Timor Monitor, The Best Pet Lizard?

[@BigShrimpin_]

Any monitor you can hold in your hands comfortably is a win from me.

[@ClintsReptiles]

They are special

[@HandsomeVetOng]

I've had timor babies once and kept them till adulthood.. they are very jumpy although they will take food from your hands..Their character is just below green monitors in agileness

[@wildabeeest638]

Likewise

[@You_got_a_tiktok_problem]

1 reptilewin

[@zactransformers5843]

spoken like a pro keeper. Well said 👍

[@clydesdale1775]

"Prehensile tails just make me happy" :)

[@ClintsReptiles]

So happy!

[@popenieafantome9527]

Misheard start as they can “run and breed at the same time.” I was both confused and impressed.

[@ninadpuri9205]

The new hidden rating thumbnails are really clever and great

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thanks! That was a viewer suggestion and I think it's fun.

[@soundzythedev]

Hold tf up were is it

[@davidjager23]

the fact that they had to re-do the whole video and Clint seems not only not bothered by this, but EXCITED to get to spend more time with reptiles, shows just how much he enjoys reptiles.

[@WickedWildlife]

Such a spectacular lizard Clint Here in Aus we obviously have just shy of 30 species, many of which are this size or smaller, yet for some reason all our dwarf monitors arnt as well known as our larger monitors!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Big monitors get all the attention, but the little guys make such good pets.

[@rjohn19]

Any of the smaller Aussie monitors make decent pets?

[@apeswagger890]

rjohn19 Ackies

[@bizzzzzzle]

You should invite Clint down under to work with you

[@helikopter4831]

@@rjohn19 Basically all of them

[@edgykiddo139]

You could make a "head to head" with this and the ackie monitor. That could help people who want a smaller monitor.

[@lilalosh7481]

He already says that the ackie monitor is way better at 12:15 so it won't be much of a head to head

[@Faliat]

Should really do more of a head to head with a freckled monitor and an ackie since they're of similar nature and size but have different care requirements (ackie is more ground dwelling and semi-arid vs the semi-tropical arboreal freckly).

[@vinnie11v62]

@@Faliat Freckled monitor is that Varanus tristis

[@Faliat]

@@vinnie11v62 Varanus Tristis Orientalis, yeah. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIG9hX1_ndmKsMU

[@montyblackanimalhouse5730]

Definitely going to need a versus video. Ackie vs Timor

[@paperowl1701]

My friend: My dream pet is a German shepherd! What’s yours? Me: Uhhh well ya see... my dream pet is a monitor. My Friend: A computer monitor? Me: You know Komodo Dragons? My friend: Yeah Why? Me: Think that but a bit smaller. My friend: like leopard gecko smaller? Me: no like the size of a small dog smaller.

[@soundzythedev]

Ya lol same for me

[@Blindashitmetalasfuck]

Anybody who knows what a Leopard gecko is, 100% knows what a monitor is...

[@Dell-ol6hb]

@@Blindashitmetalasfuck indeed

[@LonghornInOmaha]

The second take was great, too, Clint! Looks like we'll lean more toward an ackie for our first monitor lizard.

[@ClintsReptiles]

It's always fun starting over... Great choice!

[@Prestonnclyde]

I love monitors and I worked with large reptiles for 14 years. Worst bite I ever took was from an adult male timor monitor.

[@zecat3727]

That face is just the cutest thing ever. And my goodness, I could watch one breathe for hours.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Right??

[@zecat3727]

@@ClintsReptiles It's just so mesmerising...

[@davidtierney7941]

Yeah I was petting the screen, because of how cute the Timor Monitor is

[@azazelthedark1]

Couple video requests: Common Snapping Turtle Softshell Turtle Fire Bellied Newt American Toad

[@ClintsReptiles]

All great suggestions! I'll see what I can do.

[@azazelthedark1]

@@ClintsReptiles Okay, love your videos! You are why I got a blue tongue skink. Also if you do snapping turtles try to use a baby as an example. Food for thought.

[@frostenmcfrosty2453]

And a chuckwalla plz

[@Holm.Q]

@@azazelthedark1 he’s partly why I have my tegu lol

[@shotgunshane1573]

Absolutely glorious monitor. I'm going to get an ackie, but also fell in love with the Dumerils from the monitor video.

[@queencheetah1103]

I enjoyed the live stream! I love that you show case all these lizards. I learn more and more and it’s so fun to listen all about these creatures!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thanks for being there! I remember your name from the stream. I think I even talked to you about how much Owen likes cheetahs several months ago.

[@queencheetah1103]

Clint's Reptiles Yes! I remember you said Owen was really into cheetahs!

[@dontaecamacho5780]

I’m so excited to learn about green tree monitors when you release that video.

[@kevinfranz9302]

I honestly love the outtakes so much. I like the whole persona(?) and vibe of the main videos but the outtakes are just as fun as any outtakes can be. Glad to see ya'll are having fun with it while being informative.

[@northernpiper94]

Hi Clint, long time viewer, first time commenter. I had a Timor monitor for 8 years. Paid $65 for a sub adult of "unknown origins" (read: definitely imported). I just wanted to mention that with regular work, mine became a sweetheart to handle. I would walk around the house with her perched on my shoulder, she was about as calm as a leopard gecko. Also wanted to say she loved the occasional minnow I would drop in her water bowl. Really awesome lizard that I'll never have again because now I have a tegu. 😊

[@7287287]

I have one of these. An absolute joy to own. Not a big fan of being picked up but is out and about all day. Very aggressive eater. Mine doesnt run away from you but tends to be weary.

[@anthonyhewgley5543]

always wish he gave approximate dimensions on the enclosure, not just vague comments like relatively large or rather reasonable. that's the only bit of info that seems lacking. other than that great videos, great guy!

[@phillipcrouse534]

You should definitely do a video like this about green tree pythons!

[@whothefcukisxack]

so let me get this straight.. other lizards don’t breath when they run? so when my beardie tries to make a run for it he’s holding his breath? and if that’s the case then why isn’t it easier to catch down some lizards

[@grisflyt]

I'm no expert on beardies, but most likely. Lizards run and stop. They usually can run far enough before they have to stop and breath.

[@elizabethneuberger1332]

I have a Timor Monitor...named Blue. He is a great lizard! Very skittish, but he’s getting braver. He’s very inquisitive and LOVES his crickets.

[@MrActionproductions]

This show is so chill and positive. It's really refreshing.

[@vmst80]

I came home from work today, and my Timor had laid an egg without breeding.The only other thing kept in the cage is a very small tortoise. It was weird for an egg. Super squishy, but no doubt that's what it was.

[@kaiboshvanhortonsnort359]

Beautiful critter, very active and large tongue. I would definitely go for an Ackie over this, though.

[@iamspacewhale]

Definitely like the change to the thumbnail, encourages everyone to watch the video! Following the theme of dwarf monitors, any chance of a video with Kings Rock monitor?

[@megaconda07]

I can't own reptiles for awhile but these videos make me happy. I absolutely love monitors and I love these videos!

[@Littlewings1211]

Those eyes, like molten copper 😍😍 I wish they were more handle-able and less nervous because they are just stunningly beautiful.

[@bezimiennykronikarz]

Hi Clint! I'm here to tell you, that because of you, and many other people that do videos about reptiles, I went and bought almost all the things needed for the corn snake. I'm going to get the snake during next week, when I have everything set up. I absolutely can't wait for my personal noodle with the head.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Great choice!

[@tonymahomie1500]

It's not Saturday without clint.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thanks for being here with me :)

[@brendonbewersdorf986]

The notification pops up on my way to work in the morning so it's always good lol makes your day better

[@joannaryngwelska5801]

I love the monitor lizard series

[@aurorasurrealis1032]

I also love the mystery in the thumbnail.

[@jacobnohr8261]

I’ve been asking for you to do this video! Thank you so much!

[@davidefenara3283]

Awesome video!! I like that you don't show the score in the thumbnail Here are some suggestions to cover next African bullfrog American alligator Argus monitor Asian water monitor Axolotl Basilisk Banded gecko Bearded anole Blood python/ woma python Blue tailed skink Box turtle Budgett's frog Cat eyed gecko Chinese cave gecko Collared lizard Crested newt Crocodile gecko Cuban knight anole Dart frog Diamondback terrapin Dragon agama Dumeril's monitor Dune gecko Emerald tree boa False water cobra Fan fingered gecko Fat tailed gecko Fire belly toad Golden gecko Green tree frog Green tree python False water cobra Horned frog Indigo snake Leaf tailed gecko Legless lizard Mata mata Mourning gecko Pacman frog Pink tongue skink Quince monitor Rainbow boa Red eared slider Reticulated python Rosy boa Russian tortoise Shield tailed agama Tiger salamander Tiger whiptail Tristis monitor Veiled chameleon White lined gecko White throat monitor Yellow headed gecko

[@ClintsReptiles]

That is thanks to viewer suggestions. I think it is better this way. Who doesn't like a little mystery?? I love the list of suggestions! Looks like this channel is going to carry on for a long time!

[@davidefenara3283]

@@ClintsReptiles so happy to hear that#

[@ninadpuri9205]

He has already done some of them

[@ClintsReptiles]

Don't worry, we'll have access to one before the end of the year!

[@davidefenara3283]

@@ninadpuri9205 really? Which one did i miss?

[@grettelguerra7511]

I am struck by the elegance of this monitor. Definitely unexpected and incredibly beautiful! Thank you for introducing us to these amazing creatures, week after week. 😊🙏🏼🦎🐍🐢🐓

[@ClintsReptiles]

Aren't they incredible?? And you're welcome! It is a lot of fun for me as well :)

[@Adrury19]

His walking 😍😊😁

[@iggsterify]

Love Saturdays because we get to see what Amazing animal Clint has to show us! I know you just get absolutely inundated with suggestions so absolutely no pressure, but out of curiosity are beauty snakes, dart frogs, or tarantulas anywhere on your radar? I know only one of those are technically reptiles, but they’re all so much fun!

[@chowchow1369]

Would you consider making a 'best pet video' on Brown House snakes? I think they're absolutely beautiful and underrated, I'd love to learn more about them! Also this little guy is adorable ❤️❤️

[@mattm7798]

Oh the ackie is without a doubt THE best pet monitor. Reasonable size, even the skittish babies often will tame down, hardy, great personality, and gorgeous. The only real draw back is the need alot of substrate and some height, so their enclosure is bigger than a lizard their size would suggest. Timors are awesome monitors but I would say some of the other australian dwarf might be better, although if you get a friendly CBB timor, hard to think of a better pet monitor.

[@kreeger2010]

Adorable Monitor

[@seewhaticando3885]

Such a good sport to your camera man. Awesome Clint the Reptile Whisperer!

[@jkellyid]

I would really like to hear a comparison between this and the mangrove monitor. The mangrove monitor seems very interesting, it is both aquatic and arboreal and tropical, and it has salt water resistance. There could be some very interesting enclosures one could develop for the mangrove monitor.

[@jukesngambits]

This, along with the green and blue tree monitors, and the peach throat monitors, is on my dream list. One day, maybe, hopefully.

[@SnakeMan1989]

My day is officially made now! Love these guys!

[@madmosasaur]

Hey Clint! Could you do a video on Chinese cave geckos? I’d love to see how you rate them

[@billysmith5409]

Please do a head to head between the Timor monitor and the Ackie monitor

[@fefferryerr1818]

Wonder if any dinosaurs could lose their tails and had snake like tongues

[@GrandGeneralWar]

It would be perfect if you do a review of a Cuviers dwarf caiman

[@rocktofin1222]

I actually prefer the look of the ackies( I may be a bit biased though because I have 9😂)

[@josephklutz141]

Where did you get them from do you breed them?

[@tanygio2789]

Yes! I've asked for this! Definitely not the best lizard, but I gotta say it's a dreamie of mine. Great video as always!

[@banannasticker]

I've wanted a Timor for a long time, great video!

[@londoncintron680]

That my friend is a _Coelophysis._ If those had scales anyway. I’m not sure if they were feathered like _Velociraptor_ or scaly like _Carnotaurus_

[@walkerfloyd7145]

logan cintron they probably had scales but maybe not like we see in modern reptiles.

[@londoncintron680]

@@walkerfloyd7145 Ah okay thanks!

[@fishyfishyfishy500akabs8]

Foot and hand scales most likely, also around the mouth(not the whole head)

[@londoncintron680]

@@fishyfishyfishy500akabs8 So like _Sinosauropteryx_ or _Compsognauthus?_

[@fishyfishyfishy500akabs8]

logan cintron yep, essentially mammals in a sense, (we usually have less hair around our mouths and less to no foot hair)

[@imyuuki3310]

Thanks Clint now you make me sure to get a Timor monitor, i will adopt one from my friend

[@crog2003]

Awesome video as always Clint! Went to an expo this weekend and saw a bunch of Mangrove Monitors for sale. Do you have plans to do a video on them? They are a pretty cool looking lizard

[@loganthewyrmlord6355]

Thank you for this awesome video Clint! If I was getting a monitor it would be a Ackie or Timor Monitor.

[@RaptorLlama]

He looked like a fairly cooperative individual considering his species' reputation... most of the time, anyway. On the topic of small lizards from lizard families known for being big, do you have any plans to do the desert iguana?

[@frotzyxbx]

I can’t wait to get mine this Friday

[@hippiechef3336]

LOVED the ending!!

[@ClintsReptiles]

We loved it so much we decided to do it twice!

[@radisho8747]

I love your channel so much! Timor’s are so stinkin’ rad!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much! And yes, they are amazing little lizards.

[@itsthenewsouth]

I wish I could work with you! I've works with reptiles for over 20 years and LOVE them!!!

[@richardbaez566]

YES! I’ve been waiting for this

[@C4GeneralF]

A list of the best skinks would be awesome! Really hoping Berber Skinks make the list

[@marsdoria189]

Yet another fun and educational video. Thank you for what you do Clint. I'm from the Philippines and this monitor reminds me of the Palawan monitor.. really similar except the one in Palawan is like 10foot long. 😅

[@ClintsReptiles]

You're welcome! Isn't this a nice alternative??

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

Speaking of monitor lizards, would like to see episodes on water monitors, perenties, lace monitors, and sand goannas.

[@troyclements4546]

Hi Clint, I have a personal fascination with the smaller monitors, known as Odatria. Varanus timorensis is classified as one of these genus & is known from the islands around Timor. A very similar species is the Peacock monitor, Varanus auffenbergi which I believe is only found on one particular island (Roti) near Timor [Mark Auliya and André Koch Visual Identification Guide to the Monitor Lizard Species of the World (Genus Varanus)]. As such there are subtle differences which separate these species & I for one have a personal preference for the latter. Why, is a reasonable question & simply it is because of the blue in their pattern. I feel this is an exquisite feature & sets them apart from an average V timorensis, plus it affords them their common name of Peacock. Did your video release prior to the distinction of these as separate species or do you take the view that they are colour forms of the same species? You mention the colour in your video, but make no mention of the different island localities, which is for my point, what's misleading when you continue to call your specimen a Timor monitor. Otherwise I enjoy your content & would myself love to maintain (possibly breed) a pair or trio of V auffenbergi in the future, because of their smaller stature thus making their care less problematic. I keep large constrictors & understand the difficulties maintaining large reptiles, so would never promote an average keeper towards anything larger than V jobiensis for example unless they have the facility & many years of experience to deal with the trials of such impressive creatures. None the less I appreciated this episode for the detailed videography of a V auffenbergi (imo) as one of my aspirational animals.

[@gsg9xraumuhr793]

I need an dumerillis monitor video please Clint 😉😊

[@therealshino4607]

A monitor series Rad Clint If you can find one, a salvadori Monitor or croc

[@ClintsReptiles]

One of those made the list: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIa9aI2ph5mahpo

[@thickdaddy6973]

Awesome vid as usual

[@samfish2550]

Clint, have you ever considered doing a video on rough neck monitors? You mentioned them in passing in your best monitor list and I'm curious what your more in-depth thoughts on them are.

[@Preols]

I’m actually getting a Timor monitor

[@timeshark8727]

For that, I would think an enclosure around the size of a large cabinet or bookshelf with a small tree inside.

[@Skittenmeow]

Cutie monitor!

[@austinleatham9448]

Another rad video as usual Clint! Keep it up! Suggestion though, I don't like the lack of score on the thumbnail. I like to know what I'm getting into before the video. Plus it's easy to look back at the thumbnails for a quick glance reference on the rating on a particular reptile. Thanks!

[@shayneft]

Looks like a little quadrupedal Compsognathus.

[@Alixer_vr]

Timor Monitor are so underrated a can not find alot of videos

[@IrieRogue]

I love monitors, perhaps more than any other type of lizard, but I'm going to need much more space before I take on that endeavor. I had a Nile when I was a kid, but I had ALOT of help with it.

[@Corgisaurus-Rex]

Could there be a Timor vs Ackie monitor video in the future? They seem to be so similar, yet have subtle differences that could decide which one is better. I'm honestly considering picking one of the two up as my first monitor. That's going to be years down the line, but it wouldn't hurt to plan it out now, lol.

[@peaceful4you408]

He looks like a dwarf Komodo Dragon.

[@thomasschellenberg3818]

Another great video!

[@brendonbewersdorf986]

Such an interesting little monitor I love the colors and look more than an ackie for sure but idk if I'll ever get around to owning a monitor I'll stick to smaller geckos trying to go through college right now doesn't leave me alot of spare cash for the really rad creatures lol

[@carschmn]

The beard is back

[@nightmareunleash3402]

I may be getting one

[@brianpartlow5530]

I like your videos. You are a true animal lover. I disagree with your low rating of monitors. They suck as a first pet to someone who doesn't do research since they have alot of needs. But if you do your homework, prepare a nice big enclosure, stick to a healthy monitor diet, practice proper socialization, I give monitors a 5 out of 5. Monitors are a life style. Good monitor owners don't have a social life since all of their time and money goes into keeping their monitor happy and healthy.

[@troublesome3379]

could you make a video on tree monitors. I've been interested in them for sometime now because their, to me at least the perfect monitor ( big enough to be impressive, small enough to handle and easy enough to care for, more or less), though any similarly sized monitor would be interesting too. I've been researching them too but, in the UK at least, can't find any that are available still it's more of a dream for the future when I can actually afford them.

[@porakiyadraekojin3390]

Prehensile tails make me happy too (now if only there was a small monitor with the body of a dumirs monitor and the personality of an ackie monitor. For now, I'll stick with getting an ackie)

[@ivantamayoromero1668]

5 green iguanas have seen this video.

[@markusernstsson]

Looks more like an Auffenbergi

[@DirtyBob1981]

This could be a good option to take care of the surplus of dubias that have gotten too big for my geckos. Also a good size until I can free up a room for one of those NERD water monitors.

[@jenniferterrance9639]

can you do a video on the viper boa

[@joshualewis6010]

You should do top 5 coolest turtles

[@rhyswerner1748]

Me here in Australia looking at these epic lizards without a clear answer as to whether I can keep them or not: 😢

[@kairoshydra6969]

I love all monitor lizards cos of their resemblance to the mosasaurs. I find myself fascinated with that sort of thing. Somewhat a remnant of what once was. (Slightly controversial but the resemblance in the skull and head as well as the body shape is undeniable.)

[@among-us-99999]

You should see if you could organize a Juvenile Komodo Dragon for a video

[@darlinecastro8531]

could you do a video of the cave gecko

[@crossfittailwinds]

They really are small May get one for my son great seller

[@RossKnight]

Wooowww Clint, amazing monitor lizard video, now can you do review Chinese Crocodile Lizard next....??

[@kkt9482]

i really love the fact that he replies to most of the comments

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thanks. I love the fact that you guys comment. It is so nice talking with you.

[@brendonbewersdorf986]

@@ClintsReptiles Clint your one of the most active people on KZbin most people don't reply to the comments very much I appreciate that you do it :) look forward to the next video

[@rundan8620]

Hey Clint, I was wondering what would be the best option to provide heat for large snakes? Heat pads work for smaller snakes but I am about to purchase an 8ft Red Tail Boa and I know there are not heat pads that large. Is it okay to use heat lamps? Because that would make it much easier.

[@clarnus3712]

What are some small-ish easy to care for diurnal snakes? I really want a hognose but they're illegal in my state :(