Unboxing My New Black Dragon Lizard!

My new black dragon water monitor lizard from New England Reptiles (NERD) is here. This is going to be my most exciting animal unboxing ever! Subscribe to kamp kenan: goo.gl/BecCMM
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[@greencreature]

It will be so cool to look back at this video a few years from now after it grows up

[@loriw2661]

Three years later, after watching his video of Inky today (2/29/24), she has gotten a lot bigger. And is beautiful.

[@greencreature]

@@loriw2661 Can’t believe it has already been 3 years. She is a gorgeous lizard. Maybe within the next 3 years she will reach her full size.

[@HarryCollyer]

Love Inky! This did make me laugh! Kenan: “we’ll take her to a quiet room” carry’s on talking in a loud voice!!! Kenan: “ this will take as long as it needs to” 30 secs later puts hand in the bag and takes her out!!!! She’s going to look amazing as she grows up

[@singingwolf3929]

My point of view exactly. "We have a time lapse camera set up"....OK then allow it to run! I feel like there was just a little bit of rushing going on in this which I can understand because you're excited to get a new animal. Obviously!!! Edit: At least he admits he isn't at Kevin's level.

[@geoffreysmart6801]

So much for being patient and letting her come out on her own.

[@Melissa-vj6in]

"Nerd says we should open it in a quiet room!" (Continues to shout as if yelling over a fire truck) hahaha that absolutely killed me

[@GodGunsGills]

Facts

[@janiceellery1653]

reptiles especially large lizards like monitors, tegus and iguanas do bond with each other and their owners. Treating them with respect and giving them space when they need it is the key. I have tamed down adult feral green iguanas for twenty years

[@panzerkrieg3509]

How would you go about taming a young peach throat montior. She is fine with people passing by and working in her cage. Even likes to walk around the floor outside, but she hates toaching or grabbing. Seeings as this is uer only probelm i try to just touch her lightly or when shes out of the cage pick her up but not restrain her just so she gets used to it. Do you think this is a good method. I have noticed she has become less reactive but still hates being touched or grabbed. I tried using food as a motive but her food drive isn't that high so she has no intrest in chasing a bug or peice of meet on thongs

[@Deathscythe91]

my iguana is a asshole xd my tegu is like a dog

[@eleanormckelvaine6939]

Much respect! Taming them can’t b easy!!

[@janiceellery1653]

@@panzerkrieg3509 it sounds like you are on the right track. You might want to get a little closer to her every week and sit quietly and let her come explore you. Eventually you will become a "safe" scent and she will no longer see you as a potential predator. Some of the things Kenan was illustrating in this video will work too. Best authority on monitors is the guy from Nerd mentioned in the video he has instructions on doing target training and reducing feeding aggression. Good luck with your new friend. Some never become"puppy dog" friendly as their individual personalities vary. My friendliest lizard was the male Iguana in the photo. He used to seek me out, climb on me and then fall asleep. I currently have a Tegu I adopted from someone else who tolerates me but backs off after a few pets on the head. She just seems bored with me if there is no food LOL😄

[@DaveDurham]

@@janiceellery1653 I think their is serval ways to tame lizards. I like pointing and giving voice commands to my lizards. Having a connection with them is the main thing. I like free roaming lizards for the best "dog like feature's" they seem to learn better like that.

[@87archie1]

So stoked! We have one of her siblings from Kevin! My boys love the channel and are really excited to be able to watch the sibling of our pet grow while raising ours!

[@somethingcats]

This is the earliest I’ve ever been. She’s a cutie. Beautiful black can’t wait until she’s slinky’s size

[@LisaSpangenberg]

Not sure Kenan is at the level of a reptile whisperer yet. His energy level is way off the charts.

[@anlangms7860]

So much for letting her come out on her own as you reach your hand into the bag.

[@katherinebusher7650]

Yeh he gets an F for patience!

[@AlexOzoneVideos]

"I'm gonna let her walk out" *gets impatient after 30 seconds* "ok now I'm just gonna pull her out" *lizard darts, exactly the thing letting her come out on her own would of avoided * Lol she is pretty cool tho! I do get its hard to be patient when you're so excited lol

[@DavidYogiFolies]

hahaha, exactly my thought: I love Kenan, but sometimes, I find him too impatient ;-) but I guess it's the way things are in the western world, people say one thing and do exactly the opposite the minute after, and don't even realise it... anyway, happy monitor keeping!

[@seanrallis6714]

@@DavidYogiFolies well that's an offensively useless generalization. I guess everyone in the eastern world treats women like slaves, because that's just how people are over there. They all must be, because I saw one of them acting like that on a KZbin video. Therefore, everyone else from his homeland must be equally bad in the same way. Even americans find this guy to be too impatient. You have just as many impatient, greedy, cruel, and scummy humans in your country as any other. I thought Americans were supposed to be the ones that were ignorant and prejudiced and lumped everyone from a country we don't like into one group and act like we're superior, but (proving my point) it seems that people are like that where you live as well.

[@DavidYogiFolies]

@@seanrallis6714 Apparently, I struck a nerve... Offensive: only if facts and truth make one uncomfortable. Useless: indeed, as the vast majority of people prefer to ignore or look the other way when reality becomes inconvenient. Generalisation: don't make me laugh! Our entire societies all around the world are based on generality, “normality” and nowadays, algorithms! Maybe my “offensively useless generalisation” should make people think and reflect instead of condemning or rejecting something just because it makes them uneasy... btw, I live in the western world, and it strikes me every day how unaware people are of their own behaviours... Have a nice one

[@seanrallis6714]

@@DavidYogiFolies duh... its painfully obvious that humans are largely unaware of many of their shortcomings...this is true everywhere, which is largely my point. Thank you for reiterating it.

[@maltinabubbelina1758]

Kenan, You look like a 10 year old kid, getting his new pet. So cute the both of You. 💜💜💜

[@jordidewaard2937]

Damn this shows just how good Kevin is at socialising these animals, the fact that even after a long trip and that nervous situation, she has no problem getting near you

[@panzerkrieg3509]

Yeah. I wish i could afford monitors from Kevin haha When i bought my baby peach throat. She hit me on the first day. And is still quite flighty but we are improving

[@jordidewaard2937]

@@panzerkrieg3509 I wish I could provide for a monitor in general. I live in the Netherlands, so an outdoor enclosure is not an option, and I would feel bad providing anything less than a full size room to anything even near the size of a water monitor, and even that is too small imo

[@LinkaBellGAME]

The fact you already named her Inky is precious as hell. I can't wait to see her thrive and grow.

[@sheinz6119]

OMG! You got one of Kevin’s Black Monitors! How exciting!!! I’ve been watching his videos on this group of little dragons!

[@marcuswhitmore6622]

WOW, just wow. She is absolutely stunning.

[@raphymartinez]

Got my albino water monitor from NERD a few weeks ago and I can’t say enough positive things about her. Kevin at NERD is simply working magic with these animals. Quick recommendation Kenan, when they come out of the bag, holding them just for a few seconds and then just letting them be in their enclosure goes a long way to calm them down. Each interaction should be a positive one.

[@saladqp]

Hey Kenan. I used to be a viewer years ago but life kicked in and I totally forgot about your channel. I found you again and I can’t get enough. Thanks for still being awesome.

[@carolgrotheer8102]

Inky is so cute looking around from inside his water bowl. Congrats on checking off an item in your bucket list!

[@garykomppa3642]

Nerd is one of the most amazing breaders on the planet. He puts all of his love into the animals and a big deal of time creating an animal that is fully socialized and will love you back for a vary long time.

[@coreymac2381]

That is a beautiful animal. NERD does a great job of socializing their animals. It will be fun to watch her grow.

[@stonewallpi1]

I couldn't believe it when you said that cute little Inky would get as big as Slinky one day! That's crazy. Can't wait to watch the little girl and future boy grow up and see how unbelievable they will look!

[@misskacy5832]

🤯😍🤙 INKY! Welcome to the Kamp and the channel haha you're gonna be a favorite for sure. I'm so jealous but so happy for you Kenan! Ahhh....so excited. If I'm ever in a position where I can properly keep one, I'm getting it from the evil morph God, no exceptions.

[@xfoodgasmic6929]

I've been waiting for this video since I saw the one of you at NERD talking about getting a black dragon. I'm so excited you got this beautiful animal and we will be able to watch her grow with you!! She's so tiny and cute, won't be the same in a few years lol

[@128Dar]

What a beautiful Monitor! Thank you for sharing her with us Kenan.

[@aidan5588]

Kamp Kenen is gonna be EVEN MORE sick In a couple years when all the monitors are grown and he has his crocs :)

[@lalaland524]

As long as they don’t die on him

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

He's getting close. Freds death moved the timeline up a little bit

[@rosehimebaugh9595]

I can't help it. I cried a little. I'm just so happy for you. I know, this is something you've been waiting for,for a long time.

[@katesear7631]

Inky is going to be a fantastic addition to the Kamp, can't wait to watch her grow xx so happy for you Kenan xXx 😆

[@dionysus6892]

I'm sorry to laugh but Kenan letting her crawl on his arm and looking so impressed. Then she jumps and all we hear is a THUNK from off-screen made me laugh to hard

[@darklake2806]

She is STUNNING!!!! I get my dream of a black dragon vicariously through you ❤❤❤❤

[@jakefleezy3944]

Always loved black dragons, can't wait to have my own to care for! FedEx should probably have you sign for a live animal instead of leaving it in the driveway..

[@gaetanoiuculano7895]

Beautiful lizard congratulations you finally got your first black dragon will be exciting to follow her progress and growth under Kevin's guidance!

[@maryvallas772]

Welcome home Inky!!! She's so beautiful Kenan, I can not wait to see her flourish and grow!

[@toby6540]

Love the content Kenan!!!!!

[@mingerone]

Really chuffed for you Kenan. Can't wait till she gets bigger and braver so you can use her as another ambassador animal. Swimming in the aquascape pond will be something else with her in a year or so!

[@freya-louise6669]

So small and cute black dragons are so cool

[@Trick-Framed]

This is a NERD pet? So you know this is going to be the chillest animal on the planet!! Kudos!!

[@joelnicole4232]

That is one stunning animal!! I love her all black color. Truly amazing

[@monicaw5036]

She's so freaking beautiful!!! I'm glad to see her settling in, you're correct about Kevin, he's the guru 4 sure!

[@Xcro216]

The start of something beautiful good luck in the future endeavors

[@elliotperez5071]

INKY welcome to the Kenan family.

[@damienj25]

I’m so excited about Inky, she’s amazing. Great idea getting her from NERD, I have never seen anyone other than you and Kevin talk so passionately about the well-being of monitors.

[@vicaroo001]

Awww! Sweet angel baby! She's going to have SUCH a LIFE!

[@davidkelly1298]

She is amazing man. How lucky is she to be part of the Kamp. Gonna be awesome watching her grow.

[@tinawatson9646]

Oh my lord I am so jealous, I would love a black dragon, have been wanting one since the first time I saw one years ago. You are so lucky, congratulations dad on having Inky come home!! WOW🐍🐊🐢🦎

[@DragonOfThynHeart1]

"Gotta let them come out of the bag on their own. Have to make sure she's calm and happy. " As he reaches in and just pulls her out quickly.... so of course she runs. Defecates. Pukes a bit. Hits the floor and runs again. Lol I was waiting for the time-lapse of him laying on the floor calmly and watching and talking quiet to her. And it's head slowly poking out of the bag to lick him or something.

[@microwaveoven9170]

Same

[@nyxredfern5042]

I'm surprised he didn't just let her into her enclosure. Give her a few days to acclimate then start handling her.

[@raphymartinez]

That would’ve been the correct way to do it. That’s what I did with my albino I got from NERD not long ago.

[@lyrieth8833]

Black dragon monitor is my favorite type, I can't wait to watch her grow through this channel!!!

[@dakkath414]

Slinky, Pinky, Inky, the next monitors will have to be Blinky and/or Clyde

[@engetsu7705]

Winky would be cute

[@amandastakeonit7402]

The names listed are those of the Pac Man game ghosts.

[@emilybritton9287]

@@amandastakeonit7402 oh wow, if that is why kenan named them that then. I see kenan is a man of culture.

[@sycocole22]

She is just stunning Kenan!!! Welcome to the Camp Kenan Family Inky!

[@BrooklynHudson]

"Clever girl" ...LOL She is stunning! I've been watching you for so long, I can imagine seeing her in 7-years, Slinky size. Congrats Kenan. I know you've waited a very long time for this "clever girl".

[@audriamunoz6906]

Super stoked she finally came!! Can not wait to watch her grow on your channel!! ☺️

[@awesomestrike1526]

Beautiful! Love the set-up for Inky's home

[@strikerj1339]

I love how Kenan's channel simultaneously looks like he's in the endgame of his reptile dreams and also right at the very beginning. Keep it up man, love the energy reptiles give you!

[@Trick-Framed]

Inky is ADORABLE!!! Her skin, the coloring, the eyes. She's so small too...Kudos on a great animal Kenan.

[@ianparkinson7039]

Inky is drop dead gorgeous Kenan. She’s lucky she doesn’t know it but has an amazing carer in yourself. All the best & cheers from down under 🦘🦘🦎

[@gailschenk8802]

Notice how when putting cage together Kenan WOULDNT let Alberto do anything 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bhutch216]

Probably a good thing Alberto didn’t do anything since the friend’s name is Roberto.

[@87archie1]

Crazy you named her Inky, we got one from the same clutch and my kids named him Indy.

[@willowashe]

Slinky, Pinky, Inky and Bob. (and Laggy of course too!)

[@ilovenycsomuch]

Love these names, Slinky, Pinky, Inky... so cute!!

[@Varanamous]

I honestly got very excited when I saw the title! When you meantioned this at NERD I was looking forward to the Black Dragon

[@californiacritic9779]

Props to Roberto for the great camera work.

[@richardbarfield4322]

Super awesome. I get to watch her grow from day one. Definitely gonna save this video to see how big she gets over time

[@Prometheuss.cannabis.corner]

When a reptile has just been shipped you probably shouldn't handle them right away because they will associate you with the traumatic shipping experience.

[@heyher_the_odd]

Love the name. Now you have Slinky, Pinky, and Inky. ❤❤❤❤

[@robertbarnhardt8201]

Love these guys they beautiful animals

[@alexandrastangl8982]

Congratulations Kenan! 😊🎉Inky is beautiful! I can’t wait to see her and the little Dude above her grow up! 😘😘

[@TokeAndToast]

Great vid as usual, Kenan. Re: Inky’s room, do you have any draft guards you can put on the door to the office? This way she can’t go under and get into the rest of the house when you’re hanging with her.

[@jessicacleveland9291]

She’s absolutely amazing. Love her!!!

[@CoolKat-qf2my]

Aw so cute! Welcome to the family little Inky!

[@CinnyToast]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR YHIS VIDEO FOR SO LONG OMGGG UESSSS

[@herpdiversity9152]

Me also.

[@drsusan762]

Gorgeous! Congratulations 🎉

[@nathanviolette44]

The three amigos inky pinky and slinky 😂

[@pipchip5058]

I really love your body language. Anyone tell you are just bursting with excitement. Also, can I just mention the respect you have for these critters. You really have their best interest in mind ❤️☺️ Epic vid.

[@BAT-MAN_1]

she is absolutely stunning keep up the good work Kenan

[@rosesummers5075]

Congratulations She is in the best of hands. Bravo Inky.

[@Boris82]

Beautiful. I hope to see many updates and watch her grow a lot bigger

[@finnolislagers4849]

This man is the reason I want monitors and other reptiles

[@scottmcconnell1296]

Congrats on your latest acquisition. So glad you made the contact with NERD. They have become what every reptile shop should strive for in relating to the animals. Kudos

[@j_toledo419]

Kenan, your such an inspiration to me. I got a serious late start in my life due to living for others for so long. I deal with alot of anxiety and other issues but your videos really really calm me down and motivate me like no one else. Thank you for sticking to your formula and especially not allowing anyone to change your ways.

[@alicinsane3003]

Congrats! Will love watching you raise her.I got a carpet python from nerd and am working on a rhino iguana. When people ask about my pets I tell them about nerd and give them a bracelet so they know where to check if they finally get brave enough. Love watching kk. Was so sad about your missing diamond carpet python .

[@sro1023]

She is beautiful can't wait to see the bond that you make with her and the journey that yall take

[@debrastone3536]

I ❤️ Love Inky she is Gorgeous. I love watching her. Beautiful Animal how blessed you are!

[@SierraJenson4]

I love Kenans channel so much! Showing and telling people how he watching informational videos of care for his reptiles. I love it!

[@estamedley930]

Glad y'all enjoyed it because there's no sound at all

[@gnnnar6663]

Kenan is the most well spoken person I’ve ever heard. Genuine af

[@reptilemetaljen]

Inky! ❤️❤️Love the name and she is gorgeous! All black! 🎸🎸She has no idea how spoiled she is going to be lol 🦎🦎🦎

[@irvinsevers3095]

Beautiful animal. I look forward to watching her grow. Gratz to Kenan.

[@tanyakam5820]

Love your videos! And so cute how excited you get..LOL She is a beauty and your right, she is going to fit right in! Welcome home Inky!!!!

[@Trick-Framed]

I used to do that hand over hand with my ferrets. When they are young they get alot of nervous energy and it calms them down and acclimates them to you.

[@OG_Jam]

Man when she was swimming in the dish/pool and we got a close up of her and her face... That was so cool she is so beautiful I want one lol

[@noobbuilderproductions7865]

when he made the Jurassic Park reference that just made my day

[@honeymatney4383]

I've been watching for a bit and loved your visit to Nerd! I'm so glad you finally got Inky! She's going to be one spoiled girl! Kevin is great, his knowledge is invaluable when it comes to many reptiles. Your like a kid at Christmas!

[@jailynjune]

Inky is so cool! Ever since I saw Toothless that Brian at the Reptariam got I have loved them!

[@josettesciberras1613]

Dear Kenan i dont like reptiles but im watching your channel to get over this aversion. Surprisingly to me i have liked and sort of bonded with Inky at first glance. Inky is an amazing animal take good care of her which i know u will. Take care Kenan

[@carolley9705]

What a fabulous lizard. Itll be coolest watching her grow up.

[@reenajones8257]

Oh she is so pretty and kenan you are so lucky you will take good care of her and she knows that thank you for sharing this video and thank your helper for helping you for all of us

[@torquess454]

So happy for ya buds!!! She’s stunning!!!

[@Myhotpoptarts]

Love the name ideas! So excited for the new family member 😍

[@iGoddess]

Kevin is the G.O.A.T when it comes to monitors and I'm so happy for your beautiful inky 😊 Can't wait to see her grow and become a big lady with you as her dad ❤ I know you're so happy and in love already and it's just beautiful to see!

[@UrbanJedi]

Sooo gnarly! Looking forward to watching the journey of inky!

[@paulagardner1651]

Sooo Cool, looking forward to following Inky's life at Kamp Kenan! 🙂