NERDS Water Monitors are TAME, and Socialized. Beware of Wild caught!

[@mannylozano8146]

I feel that people in general forget that animals dont think like humans. NERD has been an inspiration on how to observe and connect with and animals body language. If you pay attention, one can really learn alot. Learning from our animals is what makes our journey amazing.

[@kksmomndad5657]

I love that Kevin doesn't give a shit what other people say. He knows he's right n stands by what he says. He doesn't back down n that is awesome.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

kksmomndad d that’s right!!!!!!! Thank you !!! K

[@zonester_exe9142]

kksmomndad d nnnnnnn

[@danielleshavik7882]

Kevin + Monitors = Perfect Day ❤ Do we want to see more of Kevin with his amazing monitors?? YES PLEASE!! 😆

[@jacklyn7579]

In Tyler Nolan's video he has one of your water monitor Little foot is his name and 2 from other sellers there is a BIG difference between their behavior. I mean it was crazy. He is so confident so friendly very easy to handle easy to feed just a amazing animal.

[@BOOMER-rs5qn]

My favorite video's are the ones where Kevin is sharing knowledge.

[@KnotsinYarn]

they look so sweet! A kid I knew had a monitor in the early 90s and man, that thing, you couldn't even get near it's enclosure w/o it hissing and spazing out. It was just a big, plastic bin. Its nice to see how tame and sweet they can be when properly worked with and socialized.

[@banjocomet]

Kevin...you are truly inspirational! Everything you and your crew does for the well-being of these animals and how outsiders view them is remarkable! Keep doing what you are doing!

[@bobbistevens746]

Love how excited the others are trying to get to Kevin for attention!!

[@pamelanoirot1427]

Love that you are the guru of moniters no one else games them like you i see other people getting moniters from other places and none of them are tame you are great !!!

[@chrisfrench1290]

Thank you so much for sharing all the information you all have gathered over the years! Do you think it would be possible to add in a video for boa constrictor caging and feeding?

[@bettymorgan4737]

I love seeing monitors. Your techniques helped me become friends with my ackies monitor and my red tegu.

[@blar_reptilesnonabaumgardn4541]

Love watching Kevin play with baby monitors🥰🥰🥰 They are so cute and so intelligent. You can just see them working things out like hmmm...how do I get away with climbing on his head😁😂🤣

[@Putreffy]

The variety of new videos has been great, snakes, geckos and now monitors

[@brandonharden3449]

Super pumped to see monitor videos again! can't get enough of them. Honestly just love all the videos, been following since the beginning and absolutely love seeing more videos being put out. thank you all for taking the time to do this, every video is so beneficial to the community.

[@thrillmaster74]

Excellent video, I was not sure ti get one because if how they behaved, but your's are way way more calm and socialized then i have seen

[@Ibaneddie76]

Amazing work, Kevin is so knowledgable the proof is in the way every single animal has 0 fear of him. I've had a lot of experience with these monitors are trust me they aren't just born like this, this behavior is only attained with knowledge and constant work. Very impressive. I wish Croc monitor bites weren't so bad, I would love to have one but in my opinion only people like Kevin should have them, they are potentially deadly when full grown and that's not an over statement, they have literal razor daggers for teeth and are extremely fast and powerful. Water monitors make amazing pets though, I had a really big one for years and she was puppy dog tame. I miss her a lot.

[@darcieclements4880]

This video made me happy cry. Before watching Kevin this never really would happen to me. I can not even begin to express how wonderful it is to see another human that can read animals, respects them and values selective temperament breedings and socialisation in reptiles. If I am ever in a situation where I can support a water monitor, I will definitely get a black dragon from Kevin, but for now I am starting small, with a project to selectively breed hognose snakes, for temperment. Sure they are easy to tame compared to monitors, but an animal that is more comfortable in a captive environment where it is handled all the time is going to make a much better pet regardless.

[@lucasrubinstein923]

Its so wonderful to see how much you care for the monitors. You are truly an amazing person and an inspiration.

[@conniecutruzzula9199]

Actually this is the first time I've seen Kevin and his monitors. I loved it they are so sweet and used to people. I could watch Kevin all day talking about his animals.

[@ac9356]

Love to see u do a video on taking care and handling BCI boas

[@marieke848]

Love the way you work with animals so respectful and no bullshit 👍

[@rhondagutierrez6080]

If your experienced with wild animals you can read them. But my exprirance never hand feed them cause they acociate hand with food.i prefer bowls..hatchlings always put big pan of water n they naturally start using water pan to poop in..ones that are ranch raised are more wild n arnt pan trained.that makes alota more work for you.thir poop smells bad n if it's big your cleaning poo up twice a day..n it's a lot work. Thir the most awsume pet I recommend Asian water monitors. Black throats seem easier to.

[@candacewag1971]

I love watching and hearing Kevin talk about these cute little baby monitors. Monitors are my fav!!

[@wolfmomma]

What would be your ideal bioactive enclosure for the water monitors (no holds barred) as hatchlings and up through adult sizes. Otherwise yes more monitor videos, husbandry and socialization never get old.

[@jonahglover59]

Omg dibs on Reptar in the beginning! That little savage is awesome! I'm so glad I found the channel!

[@jaytee.tompkins]

I always love listening to Kevin talk about animals. So, knowledgeable. Love it.

[@loriw2661]

I love the way you interact with your monitors. After watching Tyler Nolan receive the ones he got from you, and showing how calm and trusting they are, I knew I’d get mine from you. As soon as I’m ready, I’ll be in touch. I’d love your guidance along the way to make sure I do everything right. 🐍❤️🐍 More monitor videos? YESSSS!!!!

[@Kormelev]

Thank you for posting these videos. I will never be able to own one of these; so vicariously appreciating them through you is a real joy.

[@erinevelyn3609]

love vids like this one! would love to see more about socialization techniques. thanks! keep up the great work!

[@janetairlines1351]

Thank you for welcoming us into your facility today, thank you for the hognose, and thank you to dustin for taking an hour out of his day to show us around. Kevin is a VERY busy guy, but is running an amazing operation.

[@mybushcraftlife9778]

I would love watching Kevin and his babies. Monitor especially..... Kevin is so adorable when he's all happy and smiling.

[@thehobbyguy7089]

I was into reptiles some 30 or so years ago, had a Chilean Dwarf Tegu, got it from a shop on Newbury St. in Boston. Loved it, it was like having a little dragon as a pet. I love the look of these baby water monitors, they seem super cool. I think however they would get way to big for me. I just fell back into this rabbit hole after coming across one of Clint's videos. I love what Kevin is doing here, so yes as a new audience member, I'd love more. I'd also like to know more about the breeding and what some of the terms used mean and maybe some of the secondary goals of the different subtypes.

[@caitwn8548]

Yes to more monitor and socialization videos. It takes a special man to continue lecturing with serenity while dead mice are smeared around the back of his neck. Question: What's the NERD opinion on the impact of multiple generations of captive breeding on temperament? It doesn't seem to have the same effect on every species. When do you start to notice any differences, and are there other factors that influence this?

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Caitwn in Many cases it helps create very tractable animals!!!

[@soullesshonky1707]

Of course we want more monitor videos!!! Great work as always.

[@DrachenGothik666]

Your baby croc monitors are gorgeous with their bright colouring were so cute climbing all over you. There were so lively, too. Perky little guys. "I'm not a threat, to them I'm a TREE..." LOL Watching the wee black one with his mouse was hilarious, him just wandering around, carrying it like a little trophy, "All mine! Lookee what I got!" Adorable. Your other guys nomming down on the crickets... The poor golden fellow who kept missing his noms, "First day with the new mouth..." *snort* Just came from watching Kenan's unboxing of his new Crocodile monitor Lagitha (sp?)--FEISTY gal! I don't know if she was wild caught, or not, but she was definitely not tame. Very hissy and pissed off when she arrived! Kenan built a boss enclosure for her, though, nice, big place with a cool hide-box on a raised platform, insulated with a shade canopy, heating mat inside, plants that'll grow to give her a nice jungle to climb around in (lots of creatively placed branches for the vines and whatnot to grow over). It's going to look awesome in a few months. I'm not sure how large crocodile monitors get--she's about five or six feet long, apparently, probably not quite adult?--so she should have lots of room to grow, but Kenan will build her a larger space when she needs it. That TAIL! She was really muscular, too. Handsome animal. I don't know if I will ever have a beautiful lizard like a tegu, or monitor one day, but I'd like to. I've met a few who were quite friendly and inquisitive, even with strangers. Bearded dragons are sweeties, too. :-)

[@052367]

Great video Donny! Kevin the reptile whisperer. Like watching him creat art, the way he interacts with his animals. Kevin Rocks!

[@zariqueen]

Delightful to see them so trusting of you! Awesome work!

[@chrisclemens9103]

Great video!! I would love to see how your cages are built!!

[@Yogisara]

Love the monitor videos! I won't ever have one, but I enjoy watching and learning about them from Kevin!

[@Finis08]

Love the monitor videos. When the day comes to buy a water monitor the choice of where to get it is easy. Love using the same techniques on my other species as well for socialization.

[@stress-muzik4839]

I love all the monitor videos. They’re actually my favorite.

[@LaurenAlmightyy]

I love you Kevin🖤🖤 And everyone at NERD, you guys are absolutely amazing. Kevin is such a big inspiration to me. He is my biggest role model in the reptile industry. Thank you for all the work you do for the community Kevin I can only imagine what we don’t know and see that you’ve done. I can not wait for NERD/ Kevin to get the recognition they deserve in life and on this channel.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Lauren Napier lots of kindness there. Thank you !!! K

[@LaurenAlmightyy]

No, thank you lol. It means so much to me that you saw my comment. I can’t wait to see all the amazing things to come. I’ll be here supporting you guys🖤🖤

[@The_F_In_Life]

They're so cool. Definitely make more videos on the monitors. I will be getting one in the future

[@jacobklotz]

Those baby crocs are absolutely incredible. I need one of them in my life one day

[@GrizzlyUA09]

I got 3

[@asquake]

Always love seeing more socialized water monitors. Hoping to get one from you guys some time this year.

[@freddiemiranda2]

Please post more about Water Monitors. I really wasn't to get one in the future but I'm doing a lot of research before hand and you guys are literally the only ones with the best info. Thank you for what you guys do.

[@codylavack6429]

Definitely more socialization videos as well as maybe some husbandry information.

[@jessepease567]

Definitely more monitors! Your videos have helped me a lot with a savannah monitor I rescued.

[@musician200X]

I honestly love watching Kevin play with his monitors

[@barbarastone604]

Love the socializing videos. Love the monitors. I wish they were legal to keep in Vermont! Kevin, I have used your techniques to socialize a rescued abandoned cat. She hasn't bitten me in months!

[@bludodge2008]

Can’t get enough socialization videos! Can we see more Caiman too??💕

[@kleague41]

I'm so impressed by how you are with your animals. Even though you sell some of them, you take the time to work with each one where they don't bite or anything. You can clearly see how much you love and respect them. Everyone should be doing things your way. I'm someone who doesn't even have a pet, but if I did want a reptile I'd only buy from NERD!!!!

[@aronoiiel]

I love the anxiety comparison its legit how these little beans are. Kevin's knowledge us just the mpst amazing thing to listen to

[@R11176]

Kevin can never do enough monitor videos! Kudos for sharing your vast experience on these wonderful creatures with the rest of us!

[@sandysgrandgirlssandysswee2492]

Yes yes yes! Great video!! I love you guys!your monitors are the only ones I see that don’t attack you when you hold them!

[@felicityhollis4613]

I don't own a monitor (or any reptiles actually) but I love listening to all of the knowledge that comes from Kevin.🤯 I especially love hearing about socialization. The video always ends too soon!!

[@ryanwatson7509]

Kevin I just want to say I have the absolute upmost respect for you and your crew at NERD. Please keep doing your fantastic videos.

[@AlexsAgamids]

Epic video! I feel like I learn something new from Kevin every time y'all upload! Keep up the great content guys!

[@rickbeezer34]

I bought my Savannah Monitor there about 4 years ago.. He was pretty hostile when I first got him which was to be expected.. New owner, new house, new everything. Now he my most docile and spoiled reptile.. Spa baths, escargot dinners, Shrimp, Super worms,Madagascar roaches, eggs for a treat once in a while. He is an amazing animal. I wish I had more room because I want a Water Monitor more than anything. Kevin is amazing with all his animals.

[@jabarriley3799]

Kevin i really appreciate the work you do and the amount of time you put in with your animals alone with your staff.i cant wait to get a water monitor from you.i really enjoy your videos .and yes please make more monitor videos.

[@devondejesus9780]

I have a juvenile black roughneck who is confident and fearless (thanks to your techniques) but loves to move and jump around as your baby croc monitor does in the video.. Do they calm down with age or does that just carry through as an individials energetic personality? Love the monitor content!!! Keep up the awesome work!!! Would love to see a broad monitor diet video.

[@beckylight257]

He may have said something like follow my training techniques (as you should), but I heard kevin will be making more monitor training videos. So excited!!!

[@realest7000]

I love all of your water monitors. I need to have one at some point in my life. Never thought I would want a giant predatory lizard so badly

[@sophialewis1182]

I did

[@realest7000]

Sophia Lewis which one did u buy?

[@reptilianoverlord7277]

Amazing info. I love you work! I still can't wait for the ball python history videos

[@kennasmith8708]

I’m obsessed with these videos thank you Kevin I appreciate you sharing the wealth of knowledge you have!!

[@stephaniecooper4031]

Good video Kevin! Awesome. Cute little guys. And Kevin seems like hes enjoying himself. Can we see the adults? Like when Brian was there. Keep it up the awesome work N.E.R.D!

[@susanmartin3762]

It's so funny watching all the activity going on in the cages behind you. You can't see but they are all just clambering to get closer to you and they want your attention so much!!

[@tabathataylor1407]

Love the lizards! Do you have any Tagus? We just got a baby at Christmas. I’d love to see a video on them What you think. And about handling Best way to make it a family pet.

[@Ravenrodriguez-e6k]

I love Kevin doesn't allow other people to dictate what he thinks or does

[@jenniferrodriguez7123]

The baby monitor videos are always so cute and fun. I love them so much! You guys should do a video about true red tail boas and common boas.

[@janetwhitten3945]

Fab video, such beautiful creatures. I love watching the monitor videos

[@dvlexotics2177]

Nobody better on planet earth can do it or teach it better than Kevin

[@NewEnglandReptile]

DVL Exotics why thank you for such kindness k

[@dvlexotics2177]

@@NewEnglandReptile its easy to say when it's true Kevin. You are one of the most knowledgeable people in the hobby and somebody I've looked up to for many many years.

[@dustintinsley3899]

Monitors are by far my favorite reptile any tips on taming down an exceptionally stubborn Mangrove monitor?

[@jukesngambits]

More socialization videos would be awesome, I watch this channel to learn how to behave with my own reptiles, future or current, I wish there were more frequent education style vids

[@HoundofOdin]

I'm going to be getting a Timor monitor soon, and plan on using the NERD socialization methods with it. I'm excited to see how it goes. Wish me luck!

[@bradbros3084]

Do I use the same technique with Nile monitors? It's been a wish of mine to meet Kevin or own one of these water monitors. I own a 3 foot Savannah and a 27 inch Nile who is still kind of bitey but it's only in his enclosure when hes out hes ok? But keep up the amazing work at NERD! Yous are my heroes!

[@bradbros3084]

I fallow everything you do with your water monitors for my nile but didnt know if there anything more to the Niles?

[@NewEnglandReptile]

brad bros generally all lizards and snakes. K

[@bradbros3084]

Ok cool so just keep doing everything I learned from you. I understand that yours have Genetics from years and years of doing this but have you ever had any not work out? Ecko is a year old now i had him from a hatchling but we've been working together the whole time I've had him once or twice a day I go in and create a string as you call them. Thanks for the reply

[@jasoncarr4722]

Beautiful love the waters an croc monitors first time I have ever seen croc monitors that small love them Its amazing how small they start out and what they grow in to in a few years time were those baby croc monitors brought in to the country from a wild caught female that laid eggs then the eggs were hatched and the babies then brought in to the country sorry getting off topic anyways love the video can't wait for more monitor videos have went an looked up the okd videos on monitor care an socializing an watched them really want to get a baby from kevin one day just right now ain't in a pkace where I can get one an keep it its whole life and I dont think you should get one of these amazing animals if you don't plan to keep the animal thru there whole life anyways great video take care have fun an be safe

[@musicalmagpie741]

Love it when they hop onto Kevin’s shoulders - beautiful and intelligent animal! Well done!!

[@seth97979]

Been waiting for one of these!! More monitor videos!! I miss them

[@leanarobertson9169]

I have no experience with reptiles of any type, and probably never will, but I really enjoy and appreciate all of Kevin’s educational videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@brianhobbs772]

I definitely would like more monitor videos thanks nerd for all the great content and knowledge

[@cheryl8466]

I'm all for Kevin playing with baby water monitors and talking about socialization. Whether it be in a single or in multiple videos. You guys should definitely do this! I've seen other videos of people getting these new baby monitors and there's a HUGE difference when they're not getting them from you guys. I mean The Little babies from you seem like.. puppy dog tame. And puppies still bite so... Lol Idk if that's even a good analogy. Lol

[@SmartassEyebrows]

Yes, the waters! Thanks so much for a monitor video. Definitely want more!

[@brittanygilbert6434]

I love water monitors! You're the monitor whisperer. I've never seen anyone truly understand an animal like you have. Kevin ROCKS!🤘🤘

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Brittany Gilbert thank youuuuu!!!! K

[@nicholasbutler593]

Those monitors are awsome very docile amazing work. I love there dinasour like head with the tounge flick awsome how much do the babies sell for

[@robinsonreptiles]

Thanks for the video Kevin! Anything you're willing to teach us, I'm sure we'd all be happy to listen. 🐍🦎

[@yvonnerogers6429]

Awesome! Thanks! 🙏 😎 Those monitors are pretty neat! By the way, I love how Jeremy playing with the leopard geckos made it into the opening credits! Our leopard gecko approves!

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

Oooooh I'm a little late but stoked to watch this. Wow it was amazing to just watch them so comfortably eat while on you and even while you are grabbing and moving them. You are fantastic at socializing those animals!

[@stevenwalker849]

Awesome video. I love hearing about your animals and one day add one to my family. Keep the good videos coming.

[@Error_404_Account_Deleted]

Saw "socialized" NERD monitors today in a reptile shop. Probably the most impressive thing I've ever seen with a reptile. It blew my mind. I was skeptical until today. Amazing work.

[@michaeljones5686]

I went to a reptile class that Kevin put on about a month ago and put what he taught us to work with the monitors that I own. Saw a crazy change within a week or so just using some of his taming techniques. He knows what he is doing guys and what he says does work.

[@rmiller7731]

Kevin you have so much knowledge about your animals. Love that your are sharing it with us, please keep making more. And I have found out for myself that the best information comes from the breeders!

[@coldbloodedmuscle5735]

I have a ? For Kevin would and what kind of monitor would be good to raise and use for educational programs in schools?

[@7ChordsLater]

Love seeing you play with the monitors Would love to know more about them

[@Pezz42]

I love Black Throats. They're the large monitor that I am trying to work up towards. I've not gotten my Ackie to learn monitor behavior yet, but I feel as if when I am able to afford your monitors, I will be ready for my first large monitor. I'm married and have kids, so that will be several years, but I refuse to get an animal until all its needs already are met. N.E.R.D. and Kevin are amazing. I purchased a Spider Ball as the first snake to introduce the family. While I grew up in South Georgia Herping my entire childhood on our wetland property, I was in the Navy for a number of years and never wanted to purchase a reptile until I was going to be out and settled. We love Clint's Reptiles as well, and cannot wait until they visit... Maybe ya'll can do a caiman video because that is also on my list as a reasonable Crocodilian.

[@peggycampbell905]

More of anything Kevin can teach us about and I love the “i don”t give a shit” to the people that troll ! LOL

[@SufficientlyScott]

I would love to see a ton more monitor (and tegu?) content!

[@larrylaird3576]

Keep the fantastic videos of monitors coming, I thoroughly enjoy them and when I save enough money for one of your socialized water monitors, I will get my dream pet....

[@ninoruggiero9794]

Definitely more monitor videos. Like Kevin said I've got lots of good advice from watching your videos on socialising monitors. Thanks and keep up the good work guys

[@johnrosciolo8640]

Nobody and I repeat NOBODY compares to kevin in the monitor world.

[@jtelevenoyd1571]

These animals are so much fun to watch, they must be an absolute blast to interact with.