day 2 she eats and is not biting at all

[@latinos4whitegirls798]

I love mangroves that's the point of my comment I plan getting more

[@k.l.manring2083]

Thank you for putting in the Savannah monitor on the list! My boy is now almost 4 years old. I love him like no other but definitely hate the importation of them!!!! 8x4x4 isn't large enough. I wish we could stop the import of them. The heartbreak is REAL.

[@monitorcrazy9410]

Yeaaa no ik 14 and they are a hugeee responsible a lot more then tegus and some other monitors just because they are a little difficult to tame and just to feed insects get expensive, try some smaller reptiles like a bearded dragons or leopard geckos, ik it's kinda dumb taking advice from a 14 yr old, but your just gonna have to trust me that a bearded dragon would be your best bet they are big enough to not get hurt like the leos and are easy to tame, my mother never let me have any animals or reptiles until a while ago now I have 35+ reptiles, my favorite are monitors

[@benjigangwer7258]

I am totally guilty of buying a savannah monitor on impulse and with no knowledge. My little buddy was cheap but he is the most expensive member of my home. It took almost two years to fully tame him. I can say from my experience savannah monitors are not for beginners and not for someone who has a limited income.

[@monitorcrazy9410]

Definitely or for 14 yr old I'm lucky I have the more time on my hands then most people my age, they are a step up from my tegus and boas just because the dang insects get expensive, I will get an argus monitor soon tho 😂

[@kevdog541]

I second this lol. I did the same thing but still an awesome animal.

[@elizabethking1731]

So I've got 3 savanna monitor lizards, 2 mangrove monitors, and had 1 spiny neck.....my savannas definitely pack the most attitude, my mangroves have a nasty bite and my spiny was just a spaz lol. But they're all such incredible animals. They're super smart animals, I've got my one sav who's got big attitude for his little self lol. So I found puzzle feeders and a child's activity thing with zippers on it help keep him enriched and it helps with the attitude. all three were wild caught and then when they couldn't be handled they got dumped at my doorstep. I'm known in my area for my love of animals and willingness to help any way I can. Now I don't take in everything I'm not a hoarder, I help find places and such but I also take on some. Well it's been 2 years with my female 1 year with the one male and 7 months with my fiesty little guy. They have all tamed down pretty nice, not without lots of work and a few battle wounds lol. But I have been wanting to work with one species to master my knowledge and help with the info on them. I have seen savs listed as "the worst" because of the history they have being wild caught. So I e kind of really started to work with them a lot more and hope in a few years of can get my own channel going dedicated to savanna monitors :) I truly love all animals ... Thanks for sharing :)

[@AzazelsWings]

Thanks for making this, I learned a lot. Wanted a monitor since I was a spring chicken, but I always felt I couldn't give it what it needs, especially time. Pretty much retired now and re educating myself. It's a lot of responsibility

[@hatekills8912]

I like the honesty, and enthusiasm! Thanks 🙏🏼

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Thank you! :)

[@omary5439]

Awesome vid. I knew about Niles and Savannahs being bad, was cool to learn about the other 3

[@nickybro4]

I had a mangrove, and I absolutely adored him, but I had him in a 200 gallon tank, with a dry area to eat mice and dry off, and always had fish for him to eat.

[@jakesnake7112]

There are a big advantage of mangrove monitors and blue tails and they do good on getting them to eat and got great feeding response..

[@darthdarth3103]

Not a monitor, but Colombian Tegus are one of the worst reptiles anyone can own. Like 95% of them are wild caught and they're realllyyy freakin skittish

[@ktsunflowerfarmwaters4831]

Yes, and new keepers buy them thinking they are getting a B/W type animal.

[@mad_crotalid]

I keep a savannah monitor, and I agree they do not make good pets. You are certainly right about conflicting information as far as husbandry, nobody seems to agree. Not to mention their attitudes are generally terrible if they're in the correct environment and not being over stressed by the keeper, unless they've had a lot of time working with the keeper. Curious why croc monitors didn't make the list though. I'm assuming just because they're expensive and uncommon?

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Yeah, I wanted to make this list to ward off people of impulse buying these reptiles. I feel like for 3,000-7,000 youre not impulse buying a croc lol.

[@mad_crotalid]

That's what I figured. The amount of savs I see in my area is ridiculous, they come up all the time. I rescued a couple so far but unfortunately they were too far gone. Only seen a couple Niles though, but that's next on my list.

[@jdandkikisExotics]

untilo we learn more abvout them they arent gonna be the best]

[@varanid9]

The Nile is my favorite. It was my first monitor lizard and I went on to have several. Every monitor collection should have critter with an attitude. And they are possibly the most beautiful looking, with sinewy curves, "Egyptian" eyes, a respectable size, and very hardy.

[@MR-cf2gd]

Love your videos can you make a video on mangrove monitors? I’m trying to now more on them?

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

I could do one in the future for sure!

[@zoiestrength6274]

Well shit I just bought a mangrove and so far its a sweetheart and yes I'm that idiot first time impulse buyer but in my defense they ppl who sold it had no problem selling it to me and not giving much info about it or its needs but I'm not gonna give up any advice?

[@jayv1472]

My peach throat is part of the mangrove family and he’s flighty but my progress with interaction is beautiful. But great video

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Peach throats are awesome!

[@panzerkrieg3509]

I have a peach throat. She's my first monitor and she's pretty chill. She dosn't hide offten and her only thing is she dosnt like heing touched or grab but she's slowly gettibg better

[@AgatetheSkyWing]

I'm really interested in peach throats, id love to own one someday! It's gonna be a big commitment tho lol

[@mikeayers8951]

We love your videos man! Keep it up 🤘

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Appreciate it man!

[@greensun1334]

And what's up with the perentie, green tree and crocodile monitor?

[@GallonMilkProductions]

Croc monitors I would put on here also for the bite force of those (yeah i know they're not an impulse buy). Their mouths are NO JOKE and they seem to have a harder time taming down from my personal experience. Now a giant lizard with giant teeth who is aggro to you is a bit intimidating.

[@zachheisen5022]

Yeah crocs can kill you, only reptile that isn't a retic or anaconda that can.

[@lagota100]

Perhaps you could (or could have had) Crocodile Monitor on your list at either #2 or #1. I would probably say both Croc and Nile tied for worst pet Varanid due to their very high defensive nature. But as we know... It all depends on how good the keeper is and that every individual animal has a different personality (character).

[@dickosaquatics8314]

Please keep uploading mate , love from the UK

[@matthewpetersen4417]

My mangrove is awesome, cool as can be, and had it since a baby which helped big time. Don't get me wrong, I watch every move he makes while I do things.

[@b.lonewolf417]

Since you didn't include komodo dragons in this list, shall I presume that means those are okay as pets? ;-)

[@straightwhitemale2728]

Absolutely.

[@dougthompson1598]

If they were available in the pet trade, they would actually be fairly easy to manage, as every zoo that has them has managed to "tame" them through target training and operant conditioning. They're just hard to accommodate as far as temperature, lighting and food needs, and of course size of their quarters.

[@rottweilerfun9520]

They're more of a beginners reptile. Kind of like a humongous Leopard Gecko.

[@chasedudley7403]

And from my experience you are spot on. My favorite monitor lizard up to date that I have had is my captive ackie monitor

[@effteekay5617]

Mangrove monitors are those that if worked with are actually worth keeping if done right. Ofc this can not not be done if you don’t get them as hatchlings. As a previous owner, what you’ll want to do is daily interactions. That is a very important step. They err al skittish the first time. So either have them setup close to human activity. Have them see you give them food. They will eat shrimp, crabs, squids, red meats, fish, poultry and insects. Keep interacting by watching them move while they watch you. It’s not easy but the greatest sign that your mangrove is trusting you is associating you with food by scratching up against the glass to your position. If the mangrove doesn’t do this yet and hides don’t worry, boredom will get the better of it. It’ll take three months to get it used to you. From the one I used to have, it literally became dog tame. It’ll follow where I am, it’ll sleep in my shirt on my shoulder, I can leave it unattended outside while it pancakes, it’ll hunt down the roaches in my house. Unfortunately loud noise and cats/dogs will make it nervous. And make sure chickens aren’t present around hatchlings as I found out, they are capable of drowning their prey. Mine had an outdoor enclosure. A baby chick was left in the enclosure because they were feeding on the scraps left by my lizard. Note this monitor was still hatchling/juvenile. Went to check one day and saw a dead one being ravaged by my monitor. Covered the enclosure with a screen. Next time I caught the action when the chickens broke into the enclosure with the monitor grabbing the chick’s head and forcing it into its swimming water. Guess chickens can’t hold their breath. By the time I took the baby chick, was was too late. The monitor had a really tight grip. Then I noticed worms coming out of the eye of the chick. So note I said you can feed poultry but not local ones cause they do tend to have parasites. Other than all that mangroves are skittish but if given the effort are clingy and pretty cunning. Plus you have to admit, they are the only ones to hunt fish is deep water and can live a coastal lifestyle due to it being able to excrete salt from it’s eyes like saltwater crocodiles. Plenty of them here in Guam so I lucked out. Favorite monitor species. Varanus Indicus.

[@zachheisen5022]

I have a member of the indicus complex and hes pretty alright. 4 years of interaction and hes lost all the aggression towards me but hes still cocky and willing to test his luck

[@joeackermann7685]

hey man, i really enjoy your videos :) do you think that varanus indicus, doreanus... are more likely to bite than a melinus? keep up the good work :)

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Definitely more likely to bite

[@Darth.Ubex.the.wonderer]

So I have doreanus (Blue tails) Personally blue tail monitors are my favorite species to own. They're very different than other species with behavior and feeding habits But without a doubt they earn a place on this list, I would never recommend this species to own. They aren't vicious animals, and honestly not really big on biting. They display a lot with their mouths open but really don't go for a bite which is interesting to me. Will they bite? Absolutely 100% they will if they choose and even from smaller individuals a bite from them will ruin your day. If your passionate for the species then yes I recommend it but you have to know what comes with them.

[@charlijames6698]

I feel like the problem with savs isn’t the animals but the keepers. The animals themselves are pretty friendly, yes there’s not as much info out there for them as there is for some other animals, but the problem is the people who get them cos they’re ‘cool’ & don’t really think about what they need and whether they can provide it

[@changsterville]

Umkay

[@GarysTandAExotics]

I had a nile way back in the day. Still looking for it. And a savanah both of them escaped and dipped out. Thats why Im thankful for videos like this. Ill still probably end up getting one in the future but now I know how to care for them and keep them in and what to keep them in

[@jayv1472]

And congrats on living the dream . Soon I’ll be following your example.

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Thanks man and I wish you luck!

[@matthewpetersen4417]

my boa bite me once, needed 33 stitches. Learned my lesson that day, no matter how much you've tame something it will always be wild.

[@animaltitan2117]

I have a savannah monitor and she’s doing great. A lot of people don’t feed them right that’s why they don’t live long but if you feed them right like me they live long

[@takumori]

I want a roughneck monitor

[@TheRedcardinal]

Bruh that no. 3 sounded like a nightmare

[@delmarrparker1003]

My savannah is 3 and a half feet..2 years old and happy as a baby...raised him with my own info never got internet info..raised him in a 35 gallon enclosure till a almost a year old...but was always happy...no parasites no disease....and tame as a pup now he has his own room and is healthy as an ox

[@jakesnake7112]

My mangrove monitor is very nice . He is a lot like a quince . There are different locals actually there is a biak mangrove monitor in the hobby that gets 5+ feet and the salmon islands mangrove monitor is the smallest and cheaper local that gets 3 to 4 feet .. Mangrove monitors can tame down easily but there are tricks on getting them really tamed ..

[@norbertkovacs9893]

Hi Jake would be great to hear your advise for taming a mangrove monitor please

[@havik7069]

What about the tree crocodile aka the crocodile monitor

[@denton151]

I am new to the herpin world, please hit me up. I have questions. And could use some off net advice. I like your videos!

[@yukio5717]

THANK YOU FOR THIS

[@sleeperaquatics4480]

Number 3 Marten's Monitor if you can even find them. Though moderately sized for a monitor they are semi aquatic which means you end up adding the work and space needed for a pond in their enclosure. Anything that size that is semi aquatic means you basically need a small bedroom with about half of it being a pond to truly house it in an appropiate fashion.

[@unchartedwild2166]

Uncharted Wilds? How dare you sir. Nice video!

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

I swear it auto corrected to wilds 😂

[@claytonsipple1419]

He’s not wrong mangrove is a jerk. I have one there enclosure is difficult to curate correctly. I have a 75 gallon for a 2 foot mangrove half of it is split for water. They really like being in water. They are difficult but extremely smart and can be very entertaining to watch

[@thefatlizard5263]

So what you mean is that the blue tail should not be for starters

[@ironlungscuhh129]

People don’t understand they all have there own personalities so

[@miketufaro5915]

I’m surprised that croc monitors weren’t on there, or Komodo Dragons but … I think enough people know about the Komodo dragon not to impulse buy.

[@V3NQM69]

Crocs are pretty good to tame due to their intelligence. Their bite is super nasty, but the chance a keeper gets bitten is minimal. This to the fact that every croc keeper probably is an advanced keeper. The price is also an important factor I guess. Komodos aren't kept in captivity (beside some zoo's) so that wouldn't be a realistic entry on the list imo.

[@carterpochynok4874]

Haha should've made the Komodo dragon #1 just for shits n giggles.

[@thee1theeonlyy]

Lol I agree and guess what I have a Nile🤣🤣🤣🤦🏽‍♀️I like my monitors like my men unstable lol

[@Sp0on777]

Good to see someone cares about the scaley bois

[@jasonmatthews6187]

My sav is the best monitor I’ve ever owned. She is well behaved and easy to care for in comparison to my Nile. She had an attitude when she was young but with a lot of attention and building trust that I’m not a threat , she tamed down fast. As have all of my monitors. The cost is what makes keeping them so bad. And people not researching them and knowing their ability and financial limits. I feed year round and offer a variety. Eggs , rodents , fish , and insects / worms. She’s not overweight because I let her roam and play with her so she is exercised. Walks during the spring , summer , and fall. I don’t think their temperaments are that bad. I’ve owned 3. All tamed down fast and well.

[@sivonparansun]

This makes me feel better about my savannah monitor, it’s been about a month and he is still hissing at me but will crawl on me once he’s out of the enclosure. Any pro tips on how you tamed/socialized your savvy’s?

[@markhauxwell1230]

My Savannah was not too friendly

[@thomasthunder5887]

I own two mighty ornates love them just got them 3 weeks ago tamming them down already bonding but these guys are monster sized buff nile lmao

[@baum8981]

I currently keep number 3 and i dont know how it ended up on this list Super cheap to feed and house AND literally no risk of getting bit :P

[@ichigonarutoj739]

comment for my boi dak

[@shamik_sathe]

Well you could've included croc monitors and komodo dragons or a perentie. No one would argue about that.

[@sueparras6028]

Other than a zoo it's pretty much impossible to acquire a komodo dragon so kinda senseless to put on a list.

[@shamik_sathe]

@@sueparras6028 ok

[@georgiadavies1988]

I absolutely love my Savannah monitor hes a sassy baby but I 100% agree theres not alot of solid care info out there for them and people do buy them on impulse our boy is a resche we're his 4th home and hes only 5 months old! They are amazing lizards though and I feel privileged to keep one

[@monitorcrazy9410]

Whats your diet? Just wondering if it's not 3/4 insectivorous diet because I'm a savvy Karen ✌

[@mohavedweller3273]

Bitchin video! I wish more people would learn about the lizards they are impulse buying. I rescue large monitors and Have 2 Asians and 2 Niles at the moment. They are a handful and are getting huge. People do your research before you buy the pretty little future Dino 🤘😎🤘

[@80Kpml08]

I mean, some ppl confuse bluetail, blue-tree, and bluespotted (timor) or use the terms interchangeably. Maybe it was one of those commenters.

[@monitorcrazy9410]

That's why u use and learn the latin names!!

[@80Kpml08]

@@monitorcrazy9410 I largely agree.

[@monitorcrazy9410]

@@80Kpml08 I'm glad you do because it gets confusing sometimes especially people who don't know anything about monitors

[@timphillips9954]

I totally disagree with most points you made about Mangrove monitors. I visit Morchit animal market in Bangkok twice a week, Just about every reptile you can think of is for sale here. I see and handle most monitors. Mangroves bite less than most are far easier to tame than tree or Argus monitors and a long way from shy. Keep in mind most of the animals I meet are captive farmed, but I would far more confident with a young mangrove than a young water monitor or black dragon, Tree monitors maybe the worse and I see green , blue and black most months. Even one or two of the young Niles are ok. If I had the space and the time I would go for a Nile. There is a great croc available at the moment which would be very tempting for some!. Overall though I am more than happy with my female mangrove a great size and the only monitor I know with a bright blue tongue.

[@silver_surfin7270]

Bonus video, nice.

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

😎

[@MrDragon013]

I'm excited to try taming hades. My nile monitor. He definitely like to whip 🤣

[@thee1theeonlyy]

We should start a support group🤣🤣🤣how to survive your Nile 🤣🤣🤣

[@monitorcrazy9410]

How's it going I wish you the most of luck.

[@MrDragon013]

Lol he's still pretty grumpy, but we're making progress.

[@monitorcrazy9410]

@@MrDragon013 as much as I love monitors I couldn't deal with a nile , I have tegus and other monitors including savys etc but no thx I'll watch em from a distance and handle them if I can but I could deal with em

[@MrDragon013]

I feel that, my Asian water monitor is getting pretty chill tho

[@DavidtheGiantSlayer]

I'm not gonna down vote just because you said savannah monitors or bad pets. Trust me I know from first hand they are a hand full. I have a baby savannah and it's hard. You gotta earn their trust and they're hard to feed in the beginning. Yes yes yes there is a problem with people impulse buying them. Sure they're good sized but their bite crunches bone so you HAVE to be ready to spend a boat load of your time getting them socialized with you especially if they're import like mine was. I, however, did my research after I saw one and decided I wanted one. I did the same with my python. You have to research and decide if you're willing to set aside hours of your day going in for 20 minutes and sitting with them and also having the balls to set your hand in there with them while looking away. Trust me it's heart pounding as even when small they can take a chunk out. I did all the research and still got him. His name is merlin and I love him already. But people don't do their research and become overwhelmed or just don't take care of them and it's extremely sad when they get fatty liver disease as it's very painful for them. All in all, great video and people just please do your research before deciding to buy a savannah.

[@OceanEggg]

You should've made the crocodile monitor number 3

[@floridawaterboys3489]

#3 Argus monitors no no no

[@k.o.sekingofswamp5539]

But I see what you're getting at and you're absolutely right

[@MechaAkuma]

Croc Monitors are probably way worse monitor pet than the Nile Monitor.

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Croc monitor > nile monitor

[@jakesnake7112]

Is there away I can talk monitors with you

[@straightwhitemale5753]

Croc Monitors are Apex. I WILL have one one day. Right now I gots my Asian water monitor I love to death.

[@hansices6535]

So nile monitors are a lot like argus monitors in terms of temper. But you put those on number 1 of the best monitor species just because it tripods? Don't get me wrong, I love argus monitors, I own one. But putting it on number one will result in a lot of kids losing a finger or two.

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Eh, its a biased opinionated video, also pretty big difference between a nile and an Argus.

[@monitorcrazy9410]

Huh I'mma tell you rn most kids can get their parents to let them have an argus I'm blessed as crap that I'm 14 with 35+ reptiles including monitors and tegus! I don't know much people around my age group that have anything besides beardies and leos

[@evann1136]

I’m with you on that, I had an Argus as a kid and it was a fucking devil.

[@andalissaeast5949]

I guess I broke the mold, I impulse bought both a Savannah monitor and a Nile monitor and my Savannah is in a 8'x4'x4' enclosure and the Nile is still very small and is in a 66"x28"x28" enclosure and both have adequate heat and uvb and are doing AMAZING as far as health goes

[@andalissaeast5949]

@Damian Cardenas I'm doing well with all my dragons, iguana and blue tail included

[@monitorcrazy9410]

@@andalissaeast5949 howdy again I don't even know my school chrome book commented on this , how are they? My boas, tegus, monitors and then the basic Joe ballys, leos, and beardies are doing great!! 😄

[@mattyjackson9246]

It’s me again I’ve owned lizards before and do you think i should get a Timor monitor

[@kevinhatfield9358]

Number 3 Croc Monitor get bit by one of those lol you'll never want to again

[@georgedowling7744]

I absolutely adore my Savannah monitor but I will say they are a lot of work.

[@tymsiwiwatowski7724]

Is lace monitor ok???

[@karachaffee3343]

The Nile Monitor is easy. The first time it gives you any lip--you smack it in the jaw and then it will respect you and obey you and be your pal.

[@Outdoors806]

Lol

[@chrisjoseph7306]

Mangrove snake vs mangrove monitor who would win this fight

[@danmiller9315]

The worst Monitor bite I personally seen. Was a Nile.

[@k.o.sekingofswamp5539]

This is only my opinion I believe that a lot of those species are more for advanced keepers and not so much for normal people that don't have experience but I think that the Savannah monitors are the sweetest of all monitors but they do require a lot of space and a lot of heat and I don't think that people should buy anything that's alive out of impulse I think people should do a research before buying anything

[@k.o.sekingofswamp5539]

I don't think the animals are bad themselves I believe it's the keepers that do not understand what they're doing anything called monitor lizard or alligator lizard or a tegu all of them have really nasty bites I believe people should understand what they're doing

[@chiefchimp3g922]

I have 3 mangroves, 2 females and a male and they are great but can be pretty nasty sometimes and I’ll have to tell you the bites are bruta

[@danmiller9315]

The savanna monitor is not a good pet. But it’s not the worst monitor lizard you can own

[@machscga6238]

2:25 is when the real video stars after the disclaimer for "Karens" and other "panties in a twist people"

[@bighashgang1990]

I had this black and white tegu wen I was about 14 he was mean af

[@geniviveflamour9672]

Me and two of my Savannah monitors are watching this video like💢 💔👃💔 👄

[@halfdollar1]

I guess you left off two obvious breeds; croc monitor and komodo dragon.

[@sueparras6028]

I highly doubt that anyone other than a zoo would be able to even acquire a komodo dragon. So would be senseless to include on the list.

[@gudfighting7157]

Think u forgot croc monitor

[@andyramadhani9255]

Why Nile monitors are rare in Indonesian pet trade

[@zoeyhughs3762]

I have a baby Nile monitor and she is sassy and has an attitude on her

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

They are quite sassy

[@snakewhitcher4189]

My mother was a Nile monitor. You talking crap about my momma?

[@snakewhitcher4189]

I would rather keep hornets as pets than monitors.

[@sosannaqavi7050]

You don’t no nothing about bad reptiles

[@mattyjackson9246]

I’m getting a monitor any suggestions?

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

On which monitor to get? None of these listed lol

[@hadial-meraikhi582]

funny 🤣🤣🤣

[@pmd7771969]

There was a famous case in australia of a large strong man with his guts ripped out by his 5 monitor lizards.hes dead guys. Bloodv

[@dorothynickles5595]

Golden tegus the worst tegu

[@nova_stoic528]

A hatchling monitor can stay in a 40 gallon for about 6 months till you can build them a custom enclosure so don't get the smart ass comment on that haha this video is rubbish if you put in time with them you will do fine its about consistency

[@ambernicolet5028]

There we go lol.

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

It was the worst 15min of my youtube career trying to figure out why it uploaded the wrong video 😂😂

[@ambernicolet5028]

@@Dakotahblueexotics oh no. Are you gonna survive, are we gonna see you in the next video. I'm highly concerned 😁😂

[@zigt5754]

Oof I just got a mangrove monitor waited for my pet store to cut the price to 150 from 299 I have him in a 55 gallon with only a hide and big water bowl trying to get him used to me had him in a 150 gallon but he just burrowd in it and wouldn’t eat infont of me he stoped shitting on me since the enclosure change stopped making that funny pissy noise as swell honestly do you have any tips no one seems to have them or anything on his true diet should he be eating dubbies or pinky’s he’s only about 4 months old maybe a little older. love your videos by the way

[@panzerkrieg3509]

Mangrove monitors in the wild will eat birds, fish, snails, various bugs, rodents ect. So the more you vary the diet the better.

[@Living.Fossils]

You do understand that he didnd eat because he's stressed?

[@nativepredator8803]

Here is a nasty comment.

[@noahkosoi5764]

Why would u buy a blue tailed monitor I don’t care how beautiful they are. That guys hand is destroyed. Just watch the video you’ll see.

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Itll probably be my next monitor 😂

[@emiliocastro2433]

Although i like your vids,i dont agree with u.you made a video 5worst monitors and how much experience do u have working with the species u mentioned.your going off talk of other people.work with a species and talk from experience. Almost all monitors are flighty and skittish when theyre babies are they not?come on man.

[@marcuscarsonsr]

Not all monitors are skittish as babies. Your doing the same thing you accuse him of doing. Come on man!

[@Drone_Actual]

Your shirt is what going to give you a thumbs down, lol for some reason satin followers are punks & whimps and nice, 😂

[@civic30045]

What about crocodile monitors I’m pretty sure they’re worst same with lace monitors

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Lacey's aren't bad at all. Pretty great actually. I've been around some fantastic Crocs too. They just have the potential to fuck you up.