YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS LIZARD BEFORE! | The rarest lizard in the world! (New Caledonia, 2018)

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Great video :) I'd love to see more photos or even video of Leopard Gecko in their natural environment.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

I may be getting to India to do that pretty soon

[@GameOfMorphs]

@@davkaufmansreptileadventures That'd be sweet! you guys should do a collab!

[@matthewtatulli6673]

I was so surprised 😮 when you commented

[@ramondelafuente3153]

@@davkaufmansreptileadventures jvvhvj3

[@minuscule4336]

As a soldier, i found a number of leopard geckos in Afghanistan. They are not very attractive as wild specimens.

[@zachvanarsdale7065]

OMG THAT THINGS SO BADASS, its like a monitor-skink

[@gaetanoiuculano7895]

Zach VanArsdale so true has the appearance and build of some of the small Australian monitor lizards!

[@frankdavis313]

Just seen this video and said basically the same thing

[@takumori]

I know

[@TheHeadown]

Wow. What a privilege to even see that lizard. I would do almost anything to be able to travel and look for reptiles like that. Oh, well at least we can follow Kaufman around like this. (:

[@larrydsAquatics]

Amazing little guy hope the species survives...

[@zachvanarsdale7065]

hope the species thrives!

[@marshallawmorphs3758]

Just like you were speechless.... I don’t even know what to say. That is incredible!!!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

It'll take years before that high wears off :)

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Great job gents! Absolutely awesome species. The unicorn of the skinks. Love it! Woot!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thank you we appreciate that

[@fabled-pilgrim]

You were right, I never had heard of this lizard before ..... awesome footage!

[@SnakeHuntersTV]

Amazing Find! Great Video!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thank you guys. We should figure out a collab one of these days

[@SnakeHuntersTV]

You're welcome! And yeah I am down with that for sure!

[@BloodClanResurrection]

Dav: "I'm the first person in the world to get catch this lizard in the wild and capture it in 4K!" KZbin: *Sets quality settings to 1080p at maximum*

[@AOK_Adam]

Totally Head Bangin' At That 1 MOMENT!!! YAEAH!!!!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

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[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

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[@kbrown3787]

I have watched this video three times since yesterday. The metal soundtrack just adds to the epicness of that amazing find. Nice work, y'all definitely earned a sub! Please keep it up!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Cool bro. Glad you liked the vid and thanks for the sub!

[@derp_dragons]

Gorgeous skink, love how, after she's been put back, she crawled up a bit and immediately turned around, staring down the crew.

[@caughtafaygo]

Thanks for letting us be apart of that. That's some good stuff man.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks for tuning in

[@douglasbeauchamp9161]

DAV what can I say OUTSTANDING I have read about but never seen incredible!! You have up'ed your game and then some

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thank you. It's going to be hard to top this one

[@gaetanoiuculano7895]

Dāv Kaufman's Reptile Adventures if you found a living megalania prisca (giant butcher lizard) In the Australian outback that would beat it hands down!

[@kmills1231]

Such a a cool lizard . Love it

[@dosdynastyausaqualife9406]

Hey Dãv what a great introduction video I got ! First time viewer first video and first comment ever already love the show and definitely got something to binge watch now ♥️💯 great job

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks! Glad to have you as a subscriber. Enjoy the other videos!

[@dosdynastyausaqualife9406]

@@davkaufmansreptileadventures definitely will ! Ps have loved reptiles my entire life gen have some ! My favourite is my juvenile woman Tigris but shh don't tell the others pps will definitely be showing your channel to alot of people here in Aus ❤️

[@brokenstacker8297]

This trip has been so awesome to see, Thank you.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks for tuning in. Glad I could bring it to you

[@Ecotasia]

I was looking for high quality images of this species a few years ago. Really cool herping adventure. Some neat ideas for New Caledonia vivariums, looks like some sort of birds nest Fern covered the ground in this area.

[@NarutoUzumaki-vh1mq]

I think I know what happened to his tail Me: he walked in the wrong nest looking for baby lechies

[@FlxweringCxrpse]

Check the leachie?

[@FlxweringCxrpse]

Cj*

[@justing8821]

I love the epic metal soundtrack you put in the background for the lizard as it crawled away.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

That worked out well, didn't it?

[@adventureswithreptiles1659]

That must have been an amazing experience! Congrats on finding the little gal! :)

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

It was one of the most amazing moments in my life

[@rossbeer7597]

I still can't believe you found one! I get the feeling most people watching this don't really get how unbelievable it was for you to actually find one of these with just 2 days to look. I mean if bookies were putting odds on the chances you would actually find one it's gotta be atleast a hundred thousand to one. Probably even more than that. Finding the terror skink has got to be your most significant event of your entire herping career.your entire life even. Unbelievable stuff Dav.really well done and thank you for sharing your amazing experience with us.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Yes for sure I will never be able to top this one!

[@IronBiker69]

Once again brother you did not disappoint! Congrats dude glad you found 1 and to have all kinds of pics and footage to document it, thinkin things like this keep happening Jack Hanna might be outta work and we'll be watching you on Saturday morning!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

You're awesome for saying that thanks

[@patpatterson6073]

Wow amazing find Dav and crew! So amazing thanks again for sharing! I am so glad that I was able to see it just on KZbin!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks Pat

[@ratch3t596]

What a gnarly looking animal. Almost looks like a mix between a skink and a tree monitor. So dope you found one. Happy to have heard about these guys

[@templartao4392]

That's amazing and so rare . Sad that it could just disappear and it would add another great loss to this world. Thank you for granting me access to something I may have never seen. Keep up the great work

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Well seeing how difficult it is to get out to this particular Island they're going to be ok for now

[@Matt-Watkins]

Congratulations, Dāv! On finding the elusive terror skink, as well as as another awesome episode of your adventures!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thank you! Best day ever!

[@alexpickman3768]

It’s like the croc monitor of the skunk world. Amazing. And amazing find

[@deeross9720]

My face would be in big cheese mode for hours after that experience. I love how you process the moment.

[@danielleb.7055]

This skink is bad a**!! Very beautiful and like the one gentleman said that it would be better if the island we're crawling with them. Hopefully their population will increase and never become extinct. Awesome find! Lack for a better word!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks Danielle. The island may be crawling with them we just don't know what the population is

[@johnsonrobert5611]

Awesome dav love your videos great see the terror skink I thought there were extinct my greatest was getting see komodo dragons and galopos my heart almost stopped keep up the great work your much appreciated

[@IanPhillipsWildlife]

It doesn't get much better than this! Awesome.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks Ian

[@ali_bin_husin_assegaf]

This is the first time i see this species of skink that dosnt like other!! Nice video Dav!!! Thanks!!!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Lol. Thanks!

[@ryanwatson7509]

That's just freakin fantastic! What a lizzard, I bet you were freakin pumped. Love your videos, much love from Texas

[@arippedpurple]

SO COOL!!! The excitement was all over your face Dav!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

And that expression still hasn't faded

[@DEAexotics]

congrats on your find and what a great video

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks I appreciate that

[@oo-xk3ih]

What an awesome find! Congrats. A good example of convergent evolution too, very similar to a varanus sp. morphologically.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Yeah it's very interesting that it doesn't know if it wants to be a monitor or a skink

[@GraysReptiles]

We knew that you would find the skink. Great job to you and the team for an extremely great find.

[@kellyallen6830]

I love it when he says rattle on!

[@k4wallday]

That is the coolest lizard ever. Just like many other people have said he looks like a monitor/skink hybrid.

[@Hughjorganherpetology]

🤔 Hmmmm! Ancient new Caledonian Legend has it, that they are found by the hundreds, in the bottom of 40 foot sinkholes, that are found along the side of Main trails! 😉👍 Nice find, congrats!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Aww man, this was information we could have used before we went out there! Lol!

[@Hughjorganherpetology]

Dāv Kaufman's Reptile Adventures ✊😁👍 Once again, congrats had to be an awesome feeling!

[@Hughjorganherpetology]

Dāv Kaufman's Reptile Adventures You're living my dream brother! ✌😫👍 Now send some subscribers my way! LOL 😁

[@davidbetts2980]

That was an absolute treat, thank you.

[@mcfokkinw]

Thats one awesome looking skink!! What an incredible find amazing!!!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks!

[@yannickmercier2427]

Congrat Dâv...that was so cool to see you do it

[@clee36]

knocked it out of the park again. really enjoyed this video!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks Charles I really appreciate that

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Congrats, Dav. Mega achievement

[@tailspinzgeckos4619]

Wow!! How cool is that! She also has a crazy tail! Nice job guys!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks!

[@uncledebo44ch23]

Great video again! Hard work and persistence pays off👍🦎👍

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Yes it does. I always thought that if something wasn't difficult then it isn't worth doing

[@rainbowfrog8298]

"a tree? I don't see any trees" I laughed out loud

[@juggernautreptiles]

Never thought I’d see one other then in pics. Congrats and great vid!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

For a while there we had that same fear

[@cooliipie]

It's like a Skink monitor 😲 yeah.. never heard of it. Wish they were in the pet trade

[@geckopapi]

so they'll end up like the monitors that are in pet trade? no thanks

[@loriejohnson7676]

Great video Dav!! You come through again.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks Lorie I appreciate that

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks Lorie I appreciate that

[@jamesstraub4981]

Total AWESOMENESS!!!! Congrats brother. What a little stunner she was. very cool.

[@xoxbabynaexox]

It was SO CALM for being wild.. seems sweet

[@arthurschneller9318]

I am 1 year late seeing this, however.... it's just as exciting. It just doesn't get any better. Nice job Dave!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks!

[@chrisgraham2837]

Congratulations Dav, and thanks for bringing this to us, looking forward to the next episode already 👍🏻

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks Chris

[@knq1]

awesome music on the appearance man, feels like victory

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks. I've been holding on to that track for about a year waiting for the perfect video to use it in

[@charrules18]

Honestly, this is amazing. I hope that this is enough evidence that maybe one day, a team of scientists could do a good study on them. With something as endangered as this, as much knowledge as we can have on something like this, is important.

[@wpsreptiles]

Amazing Dav!!!! Congrats man! Incredible find

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thank you my brother

[@aoconnor2933]

Congrats and THANK YOU for sharing with us!! :)

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thank you!

[@MorphMixologyReptiles]

You never cease to amaze Dav. Congrats and great work! 👍

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks I really appreciate that

[@umbrareptiles270]

Someone has to start captive breeding these!

[@Geanerikc_Ent.]

Umbra Reptiles I wonder, if it's that hard to just find ONE, hoes long would it take to find enough to fully understand their habits, needs and breeding patterns?

[@steviematthew]

They eat young leachies... leachies are already difficult to breed in captivity. It would be a lot to have a steady supply of young leachies unfortunately :/

[@Danimalsfan]

@@steviematthew ever hear of anoles and mice

[@derrickhageman1969]

@@steviematthew they not only eat those they will eat bugs and smaller skinks

[@MrBoab67]

You gave the name of the island away Dave " let's send it back to New Caledonia" great footage and aa great find.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Lol. There are many islands that make up New Caledonia :)

[@peterhulst1380]

Why the mystery on it's location? You can see it on Wikipedia

[@grxherping5399]

Almost 2am here at Spain, but couldn't resist to watch a new episode

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

That's awesome :)

[@NicKtheGreeK1100]

After a lot of research I found out that 10:55 track is Double Helix - Ethan Meixsell. I also recommend the track "By the sword" from the same artist. He's a legend. Great choice Dav!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

He's an amazing artist and I'll definitely be using more of his music in my videos

[@NicKtheGreeK1100]

Awesome man, congrats on your recordings, we are waiting for more expeditions and gecko finds from you!

[@smetlogik]

4:17 that habitat! 😳 6:09 been there a few times. 6:53 🤓 So cool Dav! Nice find.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thank you my man

[@BedroomBeardies]

Very cool Dav, congrats on your find!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thank you

[@apmde]

Incredible. Have you thought about making a Patreon so that we can support you directly?

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

I haven't yet, but thanks for the suggestion!

[@louv4437]

Awesome stuff Dave! Love the new format

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks Lou!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks Lou!

[@IAMGiftbearer]

Very interesting skink! It almost looks salamander-like! Congrats on finding one!

[@peterhulst1380]

Cool video's, realy wondering what sort of fruits are growing there? Did you found the berry with the big pit wich is often found in their poo?

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Still looking into that

[@scalesales1852]

Living the dream Dave!! What an amazing find! Incredible dude👍👌

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

There's no other way to live my friend

[@dgstanks7447]

Your living the dream brother! Keep up the great work!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks Dave

[@scorpionaddiction2801]

This is so exciting, I can’t wait for May to come around and I can go out to my local woods looking for newts and garter snakes. Also I have the same mic on your camera!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Nice then you have a good mic

[@yairsolomon578]

Too cool man, just too cool... keep up! you're even more of a legend after that lol : )

[@DLC-music]

Great video! I want to see The Argus Monitor in its natural habitat! Please 🙏😃🙌

[@my2cents81]

Awesome, that would be so amazing to go to the place and see the reptiles that you own in the wild along with other amazing reptiles

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

It was and there's going to be many more excursions of common reptile pets in the wild

[@dabbinggrandpa1150]

Loved this video!

[@jacobdanner5800]

Such an awesome video! Keep it up!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thank you Joe

[@growingheart8039]

Great video! That water mark had me trippin for a second!

[@dciexotics2008]

Thats amazing man!!! What an awesome adventure... congrats and look forward to future adventures to follow u on

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thank you John glad to have you along

[@LonghornInOmaha]

Awesome video, Dāv! Congrats on being able to find and record such an elusive specimen. I'd love to see footage of the monkey tailed skink in its natural habitat in the Solomon Islands.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thanks Cole. This was a group effort. And yes that would be amazing

[@AOK_Adam]

Surprising he is not so much more vicious given the intro of the T-Rex thing!!! Whoa!!!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

I think we would have seen that attitude had we handled him longer

[@chrisboudreau4057]

For yall who wanted to know what song plays when he finds the lizard. The song is "double helix" and its by ethan meixsell

[@poetrywithwings]

It actually blends in quite well with the tree!

[@troyhunter5319]

Freaking awesome! Am offgrid alot so i havent seen all your adventures. Take care out there!

[@kylescoldbloodedaddictions5581]

I love watching your channel

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Glad to hear that!

[@nicholas389]

That Skink is 100% adapted to that island & its foliage & trees. Longest skink I've ever seen. Perfectly matches the branches.

[@oliver67379]

Hi dav awesome also where do you get the music from ? Wow the terror sink i have not herd of one before sounds terrifying!

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

They are amazing lizards. I have access to a pretty big music library

[@oliver67379]

Dāv Kaufman's Reptile Adventures cool awesome have a goid day

[@SavageCivilian3]

Very very cool. I would have to say these guys and the Borneo earless monitor have to be the two coolest rarest lizards to me. And somewhat similar too pretty cool. But other then those I would have to say the tri color or rainbow monitor might be the numero uno rarest coolest find in the wild for me if I could pick. Close behind being the Borneo earless then maybe a chahoua and then the beautiful blue green black or yellow tree monitors.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

I'd love to find Borneo earless monitors!

[@AdamandEveReptiles]

That was awesome! Really cool looking lizard.

[@LanceKirkman]

Wicked cool Dav, keep it up man! So jelly!

[@austinval222]

That is awesome that thing is so cool looking looks like a mini dragon

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

It really does!

[@WikkidVyxen]

❤❤❤ Amazing find. Well done!!!

[@andrelinoge6810]

Amazing brother. I'm jealous.

[@theWazimu]

Incredible dav!! What a find! 🤟🏻

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thank you

[@GenerationalGeckos]

That’s so awesome congrats Dav.

[@mattslev]

Very cool. Never even heard of this species before.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Not a lot of people have

[@FeldyMohrisar]

4K footage... Nice word to become the first one. Waiting your next journey.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thank you

[@jjwingtech3827]

That is one hell of a lifetime achievement! Congratulations Dāv! My dream reptile to encounter in the wild would have to be the green anaconda.

[@davkaufmansreptileadventures]

Thank you. I hope you get down to South America to see them one day