Giant Plated Lizard, The Best Pet Lizard?

[@ClintsReptiles]

Giant plated lizards may be giants compared to plated lizards, but they're darn right dinky compared to the giants on this list: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHeoo5J5Ys-KhKc If today hasn't been big enough for you, be sure to check them out!

[@djaluyudhistira3835]

Make a video about Sailfin Dragon (Hydrosaurus sp.) please. I am begging you 🙏🙏

[@tubbyqueen]

This is my new favourite lizard.

[@nephilim381]

Please do a video on the Egyptian uromastyx. I want to get one and ive seen your smaller species uromastyx but i would love to know your opinion on the Egyptian uromastyx.

[@jerettdaley6962]

Clint I'm a fellow utahian and I'm curious if you have a preferred vet for reptiles I just want to take my red tegu for a check up that I got from Animal Ark at the reptile Expo in September P.s. I was it Animal Ark the other week and I saw this giant plated lizard in your video.

[@Bawookles]

Whatever happened to that Green Tree Monitor video that you said you were going to do? Bring on the Tree Monitor vid!!!! PLEASE!!!!

[@jerryc2709]

During your hardiness segment, would love to hear the expected lifespan of the reptiles you show us.

[@joshspivey9687]

I 2nd that,I always have to google life expectancy after watching these videos

[@omeroner1192]

I Third that!

[@wyvernofwinter5886]

Fourth.

[@roarkway2684]

The expected lifespan is relatively unknown, easily up to 20 years with good care from what I’ve been ready

[@zakk6543]

Fifth that

[@rileyrenner5934]

I just got my first Giant Plated Lizard about 3 weeks ago and he's the most incredible animal I have in terms of sociability. He gets a lil skiddish when you come *to* his enclosure, but after he remembers who I am he walks right up to me and climbs my arm. He's also really responsive to petting which is awesome!

[@devintaylor8267]

Do you have any other reptiles?

[@dshobe720]

I deployed with the US Army to Iraq in the north eastern area of the country near the Iranian border. While exploring the camp i encountered a pair of plated lizards foraging in the grass around a ruined building. Day time highs were around 125 degrees F for 6 months with nightly drops to 100 degrees F. They were foraging late afternoon 5 to 6 pm when temps were starting to wain. Highest recorded temp 139 degrees F. Uromastyx, Mediterranean house geckos, and sand boas were some of the other species i saw there too.

[@rarefishtycoon6430]

Clint: talks about good unheard reptile Economy: I’m going to do what’s called a pro gamer move

[@MrMonsterjesus]

I wanted one for two years now but wont have space for one untill next year. I just hope that pricing wont go up now. But they are fairly common in Europe so I dont think that it will be that bad.

[@patricknyhan7491]

@@MrMonsterjesus But the one you get is probably Wild Caught/Field Collected

[@Freytraz]

@@patricknyhan7491 The two great problems for WC animals (relative to keeping as a pet, not Ambiental/ecological) are that (i) capture is not necessarily done in a good/healthy manner (some tropical reef fish are collected with poison, for example); (ii) transport not necessarily is done in a good/healthy manner (overcrowding, heat stress, dehydration, to long etc). A lesser problem is that animals may have parasites or diseases. But if you are collecting yourself, you can easily overcome the issues with capture and transportation. The question is then if it right to capture the animal for a pet: If it is moral, if it is legal, if has an impact on the environment etc. :)

[@MrMonsterjesus]

@@patricknyhan7491 I am not sure, but I thought that there are at least two breeders in Europe. One in Germany and one in Switzerland. I guess that there are just some differences between America and Europe. I was also looking into girdled lizards and they are pretty much impossible to get here, but they seem to be available in America.

[@roarkway2684]

Leonhard I’m hoping to produce some in the future aswell:)

[@Aquarimax]

I think it is fantastic that you were very direct about the fact that these are not a great choice for most keepers, just because they are not widely available as captive bred. 👍

[@ClintsReptiles]

I'm very excited for the day when they are available captive bred.

[@dob1106]

Wait how did you make this comment 3 days ago?

[@crocodileteeth6994]

The Dobro probably a Patreon with early access :)

[@Aquarimax]

The Dobro Yep, I’m a Patron. 👍

[@Aquarimax]

Hope Matteson you got it!

[@lukesimms2392]

I'm a medieval and ancient armor enthusiast on the side and I love seeing how some animal scales look so much like armor that people wore 😂 If anyone cares, the belly scales look very much like something called lamellar armor lol

[@melmelhodgepodge3800]

Evolution is one of the best armorers!

[@Will_Russell]

Would be neat to see a video on the collared lizard. They’re the state lizard here in Oklahoma and I would always try to catch them and keep them as pets as a kid, luckily my parents never would have let me keep one. I have since heard about them being kept as pets, they’re very cool looking lizards so I think it would be neat to have one as a pet.

[@blackonyx9842]

Man, I saw one of these guys at a reptile expo. They really are the coolest. I was just blown away by how awesome that armor is. They’re like tiny, adorable tanks.

[@Arthion]

I gotta say, I find the ridge on the belly-scales that extends all the way from their lower jaw and down their entire belly looks really cool.

[@meridianrail4773]

Blue Tongue Skink=Potato Lizard Giant Plated Lizard=Armoured Potato

[@CreaturesGtS]

Armored Potato until they get flighty

[@ChromatophoneNature]

This lizard is in no way a potato. Mine is the fastest moving reptile I have ever witnessed in person.

[@innovativeatavist159]

So....a grenade? But without the boom part. 💥

[@roughseas5915]

Lol!!

[@JasperCatProductions]

Now this is an adorable lizard! Reminds me of those gorgeous armored anteater. I would love one of these lizards.

[@ClintsReptiles]

A pangolin?

[@JasperCatProductions]

Clint's Reptiles yes!!! He just reminds me of those.

[@tacodogg8644]

I own one for myself, and he is the friendliest thing ever. Even though he is a bit skittish, once plaid with he will love you to the end.

[@coldbloodedmonstars]

I had one in 95

[@lilyayora]

I love these guys. They're usually not super easy to tame, but I met one in a pet store where the young ladies working there absolutely doted on him, so he was insanely chill and even cuddly. Totally hoping to get one one day once I get a proper setup.

[@pineapplevity]

I got one that was captive-bred today. It was more expensive but he is awesome. I got a 120 gallon tank that is 6 feet by 3 feet. Got a ton of cocoa fiber and got it 6 inches deep. Got a giant water bowl, proper lighting, cost a ton of money but I am loving him. Thanks for the informative video! Also my brother did all of the artwork for Frog Knight.

[@ianaliciaperry5243]

I used to work at the Denver Zoo and the plated lizards were one of my favorite critters to visit. Really beautiful and curious.

[@40colby]

Hey Clint, I had a wonderful Northern Blue Tongue Skink for 7+ years who passed away in March. So then I was researching these lizards as they were compared to BTSs and was watching videos from a guy who had one for over 6 months who posted videos of his progress in caring for him on youtube.... then I see an ad for the lizard on Craigslist and it turns out to be the same guy whose videos I was watching, so I knew the animal was healthy. I have now had him for almost a month. The lizard is as you said, "shy". When I reach in the aquarium for it, it always runs away and when I'm holding it I can tell it still views me as a threat and is very scared and is very tense. I'm handling it once a day for about 10-15 minutes and talk to it very calmly with much praise. I did have a neat experience yesterday in that I held him under the water faucet for a little while to give him a little rinse and then I put him in a towel, reclined back on my sofa, and pet him through the towel for 10-15 minutes. It was so neat to see that when I lifted up the towel, he was asleep! Then it woke up and once I put it back into the aquarium, it quickly scampered away from me to its hide-a-way as if it just forgot that it fell asleep on my lap. I'm just wondering what your thoughts are as to if it may ever become more relaxed with me and not so skiddish and if that might ever happen, how long it might take for it to adjust and any hints you have to help me along with it. Thanks for your videos!

[@Yukihuru]

This is my favorite lizard. Their scales look like ancient armor, and they are very cool. And they are often not ferocious, and usually seldom bite people. These lizards used to be an easily available species in my country and were not treated with much care. Nowadays, though, it's improved. These lizards are really great and I would like to recommend them.

[@Seanny1039]

I had Susan played lizards as a kid great little critters got them at super pet, they had mites and rape worms but I got rid of that quickly. They lived long loved to eat mashed bananas and I somtimes gave them canned dog food

[@joelbookhagen7856]

Awesome video Clint! Ive owned a Sudan Plated lizard for about 12 years now and he's been the perfect companion, super laid back temperment and easy as could be to take care of

[@dylansampson2074]

Would you be able to let us know when certain rad lizards like this start to become more available captive bread? Or maybe just where to look?

[@monkeygirlburns9196]

I have one but only because a friend of mine got one at an expo (wild caught) and needed to re-home it when they moved. Her name is Squidward because she lives under a rock and hates everyone and she's 4 years old now. ❤️

[@mikethesinner1498]

I remember asking if you would ever cover giant plated lizards like, last year? Early this year? Im so glad it finally happened, especially since ive had one for a while but couldn't find more than a drop of information on them anywhere.

[@keishadawn7729]

Mike The Sinner same herr

[@Vanthus.]

What a cutie, I really hope they become available captive bred in the not too distant future!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Me too!

[@sparkers70]

That little guy has an amazingly chill temperament .. I'm glad you gave us the wildcaught caution because i would have started hunting online to buy one. Such a cool species though!

[@cali4597]

I have both a BTS and a plated lizard. Both had a very hard life beforeI got them. Bruce my plated lizard actually was a wild caught, shipped with another male... I got bruce free from petsmart, he had to get his half his tail amputated, and is missing half is poor toes. He is a nervous nelley. But has never ever bit me, or shown an aggression. He is a good boi. I am biased because gerald my bts is my child. I love him like no other. Both are amazing pet lizards, the only hard thing about plated is not a lot of care info is there for them. I got one from a guy that had them before me, when i read it I was pretty bang on with care. Great video! Love these guys are featured!

[@Feminismisfornobody]

Look, if he believes he's giant, then goodness gracious he is giant!

[@elisec9530]

My nature center used to have one that someone dropped at their doorstep. He was really fun; I would put crickets inside a perforated water bottle for him to roll around 😂

[@heliosphaeresonnen_wind_ki5720]

how i wish there was a channel that shows all pets as informative as clint does with reptiles! great great work!

[@ibic2441]

Wow, I haven't seen a lot of good videos of these guys great job Clint your the best Don't tell Emily!

[@ClintsReptiles]

It'll be our little secret 🤫

[@joeyphaahla]

We can’t tell Emily and Ed about how Clint’s got the best vids.

[@grettelguerra7511]

Clint, I didn’t catch if that was a full-grown adult specimen you were holding. I just googled “Giant Plated Lizard” and the ages yielded are of much larger lizards. What a cool species! Thanks for bringing it to our attention 😃🦎

[@mtpetri]

I bought one from a pet store that closed. He/she was there there the entirety of the time, at least ten years, I had him another seven then gave him to a rescue when I went to college. He was very sweet but would escape a lot and always hid under my bed when i walked in the room. Was never aggressive and didn’t mind my water dragon when I took them both out. He loved tomatoes and Dubia roaches.

[@thecompleteanimorph]

Aww, I love these guys, it's Major Garry from my old job! Such chill lizards. You could feed him a little bit of pureed fruit on a spoon and he'd lick it off gently.

[@amd6932]

I released a very audible " awwww!" At that face! My goodness what a kind looking lizard! ♡

[@marteenie7189]

i *REALLY REALLY* wanted a peters banded when i went to an expo in socal bc there were only 3 booths which sold them. so sad though bc they were only wild-caught so i didnt get one.. hopefully in the future, the giant plated and peters banded would be available soon!

[@jessicakurth5582]

I want a Peter's banded skink, but went with a captive bred northern blue tongue. Fingers crossed these guys and Peter's banded skinks are captive bred in the future!

[@kevinpoe8137]

I saw one available at my local pet store a few years ago, but unfortunately they don’t get stuff like that much anymore 😔. I remember when they had a kinds of fun stuff from viper boas and beauty snakes to frilled lizards and even a giant toad the size of a dinner plate, they had it all.

[@fr0ck360]

Apreciate the info and great care with these lizards clint

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much!

[@steverouse1]

Mine is captive born got it as a baby at a reptile show he will eat anything and he loves to dig for his food

[@deafpleco1602]

Best KZbin channel ever !!! Your knowledge and your passion for animals is so amazing keep making more videos!! Maybe perhaps in the future You can make a video on veiled chameleon’s? Shingle back skink’s? Lace monitors? Anyway keep on being stinking rad with your stinking rad beasts!

[@joryamberthompson2270]

Your videos are the reason I purchase most of my reptiles haha thanks👍keep it up Clint

[@marytwinflamessoulfamunite7102]

I looked up this video because I seen a Giant Plated Lizzard at my favorite petstore and was curious about them found out today the Giant Plated Lizzard at the petstore is Captive bred he has an awesome personality too definitely on my dream Lizzard list now

[@trevor866]

Sudan plated lizards make the best lizard pets if you can find them captive bred. Not flighty at all, never have to worry about being bit and super hardy. Wonderful lizards.

[@philconti1945]

Always looking forward for Saturday, not for a day off, but for your next video

[@LincolnWiseDidMyMom]

Hey Clint! I have been looking for a blue tongue/ tegu alternative for a while now. I just bought a fire skink from animal ark today, and I LOVE HIM SO MUCH! But dang it, you already got me wanting more reptiles. 😂😂😂

[@michaelrollison6612]

I had a Sudan plated lizard in the early 90's named Dre 😆. He was the most chill lizard, alot like a beardie as far as that goes.

[@marykennedy4126]

Visited the #IndianapolisZoo this past weekend. Hubby and i check out the desert exhibit and there are 3 or 4 of these giant plated lizards, along with different types of tortoise, blue tongued skinks, meercats, etc. At first i assumed the sign must be wrong. They look too much like a skink! I tell hubby that I'll get online and look them up when we get home. And as we were getting in the car i got the notification for this video.

[@thedin3467]

Clint is the man! So entertaining and engaging. Have a great week Clint.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much!

[@tydawncurrit]

I could not find a lizard for me but then I came across this reptile and fell in love and they fit my family's lifestyle! Only question. Are they good with kids?

[@CoMtLion]

Thanks for telling people to wait until we have captive bred ones. It's so important people only get captive bred animals for pets.

[@Groundx1]

Isn't this Gerrhosaurus major, the so-called Sudan plated lizard? G. validus is longer, flatter with two yellowish stripes. G. major also tends to be somewhat calmer. Please clarify.

[@Sinyao]

My favorite reptiles are armoured or armor-like. This seems to be the best option for me in the future.

[@joshsampey2460]

I had one of these when I was a kid. Got it when I was 7 and had it till I left for college. Had to give it to another family as my parents did not want to care for it. It lived 25 years. In all that time it never tried to bite. It would run away some times when I tried to handle it but never bite. One thing it would do is it would puff up for about the first 10min of having it out of the cage. I loved this lizard and if I could get another one for my older kids I totally would. I will be keeping an eye out for a captive bred one.

[@Honest-joe]

This lizard looks cool but not for me. My ideal lizard would be something of a similar size or slightly larger, feeding wise either veggies only, seeds, or meat like dead mice but no insects, something that doesn't mind humidity like how corn snakes are generally ok with generic house humidity, something that's placid/"friendly" and is good for handelling, and finally, something that is captive bred and doesn't drop its tail. I do have a corn snake currently, but I would really like a lizard, something with legs and isnt a tortoise/turtle. There doesn't seem to be a lot of creatures around that match this criteria unfortunately.

[@MrKFNeverGiveUp]

Love this channel so much. Great information, as always. Thank y'all. :)

[@ClintsReptiles]

You're welcome. Thank you!

[@joeyconstantinopleelskeoejf]

Thanks for this vid Clint! I really want to get a major plated lizard!

[@dillonvoisin349]

awwww you had me sold on it too until that bit about them not being captive bred! such a bummer that... but we have to do the right thing by nature eh?

[@justinhites6229]

Thank u Clint I think they're super cool there's not much and felt on them out thereI have to so it's nice to find out more stuff about keep up the great work

[@ClintsReptiles]

You're very welcome!

[@pharmagator]

I owned an Armadillo lizard several years ago... Loved to sit on your hand... Looking like a dinosaur...

[@BKJP1998]

I'm going against popular decision and am getting one. I am prepping his cage so that he is comfortable as can be when he arrives. I've done my research and feel pretty confident I can be a good pet parent. Skinks are expensive and boring but these little guys rock and their temperaments are to die for! I'm naming him Sherman after the Sherman tank cause you know...armor.

[@reginaldweasley2401]

I used to own one. He was honestly one of my best friends. He just wanted to cuddle and be pet.

[@spatzicus0342]

My GPL Connors is easily my favorite lizard I have. He's been nothing short of amazing, thanks so much for covering his species!

[@steverouse1]

i love mine he is super active

[@rocknrollroxy4573]

Spatzicus 3 where are you located I have agemale

[@keishadawn7729]

I have one how do you tell if it’s female or male?

[@brendonbewersdorf986]

these reptiles are awesome I used to see one at a pet store whose owner I was friends with they let me hold him on occasion really nice lizardsI wish I had the room to have bought one but being in college I don't have that luxury at the moment

[@joelh6514]

Thanks for providing information in such a responsible way. Still waiting on a rating for NA box turtles. Would love to see more in depth care videos for reptiles that don’t get a lot of coverage online.

[@lizardodelaroux5863]

How awesome it actually ended up being the next video! Lol thanks, Clint!

[@ClintsReptiles]

You're very welcome :)

[@huttlord123]

He's like the Mr. Rogers of reptiles.

[@willnolan7040]

i’ve had the exact same thought

[@joeyphaahla]

Yes

[@CJ_725]

It’s like a leopard gecko and a beardy had a baby to make the perfect pet

[@tillerz7148]

These videos are great!!!! I’d like to see a video on green and brown basilisk.

[@JoshuaWeirdo]

I love your videos! Keep on being awesome! I know that it's not a reptile, but could you do a video about tarantulas? I LOVED your video about jumping spiders.

[@lexslate2476]

Hey. There is an armoured sausage on your hand, Clint. Looks friendly, though.

[@medievalprince1]

Would a video on the knight anole be possible? I love my equestris and there’a not too many videos on how cool they are as display pets

[@wyvernofwinter5886]

May we see a video about mourning geckos in the future, please? They're so fascinating and fun to watch. They're apparently called mourning geckos because it was once believed that this species would chirp in mourning over 'lost' male mates. Like little widows. This may have been before people realized that mourning geckos reproduce via parthenogenesis, however, and are all female.

[@3421958]

Love your videos! Please consider doing one on collared lizards! Thanks!

[@dangerousnooodle7079]

Keep up the good work Clint you're probably my favorite content creator

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much!

[@emilydurkee8664]

"They're amazing! They're like potatoes"

[@C-24-Brandan]

Should do a video on Amazon Puffing Snakes! Chandler has a super cool pair of them, not many people work with/have heard of them

[@Bmedeiros-youtube]

They don’t have bright colors. But they have this gold metallic metal look that’s amazing

[@tiberiusjones7]

Not in the cards for a couple years but when I'm better situated to do so I will be looking into obtaining a healthy, ethically-collected breeding group to try to provide captive bred lizards to the market. These animals are amazing! I'll be sure to let you know if I have success :)

[@TheBeardedHerper]

I have one that I took in from someone who could no longer keep it. I'd really love to find a mate and attempt to breed these guys to supply some folks with cb babies. Juggernaut is doing very well on a diet almost identical to that of a blue tongue skink.

[@justmedavid2977]

Can't wait to see this... After my shift at work. I'll check back in later.

[@ClintsReptiles]

See you in a bit!

[@justmedavid2977]

@@ClintsReptiles ok I'm back.

[@dracanisobsidian1613]

I love listening to this channel while working its amazing

[@smkwhatsnext3411]

Had one back in the mid 80's was so cool my friend kept bothering so much I finally sold it to him would like to have another and have recommended them to many

[@myloherps8955]

Happy December Clint 🎄 Amazing Choice Of Reptile

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you! Happy December to you.

[@JohnJames.]

Mine was pretty chill, but did get spooked , I came home from school and he was dead, had broken leg , looked like he just thrashed , he was wild caught but had him for 2 years, mites may be a issue

[@Scales13]

I blame Clint for all of my awesome additoons to my reptile collect and ever shirking storage space lol. Yet again great video man your a big reason I got my Ackie.

[@JuanCruz-sb4np]

Hey Clint Awesome video ! I have a suggestion can you make a legless lizard care guide ? That would be amazing because I’m thinking of getting one ! Thank you 😊

[@corrinthesadgay6511]

Oh geez... I've become enamoured by this species!! What an amazing lizard, and how beautiful! Awesome! They seem perfect for what I've wanted aesthetically, and also personably! They seem so smart. what an incredible lizard. it is gonna be a long wait until captive bred individuals become more available.

[@matthewhaake5862]

Lizard:flicks his tounge Clint:best size ever

[@theofficialhahyugo]

Seen a Plated Lizard Import 👎🏽 but baby 🤔. I know final decision will be mines. But should that be at least a good start on IF a import was possibly gotten?

[@Ollidol]

The name of this lizard is like someone knowing nothing about reptiles describing it: Hey you see that lizard over there? which one? The giant plated lizard

[@christianwilcox5036]

I have a Karstens Girldled lizard and this is the closest thing to information about it so I guess good video. He is very much so not handleable so take that information about this family of lizards as you will

[@ChromatophoneNature]

I think you are kind of downplaying how fast these lizards are. This thing could easily keep pace with a basilisk.

[@patricknyhan7491]

I am a teenager, and over the past year, I have been researching Bearded Anoles. I love them SO MUCH! So to try and convince my parents to let me get one, I wrote a whole paper on their care, pros/cons, etc. I finally brought it up to them last week (it was right after dinner, so they were in a good mood), and before I could even finish my sentence, my mom said "No, Absolutely not." I asked why, and they said because we have a 19 year old cat and our Quail (we are raising Bobwhites to release in our woods to eat ticks). These two animals combined take up ~1/2 hour of my time each day, and she wouldn't believe me when I said that these guys are fairly low maintenance. How can I change their minds? Could you please do a whole video on the Cuban False Chameleon so that I can show them how Stinkin' Rad they are? Thanks Clint!

[@ClintsReptiles]

It will be our soon!

[@patricknyhan7491]

@@ClintsReptiles Thank you so much, Clint! I can't wait to see it, and I am so appreciative of everything you do for the reptile hobby!

[@christianhernandez9248]

I'm getting one now but captive from my uncle's friend that's a year old and has everything with it and its $120, but I'm a beginner of having a lizard I've only had acouple dogs and one cat

[@scoobsmcdoo3471]

Another potentially ethical source for one of these lads is a rescue/rehome situation.

[@IrieRogue]

BEST. WAKEUP. EVER. Thanks for another banger, Clint!

[@joshuasharpe8047]

Saw a zoo cohabitate these with a huuuuge African Rock Python. They were fun to watch

[@BDroeger]

Love your videos!... And speaking of underated lizards... How about a video on Collared Lizards!? .... Why are they not the most popular pet lizard in the USA?!

[@random_commenter-xix]

So if this video is anything to go off of these are just slightly higher humidity bearded dragons that like to burrow and and won't eat their own substrate and risk death out of curiosity. Neat.

[@roarkway2684]

Two days ago a pair of Sudan plated lizards came up on the local classifieds, the husbandry was pitiful and they were being fed bugs the guy found around his house... im not sure what the genders are but the vet visit is booked:)

[@ApexContestPrep]

I just shared the fundraiser (currently at $8,900 of $10k goal) with a Lizard enthusiast group. Hopefully, it helps get you closer to that goal # so you can continue releasing quality content and educating potential reptile owners before impulse buying!

[@krystine3029]

We got "Thor" a year and a half ago. He was wild caught and it was a rough beginning. We were told he was 9 months old, very dehydrated and timid. He is in a 75 gallon tank and loves his hammock and large stone hide, which he also crawls on top to use as a basking area. They are shy!! Once I get him, he will crawl under my neck/chin and rest only shoulder, almost cuddling... It's just getting him. (Very fast) only problem we still have is feeding. He doesn't care for crickets much. Won't touch a dubia roach, and not healthy to give pinkie rats and super worms often. Any suggestions? He will refuse to eat, if I allow him, for over 2 weeks if I offer the crickets or roaches. He does eat a small amount of greens (offered daily) but I know he needs protein. Please help??