Taming + Socializing your Water Monitors

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[@ClintsReptiles]

Hey Kevin, thank you so much for the kind review of our channel. It was an especially big honor knowing that you generally don't watch KZbin. I've been a big fan of your work at NERD for as long as I've known about you (which would be well over a decade). I've long admired your work with your monitors and caimans most especially, though you do a lot of other rad things as well. This video is awesome and oh so important. Thanks again. I look forward to meeting you at Tinley this year.

[@newenglandreptile1921]

Haaaaa Haaaa you are quite welcome! Donny told me to check you out and I was yeah, I like this guy and you have some great content. You clearly work hard to be mindful of your audience, I bet they really appreciate your insight! I've seen some stuff that I was not very keen on and find it difficult to take some people serious when they may only have an idea of an animal or clearly have a lot to learn! keep up the great work!

[@ohminsun]

Clint see above comment, you + Kevin joint video would the the ultimate video! PS. Didn't know you were coming to Tinley, too - see you at Tinley!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Just want everyone to know, The comment above this is totally Kevin. But he used the wrong account lmfao. Gotta love him. - Donny

[@Swimzyy]

Please do a collab!

[@2Much4TheseBitches]

@Clint's Reptiles: What are the tamest and smartest monitors?

[@phantomoftheaqua3896]

Hey Kevin, I had bought a water monitor from you guys probably 5-6 months ago and just wanted to say he’s doing great! Healthy and everything. Obviously a little standoffish at first but have built a strong bond with him since and it’s such a joy to see how trusting he is with the family and frankly with humans in general. Set him down anywhere and he’ll explore then he’ll crawl right back up on you.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

PhAnToM Of The AQUA that is what it’s all about and love to hear that!!!!!!!

[@nanate8190]

Kev, I want you to know that because of your “Taming” or “socializing” or even better your “building rope” videos I feel as if we have taken our own keeping of iguanas to a new level. Yes. I know. Iguanas. Not Monitors. But all the Techniques used work so magnificently with them as well. Better yet all of ours are rescues so you can imagine the work I have had to put in. That in its self is proof the Techniques work. Thank you for all you guys do for the community!

[@erikburns1787]

As always very educational & helpful👍🏽 Your savannah monitor videos have been VERY helpful for me with mine. I got him as a hatchling from petco & he was quite slippery as a baby & escaped out my hands & under my back deck so I stopped handling him 😔 so he got used to just seeing me at feeding time or bathing time. Now a little over a year later I'm putting the effort in to tame him. Your monitor videos have further educated me & motivated me even more to get Maximus as tame as all your animals. I moved his enclosure to a room where he'll see me alot & I sit next to it often so he gets used to my hands, face & presence. He's already stopped trying to bite & stopped going in his burrow everytime i come in the room. Thank you for the time & effort to help monitor newbies like myself become better owners/keepers of these wonderful animals. Glad there's a place like yours here in NH. I Look forward to my next visit to NERD if the corona virus ever calms down.

[@amandamccarthy8283]

Y’all really make me want to reevaluate my goals so I can fit a water monitor in my life lmao

[@musician200X]

I dont think I will be keeping a monitor in the future (even though it would be really cool) but I love learning about these different species and hearing Kevin's overwhelming passion and love for these incredibly intelligent creatures. Your expertise with monitors (and a bunch of other animals) is literally unmatched and I cant wait for the day that i purchase my first reptile from you. I would love to know more about reading reptiles behaviors. I know you explain it as it happens but theres so much to read into to truly understand the animal.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

B Mowdy wonderful comments there. Thank you !!! K

[@smokybear4204]

Monitor Lizards are my favorite non snake reptiles they can literally be puppies if raised right 😍

[@SmartassEyebrows]

Once they get to gen 10 and beyond, they will truly start becoming scaly doggos

[@aidanburke4006]

SmartassEyebrows oh my god imagine how tame they would be 😱

[@P51DFreak25]

I just wish water monitors didn’t get so big cause I’d get one in a heart beat

[@P51DFreak25]

@@djjnonya2170 Females definitely sound like the way to go. In one of NERDs more recent videos they talk about how they’re trying to breed smaller water monitors for people like us. I think it is the one where they do surgery on the Amazon puffing snakes jaw

[@ohminsun]

Kevin + Clint joint video would be the ultimate

[@newenglandreptile1921]

Tell him!

[@ohminsun]

@@newenglandreptile1921 Telling taking place now!

[@LittleBigBoyJunior]

“That king cobra I was playing with earlier” only you bro, only you

[@RecoveringSkoomaAddict]

Been watching this channel for About two years now. Best channel to find reliable info on V. salvators! Please keep making videos, I always learn something new each time I watch!

[@viciousgrowth5344]

Yesss thank you so much for the video!! i’ve been asking for awhile and FINALLY!! love how it’s 20 minutes!!! so much knowledge to soak up

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Vicious Growth yes it was 35 minutes but we had to cut down so I did not bore everyone!!!!

[@viciousgrowth5344]

aha this never gets boring trust me, i go threw the water monitor playlist section almost every morning! i know niles are different than asians but the socialization aspect is similar and it helps us out so much! my nile (chubby) is becoming amazing and it’s all thanks to you!

[@1softkiss]

Great video Kevin and excellent advice and information !! It's so great to see so many more taking a personal interest in learning about ALL reptiles and doing research the right way, by the people that have invested many years and time working with each species because that's the best lesson anyone can get from the keepers that put the animals first :)

[@charlyrockmonitorlizards4337]

Kevin!!! Your work always is amazing. Greetings of a great fan of Mexico!!!!

[@GuillermoNu]

Haz un vídeo traduciendo lo de este gringo Charly!! jajaja. me quedé con la duda de lo que dice....

[@designergenetix7988]

thanks for all the work you put in!

[@mspictureperfect1790]

I found you guys a few days ago and I've been binging ever since!! I would like to have a monitor, but I knits that I need to do my research and learn as much as I possibly can about bringing a new family member home with me. You're so knowledgeable and passionate about these guys that it makes your videos so enjoyable to watch!!! Thanks for what you do!!!!

[@TeeJ312]

Clint, he’s a nerd like you. 😂 you two are some of my favs to learn from.

[@brandonharden3449]

YES!!! a new water monitor video. i absolutely love the monitor videos I've watched every one you have ever made and i feel i still learn something everytime. thank you for taking the time to make these for us Kevin.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Brandon Harden you are very welcome! - Kevin

[@K9_aubree]

Always love and enjoy these videos

[@ifishsaltfearless1214]

Kevin I love your monitor's they are the most amazing morphs I have seen in anyone's collection. Thanks for sharing.

[@7thCobweb]

i am SO happy to finally see someone who actually talks about conditioning. it is THE most essential part to animal training and proves that you know what you're talkin about. i will subscribe and browse your videos, i trust this source. getting a pet like a big monitor lizard (that is smart and dangerous) can go very wrong if u don't have the knowledge and patience to handle them. i am relieved to finally see someone in the reptile community who actually understands how socialization works and also explains it in simple terms.

[@Mikeyd8383]

Monitor videos!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeahhhhhhhh babbbbbby!!!!!

[@zacharyeagleton3120]

thank you, I want to see you interact with the adults and get info on their handling from the boss at it

[@ryanwatson7509]

Absolutly fantastic! Love how you and your team interact with your animals! Very informative and easy to follow

[@Kaz8692]

I loved your video, I have always loved monitors I like to see how their brains just switch from one thing to another as they take it all in. Thanks for sharing all the amazing ones you have.

[@sheilamcintosh320]

I really love your videos. Clints too. You 2 are the most knowledgeable people that i turn to for accurate information about reptiles...and when you share what you know with anyone it seems to me y'all are very thorough ( comparing to the actual research I've done and my personal experiences). And since you like Clint.. I wonder if you would like Emily's channel at Snake Discovery... thanks

[@musician200X]

They would be and epic trio

[@maxallen5510]

This was amazing I’m so glad i watched this I been interested in a water monitor for almost ten years and out of all those years this is one of the most informative videos I’ve watched! Thank you so much!

[@reptilianoverlord7277]

Every video leaves me some new hint or tip on my animals behavior. Simply awesome! Thanks for all the content. And btw this video quality today was great donny

[@danielmerrell8926]

love the videos you are producing was wondering if maybe it would be possible to do some videos on some the smaller monitor species

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Daniel Merrell yes we will try to!!!!! So many ideas of what to do. Thank you !!

[@duecedix1139]

Awesome man i love your energy for these reptiles man just stunning

[@Wickedreptiles]

Iv actually had great success with my Nile monitor using your taming tips! He does not have a angry bone in his body and is actually dry happy to see me when I get off work! Iv never been bitten and he only give me a tail whip a handful of time when Iv made the mistake of coming up behide him to fast but after he realizes it’s me he’s all curiosity! I can put my hand right in front of his mouth right after I feed him and he knows the difference! I really appreciate all the advice you give people

[@newenglandreptile1921]

Love to hear this!!!!! WONDERFUL!!!!!!!! K

[@mendoza101410]

I love how educational your vlogs are.

[@mikesullivan7153]

Next year I will be ordering my first NERD water moniter watching these videos has helped me sooo much with learning their husbandry. I can't wait to get one 😁

[@janeen_00]

Awesome video Kevin like always.

[@jancla2308]

Hi Kevin, as always you have such amazing knowledge and your animals are so beautiful and calm. Love your channel. xx

[@Littlewings1211]

I absolutely adore the monitors, they are my dream animal. Black Dragons are my favourite but honestly they are all incredible. Really cool that you guys gave a shout-out to Clint, he has a great channel and like your videos I have learned a tonne from him too. Loving all the videos, keep up the fantastic work Kevin, Donny and all the N.E.R.D crew!

[@thememoryhole9355]

Wow! That black monitor is so beautiful! I came here from Clint's Reptiles and it was great watching the collab video you guys did.

[@LIBERTYDOGG77]

I just love how chill water monitors can be with a little love.

[@smithfamilyexotics1634]

Love the video I enjoyed every minute and I can't wait to let my kids watch it when I get home

[@jeffreyritter4164]

Dude the more I watch you the more I appreciate what your doing for this community. Keep knocking it out of the park.

[@adamruiz5789]

I’ve always been a snake guy myself but you are convincing me to try some other reptiles. Might wanna start doing some research now! Darn it

[@newenglandreptile1921]

haaaa haaaa GOOOOOD!!!!!

[@adamruiz5789]

New England Reptile I’m hoping my son will pick up my passion as he gets older. Right now he is in love with our American bulldog and the feeling is mutual lol

[@racheldavis4107]

This video is awesome! I love the information Kevin says about all the animals.

[@mikesullivan7153]

Finally ordering mine this year!!! CAN'T WAIT!

[@devondejesus9780]

I love the monitor videos more than anything else. Would definatley like to see some general care on water monitors, and potentially get an outlook on your croc monitors. Keep it up!

[@rachelclark6508]

I am slowly falling in love with reptiles. I used to have a lot of fear and now I’m educating myself and considering what kind of reptile I would be comfortable and able to care for. Thank you for showing that reptiles can be loving and good pets

[@runningbear8088]

Another amazing video from the monitor genius

[@willywonkagaming]

Thanks for the great content and knowledge.

[@bobbibuttons8730]

I love your socialising programme. It's so beautiful to see xxx

[@kathleenrojas4427]

Love the way you are so gentle with that beautiful animal💖

[@ace56265]

Agreed on Clint! Love this video! Never wanted a water monitor until now. The black dragon is amazing! Dream reptile. Thanks for the video

[@shanehall3962]

I fucking love this dudes videos His work with monitors is unparalleled as well as other reptiles Love the videos Kevin keep em coming

[@gaetanoiuculano7895]

Absolutely awesome what you are doing with monitor lizards bro, clearly demonstrates how intelligent monitors are they are definitely in a league of there own, with qualities like no other reptile almost bird like in some ways! I live in Australia the land of monitor lizards and love observing them in the wild when given the opportunity. Love to see how your work evolves in the future. Would you do this with Komodo dragons if you had the opportunity, I believe you could work your magic and produce a spectacular beast if you did even though of course there would be greater element of danger with handling Komodo's !

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Gaetano Iuculano I would do this exact thing with Komodos anytime and I would have the same results !!!!! Need to hatch some crocodile monitors to do the same with!!!! Thank you !!

[@gaetanoiuculano7895]

New England Reptile cool man thanks for reply and hope you have a lot of success with the crocodile monitors I know you will!

[@mybushcraftlife9778]

Working on going into your past videos....and learning a lot.

[@sasquatch...]

my buddy is awesome , a nerd water monitor named tormond giantsbane

[@Littlewings1211]

Great name 😂

[@sertank735]

It’s Tormund.

[@SylvieGrimalkin]

Thank you so much for this. We recently got a baby bearded dragon and because of using your techniques from day one he gets upset if we don't get him out of his enclosure every morning after breakfast just to hang and cuddle with all of us. I'm so amazed at how smart even bearded dragons are. Hes such a social little dude already. So thank you!!!

[@Acolyte7]

Love the video! Would really like to see the enclosures you've set them in!

[@anthonymichel4660]

Fantastic job with the monitors. Outstanding!!!!

[@Takhii]

Man I really wanna learn how to take care of these guys. These monitors are growing on me! Ty for the video

[@Nick-lg8hv]

Love learning from you Kevin your work with these animals is just flawless! Literally the modern day Steve Irwin

[@dwarfretic66]

Love all your videos Kevin! I've learned so much from you. Can you show some of the other monitors you work with that aren't water monitors. I'm curious to see if you have to socialize them any differently, also just want to see more of your cool projects lol.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

dwarfretic66 hopefully we will be doing a Monitor on our Crocodile Monitors.

[@Juice_The_Venom_Guy]

Ive been doing the string method for years with my niles. I have one of the tamest wild caught niles u will ever meet. Thank you kevin for your work, actually i just got a ackie from you, he/she is doin great. Keep up the great work. Most of us reptile keepers dont have a voice. You do. Keeping giving us a good name bro!

[@patrickprassjr1787]

Love you Kevin thank you for so much information, I’m going back on videos and taking all this info and implementing it to my mangrove monitor! seen kamp Keenan videos and found y’all’s and helped so much

[@lalloligyst718]

I'm so gonna get a quince monitor from these guys! I'm on my 3rd round of watching all the monitor socializing series! so good! many thanks for the knowledge!

[@susanmartin3762]

Oh my god!!! That little black dragon is SOOOOOOO amazing!! All she needs is her wings!! Her name should be Maleficent.

[@TamNguyen-zv9pd]

Thank you Kevin!! The reptile whispers 😎

[@candacewag1971]

Omg those little monitors are amazingly adorable!! I'm not a reptile person, but I think I could easily become one if my husband would let me. You do such an amazing job. I love this channel! I cant wait to see the next video !! I love the way that you love and respect all of your animals! It's awesome! Take care and be safe!

[@SavageGerbil]

Black dragon is gorgeous. Between the head and neck shape, the coloration, and the skin texture, I'm guessing at least a third of these guys get named "Godzilla"

[@MichelleFitchgoomba98]

I have mad respect for you. You are soooo good at what you do!

[@christinakieffer4726]

fantastic video!! I would love to own a monitor one day, definitely not until I learn more. Thank you for the video :)

[@mandarinxo89]

I can’t wait for the day I can get a monitor! The way you handle these guys is amazing!!

[@bobbiker46]

Always watch your awesome vids i am also in your discord. I rarely comment, im too busy reading, listening and learning!! Thanks for all you do for our community.

[@djowen23]

Monitors are my favorite reptile your channel is awesome very informational and you are definitely a bad ass when it comes to reptiles keep up the hard work I love watching your videos and I have a monitor lizard but I really like all animals and I wish I lived closer to you so I can take a tour of your awesome facility hats off to you my friend

[@animaltaiga]

素晴らしいですね！✨

[@samanthastanley8544]

We Georgina & Munka (Gramma) just watched this, you feeding and then with a dwarf Cayman on your lap & you in a cage with the 2 big monitors..with the big sweet albino boy and shy girl.. These were AWESOME. This is what a six year old girl wants to watch before bed... It might be lame for a big guy???..but I think it's great that this is what she loves to watch.. Be proud...educating young ones is great to get them to appreciate these animals!

[@edrickmarquez7558]

Kevin the monitor lizard whisperer

[@RealMrClear]

Kevin is one the reasons why I got into ball pythons, I already loved ball pythons and all of the other snakes, I have a great respect for them all, Kevin just makes the community so welcoming and he gives the animals so much respect, Kevin you’re a great person keep up the amazing work👌👍

[@SmilingJimsConstrictors]

Love all your monitor videos. Really has helped me with mine. He loves interaction. Love all your little tips. Wanted one from you but I have a friend at East Bay Vivarium in Berkeley CA. And he got me my CB boy! Thanks again!

[@bmanz8117]

That baby is enjoying the warmth of your hand. Beautiful baby.

[@goose1883]

I have been watching for vids for some time and love the way you work with your animals. One day I hope to have some monitors and try out some of the things you talk about with some of are Australia ones.

[@BrianHackettHACKit]

One of my favorite Asian water monitor videos great info on this 1 actually I think this 1 is 1 of the best ones!

[@unholydeviant5614]

Taking some time away from Water Monitors right at the moment due to buying an imported one, who arrived sick and very fearful. Whenever I'm over my loss, I plan to order a captive bred and socialized Water Monitor from you guys :) I think it's worth not going the cheap route from this previous incident... Can't wait to put such a great set up to good use caring for one of your beautiful babies.

[@joshuadelagarza999]

I would love to see some smaller monitor species! Thank you for all the information. Y’all are great!

[@johnlukach4091]

What a beautiful specimen. Monitors are some of my favorite.

[@bizlat81]

Absolutely amazing i thought i was in love with the Black Dragons until i saw the yellow and gray one. Wow i need to get a bigger place 😁👍👍 always great content guys

[@sherirhodes6145]

Hi guys, i love your channel. I am not new to the reptile hobby but i am not am expert by any means. I have watched as much of the old material as possible. Love all the old and new. Very very informative. Videos on how to tame and bond with your snake would be great as well. Rob's video on tarantula care was wonderful as well. More tarantula care with Rob would be great too :) keep up the wonderful work.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Sheri Rhodes thank you very much. K

[@reneemaurice9508]

You do AMAZING things with these BEAUTIFUL creatures great video

[@danielleb.7055]

I have always enjoyed your videos. I have been watching for a few years now. Every video even the ones your joking around in provide great info that you can't find anywhere. You teach from a different perspective than most people and truly with the animals best interest in mind. You help and show us how they view things and how we can help understand them better and help them look at us in a positive way other than "they bring me food". Can you please do a video on Tokays? I heard that yoy work magic with them lol just as you do with all animals. I have searched through many many of your older videos and couldn't find one on " taming" or socializing them. I did find videos of you showing different morphs which was pretty cool too. Keep up the amazing videos you too donny!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Go back about a year. Kevin was naming his videos pretty bizarre things back then. Look for Baby Monitors in the thumbnails. I'm going to have to organize the playlists a tad better. 🎥Donny🎬 - My IG - bit.ly/2muzaoR

[@KYKonstrictorsandExotics]

Kevin I love these monitor videos. Just watching these videos is making me that much better of a keeper. Please keep doing what you do. You my friend are the role model of our industry and hobby. I like Brian but you a a step ahead of him !!!!!!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Yea but Brian has edgier content - 🎥Donny🎬 - My IG - bit.ly/2muzaoR

[@joeducos214]

Got a baby Borneo short tail about six months ago. Have been using your tips on socializing reptiles and its made a world of difference. After six months my very defensive baby borneo is as tame as my ball pythons. Thank you and I hope we can meet some day.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Joe Ducos wonderfulness!!!!!!!! Thank you ! K

[@jessecunningham9924]

What cuties! That black monitor is so adorable. Thanks for all your information on monitor lizards. You really know what you’re talking about.

[@aaronend]

I been waiting for a water monitor video, thanks

[@NewEnglandReptile]

aaronend yessssss. People have been starving. Hopefully this helps. More to come.

[@aaronend]

@@NewEnglandReptile Awesome!

[@BindiSalton]

As always you never fail to amaze with knowledge and heart

[@BrandonJMorrow94]

That black dragon is amazing

[@edwarddeptula8167]

I really appreciate what your doing and taking alot of notes for socializing my monitor (Hamburg special lol) plan on purchasing one of yours in the near future!

[@euryops1]

I appreciate the science based husbandry.

[@michaelswinehart7350]

Hi kevin. Once again great video. I love water monitors. Your videos on them are the best !!!

[@GermanWolf144]

I'm a bit late to the party but I've been catching up on these taming/socializing and behavior videos. I checked out your website and your prices are fair considering the amount of time, work, love and passion you have for your animals in making them amazing pets and buddies for their keepers. You aren't in it to be rich you are in it cause you love your reptiles and honestly it helps you stay afloat and keep doing what you love. I want my first reptile to be from NERD I love everything you do. I watched the herping videos and vlogs and I love your enthusiasm towards all living things reptile or not. I myself used to go on vacations to south Florida and I was always catching lizards, snakes, frogs, and turtles. I would look at them then let them go. Other times I would just sit and watch them do their thing in the wild while trying not to disturb them so I could try to learn how they behave. Love you and your awesome staff Kevin.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Very kind!!!!!!!! K

[@stevelender6852]

Beautiful monitor

[@AlexsAgamids]

I loved this video! VERY educational!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

I ALSO LEARNED THINGS 🎥Donny Rapture🎬 - My IG - bit.ly/2lVu5WG

[@BenshobbyStuff]

absolutely fantastic videos mate, sorry im commenting on a 3 yr old video. i have an ackie monitor arriving later today, nothing compared to yours but its a start :) absolutely loving scrolling through your videos, speeds the day up. your doing a great job mate, keep it up

[@Gottalovecarpetpythons]

Certainly one of the most important aspects of raising monitors is socialising them but l believe this to be the sameway with snakes and have very social snakes around me myself. Time and patience with them and they learn to very much trust you.