Finding The PERFECT MONITOR LIZARD Toy | African Savannah Monitor

[@Rozcas]

My Tegu Buddy was absolutely obsessed with an old hacky sack that I had. Never "played" with anything else . Lucky for her that toy lasted her entire life...I'm glad that I kept it in a memory box after she passed.

[@Animal1Guy]

great story thank you for sharing it!

[@g1expert102]

The only reason i don't have pets is because i don't want to lose something i love. A good friend of mine lost his iguana, i felt second hand sadness

[@tahlenri]

I love how bright eyed and intelligent he is. Such a sweetie!

[@Animal1Guy]

Thanks!

[@Fiachbuay1987]

Man, he is so darn smart! I love the little guy lol

[@Animal1Guy]

Extremely smart!

[@dawnraasch1813]

This is pretty cool. It gives them exercise, but also lets them practice their attack skills.

[@Animal1Guy]

yes!

[@sandraezesky5310]

All reptiles need toys... my blue tongues have balls, paper bags, small plant pots and small stuffed animals (they cuddle up to them) they can push around and reorganize. I switch them out so it’s always different and they love it.

[@zach_31106]

Do leopard geckos need toys? A genuine question, no sarcasm

[@someoneelse4710]

@@zach_31106 if they are intelligent creatures they need some sort of mental stimulation. Decorations, places to hide or climb, toys. Even fish need mental stimulation--fish like bettas that are particularly smart and aware of their surroundings will explore and interact with their environment. Mice and other rodents too. Same can be applied for reptiles :)

[@Faliat]

Yeah my older bearded dragon likes to roll around on round things in his viv. I got some cat balls with a bell for my ackie a few months back but she's scared of them. Might need to wait until she's bigger and give her the more squishy ones.

[@victorg7036]

I have some pvc elbows and T's for my corn snake. He loves going through them and when he's tired he just lays half in/out of them. Still trying to find/made something decent for him to climb on

[@Faliat]

@@victorg7036 Rat and ferret toys usually work.

[@lucabeard532]

I've never gotten to watch a lizard play before and I have never been happier.

[@merciless344]

My Savannah monitor, Brutus, recently discovered a cat toy in the shape of a butterfly on a string I had bought for my sisters cats. He absolutely adores that toy and loves to play with it. He chases it around and when he catches it he plays tugg of war, deathrolls and everything. I had tried different dog toys before but he never seemed interested. This one is defenatly a favorite for him even tho it was a chance find. Whenever hes just lazing around and that butterfly catches his attention he immediatly comes running at it like crazy. Even after I take it away he keeps looking for it. Its a great way to excersize him and he seems to enjoy it a lot.

[@thewaxdoinks6489]

Can you turn around for the camera.....literally turns around with the perfect angle lol. This is great

[@jmommy881]

That was crazy awesome!!!!

[@thewaxdoinks6489]

@Christopher Ben ^^^^^u guys r special, bots not getting me dumbies nobody fall for this

[@snakesonaframe2668]

This is PERFECT, I was looking for the perfect ball for my Savannah!

[@1hollig1]

Again you need to put together an Amazon wishlist for Christmas for your subscribers to buy your buddies some stuff!

[@dragonfanatic2002]

The jolly tug-n-toss works well too, theres even ones scented like fruit; so if you have a tegu it might enjoy the smell.

[@bluexwings]

Jolly balls are great! My horses love them!

[@lucabeard532]

"He likes to do everything the hard way." Same lil dude.

[@evedavis3958]

Hes so smart and adorable

[@michelebinder8074]

It cracked me up when you asked him to turn towards the camera and HE DID! I love watching animals play. Q...at the end, when he's sticking his tongue in & out quickly...he's searching for his toy, right? What's that air-tasting called?

[@michelebinder8074]

Oooo...if you say "smelling"...

[@Animal1Guy]

yes smelling!, but yes fast tongue flicks are intelligent mode, trying to figure something out. In this case, where did his ball go lol

[@rhi0167]

he’s so cute!! i’ve never been a huge reptile person but i think i’m in love

[@debconness7718]

This is so fun , nice to watch. I've never seen a video with this stuff. Thank you ❤️ by the way he is cute

[@Animal1Guy]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@jomama5186]

He has a beautiful pattern and coloring! Wow!

[@jomama5186]

Aw, he sure had fun with that toy!

[@jomama5186]

Guido gave you some sauce :0 In the beginning! What a pretty color pattern it was making! This video is a lot of fun -thanks for making and posting it! :)

[@wendyporter1093]

He’s utterly adorable! Does he know he’s a reptile? He’s way smarter than my chihuahua!! My dragons like to head butt and tail swipe a ping pong ball, but this is awesome!! Good boy, Simba! ❤️

[@Animal1Guy]

Thanks!

[@gwangseopshin]

Dat hand flinch after all dat talk lol

[@Animal1Guy]

lol

[@jestonernest5173]

He’s a beautiful monitor definitely well taken care of!💕

[@Animal1Guy]

Definitely!

[@LP-zn2pv]

I didn't know lizards can or would play with chew toys🤔! Thank you for sharing this🤓.

[@Animal1Guy]

You’re welcome 😊

[@rcangelanddemon8815]

once you said turn around please simba looked like he both said okay Dad oh and Dad look at this amazing new toy

[@Animal1Guy]

he is so good!

[@veneraberrens1719]

IM GOING TO SEE ABOUT GETTING A BALL FOR AWD THIS IS TOO COOL I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT

[@flowersreptiles2707]

Awesome you already did a video on this! I’m excited to get some toys for my boy

[@Animal1Guy]

Have fun!

[@reneemaurice9508]

He is such a sweet baby 🥰❤

[@Animal1Guy]

thank you!

[@1hollig1]

His jaw is incredibly strong!

[@frn1081]

You have no dislikes be proud of it

[@cassiefriedman8685]

Simba is my favorite on your channel

[@Animal1Guy]

cool!

[@lucabeard532]

What a little angel!

[@kristyrowland111]

There are so many great reptile toys in the dog toy isle. Thinks like jolly balls and kong toys are great

[@reneemaurice9508]

Hi I. Was wondering if you could tell me some safe rocks for my savannah monitor enclosure, absolutely love your videos 😀

[@Animal1Guy]

Large so he wont eat them, and so they wont fall onto him

[@lucabeard532]

I have a cat who plays with a ball the way a calm dog would.

[@slydogg121]

I never realized that the monitors needed play toys

[@ahorserunning]

It's a sad day for the Chew King

[@VocalFox]

What was your process for training him to be so tame and being able to handle him, pick him up, etc.?

[@Animal1Guy]

made a video on when he was younger

[@FenrirYT13]

My Savannah loves his KONG I got him a MED size randomly put some chicken or turkey in it and he cant break it. He is Full Grown 3 FT

[@kiki-drawer2669]

I only have a tortoise but I agree. If you can find a toy for your reptile, DO IT! I have a ball for mt tortoise, a tortoise stature she sleeps with, an 3very once in a while i bjy her a plush to sleep with to

[@Animal1Guy]

yes all my reptiles play with toys!

[@tracynickels164]

[@Animal1Guy]

Thank You

[@RowdyBoy82]

Is that substrate coco fiber? Are monitors as sensitive to sand like beardies?

[@Animal1Guy]

No they love to dig and need to dig caves, its coco fiber.

[@marieparsons9908]

Maybe time to try for a product endorsement deal! 😊👍

[@Animal1Guy]

lol

[@sivonparansun]

Do you have an amazon link ? = ) Looking for toys for my savvy

[@Kazimeer516]

I don't mean to sound naive, but I just started watching your channel. They can really take a finger off??!?!!

[@Animal1Guy]

Larger monitor lizards could

[@Kazimeer516]

@@Animal1Guy Thank you so much for responding! Just started watching your channel. It's educational and fun to watch these beautiful creatures. And...wow on the finger thing.

[@kellydagostino8047]

Obsessed w him 🥰

[@Animal1Guy]

lol thanks

[@MC-hy5lu]

Hello Animal1 Guy, may I ask how much grounded coconut husk did you use for the substrate

[@Animal1Guy]

It has sand on the bottom 1 40lb bag, and then I dont recall how many bricks of cocohusk maybe 10

[@joe241able]

do they get any bigger

[@Animal1Guy]

Males can get between 4-6ft, he is right about at 4 ft, he grows slower now that he is a year and a half. Females are smaller about 3-4ft. They grow fast in the first 1-1/12 years then grow a little slower bu about 2-21/2 years they are full size.

[@cassiefriedman8685]

Do lizards like to swim???

[@Animal1Guy]

some do!

[@agonleed3841]

I'm still trying to get my monitor to not run away from me. Slowly but surely. Hes finally gotten to the point of not biting as soon as i open the enclosure.

[@Animal1Guy]

nice job!

[@Natureisrestless]

i love this

[@Animal1Guy]

thank you

[@RonGallardo777]

Hi what exactly substrate is this ? Loose coconut fiber?

[@Animal1Guy]

yes eco earth

[@jenniferw5095]

❤️💎🙏 great job

[@Animal1Guy]

Thank you 🙌

[@jeancater1388]

Wow! He’s big. He’ll get bigger?

[@Animal1Guy]

Just a little from this video.

[@chrispark7933]

Love your vids man and would like to ask a couple questions since I have a beardie (couple months old) and a Savannah (yr and a half old)

[@Animal1Guy]

Ask in a new comment so I will see it

[@chrispark7933]

@@Animal1Guy what's your sav enclosure sizing? My sav is smaller obviously but I'm getting ready to build him one that's more sustainable as he grows. His current is 3x3x6 but have close to the same setup with bricks tiles ect. He bathes most of the time and is fed mainly crickets and grasshoppers occasionally a fish or two for treats

[@chrispark7933]

If you can pm me? I cant pm you theres no option

[@jannawhitten5366]

How do you store horned worms? Lid up or food up?

[@Animal1Guy]

food up

[@fraserhenderson6036]

Can you handle Savannah's ive always been curious, like can you pick em up n shit

[@Animal1Guy]

Yes, we watch youtube together, he takes naps on me, we go for walks. I hug him every day!!!!

[@lucabeard532]

@@Animal1Guy Does he have video preferences? Does he like watching other lizards?

[@Shaden0040]

Do you ever give him raw eggs?

[@Animal1Guy]

Yes, small eggs that are at room temp.

[@aprilmay3986]

Is this the 2.5in or 3in medium chew king?

[@Animal1Guy]

2.5 in this video but he uses 3 now

[@g1expert102]

Golf balls or solid plastic balls Maybe a tennis ball

[@Animal1Guy]

too small!

[@jenniferw5095]

There are chew toys for toddlers or autistic children who have oral chewing needs. Something like that might work.

[@Animal1Guy]

these guys might chew to strong

[@zaxmom2006]

Lacrosse ball?

[@Animal1Guy]

no dog toy

[@tracynickels164]

Of course HE"S SIMBA!!!!

[@Animal1Guy]

lol

[@EMC13sR]

Where is the link?

[@murdocsoto1656]

803 like to 4 dislikes, seems about right. Needs a higher like to dislike ratio though.

[@Animal1Guy]

thank you

[@stephenaburdick]

Hand ball rubber hand ball ming work

[@Animal1Guy]

lol

[@thatoneguywithnointernet]

What a weird dog.

[@Animal1Guy]

he is a normal dog

[@herbalfangaming4472]

It’s rep dad

[@Animal1Guy]

lol

[@You_got_a_tiktok_problem]

Nice video