The BIGGEST Skink In The World! All About Monkey Tailed Skinks!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Would you ever get a monkey tailed skink?

[@Michael-yf1wo]

Going with a pass on monkey-tailed skinks as they seem best suited for the 10%ers - those very serious hobbyists like you, Clint, Dayyan, etc. Keeping them ethically demands 2+ critters and housing the size of a NYC apartment. One imagines the goose-like quantity and odoriferousness of all that nutrient output as well. In all, I'd think a blue-tongue or species of monitor are creatures with 'something behind the eyes' that are in the range of more amateur keepers.

[@ashersamphibiansandreptiles]

Yea but no. To much moola

[@L.V.exoticpets]

Monkey tails are awesome id love to see a video on viper boas sometime im getting my first ive done tones of research but I bet you could find stuff I haven't

[@LonghornInOmaha]

We've got 3. Mom, dad, and their first baby from last year. An awesome skink species, if kept correctly. Nice job on the video.

[@kodisimon2928]

I would, just saw some at the Tampa Repticon for $400 a piece. Prob either old or sick!

[@JonarusDraconius]

Both I, and my Baby Australian Eastern Bluetongue "Igneel" really liked this one! He was sitting in my hand watching along, happily *blepping* away!

[@oscarcordero3291]

I love fairy tail

[@unknownunknown7107]

The beauty of running a woodshop is you can custom make enclosures. Current project is two story bearded dragon enclosure with a subterranean hide and bottom storage cabinet. Measurements are 64" tall x 44" wide x 28" deep. I'm pretty sure it's overkill but it's fun and Scooby seems to like it.

[@The_Barroth]

Always loved these guys. They look like something out of Star Wars.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

right!?

[@samanthagwynne]

Yes I love monkey tailed skinks! They are very high on my list of dream reptiles. I would love to see the enclosure build!

[@CaliAnimalLover]

They are so cool! I love their green eyes, and their boxy heads. And they do look like they’re thinking. And I will say they do look expensive. And definitely show us how you make their enclosure. I’d love to see the three together and see how they interact.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

You are so kind

[@ryancook4771]

My man! Let’s see that enclosure! It’s so satisfying to watch a good build come together.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

ok!

[@zakarymcleod1850]

I’ve always wanted a green iguana because I want a large, diurnal lizard that’ll use vertical space. Iguanas are illegal in Florida now, so maybe I’ll get a monkey tailed skink eventually. They aren’t diurnal and they’re not as iconic, but they still seem very cool.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

they sure are awesome lizards

[@beasterbunny4836]

You could probably scoop up an iguana from outside lol, will be aggressive and probably have parasites

[@zakarymcleod1850]

@@beasterbunny4836 We have some animals that need permits to keep so we have people inspecting our enclosures multiple times a year. It’s illegal to keep them here so that wouldn’t work very well

[@britlyntrent1999]

I was in Florida last week and saw 4 or 5 iguanas outside lol

[@85693]

make sure that you do research on those iguanas lol very different that monkeys, they can be really aggressive and really dangerous (people losing fingers literally) which is why lots are in rescues and abandoned

[@thekreeperkrib4856]

They are absolutely gorgeous reps!!! My local store has one currently & I always stop to watch him for a bit when picking up feeders. Definitely on my list of dream reps!!!

[@Honeybadger456]

Why don't you pick him up?

[@jeanlucacanomontiel4824]

I don't know why but I love when unique pets like this have common names like George or Juan lol!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

:)

[@mpk6664]

This I absolutely love naming animals after basic human names. It's so funny. I named my jumping spider John.

[@greggwillman1819]

Our oldest female monkey tailed skink is named Homey because that's what she is, our homey. We've had her 21 years.

[@don6075]

Great vid. Last year when I was trying to fill an arboreal enclosure, these were at the top of my list. Nearly impossible to get. Amazing species.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

they sure are

[@rickcroney1286]

Looking forward to seeing their final enclosure build. They are awesome 👌

[@caseysilva6919]

I cannot wait for their new home. Absolutely beautiful creatures.

[@torquess454]

Adam, as a Canadian myself, I gotta tell ya I love the lil bits of Canadian stuff you have in your vids, Trailer park boys, c’mon, they’re classic, wicked. We can get Universal Rock now?!?!?! Yaaas!! Thx for this vid buds, I thought they were all ornery, good to know they can be tamed down

[@Pythonaddiction]

Wicked Cool! It will be interesting to see future content on the social aspects of these skinks. There are so many options in the reptile world that are suggested not to Co-hab so its nice to see content on some species that it's actually recommended.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

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[@heyokawolf13]

I kept a C. zebrata for 15 years, I miss Pumpkin dearly. After my cresties pass on, I'm getting another Corucia. Thanks for doing the video. Good stuff!

[@Janeway1269]

Thank you for doing this one. I had several back in the 90s when they were much cheaper and imported more often. I was so worried about them that I tried starting a private organization called Corucia Conservation International, or something like that. Maybe it was the CCA and not the CCI. Whatever it was, I never was able to put the proper time in, but I really wanted them to survive in the wild as a species. And in captivity, and to have some controls on exports. They weren't being valued for the amazing creatures that they are. It appears that a more appropriate status and price has been given to them. I'm so glad! They are truly unique and deserve the best.

[@_dboy_]

That's awesome that you had the thought to do that even if it didn't work out. Definitely good to see they are being appreciated now a days, for sure.

[@scrubjay93]

I liked your idea (and your screen name) so I checked out your channel and learned about a new dog breed! My friends in northern California had sheep and were kelpie breeders--they had lived in Australia for some time and brought some back and eventually they had a pack. I was always so impressed with their seriousness when working--wow. I love the look of the koolies and am happy to know of their existence. If I ever see one, I will be so smug to know what it is. 😉

[@Janeway1269]

@@scrubjay93 🥰 That's the coolest thing ever!!! And thank you on all counts! My kelpie was the love of my life and I wouldn't mind a koolie in the near future! I also love your profile pic here since I love mustelids!

[@maggiepie8810]

They're such gorgeous lizards 💚 Honestly, you can talk about them all you want, they're super cool.

[@epicpancakes23]

I'm going to be getting my very first bearded dragon this weekend! Just wanted to say thanks for all of the helpful information on them! I've been waiting for years, and im finally ready for one!

[@bradbeard4329]

The rejected cartoons clip use was awesome 🤣 thanks for introducing me to monkey tail skinks! I didn't know they even existed!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

MY SPOON IS TOO BIG

[@bradbeard4329]

@@WickensWickedReptiles glad I'm not the only one that remembers that video lol

[@RealJRoyall]

Super rad animals. I've always been interested in them but idk if I'll ever end up working with them. Would love to see an enclosure build!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

ok!

[@clistiarobinson34]

So cool, I hope you had a great weekend and I hope your week is starting off well

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Same to you!!

[@loriw2661]

They’re absolutely gorgeous! I think they have the most beautiful eyes of any reptile. 🦎❤️🦎

[@Privateharvest]

I saw one in the Philly zoo yesterday and thought of your channel because you love them so much sadly it was missing the tail but it looked happy

[@BGPythons]

I had these in the late 80’s and throughout the 90’s. Managed to get a baby but it didn’t survive sadly. Definitely would be interested in getting a group in the future, such amazing lizards. Thanks for sharing.

[@evancrawford4179]

This is the one I've been waiting for! Thanks for posting.

[@justeenschoner2987]

I will always take more monkey tailed skink vids

[@melsexotics]

I swear your videos are absolutely tailored to my questions lately. You're rocking it! I have a family of monkey tails I'm trying to upgrade right now. You mentioned a "blue" one - I picked up this group because the baby is a pale teal blue. This species has always been one of my favourites to work with and I love seeing them get more attention. Please do a video on your new enclosure, I would like to see how you set yours up.

[@ConniieBearrr]

These are such cool creatures!! Found out about these after seeing them on Snake Discovery, love that you got some! They seem like such good lizards!!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

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[@horsecrazi57]

There’s a pair of monkey tail skinks at my local zoo and, I’ll admit, I didn’t get the fascination until I saw them in person. They’re truly fascinating and beautiful!

[@christopherkirby8086]

Great video! Glad husbandry for these has come such a long way! When I was a kid in the 90s I remember our local pet shop had one. I thought it was so cool! I think you can imagine where this is going though…it was exactly what you would think of a for profit 90s pet store. They didn’t really have any business having one of these...let alone most other animals. It was of course expensive, and every time we went in to get crickets it was still there, and just looked worse every time. Probably wild caught. Also sadly it probably passed away in their care…or lack there of, but we don’t know for sure. Glad to see you’re so interested in them and looks like they will receive great care with you.

[@rottweilerfun9520]

They have the coolest heads and faces. A wise looking lizard. It's got a snake head on a lizard body. Like a Cobras head without the hood.

[@Theaddman]

Thank you for doing this video. I have really been considering one of these for quite some time.

[@mandyluna]

Definitely want to see that build! I think they are incredible but I think my favorite and first will be a blue tongue skink.☺️

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thanks!

[@kerseykrewzoo]

Bring on the monkeytail skink videos! Enclosure builds are always awesome and I’m looking forward to seeing it. ☺️

[@matt80one]

Monkey tailed skinks are on my dream list of reptiles so doubt I'll never have one. However I can view from affar thanks to you and other youtubers!

[@junglesoflustria158]

Woo! Was waiting for this one! Awesome vid Adam. I also wanted to mention I LOVE the "Category" flashpanel to help break up the video into sections. Well thought out, and executed. I like!

[@cowlauncher0901]

"Whether it be a cat or a T-rex." You know, you're right Adam. I once bought (what I was told) was a dwarf t-rex, and it ended up being a full grown one!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

T Rex can be tricky to identify

[@scrubjay93]

Great thing about expensive animals is that owners tend to do their research and give them extra good care 😊 I just read they can live 25-30 years! So it seems like the money is worth it. Probably an animal you can take to college if you are young too. I'd love to see the build. I hope yours do have babies at some point so we can see them--they should with the nice enclosure they will have. Also--arugula and wild mustard and kale and collards are the easiest plants in the WORLD to grow (the first two are weeds in my Washington state garden, reseeding themselves everywhere). Even in Canada, probably can grow year-round if you make a hoophouse. They grow incredibly fast--even a 4' x 6' bed would produce TONS of greens for many months. Save you some money now that veggies are so expensive. Also great sauteed with garlic and put on pizza and pasta mmmmmm. Kale and Collards will get tiny little worms in the summer when cabbage butterflies are out, but I'm sure the skinks won't mind. I'm sure they would love the flowers of the plants too. ooops, I am nerding out. 😋

[@kuitaranheatmorus9932]

Learning about these sinks was pretty dope and was just such a great video.

[@sadiemartin6309]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thanks for watching!

[@nicoletaylor933]

Yes, please show us more about the monkey tailed skins and the build

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

ok!

[@shanesubashe787]

I had a trio of these guys 20 years ago. Bought them before they were listed on CITES. Think I paid about 400 for all. Ended up selling them to a schoolteacher. Built a 6x4x2 enclosure. Oh and I was 16 at the time. Would love to own some again.

[@sarahleeann7208]

Great. Another wishlist animal. A blue tongue skink has always been my dream reptile, and now I find out they have an arboreal cousin that also happens to be green?!?!?!

[@rottweilerfun9520]

The Universal Rocks stuff looks great. I'd never heard of them before , thanks for the heads up.

[@mattneuhauser7728]

Hey Adam I saw this internet Forum that said crested geckos were from Australia lol I couldn't stop laughing I thought you'd get a kick out of it too ✌

[@_dboy_]

I'd love to see the build you're doing for these cool skinks. I'll probably never ever have one unfortunately, but still cool to see.

[@andrewboyce3383]

They are just awesome animals great video again mate.

[@KS-CompactMango]

Maybe one day to get one, also a tank set up would be awesome, keep up the great work!

[@briemorrison6610]

Saw one of them at the Toronto Zoo when we went for my birthday, I think they are adorable lizards :) We would get one if we had the space and money for them but until that day comes I will just watch the videos on them lol

[@richardvogel1195]

Really injoy your videos. A great deal of information and by the end of the video I want which ever reptile your talking about. At this time I think I'm gonna stick with the pet I have. I have a shark vacuum cleaner and im not sure I take care of it properly but keep up the great work

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahahah amazing, thank you!

[@marcelineokuyor]

I love monkey tailed skinks ! They are so unique. Thank you for making this video. I love your channel so much 💝

[@sherrybrzeczka7966]

The eyes are wise looking sometimes. Awesome creatures.

[@ilovefish9458]

I'm obsessed with these guys!

[@IridescentObsession]

I currently have 0.1.1 monkey tailed skinks and I love them! They’re a very interactive and unique species. Mine love mulberry leaves so if you have access to some I’d highly recommend feeding it to them. I’m also upgrading them from a 4x4x2 to a 6x5x3 (LxWxH) and will definitely be using your universal rocks discount code! I’m hoping to add 1-2 more to my circulus. Great video Adam!

[@greggwillman1819]

How do you know the sex of your skinks?

[@IridescentObsession]

@@greggwillman1819 I purchased a mother and her baby from an importer. She gave birth while in their care.

[@sgtwanderer]

It should be taller than 3ft high since they're arboreal right? Or is that just a mixup in your labelling of the dimensions?

[@robingeveke6001]

I just learned about this species in class today! Such an interesting reptile!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

sure is!

[@nicholasmacdonald4510]

I LOVE monkey tailed skinks. I'm 15 and a simply don't have the money, but they are my dream realistic pet lizard

[@Vcaser]

Yes, please! Everything about skinks! I love them!

[@axoticgeckos]

Wow! They are so pretty! I've always wanted some!! Also I find it quite funny, I have a leo named George haha!

[@alexnfriends3560]

I would love to see more videos !

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

ok!

[@EmilyAnneWilliams]

Super cool species! Would love to have a group someday when my resources could properly support them.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

That would be cool!

[@brennanwheeler7994]

Have no intentions of buying myself one of these just love watching your videos.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thank you!

[@acutetoad]

If anyone is in or around Missouri, there is a lone monkey tail skink in KC for $600. It was abandoned at a pet store

[@jcoslett84]

I’m in Kansas just a few hours from Kc. Where was it?

[@acutetoad]

It's at Miles of Exotics, north Kansas City area! :)

[@Inkedscales]

I have 1.2 monkey tails. My one CB female has been getting noticeably chunky over the last 3 months. So I guess I’ll find out in 5 months if she’s gravid or just a little piglet lol

[@devinmorgan2258]

I now am looking for a monkey tail skink, just got to talk my family into it

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

nice!

[@tjsplantandreptileworld8055]

Monkey tail skinks are so awesome

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

sure are!

[@banditkingofthebuns1882]

More more more! They’re currently not too pricey in my state. I had an opportunity to get two and passed on them and they came with the large enclosure for 3600. It was a pretty good deal but whatever, I didn’t know much about them

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video. They are so neat looking.

[@abell4785]

Pale Scales calls her duo Sloth Dragons

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Pale Scales is the reason I became obsessed with these guys!

[@abell4785]

@@WickensWickedReptiles I remember when these guys were 200.00 dollars now to find them over a thousand is unreal. They are derpy sloth Dragons that are to cute not to have.

[@amandacook8358]

I would love to see the build of their new homes. That is a wish list animal for me. 😂

[@MalloryMinerva]

They are one of my dream reptiles. They are not cheap or particularly available so I don't expect to have one soon but if I have more space and money for a more advanced collection then I'm sure I'll get one or several.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

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[@meg2831]

Lol oh god you made me laugh "sometimes it's elevator music" I don't know why but I found that hilarious

[@ayanevsworld8565]

I would love to see the bigger enclosure building!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

ok!

[@vanessavieux7283]

I like it wicked wickens reptile have a great day have a cool day have a super day wicked wickens reptile

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thank you!

[@g-man1355]

That’s so cool you got a Monkey Tail Skink

[@sampagano205]

I do love how monkey tailed skinks are entirely what people actually want when they say they want an iguana.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

exactly!

[@Micca_]

I love this reptiles, if keep one a while ago and is was so unique and amazing 😍 His name was Barney and his terrarium was around about of the size of two telephone booth, I could walk in it. The complete terrarium was plant with efeutute and he had grazed it empty within a few weeks 😂 Unfortunately I could never find a female for him and therefore gave him away. Oh man I missed Barney.

[@candypate3551]

yeah I would like to see more videos I think is Neath

[@SchwiftetteIsCanon]

these are my dream reptiles, and also my favourite

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

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[@luisguzman8297]

I just found one at my local petco. In a small 20ish gallon tank. Looked so sad and not looking so hot.😢

[@meg2831]

I use a magnatural feeding ledge for my bearded dragon because for whatever reason he just doesn't like to eat while he is on the ground. I've found magnatural holds rather well, they have pretty strong magnets. I don't know how heavy monkey tail skinks are so I'm not sure how secure the ledge would be honestly.

[@Lovelyreptiles93]

I love your videos so much! Thank you for the awesome content!! 😊

[@TheJoker083]

Can you make a video on Egyptian uromastyx one day ?

[@philipwarner7262]

Superb video I have a pair and want more

[@_invertico_]

I would love to see a video about isopods

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

ok!

[@superkkallstars7680]

Would love to have one but bad at taking care of arboreal/tropical reptiles(discovered with morning geckos. 2 died)

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

sorry to hear that

[@MotherTruckinReptiles]

These guys were about $300 maybe 6 months ago. I was going to get one, so I started building an enclosure for it, and then snake Discovery did a video about monkey tail skanks and suddenly the price went from 300 to 1300. Now you're doing a video & I'm going to have to wait a couple years for the price to drop again lol.

[@BrightNight52]

I’d love to see the enclosure!

[@dabbinggrandpa1150]

My wife and I are building a 4x4x6 enclosure in our living room closet. It is being built to house two Monkey Tailed Skinks. We may have a Skink addiction..

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

this is amazing!

[@hannahworley3336]

Would love a video about pink tongue skinks!

[@issycausley8438]

I would love to see the enclosure build.

[@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030]

such cool skinks

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

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[@sampagano205]

Basically an enormous emerald tree skink.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahah sorta

[@joshuaedwards1366]

Got my female for 300 but someone was rehoming in an emergency. Gotta get her a male now. Saw a dark phase male I like

[@gillian1272]

I saw some monkey tail skinks available in Gatineau, Montreal, Ottawa, Brockville, and Kingston from December 2021 through March 2022, different sellers... The first baby I saw was 1,300.00 CAD but by the last they were down to 630.00 CAD. My heart said yes and my brain said no. At those prices you could get 2 for 1, but I was very worried at the lower prices people would be buying these guys not reallizing how big those cute little babies get...

[@Gizathecat2]

He’s beautiful!

[@claudiodanielfarina2818]

Dónde puedo ver estos hermosos reptiles?

[@willarcher2353]

My bearded dragon gave me a funny look when I was watching this

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahahhaa!

[@MostlyHarmless68]

Ok these are amazing! I would love to have one if I had the resources.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Go for it!

[@Cold_Blooded_Gems_]

Thought I saw a video of yours the other day from a few months ago saying crazy expensive they where … ( armadillo lizards)