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With your Falcon and owl video I have a question Does it s possible to get a magpie or a Crow they are intelligent like parrot (Can you make à video about exotique exterior bird like pheasan peackock and other smaller bird like exotic bird )Sorry for some name I speak french
I'm not sure putting a lizard in charge of monitoring the water in Asia was a good idea, but that is a very beautiful reptile that deserves a big, beautiful and very secure enclosure. Thank you for showing us this big, inquisitive lizard.
I actually interned at a zoo for awhile that kept this species. Only reptile I’ve met that was possibly even friendlier than a bearded dragon. Our’s LOVED people, and reminded me of a giant puppy. Would follow you around the enclosure when you cleaned it in the hope you had food. Never tried to bite or attack anyone. Would come up to the front of the enclosure and sit there for hours because it liked to watch all the guests- and most of our mammals didn’t even do that. Wicked smart, one of the keepers did target training with it to make moving it/vet visits easier, and to keep it’s brain occupied. BUT due to their enormous size there’s very few people I would ever recommend this to. It’s one of those animals that basically needs it’s own room in your house, and honestly even that likely isn’t big enough. And that’s being conservative on space, not being one of those people that recommend huge enclosures for any random animal. Certain people/organizations can properly keep them and should be allowed to do so, but I wouldn’t casually recommend them to most people.
My Nile thinks it's a puppy. He has a 15x18 ft room with a small pond and free roams the house when I'm home which consists of him mostly tearing up my couch while climbing onto it to lay on me and trying to get into the trash which I had to put in a closet... that he now claws at. All of my friends ask about getting one and I spend over an hour explaining that mine is the exception and that I have 5 years of multi hour days of getting him to that point. He was was even captive bred and handled as a baby and it was still a long road. Just not a pet for most people. I usually tell them to get some anole or a bearded if they have experience with something before
Yeah like, if you're gonna keep one of these, you might as well keep it like a dog and let it have free reign of your house and just set up a toilet area and some basking/uvb lights...
@@dragonwithamonocle or if you have some property and live in the right conditions to build a massive outdoor enclosure like Slinky’s newer enclosure at Kamp Kenan
I live in Sri Lanka, there are lots of these boys around my house living naturally. I would say they are the gentlemen of lizard world. Even wild ones are not aggressive or dangerous.
If you do, just keep in mind most reptiles cannot be housed in the same enclosure, even if they are the same species. Doesn't meant you can't keep others in different places and convert a room to an enclosure. :)
I know, right? Never wanted an iguana because they're mostly jerks... but this baby?? So cute!!!!!!!!! And don't get me started on GusGus, his Argentina Tegu. I need one of these in my life 😍
@@amypf6237 Ackie Monitor and Tiger Whiptail are tiny versions of the Asian Water Monitor and Tegu respectively if you don't have a lot of space. I've owned all but the Water Monitor and they are all great.
clint I wanna let you know I never thought of reptiles to be cool pets but since I've been watching your channel you've shown me they can be AMAZING pets and I've even gotten over my fear of snakes and im even going to the Raleigh repticon this year. love the videos man keep it up :)
Other large lizards: (sit still on the table, maybe walk around a little bit but mostly sits there) Asian water monitor: *father, I must explore* (My suggestion for another “best pet lizard” is a white lined gecko, they’re very uncommon but underrated imo)
I’ve been watching New England Reptile and I’m AMAZED at how tame his monitors are. Give it another ten generations of training and breeding and they’re going to be Scaly Dogs.😀
Great video, Clint! I once had the good fortune to meet an Asian water monitor. Since it was swimming in a pool at the time, I was able to give it the belly rubs it wanted without being exposed to its formidable claws. I have to agree with you-very like a puppy, extremely charming, but not a great choice as a pet.
Worth mentioning is that due to its wide range the Asian water monitor has many different localities and mutations. You have the standard (type ones), the gigantic sumatran ones, the black dragons, the phillippine ones (Cumingi, samarensis, nuchalis which are very high yellow), and lastly you have the Sumbawa and celebensis which max out at 4 foot in both cases. I am getting one tonight (celebensis), they are an ideal choice if you don't wanna build a 12 foot viv. Just thought I'd put that out there.
Great video! Asian water monitor is one of my dream animals (along with reticulated python, which you totally need to review, btw) that I would get if I ever won the lottery or came in to loads of money in some other way.
If I had unlimited space, time, and resources the Asian water monitor would definitely be at the top of my list, but unfortunately I don't have those things and I doubt I could provide proper care for such a magnificent beast.
I actually just got a rescue Asian water monitor about 3 foot long and he was only 3 foot long and over all with his cage and decorations he cates me about 500 dollars so if you just search and save you can find one without winning a lottery
Nice, these have the potential to go from a dream to a nightmare. Beware of the cons, they do outway the positives, however the positives are rewarding if you can share your home with one and be able to spend a lot of time with it, great big lizard that can be enjoyed. Surely not a reptile to neglect when it comes to time. Even with the most experienced keeper, they can be a challenge. Keeper, beware and respect what you are caring for. That being said, I love mine.❤
@@raymondjacque6594 yes but they most likely wont be cb monitors...or sociable....a nice captive bred water monitor will run u between 250 and 500....if u want one cb and very socialized and custome to human contact u will spend between 700 to thousands of dollars ....
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"Puppy of the reptile world" is an appropriate term. I've seen videos of them doing tricks for treats, and stealing food from dog bowls. Hell, I even saw a video of one fumbling through a trash can.
Try the japanese channel animaltaiga,this young guy has a giant asian water monitor called Ten,and when he calls him it becomes Ten kun,like,master Ten,girls are chan,or,miss?Anyway this giant is a total lamb!Only when his owner has nice food he becomes a velociraptor! I have much vicarious pleasure from Ten kun,and all the Florida boys.Slinky is adorable too!
True, wish ackies weren't so expensive though. Why is it that the very large and hard reptiles to take care of (Savannah monitor, any type of water monitor, iguanas, etc.) are only like 20-50 bucks!?!?
I'd love to see you cover some more of the amazing lizards and snakes from America. You've done a few already (anoles, corn snakes, etc) but there are some amazing ones that you haven't yet. We have lots of native skinks, salamanders, frogs and snakes that make great pets and could benefit from some captive breeding programs. Interest generated by videos like yours could definitely help get them much needed attention. It always confused me that we get reptiles from Asia and Africa when we have so many awesome ones in North America. There are also some _monster_ (hint, hint) lizards that could make for interesting videos... once you get better gloves.
Mine is 5 years old. Had him since he was a baby. Love him. I agree, the most challenging is enclosure, housing. Mine is farm raised, came to me healthy. Great temperament, handled him all the time. NERD prices are way too high. They breed alot of morphs putting them into the thousands. I prefer the natural Normal looking localities. My last Asian Water Monitor I had for 12 years. He was so awesome. Dog tame.
When I was a kid, I went to a pet store and a big monitor crawled out of its enclosure and right into my lap lol. Looking at this guy, I'm pretty sure it was an Asian Water Monitor.
As someone who had experience with both, a human child is definitely the "worst pet lizard" and I would give it a 1 in every category except for "hardiness" since they are pretty resilient ;)
Here’s some random-ish facts about the Asian water monitor (and monitors in general.) Monitors have forked tongues, making them the only reptiles other than snakes to possess this characteristic. Like snakes, this tongue shape allows for better accuracy in locating a prey's scent. Monitors practice 'open pursuit' hunting instead of stalking and ambushing. They are very fast despite their massive size because of their powerful leg muscles. When escaping predators, usually large snakes, water monitors will climb a tree using their powerful legs. If this technique doesn't work, they will jump from the branch into the safety of a stream or river. Monitors are known to use their tail (which may be twice as long as its body) as a rudder (used to steer when swimming), for grasping, and as a weapon. Monitors swallow their food whole or in large pieces; they are able to dislocate their thyroid bone in order to enlarge their throat. Males are extremely territorial. Upon encountering another male they will first take a threatening posture then begin fighting viciously, often leaving severe bite wounds. These monitors build their burrows along riverbanks and will take advantage of termite mounds as well as rotting logs or stumps to lay their eggs. Asian water monitors can remain under water for up to 30 minutes - which comes in handy when hunting aquatic prey. These water monitors are comfortable in both fresh and saltwater and have been spotted swimming far out in the ocean. You should do a vid on draco lizards, which are just tiny dragons.
In addition to the Varanidae monitors, all Teiidae species, including tegus and caiman lizards, and Heliodermidae, which are the Gila monster and beaded lizard, have forked tongues. Also, many Anguidae such as the various alligator and arboreal alligator lizards have slightly forked or notched tongues.
I used to live in Singapore where these guys can grow massive! Fair warning to everyone, they get to about 6ft+ sometimes not including the tail in the wild, and can have a nasty temper (I've been chased before 😂) Nontheless this is number two in my 'Future Pet List' along with the Burmese Python. Love the video Clint!
I had one of these in high school in the '70's. I researched these as best I could before buying it, even to the point that I learned V. salvator was far superior to V. niloticus as pets. Visited a biker in Fla. who had a 6 footer that he kept like a dog in an indoor kennel...spiked collar and all. His lizard would come when called like a dog, and seemingly enjoyed being petted like a dog. After that, I was hooked, and bought one a little bigger than the one in the video. My dad built his enclosure. He was literally like a cross between a dog, a cat and a dragon. I enjoyed being his buddy for several years before he developed a respiratory infection. In force-feeding him his medicine for that, I traumatized his mouth, resulting in his getting mouth rot which proved fatal. This video brought tears to my eyes, remembering both Godzilla and my dad who helped me care for him. Thank you.
I'm not ashamed to say I have Pillsburycontainerophobia, too. I'm also afraid of the toaster. Scares my dumb ass every time, even if I'm staring at the toaster.
Always here for more monitor content! Asian water monitors are my favourite, that comparisons to crow and magpies was really spot on! I’d also love to see a vid on target training🦎
They're far from easy to care for, but when socialized properly you will never find a lizard so friendly, inquisitive, and generally delightful as an Asian water monitor. They have the best temperament I've seen in any monitor.
I used to live in Thailand and had a 6' monitor that lived on my street. It was beautiful, but never let me get close. I saw quite a few of these on the islands there too. They liked to be close to people (but not too close), I assume because they may score some food.
In Malaysia, Asian Water Monitor is common resident of sewer drain systems. They really like to explore people's home, hence one of our fire department's most frequent catch and release.
The "can I keep this monitor from escaping" game has to get really old really fast. Just watching you babysit this puppy for 20 minutes made me quite exasperated.
I would love to see a target training video! I also love Asian Water Monitors ❤ They are so intelligent and can be very well mannered with proper socialization and care. I am lucky to live less than an hour away from NERD, they produce some beautiful reptiles. Last time I went, they had a Tegu that reminded me of Gus Gus and I was lucky enough to be able to interact with and get up close and personal with one of their female AWM's and Irian Jaya Skink. I was so happy I got all teary eyed. I love your channel and thank you for all the work you and your team do!!
It was striking how the lizard kept coming toward you in a non threatening way. Most other reptiles you have shown either wander randomly or try to get away. You are interesting to this monitor, and not as food. That matches what you said about their character.
It seems like most monitors are like keeping a raccoon- lots of space, voracious appetite for a variety of food, and an intelligence and sense of mischief that needs constant stimulation.
Great video. My experience with these guys having 3 for sure the bigest concern and challenge is housing. As far as temperament overall good, however all of them have their own personality or level of tolerance when it comes to handling. CBB, vs. Farm raised baby? Cost on the CBB are too expensive, ranging from $500 up to $12,000, and with minimal handling can become nervous and flighty with risk of bitting just like an import or wild caught. Mine is a farm raised baby and is now a year old and a total sweetheart. I got her as a hatchling and because of this I was able to work with her from a good start. She loves to interact and after handling her for 15 minutes my arms look like I was attacked by cats. Yikes. She only cost me $90 bucks which was nice. Overall not a lizard to keep for most.
i would love a target training video. its actually something i have been looking into for awhile and could use as much info as possible. hope to see it in the near future
We just received a baby Black Dragon Water Monitor (Kolmani locality, so a bit smaller than normal) from NERD, and he is *already* getting himself into mischief. But I'm excited. I keep re-watching all of Kevin's videos about monitor care, threads of trust, and occasionally coming back to this video, just to make _absolutely sure_ that I know what's coming. We've been prepping for this for many, many years. So far, he has: - disassembled parts of his cage, getting into areas that we didn't really want him to be in - used our trust to climb out of his cage and then try to make a break for it (Kevin's handling videos came in real handy) - covered my hands in scratches - won our undying love and devotion He's going to be a ton of work, but he is _so very worth the effort_. I can't believe how trusting he was straight out of the box that NERD shipped him in. A little skittish at first, maybe ... but he seems almost as eager to meet us as we are to meet him. I'm so excited.
Me in Boots, heavy jeans, and big heavy sweaters over another shirt: "alright you gorgeous gal I'm ready for you." Asian water monitor: "FREN! I CLIMB!"
These guys are my absolute favorite Monitor other than the Dampier Peninsula Monitor. And probably you have to be my favorite RUclipsr, you cover so many of my favorite reptiles and your excitement is so wholesome! I love your videos.
RUclips seriously needs a love button. These videos are an absolute joy to watch and have helped me learn so much about some of my favorite animals on Earth. Thanks so much to all of you at Clint's Reptiles! You're all stinkin' rad!
Another great video guys! Just wanted to suggest (at least with animals like these) that saying they get huge might hit home better accompanied with their average adult size and weight. I'm pretty sure the majority of your community has a pretty good idea of the adult size of an asian water monitor, but I'm equally sure a lot of people dont understand what 6 feet and 40 pounds of velociraptor actually looks like.
Once when i went snorkling with my family in thailand we saw one of those on the island we ate lunch on. It was super fat and loved the attention that it got from all of the tourists and it got fed with a lot of chicken legs
I know you guys won't change your scoring system but I do wish you added "life long cost". There can be a huge disparity between up front and over all cost. Corn snake is low on both. Red eared sliders are cheap upfront but people don't understand what its going to take to house them properly as they grow into massive adults. We upgraded tanks from a 20 to 55 to 90 to 220 over 5 years. Not to mention filtration.....
I will never own a med to large monitor again. Loved my Savannah. But just nope nope. Maybe a pair of achie but never again anything larger. Great video as always.
Ya I can’t my Savannah monitor is enough for me I remember when Clint made a video on savs and I was still doing research on them I should of just got an ackie monitor but no I just continued well now thousands of dollars later on just one lizard I still wonder if I could build a time machine so I could reason with myself to get an ackie but still love her too bits.
Certainly do a target training video! My tegu is also target trained and I’m always getting people asking me questions about it for their animals and I think there’s a need for a reptile based training video. Obviously target training for a lizard is the same as a dog or any other animal but I think people struggle with the disconnect if I tell them to watch a dog training video. A lot of people think it’s some kind of crazy impossible trick lol.
I really wish they didn’t sell these in pet stores because that one parent who didn’t do there research is going to be buying one of these for there kid and 9 months later they think it’s a good idea to release it in to the wild someone did that here in Idaho where we get pretty cold temperatures in the winter and last year someone found a almost fully mature Asian water monitor that ended up dying in the cold. At my local pet store they have 2 Asian water monitors on sell for $65 so what is going to stop that parent who doesn’t know a thing about them from buying one with out them knowing how big they get and proper husbandry. I do believe that they should still sell them in the pet trade like on morph market or something like that but not in pet stores.
I would like a video for target training and I don't know if you been seeing my comments on your videos but I am begging for a video on the san diego zoo diet and how to make it please
our mangrove is sick. almost lethargic. we thought it was dead a few times, only to find out it wasn't. our appt to see herp is tomorrow. it isn't dehydrated. it ate a pup. and made a bowel movement. it just moves in slow motion. i m hoping it's not serious.
In Thailand, they grow so big and sometimes wander into buildings. Once, my school had to call the fire department because a big monitor lizard was found and they eat free roaming chickens too so I'm shocked that they are pets in this video
I absolutely adore monitors. I have two rescued Savannah’s who I’ll hopefully get to breed for me next year. Also your genetics videos really helped me with my gecko breeding, hopefully we’ll get some good babies here soon.
Okay, so if they're like active puppies that love to stick their nose in everything, would they do well with some toys? Think things like the big balls you see in big cat enclosures every now and again, or perhaps some kind of equivalent, like a thick, rope tether.
Funny you mentioned that crows have intelligence in their eyes. To me they seem to always be mocking me, as if they knew some great secret about life that I did not.
Zach, I think you've never had a puppy. Puppies are cute and fun for an hour, but in reality they are quite intense. Curious, active, they get into everything. I think this video makes the challenges of owning a giant lizard with a puppy personality pretty clear.
@@ClintsReptiles I grew up with several dogs. I've also kept reptiles for a while and have been around monitors. I know what I'm trying to say and its what I said. I love your channel and mean no disrespect, but I strongly and passionately disagree with your comparison.
I have been waiting a long time for this video and thank you for this! Asian Water Monitors are a dream pet and a favorite alongside Perenties and Ackies for monitors!
They’re internationally protected. No one can own them aside from zoos and equally licensed facilities. So no one could own one as a pet, but I agree that it’d be cool to see Clint interact with one.
HEY CLINT! IN MY COUNTRY BABY WATER MONITOR LIZARDS ONLY COST 2 DOLLARS! BUT SADLY, PEOPLE WHO BUY THEM DONT DO RESEARCH AND JUST PUT 2 OR 3 IN A SMALL BUCKET WITH WATER 😢
I'd have to disagree that Asian Water Monitors are like puppies. They're like Rats! Rats are super smart, intelligent, inquisitive, extremely loyal and personable, they eat a lot and need HUGE enclosures, and they're especially destructive! Some Rats will immediately chew a toy to pieces as soon as you put it into their cage! It's insane! Only difference is that Rats make a huge mess with TOYS but can be litter trained, so no dirty messes unlike Water Monitors, so I guess they're more like a Rat/Puppy combined 😂
I love these monitors and you nailed it Clint, I have spent a lot of time with Corvids and thats exactly the same look in the monitors eyes. I would state that of all the dogs, cats and horses (and many other animals) I have lived with, the crow I lived with for 5 and a half years was far and away the most intelligent and the most engaging animal out of them all. He had a bad begininning but I rescued him and the 5 years I had with him were way too short. I suspect that the fall he had as a fledgeling when his whole family were shot caused something to not be 100%. I did get him checked by a very reluctant vet, wormed him as he had gape and outside parasites, got his broken wing attended to and he was fine for five and a half years. I wouldnt have kept him if his quality of life wasnt good but, he was happy and could kinda fly from my shoulder to his perch and back, loved his weekly baths, hunted for bugs in the garden every other day (weather permitting) and cooked up lots of plans to kill my ex's cassette tapes as he didnt really like anyone other than me. I miss him. I'm told they live long lives in captivity but unfortunately that wasnt to be.
No need to make a vid about it since it's unlikely Clint will get his hands on one and because: You can't. It's illegal in most places since komodo dragons are an endangered species. Only zoos and professionals, educational institutions can keep komodo dragons. That aside, it's the largest lizard on the planet with a venomous bite and a high prey drive. TLDR; Don't be naive and stop assuming every wild animal is free to be a "pet" and stick with domesticated or unproblematic reptiles. If you want a monitor, get something that is available in your country, legal, and easy to take care of.
I saw in your croc monitor video that some folks have outdoor enclosures. Can you comment on the dangers of or precautions one can take to ensure that this does not expose a lizard to parasites and other things that wild caught monitors may come with? If I ever move to Florida that is how I’d like to keep my first monitor.
Kamp Kenan has a great example of what an adult water monitor's home should look like in terms of all the items you mentioned regarding keeping and housing water monitors 😉👍😁 🦎 🦎 🦎
Million dollar idea! Easy to use mittens you can put on your monitor for social time. They have to be easy for you to put on and remove but not easy for the monitor to kick or wiggle out of. Every large monitor owner complains about those claws.
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With your Falcon and owl video
I have a question
Does it s possible to get a magpie or a Crow they are intelligent like parrot
(Can you make à video about exotique exterior bird like pheasan peackock and other smaller bird like exotic bird )Sorry for some name I speak french
Could you make a video on an egyptian uromastyx? I am getting one and am so exited!
Clint's Reptiles, I’m surprised you didn’t mention Kamp Kenan’s water monitor enclosure
I'm not sure putting a lizard in charge of monitoring the water in Asia was a good idea, but that is a very beautiful reptile that deserves a big, beautiful and very secure enclosure. Thank you for showing us this big, inquisitive lizard.
Your a complete ID!OT
Underated
It should be the monitor of all waterways!
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I actually interned at a zoo for awhile that kept this species.
Only reptile I’ve met that was possibly even friendlier than a bearded dragon. Our’s LOVED people, and reminded me of a giant puppy. Would follow you around the enclosure when you cleaned it in the hope you had food. Never tried to bite or attack anyone. Would come up to the front of the enclosure and sit there for hours because it liked to watch all the guests- and most of our mammals didn’t even do that.
Wicked smart, one of the keepers did target training with it to make moving it/vet visits easier, and to keep it’s brain occupied.
BUT due to their enormous size there’s very few people I would ever recommend this to.
It’s one of those animals that basically needs it’s own room in your house, and honestly even that likely isn’t big enough. And that’s being conservative on space, not being one of those people that recommend huge enclosures for any random animal. Certain people/organizations can properly keep them and should be allowed to do so, but I wouldn’t casually recommend them to most people.
My Nile thinks it's a puppy. He has a 15x18 ft room with a small pond and free roams the house when I'm home which consists of him mostly tearing up my couch while climbing onto it to lay on me and trying to get into the trash which I had to put in a closet... that he now claws at.
All of my friends ask about getting one and I spend over an hour explaining that mine is the exception and that I have 5 years of multi hour days of getting him to that point. He was was even captive bred and handled as a baby and it was still a long road. Just not a pet for most people. I usually tell them to get some anole or a bearded if they have experience with something before
Yeah like, if you're gonna keep one of these, you might as well keep it like a dog and let it have free reign of your house and just set up a toilet area and some basking/uvb lights...
@@dragonwithamonocle or if you have some property and live in the right conditions to build a massive outdoor enclosure like Slinky’s newer enclosure at Kamp Kenan
I live in Sri Lanka, there are lots of these boys around my house living naturally. I would say they are the gentlemen of lizard world. Even wild ones are not aggressive or dangerous.
That is so sick. You should feed them meat or eggs sometimes you could get a free pet
Legit I tried to catch one, and what luck that I found a super aggressive one that bit me really hard.
@@PlecsExotics3 lol even the friendly animals bite when captured. Try catching a feral puppy or cat and you'll most likely get bitten too.
@@randompheidoleminor3011 yeah definitely
@@PlecsExotics3yo try to come catch me and I'm gonna Mike Tyson both your ears, SON!
Little mister knife hands: "LET ME LOVE YOU"
You literally are the only entity on the internet that ever made me this happy with a notification.
I'm torn between Clint and snake discovery, I think both make me equally happy
agreed
Target training video would be awesome!
Maybe we could do a whole video on reptile training and include target training?
@@ClintsReptiles Yes!!
Multiple videos! A series! 😁
I have a couple videos feeding my girl. Check out. Shows tonge feeding and traing regarding knowing the difference between my fingers and food.
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You're not helping me convince myself not to build a vivarium in my home
I will convert my house
If you do, just keep in mind most reptiles cannot be housed in the same enclosure, even if they are the same species. Doesn't meant you can't keep others in different places and convert a room to an enclosure. :)
I know, right? Never wanted an iguana because they're mostly jerks... but this baby?? So cute!!!!!!!!! And don't get me started on GusGus, his Argentina Tegu. I need one of these in my life 😍
@@amypf6237 Ackie Monitor and Tiger Whiptail are tiny versions of the Asian Water Monitor and Tegu respectively if you don't have a lot of space. I've owned all but the Water Monitor and they are all great.
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clint I wanna let you know I never thought of reptiles to be cool pets but since I've been watching your channel you've shown me they can be AMAZING pets and I've even gotten over my fear of snakes and im even going to the Raleigh repticon this year. love the videos man keep it up :)
That is one of the best messages you could send to me. That makes me so happy!
Other large lizards: (sit still on the table, maybe walk around a little bit but mostly sits there)
Asian water monitor: *father, I must explore*
(My suggestion for another “best pet lizard” is a white lined gecko, they’re very uncommon but underrated imo)
This man could make an earthworm sound like the coolest animal I’ve ever heard of. I love it.
Earthworms are very cool though
@@K-yu-ko8dv peristaltic locomotion!
@@K-yu-ko8dv I agree
I’ve been watching New England Reptile and I’m AMAZED at how tame his monitors are. Give it another ten generations of training and breeding and they’re going to be Scaly Dogs.😀
Great video, Clint! I once had the good fortune to meet an Asian water monitor. Since it was swimming in a pool at the time, I was able to give it the belly rubs it wanted without being exposed to its formidable claws. I have to agree with you-very like a puppy, extremely charming, but not a great choice as a pet.
Certainly not for most people. They're intense little dragons.
Worth mentioning is that due to its wide range the Asian water monitor has many different localities and mutations. You have the standard (type ones), the gigantic sumatran ones, the black dragons, the phillippine ones (Cumingi, samarensis, nuchalis which are very high yellow), and lastly you have the Sumbawa and celebensis which max out at 4 foot in both cases. I am getting one tonight (celebensis), they are an ideal choice if you don't wanna build a 12 foot viv. Just thought I'd put that out there.
Great video! Asian water monitor is one of my dream animals (along with reticulated python, which you totally need to review, btw) that I would get if I ever won the lottery or came in to loads of money in some other way.
We will cover them for sure.
If I had unlimited space, time, and resources the Asian water monitor would definitely be at the top of my list, but unfortunately I don't have those things and I doubt I could provide proper care for such a magnificent beast.
I actually just got a rescue Asian water monitor about 3 foot long and he was only 3 foot long and over all with his cage and decorations he cates me about 500 dollars so if you just search and save you can find one without winning a lottery
Nice, these have the potential to go from a dream to a nightmare. Beware of the cons, they do outway the positives, however the positives are rewarding if you can share your home with one and be able to spend a lot of time with it, great big lizard that can be enjoyed. Surely not a reptile to neglect when it comes to time. Even with the most experienced keeper, they can be a challenge. Keeper, beware and respect what you are caring for. That being said, I love mine.❤
@@raymondjacque6594 yes but they most likely wont be cb monitors...or sociable....a nice captive bred water monitor will run u between 250 and 500....if u want one cb and very socialized and custome to human contact u will spend between 700 to thousands of dollars ....
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"Puppy of the reptile world" is an appropriate term. I've seen videos of them doing tricks for treats, and stealing food from dog bowls. Hell, I even saw a video of one fumbling through a trash can.
Bottom Line - We can all get Ackies and continue to live vicariously through Kamp Kenan and Slinky 🤠 Great info Clint, thank you!
A wise option indeed!
Try the japanese channel animaltaiga,this young guy has a giant asian water monitor called Ten,and when he calls him it becomes Ten kun,like,master Ten,girls are chan,or,miss?Anyway this giant is a total lamb!Only when his owner has nice food he becomes a velociraptor!
I have much vicarious pleasure from Ten kun,and all the Florida boys.Slinky is adorable too!
True, wish ackies weren't so expensive though. Why is it that the very large and hard reptiles to take care of (Savannah monitor, any type of water monitor, iguanas, etc.) are only like 20-50 bucks!?!?
@@taoutdoors8110 because those are wild caught and the ackies are not
I'd love to see you cover some more of the amazing lizards and snakes from America. You've done a few already (anoles, corn snakes, etc) but there are some amazing ones that you haven't yet. We have lots of native skinks, salamanders, frogs and snakes that make great pets and could benefit from some captive breeding programs. Interest generated by videos like yours could definitely help get them much needed attention. It always confused me that we get reptiles from Asia and Africa when we have so many awesome ones in North America. There are also some _monster_ (hint, hint) lizards that could make for interesting videos... once you get better gloves.
I thought it is illegal to keep native wild animals as pets. Is it not?
@@forestman2382 Depends on the specific animal and state.
@forestman2382 if it is illegal you just buy a captive bred one
Mine is 5 years old. Had him since he was a baby. Love him. I agree, the most challenging is enclosure, housing. Mine is farm raised, came to me healthy. Great temperament, handled him all the time. NERD prices are way too high. They breed alot of morphs putting them into the thousands. I prefer the natural Normal looking localities. My last Asian Water Monitor I had for 12 years. He was so awesome. Dog tame.
When I was a kid, I went to a pet store and a big monitor crawled out of its enclosure and right into my lap lol. Looking at this guy, I'm pretty sure it was an Asian Water Monitor.
I watched this with my bearded dragon Fafnir, and he kept trying to eat your monitors tail 😂
Fafnir:LET ME EAT THAT WORM!!!
Fafnir:LET ME EAT THAT WORM!!!
Fafnir:LET ME EAT THAT WORM!!!
Love that name 😄
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Do a video on Sailfin Dragons, that would be awesome
Agreed, I just need to find one.
When I was in fieldwork in Borneo there were loads of these guys hanging out around the river and under my house. They're just so chill!
What would be easier to take care of, a human child or an asian monitor?
As someone who had experience with both, a human child is definitely the "worst pet lizard" and I would give it a 1 in every category except for "hardiness" since they are pretty resilient ;)
@@elirane85 It is settled then, I know my future family and it has no children, only lizard
@@elirane85 hahahaha funny!
@Mel Hawk That's true, problem is most will mouth *on* instead and won't let go until they've taken a chunk out of you. ;P
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Here’s some random-ish facts about the Asian water monitor (and monitors in general.)
Monitors have forked tongues, making them the only reptiles other than snakes to possess this characteristic. Like snakes, this tongue shape allows for better accuracy in locating a prey's scent.
Monitors practice 'open pursuit' hunting instead of stalking and ambushing. They are very fast despite their massive size because of their powerful leg muscles. When escaping predators, usually large snakes, water monitors will climb a tree using their powerful legs. If this technique doesn't work, they will jump from the branch into the safety of a stream or river.
Monitors are known to use their tail (which may be twice as long as its body) as a rudder (used to steer when swimming), for grasping, and as a weapon.
Monitors swallow their food whole or in large pieces; they are able to dislocate their thyroid bone in order to enlarge their throat.
Males are extremely territorial. Upon encountering another male they will first take a threatening posture then begin fighting viciously, often leaving severe bite wounds.
These monitors build their burrows along riverbanks and will take advantage of termite mounds as well as rotting logs or stumps to lay their eggs.
Asian water monitors can remain under water for up to 30 minutes - which comes in handy when hunting aquatic prey.
These water monitors are comfortable in both fresh and saltwater and have been spotted swimming far out in the ocean.
You should do a vid on draco lizards, which are just tiny dragons.
In addition to the Varanidae monitors, all Teiidae species, including tegus and caiman lizards, and Heliodermidae, which are the Gila monster and beaded lizard, have forked tongues. Also, many Anguidae such as the various alligator and arboreal alligator lizards have slightly forked or notched tongues.
mattslev lets just make a chain of facts on every vid
I used to live in Singapore where these guys can grow massive! Fair warning to everyone, they get to about 6ft+ sometimes not including the tail in the wild, and can have a nasty temper (I've been chased before 😂) Nontheless this is number two in my 'Future Pet List' along with the Burmese Python.
Love the video Clint!
Lol as another Singaporean, they are extremely chill.
The way she tries to climb onto you is so adorable. She is such a baby. Those little claws. Awwww.
I had one of these in high school in the '70's. I researched these as best I could before buying it, even to the point that I learned V. salvator was far superior to V. niloticus as pets. Visited a biker in Fla. who had a 6 footer that he kept like a dog in an indoor kennel...spiked collar and all. His lizard would come when called like a dog, and seemingly enjoyed being petted like a dog. After that, I was hooked, and bought one a little bigger than the one in the video. My dad built his enclosure. He was literally like a cross between a dog, a cat and a dragon. I enjoyed being his buddy for several years before he developed a respiratory infection. In force-feeding him his medicine for that, I traumatized his mouth, resulting in his getting mouth rot which proved fatal. This video brought tears to my eyes, remembering both Godzilla and my dad who helped me care for him. Thank you.
Finally, someone who shares my fear of opening Pillsbury containers!
I know! I feel so validated.
I'm not ashamed to say I have Pillsburycontainerophobia, too. I'm also afraid of the toaster.
Scares my dumb ass every time, even if I'm staring at the toaster.
Always here for more monitor content! Asian water monitors are my favourite, that comparisons to crow and magpies was really spot on! I’d also love to see a vid on target training🦎
They're far from easy to care for, but when socialized properly you will never find a lizard so friendly, inquisitive, and generally delightful as an Asian water monitor. They have the best temperament I've seen in any monitor.
Oh my gosh what a cute lizard
Clint's narration for the animal makes it that much more endearing
I used to live in Thailand and had a 6' monitor that lived on my street. It was beautiful, but never let me get close. I saw quite a few of these on the islands there too. They liked to be close to people (but not too close), I assume because they may score some food.
In Malaysia, Asian Water Monitor is common resident of sewer drain systems. They really like to explore people's home, hence one of our fire department's most frequent catch and release.
Teenage mutant ninja monitors
The "can I keep this monitor from escaping" game has to get really old really fast. Just watching you babysit this puppy for 20 minutes made me quite exasperated.
I would love to see a target training video! I also love Asian Water Monitors ❤ They are so intelligent and can be very well mannered with proper socialization and care. I am lucky to live less than an hour away from NERD, they produce some beautiful reptiles. Last time I went, they had a Tegu that reminded me of Gus Gus and I was lucky enough to be able to interact with and get up close and personal with one of their female AWM's and Irian Jaya Skink. I was so happy I got all teary eyed.
I love your channel and thank you for all the work you and your team do!!
My boyfriend wants a black dragon so badly. I told him to start with an Ackie and see how it goes😂 thank you for this video!
It was striking how the lizard kept coming toward you in a non threatening way. Most other reptiles you have shown either wander randomly or try to get away. You are interesting to this monitor, and not as food. That matches what you said about their character.
It seems like most monitors are like keeping a raccoon- lots of space, voracious appetite for a variety of food, and an intelligence and sense of mischief that needs constant stimulation.
“They get to the size of a velociraptor”
So... three feet?
It quite common in my country Malaysia, they can reach 4 feet.ruclips.net/video/tPENTzUKBDM/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/DlhLEBeAs14/видео.html
Google says
4 to 7.5 feet
Great video. My experience with these guys having 3 for sure the bigest concern and challenge is housing. As far as temperament overall good, however all of them have their own personality or level of tolerance when it comes to handling. CBB, vs. Farm raised baby? Cost on the CBB are too expensive, ranging from $500 up to $12,000, and with minimal handling can become nervous and flighty with risk of bitting just like an import or wild caught. Mine is a farm raised baby and is now a year old and a total sweetheart. I got her as a hatchling and because of this I was able to work with her from a good start. She loves to interact and after handling her for 15 minutes my arms look like I was attacked by cats. Yikes. She only cost me $90 bucks which was nice. Overall not a lizard to keep for most.
Imma get rich and build a nice large enclosure for an Asian water monitor.
Clint: Should I make a video on x?
The correct answer always: YES
i would love a target training video. its actually something i have been looking into for awhile and could use as much info as possible. hope to see it in the near future
"They have a great perso-OOWW that *hurt. A lot.* "
Case in point. 2 out of 5. XD
Completely reasonable personality but completely unreasonable size
Not gonna lie, I'm having the same response looking at her as I would a puppy😂, who's a good water monitor, you are, yes you are.
We just received a baby Black Dragon Water Monitor (Kolmani locality, so a bit smaller than normal) from NERD, and he is *already* getting himself into mischief.
But I'm excited. I keep re-watching all of Kevin's videos about monitor care, threads of trust, and occasionally coming back to this video, just to make _absolutely sure_ that I know what's coming. We've been prepping for this for many, many years.
So far, he has:
- disassembled parts of his cage, getting into areas that we didn't really want him to be in
- used our trust to climb out of his cage and then try to make a break for it (Kevin's handling videos came in real handy)
- covered my hands in scratches
- won our undying love and devotion
He's going to be a ton of work, but he is _so very worth the effort_. I can't believe how trusting he was straight out of the box that NERD shipped him in. A little skittish at first, maybe ... but he seems almost as eager to meet us as we are to meet him.
I'm so excited.
Me in Boots, heavy jeans, and big heavy sweaters over another shirt: "alright you gorgeous gal I'm ready for you."
Asian water monitor: "FREN! I CLIMB!"
These guys are my absolute favorite Monitor other than the Dampier Peninsula Monitor. And probably you have to be my favorite RUclipsr, you cover so many of my favorite reptiles and your excitement is so wholesome! I love your videos.
The entire time shes just going "Hyello? Oh hyello! What's this?" And that's great.
RUclips seriously needs a love button. These videos are an absolute joy to watch and have helped me learn so much about some of my favorite animals on Earth. Thanks so much to all of you at Clint's Reptiles! You're all stinkin' rad!
We just came back from our honeymoon from Sri Lanka, where we saw a few of them in the wild
Another great video guys! Just wanted to suggest (at least with animals like these) that saying they get huge might hit home better accompanied with their average adult size and weight. I'm pretty sure the majority of your community has a pretty good idea of the adult size of an asian water monitor, but I'm equally sure a lot of people dont understand what 6 feet and 40 pounds of velociraptor actually looks like.
A target training video would be great. I’ve seen target training for birds and some mammals but never for reptiles. Great idea, Clint! 😁
"They're the size of Velociraptors"
Me: Can they learn to open doors?
Once when i went snorkling with my family in thailand we saw one of those on the island we ate lunch on. It was super fat and loved the attention that it got from all of the tourists and it got fed with a lot of chicken legs
I know you guys won't change your scoring system but I do wish you added "life long cost". There can be a huge disparity between up front and over all cost. Corn snake is low on both. Red eared sliders are cheap upfront but people don't understand what its going to take to house them properly as they grow into massive adults. We upgraded tanks from a 20 to 55 to 90 to 220 over 5 years. Not to mention filtration.....
That factors into Care.
I will never own a med to large monitor again. Loved my Savannah. But just nope nope. Maybe a pair of achie but never again anything larger. Great video as always.
Probably a bucket load of work, worries and Money?
Ya I can’t my Savannah monitor is enough for me I remember when Clint made a video on savs and I was still doing research on them I should of just got an ackie monitor but no I just continued well now thousands of dollars later on just one lizard I still wonder if I could build a time machine so I could reason with myself to get an ackie but still love her too bits.
Certainly do a target training video! My tegu is also target trained and I’m always getting people asking me questions about it for their animals and I think there’s a need for a reptile based training video. Obviously target training for a lizard is the same as a dog or any other animal but I think people struggle with the disconnect if I tell them to watch a dog training video. A lot of people think it’s some kind of crazy impossible trick lol.
I'm surprised that nobody came here because of Mrs. Kipling 😂
That’s the only reason I know this lizard exists lmao I used to love watching Jessie
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I did
that's literally why i started liking reptiles!
I really wish they didn’t sell these in pet stores because that one parent who didn’t do there research is going to be buying one of these for there kid and 9 months later they think it’s a good idea to release it in to the wild someone did that here in Idaho where we get pretty cold temperatures in the winter and last year someone found a almost fully mature Asian water monitor that ended up dying in the cold. At my local pet store they have 2 Asian water monitors on sell for $65 so what is going to stop that parent who doesn’t know a thing about them from buying one with out them knowing how big they get and proper husbandry. I do believe that they should still sell them in the pet trade like on morph market or something like that but not in pet stores.
I would like a video for target training and I don't know if you been seeing my comments on your videos but I am begging for a video on the san diego zoo diet and how to make it please
Sounds good!
Ummm yes please I have to read threw peer reviewed papers to get any good good Info...besides kevin!
There's a guy training mink that did an awesome job with a australia monitor if you want one
our mangrove is sick. almost lethargic. we thought it was dead a few times, only to find out it wasn't. our appt to see herp is tomorrow. it isn't dehydrated. it ate a pup. and made a bowel movement. it just moves in slow motion. i m hoping it's not serious.
In Thailand, they grow so big and sometimes wander into buildings. Once, my school had to call the fire department because a big monitor lizard was found and they eat free roaming chickens too so I'm shocked that they are pets in this video
I absolutely adore monitors. I have two rescued Savannah’s who I’ll hopefully get to breed for me next year. Also your genetics videos really helped me with my gecko breeding, hopefully we’ll get some good babies here soon.
That's exciting!
I'd love to own a "little" girl one day
Me too
Ha Ha "Little"
theres no such thing
keelan James they can grow to 5 feet in the wild, ruclips.net/video/tPENTzUKBDM/видео.html
Yes officer, this comment right here.
Clint, thank you for this video! I've been interested in water monitors ever since NERD showed me how cool they are.
Okay, so if they're like active puppies that love to stick their nose in everything, would they do well with some toys? Think things like the big balls you see in big cat enclosures every now and again, or perhaps some kind of equivalent, like a thick, rope tether.
People have used toys for monitor lizards, some individuals will play with them.
Funny you mentioned that crows have intelligence in their eyes. To me they seem to always be mocking me, as if they knew some great secret about life that I did not.
It’s so cute :D
Like a little reptilian puppy.
100% a giant reptile puppy that stays a puppy for life.
"little" LOL, NO.
more like German Shepherd
they are not little and they are not puppy-like in the slightest, Clint is setting up a very dangerous precedent
Zach, I think you've never had a puppy. Puppies are cute and fun for an hour, but in reality they are quite intense. Curious, active, they get into everything. I think this video makes the challenges of owning a giant lizard with a puppy personality pretty clear.
@@ClintsReptiles I grew up with several dogs. I've also kept reptiles for a while and have been around monitors. I know what I'm trying to say and its what I said. I love your channel and mean no disrespect, but I strongly and passionately disagree with your comparison.
Asian Water Monitor's is one of my favorite monitor species, I could never truly own one but admire those that do own and raise them.
Hey Clint, I was thinking about getting a bearded dragon. Should I feed them every day.
While they're young, yes.
In my country, asian water monitor have the same price as an bearded dragons. You could even find them exploring sewers, pond, and trees.
This is a pet you get when you are retired
I have been waiting a long time for this video and thank you for this! Asian Water Monitors are a dream pet and a favorite alongside Perenties and Ackies for monitors!
time to get a komodo dragon on here lol
They’re internationally protected. No one can own them aside from zoos and equally licensed facilities. So no one could own one as a pet, but I agree that it’d be cool to see Clint interact with one.
HEY CLINT! IN MY COUNTRY BABY WATER MONITOR LIZARDS ONLY COST 2 DOLLARS!
BUT SADLY, PEOPLE WHO BUY THEM DONT DO RESEARCH AND JUST PUT 2 OR 3 IN A SMALL BUCKET WITH WATER 😢
Omg it's so cute, look at those razor sharp claws
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Boi u one of the very, very few RUclipsrs that aren’t dinotubers that has your Dino knowledge on point keep it up
I'd have to disagree that Asian Water Monitors are like puppies. They're like Rats! Rats are super smart, intelligent, inquisitive, extremely loyal and personable, they eat a lot and need HUGE enclosures, and they're especially destructive! Some Rats will immediately chew a toy to pieces as soon as you put it into their cage! It's insane! Only difference is that Rats make a huge mess with TOYS but can be litter trained, so no dirty messes unlike Water Monitors, so I guess they're more like a Rat/Puppy combined 😂
One of my favorites thanks for the awesome video Clint
This awesome. I love Asian water moniters
They are special
Clint's Reptiles how can such a big lizard ( even if she isn’t fully grown) be so cute ?!
The cheapest option to house one is to move to florida,build a fence and dig a pond stocked with tilapia
A really good fence, with a roof and that goes several feet underground. They dig, they climb, and "they remember"....
@@ClintsReptiles clever girl....or boy
Idk it's 52 in Orlando right now... would have to be South Florida...it's not all the same smh
i would love to see magpies on your channel.
How about crows or mynahs?
Or a Raven?
I love these monitors and you nailed it Clint, I have spent a lot of time with Corvids and thats exactly the same look in the monitors eyes. I would state that of all the dogs, cats and horses (and many other animals) I have lived with, the crow I lived with for 5 and a half years was far and away the most intelligent and the most engaging animal out of them all. He had a bad begininning but I rescued him and the 5 years I had with him were way too short. I suspect that the fall he had as a fledgeling when his whole family were shot caused something to not be 100%. I did get him checked by a very reluctant vet, wormed him as he had gape and outside parasites, got his broken wing attended to and he was fine for five and a half years. I wouldnt have kept him if his quality of life wasnt good but, he was happy and could kinda fly from my shoulder to his perch and back, loved his weekly baths, hunted for bugs in the garden every other day (weather permitting) and cooked up lots of plans to kill my ex's cassette tapes as he didnt really like anyone other than me. I miss him. I'm told they live long lives in captivity but unfortunately that wasnt to be.
Record known length 10.5 ft. Average known length 6.6 foot. Average weight 45 lbs
Can you do one on Komodo Dragons next? I’m thinking of getting one but not sure if my dog will get along with it
No need to make a vid about it since it's unlikely Clint will get his hands on one and because: You can't. It's illegal in most places since komodo dragons are an endangered species. Only zoos and professionals, educational institutions can keep komodo dragons.
That aside, it's the largest lizard on the planet with a venomous bite and a high prey drive.
TLDR; Don't be naive and stop assuming every wild animal is free to be a "pet" and stick with domesticated or unproblematic reptiles. If you want a monitor, get something that is available in your country, legal, and easy to take care of.
The way he tries to step on your arms with his hind legs everytime 😂
Wish I wasn’t a broke teen and could give Clint money but saving all my cash for my next exotic preferably a bird
When I saw a juvenile Asian water monitor I wanted one so bad until I found out how big the get since I dont have the space for one
I’ve seen the Black Dragon mutation and goodness it’s stunning~
That is by far the most active large lizard I've ever seen. Those things are such a handful
Turns out they're also a blast. I've had a black dragon for a year now and I adore her. They're big and expensive, but they're incredible animals
Reptile training video please!
Also, a monitor video always puts a smile on my face
How about a video on black roughneck monitors? That would be awesome! Keep up the great work!!
The first time I was in Thailand I saw one of these and thought it was a crocodile. It was that large.
I saw in your croc monitor video that some folks have outdoor enclosures. Can you comment on the dangers of or precautions one can take to ensure that this does not expose a lizard to parasites and other things that wild caught monitors may come with? If I ever move to Florida that is how I’d like to keep my first monitor.
Kamp Kenan has a great example of what an adult water monitor's home should look like in terms of all the items you mentioned regarding keeping and housing water monitors 😉👍😁 🦎 🦎 🦎
Million dollar idea! Easy to use mittens you can put on your monitor for social time. They have to be easy for you to put on and remove but not easy for the monitor to kick or wiggle out of. Every large monitor owner complains about those claws.