You should name them “Hide” and “Seek”

I can't stop watching I have 2 these guys are nice

What a great story was such a happy ending. I love to watch how you care for these beautiful animals. Your loving and caring are amazing

So adorable!!!

Your dragons are so cute together with the Christmas hats. ♡

Hey, mistakes do happen. And as awful as if feels to lose an animal, you did still get him back! That’s extremely lucky. A family friend of mine and her son went to adopt a black lab from somebody halfway across the state a few years ago- they met the dog and absolutely fell in love with her, but on the way home they stopped for gas off the highway and the son had her on the leash to let her pee and something scared her, before they could really react she had pulled out of her collar and disappeared. They looked everywhere, they asked everyone they came across if they’d seen her, a state patrolman even saw them and after hearing what had happened, joined the search and alerted his team/unit/??? to be on the lookout for this dog, but she was just gone. They never found her. They were devastated, they called the woman they’d just adopted her from in tears like “We’re so sorry, we already lost your dog that you trusted we would take good care of, maybe she’s trying to find you but we can’t find her and we’re so so sorry” and the woman was so understanding. She wasn’t upset with them at all, I’m sure she was a bit sad but she was like “It’s okay, I know you’re good dog owners and I know you did everything you could and you couldn’t have predicted this would happen, it’s okay, please don’t blame yourselves” Maybe that’s not a great story because it doesn’t have a happy end, but the point is, these things happen. And it’s not due to negligence or a lack of responsibility, it’s not your fault, it’s not anybody’s fault. Flukes happen. Mistakes happen. All we can do is learn from what happened to keep it from happening again. It’s clear that you care so much for these reptiles, and you did do everything you could to find him! For an entire week! So try not to feel too bad about it. You did good.

#1’s plan to bring his childhood buddy to his new home worked like a charm!!

I love the black throat monitor

You are wonderful!!💎

I love his markings on his face very tribal .

NGL I love reptile escape stories. I've had my ball python (whose chilling under my sweater right now) since I was 8 years old. When I was about 11, he got out of his tank, same thing the key pin keeping his tank lid on was left out and I noticed about an inch or two opening. My family spent a week looking for him, similar to you, there was the "we've looked everywhere it's time to give up," moment, but we did eventually find him hanging in the arm pit of a jacket hanging in my closet. I have no clue how he managed to get up on the coat rack or high enough to reach into the coat, but that's where he was. He's now 21 years old, almost 22, and he's doing great.

Hehehe the dragon is obviously not happy about the the family photo shoot hehehehe grumpy elf. How are you doing and how is Covid on you? I hope you're well and good and you're not in a tough spot like a lot of us are. Your videos make me super happy in these depressing times and especially since I can get a nice and caring reptile dose in a country where reptiles are not native and illegal ❤

I don't mind telling you that these guys scare 😬 the bejezus out of me. Especially the 1st one. But fascinating from afar they are .

Adorable!!

He just went on an exploring expedition and when he was done he came to find you! He’s a brave little soul. And he seems sweet, too.

You need a siren and razor wire. WOO WOO lizard over the wall! But, seriously the little escapee must have been hungry, or perhaps all your windowsills have been cleaned of dead flies (?).

I’m just picturing him hiding somewhere giggling and watching you look for him in a panic. You should name him Loki cause he’s a trickster!

KId brought a garden snake into the elementary school library. I dug up a tank and supplies and put it on display. Two days later he brought in another one; I told him thanks but don't bring in anymore please. One escaped somehow! Principal was not pleased. Ordered me to find it, get rid of both. Never did find the escapee.

When I was little I had a hamster that escaped once. He went under the floorboards through a hole that was there for whatever reason. I could hear him under there sometimes and after like a week I woke up at night to see him running across my room and that's how I got him back.

My sister's daughter (7 year old) took their one leopard gecko out go play. She told her to put him away but she immediately forgot and ran off to play outside. The Leo ended up disappearing. They searched and couldn't find him. They started to think a dog or cat must have gotten him. About 5 months later the Leo ends up coming out to their son (11) Just like hey, feed me. He looked close to some of your rescues he was so skinny. Now he's a fat happy boy, they brought him back from skin and bones.

2 for 1 lol... Awesome story! Btw do u have any name ideas for them. Maybe Houdini for black no1 lol.

Oh wow I can only imagine the incredible relief when he reappeared! My leopard gecko was gone for like 4 hours and I cried when I found her.

I saw this on my feed and thought it was recent! It's funny because the title still makes sense right now, and had me worried!

I know the feeling of having an escapee...our bluetongue did just that a while back. Thankfully she was only awol for a bit over 24 hrs, but man does it make you feel sick....what made it worse is i have 2 cats. The cats didn't hurt her, thank heavens.

Since he sleeps with your sock, was he trying to find you by scent?

You should also buy a kommodo dragon. :)

@Animal 1 Guy glad you found the little fella. I'm looking to purchase 1, can you provide the seller's information? Your content and videos are awesome.

In the future you might want to try putting flour piles on the floor it helps track the runaway lizard

Can we see more about how you've set these tanks up?

You poor guy! What a shitty week that would have been for you! I’m so happy that he found you! My question is are you going to be able to keep 2 of them in your home with how big they can get? I can’t imagine having two 6-8 foot long creatures to care for along with all your rescues! I have a hard enough time with 2 little kids and a dog! 🤪

That reminds me of when my cloning crayfish escaped for a day then when I went to dump the tank I found a baby AND the big one sitting in the doorway of my room. Little jerks.

I had my savannah monitor who escaped when he was a baby and I could't found him for 6 days in my flat. This little dude were hiding inside the subwoofer of my home cinema. I was glad when I found him but well it cost me a subwoofer ^^

This is fantastic that the breeder was so compassionate about that situation. It could happen to any of us, really. I've had animals escape, it tears you up. I'm happy to be a patron, happy to donate to your gofundme for your new camera set up. I think it's going to be great. I have a question, not sure if you'd even know, but after watching chameleons born and cling to their mom's back, I have to ask now - how are the black throats born? Do they hatch from eggs and never know the mom? Or is it like the chameleon birth in sacks and then ride around on the mom for a while?

Little stinker! He looks like he's in good shape, did he lose weight from being in hiding or was it not long enough to worry about that?

That is the sweetest seller I’ve ever heard of 🥺 I’m so happy #1 is back and safe now ❤️

You are not a failure. :) You are one of the kindest people ever, taking care of all these animals who need a loving soul to watch for them. Glad you now have two. :)

The rascal!

Similar thing happened to me. Had a banded California king snake. Tiny thing, he was a baby. Anyway, he disappeared one day, I’m pretty sure he got out when someone in my family was feeding him and they didn’t notice (he was very shy). Couldn’t find him for MONTHS. He was missing for three months, until one night my cat was acting funny and trying to dig into the cabinet under the sink. Yeah, he was in there. No clue how he survived the three months though.

I know how stressful this is. My baby green iquana had escaped his cage and for 3 days we could not find him.on day 3 I was sitting in the room, look over and Yoshi(iquana) was on a pile of clothes looking at me.👌🤔🦖

He was just acquainting himself with his new home... plus, every kiddo wants to know where the parents sleep. Seriously, how are they supposed to test the boundaries if they don't sneak out for a party or two?

You could name them Pete and Repeat!

This literally just happened to me I bought my black throat monitor on the 15th and she escaped on thanksgiving it was a hole in our bathroom wall bcuz they’re redoing the bathroom so I’m thinking she done went in there and she’s gone so I ordered a male one and it came yesterday and a hour after the new black throat got to my house I found my girl running under the couch 😭😭😭

🤣 #1- 2020 Hide 'n Seek Champion

Someone went on an adventure. So little, no wonder why you couldn't find it.

This is why you don’t go any buy a pet only a few days after loosing one. Friend didn’t that same thing with a Boa but that was a month, found it in a window fan.

I’ve read the tongue flicks and when they lick the side of their mouth that is a confident monitor lizard

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I appreciate your honesty. These guys are so cool. I thought monitors were nasty critters. Watching nat geo, they bite mammals and stalk them until the bite creates sepsis. Seemed cruel. So they weren't high on my list. After watching your monitors, I have a better opinion of them. Nature is vicious. Thanks for sharing.

Oh my goodness! I’m so glad number 1 is safe and also yay for you! You have 2 now. How exciting. So happy they are safe and in good hands.

Clever little lad knew you liked them so much, he hid long enough for you to get another, then came back.

Awe I wonder where he could have gone to. I am glad he came back to you, he dose love you that is for sure. Especially due to him finding your bedroom. :-D That is where your scent is at the most. So he felt safe there. That is really nice of the guy to send you a second one. They are very cute for sure.

This dude got hungry and found you and said..daddy get the dubias!

Black throat #1 is a true escape artist and magician. Maybe he escaped in a cunning plan to turn you into a black throat specialist. He felt vastly out numbered against the beardies. I'm very glad he survived and they were kind enough to give you another.

Jekyll and Hyde!! Lol

Oh my goodness! Thank God you found him!

What makes the Black Throat monitor your dream reptile if i might ask, they seem really cool. but what's so special about them for you?

double the lizard means double the seratonin

I have 2 baby black throat as well guess I have to buy another i gotta start uploading vids man

Pete and Repeat

Scale doggo be good doggo

He must of heard the news of a new guy in town and wondered if you forgot about him...hes like hey!? Did you replace me?

A close call with number 1, glad he is safe & secure now, number 2 is just as awesome 👍❤😁

What a great channel. Wish we had a guy like you for the tarantula community. Your so so so informative. Love that. ❤️. Watching from Canada🇨🇦

Comes scuttling into your room after realizing that you got another black throat. As soon as you turn on your flashlight, he looks up with an expression as if to say “you replaced me?!” 🥺 On a serious note, im glad you were able to get number 1 back and i hope number 2 will be comfortable enough with you soon.

I'm new to the channel. Don't know how I ended up here😂. But I'm already in love with them. Love the videos.

So glad you found the first. Now you have 2 what a treat.

That lovely maybe he hide because he what a friend play with lol

I was definitely wondering, what happened to your new baby. Your videos, are an absolute joy to watch. A very contagious love for your reptiles, radiates to your viewers; for sure!! 🐢💛

They Are So Fricking Cute

Is raw chicken breast ok?

You robbed dude out of a black throat. 🤣🤣🤣

I’m so sorry you had to go through all that and loose all that sleep! ❤️ But I’m glad you got the loveliest gifter who could get you another one even knowing the little runaway can turn up one day. I’m so happy for you! 💖

That must have been so scary! I'm glad he survived in your house, who knew what he was doing!!! Are you planning on keeping both of them long term?

It has multiplied!!

I guess the sock thing works

Thank you gifted of monitors! We all are thankful for you! 🌻💙

Aww. That seller is the kindest I’ve ever heard. This makes me wonder if he found an old shoe or something of yours. He loves you. 😂

Name suggestion: Bruce Lee.

No.1 should be called Houdini lol

I've started to rewatch your videos when I'm feeling down. They're homely if that makes sense. Love your channel ❤

Hello animalguy how ru doing ? I m good

You mostly own lizards but do you have any snakes or tarantulas?

He was patrolling the house! Lol!!! You're great!!!!

So happy I found you. Learning lots to do with my beardie and iguana. Thanks for the great information

I have never liked reptiles but your channel has changed my mind

Oh gosh! I'm glad you managed to find this lil guy after such a while, I'd have been so afraid he'd gotten too cold if he wasn't using the lamps! But you mention them being smart, he must've figured things out... But probably missed being pampered and decided to show up again lol. But hey, now you have two of your dream lizards! The person who gifted you must be a really sweet person to send you another like this!

Is it bad that I love him even more cuz he escaped?!? Do they have names yet? I didn't realize how small they really are til you held a dubia up to them.💙🌻

Are you considering sending #2 back? I imagine having two full grown makes for an interesting look into the future when it comes to housing them.

Great video. so glad for happy ending. TY for taking time to show difference between the 2. Baby #1 is super chill!

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When the camera focuses he’s so handsome!!! (Your second one) 8 days!! Omgosh!! Omgosh I lost an Asian red bellied toad from my tank once, heart breaking! So glad you found him!! Amazing gifted/seller!! 😍😍😍

Oh wow! Question, is it okay to keep two males in the same house? I remember you were telling us in one of the beardie and FAQ videos that you shouldn’t keep two of the same sex in vicinity? Sorry, I know nothing about reptile care (I only have a little floofy dog) and it’s been really educational watching you take care of yours.

HOLY! Looks like your channel needs more blowing up to cover having two of these guys!

So glad #1 is back! Luck has been on your side! You take such good care of your family it always brightens my day 🤗

They’re sooo cute!

What plan do you have for an future enclouser? These guy will get realy big.

Maybe you need to itag all of them? Lol. I put them on my cats just in case we get separated in a hurricane. I know reptiles don’t like collars

Glad he’s back!

The little one is so adorable! If you only keep one, keep him - he was first, and he seems way more chill.. On second thought though, a couple of weeks with you and number two will be just as chill I bet.. And he is fierce!

Oh,man that roach is getting a real beating.