Top 4 Best Beginner Lizards

[@ClintsReptiles]

Coop, this is so great! I really love how you did this. Beautiful lizards. It's a shame that you only have access to Australian species, and at the same time Australia probably has the coolest reptiles of anywhere on Earth, and you guys have so many morphs and species that we don't have. Love your work. I'm so glad we got to hang out last year. I hope to see you again sometime soon!

[@jameso17]

Clint's Reptiles oh my god I was thinking of you the entire video I scroll down in the comments just to make sure and boom! There you are. Please do more videos like you used to?

[@ClintsReptiles]

We haven't really changed our format, so we almost certainly will continue to make videos like we used to.

[@jameso17]

Clint's Reptiles :D

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks so much Clint! Won’t lie it’s hard to not get jealous seeing all the insane species you guys can play with over there! We just have to be thankful for what we do have it was great hanging out with you let me know next time you are coming!

[@ClintsReptiles]

I will for sure. I hope it's soon!

[@katelillo1932]

“It’s not about how many reptiles you, but the quality of life you give them” This, all the way 🙌🏻

[@Jpthemanz]

Came here from Clint. I wish Australian Blue Tongues were cheaper in the US!

[@boiherebecauseiwanttoo3965]

You know he knows what’s he’s talking about when he’s inAustralia

[@tyslife1853]

Ya no ***** they got all of what we want in USA in his yard I bet or a short walk lol would love to catch my own pet from there would be amazing ik it's not allowed tho sadly

[@gottesurteil3201]

Beautiful, well-mannered lizards you have there. What a pleasure it was to see you share native Australian reptiles.

[@willerwin9480]

marbled geckos are defiantly a good beginner as they need no lighting. they are cheap and can be found at expos at around $30 otherwise at pet stores they are around $40-$50. (in Australia)

[@anklegrinder2057]

This is what I have been looking for Aussie pets that you can keep in Australia keep up the good work mate

[@ianparkinson7039]

As always Coop great advice. I’ve been keeping & breeding snakes & some lizards but still as you say still learning. Your videos have got me setting my lizard enclosures up even more natural. Young pup teaching an old dog new tricks thanks mate

[@coopsreptiles2588]

I appreciate that!

[@truckercai3571]

That black blue tongue sink was amazing

[@Skittenmeow]

Hi Coop! I'm in Albany, Western Australia but was sent here by Clint! Great to see your channel, I have a couple of big 40cm King Skinks that hang out on my patio here bobbing up and down to the reflection on the sliding doors. Love them so much!

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Very cool! Western Australia has some of the coolest reptiles

[@Skittenmeow]

@@coopsreptiles2588 i love it, my brother in Albany gets carpet pythons in his backyard and it's wonderful! I live in Perth usually (stuck in Albany for the lockdown) and sometimes there are so many shinglebacks. I had to pull over 12 times on my way to work once to get them off the highway. Little cuties :)

[@tobywilliams2462]

Could you make a whole video on caring for your mountain dragons? I have a couple and there isn’t a huge amount of information. I wanna breed them this year so caring for them correctly is a huge priority for me.

[@FatRolls4Life]

Love your channel And love the look of the cage in the background I have been saving up to get a bearded dragon for a while now

[@DaybirdAviaries]

Awesomeness. I just subscribed. My kids and I will be binge watching all your videos.

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@rossbull8296]

Loved the video mate one of my favorites by far👍

[@Skittenmeow]

Love that thick tailed gecko! What a beauty

[@mrgoggles9008]

I love lizards imma try and get one

[@JDMsolstice]

Suuuper jealous of the hyper melanistic (and all the other morphs) bts you guys have. We don't have many morphs here in the US, but I love my Northern blue tongue.

[@zay_rat8942]

Man, that is a super cool blue tongue skink! I wish I could have one but my apartments too small for another reptile.

[@vickisavvas2833]

I dont have or really want an ackie but however i do have a perentie I bought it from a reptiles expo it was epic.

[@nilankumarage9589]

mmm im xalling bs

[@alligaytor4253]

Vicki Savvas those are big bois

[@carterruhleproductions7781]

Hey coop. so you inspired me to get some reptiles. I got a beardie and I love it! its nice and easy to keep. Im thinking about getting a blotchy

[@coopsreptiles2588]

That is awesome! Thanks mate

[@Lauresaurus96]

I think ackies are super cool, but I’m a little intimidated by the care. I’ve only kept corn snakes (from my native USA) before that don’t need so much day to day.

[@emersonpaiz661]

This is going to help me because I’m doing a essay for a opinion writing assignment and I’m doing why we should get a class pet lizard

[@nathanrainbird8162]

cool i love reptiles i really want mountain dragon!

[@lessarten8486]

You rock mate love your videos on the mountain dragons I live in Tassie and have 3 myself and they are doing just fine because I have followed what you said and we look after them very well

[@sarahleeann7208]

Oh my gosh little pygmy dragon is adorable

[@tfortortilla8856]

Those thick tail geckos are the cutest i can't even jahsysygsygsgy

[@jperlas55]

Absolutely adore the energy and care for these little critters. Good on you. Would you have any recommendations for finding a northern bluey (skink), or even a pink tongue skink in the US? A lot of sights seem a little shady, and I’d wanna make sure they aren’t being mistreated...

[@maciejgronowski]

Wow! So different than here I the UK! Blue tongue skinks are so expensive! Cheapest are wild caught Indonesians - around £250! Northern Australian blueys are around £300-350. Eastern blue tongues start at £600 and they are very rare. Other species cost thousands!!! Bearded dragons are very common. Ackies monitors are fairly common too, but relatively expensive (around £300). Not many other Australian species available around here... We have so many other species that are not available in Australia though... Hundreds of species and morphs of snakes, geckos etc

[@kaylatomlinson3809]

marbled geckos are an awsome first gecko cause you probably wont need a license and they're small and easy to care for. they dont need heat or uv and they do well in a reasonably small enclosure

[@lukewilson658]

I live in Sydney and I’m thinking of getting a ackie but I can’t find any for sale

[@kitsune0rei]

Every time I see BTS I like them more. I like their size and mellow nature, and of course they are a lovely lizard. I'm also quite curious about the knob-tailed geckos, they are cute but not common in America. Right now I just have a savannah monitor and a couple ball pythons. The monitor is pretty care intensive so I don't have space or time for another lizard right now :) I love him tho, he is a grumpy cat.

[@DOTTYTIME]

Hi Coop, I am a beginner at this an i am very interested in getting a lizard and was looking at a bearded dragon, I have just watched your video and subscribed. what other advice could you please give me, like the size of the tank, what food and all that good stuff. thanks heaps of you get to read this

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Lots of beardie videos and info out there. 4ft enclosure, salads, insects, UVB

[@stina9659]

I honestly don't think there's a beginner pet of any kind, all can be difficult if you don't provide the proper care. But your animals are very very cute sweetie! 💚

[@coopsreptiles2588]

I totally agree.

[@BOOMER-rs5qn]

Osiyo from Native America, Oklahoma....Clint sent me!

[@rossbull8296]

About 4 maybe 5 months ago i bought a duo of year old eastern water dragons which are my favourite pet reptile by far they are like a mix between a monitor lizard and a bearded dragon, ive done quite a bit of work handleing the and Russel the male is about as good as an eastern water dragon can get whilst lizy dosnt like being handled but loves the occasional pat. If you are ever asked where to get a water dragon the breader i bought mine of are for sale from a guy named marty in plumpton near Blacktown, lovely lizards keep up the great vids mate love your work👍

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Ross Bull awesome mate water dragons have always been one of the coolest dragons to me!

[@vickisavvas2833]

Im from Australia NSW and I breed central bearded dragons and eastern blue tongue lizards. Any way great video.

[@earlychristianhistorywithm8684]

I love blue tongue lizards and I had a bts give birth I wasn’t even trying to breed them it was a good problem

[@mtndewcupseries6619]

Go catch some beardies if your in aussie

[@victoriahall8023]

@@earlychristianhistorywithm8684 do you have a website or something like that and what location are you at

[@reddragonunleashed1]

I think my favorite is the anthill pygmy python to be honest. I've been researching since like january this year. If I do get a reptile, I'd like to be able to handle it. But my apartment is small so I can't get anything too big. I was thinking about a blue tongue skink but they're too big and they need a big cage. Not sure if my little apartment could fit such a big enclosure while still looking nice. Few several months I've been considering getting the thick tailed gecko since that doesn't require such a big enclosure. But then again and again, I keep on hearing that the gecko I'd like can't be handled. And the fact that it can't be handled is a bit of a deal breaker. During this Covid19 time...I think I need to be able to handle something eventually. Handle ability is important to me. The thing about the anthill pygmy python is that my parents have seen it at a reptile park we went to before this carona virus stuff started. The staff at this reptile park took out the snake to let their customers handle it. I held it of course but what surprised is one of my parents (my mom) decided to hold the snake as well. It was probably the only reptile my mom has ever willingly decided to interact with. So I know my parents are okay and can deal with that snake to some degree. And of course, because it's the smallest python in the world it doesn't need such a huge enclosure and it'll probably be happy in my little apartment.

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Anterasia Pythons would certainly be in the snake version of this video! Like I said in the video get what will interest you the most and properly care for!

[@shrekdogg93]

i only just got my kids a beardy yesterday they absolutely love it the eldest which is 7 checks on her every half hr to see if she ok hahahah its awesome

[@hal6679]

Hope you did a lot of research

[@user-dg7gn4qk1y]

i feed my florida garden lizards and they are so friendly. they come out to greet me, have not touched one as yet.

[@aiden5187]

I had a knob tailed gecko witch is a tougher gecko then a thick tailed but there like cousins. Don't need a big tank.so I would reccomed that gecko. Great vid coop😁.thank you

[@ronanbyrne6118]

Where do you find the lovely critters in Australia? Online, pet stores, expos?

[@coopsreptiles2588]

All 3! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4SyhaBonbeKntE

[@kermit9409]

What type of bluey was that at 1:22?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

I was going to try and pick a favorite but I don’t think I can 😅

[@lokilockness2970]

Getting a thick tailed gecko in 4 months so exited

[@rhyswerner1748]

Sweet. How are they? Because since this is 10 months ago I wanna know how they are

[@Sigmaboy69420-j]

What size enclosure would you recommend for an ackie?

[@AlexS-ks8nh]

Great vid Coop 🤙

[@oleksowurszula]

I like your videos I wish knob geckos are cheaper in uk and more available

[@lessarten8486]

Les here again quick question do you have to purge your button grass or foulage from where they come from before you put it in the tank

[@sw1mXfr3ak]

I live in northern TN. Never owned a lizard but have wanted to for years and now I can thanks to the stimulus money. I was thinking leopard gecko but I’d love to get a chameleon. Thoughts?

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Do lots of research in each species and see if its something you can handle, Chameleons can be quite involved and more sensitive then some other species

[@sw1mXfr3ak]

@@coopsreptiles2588 I got a leopard gecko yesterday! Wanted to make sure I could take really good care of him so I went for an easier beginner option

[@RIPTIDEedits]

I’m thinking about getting an ackie should i get a baby to start? How big of an enclosure? And what substrate do you use?

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Get a baby if you like. Start smaller with enclosure like a 2-3 ft exo terra maybe. Ackies typically do well on a substrate they can burrow in such as sand and coir peat mixed

[@RaRahGully]

How do you feel about australian water dragons?

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Sunny Ra Deen they are amazing kept them in the past! Only issue for some is they aren’t very easy to tame.

[@RaRahGully]

Coop's Reptiles i would like to get some captive bred ones here in america. Keep up the great work & content!

[@joshuar5008]

Had one for roughly a year now and Coop is spot on, the species as a whole is shy so it takes more work then your bearded dragon, very rewarding and extremely active.

[@Sigmaboy69420-j]

How would you compare ackies and gilleni? Love the video

[@coopsreptiles2588]

@Sigmaboy69420-j ackies grow larger and are much more terrestrial. Gillens are always climbing around and are more slender and agile

[@Sigmaboy69420-j]

@ thx. For an ackie enclosure what size would you recommend?

[@twilightfox6948]

I have just seen your video and im quite interested in geckos omg they are sooo cute. I have plenty of knowledge and experience with dogs and cats, but i have question about reptiles. do the geckos or other reptiles show friendly moves? like cats or dogs do. Do they know you that you are owner?

[@flynnellison9435]

I think a good starter would be shingleback because you cant get a more placid lizard than that :)

[@coopsreptiles2588]

They are amazing!

[@lucasroo4783]

Hi cooper I saw you at the Australian reptile park but I was too scared to come up and say hello

[@Alex-id9xr]

I had a bearded dragon when I was young! But unfortunately my bearded dragon only lived 4 years :( but, im hoping to get a new baby soon 😄

[@rubbesh4085]

Hi im from malaysia and is that blue tounge skinks need uv lights?

[@MyName-bw1kz]

1:32 "And they're [blue tongue skinks] are available everywhere" EHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA that's the funniest thing I've heard on KZbin. Comedy gold right there

[@anklegrinder2057]

Hey coop I’m thinking to get into the reptile hobby and was wondering if you could keep crested geckos in Australia

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Nope. Any non native reptile is illegal

[@anklegrinder2057]

Ok cheers

[@sus30t]

What thermostats do you use? Do you have a go to thermostat? Cheers

[@koda7684]

sooo cute 😍😍 thx for the video

[@stefanostokatlidis4861]

In the rest of the world, bearded dragons are extremely common but blue-tongued skinks rare and too expensive. I have kept a male central bearded dragon for years, and he was the most interactive and intelligent lizard I owned. Some other people have kept thick-tailed geckos, but claim that they are sensitive to high temperatures. I have kept northern velvet geckos, and they were very easy. Just like crested geckos with Australian characteristics - heat-loving, don’t eat their shed skin etc. The Bynoe’s gecko is also extremely easy. Sadly no Australian gecko can surpass large non-native ones like leopards, cresteds or gargoyles in handlability or friendliness.

[@gatekeeper88]

is there a lizard I can let free range in my garden or garage for Crickets or whatever else it chomps yet can have an enclosure and be happy... like a scaly insect-eating dog that likes cuddles?

[@juanrc3288]

I want one but I'm live in belize

[@TEXANAUSSIE365]

I got A bluey 🎉 (in Texas though)

[@monsterkajiu1912]

What australian reptile species are similar to leopard geckos, because I'm from the us.

[@rhyswerner1748]

Knob tails are quite close. A bit smaller though but even more cute imo

[@QuillenDeChant]

Is it ok to find and catch them in the wild

[@paigehaentjens4949]

I live California and I am thinking about getting a lizard and I'm thinking about getting a crested gecko or bearded dragon which one do you think I should get?

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Which ever you like the most and can care for best!

[@catboyromeo9416]

Not Australian but those thick tail geckos are very cute looking

[@gweedohatsis8404]

Thick tailed geckos are awesome. I had 3 over the course of about 5 years. I kept one so long and fed it so well that it grew massive. My 1 piece of advice is DO NOT HOUSE MULTIPLE THICK TALIED GECKOS TOGETHER. They are territorial and will not hesitate to snap each others necks if kept in close proximity. Also, don't say "shhh" around them. The shh sound is how they show a threat display. Also also, don't try and show your mum the new huge thick tail that you just found in an ice cream tub while she's watching her favourite show, especially if she's a shhh'er

[@dethofasalesmanhoneyboi5577]

Hey Coop have you seen those new biak locale blue tongue skinks?

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Dethofasalesman Honeyboi No! But now I’m interested?

[@dethofasalesmanhoneyboi5577]

Coop's Reptiles they have some for sale on bsrauctions.com they are leaner and have longer legs and longer tail than the sausage-esque northerns they are freaking sweet looking!

[@dethofasalesmanhoneyboi5577]

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[@dethofasalesmanhoneyboi5577]

And I just noticed that the guy selling these on morphmarket is located only 3hrs from me and they are selling em for $200.00usd

[@ShesThe1yup]

Are Tokay and /or Leopard Gecko's available in Australia?

[@princevermilion8799]

Sadly we here in Australia can only have natives so you would not be able to have tokays or leopard gecko's.

[@antionettefernandez7821]

I would like to get one

[@jaimewhitford6402]

So do you know how many blue tongues you have roughly

[@coopsreptiles2588]

I think I have 23 currently

[@jaimewhitford6402]

Coop's Reptiles wow 🤩

[@myreptilelife3167]

Do you have a website where you are selling your hatchlings or are they just available through your Facebook?

[@coopsreptiles2588]

I just do all that through my facebook page for now

[@candypate5541]

I found out bearded dragons are not easy to take care of it takes a lot to take care of them they're very friendly and loving but it's a lot more to take care ofcome to find me doubt crested geckos are easier they either have to have light or no light adalat just depends the temperature inside your house and in their terrarium

[@coopsreptiles2588]

candy pate different reptiles work for different people that’s why it’s great there is lots of options out there!

[@BPPiracha]

I'm getting my lizard tool

[@brians_casual_shenanigans]

I'll be jumping in the deep end and start with a Water Dragon. Slowly piecing together the enclosure... Aussie pricing sucks.

[@kellyfranc2635]

What dog food do you feed your blue tongue skink

[@death3294]

I saw a lil baby awww 😻❤❤❤❤💛💙💜💚❤💗💓💕💖💞💘💌💋

[@Joemama-lp3iq]

I’m really sad I want a pet reptile but I live in Australia and need a reptile license and it costs $50

[@rando3330]

Bearded dragon for sure

[@stickybug123]

I have 2 Water dragon

[@stickybug123]

I have 2 water dragons

[@flynnellison9435]

and is it okay to take a lizard from ya yard and tame it if its only a baby???

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Typically no in most places thats illegal.

[@flynnellison9435]

ok mate :)

[@sarahleeann7208]

I knew australia was strict with reptiles, but I didn't know it was that strict

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Yep! lock down is not a new concept to Australian reptile keepers haha

[@bigsosa5022]

Do these bite😓

[@Ash-iy1wl]

Most reptiles can bite, but bearded dragons and blue tongue skinks don’t very much and are usually very friendly. They can bite though.

[@sampagano205]

"this is the most common monitor you'll find for sale" I so wish this was true elsewhere, because the savannah monitor being the most commonly available monitor is so much worse. Not to knock savannahs, but I wish easier monitors were common.

[@Luck_Duck247]

I have a house lizard :D

[@rhyswerner1748]

I hate how people say: ackies aren’t good beginner pets Like bro I just want to have an entertaining and pretty lizard that is unique and not common (looking at you BTS and BD) that I can hold and feed and it will be SMART. And my confidence is knocked to its knees when people say: ackies are bad beginner pets. Like I know I want them as my first but I have a year to research before I even get the damn enclosure. I’ve talked to experts that own ackies online and I’ve calculated costs and will study their body language and requirements (I’ve already studied their requirements but the more the merrier for info)

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Really one of the best monitor pets for a variety of reasons and they are also usually quite available!

[@zillaking1558]

I just got some geckos today but I call them barking geckos cause they bark when annoyed I have three baby’s

[@averagenoob973]

My family rented this house and theres this shed we never go in my mum saw lizard crawling out the shed so she estimates there is a bunch of them in the shed as im typing this i see a big lizard on top of my shed

[@grassSherman]

0:29 he didn’t wanna be there

[@syrhusprod]

british mac demarco

[@zoiemarks]

Ah, finally another Australian. I'm so sick of watching Americans with pets I can't get because the pets aren't native to Australia

[@rhyswerner1748]

And all the pretty ones are from places outside Australia. That pisses me off because I get so excited and then so disappointed when they aren’t allowed here

[@rdnkenki]

You have cool animals though ❤ Maryland in the United States sucks 😂

[@khalidshabazz5110]

Australia? I'm American we can buy any dam thing

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Yep very lucky over there!

[@happygolucky5855]

Just found out aus arnt allowed exotic geckos and im so pissed. We hae such a boring verity. Dont want pets i can get in my back yard

[@zay_rat8942]

Not sure if you guys got bearded dragon morphs or not but if so you can probably get one of those instead if you don’t want just a normal one

[@Nullified573]

Marbled geckos

[@Nullified573]

Because all you need to do is buy the gecko, buy a small enclosure and go to my channel and watch the “Gecko Enclosure” video

[@Nullified573]

I have a lot of geckos

[@Nullified573]

And they weren’t too expensive

[@Nullified573]

I would recommend to have the license just because police exist

[@Dan-nz5be]

This video is ok but doesn't come close to the predatory exotics channel, those boys know there stuff and more entertaining!

[@coopsreptiles2588]

lol ok I don't like to compare myself to others we all have something beneficial to offer

[@emersonpaiz661]

This is going to help me because I’m doing a essay for a opinion writing assignment and I’m doing why we should get a class pet lizard