Argentine Tegu, The Best Pet Lizard?

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  • čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
  • The Argentine black and white tegu (Salvator merianae) might just be the best pet lizard on planet earth. Clint looks at the these incredible lizards to help you determine if the Argentine tegu is the right pet lizard for you.
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    0:57 Argentine Tegus get an overall score of 3.2 out of 5.
    1:10 Score criteria: Handleability, Care, Hardiness, Availability, Upfront Costs.
    1:25 Handleability: How well does a Argentine Tegu do with handling?
    6:32 Care: What is involved with caring for Argentine Tegus?
    8:31 Hardiness: How hardy are Argentine Tegus?
    9:28 Availability: How easy is it to obtain a Argentine Tegu?
    10:01 Upfront Costs: How much does it cost to get setup with a Argentine Tegu?
    12:01 Conclusion: Argentine Tegus are great and deserve an overall score of 3.2.
    12:24 Bloopers, out-takes, silliness.
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  • @ClintsReptiles
    @ClintsReptiles  Před 5 lety +624

    If you are troubled by my pronunciation of Argentine, or you just want to know more about tegus, you should definitely check this video out next: czcams.com/video/S9lxY6NED5E/video.html

    • @DavisLensch
      @DavisLensch Před 5 lety +1

      Hey what would you recommend for a 18”H 72”H 24”D tank thanks!

    • @thatoneguywiththevoice328
      @thatoneguywiththevoice328 Před 5 lety +2

      Would you recommend feeding live mice I don't but just wanted your opinion

    • @NGRevenant
      @NGRevenant Před 5 lety +5

      I came to this channel wanting an iguana but you've convinced me to shoot for a tegu instead :D

    • @whitestone1178
      @whitestone1178 Před 5 lety +3

      Hey Clint, I love the show, and hope you guys keep up what you’ve been doing. I was just wondering if you’d be able to mention the difference(s) between “farm bred,” and captive bred, and your opinion on both. I know wild caught vs captive bred is important to you, as it is for me as well, but a lot of the monitors I’ve been finding on local suppliers lists are wild or “farm bred”

    • @directreflection
      @directreflection Před 5 lety +3

      @@NGRevenant I've raised green iguanas not easy, my tegu was awesome. After a few weeks I took her to a park and called for her. She walked 20 feet directly to me. My jaw dropped

  • @xlawxc
    @xlawxc Před 4 lety +4121

    Tegus are Dog Software running on Lizard hardware.

  • @Ch1l1C0nCarnag3
    @Ch1l1C0nCarnag3 Před 4 lety +3057

    "It has powerful jaws"
    Gus proceeds to struggle to chew a banana. Great job demonstrating that Gus.

    • @SwanTeeth
      @SwanTeeth Před 4 lety +77

      Might be a plaintain they are considerably starchier

    • @lynnmarshall7758
      @lynnmarshall7758 Před 4 lety +191

      Tegu dont chew their food like most other lizards. They just gulp it down.

    • @tomservo3401
      @tomservo3401 Před 3 lety +79

      I thought the same thing but more likely he was maneuvering to be able to swallow it whole instead of biting it into pieces.

    • @JustNatax3
      @JustNatax3 Před 3 lety +89

      He's doing his best, don't embarrass him

    • @fl350r
      @fl350r Před 3 lety +56

      Gus does what Gus wants to do.

  • @alexbenavidez4500
    @alexbenavidez4500 Před 4 lety +1767

    Gus Gus: *Does literally anything*
    Clint: Fabulous. 10 out of 10. Utterly beautiful and incredible creature once again.

    • @real_sparrowboy7809
      @real_sparrowboy7809 Před 2 lety +20

      LMAO 💀💀💀

    • @dkres82
      @dkres82 Před rokem +41

      But is he wrong?

    • @howto4100
      @howto4100 Před rokem +4

      yeah but it really does look incredibly beautiful he is not wrong plus, lizards generally dont do anything interesting so why watch the video if you like animals that are always moving and are active?

    • @alexbenavidez4500
      @alexbenavidez4500 Před rokem +14

      @@howto4100 Dude what made you think I only like animals that are active and moving ? I love reptiles for being reptiles. Im just joking about the fact that them simply in their own unique way has them showered with so much praise here
      I absolutely get why he's saying Gus is so beautiful and amazing, but it is kinda funny that what makes him so amazing is the fact he's simply sat there breathing and existing

    • @thebreeze007
      @thebreeze007 Před rokem

      Go mock urself

  • @DaRKWizaRdGaming0
    @DaRKWizaRdGaming0 Před 4 lety +1053

    “You can walk him as long as you don’t have a destination in mind.” That’s my kind of pet

    • @RainAngel111
      @RainAngel111 Před 3 lety +54

      You think that sounds good but walking cats are the same way. Guaranteed they're going to want to go straight into your neighbors yard or somewhere else that's considered trespassing.

    • @DaRKWizaRdGaming0
      @DaRKWizaRdGaming0 Před 3 lety +36

      @@RainAngel111 good thing my nearest neighbor is 4 miles away.

    • @uglybad4
      @uglybad4 Před 3 lety +24

      @@RainAngel111 For real, I can only walk my cat in my backyard because she'll make a beeline for the neighbors' if we go to the street lol

    • @marcraygun6290
      @marcraygun6290 Před 3 lety +2

      Like walking my sphynx

    • @tedbundythetegu6007
      @tedbundythetegu6007 Před 2 lety +1

      Haha, yep!

  • @nacurit
    @nacurit Před 6 lety +1850

    I love that he's completely uninterested in being handled but completely chill about it anyways.

    • @hairandmakeupforever
      @hairandmakeupforever Před 3 lety +20

      Yes! Usually reptiles bite if you keep going at them like that trying to hold them.

    • @beasterbunny4836
      @beasterbunny4836 Před 2 lety +48

      He’s just like
      “Nope, nope, no thank you, please put me down, I’m not a fan of this, thanks”

    • @joshwinkelstein407
      @joshwinkelstein407 Před 2 lety +42

      I have had my Argentine B&W Tegu roughly 14 years. Everything in this video is confirmed by my observations. There is very aggressive adolescent stage, they do not like to be held, they do accept petting and rubbing and will stay in your lap. For about 15 seconds lol. My tegu is in a 3' x 6' enclosure although I do let him wander around my office after he poops. I let him out after he defecates because otherwise he will defecate as soon as he gets out. Oreo does not want to soil his own home. I use a big plastic storage tub filled with coconut bark, with the top on, as a hide box and I keep the bark pretty moist. I cut a hole in the box up about 6" on the side so he can climb in and out. Bert Langerwerf's breeding facility was where he came from originally, as a hatchling. Bert Langerwerf wrote the book (literally) on B&W Tegus. Unfortunately, Bert passed a number of years ago and I don't know much about where to get a good captive-bred tegu. My experience with wild-caught Savannah monitors has not been good. FWIW. B&W Tegus are wonderful pets but plan on them being around as long as a well taken care of housecat if you do as the video suggests. BTW, our cat was very interested in Oreo. Oreo could care less. Cats seem too big to eat, to small to worry about. In myexperience, lizards classify the world into three things: food, foe, and furniture.

    • @beasterbunny4836
      @beasterbunny4836 Před 2 lety +11

      @@joshwinkelstein407 I’ll keep this in mind when I get my tegu. I really want one but now is not the time

    • @EarthWalkerOne
      @EarthWalkerOne Před 5 měsíci +1

      some of them love to be pet when they are in the mood, and will even seek attention over their food at times.

  • @myjohnsun7341
    @myjohnsun7341 Před 6 lety +1581

    The mr. Rodgers of reptiles.

    • @noneya7040
      @noneya7040 Před 5 lety +17

      if he did cocaine and was wide eyed the whole time

    • @Greyandgreenfeathers
      @Greyandgreenfeathers Před 5 lety +21

      @@noneya7040 plot twist: he's wide eyed because he's truly terrified of reptiles? lol

    • @RougeMaire
      @RougeMaire Před 5 lety +3

      None ya I don’t think he’s that wide eyed the back round does no justice it brings out the white in his eyes

    • @airplanegeorge
      @airplanegeorge Před 4 lety +11

      won't you be?,,,,,,my lizard

    • @magnesiumsniffer3370
      @magnesiumsniffer3370 Před 4 lety

      *Jared Dunn of silicone valley fame!

  • @Heidao623
    @Heidao623 Před 4 lety +621

    *Picks up*
    "Death roll"
    *THUNK*

  • @scumbaggaming9418
    @scumbaggaming9418 Před 4 lety +857

    "They like the attention."
    *pets lizard, lizard smiles*
    Me: *"THAS A GUD BOI"*

  • @hannahkip7851
    @hannahkip7851 Před 6 lety +998

    I love that he has to state whenever gus gus does a death roll

    • @heymistercarter.
      @heymistercarter. Před 6 lety +50

      Could almost do a drinking game off it or something.

    • @IndicatedGoodLife
      @IndicatedGoodLife Před 3 lety +6

      Do a death roll!

    • @onveteran3945
      @onveteran3945 Před 3 lety +10

      Because the Tegu does that a lot of times and people might think he dropped him or something and thinks the Tegu is hurt, so he states that he did a Death roll. But the Tegu is a-okay! 👌

    • @Jemgirly
      @Jemgirly Před 3 lety +3

      @@onveteran3945 you're right... Because people are pretty dumb 🙄

    • @ongogablogian2525
      @ongogablogian2525 Před 2 lety +2

      its a cool phrase, can't blame him for that

  • @bgcvetan
    @bgcvetan Před 6 lety +2205

    ATTENTION !
    Please don't be impulsive. Florida have huge problem with Tegu because of irresponsible owners who tossed their Tegu pets into the wild. Give it serious thought, do you have the time, resourses and the intrest to care for such pet.

    • @samanthamelton6443
      @samanthamelton6443 Před 6 lety +110

      bgcvetan I go out herping for tegus in the Everglades sometimes I’ve seen them but they are freaking fast! I haven’t caught one yet

    • @WILD__THINGS
      @WILD__THINGS Před 6 lety +81

      I saw one in the everglades once. I turned a corner on a trail and it's head was sticking out of the bushes about 20 feet in front of me. As soon I moved it darted back into the vegetation and disappeared so unfortunately I wasn't able to film it.

    • @evelynsnyder5866
      @evelynsnyder5866 Před 5 lety +75

      There is someone in Florida who catches the tegus and sells them. There are also licensed breeders of black and white tegus. www.tegusonly.com/

    • @europeanian6936
      @europeanian6936 Před 5 lety +298

      Florida just has a problem with idiots

    • @ferritrat4239
      @ferritrat4239 Před 5 lety +2

      Red my mined ty

  • @Grabnok
    @Grabnok Před 4 lety +190

    I had such a HEAVY reaction when he was getting pets and laid his head down with his eyes closed. My heart melted so fast.

  • @endlessdrive8421
    @endlessdrive8421 Před 4 lety +173

    3:30 - "Why you stop massaging me?" I love how his eyes clearly state his thoughts, very dog-like.

  • @ronjohnson2760
    @ronjohnson2760 Před 5 lety +271

    Something he didnt mention in this video: Tegus are quite intelligent. They like to explore and interact with stuff and love to be interacted with. They dont just sit there like a bump on a log and do nothing but eat, drink and poop like say a bearded dragon would. Tegus and certain Monitors are almost problem solving smart which makes them really wonderful pets for those who can care for them properly. Dont keep them cooped up in their enclosure all day every day (thats mean), let them out to explore and pet them, they really do enjoy it, and you can really tell that they do.

    • @jimkimball4288
      @jimkimball4288 Před rokem +16

      Me & my wife do this with ohr beardies and you can really tell the difference in trust & intelligent exploration as opposed to people who keep their beardies in tanks most of the day. Sure theyre content with their situation, but enrichment seems to be so beneficial

    • @jasperdrawings
      @jasperdrawings Před 9 měsíci +4

      I take my bearded dragon on short walks with me in the summer. She really seems to love every second of those walks and the natural sunlight. Though I would never recommend leaving your pet unattended outside for a myriad of reasons. And I also need to make sure she doesn’t accidentally eat anything- I don’t use pesticides but I can’t say the same about my neighbors.

  • @Ghastly_Grinner
    @Ghastly_Grinner Před 4 lety +318

    2:09 "This is like a tiny Tyrannosaurus Rex"
    Gus: looks back at you flicks his tongue out and stands a little taller in thanks for the compliment lol

  • @iksarguards
    @iksarguards Před 5 lety +988

    Gonna be honest. Your spacey tone and demeanor was off putting to me at first. But after watching your videos I’ve come to recognize that you’re quite genuine and super knowledgeable. When someone has passion, experience and knowledge with a desire to share it, it shows. Yours is maybe the best reptile care and education show on CZcams and you do it with 0 gimmicks, all information.
    I subscribed.

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  Před 5 lety +322

      Thank you so much. That is one of the most encouraging reviews I have ever received. I really appreciate you taking the time to give me that feedback. It means a lot.

    • @SouthernBelleReviews
      @SouthernBelleReviews Před 4 lety +16

      Same!

    • @corneliusbrown3112
      @corneliusbrown3112 Před 3 lety +5

      @@SouthernBelleReviews 😏

    • @victoriapschen
      @victoriapschen Před 3 lety +10

      Yeah when i first saw one of these videos, i was struck by how creepy and weird Clint sounded and looked. But after a while (just an hour of binging) ive come to love it.

    • @hash-slingingslasher1374
      @hash-slingingslasher1374 Před 3 lety +46

      @@victoriapschen lol thats harsh damn

  • @andrewazar484
    @andrewazar484 Před 5 lety +189

    7:46 "You're a good lizard" MY HEART! 😩

  • @insanemang9983
    @insanemang9983 Před 4 lety +306

    The most fascinating thing about this particular reptile is it has the means to become warm blooded during mating season. Which is a scientific breakthrough in the herping industry, and can also tell us a bit more about dinosaurs.

    • @ShahStark
      @ShahStark Před 2 lety +45

      Dinosaurs were probably warm blooded the whole time tho. As are all modern birds. They’re just too active and tall to have been cold blooded.

    • @tedbundythetegu6007
      @tedbundythetegu6007 Před 2 lety

      Indeed!

    • @sauron6977
      @sauron6977 Před rokem +1

      @@ShahStark Well, I don't know any living dino that is cold blood. Perhaps there were cold blooded dinosaurs, but we still don't find their rests.

    • @primalrage9785
      @primalrage9785 Před rokem +7

      Maybe the dinosaurs with feathers (thought to have generally lived in the colder regions) were warm blooded and the smaller dinosaurs nearer the equator were cold blooded.

    • @lurji
      @lurji Před rokem +5

      @@sauron6977 birds bruh

  • @williamhurt5245
    @williamhurt5245 Před 4 lety +97

    My daughters Argentine Tegu is called “Mr Cuddles”🙄 Glad I watched the video to understand her attachment to this gator of a lizard

    • @samr7923
      @samr7923 Před 2 lety +9

      lol my mom is the exact same way, every time I take him out she goes ewww get it away and runs

  • @TechMechMen
    @TechMechMen Před rokem +50

    I got a Tegu at a reptile convention last year.
    I was really surprised at how intelligent she is: they can tell whether or not you are trying to harm her not not, and don’t get crazily defensive. Sometimes when I startle her when she is asleep, she will try to tail whip me but then stops as soon she recognizes me. And she never bites!
    She does need a huge enclosure and lots of heating of course…

    • @MJ-bi9bh
      @MJ-bi9bh Před rokem +1

      How's it going almost a year later?

  • @z0quetee
    @z0quetee Před 6 lety +53

    i live in uruguay. a couple of those show up every summer in my garden "asking" for food

    • @z0quetee
      @z0quetee Před 2 lety +1

      @The Sun Witch a nosotros nos venían a pedir asado jajaja
      Al final, por los perros de los vecinos, terminaron huyendo a un monte natural que queda a unas pocas cuadras y ya no se muestran más por casa... Creo que sí se podrían domesticar, pero te digo en mi experiencia si les tiras comida después se acostumbran y vienen a pedir

  • @jbroderick9083
    @jbroderick9083 Před 4 lety +267

    "Roaches" ... "All of that stuff is available at your local grocery store"
    You been going to some weird grocery stores man. ^_^

    • @alexandersveryown4760
      @alexandersveryown4760 Před 4 lety +62

      Just search under the shelf or outside at the dumper of the grocery store👍

    • @AFXGaming
      @AFXGaming Před 4 lety +30

      Walmart dumpsters hold thousands of them

    • @zay_rat8942
      @zay_rat8942 Před 3 lety +3

      These replies are legendary

    • @maxtrimmer1227
      @maxtrimmer1227 Před 2 lety +1

      You just have to reach behind the groceries. Best part is that they let you have all of your groceries for free!

  • @Ch4osKing66
    @Ch4osKing66 Před 4 lety +158

    So basically Gus-Gus is a Cat covered in scales, that's so cute

    • @lordbepis5971
      @lordbepis5971 Před 4 lety

      I love your profile picture. May the good blood guide your way.

    • @idigamstudios7463
      @idigamstudios7463 Před 3 lety

      @@lordbepis5971 I think that's the brand from Berserk which in fairness the Hunter's Mark is based on.

    • @juliusofthelake1458
      @juliusofthelake1458 Před 2 lety

      @@idigamstudios7463 that’s actually the Slayer’s Mark from the Doom game series, it was probably inspired by the Brand of Sacrifice though

    • @idigamstudios7463
      @idigamstudios7463 Před 2 lety

      @@juliusofthelake1458 I think they changed it since the original comment.

    • @juanjoyaborja.3054
      @juanjoyaborja.3054 Před 2 lety

      @@juliusofthelake1458 The doom slayer symbol isn’t inspired by anything.

  • @masterpuppet6443
    @masterpuppet6443 Před 3 lety +11

    I love the casual callouts for “death roll” each time it happens

  • @obviouslyvi6419
    @obviouslyvi6419 Před 6 lety +408

    the footage with your daughter was so pure omg. gus gus is such a good boy omg. definitely want a tegu when I'm ready to have one.

  • @ceopet
    @ceopet Před 6 lety +446

    He even closed his eyes when you were petting him. So cool. Too bad I live in a small city condo lol (A cage like that would take up half my living room)

    • @vpohode1968
      @vpohode1968 Před 6 lety +6

      Charlotte Olson lizards closing their eyes doesn’t mean they like being touched!

    • @ceopet
      @ceopet Před 6 lety +50

      HaarHuhn In some cases that's trtue but this lizard was leaning into it AND half closing his eyes.

    • @vpohode1968
      @vpohode1968 Před 6 lety

      lmao

    • @ceopet
      @ceopet Před 6 lety +8

      HaarHuhn What's so funny?

    • @ceopet
      @ceopet Před 6 lety +1

      why tyrone I'm saying I don't have space for a cage like that

  • @shaunadomescik2069
    @shaunadomescik2069 Před 4 lety +39

    "Is that good stuff, Gusserton?" My heart! He loves that tegu SO much!

  • @jimbo8574
    @jimbo8574 Před 3 lety +14

    "Where are you going sweetie?"
    "Oh im gust takin the tiny alligator for a walk"

  • @kalestars5104
    @kalestars5104 Před 6 lety +658

    It's like when I try to hold my cats lol

    • @luismartinlara77
      @luismartinlara77 Před 6 lety

      Kale Stars ii

    • @userequaltoNull
      @userequaltoNull Před 6 lety +9

      The Black Baron OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHH!!!!!

    • @sorincoltis6730
      @sorincoltis6730 Před 5 lety +2

      The Black Baron pervert 😂😂😂

    • @LordGandor3
      @LordGandor3 Před 5 lety +2

      Cross hybridize it with a Komodo Dragon, a Thorny Devil Lizard, a Horned lizard, a Flying Dragon lizard & a Giant Flying Fox bat.....ENTER THE DRAGON ! Attach a flame thrower to it's body it can operate with it's Satan Claws & it will appear to be a fire breathing dragon. They've also unearthed Nephilim Giants & cross hybridized them with Wolves, Lions, Tigers, Scorpions & of course a Ram to create Beastly hybrids....The Monster energy drink slogan "Unleash the Beast" is not a joke but first they will repeal the 2nd Amendment which is why they are staging so many FAKE shootings. They might even stage another fake presidential assassination. Can you imagine if they stage an assassination of a beloved sports idol on national TV ? Who is the most popular sports idol on TV right now ? He makes the crowd roar when he makes birdies & eagles. He allegedly won the US Open years ago with 2 stress fractures & a torn ACL which is BS to inflate his legendary status. Now the current version of Tiger is really warming up to the crowds putting himself out there in the line of fire. Recently Tiger's Caddie had to get a heckler removed from the golf course but for some reason there's no picture of the heckler except one photo of Tiger's caddie trying to pay him to leave. The heckler's face is blotted out ? I would think this guys face would be plastered in the news so he would easily be spotted if he follows Tiger again ? Whatever happens it's all scripted by the NWO powers that be !

    • @nikes4444
      @nikes4444 Před 5 lety +1

      What's the point of even buying a cat?

  • @J.R.Reflections
    @J.R.Reflections Před 6 lety +443

    Clint it would be awesome if you do some "tours" of your reptiles' homes.

  • @brittanysingleton6442
    @brittanysingleton6442 Před 10 měsíci +21

    I just wanted to say, we have a tegu as our class pet (high school). At the beginning of each school year, I show the kiddos this video to help them warm up to "Rufus". He loves interacting with the kids and getting to roam around the classroom daily. I love watching all of your videos, but this is one we especially enjoy.

    • @_ikako_
      @_ikako_ Před 8 měsíci +2

      this is so sweet! i bet your students are incredibly happy to have you as a teacher, i'm sure having an animal in the classroom brings a lot of enjoyment to their learning!

    • @Deepbluhuntr
      @Deepbluhuntr Před 7 měsíci +1

      I'll bet that you're an awesome teacher and every kids favorite. What a great experience it must be for your students to care for and interact with Rufus. So many people are scared of reptiles , Rufus sounds like a good species ambassador.
      I had a great dog named Rufus. He was the best boy.

  • @spoondancer2230
    @spoondancer2230 Před 4 lety +12

    "You can walk him as long as you dont have a particular destination in mind" -love it.

  • @ExoticsLair
    @ExoticsLair Před 6 lety +350

    Very informative! Thanks !

  • @blegh33
    @blegh33 Před 6 lety +147

    Gus gus is the best boy,, please give him a smooch from me

  • @rebeccajbrownbrown8
    @rebeccajbrownbrown8 Před 3 lety +7

    When you were petting him on the face and kinda holding his face like an hamburger and him just closing his eyes that was so adorable to the point where I actually awed XD

  • @denizmetint.462
    @denizmetint.462 Před 4 lety +296

    3 AM:
    Literally nobody:
    CZcams: "Ever thought of having a tegu for a pet?"

    • @soondwich1365
      @soondwich1365 Před 3 lety +4

      I mean hey there are a lot of people that like reptiles and consider a Tegu there’s a lot of people in the reptile community

    • @denizmetint.462
      @denizmetint.462 Před 3 lety +3

      @@soondwich1365
      I totally forgot that I had ever watched this. Thanks for commenting.
      May you have a long and prosperous life.

    • @deeva4289
      @deeva4289 Před 3 lety +2

      Lol it's 3:39 for me right now. I definitely want a tegu

    • @userlost919
      @userlost919 Před 3 lety +2

      No but I do now

    • @evilash5108
      @evilash5108 Před 3 lety

      Yeah man I’d love any reptile pet

  • @frankielofaro4778
    @frankielofaro4778 Před 6 lety +88

    That dog is beautiful

  • @trippmays
    @trippmays Před 6 lety +428

    Do a reptile room tour

  • @teammythos264
    @teammythos264 Před 5 lety +50

    I have had a tegu for about 6 years now. Some of the problems you mentioned aren't much of a problem for me and might not be. She loves being held and sometimes walks right up to us wanting to get picked up. Tegus have very distinct and unique personalities and not all will be like this, but if you want to train them to be held, definitely get a strong grip on them and hold at both sets of legs and prepare to get scratched by the tegu trying to climb around on you. As for the enclosure, this may be unique to us, but the people we got her from actually rescued her from an abusive life. She was held in too small of a tank to where she could hardly move and her tail grew bent because of it. This has led to trauma for her so if she if put in an enclosure at all, she will hurt herself trying to get out. We solved this by letting her roam around like our cats, and they get along very well. We do have to clean up her poop all around the house, but you would need to anyway in an enclosure. When it comes to relationships with other pets, she never attacks our cats, we just recently got a kitten and the kitten loves her. The kitten will play with her, making playful swipes, and yes it is playful the scratches would be much different if it wasn't, and my tegu just sits there not caring, occasionally pushing her gently with her tail if the kitten tries to bite it. Tegus are amazing, definitely think before you get one, but if you know what you're doing, getting one will be one of the best decisions of your life.

    • @therealtony2009
      @therealtony2009 Před rokem +4

      cant you like potty train them

    • @melaniegrace7707
      @melaniegrace7707 Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@therealtony2009I potty trained my bearded dragon so it’s probably possible.

  • @tahlenri
    @tahlenri Před 3 lety +36

    Yep, this is the one. I finally have a dream lizard. Now to research and save up the money to give a Tegu the live and care it deserves (probably further in the future than closer, but I'm willing to take the time). Thanks for this video. I'm so in love with the Argentine Tegu now.

  • @cassiereno114
    @cassiereno114 Před 6 lety +107

    I actually burst out laughing when he tried eating the banana and it got caught on the roof of his mouth like he was eating a PB&J.

  • @willyjgonzalez6560
    @willyjgonzalez6560 Před 5 lety +325

    I've been keeping reptiles for the better part of 15 years and I have to say you have the best reptile channel on youtube! Great job man!! I love the honesty, especially regarding the larger lizards! Keep up the great work!

  • @Hajo87-tz7hz
    @Hajo87-tz7hz Před 9 měsíci +5

    I'm always amazed how lizards are becoming tame and also are attached to their owners. And it's super cute how they close their eyes when they are petted. Adorable! ♥️

  • @GippyHappy
    @GippyHappy Před 4 lety +20

    I love with pets like this it's like "Yeah he tried to murder me once but we're good now"

  • @cinnasticks288
    @cinnasticks288 Před 6 lety +52

    I love your intro, please never change it! Every time you go "Oh hi there!" I can't help but grin and go "HI THERE!" back!

  • @zeynabuthman639
    @zeynabuthman639 Před 6 lety +45

    I have the deep and vital need to cuddle a Tegu. I can’t really have one but I wish I could volunteer at a rescue or something so I could at least interact with them.

  • @azfk
    @azfk Před 3 lety +16

    2:58 *tegu staring directly into clint's crotch*
    Clint: "Gus Gus only does what he wants to do"

  • @wototw4637
    @wototw4637 Před 2 lety +3

    "sorry we didnt have any bearded dragons left, so uhh we just gave you the premium version"

  • @lounginglizards8043
    @lounginglizards8043 Před 6 lety +84

    Omg! Your daughter walking Guss Guss was the cutes thing I have ever seen!
    Also, I feel like you need a compilation video of how many times a reptiles stole the show with it's random and funny behavior. Make a death roll count for Guss Guss too lol.

  • @ragytag
    @ragytag Před 6 lety +28

    I love hearing about your OCDness about tail dropping

  • @demonjaws6869
    @demonjaws6869 Před 4 lety +8

    When I get my own house with space I plan on getting a tegu. I usually don't like lizards and have a lot of experience with snakes, but I will come over to the other side for a tegu. Even though their enclosure is gigantic, the idea of having it is so exciting to admire.

  • @caligulawellington3171
    @caligulawellington3171 Před rokem +3

    He's having love blinks when you pet him, just like a cat. ^^

  • @user-ot6on7tq9k
    @user-ot6on7tq9k Před 6 lety +178

    I think tegu is a really beutiful reptile, too. I'm Korean, and I really want to visit America some day to see a variety of reptile breathers!
    (Maybe I am not good at English, so I may say wrong things.....)

    • @evqa06
      @evqa06 Před 5 lety +11

      이동평 Don’t worry, you’re English is good

    • @dylanhanny1582
      @dylanhanny1582 Před 5 lety +3

      Out of curiosity, are reptiles as pets uncommon in Korea?

    • @tristenm1526
      @tristenm1526 Před 5 lety +2

      @@dylanhanny1582 That's something that I have been curious about as well.

    • @largemonkey1848
      @largemonkey1848 Před 5 lety +1

      @@dylanhanny1582 I have been wondering the same

    • @General_Klytus
      @General_Klytus Před 5 lety

      You Might wanna check out one of the Best Reptile Breeders who happens to Be Korean out of Florida Mr Ty Park!

  • @LRRSmith
    @LRRSmith Před 6 lety +158

    I want a Tegu so badly! However, I don't have the space for one right now. Oh well... I'll still be envious of yours! LOL!

    • @nf4866
      @nf4866 Před 6 lety +6

      So Very Scattered Me me too. And all the local vets barely knew how to handle a bearded dragon so I don't want to push it.

    • @nessyness5447
      @nessyness5447 Před 4 lety

      i want a lizard but i live with my grandma because she can't live alone and she refuses to let me turn the spare room in our house into a lizard's room.

    • @nessyness5447
      @nessyness5447 Před 4 lety

      i keep showing her this videos to see if i can convince her at least into a bearded dragon

  • @lifeaschronicallyingrid
    @lifeaschronicallyingrid Před 2 lety +12

    We watched this video and did extensive research on B&W Argentine Tegus and we finally got our own. Gus Gus seems like an angel compared to ours, but our tegu is going through puberty right now. They are incredible creatures. We got ours as a baby and it’s so interesting to see how quickly they grow!

  • @pineappleguy7495
    @pineappleguy7495 Před 3 lety +5

    in argentina we call them "lagarto overo" it roughly translate to "egg lizard"

    • @fairfaxphil
      @fairfaxphil Před 3 lety

      Facundo, I heard they harass people in parks down there in Argentina. Like giant, reptilian, carnivorous squirrels that go after your picnic and drive you NUTS!

  • @Simon0103
    @Simon0103 Před 6 lety +90

    i have a bearded dragon with mbd he didn't get any calcium from his old keeper because they probably didn't do enough research but now when i have him he's getting better, he's probavly not gonna be like a normal beardie ever but that dosn't mean I'm not gonna treat him like one. his name is nemo and loves interaction and hes just awesome

  • @1Goldensnake1
    @1Goldensnake1 Před 6 lety +35

    Hey Clint, may i suggest that you do a tour on all of your enclosures etc.? it could probably help a ton for some to know how it should look like.

  • @jilliansmith7123
    @jilliansmith7123 Před 4 lety +97

    He protecc
    He attacc
    But most importantly
    He patterned on his bacc

  • @michelleneal6860
    @michelleneal6860 Před 2 lety +9

    It's interesting to see the different personalities of various Tegus across CZcams. Ed and Emily's sweet Ally seems to love being handled. She's such a puppy lizard! Gus Gus is adorable!

  • @yamiryushi
    @yamiryushi Před 3 lety +12

    Since Emily and Ed got Ally over at Snake Discovery I have fallen head over heels in love with these guys. This video of your's Clint just solidified this has become my dream lizard. I don't know if I could ever have it, especially since I never had a pet lizard at all and I'd like to start with something easier like a beardy first. But if I could, this is definitely the one for me. He is just so sweet!

  • @Turk3YbAstEr
    @Turk3YbAstEr Před 6 lety +15

    "guserton" how sweet.

  • @markkoetsier6475
    @markkoetsier6475 Před 5 lety +29

    Awww, what a goo- DEATH ROLL
    boi.

  • @OmegaLogos
    @OmegaLogos Před 4 lety +6

    Shaggy grew up and became a respectable pet recommendation CZcamsr.

  • @writeshorror
    @writeshorror Před 5 lety +44

    This lovely presentation is how I convinced my sweetheart, who was of the "let's START with a really big reptile!!!" school, that we should look at something a bit more beginner-sized. Not because Gus-Gus isn't 100% adorable, but because we need to be realistic about the size, strength and needs of the animal and whether we can handle them. Realistically, that's a no right now, but gosh Tegus are lovely.
    That said, the look of dawning horror on my sweetie's face when he learned that Tegus can GET UP AND RUN ON THEIR HIND LEGS was absolutely. Freaking. Priceless.

  • @trishatraylor29
    @trishatraylor29 Před 2 lety +12

    I am so happy to have found your videos! I acquired an Argentine tegu yesterday. She had been roaming free in a neighborhood for well over a month. I live in my Ohio, so she wouldn’t have done well come winter. I’m slowly getting her enclosure together, and I am binge watching your videos! Since she’d been living wild I am a bit frightened of her biting me. But hoping she and I can build a nice relationship!

  • @localtownwitch
    @localtownwitch Před rokem +3

    Clint has such a baby face in this video omg ! i discovered him more recently so im going back through older videos now. Love how the channel has grown for him over the years

  • @SpAM-nu5oy
    @SpAM-nu5oy Před 6 lety +71

    He calls every lizard that is the best to own so
    I'm just like WICH ONES THE BEST TO OWN

    • @ikhaatjullieallemaalpersoo5715
      @ikhaatjullieallemaalpersoo5715 Před 6 lety +26

      Its simple, if you want something huge, you get this cute boi, if you want something smaller but no too much you get a blue tongue skink, anything below dat a beardie or a gecko, and if you want a snake i recommend a ball python

    • @ceopet
      @ceopet Před 6 lety +10

      DINOboy 20007 All of them 😉

    • @Stormeris
      @Stormeris Před 6 lety +18

      THEY'RE GOOD LIZARDS, BRENT

    • @Raptorman0205
      @Raptorman0205 Před 6 lety +15

      There are some lizards that make for objectively shitty pets, but in general, the best lizard to own is the one you gain the most from owning. Just do plenty of research before and during owning any reptile; the research never stops while being a herp owner.

    • @Raptorman0205
      @Raptorman0205 Před 5 lety +2

      HACKER COY no, but I've owned several reptiles in the past, and have done my fair share of research/discussions with others in the online community in my spare time.

  • @marcelltoing8363
    @marcelltoing8363 Před 6 lety +289

    I think your dog might be broken

  • @serpencide
    @serpencide Před rokem +1

    Oh my gosh it was so cute when you petted his face and he just seemed to relax

  • @jerrymiller2891
    @jerrymiller2891 Před rokem +2

    Never thought about the uv light thing. Makes sense. That roll he does cracks me up. I could see the working if a predator got him. He's beautiful.

  • @FenrirFire18
    @FenrirFire18 Před 6 lety +51

    I have a 2 year old right now named Sephiroth. He is going through the "terrible twos" as they say. Thats ok though, I try and do whatevers right by him.
    Had him since he was a baby, and its been an interesting journey. If you are interested in getting one, be prepared. Make sure on top of your research that you have a vet in the area who specializes in reptiles, and preferably a retailer who can provide pinky mice and other specialized foods. Future housing must be thought out of course.

    • @FerociousPaul
      @FerociousPaul Před 6 lety +1

      I love the name

    • @wolf10alpha68
      @wolf10alpha68 Před 5 lety +1

      Why did you name him Sephiroth? Not judging, just curious

    • @Dandylion567
      @Dandylion567 Před 5 lety +2

      @@wolf10alpha68 It's a Final Fantasy antagonist that is well-loved.

    • @fairfaxphil
      @fairfaxphil Před 3 lety

      Is that a tegu or a child? Terrible 2's might be different.

    • @thewindthatblows
      @thewindthatblows Před 2 lety

      Cloud isn't his puppet then, you are

  • @ranchsoda2121
    @ranchsoda2121 Před 5 lety +4

    The relationship between your Tegu and you is so heartwarming!!

  • @asleepyb0i400
    @asleepyb0i400 Před rokem +2

    I love tegus for their dog-like personalities, and their just incredibly chill nature.

  • @mattlawson714
    @mattlawson714 Před 4 lety

    Your passion and enthusiasm are unmatched!

  • @theblackbaron4119
    @theblackbaron4119 Před 6 lety +8

    00:19 he's wandering off like you've agreed with him to appear in the first twenty seconds. Then he started bolting it a second early. As if he's got to catch the train.

  • @thegunnut1944
    @thegunnut1944 Před 4 lety +3

    You're amazing bud. You're the only CZcams I've found that actually gives out good information about the tegus. I'm getting a red tegu soon and this video really helped.

  • @theenchantedgyspy3657
    @theenchantedgyspy3657 Před 2 lety +2

    I own an exotic animal sanctuary and I have the first tegu on record to have a tail amputation! 4 hours of surgery and 3 months of intense recovery later my girl is doing amazing!

  • @retroslid3
    @retroslid3 Před 4 lety +16

    Me: *researching Beardies for weeks and going to get one*
    CZcams: *t e g u ?*
    Also me: *no don’t make me change my mind*

  • @2umissreznor
    @2umissreznor Před 4 lety +4

    We just got our Tegu today thanks to your video! We've been watching for months and researching and we finally did it! Thanks Clint for all your content and information!!

  • @Brizz-rc2wf
    @Brizz-rc2wf Před 6 lety +3

    I just discovered your channel. Good to know another well dressed, handsome guy who is also named Clint who loves reptiles and educates people about them. Keep up the great work man.

  • @dionysus6892
    @dionysus6892 Před 3 lety +2

    God Clint you massive nerd
    “You’re a good lizard.”
    Love to see it, you’re such a kind hearted and genuine man. Keep lovin’ them scaley boys

  • @Virtual_Vinsanity
    @Virtual_Vinsanity Před 4 lety

    Definitely the sweetest and most chill of the big lizards. Cool video.

  • @LonghornInOmaha
    @LonghornInOmaha Před 6 lety +3

    Another great video, extremely informative and entertaining. Always look forward to your weekly video!

  • @skumpkin5191
    @skumpkin5191 Před rokem +3

    Whenever i see a new reptile in my local pet food center, I always come to this channel to check if I could reasonably keep it. They get all sorts of great reptiles from local breeders, and I want them all, but I only live in an apartment so knowing what I'm getting into is important! Thank you, Clint!!

  • @gronkykong7863
    @gronkykong7863 Před rokem +1

    What a precious little lad🥰

  • @Daniel-Munoz
    @Daniel-Munoz Před 4 lety +1

    Great video. Fun to watch and I learned a lot.

  • @lenlaegrim
    @lenlaegrim Před 4 lety +6

    This is insane, my cousins have a family of Tegus living under their summer house in the countryside (we live in Argentina) and we never knew what these were or if they were dangerous for all the little kids in our family, so this was such a cool and informative find!

    • @masterdebater421
      @masterdebater421 Před rokem +2

      Lol summer home came with a free lizard setup. Score

    • @victorfergn
      @victorfergn Před 5 měsíci

      @@masterdebater421 Well... they are kinda normal here (only in places nearby a river though, they swim)

  • @Veree9999
    @Veree9999 Před 6 lety +14

    Yes! I'm always so happy when I see a new video! These are so much fun to watch! Thank you for making them :) Because of you I was finally able to decide which pet snake to get and now I'm a proud corn snake owner :) Keep up the good work!

  • @yarharfiddledede
    @yarharfiddledede Před 4 lety

    i love your enthusiasm, my dude

  • @claybarr9457
    @claybarr9457 Před 2 lety +1

    Looking to start my own reptile-sitting business, and this guy is one of the few I haven't looked after before. This video was an awesome start to my research, thank you!! 😊

  • @ysman3
    @ysman3 Před 6 lety +3

    Fantastic video! I love my tegu. You gained a subscriber

  • @beccarobb9804
    @beccarobb9804 Před 5 lety +4

    Omgggg hes sooo cute! The way he looks genuinely content when you pet his face 😊

  • @YZTK_
    @YZTK_ Před 3 lety +1

    Saw some tegus at a pet store here in orange park Florida today, I was immediately entranced by their awesomeness and beauty. Will definitely be researching as much as I can!!!

  • @nicholas4383
    @nicholas4383 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the info Clint!

  • @colinohare9837
    @colinohare9837 Před 6 lety +6

    My friend caught a wild tegu in Florida, took it home and after a month it was tamed down completely. They’re very smart lizards, as soon as they realize you are not a threat they will calm down around you.

  • @nittygritty7034
    @nittygritty7034 Před 6 lety +72

    Do you have footage of that guy sprinting on two feet?

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  Před 6 lety +20

      I posted a video on our Facebook page.

    • @varanid9
      @varanid9 Před 6 lety +14

      Only time I ever saw my Golden Tegu sprint was when he was attacking me first time I took him outside. I kinda wonder about his explanation about why that happens. I had a couple of monitors get aggressive towards me when I ran a ceiling fan with dome light; I believe they thought they were outdoors.

    • @teguenjoyer3842
      @teguenjoyer3842 Před 3 lety +2

      @@varanid9 seeing you under uv light for the first time

  • @avcasarez
    @avcasarez Před 6 dny

    I love watching this guy, he’s so knowledgeable and so fun, and funny too!

  • @darrinlittle9763
    @darrinlittle9763 Před 11 měsíci

    I love your videos. I can tell you genuinely want people to know the beauty of having a tegu.

  • @rmurphy440m
    @rmurphy440m Před 6 lety +12

    your daughter is adorable!