Many exciting announcements: 1) We'll be releasing two videos a week for the rest of the year (Wednesdays and Saturdays)! 2) Because of your contributions, Clint's Reptile Room is happening, but we still need help: gf.me/u/wgvi2p 3) Here is a savage Gus Gus feeding video that I filmed last night at Clint's Reptile Room: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bqphiZZprs2Wdp8.html *Warning, the video is pretty savage. Not for the faint of heart....

You should do a series of great alternatives to awful pet reptiles

I expect clint to review a computer monitor for April fools with 5 categories 😩

I just giggled like a little kid anytime she did something. You guys make me want monitor lizards more and more, but also realize how hard it is for me to keep them at this time and the near future.

I read the announcement Are Green Tree Monitors the Best Pet Lizard and was like "no, they're not" and Clint comes on and the first thing he said was "no, they're not" gotta love that 🤣

13:45 - Please, please, PLEASE make a video on this, explaining the importance of setting up for a reptile pet. The questions you have to ask yourself, and then answer, BEFORE bringing home a reptile. How to set up a basic enclosure and establish a thermal gradient. The importance of UVB light, and how quickly artificially-generated UVB degrades over distance. How to examine humidity within an enclosure, how that humidity will fluctuate throughout the course of the day and with the changing of the seasons, and how ventilation interacts with humidity and the problems it causes when it's improperly balanced. The takeaway would be to emphasize how when you keep a reptile pet, you control absolutely EVERY facet of their environment, and how you cannot possibly do that by bringing home a box of parts from the pet store on the same day that you bring home your new bearded dragon. An enclosure needs to be set up, examined, and tested with the target species in mind well before anything living is ever introduced into the equation. I'm a few months into researching a new project(which will be either a caiman lizard or a Dumeril's monitor, I'm still deciding). I am nearly to the point(but not quite) that I'm ready to start building the enclosure, which I'd like to have completed this spring, so that by next spring, it's ready for an inhabitant. I want to see exactly how the changing of seasons affects the humidity and ventilation and temperature gradient, because I want the environment to be completely known and understood before something living is required to spend the bulk of it's life in it.

the fact that he’s keeping his voice down cause the lizard is small😭😭😭😭 this man is so pure

Clint I’ve noticed a running theme with your Best pet videos. With the more difficult to care for species anyone who is ready for them will probably already know that and may actually already have the animal which is a very good thing. I’ve watched a number of these videos and they’re all just stinkin’ rad. I love the fact that you don’t sugarcoat anything you’re a straight shooter. You give both the pros and the cons.

This is the funniest little critter she is so curious and inquisitive she is very beautiful nice video as always Clint you never disappoint

I'm so happy how much you emphasize the need to research and have your animal's space be ready for its arrival. I personally think all animals should be treated this way no matter how hardy they are. Do you research and have everything perfect so when you bring them home they can thrive with happy enriching lives.

I found if properly socialized at a young age tree monitors can be very friendly and enjoy hanging off you or climbing on you, they will however never really lose their hyperactivity. If you get them I suggest they be your only lizards or have scheduled feeding time. Raising them can be very rewarding and you form attachments to them real easy because they have lots of personality. They are precious fragile scaly Boys.

When I saw green tree I was so excited to finally get to see the green tree python video... this is also acceptable haha

I'm amazed by how calm that Green Tree Monitor is! Wow! Most of the ones I've seen act like they just chugged a keg of red bull. Totally understood why you never had one on the channel yet. Like trying to find the best pet reptile, sometimes its tough finding the best pet reptile to film too. Your info helps a lot, thanks for the video! I've always been fascinated by Green Tree Monitors, I love the color green and its so beautiful on them. But I'm not confident enough yet to own a lizard, I only have pet snakes because I'm not sure if I can care for a lizard yet. Also I have snakes because they are amazing and I think I love them more than a lizard lol.

Clint why must you always do this to me? You show me a new reptile, make me fall in love with it, and then proceed to tell me how it's a terrible pet. :'( Seriously, though, I loved watching the little monitor explore! So cute.

I’ve been doing my own research and I know you’ve touched briefly on these things in the past, but I would love Clint’s take on tips for building a good relationship/trust with your reptile, training methods (like target training), and ways to provide more enrichment. I would find that information so helpful for me and my animals.

I know I have said this before, but I'll say it again, i love the fact that you care so much about the environmental ramifications for these animals. Every time you talk about that it makes me very proud to be a fan, because I know you love these animals not only for what they can do for you and your life, but for them and what they are.

Clint: “the coolest reptile ever to live” Me: yeah sure *shows this guy* Me: that’s stinkin rad

Yes! I was so hoping you would cover Green Tree Monitors! They might be my favorite lizards, and definitely a dream pet someday. I’m very glad you touched on the difficulties they pose and the unfortunate decline of wild populations from the pet trade. I know they don’t make very good pets, but I would love to see you cover lizard species from the Uroplatus and Hydrosaurus genera. Also, perhaps you could cover the Brazilian Rainbow Boa, and the Boelen’s python. I’m a bit of a sucker for iridescent animals. Keep up the good work Clint and friends! I love your channel so much!

I’d love to see you do a video on Brazilian Rainbow Boas or Dumeril’s Boas. I feel like those 2 snakes are under appreciated in our hobby, and there’s a lack of videos with good information.

This channel has opened my eyes to so many new to me reptiles. And the way that clint teaches us about them is... stinkin' rad. If people ask me about certain reptiles I refer them to these videos. Keep up the good work, you're doing wonders for this hobby. 👍

I’ve wanted a blue or green tree monitor for years but knew they were never in my grasp. After I lost my chameleons to improper care I realized that species like this just aren’t for me. Thanks for educating people realistically about the care requirements of these very special lizards

When you handle a juvie in the video, I think it would be helpful to include a brief picture of a full grown animal in scale to a person to help people see the size of an adult. For me at least, I have some trouble visualizing. P.S I love your videos! So psyched that you're releasing Wednesday videos again!!

Hi Clint! Thanks so much for these videos! They've really helped me understand what I was signing up for when i decided to get my pet Peach Throat monitor. I had had a green Iguana in the 1980s when I was a kid- that I raised until he got over 20 years old and over six feet long. I always thought he was a "reasonable" pet until I saw your video! Then I realized that the work I had to do with him and the enclosure I had to make for him- and figuring out how to keep him hot and humid especially back then was truly a lot of hard work! So- even though I'm not a kid anymore I figured I could handle a monitor! My question for you is regarding humidity. Back when I had my Iguana lots of folks were having their iguanas die because of lack of humidity. What I did was set up some tall tuperware containers that I'd fill with water and place fish tank heaters inside of them. My Iguana loved to sleep on them and hang out there- and he always was super healthy and humdity seemed great. Following your advice- I bought everything I needed for my peach throat- including a mister. Is there any reason I shouldn't use my fish tank heater trick from 30 years ago on my new pal? I live in San Diego and no matter what I do- it's tough to make Xerxes' container super humid all the time. Also can you please do a video on Peach Throats? I don't see much information on them!

5:32 This is so cute. He was like WOAH hey hello anyone down there

always coming with the great and honest advice, and super entertaining content. thanks to Clint and his team

Watching and listening to your videos is so soothing and relaxing and I finally realized why. You’re the Mr. Rodgers of reptiles.

You introduce every animal like it's your absolute favorite animal! It's lovely to see how much passion you have for these wonderful beings. These monitors seem like they'd be a blast to interact with or just watch them interact with their environment. And this one is just so sweet and such an excellent ambassador for the species! I can understand why people want them so badly. ETA: Snake Discovery got me sold on snakes and now you're getting me sold on all other reptiles. Where the heck am I going to get the money, time, and space to take care of my own collection?! 😂

Love this video as always! I really enjoyed the video you did on the jumping spider! Tarantulas are my thing and I think it would be very good to see you do a video on good beginer species for those new to the hobby. Keep up the amazing work partner!

Also good to note that tree monitors don't tailwhip like most other monitors.

I don’t normally comment but Clint is one of my absolute favorite KZfaqrs and it makes me so happy that instead of glorifying these reptiles as pretty objects to make sales or get more views like most youtubers have done in the past he actually emphasizes that this is a living breathing pet that you can have for years and has very serious consequences if you get it . I can’t express enough how much respect and joy it brings to see this revolution of ethical pet KZfaqrs. Thank you guys so much for the constant wonderful content you produce to help people better take care of their pets and being wonderful ambassadors for the reptile community!

I LOVED this video. Sometimes I think the most fun videos to watch are the ones of incredible reptiles that don't make good pets for most people. The green tree monitor will probably never be the right pet lizard for me, but it was truly a delight to see this little one exploring. Its owner has done an amazing job!

I recently discovered your channel and have been binge watching for days. I’m addicted! I plan on getting a eastern collared lizard in the near future and would love to see your opinion on them. I have a lot of trouble finding quality information online because they’re grouped under bearded dragon care. Which makes me doubt my resources because they’re not the same reptile. Thanks! Keep up the amazing work! 😊

Clint: I think this is arguably the coolest reptile. Me: Clint that’s what you say about every reptile.🦎🐍🐢🐊

Great video man, what a delightful little individual lizard she is, but the best thing about this video is how convincing you are on how important it is to only consider captive bred individuals

someone wake me up in five years when theyre more common in the pet trade lol

It's honestly a good thing they cost as much as they do (over a grand generally, even for "farm raised" babes). It forces those who really want them to put in much more effort and time than most reptiles. For this reason I wish all our babies in captivity cost much much more.

I've been looking forward to this video since you first hinted at it coming. I've successfully raised Chinese Water Dragons and Green Iguanas, but this is my dream lizard. I've been doing research on it for a while now, but I know that I'm not ready for one (or more likely a pair) yet. Thank you for all the great information... I'd love to see you cover the Blue Tail Monitor in the near future, too.

See, this. This is why you’re so necessary to the community and I always come to you first. I was about to go get one, because they’re amazing and you’ve made me realize I’m not ready for one. Thank you for always being an advocate for the animals.

Love your videos. Just amazing, well thought out and super informative. You should put together one for the Kimberly Rock Monitor. Chow :)

This is my favorite of your always great videos! The GTM was a dream animal of mine for decades before getting a young captive bread pair. They truly are amazing creatures to work with & their intelligence is mind boggling. In doing my homework I was very surprised on the lack of info out there on them which led me to starting our KZfaq channel to document our experience with these fantastic creatures, please check it out. Your info was spot on as always, keep up the good work!

it has been a year, and im sure you wont see this. but i really appreciate your direct approach in the beginning, i was interested in the GTM but im glad you were so honest about it not being an ideal first monitor. thank you

Hey, Clint! Beautiful animal, thx! I wanted to reconcile a kinda disagreement we had on your Savannah video. You mentioned they weren't durable, and I argued back that I had had a very healthy growing 3 year old with a healthy appetite response and happy disposition. But you got me thinking about the care I gave him because if it can help save lives of more I want to share with your audience, and you if it may also help! And before anyone starts yelling, read my takeaways at the end. This was early 90s... basic lighting, etc. so I did make incremental changes over those years, but nothing drastic, and I will bear these out as I go. I built him a basic plywood 48x48x30 enclosure similar to a pizza oven to give you a picture, all glass door in front, safety covered heat lamp with hi-watt heat bulb, indoor outdoor carpet, shallow bathing pool, consistent daily pick up and maintenance, consistent loving like a baby as I mentioned in the earlier video, sometimes for hours of body to body contact since juvenile age, and follow-up bi-to-tri-weekly moderate size live rat feedings, oh and yikes! A large heat rock... keep reading, we learn from others' mistakes and I must share everything good and bad. Very quick and obvious changes are cutting the heat rock cord after he suffered belly and foot pad burns, replacing a portion of the top with screen and moving the heat lamp to the outside as was becoming more commonly known to do, and that was it, I displaced the ability to get burnt from below by snipping the cord, leaving him the rock to still bask on of course, also removing an unnecessary heat source, and from above by moving the lamp to the exterior and providing a bit more ventilation. Again, obvious, nothing new. My takeaways are this, however. While only top heat was needed, the low top height provided consistent close heat, again obvious, but worth mentioning, and determined only one heat source needed for that sq ft and material, hard but porous except the glass in front and an inch around the heat lamp, so not glass, not glass with full screen top, not all screen, and most certainly not all open top. The oven shape also makes obvious sense, and for ambient room temp and climate, I live in FL if that helps and we kept the windows open when comfortable. This can be adjusted for own factors. Consistent with burrowing, when too hot, he went under the carpet and was happy, healthy, and fine, no substrate needed. Consistent moderate feeding is likely vital to their metabolisms as is becoming more often debated in popular thought circles. They need protein to grow and thrive! And most importantly, love. Some will argue it was just heat transfer which is important especially outside of the enclosure, but no, that doesn't account for a sweet and happy disposition. Never one feeding mistake, and I fed bare handed, nor grumpy snap. He laid on my shoulder most of the day, ate, and then basked and slept all night. Tame, content, whatever, but Tegu owners know the difference. Still, many of you knew this as well, but what all animals need to be healthy, happy, and to thrive is to know they are safe and cared for. I know he continued to do very well with his new adoptive family, who I befriended and vetted before the fact, so he knew them and already trusted them. Unfortunately my life took some turns and we lost touch about 6 months later, so I can only account for that long after the 3 years I had him. I do not encourage wild caught trafficking of reptiles, especially for the pet market, I want that to be clear, especially in homes with children. They require consistent adult attention and care. This was not to encourage mass imports for sale, as with all reptiles especially, captive breeding is always the first option. I do not recommend as pet in general for that matter, what I do recommend is that all owner experiences must be shared for the good of the animal and the species. We have the internet, but forums aren't doing enough. Please share your experiences here!

Who would’ve thought that only 9 months after releasing this video you’d have your own Greenie Miracle of your own my friend? Congrats on the stupendous lizard and hopefully no more rescue missions!

GTMs are such majestic creatures. Great job on the video, especially in emphasizing the expertise and commitment required to keep this species properly. Only truly advanced keepers should consider taking these on as captives.

I always love your videos!! Anytime I'm considering a new addition, I always watch your run downs on that particular species! You're so much fun and so informative on all aspects of owning each species! I am now considering adding an african fat tailed gecko to the reptifam but havent seen a video of yours on them. Hint hint nudge nudge😉😬

This video is great, thanks Clint. I'm so happy I waited and got a CB baby. Mine ate crickets right out of my hand the first day I recieved her. I watch videos were people open the glass to their enclosure and the lizard flees for its life. So worth the extra time and money to get a CB baby from a good breeder. Quick tip if your getting one. Get them eating raw eggs with the shell crushed up in a bowl. Mine was a very picky eater at first, wouldnt even look at a dubia roach. But she would eat anything if its dipped in egg. After a few dubias dipped in egg, she was eating them greedily without the egg!

You have no idea how happy I am to know monitors this size exist. For a long time, i only known about the larger tegus, goanas etc. I seen savs as a kid and dreamed of getting one. Now I know there bigger than Id like and more challenging than I want. Something like this is exactly what I been looking for! Ill just have to dial it in to see if I can find something close thats more forgiving. Thanks for the tip on the ackie, will defiantly check them next!

The way the monitor was clinging to your watch was adorable

Yaaaay I love Everytime I get a notification for a new clients reptiles viedo!!

Perhaps this reptile is best in the natural environment.. Although he is adorable and fun to watch!

I have 2 captive bred babies paid for and being held by the breeder for me. 7x3x7 enclosure is almost finished. I can't wait to have temps and humidity dialed in so I can get them home!

I'd love to see a video on Hainan Cave Geckos, they're so cool! Love you so much, Clint!

As much as I love these lizards, I am waiting to setup several large, well planted, and properly designed enclosures over the next year or two. I'd love to work with all of the species of tree monitors, but messing up terrifies me. Thanks for another great video Clint and Crew, keep it up guys!

Clint,youare such a reptile tease. LOL. But glad you said it was NOT a good idea in the beginning. It is so beautiful,and cool,interesting,curious...wow. Everyone wants one but shouldnt...Boo!!! LOL. But i get it. Maybe a tegu by summer. And hey,just waiting to get paid and will join the patreon or donate to get the new place started,Utah is pretty doable for me from Portland,again,if they allow me. Great video,as always!

I love the snake like tongue monitors have, so curious and exploratory. I probably will never have one but they are amazing reptiles.

Thank you for this video! Lots of people have asked me why my baby monitors are so expensive compared to others, and it’s because I have CBB. Thank you for making this to explain why the fact they wild caught are so bad for these animals because it gives them a bad rep.

OM-GOODNESS.. Clint I love your high energy, goofy, and fact filled videos. Half of the time I don’t even care about the type of animal in a video, but find myself still watching because that video is guaranteed to make me laugh and expand my ever growing passion for reptiles and this hobby. THANK YOU FOR BEING SO FUNNY! #FanBoy #FO-SHIZZLE-MY-NIZZLE

Great video Clint, as a lifelong herper it drives me mad how many herpers still are happy to buy wild caught animals over captive bred. If we love reptiles we should be doing everything we can to preserve them in the wild and not taking them from it just to increase our own "collections". Prasinus are one of the absolute jewels of the reptile world.

I will argue that tree monitors are some of the best monitors that you can keep in captivity. They don’t get crazy big, they can be very manageable, care isn’t insane, and the enclosures aren’t crazy to set up either.

Oh my stars! He is so stinking cuuuute! His toes are cute, his face is cute, his tail is cute, and I love him. I don't want one, but I'll watch your whole video on him a few times.

I'm glad I get to experience these amazing creatures through your channel

What the?!... did that lizard just bite the face of a being 100x it's size for no apparent reason?? The nerve! Lol I guess Clint can add this little stinker to the bite list. A list that's doubled since I started watching months ago 😂 Gotta admire the love & dedication ♡

I love your videos they are so interesting and informative

Wonderful video. My local pet store actually has a breeding pair of green tree monitors successfully breeding. A blue tree monitor on display and a black tree monitor for sale at $1000. I’m glad I get to see these animals weekly when I purchase crickets for my crested and gargoyle geckos since I will never own them.

Have you ever done a review on a lace monitor? I would love to see it.

Amazing! I have had my Ackie for over a year now and I'm dying for more monitors!! I just heard of the kimberly rock monitor and I'm in LOVE! But I cant find a huge amount of info on them and it seems that most breeders are in the UK. And if there breeders in the US I'm gonna pay out the butt to get one. :( I even messaged Animal Ark since you get so many of your reptiles to show from there. I figured they might know something about them. Maybe you guys could do a video on them and fall in love with them too. :)

@Clint's Reptiles will you do a video on Peach throat monitors! Love your videos!

I love your honesty, we aren’t owners. We are care takers of amazing animals. Great information and recommendations. Love the channel 🙏🏼

Bro I love the lizards slender build, I love its legs, I love it's color, and I definitely LOVE its tail

Possibly my favorite Clint’s Reptiles video...

“Might spend hundreds of dollars” I just spent $5000 buying and setting up a captive bred Blue Tree Monitor. I wish it was only hundreds, I’d have dozens.

Darn you Clint I just got my ackie settled in a month ago and now you break out this beauty!! Lol still wouldn’t go back not get the ackie he’s adorable

I CANT FRICKIN BELIEVE IT, what an amazing morning! This has been a dream baby of mine since I was a child. There is a reason I still don't yet have one, however. Not too far off in the future now! Thank you Clint, for making my day! 🤗

Great video!could you do one by roughneck and peach throat monitor?would be great 🙂

Another great video. Keep them coming

YESSSSS! I've been waiting for this one. I'm a proud Ackie owner, thanks in no small part to your youtube channel, and my next big dream is for a Blue Tree Monitor. But rest assured, whenever I get one, it will be a baby, CBB, and I will be fully prepared for such a fragile beauty! Thanks!

It's so cute and pretty!!! Omg! I wish I had a friend that had one! (I'm not stupid, I'm not ready for a dog so I'm definitely nowhere near ready for this beauty) Please do a video about long tailed lizards!

Yes! Ive been waiting for this one!

This is by far the prettiest lizard I've seen on this channel :).

These guys look super awesome. Clearly they need great respect and love.

The footage of him on your head was pretty sweet. Shyly claim the high ground and pose until the high ground revealed another big camera monster...slyly makes exit.

I just got a baby green tree monitor! I was super lucky, found a breeder 3 hours from home with a baby that's super out going. He sold it to me with his enclosure all for 2100 bucks. He's not shy at all, gobbles up crickets left and right. Hes not too eager to crawl onto my hands for handling yet though.

YES YOU MADE A GREEN TREE MONITOR VIDEO! Thank you!!!

I could have gone my whole life without seeing this video and I probably would have never thought of getting one. But now I want one. Just went scrolling through Instagram looking at pics and videos about these guys. They're just too cool. So they're going on my pipedream list of reptiles that I will always dream about, but probably will never get. Right next to the sailfin dragon.

I have a pair of green tree monitors, they’re awesome I absolutely love em!

The little spindly toes are so precious

Thank you! Been waiting with notifications on for this video!

Watching it walk is just amazing!

05:30 - really neat to see the mind of the little critter working here. You can see it initially see the hole in the table, then double-take as it realizes things could be in the hole, then check it out, find nothing of interest, and keep going.

That just became my favorite monitor, and possibly my favorite non gecko lizard. Maybe one day when i have a budget and schedule for one

That is the most chill tree monitor I've seen.

Hey Clint, I was wondering if you can make a video on the pygmy mulga monitor (varanus gilleni)? I got a male myself at home. They are fantastic monitors!

These are my absolute favourite animals on the planet! I cannot wait to get a pair of them once I have the space and the time because it would be a DREAM of mine to own some

You should make a video on dwarf caimans, they are super cool.

Great video as always. What's up with the colors though? They look very exaggerated?

"Clint the Tree" "... I make a good tree."

Would I love to have a green tree monitor? Absolutely. A gorgeous and captivating animal that I would be honored to witness in person. Will I ever own a green tree monitor? Never in a million years. I am not equiped or confident enough to give one the perfect life that it deserves. This is truly a dream reptile for me. Amazing in every way, but impossible.

Could you do a video that explains the difference between beginners and advanced reptile keepers? What in your opinion makes the different levels of reptile keepers??

Hey clint a video on brazilian rainbow boas would be stinkin rad!

No one: Clint: Well hi there!! Great vid Clint!!