Tree Monitors at Crutchfield's!

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[@carschmn]

I really respect Tom for realizing that he couldn’t take proper care of his snapping turtles anymore and finding someone who could instead of letting his pride keep him from getting help.

[@PaxxTan]

So glad to hear someone speaking out against the tiny cages. I'm not a reptile keeper myself, but I work with many animals and have a passion for wildlife rehabilitation. I didn't have the experience to say that those small enclosures are wrong, but it just seems obvious to me. Please continue to speak out against small animal enclosures. Animals are beautiful and incredible and deserve the best care possible. If you cannot provide that care, you should not get that animal. It is not your right to keep that animal. It is a privilege that you should take very seriously.

[@cherylmullins3986]

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[@ChunkyManeTheFrenchie]

yeah. we need to help these animals.

[@hoah]

He's literally looking at tiny cages as he's saying this. These enclosures aren't big enough for these animals. There isn't an enclosure big enough.

[@Yoshoggutha]

Tom is a saint and a sage. He reminds me of a really awesome grandpa. Glad to see you guys are still pushing onward! Lot of love for you guys. 🐊🐢🦎🐍❤

[@dubnasty212]

Tom has killed more animals then you can believe

[@brewnhell9938]

I am appreciative of your comment on the algae in the water, and the possible “leaf tea” properties. Nature often knows what it needs. Gorgeous monitors, looking contented.

[@42ZaphodB42]

There's no consensus or specific scientific studies on the subject, though and since you'd need to do those for practically every species, it's all guesswork at this moment. So it's best to just listen to others, what they experienced and what worked for them.

[@tylerakerfeldt7220]

@Marissa Christina 👑🔞 Do you have reptile content on your only fans?

[@bhutch216]

People associate algae with dirty water because of the aquarium hobby. Algae flourishes because there are nutrients in the water. It’s a sign of healthy water. People do everything they can to get rid of it and really if you let it go, you’ll have the cleanest most sterile water out there. I have a 600 gallon saltwater system and I have a 75 gallon refugerium in the loop. 4 150W spot lamps on 24 hours a day. It’s flourishing with critters that get blown into the tank and feed the fish and coral, tons of algae which absorbs all the excess nutrients and keep the main tank spotless.

[@jereksliwinski2789]

@@tylerakerfeldt7220 👍 🤣

[@coleomo]

yea algae typically cleans the water and is a similar function to having water plants. unwanted kinds of algae rarely grow at the water temperatures we keep. as well "blue green algae" which can be dangerous for animals is actually cyanobacteria, not a algae at all, and grows in low flow/low oxygen conditions. completely avoidable with good flow and fresh water

[@Wolfpug]

Those Monitor's colors are beautiful! I have never seen them before. Congratulations to Tom on getting his monitor back! I am praying for Bobby Rubino & the rest of the animals that were stolen, to be returned safely!

[@carolgrotheer8102]

I enjoyed seeing the monitors owned by Tom. You can tell he is a wealth of knowledge and has a true passion for his animals. I didn't know monitors came in such bright beautiful color. It just shows God's creation in all it's glory. Thanks for sharing these beautiful animals.

[@bkm2797]

Tom should team up with a technical wildlife writer, and create the ultimate book on reptiles. Kenan keep hunting those thieves down.

[@calvinwon5113]

The greatest thing about how you guys keep your animals: It's INEXPENSIVE!! A few 2x4s, plywood, and a roll of wire cage material, and you have a nice large environment for your animal. I think that's a big misconception about large enclosures. People think it costs a fortune. And indeed it does, if you purchase manufactured enclosures from big companies. I exclusively keep my reptiles indoors because I don't have the right climate outside. But I just build them out of plywood. They insulate well, and are relatively cheap to build with a little know-how.

[@ReptilesXtremeGaming]

I do the same brother almost the same concept of building a house and how it keeps heat etc in. Just need to water proof etc depending and it’s good to go. And it can be overly simplistic or you can above and beyond and build out. Manufactured enclosures although very ascetically pleasing don’t have as much versatility and cost up the Butt

[@jebVlogs556]

Love comes a very long way 😲🙄👏👐☄🌟

[@hoah]

"Large" 🤪🤡

[@NC4E]

“Large” or not, the point is you make it as big as you want for less than purchasing something mass manufactured at that size.

[@T-Bone907AK]

Tom is a man of great knowledge! And looks amazing for 73

[@KampKenan]

Yes indeed!

[@seangere9698]

Tree Monitors are my number 1 Monitor. I love all the different species. Blue, Black, Green and yellow are all beautiful. Tom is 73? I wouldn't have said more the 60. Dude you are doing something right in your life. Keep it up buddy.

[@swansonfamilyfarm6833]

I've recently found green and blue tree monitors. Now this video makes so much more sense now. I follow the channel and circled back to this video today.

[@chrischristy1713]

So glad to see these guys with their heads held high and in top spirits Tom, Kenan you guys deserve the best sending you great vibes positive vibes stay safe stay warm stay blessed have a great day see you again soon

[@Fizzybuzz]

Good to see Tom! I love his enclosures and his monitors. Their colors are amazing!

[@KampKenan]

Love visiting him!

[@joshuahull9982]

@@KampKenan I can't stand people who get box turtles and think that they can keep them in a 20 gallon or 40 gallon aquarium. My box turtles live in a 50 foot by 50 foot backyard. They literally have my entire backyard to roam.

[@christianschmidt5744]

Thank you for being a voice of the animals. These creatures are not meant to be stored like jewelry... Awesome to see how it should be done by a legend

[@vickierichter7850]

Since I started being interested and wanting to learn about reptiles, and started watching videos, it has saddened me to see huge snakes in drawers. Just enough room if the coil up. No room to stretch, roam and no enrichment. I hate the government interfering in our lives and making keepers get rid of animals, but in this case I would like to see a law. Same for any animal. It should have the room to live a quality life. Would just love to visit Tom Crutchfield’s place. What an honor it would be.

[@jaywalters6609]

Always insightful you tom and Jerry make the best habitats for these great animals

[@LinkaBellGAME]

I love that Mr. Crutchfield owns blue tree monitors, absolutely GORGEOUS reptiles.

[@KyleMillerEnterprise]

Meeting Tom and listening to him give a Keynote years ago is a memory I'll cherish forever. I love who he has become and what he does for animals now.

[@taitcarrillo8926]

I’m with Tom, my blood boils when I see full grown Boas on life support because they’re in 50 gals.

[@angielou123]

Huge thankyou to Tom for showing us his animals, always an honour 🙏🥰🥰

[@bivittatusjunkie708]

I have heard about Tom for 15+ years. And to see his videos and to hear words from his mouth is truly incredible. The Jacky Chan of reptiles! A true legend!

[@jamiecaudlereptilecorner5981]

Can't believe I waited this long to be a member to your channel.

[@imnotthedabbingking2154]

Welcome brother 😁

[@KampKenan]

Welcome aboard!

[@staceyroberts3468]

It’s always interesting, informative & a great ride 👍🏻 he can have some of the funniest.. goofy moments too. Haha

[@shikitorandall2173]

My favourite thing about you and Tom, BOTH of you have good sized animals, they arent skinny they arent overweight and your enclosures are big and the animals enjoy life more. I strive to be like you Kenan!

[@Bucbucbang]

A living legend. Thank u Tom for what u do for these animals. Thank u Kenan. The world could use more people willing to dedicate their lives to these like u both do

[@ferrisulf]

Thank you, Tom, for your insight on the ways reptiles are being kept. It needs to be addressed more.

[@hanyo1o132]

To people who complain about algae. No matter where you are, or what is around you. the only bodies of water that do not have algae in it are chlorinated reservoirs and underground springs. Algae naturally filters water and contains a bunch of nutrients. It also battles bacteria that would be on the side of the dishes and often outcompetes it. The main types of algae you need to watch out for arent actually algae. Blue green algae/ cyanobacteria is the main one you want to watch out for. Brown algae and hair algae is usually fine.

[@sianhancock5872]

I don't think I would call you and Tom "keepers" as such but Guardians sounds a lot better. Same with other people and organizations such as Kevin at NERD also Emily and Ed at snake discovery. You all have such a passion to look after these reptiles and educate the public about them all. Thank you fir all that you do.

[@ChunkyManeTheFrenchie]

yes. we all need to do our part to protect our beautiful planet. XO

[@lyrieth8833]

Algae and moss are great natural water filters! I always love seeing Tom's place, he has such wonderful creatures.

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

Kenan you gotta get one of those yellow tree monitors and build them an awesome climbing enclosure. They are so beautiful and it'd be really cool to see them climbing around

[@kyleerosee3]

I love when you guys collab. My favorites.

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

Wow they have such a tiny range of wild native environment. I hope we do everything we can to conserve the species in that area!

[@613-shadow9]

considering how volcanos seem to be erupting every other weekend these days...

[@ChunkyManeTheFrenchie]

thAT WAS AMAZING!!! AT THE END HOW THTA MONTOR WAS smelling YOU!!!!! SO CURIOOUS!!! XO

[@staceyroberts3468]

Gosh I’m wanting to hear the latest on the theft so bad 😬😬. Every new video he posts… I’m just praying it’s good news of recovering Bobby R & the police finding & arresting every low life involved!!!!

[@Weeks25]

I know me too, it’s driving me crazy! I want to see justice for Kenan, Inky & Bobby

[@staceyroberts3468]

@@Weeks25 I’ve NEVER stayed on top of his channel so much before 😄. I know his regular days he posts but I’m still checking in between the days, constantly… the suspense is killin me! 😆😆

[@valkimber3706]

Its good to see my old buddy Tom continuing to do what he loves!

[@the1turkishskater]

Respect to you both. The world of reptiles is much safer. Hope you’re out of the weather also. Saw some tornadoes down there.

[@SarahJacksonLV]

So glad he touched on the mental health and reason for living of reptiles...each time I'd find myself with a new small reptile I would have no choice but to have a small space to keep them ...and I'd look in their eyes and see real feelings...even depression and desperation...people said it was in my mind...but once I started interacting based in their reactions and asking permission to hold them etc...they communicate and really do strive to understand and be understood...its is really such an unexplored world...when you start to see creatures looking back at you with intent and meaning...makes the world seem that much more vast somehow.

[@michaeladamchik4932]

Awesome. Tom is one of the best. Love how he admits he has made mistakes with keeping, and has learned. Everyone acts to good in the hobby. Everyone makes mistakes.. learn and grow from them.. he's truly a master of the craft..

[@jurgenvanspengen3794]

I just like how there's a Cyclura casually hanging out in the grass behind them.

[@cold.blooded.envisions]

I am glad to hear Tom continue to speak out on the inappropriate cage sizes. I also appreciate you highlighting it on your platform. Keep up the good work

[@desiree1433]

It’s so nice to see that Tom has evolved

[@hiperson5986]

it would be nice to see more of tom, he has so much knowledge to share and plenty to talk about

[@alisonhughes6476]

I love toms venomous collection too! This man is an absolute loving legend xx

[@pegiegault5931]

Thank you so much for taking us to Tom Crutchfields! Always so much knowledge and beautiful lizards.

[@djgovan4422]

Thank you to you Tom for proving that people and their opinions on animals can change and evolve as you learn and grow. I am really glad that you are advocating appropriate husbandry for these beautiful creatures and reinforcing the point that if you can't give them the time attention husbandry and facilities in they require don't keep them. It's really good to hear a prominent voice in the industry pushing for better animal husbandry.

[@-cMc-]

Those are very very yellow!!! Yellow tree monitors are like gold

[@tabbiecatandemma7923]

So awesome and glad you mentioned providing. Not many people have the actual room.

[@abdullahameen772]

Tom is without doubt the true Godfather of the reptile industry. I always love wen he talks about how to keep these animals. That is such a important part of owning these animals. Yet another great video ty ty

[@monicaw5036]

Thank you Kenan and thank you Tom!! I've loved these monitors for so long but after learning all the requirements, I know as a decent human that I have to wait until one day I can. Love to all of you!!!

[@its_britty_bisshh7106]

They are all so beautiful, but man those green ones are absolutely stunning 😍😍 thanks for all you men do 🤍🤍🤍

[@calebtatro6512]

Tom is Herpedoculture uncle Iroh and we are all eternally grateful.

[@silviavoss6411]

Wow those tree monitors are gorgeous colors, especially the yellow one, just stunning, nature is just so amazing, a bunch of beautiful mini slinky tree monitors, love they have appropriate size housing and with you guys the best of care! Thanks for all the insight!

[@JosephMcEwan]

Kenan thanks for showing those monitors I like them even more now

[@gregsampson3708]

I plan on getting into these monitors when we move back to Florida, plan on living near Alachua County. I need to do my research for the climate in that area, plus the care for these beautiful animals!

[@cmcmillan22]

algea is good, it's literally a superfood. we just don't like it asthetically (unless it's blue green algea)

[@KampKenan]

good to know, thanks for sharing!

[@aronoiiel]

Ah tom! I absolutely love when you guys do collabs like this. Give them a reason to live! That has stuck with me since the video youbsaid it in. Excellent advice Tom! I am going bioactive with my bearded dragon because of those words. Its easy to see even in a standard 4x2x2 she is bored. She needs stimulation. Lizards comw from enrionments where they are cosntsntly mentslly stimulated. Its our JOBS as keepers to simulate that as much as possoble!

[@GodisTruth914]

I pray Bobby comes home!!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@lieslhemsworth6293]

You are so lucky to have friends like Tom. A wealth of knowledge and so eager to help educate. Love the work both of you are doing 💚

[@christinakindler9112]

Your friend Tom is also amazing people! His animals are just beautiful! Great job on the conservation of them ❤

[@MONITO585]

As crazy as it sounds, I would pay for the ability to clean out cages under the direction of Tom. His knowledge is priceless.

[@onlyjuan100]

Loved Tom’s first answer. You must have a sizeable habitat!

[@Annie-jp7yr]

I love hearing about Tom’s animals such a great guy

[@lisaenglert3202]

Beautiful monitors! I’m a big proponent of sunshine for any ills. And I agree on the water front. Hope Bobby comes home soon!

[@GodisTruth914]

Those blue and yellow tree monitors are absolutely gorgeous 😍

[@JRsnakemom]

Tom is literally a reptile GOD! He is the best! 🥰🥰🥰

[@richardhannon8872]

Tom is a reptile God. Ive listened to him a few times at reptile shows. He is a amazing man Kennan and for you to have him as a friend you must be honored. When I was younger I was into snakes mostly. But always wanted a monitor just never had the room for one. But I've been into animals in one form or another since I was a kid growing up Brooklyn N.Y. You name it I most likely had it at one point or another lol. If you ever get up to Pennsylvania with your wife and the kids you're always welcome to come visit our wolves and wolf hybrid ranch we have. And if we have cubs the kids will get to spend some time with actual wolf cubs. You just have to tell Sofia she can't take them home. Tom has a really nice set up for his reptiles so do you. Still hoping and praying that you get Bobby back hopefully in good health. Can't wait to see what the guy's at Aquascape do for you. My partners and I are thinking about having them do something for us on our ranch for the wolves. But as you know it all comes down to funding. Maybe in a year or two. One of the partners I've been showing him your videos plus videos from Paul and Deermeat for dinner. He wants to set up a channel and have me run it. But we have other things that have to be taken care of first. So who knows down the line you guys may see me out here in the future lol. Other than that keep us posted on Bobby and stay safe .

[@ermin2620]

I found your channel around the time I got into reptiles in the spring time, I got my first 2 turtles, and just a couple days ago I got my first bearded dragon, I love your content and your energy, I think you’re awesome !

[@rhombifer566]

tom if you’re watching thanks I still got my tortoise I got from you over 30 years ago

[@harnsheng]

not sure if it have any effects on reptiles but in aquarium, we regularly add Indian Almond leaves as part of an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties for fish keeping and breeding. It releases humic and tannic acid that stains the water like dark tea.

[@Ryzrr]

love the tree monitor appreciation video. I currently keep 6 of them regularly breeding greens. These guys are doing awesome stuff with their yellows and blues

[@christysank7705]

this is so cool and didnt know that so more differnet color of Tree Monitors

[@paulafernandes6875]

I think its so awesome all the different places we get to enjoy just watching your channel i have learned so much and all the different reptiles ive never heard of

[@FOUR2NINE2011]

Love this channel and i love how much you guys care about the animals..

[@stephanieochoa3689]

I love seeing other reptile lovers! Wow the yellow was a beauty!!! 💛💛💛💛

[@ericshepherd5788]

Tom you are awesome and your reptiles are beautiful. I hope your legacy lives on

[@cheriecornwell9786]

Beautiful animals. Thanks Kenan. And Tom.

[@susanmartin3762]

They look like "Blue " from Jurrasic World.. Chris Pratt 's special Blue Velociraptor 💙. So pretty!

[@ilichiregius2884]

If this was just a preview of the video coming up on Sunday I can't wait to see what the full video will be about.

[@cathrynlisa]

It's the full episode, we just get to see it earlier

[@leebass4833]

Awesome as always !!!!

[@barbaraespey8176]

Love Tom’s experience and knowledge. He’s great

[@chelseeparsons6836]

Algae actually filters the water. People think it’s gross but if there are to many nutrients/nitrites/nitrates/ammonia it will be the first to colonize water to filter it. It’s amazing for water.

[@neilhogarth8449]

Not many people I’d sit and listen too for long periods but Tom is deffo one of them

[@laurag1076]

Respect to Tom! 🙏

[@matthewmoyer2984]

I'm glad you got your lizard back

[@pumpkinchow]

His monitors are out of this world amazing and some of my dream species truly inspiring 🤘🏻

[@deannaray4837]

Tom is the Grandfather of all the animals! Kamp Kenan is so intelligent about assorted of animals!

[@jontaylor938]

I would love to visit Tom’s place!

[@GallonMilkProductions]

Love it! I always respect people who know their keeping limits. I gotta say I wanted to see the new tree monitor 3D printed cup holders that a herper on instagram invented (he showed tom had them!)

[@kejuan86]

I love all of those setups

[@pumpkinchow]

I agree it won’t stop us from keeping our reptiles✊🏻 it only make us do a better job at keeping them safe and watching them more and to me I love checking on my reptiles so the more the better. And Tom your a legend and I’m huge fan of all you do and you too Kenan ✊🏻🤘🏻and wish you both the very best and hope this whole scandal gets figured out soon 🙏🏼🤞🏼

[@user-dv8cf9gi3z]

So much knowledge to be learned

[@dylancaesar3614]

TLDR: For most of you, Importing tree monitors from Indonesia is a bad choice. Most tree monitors (Prasinus, Beccarii, Boehmei, Reisingeri) are protected by the P.20 Indonesian law enacted in 2018 (Meaning that every Indonesian citizens aren't allowed to capture/keep/buy/sell them), those that are not protected by the law (Macraei, Kordensis, Bogerti, Keithhornei, Telenesetes) are severely endangered, EXTREMELY RARE and ELUSIVE in the domestic reptile market and in the wild. So please, to the viewers out there or anyone that is considering getting wild caught ones from Indonesia (or even getting "captive bred" ones from Indonesia in that matter) DO NOT GET ONE FROM HERE! unless you have academical intentions, have a good experience in keeping them, has sufficient space and a well maintained animal sanctuary, LEGAL BILL OF PURCHASE and CERTIFICATE from a trusted tree monitor sanctuary following the proper and strict importing animal regulations appeal. I knew that Tom and Kenan has the noblest of intentions on keeping them, and you guys have my utmost respect on this matter. But it kinda bothers me a bit when anyone says that their tree monitors are wild caught. I believe that tom has the proper papers and certificate on importing them, but it bothers me that another monitor has vanished from our natural habitat. Even for us Indonesians, It's really really hard to get the proper papers to keep (needs 2 kinds of paper, 1st is a Keeping certificate that states the origin certified sanctuary they came from WITH the head bureau and ministry signature, 2nd is a Sanctuary certification to state that your place has been deemed proper (and is an approved sanctuary). And even then, I've known very few local law-abiding sanctuary and certified breeders (less than 4) in the last 7 years. Laws are weird in Indonesia, they are enforced strongly and harshly if we decides to follow the regular procedure. But once they smell money, its all slick and good. That's where the black market came in, USUALLY when SOME international buyers are interested, these so called certified seller/"sanctuary" hires poachers, and they have their own paid guys inside the animal protection bureau to grease the proper papers for international buyers with a high price. And voila there goes our importing protected (or endangered) animals law. Not saying that Tom or any other noble reptile keepers that kept wild caught tree monitors are evil or bad guys, but just wanted to tell you how most of the time importing tree monitors from Indonesia goes down. So please everyone who is considering on getting one imported from here, think about it before you decide to get wild caught ones. The world have many legal tree monitor breeders outside of my country, so get one there instead. PS. I'm an Indonesian born and bred+a longtime reptile keeper, I've seen and known a fair share of tree monitors in the wild and in the domestic trade, legal or illegal. Known enough laws and our people behaviours in coherent to said laws and how the reptile market/industry works here. I stand by what I said and even think I am entitled to say the things I've said. To stop more wild population decrease. PPS. I do not own any tree monitors, even legal ones. As i believe in doing so will cause a damaging and negative impact in the wild, although I have about a dozen captive bred, non-endangered, legal and unprotected water and mangrove monitor.

[@ismewhat1234]

Hey forgot used to be bald the video swimming with buttercup lol. Love what you're doing thanks 🐢🐢🦎🦎🐍🐍

[@ChunkyManeTheFrenchie]

those are BRIGHT!!!!! AMAAING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ANIMALS!! XO

[@KampKenan]

They were stunning!

[@ChunkyManeTheFrenchie]

@@KampKenan They really make you just dumb-founded. RIGHT!? We are so blessed. Thank you Jesus ! XO. Please care for each other always!! live a simple life. do better. every day! XO

[@phangirlable]

Beautiful and relaxed monitors! 😍 Did Tom mention a name when he was talking about the monitor that was stolen and returned to him at the end of the video? I couldn't make it out.

[@staceyroberts3468]

He did but I had a hard time hearing the name too

[@michellemorningstar880]

this was an epic video kenan thanks so much tom for all his input ...love it

[@bettablue2660]

Even in aquariums, algae is an oxygen provider and many fish eat it. I always leave a certain amount of it in my tanks to try to keep it somewhat like the wild. Kenan’s bowls are right!

[@bobbiscrittercave2348]

You know the man's an OG when he's been keeping so long that he's "only been working with these for 10 years"!

[@19leon73]

Did Tom namedrop the thief in the end?

[@RainHavok1111]

They're such great people there🥰

[@odicngrh1430]

Keep healty uncle tom and kennan, cheers from indonesia. 😄😊