Gila Monster Captive Care

Gila Monster Captive Care - Ep. 55

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In this episode I go over the basic captive care of Gila Monsters (Heloderma suspectum).
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@rjallen70 6 жыл бұрын

You are the Bob Ross of Blue Tongue skinks. And today we're just going to make some happy little lizards. 😀

@ReptileMountainTV 6 жыл бұрын

Oh thats so awesome 👏👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@kaylab1262 5 жыл бұрын

My grandma has a statue of a gila monster I was obsessed with as a kid and she's the only person I know who's seen one in the wild. I always heard they would come out in the spring and early mornings and you'd be lucky to see them even once in a lifetime. Super interesting lizards!

@ReptileMountainTV 5 жыл бұрын

They truly are the best

@ech0222 4 жыл бұрын

You should do a collab with clints reptiles. Together you guys would be the ultimate science team

@ReptileMountainTV 4 жыл бұрын

That would be fun. He’s super tall and Im short. So we could be the long and short of it all lol 😂

@THEE.apples 6 жыл бұрын

AMAZING. I never new they were captive bred.

@irkbo 6 жыл бұрын

incredibly jealous. i live in Utah so I can't have one. thing that really sucks is if I lived another 20 miles north I'd be in Idaho where they are legal. tears of sadness, but I love your monster and thanks for making a video on him. one day I will have my own.

@ReptileRaptureRR Жыл бұрын

Best Gila video on KZfaq.

@patheticsteam1454 6 жыл бұрын

One of my all-time favorite reptiles. Thanks for the informative video!

@davis2sh 6 жыл бұрын

I love them, I only have 1 right now but I'm going to get more this year

@liamsreptileworld4647 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great evidence based videos! Looking forward to more.

@LanceKirkman 6 жыл бұрын

Got to hold my very first one a few weeks ago!

@carms1065 3 жыл бұрын

7:54 is when the care aspect starts

@Scales13 5 жыл бұрын

Your attention to detail is impeccable

@ReptileMountainTV 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@commercialelectrician133 5 жыл бұрын

this is a great video have been waiting to get some for 2 years this is the year for me to buy them

@ImmanuelSpirit 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely interested in one , and I’m glad I seen this video

@craigsmart1986 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful animal and enclosure

@RA1218 3 жыл бұрын

This video is amazing!

@isaiahjackson4438 6 жыл бұрын

This was a really nice and informative video!

@ReptileMountainTV 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Isaiah!

@altaccount9203 8 ай бұрын

I love these lizards.

@jtrow5023 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have always been fascinated by these lizards ever since I was a kid. I remember the Disney show that documented one interacting with a prairie dog (?). Thank you

@ReptileMountainTV 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason! I do love these critters!

@lendllin4216 10 ай бұрын

Super helpful ❤

@darynarnott1621 6 жыл бұрын

Great video TC! What a cool lizard. But I think I'll stick to the skinks!!!!

@ReptileMountainTV 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daryn 👍🏼😊

@DoNotEatPoo 3 жыл бұрын

I have one that lives in my backyard. It seems to surface around May to eat bird eggs, then vanishes until the next year. I named it Greg, after Greg Gutfeld.

@michaelmcnutt42 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, coolest reptile ever

@ReptileMountainTV 5 жыл бұрын

Amen!!!

@cathleenbalboni1471 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. I think these guys are so beautiful and interesting. Thanks, TC.

@nethersherps3028 6 жыл бұрын

Cool vid

@gregoryclark3870 9 ай бұрын

so cool they are on my property saw 5 this year

@fatmanvidz 5 жыл бұрын

When I was I elementary school the 7th graders were raising gila monsters from eggs to adulthood in the science lab!!! It was awesome going in there and watching them!!! Don't know how legal this was tho 😅😅

@ReptileMountainTV 5 жыл бұрын

Your science teacher must have been amazing!!!

@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030 Жыл бұрын

awesome

@damianzanone6383 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful lizard, love the bumpy scales and color pattern. I might get another herp one of these days, but I'm not ready to care for one of those little beasts.

@yandelenka 5 жыл бұрын

I've wanted one of these guys for some time, but I'm from Arizona :-( Beautiful animals!

@TikiJames 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I love your video and I know the science I understand its crazy Ive kept reptiles and inverts for 20+ years and my Gila is extreamly social and will get on his hind legs against the habitat when he wants to be picked up. He likes to sleep on my hand or lap. Its funny when he does not want back in his house he will hiss at me without the jerk responce. Like he is arguing. Of all my reptiles he is the most friendly and one of the few that actually wants attention. Yes I never forget what he can do and I am always aware of him and my body location. He was bred from a breeder who has been breeding them for 50 years ( I dont know if that has anything to do with his unusual temperment)

@looboo52251 5 жыл бұрын

Way coll TC! I want one.

@svavsgzggz2181 6 жыл бұрын

I don't think I'm going to get one soon but still awesome😃

@pappigee8521 6 жыл бұрын

Cool

@monikacohen192 5 жыл бұрын

I came home to a beautiful 6-7 inch Gila Monster in my garage (I live in Tucson, AZ). How can I help it to survive and move out?

@ReptileMountainTV 5 жыл бұрын

Aaaaaahhhh.. How awesome!!!

@brakesforsnakes757 4 жыл бұрын

How did you get that resolved?

@lizardlover8605 6 жыл бұрын

I always thought they were a lot bigger than that but umm I think im going to get a uromastyx instead

@MrFrontenginedragste 5 жыл бұрын

Uromastyx are cool. I had one and loved it. When they get excited, their colors really come through.

@bugginonthewall 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this man! Just gotta ask, what’s your feeding frequency for these guys? I’m in the UK and breed exotics (own 26 myself) and I’m filing for my UK DWA licence to get one of these. The assessment fine could be £500 but it will worth it!

@adameverett7882 3 жыл бұрын

I was raised on a Gila monster farm we wake up at 3 AM to go milk the Gila monsters 🥸

@brakesforsnakes757 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds epic!

@gerardwong9204 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video! Just wondering if only egg white is to be provided? Why not the yolk? Thanks

@ReptileMountainTV 2 жыл бұрын

The white has the protein

@ml6322 6 жыл бұрын

Everything but the water bowl . I find gilas do find soaking as long as not prolonged. A day is fine. But then remove them. Mine are fine and growing well.

@scarfaceAC2 8 ай бұрын

I desperately want to own one but I've never kept any sort of reptile before. Aside from the venom are they harder to take care of than other lizards?

@darkye_ Жыл бұрын

Is everything in this video still accurate? Because I’m looking into one and being able to put a gila in a 40 gallon is to good to be true because everyone is saying 75 gallons.

@mtlimitless2265 3 жыл бұрын

*me freaking out because I live in montana and theres a Gila monster breeder here* Also me Ok but I did just get a tegu a few months ago Butttt- *These are the last words of relatable tics* R. I. P college savings

@ReptileMountainTV 3 жыл бұрын

Lol !!!

@brakesforsnakes757 3 жыл бұрын

Heloderma are much easier to keep than Tegus.

@sassythesasquatch8036 3 жыл бұрын

Spent almost the whole video staring at the challenge coin collection

@ryanpresto9740 6 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the led lights for your gila? What brand?

@ReptileMountainTV 6 жыл бұрын

I think they are GE. I bought em from Home Depot. 😊

@VTwinFTW 3 жыл бұрын

I really like those rocks for your Gila’s cave. What did you use to make that?

@ReptileMountainTV 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Those are real rock from our local stone company. They’ve been bolted with tapcon screws so they can’t slip and harm him.

@VTwinFTW 3 жыл бұрын

@@ReptileMountainTV oh right on! Looks great!

@alonelkayam9505 6 жыл бұрын

very nice steel waiting. For my treet video for skinks

@ReptileMountainTV 6 жыл бұрын

Coming I promise. 😉

@alonelkayam9505 6 жыл бұрын

i steel waiting 😊😊☺☺☺☺ good week

@nogames8982 3 жыл бұрын

86° is about my max level of heat tolerance also :-)

@Scales13 5 жыл бұрын

Also quick question you mentioned egg whites as a treat is there any reason that yolk is bad for them being that in the wild they would most likely consume the whole egg? I know you have a good reason not criticizing just curious

@ReptileMountainTV 5 жыл бұрын

In the wild they would likely be smaller eggs and fertilized and not like our chicken eggs. Plus the yolk is nearly pure cholesterol whereas the white is protein. I got the info about it from Dr. Seward the leading expert in gila captive care. 😁

@Scales13 5 жыл бұрын

ReptileMountain.TV Awsome that makes a lot of sense thank you

@flicksfn965 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I have a bin that’s the equivalent of a 55 gallon tank would that be to big I know you said a 40 gallon breeder is perfect size but would the bin be big enough ?

@ReptileMountainTV 4 жыл бұрын

It depends on the dimensions. They should have at least 18 in wide and 24 in long.

@calebprichard6744 6 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm new to gila monsters I'm considering owning one what is your guidelines on cohabiting a male and female does this affect cage size or is it not recommended sorry if I seem vague I'm just really new to this

@ReptileMountainTV 6 жыл бұрын

Hi I would add 50% more space for 2 gilas. Basically I'd do a 4ft by 2ft floor space for two animals. I have seen many pairs do well together as well as two females do well. Males will fight. Also just be sure they both have space and ability to utilize resources within the enclosure equally ie. hide, drink, get warm or cool without competition for the resource from the other.

@brakesforsnakes757 3 жыл бұрын

One animal per enclosure unless you are breeding.

@TheFightpredictions 4 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend the same care guide for Mexican beaded lizards?

@ReptileMountainTV 4 жыл бұрын

Very similar yes, except for larger space to include height and I think they can take a bit more humidity as well.

@randygerkov7366 3 жыл бұрын

BIG BOY

@therealshino4607 5 жыл бұрын

I want one

@therealshino4607 5 жыл бұрын

One day

@TitoTitoTitoTito 4 жыл бұрын

Ugh I need to find someone in FL to work with to get the permit

@WoodsandForestsMedia 6 жыл бұрын

Can you own these in Pennsylvania?

@ReptileMountainTV 6 жыл бұрын

I believe so but I would check with your local and state authorities to determine if permits are required.

@gharrison04 4 жыл бұрын

What about Price Animal Company? I’ve been considering getting into venomous lizards and have been eyeing their Heloderma horiddums, but can find little to no second hand information about them online.

@ReptileMountainTV 4 жыл бұрын

I haven’t dealt with them so I can’t give you an answer one way of the other...

@gharrison04 4 жыл бұрын

ReptileMountain.TV Thanks for the reply! Love your content. Guess I’ll keep looking!

@Invictus40k 5 жыл бұрын

How long do they typically live in capt.?

@ReptileMountainTV 5 жыл бұрын

They can live 20-30 years easy with proper care. There is a beaded lizard that has been in captivity over 50 years and was collected in the wild as an adult!

@petrickpratama 2 жыл бұрын

Is it difficult or very expensive to get these to Indonesia? Just curious tho😁, really cool lizard, love it since I've seen it from the first time..

@ReptileMountainTV 2 жыл бұрын

Yes very

@edendemara4659 3 жыл бұрын

Man it’s 2020 thx for the info but I need a permit for Arizona and idk how I could get one. ( Gila Monster is my favorite animal )

@brakesforsnakes757 3 жыл бұрын

You can't legally in AZ but tbh even if there was a permitting process for a CB Gila I'm not sure that I want so many people up in my business.

@ainsleyrussell771 5 жыл бұрын

I know it’s been a while but I know you said egg whites but what if I gave my boy a whole fertilized button quail eggs. I breed quail and I would like to feed him a couple. Do you think it’s safe

@ReptileMountainTV 5 жыл бұрын

I think it would be fine. If the adult quail are healthy... I would guess the egg would be too right??

@thedude1328 5 жыл бұрын

with their beaded skin does its skin feel like a normal lizard? if not how does it feel?

@ReptileMountainTV 5 жыл бұрын

It feels very bumpy actually.

@thedude1328 5 жыл бұрын

@@ReptileMountainTV i'm in Tucson Az... i am really interested in their color patterns and range of colors... do you know a good place in Tucson i might be able to find some to take pictures of? if not Tucson maybe Phoenix.

@cali4597 6 жыл бұрын

does he have a blue or black tongue? i thought only 4 animals had blue tongues

@ReptileMountainTV 6 жыл бұрын

Its black but in certain light it has a blue tint. Which makes sense because melanin is what makes black and blue color.

@derektrujillo2292 4 жыл бұрын

Do they need the heat mat and what kind of substrate do you use

@ReptileMountainTV 4 жыл бұрын

Yes they need a heat mat on a thermostat or overhead heat. I use cypress mulch currently and have used aspen sanichips, pea gravel, and organic topsoil all with success.

@derektrujillo2292 4 жыл бұрын

@@ReptileMountainTV holy cow I didn't think you were actually going to answer. I have overhead heat right now I just didn't know if they needed. so I should be good with overhead he that's good to. Thanks for help

@brakesforsnakes757 3 жыл бұрын

@@derektrujillo2292 Belly heat is much better.

@kobesreptiles9864 3 жыл бұрын

I want 1

@k.c.nardone8706 Жыл бұрын

How often do Gila monsters poop? I have a 5 year old adult male and want to know how often they poop?

@bromaro 3 жыл бұрын

Since you know about girls monsters, I can't find any good information on it, what humidity range would you say beaded lizards in

@ReptileMountainTV 3 жыл бұрын

I would look at the natural history specifics of the species you’re looking at keeping and base it off that. I believe many of the beaded species humidity ranges are slightly higher than gilas but Im not 100%. Its been 17 years since I worked with em. I recall lightly misting them occasionally...

@bromaro 3 жыл бұрын

@@ReptileMountainTV alright thanks man

@jacobbyers9791 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Ontario and would love to own one of these guys does anyone know if they're legal here and where I can get one?

@ReptileMountainTV 2 жыл бұрын

That is a great question. I would have to look into that.

@scottdyer5690 2 жыл бұрын

Do Gila's hibernate in wild or captivity?

@ReptileMountainTV 2 жыл бұрын

Yes to both

@scottdyer5690 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm curious as to what triggers hibernation in captivity? What do you do for them, if anything, during that time? It is fascinating to be able to observe them in such a way. Is there a video that talks about this?

@kyrasegrist1360 6 жыл бұрын

Did you mean cooked egg whites? If raw, how would you feed that to them.

@ReptileMountainTV 6 жыл бұрын

Raw. They lap it up out of a bowl.

@okzoomer5728 2 ай бұрын

if only captive bred ones weren't illegal in my state😢

@ghostofsomething2669 6 жыл бұрын

Can you keep these in texas

@ghostofsomething2669 6 жыл бұрын

I looked and think I can but not sure

@ReptileMountainTV 6 жыл бұрын

Im almost certain TX allows them. There might be permitting required.

@ghostofsomething2669 6 жыл бұрын

ReptileMountain.TV thanks 😁

@Kevin-id5hx 3 жыл бұрын

can u do a vid on bearded dragons

@ReptileMountainTV 3 жыл бұрын

No sorry. I don’t work with them.

@Cooldogsz 2 жыл бұрын

Bruh 😽❤️‍🔥😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

@looboo52251 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent precautionary advice. Some peopl forget. They are not pets and we are not their friends. We are their stewards who help them thrive and survive.

@A1GOSKITZ 4 жыл бұрын

are we just gonna ignore the picture in the background🤣

@ReptileMountainTV 4 жыл бұрын

www.wildhorizons.com/wp/wp-content/gallery/Part%201_GilaMonsters/index.html 👍🏼

@brettskinner5824 6 жыл бұрын

I could never do that my gonads are not big enough!!

@djaluyudhistira3835 5 жыл бұрын

Poisonous beaded lizard

@brakesforsnakes757 3 жыл бұрын

Venomous.

@sporkinstien6571 Жыл бұрын

People don't realize it's venom is comparable to a western diamondback rattlesnake.

@The_Worst_Guy_Ever 8 ай бұрын

No it’s not lmao

@scarfaceAC2 8 ай бұрын

No way. Gila monster venom is very painful but the actual toxicity is marginal. Also Rattlesnake venom causes necrosis

@sporkinstien6571 8 ай бұрын

@@The_Worst_Guy_Ever Google it bud.

@sporkinstien6571 8 ай бұрын

@scarface1556 it is on the same level as the western diamond back. The real difference is delivery of venom. Snakes obviously have needle like fangs to inject it directly. Gila monsters have squared rounder teeth so they can't deliver the anywhere near the same ammout of said venom.

@ml6322 6 жыл бұрын

I disagree ok on the water bowel... not trying to discredit but mine move back and forth .Zero problems I like your video but water bowls I rotate the bowl two days a week but soaking is fine honestly.

@ReptileMountainTV 6 жыл бұрын

Disagreement doesn't discredit. No worries. Dr. Seward also mentions the over soaking issue. That leads me to believe its more common than one might think. It certainly may not be a universal issue as you noted. Cheers!

@fenekku.kitsune 4 жыл бұрын

Ummmm your input on reptiles not having the mental compasity to have emotion is very incorrect. Idk when this was posted but there are new studies that are starting to prove otherwise

@fenekku.kitsune 4 жыл бұрын

Okay so 2018 yeah there have been studies since then that prove otherwise

@ReptileMountainTV 4 жыл бұрын

Please link them then. Capacity for problem solving and learning is not in anyway proof of emotion capacity. Neither of such equates to the physiological components linked to high level emotion. But I’d love links stating they have a limbic lobe, extensive cortical folding. Etc... Has their anatomy changed as of recent?