Savannah Monitor vs Argentine Tegu - Head To Head

So you have decided that you want a big active lizard, but which one is right for you? We pair two of the most popular big lizards, the Savannah monitor and the Argentine tegu, head to head, to determine which makes the best pet super lizard.

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0:36 Argentine Tegu Introduction

0:55 Savannah Monitor Introduction

1:19 Criteria: Awesomeness, Expensiveness, Difficulty.

1:47 Awesomeness

4:45 Expensiveness

7:04 Difficulty

9:53 Overall

10:17 Conclusion

10:36 Bloopers, Outtakes, Silliness

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Clint is a professional biologist and educator, but above all, Clint LOVES reptiles and he loves to share that love with everyone he meets. Whether you're lover or a hater of reptiles, you can't help but get excited with Clint!
We post a new video every Saturday morning! So stay tuned!

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You guys are so RAD!

[adamthaxton]

I bought a baby savvie from a reptile farm when I was a preteen, I didn't know what I was doing and it was a miracle he lived past a year, but I took him outside with me every day, handled him almost constantly, and fed him everything that I could catch. He lived well into my 20s and got absolutely ENORMOUS, and I miss him terribly; by the time he got old he was coming to me for comfort and super calm during even the roughest bouts of handling. He was even used as an educational animal a few times! I would not, however, recommend them to someone who doesn't know what they're getting into.

[MoseTacular]

I am surprised you don't mention tegu brumation in any of these videos. I feel like the fact that tegus can potentially sleep for 7 months of the year is pretty important

[Sweet-djgk]

I agree the tegu wins. It's not that the monitor isn't a great creature but I've heard too many people kill monitors by accident. They are super high maintenance if cared for properly. I cringe when someone I know considers even getting one.

[wednesday.k.dahmer]

I can nearly hear GusGus purring when you pet him..;-)....

[Megadmer]

Great video. Would love to see a basic head to head for beginner species like Ball Pythons vs Corn Snakes and Leopard Geckos vs Crested Geckos. These videos are pretty common but I'd love to get your take on them. In my opinion you guys have the BEST (hands down) reptile videos on YouTube.

[HaloODST_br]

Can you do an in-depth video on Tegu care? Bathroom training, feeding, cage maintenance, etc

[little_sparky]

You should do a reptile room tour or let us meet all your reptiles. Or talk about mites

[jadecoloredglasses]

Love watching GusGus just chill out and enjoy some pats. 😁😍

[Ricardowieringa]

Hey Clint could you show where you keep all of your reptiles?

[kevinsexotics]

Could you make A video on trust exercises with a large lizard?

[matize]

I just commented yesterday about wanting a tegu video and wake up to this in my recommended videos! Love this channel!

[kenthedeviltamer]

You gotta throw in the Green Iguana People go into stores and say oh look at this cute little lizard its only 20 lets get it not knowing what that tiny little lizard is going to become.

[mannylozano]

I want you to know that after doing my due diligence, watching your videos etc.. I bought a male tegu! he is the trophy of my collection and has made reptile keeping even more rewarding. It truly is a labor of love. I remember when i first wanted to get an iguana, I'm glad I listened to you and changed my mind. Not all iguanas end up like Bryan's Barczyk's rhino iguana "Bella".

[AuroraExotics]

I really want a tegu someday. Beautiful big lizards! Also just as a tip, making the table top a rough surface is going to help your reptiles feel way more secure in your future vids!

[chrispeterson]

Wow, who said feathered dinos aren't awesome looking? I think they're super cool!
Great video, as always! I'd love to see you do one specifically on the BCI!

[CitizenWea]

3:12 What an absolute charm of a lizard. Who would have known they could enjoy being pet.

[saurian]

Both Lizards are Beautifully Awesome, But I really love that Argentine Tegu!

[aka_GreenBae]

At 1:25 that monitor is just like, "This is my life now..." lol

[ErebusTheDragonn]

Oi! Don’t disrespect feathered dinosaurs! Are you the one person who hasn’t been attacked by a goose in the world?

[andrewcurrent]

i love your videos clint. you helped me decide what snake is good for me. Youre entertaining and informative, keep up the great work man