That monitor story at the end 😱

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

It was pretty intense!

@Ushio01

3 жыл бұрын

@@ClintsReptiles In the Argus monitor review you said a monitor that had a full adult size comparable to the juvenile Raptor was a great size for a pet monitor, so what monitors get that size as full grown adults? looking around most are either smaller or much larger.

@shleed

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ushio01 Kimberly Rock monitors look about that size, maybe a bit bigger. I don't know too much about them though, other than that the lizard alone will probably be almost or over a thousand dollars. So still maybe not the perfect option.

@ChadieB

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ushio01 Check out the Peach Throat and Pilbara monitors (I guess I'm not sure the exact size you're looking for)

@Lexhanson

3 жыл бұрын

Ikr? That Ackie just making everything harder.

I always recommend a croc monitor as a first pet reptile. Cute, cuddly, can be trained to crochet. The perfect reptile.

@janhuber3708

3 жыл бұрын

Also it probably is a great guard. If a stranger comes and stresses it out...

@zacg_

3 жыл бұрын

For the perfect cuddly affectionate relationship, be sure it's a wild caught adult crocodile monitor.

@windhelmguard5295

3 жыл бұрын

well there are no bad handlers of croc monitors. just like how there aren't any bad electricians.

@robertsutton3001

3 жыл бұрын

Sup man you have a good channel too bro

@technoraptor7778

3 жыл бұрын

Yes totally....haha

"Tree velociraptor with the teeth of a tiger shark" Clint making all the best comparisons here

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Facts

@pigzard01

3 жыл бұрын

I think he got his point across with tree velociraptor.

@sampagano205

3 жыл бұрын

@@pigzard01 A tree velociraptor is just a Microraptor/any bird of prey.

@Zappygunshot

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I call a sales pitch!

@reywashere5284

3 жыл бұрын

Cool things: 1. Trees 2. Velociraptors 3. Tigers 4. Sharks

His story at the end feels a lot like those parts in Jurassic Park 3 with the eggs lol

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

You're not wrong.

"We're talking stitches, extreme pain, nerve and tendon damage, but not death!" Oh yay, time to go and get a nile monitor then!!

@sthui2866

3 жыл бұрын

No, no, komodo dragons!

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

It's quite a pitch!

@newtscamander7713

3 жыл бұрын

@@sthui2866 Oh yeah, my bad. That's a way better choice.

@torterrachip1664

3 жыл бұрын

You guys have it all wrong, just go to the local t-rex breeder 🙄

@user-ky9ou5dz9q

3 жыл бұрын

I mean, it could kill you if it hits an artery...

I'd like to submit that ackies are, in fact, the most dangerous monitor: they're the only monitor that made me nearly slap down five hundred bucks for an enclosure without thinking

@dinogamergaming

2 жыл бұрын

Oop

"Bravery turns into stupidity when you don't know your own limitations." That is some life lesson stuff right there.

"Bravery turns into stupidity when you don't know your limitations" Where were you when I was 17? Haha

@monitorcrazy9410

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

I want to note that Tom wasn’t bitten out of aggressive behavior on the lizard part. Two croc monitors were fighting and fearing for the other monitor life he tried to separate them and that’s when he was bitten but the monitor let go as soon as he was bitten it could have been worse if the monitor wanted to bite him in that case he prob would have lost his fingers

@andykerr3803

10 ай бұрын

He himself called it a "small single warning bite..."

They would get a 0 for hanleability, but they dont drop their tails.

@wisesolanimaltv

3 жыл бұрын

Instead it has a whip for a tail

@eduardofreitas8336

3 жыл бұрын

They drop it on your face lol

@janlisik9293

3 жыл бұрын

@@eduardofreitas8336 "and make you drop parts of your face"

I had the good fortune of getting to interact with a truly incredible adult female crocodile monitor named Whisper. She was a rescue and quite old--and on a diet!--but she was incredibly smart, alert, and even sociable. Some of the people who worked with her were able to pick her up and hold her against the shoulder like you hold a small child, and she wouldn't display any defensive behavior at all! Not to mention that she would frequently come to the edge of her enclosure and watch what people around her were doing. She sadly passed away due to cancer after I'd known her for a year to a year-and-a-half, but she's an unforgettable animal. I know, objectively, that she had the capability to be very dangerous in an instant, but as far as I know she never made anyone feel threatened. Rest in peace Whisper. I'm so glad I got to know you.

@andrewoliver7095

Жыл бұрын

Seems like a very special animal. Glad you had the opportunity to know her before she passed.

I literally laughed out loud when I saw that title

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

😁

Tom's relationship with his monitors is amazing, but I've gotten nipped feeding my beardie like that. I'm not going bigger.

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Not unreasonable

@wildabeeest638

3 жыл бұрын

My leo (no joke) bites my finger they think it’s a worm

@cryamistellimek9184

3 жыл бұрын

Feeding tongs are a thing

@itsundae3436

3 жыл бұрын

It's happened to me a few times, too. He's gotten better about it. I'd love to eventually learn how to keep big reptiles, but you can be sure I'd be using a set of feeding tongs.

@Him-Jong-un

3 жыл бұрын

@@wildabeeest638 my male leo goes out of his way to bite my hand if it's in his enclosure, I still love the little guy though.

“Oh no you can’t have those!” Ahah that comment on the final story there applies well to this video

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

You can, but you probably shouldn't.

@dcd1359

3 жыл бұрын

@@ClintsReptiles he's talking about the chicks. They way Tom said "no" gave me chills

Between this and the Gila monster, you have now covered my two dream lizards. Awesome channel! But in truth I’m just getting an Ackie.

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Great choice!

@gil52680

Жыл бұрын

Gila aren't bad I'm fixing to be in the market for a gila. Croc monitor is a little more extreme but im very comfortable with monitors.

This is a monitor you will need to raise up from a hatchling just to lower the possibility of being in danger, and even then safety isn't guaranteed. I think I prefer the black throat monitor.

@DragonlordRemi

3 жыл бұрын

heck yeah! btw, did you know they are the 3rd largest lizard by mass? Komodo dragon average: 170lbs Asian water average: 90lbs Black throat average: 60lbs Crocodile monitor average: 35lbs

@coldbloodedmonstars

3 жыл бұрын

Nice I have 2 black throat monitors check them out when you get a chance

@ghozisyaifullah254

Жыл бұрын

@@DragonlordRemi its komodo

@DragonlordRemi

Жыл бұрын

@@ghozisyaifullah254 Thank you very much. I corrected the typo.

I’d still prefer not getting mauled by either the monitor or the Komodo lol best way to start the weekend thanks for the great video as always

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I think you're right, it's better not to be eviscerated by either of them.

Thank you for this Clint, I was seriously considering buying a pair of these (everywhere I looked sold them in pairs, including my local reptile “dealer” who’s a buddy of mine) but I couldn’t find any proper info on them, and after seeing this, I’ll give it a few more years. I figured that because of my experience with my other monitors (an Argus, blackthroat, and pair of Blue Tree monitors) I could handle at least one, but the way you broke this down made the answer clear. Love your videos and straightforward breakdown of these animals for dummies like me with money brains and soft thinky thinky parts, thanks for the content for people like me who consider these massive, exotic animals.

These videos educating why you shouldn't own particular animals outside of having an expertise are great. I've looked at pet websites for large lizards and such. You don't get a feel for the pro's and con's the same way as when you break it down. So yes, I enjoyed the King Cobra video (such a pretty snake) and this one immensely even though it may not be nearly as useful as the more practical pet videos.

I really like how you use your grading scale for all the animals on your channel regardless of the validity as a "pet". Please keep doing this for all the animals ESPECIALLY the "crazy" ones. Me and the kids love the channel.

ive had extreme success with my croc monitor, bonding and taming wise. even take her on a daily walk. this species is so amazing!

Awesome lizards! From a respectful distance lol. That last bit - adrenaline rush, wow!

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

It was pretty intense!

I cant tell you how badly I wish you filmed that story at the end with the chicks. Edit: you did have film!

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

😁

at least they don't drop their tails, love the content from you and your team. Any chance you'll do a video on pigeons as a best pet reptile?

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's a great idea!

@daemonzap1481

3 жыл бұрын

@@ClintsReptiles You should also try red-tailed hawk since that's a beginner bird used in falconry. Or you should also do a type of macaw since that is really popular.

@dustinleftwich680

3 жыл бұрын

@@daemonzap1481 don't forget the other one allowed to beginners. I say that as I google the name in another tab cause I did just that... Kestrel is the one!

I’m doing research right now for the best lizard for me, which makes me thankful that this channel exists! Now, croc monitors? Definitely not, i just wanted to watch the vid and see how cool they are. lol

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

😁

Lol one point better than children, I'm dead.

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

These are unreasonable, but not absolutely insane 😅

There’s a croc monitor but where’s the... Alligator monitor Caiman monitor Gharial monitor

@sampagano205

3 жыл бұрын

I'm also interested in the Chilean False Monitor, becuase Gus Gus edgy monitor aping cousin is cool.

@Evenape

3 жыл бұрын

Imagining a longirostrine monitor, but why do you settle for that when some Indonesians keep Tomistoma aka false gharials as pets

3:55 I actually had a late uncle who would raise orphan bear cubs & release them back into the wild once old enough. Apparently they where quite friendly towards him. There's also that Polish artillery regiment who adopted a bear cub. So... after you fulfil the meme & do "is the Komodo Dragon the best pet monster", maybe do a head-to-head between black & grizzly bears? Also, I'm once again asking you to do a video on the Boomslang.

I'd love to see Clint do a Komodo dragon show, albeit a less serious one. Love the content man! You seem like such a genuine guy aswell. From England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

That last clip where the lizard was getting ready to leap at you was crazy, he looked so aware and sentient!

“I want to not have these real bad” love it lol

I have seen croc monitors more than a few times in my life. Apparently there are still people that have them as pets (not me, but a guy I know). They are without a doubt the most beautiful monitors, but they are also terrifying.

After owning reptiles for a while, seeing that video you can tell. There is a quality to the kind of attention they are giving and the way they move. That is how I have avoided any of my snakes biting me since I was a very new keeper, careful watch of the body language and where their focus is. I'm happy you didn't get hurt there.

now after watching TierZoo I want to see a “Mosasaurus: The Best Pet Monitor?” video

Thank you sooo much Clint!! I had asked for this video and you said you would make it! You have made my week!! You are amazing!

that ackie on his arm 🥺 makes the vid even better

Very cool! Must have been awesome to get out and see Tom's place! I've been around one croc monitor...and I have a 5 ft Nile monitor (That's bitten me on the back of the neck, funny story ) and I was admittedly nervous around that croc monitor....those teeth!

The little snippet of the monitor at the end, I could totally tell he was building too. Spot on Clint, good call!

Oh my 😂 love the reference and jeez those chompers are insane. You sold me on getting a tegu, got my red tegu about 8 months ago, what a beast! Doesn't bite at all, still a little jumpy at times but he's incredibly sweet, love my little charmander tanks clint! The. Knowledge and love you give for free to your viewers is incredible. When I'm not broke I'll definitely be signing up for you guys in the vip section

I love these videos where you talk about animals for specialist keepers! Like I'm never going to raise one, but I've never even heard of some of these

That skull comparison was insane. Those teeth are gnarly.

This is the one I have been waiting for. Well, this and one on the black rough neck.

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully it was worth the wait :)

@williamsterrett1496

3 жыл бұрын

@@ClintsReptiles I second his comment on a black rough neck, the best pet lizard? video. They seem absolutely amazing. It would also be really interesting to see a comparison of the black rough neck and dumeril's monitor.

The quality of these videos is getting better. The way clint speaks is more deliberate like he has a script and it was cool editing to have the story after the credits w/video. Pro level.

Awesome video as always. Keep up the good work!

I came here from snake discovery, your monitor is so cool and I’m Looking forward to binging your videos today!

“The answer in no...”. Love it Clint

This is the best video on the channel. Clint is just glowing with energy, he got a good honest scare from those monsters. Awesome.

Great video clint as always , i would like to see (retic the best pet snake?) next. keep up the good work clint.

I love when Clint gives a flat-out NO right in the beginning.😂

Can you do hermit crabs? Like the land hermit crabs that are found in almost every pet store. They’re severely mistreated and too many people don’t know what goes into taking care of them, and I think it’d be an interesting video!

Great job man. You had me cringing just listening to you. I have indeed seen what that boy did to Toms hand. He was in the hospital for 5 or 6 days recovering. Yeah you do great work, appreciate your forward honesty and real knowledge. Looking forward to much more from you now.

Hello Clint. Love your channel been watching for a good while now. Your red ear slider episode really helped me alot. Is it possible for you to cover red claw crabs and other crustaceans? Recently bought some and would love to hear your input

This was both terrifying and fascinating, what a beautiful lizard

look at those eyes, the eyes of a wise sage!! if crocodile monitors could speak, they would probably lecture you nonstop about how to become a kung fu master.

What a spectacular beast!! It was great to see Tom in this video, and I would love to see a video of Clint talking about some of the founders of modern herpeticulture like Tom crutchfield and The Barkers

You rock Clint!! I just love your understanding of these critters. You have a very logical way of thinking about them. I think it would be very cool if you did a video on how to not be bitten by lizards. Like you did with snakes a while back 🙂 stay rad!!!

The ackie was adorable, definitely more my speed.

I just needed to see the title, and I was like "No, no it is not." I have been following Tom Krutchfield for a while, and saw what his female did to his hand. I'm good without all that!

@dldarby82

3 жыл бұрын

There are like 50-60 species of Varanids I'd like to own, before I'd own a Crocodile Monitor.

THANK YOU!!!!! I'VE REQUESTED THIS VIDEO SO MANY TIMES!!!!!

Really great video as always ! I know it's a bit out of what you usually do, and that you did a head-to-head with kind of the same idea in mind a while back, but would love to see a vid dedicated to dogs on the channel ; it would really help to put into perspective how difficult it is to actually properly care for one, and how some reptiles could be a better choice in comparison ! When I was younger, my mom wouldn't let me have a snake because she thought it was gonna be a real hassle to care for, even though we had three dogs, but once in she saw how easy it was to take care of my corn snake, she completely changed her mind about it. I think it could be a really helpfull and interesting video ! Anyway, hope to see that Komodo dragon vid soon, still waiting for that sub 0.5/5 overall score

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

We will do a dog video for sure.

@theolakermance9658

3 жыл бұрын

@@ClintsReptiles love to see it

These are hard-core but I've seen a komodo dragon rip a baby deer out her stomach while she was still alive and then swallow it whole right in front of her before proceeding to eat her

@watchermagic5325

3 жыл бұрын

YIKES

@SharktopusUltima6064

3 жыл бұрын

@@watchermagic5325 Yeah I was so sad I was traumatized

@sampagano205

3 жыл бұрын

To be fair, I actually think a crocodile monitor would probably be equally capable of that.

@SharktopusUltima6064

3 жыл бұрын

@@sampagano205 Yes but the Komodo dragon is venomous or has bacteria in their saliva that prevents it's victims from running away

@neo-filthyfrank1347

3 жыл бұрын

where's the video

That is a very pretty lizard you got there :D

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly beautiful!

I really like that you showed what a good enclosure could look like at the beginning. Really drives home what one would be getting into visually before one even considers a species as a candidate for keeping.

Clint I love all your videos but this one is just absolutely delightful. 😂 Thanks for the smiles

I’ve been waiting for this one

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

I can't wait for time travel to be invented so clint can review mosasaurs.

Love the video. Love the beard. Love the tie.

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Mr. Clint, your videos are very helpful and informative, the video about ball python inspired me to get snakes when i move out from my parent’s home😃, and i just wanted to ask, would you be dedicating an entire video for green tree python? I am reading lots of blogs and watching lots of videos that say GTP is quite hard, and wanted to watch a content that is more analytical than emotional, thank you 😊

These are super impressive reptiles haha. My favorite monitor keeper for me is Kevin. He is amazing with his awesome water monitor. In fact I call him the monitor whisperer. Or veranid whisper haha

I just watched your video about rodent feeders and it made me curious about a pet rat. Particularly you were talking about the difference between a rat and a mouse and they're really quite different animals. Rats pretty smart and they're all so even trainable. Now I know you've talked about mammals before. Maybe you could talk about a pet rat but I understand if you don't because it's easier to feed him to reptiles if you don't see them as a pet.

Such beauties! Love the videos!

These are sooo cool looking tho! That scale pattern is awesome!

Clint: look at a Komodo Dragon’s teeth, and look at a crocodile monitor’s teeth Me: Well I guess I’m getting a Komodo Dragon then

@RoseProseFroze

3 жыл бұрын

Komodo dragon has serrated teeth though (steak knife teeth). I would not like to see a komodo dragon bite. But hey! tell me how your pet komodo works out :D

@elfmonster1476

3 жыл бұрын

@@RoseProseFroze On the bright side, apparently, they (Komodos) have the personality of a Water Monitor.

@S.F157

3 жыл бұрын

Even though the Komodo Dragons teeth looks less impressive, it’s purpose is different of that of the Croc Monitors which is to hold fast moving prey and tear it into pieces. Also the skulls of Komodos vary. Some Komodos have smaller teeth while others have more larger teeth. It depends on the age and size of the Komodo and what island it came from (ones from Komodo & Rinca island tend to have the biggest skulls and teeth compared to the ones on the 2 Gilis and Flores).

Well just found the perfect gift for my enemies.

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Cone snails?

@custos9209

3 жыл бұрын

It's really only for bond villains that like a more exotic croc that can climb, isn't it ?

Hey Clint! I’m a huge fan and I’m looking to get a tattoo of an emerald tree monitor and I was wondering if you had some good pictures of greenie miracle I could use for reference. If not, no worries! Thought I’d check though, love your stuff

I was waiting for you to make a croc monitor video

Basically the croc monitor is the cloest to a hardcore reptile,and Clint know it And I love it,cause these Monitor are so close to being an awesome,smort,and quite dangerous reptile to have as a pet,and Clint is a master at knowing how not to handle a reptile that will kill you,if you really don't know what your doing.

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

It's good to know your limitations 😅

@dynamosaurusimperious6341

3 жыл бұрын

Well yeah,espically a gaint gecko that have teeth that rivals those of the Komodo Dragon

Why I love Croc monitors: “*Crocodile*” Crocodilians are my favorite animals. Without a doubt.

hello great video Clint

Omg at last the video we've been waiting for 😍 Amazing monitors are the crocs, their heads remind me of a Trex so big with those huge jaws. Beautiful creatures!

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

They're amazing! Hopefully it was worth the wait.

Who ever owns these has balls of steel

@janhuber3708

3 жыл бұрын

Or be stupid af. Or both.

"Tree Velociraptor with the teeth of a Tiger Shark." I'll stick with my minature Mountain Lion ( a fawn Abyssinian cat, pictured, named Annabeth Chase). What did you name your Ackie? And yes, please do the 'Is a cat the best pet?' you mentioned in your live feed. I'd suggest showing some morphs: Abyssinian, Bengal, plush panda-like Exotic shorthair, Sphinx, and of course a Lykoi (werewolf cat).

Wow! They,re pretty awesome! Great video Clint!

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I didn't even know about these guys, great video

“Bravery turns into stupidity when you don’t know your own limitations.” Can we get that on a t-shirt or something. 😂

tl;dr version: "Good thing they don't have the personality of a green iguana"

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Many do

Best birthday present ever! Thank you Clint :)

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday!

@calvinemmanuel

3 жыл бұрын

@@ClintsReptiles Thank you Clint! You made my day! :)

I’ve been waiting for this video forever😆😆😆

Are you a crocodile or a monitor? Crocodile monitor: "Yes."

PS- I love your channel, and I am glad you made this particular video. There were a few questionable reptile stores in some of our rougher neighborhoods here, and they often sold huge, angry predators. I have owned and worked with very trustworthy monitors and crocodilians…yeah, not at those shops. They prided themselves on selling “gangsta” level reptiles- psycho killing machines. Anyway, they had tiny croc monitors twice, priced at $800…this was circa 2007-8. I shuddered to think of what became of those ones. While I was browsing, I saw a guy ready to buy one to put into “I dunno, I got a few dog cages and a kiddy pool- I’ll duct tape something together in the garage.” 😂. Not tears of joy. Cheers.

Awesome video like always. I think you were even a bit generous with the score here but that's just my opinion lol. Any chance you'll do the mangrove monitor some day?

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

A very good chance!

The patterns are amazing going from the neck to the chest 🤩

Oh my gosh. I love all kinds of lizards. However, the CM is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your amazing trip to see them.

I’ve been waiting for this for months now

Doing a video on the Komodo dragon would be stinking rad!

can you please do a review on the mangrove monitor? BTW awesome video👍

Will you cover the Perentie? Love your videos. Cheers!

@ClintsReptiles

3 жыл бұрын

I would like that!

“That one...the way she looks at you, you can tell she’s working things out.” -Robert Muldoon

Thanks for sharing this awesome video! BTW you mentioned that their food items should be gulp seized - now, wouldn't it be better for enrichment and work out to give them bigger things? I ask because in nature (telling from their head anatomy) they would probably often go for bigger prey, too big to get swallowed down in just one piece.

When you did the close-up on their claws and their feet that was freaking scary looking. That was a straight-up science-fiction monster movie kind of foot. Those Claws and those colors are just so intimidating