Caiman Lizard, The Best Pet Lizard?

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The caiman lizard (Dracaena guianensis) is, without question, one of the coolest lizards on planet Earth. But is it the best pet lizard, and is it the right pet for you?
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0:30 Caiman Lizards get an overall score of 2.4 out of 5.
0:42 Score criteria: Handleability, Care, Hardiness, Availability, Upfront Costs.
0:55 Handleability: How well does a Caiman Lizard do with handling?
4:09 Care: What is involved with caring for Caiman Lizards?
8:00 Hardiness: How hardy are Caiman Lizards?
8:57 Availability: How easy is it to obtain a Caiman Lizard?
9:39 Upfront Costs: How much does it cost to get setup with a Caiman Lizard?
10:39 Conclusion: Caiman Lizards deserve an overall score of 2.4.
12:00 Bloopers, out-takes, silliness.
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@raelonewolf 6 жыл бұрын

"...because this is a crocodile tegu made by a wizard." That may be the best sentence I've ever heard.

@devinturkhan2442 4 жыл бұрын

it also looks like the body of a crocodilian and the head of a tegu with iguana claws and tail

@crazygur1y 6 жыл бұрын

“Possibly the coolest lizard on Earth" Clint, you say that about every lizard! XD Love your vids

@DigitalDuelist 5 жыл бұрын

Possibly because lizards are among the coolest animals on Earth! I've had, Chuckwallas, Desert Iguanas, Green Iguanas, Collered Lizards, Beardies, and Water Dragons, ALL great animals I cared for!

@DigitalDuelist 5 жыл бұрын

Possibly because lizards are among the coolest animals on Earth! I've had, Chuckwallas, Desert Iguanas, Green Iguanas, Collered Lizards, Beardies, and Water Dragons, ALL great animals I cared for!

@recipoldinasty 2 жыл бұрын

But this one looks gay! Love it

@Spawn117 5 ай бұрын

@@recipoldinasty😭😭😭

@zosiatomasovna5665 6 жыл бұрын

Out of all the pet-tubers you are the only one that really tells the truth and doesn't seem to be reading from google.

@davidberrueco2 3 жыл бұрын

Clint has a Phd, hence all the good information

@user-qo7gj8ph7p 2 жыл бұрын

@@oiltank9388 green iguanas suck...

@user-qo7gj8ph7p 2 жыл бұрын

@@oiltank9388 of course, its a pretty normal thing in google

@Daikoneditz_coz 2 жыл бұрын

@@oiltank9388 ah yes savannah monitors the reptile you shouldn’t get unless you have a zoo the second best big lizard This is me be sarcastic so don’t take it seriously 😭🤚

@nathanluke4451 Жыл бұрын

Significant progress has been made in captive breeding for caimans and it's all thanks to people in the community like you, Clint. You have done nothing but wonders for this hobby and this community.

@FORRESTtheunoriginal 3 жыл бұрын

"Oi Nikaido, im a full lizard now, make me some Gyoza"

@bills-beard 6 жыл бұрын

watermelon dog

@leetlebob8203 5 жыл бұрын

Bill's Beard yes

@patriciathibodeaux9250 5 жыл бұрын

that's a lot of rine.

@gusherthemole6108 4 жыл бұрын

Ah yes *WATERMELON DOG*

@newtscamander7713 4 жыл бұрын

Watermelon Crocodile Dog Lizard 🍉🐊🐶🦎

@AliyahScott1621 3 жыл бұрын

i cried

@nathanielleack4842 3 жыл бұрын

So many of the lizards that score low on your channel have a common theme that goes beyond them being demanding to care for. Other than the large monitors that could be dangerous of course. They are wild farmed and imported en masse rather than bred for demand. They are stressed. They have parasites. They may be bad tempered. They may be wounded by other lizards during importing. They may even die on arrival such as the chinese water dragon. I bet so many of these lizards could be far more achievable pets if only they were captive bred and genuinely looked after. It breaks my heart that this probably wont ever change

@theotheseaeagle 7 ай бұрын

I guess you just have to ensure they have healthy captive populations

@SaucyKakes 7 ай бұрын

I've recently finally gotten a connection to someone in my state who captive breeds them, and next summer i'll be ready to get a baby! it is happening

@hussleman8239 3 ай бұрын

Amen you said a mouthful ‼️ we need more genuine care and compassion for these animals besides looking at them as a money symbol .

@jukesngambits 4 жыл бұрын

Of all the non monitor lizards I've seen Caiman lizards have blown me away with how intelligent they feel interacting with you

@klausgartenstiel4586 5 жыл бұрын

i recommend the "summon animal, lvl. 2" spell. gives you a brand new lizard without parasites for up to 20 minutes. and then it vanishes, so you don't need to think about food or an enclosure.

@holycrusader3028 5 жыл бұрын

Class?

@trippcailean9594 5 жыл бұрын

@@holycrusader3028 I only get anoles when I cast summon so probably upper class

@douggoldengolden72 5 жыл бұрын

Caiman lizard gives you a great excuse to build a large aquarium with water feature

@mv3485 5 жыл бұрын

These are my dream lizard, but I know the costs to take care of one would ruin the fun for me. For now i'll enjoy them at the zoo :)

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so responsible!

@catherinehubbard1167 2 жыл бұрын

What an absolutely beautiful creature. I can never own one, but I enjoyed watching him, especially the closeups where I could see details of his scale geometry, color gradations, and bright eye. It’s great that they are relatively handleable, not seriously dangerous like some others. (Looking at you, green iguana, and you’re not the only one.) As you suggest, a good pet for someone with the problem of too much money.

@sajidpatel5378 6 жыл бұрын

SUP CLINT YOURE THE GREATEST REPTILE KZfaqR

@riekekelm9276 5 жыл бұрын

Their face is adorable. 😭

@bills-beard 6 жыл бұрын

Finally! Something to spend all my buttloads of money on!!

@ridiculousharbinger4927 6 жыл бұрын

Bill's Beard spontaneous flex

@tonynich3936 5 жыл бұрын

Lmaooo

@donut5818 5 жыл бұрын

Buying Apple devices with your money is foolish and downright mundane. Buying a caiman lizard is some next level shit.

@carschmn 5 жыл бұрын

Bill's Beard probably more rewarding than a sports car

@cyberspino6277 4 жыл бұрын

@@carschmn it's more like more rewarding then an apple device

@grettelguerra7511 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video, Clint. So basically I have to win the NJ Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot to even consider this lizard. Ahhh, dreams 🤑💰...

@Iganaka 6 жыл бұрын

You guys have quickly become one of my favorite channels on KZfaq.

@eaterofants9588 6 жыл бұрын

Okay, so I know your fan base isn’t the largest - but with every new video you post, my need (NEED!) for Clint’s reptiles merch grows bigger. By the standard of your videos and your logo, you seem to have a great graphic designer and I have a great need for a pretty t-shirt with some of the lovely Clint quotes. I mean: ‘when you’re a noodle with a head, the world is a scary place’? Yes. ‘Blinking is for mortals’? Also yes. ‘Stinking rad’, ‘awesome’, ‘spectacular’? I would buy all of these! Even from this video - I want a shirt saying ‘you’ve ever chased down a snail?’ I don’t know, it’s just a thought. I absolutely love your show, and I would personally love some merch :D

@ClintsReptiles 6 жыл бұрын

I think you might be right about this. Anybody else agree? I think those were all great suggestions as well. We're open to more!

@thegamingrider4595 6 жыл бұрын

Yes I think that is a great idea

@aidanalsip723 6 жыл бұрын

YES i totally agree, it woulld be SOOOO AWESOME i would buy every type lol, it would just be crazy cool

@melskunk 6 жыл бұрын

I agree! I'm sure many of us arty nerds would help!

@ertyoj 6 жыл бұрын

I agree, you are by far one of the best animal education channels on KZfaq. I would be more than happy to buy some merch in support of all of the incredible info you provide us in such a nice accessible form. Your production value is fantastic. Thank you so much for what you do for the community!

@radishpetcare8377 6 жыл бұрын

I love these vids so much even if I’m not planning on getting the animal!

@tylerhoyle221 6 жыл бұрын

Radish Pet Care yep

@tirannokillspino 6 жыл бұрын

oh my this scaly angel is so precious,never seen such a chill izard

@jonathanayers968 6 жыл бұрын

"their stinkin rad" -clint 2018

@cassalamon 4 жыл бұрын

-clint every year

@chuckfriebe843 3 жыл бұрын

"they're"

@reptispacetv311 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! I never know these giants were so gentle with their feeding! Great vid as always, Clint!

@jdragonwarrior5609 6 жыл бұрын

It annoys me so much that your channel is so small and new because I run out of videos to watch but man I LOVE this channel and I love animals. My dream job is to work with animals a lot but idk what and as a new tegu owner your video helped me a lot to know that I wanted one. So keep it up man, and you will hopefully be a big channel! -from 15 year old viewer who loves to learn about these spectacular creatures.

@irishred8850 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video. I was going to get a Caiman because I heard all about how great they are as an animal, but now I know not to get one because I won't be able to afford to keep it. I'm disappointed, but it's better than ending up with a lizard I'll have to give up.

@astrim1262 11 ай бұрын

🫶🏻

@Themo2005 6 жыл бұрын

Ever since last weeks video, I have been waiting for this, slowest week of my life. great video

@dankcaesar4760 6 жыл бұрын

Clint I love your videos, getting a reptile soon and you’ve helped me get an idea of care and just give me more of an idea of how amazing these animals are! I think you’re an incredible person and your passion for lizards radiate through the screen, it’s infectious!

@mememccream1706 6 жыл бұрын

you need more subs. you are the best reptile channel i have ever seen god dang

@hithummah 4 жыл бұрын

Dorohedoro brought me here, and your right about being created by a wizard.

@maiz3558 4 жыл бұрын

hithummah yessss!!

@maiz3558 4 жыл бұрын

hithummah 😂😂

@morgangobin9985 6 жыл бұрын

It kinda looks like a shiny Druddigon! Am I the only one who sees that? 😅

@deadlyfungus1557 6 жыл бұрын

Morgan Gobin oh yeah lol

@the_grey_phoenix 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah it does

@drakokingofbeastcentral2981 5 жыл бұрын

Nope your right

@SirKolass 5 жыл бұрын

I had to search this shit, and i just regretted.

@yoshistar8889 5 жыл бұрын

It does

@TheGong00zler 4 жыл бұрын

Me finding out that Caiman lizards exist: 😱 Me seeing a photo of one for the first time: 😍 Me watching this & hearing how much they cost: 😭

@adriagan2469 6 жыл бұрын

i love that you show them feeding in the video now. its delightful and informative

@nickbierman3640 4 жыл бұрын

A friend of mine had 2 caiman lizards in a 1500 gallon aquarium, its amazing. I built an exhibit at the fort worth zoo that has caimen lizards in it, spectacular flooded amazon forest display.

@Skitzobits 5 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous animal!! Sounds like a lot of work so I'll leave this lovely critter to the pros and admire them where I see them. Thanks as always for a fantastic vid, Clint. I have so much admiration for what you do. Keep it up!! ♥

@nicholaslienandjaja1815 5 жыл бұрын

This lizard makes a cameo appearance in Jurassic World as one of Dr. Henry Wu's mutant lab animals (presumably prototype experimental animals before moving on to creating the Indominus rex and the Indoraptor). Here's a list of Dr. Wu's mutant lab animals: A caiman lizard with macaw-like feathers instead of scutes on its back An axolotl with a dorsal fin similar to a Dimetrodon's A strangely intelligent veiled chameleon that grabs its insect prey with its hands instead of its tongue A two-headed ball python (although two-headed snakes do exist) And in the junior novel adaptation, he also have a monkey with bat-like wings, a strangely muscular mouse, and a fish with clawed hands and feet instead of pectoral and pelvic fins.

@jasonjlloyd 3 жыл бұрын

Now that is one beautiful lizard.

@AmandaPaige71 2 жыл бұрын

THAT is a beautiful and magical animal right there! I love whensome of your older vids pop up on my stream!

@bellastead1925 6 жыл бұрын

these videos are my fav reptile ones on youtube, theyre all spot on

@CrimFerret 4 жыл бұрын

This is a gorgeous lizard. Looks like it's covered in polished jade. I guess on the upside, if you can afford the expensive enclosure and such, you at least get a nice lizard to interact with which is more than one can say for some of them. I think a tegu would be a lot more manageable, just because the lack of a water feature takes away an order of magnitude in cost and maintenance. I'm still inclined to think a snake would be a better choice for me though.

@bombo-pr6669 6 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for it

@factualopinion8849 3 жыл бұрын

If it bites your head it will ask you what the guy inside it's mouth said.

@mattslev 4 жыл бұрын

Easily one of the coolest lizard species in the world but a huge commitment in terms of proper housing and care.

@anmoldubey5367 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is the best channel ever! It helps me convince my family how cool reptiles are and that they are totally misunderstood creatures.

@livelaughForte 5 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting until I have a home to get one of these! They're my favorite animal! SO STUNNING and kind!!

@zoecreates9776 6 жыл бұрын

That’s the coolest lizard ever it’s like a little crocodile with a lava colored head!!!

@sayurikitamura7109 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't provide an appropriate enclosure... But what a dream of an animal 😍

@kekkelpenneypeckeltoot5700 5 жыл бұрын

I so appreciate your forthrightness and honesty. Of course every lizard is cool and we all want one. Everyone needs the reality check on what’s really involved in each animal! Thank you so much!

@FangMuffin 6 жыл бұрын

Stunning lizard. Hot damn that's a hell of a price tag though.

@RJK-ih8ru 6 жыл бұрын

You are now my favorite KZfaqr

@Sylvainre 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Clint can you do a video about Egyptian uromastyx, it would be greatly appreciated

@callumrymer3046 5 жыл бұрын

Even more handsome with the facial hair Clint. Your enthusiasm is so contagious, and I'll repeat what 100k people probably already had...you deserve more subscribers :)

@travis7613 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, what a cool looking pet lizard.

@ectonic771 6 жыл бұрын

Another very well done video

@artyaardvark444 6 жыл бұрын

I love these videos. They let me know In Depth on what I’m getting into before I get into it. Thank you so much! May you do some kind of reptile room tour so we can see some examples of the enclosures for the reptiles you’ve done videos over? Or recommend breeders/rescues for the reptiles you’ve mentioned?Please?

@pencilpauli9442 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in love with Thorn! If I had so much money I didn't know what to do with it, I would love a Caiman lizard, but then if I had that sort of wealth I could have a rescue centre and hire staff and use it as an education resource for kids...it would be so cool!

@savannahFischbach 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve only seen a caiman lizard in person once and it was at a reptile expo, they are so cool! They are definitely on my list for a future pet 😁

@lawrencehamilton7021 2 жыл бұрын

Same, it was a baby at repticon

@pieisgood235 6 жыл бұрын

hahahahaha thoroughly impressed by your spanish at the end there!

@sladenorthernil Жыл бұрын

Top of my "as soon as I can afford it" list! Starting a snail and crayfish breeding set up this year so I will have a stable live food source. Keep up the good work bud!

@thegamingrider4595 6 жыл бұрын

Clint your reptile videos are great and they help me a lot because I am homeschooled also they have helped me decide what animals are right for me

@genuterazuleviciene2189 6 жыл бұрын

Love your vids clint keep up the good works😀😀

@ClintsReptiles 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We will do our best!

@t.s.gamesnl5175 6 жыл бұрын

I really love this lizard, it likes like a crocodile tegu cross

@smallmanz Жыл бұрын

Props to this guy for owning every animal on earth just to tell us if they are good pets

@zapacabra8458 4 жыл бұрын

I love how jazzed you are abt reptiles!!!

@Jbay2608 6 жыл бұрын

Another really good video! My baby Pastel BP comes home next week, can't wait.

@carterrobbins281 5 жыл бұрын

i have learned so much about lizards you have taught me so much!

@corruptedsanity674 4 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful lizard... And he seems pretty friendly too. If it weren't for the cost (and aquarium probably) I'd love one like this.

@megtravis1218 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. Very educational. Anyone wanting a new reptile should watch your videos to know exactly what they are getting into. Those cute little reptiles like this one and the tegu are like owning a toddler that will require special treatment for life, and their own room bigger than a closet. Without this education many will not be able to envision the full impact of future costs involved with getting a cute reptile. Thank you for the great education.

@coldcode727 6 жыл бұрын

that lizard is amazing, nice video!

@LaiN900 5 жыл бұрын

I think the coolest thing about them is that they don't eat fish so if you are already an avid Aquarist you can keep them in a big Paludarium and go all out in the aquarium part.

@Dovietail 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid!

@kolebryant6806 4 жыл бұрын

That lizard is so cool. And Clint I love your vids

@Orain88 3 жыл бұрын

Holy moly, that's a flippin dinosaur! Gorgeous!

@pmd7771969 3 жыл бұрын

Good vid Clint.

@erikpitt767 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid as always as Clint, thanks for always making me want another reptile l 😂

@ClintsReptiles 6 жыл бұрын

Why do there have to be so many awesome ones???

@erikpitt767 6 жыл бұрын

Clint's Reptiles just to torture people like us 😂

@normaabonza7955 6 жыл бұрын

That looks awesome

@keonia.9553 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Clint, love the videos and all the wonderful info. I was wondering if you could do a review on sailfin dragons?

@jesusbeloved3953 6 жыл бұрын

Love your channel and your enthusiasm for reptiles! I have a 2 yr old bearded dragon and a 3 month old leopard gecko! Wish I had room for more, but I also have an African red=bellied parrot (20yr) a 2yr cockatiel, 2 6 yr budgies, ten year old Pappillion and a 4 month old albino mouse! So, I’m full!

@mememccream1706 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. I will stay till next video and ect

@Psychoclaw 3 жыл бұрын

The scalation on that face is just *chef's kiss*

@cxaxukluth5432 6 жыл бұрын

I've just found your channel and it's amazing, you guys are really the best, I love the effort you put in making these vids :) By the way, will you do a review about the tokay gecko? I think they are well known but poorly understood by most people.

@ClintsReptiles 6 жыл бұрын

We will cover them for sure! Great suggestion.

@leslycamero4981 6 жыл бұрын

I wish you would post more than once a week :( I enjoy watching your videos so much!

@ClintsReptiles 6 жыл бұрын

Someday :)

@soggyorange6670 6 жыл бұрын

Cool Video Clint

@siliconsciousness 4 жыл бұрын

What an absolutely beautiful animal!

@brokenstacker8297 6 жыл бұрын

Everyone talks about the parasites and such with imported animals but we are generally not getting these animals direct, they are coming from a reptile retailer that has or should have already taken care of those issues. I guess it is important to know who you are dealing with and ask them directly about treatment for these issues.

@jaymorgan8013 2 жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous animal!

@ceopet 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@t.b.4819 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Clint, could you do more videos where you set up suitable enclosures for reptiles or show yours? :) That would really help out a lot!

@thomaslecroy4838 2 жыл бұрын

May have to get a wizard to make me a crocodile tegu lol been wanting a tegu for a while but this tops it and nice touch showing the tube style uvb

@jessemagana4596 4 жыл бұрын

Take a shot every time Clint says big.

@happynucca1127 5 жыл бұрын

You're like the Mr. Rodgers of Reptiles, it's awesome

@sonievkay 4 жыл бұрын

omg! he is GORGEOUS!

@josephcassady1816 3 жыл бұрын

From jungle runners to tegu's I haven't seen any other family of lizards use their front limbs more. Very smart reptiles.

@LonghornInOmaha 3 жыл бұрын

And, they have extremely strong front legs. Ours pull themselves up onto hanging branches from the ground with ease.

@lillysmith2290 6 жыл бұрын

so cool!

@Mockturtlesoup1 4 жыл бұрын

Holy crap, I had no idea that caiman lizards got as big as tegus. That makes me love them exponentially more.

@Mockturtlesoup1 4 жыл бұрын

Also, yes they can lose their tails. It happened to one of Brian barczycks caiman lizards(he also thought they couldn't lose their tails.) I don't think they grow back though.

@Daikoneditz_coz 2 жыл бұрын

This is my dream reptile as soon as I move out and get the space you better believe I will be getting one 😁💕

@deadgirlwalking4354 3 жыл бұрын

My dream is to give a whole bedroom to one of these dudes Big planted pond with freshwater snails in it Tis a dream

@ahead5257 6 жыл бұрын

As always, super excited to see a new posting by you guys! I can't wait to share this with the fiancee, she loves Caiman Lizards! How's your Jewled Lacerta doing so far, Clint?

@alisonvoshell8355 4 жыл бұрын

I definitely don't have the time and resources for a Caiman lizard, but what a gorgeous creature! They have all the coolness of lizards like crocodilians and tegus, but such a cute little face. 😍

@eeehhh982 6 жыл бұрын

Would aquatic snails, such as mystery or ramshorn be a good diet for them? The snails are often a pest when in large numbers, and breeding them for food would make a great use of the culls.

@fitt4393 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@CucumbersSC 3 жыл бұрын

Ooo, thats the lizard Kaiman from Dorohedoro is! I thought he was a crocodilian caiman drawn very weird, but hes definitely one of these guys drawn a bit less weird. Give the man his SNAILS :D