Six of the Best Pet Monitor Lizards

[@ClintsReptiles]

I'm surprised more people aren't commenting about my near-death experience. You're definitely going to want to stick around for the bloopers on this one... Also, get an ackie! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q56uXqacn6mBg9E

[@ClintsReptiles]

Work with it a lot while it's young.

[@thuynham7736]

Do you know the elongated tortoise

[@metalman6698]

I find it interesting how the biggest and the smallest monitors are the nicest ones, and the medium sized ones are the meanest. Someone has an inferiority complex...

[@thuynham7736]

metalman6698 do you have a monitor lizard

[@thuynham7736]

Gayleen Froese i have a Savannah monitor

[@redbird300011]

Ok but which one has the best resolution?

[@ClintsReptiles]

Seems like the Macs do pretty well.

[@brendonbewersdorf986]

Ok this comment needs an award 😂

[@charlottewalnut3118]

@@ClintsReptiles but mac says to get a surface pro

[@TheAdaoo7]

@@charlottewalnut3118 the things i would do for a surface studio

[@edman79]

@@TheAdaoo7 I'm listening...

[@Deo499]

"Aw crap." Honestly, I watch a lot of your videos just to see how close these reptiles can get the Mr. Roger's of reptile keepers to swear. We got pretty close today. Put 1 point on the board for the Argus Monitor.

[@randomtube8226]

If he did the Mr. Rogers intro it would break the internet 😂

[@flameyellis5306]

@@randomtube8226 Clint breaks the Internet lol

[@Bruh1]

I love the argus

[@pippogriffthegreat7003]

We need to see this.

[@drchrisfrykman7573]

That’s so funny you say, “the mr rogers of reptiles”. I’ve told more than one person that exact description. Love ya Clint!

[@pvtpain66k]

20:38 "You're alright" "DON'T TELL ME HOW I FEEL"

[@imaginexd1871]

Its a teenager

[@theanimaladdiction]

The monitor I have on my channel doesnt need an explanation bc my savannah monitor hates everyone and everything

[@nanny1310]

@@theanimaladdiction LOL!!

[@abcdef-l2c8t]

Dont gaslight your lizards

[@TheJacobshapiro]

20:40 “Hisssss” “Aw crap”

[@mr.mercury4247]

I love the way he says it too

[@joemagnets9940]

Exactly how I feel about zionists. Just too dangerous to allow in your nation. Joe Magnets

[@fantasia6662]

“You call me small bro”

[@1303Zithox]

Burst out laughing, that one line literally says it all xD

[@soundzythedev]

Lmao

[@derpro8125]

That Argus monitor was terrifying in a lot of ways. He's got the presence of a mafia boss.

[@theanimaladdiction]

Watch my vid on my savannah monitor and that will be an understatement kzbin.info/www/bejne/manWf2qOlJaWeZI If u wanna check it out

[@RoGuExPaNcAkE]

Nile monitor is more terrifying lol

[@sdqsdq6274]

@@RoGuExPaNcAkE nah hands down croc monitor

[@masonbrill2493]

Rogue Video Productions Argus monitors are meaner lol, trust me

[@frizzledg]

i worked with a kind of tame one and it was the best animal ever. He was super active and kind of greedy for food. If he thought he´d get some he might snap at your hand but as soon as he realized it wont he was chilled. You could get him out of his room and run around and he´d follow you expecting something. Collegues trained immobilization for their trainee with him and he played along well. At some point he was sick of it and only thing he did was some hissing. Now hes got a bigger place in southern Spain. Miss this buddy.

[@Dudewheresmyspider]

Ive wanted this video for so long! All that's left is "top ~ monitor alternatives" and my life will be complete

[@ClintsReptiles]

That would be a fun video.

[@JenLee66]

Top monitor alternative Argentine Tegu!

[@billysmith5409]

Lee Jen, I couldn’t agree more. Granted I don’t have personal experience with keeping an Argentine tegu but they seem to be the best alternative to a big monitor lizard at least if Gus Gus is anything to go by.

[@MapleCakeTheLion]

This is a very good idea, and I'd really like to see a comparison between the alternative, and the monitor that would be the nearest counterpart for each option.

[@wadephipps5239]

Their intelligence is off the charts as far as reptiles go. It really seems that, with pets, the more you put into them, the more you get out. Monitors have the capability to be so much more than a pet.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Very true. They can be so much more amazing, or so very much worse.

[@paulmoitoso9658]

Of course, they're still reptiles with those rocky primitive brains, but for reptiles, they're NASA engineers.

[@voodooprince459]

@@ClintsReptiles lol so are tree monitors good lizard?

[@windhelmguard5295]

i have seen a video of a guy who has trained his lace monitors to come up to the door off their enclosure and lift their right forearms when they want to be let out.

[@Riceball01]

You should keep your eye on the channel of Joseph Carter the Mink Man. He's trained minks to hunt for him and now he's looking at getting an Argus Monitor and training it to hunt rats and possibly muskrats.

[@theorangeninja6486]

8:35 This is like the cutest clip ever, that head tilt as he checks out the camera is freakin adorable

[@jacobnohr8261]

Number 1: Gus Gus *Reality can be whatever I want*

[@ClintsReptiles]

I would recommend him over any large monitor.

[@adhamelmaghalawi_7320]

Clint's Reptiles even a dumerils monitor?

[@SarastistheSerpent]

Tegus aren’t varanids. They’re teiids.

[@jacobnohr8261]

Sarasti S it was a joke. I’m just saying that Gus Gus is awesome

[@SarastistheSerpent]

Mr Green Anoles ah I see lol nvm

[@JKal19]

"Ah crap...." and then the camera cuts... oh man that was PERFECT! Sorry man, but I couldnt help but laugh even though I sympathized. Absolutely great video! I love this channel so much.

[@rickytroymoseley4371]

This is the best video!

[@lambsauce8133]

Argus Monitor: *hisses* Clint: Aw, crap. This had me dying. In all seriousness, though, I wish I could just have an army of monitors. They are without a doubt my favorite group of lizards, and by extension, any animal. The Komodo Dragon is my favorite animal ever, and I’m really hoping to get an Ackie later on in life. I would try to get a big Monitor, if it weren’t for my plan to get a Tegu already.

[@ClintsReptiles]

It wasn't a good moment. You'll enjoy the bloopers 😅 Also, I like your plan!

[@lambsauce8133]

Thank you! By the way, you have quickly become my favorite reptile channel on KZbin. You’ve helped me find the perfect reptiles, and I always look to your videos as part of my research. So thank you for being such a great channel.

[@TheEdwardNigma]

32:48 That was absolutely terrifying. This is the first "lizards as pets" video I've ever watched and this enormous tension was truly incredible. You've gained a subscriber.

[@SuperJosteen]

Argus monitors and Asian water monitors are quite feisty and hard to handle indeed

[@malik_aviation]

Instantly clicked the notification once I saw "Monitor"

[@ClintsReptiles]

I would too. They're the coolest!

[@olabergtelemark4163]

Malik Aviation Same!

[@peeperleviathan7825]

Monitors are the best pet reptiles

[@annys2987]

I could see the fear in your eyes when the Argus turned around 😂😂😂

[@theanimaladdiction]

Just watch my vid on my monitor eating mice and you will see fear

[@ettinakitten5047]

It's rare to see Clint afraid of a reptile.

[@sadirasturdevant4128]

Love how curious the Timor Monitor was. He was so interested in what was happening with the camera and was real cute with his lil head tilt.

[@AlexsAgamids]

Argus monitors: The only reptile with the 'Make Clint almost s**t himself' award.

[@theorangeninja6486]

*laughs in iguana*

[@theanimaladdiction]

My lizard is a savannah monitor and in my videos he made a mouse litterally **** himself

[@fishsoft92]

That green iguana came close.

[@DoubleplusUngoodthinkful]

I used to live in Thailand, and there was a water monitor living in the marshes off my street. He was well over 6 feet and loved to bask in the middle of the road. I didn't realize how easy-going they are and kept well clear of it.

[@drivenbyrevenge]

Thank you Clint for risking life and limb for this awesome monitor content!

[@slurpydurp7242]

The beard is back! Yes! It looks fabulous I really like to listen to you. You are so passionate and knowledgeable and mostly excited. Your videos are fun to watch because you are excited but very honest about the animals you show. I know not many other pet/animal channels that are this honest about it.

[@psi_rockin]

The Timor monitor is soooo cute! I absolutely love him. I awww'd every time he stuck his tongue out at the camera and tilted his head. Curious little guy, and also very pretty.

[@DirtyBob1981]

Monitors are my favorite reptiles. While I think tegus are cool I’ve always liked the way monitors look more. I know they got a low score but my savannah monitor was the best pet I’ve ever had. She occupied a whole room in my house and when I got home you could hear her start scratching. Almost greeting my like a dog, not sure if it’s true but she seemed to want and looked forward to interaction.

[@ClintsReptiles]

They are so cool, they just tend to die young because we aren't good at keeping them.

[@paulwhite9242]

I had a sav for around 15 years and he was awesome. Wish I'd started out better at keeping him, maybe he'd still be alive.

[@williamwatson9781]

@@paulwhite9242 15 is still better than better than most, a lot average sub 5. Its probably possible to give them really good care and for them to live a full lifespan in captivity but it needs somebody with the time and dedication to put in the work and research to do so which wont happen for a long time as there are either better pet options or more profitable options to pursue.

[@Psychoclaw]

Argus Monitor: * HISSSS * Clint: Aw crap...

[@The-Critter-Box]

🤣🤣

[@basedlord8247]

14:39 That is the cutest thing I've ever seen a monitor do in my life bruh

[@joppek77]

Dat reaction of the Argus monitor at 20:20! It was as if he understood that you were talking about him. "Who are you calling a giant food-motivated Ackie?!? Watch your tongue hooman!" :-D

[@christiandavidlenz6300]

Just pure gold ! 😁 Thank god nothing severe happened though :)

[@brianpartlow5530]

My monitor knows the word food. Just saying the word can turn on the frenzy.

[@jjheat3120]

We need a quince monitor video! I recently rescued a baby Quince monitor and I’m so excited to watch him grow up

[@jeb368]

I love these videos Clint, I dream to one day own an Ackie!

[@ClintsReptiles]

You know I feel ya!

[@adhamelmaghalawi_7320]

Clint's Reptiles I feel ya too and I now kinda want to get a dumerils monitor one day

[@jeb368]

@guess what As much as I would love to I dont have the space to give the lizard a good life, so I will wait until that time comes before looking as I want to give the reptile the best possible life I can give it, not just buying one because I love them, even though I do.

[@goldenwafflz1588]

@guess what id say theyre both great but reds take a while to warm up to you. Yellows Ive seen have been chill when they come out of the egg

[@theanimaladdiction]

I have a savannah monitor and I think they arent that difficult a pet if u wanna check out my vid of my monitor then check it out and u will see why they are fun

[@tylerking7640]

That black throat monitor is absolutely stunning. Unrealistic dream lizard.

[@carschmn]

Your grumpy dumerils monitor has such a nice tree. Monitors are so neat. They have such smart looking eyes. Also Oscar is so cute.

[@ClintsReptiles]

He's really a ton of fun, just not very handleable yet.

[@carschmn]

Clint's Reptiles they really are gorgeous animals. They have very sweet faces.

[@andrewhigdon8346]

You nailed it with your observation of their eyes. I raised an ornate Nile monitor from 21” to 72”, about 45 lbs, and 15 years old. Visitors claimed that he staring them down, and I would tell them, “no, he’s looking through your eyes into your soul to decide if you are acceptable in his domain or not. You’ll know quickly if you are not accepted. I’ve watched him run two of the burliest, biggest, toughest guys I know right out of the garage one time because he wanted the fried chicken they were eating. I was eating the same thing but he didn’t mess with me. Hmmmm. I yelled at them to drop their chicken but they wouldn’t so he just chased them around until they did. It was one of the funniest things I’ve ever watched!!! He was the ULTIMATE watch dog. People would step into the garage and hear that ominous hiss/deep breath of a monstrous dragon and they did t even have too see him to sense that foreboding. Most people thought he was an alligator. I once had the fire department visit with animal control not far behind because someone claimed there was an alligator in my yard. Ten minutes later the whole fire dept was posing with me and the dragon taking pictures and laughing and smiling and of course next were the neighborhood kids, and everyone had a great time. Then animal control dude rolls up, gets out of his truck, walks towards us and sees the dragon in my arms, noted that everything seemed to be under control, and got right back in his truck. The whole crowd laughed as he pulled away. Awesome. I’ve got stories like that all day long. I should write a book.

[@Jdubski-dk7ml]

Andrew Higdon cool story bro

[@arazlam4754]

Thanks for including the Timor monitor in your list!! I had one for 10+ years (he recently passed 😢) and almost no one has heard of them. Really nice to see them getting some love. And keep up the great videos Clint!

[@kated3165]

That argus monitor is simply GORGEOUS!! So elegant! :) Still, I much prefer my blue tongue! When she hisses we just think its cute... instead of being terrified and having to put back into question how willing our friends are to protect our lives! ;)

[@missfit4943]

33:18 That cute "i almost died" laugh made my day

[@titanhound6671]

As much as i want a big monitor i'll probably end up with a tegu when i'm ready for a giant lizard

[@ClintsReptiles]

You couldn't do better.

[@adhamelmaghalawi_7320]

I might get that or a dumerils monitor

[@darcieclements4880]

I think tegus are more like komodo dragons temperament wise than small monitors are. I was a little disappointed handling small monitors after having helped care for a komodo at a zoo, then I found tegus and even though they don't look like a komodo and they have different body language, they honestly remind me a lot of komodos... I'm not sure it is one thing that I could put my finger on, just... something is similar there, minus the whole septic mouth and stupid huge thing.

[@titanhound6671]

@@darcieclements4880 Well they do have a bulkier build than most medium/small monitors and komodos are big beefy fellas

[@chrisismegpo5846]

Eren???

[@mufflorewarrell9791]

When Clint says no, I usually intend to listen. I watch these videos over and over no matter how many times I've seen them. I'm here because I watched the green tree monitor video. You're so awesome Clint!!!!

[@ballpitstalenugget44]

Monitors are so cute! Tiny geckos to large alligators, all reptiles are cute to me.

[@Feminismisfornobody]

The perfect youtube video doesn't exi....

[@caitlinsmith6869]

I was gonna like but didnt want to ruin it

[@Galian6686]

With the amount of research I've done and the videos I've watched on Argus Monitors, I know exactly how serious that "Aw, crap!" was. Watching them tripod is amazing and I've always wanted one but, I don't have the money to feed one, the room to house one or the... well, anything for them. Still one of the best looking monitors!

[@alisonallover]

One thing I love about this channel is that any time Clint uses a word that is maybe hard to spell or not commonly used, it pops up on the screen so you can search it later if you want to.

[@CCM8817]

My Virgo OCD, appreciates that about him

[@brendonbewersdorf986]

I love how monitors are like a variety pack there is something for everyone lol if you want something reasonable there is stuff for you but if you have the money and room there are larger options to

[@johngriffin618]

Got a black and white Tegu Because of you. He lives in my screened in balcony, where he gets sun as well as a basking spot with uvb uva and some heat lamps. He is awesome pet.

[@themelonman6302]

Hey Clint, I just wanted to thank you for the amazing stuff you do. I fell in love with blue tongues in your video covering them. and now after a year of searching I've finally managed to find a reasonably sourced juvenile merauke!!! I got to take him home today! His name is Nessy and he's getting acclimated nicely. He's my first pet reptile ever and thanks to you I know that this is the perfect raddest little lump for me! So once again. Thank you Clint! Keep making those super rad videos! :D

[@ClintsReptiles]

You're so welcome! Your story makes me really happy. You made a great choice.

[@themelonman6302]

@@ClintsReptiles And yes, I also love how in touch you are with you audience. You are truly awesome!

[@jimmygreenspan8832]

24:35 I love how it changes to allosaurus

[@raffyryanpalabrica7696]

Great video clint! Can you do a video on chuckwallas?

[@ClintsReptiles]

If I can get my hands on one.

[@nathanlitjens5905]

My favourite reptiles are monitors. Living in Australia is a bonus. I've seen over half of our species in the wild as well as komodo dragons, Asian water monitors, mangrove monitors and more overseas. I have worked as a reptile relocator and been called out to many monitor captures. Fun critters! Love your channel.

[@markusbelden4569]

Goodday Mate!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@grettelguerra7511]

Clint, which do you like more, Ackies or Jeweled Lacertas? 😬

[@ClintsReptiles]

Ackies, but that isn't fair. Ackies beat almost everything for me.

[@dirge44]

@@ClintsReptiles what about gus? :)

[@rickytroymoseley4371]

I think this has been my favorite of your videos so far. I have watched this as many times as your Tegu review, and that is a lot! The look on your face in the bloopers after you ask the handler if he is gonna grab the Argus monitor and he pauses is sooooo funny. I wish, i wish i could own a monitor, but i think Tegu is my limit. A man's got to know his limits.

[@KerriGilpin]

Now I want an Allosaurus 😂 I do love the water monitor, but I’m glad you introduced the Ackie!

[@SeanTri]

THIS is the best video ever. Been waiting for something like this. Thank you Clint.

[@SeanTri]

Only missing a few more dwarf species like pilbara rock or gillens ;)

[@LadyJ_88]

20:39 😂😂😂 THE TENSION! I actually jumped too!

[@rileytheimpaler9641]

I haven't watched your videos in a minute but as soon as I saw the title I jumped right In Monitors are my favorite subject and my favorite lizards I think you did a phenomenal job and you have gorgeous specimens

[@Jpthemanz]

The crashing offscreen after it decided it didn’t want to hurt Clint anymore was pretty comedic

[@rylee5106]

8:08 the monitor looked at the camera and smiled aww :')

[@WILDMUTTDude]

The "oh crap" was the moment I realised the Argus was some serious and deadly business. Thanks for the awesome video as always Clint, but I need to ask: why no Emerald or Black Tree Monitors on the list?

[@KasparGoodes]

They cost a lot and are almost always wild caught. They aren’t hardy at all. They don’t like handling and for their size need a big enclosure

[@theharryg12]

The moment at 20:30 though.. I love how you instinctively become super aware of the situation.

[@illoney5663]

31:34 Instructions unclear, got myself four Komodo Dragons. On a serious note though, monitor lizards are so cool! They're up there with sailfin lizards and australian water dragons in terms of "coolest lizard" as far as I'm concerned.

[@cassandraperry5574]

"You're alright" *Hiss* "Oh, crap." LMFAO - I already was on your side about the ackie you had me ROLLING with that clip. Thank you for another great video!!

[@Charris2218]

I laughed soooooo hard lmao thank you for the bloopers lmao

[@nikkicouture1257]

Clint is frigging hysterical. When that Argus monitor hissed at him and he said “oh shit” I literally bust out loud laughing. I love that you infuse relatable info with your sensible opinions. I’ve had reptiles for over 20 years. I’m one of the crazy people that like giants. I have a retic, Burmese and used to have an Asian water monitor. Even my dog is a Great Dane! Lol that being said giants are not for beginners and I think you do a great job giving someone who is tempted to have a wow sized lizard a reality check.

[@exoticsmania]

Really glad you did this videos. I love monitors

[@ClintsReptiles]

I've been dreaming of this day for a long time!

[@jdssurf]

I think Black Throats are one of the greatest looking beasts on the planet, the head shapes are amazing.

[@theregalreptile3953]

Argos monitor hisses. Clint "Oh Crap...." Btw the way that dude was handled was awesome and intense!

[@mikepatterson9351]

Your reaction to the argos is fantastic

[@tjpotvin]

Asian water monitor has always been my dream pet and you confirmed that they have an amazing personality

[@Jilly_Neutron]

I don't know if it's just the lighting, but the Timor Monitor scales looked like beads. I couldn't get over how shiny and beautiful they were. Super cool.

[@mlggodzilla1567]

20:33 You know it's getting serious when Clint stops talking and even swears, i gotta say that the argus monitor's hiss was definitely not friendly.

[@The_Gallowglass]

24:35 This guy is the only one I've seen stand up on all fours in the whole video. He also seems the most chill and gentile. I mean he had his head in your hand.

[@adhamelmaghalawi_7320]

Me: *sees monitor in title* Also me: *immediately clicks* Also please make a vid about dumerils monitors

[@nathanlitjens5905]

There was an Argus monitor on a construction site I worked on. There was a trench for gas pipes that was open awaiting the pipe, each day this massive Argus would drop into the trench and do his shopping, eating every other animal in there from giant burrowing cockroaches to skinks, elapid snakes and white's tree frogs. The tracks in the sand at the bottom of the trench showed every pursuit and capture. I eventually managed to catch that monitor one day, hauled him out of the trench and was attacked several times when I released him in the bush. By far the craziest monitor I have handled.

[@kam9938]

Thanks for uploading!! i love your channel, ive been thinking about getting a reptile of sorts soon and watching these is helping me a lot lol. Hope you're having a good day :D

[@sinetimore8555]

Trying to figure out why 105 people gave this a thumbs down. It's legitimate information from a SCIENTIST who studies biology. He tells you the positive and negative about all the species. Are some people so salty they have nothing better to do than thumbs down a video that should realistically have only thumbs up? I've raised Nile monitors for years and still really enjoyed this video. By the way, Clint is absolutely right about Nile monitors. They make terrible pets. I consider mine to be calm and I still absolutely would not trust Fred and Wilma around anyone but me. They go to straight kill mode when anyone else comes around. Thank you for all of your videos Clint!

[@Moejuss]

Any chance on a video of the Brazilian Rainbow Boa? I've been doing my research and would love to hear your opinion on them.

[@amandastakeonit7402]

I love the candid moments after the filming.

[@amandastakeonit7402]

Watching again. Monitors are cool.

[@cxyz12345]

Pros: it’s huge Cons: it’s huge 😂😂 By the way, thank you for all the amazing and very informative videos!

[@Janeway1269]

Glad the Dumeril's is on your list. I have wanted one forever.

[@thedailytrashchannel3035]

I have a mixed ackie. His mom was a red and his dad a yellow. He’s a cutie. I Love him. If you want a monitor they do make a great pet, he has bitten me 5 times but it doesn’t hurt, not like a bigger monitor. Blue tongue skinks and bearded dragon bites hurt more in my opinion.

[@jeffthompson9622]

The tame water monitors that I have kept or otherwise interacted with were very careful in taking food from my hand, making sure where I ended and the food began. I have been told that a friend who exhibited reptiles and provided them for movies was bitten while feeding one. He passed away years ago so I can't ask him about the circumstances.

[@panzerkrieg3509]

Can you do a video on the green tree monitors?

[@ClintsReptiles]

Yes, we will.

[@charlottewalnut3118]

@@ClintsReptiles theyre such expensive monkey lizards

[@amritranjan1435]

I'm from India and I still remember when I was a kid (almost 15 years ago) I went to my grandpa's house and saw like 6-7 monitors crossing because in villages people make bathroom and toilet approximately 200 metres away from house and I went to toilet that time and locked up myself when I saw them. 😂😂😂The biggest one was like 5 foot. I normally see one or two but that day omg so many monitors. 😲😲😲 I love how informative and educational this channel is.♥️ Thank you so much.

[@solsticelacer]

Maybe you should add "two gloves plus ice hockey goalie neck guard" for the extra wily ones

[@pringlized]

Love love love these videos. Had a Nile many moons ago and the cage I build took up a quarter of my family room and he still tried to escape every day. I thought I did a good job of being an owner but I guess my Nile always felt like a prisoner.

[@ayyylma0]

Where are the Green/Yellow/Blue Tree Monitors Clint???!

[@ClintsReptiles]

I will cover them, but they weren't even close to making this list.

[@Frogzor17]

Clint's Reptiles Oh nice! I know they really aren’t reasonable pets, but aesthetically green tree monitors are probably my favorite lizard.

[@jd5623]

His list is trash Argus monitor made the list 😂😂😂 dudes a joke

[@xellossdio2720]

@@ClintsReptiles Why not Green Tree Monitor? Definitely more user friendly than half of your list ;/

[@jadenwhen]

@@xellossdio2720 not really when you take into factor that they're pretty hard to maintain in captivity, especially due to them being incredibly sensitive to certain aspects of care lol

[@lilvalko5096]

Just wanna say I appreciate your content, been watching for a long time and always love the info. Recently thinking of getting a monitor so I've been rewatching all your monitor vids, I'm a long time reptile owner from snakes, turtles, chameleons, geckos, beardies, uromastyx, I have plenty of experience with lots of variety Even still it truly seems a monitor could be a big challenge so lucky ima hold off for now but one day!

[@sallypeh7949]

Clint i love your videos they’re stinkin rad . I would like to know where you got gusgus

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much! I took Gus Gus in as a rehoming when he was small.

[@Heavymetalswimmer]

I’m loving my little varanus gilleni. My first time feeding it as a tiny baby, it took tiny red runners from my fingers and continues to hand feed happily :D

[@emerald7098]

When you live in a place where keeping monitors is illegal but you still watch the video just to get angry at the fact you'll probably never own one

[@ClintsReptiles]

Revolutions have been fought over less...

[@blackgrizly9522]

My country doesn't let locals own reptiles, but with a permit locals can ship wild caught reptiles for the pet trade. Sucks

[@Barabel22]

@@blackgrizly9522 Where do you love that you can’t own reptiles, and why? Just seems pretty pointless...

[@blackgrizly9522]

@@Barabel22 South Asia, all reptiles are considered exotic animal where you need either a zoom permit or exotic pets permit which is going to be really really expensive

[@jonwhiteman8980]

Hey clint, you were a great influence in the decision for me to get a false water cobra from kyle, and he’s doing phenomenal. thanks for your coverage on FWCs in another video, and great video today.

[@ClintsReptiles]

He's great! I'm so glad we could help.

[@jonwhiteman8980]

Clint's Reptiles Kyle’s a great help with information as well!

[@Kai_The_Kai]

I have undiagnosed ASD (lots and lots of research on it, like, months of research) and my special interest is pretty much any animals, especially reptiles and amphibians, this channel is like the holy grail for me, I discovered it a couple days ago (this video is 3 years old lol) and I've been watching so much of it, the bat video just came out yesterday and I watched it, I absolutely loved it, I didn't even know birds were reptiles

[@maleok2569]

I haven't even STARTED the video yet but I already wanna say I'M SO EXCITED!!! I've been waiting for this video for ages, I love Varanids so much and I'm so happy they get their own video! Carry on.

[@curtism-w6b]

We need a Dumeril's Monitor vs Argentine Tegu video ASAP. I love both and can't pick a favorite lol.

[@bradsimpson8724]

I know I'm late, but I do have some experience to share(I've owned both). It all depends on what kind of keeper you are. If you are a hands-on keeper and want something to interact with, the tegu is the better choice. If you're more like me, in that you prefer to sit and observe animals in a naturalistic enclosure, and handling isn't as important to you, I think you'll find the monitor more rewarding. The biggest thing to keep in mind with Dumeril's monitors is the diet is more specialized and tends to take a bit more work(at least around my area). But I would seriously ask yourself which kind of keeper you are, and if you want more of a pet, or more of a display piece.

[@curtism-w6b]

@@bradsimpson8724 I know a few people with Dumeril's and they're laid back and fairly social. But they all bought theirs as hatchlings and they're well socialized.

[@bradsimpson8724]

@@curtism-w6b Absolutely, they can be super tame(mine was, and she was a long-term captive, but originally wild). However, their activity level is higher, and they seem more interested in getting away from you and doing their own thing. Tegus often develop an almost affectionate, cat-like personality, where they actually seem to want to hang out with you. Same with the display thing: tegus aren't boring by any stretch, but they aren't much for climbing or swimming, and seem to spend more lounging than the more active monitors.

[@TheVeggiekat]

Aww the dumerill’s monitor smiled when getting neck skritchies ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@luum8573]

Hey Clint honest question: Why haven't you bought an office chair with wheels when you're sometimes nervous to be bitten? :p

[@ClintsReptiles]

Even with wheels I couldn't get out.

[@sheogorath1524]

@@ClintsReptiles Is it the wall behind you?

[@darcieclements4880]

He is totally boxed in... I am comfortable working with most animals... but in that situation... yeah.... Hey Clint, it is okay if you make the set not as nice for filming in the name of safety in my book and I think most people would agree with that!

[@yanderepuzzler]

OMG that made MY heart race there at the end! I will never get a big lizard just for that intimidation factor, BUT I do love the look of Ackies and it’s on my wish list!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Definitely don't trap yourself with one at chest height...

[@N3ZYorK]

*HISS!* Aw crap.. Cut to clint missing a tooth messy hair all scratched up and a black eye XD

[@RegiArt7]

The black eye would would imply that the lizard punched him in the face

[@brettperkins4643]

Both of my savannah monitors I had were fantastic, I got them both very young, handled them ALOT, by the time they were adults, they were more like a dog than a lizard. I open their cage as soon as I got home from work, they would usually wander around the house till I sat down to watch TV then they would climb onto my lap and go to sleep, fantastic lizards.

[@ibic2441]

hey clint do you know of any places that rescue/re home large lizards

[@angryyoshin]

If possible I'd love to see a full video on the Dumerils monitor. They're a species I've been very interested in for a while after getting into ackies for a few years and I'd love it if you guys made a full care video for that species.

[@radisho8747]

The person who disliked must really hate rad dinosaurs(kinda).

[@ClintsReptiles]

It was a Nile monitor...

[@ashleyedwards8002]

@@ClintsReptiles or a Savannah...

[@Jomcshits]

Once when I was three, my brothers friend brought a baby monitor (I think a water monitor, not sure) and kept it in our basement in a glass aquarium. It was my dads first reptile. Shortly after my dad built a huge enclosure in the basement, then shortly after that he had to rehome it because he was scared that it would eat me!! 14 years later I got a leopard gecko and my dad loves geckos now :)

[@mr.mercury4247]

I had a bearded dragon and people were terrified of it. If I showed people any of these lizards they'd be scared tbh.

[@tellstarbucksmynameiskaren2246]

I have a bd and some people are absolutely terrified. 😂

[@sunitabunch3481]

I have a Savannah which I think is one of the best lizards he is my 2nd one..I had my 1st one for 7yrs ..and have had my baby now for 3 1/2yrs ..he is about 4ft & cage free .. him and my cat lay w each other it's the sweeties thing I've ever seen!!! Love your videos just wish the lizards was more hand friendly!!!