Varanus Psychology #4.

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[@cynthialbell521]

Hi Kevin It was so interesting watching that monitor. He was so alert to all the sounds, and he was very intelligent. You can see that he is thinking about what is going on around him. I am glad you to talked about not having a live feeding. Cindy

[@HoundofOdin]

As someone who loves both monitors and rodents, I'm glad you're also against live feeding. There is a reason for the phrase 'fight like a cornered rat' and I've seen far too many pet snakes and lizards hurt by what was supposed to be their dinner, all because some sick owner got a thrill out of seeing something small and furry die.

[@HoundofOdin]

Reptiles eat live in nature because often that's the only way they're able to get food that isn't carrion. In a domestic setting where they're being fed by an owner, that isn't the case at all as we have other ways of getting fresh healthy food for our pets. There is no reason for live feeding, and it is 100% avoidable. Live feeding isn't enrichment or stimulation, it's just a way for some sicko to get a thrill.

[@nataliel9293]

What an extraordinarily beautiful animal. I can't wait until I get my first reptile and hopefully at some point in my life when I'm experienced enough, a monitor lizard (preferably a water monitor, I've fallen in love with them since watching your videos).

[@lisatagliabue6395]

I love watching your videos! I’m obsessed with the monitors. The croc monitor is my favorite. I’ll never be able to own one so I enjoy watching you work with them.😀

[@Gottalovecarpetpythons]

So intelligent looking they are and so aware of their surroundings and the noises, my snakes are exactly the same, especially when l have them outside, they soon settle down though and start to enjoy the sunshine. Educating is so important and getting more and more people to respect them is so important and l only hope that more will.

[@aidanmorrison2109]

Gotta love carpet pythons Snakes are no where close to the intelligence level of monitors and tegus dude

[@susanmartin3762]

It's kind of funny watching them try to walk on the Slick floors with those big claws. It's kind of like them swimming. It's so funny to watch. Can you imagine those claws coming at you that we're not attached to a friendly adorable Croc monitor?? Holy fudge THOSE CLAWS ARE FREAKING HORRIFYING!! (whose talking so loud? Damn!!🤓

[@feral7094]

I have the exact same pin point view on live feeding

[@indonesiapro4120]

Dorii is the best ever monitor look at that baby face

[@PatriciaKuljanich]

oh, it's your hand. :( He was so disappointed. I love this guy, looks like a baby Komodo.

[@spawnofsailor7158]

So cute! I've been binge watching your monitor videos. Such inquisitive and badass animals. I'd love to have one one day if I ever have adoquate space. The way they look at you and investigate things remind me of a shy, yet food motivated lab. Are they somewhat venemous like a komodo dragon?

[@Dovietail]

Baby talk is essential with reptiles. Seriously!

[@yousuframadan2005]

Love the vid croc monitor is on the list just need to build another room for one but after that ya I should be Good

[@janicethefamoldham5346]

I love watching Yr videos they are amazing I live in UK I have 2 lizards and 3 bearded dragons I'd love to have one of those but I no it would be wrong for them but I get to see yrs and u do an amazing job so amazing thanks xx

[@TraveleroftheBurningAbyss]

Hello, I love watching your videos as i house reptiles myself and find them sooo helpful. I watched the videos on trust building and was wondering if you ever have owned a chameleon? I got a jacksons and im having trouble building trust with him, unlike my others. Thanks in advance!

[@NewEnglandReptile]

I have had plenty of chameleons and generally they are often easily threatened and then just freak out...... so you have to ge3t them used to just seeing you in the room. If they are gaping their mouth and all that while handling then they are losing it so i would not force them to get on your hand but get them so they dont puff up or tweak out when you are near them...baby steps!

[@TraveleroftheBurningAbyss]

I appreciate the reply! He doesn't gape his mouth at all but he moves away from my hand if i have it in the cage. Ive just been standing there with my hand out for periods of time to see if he gets used to it. Thanks for the help

[@jeffmoore6765]

This is on my list of monitors to get

[@Fiachbuay1987]

I talk like that to animals too brother! Haha, I love em.

[@RejectOneWorldGov]

had a buddy that fed his 6 Croc Monitors by hand. had a heated/cooled greenhouse he kept them in, the "enclosures" were not very secure, two males got out and went at each other and they were ripping each other apart, he went in the middle of them with a huge staff, one grabbed his arm 180 stitches and 7 Staples later he slimmed his collection down to a single male and a single female. Croc Monitors have one of the worst bites I've ever seen.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

YEs they have SERIOUS WEAPONS!!! Dreadful!!!!!!

[@RejectOneWorldGov]

New England Reptile Distributors highly intelligent animal thou.

[@jasse85]

You have to be really clumsy or have a really bad day for something like that to happen.

[@MrHumps69]

I would like to get some info on savanna moniters I'm about to get my first one an he or she is a hatchling

[@melissajennings5922]

He is absolutely beautiful and amazing!! I’ve always had a fascination with Komodo dragons and this guy would be amazing to get to know and build a relationship with.

[@jakerichard9685]

Where can I ask u a question about a baby varanus indicus? How can I work with and handle if I can't grab him scare him and make him feel uncomfortable ?

[@tommyma09]

i like what you talked about toward the end, it made me wonder if are you vegan/plant-based yourself?

[@M0tschekiebchen]

What about feeding live insects to ackie monitors? Do you think it is better to kill them before feeding? (Do dubia roaches bite?) Sorry for the stupid question, but i don't want to make any mistakes when preparing everything for my future pet.

[@shelleoshelle7252]

You are preachin’ to the choir Son!

[@davidkelly1298]

Feeding them live feeds the wild animal instinct provoking them to kill to survive. That is not something you want in a pet. I love watching your videos and seeing the intelligence of these monitors. They do have problem solving abilities. I have wanted a pet monitor for many years unfortunately I don't have the room to keep a water monitor as I think they should have alot of space to roam and survey.

[@frida95frida]

Such a beautiful face

[@susanmartin3762]

Oh he is SO HANDSOME!!!

[@truly1676]

Not because I love people.... LOL.

[@KurNorock]

I eat a lot of food but this little 30 pound lizard ate more food in these last two videos than i eat in a week. It's incredible.

[@nomangreybeard535]

He is so lovable!

[@debconness7718]

Hey Kevin instead of just holding your phone use a video camera with attachments like a small trip pod or the ones that go on your head like the head lights

[@tarciscalixto]

Aqui tem dos grandes

[@LizzS17]

The sound of there tongue going out and in is so weird. I thought there was something wrong with my baby Argentine tegu. Why does it make that sound?

[@TheHeadown]

Extremely beautiful animal.

[@susanmartin3762]

Those eyes.?. Dem Dare Eyes!

[@susanmartin3762]

I swear he looks like he's wearing a onesie. The way his skin is ripping and it's such a pretty pattern. I swear it looks like he's a little baby and he's got on his onesie. I'm a little confused about this video though I don't know what's supposed to happen or is this the video? I could look at this booger all day long he's so cute.

[@michaelsowell511]

It looks like the sweet widdle wizard has a halo in the thumbnail

[@mattgosling2657]

I don't know anything about monitors or any lizards really, just been watching quite a few vids of them live feeding lately. I always notice how really long tails Croc monitors have, what's the reason for them having such a long tail? And also keep hearing how crocs have bigger, sharper teeth, why such bad teeth?? I seen a vid of a guy's hand that was bitten and it looked horrendous, I'd be scared shitless of getting bitten after seeing what they can do if they get pissed off.

[@mattgosling2657]

@Jason Berryman Yeah mate the guy said he only got bitten because he was stopping a fight and it was more of a warning bite, even though it looked horrendous it didn't keep hold of him so it made me think how much damage it could have done if it had wanted to hurt him. I been getting interested in lizards lately and I read another comment like yours saying they live in trees, eat a lot of birds and need to kill their food quickly so is probably a reason why they have such big, sharp teeth. Like you say also I've seen a few Croc monitors that people have been feeding and stuff and they do seem quite laid back and tame, having said that it would only take one mistake for someone to need serious hospital treatment.

[@mattgosling2657]

@Jason Berryman what does the word arboreal mean mate?

[@mattgosling2657]

@Jason Berryman Yeah right makes sense, thanks for replying. Also I noticed how really long a crocodile monitor's tail is do you know if they can use their tails to hang on to branches or is it mostly to help with balance? If they live high up in the trees they definitely need good balance. I think they are even bigger than komodo dragons length wise I mean, not by overall size and weight. How big do they roughly grow, would this one be close to full size? They have a distinct shaped head to other monitors, after perentis I think they're the nicest looking monitors.

[@mattgosling2657]

@Jason Berryman I've been looking for somewhere that gives a good look at their teeth because vids of them eating like this never show a clear look and after seeing that guys bite I'm curious to see how big their teeth are.

[@debconness7718]

Why does he walk with his tail curled up?

[@MichaelLopez-ww5yd]

He is a bad ass ……beautiful

[@jasonroberts9788]

How old is he?

[@myssixensen7516]

He's fantastic! And he's okay doing some of what you want, but he saw a pretty female....over there...her wants to sniff at a little more. I'm really glad I found your channel. Kevin is well of so much knowledge & information and you can tell how much he loves these scales creatures and wants his babies to have the best when he sends them off...NERD is rad.

[@susanmartin3762]

You need to wash his face.😆😆

[@susanmartin3762]

I'm confused kevin...wazzup? He's adorable but what's going on? Oh his face is soo cute but I don't get what this video about

[@nomangreybeard535]

Just showing us good interaction with a beautiful creature :)

[@susanmartin3762]

And yes it did

[@Albert-lj5jb]

If you're not prepared to feed monitors, live prey, then you shouldn't be keeping them. It's as simple as that, these are not domesticated animals.

[@ninalogan3308]

Don't get me wrong, I don't mind live feedings and hunt myself but your statement is both false and clearly just because your butthurt

[@Albert-lj5jb]

@@ninalogan3308 What does my sexual persuasion have anything to do with the matter?

[@IAMGiftbearer]

Are you trying to get him to breed with that female?

[@NewEnglandReptile]

Theres a female Croc Monitor in that cage he has been breeding with.

[@NewEnglandReptile]

With the female croc that was hiding in the cage...