Water Monitors Love Humans - Baby Water Monitors Interacting With Humans

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[@megadeth22885]

youre not just breeding these, but domesticating them, you are multiple generations in breeding for specific traits to make them more favorable as pets

[@nomangreybeard535]

As long as he breeds for healthy traits too and not just for looks.

[@mikestuckinthemiddleofnope8783]

dawww its like a box full of puppies with long forked tongues lol

[@vinnyvdalidemonet8527]

You have to admit. How cool is it to have baby monitors just want to be all over you. They are the sweetest looking little guys. Lucky you. I know you have invested yourself, but it looks like it is so awesome.

[@dysfunctionalthor4719]

I enjoy that you actually take the time to interact with your monitors so that by the time someone buys them they’re already use to human interaction, most breeders I’ve met never put that much effort in interacting with their reptiles

[@ataz0th218]

You literally have my dream job haha.

[@tims.8045]

You make the most informative reptile videos anywhere. Most people make videos to show how cool your collection is where you make videos to show how cool the animals are. I use you and your projects as benchmarks in the industry. You are #1 across the board... so keep doing what you are doing so I can keep striving to reach a small % of what you do...

[@Ibaneddie76]

A NERD black dragon is my dream pet, I already have a room full of snakes but when I'm finally prepared for the responsibility of one of those amazing monitors is definitely on my list.

[@TheRagmoth]

5:55 "Help! I have fallen!"

[@NTheDragon0]

Lol I saw that too, big monitor in the background xD

[@bryaned4149]

omg im dead

[@Droolzz160]

I cant stop laughing. I was watching that larger one every time it showed on the video xD

[@leopardgecko4226]

They are so cute. They remind me of compys from Jurassic Park :D

[@alysssssa8580]

Cuter than human babies... Dear God- 😍😍😍

[@HiHi-cg5oz]

even snakes are cuter than human babies

[@herratabole4080]

The big guy falling off the shelf in the background XD

[@josiahtorres1679]

Im guessing its a lot harder to get niles to display this type of instinct, im housing a baby nile that i love and care for with great responsibility. He has warmed up to me noticeably but hes still easily spooked by my brother and grandmother as well as my sister. I guess its all about social interaction.

[@andrewhigdon8346]

josiah torres I raised an ornate Nile from 21” in 1996 till 2012. His adult size of 6’ and about 40-45lbs was attained roughly roughly by around 2002 and but he did gain a little “girth” from around 2001 till maybe 2004, but he was very consistent and a very hardy animal. Don’t ever expect a Nile monitor to act like these guys unless it was a fluke of genetics or such. I always felt like my boy was a fluke, but then again he and I spent an extraordinary amount of time together in conditions we both favored, free roaming, but it was in my detached garage, which was big, and every movement of equipment or placement of shelves, tools, anything, honestly, was done with him in mind and being very careful to not give him places to get stuck and/or hide where I could t get him out. I gave him a large dog plastic dog kennel with a piece of plywood between the top and bottom halves, with the bottom filled with sand and the second story(plywood) had a bathmat which got rotated out to be cleaned. In the winter time I put a heat pad under the sand or under the bath Matt, depending on where he chose to rest. Anyway, he was awesome. But there was no way he would just climb around on you like these guys did as babies. He was mean as hell, but as he grew he got more confident. He was best when he was fully grown but also more dangerous because of sheer power. For example, if anyone ever questions the strength of a monitor lizard, when I needed to trim his nails, I would straddle his back and put his fingers between mine and very carefully trim each one. If I got the quick, session over. It’s a pretty amazing sight to have your lizards hand in your hand and his palm was about half the size of mine and his fingers would each fit between mine, so his feet were big. And I’m a big guy, FYI XL gloves barely fit me. And if he did not want me to trios his nails, I could apply all of my 220 lbs and he could lift me up!! Session over! Always t hey are simply permitting your presence. They don’t particularly “like you”, in our interpretation of the word. That said, he did react differently when I was away. If I didn’t go into the garage for maybe a couple of days, he would trash the place. He would clear my coffee table off with CDs and books all over the place, and it totally looked the same as when an adolescent pitched a fit and threw things around. It was quite interesting. He would often come close to me to be in my close proximity, but not because he loved me. To this day I’m not sure if it was to be around if food was presented or just loneliness, or what. But he was awesome. I almost feel like a water monitor would be too much of a “pushover” and be a little boring compared to my monster. I’ll tell you though that the time commitment is incredible. It was extremely difficult NOT to replace him when he died, but my sense of responsibility told me to wait till my kids were big enough to be around a monster and not stick their finger in it’s mouth. Stick with it, they are awesome, but not a breeze, and never tamed. EVERY SINGLE time I see these guys put this hands and fingers in certain positions near the mouths of these guys it makes me shudder. Yes, I could very well pet my Nile, even scratch his chin, scratch his head, but I was very careful to NEVER allow my fingers to be in a position where he could nip at the tips or even mistake a finger for something else, even though they have arguably better eyesight than we do. That dragon could notice the slightest twitch of movement form across the yard. I could be washing dishes in the kitchen while he was in the back of the back yard and he would look up and take notice when I walked up to the sink. And this is through a normal sized window and about 100’ away! I would never suggest a Nile Monitor as a pet for anyone except for the most committed nutcases. Not easy, and the rewards are entirely in the mind of the keeper, but I miss him everyday, hence the watching of these videos. There be dragons afoot!

[@jasonic1972]

Kevin, its great to see the work your doing with these guys. I was impressed with your capabilities and your facilities when we first met over 20 years ago, very glad to see you're continuing to do what you do with such passion. Rock on man! -J

[@NTheDragon0]

Nobody noticed the one that tried to whip him with its tail xD

[@Xt4209]

your doing great work been a fan of your stuff since the mid 90s , reptiles magazine introduced me to the brand much respect for your techniques , the hobby definitely needs this info more readily available much appreciated

[@sethazrael712]

if they had vocal cords u can probably hear them call out "daddy, daddy!!"

[@dylanhoward4899]

These are so amazing. I really hope you are still doing this is 8 or 9 years when I have the space and money to care for one ❤️

[@carlwhite9022]

Love the big monitor in the background.

[@M0neyAffiliatedTV]

Good job this super healthy i love them

[@jamiemcclelland3923]

I love watching your monitors. thank you

[@sheilamcintosh320]

Very cute little babies. Your animals are amazing.. keep up the good work !!♡

[@curtatronmaximums5327]

Kevin has the best job ever!

[@rose27980]

These guys are amazing! Every time isee these I have to talk myself out of them! They are incredable though!

[@janeeadair9163]

They are adorable

[@Bradimus1981]

I love this video. lol It was like they were having a party and you were the clown.

[@alyshiavil8485]

Love your videos

[@Scales13]

This has to be the most Awsome thing I've ever seen

[@lydara1]

Wow all the babies monitor are so calm and so cool. They just clamp on you right away when you open the lid. They playful and look so healthy. I just ordered a baby female from Backwater before I watched this video. Now I feel kinda bad that I could not to get other from you. I have limited to spend, but I wanted one of them so bad. They are so friendly, cute and the best pet should be have. Hmm I maybe wait until my money available. thanks for sharing this video. Awesome video. I love it.

[@bryaned4149]

i love how they climbed all over you as soon as you opened the cage top

[@Komrade_Krunch]

5:54 lol the adult monitor in the background fell

[@BindiSalton]

Such beautiful babies...

[@SaltCityReptiles]

so damn cute!

[@sandybedard269]

Love 💘, you are the reason why I chose to do my homework and add a water Monitor baby to our reptile family. Absolutely love these guys , we have a Savannah monitor already. Monitors are the BEST if you put the Time into them , especially my Savannah, I spend everyday several hours a day since she was a hatchling and WE ARE BONDED ! I don't care what anyone says ! DOING THE SAME with our Asian water monitor YOU have the most beautiful reptiles! I absolutely LOVE my animals more than Humans

[@varanid9]

I forgot how almost "playful" varanus salvatore babies were.

[@sparrenburger2804]

Spiderman is nothing, compared with 'spider-dragon'! 🕸️ 😆

[@kaidosbuddyagaindoberman9119]

I see this and it changes my tune to allowing my 14 year old to move onto monitors. He started his love of reps when he was 7, and hasn’t lost the interest for even one day. So he’s proven there but I can’t help but wonder if the monitors are too advanced for a snake owner. He’s been asking now for a year. I asked in another video which monitor would be good to start with. Certainly an young one. Ahhh where to begin.

[@jomama5186]

They are sooooooo cute !!!

[@jomama5186]

Do you use the same technique as you do with the adults where you put them higher up than you? They sure are cute ! Perfect little mini versions of the big ones!

[@creeker81]

very cool, dont know how i missed this vid. are the 3/4 screen lids like u have on that tub readily available or custom made? ty kevin

[@runenin7675]

Lol 5:57 monitor lizard in back round falla off screen

[@hardykasperek3512]

sweet babies.

[@WilliamSmith-un4ze]

Cool love this

[@MaliciousMollusc]

How I'd love to be able to get one of these guys....

[@MichaelLopez-ww5yd]

I saw one jump off and run under the bin

[@kathleenroberts6357]

Anyone noticed the one in the big green cage?

[@mybushcraftlife9778]

That's nothing compare to two litters of motherless kittens climbing all over you.

[@joewoodfin4792]

love your videos! where can I buy one?

[@mahonrijaussi2925]

How much do baby water monitor go for

[@zaemcgriff4016]

I wish I bought mines from you... I was told I was getting a baby monitor but when he got here the baby was about 18 inches long and angry... bite hiss tail whip everything... ..

[@carlwhite9022]

OMG they are sooo cute

[@nomangreybeard535]

So what exactly is a swarm of cute lizards called?

[@BigRokko5196]

#NewEnglandReptile #NERD #KevinMcCurley Is there any causation with the het black dragon's being more aggressive and let curious when it comes to people? The black dragon in this video was the only baby that tail whipped and Tyler Nolans black dragons seem the same way

[@M0neyAffiliatedTV]

Are they available ???

[@debconness7718]

I'd love to just be a plain room and lay on the floor and let them play and run around❤️

[@charleskendall6401]

these are Salvador monitors?

[@debconness7718]

Kevin do you have a plan for all of your animals if something happened to you? Not that I want it to by far cuz you are cute and awesome and such a knowledgeable person .❤️

[@hillbilly_herpetology]

I have recently got a male 1.5 year old captive bred. He supposedly used to be nice.....used to. I have already been bitten moving him into his enclosure. Do I still use the same methods for larger monitors.

[@CronusandRhea]

Does this only work with V. salvator? I have an Argus with attitude but allows for some handling. My point is, with work, will I be able to form a relationship like you have done with water monitors?

[@joshuaburgos3450]

+CronusandRhea ZeusandHera no all monitors can be tamed but some are harder than others.

[@bovineone2420]

I want one! How often do they eat?

[@GeeEpics813]

Wat about an Ornate Nile?

[@westonbrecosky587]

do you have a website? how much do you sell these for i would love to buy one. been searching for awhile but have had a hard time finding captive bred.

[@gardenguyvic]

They're like 700-900 USD.

[@wardia2121]

750 was the cheapest I seen on his rip-off website and they went up to 5000 just for a baby! Good luck

[@carrieerwin3885]

Oh my goooooood there soooooooo cute

[@CronusandRhea]

My Argus huffs n bluffs only biting me during tong feeding due to her enthusiasm for food. I would like to teach her trust so I can show people and advocate for the ethical treatment of reptiles. Also, show people an alternative pet to a noisy bird or dog.

[@thekingofserbia1]

4:50

[@TyrantRex22]

SoulOfAReptile ADVENTURE!

[@junglereacts2530]

planning on getting one in the next 2 weeks . i wanted to know whats the difference between yours and the water monitors that backwater reptiles sell for $119?

[@SatansOps]

+BassFishingDAILY His are socialized. I've watched his videos for a while now and it's incredible how tame his monitors are. Absolutely incredible.

[@lakotacollins5451]

JungleDude plus. Backwater Reptiles Water Monitors aren't captive bred their imports

[@Phaminator525]

what about farm bred?

[@lotusauriel]

I like your horrible videos. You're very real.

[@RenoLaringo]

Babies always seem tamed, until they become adult... nice vid tho.

[@jamesrandall1060]

and how much?

[@Maaztig]

3:03 to 3:12 the monitors is lagging

[@milldabeast519]

20 monitors in one bin?....

[@camerongraves8398]

I dont know anyone else that picks up they're leopard geckos by the tail like me because they trust me they dont drop there tail but yes i want to EARN my monitors trust

[@mybushcraftlife9778]

Bye, Little babies...🎀

[@mbs2984]

Sweet

[@omgods1]

.....maybe its too cramped in there.....wouldn't two containers be better for them?

[@izat9081]

omgods1 its not their actual enclosure just a temporary easy access 1 that he uses to interact with them throughout the day

[@wideglide19661]

how much for one of them

[@joshualyles1234]

google nerd reptiles

[@jamesrandall1060]

hi i live in england is their any way you would be able to send over to the uk?

[@lakotacollins5451]

James Randall no, that wouldn't be possible. It's too much of a risk to ship them over seas, especially with how valuable his monitors are. The lowest price for one is about $780 and that's because their socialized and properly cared for. And don't complain about the price, because people who do shouldn't even own one, that also shows that they aren't willing to put in the work because I promise you, people who buy one and properly care for a Water Monitor spend over $1,000 alone is just the construction of an enclosure

[@resdyne9590]

Awwew

[@bryaned4149]

can i work for you? lol this is so my dream job

[@lesleyperez6919]

Do u sell them ?

[@amphibdriver1]

Yes he does. newenglandreptilestore.com/collections/water-monitors-for-sale

[@megadeth22885]

why water monitors specifically? do you have any other species?

[@jonathanrfrenzel278]

You should check out reptile UV they got a lot of good lights that would work for your monitor it's reptile uv.com

[@lakotacollins5451]

jonathanr frenzel his Monitors revive their vitamins through supplements in the food. So he doesn't need any UV lights.

[@tomnoonan5214]

can you please give me a price on one of these before I make a trip to your shop

[@andrewhigdon8346]

Obviously they don’t know their actual empirical measurement, but they definitely know when they are a more comparable size to their surrounding life forms. My Ornate Nile Monitor became significantly more confident as he grew up. By the time he was 6’ and about 40 lbs I think the only thing he actually feared was me when did bad things, and even then I would either pop him on the base of his tail or if he was being nippy I would slap his mouth firmly. Of course I am fully non violent but immediate response was an excellent teacher and he definitely respected me more. Often he would actually come lay at my feet after I got mad at him. I learned a huge amount about animal and human behavior from this dragon. But never put the tips of your fingers near the mouth of a monitor. The potential ends don’t justify the means. Would you put your fingers close to a running chainsaw blade? That is not an exaggerated comparison. I loved him and held him almost every day and could kiss him on the cheek, but never in certain positions or angles where he could take your cheek off or a finger. Think I’m exaggerating? Ever seen a giant monitor tear apart a small animal? I think these guys take unnecessary risks dangling their fingers in front of the faces of these big boys. What’s it all worth? We know they rule, and can appear somewhat tame, and while I’m sure these guys are confident that they won’t get bitten, the message it sends out would inevitably give people false confidence in the temperament of their lizard, and the results could be permanent digital damage. Please be careful.

[@Sub7erminal]

How do you feel about a beginner reptile owner buying one of these?

[@SatansOps]

+Michael Galeancu Not a good idea. Monitors, especially the big ones can be very problematic if you don't know what you are doing. If you absolutely want to start of with a monitor then I'd recommend a Varanus Acanthurus, aka a Ridge tailed monitor. But do make sure that you are prepared for what its requirements before you get one. And if you do decide to get a water monitor; Seek the help of experts on a frequent interval to make sure that you are not screwing up. Because these animals live for a Long time (around 10 years) and if you fail with socializing with them when they are young, they can turn out a bit more aggressive then you'd want them too.

[@lakotacollins5451]

I would strongly disagree with you buying one as a beginner reptile owner. Their more than a beginner can handle, by a long shot.

[@BrutalExoticsTV]

What size are your adult females at in length? I'm not sure if I should get a Salvator or a chocoan white head tegu.

[@joshualyles1234]

start with something captive born

[@MyEmily23]

That doesn't answer his question... I would start with a tegu they need a lot of room as is then if you do that fine work on a monitor

[@RedQueenOfficial]

[@wardia2121]

I was doing research by watching your videos but after visiting your website to price one I just change my mind all together. Your prices are outrages just so you know. $750-$5000 for a baby. Your nuts!!!! That’s just makes me sick to my stomach. I can buy one for 200 and treat him or her with just as much love. And it would end up just as healthy and happy because I take all my pets to the vet. Have fun price gouging everyone.

[@gracelockhart6040]

He's a professional breeder of exotic reptiles, what do you expect? These creatures aren't bearded dragons! And by his videos, you can see that he invests a tremendous amount of time and energy into each and every baby! Petco and that random guy on Craigslist probably aren't going to seriously delicate themselves to make sure these creatures are the best they can be for you.

[@lakotacollins5451]

wardia2121 you make me sick! First off, he's a professional, second off his monitors are socialized creature. Other seller of water monitors aren't socialized and they say their "tamed" but their truly not. And plus a lot of them are imported. If you're so worried about the price you have to pay for one, you should even buy one, because I promise you that you'll be spending more than 1k on these guys in just building them a proper home and proper food.

[@lakotacollins5451]

Oh yea, and other monitor baby's that he sells are more rare in a sense, and they cost more. Like the black dragon, or the solfur or the albinos. Yea like those are going to be sold cheap. If your gonna complain about prices, just stick to your inexpensive reptiles and cats and dogs

[@lakotacollins5451]

wardia2121 oh yea. And granted that your probably inexperienced with this advanced reptile. I doubt you'll have the ability to socialized and tame and Water Monitor like N.E.R.D

[@jthewelshwarlord6331]

It's called paying for quality.

[@brucewester1656]

They are adorable