Socializing Baby Dinosaurs to Love You! BubbleGum8

[@weaseldreamsstudios7440]

What a beautiful soul.

[@soradicalreticsandmonitors2390]

YES YES!!!!!! YES YESssss!!!! MONITOR SOCIALIZING VIDEO. THE BREAD and BUTTER!!!!!! Kevin. THANK YOU!!!!!!!! Can always learn more!!!!!!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Enjoy! K

[@soradicalreticsandmonitors2390]

@@NewEnglandReptile so amazing !!! Thor is the best !!

[@debbiestumm511]

Absolutely love watching your Monitor videos...they are the best! Working with the little ones are so educational!!!❤❤❤

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Glad you like them! K

[@BrokenPandaPaws]

when my former boyfriend first bought our sumatran water monitor, the ex thought he was just going to outright pick it up. sammy, that was our monitor's name, latched on, the ex flung his arm and sammy went flying. sammy ended up under the hood of our stove, thank God I wasnt cooking at the time. from that point, the ex didn't want anything to do with it. so one night, I filled up the tub with Luke warm water, put on my gloves and gently put my hand under him and carried him into the bathroom. he at first gave me some hissing and slight tail flicks, but never tried to bite me. I lowered him into the tub and he swam so much, he seemed to love that. that was our nightly ritual and I seemed to "tame him".. when I did all of the sudden my ex took credit for taming him and pretty much took sammy away from me. I do miss sammy very much, but I don't miss the claws 😂

[@helenchurch3577]

The big monitor has beautiful eyes love these bubble gum video's

[@evelyn_r]

Always enjoy seeing you interact with the babies (including the bigger babies lol)

[@DisasterMaggot]

As a psychologist it is fascinating to me how that temperament can be past down from generation to generation.

[@michaelsutherland18]

With that said, it’s fascinating that we breed aggression out of animals but not ourselves.

[@FastNCurious88]

💯💯💯💯

[@clark2491]

Margaret sanger tried😢😢

[@ThePerfectCell01]

@@michaelsutherland18must breed more cheaters into existence

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Yes, selective breeding of temperaments. I think some of these t is genetic as far as reactiveness verses willingness to go right into Thinking mode where new ideas and behavior will be learned. Pre programmed instinct to Run verses willingness to think and make sense of a scenario. That appears quite genetic and inheritable

[@LinkaBellGAME]

Selectively breeding for the best personality and docile nature. Not sure if other breeders are doing the same as you but you can see the progress made between the clutches. Also love how Snarfles is watching you, judging you. LOL

[@pattymullin8515]

This socialization video is probably one of the most important for owners and their animals alike.

[@maryfreeman3341]

This bubble gum is wonderful. Thor is a beautiful character. Thank you

[@bethannyallain5395]

Love the end result. Gorgeous babies.

[@amandalynn3288]

Do not feel embarrassed about your hands, they are lovely hard working hands. As always, they are gorgeous animals I'm so jealous, maybe one day I'll have room for a larger reptile of my own

[@NewEnglandReptile]

You are kind. K

[@YochevedDesigns]

@@NewEnglandReptile Hands are like laugh lines. They show a life well lived.

[@vickylawes]

Such sweet babies who've had a fantastic start with human interaction❤

[@fredschmidt6802]

13.12 "no eating your brother" !!! No no no

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Bubblegum is stunning. What a sweetheart. Years ago a teen who lived nearby had a green iguana. He would bring his lizard down to visit with me. The kid had definitely socialized the iguana…what a cuddle bug. Very gentle with me ..I’m disabled by chronic severe pain…and would sit in my lap and get his scratches and massage from me. Fell in love. If I weren’t so ill I’d have a lizard but couldn’t take poor care of one. Grew up in the Southwest when lizards were plentiful…not as they are now…and the wild ones would interact with me. One big old horned lizard would appear as soon as I came out to play to get his petting. I was maybe 4 or 5 at that point. My father taught me how to handle them properly and gently.

[@noxus2458]

Huge difference between back yard breeders 'for a living' vs actual enjoyers with intentions past the $

[@wraith1320]

Yes. No one who is only doing it “for a living”-without any passion or goals beyond making a quick buck-should work with animals period, IMHO. 😔 There are plenty of ways to “make a living” or start a small business… they can pick something that doesn’t involve the welfare of entirely dependent, living, feeling beings.

[@YochevedDesigns]

I used to breed champion Australian Shepherds. I lost money on every litter. I never let them leave my house until they were at least 10 weeks old because those last two weeks are so important for building confidence and independence. They are leash trained and sit on command. They've had both sets of shots and been microchipped. Prospective owners and extensively vetted. The reason I stopped is because Assies are not for everyone, and there were too many at our local rescue. Now I work strictly with dog and cat rescue organizations. Mutt or show quality, every animal deserves the perfect home.

[@wraith1320]

@@YochevedDesigns Bingo! That’s the right attitude-and the ONLY attitude anyone interested in breeding animals should have, going in. 👍

[@Memry-dq7ug]

These Donny-less videos are great!

[@mandyballge632]

Where is donny?

[@angelgreen3532]

I agree wholeheartedly!!

[@jonathanyoungblood8676]

I have a Nile monitor he can be a little skittish when he’s out walking around but for the most part he lets me do whatever

[@NewEnglandReptile]

That’s gold for a Nile!

[@melissaf.5898]

Remember, Kevin’s Threads of trust can work with almost all of our pets. He has done some older threads videos too. So check those out too if ur interested.

[@susanmartin3762]

Oh😳😳😳🤣🤣And then we have...THAT! 🤣😂😅🤣 I've NEVER seen your babies with their lil pink mouths open so wide before, on my god in dying here!🫠🤭 Soooo cute! They're bad asses!!🤣😂🤣❤❤❤ that little tail whip was adorable !! Best Socializing video EVER!

[@YochevedDesigns]

FEAR MEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

[@beestew79]

Love these Monitor videos. Thanks Kevin.

[@celtzen]

Such beautiful creatures - for all that you've developed the threads of trust with reptiles, it works really well with shy or fearful dogs as well. That clutch with the albino are just the sweetest little beasties. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Kevin.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

You are so kind. K

[@lisafosc]

Really enjoying the content you are putting out Kevin. You have so much to teach us. Thor is a super star x

[@susanmartin3762]

They're so sweet. Their colored skin is so gorgeous! Kevin you are just the wizard if the lizards. Oh how i wish i knew these things existed many years ago! I would have at least 1. They have the sweetest faces.❤ that something this incredible comes out of an egg is mind blowing 🤯

[@kimcrawford5247]

Good video Kevin. ‘Loved your big boy at the end. What a jolly fellow lol. ❤

[@davedronski7749]

I've never seen a monitor look and act so much like a puppy as that adult albino! Amazing!👍🤘🤘👍

[@nancyreid8729]

My old riding coach always had barn kittens out of her barn cats (she should have been spaying, I know). She always used grandchildren to tame barn kittens so she could more easily find homes for them; that early interaction was key, and made them much more adoptable.

[@katiekane5247]

Foals need early experience with humans too. We'd have 15-20/year and handle them by day 2, after mom bonded well.

[@HaruDoneYet]

Just a tiny reminder to new keepers that when you help with shed make sure you don’t rip it off and whatnot. If it’s not ready it can be painful to remove and then you’re losing trust with the animal. If you do it right the animal may even seek your assistance because they realize you can help.

[@P0HTAT0]

These little people eaters are so adorable.

[@timhvac6869]

This video was so interesting just to see the different personalities in them and the big lizard at the end was just adorable

[@ashleyhouse752]

Omg the albino one is friggin gorgeous. I would own one

[@larrydavisj]

This behavior is what I would want from all pets. So that rules me out from having a large reptile collection. The first time I get into a cobras face with my face, it's bye bye everyone! All jokes aside, these little, beautiful babies would keep my ADD in check. They would have my attention and love for hours upon hours. Loving the Bubblegum vids.

[@tasha_111_]

Absolutely love these off the cuff videos!!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@dragonboy4578]

I appreciate learning how to build trust in these amazing creatures. It has definitely changed my perspective on how to handle them.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Wonderful! K

[@Nunzio12]

beautiful!! I got a red tegu from NERD last fall and i just love her! These socialization videos are really helpful with building trust and bonding with her, keep em coming!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Glad it was helpful! K

[@deluxeedition4639]

look at them all!!!

[@Allinguts]

Im scared of monitors, im working on losing that fear because they are amazing.

[@Poplora]

AHHH THEY'RE SO CUTE!!!

[@gerald4055]

It’s great watching you do what you do! Thank you

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Thanks for watching! K

[@DonnaLouiseGiampa]

Love these interactions

[@MikeSwinehart]

I love your work with monitors. Keep it up !!

[@beverlyjensen443]

I just LOVE your Bubblegums!!!

[@karenc.9505]

Dirty box in background.😅..im sure you have had remarks made by nitpickers..I love it when you just keep everything real Kevin. Love these bubblegum videos 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Haaa haaaa. I really just film when I think it might be interesting. I say live in a great deal of reality.

[@adrienndobos-jf5bo]

They are so pretty, whish I could have one of those babies from you. So much to learn from you, thank you Kevin

[@jtelevenoyd1571]

I've always been much more into snakes. Lizards weren't even really on my radar until very recently. Your channel and Clint's are the biggest reasons why I've become significantly interested in them.

[@jennifergoveronski9025]

Bubblegum and all you have been making great videos. So interesting and Adorable.

[@victoriacleaveland3465]

Your threads of trust make so much sense

[@wendysmith8246]

Kevin you are amazing person!! You're animals are so lucky to have you in their lives ❤ I never really commit on your channel but after seeing this video!! I had to say what was in my thoughts!! Keep up your amazing work with theses reptiles 😊😊

[@NewEnglandReptile]

You are so kind. K

[@k-kron]

I LOVE water monitors and I LOVE how well Kevin treats his animals!

[@HoboiousMojoious]

Thanks for another wonderful video Kevin! I adore monitors especially since visiting Nerd and getting to interact with Slick Rick! Such adorable babies!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Very welcome! K

[@melissaf.5898]

I can’t stand how cute they are! Congrats Daddy Kevin! 💜☮️

[@d3m0nh8]

Man I'm eating up your socialization info!!!!!

[@Milla_Lynx]

They are so adorable 🥰 i wish we could have bigger monitors here but its illegal in Norway 😢 "No touthy" 😂😂😂 Thank you for showing how you work with the small overload of cuteness 🥰 Its amazing to see the difference in their behavior 😊 Love these bubblegum videos of yours ☺️ i could watch it all day with the "baby" talk to the animals ☺️ i do it to my Animals as well 😂

[@ingeniouspixie]

Love these babies!

[@1965KareBear]

I totally would buy an animal from you. You care and do things correctly. Sure, wish I had the money to get back into reptiles.

[@StLMikie]

Thanks for the video Mr. Kevin! Thanks for the class!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

You bet! K

[@ingeniouspixie]

Great to see their progression. You're doing wonderful work, Kevin. Thank you!

[@jonathanyoungblood8676]

Kevin you amaze me with every video , haha I love your bubblegum videos and the albino monitor at the end was huge . So bad ass

[@tobywonkinoby8916]

I would absolutely love to own a guru line water monitor from you. Totally a dream of mine. One day when I have the space I’ll make it happen.

[@MFoster392]

You're the man Kevin :-)

[@jimmaule1388]

Love these types of bubble gum vids. You lose me when you start talking about all of the morphs and how to breed them simply because I'm not familiar with the types.

[@karyannfontaine8757]

After watching the feisty little ones just born yesterday on the short, I was hoping to see the socialization beginning. The smaller line is a wonderful project and may really appeal to many keepers. I like watching and learning. Thank you Kevin.

[@jenn1234]

Excellent and amazing video Kevin! I just love watching you socializing with your animals! NEVER stop being you!!! I wish you could work with my one cat Blackjack….he is lovey with me, but doesn’t always get along with a couple of the other cats. Take care! 😄💙🐬🐊🐍🫶🏼

[@NewEnglandReptile]

I live my cats tooo. K

[@kevinkelley6911]

I love that you referred to them as "monkeys" thinking of Brian... sure do miss him just being a yt fan. I'm sure there was way more you guys talked about we never got to experience. You could always tell he had a ton of respect for Kevin every time he would talk about him.

[@wraith1320]

I feel this so much… Both amazing people with a palpable love of animals, and a commitment to bettering their keeping. RIP Brian… you were one of the best. 😔

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Yesssss Brian ❤❤❤❤❤

[@argusj6993]

keep this recent style of doing videos coming!

[@stevenf927]

I love your monitor videos - especially the water monitor ones. I've gone through the water monitor playlist several times.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Glad you like them! K

[@dorothybarrientes4776]

We have a water monitor that we are the 3rd owner of. The original owner claimed that he got her from NERD he then sold her to a small local exotic pet store which is where we got her from. She is a very sweet girl. She never even tries to bite us at all. She even tries her best not to scratch me (she isn't so gentle with my husband 😂). We have had her home for 2 weeks today. Her name was Penny. But her name now is Nifty and she is absolutely precious. Anyway I say all of that just to that if it is true that she came from NERD than even though it took a string of events for her to end up with us.(she is how we where introduced to your channel) We thank you so much for facilitating the birth and initial care of our baby girl. ❤😊

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Very wonderful!!! K

[@dorothybarrientes4776]

Think I should add that we will be her final home. She is very much loved here. ❤

[@TheEclipsegsx98]

Tegu socialization would be nice

[@mythias]

I love the eyes on that big one at the end.

[@MikeSwinehart]

Hi Kevin. I have all the respect for you for your accomplishments in socializing these beautiful creatures. Kudos to you !!!! Keep up the great work that you do with reptiles.

[@tammyfrancis7856]

I was instantly uplifted, just hearing you say, “Monkeys as Brian would say!” Thank you for sharing so much of your wisdom with all of us. You’re doing some great stuff! Glad you never get sick of it, after all those years.

[@ShawnStrickland]

Damn siblings always fighting each other lol

[@SageCElliot]

I absolutely love these videos! They bring me so much joy and I love learning more about how to build relationships and trust with my own reptiles

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Glad you like them! K

[@waltersobchack8886]

thank you so much for doing these videos! Love ya brother!

[@BC-kx5zb]

You can see bubblegum processing information by looking at his eyes. He's so cooperative and intuitive. And above all trusting.

[@Matt-Watkins]

Boa constrictor videos next please, Kevin! Love the monitor lizards too tho!

[@MikeGibson-l5e]

Come on followers like and comment to help support Kevin on here... over 800k followers should get him a ton of likes

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Very kind!!!! ❤

[@Valyndris]

I love seeing your water monitors, so cool that you're making smaller ones cuz those are sone huge growing lizards. The lil ones didn't stay bitey very long, probably cuz it sounded like you were enjoying the bites too much. Just kidding, it's obviously cuz your socialization techniques work. I wanna cuddle with Thor. 🥰🥰🥰

[@lunarminx]

We held our baby bearded dragon off and on daily, from the first day. I could never understand how ignoring a vaby for a few weeks help it adapt. She is a spoiled baby that loves everyone and the cats.

[@ChiaraMainolfi]

Just as you posted this I was manning/socializing my Sailfin. Yes I’m bleeding but she’s calming some.

[@seanbaros-qe1rp]

Baby monitors are so cute!! Monitors are badass!! Thank you for the cool video Kevin!! It's always good to see you!! Hope you and everyone at NERD are doing well!! Stay safe and have a nice day!!🙂🤘🤘

[@NewEnglandReptile]

You are very kind. Much appreciated. K

[@seanbaros-qe1rp]

Thank you Kevin!! Have a nice day!!

[@GoodJane54]

Gorgeous babies. Love the big albino Bubbles. Do you have birds because I heard birds?

[@johnphillips5097]

Another great episode 💯🤙🏼

[@scrawnylester2740]

What you are doing for these animals with your threads of trust is one of the most important things being done in this arena. Especially your work with monitors. Because of you these beautiful animals will have completely different lives in captivity. They will have head rubs, shoulder rides and a life with very little stress. I cannot thank you enough, I tear up every time I see it. Thank you for all that you do for reptiles because I know you do it for them.

[@boho_reptiles]

That big ol’ T- Albino W.Monitor is STUNNING! He seemed to be able to see you just fine too, (unlike adult albino iguanas)… Has ANY1 made a T- Black Dragon yet?? Awesome video Kevin, thanks 4 sharing! 🫡👏👏 Respect from the UK

[@jillsloma945]

So love you videos very informative you are now my top channel for animals. Next to the Legasea to watch Brian's dream grow and hopefully get there one day soon since I am 2 hrs away on Michigan.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Thank you. K

[@cameronc-r9224]

Wow what a beautiful huge albino monitor! I WANT TO SUGGEST THAT YOU SHOW MORE ADULT VARIETIES YOU HAVE, also show some pics of them when they were little and/or vids and then what they look like now, pics/vids (I believe you said once or maybe it was bryan Barchuk that said that the babies of some snake like pythons and boas are different colors than their adult selves! CAN YOU SHOW PICS OF EXAMPLES OF THIS PHENOMENONS?!

[@seanbennett7916]

You make it look easy. I hope i can get my little Lewisi hybrid to calm down, not sure if i should handle it more or less, no bites but it started to give some open mouth and is flighty in the cage, holding it freezes up but petting it closes its eyes . Look forward to more great videos, always so much great info.

[@OutdoorswithJay]

Man I wish my sumbawa was nice I can’t calm him down or build any kind of trust but the big one I got from you is awesome

[@NewEnglandReptile]

I love to Hear that!!!!!!❤❤❤

[@OutdoorswithJay]

Thank you so much he will be awesome on my bus this year

[@peterpowder8546]

I love how you describe the process of basically taming these creatures. Wonderful! 👍

[@MrAre88]

Love you're videos! Emerald Tree Boas🐍 need more! You have the knowledge 🙌 Best regards from Norway 😃

[@shelleoshelle7252]

Love the babies! How small will the adults be?

[@susanmartin3762]

I would love aTegu video please thankyou very much. Thor is awesome! I'm not real crazy 'bout his eyes🫣 they look...weird but he is a Lover Boy. Kevin, do you have an area outside where you can take them out to just... you know..let them feel the sun or the grass? I'm sure you do. If so, make a video of that. Tim on Intrepid Examples ..or..uh..Integrity Episodes... you know who i mean. I just love his vlogs. He has one of your water monitors named Frazier. He took him out for his first "walk" in his harness outside. He has his Nile monitor named....Niles!😮 yeah i know right?😅😅 Take one of your babies for a walk when the weather warms up. THAT would be awesome ! Love your channel.❤

[@angelad.1874]

What a wonderful moment❤ Thanks for sharing

[@YochevedDesigns]

Ahhhh, my moment of Zen!

[@nathanbull7790]

I love your monitors so much I want to take the trip over the pond to see them!

[@joshformosa418]

Kenan's really good at socializing 🙄

[@NewEnglandReptile]

I taught him lots.

[@joshformosa418]

Sorry kev i was being a lil bit sarcastic mate i know you taught him i and well i watched them vids i think it all fell on deaf ears to be honest when i watch him now there is no wonder inky is a biter.. love your work kev (aka THE LIZARD KING)keep it up champion.. @@NewEnglandReptile

[@marcohernandez3978]

Imagine if they grew to the size of a car. Humanity would be on the menu. Except for Kevin....lol

[@JackieBinkley-l1w]

Some of your Monitors are so far removed from the wild, and have become even tamer with each generation and your socialization. Please excuse my ignorance - but could any of your animals eventually become classified as "domesticated animals"? Greatest appreciation 😊

[@NewEnglandReptile]

In theory to might classify but people just don’t consider reptiles in that way I believe.

[@vichellebd]

❤❤❤ another great video. I want a puppy dog monitor😅