Why Tegus Are Better Than Savannah Monitors

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  • čas přidán 16. 05. 2019
  • Today, I talk about my interesting experiences with my Savannah monitor, the brand new red tegu, and just how different they are as species.
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  • @GoHerping
    @GoHerping  Před 5 lety +324

    Now, you can get early video access, private livestreams, my phone number & more! goherping.com/membership

    • @twomusketeers8920
      @twomusketeers8920 Před 5 lety +14

      Wait why do we need your phone number?

    • @GoHerping
      @GoHerping  Před 5 lety +29

      @@twomusketeers8920 if u wanna skip the instagram DM line and text instead

    • @julianohernandez7746
      @julianohernandez7746 Před 5 lety +6

      Why are u gonna give ur phone number

    • @HandyProductions
      @HandyProductions Před 5 lety +12

      It’s not a personal phone number right? Bc I would feel weird texting your personal number lol

    • @HandyProductions
      @HandyProductions Před 5 lety +7

      Plus couldn’t someone that has the membership just spread your # everywhere?

  • @gilgameshofsumer7375
    @gilgameshofsumer7375 Před 5 lety +2922

    Savannahs: now is always my chance to escape.
    Tegus: now is my time to be held.

    • @denisewhitney4819
      @denisewhitney4819 Před 5 lety +7

      Gilgamesh of Summer I love your name! We named our tegu Gilgamesh LOL. He's Gil for short

    • @SeymoreTanzarian
      @SeymoreTanzarian Před 5 lety +43

      Tegus: "You see the bed I made, dad?"
      Savannah: "Nice head, I think I'll take it."

    • @rizu-kun9687
      @rizu-kun9687 Před 5 lety +46

      Tegus: Hi hi! I ride on your head and give you scritches.
      Savannahs: You live only because I allow it. By my claws shall you perish, human.

    • @agonleed3841
      @agonleed3841 Před 5 lety +4

      All of these reasons is why I think Savannahs are better. Closest things to dragons that I can keep

    • @theDragonlizzard
      @theDragonlizzard Před 4 lety +5

      My Tegu just wants to explore, its not sit still lizard much

  • @gracedixon125
    @gracedixon125 Před 5 lety +1297

    tegu: hewwo :) :P :)
    bonnibell: *I WILL END YOUR BLOODLINE*

  • @twilightraven1232
    @twilightraven1232 Před 5 lety +1608

    Don't feel pressured to keep you savannah monitor if you dont enjoy keeping her. sure you might get hate for rehoming her but she might be better off with a different owner. this tegu seems very friendly and you might have a better chance with it.

    • @nolongeractiveonhere7052
      @nolongeractiveonhere7052 Před 5 lety +67

      That thing was *vicous*

    • @WobblesandBean
      @WobblesandBean Před 5 lety +76

      I agree. She deserves to be with someone who can give her the time, space, and attention she deserves. I'm shocked that he wanted for _two years_ before even thinking to test her for parasites!

    • @kevin-cy3cf
      @kevin-cy3cf Před 5 lety +60

      @@WobblesandBean to be fair he most likely forgot about it since most of those are wild caught so he was probably trying his hardest to get the thing to like him as well as being handled by him to first since he originally wanted to keep her on top of other things

    • @HandyProductions
      @HandyProductions Před 5 lety +84

      Bonnibel hates everyone. If she was rehomed it would be back to the wild.

    • @thedalto124
      @thedalto124 Před 5 lety +117

      Wobbles and Bean i think he got her tested for parasites almost as soon as he got her, I think it’s just that the footage he used was pretty old, and I think in a video a while back he said he got her all treated and that she’s parasite free, tho I could be wrong so please don’t judge me

  • @akio_kuro
    @akio_kuro Před 5 lety +511

    My friend has a tegu named Andre the Giant and he likes being rocked in our arms like a baby

    • @WobblesandBean
      @WobblesandBean Před 5 lety +21

      Awe!! Tegus are just the best lizards ever. They're so sweet and cuddly. 💜

    • @ursafacet
      @ursafacet Před 5 lety +21

      That is the cutest thing I've heard today

    • @akio_kuro
      @akio_kuro Před 5 lety +43

      @@ursafacet I wish I could attach a photo or video on here. We sing him lullabies and he falls asleep too. We may spoil him _a little_ too much...

    • @jordangarcia465
      @jordangarcia465 Před 5 lety +20

      Akio Kuro That is fucking adorable

    • @adisgustingdegenerate8311
      @adisgustingdegenerate8311 Před 5 lety +5

      @@akio_kuro imgur

  • @JuliaSue
    @JuliaSue Před 5 lety +230

    I was like ‘oh that’s interesting, he’s giving out his number.’ But then I don’t even know what I’d do with that information. Send you photos of my dog? Idk. I don’t even have any reptiles.

  • @paperxpens5508
    @paperxpens5508 Před 5 lety +1090

    Tegus: UwU
    Savannah Monitor: >:(

    • @notafailure2138
      @notafailure2138 Před 5 lety +5

      @ima. birb I actually *heARD* that

    • @mxnotic4896
      @mxnotic4896 Před 5 lety +2

      UwU is what the weak says tho

    • @saltybonsai8369
      @saltybonsai8369 Před 4 lety +1

      @Mycel no, it's ÒwÓ

    • @j6027
      @j6027 Před 3 lety

      I love my savanna monitor and he loves me. Savannah motors are great and they can be really nice just need to spend a lot of time with them so that you can bond otherwise they don’t know you. Have a feeding routine outside of their enclosure so they never expect food there and will never confuse you with food. They are smart but if they just don’t trust you they will try and leave. You have to kind of force your friendliness on them until they trust you. Hold them a lot. When they’re trying to bite you or being aggressive, ball up your fist so that they can’t and show it’s who’s boss. Let them try, keep your fist balled up so they can’t bit you and try to pet them. Them keep petting them firmly so they know who’s boss. Let it sense that you can crush them at anytime and their attacks dont work yet all you do I love it. They will eventually be tamed and enjoy your company. Fall asleep while you carry them like a baby and give them kisses. Savannah monitors are the coolest. And it’s even cooler that you have to bond with them so much in order to tame them. Cause if you can do that you realize how smart they really are.

  • @BeTeeEl
    @BeTeeEl Před 5 lety +1088

    Tegus are like the dream lizard. I can't wait til I have to space to keep one.

    • @ivline1377
      @ivline1377 Před 5 lety +75

      My aunt has 3 cats, two dogs, a horse and a giant tegu. Guess which one I play with the most.

    • @TheJunky228
      @TheJunky228 Před 5 lety +2

      yeah me too!

    • @katduck5683
      @katduck5683 Před 5 lety +37

      Meh, I guess. I've own my Tegu for the last 22 years. Tila is alright, I wouldn't recommend her to anyone.
      Their young adult stage is where they can be a bit of a stinker. Tila hated eating veggies and fruit. Child would throw the worst tantums over getting a bowl of it. Like flipping over water dishes, throwing her log about. Picking up the bowl and shaking it until all the fruit fell out. Following that up with standing tall, stomping around the cage and huffing.... Ugh don't even miss those days....
      22 years later with her and yeah I wouldn't get another lol.

    • @jackyvinson824
      @jackyvinson824 Před 5 lety +1

      Dylan Dibben he’s probably a red tegu

    • @razana_naval1381
      @razana_naval1381 Před 5 lety

      Same!! ❤

  • @annyboom5567
    @annyboom5567 Před 5 lety +485

    You´re doing a great job as a youtuber. I have no interest in reptiles whatsoever and I still can´t stop watching your videos.

    • @savannahlewis1068
      @savannahlewis1068 Před 5 lety +14

      Same! I have never owned a reptile and yet I've been bingeing all of his videos 😂

    • @morganfreeman9106
      @morganfreeman9106 Před 5 lety +16

      Same. Him and Snake Discovery. My 2 year old is constantly asking me to watch “Goin’ Hupin’ and Emiwee wit da baby snakes!”

    • @sassykat2000
      @sassykat2000 Před 5 lety +3

      Same! I'm interested in them because he makes learning about them fun but I don't want reptiles as my pets.

    • @SobrietyandSolace
      @SobrietyandSolace Před 4 lety +2

      Me too. I recently started working somewhere with exotics so I now call the bingeing 'research' though I barely ever handle those animals. Never had much of an interest (besides thinking some wild reptiles in my mother's house were cute) but now I kind of maybe want one?

    • @ingridjohansan2098
      @ingridjohansan2098 Před 4 lety

      anny boom lol

  • @megaroo6110
    @megaroo6110 Před 5 lety +170

    Bonnibell : I hate you almost as much as I did when you first got me.
    Tegu : Imma gunna mlem this mater

  • @leopardgeckotalk
    @leopardgeckotalk Před 5 lety +203

    I remember reading that a lot of monitors only seem ‘tame’ or ‘calm’ because they’re actually just unenergised and lethargic.

    • @jimmieparker8093
      @jimmieparker8093 Před 3 lety +2

      Thats not true.....u get good and bad with both animals..

    • @alimery07
      @alimery07 Před 2 lety +1

      @@jimmieparker8093 stfu she’s obviously right bc she’s verified ur not so do t argue with verified ppl they know more then u smh

    • @Dream-cy2hi
      @Dream-cy2hi Před 2 lety +1

      @@alimery07 it dosent matter if someone is verified

    • @alimery07
      @alimery07 Před 2 lety

      @@Dream-cy2hi are u verified? No! so stfu and respect bc it does matter it matters a lot of their verified

    • @_okachio_
      @_okachio_ Před 2 lety +6

      @@alimery07 but…you’re not verified either. So why should I trust you?

  • @TheMilkManTheory1
    @TheMilkManTheory1 Před 5 lety +150

    The first 30 seconds is like a Dad filming all the cute things his son does vs dealing with the eldest problem child

  • @emilywalker4971
    @emilywalker4971 Před 5 lety +297

    If you don't cave and keep this Tegu I'll fight someone for him 👀

  • @kiaravergara3022
    @kiaravergara3022 Před 5 lety +229

    Tegu: lizard
    Savannah monitor: sicko mode lizard

  • @Berserkerkitten
    @Berserkerkitten Před 5 lety +261

    We had a sav for nearly a decade and he was the most amazing pet we ever had. He roamed around the house with our cats, was incredibly friendly and super easy to handle. He'd just open his mouth and let us put the food in when we hand-fed him. He was housetrained and incredibly clever and playful. We spent a LOT of time handling him and taming him. Savs can be incredibly difficult, some of them never like being handled at all. Ours was tame like a puppy, but that doesn't mean all of them get like that. They require a ton of effort and attention. Getting tailwhipped by one can be pretty nasty. Ours only ever attacked when he was a baby and then completely stopped, but I've seen adult savs, which didn't want anyone near them at all. My point is, savannah monitors can be incredible, they can be fun, tame, even social and playful. They can also be total jerks.

    • @sunflowerss122
      @sunflowerss122 Před 5 lety +2

      Berserkerkitten how long did it take for you to be able to touch and interact with it?

    • @sunflowerss122
      @sunflowerss122 Před 5 lety +9

      I have a juvenile savannah monitor and it tail whips, hisses and bites when I try taking it out of the enclosure, I’ve had it for about 5 or six months and I try working with my sav as much as possible. Do you have any taming and trust tips?

    • @danh7805
      @danh7805 Před 5 lety +18

      my sav is amazing, he is chill and sweet, but id never ever recommend a sav to anyone

    • @sunflowerss122
      @sunflowerss122 Před 5 lety +2

      Dan H yeah same

    • @fuller636
      @fuller636 Před 5 lety +15

      Aesthetically Kenz daily handling or every other day I got a 3 year old male had him since he was 4 months old and it took me like 7 months to calm him down I handled him daily every day he would show threats puffing up hissing tail smacking once I had him in my hand it was bitting pooping more hissing and puffing I just left him do all that stuff to me pushed through his threats every day and one day I went to get him out and there was no threats no nothing like it finally clicked in his head I was a threat he’s now my best friend every nite when I walk in to the reptile room when he see me he is trying his dam best to climb outta his cage I will take him out put him on the floor and let him roam around for awhile and when he’s done he’ll climb up my pant leg and sit on my lap til I put him back and he’s trained to come when I call him name

  • @bethieelle422
    @bethieelle422 Před 5 lety +107

    I love that lil tegu dude. I wish you could keep him, I need lil tegu dude in my life. Forever living vicariously through CZcamsrs 😶

  • @charkie5830
    @charkie5830 Před 5 lety +213

    He deserves to keep that Tegu 😰💕

  • @animeaunty
    @animeaunty Před 5 lety +251

    I feel he should have mentioned that Tegus have adapted to survive in Florida as an invasive species & they r a big problem. Very important not to release an unwanted tegu outside country of origin.

    • @cooperolm9687
      @cooperolm9687 Před 5 lety +78

      Nobody should be releasing captive animals into the wild regardless.

    • @cuanchulainn
      @cuanchulainn Před 4 lety +17

      why is it that florida is the hotspot of every invasive species on the planet

    • @arunksf
      @arunksf Před 4 lety +16

      Cuan Chulainn Florida’s climate is pretty unique compared to the other states, at least south Florida/some parts of central. Its humidity and year-round high temps (we wear long sleeves if it hits 70F lol) is pretty ideal for a lot of species that wouldn’t survive the, say, drops to 40F in Georgia or the extremely dry heats in other hot states. Plus, Florida Man will do what Florida Man does.

    • @donut5818
      @donut5818 Před 4 lety +2

      Same reason why iguanas have made an invasion too.

  • @msrustyspatula8679
    @msrustyspatula8679 Před 5 lety +683

    You say you can't keep the tegu...but what if you sold the Savannah monitor instead...

    • @markussimic5882
      @markussimic5882 Před 5 lety +75

      The savanna monitor is in bad condition. And is very hard to work with. He needs to keep the monitor because it will likely harm the owner.

    • @justaburgscousin
      @justaburgscousin Před 5 lety +26

      I have 2 tegus, one red and one chacoan. They have been the best experiences I ever had with any reptile! If a lizard could be close to a dog, tegus would be that lizard! I love EVERYTHING about my 2 tegus! They have never pooped anywhere but their cage, and I've held them for an hour and a half straight! If someone wants a monitor, get a tegu instead! You might think at the time you want a monitor, but trust me, you want a tegu!

    • @marygilbert6080
      @marygilbert6080 Před 5 lety +10

      He wants to keep that animals out of another bad home because of the big fights about their care, he doesn’t want someone to do something wrong

    • @justaburgscousin
      @justaburgscousin Před 5 lety +8

      @@RGBSupremacy yeah, I've had my tegus for about 4 months, and they are already close to 3 ft! They've outgrown 3 Cage's! I'm building a 8ft by 4ft enclosure right now, and will let them have free range of my room. They grow faster than even most monitors I've had!

    • @keychain3039
      @keychain3039 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Sam-ed3eb good for him too, hes taking care of her and not giving up on her. Thats great!

  • @aurorasurrealis1032
    @aurorasurrealis1032 Před 5 lety +101

    Tegus seem to have much more of a modern mammalian brain, They sometimes seem to really enjoy touch and they are amazingly easy to clicker train. Tegus are amazing. Please keep him.

  • @samueldegrandi4125
    @samueldegrandi4125 Před 5 lety +69

    tegus are native to where i live, sounthern Brazil
    they may attack, but in general they are super friendly wild guys and are commonly feed by people and even petted!
    but it's illegal to keep one, even if captive bred

    • @DannaStrapasson
      @DannaStrapasson Před 5 lety +1

      Na verdade hoje em dia já existem criatórios autorizados pelo ibama amigo, Teiu, Dragao barbado, salamanta td autorizado, porem mt caro.

    • @samueldegrandi4125
      @samueldegrandi4125 Před 5 lety

      @@DannaStrapasson não tinha ideia kkkkk
      achava q os unicos repteis autorizados no brasil eram jabuti, tigre d'agua, jiboia e jiboia arco iris

  • @MNZGamin
    @MNZGamin Před 5 lety +12

    you and clint’s reptiles are always the go-to’s for all things reptile related

  • @snalmera
    @snalmera Před 5 lety +24

    that first 40 seconds of the vid was edited so well, i was cackling so much

  • @rizu-kun9687
    @rizu-kun9687 Před 5 lety +35

    Obviously you can make your own decisions, but you look a hell of a lot happier with the tegu (as opposed to Bonnibel), and I hope that soon you're at a point in your life when you can keep one.

  • @eustacebagge6852
    @eustacebagge6852 Před 4 lety +15

    Tegus: the one guy who always cooperates with team and helps everyone
    Savannah monitors: the one kid in the lobby constantly screaming racial slurs

  • @LilSnake
    @LilSnake Před 5 lety +20

    4:54 That face just screams "DON'T TOUCH ME!"

    • @Cat-tastrophee
      @Cat-tastrophee Před 4 lety +3

      "I hate every second of this physical contact" 🤣

  • @lildreamertina
    @lildreamertina Před 5 lety +8

    Your humor and personality is the main reason I have watched every video. Do I own any snakes, lizards or anything else that would warrant me being an active member of your channel. Nope. I have a service dog who is over 100lbs, and that is it. I love snakes, I love turtles, and loving some lizards. I have hopes to have a rescue for some herps in my cafe that I am working toward. So that they can educate.
    Now, will I become a member of the channel.... HELL YEAH! Keep it up kiddo and if ya'll every need a place in Austin to stay hit me up!

  • @umbrreown7155
    @umbrreown7155 Před 5 lety +37

    Right as the screen said «quick intermission» I got an ad. 🙃

  • @allenjones1947
    @allenjones1947 Před 5 lety +226

    200 bucks on Alex keeping him

    • @GoHerping
      @GoHerping  Před 5 lety +130

      or you can give me the 200 bucks to pay for keeping him

    • @meowpurrr
      @meowpurrr Před 5 lety +5

      @@GoHerping i will

    • @jurassicroom7673
      @jurassicroom7673 Před 5 lety +14

      @@GoHerping I might...although my mom's still mad at me for buying 4 new snakes behind her back...

    • @leah___6627
      @leah___6627 Před 5 lety +20

      @@GoHerping I'm going back to work soon. Give me your venmo or PayPal and I'll gladly do it. This is a serious offer.

    • @ckskgopahc2503
      @ckskgopahc2503 Před 5 lety +1

      @@GoHerping hAHAH- alex i love you lmao

  • @flake452
    @flake452 Před 5 lety +79

    I'm thinking you will end up keeping the Tegu.

  • @austinkirkwood8264
    @austinkirkwood8264 Před 5 lety +111

    I was actually considering a Komodo Dragon as the better one. Especially for beginners. Just my 2 cents.

    • @nanockewrok
      @nanockewrok Před 5 lety +13

      ..... Komodo dragons can literally kill people. Not a beginner animal. Not an animal that should be kept at all tbh.

    • @panzerkrieg3509
      @panzerkrieg3509 Před 5 lety +90

      Agreed i have a pet komodo dragon and he is like a puppy! Even better he kills my enemies though painful infection. He's the best lizard i own lol

    • @panzerkrieg3509
      @panzerkrieg3509 Před 5 lety +48

      @@nanockewrok r/wooosh

    • @aydenbianchi9093
      @aydenbianchi9093 Před 5 lety +7

      Conan Korwek r/whoosh

    • @cryhfox-gamingandanimenews9992
      @cryhfox-gamingandanimenews9992 Před 5 lety +23

      @@panzerkrieg3509 lmao same he also brings my kids to school and teaches 'm some manners from time to time. 10/10 recommended pet. he eats alot tho

  • @juleswoodbury58
    @juleswoodbury58 Před 4 lety +13

    Me: Yeah I want a savannah monitor
    Exotic Pets shopkeeper: So you've chosen death

  • @yesyes1299
    @yesyes1299 Před 5 lety +25

    The Savannah Monitor is GoPooping

  • @yikesssbruv209
    @yikesssbruv209 Před 5 lety +175

    Press f for all the Savannah monitors out there

  • @ethanconnolly5833
    @ethanconnolly5833 Před 5 lety +48

    first 30 seconds and i already died of laughter

  • @birdwithabrokenwing
    @birdwithabrokenwing Před 5 lety +2

    The beginning made me laugh so hard 😂 super editing! No one could ever criticise your commitment, perseverance or the effort you put into your animals 👍

  • @justaburgscousin
    @justaburgscousin Před 5 lety +8

    Yeah my tegus are SOOOO much easier to deal with than even my beardies! I Love the leopard patterns on red tegus. The older my red tegu gets, the more beautiful he gets!

  • @SobrietyandSolace
    @SobrietyandSolace Před 4 lety +6

    My mother's boyfriend killed a 3 foot tegu in the back yard; I was so mad and said they should have kept it as a guard dog.

    • @rozzaziobrown6515
      @rozzaziobrown6515 Před 4 lety +2

      I feel bad because whenever I see a snake my stupid monkey brain still gets the urge to kill it. I love the little guys though so I'm trying to get better about it(I've never actually killed a snake but I want to stop feeling the fear)

  • @lizbethmendieta7974
    @lizbethmendieta7974 Před 5 lety +96

    Go herping: *is a reptile channel*
    Also goherping: *rants about how his savannah monitor is horrible*😂

    • @gameoftanks6503
      @gameoftanks6503 Před 5 lety +23

      Lizbeth Mendieta it’s honestly a good thing, because it turns away people who aren’t capable of owning a savannah. I honestly think he needs to rehome Bonnabel though. Moreso for his mental health and wellbeing than hers. Maybe to a zoo/rescue.

    • @danh7805
      @danh7805 Před 5 lety +13

      if you dont rant about how horrible savannah monitors are then you are a bad reptile owner and i literally own a sav monitor and love him more than all my other reptiles, but dont ever get a savannah monitor

    • @Fayleafowl
      @Fayleafowl Před 5 lety

      I want an asian water monitor.

    • @maurasoleil7660
      @maurasoleil7660 Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah hes real

  • @eadenjensen2259
    @eadenjensen2259 Před 5 lety +61

    Tegu: :)
    No one:
    Literally No one:
    Savannah Moniter: REEEEEEE!
    Tegu and everyone: :0

  • @brandonmcgarity2170
    @brandonmcgarity2170 Před 5 lety +14

    I have a savannah and I love him, he’s amazing, but I would never recommend one. He’s a lot of work and the more we learn about them in the wild the more we learn that we can’t really give them what they need in captivity. I don’t recommend big lizards at all but if you’re set on getting one, go with a tegu or a pre socialized water monitor.

    • @pixie8070
      @pixie8070 Před 4 lety

      Brandon McGarity how old is your sav?

  • @cocoanicole140
    @cocoanicole140 Před 5 lety +24

    Bonnebell is quaking

  • @Augyst_Rush
    @Augyst_Rush Před 5 lety

    thank you for all your videos. every time i have some questions your opinion is always one of my sources.

  • @aubreyackermann8432
    @aubreyackermann8432 Před 5 lety +40

    Thanks for being responsible enough to rehome an animal you want to keep because you can't keep it well.

  • @formorianify
    @formorianify Před 5 lety +11

    I always love Savannah monitors because they remind me of the raptors from Jurassic park, their head shape and their beautiful eyes. id never get one though, ive seen too much that they would not be great for me

    • @HandyProductions
      @HandyProductions Před 5 lety

      Formorian they even move like raptors from Jurassic park lol

  • @dustyjo1010
    @dustyjo1010 Před 5 lety +30

    Can you do a video about the best ways/places to adopt reptiles🙌🦎🐍

  • @emmahallbacka
    @emmahallbacka Před 2 lety

    This is my favourite reptile video on the entire youtube. Come back to watch it from time to time and have a laugh at the intro lol

  • @lulupisita
    @lulupisita Před 5 lety +20

    Im Brazilian
    I see those good boys roaming around freely
    Tengus are my favorite big lizards
    Hopefully on the future I might get one

    • @bonesman7326
      @bonesman7326 Před 4 lety

      I'm brazilian too,there's one that lives on my backyard,i named him Nelson.

  • @gazija_8745
    @gazija_8745 Před 5 lety +51

    JUST DO IT! BUY THE TEGU! I mean keep him its late...

  • @dougvarney1908
    @dougvarney1908 Před 5 lety +12

    That Tegu looks so excited while eating the tomato lol

  • @brightonevans6940
    @brightonevans6940 Před 5 lety

    I wasn’t expecting a video until next week!

  • @KVID1000
    @KVID1000 Před 4 lety

    Very informative video.Thank you Alex.

  • @sara-pd7er
    @sara-pd7er Před 5 lety +5

    The first time I've ever heard of a tegu was Winston the tegu off Facebook. Check him out! He's a very cute and charismatic reptile

  • @MagoASMR
    @MagoASMR Před 5 lety +11

    I have an argentine black and white tegu. The basking spot should be 120 degrees, not 100-110. Just a little FYI. UV bulbs also matter, some brands are much better than others. I know you said it wasnt a care video, I just wanted to point that out if any new tegu owners watches this video.
    My tegu story: I went through two countries to get my tegu. I was on the waiting list for 6 months, I was the first to pick one from the clutch. He's in an enclosure that is slightly bigger than 8x4x4 (its 250x125x125cm) and has his own room. I open the enclosure when im home and hang out with him. Great animal. But, he was a demon the first 6 months, so you have to be prepared for that (I honestly wasnt), but I never gave up and now hes as sweet as they can be. I do have a video with his growth over the months on my channel (I dont post reptile videos though, it was just a 100 subs special). I will gladly help if anyone have any questions 🙂

    • @pubplays368
      @pubplays368 Před 4 lety

      You got unlucky if your tegu was a work full in the first 6 months. That is most definitely not the norm. 120 is the absolute max you should go for a tegus basking spot and that's pushing it. Tegus come from a tropical climate. Their natural basking temps range from 90-110. And generally they spend most of their time burrowed. UVB is without a doubt, the most important aspect for most larger reptiles. Especially for a tegu due to once again, their tropical climate. Very nice on the enclosure size.

  • @gameoftanks6503
    @gameoftanks6503 Před 5 lety

    You’re the only CZcamsr I’m thinking of buying a membership for 👍🏻 keep up the good work

  • @janelleweisgerber35
    @janelleweisgerber35 Před 5 lety

    Haha omg I love this guy! This has been the most enjoyable tegu video I've seen. Just love it! Thanks for the great video :)

  • @mirandamatthews7475
    @mirandamatthews7475 Před 4 lety +6

    Before I even watched this video, I already knew I loved Tegus just by the tons of research I did. Probably not getting one any time soon -- I'll be investing into a ball python way before any of that. But, Tegus just not only look cool, but they just seemed like a way better pet compared to a lot of other lizards (especially a lot of other popular monitors). Tegus also get *so huge*! *Anyway*! Fab video~ ♥

  • @fishdude8526
    @fishdude8526 Před 3 lety +4

    Other people with tegus: giant enclosure
    Me: ok lil guy once your a year old you're officially a house lizard

  • @kendramark1872
    @kendramark1872 Před 5 lety

    I couldn't stop laughing at the clips of you handling your monitor. The calm relaxing music while you were handling the tegu with relaxed facial expressions was just a trap to get us to let our guards down. Then the music stops and we get the audio of Bonabell struggling to be free with distressed facial expressions. It was beautifully and well made.

  • @hannahbanana8279
    @hannahbanana8279 Před 4 lety +1

    The intro was killing me 😂😂 love the duality 😘

  • @kaydenperra3580
    @kaydenperra3580 Před 5 lety +8

    Hey so I have a question my turtle go this large blister after my friend put him in a pot of boiling water yes he is clumsy but I think my turtle is ok do I just provide him sub zero temperatures?

    • @GoHerping
      @GoHerping  Před 5 lety +5

      yeah just put him on calci sand itll decrease swelling

    • @meowpurrr
      @meowpurrr Před 5 lety

      Yes i agree keep him in a 10 gallon on calci sand in your freezer, happy to help

    • @SupernovaBetty
      @SupernovaBetty Před 5 lety

      😂

  • @tonysprimitiveanimals8445

    Lol very kool video. 👍 I agree with you. I have 2 myself.

  • @kieranpickavance2584
    @kieranpickavance2584 Před 5 lety

    I found this interesting, I have a 6 year old captive bread savannah monitor and he is a good size, I've been researching tegu's for the past couple of years and now I think I'll get one, thank you👍🏼

  • @tylermcgill9768
    @tylermcgill9768 Před 5 lety

    This video actually helped me a lot. I was debating between getting a tegu or Savannah and I definitely think I'm leaning towards tegu now

  • @bugmother3002
    @bugmother3002 Před 5 lety +9

    Tegu: Baby boy. Baby.
    Monitor: Evil.

  • @caroline5345
    @caroline5345 Před 5 lety +3

    0:00-0:45 I’m sorry but I genuinely enjoyed that segment.

  • @jumo3844
    @jumo3844 Před 5 lety

    Your videos are so goofy sometimes i love it

  • @aesthetichumanz880
    @aesthetichumanz880 Před 3 lety

    U have one thousand more subscribers than yesterday yay goherping!

  • @thiccmanwillis
    @thiccmanwillis Před 5 lety +3

    Hey Alex can u make a beardie care guide?

  • @reptiles.rule.everyday7003
    @reptiles.rule.everyday7003 Před 5 lety +23

    Just saying I had a Savannah monitor and he was DOG tame

    • @danh7805
      @danh7805 Před 5 lety +3

      yeah but at the end of the day would you recommend anyone owning a sav? wouldnt it be better to keep literally any other monitor species? or simply a tegu?

    • @reptiles.rule.everyday7003
      @reptiles.rule.everyday7003 Před 5 lety +9

      @@danh7805 honestly I wouldn't recommend a Savannah monitor for any one unless you have a tone of time and a free room in you house because my Savannah was huge he was at least 4 feet long and he ate a lot and needed to be held at leas 2 hours a day to go play around and explore

  • @enbyenvy740
    @enbyenvy740 Před 5 lety

    Have I Ever Said How Much I Love Your Channel

  • @dundun8323
    @dundun8323 Před 3 lety

    This Tegu is soooo chill and I've seen massive ones that are super chill

  • @sofialaya596
    @sofialaya596 Před 5 lety +8

    Also remember that argentinian overo tegus are more chill than bolivian red tegus. And please put them in real sun sometimes, they love sun, and walking a bit, and chilling in some stone or hot dirt. They're not snakes that can be still for a year

    • @cooperolm9687
      @cooperolm9687 Před 5 lety +2

      Snakes won't be still for a year either of you give them to room to explore, they're mostly lethargic when kept in undersized enclosures as many people do.

    • @sofialaya596
      @sofialaya596 Před 5 lety

      @@cooperolm9687 yea I know, it's an exageration, also depending on the species and individual, like ball pytons and little sand boas behaving differently. Compared to most snakes though, tegus are more active.

  • @mxnotic4896
    @mxnotic4896 Před 5 lety +25

    I am genuinely first to comment apart from goherping holy crap
    Even more insane, GOHERPING REPLIED

  • @h.r.9563
    @h.r.9563 Před 5 lety

    I am not the kind of parent who would like a reptile... so I watch these because I like seeing passionate people.

  • @sydneys2859
    @sydneys2859 Před 5 lety

    I can't wait to see him try more things, he seems like a really sweet tegu, it'll be bittersweet to see him adopted out.

  • @Bokatisha1234
    @Bokatisha1234 Před 5 lety +44

    I'm amazed how sweet he is after a human BURNED HIM. What a good boy. Protect him. ;u;

    • @WobblesandBean
      @WobblesandBean Před 5 lety +4

      It just goes to show how sweet and precious tegus are 😭

    • @rachel9766
      @rachel9766 Před 5 lety +7

      it was more than likely a burn from a heat source, still could be the owners fault but i doubt the previous owner directly burnt him

    • @brendanwatanabe2589
      @brendanwatanabe2589 Před 5 lety +8

      Dude I know a tegu that got beaten by some dumba** kids because they thought it would be cool, then he was beaten by a dude while his friend held the tegu down by the tail with his foot, poor tegu had to rip off the end of his tail to get away (the reason why they were beating him was because they thought he was a Gila monster sml)
      Anyways, he ended up hiding in a drain until the rescue team that I volunteer at rescued him, he is the sweetest big boi you’ve ever met, sadly however he has permanent head damage and has to take special meds for his migraines... but yeah, he’s good other than that!

    • @saudicomedyhomevideosksa8504
      @saudicomedyhomevideosksa8504 Před 4 lety

      @@brendanwatanabe2589 that happened...

  • @apt-rex7539
    @apt-rex7539 Před 5 lety +26

    Tegu: he gud boi
    Monitor: no gud boi

    • @notsafeformiranda4271
      @notsafeformiranda4271 Před 5 lety +5

      Monitor is still gud boi just also a very skerd n *angery boi* who will murder your family

    • @cheemsburgerfrog7739
      @cheemsburgerfrog7739 Před 5 lety

      Savannah moniter:gud boi
      Apt-rex:the worst boi in the world

  • @PhoenixCommentaries
    @PhoenixCommentaries Před 4 lety

    That intro though 😂 you deserve every subscriber you have and more

  • @chloemackay99
    @chloemackay99 Před 5 lety

    the whooping/baying kinda sound around 8:58 had me so freaked out, I thought it was one of my dogs being very upset about something until I played the clip back about 10 times

  • @jamesh1541
    @jamesh1541 Před 5 lety +7

    Would you consider an ackie monitor as they are pretty chill and small and look amazing. Keep up the good vids i love this channel

    • @brendanwatanabe2589
      @brendanwatanabe2589 Před 5 lety +1

      James Headley I have an ackie, he/she is alright...no good with handling right now (it is relatively young still tho) but yeah, it’ll try to bite me when I do, but it does at least trust me to where it’ll stay out while I’m in my room.

    • @ferretunicorn838
      @ferretunicorn838 Před 4 lety

      Ive been doing a lot of research lately I really want one. Most of the time keepers really like them.

  • @arnicamoana7861
    @arnicamoana7861 Před 5 lety +4

    If I got a tegu, I’d buy one of the ones wild caught from florida. feels like it’s supporting a good cause

    • @calebbauer217
      @calebbauer217 Před 5 lety +1

      Arnica Moana I know it feels like it, but it’s actually making things a lot worse. By buying wild caught it supports more wild caught selling.. which is overall not a good thing because of the risks that come with it. I definitely would go for a captive bred animal. This applies with any animal you can get that has the ability to be bought captive bred.. If you ever do decide to get a tegu keep this in mind

    • @arnicamoana7861
      @arnicamoana7861 Před 5 lety

      Alpha Wollf wild caught from florida. where they’re invasive and being killed en masse. that doesn’t affect the market of wild caught from their native country. it takes individuals out of where they aren’t supposed to be and supports those trapping them. where is the downside?

    • @GoHerping
      @GoHerping  Před 5 lety +1

      Yeah I'd say that's one of the good exceptions for buying wild caught

    • @arnicamoana7861
      @arnicamoana7861 Před 5 lety

      GoHerping it’s probably one of the only ones I can think of worth supporting tbh, at least outside of rehab or rehab/release

    • @calebbauer217
      @calebbauer217 Před 5 lety +2

      Oh well, I did not know that.. thank you for telling me. I still stand by the opinion to go for captive bred animals, but I have looked into and yeah this would be a good exception I believe.. thank you for informing me of this haha. Sorry for the criticism

  • @eduardomedina5359
    @eduardomedina5359 Před 3 lety

    I love your reptiles and your videos

  • @doorman3189
    @doorman3189 Před 5 lety

    At the store that I work at, we've had a gold tegu for the past year and a half. She is an absolute monster and acts more like bonibel. The Savannah Monitors we've had have been relatively rude but I've been able to handle them to a point of being nice. Interesting how lizard behavior can vary so much between individuals. Loving your videos, can't wait to see the next one!

  • @saudicomedyhomevideosksa8504

    When you come home from work :
    Tegus: HELLO HUMAN HOLD ME AND PET ME
    Savannah Monitor : *BloOo*(OD gIVE ME, YOur ORGA_Ns*

  • @mandir5615
    @mandir5615 Před 5 lety +3

    I was super mad yesterday when I went to a Petco and they had a baby Savannah monitor for 50 and labeled as a beginner animal 😤😤😤

  • @destinynicole8830
    @destinynicole8830 Před 5 lety

    Love the intro 😂 this was a great video

  • @Galian6686
    @Galian6686 Před 5 lety

    I had a Savannah Monitor and he was actually a peach outside of like a 6 month span. I haven’t had reptiles for quite a while. I’m planning for a Tegu eventually! I can’t wait!

  • @ravenalexan2798
    @ravenalexan2798 Před 5 lety +3

    Both are extremely adorable though! Even though Bonibel is a poopster.

  • @AlexsAgamids
    @AlexsAgamids Před 5 lety +20

    As a tegu owner I greatly approve of this video! Savannah Monitors are just terrible pet’s: Being wildcaught, complex, and incredibly difficult to care for. Tegus. Are just AMAZING! 10/10 great video! And 10/10 that Tegus are awesome pets! (#tegusnotsavs!)

    • @joeknutz9362
      @joeknutz9362 Před 5 lety +2

      Idk there's just something about savs that are cooler than tegus IMO mostly the buff forearms and legs and dinosaur head, most savs do tame down quite well actually it's just most of the savs on CZcams are mistreated rescues who are traumatized. They are definitely more difficult to care for though but that much more rewarding because anyone can keep a tegu healthy but not many can keep a sav healthy

    • @shitass1394
      @shitass1394 Před 3 lety +1

      Wtf is wrong with you?

  • @thezilla3614
    @thezilla3614 Před 5 lety +1

    Thx for the care guide

  • @renabaker9079
    @renabaker9079 Před 5 lety

    Also your videos are amazing and I absolutely love your channel

  • @luvvlyssa
    @luvvlyssa Před 5 lety +3

    The fact that Alex replied to my comment,I’m going to beg my parents for 5$ a month so I can join the private membership 😂😭😭😭😭

  • @cirqule8877
    @cirqule8877 Před 3 lety +5

    "He doesnt like being handled so I might put him down"
    Wut...

  • @Drewcooks24
    @Drewcooks24 Před 5 lety

    That tegus is super chill. I wish you could keep him. very fun to see on the channel

  • @rcgamer4524
    @rcgamer4524 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for this, I rather enjoyed this video :-) I’m for sure leaning toward getting a Tegu now :-)

  • @BionicleSaurus
    @BionicleSaurus Před 5 lety +7

    Alex I've still got 17 ghost tortles and you're just over here talking about lizards UNSUBBED

  • @jurassicroom7673
    @jurassicroom7673 Před 5 lety +3

    Well Afro tamed down a wild caught Tegu so it shows you their ability to be tamed.

    • @kaijuthetegu
      @kaijuthetegu Před 5 lety

      Yeah, even wild ones tame down great as adults. I've got a formerly feral Florida tegu- she's the sweetest reptile I've ever met. If you give them space, time, patience, and good care, they tend to calm down pretty quick.

    • @cooperolm9687
      @cooperolm9687 Před 5 lety

      I have a friend with a tegu who used to be feral in florida and she's as tame as any caplive bred one, they tame down so well.

  • @mackenziekarsonovich1073

    I love tegus. They are so charming and can be so sweet if raised right. My local reptile store has a black and white tegu who just roams around the store sometimes (he isn’t always out, but he likes to take strolls lol). He’ll literally come up to you for pats and scritches. Super beautiful and friendly like cat.

  • @polloa7763
    @polloa7763 Před 5 lety

    good to c another great video 😁💯👏🏾👏🏼