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[@jessicahale7266]

Him: *trying to explain* The lizard every 5 seconds: 🏃🏃🏃

[@idkanymorelol..]

Lol

[@PuppetierMaster]

the boi is on the move

[@Jefrejtor]

He has places to be, lizard matters to attend to

[@angelssweetdelights2533]

She's a runner

[@6489Tankman]

The lizard: trying to escape Him every 5 seconds:🖐️🖐️🖐️

[@delicious_delusions9973]

Y’all I can’t get over the fact how he stops every five minutes to pet the lizard like a dog and baby talk him it’s so fucking cute

[@gaminginthewind]

so glad im not the only one who thought that was cute

[@michellewallace5685]

You can tell it loves him cause at one petting it's eyes close and it's adorable.

[@deliverus6856]

@@michellewallace5685 he just a scaly dog fr

[@takkeilost]

fun fact: reptiles lack the brain development for a complex emotion like love.

[@nekozimo]

Ikrrr

[@davemiller6494]

That's why you put rocks in their enclosures for them to rub up against, it helps with shedding

[@dotthedot9080]

If dry rocks dont help, try putting them in a small pool of soapy water (be sure its not enough water to get above their face) with those rocks. It helps to weaken the harder parts of the shed and can feel relaxing for reptiles!

[@excalibur493]

I have a bunch of rough stuff for my ball python to rub on during sheds. One item is a small bridge meant to be a cute fish tank decoration, but it does the job! ... when he isn't using his hides.

[@SeriesOC]

​@@excalibur493I've gotten a tree for one. Fish hides work well for shedding apparently.

[@svt9165]

Why hello there old sport

[@LZeugirdor]

​@@dotthedot9080saw a video on orbees, as long as they're not scented they're apparently used to help snake shedding.

[@Mglay556]

“Look at this shed” The lizard: 👁️👅👁️

[@benji_san]

Ahhh! Dude you scared me 😂😂

[@Odiohatestakenusernames]

“hi simba” *casually picks up a giant lizard and places him back down like he’s an action figure*

[@fyolai4lifee]

lol

[@hamannshaikh7398]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Archiezetter]

This had me dying

[@khodok9636]

​@@fyolai4lifee dude stol I'll have nightmares 😭

[@ProgressiveDiscussions]

What about soaking the reptile in lukewarm water to see if the moisture peels off the shed? That looks like a savannah monitor, how do you get a lizard like that so tame?

[@remmujone]

That "hi simba" was genuinely so caring it made my heart warmer

[@XXXTentaclez]

I got hungry thinking he opened a bag of chips then I looked at the screen 😢

[@g43s]

Yesss that was so cute

[@chloedutton8937]

@@XXXTentaclez LOL

[@dash7661]

That dragon will eat him

[@yooniemin7]

Ii

[@davidpeters5531]

A scared animal would react or fight back but he kept on vibing after you helped him out with the skin, thats some real love

[@SmokeFactory]

reptiles do not feel love unfortunately

[@silversugar2140]

​@@SmokeFactory While it might not be "love" trust and understanding can go a long way in human/lizard interactions. They definitely can behave differently towards their human versus a stranger after all. Besides we aren't in their heads so who's to say familiarity doesn't feel similarly to anything we experience to them? It's apples to oranges. And, speaking as a former reptile owner; people saying things like this can come off as dismissive (or rude) towards the keepers' feelings of their animals--the people posting content like this, as well as those commenting, are people like you with feelings. (Not saying you are I've actually seen blatantly cruel takes, so don't take this as chiding or anything.) Point being, while an animal might not experience the world as you do--some of us humans tend to empathize more (and yes, perhaps, project or anthropomorphize too much) and you may find it useful to keep that perspective in mind! Take care~!

[@71disconnected71]

​@@SmokeFactory I do not personally think that's true, reptiles are extremely different then mammals, they may feel love, just not express it in a way that other animals do, I've seen cuddly and sweet reptiles a lot

[@SmokeFactory]

@@71disconnected71 an anecdote isn’t evidence, they can not feel love or affection at all, they grow up without parents or family, so love is not needed

[@SmokeFactory]

@@silversugar2140 understand your reasoning, but i see a lot of videos of people humanising animals, which means the animals behaviour is misrepresented, even ones with animals clearly abused, so i just want to clarify what is actually happening

[@alamburgos9998]

Hooman: look how deep my finger goes Baby dragon: staahppp that ticklessss

[@serschmuck3470]

Ayo I can't go out today, gotta peel my lizard

[@Animal1Guy]

true

[@canthole8050]

Pervert

[@serschmuck3470]

@@canthole8050 wat

[@saddenedboy-]

@@serschmuck3470 true

[@Dizzy.404]

​@@serschmuck3470 tru

[@beemelonhead1]

I'm not a reptile person but he seems like a sweet little dude

[@Ak47264]

damn... 1.1k likes no comment how tf

[@balocke2063]

Trust me those things turn into demons

[@rebelush8730]

@@balocke2063 WHAT DO YOU MEAN THEY DONT

[@balocke2063]

@@rebelush8730 savannah monitors are vicious, talk to any zoo keeper, any expert or anyone who has had one but those things are very strong and they know it

[@-godsspeed-9159]

​@@Ak47264because it's shorts, this happens all the time

[@eIixi]

i love how he just goes "hi buddy" and pets him

[@audreywipplinger2049]

I'm amazed how you care for him as well as you're talking to him❤❤

[@ves5657]

According to animal experts in the comments: While removing the completely detached skin like this can be important. It needs to be done WAY more carefully than how this guy is doing it. Also he said there would be no harm in removing the skin that's still attached which is a MAJOR lie.

[@jagger7889]

i’ve never found a lizard to be so cute, why are they so cute

[@shortcake9046]

Snake friends, now with added legs!

[@chrisdavis8650]

Geckos are the best, I love female geckos lmao

[@squishyushi]

Because they are basically snakes with legs and snakes are basically long but small dogs with scales

[@xjaymie_j3ossx]

anything being petted becomes cute

[@danlightened]

​@@squishyushiStop Stop 😅

[@noezabaleto1196]

These pockets are usually scraped on rugged surfaces that break them in the wild but help your pets out if you see it.

[@andyandrews7886]

I came here to say this

[@papaboi9983]

This is why they r supposed to be in the wild and not in human habitat

[@BradyT918]

Thank you, I was curious as to why they'd need human intervention if they somehow manage just fine in the wild.

[@karakuryn]

@@papaboi9983if you release a domesticated animal into the wild they die lol

[@user-ml4rv3du1o]

​@@karakuryn we don't have domesticated reptiles

[@quackers4207]

you gotta leave out rough rocks of pads for him to rub up against to help the shedding process

[@gooddeed26]

Him: making video Lizard: Hooman let me move

[@Jace-mf6rv]

“We’re just gonna take it and rip his skin”💀

[@austinhughes3506]

Rip that shed

[@OCTO358]

"sometimes I pull it so hard, I rip the skin"

[@toaster9922]

PULL OFF YOUR SKIN!

[@caldercockatoo2234]

“I don’t like how my skin feels on my body… Do you like how your skin feels on your body?”

[@bruhbun]

​@caldercockatoo2234 I mean sometimes I do feel uncomfortable in my own skin.....rip it off tho? Nah just do more drugs

[@sauronsrighthandman301]

You might not want a sick lizard. But I gotta say: That is one SICK lizard, bro.

[@Emppu_T.]

does kickflip

[@attractivepain3150]

Underated comment

[@mast3rge0]

🥂

[@AngelBabeXD]

Ghehe Nice one dude.

[@nickenglehart6469]

*guitar riff*

[@Jeremy-wv8iv]

He said "dad why is your finger in my armpit, pls stop" 😂

[@Capicity]

I love how he has to keep putting the lizard back to the camera

[@uhhnoah7991]

Simba is a very nice gentleman, he's invited to the function.

[@Admiral_Radish]

🗿🍷 cheers fine gentleman of culture

[@noselfesteematall9687]

I read that like a German scientist

[@spuburq]

Just to remind people: never force a shed. In cases like this, it's just helping it along. If you feel any resistance in the skin: that part isn't ready to come off! With reptiles, you should always supply them with some sort of rough surface to use to help peel off skin as they know their own body and when it's ready. This could be bark or a rock (sanitised prior ofc). Ik in snakes, particularly, it's not a good idea to force the skin. With geckos, monitors, and lizards, skin comes off in clumps; in snakes, however, it should come off in one piece. If it doesn't come off perfectly, it may be a sign that the temperature and/or humidity needs to be altered, even if only slightly. Geckos often eat their skin when peeling it off, so don't be worried if you see it bitting at it's toes; it's normal. Edit: someone mentioned it in the comments, but if you're having more severe issues with stuck shed you can give your reptile a bath. There's afew key things you have to do like makes sure the water is slightly warm but not to warm, and provide a small rock or resting point so the reptile can keeps it's head out of the water without having to strain its neck upwards. There's great videos you can watch that give a step by step explanation on how to do it safely and comfortably for the animal. It's usually only good to give your snake or reptile a bath as a last resort though, since you don't want to needlessly stress out the animal. You can also provide them with a water bowl that's just big enough for them to submerge their body in.

[@julian5857]

Would it be safer to just hold a part like this and let the lizard basically rip it off himself?

[@lastwymsi]

​@@julian5857 Sometimes, but if theres significant resistance its not done cooking and need to bake a little longer before peeling

[@julian5857]

@@lastwymsi yeah that's why I'm suggesting to just holding the skin and having the animal do the ripping. If it doesn't want to do it then it obviously isn't ready

[@mattia6399]

​@@julian5857 The answer doesn't change. You don't have to peel the skin when the lizard wants to, but rather when it's ready. If you hold it the lizard will just move regardless, even if it's not ready, and it can cause damage.

[@brianarnold8666]

Usually in the wild the lizard would rub against a rock or a branch to help peel the skin off. Give them something similar to rub on and you shouldnt have to help with the peeling

[@n_coder]

"And we don't want a sick lizard" Lizard: "yo watcha doin?"

[@tristandaries1129]

Dear god I’m on the spectrum and this channel keeps on getting better and better

[@tasha3757]

I like how he keeps wanting to go and walk away but his owner is like, "oh no you don't."

[@skithness]

Keeps going towards him. Lizard should show some respect

[@dylpickle6123]

Only 1 comment? Ive got this

[@dotthedot9080]

​@@skithnessbro just wants a hug from his dad 😭😭

[@seganaleqa]

In the wild, reptiles roaming through twigs and branches would naturally tear that pocket open. When domesticated it becomes the owners responsibility to help. Never pull hard on skin that’s not already detached though, always hold it and let the lizard do it’s own moving because you don’t want to expose scales that aren’t ready yet.

[@MaddoxMelton]

Even in the wild they get stuck sheds

[@mr.o523]

What happens when you expose scales that aren't ready?

[@sallycinnamon5370]

@@mr.o523 if it’s fully detached they the under scales are ready.

[@seganaleqa]

@@MaddoxMelton Yes, and in the wild when they get stuck, the reptile themselves move, the things they get stuck on don’t pull on it. When a human chooses to pull rather than just hold (when the skin isn’t already fully detached), it can cause the reptile pain. Letting them do the pull instead of you pulling, ensures that you aren’t causing them any pain.

[@seganaleqa]

@@mr.o523 If the skin isn’t fully detached, it’s indicating the scales underneath are not fully prepared for exposure to the elements. It can cause the reptile pain if you pull skin off that’s not fully detached yet, and those newly exposed scales that weren’t ready are prone to infection. Think of it similar to a human scab, it hurts to pick a fresh scab and it can cause bleeding and infection to do so, but if you leave the scab alone so new skin can grow underneath and let it flake on it’s own, it won’t hurt/bleed/infect. That’s why it’s best to let the reptile do the pulling while you just hold on, because they’ll know when it starts to hurt and they’ll stop moving.

[@SirEmuTheDapper]

The lizard: STOP TOUCHING ME, PLEASE IT’S WEIRD *GET YOUR FINGERS OUT OF MY SKIIIIN*

[@emmanuel6157]

I appreciate this guy for how loving he is to his lizard. Those pets were too cute

[@orionskittles]

Remember everyone, helping reptiles shed is only harmful if you force a shed when they are not ready, in which case it's not helping, it's forcing. If the skin is not coming off, DO NOT TRY TO PEEL IT OFF. For lizards, they shed in patches so some spots might not be ready to shed at the same time. Edit: guys I'm not criticizing him or saying he doesn't know what he's doing, I'm just adding something Edit 2: Again, I'm not saying he did this. I'm not saying he did anything wrong. I am simply mentioning this because it's a good thing to mention. Please stop acting like I'm accusing him of being wrong or something. I'm not. He's correct. He's doing it right. I'm simply adding something else that's also important.

[@Elemantalgaming]

This guy is a professional

[@orionskittles]

@@Elemantalgaming I know, I didn't say he wasn't. I'm just adding on because it's important

[@Beep0p]

​@@ElemantalgamingProfessional just means being paid, no matter how good or shitty you are at things

[@Elemantalgaming]

@@orionskittles oké

[@alex2drip4you]

​@@Beep0p professional means you are exceptionally good at that particular thing, or have schooling with proper credentials. A freshman intern at a vet or smth doesn't make him a professional vet, it just means he works there.

[@grungekiid]

Everyone, Remember, Don't force it. You can help, but dont peel it.

[@LoremNova]

Yes, cases like this you tear it and as soon as there’s any sort of minor resistance you leave it alone and let the animal sort it out

[@nickhenley1338]

​@@LoremNova worse case if it seems to stay on for too long get it moist and leave it again, if that doesn't work do your best to leave it in a way that can sit safely until the next shed, if it still doesn't come off then there it's a bigger problem

[@AngelGamer-ih2fj]

​@@nickhenley1338 put rough surfaces like rocks in their pen/cage helps too. I my self am researching to get an egg snake! But this information is just beginner level

[@rheannamessin6075]

@@AngelGamer-ih2fj it also helps to let them have a soak every once in awhile

[@mayleemoreno8994]

I’m sure soaking him in water would make this process so much easier from him it seems like he was really dry when he should of had some moisture to shed during this time not always but during shed increasing humidity would solve this issue in my opinion

[@Vixenschuuring]

"And we don't want a sick lizard" Simba: "And I don't want pets!"

[@spookyvondoom4624]

What a sweet savannah monitor! Ours is also a super chill dude.

[@weshouldchill5694]

Love how Simba keeps going towards him and he just casually moves him like "Simba pls we're teaching people things about you" lol

[@dannybrangan]

What type of lizard is it

[@aepokkvulpex]

@@dannybrangan why is this a reply to this specific comment

[@genaro4139]

​@@aepokkvulpex why not? If you saw the reply, someone who knows will see it too

[@techpriestemily]

@@dannybrangan From one of the other comments, a savannah monitor.

[@dav_boii]

Pro tip: for geckos use luke warm water baths and special cremes so the skin comes off reeeeally easy

[@dornroeschennn]

Which kind of cream can I use?

[@dav_boii]

@@dornroeschennn i don't really remember what it was called but it was from Hobby Reptix, bought in switzerland

[@dornroeschennn]

@@dav_boii nice thank you, I will try it if my Bearded Dragon has shedding problems again :)

[@kingcosworth2643]

What do they do in the wild? I doubt it involves cream.

[@samthedumb2284]

​@@kingcosworth2643 they die lmao? if they get stuck shed and bacteria infections and etc in the wild they just die and i doubt any owner wants their lizard to die. its like a preventative measure. itd be like saying "ohhh i doubt they have medicine in the wild ohhhhh" they die lmao

[@mrtmilf]

It's so hilarious how this reptile tries to walk away and he puts it right back like a cartoon character

[@mckennaeliseadams9367]

Awww he’s so cute. Such a cute Lizard. He’s just so adorable.

[@ceejay8328]

I love how he just pets him every now and then, it's just so FREAKING cute

[@isattic8188]

I’m so sorry but the way you kept moving him back was hilarious to me 😭

[@classyrobot5648]

"Where you goin, little man? Gehbackere"

[@Subieghost]

*He's trying to escape*

[@Opalie]

sameee xD

[@chiihasagi7430]

same energy as cat who doesnt want cuddle time but you want cuddle time

[@T_E_G]

Hes like "okay, done!"

[@andrewjason3756]

Homeboy needs to stop violating that lizard by sticking his finger in.

[@Preez_Gsus]

„Oii stop wiggling in my bellypocket!“

[@sublime9847]

Simba is being so patient. Such a good boy.

[@UsoTeaMor]

Yeah that’s why he kept moving over and over. Stupid comment

[@JustaDislikeButton]

He literally won't stop moving

[@The_angry_duck]

Bro he was movin

[@seraphal1970]

Bro was literally trying to get away

[@commenter404]

this has to be sarcastic

[@Macintoshiba]

Man the way people talk to their pets can make anything adorable. Now that's a cute lizard.

[@nohuman2396]

"It can get bacteria inside it" "Look at my finger inside his skin!"

[@crazynedry5085]

If your lizard could speak i bet he would be thankful :D

[@Vannah2414]

SOOO glad you didn’t remove it, it’s always better to offer a little help then see if the animal takes it before removing all stuck shed.

[@rasoo5.11]

“Look at my finger” “Look at how deep it goes” 💀

[@ITZME_M000N]

When you say it like that 😭

[@am_Nein]

Oh look, another comment sexualizing everything. Everybody, let's clap. Wow. Woo.

[@1Himiko7Toga]

🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨📸📸📸📸📸

[@AntLover14]

Its too deep 😌😩💦

[@KILLAR0_0]

You be in the normal side don't talk shit talk like a normal person

[@CarlosAlvarez-tp5qg]

For my ball python I used to just let him chill in a warm bath. It starts peeling away naturally plus you don’t have to worry if a section isn’t ready and accidentally hurting him

[@derpyderp6719]

How did you know what the voices tell me to do when I see my local homeless man? So relatable, I swear!

[@ARat7777]

Lizard - “This guy really gets under my skin” 🦎

[@riverpubby]

Just remember for those who don’t know - if you can hold it and it comes off, you’re good, but stop AS SOON AS THERE IS RESISTANCE. I had a buddy who liked to help his bearded dragon shed and at one point he made the poor thing bleed because he pulled the shed back too far to parts of the skin that wasn’t ready

[@CptMike]

His face is just perfect it's like he's thinking, thanks man but get your finger outta there it tickles 🤣

[@marshallleevalentine]

That’s a weird dog, solid 13/10

[@therandomizer-oy9nf]

I love how he just picks him up and moves him

[@Bennosdios1017]

yeah its his pet, thats what you do when you have pet lizards

[@yikes5126]

@@Bennosdios1017 You and your words have no meaning. You are pointless as much as your words are.

[@chadgray3976]

"YO LET ME WALK"

[@jasminevalencia2576]

“But-“ BUT WHAT? TELL ME MORE! 💀

[@PandyEX.]

that is what i am saying

[@hughjass1976]

Simba is so chill

[@vulpinvero3089]

Omg that is the cutes little bady that I have ever seen! Hes so set on try to make shore he gets so attention. So cute!

[@connormiller9553]

You should soak them when you got to help with shedding. Some scales could get stuck/hurt.

[@cranexdragon1046]

How do you know he didnt?

[@8lynx817]

There was not any scale connected to that shed. It was another independent layer with a bubble of air inbetween. It is completely fine what he did. In case that you dont believe me, watch his youtube. He kinda knows what he is doing

[@connormiller9553]

@@8lynx817 just tearing it is fine yeah. But if you intended on trying to assist with a stuck shed, it's useful to soak the animal. Helps prevent stuck shed from damaging any soft new scales that aren't fully releasing the shed. I get what he's doing in the video. Releasing the air in the layer so no moisture or bacteria build up.

[@BigWillyBilly26]

@@connormiller9553hmm what experience do you have with reptiles ? I think he knows what he’s doing

[@connormiller9553]

@@BigWillyBilly26 Are you KZbin police? No? What business do you have patrolling the comments to keyboard warrior a basic reptile suggestion? Get a life my dude.

[@ryanfrick2190]

Reptiles are so chill.

[@davidlz830]

let me introduce you to: crocodiles

[@ryanfrick2190]

@@davidlz830 Love seeing a crocodile galop like a dog to its owner.

[@dotthedot9080]

​@@davidlz830they're surprisingly calm and goofy when not food driven

[@williammerkel1410]

Bull snakes.....

[@Boricua_User]

*FEARSOME GODZILLA HAS EVOLVED*

[@_SinisterRose_]

The "hi buddy" at the end was so wholesome

[@ellacarson8005]

Stay tuned for next week's video where Simba helps you shed

[@jordanthomas4445]

🤣🤣🤣

[@shakes1026]

Honestly some of us could do with it in the wintertime 😩

[@han-duo7539]

You do still need to pay attention when removing the skin yourself though, instead of letting it fall off. Because if the skin doesn't immediately peel off, and it's still stuck to his new layer of skin, Don't Force it to come off. Because that means that he hasn't completely finished growing that new layer under it. You can get them infected doing that too.

[@Bearical]

@Bluebirbas exactly. hands off.

[@goldenshoppingbag5842]

yeah i think he knows that…

[@goldenshoppingbag5842]

@Bluebirbas right? lol. he even points out that you don’t need to help every time and that there was a big pocket of skin and everything

[@OhSoShortcake]

​@Bluebirbas In that case I think I'm gonna grow up with 48 infections, 20 diseases and 7 types of cancer

[@elisemarieconley1494]

He literally picked the dead skin to rip a hole in it to peel...could left it alone

[@user-nw1je1ur6t]

i love how the lizard owners are divided in "you help your lizard shed!!! you are a monster!!!" and "you dont help your lizard shed!!! you are a monster!!!!"

[@Wolfattwilight6986]

Awwww!! LOOKIT THE BABY!! 💙

[@tylerm0089]

A word of solid advice, watch out for low humidity during winter especially. Most reptiles like or need it to be above 50% and my apartment is at 30% most of the winter. Humidifiers save lives.

[@a50ftfall6]

Humans can also shed in giant patches due to bad sunburns. It's like pealing of dead skin it doesn't hurt unless you peel too far or before it's ready

[@thesillentdeath]

Bro thats what im saying. Some guy is in here saying that his girlfriend made a beardie lose a scale permanently and it sounds lile the woman doesnt have the nerves of the lizard or a brain and proceeded to pull poor lizards dead skin along with any skin that might've been alive. Yeah well no shit the lizard is going to have a bleeding spot as said by the guy. People do not sieze to amaze with their idiocracy.

[@loksven83]

That's not how it works- that's dead skin from a sunburn, that dead skin was your body's defense against skin cancer- but you are correct about how we are constantly shedding.

[@Sh-ro2js]

There's even a skin condition that makes people skin shed like that, it's called itchyosis

[@_.-._.-.]

Except not really because we have skin, lizards have scales. Tearing of shed this dry can result in ripping scales off. Imagine someone else ripping off your hangnail.

[@thesillentdeath]

@@_.-._.-. thats why i trim my hang nails to the base and not rip them.

[@sixteezchild]

I had an iguana many years ago and the information at that time was next to none. I had a feeling that that dry skin should not be left on when it's loose like that. It's nice to have affirmation on it now. I am soon going to be a Dragon mom and I have learned so much from YT. I know you can't believe everything, but this is spot on.

[@leocervidae]

A good rule for shedding is if it’s already started to shed and comes off very easily it’s ok to peel. Probably even feels good for them. Just don’t try and force any shed that’s stuck or not ready to come off. To help your reptile shed on it’s own you can soak them and depending on the species you may need to up your humidity or add a humidity box. To objects like rocks or bark can help too, it gives them something to rub against to help get that shed off.

[@sillyface6950]

This is probably the best comment I've seen about this so far.

[@Sovereignty3]

This is what I was thinking he was going to do because Tiktok and shorts think I like snakes... pretty but not something I want to keep

[@EnchWraits]

Yes, it feels good for me to peel off old skin too.

[@gyphryphobia]

“Sick Lizard” is my new 80’s hairmetal band

[@Sumschmuck]

You gotta misspell it like Def Leppard

[@tyegordon]

@@Sumschmuck S¡k L¡zurd

[@slowdailyonxbox]

“Hi simba” * gently snatched the fuck up💀*

[@wazopaio]

The unstoppable human urge to pet anything that moves

[@zzzcocopepe]

I had a nervous snake and he left a bit of molted skin on the end of his tail and I was worried it was going to rot off because he was on like his third molt and the part stuck to his tail was just getting more and more built up. So I just held him in my hand even though he didn't like being held. And just kind of gently massaged the molted skin off the end of his tail. It's kind of funny cuz you could see him kind of realize that I wasn't trying to fight him and that I was actually helping him.

[@sahillsekhon3]

That’s awesome bro. I love that, some people have dogs some people have cats. But you got a lizard that you treat like your child. You treat him just like anyone would treat their dog…like a man’s best friend. That’s amazing to see I love it!

[@calypsosnowy]

He's just like "idk what you're doing but it feels weird. I wanna go this way btw"

[@dutch0ven135]

Stopping every 15 seconds to move him back in frame was hilarious, were living in simbas world on his terms.

[@TheJJSilva]

Since I work specifically with venomous snakes I usually opt for the letting them soak in water method for a bit. After which I will VERY carefully try to grab any shed that I can for the snakes/ usually after the bath I can get all of their shed off by just letting them do their thing while I slowly but surely peel their skins(ideally in one piece but you know that that goes) but for the most part they’re chill with it. Others try to just kill me so we go at their pace lol

[@sixteezchild]

The thought of handling venomous snakes scares the hell out of me! Yeah...I do not like snakes that I cannot pet! KUDOS to you for taking care of these extraordinary animals!

[@DaimyoD0]

By the way do you know what species Simba is? Is he a monitor?

[@predatorking3131]

​@Coedstuntshe's a Savannah

[@jessysbooboosxx460]

I'm more of an Aquatic life lover myself but it warms my heart to see people with tons of love for animals trying to teach others about how to keep their animals loved, taken care of, and healthy. Good job man beautiful lizard BTW

[@CaseyNewcomer]

If I'm right then that's a savannah monitor and it is so sweet to see you caring for him so well. From what I've heard savannah monitors get a bad rap and are often bought just to be abandoned or die after they get too big for the owners to handle. Thanks for watching out for that boy! PS. Simba is 110% adorable!!

[@Enju23]

Simba trying to not feel violated so he runs 😂

[@derp-construction3341]

My wife's favorite part of owning lizards is "taking off their pants."

[@mthemstandsformilk1965]

Uh oh

[@AnnoyingNewsletters]

No wonder you get such an amazing Geico discount 🤣

[@GabrielReaper1]

Lizard *tries to run* Man "QUIT RUNNING AND GIVE ME YOURR SKIIIINNN!"

[@Neobreaker]

🤣

[@screenname6829]

oh no trust me that lizard would let him know if he was bothering him

[@remiwelch6234]

My water dragon used to get that on his sides. Once I put more items like the rough fake vines in his enclosure, they helped sooooo much with natural shedding.

[@TwiinArmagedons]

Simba: "could you please hurry up? Its starting to itch" Love simba

[@burbchick7592]

I love how he's just manhandling the lizard the whole time

[@blueberry-chan5026]

Lol, was looking for this comment

[@dandyspacedandy]

lizard unwrapping video

[@Url0cal_crackhead]

“Hey guys, today we’re gonna be unwrapping a ultra rare lizard! It’s limited edition!”

[@Latenivenatrix_Mcmasterae]

This video feels oddly wholesome in the same vein as Oskar the cat

[@KnellHarbinger66]

I love to hear the utmost care this lizard owner holds while explaining. The occasional "Hey Simba" or petting. That's definite care for a pet!! MJA💯❤️‍🔥😌

[@tobsmonster2]

If the shed is too big buy him a small one

[@damianovich1512]

ima asume this is satire😂

[@sillyface6950]

Lol

[@Url0cal_crackhead]

Nah bro I’m broke 😔

[@jamesverner9132]

Lizard tongues are the cutest thing about lizards. Like little snarky noodles

[@ICantThinkOfANam3]

He seems like a very chill guy

[@GrayCole96]

I used to help my snake shed. Poor dude had a really hard time especially in the beginning because the pet store he was in never gave him a proper setup so he wouldn’t rub against things to get stuck shed off. I miss him… love you Fish! ❤

[@colinbread]

Fish is a badass name for a snake

[@GrayCole96]

@@colinbread he was a badass snake

[@yewtewbstew547]

Yeah I imagine this process becomes slightly more complicated when you don't have any limbs lol.

[@TheAntiTrope]

"Dude wtf? I JUST GOT THESE JEANS AND YOU RIP MY POCKET OFF!?"

[@AceOfHeartz4]

"Look at my finger! Look how deep it goes!" Simba: "stop...please..."

[@RivalTangent]

Bro is unboxing his lizard

[@Xarxes_]

Reminds me of my Savannah when I was 13. Had to give her back to the pet shop we got her from because we couldn't afford a bigger tank for her and it made her more anxious as she grew. She was a blessing and I'll never regret having her.

[@NorroTaku]

bless your souls for returning her instead of forcing her in a tight enclosure

[@chillchinna4164]

I mean. I want a sick lizard. That's why I gave mine sunglasses and a skateboard. You do you though.

[@Polowun2]

“Alright, buddy. BU-“ idk why but I’m dying laughing at that part

[@justadreemurr8721]

I love how he is absolutely manhandling that lizard

[@brookebrunson1477]

Only when it gets stuck, then you don’t remove. Never remove stuck skin. That really hurts them. I watched a man removed belly skin from a beardie online and the beardie was in pain the whole time. It broke my heart.

[@somesticknodesanimatior]

Their is some times you have too

[@bred007]

@@somesticknodesanimatior no there isn’t

[@skedizzle]

@@somesticknodesanimatior Think of it like the dead skin that sometimes appears on your heels and toes. Some of it is totally dead and will peel off. However, peel too far and you start pulling on living skin. If you try to take that off, then it hurts a lot. Reptiles in the wild don't need help shedding. Just give them some objects in their terrarium to rub and shed on and that should be enough.

[@LIFELIKECHAOS]

@@bred007 there are times like if there is stuck shed on toes, tips of tails nostrils and eye caps that do need to be removed when theyve been there a while as it can cause the digits to loose blood flow and fall off. That’s only when it’s been a while and they’re ready to come off not forcing it before the skin is ready

[@requiem165]

:(

[@jeesperflipson8138]

That big lizard looks so cute and looked like he actually enjoyed you petting his head, unlike some other lizards