Monitor Lizards show their Intelligence (The Final Lesson)!

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Lizards have far more intelligence than people give them credit for and the guys at New England Reptile (Nerd) have proof. Check out the behavior of these tame (some were wild caught) water monitors and croc monitors! Subscribe to kamp kenan: goo.gl/BecCMM Visit Fluker Farms for the best deals on reptile food & gear: flukerfarms.com/
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@robinhansler5458 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin is the most knowledgeable person in the hobby.

@NewEnglandReptile 3 жыл бұрын

What a very kind compliment! Thank uuu. K

@Snugglez187 3 жыл бұрын

True statement

@MiseryMissy 3 жыл бұрын

Truths. I am proud to have one of his animals!!!

@domersgay28647 3 жыл бұрын

The yoda of reptile breeding

@akubrajoe2950 3 жыл бұрын

This mini-series with Kevin and NERD has been excellent. So informative! Breaking down their psychology and physiology to better understand the animals should be at the forefront of priorities for all animal keepers.

@gd2234_ 3 жыл бұрын

THE LITTLE MONITOR NOSE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CABINET AT 11:05 *”THERMONUCLEAR RECTOR HOLD ME AGAIN”*

@iGoddess 3 жыл бұрын

Can't get enough of these 2 together lol Kevin is a genius, he's always moving, thinking, doing, observing and working with these animals. He has such a deep understanding of the Umwelt, without even knowing the term for it, which we Germans have. He's has buckets full of knowledge, understanding of all these different animals and he's got the success and proof to show it. I love listening to him and to Kenan, they're both different, but also similar in many ways. Kevin has to take everything and everyone in, he has to touch everything and everyone, like he gave Kenan a lil rub on his shoulders lol And that's his way of gaining knowledge, understanding and bonding. I just love it, it's so fascinating to me! Kenan and Kevin are most def my fav bromance other than Kevin and Brian Barczyk.

@IrieRogue 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100%! Love Brian, Kevin, Kenan, and of course Dāv.

@bluedeva 3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree with you, absolutely loved this series with them 🤗🐢🦎🐍🐢🤗

@NewEnglandReptile 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much with such kind thoughts! K

@vicaroo001 3 жыл бұрын

Well said!!!

@iGoddess 3 жыл бұрын

@@NewEnglandReptile No Thank You for sharing your knowledge and animals with us! But you're welcome 😊 Much love to you, the team and of course your amazing animals ❤ And to everyone who reads this comment ❤

@monicaw5036 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin is his own kind of genius. He's like walking into a library and every single book comes flying at you wanting you to read every single word of every book. He's great!!! Honestly, he needs to do some educational videos on the Great Courses😉😁 I'll bet he'd have more subs than all those other professors combined lol. The lizard whisperer for damned sure(🗣🦎 One day I'll make the trip up there, but I want take multiple tours, just so I can make notes😂

@Littlewings1211 3 жыл бұрын

Also take out a second mortgage for all the beautiful animals you'll come home with 😂

@DaveDurham 3 жыл бұрын

I like how youi are thinking out of the box. I like being able to walk around my reptiles outside so they can see I am no danger to them. Lizards are very smart I see that when I am asking them to do something for me, like teaching them to go to certain doors.

@AistoriesGPT-f 3 жыл бұрын

It’s always good to monitor there behaviour, and go from there and soon it will click

@gavinlawyer9683 3 жыл бұрын

Little pun there

@elmoney600 3 жыл бұрын

No pun intended

@MSaucedo760 3 жыл бұрын

Ayyy 🤣

@StonerHesperia 3 жыл бұрын

I see what you did there.

@herpdiversity9152 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin knows so much but the more I learn the more I realize that we really don't know that much about reptile behavior.

@floridagal150 3 жыл бұрын

I love the relationship with his lizards. That's exactly what you have with Slinky. More coddling to do but I totally get how you are still apprehensive because you didn't have your lizards at birth so they could freak out and bite because they are not sure. Kevin is amazing and I'm liking his knowledge on animal behavior. Nice collab!

@stephenclark5500 3 жыл бұрын

I thought this monitor lizards. All I saw was scale puppy's.

@riderky1507 3 жыл бұрын

Kenan reacted just like a Croc Monitor when Kevin put his hands on his shoulders.

@theresagrosscup1968 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin is smart way beyond his years. I don’t think anyone has looked at reptiles in the same light he has. Reptiles are so intelligent, and that clicked in his head that set him into a lifetime of success. Thanks for spreading what you are learning from him. I look so forward to seeing you spending time with you babies.

@twasbrillig33 3 жыл бұрын

well said

@jtelevenoyd1571 3 жыл бұрын

I had no idea that any lizards had so much going on in their heads. Then again I'm just starting to get clued in to how complex snakes really are, and I messed with them semi-casually for years. Thank you for the work you do!

@furiouscabbage5741 3 жыл бұрын

My Peach Throat Monitor begs to be taken on walks like a dog, yeah I'd say Monitors are smart lol.

@ghostmarine3608 3 жыл бұрын

they definetly are smart hell my bearded dragons wake me up whenever i take too long to get up and light their enclosure and they walk in and out themselfs whenever they want and they are bonded with me so reptiles definetly are smarter then we give them credit for

@merianyas1162 3 жыл бұрын

@@ghostmarine3608 My Chinese water dragons are the same way. They come up to the front of the enclosure and scratch at the glass when they want out like a dog scratching at the door. I open it up and they climb right up onto my arm and up to my shoulder. I can handle them any way I need to without having them freak out at all, to include handling their feet which seems to be a sensitive spot for them. I only found out about NERD and Kevin recently, but most of the methods he teaches are what I was already doing with all of my animals, so it's kind of cool to see that there is someone else out there advocating for interacting in this way. The stakes may not be as high with water dragons, they certainly aren't going to send anyone to the hospital with a bite ;-) , but it's still extremely rewarding to have such a good and trusting relationship with them.

@skinksinthecity 3 жыл бұрын

@@merianyas1162 my Aussie Bluey's are the same...they both come out whenever they want & they're crazy inquisitive & curious....i love it🦎🇦🇺😎

@jonathandefoy6376 3 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that cares about his employees so much that he is willing to take all bites so the animals his employees works will be less likely to bite.

@caughtafaygo 8 ай бұрын

3yrs later and dork kenan still cant handle monitors 😆

@sarahbelmonte8888 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I want to keep watching and here the tips on how your going to become so tactile with pinky & slinky... as I confess I’m a 42yr old woman I actually said out load “Aaawww no keep going” when the music started. I’d watch a 1 hr on the start to finish technique of befriending a monitor... makes me want one!!! Love these videos thanks for showing NERD... now I know where to learn even more 😃

@joshuastover8632 3 жыл бұрын

It's unbelievable the progress I've made with my water monitor since I found Kevin's videos. He is "farm bred" but as tame as any captive bred I've seen. He's method WORKS!

@NewEnglandReptile 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you this is wonderful to hear ! K

@joshuastover8632 3 жыл бұрын

New England Reptile thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!!

@nathansmith5097 3 жыл бұрын

Got to love NERD!

@loriw2661 3 жыл бұрын

Your mutual love of Monitors is wonderful to watch!🦎❤️🦎

@jimmyhardwick4982 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video at NERD, Kevin is doing awesome things!! Im glad you got to go there and learn new things, your monitors will love you for it!!

@EvilGodXL 3 жыл бұрын

Anybody who wares a Gracie shirt is a solid guy to me💪🏽 great video seriea, hopefully the man will visit you one day Kenan!

@Wickedreptiles 3 жыл бұрын

I have one of the tamest Nile monitors Iv ever seen thanks to Kevin’s techniques! Thanks for going up there! Iv really enjoyed seeing this little mini series!

@NewEnglandReptile 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful ! K

@toxic_munchkin8307 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin knows his stuff ,thats for sure but I better its taken years of commitment

@NewEnglandReptile 3 жыл бұрын

Haaaaaa a lifetime I would say ! K

@toxic_munchkin8307 3 жыл бұрын

@@NewEnglandReptile just keep doing what you do as can see the kindness you have for them all an love watching you channel. Defo need more people like you and your team on this planet, from the u.k

@GlorifiedGremlin 2 жыл бұрын

His monitors are all so chunky lmao

@felicityhollis4613 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin is the best! I love when you're at NERD

@pumpkinchow 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin is my idol his passion is unrivaled

@wrgames5102 3 жыл бұрын

love you and nerd so happy to see yous colabing!

@torquess454 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man Kenan!! Get on those techniques with your monitors and iguanas man!! I’d love to see them all lose any residual fear they may have, and become your besties!!!

@the420man23 3 жыл бұрын

Ive watched a few of your videos and got to say I love what I see. You gained a subscriber today. I've learned a lot from just the few vids I've seen so far. I love the way you guys handle these lizards with respect and care but mainly I admire your willingness to go the extra mile to understand them. 10/10 👍

@greatplainsman3662 3 жыл бұрын

Those videos were absolutely fascinating! Thanks guys.

@georgesadler7830 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video on Lizards.

@paulafernandes6875 3 жыл бұрын

That. Croc monitor has such a prehistoric look..wow

@georgedowling7744 2 жыл бұрын

These techniques have helped me build a great relationship with my Savannah monitor.

@KeilGries 3 жыл бұрын

Duude I went to Hauppauge High School on Long Island, that shoutout at the end was real bro, thank you so much!! hahah

@KampKenan 3 жыл бұрын

I know my roots😜

@luanrufraser2175 3 жыл бұрын

Love these colab vids

@filipo5976 3 жыл бұрын

So much respect for Kevin, thanks for taking the time and upload more videos! 🙏

@gaetanoiuculano7895 3 жыл бұрын

I reckon this is going to get Keenan deeper into ,monitor lizards which will be really cool!

@mikaelsvensson4833 2 ай бұрын

They are sooo cute and adorable 🥰

@KampKenan 2 ай бұрын

@soradicalreticsandmonitors2390 3 жыл бұрын

This video is the best this is what I’m talking about you met the man when it comes to monitors are use all these techniques he does and it works my watermonitor crawls up on me is trained to do that Everything Kevin talked about works I am proof of that and so is my animal awesome video Kenan

@NewEnglandReptile 3 жыл бұрын

Love it!!!!!! K

@Pearce_720 3 жыл бұрын

Love all the information shared and it's amazing what Kevin has done with these reptiles. Thank you for sharing.

@Into_The_Mystery_13 3 жыл бұрын

These videos are solid gold. I hope there are more

@soradicalreticsandmonitors2390 3 жыл бұрын

I have played with that croc monitor when I was up there amazing he was so good

@Alberad08 3 жыл бұрын

Great new vid! The animals shown here aren't only tame, obviously, they love being cuddled and taken out for a roller coaster ride. Their master does all this; no wonder they adore him. O.k. that's simplified, but it's how it looks.

@amygordon3163 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching you two together.

@lanedj801 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin is a pro reptile behavioral analyst. Within seconds he can respond to a reactive animal and flip it’s reactions to inquisitive impulsivity. I’ve never seen a person who can build trust so quickly with a highly defensive animal. Definitely a great person to follow if you need to gain confidence in dealing with hissy animals. Watch the reticulated Python bite video response from NERD. He takes the same animal that lunged at his employee and shows the employee what went wrong and how to correct your influence on its reactive response.

@dennismorgan2230 3 жыл бұрын

I think I’m going to get my green iguana a cat tree! Keep up the great work brother!

@NewEnglandReptile 3 жыл бұрын

You should!!!!! K

@dennismorgan2230 3 жыл бұрын

@@NewEnglandReptile already ordered! We rescued our iguana when she was a couple years old. Lived her entire life before us in a cage in a garage. What we did when she moved in was to put her enclosure in the kitchen and open the door. She has full access to the house. We have had her a few years now. At first she wasn’t very friendly. She has learned that we aren’t going to hurt her. She knows I’m the alpha male and my wife is the alpha female. She likes me more 😂 She now just comes out in the morning. Walks to her window seal. Hangs out in the sun all day and than goes back to her enclosure when the sun goes down lol. I love these videos you did with Kenan! I got some great information! Thanks!

@christophercenteno9542 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful work!!

@lindaburcher3908 3 жыл бұрын

You please keep teaching us all. I love hearing you talk. You really love them.

@bobbiehanke2658 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin is so smart I really wish they would post more on KZfaq

@blackperl6677 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing information and insight!

@tamcsilva 3 жыл бұрын

So awesome! Love monitors! Great info!

@Yogisara 3 жыл бұрын

Loving these videos, Kenan! Can't wait to see more of them!

@skinksinthecity 3 жыл бұрын

Give yourself more credit Ken....you rock mate🦎😎🇦🇺👍

@willowswhispers577 3 жыл бұрын

I have enjoyed watching and learning.

@kittykat4168 3 жыл бұрын

Just amazing...your my happy place kenan...

@Osprey1994 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, the amount of time and effort he puts in is severely underestimated. I know people who tried to get get into monitors only to find out that you can't just spend a small amount of time with them and have them behave like this.

@wingsoffiergirl1279 3 жыл бұрын

They require a lot of attention. They don't get like this with out a lot of training. You can't train them then think ok I'm done I've trained and think this is all you need to do. You also have to reinforce the training you have done.

@cindybird2250 3 жыл бұрын

love love love these videos!

@lindaburcher3908 3 жыл бұрын

Animals loves to be touched and to be loved. Thanks alot

@1canadarules1 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love learning from Kevin about monitors!!!, very useful for me with my blue tree monitor

@jonathanowens9666 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing more on the croc monitors u guys r awesome.

@timothychrist 3 жыл бұрын

It's too bad that this is the last video with the two of them for a while. So much info in one day on two channels. It's always a pleasure to watch Kevin in his element. The animals are all, people suck! LoL 😆. Snarfles and Wally and Dozer and Lilith, luv em all! Stay safe 🙏 and healthy 🐍🦎🐊🐢🐸🤘 thank you!

@NewEnglandReptile 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!! K

@elmervasquez100 3 жыл бұрын

So he actually takes them home to interact with them!! The things Kev does for these animals

@jokingslist9407 3 жыл бұрын

Love both Channels

@garywinthrop5322 3 жыл бұрын

Love this been learning so much thank you Kenan

@marcmuller9556 3 жыл бұрын

kevin is amazing. and i love to listen to him talk!

@Annie-jp7yr 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin and kamp. Learnt so much x

@DKTek07 3 жыл бұрын

Really liking this batch of videos! Great job guys. Awesome working relationship between Kenan and Kevin.

@mvk72 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin is the best. Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Truly loves his job

@codyarmstrong24 3 жыл бұрын

Great information and very educational keep these awesome videos coming.

@dennismason3740 Жыл бұрын

"I'm only interested in what the animals tell me".

@steveguy2880 3 жыл бұрын

Nerd is amazing wish I was up that way

@dennismason3740 Жыл бұрын

Dude. I can't be the only composer who watches YT. The music is an instant clickout - not that it's "bad" - it messes my imagination up so I can't compose and the modern machine beats literally hurt my bones. Love your work.

@codyarmstrong24 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff keep the great videos coming.

@juanedenburg6766 3 жыл бұрын

Please make more videos to getter I love the series and bring Fred with you thank you

@soradicalreticsandmonitors2390 3 жыл бұрын

Keep making videos about your journey with you new black dragons and how u will socialize them can’t wait

@tonyto8384 2 жыл бұрын

this guys turns monitors into emerald tree skinks lol its so crazy

@gaetanoiuculano7895 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin's knowledge and passion for monitors is spot on. Love watching him work with them. If only he could keep them in large outdoor enclosures still great keeping nonetheless! Have heard that large monitors can exhibit simple play type behaviour have you ever experienced this?

@robinhansler5458 3 жыл бұрын

So enjoyable to watch and learn

@jebVlogs556 3 жыл бұрын

@MrHarkin I can not wait to see what you've learn from these visits and apply it to all your lizards at the Kamp. Oddly enough you've used some of these techniques on Guapo and Lola an didn't even realize it. Especially the throat touching and rubbing..

@teetaylor6525 3 жыл бұрын

Love these vids

@MrActionproductions 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin always has the BEST practical information. And man, that guy has guts

@shoopthewoop4626 3 жыл бұрын

At 2:47 that was the face of pure excitement

@G93KMA 3 жыл бұрын

So much wonderful free knowledge thank you so much 🙌🏽❤️❤️💯

@Ibaneddie76 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Kevin has so much knowledge I really enjoy learning from him and it's always cool to see people as passionate about reptiles as I am.

@kristinmcintosh91 3 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing revelation on connecting with these incredible animals! Love the Bromance!!! Can't wait for you to get back home to Lagitha and Pinky your ladies!

@tiarenechandler5185 3 жыл бұрын

I love HOW much he loves his ANIMALS and how much he KNOWS the OWNER of nerd hes such an AMAZING DUDE

@sallyrutledge8238 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin and Kenan..... a HIGH degree of magic.... they speak fast because each understands the other instantly..... "Gestalt" !

@paulagardner1651 3 жыл бұрын

WOW, Sooo cool to watch and learn from this guy! I am so happy you were able to connect with him, and observe him in action with his lizards! Thanks, for bringing us along! I have learned so much watching your videos, I never thought of lizards being intelligent. 💁‍♀️ Same with turtles, until I got to know two 25 year old Calif. Desert Tortoise brothers, that I pet sat multiple times over a few years. I had no idea how much personality they could have! Keep doing what your doing!

@theflyingdutchguy9870 3 жыл бұрын

i will remember the"ohohoho what am i doing"😂😂

@blueyzsf 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see how you apply his techniques at your place!!

@elardofleming1166 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the videos with you and nerd so much they could have been longer and I would have continued watch wish it didnt end lol

@andrewrai5752 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin is the monitor whisperer! what he did with the last monitor, if I did that with my cat she'd scratch me lol

@crazyaboutreptiles8833 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing information as always Kevin is the king .

@DarisHolt 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin is a encyclopedia of knowledge‼️ He just doesn’t like to let people talk ..even with his videos with jason and Brian and others..he needs learn how to read people lol fr‼️‼️‼️..I know he doesn’t even realize it tho 😂

@iGoddess 3 жыл бұрын

He's all over the place, that's his Umwelt and he isn't realizing the Umwelt of most ppl, cause his love, life and expertise are these animals and it's animals 1st, ppl 2nd and he wants to share his knowledge about the knowledge he has. He's like a monitor lizard, all over the place and then comes and rubs your shoulders instead of climbing and tongue flicking on you 😉 But I love it ❤

@DarisHolt 3 жыл бұрын

@@iGoddess tru ‼️

@timothychrist 3 жыл бұрын

I think for the most part his attitude is people suck.

@DarisHolt 3 жыл бұрын

@@timothychrist yea that’s tru but if it’s 100% that then he shouldn’t be round ppl ..he didn’t have to be around kenan ..but kenan tried to talk like 20 times and he just interrupted him..but look I love Kevin I’ve watched everyone of his videos and ppl who featured him like this one ..I’ve just noticed how he doesn’t like to let ppl talk ..even on their own channel

@IrieRogue 3 жыл бұрын

@@DarisHolt I, too, have noticed this lol. I have a high IQ and my mind moves incredibly fast. I also happen to have a disdain for humans. So I can relate very well to Kevin and his poor listening skills. Great at communication, not so great when it comes to the reciprocal part of conversing. All of my best friends are reptilian, amphibian, and inverts. Humans, I have found, for the most part suck. There are a few gems out there though.

@gsisongkham8591 3 жыл бұрын

Had a nile monitor that was super friendly we were able to do the same thing with ours . He was a free roaming monitor he got along with the cat , dog, and sulcata