My Angry, Rescued Savannah Monitor 3 Years Later!
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- čas přidán 12. 07. 2024
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Bonnibel, my Savannah monitor originating from Craigslist (after being wild caught in Africa) has been through many ups, but even more downs. I'm her third home, and even with me, her temperament, enclosure, handling and care have changed constantly to what it is today. In this video, I give you a run-down of the past 3 years and what she's up to now.
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Hi
@@CJ_725 hi
Hello hooman
Just to let you know golden tegus get really aggressive once they hit 1 year old that's why everyone recommends Argentines and not the golden one you wanted to keep
@@GoHerping imagine if the Savannah moniter was full size and u still bathed with it sitting as it is now lol
"I can explain." Proceeds to talk about his drink, instead of why he is fully dressed in a filled bathtub.
Ikr, I thought he'd explain the bathtub for sure
Cat Poke he did explain it
@@jordonpratt2604 I don't think he explained why he's fully dressed tho.
MrBeatboxmasta well he said the lizard calmed down a lot and used him as safety in water, but I don’t think he would film it or be in the tub with a lizard naked cause then people would ask even more questions
Lickmlem he explained why
she attac but most importantly she love bac
depends on the weather
@@GoHerping Honestly me too so you do you Bonnibel
This vid came out 28 mins ago but you commented this one day ago
@@itsbroiso2893 I know its very confusing
me too
bonnibel is such an elegant name for such a chaotic bastard lizard
Elliot Griffith Y👏🏽E👏🏽S👏🏽
I think he got the name from Adventure time since one of the characters is name Princess Bubblegum. Her full name is Bonnibel Bubblegum.
😂
Bastard lizards are a good fit for elegant names.
It’s cuz she’s a princess :D
I will not forget my father's face when he went into the room and saw me watching some guy taking a bath with a lizard lmao
😂😂😂
You should wait for his OnlyFans
JESUS NO
@@isabellablu1240 r/curse comments
@@lilypad5111 i think tihs comment is going to reddit lol
The bond is strong with a problem child. Earning her acceptance through all that work is priceless.
Yes
Awww 😊
@Aces Spades That's sweet! Hopefully your dog continues to be happy and healthy.
Well I see your point, but I would have had more of an issue if he was naked in a tub with a monitor lizard.
Problem child 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
“...filled with wolf spiders. I’m not great with insects.”
Entomology community has left the chat
Omg I had the same thought hahaha
oops
@The Cløwn spiders are arachnids!
Bugs have six legs, if it has 8 or more, its not a bug!
scorpions are also arachnids!
Oh no I haven't gotten to that part yet yikrsss
@@GoHerping it's okay, the horticultural society left the chat long ago
I cannot get over how cute she is when she floats
69 likes
Ikr
I just noticed that omg
OK but chilling in the tub in clothes with a lizard is my dream
its nicer in theory
Would a turtle count??
@@allared9008 it wouldn't count as a lizard but I would still love to sit in a tub with one. I love turtles so much
you need more nightmares
@@cheyanneespino2674 👁️👄👁️ excuse me? 🤣
“That is because she does not consent” 😂
Saw a huge behavioral improvement, like, 30 seconds in. 3 years ago she would have stress-pooped all over the bath tub and unswaddling would have been nearly out of the question. Great to see her become more trusting, though she still seems stressed about the camera being around her when she's wandering. Can confirm that most varanid owners will tell you they aren't good pets. They're all crazy in their own way. The only one I've seen consistently praised is the Ackie. Otherwise they say "just get a tegu".
Everything I’ve seen about Ackies makes me want one. Basically seems like someone shrank a monitor and sent it etiquette school. Definitely gonna ease back into reptiles (haven’t had any since I was 12) but looking forward after I feel confident again.... I’m looking to do an ackie.
@@d-fens5866 Ackies are adorable and a totally safe way to get into monitors. I've seen some crazy Ackies, but it's just something very tolerable as opposed to a 8-12 foot Nile. Savannas are notoriously crazy and difficult to handle considering they are on the smaller side. Asian Water Monitors are like Ackies, but the big version. I dunno, with varanids it really is a toss up whether or not you get a tameable one or a crazy one. I've seen puppy dog tame Savannas and Niles and everyone in the hobby scorns them for being some of the worst!
@Hunter Bergman Very true, I've heard good things about them as well. Just like with the Tegu, adult size requires a lot of planning and money but their temperaments are generally awesome.
Im a asian water monitor guy.
they can be jumpy and shy, but they are actually very snuggly if you put them in a sweatshirt and hold them in your warm lap.
“Love me or drown.”
Seriously though, these monitors look a bit like the velociraptors from Jurassic Park.
It's the eyes... you can see the gears turning behind those Amber eyes
New merch idea - Bonnibel bath water.
@Jacobs Herps I CANT BREATHE
Jacobs Herps not herpes 💀😭
@@uniquabackyardigans1228 oh no x.x
😂😂
@@uniquabackyardigans1228 still works XD
Bonabell is the equivalent of “I’m not like other girls”
This is super funny 😄 lol
“I’m a lizard who will make you bleed”
Last time I was this early, Alex evolved into a box warrior
@Mental_Breakdance I know LOLL
Oldwhale401 wow you’re mature
Liked for your pfp
@@t-34mediumtank16 ah, a man of culture. You have earned my respect
@Oldwhale401 what
3 years ago? Wow- I thought it was only like, 1 year and a half. Jeez.
She has a lot of bastard child energy, I like it
Who is ur profile picture
Chris Johnson it’s Mark Sheppard, not sure where from, I’ve had it as my profile for forever and haven’t gotten around to changing it
You should have had candles and rose peddles in the beginning to make it more s p i c y
I agree with that. That whold be even funnier
Shane Dawson vibes
The first 10 secs i was like omg this is nice just a dude chillin with a cold one and a lizard then it hit me u were just fully clothed and idk why it took me so long to process
''I know I'm not 21''
Me: *laughs in drinking age 16*
ltsheep in Austria its the same
@@doogygergola4590 very nice
@@doogygergola4590 its the same hear in germany
@Symone did not know that
Russians: *laugh without drinking age*
in my experience with savannas, at the start, they tend to be aggressive/ temperamental but after consistent handling, they become big babies that will fall asleep on you. Of course the animal's background and individual temperament can affect this, but if handled regularly they can be calm and even friendly
You: *not too concerned about parasites* also you: *puts bath water in your mouth*
She is the cracked out version of a tegu and it's great.
The veterinary student in me is screaming to post about most reptiles having salmonella and you are bathing with it. literally a question on our board exams goes a lot like “an owner says they want to bath with there reptile what should you warn them about” the answer is salmonella. Please be careful....
Just don't drink the bath water or eat their shit.
Don't they teach you how salmonella is transmitted instead of scaring you.
"She did not consent to the bathtub" "I forced her to be okay with me" Stockholm-Syndrom, is that you?
Right!? Straight up psychological warfare!
I feel like having a pet in its entirety is pure Stockholm syndrome
Olivia Morrow saaaaaame
@@oliveb5768 Depends. Both our current cats are afraid of the outdoors, and one of them was a feral kitten who originally lived outside.
Alex: I’m not great with insects. also Alex: *rescues a bunch of lizards that are insectavors*
Honestly I’m surprised you don’t drink beer, I would if I had bonabelle
4upjoseph he probably does just not on camera
Yeah...bonabelle's will do that to ya 😩
@Arwen Brimhall I doubt it..he is not even 21 and he doesn’t seem like the person who would risk getting in trouble just for some silly drink.
You aren't allowed to purchase alcohol in the United States if you're under 21, dude. He literally states that he isn't 21 in the intro.
@@BigAl2-u7e Bruh trust me there are ways around that.
I'm so glad there's ~exotic~ animal content on CZcams where the host has super calm energy. these are great to watch at work when I need to calm down from an interaction with a horrible customer lmao
If you think you want a savannah monitor, just get a tegu
Unless your in Florida...
Samurai Falcon why if you live in Florida?
@@alizac.6509 Tegus are an invasive species over there so you can't keep them I don't think, idk tho I'm in the uk
keelan James oh, thanks for informing me
@@meowpurrr Actually, as a floridian here, you can keep tegus, but only if you have a permit.
Bonnibel is looking pretty damn good for a probably permanently stunted reptile, though it's still a bit sad that she'll likely not grow anymore
This is one very lucky lizard. I'm really glad you kept her.
Sometimes the pet picks its human, not vice versa.
1 second in and you already have my favorite brand of cream soda.
DELICIOUS
the only acceptable brand
Best brand
@@ViTheWay love that brand
GoHerping no
What brand was it
Never stop making videos about your reptiles’ character development
The intro is the definition of happiness and peace
I have a rescue sav as well. She was in way worse condition but luckily a year later she's healthy and thriving.
Her enclosure cost be about $800 to build and fill with dirt, her vet bills and Hotel stays in the city will she was at the vet was close to $2500.
Savs are not easy pets to own, especially for green exotic owners.
Glad to see she's doing well. Her weight looks great imo. She's still fiesty which is a good sign of a healthy sav (so I've been told).
Goherping: the Savannah monitor is my dream lizard
Me: didn't u say in one of ur vids that tegus were better?🤔
😂😂😂
My dream dog is a white german shepard but my chocolate lab is my baby. You can think an animal is better than another but love doesnt matter.
Will I find that bathwater on your store?
"Okay but I didn't become parasitic..... wait.... how would I know that? Okay well I DON'T THINK I have parasites "
= bobs up and down with nose and mouth submerged in the water, while mumbling more about parasites =
Platonically, I love you
Early experience can have a big effect - I had a savannah who bonded well with me (not so much everyone else!) and was cantankerous but easy to handle anyway. Your girl probably had some rough times early on.
There’s something to be said for bonding with the strays, ferals and problem children of the world though. Makes you appreciate the connection more.
its hard to imagine you arent even 21 and the time and effort you've put into your business and passion still surprises me after reminding us how old or i should say young you are again in the start of this video. im glad for the video on another happy animal.
Adorable chaotic lil baby, you did so well to deal with her and was so patient. I can see you clearly love and care about your animals, while still making sure you’re not misinformed on their care.
Alex: *swaddles Bonnibel*
Bonnibel: *is burrito*
My guy is about to turn 4, took months of training to build a trusting relationship with him and now he comes right up to me when I got to his cage he climbes up my legs to get up to me, hes 3 foot long in a 6x8x7 green house in my living room
Even at 3am after a horrible day your videos never fail to make me smile, “do I have parasites” gave me my first real laugh of the day
Cream soda slaps tho
"She did not consent to the bathtub" you just summoned cancel culture Alex-
Can we make these once a year Bonnibel updates a thing? I really like seeing her progress each year. You've done some really great work with her!
Alex: dO i HAvE paRaSItEs?
You are incredible! As a reptile owner of many.. your videos are always the most helpful, knowledgeable and hilarious! Your tip about keeping your arm in the water so they learn to trust you and need you when swimming is GENIUS!!! So simple yet sooooo helpful in gaining love and trust! 🥰
Your attitude is so different in this video. I love that you’re more comfortable and happy about this topic. Thank you for sharing and I’m so happy that your patience went a long way 💜
Ok imma go get milk and come back to this video in like 10 years to get Internet points
im commenting to see if u actually come back
Just like my dad.
We'll be waiting father.
Hmm
we'll be waiting here daddy
Pretty neat to see the changes over the time you've had her. Her colouring really is quite pretty and she seems a lot more comfortable with you. Bath bonding is amusing but apparently effective!
The amount you care for your animals is amazing and you have lots of passion, keep it up man!
Sandy: Lifts building
Fish: 0:18
Bonnibel is very cute when she swims
This heart warming af Bonibel does seem much happier its a good thing someone like you who was willing to put in the time and effort got her or else she probably would've had to suffer through who knows how many other horrible living situations
Bonibel is so fortunate you care about her. She has bee quite challenge to restore her health and earn her trust. I really like her and I hope you show her often.
Your'e amazing, new sub💚
Bonnibel: she's not like *other* girls.
It's good to see somebody your age have such compassion for these animals I was young like you when I started my adventures in herpping! You are definitely very educated on the subject a lot more than I was when I was your age it's just really nice to see someone like you doing the job that you do I'm very proud of you
Yep when we got our kitten at 2 months old from a shelter she had tapeworm and she was super stunted! Obviously we gave her the proper meds and vet treatment but she had them for quite some time before they actually went away. She’s a small lil girl but she’s the cutest ever! She’s 7 now and has NEVER been more than 9 lbs
Lol I’m from Nc and you can find them abundantly at repticons and for cheap and I’ve been going to repticons for a couple years now
Could we get a Rosie video?
Also I can't believe its been 3 years since you got bonnie, that's kinda epic.
Big fan! I have a rescue savannah monitor as well, so I'll go through this and respond with comparisons to my own monitor (who I'll refer to as Drogon from here on.)
- Intelligence. Drogon seems to be equal to (and sometimes above) the intelligence of tegus that I've interacted with. He recognizes faces and voices, and he's snap and clicker trained. While he can be moody sometimes, that's just par for the course when it comes to monitors. Intelligence (and common sense) seems to vary from animal to animal (just like people.)
- Attitude. I think Bonnibel's size and history is why she's skittish -- as Drogon's gotten larger, he's become more and more mellowed out. It makes sense because there are many predators that would feed on small monitors, so the defensive attitude when they're small is what keeps them alive. I also rehabilitated Drogon myself and work with him every day, so this contributed to his taming. Since Bonnibel has gone through multiple owners that didn't care for her very well or work on handling her, that's likely why she's still skittish now. It'll change in time, it just requires dedication (which you obviously have!)
- Regret. I don't regret getting Drogon at all, but it's definitely been a long and hard road for the both of us. I have to say that savs are very unique lizards and vary a lot between individuals. At times it's like raising a scaly baby or puppy. No amount of reading or research can prepare you for raising one. When I got Drogon he was only hatchling size -- honestly, he was likely older because of the conditions he'd been kept in. He was too weak to fight me, so luckily I didn't have to deal with defensive bites very often. I've worked with him every day since, so he never had a "feral" period where his taming progress went backwards. There's been an accidental bite here and there, and it's never fun to be bitten by a two-foot-long lizard, but I've only been bitten during feeding, which sucks because he's in that food mindset and won't let go -- I have scars. He's never bitten me out of defense or aggression.
- Baths. I did the exact same thing, but with another rescue of mine -- a green iguana. She suffered extreme burns on her chest and abdomen and had a bad case of stuck shed on top of a fungal infection. She had to have iodine baths, so I worked on taming her with letting her crawl up my arm when the baths were over. Being able to apply fungal cream without being bitten felt like such an accomplishment.
- Parasites. Honestly the majority of savs have parasites because most of them are wild-caught. While you can (as you said) get the parasite medication online, I always recommend going to a vet and allowing them to do a full check-up and ask for recommendations on the medication. When I brought Drogon home I always used latex gloves until he finished his parasite treatment. I actually recommend wearing gloves for handling/working with ALL reptiles until/unless you're certain they're parasite-free, and always wash your hands between reptiles so you don't spread anything.
- Bites. Savs are insectivores and adults love to feed on large snails. Their jaws are very strong and get closer to the back of the jaw, with blunt teeth that assist in cracking the shells of snails. Personally I love their little death roll -- it's adorable watching Drogon roll with his toys.
- Weight. Savs are extremely prone to being overweight because they're honestly quite lazy. It's good to use toys to keep them active. Cat toys with feathers work well, and it's good exercise to make them run after the toys. Bonnibel looks like she's at the perfect weight!
The swaddle is real yo! I had a fully grown rescued Green iguana and often the swaddle was the only way to get her to vibe and not get the living heck scratched out of me 😂🦎
Where I'm from, you can have a beer at 16, no worries ;) lovely lady you've got there :) glad you saved her!
The intro was... interesting
she’s a cutie, honestly love her so much.
Thank you very much for these fun and educational videos
When goherping said do I have parasites it said on the subtitles do I am dora
Is it just me or does he look like he could be the mcu ultimate spider man if he just split his hair down the middle and straighten his hair?
i agree bonnibel could totally be spiderman
She looks awesome. Thank you for all you do for these animals.
Alex. You almost cured my bad health day with that start to the video! You are amazing!
"I would have become parasitic" hmm not quite sure that's what happens 😆
“They’re kinda hard to find”
Dude I shit you not, I got mine from a petco as a little baby
Honestly I’m really obsessed with your videos and I’m not even that big of a lizard fan! Also love your personality 💕
You have a gift! Stay on your path! You are doing such wonderful work, at those difficult times you may not even realize it. Just stay the course. You remind me of myself at your age. But I became a lost sheep. Don't do that. Bonnibel is such a fortunate creature....that she feel into your hands. Keep educating. You're an inspiration to all.
I love how she was just resting her head on her little leg in those pictures of her. What a sweet little face. I've never heard of a savannah monitor before. Oh there are so many lizards that I would love to have. My dream is a black-and-white Tegu. Now I think I'd like a monitor. Or a rhino iguana. Like I said so many lizards is so little time and money
Next video: So I've had parasite for 3 years
These videos have helped me get through the chaos of the winter storm in Texas. Favorite herp youtuber by far.
Awesome 👍 so happy I saw this update I was wondering lol
Wow she's so small. Mine is going on 3 years and is huge.
I'm sure the parasites and poor care really took its toll on her early years. She may have some MBD.
Just an example of why wild caught and inadequate care is bad.
I think savannah monitors are smart, but tend to be more instinctual before they apply their brain. Like many reptiles, they seem to have a hard time getting over bad experiences in their youth.
So many angry faces!
0:06 plot twist: it’s Apple juice
Plot twist, it’s actually alcohol
plot twist: it's alcohol mixed with apple juice
plot twist, he’s not drinking anything
Plot twist: the whole bottle is an optical illusion
Thank you for rescuing and rehabilitating her!!!!
I was fortunate enough to get a rescued savannah that came from someone who put in the effort to tame him. He was a sweetheart from the beginning and I love him so much. I'm wondering if maybe the presuming everything is a threat thing with Bonabelle was more Nurture than Nature. Ducky (my Savannah) generally doesn't get scared even of new things. He doesn't mind my dogs at all, will let literally anyone pick him up/hold him, and only reacts defensively if you startle him (which is very rare). I'm so glad you've been able to bond with her!
Now that’s how you do an intro
hmm, getting out of that bathtub must have been a very unpleasant experience.
I would love to see her current enclosure. So happy she could relax a little. ❤️
Why do I feel like I've met u in a early 2000's Disney show. I mean this is the goodest way possible.
Ok, it’s decided, my first pet will be an Ackie, those things will eat my dog, my cousin, my soul, my money.
EDIT: By ‘those things’ I mean Savannah Monitors.
I have a Savannah monitor and a 3 and a half foot tegu. They don't take all your money and they are great pets
Alex is a nevernude confirmed
Very rewarding ,,she's so lovely
I just really appreciate Alex's humor
“Next question.. why am I in the bath with Bonnibel?” 😂
"It's just cream soda"
"Do i have parasites?"
- I do think that your growth has slowed down a bit
This is my favorite channel to watch. You got me into keeping reptiles and some amphibians. Thanks bro. No regrets.
Is it ok if I just call her princess bubblegum
Imagine having to wait until you turn 21 to drink 😂
This is just wholesome ugh
Just wanted to pop in and say that this was a great video. Keep doing what you're doing :)