Watch This BEFORE You Buy An Argus Monitor!

today we talk about the argus monitor and what you should know before you buy one. we go into many topics such as the argus monitor care the argus enclosure and many more!
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[@willexotic]

Love my Argus! If you work with them at a young age they can be quite social, but its a careful process. My guy will jump 5 foot into the air for food no lie

[@mike-drewjones2985]

Blue is awesome!

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Weve been working to make ours just stand for the food instead of jumping. Big air born monitor is no fun 😅

[@petesdragons9887]

They are the most rewarding monitors In My opinion. They're athletisim is unmatched. I love it.

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Absolutely one of my favorites

[@georgedowling7744]

I’ve built an enclosure for every animal I’ve bought, and it all started because I bought a savannah monitor(yeah I’m that guy). But I cannot stress enough how much you save by building your own. Buying the Savannah got me learning tons of stuff and it’s been a blast.

[@mattbenson6698]

I’m still getting an Argus. You can’t stop me

[@mattbenson6698]

Should be in the market when you have babies too

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Fine.. But make sure its one of mine ;)

[@joshuajones5507]

Love this comment 🤣

[@InstrumentvanVrede]

I started with a female Argus of the New guinea Horni (smaller of the two types), Her name was Edna and she lived eight years until she got sick from female complications unrelated to being eggbound. She was such a big part of my life and I will get another once I can move into a house. I shared my room with her home which was 8 feet long, 5 feet wide and 6ft tall. I had little space left but I could not give her up having been forced into moving into a smaller but very large apartment. I now just draw monitors since I know I cannot realistically afford one with my mountain of college and living debt. I never thought I'd get Edna, so maybe there will another in my future.

[@dirty46]

I bought my Black throats 4mo ago, my male has grown a full foot in that time and sits a bit short of 4ft currently. I think the grow tent issue could be resolved by buying non cheap tents that you currently have them in. I have my BT's in an ACinfinity tent of which you are familiar. Their claws tear me up when they come into contact with my skin so are sharp as hell, and there is no damage to my tent liner despite them climbing against it regularly. I mean literally 0 damage.

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

The window is the main issue, one gal figured out she can rip it apart 😅

[@dirty46]

@@Dakotahblueexotics Really? My BT's don't do any damage to it. Though BT's I think maybe a little less intelligent and certainly less active/athletic. I enjoy your content and look forward to more man. You are the Blue collar content creator and I think you do a good job.

[@ThugLifeBitches1]

Thank you sir, after watching this video I made the decision that this isn’t for me. I had a completely different expectation of what these monitors needed and about a minute in I knew this wasn’t gonna happen for the space that I have.

[@Madchris8828]

I bet an Argus monitor bite would SUCK But man they are sure neat

[@mypetvelociraptor]

Yep

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Havent gotten one from my big gals, but i assume no fun.

[@TheJLAMAR23]

Really enjoying this series man and that hissing part got me lol

[@Xiporah]

It's really noisy, but I got tired of dealing with turtle poop sludge and bought a wet dry vac that is dedicated to nothing but cleaning my turtle. I guarantee you 3 seconds with a wet/dry vac would annihilate anything in your monitors water tub, liquid or solid.

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

We have one. The issue is lugging back down the stairs when its full 😅

[@Xiporah]

@@Dakotahblueexotics True! I forgot about your stairs.

[@pumpkinchow]

Monitors are very intelligent and calculating critters. I honestly wish you had a tame one so you could see how absolutely amazing they can be and a joy to work with. Almost all of my monitors had defensive behavior when I got them and if you put the work in they chill out quick and same goes for the opposite if they are already chill and you spook them or grab them weird they remember and you have to start all over again winning their trust. I used to keep a huge variety of snakes, lizards, spiders and other critters from harmless to deadly. But once I tamed down my 1st monitor almost 30 years ago which was a crazy Nile monitor a lot crazier than those Argus monitors in this video and everything changed. Now I’m a monitor nut 🤷‍♂️and want to share my passion for these amazing animals that are often misunderstood and neglected I’m not saying you neglect them🤦‍♂️. They are constantly scanning and calculating everything around them hence why they are amazing and successful predators. I like to try and think from there perspective when interacting with them. Like how I look bringing food to them or messing around in their enclosures which looks dirty to us but they don’t understand that. They see a giant possible predator in their safe place and if your monitors are defensive they most likely feel like they are on constant alert and don’t have a safe place. I hope you’re not taking this the wrong way because I know your a great reptile keeper and monitors aren’t your strong suit and you remind me of my younger self and your passionate and committed. Just trying to give you insight and gained knowledge from years of experience and would 100% love to see you enjoying the full potential of one of the smartest reptile species we can own. And I know you’d love to have your monitors out free roaming the reptile room while you clean or just to watch them in their glory and be able to handle them without injuries to them or yourself. It’s possible bud and I know you can you just need to dial it back and take some baby steps to win them over. Wow I wrote a lot 🤦‍♂️ and wish I lived closer to give you some in person tricks because I know for a fact with some time you could have some of the most amazing animals to be amazed with and excited to work with everyday. I hope this helped in some way and don’t take it the wrong way, ether way keep up the great work and always enjoy watching 🤘🏻

[@Michael-yf1wo]

I just subscribed to your channel based on this comment. Similar to the approach Kevin over at NERD talks about. I'd like to get a monitor in the future... probably not an Argus though. Gorgeous creatures, but no...

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

At this point with the current housing situation I dont think ill tame them down. Its impossible to all the stuff we are here and find time to head to the building and work with them. Just another reason why we need to get to NC. Having everything back in one place will make my life a hell of alot easier.

[@Michael-yf1wo]

@@Dakotahblueexotics All the best on the NC move! More space and better weather. My sis moved down from NYC last year and likes it. A little more Christianey and Trumpy than I'd like tho.

[@pumpkinchow]

@@Dakotahblueexotics I hear you 100% and dont think your doing a bad job quite the opposite definitely love your channel and everything your doing with your collection and absolutely know it’s only going to get better. I definitely struggle managing my collection time to time between work and life and wish there were more hours in the day so I could do certain things with my animals. I need some little helpers that’s for sure

[@charlescarter2072]

Do they bite people?

[@BlxxdLeaf]

I've always wanted one because of the 2nd little rescuers movie. Joanna was the best character of the whole film. They're so cute even full grown.

[@sandoe41]

The Mink Man trained his Argus Monitor to hunt mice, he has several videos on it.

[@kimspurre1242]

I saw him do it it was great! About a year ago Clints reptiles cover August monitors and included the mink man and his presentation.

[@michaelperry8054]

Too late, I regret nothing! Unearthing the water bowl every day was definitely the biggest annoyance, had to get creative with burying a hide to hold it up mostly over the substrate then use some climbs as frame work holding it in place. That and my boys a little liar, always acting like he's hungry even if he's bloated from the large meal he just ate.

[@Jrayack]

Bro same exact thing with mine 🤣

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Ill have figure something out. Its a pain!

[@michaelperry8054]

My permanent fix is going to be making a frame out of 2x4s and using a heavy duty bin with a lip, nestle it in so the lip of the bin rests perfectly on top of the frame with the frame holding it all up over the substrate by about 8 inches. It'll look sort of like a table without the top, both things being easily removed and cleaned. Something like that has worked in the past for my Niles and water monitor, but for now the argus is a hatchling in my "hot" enclosure that's no where near the size the adult enclosure will be... project for a later date that's coming up fast hahaha. Hopefully by then lumber cost might actually go back down and I can return to my projects without spending 2-3x the money the same builds used to take 😑

[@Jrayack]

@@michaelperry8054 I’ve been building a 6x4x4 for my 10 month old Argus. I’m making it all out of osb & 2 by 4’s and liquid rubber sealing the entire enside. Sliding front doors and removable tops that sit in the frame. Lamps are on top of heavy grade chicken wire that’s enclosed all around top and bottom with wood so it’s extra sturdy! It’s been working great for me so far

[@planbskaterTF]

Thought that was only mine. He buries his bowl literally ever single day

[@lygexotics6380]

Let’s get bimpson number one

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

🤠🤠🤠

[@blazedgamingTTK]

Can you do a video on mangrove moniters

[@rottweilerfun9520]

That sounds hellish , no Argus for me. I'll stick to my easy little Alligator Snapping Turtle.

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Definitely need one of those in the future

[@rottweilerfun9520]

@@Dakotahblueexotics , they don't do much . Common Snapping Turtles have a lot more personality and tame down much better.

[@mike-drewjones2985]

Great vid ! I got a couple laces myself

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Great species to work with.

[@nasabee]

love it greetings from Norway

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Love seeing people all around the word watching us 🤟🤟🤟

[@XxFOUSTxX]

Need to get a Frilled Lizard and make vids on him that would be so cool

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

We have one. Just dont make videos on him.

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

That's one for my future reptile zoo lol

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

They are amazing little dudes

[@pranaav2027]

I came for the Argus Monitor windows Fan Speed controller. I didn't even know that a animal name Argus Monitor Existed haha

[@akaqueequeg]

I think you have to keep things in perspective. A dog shits twice a day and you have to pick that up in a flimsy plastic bag. You have to walk it 4 times a day. You have to invest hours in training, it's destroys your house, can't be left alone, and is much more expense to feed than a argos. I would rather be biten by an argos than a similar sized dog. Yet most people think dogs are reasonable pets. Many people are willing to sacrifice hours of their time training and walking them, willing to have their home wrecked, their holidays plans disrupted etc. A dog is the benchmark, anything easier than a dog is effectively a easy to look after pet. Also I have seen many Argos' that can be handled and plenty of water monitors that hate it. I think this is more about the time investment, 1-2 socialisation per day it not something most people can commit to and most reptile keepers have day jobs and multiple other species occupying their time. Socialising any monitor is going to absorb literally all your free time and consequently keeping just a couple of monitors is a full time endeavour. Yet you see many keepers with dozens of species including monitors with limited social skills, the two go hand in hand.

[@Avocetexotics]

Could you do a video like this but with Ackies if you haven't already done one and I missed it?

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

For sure!

[@mirandahunter400]

We love ours!!

[@Inkedscales]

I just lost my 7 year old tegu. Was debating an Argus monitor but I think I’ll pass lol

[@Cruor34]

Few question 1) Why do you need an enclosure? Once they are a decent sizer, if you have a "babyproofed" apartment can you just let them roam? My Tegu just sleeps in a heated bed in the corner of my living room, (hardwood floors, he has a big matt to lay on and have grip) comes out in the afternoon sun to bask, gets a bath (he pees and poops there) and then lays in my lap or on my chest for a bit while I watch a movie/play computer games after work. 2) Can you get an Argus if you have a Tegu or will they fight? In my experience if you manage things right, lizards WON"T fight, but I'd hate to have them get along for months and then one day randomly come home to an injured/dead lizard. My Tegu is very docile, I can't see him starting it if I were to get an Argus.

[@badguy773]

Cuz everyone not nasty like you

[@badguy773]

Salmonella

[@Bored_Zomb]

I want a lizard. A big one. But I've never owned one before. How easy is this lizard for beginners?

[@rmraiders24]

I just bought a baby one

[@raymanandeze]

I have to watch videos like this so i don't impulse buy lol

[@brettskinner5824]

a month 6 weeks max 9+ months later still in grow tents

[@darrienlight6124]

I just want a 3 ft monitor 😩 ackies are my best bet just a little small for me then the next are tree monitors but soooo much maintenance and harder to care for I heard and anything else is just a bit bigger 😣 why can't argus be smaller or Ackies be a bit bigger or tree monitors require less care or quince monitors be smaller as well or savannahs be less smaller and better temperament... uggggghhhhhh been watching so many of your videos I'm just at a loss might just give up and stop wanting a monitor and go back to snakes...

[@Gonnakms1002]

Yoo I love your videos!! They’ve been very helpful towards my new tokay but im having a problem keeping the humidity at 70% whats the best thing to do please? Im really trippin about it. I messaged you on Instagram. Sorry for the spam but I know you’re the one to go to

[@Gonnakms1002]

Did not mean to click dislike lol

[@jayashford6612]

Will there be a video today

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

No, my last shipment of reptiles came in today and i didnt have time to film 2 videos edit upload and move them to a new set up.

[@Daniel-ef6gg]

Argus monitors seem to basically be scaly cats.

[@Utubeisassho]

Learn falconry

[@wasteddude9387]

13½ minutes without any tripoding? Isn't that the biggest difference?

[@6XXXL]

My monitor roams the house freely, he comes when I call him and I feed him by hand.. He love eggs and chicken...

[@oreodoesit]

what species is it?

[@sosannaqavi7050]

You stole somebody’s picture bad guy

[@rudichong3869]

I recommend the Asian Water Monitor ( Varanus Salvator ) or the Crocodile Monitor ( Varanus Salvadorii ) or even the Green Iguanas and Rhinoceros Iguanas and even Sheltopusik as pets even snakes I would highly recommend the Chinese beauty snakes or Taiwan beauty snakes or even eastern indigo snakes and keeled rat snakes but not these monitors or any other venomous snakes and constrictors as pets that i don’t recommend even hermit crabs and spiders or scorpions i don’t recommend as pets nope