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  • Lizard who loves cuddling with his favorite girl insists on always being the little spoon 💚
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  • @saintkohle
    @saintkohle Год назад +798

    Tegu are probably the 'golden retrievers' of the lizard world for their inquisitiveness and affection-seeking nature from their owners, especially when raised by hand. This little girl couldn't have a better scaly friend 🥰

    • @xxprettylittlethings
      @xxprettylittlethings Год назад +48

      Blue tongued skinks are a lot like this too. The good boys of the reptile world for sure

    • @TheMathmath123
      @TheMathmath123 Год назад +12

      A dog that sleeps half the year tho 😂

    • @xxprettylittlethings
      @xxprettylittlethings Год назад +11

      @@smokinokin66 I don’t know as much about them. It’s all skinks, ball pythons and gargoyle geckos for me

    • @kahetiger
      @kahetiger Год назад +9

      @xxprettylittlethings Is your ball python affectionate? I was just wondering, as I had a reticulated python that was rather friendly.

    • @mortalclown3812
      @mortalclown3812 Год назад +10

      I've never seen one before. He's obviously got a ton of personality. And this family is awesome.
      These videos and Anna Breytenbach have definitely expanded my love for animals to include so many other species.
      ❤❤❤

  • @sisloan
    @sisloan Год назад +604

    "he always wants to be the little spoon". Made me LOL

    • @Mikeanglo
      @Mikeanglo Год назад +4

      Good thing he's not a gator...then he'd always be the big spoon.

    • @zoa1-99.......
      @zoa1-99....... Год назад +3

      NO kid should ever be using the term "Little Spoon" EVER!

    • @untetheredmoon6971
      @untetheredmoon6971 Год назад +11

      @@zoa1-99....... ? lol

    • @zoa1-99.......
      @zoa1-99....... Год назад +1

      @@untetheredmoon6971 Look up "spooning" and you'll get it.

    • @SmokeEater509
      @SmokeEater509 9 месяцев назад

      @@zoa1-99....... stop trying to sexualize children sleeping with their pets. No one else thought of a sleeping position being referred to by a child as being something sexual except you. Maybe seek help.

  • @weakanklesfornamjoon
    @weakanklesfornamjoon Год назад +424

    Nothing strange about it. All critters deserve love. 💜🦎

  • @brightbite
    @brightbite Год назад +216

    Madelyn has got a real knack with reptiles and I hope she considers a career in reptile rescue one day!

    • @kblair19
      @kblair19 Год назад +14

      Thank you so much! She plans on being a herpetologist ❤

  • @maggiejane2192
    @maggiejane2192 Год назад +202

    As a lizard owner, I love this so much

    • @arod6boro
      @arod6boro Год назад +7

      Same here 4 sure 🙏

    • @kblair19
      @kblair19 Год назад +4

      Yessss! My people! Thank you ❤

  • @isitoveryet9525
    @isitoveryet9525 Год назад +133

    What an awesome momma!! She overcame her own fears, so she could help nurture her daughter’s passions! Beautiful family all around ❤️

  • @sdh42
    @sdh42 Год назад +118

    What a sweet story. Mom's grateful for Madelyn and Madelyn's grateful for Mom. Chester was the missing piece of their weird little family!

  • @exist4046
    @exist4046 Год назад +79

    Before people come in all like "reptiles cant FEEL!!" actually yes, they very much can, just in quite different ways compared to mammals. Moreover, Tegus like this guy are actually INCREDIBLY intelligent and many tegu keepers say the bond built with them is comparable to a dog or a cat, which is really cool! Personally, i quite enjoy the idea of an animal that likes closeness even if its for heat and whatnot, like many reptiles are like with humans. It means the animal trusts you a lot! Its why i love ball pythons, because theyll just stick around you for heat and youre a weird warm safe tree to them. I like that!

    • @CBRN-115
      @CBRN-115 Год назад +4

      I just want to know what is going on in their lizard brains

    • @exist4046
      @exist4046 Год назад +9

      @@CBRN-115 honestly same. For the most part I believe we do know reptiles are primarily instinctual, but it's kinda unclear when you have some that are mostly very very simple, and others like tegus, ball pythons, some garter snakes (like ringnecks, who are colony snakes that are shown to actually be able to communicate together and actually seem to enjoy company from their own kind!), Some turtles, and hell even king cobras who are absurdly intelligent either strategically, or emotionally. It's honestly probably a case of humans completely missing the marker when it comes to judging other types of animals, rather than reptiles being inherently less capable of emotions or intelligence. We tend to base our ideas on what our mammal brains do, rather than observing and understanding that different types of brains exist and can function differently, but may give similar results.
      Also I just wish I knew what most animals thought tbh. Dogs especially, dogs baffle me at times lmao.

    • @kaiyamya9882
      @kaiyamya9882 Год назад +10

      I honestly believe that trust is the ultimate form of reptile love. They don't generally seek out affection like a dog or a cat would, but the fact that you can pick up a lizard or a snake and have it relax in your arms instead of running away or going on the defense is wild. It probably goes against every bit of their instinct, to remain motionless while a giant creature handles them. That's why I believe that it has to be love. What else can cause such an irrational reaction?

    • @TheTuttle99
      @TheTuttle99 2 месяца назад

      Weird I haven't seen one comment like that!

    • @varanid9
      @varanid9 25 дней назад

      @@kaiyamya9882 That's the thing, you can't actually tame or domesticate a reptile, and, they being creatures of instinct, earning their trust is a very gratifying achievement. Once this is done, you see their innocence. They are very much like scaly babies, except with jaws and claws.

  • @darksonicrulerofreptiles25910
    @darksonicrulerofreptiles25910 Год назад +94

    I love Lizards.

  • @faverogibou6773
    @faverogibou6773 Год назад +65

    They aren't weird , they simply love animals !!

  • @streghewitch77
    @streghewitch77 Год назад +59

    What a handsome tegu!! People don't realize what great companions they can make when treated with the love and respect they deserve

  • @dad4ever-c90
    @dad4ever-c90 Год назад +102

    What a COOL family! Even the dogs are chill around Chester. How many folks do you know who would consider bringing a rescue lizard home for a sleepover?

  • @maybemablemaples2144
    @maybemablemaples2144 Год назад +78

    I wish I was as cool as Madelyn when I was younger. Chester seems really happy there.

  • @bentnickel7487
    @bentnickel7487 Год назад +23

    People are always surprised when animals respond to love and attention. Even insects can recognize favorable/unfavorable intentions toward them. This Tegu knows when he has it good. Hand feeding, being cuddled and eye to eye contact, who wouldn't like that?

  • @yamyamyams2629
    @yamyamyams2629 Год назад +23

    Big up to cool parents, cool kids, and warm lizards.

  • @xpndblhero5170
    @xpndblhero5170 Год назад +27

    I really like how she doesn't give a sh¡t what people think, they're all saying "Ew, you sleep w/ a lizard" and she's like "yeah and he's awesome".... Both of them are so adorable. 😊❤️😂

  • @bonniebob2802
    @bonniebob2802 Год назад +72

    Adorable and great family 🥰

  • @mlowe7245
    @mlowe7245 Год назад +27

    Chester has a loving home ❤

  • @BenjamintheTortoise
    @BenjamintheTortoise Год назад +47

    Sweet Chester!!! He's such a cutie!! I'm so glad he has a loving family to take care of him and spend time with him ❤️ People don't realize reptiles can be great pets and wonderful companions!! Cheers and love 💕😊

  • @Tullerchris
    @Tullerchris Год назад +8

    Argintine tegus are without a doubt the best large pet reptile you could get. And I have 4 in all including a wild caught female and three rescues. The time you invest into bonding and training them comes back ten fold. Super intelligent, very social with people and other pets, and they are very laid back personality wise. I would definately suggest if you consider a tegu, do your research as they do require a lot as far as enclosure space, heat, humidity, food, and above all attention. Also considering they can live 25 years or more, it's a huge commitment.

    • @kblair19
      @kblair19 Год назад +2

      Absolutely. On my TikTok I always include that info on my posts. This video was a trim down from over 30 minutes of talking so much of it got left out as well :)

  • @bestrealredhed
    @bestrealredhed Год назад +14

    Madelyn and her mom being grateful for each other and the part they had in getting Chester, ❤❤❤

  • @MuchKoku
    @MuchKoku Год назад +6

    Mom's terrified of snakes, but lets them stay for her daughter.
    Nice one, mom.

    • @kblair19
      @kblair19 Год назад

      ❤❤❤❤ thank you so much

  • @IrieRogue
    @IrieRogue Год назад +7

    My Pubba,, a black and white Argentine tegu, sleeps with me every single night. He's either in my head under my pillow, next to me, or on my belly. Tegus are the most amazing babies. He has his own enclosure with his own door to come and go as he pleases. There is nothing better than a tegu. Idk what I'd do without my Pubba. He even used to come to class with me, he would stay in my sweatshirt lol.

  • @mscarolynnigro
    @mscarolynnigro Год назад +22

    She treats him like a teddy bear 😊

  • @fefefilmprod8688
    @fefefilmprod8688 Год назад +6

    Ha!
    His house is a grow tent. No wonder he’s so chill.

    • @tourbillon13
      @tourbillon13 Год назад +2

      Lol! 😂

    • @kblair19
      @kblair19 Год назад +2

      Hahaha it fits right into our family for several reasons 😂❤

  • @arod6boro
    @arod6boro Год назад +9

    This vid made me grab my Bearded dragon n kiss the top of his head lol. I love the bonds between humans n the animals we share this amazing planet with.

  • @williamolsen20
    @williamolsen20 Год назад +42

    Weird is a subjective term anyhow. If lizards make you happy good for you. I have changed my mind about them because of the Dodo. They are great pets, as far as I am concerned.

    • @beasty909
      @beasty909 Год назад +2

      mine came from Ally with Emily & Ed at Snake Discovery :)

    • @Cuban20
      @Cuban20 8 месяцев назад

      @@beasty909Cool! Never heard of them, do they have a RUclips?

  • @bckelly23
    @bckelly23 Год назад +4

    Nice use of a grow tent for the lizard habitat. Good thinking.

  • @MrReese
    @MrReese Год назад +7

    I am always amazed how some children can form such bonds with animals and be so attentive as well.

  • @brendag5855
    @brendag5855 Год назад +21

    So beautiful 🤩 Thank you for volunteering and for giving Chester a home 💕🙏😇 🦎💕

  • @thesixth2330
    @thesixth2330 Год назад +3

    wonderful relationship between mother, daughter and animal :).

  • @trialbyfirepyrography321
    @trialbyfirepyrography321 2 месяца назад +2

    My Bearded dragon and Uromastyx have very unique personalities. Lizards can absolutely have feelings. I love that she is being raised around them. That Tegu is so pretty.

  • @k-teb5814
    @k-teb5814 Год назад +10

    I love this.

  • @poppyspoppinvideos4322
    @poppyspoppinvideos4322 Год назад +11

    This is so cute

  • @Gabistruwwelliese
    @Gabistruwwelliese Год назад +5

    This was too short! I would love to watch more of them!

  • @zmoney4689
    @zmoney4689 Год назад +4

    Thank you so much for respecting his life!

  • @itsmeagain5669
    @itsmeagain5669 Год назад +8

    Many years ago I built a very large terrarium to house rescued lizards & I’ve also rescued many snakes. I keep my property natural so that mice can live happily which draws snakes/hawks for balance. I was born a baby to Mother Earth and love all creatures, I was just like her when I was young. If all children were given this opportunity the world would be a different place 🙏 ❤️

  • @-namekuji-1973
    @-namekuji-1973 Год назад +10

    Scaly doggo
    Also LIZARD BURRITO 0:11

  • @erikm9768
    @erikm9768 Месяц назад

    I love kids learning about animals and really really respect the parents who realize how good it is for them

  • @Bella-D
    @Bella-D Год назад +5

    So sweet that she gives him a kiss ❤❤

  • @indigowolf556
    @indigowolf556 Год назад +4

    Well reptiles need love too. So I'm glad that there is somebody there to take care of that little guy❤❤

  • @maggieshepherd8815
    @maggieshepherd8815 Год назад +5

    Awesome family‼️ ALL creatures have souls‼️ The love ❤️ in this fam can be seen whether it’s a 2 legged or 4 legged variety ‼️😉 TY for sharing your wonderful life with us 😊♥️🤍💙

  • @OriginalMomo
    @OriginalMomo Год назад +5

    What an adorable Tegu 🥰🥰🥰

  • @Charlotte66666
    @Charlotte66666 Год назад +5

    Scaly Doggo.

    • @beasty909
      @beasty909 Год назад +1

      this made me chuckle :)

  • @BadBoyBobby85
    @BadBoyBobby85 Год назад +3

    My turtle used to give big hugs. I miss her

  • @charlesbr7684
    @charlesbr7684 Год назад +10

    Tegu's are ridiculously intellegent and make awesome companions for those ready to handle their level of care!! Great vid!!❤

  • @jody024
    @jody024 2 месяца назад +1

    Pibbles and a Lizard, the best of friends? Awesome!

  • @emmasanford6802
    @emmasanford6802 Год назад +1

    Being “weird” is what makes you different and different is good

  • @emmyali920
    @emmyali920 Год назад +6

    I sleep with my lizard too!!! I love my Bearded Dragon and he's changed my life. Lizards are GREAT companion pets. They are so much more complex than what some people think. Mine is SUPER FUNNY... and likes to smile to tell me when he's happy. They are also very smart and show affection. We don't know enough about reptiles, and most definitely underestimate them and their abilities. LIZARDS ARE AWESOME!!!

  • @JohnnyLaps
    @JohnnyLaps Год назад +4

    Madeline and Chester are adorable buddies!
    You are a great mommy Maddie❤

  • @CONQUISTADOR79
    @CONQUISTADOR79 Год назад +4

    Bless their hearts

  • @TheTuttle99
    @TheTuttle99 2 месяца назад

    SO cute how both mom and the daughter said they were thankful because without the other they wouldnt have Chester. Adorable

  • @korrainomad365
    @korrainomad365 25 дней назад

    Chester is so cute!! 🥹 Lizards and reptiles are incredible and so much more emotional than most folks realize. And y'all are not weird! You have that wonderful baby a home!

  • @shalacarter6658
    @shalacarter6658 Год назад +3

    God bless this LOVING family!!!!!!!!

  • @Rawkit_Surgeon
    @Rawkit_Surgeon Год назад +1

    That's a cute doggo.

  • @eleanoraquitaine2966
    @eleanoraquitaine2966 Год назад +1

    My friend's iguana loved to cuddle with the cat, Mr. T. They both loved it.

  • @josephhoward9631
    @josephhoward9631 Год назад +2

    My friend had a moniter lizard, and while not THIS friendly, it was pretty chill and relaxed. You scratch its head and it leans in to it a little lol

    • @kblair19
      @kblair19 Год назад +1

      We have one of those too! He’s definitely friendly but not nearly like this.

  • @mpdaugherty8549
    @mpdaugherty8549 Год назад +2

    Beautiful bond!

  • @NewEnglandReptile
    @NewEnglandReptile Год назад +2

    So
    Wonderful!!!!!! All we have to Do is open our minds to see what’s inside these wonderful creatures! K

    • @kblair19
      @kblair19 Год назад +1

      Thank you! For the comment and for always speaking on behalf of reptiles.

  • @eunaekim9216
    @eunaekim9216 Год назад +2

    In aww of the love for both human and lizard! 🦎❤️

  • @shaelinbecker2420
    @shaelinbecker2420 Год назад +1

    Chester is so cute friend 😁

  • @arkcon714
    @arkcon714 Год назад +8

    Argentine Black and White Tegus are awesome

  • @abbywabby30
    @abbywabby30 Год назад +1

    Special girl 👍🏻

  • @CBRN-115
    @CBRN-115 Год назад +1

    Tegu on a leash is adorable

  • @debralynnpaxton5238
    @debralynnpaxton5238 Год назад +1

    Love seeing Chester with 'Grandma' (?) /babysitting Chester on her shoulder ❤❤❤

    • @kblair19
      @kblair19 Год назад

      Thank you! He loved me first before he moved on😂 Although he’ll still let me snuggle him- as long as it’s while on his way to Mads.

  • @grahambrown1980
    @grahambrown1980 Год назад +3

    Great! 🦎 I love that apparent bond. 😍

  • @beasty909
    @beasty909 Год назад +4

    Chester: hiya granny, ya got any treats for me today please?
    Granny: i dont have any bud, mommy does
    xD

  • @derkarmaczar
    @derkarmaczar 2 месяца назад

    He’s beautiful!

  • @muffs55mercury61
    @muffs55mercury61 Год назад +1

    They are blessed to have Chester.

  • @MrDootDali
    @MrDootDali Год назад +2

    Lovely

  • @rachels6808
    @rachels6808 2 месяца назад +1

    As someone who loves snakes and lizards, I love this family.

  • @leslieg5150
    @leslieg5150 Год назад +4

    How adorable!! I love lizards too ❤

  • @nathryl03
    @nathryl03 Год назад +3

    I used to believe reptiles couldn't really form bonds with people. I've since seen the error in my thinking, and I absolutely love seeing the evidence of how wrong I was. This family is delightful.

  • @amandaphillips4344
    @amandaphillips4344 Год назад +3

    This lil girl has a mini dino-dragon🥰🥰 ive never seen this type of lizard and was fun watching this 😊

  • @katemitchell8249
    @katemitchell8249 Год назад +1

    Aww they beautiful together ❤❤

  • @cedricburrell3680
    @cedricburrell3680 Год назад +1

    Even lizards need some loving every once and a while🥰🥰🥰

  • @debralynnpaxton5238
    @debralynnpaxton5238 Год назад +1

    Chester is Beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @AriBellamar
    @AriBellamar Месяц назад

    I had two lizards when I was her age, Petri and Ducky .... I adored them!

  • @ursaltydog
    @ursaltydog Год назад +1

    Chest got a loving, doting home.. :)

  • @crystalheart9
    @crystalheart9 Год назад +2

    You can see the love they have for each other.🦎👧💚

  • @amberstamp1965
    @amberstamp1965 Год назад +2

    Wow what a beautiful young lady!! Future Animal Rescuer

  • @akbobtom
    @akbobtom Месяц назад

    He is Beautiful!

  • @ggoannas
    @ggoannas Год назад +2

    I hope she makes it her life’s work. She would never have an unhappy day.

  • @Pujiyanto234
    @Pujiyanto234 Год назад +1

    Beautiful

  • @marcandreyko4251
    @marcandreyko4251 Год назад +3

    this is exactly what i needed to see today. Chester is adorable and your daughter is a hero! thank you for being so open and bringing Chester home!

  • @fab92n15
    @fab92n15 Год назад +1

    So cute

  • @Sitchinite420
    @Sitchinite420 Год назад +4

    Animals are our friends. We are supposed to be caretakers of Gaia, the plant and animal kingdoms, and each other. It warms my heart to see people who are fulfilling our purpose. ❤️🙏🏻❤️

  • @miketalley5476
    @miketalley5476 Год назад +1

    Very odd but very endearing at the same time! I wish Chester and his girl, much happiness.

  • @bassdmin7436
    @bassdmin7436 Год назад +2

    He is a big ole handsome boy. Love him💜

  • @debralynnpaxton5238
    @debralynnpaxton5238 Год назад +2

    Precious ❤❤❤Have heard that Tegus are similar to cats and dogs in being affectionate ❤❤❤

  • @asleepyb0i400
    @asleepyb0i400 Год назад +2

    Tegus are such awesome dudes. They act a lot like dogs, and if I had the money and space for it, I’d totally adopt one

  • @BridgetsAnimalHouse
    @BridgetsAnimalHouse Год назад +1

    He is absolutely adorable… wow:)

  • @AdamAdam-kj7xd
    @AdamAdam-kj7xd Год назад +1

    So cute 💖

  • @Spherex
    @Spherex Год назад +2

    So cute!

  • @patrickunderhill2901
    @patrickunderhill2901 Год назад +1

    Everyone needs a family 😀

  • @manuelvargas467
    @manuelvargas467 Год назад +1

    Cute 🐕🦎

  • @colinbrown3170
    @colinbrown3170 Год назад

    He so sweet

  • @bkm2797
    @bkm2797 Год назад +4

    Was it Kevin at NERD that helped you not fear snakes, he's the best! Tagus are surprisingly friendly, and they are quite beautiful. So happy he has your family as his favorites humans. Thanks for sharing.

    • @parisinthe30sx
      @parisinthe30sx Год назад +2

      More than likely Emily from snake discovery, oh new England, yep probably Kevin

    • @kblair19
      @kblair19 Год назад +2

      No, the sanctuary is in MA. But I’m very grateful to call the people at NERD my friends. I met Kevin after I initially got over my fear but I’ve learned lots from him.

    • @bkm2797
      @bkm2797 Год назад +1

      Thanks, and so glad to hear you are friends with Kevin and the good people at NERD.

  • @dakotastein9499
    @dakotastein9499 10 месяцев назад

    i want one so bad...ive always wanted to give one of these lizards a big hug...they are just so indeering...truly one of god's masterpieces.

  • @joski9030
    @joski9030 Год назад +8

    Maddy is an awesome kid ! I like how Chester’s home is a grow tent 😂