Solomon Island Prehensile-tailed Skink, The Best Pet Lizard?

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Solomon Island Prehensile-tailed Skink, The Best Pet Lizard?

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The Solomon Island prehensile-tailed skink or monkey-tailed skink (Corucia zebrata) is one of the coolest lizards on the planet. They are big, adorable, and interesting, but is it the right pet reptile for you?
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2:17 Solomon Island Skinks get an overall score of 2.8 out of 5.
2:43 Score criteria: Handleability, Care, Hardiness, Availability, Upfront Costs.
2:50 Handleability: How well does a Solomon Island Skink do with handling?
4:29 Care: What is involved with caring for Solomon Island Skinks?
7:28 Hardiness: How hardy are Solomon Island Skinks?
8:02 Availability: How easy is it to obtain a Solomon Island Skink?
8:28 Upfront Costs: How much does it cost to get setup with a Solomon Island Skink?
9:41 Conclusion: Solomon Island Skinks deserve an overall score of 2.8.
10:19 Bloopers, out-takes, silliness.
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You guys are so RAD!

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@nikkicouture1257 4 жыл бұрын

This was my first ever reptile back in 1997. I saw her at a pet shop and it was love at first sight. It cost every penny I had to get her and an enclosure/bulbs etc but I had 17 amazing years with her and she was amazing. When she saw me she’d run (not fast but as peppy as she could be lol) and climb up my leg. She loved sitting on my head wrapped up in my hair while I did my homework or did errands around the house.

@RD-uq4hg Жыл бұрын

Did you ever have trouble with her size full grown or was it not an issue at all?

@kitthanacancer4353 5 жыл бұрын

“Youjustlovethem!! Except for when they’ve latched on to you.” That change in emotion was so sudden 😂Clint definitely had a flashback to when he realized the derpy lizard was Satans spawn 😂😂

@atimidbirb 8 ай бұрын

´Aromatically distinct´ is the nicest way I have ever heard something described as stinky

@LonghornInOmaha 5 жыл бұрын

I got a good chuckle from the outtakes on this one. They sure can be a bit snippy, especially when they are young. I've always read getting bit by an adult feels like getting your hand slammed in a car door. I'm hoping to avoid that with our pair...lol. 🦎👍

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely on my list of things to avoid as well :)

@reptiles.rule.everyday7003 5 жыл бұрын

@@ClintsReptiles Please do a video on The crocodile monitor lizard Please

@ellesreptiles 5 жыл бұрын

Saw this and instantly got excited. These are my favorite!!!😍

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

Did it live up to your excitement?

@ellesreptiles 5 жыл бұрын

Clint's Reptiles Definitely. One day (in the far future) I will have one. 😊

@aidanp1818 3 жыл бұрын

Can't like must stay at 69 (*-*)

@queencheetah1103 5 жыл бұрын

I never really got a chance to know more about reptiles. Once I found this channel, I was like WOW! I’m always so excited to watch your videos and learn more about each type of lizard. Thanks Clint!

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

That makes my day! Owen, my son, is really excited about cheetahs right now.

@queencheetah1103 5 жыл бұрын

Clint's Reptiles Haha! That was my last obsession but mom said no cheetahs in the house 😁

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

So many rules...

@queencheetah1103 5 жыл бұрын

Clint's Reptiles I agree Clint! Can’t wait for another video!!

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

Cheetah, The Best Pet Synapsid Reptile?

@ZackTheKack 5 жыл бұрын

So, I'm kind of excited to see your intro card change to "Dr. Clint Laidlaw" of "Clint Laidlaw Ph.D."

@AlexaBellaMuerte 5 жыл бұрын

Same!

@E-Bee44 5 жыл бұрын

These are amazing creatures! A dream lizard for sure! Hey Clint, could you include lifespans when you do reptile reviews? I think it is an important fact when considering cost of the animal, but also an important factor for deciding if it's the right animal for someone :)

@Animatior-zx2ct 3 жыл бұрын

I second this motion

@alexisernzen1 2 жыл бұрын

Not downplaying your suggestion but if you’re curious about these guys they live about 30 years.

@joshualieberman7558 5 жыл бұрын

Heads up about pathos plants. They contain calcium oxalate crystals which act as hypodermic needles when the plant is bit into. Clearly this isn’t an issue for the lizard but if you own a curious cat that might try biting into the plant you should avoid Pothos. It won’t kill your cat but it will make there tounge swell up like a balloon and make for a very few painful days for your kitty.

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

Poor kitty 😿

@GothMusicLatinAmerica 2 жыл бұрын

Toxic to dogs too. Won't kill them, but will give them diarrhea.

@John_Malka-tits 5 жыл бұрын

This channel has reignited a passion for animals and given voice to a feeling of meaning i think myself and many people have nurtured since childhood. This channel is so great i wish it was around when i was 10!

@melskunk 5 жыл бұрын

That mlem mlem mlem "is this a leaf? Is THIS a leaf? Is that a leaf?.."

@Microsceptic 5 жыл бұрын

Worked with one of these guys, she wasn’t so nice either and she had to be misted daily because she didn’t drink from her water bowl. I’ll be getting to work with her this summer at the zoo I interned at again! ❤️ I heard they have tight knit social groups out in the wild and don’t easily let new skinks into their group 🤭 But their faces? Unbelievably adorable.

@KC-zc8ic 5 жыл бұрын

The derpy face reminds me of the derp of the hognose. Also, I’ve never seen a lizard sneeze before, and that was cute as heck.

@Christolclear101 3 жыл бұрын

Much to my surprise, I just saw one of these at a pet shop near me, both the lizard and the price tag were equally impressive.

@stephenstaedtler6902 3 жыл бұрын

The fact that you don't have to feed one live food is HUGE. I used to have one. Never got bit. Sometimes when you would wake him up, you could tell the skink might bite. Usually once the skink was up and about, they would not bite. They will climb on you and the claws can be a little long. The facial expression of this skink is great, like a little dinosaur.

@wooopa 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video again! And as always I love how you cover the most important things so we can choose if we should look more into these species. +It would be cool if you could do top herbivore lizards or etc ^^

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

I think that's a great idea!

@MNZGamin 5 жыл бұрын

Another question: You think you could do some more videos on amphibians when you get a chance? Pac-man frog and fire belly toad are both things I’d love to see a video like this on. Great video as always too, Clint! didn’t even know this guy existed

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

You might be very excited about next Saturday's video. Possibly. I mean, you never know.

@wilsonswildlife13 5 жыл бұрын

@@ClintsReptiles can't wait!

@Cgraseck 2 жыл бұрын

I think thet the coolest tail goes to the crested gecko with the extra toepad at the end! Cheers, Chris

@ratt4661 4 жыл бұрын

I love the passion this guy has for these animals. You can just feel his immense appreciation for reptiles and it's so infectious

@davidtierney7941 3 жыл бұрын

He was giving the table a good licking! Awwww so cute!

@jupitertheargentinetegu 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video! I've been wanting to know more about these beautiful creatures :)

@wadephipps5239 5 жыл бұрын

I had never even heard of these before! Beautiful lizard and another fantastic video! Happy Star Wars Day!

@Kimmaline 5 жыл бұрын

Clint! You made my day! I've been wanting one of these guys for a long time - I am soooooo excited to have a video about this species!

@hisnamewasrocco 5 жыл бұрын

Love this channel so much AND you Clint! So informative!

@IronMamushi 5 жыл бұрын

Love all your vids, really been looking for a good video on Rosy Boas. Saw that you touched on them lightly but would appreciate a full vid. Thanks!

@ameliawright6417 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for always introducing me to reptiles I didn’t know about!

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure :)

@allyburr912 5 жыл бұрын

This is such an amazing creature!!!!!! The cutest little tongue! ❤️

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

They are crazy adorable. Even being bitten would be like getting mauled by an earless Yoda...

@Merlijn1994 4 жыл бұрын

@@ClintsReptiles getting mauled by an earless Yoda is my new life goal

@catcatcatcatcatcatcatcat90000 5 жыл бұрын

I'm binging your channel, I love listening to you talk omg

@jwysw 5 жыл бұрын

I love their bright pink tongue! It's so cute!

@IrieRogue 5 жыл бұрын

I have a bluey and a tegu, but as soon as I am able I want to get one of these guys. Incredible animal, and I love that they are so easy to feed! As well as the type of environment on which they thrive, that will be a joy to recreate! Their tails are just the most adorable thing everrrrr.

@unicornwizhez4115 Жыл бұрын

It's a good thing I already have a macaw and am use to bites like that. I loved how serious his face got lol

@taeviansworldofreptiles3828 5 жыл бұрын

These are such amazing creatures! Love the coloring on that one.

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

It is a beauty. Still available at Animal Ark Orem!

@sleeepybae1459 3 жыл бұрын

i really like the green eyes of this lizard. beautiful!!!

@davidsimon3986 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome way to increase their popularity since they are endangered! They are definitely more arboreal than ground dwellers and I always make all their hiding spots (cork logs) high up in the tank because they are by far the most comfortable off the ground! Thank you so much for making a video on my absolute favorite species!

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

I'm excited for more breeders to increase the availability of these guys.

@davidsimon3986 5 жыл бұрын

@@ClintsReptiles Yes, absolutely!!! Almost every single one from pet shops and expos are wild caught! But there are a handful of Facebook groups that offer true captive bred cz's!! Thank you so much for all your amazing videos!! They are AWESOME!

@latenightthinker4737 5 жыл бұрын

Love this channel

@kenthedeviltamer 5 жыл бұрын

It's so awesome to watch your channel grow!!!! Getting ever so close to that 100K milestone. You should do a live video when you are getting ready to hit it :)

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

We are considering doing a live video soon. A Q&A. Any ideas about topics?

@markuscameron6958 Жыл бұрын

Reptile Sloths, I totally see it, so cute!!!

@ryanwatson7509 4 жыл бұрын

🤣 the bloopers at the end, don't think I've ever seen Clint jump

@66sinead 5 жыл бұрын

He's adorable!

@nicnaknoc 5 жыл бұрын

Aww the cutest derp face ever ☺️

@gwendolynamy7462 5 жыл бұрын

Love these!!!!💜💜💜

@drystondipalma996 3 жыл бұрын

Great video I plan on getting mine next week to go "with" my soloman island ground boa

@LanceKirkman 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thank you

@John_Malka-tits 5 жыл бұрын

You should do an episode on corelophus serasenorum since you've done one on Chahuahs! Theyre such a cute and underrated Liz

@wh4tth3fr1g 5 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you guys can do a pink tongue skink episode soon!! 💖💖

@Mrholysymbol 5 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy seeing a reptile I've never seen before on this channel keep it up, fun watch as always especially his little sneeze blooper lol

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

Aren't they rad??

@Mrholysymbol 5 жыл бұрын

@@ClintsReptiles definitely one of the neatest looking ones I've seen in a while that face is just odd :p

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely a long lost Muppet.

@jonathanhermina1165 5 жыл бұрын

The best pet reptile channel? (yes!)

@ajtheskink4072 3 жыл бұрын

They are so cute even when they are mad unless they latch onto you. They are like little demons🤣🤣🤣

@BigBlueDeep 3 жыл бұрын

2 of these showed up in my local pet store. They're so cute

@lisareinhardt8440 5 жыл бұрын

Woah pretty rad looking!!

@paulblake1892 5 жыл бұрын

As soon as Clint made that face, I just knew he was going to talk about poop! 😂

@atimidbirb 8 ай бұрын

THAT LITTLE SNEEZE AT THE END AWWWW

@chaosmorris5865 5 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see you make a video about the Blue Tree Monitor or the Yucatan Spiny Tailed Iguana.

@jiraiyaslytherin1330 5 жыл бұрын

That hard cut right after 2:05 was hilarious.

@alexiscondit898 3 жыл бұрын

Been my dream reptile for years. I hope one day I can keep them!

@jacobnohr8261 5 жыл бұрын

Can you do a gold dust day gecko video or a golden gecko. I love your videos btw and can’t wait for your 2 times a week upload schedule.

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

It's already begun :) Yes, we will cover them for sure.

@poloreptiles2402 5 жыл бұрын

My favourite reptile definitely, they are so adorable and very endearing ! Also they are quite intelligent (skinks in general are quite intelligent)

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

I love skinks!

@Alamito24 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very informative and entertaining videos. Could you, please, always tell us where the lizards are from?

@ridwanarrosyiid2881 5 жыл бұрын

nice video as always

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very kindly

@JoseJimenez-fk9wh 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always. A 'how to' instructional vid on raising an army of turtles would be greatly appreciated. Greetings from Sunny California 🌞🌴🐢

@moekitsune 5 жыл бұрын

Now that's a mouthful of a name!

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

'Tis indeed 😅

@sodalines 3 ай бұрын

a few years ago you couldnt get 300 bucks for these.. now 900 and more. everybody wants one.. crazy. i love them

@cutieflower3696 3 жыл бұрын

I really want one!!

@kronnickusrex7832 5 жыл бұрын

Do the pink-tongue skink as well. Love the monkey tails they usually have one at the local reptile expo and it is really big and old.

@zephari 4 жыл бұрын

I would so love to have one of these! 😍

@kyfallon8238 3 жыл бұрын

They care for their young, which warms my cold heart T.T

@grosslyoffensivelizard-man3438 5 жыл бұрын

🅱️rehensile-tail skincc

@chrissoto7187 3 жыл бұрын

Expensive but beautiful 🤩!!!

@WalrusJoy 5 жыл бұрын

Please do a video someday on Abronias. I like them but I want to know more about them and I'd definitly need to learn more before keeping them.

@elijahmiller6187 5 жыл бұрын

Same

@EmberMcLain23 5 жыл бұрын

Aww he’s so cute

@isetitonfire 5 жыл бұрын

Yesss! I just started researching about this skink

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

They're very cool.

@isetitonfire 5 жыл бұрын

@@ClintsReptiles yes they are! Literally woke up and before I typed monkey tail skink saw the video! Hope you can do a video on GTM one day! Love your work doctor Clint

@heylookitsakook166 5 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention the fact that they are one of the few reptiles that lives in a social group, Amazing video about my favorite animal though!

@joshuaedwards1366 Жыл бұрын

Picking up a female this week can't wait. And i have tons of pothos lol

@alanapiner7744 5 жыл бұрын

hi love this channel and the videos i was wondering if you could do a panther gecko video?

@Ecotasia 5 жыл бұрын

They are quite interesting lizards. Always remembered that the ones at the hogle zoo never really moved much, would be cool to see them moving around in the early morning and after dinner.

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

Most reptiles are just sedentary at the zoo, but are so much more interesting when you can interact with them.

@Ecotasia 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that one looked like it wanted to explore.

@alishadabenett2503 4 жыл бұрын

OMG THESE ARE AMAZING 😍😍😱😱😱

@KerpooHater 5 жыл бұрын

you should do a video on curly tail lizards! they seem rather hardy and nice viewing pets.

@sageexotics1589 5 жыл бұрын

I love that little tongue though 💚💚

@robertogura9890 4 жыл бұрын

I love my Solomin Islands Skink.

@amberpaffenroth3966 5 жыл бұрын

These are my favorite species of lizard I train a very angry one at work and am the only one brave enough to handle her. She hasn't bitten me in a while but when she does it leaves a nice bloody heart shape. Her favorite treats are hibiscus flowers!

@nicnaknoc 5 жыл бұрын

The cuteness 🙏☺️☺️ like a tiny scaly dog

@michaelbooher612 4 жыл бұрын

I bet he has got a good bite.. His head is like a put bull head.. nice lizard btw

@EternityinOurHearts316 4 жыл бұрын

I got one from a yard sale from some breeders when I was about 11. I'm 33 now. It's still with us.

@therealshino4607 5 жыл бұрын

Fabulous video count I love these skinks Yu should do Nile monitr

@therealshino4607 5 жыл бұрын

Or mangrove or Duméril Monitor

@pedrocrane4714 5 жыл бұрын

I saw a monkey tail skink in my Toronto reptile expo it was very fun, I wouldn't ever imagine to see one in my local expo

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

Aren't they rad??

@Splashstar216 3 жыл бұрын

so glad i watched this video. now I know that buying one would have been a mistake!

@Janeway1269 3 жыл бұрын

I had Corucia zebrata years ago. I miss them. This was in the 90s and at the time there were a load of imports and there were serious concerns about their future. I need to look at the CITES rating but I hope things have improved.

@jpslizards 5 жыл бұрын

Skinks are just so amazing! You did 3 from 4 of my favorite skinks. The last ones are the egernia epsisolus

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

They are cool. Very shy as I understand though.

@jpslizards 5 жыл бұрын

@@ClintsReptiles I saw the same thing, that they were very shy, but not as much as a red eye crocodile skink

@kidakaen 5 жыл бұрын

"Aromatically distinct" has to be the politest to say "that 💩stinks"

@Zkillaliveslife 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Clint great video as always. I'm going to the wasatch reptile expo today I was wondering if you'll be there

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

On my way right now!

@Zkillaliveslife 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome see you there

@TheBigcatdaddy1 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! I was reading that these skinks are unfortunately on the brink of extinction. My question is kind of off topic, but what do you think about bringing back extinct animals like the thylacine and passenger pigeon that humans killed off?

@TheArenabros 5 жыл бұрын

I was at the recent America's pet expo in orange county. I saw about 20 to 40. All imported.

@rickh3714 5 жыл бұрын

This lizard species makes a brief cameo appearance in the Sean Penn film The Thin Red Line! (Guadalcanal war movie)

@kinnikuzero 5 жыл бұрын

6:55 I don't know why but his face reminded me of Patches from Dark Souls

@noahlundberg3288 3 жыл бұрын

Reaally wish we had them in Sweden, closest we got would be blue tounges

@thegamingwiz3305 5 жыл бұрын

Clint can you please please please do abronias next

@daddychef7719 5 жыл бұрын

Epic video as always Clint!! Could you do a video on the Mexican Aligator Lizard (Abronia)? 😎😎😎

@ClintsReptiles 5 жыл бұрын

When I get the opportunity.

@daddychef7719 5 жыл бұрын

@@ClintsReptiles awesome. Thanks for the reply 😊

@hannahblespecter5325 5 жыл бұрын

Their faces always freaked me out a bit! Maybe cause sloths freak me out too. I love their little tongues though and I love all reptiles no matter how uglycute they are.

@eventhorizon 5 жыл бұрын

The next reptile I get asides from my ball python I got recently is a prehensile tail skink- saving up for it 'cause yeaaaaahhhh- they're definitely pricey- and I know the sized enclosure I would want to make for it as it's final enclosure- and want to be living somewhere else first. I know I don't want to be here long term and that would be a pain to move! I've only seen one at a pet store a friend managed... hung out with him allllll day, but he was way outside my price range then. Lucked out and he was pretty friendly. I really do want one at some point...