5 Reptiles That Live FOREVER

[@itami9590]

My great grandmother got a Galapagos tortoise when she was very young. She unfortunately passed away a few years ago but her tortoise is still thriving and is 92 years old. Very cool animal

[@reapersexotics1129]

Is it your pet now and if so do you have any footage ?

[@micemr76]

What country are u in? I'm calling bs. Great grandma in her 80s with a great grandchild watching KZbin?

[@honey-po9ij]

@@micemr76 uh... im not sure you know how to math. there's plenty of people with great grandmas in their 90's on youtube... whole ass adults with jobs have great grandmas in their 90's

[@Andy_Artsy]

@@micemr76are you high? That’s very common I also fall in that category

[@aperson558]

@@micemr76 my normal grandmother is in her 80s, and both her and my mother had children later than a lot of people in their age groups

[@logan3455]

I’m from New Zealand. Live in Canada now. We idolize tuatara back home and there are many captive breeding programs and also breeding programs on pest free islands off the coast. I worked with the department of conservation and I think it’s great you can’t own them or New Zealand ships them out. On the other side of that is that we can’t own any lizards or snakes as pets or bring anything into the country. I’m in Canada now so your videos really help with getting into the hobby. Thanks.

[@decius5503]

I'm in Canada and my cousin visited New Zealand to work for a few months. She never came home. Loved it there so much she stayed. Funny to see someone who did the opposite lol.

[@Lori0Tas]

I've already given Adam the "sob story" of living on a quarantined island. On Tasmania we have 3 snakes, all venomous (2 very highly), 14 skinks and one lizard species. We would need a permit to keep any of them, or even a tree frog. Importation of native animals even from the mainland is prohibited.

[@-PHANT0M]

This is the channel that inspired me to get my Carrot tail Leopard Gecko, Marmalade, 6 months ago.

[@_invertico_]

A video about the top 5 parthenogenic reptiles would be fantastic!

[@justingonzales5155]

Wow I wasn’t ready to be called out for my silly goosehood but ngl I needed the reality check. Thanks bud

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Hope you enjoyed!

[@Soilfood365]

I absolutely sympathise with your Tuatara obsession. Having seen one in a David Attenborough documentary when I was quite small, I just cannot get over the gambit they have had to go through to make it through to the modern day, and as a grown man, seeing them in Chester Zoo and Berlin Zoo, I got genuinely giddy each time. One day, I shall get to Aotearoa and see them scurrying free in a sanctuary... PS - Not sure if it was a cut created the impression that you said this, but Aldabra tortoises are not from the Galapagos. Aldabra is in the Seychelles.

[@EFergDindrane]

I'd love to see a video on how to provide for your tortoise in the case of your death. I'm already 50, but even a youngster could meet misfortune and leave an orphaned reptile behind.

[@390CBH]

Yes, I'm in my late 30's and hope to adopt a Russian Tortoise once I get a bigger place, so most likely wont get one until I'm in my 40s. I don't have children to leave it to, so unless I adopt one that is already 20+ years old, I'm going to have find a way to provide for it after I'm gone. Currently have a 15 year old leopard gecko and 14 year old common pleco.

[@xanderxue5864]

There seems to be a growing notion that even Russian tortoises can surpass 100, even though older care guides pretty much all pegged their lifespan at around 40; I happen to have a Russian, so that's the species I research most about, but I think this probably applies to all tortoises, that is they all probably have the capacity to outlive any of us. So this has definitely been a thought of mine, but luckily I have 2.9 human children and have been indoctrinating all of them to love animals, so the non-humans will probably be fine :-D.

[@EFergDindrane]

@@xanderxue5864 Good parenting! I am, alas, childless, and I'm not sure I trust my nephew, but I'll talk to him and see. He keeps cats happy at least...

[@vanessavieux7283]

You are the best KZbinr ever have a awesome day have a nice day have a absolutely wonderful day good job wicked wickens reptile

[@jettwilliams2535]

He is totally the best

[@dercio154]

Agreed

[@alecfinch361]

He is. Its wickens wicked reptiles though.

[@fishfreak2001]

You should do some Top 5 videos of "If you could only have 5 reptiles/snakes/lizards" Would be good for people who can't have all the reptiles we want. Love the videos!

[@elliotgreason1364]

I want to adopt an old sulcata so bad but I've gotta wait awhile. A video on short lived species would be cool. Also, I hope you enjoy Thailand, I have family there and it seems like a pretty amazing place.

[@lorrainemunoa791]

Good on ya, tortoises need love! I adore them, but snakes are more my speed nowadays, due to health issues. If I could rescue tortoises, I'd join you on this!

[@brandibastian4193]

goldfish LOL i'm kidding those can be gone in a weekend sometimesI thought as a kid we set a record when my dad&i hada feeder fish in a bowlon the kitchencounter live 5 years (every roommate would die in under a week one it was like 12 hours from going in the bowl idk how old they are when we buy them at a petstore probably not very)

[@Lori0Tas]

I saw Henry the Tuatara in the Invercargil Museum when he was 111 years old. I know he was years older than that when he fathered offspring (they finally found he had a tumor on his genitals, which had made him hostile to breeding previously, understandably so). They only breathe about once a minute when resting. They have a vestigial third eye thing happening, that's also very cool.

[@PopeOnArope]

I think a few years ago (2020 I believe) hunters were skinning an American alligator and found musket balls logged in the skin dating back to the civil war.

[@Madzisaurus]

I get to see tuatara everyday at the University i work at (New Zealand), so cool comparing how different they are to the Beardie we have at home.

[@Veno]

As someone from nz im happy that we dont let tuataras be kept as pets and have so many programs to help them stay around for how unique they are. Also fun fact most of our reptiles live for a long time. Many of our gecko species have been documented to live over 35 years old which is crazy and they all have live birth.

[@moose.613]

If you ever want to see a tuatara, come visit the Toledo Zoo! We also have an 110+ year old Galapagos tortoise. It's also one of 2 zoos in the US with the "extinct in the wild" Kihansi Spray toad! We're just shy of an hour's drive south of the Reptarium...so next time you visit out this way, you should check it out! 🙂

[@giacalonebuilding4443]

I live 15 minutes from the reptarium and am actually doing the “zoo to you” thing where they bring animals to your house for my sons birthday party this Saturday. Also went to Toledo zoo with wife and kids 2 weekends ago, was very very nice zoo. Unfortunately the giraffe feeding wasn’t open :(

[@moose.613]

I absolutely love our zoo! I've fed the giraffes there twice. But I mostly just skip that line and ride the train when it's running. If you want a cool feeding experience, venture further to the African Safari out in Port Clinton. Lots of animals come right up to your car! I want to go to the Reptarium someday. Just haven't had the chance. I hope your kiddo has a great birthday!!

[@joecook6293]

Dallas zoo has a few tuataras, it was cool to be able to see them.

[@Yunjinlover]

I am absolutely obsessed with bc’s. We have one at my college and even though most BC’s are docile, he’s a grumpy man. He’s about 17/18 and I love him so much. So many people are scared of him because he has a reputation for biting and snapping, but it’s always something the student did (usually not deliberately but hey)

[@Shehzain]

I have a rosy boa who is 24 going on 25. Been with me my whole life. The local nature center had a very old hognose snake in his 20s and at least one bullsnake in the upper 20s to low 30s. Sadly both passed away. They still have Box turtles in their 50s I believe.

[@lorrainemunoa791]

When I told my family that Finnley my BP will see 30, and even the House Snake may hit 20, barring terrible accidents, they were stunned. Told them I picked my snakes for a lot of reasons, but a snake will be your pal for a long, long time! Friends to rely on- you take care of them, and they'll be there for you, years upon years.

[@stewiegriffin88]

Holy crap I live in StL, gonna have to go see that ball python. Had no idea they got that old let alone could reproduce at that age

[@JonarusDraconius]

I'm surprised you didn't mention Bluetongue Skinks at all! They have and average lifespan of 12-15 years in the WILD - In captivity, living well into their 20's is "normal", and have been known to live into their 30's! I even recall one (unverified) story about one that was in it's mid-40's!

[@gregwilliams853]

Big parrots like macaws, birds are just fluffy warm blooded reptiles 😻😻

[@ItsFreakingGrimmie]

Wonderful video!! And I’d love crocodile content! Crocodilians and vipers are some of my little hyperfixations for sure haha

[@PuggleStudiosOG]

I’m from New Zealand and we have a local “zoo” weee you can see them. They always freeze and are impossible to spot.

[@PuggleStudiosOG]

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[@PuggleStudiosOG]

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[@Wendy88NL]

My oldest ballpython is 29 at the moment and still kickin ass and eating whatever i give so I can give a variety on food, but only with him though 😉 and btw, love youre video's! That big nile crocodile was stunning!

[@abrahamlincoln9806]

We need a tegu video. Love your stuff. I have a black and white. Born July 2. Already over 2’ long. Easy to handle. So chill

[@wesleyson21]

For now. Wait until it goes through puberty, probably pretty soon. It's not a fun time but you'll get through it.

[@miparo6088]

Tortoises are super awesome but I have come to the conclusion that I would worry way too much about would they be kept proper after I get too old to take care of them myself so tortoises are on my personal no go list🤣 This was an awesome video and you get thumbs up for both; crocodilian and short lifespan reptiles video😃

[@austinzollo5098]

I bought a full grown whites tree frog when I was 10yo, he passed a way when I was 33. He was smart, when it was cold he sat by the heater and croaked until I turned the temp up, when he wanted lights on or off he would sit close to the light and croak until I switched it, when he wanted food he sat by his food bowl and croak until I fed him same with changing his water bowl. He also bite anyone who tried to hold him except me, he would walk on to my hand so I could pat him (with wet hands of course). Smartest frog I every had and I have had about 200 so far

[@persononearth801]

One of the best reptile KZbinrs

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I appreciate that!

[@persononearth801]

@@WickensWickedReptiles I appreciate you.

[@KawhiLeonardLococo]

Hey Adam u helped me so much with my crested gecko... also nice intro 👍🏼

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Thank you!

[@Gmoney3232]

Can you do maybe tips for humility control and tips for struggling with keeping humanity up. Also juvenile or adult boa care guides PLEASEEE!!!! Love you’re content and I really value and trust your opinion keep doing what you’re doing man 😁😁

[@lindsayschmidt2177]

One of the reasons I got a ball python earlier this year was their long lifespan. I have lost so many of my mammal animal friends over the last couple years that something with a formidable lifespan was very attractive to me.

[@MrNT1988]

I would love to hear you talk a bit about morphs :) i'm relatively new to the reptile hobby, and I find it hard to know/see the difference in them, unless it is very obvious - like pinstripe. Thanks for all the awesome vids!

[@MastemaJack]

I work at a grocery store overnights. I was finished working a case of grapes from California. I live in the middle of Ontario Canada.I look down to close the box when I see a two inch lizard. I found out thanks to this channel's discord that it's a western fence lizard.

[@MichaelCS146]

I thought the thumbnail said said 5 immoral reptiles and I thought "there's only 5?"

[@Mxlch999]

Crocodiles and gators are why i love reptiles so much todays. They are amazing.

[@kimcrawford5247]

Good video Adam! You never run out of top 5 lists! Keep up the great content, ❤❤

[@dragonkingbioactive7665]

There is a Tuatara here at the Toledo Zoo. Hit me up if your interested in going and we’ll get you a ticket!

[@mondogeckosexoticsandoddit5866]

My oldest is a big male Jungle Carpet Python, I got him 22 years ago when he was a hatchling.

[@PrincessSuicune]

I know you focus on mainly reptiles but female new world tarantulas can live up to 40 years in captivity with the proper care and they fall under exotics. I'd love a video on crocodilians! Great video as always!

[@eazysmokes3743]

If you want a spider that is I can’t do a tarantula but dogs n cats tho

[@Kabal39]

@@eazysmokes3743 ?

[@Razgriz09]

You're the first KZbinr I've heard mention Tuataras! I've loved them since I was a little kid and had an EyeWitness vhs on reptiles.

[@jamespratt529]

Awesome video. I have a painted turtle that I got when I was 8 and I am now 21. Pretty sure they live 25+ in captivity. I’m hoping to have him until my 40s at least.

[@spurguvitunhuora9119]

Next weeks episode: How to transform your apartment into a lake for observing jellyfishes that can reverse their aging. Episode two weeks from now: How to convince yourself this was a good idea.

[@libbydormouse318]

i would love a crocodillian video! Mayeb even looking at some people who do have them captive in some form, and showing why they are BAD pet choices, even in the best scenarios !

[@MisoTurtle10]

Hi Adam hope you have a great day amazing video as always

[@shanafredlake312]

Cyclura! They live 50 plus years and are the best lizards!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I wish they were available in Canada

[@davidwesley2525]

@@WickensWickedReptiles the Fiji Iguana is Legal in Canada , ILLEGAL where I Live Portland Oregon U.S.A.. 😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝

[@Sufi_Inspirations]

Thanks for the awesome content much love from South Africa , please do short lived reptiles would be interesting to know which is reptiles has the shortest lifespan.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Thanks so much for watching and great idea

[@matthewzito6130]

I have a Leopard Gecko that is over 20. Meanwhile, I've read that Box Turtles can live a long time. PS) Aldabra Tortoises come from an Island in the Indian Ocean.

[@hurricanemala8186]

When I got my painted turtle in 2003, I hit the books and the internet for information. It was so limited, everything said all turtles have the same needs and that they would live 5-8yrs wild and 10-15yrs captive. So in 2018, I was keep an eye for evidence of aging ailments... Now research says 20-25yrs, but they've been recorded to live 50+yrs... at this point I am convinced no one knows. It blows my mind. My turtle will be a spry 20yr old guy in 2023, and I bet he will be around much longer.

[@jettwilliams2535]

I know people with New Zealand geckos that were wild collected 50+ years ago. most species will live 20+ years even in sub-ideal conditions

[@jettwilliams2535]

And these things are 13cm (five inches) long

[@thiasonwilson5323]

I've a Sulcata, and I really want to get some Egyptian Tortoises and a few more Sulcatas. I've already told my Daughter they're her pets and when I'm gone they'll still be there for her.

[@nataliesreptiles]

Is there gunna be a release of "silly goosery" merch? Be a lot cooler if there was. 😁 Definitely had a hunch tortoises would be #1. I have a baby red-foot that was born in June if this year. He'll probably be coming with me to the old folks home when I'm in my 80's-90's.

[@corathus]

Amazing video! May I request a video idea? Brazilian Rainbow Boa care guide

[@lyzzidc]

Pete Birch has or had in a video a year or 2 ago, a female eastern blue tongue who was over 30 and still breeding, an Olive python and Antaresia (I forget which species) python who were also over 30. It's also common for Carpet Pythons to live that long, especially in captivity.

[@lyzzidc]

oh, and of course Shinglebacks have been known to live over 50 year in the wild.

[@thetangibles8242]

After growing up with Dogs, I am pretty content knowing my ball python wont die until I am around 55 or so

[@alexanderrink3713]

Greatings from Germany. I really enjoyed the video, it is astonishing how old some animals could get. If you ever happen to be in Berlin you should definitly visit the zoo aquarium, they got tuataras there and some other very cool reptiles like gharials. P.S. I would be interested in a video about short lived reptiles.

[@carinachristel8563]

Echt?? das wusste ich gar nicht! hmm das naechste mal, wenn ich nach Deutschland komme (wohne in den USA), muss ich einen Stop in Berlin einlegen

[@alicecain4851]

Yes - to crocodilians and short-lived reptiles you might like to have as a pet. Thanks Adam!

[@Its_claw36]

Thank you for making a Leopard gecko care guide it helped so much by the way your research help me get one I own one now after doing weeks of research thanks you helped a lot😊

[@hazelgrunts]

I recently visited Gus the gopher tortoise in the Halifax natural history museum, he just had his 100th birthday. He’s a legend

[@bobsloan9930]

I still have my original Texas Tortoises I collected in 1967 and they produce every year

[@itsLizJaramillo]

Croc episode in Florida!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

That would be so much fun!

[@bbs-tojo1308]

I absolutely love that you said “silly goose” because “Goose” is my daughters nickname because she is a “silly goose”

[@paulwhite9242]

ball pythons: I got an adult ball python when I was a kid. A friend's dad had got it 10-15 years before I got him. As a WC adult. I had to rehome him when I moved to college because I couldn't get him on F/T and my folks refused to feed live. The friend I gave him to went through had him for *another* 10 or 12 years and lost him to a heater malfunction (started a fire, he died in the fire). No clue how old he was.

[@KingaKucyk]

Thank You 💗

[@joeypower653]

Love the channel man got me all crazy on reptiles again lol Think you can do one on Asian beauty snakes

[@HorseListener13]

We got to see tuataras at the Dallas zoo! I got so excited I literally scared children away.

[@christophermichael.w.7577]

I'm thinking about getting a few sulcatas.I need to figure out how many it will take to pull a sleigh or wagon that I can hitch them up to and have them pull me around.

[@kristenlogan2594]

I love my ball python Severus Snake. He has such personality lol. Love your lists and wanting a boa too.

[@shawnhbk48]

Yes!!!! You should def go to kamp kenan and do a video on alligators!!!

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video as always.

[@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030]

awesome video

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Thank you so much!

[@jaroncarrigan1546]

Bro I've lived in new zealand my whole life and only ever seen a tuatara inn a zoo. Would absolutely love to keep one or to just see one in the wild would be great

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

That’s the dream

[@_ethanol_]

I do ZooTEENS at the Toledo Zoo and I get to see our Tuatara every time a have a shift!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

That’s amazing

[@ivansosic1897]

Great list and I would say leopard geckos could fit on the list as well. I have some that are between 15-20 + years old. I'm not sure of exact age as I got them as adults but they should live for 20+ years with good care from what I read.

[@reptilez13]

I almost bought a Herman's Tortoise at Tinley. They are so cute, stay pretty small etc. I'm just not an expert on them so I went with a boa for my female but man, def on my "if I have room and stuff" list lol

[@gerileemakes]

I'd like to see the short lived video someday. Thanks for another great video!

[@malikrobinson4741]

My local reptile store has a 52 year old ball python on display

[@wildlifecohen1048]

I used to live in New Zealand and I recently moved here to America about six months ago And there was a zoo in New Zealand called the Auckland zoo and I got to see tuataras. And I touched one once.

[@Symphing12]

I would love to see a video on crocodilians, especially Gharials with their crazy narrow zipper faces

[@barriedelaney2853]

Croc video would be awesome. Top 5 crocs from around the world

[@Grif09]

I know this isn’t the best place to get information, but I have to ask a question concerning my crested gecko. I’ve had him for a few months now, and he seemed to be doing healthy. However, as of recent, he doesn’t seem to be as active as before. Idk if it’s that I’m just not at his cage at the right time, but during the night, he only seems to stay on one branch, whereas before he would move around and come to the cage door. He also doesn’t seem to want to eat as much. I know he still moves around in the evening at least a little, as he leaves from his day hiding spot to a branch across the cage. I just wanted to ask if there might be something wrong with him. He’s kept in an 18 x 18 x 18 Exo terra, bioactive, and fed on Pangea, Repashy, and occasionally crickets or dubias

[@BillieRC]

Definitely come to Florida! We have plenty of gators to see! Bring the reptile gang so I can meet you all 😂

[@elbarto4069]

The Reptiles say goodbye to you

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Fair !

[@aonirnolaloth]

I wish there was a crocodilian that stayed under 30cm or something, so many unique and interesting reptiles simply don't have a tiny version.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

That would be amazing

[@carschmn]

A kid I went to elementary school with had a boa. I used to think he was so weird. Now I think he had a reasonable pet.

[@dragongamer4753]

You probably should have mentioned parrots wince they are technically reptiles and can live 50 yrs+

[@BillieRC]

Yes short lived reptiles video would be nice

[@A.Legend.In.The.Making]

None of these like cant die cause that’s not possible but they all live very long!

[@jayhaack2883]

I'm a caretaker of three box turtles (a Three-Toed and two Ornates). I say "caretaker" because I'm pushing 60 and the turtles are all around 12. They're going to last longer than me. Made an adjustment in my will that my sons will inherit the turtles when it's time. Truly a generational pet.

[@JSalonsky]

My oldest BP is 13 I love her ❤

[@Tink00]

I had an idea for a video: herps that feel interesting to the touch, like beaded lizards and eastern indigos

[@Shehzain]

Also please please please do the crocodilian video!

[@danrecords3267]

We have a ball python that’s almost 40. Don’t know the exact age because it was a rescue but it’s been in my family about 35 years

[@endim002]

I would like to see a video on short lived reptiles.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Good idea

[@Breakware]

Apparently Rubber boa's live 50 years in captivity too.

[@justinpaul3110]

I would have chosen reptiles that are keepable. Sure Tuataras live a long time but we can't keep them. I would have put leachanus geckos and gila monster. Both can live in excess of 30 years. Gilas might go 50. Also, Alligator Snapping Turtles might be as long-lived as tortoises. They just aren't sure.

[@clistiarobinson34]

I wish everything would live forever, except the bad people js 🙃 great vlog today

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I agree!

[@Heroann]

I love that when I started to look into crested geckos, that the age range was pretty... None Existenz... Some said 8 years, some 15, some 20 and my German sources (and only my German sources) have even said over 30 years. I have no idea for how long I'll have mine, but at this point, I no longer care.

[@bobbys88]

You should DEFINITELY do a whole video on crocodilians.

[@kylehoughton3429]

“The hardest part is saying goodbye”…. So here’s a list of five that will be burying you instead