How to WALK a GIANT DRAGON LIZARD!

learn how to walk a totally chill giant monitor lizard without getting freaked like Sharon Stone!
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[@d3mpst3r18]

I never thought a video of someone walking a lizard would be so fun to watch lol Keep up the amazing work and videos Kenan! We gotta see slinky swim at some point!

[@KampKenan]

Haha! Thanks for watching:)

[@LA-qh8bh]

Outside his enclosure. I love it!

[@timbertherian99]

Tht dog is so calm!

[@OttawaOldFart]

Slinky to these viewers like Frank is to King Of DIY fans, the boss

[@KampKenan]

Totally!

[@marcimakes8936]

Proud of Tom and amazed he is wearing proper footwear!

[@KampKenan]

Tom is finally learning lol!

[@betitofishing5089]

His is so calm

[@betitofishing5089]

He

[@sh_scoot2029]

At 18:26 there is a turtle that is upside down in the Iguana cage in the background

[@BigM148]

I seen that

[@Kellylogan1131]

Healthy tortoises and turtles can turn themselves over. So you see it trying to turn itself over.

[@clearwaterbeachhomesearchm5957]

Kelly Logan you obviously don't own a tortoise

[@sh_scoot2029]

Clearwater Beach Home search Merry Donovan I actually do own a tortoise

[@Kellylogan1131]

Clearwater Beach Home search Merry Donovan I do own a tortoise. Thank you for your rudeness. I appreciate your judgment.

[@gladewalker8413]

Anyone else see the upside down tortoise at 18:25 in the background? poor lil guy.

[@KampKenan]

I saw him, but don’t worry, he flipped over while filming:)

[@gladewalker8413]

Good to know! I wasn't to worried since I knew you'd be back in that area returning slinky anyway haha

[@theuncommonn00b12]

Glade Walker AHAHAHAHAAA

[@CronusandRhea]

I want to do this with my female Argus but I don't want to over stress her, she is high strung.

[@user-c1uyz]

Yah i saw that and was laughing. I thought the lizard flipped him over because he's jealous. But that was funny. Poor guy

[@pamelaflirtyskunk7698]

I trained my Argentine Black and White tegu to walk on a leash. He LOVED being able to go walk in the grass and bask by the pool. I also used food every time I put the harness on him. After only a month, he was very accepting because he wanted his reward. 😀 He liked to also rest on a foam float in the pool and would dive in and swim to me and then go back to the float. I never took my tegu to the park or anything like that. I didn't want diseases other pets carry being a hazard and didn't want to risk someone being hurt because people who don't know a species don't always use common sense. We just hung out on our property. I can't tell you how much I miss that tegu! I'm still absolutely gutted he's gone now! After so many years, it's hard not having him here

[@josephcagiano3055]

I couldn’t help but tear up reading this. God bless you! I just bought a baby Nile Monitor who had two injuries. I knew if I did not get him he would end up dying because nobody else would buy an injured lizard animal from The reptile show and the people that had all these lizards did not take good care of them at all. So because of my career and how much I travel I could not keep him so I gave him to my friends that have an exotic animal park where he will be well taken care of. And when I’m in town once every five weeks I’ll go and babysit him and take him back to the house to spend time with him. He’s such a sweet little animal. I’ve never had one before and now I miss him even though it’s only been a day. I’ve had many snakes but never a monitor. They’re so special.

[@3_up_moon]

@@josephcagiano3055 do you still have the monitor?

[@stevefrancis1191]

@@josephcagiano3055 updates on the monitor please :)

[@kerryshauntedhouse3414]

"Im keeping the tags on". How nice for the person who gets it next for their poodle with slinky skin hanging off it lol.

[@seangere9698]

Congrats Tom, for letting Slinky get so close for that amount of time. I know how much fear you have of him. Doing great, keep it up. I loved walking my nile monitor around.

[@KampKenan]

I thought Tom did great!

[@seangere9698]

Kamp Kenan I agree he did really good.

[@3_up_moon]

Do you still have your monitor?

[@seangere9698]

@@3_up_moon No unfortunately I don't. I moved from America to Germany almost 9 years ago and left him with a friend when I moved.

[@deeriguess.7070]

I would love to see very beautiful trees in Slinky’s enclosure. Also it would be cool to see certain areas containing shade and sun!

[@KampKenan]

Will do:)

[@deeriguess.7070]

Thank you for taking it into consideration!

[@elicutler18]

12:11 oh damn lookin that good at 44, impressive

[@dwaynetherockjohnson3336]

why doesn't this guy have a million subs yet

[@LuqmanMal]

careful slingky may eat your fish in the pond (depend on how hungry he is) plus they are a good climber if you lost him try to look up in the trees "sometime" they climb up to find bird nest/ rest/ avoid from danger i life in Malaysia (rural: small village) common to see one

[@user-uf4lf2bp8t]

I think you should work on your english

[@alistairdiren5790]

We Malaysian don't really use English that much hence why Malaysian when their typing or talking we tend to have have grammar mistakes as English is not really our main language(im from Sarawak the Eastern side of Malaysia)

[@oscarsmom9733]

This is so awesome! I know you are having a proud dad moment!

[@sallyrutledge8238]

Reaching back in time from 2022... so much fun to see the earlier episodes. Slinky on a leash as he first explores FREEDOM !

[@garyarthur2988]

I have a savannah monitor that doesn't need a leash. He doesn't want to get more than 10 feet from me in any public place. Runs back to my feet if he feels threatened. He is full grown at 4 foot lol

[@brothertyrese5561]

Slinks should defiantly have his only channel

[@KampKenan]

Agreed!

[@victorlorraine6596]

Kamp Kenan live feed slinks cage then we can watch him all the time!

[@KampKenan]

We're planning on it!

[@ameliaholland8424]

Mr Doctoring agree I would watch

[@patshhi4620]

That is a really nice video of Slinky. I think he really enjoyed getting out of his cage and walking around, experiencing new sights, sounds and smells. I’d like to see more of that.

[@susanmartin3762]

He really seemed interested in this stuff. I know this is an old video but it's the first time I'm seeing it and I love it

[@Hello_Fuckers0]

I'm so jealous!!! I tried to put a harness on my 6 ft iguana...he didn't take to it at all, to say the least lol

[@KampKenan]

Keep working on your time spent with him:)

[@Hello_Fuckers0]

Absolutely

[@robertjones1916]

‘Slinky’ is awesome! Love the videos!! Peace from the Mitten!!

[@hectorsoy]

Nice video. I just got back from Bangkok and there are dozens and dozens of water monitors at Lumpini Park in the middle of the city! They are out running wild and you can get fairly close to them. They don't show much if any fear of people. There were a few monsters over 6 feet long!! Impressive!. Most of the lizards were about slinky's size and you could see the little ones in the trees.

[@AlexOzoneVideos]

Idk I think you could maybe train slinky to walk where you want through conditioning. Maybe tie some bells to that black feed bucket and shake the bells and every time you feed him a treat. After a while you might be able to get him to follow the bells as you walk. I've read of Komodo dragons being trained in similar ways I think it could maybe be done.

[@snowballil3133]

Slinky is so adorable and handsome.

[@rizichia191]

Slinks reminds me of a merten’s water monitor in Australia I used to walk around with. Although he’s much smaller than Slinky, he is just as lovely as Slinky. Love what you do man. :)

[@KampKenan]

Love mertens monitors!

[@bigclowner]

Awesome vid! Did anyone else notice the tortoise flipped over in the backround? Around 18.49 Hope he got himself right-side-up again!

[@jessicadawson1981]

This is very cool....I glad he has the chance to explore.

[@EJRYON47]

Thanks for an awesome video. I must say you are the first of all my subs that I sat through all the commercials to watch your video. You say you talk a lot, but you sir are a natural. You don't ramble and search for words your speech just flows, entertains and informs us all. I live in Florida as well so it's exciting to see what is possible to do in my little 3 acres I call home.

[@pamelaflirtyskunk7698]

Tom didn't wear flip flops! Good job Tom! 😂

[@turtlecat7856]

He is so intelligent! He will enjoy seeing the world.

[@barbiehayes1551]

I occasionally bring my Sulcata to the rec fields around my house and I put him in a collar on a leash. All the kids get a kick out of it, and he enjoys it so much.

[@dhirajgiri49]

So cool to have a big boy like that

[@MarciaMeree]

Great video, I just love Slinky. It was really good to see him out and about. He really is a good boy and I can see how proud you are of him.

[@cozywithlulu]

Yay much love for Slinky ❤️

[@janettaimes6142]

Best shots of Slinky EVER!!! 😁

[@ashbyt1]

Is Slinky a Savannah Monitor? What a great video. You seem to have the perfect attitude one needs to train an intelligent reptile.

[@shikitorandall2173]

I'm pretty sure he is an Asian water monitor. Savannah monitors have more boxy heads

[@karsonerp206]

Wow cool video he's pretty chill for his first walk

[@lavedahernandez7844]

Kennan you crack me up! I am so much like you. I have my animals and we all chill in the yard.

[@7Meer77]

18:24 peep that turtle trying to right himself

[@MikoDiane]

I love seeing Slinky out exploring like that

[@dani.0040]

We use one harness for the front legs & one harness in reverse for the rear legs with a extra connector down the length of the body. Cause they will try & reverse out of the harness. 🙂

[@scotttasler7503]

Maybe a large fenced area where he could hunt freely? Rabbits, mice or rats (would have to be careful) etc. this is awesome and your cages are nice and large which is great to see. Keep up the great work and care you are providing.

[@Chiefpaylor]

I took in an almost 5 foot male water monitor and have recently gotten him used to a harness. My trick to putting it on him is I only do it if he’s in his pond. Water seems to be his safe space, I can do almost anything to him with out him protesting if he’s in his pond, outside of his pond is another story lol.

[@richardyingling6972]

Great video Kenan! I'm so happy Slinky will get the enrichment of being out and exploring everywhere. I can't wait to see more video of him out exploring. Maybe you could get him one of those long retractable leashes so he could get out and swim in the pond or something. Great video. Sending much love and support from Arkansas, Richard

[@Lovinfamilyof3]

O we love the ol slinkster

[@gcslave13]

You’re too awesome Kenan, I love your enthusiasm. You inspire me everyday

[@rickoursler2583]

That was so cool Kenan. Slinky is a genuine Star. Look forwards to your next video

[@mrcokez1]

what a magnificent creature.

[@ABC-cd9qq]

The tortoise in the background at 18:30 😂

[@loraharris2937]

This is so cool 😎 and Tom has improved so much pretty soon he will be walking hin

[@JMichellePhillipsRisingthunder]

Awesome job, Slinky. I thought it was pretty cool how he just took to it like a pro.

[@ThePilgrimzProject]

I love Slinky, he's looks so healthy this was a great video

[@joehilton6951]

The tortoises mating in the background on about 3 mins😂

[@connorgibson9342]

For slinky's new enclosure he should get a cave or like a cover area he can go, similar to the box he all ready has but with a more natural look

[@joemagnets9940]

Hey Kamp, you are really keeping Slinky in fine shape. Most of the lizards such as Slinky are really way overweight.

[@L0GANTP]

For his new enclosure you def need a large pond for him that has a glass viewing pane so we can see him if hes underwater.

[@tracieandthecrazyturtle477]

Omg is that Slinky sniffing Toms foot? Good boy Tom good boy. He didn't bolt. Lol. Omg Tom walking Slinky wow. I love watching Slinky's mind works.

[@cactusng]

You should watch Slinky wonder around the Kamp for a bit and see what kind of areas he likes, such as that area where he found the snake skin. Those kinds of habitats may be cool to recreate for his new enclosure.

[@brokenstacker8297]

That is so cool. Easier than walking a dog for the first time.

[@KampKenan]

I was pumped! Looking forward to more sessions with him!

[@pondfatherwaterfeatures1043]

Fun video. Love slinky’s body curving walk and your excitement watching him explore. Wow! Not sure what you mean by the “new sanctuary” but sure I just missed it from a prior episode. See you soon I hope.

[@debido2u]

Awesome!! Walking the lizard!

[@crissymurray6176]

Hi kamp kenan, so I love the sling on the lead exploring !! loved it..

[@myeklecticlife]

Love it, absolutely awesome! Slinky is loving it. Don't let him near squirrel though :/ super cool you had this idea. I wonder if he tries to bolt and realizes he's trapped by the leash if he'll freak out. I hope not. Good luck kind of training him excited to see more about that in the future.

[@num1pyrogurl]

As one who walks my bearded Dragon, its usually a lot of fun! I put the harness and leash next to and than into his cage, so he knew it couldn't hurt him and than slowly started getting him used to it. like letting him rome around with it on, I soon learned he prefers his leather harness but hes really good on walks!

[@NemiDK81]

Awesome video, would like to see more Slinky walks. Maybe you can do ask kenan with Slinky. Also in Slinkys new cage i think you should make sure to have a nice spot with wifi where you can sit at talk to us :-)

[@amylongpatton]

Kamp Kenan is getting a new camp

[@talon7208]

i like how the turtles at the end were trying to check him out

[@jerameywricks8561]

Did anyone else notice the Tortious/Turtle flipped over and kicking at 18:30-18:50 lol

[@abbyq4032]

Anybody else notice the tortoise in the cage at 18:50 struggling😂

[@KurNorock]

When I was 15 or so I saw a guy walking two animals on leashes into a pet-co. One was a big male rottweiler. The other was the biggest (and first) monitor I've ever seen. It legitimately weighed as much as the dog did and had legs as thick as my arms. It was also super friendly. Little kids were able to pet it, and it didn't even try to eat any of the little dogs in the store. I don't remember what kind of monitor it was, (this was 25 years ago) but it was absolutely enormous.

[@rosiehawtrey]

Might conceivably have been a Komodo - some places allow them as pets and they're big - other possibilities are water monitor, blackthroat, whitethroat and nile. But the size you suggest makes me think varanus komodiensis.

[@KurNorock]

@@rosiehawtrey Definitely wasn't a komodo. If I had to guess it was probably an asian water monitor. They are popular, large, and one of the easier species to tame.

[@jabnola]

Have him designated service animal and take him to IHOP, You may be the only one eating? But Slinky is not picky he's eat anything. LMAO!

[@Redbull357]

nice triceps Kenan! Stay fit

[@dragonfreak480]

i think slinky's next enclosure should look as close as humanly as possible to what he would lived in out in the wild

[@evaparker7142]

Wow so cool he's loving it. He's a cool guy. What makes me wish I had one, but I'll enjoy Slinky for a while thank you for sharing

[@GAMINGMATRIXXX]

Slinky is awesome!

[@chaoticdusk1316]

Slinky's like a bit scaly lizard puppy.

[@waynebyerly9681]

I noticed at the end of the video as you walk by the turtle/tortoise enclosure, that they noticed you walking by and all began to walk (stampede? :) ) toward the edge of their enclosure ... possibly anticipating food. I found that to be extremely interesting. I also found your attitude towards, and your love for your reptiles, to be extremely touching. I really love that. By the way I have always maintained if there was MUCH more going on behind the eyes of traditional pets then we have any idea. I don't know why that should not be true of reptiles also. How about some videos of you feeding your larger reptiles?

[@stepford702]

My girlfriend had one of these little guys (he was a big boy). She called me in tears because he got out of his enclosure. I came to help find him. She was certain he couldn't be found. I decided to walk around the neighborhood and listen for either dogs going ballistic, or screaming women. Sure enough, I heard this lady screaming bloody murder, standing on top of her car. He was a good ol boy. I just went and picked him up (she looked at me like I had two heads or something). But I showed her what a teddy bear he was. I even got her to pet him. One of my favorite stories.

[@jentimmy]

Slinky reminds me a lot of the Goannas here where I live in Australia, and you're quite right apart from a slightly nasty bite and maybe using you as a tree if you happen to be the tallest thing around them they pose no threat to humans at all.

[@Mellmick26]

I think you should put a sloped rock leading into his pond

[@embrown520]

He needs to just get use to the harness first. Just wear that without the leash.

[@pyroblox762]

Lizards need exersixe so good job

[@willyjgonzalez6560]

Who thought a video of a dude walking a lizard would be so cool!

[@grubbin207]

4:12 he licked your armpit kenan 😂

[@rambo20866]

WOW!!!! Slinky is the bomb!!!!!

[@lindaskeepout]

He's so cute!!

[@christinadvoracek997]

Love it go slinky go good job tim

[@jadelittleeagle]

We loved our monitor, ......first we had him in a 5 gal tank when he was smaller , we let him run around the house while we cleaned his tank, ..... he was feisty it took 3 people to hold him so we could measure him each time ...... after we moved to some larger property , we had to leash him to clean his now Horizontal telephone booth size cage .... and he kept growing & we measured him each time we cleaned his tank .....& he was growing an inch a week ... he ate chicken necks & mice ..... we had to keep him on a 20 ft lead & had to be careful not to let him near trees or he’d climb them. ....and he’d find holes to crawl into too .... our cat kept him fed by bring her catch from the field .... his name was Boris , cause he had eyes like Boris Karloff .....

[@kennethcrosby1139]

Underwater viewing window of his future pond would be cool. So you could see him face to face while hes swimming.

[@lucysweets8624]

Yes! I’m loving this

[@84parsons]

Love your channel dude and your positivity

[@hollyranisavljevic378]

The end was like Slinky ASMR :P

[@noelfuller7942]

In slinks new enclosure you should put a big pond In it with fish and everything maybe have Paul curffaro help

[@MrSurgpimp]

Kenan, do you think when slinky got a little spooked at the barn.... he ran for the door then back to that corner..... think he may have wanted to go back in his home?

[@pats7276]

WOW Tom!! You did good! 😁

[@fenndoggett2977]

That’s an interesting dog you have there

[@benoliver619]

Ive been walk monitors on leashes for years they can get upset when you try to put them back in the enclosure just some heads up. Watch the shadows you cast that can make the monitor jumpy

[@aratacks]

at 8:04 I noticed Slinky smelling a pinecone, not sure if you're aware of this or not but reptiles are deathly allergic to pine. I lost a Savannah monitor to pinesol cleaner.

[@gavinhoffman3708]

18:36 if you look in the rock iguana cage at that time the tortoise is upside down