GIANT WATER MONITORS ARE LIKE SQUIRRELS IN THIS BANGKOK PARK!
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- Опубликовано: 2 дек 2022
- Giant water monitor lizards are like squirrels in this Bangkok park! One of my favorite parks in the world is Lumpini Park in Bangkok because the giant water monitor lizards have taken over! If you want to see these huge, impressive reptiles, you need to go to only one place! There's also turtles, pythons and more reptiles here too! Join me and @WickensWickedReptiles as we tour this amazing reptile park!
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I've lived in Bangkok for 13 years and while Lumphini is a place where you're guaranteed to easily see water monitors, you can see them all over the city, espcially along the canals or the river. When my parents visited I took them to the park and my father was convinced we wouldn't see any monitors, since it was December. He was pleasantly surprised. In another area of Bangkok I saw a monitor swim out and start lunging at fish. One time in Lumphini I saw one grab a pigeon and eat it. There are also skinks, iguanas, and of course house geckos and tokay geckos, along with various snakes. Great city for lovers of reptiles. Also frogs and huge snails in the rainy season.
it would be terrifying for people having that types of phobias
Iguanas? Wild?
@@gojira9666 Yes. They are only about 20 cm perhaps, brownish-green colouring but some-mature males, I assume-have orange heads. I often see them sunning themselves on the palm trees of my building. There's also a variety called Garden Iguanas which are larger and a bright red or blue. Those I've seen less often.
That's amazing 😆👍
True about water monitors! Been there, seen them in different places around Bangkok! It was my first time last year and I had AWESOME time watching them. Gorgeous creatures. I also noticed that I couldn't see turtles in places where monitors live, probably too dangerous for them.
As someone who has a yard full of squirrels, I don't feel like that is a very apt comparison if you want to convey that the monitors are mellow and non-violent. LOL
Lol
This is the best comment I've ever seen
Agreed. I'd rather approach these monitors than the chaos demons that embody my local squirrels.
Yeah the squirrels in my yard scream at us whenever we get remotely close.
As someone who's rescued over 20 squirrels or more per year during my I've decade of tree work,....I can agree to the pure psychosis squirrels will erupt into over food. The males will castrate each other, the females will straight kill anyone going after their food, but yet they will completely dip out on their young, the second they are even minutely scared, lol. But it's also why I love the 2 I've kept as pets!!! They are so funny and weird
Fun Fact: The water lizards have 3 names in Thai language, first one we called it 'Woranuch' which isn't common name to called them in our daily life. So, we called them 'Tua Ngoen Tua Thong' which means a fortune bringer instead, and the other name of them are 'Here' which is the most used swear word in Thai.
THAILAND's Jurassic Park!!!!!
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🦕🦖🦖🦖🦖❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
5:00 Adam describing how much just a minor warning swipe hurt and how bad it could be and the dad behind him with a stroller, clearly listening, then deciding to nope away... hahaha
He is a protected wild animal. If anyone hurts them, it is illegal in Thailand. Thai people will not disturb them.
It's fine, they didn't mean to hurt them.
แต่ก็เห็นด้วยว่าค่อนข้างรบกวนมันเพราะที่นี่ตะกวดจะยังกลัวคนนิดๆ แถมเขาพูดเสียงดังกันด้วย ต้องเป็นที่รพ.สิริราชอันนั้นอาจจะแตะได้จริงๆ เพราะมันคุ้นกับคนทำความสะอาดที่ดูแลมัน เดินผ่านฝูงคนไปได้เฉยๆเลย
We shoot them here.
@@prodogtwodogman3857 😭
@@prodogtwodogman3857 well, animals always feel disturbed by presence of other animals.
That’s really special. It’s crazy how commonplace in one country these animals are, and for us it’s a rare, otherworldly creature.
They are protected by animal preservation law in Thailand. About 5 years ago the population of this animal had reached 400+ in this park alone. The pond was too small to host their food source, fishes. So they were causing problems lurking trash cans, running for food from people. So the government had to transported some (about 100+ big ones) to the provinces. Those that you filmed were not closed to the Hugh ones that were there. They were almost as big as crocodiles.
Wait as big as a crocodrile?! Have there been cases of them attacking a human or a child?
@@GPPanda nah if it see ppl it gonna run away
@@GPPanda Most of them will run away as soon as it see human or maybe they'll just chill sunbathing themselves
@@GPPanda just a size comparison. Nowhere near as aggressive as crocs or even alligators.
@@themasterflexG got it, thanks 👍
this for sure is the coolest park in the world
6:00
Lizard : "what's up guys"
Human : "Wait, that's BLACK monitor!!"
Lizard : "Really dude?"
As a kind remark from a local person like me, when I see you touch its tail at 4:36, be reminded that it's best for them that you don't get too near or try to touch them like this no matter how calm or ignoring they seem to be towards you. WHY? Because if they get annoyed or too scared and want to defend themselves by attacking you, you're going to harm them indirectly when news spreads that foreigners got injured by them. AND Possible results? Population control, limited living area, or in the worst case, evacuation of the whole population out of Lumpini Park to somewhere else, which also might not be safe for them. (You don't know how hysterical the local government/authorities can be, do you?) They have been living here for too long before you know of their existence, and we want that to continue, and they're safe here. (Not every area in Thailand welcomes these big monitor lizards, FYI.) SO If you adore them and be fascinated by them, keep off of them; this will only help secure their habitat in Lumpini Park.
I think that makes perfect sense, it's pretty common sense too to not just touch a wild animal. I'd hate for these beauties to hurt someone in self defense because a tourist decided to touch them...
In short: they are wild, undomesticated animal and we should treat them as such
very well said i respect that
And the cases in which people were harmed without any attempt to interact with the lizards?
Yep in south we eat moniter lizard so of they ever transport these guys yo south they will end up being side dishes for alcohol
And sometime the little one climb on the trees in my backyard like squirrels😂
I'm glad to see you guys enjoyed your trip!!, you are always welcome!.
I'll never be tired of seeing footage of this place. I'd love to get there one day.
I hope you do
We can see this monster around Thailand. We can see them in Silpakorn University in Nakorn pathom province (nearby BKK). They walk around university. Some of them 2.5 meters long.
I was last there in 2019 and some of them were much bigger than the ones you showed.
The biggest one even followed me for a few minutes. Impressive lizards. I love Lumpini park!
You can see bigger monitor lizard in Thai university e.g. Thummasart or Sinrapakorn. They live with students. People in university always call them 'Nong' ,that means little brother or little sister.
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My brother called them "Toodtoo" (Although he knows that they're difference) 🤣🤣
Amazing day at the park! You and Adam really should take annual trips to different locations. The two of you really seem to be having a great time. Also you're hilarious together!
We are planning on it!
Good stuff! Never thought I'd come across the serene feel of TRULY urban pond-like setting--overrun with "tame" ADULT MONITOR LIZARDS--that seem almost comfortable with humans all around them. Then to see one walk right up to you guys was also cool as heck. Thankfully, the reptiles there all seem to have a healthy enough respect of humans to not get overly aggressive towards the two-legged aliens who visit them each day. All things considered, I'm envious, as I now have another must-visit place on my bucket list :)
I am so beyond jealous, thank you so much for sharing this so I can vicariously live through you guys.
I can't believe it took me this long to see you and Wickens have done so many videos. Excellent surprise!
Having lived in Thailand for 8 years, I have learned there are a number of monitor types. The monitors in BKK parks are not the Veranus monitors of the Thai islands. Veranus grow to about 9 feet. They have a tail that can be used as a bullwhip, claws longer than any of my fingers, razor sharp teeth, and toxic salvia. They are like Komodo Lite. Both Lizard types are quick enough to hunt deer.
Yes and no.
Of course in Thailand live several species of monitors. But the watermonitor is always the same subspecies, Varanus salvator. macromaculatus. Macromaculatus is the whole mainland Asia. Yes they can grow in theory over 3m with a weight of maybe 20kg without to ve eaten . Usually is over 2m and 2,5 is a big old one.
The others are Indonesia - s. bivitatus, Andamanen - s. andamanendis, Sri Lanka is the nominate-sprices and tongian Island is s. ziegleri.
But the situation is still a mess and needs research look at Sulawesi.
But what I wrote was from Ziegler genetically verified few years ago.
Compare that with other top predators.
Sit so close to a wild lion. Yes huge claws and for sure they are no puppys but look here, no attack.
Don't do that without knowledge, of course.
Wait... that's Komodo LITE?!? 🤯
Truly amazing Dav! I’d love to experience that Park in person but your videos are definitely the next best thing. Thank you for sharing all your experiences and your contributions to supporting “The Community & The Hobby”. Cheers and Happy Holidays from Toronto, 🇨🇦
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I took my 2 boys to Lumpini park in 2017. We spent a few hours there, and it was amazing!
One of the many highlights of my trip to Thailand was sitting in Lumpini park. It is such a nice break from the craziness of the rest of the city. You can just chill, relax, enjoy the atmosphere and watch the lizards.
Absolutely a must on the list of thing s to do in Bangkok.
This was our favourite park in Bangkok! Possibly our favourite park ever! The monitors were so cool and beautiful!
I have been lucky enough to hang out with Elvis at the Reptarium ❤ I can't imagine being so close to that many beautiful monitor's! You are so lucky!!!!
I remember your last trip to this Park. Amazing! They are pretty relaxed. He should have gave you more of a chance before “Rattling Off”😂 ❤
Absolutely love Monitor Lizards, definitely need one as a companion
That's the coolest park in the world that's probably the coolest please on earth. I can't imagine a park with laid back water monitors and wild retics two of my favorite reptiles and that downtown unbelievable. That's definitely on my bucket list of awesome herping. Thanks for the great videos Dave love all your content I always learn something new watching your videos.
If I were every to travel outside this country I would want to go to Thailand and see that park and just hang with those beautiful monitors. Thank you for that it made my day.
GOD BLESS 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
I love how curious they are.
Definitely need to team up with Adam more often. What a double act 😂❤
I swear you and adam have the best chemistry on screen! The content from you two in Thailand is some of the best on on the platform 🙌
Thanks! There’s much more to come!
@ Hey friend, we still have a dinosaur, it's a 3 meter giant monkey in Nakhon Sawan Province, you can search the video clip page by typing the word Nakhon Sawan Giant Monkey Thailand.🐵🐒🐒🐒🐒
Hi Dave I love all of your adventures. This one was so exciting. To see so many awesome monitors living in a park in a big city. They are so calm, and not frightened by people. I bet there are not any other places where you can just sit down, and enjoy the park,and seeing all of the monitors close up. And to have such a good friend, and reptile lover to share that with you.♥️🐸🦎🐍🐢Cindy
My backyard sometimes have them sunbathing or swimming in the pool. They’re very timid and run immediately when they see me, or my dogs. I don’t mind them, accept if they’re close to my fish pond, I immediately go out and scare them away 😂
Stunning reptiles! I always enjoy these types of videos!
Glad to hear that!
Dave and Adam is always such a vibe
Hot dang, what a wild park. Thank you for taking us there!
Thanks for watching!
They are really cute.
2 of my favorite activities in Bangkok were renting a canoe in Lumpini Park and the free BKK Symphony concerts on Sunday evenings in December through February in Lumpini. As I recall, they actually culled a bunch of the big monitors around 2016 or 2017.
Wow. Amazing. Lovely animals
I loved this video, made me laugh as well so thats a huge plus. That park is amazing! Thx
They look sooo good! 😋
nice lizzards 4:14 I love the way this one is laid out w/ all four arms flopped so chill
What a neat video of these adorable lizards 💚🖤
First time in bangkok I was hung over and rented one of those little pedal boats out.. had no idea those bloody huge monitor lizards were there until I went under the bridge, looked left and right and there was about 8 of them!!! huge!!
I just found the channel, this video was randomly on my feed.. Love it
Wow great stuff. Crazy fun and great
These are the guys that would hang out by my front door 🚪 in Indonesia 🇮🇩. I had one who always came to say hello 👋 and I named him Monty.
Dave & Adam are Awesome
good content krub. and you respect in natural way.
They are so calm and polite, please don't harm them. 👍😁🇹🇭
No , it was a pest . It could eat all of your chicken and fishes.
Why can’t all parks be like this!❤
Right?
For example Germany east- westphalia🌧️🌨️🌫️ and 2°C at the Moment! 😉
In BKK You See them all a long the Klongs. They are everywhere in TH. Even on Islands way from the Coasts
There are many too, Suan rod fai(สวนรถไฟ) next to Chatuchak Park close to Chatuchak Sunday market krub
Great video! 🌞
Welcome to Thailand! :D
Great video!!
Thailand Call "Here Too"
I knew it would be Lumphini Park before I opened the video. I visited my son when he was working in Bangkok, and so wanted to see those big lizards there, but mot a one in sight!
I visited Bangkok 5 years ago and made a point to go to Lumpini Park to see the monitors and experience their "central park." I saw plenty of them, maybe not as many as they are seeing in this video. I wonder if they relocated lots of them before your visit... seems odd that you saw none. I saw a fair amount of them on my river tour as well. Such cool and mostly peaceful animals!
Good grief.... I mean its obvious you could easily tame wild ones with food.... like a wild zoo.... shows you how intelligent those things are....id be in heaven... Im beside myself with anticipation over the Madagascar trip.... Im still a Parsons chameleon fanatic LOL but im also working with oustalets and O'Shaughnessy.... but god i love water moniters.... just dont have the space.....YET.... AWESOME VIDEO DAV
Thanks! I can't wait for that trip!!
Beautiful lizards
You see! Even the monitors are friendly! Welcome to Thailand though 😂
They go into people's houses and my house. Lol. A bunch of them were at the university where I graduated. Huge! It's literally bigger than me and I'm 5'2. They're just everywhere! Lol. Sometimes they're considered bad luck animals and sometimes good luck animals in Thailand. I think because they have 2 names in Thai. The good name is "Silver and Gold". I'm amazed at how chill they are at Lumpini Park. Lol.
Greatest video ever!!
Pretty amazing park
The real Jarassic park
My daughter when just 2 fed chips to squirrel, fascinating park you're in, another great video Dave
Thanks!
Working on a Dallasaurus reproduction mount, it is nuts how similar Varanids are to Moasasaurs. Even the largest, if you ignore the flippers, it's the same animal.
I was just there a few days ago. Monitors are almost everywhere and are very easy to see. Also, there are many stray cats in the park.
There also used to be Peacocks and birds cages nearby the Elderly Fitness Center, are they still be there, i m not sure (about the peacock cage present.) ?? About 100 metres from the Wireless Road Gate/Entrance.
About 10 years ago the park authority thought they were too many of them in the park. So they decided to catch some of them, about 400 if im not mistaken, to one of the national parks in other provinces. IMHO, maybe its time to do that again.
Hi, you can see squirrels in another park, check it out @ Wachirabenchathat Park (Suan Rod Fai Park). Which quite close to Chatuchak Park.
One more reason to live Thailand! They must get fed to some degree to be coming up to you guys so much lol. They are super awesome tho. Thanks for the awesome Thailand content for sure.
beautiful lizards
I’m Thai. You can see this awesome friends everywhere in Thailand since we are friends to those :)
Another park with lots of water monitors is "Suan Rod Fai" ( it's an old golf course turned public park, you can take subway to go there)
Water monitor there also very big and lots of them.
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It's crazy to think these guys are very very very distant relatives of Mosasaurs that were 90ft long.
I wish I knew about this in 2006 when I was in Bangkok, I would have spent hours there instead of going shopping. Every monitor lizard I have found I had to chase to catch them or use a special trick for lacies (Varanus varius) which saved a lot of energy. I wish my very tame lacie whipped me that gently. I used to have to block my face when he was on the walls of the enclosure, but when he was on the ground I could just pick him up/
The behavior of animals will indicate the environment of that society. Most Thai people have love and respect in every aspect of life. 🙏
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Looks like an awesome trip. I just picked my first one this year NARBC st.louis
Nice!
In Thailand people hate them when they steal chicken.
This is crazy huge monitor lizards in a such a urban area
Right?
Great video
That was cool
I also see them in the open sewers in Onnut (Sukhumvit 50), kinda cool to walk past sometimes and see one popping its head out 😂😂
This park is on my bucket list for sure
It’s an amazing place!
8-18 This month have Red Cross Fair here!.. Actually a long canal around BKk..you can see a lot. Another area Floating Market..!
Welcome to Thailand i'm fan from Thailand♥
That huge monitor looks like he had several meals at once he's so full he can't move. XD
Next time you’re in Bkk, check out Suan Luang park. Plenty of monitors there as well.
Very good 👍
Try out Mahidol University. They’re some of the biggest I’ve ever seen in Thailand. There’s also a scientist there that studies the monitors there. Great video guys! Love seeing my hometown in your videos!
@@dr5290 Inside Mahidol university itself. It is quite green in there.
sssssssuper kool
Welcome to Thailand 🇹🇭 ❤
Didnt know you were that chill “monitor lizard”
6:52 aw that’s nice
If you like iit, You should go Silpakorn university at Nakornpathom. There is more and much bigger than this park.
Water and black throat Monitors are my second favorite behind Argentine tegus. If I lived here I would be spending a ridiculous amount of time in this park.
And I do!
During the rainy season when then water levels in the canals and river get really high, when it floods the monitor lizards can literally appear from storm drains anywhere.