Clint, I am 41 and was deathly afraid of reptiles , specifically lizards, until this year. But I had always loved chameleons(it was their features even though other lizards frightened me) So in February this year I bought my first Veiled Chameleon. While there I noticed a baby beardie staring at me.... I ask to hold him and he melted my heart.... Now I own a Veiled Chameleon, 2 Bearded Dragons, a Crested Gecko, and a Leopard Gecko.... All of which I couldn't see my life without and each one is super spoiled. I have many chickens (which I spoil as well). My love for animals in general is huge. But my lizards have become a really big part of my family. Your vids make me happy. Because what you teach is so important.
i found your channel completely on accident, but you are easily my favorite reptile channel. you love what you're talking about so much, and you're very knowledgeable about the topic as well. a true youtube hidden jem. you deserve more subs.
When I was a child I was obsessed with dragons and dinosaurs. I collected stickers and toys of them, read tons of books about them.. And I loved our modern reptiles just as much. We would go out in the woods with the family a lot back then and while everyone around me looked for mushrooms I could not get my eyes off of the local snakes and lizards. I’d been begging my mom to get me one of those for as long as I can remember myself. I just got my first ever reptile pets yesterday! A woman was about to move to a different city and couldn’t take her 1 yo bearded dragon girl with her, so she was going to give her to a petshop.. I could not let that happen! She agreed to give the beardie with a properly set up enclosure, feeder insects and vitamins to me for $100. When I arrived at her place it turned out she had not 1 but 2 dragons in that terrarium.. She made it sound like it’s no big deal and “she’s got a petshop in mind to give the second one to”. This second lizard was a small male. I was told that the two of them were the exact same age, but the girl I was initially going to get was a perfectly healthy big adult animal, while the guy was as small as a baby dragon, with a broken tail, weird bumpy spine and weak appetite. Also, the girl turned out to be the sweetest little lizard out there, while the other one seemed very defensive. I later found out that they have never been fed veggies in their lives.. Their previous owner now blocked me. This situation makes me so sad and angry, honestly.. So many lies. But the beardies are now in good hands! I’m getting a second enclosure for the little man tomorrow and taking him to a vet the day after that.
You’re awesome for taking them both in and giving them a better life. They will definitely be better off with you instead of their previous owner. Although I guess at this point they already would be doing fantastic
Great video, man! So at my wife’s insistence, I had to get the family a dog before she’d let me get my Burm....long story short: you’re right, don’t get a dog!!! 😂.
HAH! My boyfriend is a massive reptile, fish and spider lover but he also loves dogs....I told him I'd rather have a house full of tarantulas than a dog 😂
Dr. Laidlaw, I am 47 years old, and was, for my entire life, thanks to Indiana Jones, completely PETRIFIED of snakes. My daughter wanted a turtle, and we relented and went to the pet store to get one. Once I learned about the usual "turtle stink," we went another direction. She had always wanted a ball python, I said "Not a snowball's chance in heck." However, the stinkiness of turtle enclosures caused me to rethink. The clerk at the reptile shop put a baby BP in my hands, and, well, that was it. I now have a BP named DrJones, a crested Gecko named Marion, and the newest addition, a one year old BCI named Sallah. Thanks for the great work and keep it up! Thanks for dispelling ignorance with knowledge, fear with wonder, and reluctance with anticipation. Without you, Emily and Ed from SD, and my daughter, I would have never had this wonderful addition to my life!
Same my parents are like do something better I just sit there and research animals of all sorts. When I was like 6 I wanted to be a palaeontologist. And know I really want another animals because I have a dog but I want a ferret or any reptile. I wish soooooo bad I could get a reptile. I went to Florida a few years ago and I went to a reptile zoo and the guy saw I was so interested and he let me hold a 6 foot boa ever since I've fallen in love with love all snakes especially sandboas, hogsnoses and lizards like bearded dragons and leopard geckos. Love you and hope your channel grows a lot this year!! From a kid in Canada
Ferrets are great, but I would definitely recommend a reptile over a ferret. Ferrets actually need a lot of interaction with you outside their cage every day (think a minimum of 3 hours per day), can be quite smelly, are very mischievous (hiding keys or other belongings), and can get themselves stuck in small places if the room isn't ferret-proofed. There are actually a lot of ferrets in animals shelters all over the place due to how many people buy them because they're cute and then realize that they bit off more than they could chew, so if you do opt for a ferret, shelters are a great place to check out first! A reptile would definitely be an easier pet, especially considering you already have a dog who requires a lot of your care and attention already. But good luck and congrats with whatever pet you choose!
I decided on a snake because I couldn't get any "normal" pets and after some research, I fell in love. Now I have a male ball python named Noodle, I went to my first expo yesterday, and I'm dreaming of more snakes I can get in the future.
I’ve loved reptiles my whole life. I’ve never actually owned one myself. When I was six my family drove out to Mohave National Park to see the spring flower bloom and I had a close encounter with a rattlesnake. Luckily not too close, thanks to my uncle who warned me about it. Now, I don’t want to get a Mohave rattlesnake, but maybe something a bit less deadly.
blue tounge skinks are what caused me to fall in love, I used to pride myself on being a die hard dog lover but no longer can I remotely say that, the skink has changed my life
I love reptiles for pretty much the same reasons. They're so unique to interact with, but they also don't mind at all if you don't have a ton of time each day to dedicate to them. Most of them have pretty long lifespans (especially compared to a hamster or some kind of small mammal like that) so you get to keep them for a long time. They look incredible. They're just really amazing animals.
I love reptiles because of my first reptile.When I was 10 my mum trusted me enough to get a reptile, like my brother did at that age. I decided to get a corn snake and fell in love. Sadly he died of old age. That corn snake left SUCH a good impression of reptiles on me that I just loved all reptiles now. ALL of them.
My first reptile was a leopard gecko named sunny, i was about 7 years old. I always loved reptiles, when i was little Jurassic park was my favorite movie and at the zoo the Herpetology center was the most important part of the visit. My family has grown up dealing with my growing zoo and I've learned a lot am deffinetly a better and less impulse reptile keeper than when i first started. I love them and always will.💕
One reason I love keeping reptiles and amphibians is because I love setting up pretty vivariums. I love having little slices of nature in my house, and watching the animals inside them. And while I could set up nice-looking habitats for birds and small mammals, they are messy and inevitably mess up their enclosures. It's also just not the same as setting up a nice ecosystem. I love my bioactive tanks that I keep my frogs in, it's like having an indoor garden, but better! I also love being able to leave for a few days and not having to worry about my animals. I just drop my parrot off at a friend's house and my snakes and frogs are fine til I get back :D Keeping reptiles and amphibians also helped me overcome my fear of bugs. I'm still scared of roaches, but everything else I am now able to appreciate or tolerate.
My first reptiles were wild caught lizards from around my house when I was a small boy. I got into reptiles and amphibians because I was allergic to pet dander from the more "traditional" animals. We had dogs and cats and birds, but they stayed outside. My best friend in school was a member of the local herpatological society, so we went to the various meetings and presentations together, thus reinforcing my attraction to these cool creatures. Thanks for the video.
Hi Clint. I first got a Horsefield tortoise, and loved it so much I added to the collection, now have 2, and want more. Then I rescued a leopard 🦎 and gave it the best of everything, but she did pass from her previous mistreatment. After that I got an adolescent crested gecko, and then a baby. They are all bio active and have the very best of everything, all insured as well as exotic vets are cripplingly expensive in the UK. I found your videos right about the time you first uploaded and have watched nearly them all. They gave me the confidence to get a snake. He’s only a baby at the moment, a corn snake, but I’m looking at the egg eating snakes too... I would never have made the jump to snakes without your videos and infectious enthusiasm. Thank you for your videos.
In my case, my love for reptiles pretty much comes from the fact I've lived with them in my entire life. There were already two tortoises in my home when I was born, and now, 29 years later, one of them still lives.
I love watching Reptiles hunt. They seem the most predatory of pets, besides dogs that see a little hamster.. Lizards that chase crickets are sooo awesome to watch.
I grew up watching Wild Discovery on the Discovery Channel and later the Crocodile Hunter (obviously) and those had an impact. But I've loved reptiles since before I can remember. They're just so cool.
I’ve loved reptiles more than any other animal in the animal kingdom, I’ve had a leaperd gecko since first grade and still have her as a senior in high school. I’ve always loved them and feel a connection with them. I plan on saving up money for a python whenever I get out of the house
I love reptiles because they are unique pets and I’m a sucker for adorable creatures. My first reptile was a Bearded dragon named Tanny, and she was the best. I’m considering rescuing a Sulcata tortoise in the future, for I will make sure it has everything it needs and is happy. Thanks for the video, Clint!
I have been keeping reptiles for over fifty years. We had property in east county San Diego, CA complete with snakes, lizards, tarantulas, etc. I fell in love with them and that has never changed. Of all the different species of snakes that I have kept, my current snake a normal BCI is hands down my favorite snake ever. And the only lizards that I am currently keeping are my four crested geckos and four gargoyle geckos. Hopefully I can expand my collection in the future.
My first reptile was a ball python named Summer. I've almost had her for 9 years now, and she is the most wonderful pet I could've ever asked for. She is the only reptile I have currently, but eventually I would like to get either a western hognose, mexican black kingsnake, or another ball python.
I think a lot of people into reptiles were interested in dinosaurs as a child, I know I was. I've had a lifelong interest in reptiles and now that I'm retired I've gotten back into keeping snakes again. Fortunately now there's a wide variety of captive bred reptiles available to be had. I'm currently keeping Eastern Kingsnakes, Okeetee Corns, Gray Banded Kingsnakes a Florida King and a Milksnake. A total of fifteen. I still love herping and observing the Timber Rattlesnakes in my area as well as other species. At 63 years old I'm still fascinated with reptiles and love changing peoples perspective of these misunderstood animals.
I’ve always loved the “weird”. What’s weirder than a sausage the size of a tv remote with tiny plates for skin? Or a long muscle that smells with its tongue and doesn’t chew it’s food? I don’t own a reptile yet, but I’m planning on it. I already own a curly hair tarantula so my quest for having unique, bizarre, and misunderstood house mates has only begun.
My first reptile was a baby California Kingsnake... I got her for Christmas 2015... She's now 3 years old and a full grown adult weighing nearly 500 grams... Since we've added a Cornsnake and Western Hognose...
The reason I love reptiles is that they are just amazing and cute animals. And to be specific: when I was think like 4/5 years old, I was at the zoo. So I saw a animal laying relaxed against the window. And I loved that animal I don’t know why but I just loved it. I rememberd that I was on a picture with the animal and that it had a blue tongue. Turns out when I did some research for a pet reptile later (becouse I had a promise that I gettet a turtle but now I wanted something Els). I saw the animal of one of your videos when I was doin research. It was called a Blue tongue skink. I asked if I may get one in replacement of a turtle😁. And she is thinking about it. And I have honestly a high hope. So thank you Clint of reminding me of that reptile. The blue tongue is now my favorite reptile. Thx to you. ( srry 😅for the long comment, and am seeing this in 2020)🙃
I love reptiles because they look insanely awesome! Their cold blooded, and they are a show stopper. If my friend walks into my house and sees my gargoyle geckos, it will be something to talk about, and I'd say that everyone is interested in reptiles, even just a little😊🦎🦎🐢🐍
My first reptile was an anole who secretly hitch-hiked on our motor home from FL to IL. She lived in an aquarium with a mesh top and we weren't allowed to take her out for fear of her escaping (which she eventually did when my dad cleaned her tank years later), so my experience was that reptiles are simply for display. After moving to CA 2 years ago my husband and I were lucky enough to have a baby fence lizard peek into our window one morning and join our family. I was immediately surprised at how huge her personality is and how sweet and intelligent she is. A month later her now sister broke into our apartment and joined our family, and an alligator lizard joined us in the fall. I love them all; they are each very unique, sweet, and fun to be around. After all the research I did to learn proper care of these two species my interest in reptiles grew along with a list of herps I want to add to our family someday. I never thought I'd want a snake as a pet, but now they are also on my dream list. I can't wait to get to know them.
As a kid, I lived out in the country and played with snakes and lizards all the time. I've just always thought they were awesome, but I've never had a pet reptile. I don't go outside as much as I did as a kid, and now I live in town so I almost never see snakes or lizards in the wild. I've really missed handling them, so I have decided it's time to get one as a pet. I've wanted a bearded dragon since I was a kid, and I was going to start with that, but their care and diet are more complicated (not to mention more expensive) than most other beginner reptiles. I then discovered hognoses (thanks in large part to your 5 best small pets video and Snake Discovery and Wickens Wicked Reptiles), and I am in love. I found a local breeder that just hatched some babies, and as soon as they're eating unscented f/t consistently, I'm getting one! I've already started buying some of the supplies so that as soon as I get moved into my new house this week, I can get the enclosure set up to make sure temperatures and humidity are good and I'm ready when they are!
My very first reptile was a green anole who accidentally made his way into my bedroom when I was 8. We lived in Florida and you can't walk 10 feet without running into an anole, so I didn't feel too bad. He made his way in there and lived in my wall for about 3 months in the summer and ate the bugs that would come in, and one day he said saianara and went back outside. My second reptile was a corn snake that a friend of ours couldn't keep, his name was Momo, and his owner had him/her for about 10 years, but then reached that awkward 19 year old stage where you don't have money or a home and are couch and job surfing until you can get something solid. (We've had several rescue humans in the past, easily the one of toughest mammals to take care of), so I had Momo for about a year. My mom loved him, my dad hated him, and he was a pretty solid roommate. After that year, his owner was stable again and he moved back in with her. It's been a few years, and now I'm looking to give a ball python a forever home.
I used to catch snakes along with other "gross" things as a kid, and I loved it. I invested in a ball python, because I am in a place where I cannot even have my service dog, and I don't know how to live without animals. I got a boa, partially because of your love of them, and the idea that no more mice would go to waste, but also because I am just in love with these creatures. I am disabled, and honestly, even a service dog was becoming too much. I couldn't give him the kind of exercise he needed without help. The constant watchfulness necessary, and though some people are unaware, the training is constant. It never ends. Every moment with your dog is a training moment. The are very bright, very loving, very loyal, very wonderful, and very work intensive. These snakes are fascinating, beautiful, clearly have their own intelligence, and upkeep, even though I spoil the crud out of them, is very simple, and not out of my abilities by myself. That is why I am now becoming a snake addict :-P Though I really, really want a black and white Argentine Tegu. I must save up for the supplies to make a proper enclosure and the Tegu itself, and convince my housemate.. That second part may be the harder part :-P
The reason why I keep reptiles was first because I just want to change my taste a little bit after keeping fish for a decade, but it opened up a whole new world for me. Now I have 2 amazing Leopard geckos, one super hypo mack snow and another ball albino with white and yellow. They are a thousand times more fun to play with than all of my fish combined and wayyyyyy easier to care for.
I had a gopher snake when I was younger and have always wanted another snake and am in a position where I can and also it's pretty much the ideal pet as I don't have a huge amount of space for a dog, cat, ferret, etc, but I also want a pet that's interactive and not super fragile. I think the thing I like most is that reptiles are wild animals. They aren't domesticated, and yet some of them are still willing to be handled and interacted with and even seem to enjoy it (even if it might just be because we are a convenient heated perch). I also appreciate that while they do fine in a simulation of their natural habitat, there are some things there aren't compromises for. If you're going to keep a snake, you are keeping a predator that expects to eat other animals. You can't go buy bags of snake chow for them to give the illusion they aren't as you can with dogs and cats. I know for some that's a showstopper, but I always thought it was kind of neat getting to see wild feeding behavior up close that with most other predators would be dangerous at the least. So I want a snake. I'm mostly convinced I want a Boa Constrictor. The enclosure size doesn't bother me, if I get a hatchling, they won't need the large one for a number of years. I'm not the most handy person, but I can follow a set of plans and I know there are some for suitable enclosures for larger snakes available. There's also the option of building it and looking for a rescued snake needing a home. I'm not overly worried about color or pattern since I have no interest in breeding them.
The reason I love reptiles is because they are just so cool looking/beautiful/cute! I also love the fact that there are so many different species and all the morphs are amazing! I have just always loved them. My first and only pet reptile is a corn snake, now the only reason I don't have more is because i'm not allowed but soon I might be able to get a lizard. I am wanting a crested gecko because I love the look of them and they are very easy.
I became obsessed with reptiles because as a little kid my mom gave me dinosaur oatmeal as a kid cause I hated oatmeal and it lead to me looking into dinosaurs which then lead to me finding modern day reptiles. Then I fell in love with their stoic natures that I felt somewhat akin too. Thank you dinosaur oatmeal.
I was born with a natural love for all reptiles that my mom had to accept early on. One day she came to my daycare to pick me up and saw me holding the staff's baby boa constrictor. Obviously that freaked her out, but she didn't stop me from what I enjoyed. When I was about 7 (and didn't know any better) I would catch and release garter snakes in my spare time. Not long after I got my first bearded dragon, named Piggy. Was told she was a girl, but later found out he was a boy when he got into a battle with another male (both were unharmed as I stopped the fight). Sadly for me my mother insisted I give it up, as she didn't enjoy sharing the same space with a messy reptile... Now that I am all "grown up" and have my own apartment with my boyfriend, I decided I wanted a bearded dragon again! I tried contacting the guy that got my old beardie, but no luck. Could not get through to him. I'm so excited for the day I get one again. I am going to do a lot of planning before I get one though (that's actually how I found this channel Clint), so I still got to wait a couple more months...
I am a bird person myself and I was definitely always into dinosaurs as a kid.... I certainly consider them to still be dinosaurs, and definitely similar to reptiles... I often call my parrot "Turtleface" because she just looks so much like turtle head on with her yellow eyes, her beak, and the slight mask around her eyes. The skin of birds under their feathers too is so unlike a mammals skin, its like instead of scales and shedding, instead, they produce pins that come out of that skin and shed off into feathers. Very interesting stuff. At first I thought it was a weird coincidence that so many people into reptiles also keep birds or were into birds at some point, until I realized, they really are stunningly similar.
Reading these replies I see so many people who keep lizards were initially into dinosaurs. Now that dinosaurs depictions are being updated it makes me wonder if we won't have a bunch of future bird owners like you.
My first reptiles were a pair of female leopard geckos from Facebook. I'd always found reptiles fascinating but feeding live insects put me off. At 29 I was finally brave enough ha ha ha. Turned out that I had a MF pair so I rehomed the female and kept the albino. I've called him RuPaul and he's not the friendliest of geckos, hes a bit skittish but I love him to bits. That was 5 years ago, I recently took in a colleagues unwanted leopard gecko and am planning on either a snake or a Rankin's Dragon next. Love these videos and Clint's enthusiasm.
me too Clint I grew up on a farm all my life and haul cattle as a living right now but I got into reptiles when I bought my first chameleon and now I own a wide variety of reptiles and cant get enough of em
I love reptiles because how could you Not. They’re just they greatest little bois and gurls out there, they’re related to the Coolest animals on earth. They’re intelligent they’re cute they’re easy (some) i fell in love instantly with my first crested
I'll admit that when I see you had a degree in zoology, I got very excited. I've lived animals for the longest time and Street thinking of becoming a paleontologist, I thought about being a zoologist. But that thought got lost somewhere in highschool and I'm now a bit far from that job (translation and graphic design). And I honestly have not heard of someone actually graduating in that field. Reptiles have always been fascinating animals to me. Maybe because of their resemblance to the dinosaurs at the time, but I've always thoughts scales too be very pretty. I even did an expo on snakes in 4th grade because they're were so great (gosh this was so long ago)! I don't know if I'll ever get a pet reptile. While I think they are beautiful and would make great pets, I'm not sure my lifestyle fits and I'd probably need to convince my significant other beforehand (not impossible, but he'd probably go for a cat instead if I'm going to be honest). I'll need to think it through very carefully before making the move. But for now I'll settle for all those informational bits your channel provides. Thanks to you and Snake Discovery, I think I've rediscovered my love for reptiles, animals and the joy in learning new things and gaining knowledge. So thank you. I'm grateful for that.
I touched a bannana ball python at pet smart bc I wanted to go to see the lizards during a reptile day and I've been researching snakes ever since I'm not sure a pet snake is for me bc I just personally can't get over the mice thing it's cool if other people do it but I have a hard time imagining myself doing it, ya know? Buttercup is adorableThough!
Very cool to know your reasons for loving reptiles. It actually makes complete sense because as awesome & cool as reptiles are they’re also very reasonably easy to keep as well with the proper equipment. I cracked up when the “living dinosaur” turned its head to look at you when you called it ‘comparatively lame’ haha 😂
Your reason for liking reptiles is basically why I like cats over dogs. But reptiles don’t purr or cuddle that well. You have great taste in movies. I’ve seen the Princess Bride about 100 times.
Well I can accept it that some people don't like/are afraid of snakes .... BUT being afraid of skinks? I never heard of that... are there even people who don't like skinks? :D
I always wanted a snake since I remember myself...nobody in my family knows why (even myself) after 17 years I live it seems imposible to keep a snake untill one day I asked myself why not uctually? And so came my first snake...she is a corn snake and her name is Pi (3.14...) and since then I am a much happier person! 🐍❤
Hello Clint, My name is Noel and I am a big fan of your channel. I am 16 and I own a bearded dragon named Elmer. Recently I’ve been thinking about switching his substrate. A lot of searching through the internet has left my rather confused, so I’m deciding to ask you. About a week ago I had Elmer on reptile carpet, but I decided I wanted a change of pace and for him to be able to dig. So I threw out the old carpet, and put down some newspaper while I prepared coconut fiber for his substrate. I looked online and heard mixed reviews about the fiber for bearded dragons. Obviously I would need to use it dry, but my main concern is impaction. People are all over the place on wether or not it causes impaction, so I decided I’d like an answer from a trusted source. So, that brings me to my question. Can I safetly use dry coconut fiber for my bearded dragon? If not, what should I use as an alternative? Thanks, Noel
I like reptiles because it's like having a little piece of nature in your home. They dont just live with you, you have to recreate their habitat. You are playing god by keeping them alive and thriving.
I want a corn snake, but my partner doesn't want anything without legs, she wants a tegu, I told her we simply can't fit one in our tiny apartment. We sortof settled on a crested gecko...
I always loved dragons and dinosaurs so I always was into the cool and creepy looking animals as a kid. Also I'm creature designer and reptiles are so different from mammals yet so familiar they just make awesome references. Especially in their behavior and body functions. So yeah just a great inspiration to come up with awesome creatures. Also my boyfriend is allergic to anything with fur and feathers so they're my only option to share my animal love with 😂
apparantly my first reptile is a chicken but if your talking about snakes mine is a baby corn snake he was abused in a pet store because he was agressive they chased him with a big metal feeder pincet and squeezed him really hard i took him because after that persoon was gone i saw him go and drink from his water bowl i thought he looked so stressed and sad i took him with me since the second time i held him he has been a sweetheart and i am so happy i took him home ps love your enthusiasm and the big smile you have when holding any reptile
Great video. Keep them coming. You're becoming my favorite channel on youtube 🙂 Edit: my first reptile was a garter snake, and it was just perfect. Then I had 3 corn snakes (they got aggressive though! So I sold them. Never had the same connection as to my garter snake). Now I have a crested gecko. Its tiny - just one month old and I love it 🙂 - I actually found your channel when I did the research for it!
I think snakes are wonderful. They are cute, interesting, and lower maintenance than mammals (I still love my guinea pigs but they need a lot of attention). My biggest reason may that holding a snake and feeling it move is so relaxing. Watching then makes me feel relaxed. I have anxiety and wear a textured silver bracelet to feel when I am anxious. I'm just generally very tactel. I just get concerned that I would want to spend too much time with a snake, if I decided to house a snake. I love ball pythons but I hear they get stressed if they are handled a lot.
I can never remember if I first had my newt or my green anoles. Witch ever it was i without a doubt fell in love with reptiles from there on. ( yes I know Newt's are amphibians ) 👍
You want to know why I like reptiles, *pulls out a chicken*, okay well I'm about to learn something...
Birds are reptiles
@Mason well given hat you are here and saying you saw that comment that would imply you most likely watched the full video
Wow we really eat dinosaurs on a regular basis. What a turn of event.
Clint, I am 41 and was deathly afraid of reptiles , specifically lizards, until this year. But I had always loved chameleons(it was their features even though other lizards frightened me) So in February this year I bought my first Veiled Chameleon. While there I noticed a baby beardie staring at me.... I ask to hold him and he melted my heart.... Now I own a Veiled Chameleon, 2 Bearded Dragons, a Crested Gecko, and a Leopard Gecko.... All of which I couldn't see my life without and each one is super spoiled. I have many chickens (which I spoil as well). My love for animals in general is huge. But my lizards have become a really big part of my family. Your vids make me happy. Because what you teach is so important.
Thank you for sharing your amazing experience with me! These are the best stories to hear.
How wholesome! I love it. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
*Chicken appears outa nowhere*
Clint: I love dinosaurs.
I want to see Clint on a infomercial selling chickens. "It's a dinosaur! AND A FAN!" LOL!
It's brilliant!
Literally the same reasons as you, I’ve always been “the dinosaur” kid at our school haha
Guy Forrest same :D
same, I was that kid who always tells other kids facts about random animals and ancient creatures... even if they definitely weren't interested.
That is exactly me
Guy Forrest same
I still am!
The moment when Clint seems to have the same love for Animals as Steve Irwin and it makes you feel so happy to just watch.
You should do a room your of all your reptiles
Like if you agree
Yesssss that would be so cool to see them all
Please do this!!
ploopy cat I would love to see a room your. That would be so cool.
He already did do this in 2017
Clint: your wish is my command
i found your channel completely on accident, but you are easily my favorite reptile channel. you love what you're talking about so much, and you're very knowledgeable about the topic as well. a true youtube hidden jem. you deserve more subs.
Me to
Same I just wanted to find info on a crested gecko and now I'm just watching his whole channel
I was searching for good pet reptiles and then I found him and now I am watching him every Day
Its a dinosaur ... and a fan XD i laughed so hard! XD
Wonderful video
i guess you could say hes a fan of that chicken
Why I love reptiles: because they're amazing!
Life hack:
If you feel down , look at a leopard gecko... They have cutest little smile of all time.
Also hognose snakes. This works like a charm.
Didn't know I needed this video, but like right before this autoplayed I was thinking dude this guy loves animals more than I love like anything
When I was a child I was obsessed with dragons and dinosaurs. I collected stickers and toys of them, read tons of books about them.. And I loved our modern reptiles just as much. We would go out in the woods with the family a lot back then and while everyone around me looked for mushrooms I could not get my eyes off of the local snakes and lizards. I’d been begging my mom to get me one of those for as long as I can remember myself.
I just got my first ever reptile pets yesterday!
A woman was about to move to a different city and couldn’t take her 1 yo bearded dragon girl with her, so she was going to give her to a petshop.. I could not let that happen! She agreed to give the beardie with a properly set up enclosure, feeder insects and vitamins to me for $100.
When I arrived at her place it turned out she had not 1 but 2 dragons in that terrarium.. She made it sound like it’s no big deal and “she’s got a petshop in mind to give the second one to”. This second lizard was a small male. I was told that the two of them were the exact same age, but the girl I was initially going to get was a perfectly healthy big adult animal, while the guy was as small as a baby dragon, with a broken tail, weird bumpy spine and weak appetite. Also, the girl turned out to be the sweetest little lizard out there, while the other one seemed very defensive. I later found out that they have never been fed veggies in their lives.. Their previous owner now blocked me. This situation makes me so sad and angry, honestly.. So many lies.
But the beardies are now in good hands! I’m getting a second enclosure for the little man tomorrow and taking him to a vet the day after that.
You’re awesome for taking them both in and giving them a better life. They will definitely be better off with you instead of their previous owner. Although I guess at this point they already would be doing fantastic
Great video, man! So at my wife’s insistence, I had to get the family a dog before she’d let me get my Burm....long story short: you’re right, don’t get a dog!!! 😂.
HAH! My boyfriend is a massive reptile, fish and spider lover but he also loves dogs....I told him I'd rather have a house full of tarantulas than a dog 😂
Dr. Laidlaw, I am 47 years old, and was, for my entire life, thanks to Indiana Jones, completely PETRIFIED of snakes. My daughter wanted a turtle, and we relented and went to the pet store to get one. Once I learned about the usual "turtle stink," we went another direction. She had always wanted a ball python, I said "Not a snowball's chance in heck." However, the stinkiness of turtle enclosures caused me to rethink. The clerk at the reptile shop put a baby BP in my hands, and, well, that was it. I now have a BP named DrJones, a crested Gecko named Marion, and the newest addition, a one year old BCI named Sallah. Thanks for the great work and keep it up! Thanks for dispelling ignorance with knowledge, fear with wonder, and reluctance with anticipation. Without you, Emily and Ed from SD, and my daughter, I would have never had this wonderful addition to my life!
Same my parents are like do something better I just sit there and research animals of all sorts. When I was like 6 I wanted to be a palaeontologist. And know I really want another animals because I have a dog but I want a ferret or any reptile. I wish soooooo bad I could get a reptile. I went to Florida a few years ago and I went to a reptile zoo and the guy saw I was so interested and he let me hold a 6 foot boa ever since I've fallen in love with love all snakes especially sandboas, hogsnoses and lizards like bearded dragons and leopard geckos.
Love you and hope your channel grows a lot this year!! From a kid in Canada
Oh my gosh I wanted to be a paleontologist too!!!
He has a video on how to convince people to get a reptile.
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Ferrets are great, but I would definitely recommend a reptile over a ferret. Ferrets actually need a lot of interaction with you outside their cage every day (think a minimum of 3 hours per day), can be quite smelly, are very mischievous (hiding keys or other belongings), and can get themselves stuck in small places if the room isn't ferret-proofed. There are actually a lot of ferrets in animals shelters all over the place due to how many people buy them because they're cute and then realize that they bit off more than they could chew, so if you do opt for a ferret, shelters are a great place to check out first! A reptile would definitely be an easier pet, especially considering you already have a dog who requires a lot of your care and attention already. But good luck and congrats with whatever pet you choose!
I love reptiles because keeping them has helped with my depression and anxiety so much, I've never felt happier in my life
I decided on a snake because I couldn't get any "normal" pets and after some research, I fell in love. Now I have a male ball python named Noodle, I went to my first expo yesterday, and I'm dreaming of more snakes I can get in the future.
Awesome video. It sounds much more bad@$/ for me to chase my neighbors free range dinosaurs out of my wife’s garden than chickens.
I’ve loved reptiles my whole life. I’ve never actually owned one myself. When I was six my family drove out to Mohave National Park to see the spring flower bloom and I had a close encounter with a rattlesnake. Luckily not too close, thanks to my uncle who warned me about it. Now, I don’t want to get a Mohave rattlesnake, but maybe something a bit less deadly.
blue tounge skinks are what caused me to fall in love, I used to pride myself on being a die hard dog lover but no longer can I remotely say that, the skink has changed my life
"Plus, it excretes food!" Best Clint quote.
I love reptiles for pretty much the same reasons. They're so unique to interact with, but they also don't mind at all if you don't have a ton of time each day to dedicate to them. Most of them have pretty long lifespans (especially compared to a hamster or some kind of small mammal like that) so you get to keep them for a long time. They look incredible. They're just really amazing animals.
I love reptiles because of my first reptile.When I was 10 my mum trusted me enough to get a reptile, like my brother did at that age. I decided to get a corn snake and fell in love. Sadly he died of old age. That corn snake left SUCH a good impression of reptiles on me that I just loved all reptiles now. ALL of them.
I love The Princess Bride! That was such a good book and movie. Your Buttercup and Wesley have great names.
My first reptile was a leopard gecko named sunny, i was about 7 years old. I always loved reptiles, when i was little Jurassic park was my favorite movie and at the zoo the Herpetology center was the most important part of the visit. My family has grown up dealing with my growing zoo and I've learned a lot am deffinetly a better and less impulse reptile keeper than when i first started. I love them and always will.💕
One reason I love keeping reptiles and amphibians is because I love setting up pretty vivariums. I love having little slices of nature in my house, and watching the animals inside them. And while I could set up nice-looking habitats for birds and small mammals, they are messy and inevitably mess up their enclosures. It's also just not the same as setting up a nice ecosystem. I love my bioactive tanks that I keep my frogs in, it's like having an indoor garden, but better!
I also love being able to leave for a few days and not having to worry about my animals. I just drop my parrot off at a friend's house and my snakes and frogs are fine til I get back :D
Keeping reptiles and amphibians also helped me overcome my fear of bugs. I'm still scared of roaches, but everything else I am now able to appreciate or tolerate.
My first reptiles were wild caught lizards from around my house when I was a small boy. I got into reptiles and amphibians because I was allergic to pet dander from the more "traditional" animals. We had dogs and cats and birds, but they stayed outside. My best friend in school was a member of the local herpatological society, so we went to the various meetings and presentations together, thus reinforcing my attraction to these cool creatures. Thanks for the video.
I gotten my first lizard about 3 months ago and my wife thought I was crazy, but now she thinks they are the perfect pet.
Hi Clint.
I first got a Horsefield tortoise, and loved it so much I added to the collection, now have 2, and want more. Then I rescued a leopard 🦎 and gave it the best of everything, but she did pass from her previous mistreatment. After that I got an adolescent crested gecko, and then a baby. They are all bio active and have the very best of everything, all insured as well as exotic vets are cripplingly expensive in the UK. I found your videos right about the time you first uploaded and have watched nearly them all. They gave me the confidence to get a snake. He’s only a baby at the moment, a corn snake, but I’m looking at the egg eating snakes too... I would never have made the jump to snakes without your videos and infectious enthusiasm. Thank you for your videos.
In my case, my love for reptiles pretty much comes from the fact I've lived with them in my entire life. There were already two tortoises in my home when I was born, and now, 29 years later, one of them still lives.
I love watching Reptiles hunt. They seem the most predatory of pets, besides dogs that see a little hamster..
Lizards that chase crickets are sooo awesome to watch.
I grew up watching Wild Discovery on the Discovery Channel and later the Crocodile Hunter (obviously) and those had an impact. But I've loved reptiles since before I can remember. They're just so cool.
I’ve loved reptiles more than any other animal in the animal kingdom, I’ve had a leaperd gecko since first grade and still have her as a senior in high school. I’ve always loved them and feel a connection with them. I plan on saving up money for a python whenever I get out of the house
I love reptiles because they are unique pets and I’m a sucker for adorable creatures. My first reptile was a Bearded dragon named Tanny, and she was the best. I’m considering rescuing a Sulcata tortoise in the future, for I will make sure it has everything it needs and is happy. Thanks for the video, Clint!
I have been keeping reptiles for over fifty years. We had property in east county San Diego, CA complete with snakes, lizards, tarantulas, etc. I fell in love with them and that has never changed. Of all the different species of snakes that I have kept, my current snake a normal BCI is hands down my favorite snake ever. And the only lizards that I am currently keeping are my four crested geckos and four gargoyle geckos. Hopefully I can expand my collection in the future.
I love reptiles for how they think and act. They're so much more methodical and inquisitive than mammals a lot of the time.
My first reptile was a ball python named Summer. I've almost had her for 9 years now, and she is the most wonderful pet I could've ever asked for. She is the only reptile I have currently, but eventually I would like to get either a western hognose, mexican black kingsnake, or another ball python.
I think a lot of people into reptiles were interested in dinosaurs as a child, I know I was. I've had a lifelong interest in reptiles and now that I'm retired I've gotten back into keeping snakes again. Fortunately now there's a wide variety of captive bred reptiles available to be had. I'm currently keeping Eastern Kingsnakes, Okeetee Corns, Gray Banded Kingsnakes a Florida King and a Milksnake. A total of fifteen. I still love herping and observing the Timber Rattlesnakes in my area as well as other species. At 63 years old I'm still fascinated with reptiles and love changing peoples perspective of these misunderstood animals.
I just got my first reptile the other day, it's a Bredli Carpet Python. I got it because I found channels like yours and fell in love with them :)
I’ve always loved the “weird”. What’s weirder than a sausage the size of a tv remote with tiny plates for skin? Or a long muscle that smells with its tongue and doesn’t chew it’s food? I don’t own a reptile yet, but I’m planning on it. I already own a curly hair tarantula so my quest for having unique, bizarre, and misunderstood house mates has only begun.
My first reptile was a baby California Kingsnake... I got her for Christmas 2015... She's now 3 years old and a full grown adult weighing nearly 500 grams... Since we've added a Cornsnake and Western Hognose...
The reason I love reptiles is that they are just amazing and cute animals. And to be specific: when I was think like 4/5 years old, I was at the zoo. So I saw a animal laying relaxed against the window. And I loved that animal I don’t know why but I just loved it. I rememberd that I was on a picture with the animal and that it had a blue tongue. Turns out when I did some research for a pet reptile later (becouse I had a promise that I gettet a turtle but now I wanted something Els). I saw the animal of one of your videos when I was doin research. It was called a Blue tongue skink. I asked if I may get one in replacement of a turtle😁. And she is thinking about it. And I have honestly a high hope. So thank you Clint of reminding me of that reptile. The blue tongue is now my favorite reptile. Thx to you. ( srry 😅for the long comment, and am seeing this in 2020)🙃
I love reptiles because they look insanely awesome! Their cold blooded, and they are a show stopper. If my friend walks into my house and sees my gargoyle geckos, it will be something to talk about, and I'd say that everyone is interested in reptiles, even just a little😊🦎🦎🐢🐍
Beside ball python’s goofy face is the reason why I started to have a liking in reptiles, I’m fascinated with dragons 🐉
My first reptile was an anole who secretly hitch-hiked on our motor home from FL to IL. She lived in an aquarium with a mesh top and we weren't allowed to take her out for fear of her escaping (which she eventually did when my dad cleaned her tank years later), so my experience was that reptiles are simply for display. After moving to CA 2 years ago my husband and I were lucky enough to have a baby fence lizard peek into our window one morning and join our family. I was immediately surprised at how huge her personality is and how sweet and intelligent she is. A month later her now sister broke into our apartment and joined our family, and an alligator lizard joined us in the fall. I love them all; they are each very unique, sweet, and fun to be around. After all the research I did to learn proper care of these two species my interest in reptiles grew along with a list of herps I want to add to our family someday. I never thought I'd want a snake as a pet, but now they are also on my dream list. I can't wait to get to know them.
As a kid, I lived out in the country and played with snakes and lizards all the time. I've just always thought they were awesome, but I've never had a pet reptile. I don't go outside as much as I did as a kid, and now I live in town so I almost never see snakes or lizards in the wild. I've really missed handling them, so I have decided it's time to get one as a pet. I've wanted a bearded dragon since I was a kid, and I was going to start with that, but their care and diet are more complicated (not to mention more expensive) than most other beginner reptiles. I then discovered hognoses (thanks in large part to your 5 best small pets video and Snake Discovery and Wickens Wicked Reptiles), and I am in love. I found a local breeder that just hatched some babies, and as soon as they're eating unscented f/t consistently, I'm getting one! I've already started buying some of the supplies so that as soon as I get moved into my new house this week, I can get the enclosure set up to make sure temperatures and humidity are good and I'm ready when they are!
I admire you so much when you talk about animals and how much you Care for them you do it with so much love thank you
My very first reptile was a green anole who accidentally made his way into my bedroom when I was 8. We lived in Florida and you can't walk 10 feet without running into an anole, so I didn't feel too bad. He made his way in there and lived in my wall for about 3 months in the summer and ate the bugs that would come in, and one day he said saianara and went back outside.
My second reptile was a corn snake that a friend of ours couldn't keep, his name was Momo, and his owner had him/her for about 10 years, but then reached that awkward 19 year old stage where you don't have money or a home and are couch and job surfing until you can get something solid. (We've had several rescue humans in the past, easily the one of toughest mammals to take care of), so I had Momo for about a year. My mom loved him, my dad hated him, and he was a pretty solid roommate. After that year, his owner was stable again and he moved back in with her.
It's been a few years, and now I'm looking to give a ball python a forever home.
I used to catch snakes along with other "gross" things as a kid, and I loved it. I invested in a ball python, because I am in a place where I cannot even have my service dog, and I don't know how to live without animals. I got a boa, partially because of your love of them, and the idea that no more mice would go to waste, but also because I am just in love with these creatures. I am disabled, and honestly, even a service dog was becoming too much. I couldn't give him the kind of exercise he needed without help. The constant watchfulness necessary, and though some people are unaware, the training is constant. It never ends. Every moment with your dog is a training moment. The are very bright, very loving, very loyal, very wonderful, and very work intensive. These snakes are fascinating, beautiful, clearly have their own intelligence, and upkeep, even though I spoil the crud out of them, is very simple, and not out of my abilities by myself. That is why I am now becoming a snake addict :-P Though I really, really want a black and white Argentine Tegu. I must save up for the supplies to make a proper enclosure and the Tegu itself, and convince my housemate.. That second part may be the harder part :-P
The reason why I keep reptiles was first because I just want to change my taste a little bit after keeping fish for a decade, but it opened up a whole new world for me. Now I have 2 amazing Leopard geckos, one super hypo mack snow and another ball albino with white and yellow. They are a thousand times more fun to play with than all of my fish combined and wayyyyyy easier to care for.
I had a gopher snake when I was younger and have always wanted another snake and am in a position where I can and also it's pretty much the ideal pet as I don't have a huge amount of space for a dog, cat, ferret, etc, but I also want a pet that's interactive and not super fragile. I think the thing I like most is that reptiles are wild animals. They aren't domesticated, and yet some of them are still willing to be handled and interacted with and even seem to enjoy it (even if it might just be because we are a convenient heated perch). I also appreciate that while they do fine in a simulation of their natural habitat, there are some things there aren't compromises for. If you're going to keep a snake, you are keeping a predator that expects to eat other animals. You can't go buy bags of snake chow for them to give the illusion they aren't as you can with dogs and cats. I know for some that's a showstopper, but I always thought it was kind of neat getting to see wild feeding behavior up close that with most other predators would be dangerous at the least. So I want a snake. I'm mostly convinced I want a Boa Constrictor. The enclosure size doesn't bother me, if I get a hatchling, they won't need the large one for a number of years. I'm not the most handy person, but I can follow a set of plans and I know there are some for suitable enclosures for larger snakes available. There's also the option of building it and looking for a rescued snake needing a home. I'm not overly worried about color or pattern since I have no interest in breeding them.
The reason I love reptiles is because they are just so cool looking/beautiful/cute! I also love the fact that there are so many different species and all the morphs are amazing! I have just always loved them. My first and only pet reptile is a corn snake, now the only reason I don't have more is because i'm not allowed but soon I might be able to get a lizard. I am wanting a crested gecko because I love the look of them and they are very easy.
I became obsessed with reptiles because as a little kid my mom gave me dinosaur oatmeal as a kid cause I hated oatmeal and it lead to me looking into dinosaurs which then lead to me finding modern day reptiles. Then I fell in love with their stoic natures that I felt somewhat akin too. Thank you dinosaur oatmeal.
Souls On Wheels I love dinosaur oatmeal
I remember the dinosaur egg oatmeal
Weirdly awesome. 👍
I was born with a natural love for all reptiles that my mom had to accept early on. One day she came to my daycare to pick me up and saw me holding the staff's baby boa constrictor. Obviously that freaked her out, but she didn't stop me from what I enjoyed. When I was about 7 (and didn't know any better) I would catch and release garter snakes in my spare time. Not long after I got my first bearded dragon, named Piggy. Was told she was a girl, but later found out he was a boy when he got into a battle with another male (both were unharmed as I stopped the fight). Sadly for me my mother insisted I give it up, as she didn't enjoy sharing the same space with a messy reptile... Now that I am all "grown up" and have my own apartment with my boyfriend, I decided I wanted a bearded dragon again! I tried contacting the guy that got my old beardie, but no luck. Could not get through to him. I'm so excited for the day I get one again. I am going to do a lot of planning before I get one though (that's actually how I found this channel Clint), so I still got to wait a couple more months...
My favourite reptile is the Pinocchio lizard and the reptile I want as a pet the most is a green tree python!
I am a bird person myself and I was definitely always into dinosaurs as a kid.... I certainly consider them to still be dinosaurs, and definitely similar to reptiles... I often call my parrot "Turtleface" because she just looks so much like turtle head on with her yellow eyes, her beak, and the slight mask around her eyes. The skin of birds under their feathers too is so unlike a mammals skin, its like instead of scales and shedding, instead, they produce pins that come out of that skin and shed off into feathers. Very interesting stuff. At first I thought it was a weird coincidence that so many people into reptiles also keep birds or were into birds at some point, until I realized, they really are stunningly similar.
Reading these replies I see so many people who keep lizards were initially into dinosaurs. Now that dinosaurs depictions are being updated it makes me wonder if we won't have a bunch of future bird owners like you.
My first reptile was technically a budgie but my first lizard was a bearded dragon named Zefiy he is so sweet.
My 2 year old, (got as hatchling) black reticulated ball python, Jäger. THE ADORABLE LIL BABY
reticulated ball python??????????????????????????
My story is watching reptile room tours and these videos
My first reptiles were a pair of female leopard geckos from Facebook. I'd always found reptiles fascinating but feeding live insects put me off. At 29 I was finally brave enough ha ha ha.
Turned out that I had a MF pair so I rehomed the female and kept the albino. I've called him RuPaul and he's not the friendliest of geckos, hes a bit skittish but I love him to bits.
That was 5 years ago, I recently took in a colleagues unwanted leopard gecko and am planning on either a snake or a Rankin's Dragon next.
Love these videos and Clint's enthusiasm.
My first pet was a green anole when I was in preschool. I’ve been in love with reptiles since
me too Clint I grew up on a farm all my life and haul cattle as a living right now but I got into reptiles when I bought my first chameleon and now I own a wide variety of reptiles and cant get enough of em
Very similar reasons why I keep Tarantulas. Spiders are very misunderstood much like snakes.
Why I love reptiles... THEY’RE JUST LIKE ME!!!
I like reptile because they are awesome, beautiful and requires just a little bit of effort compared to other animals like dogs
Does anyone else have that baby voice they use specially for their reptiles 😂... (I do to my leo and beardie) they are like my children hahaha
We got a leopard gecko for my son and I am hooked! I always thought I was a cat person until I met Sushi. Now I know I’m a reptile person. 💚
I have two bearded dragons and the reason why i got them is because i love animals especially reptiles and also because they are so cute.
Would you be able to do a video on African Fat Tailed geckos?
I love reptiles because how could you
Not. They’re just they greatest little bois and gurls out there, they’re related to the
Coolest animals on earth. They’re intelligent they’re cute they’re easy (some) i fell in love instantly with my first crested
I'll admit that when I see you had a degree in zoology, I got very excited. I've lived animals for the longest time and Street thinking of becoming a paleontologist, I thought about being a zoologist. But that thought got lost somewhere in highschool and I'm now a bit far from that job (translation and graphic design). And I honestly have not heard of someone actually graduating in that field.
Reptiles have always been fascinating animals to me. Maybe because of their resemblance to the dinosaurs at the time, but I've always thoughts scales too be very pretty. I even did an expo on snakes in 4th grade because they're were so great (gosh this was so long ago)!
I don't know if I'll ever get a pet reptile. While I think they are beautiful and would make great pets, I'm not sure my lifestyle fits and I'd probably need to convince my significant other beforehand (not impossible, but he'd probably go for a cat instead if I'm going to be honest). I'll need to think it through very carefully before making the move. But for now I'll settle for all those informational bits your channel provides.
Thanks to you and Snake Discovery, I think I've rediscovered my love for reptiles, animals and the joy in learning new things and gaining knowledge. So thank you. I'm grateful for that.
I touched a bannana ball python at pet smart bc I wanted to go to see the lizards during a reptile day and I've been researching snakes ever since I'm not sure a pet snake is for me bc I just personally can't get over the mice thing it's cool if other people do it but I have a hard time imagining myself doing it, ya know?
Buttercup is adorableThough!
Very cool to know your reasons for loving reptiles. It actually makes complete sense because as awesome & cool as reptiles are they’re also very reasonably easy to keep as well with the proper equipment. I cracked up when the “living dinosaur” turned its head to look at you when you called it ‘comparatively lame’ haha 😂
Your reason for liking reptiles is basically why I like cats over dogs. But reptiles don’t purr or cuddle that well.
You have great taste in movies. I’ve seen the Princess Bride about 100 times.
Snakes hugg better than both cats and dogs though
@@pain002 so true
I need a snake
Well I can accept it that some people don't like/are afraid of snakes .... BUT being afraid of skinks? I never heard of that... are there even people who don't like skinks? :D
I always wanted a snake since I remember myself...nobody in my family knows why (even myself) after 17 years I live it seems imposible to keep a snake untill one day I asked myself why not uctually? And so came my first snake...she is a corn snake and her name is Pi (3.14...) and since then I am a much happier person! 🐍❤
Hello Clint,
My name is Noel and I am a big fan of your channel. I am 16 and I own a bearded dragon named Elmer. Recently I’ve been thinking about switching his substrate. A lot of searching through the internet has left my rather confused, so I’m deciding to ask you. About a week ago I had Elmer on reptile carpet, but I decided I wanted a change of pace and for him to be able to dig. So I threw out the old carpet, and put down some newspaper while I prepared coconut fiber for his substrate. I looked online and heard mixed reviews about the fiber for bearded dragons. Obviously I would need to use it dry, but my main concern is impaction. People are all over the place on wether or not it causes impaction, so I decided I’d like an answer from a trusted source. So, that brings me to my question. Can I safetly use dry coconut fiber for my bearded dragon? If not, what should I use as an alternative?
Thanks, Noel
1:13 Alternative fan number 66:
Feathered dinosaur
Oh and have you seen the Caduipteryx? They are pretty much just like the dinosaur you have now.
In about 2 or 3 weeks i'm getting my first crested gecko. My choice was made so easy because of your videos. Thanks :D
Cobrakill46 my friend has one and there tails tend to fall off a little bit more than he said.
I like reptiles because it's like having a little piece of nature in your home. They dont just live with you, you have to recreate their habitat. You are playing god by keeping them alive and thriving.
I got a killer bee ball python just recently as my first pet reptile
Mt first reptile was a crested gecko I still have him now because they live a long time like 15-20 years
My first reptile was a bearded dragon named Smaug. He is fierce and lovable and golden.
Clint i really recommend a sugar glider its a pretty awesome pet
Very cool animals, but a big time commitment.
I want a corn snake, but my partner doesn't want anything without legs, she wants a tegu, I told her we simply can't fit one in our tiny apartment. We sortof settled on a crested gecko...
I always loved dragons and dinosaurs so I always was into the cool and creepy looking animals as a kid. Also I'm creature designer and reptiles are so different from mammals yet so familiar they just make awesome references. Especially in their behavior and body functions. So yeah just a great inspiration to come up with awesome creatures.
Also my boyfriend is allergic to anything with fur and feathers so they're my only option to share my animal love with 😂
apparantly my first reptile is a chicken
but if your talking about snakes mine is a baby corn snake
he was abused in a pet store because he was agressive
they chased him with a big metal feeder pincet and squeezed him really hard
i took him because after that persoon was gone i saw him go and drink from his water bowl i thought he looked so stressed and sad i took him with me
since the second time i held him he has been a sweetheart
and i am so happy i took him home
ps love your enthusiasm and the big smile you have when holding any reptile
i love how amazingly enthousiastic you get about a chicken :) you are amazing clint i love you and you channel
Fun fact: There is some speculation that scientists might be able to genetically modify a chicken to make it more dinosaur like
Omg. You're adorable :) Love the vids!
Great video. Keep them coming. You're becoming my favorite channel on youtube 🙂
Edit: my first reptile was a garter snake, and it was just perfect. Then I had 3 corn snakes (they got aggressive though! So I sold them. Never had the same connection as to my garter snake). Now I have a crested gecko. Its tiny - just one month old and I love it 🙂 - I actually found your channel when I did the research for it!
love your videos and was wondering if you could make one on Savannah monitors? keep up the good work =)
I would love to hear how you combine evelution and creationism.
That's actually an awesome video idea great job!!!
Steve Irwin got me into reptiles. My first snake was a banded water snake I got from a friend whose landlord would no longer let him keep it
Has anyone ever noticed that Clint barely has dislikes
I think snakes are wonderful. They are cute, interesting, and lower maintenance than mammals (I still love my guinea pigs but they need a lot of attention). My biggest reason may that holding a snake and feeling it move is so relaxing. Watching then makes me feel relaxed. I have anxiety and wear a textured silver bracelet to feel when I am anxious. I'm just generally very tactel. I just get concerned that I would want to spend too much time with a snake, if I decided to house a snake. I love ball pythons but I hear they get stressed if they are handled a lot.
I like all animals, but I love amphibians and spiders, and I try to study them here in my country
I can never remember if I first had my newt or my green anoles. Witch ever it was i without a doubt fell in love with reptiles from there on. ( yes I know Newt's are amphibians ) 👍