Six of the Best Pet Monitor Lizards

Monitor lizards (Varanus spp.) are among the coolest animals to ever walk the planet. They are certainly some of the coolest lizards alive today. Unfortunately, being a giant, intelligent, active, predatory lizard isn't normally a recipe for a great pet reptile. That said, some monitors actually make good, or at least not entirely unreasonable, pet lizards. To help you decide if a pet monitor is the right pet lizard for you, Clint goes over the pros and cons of five, make that six, of the best pet monitors you could possibly get.

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[ClintsReptiles]

I'm surprised more people aren't commenting about my near-death experience. You're definitely going to want to stick around for the bloopers on this one...
Also, get an ackie!

[pvtpaink]

20:38 "You're alright"
"DON'T TELL ME HOW I FEEL"

[Deo]

"Aw crap."

Honestly, I watch a lot of your videos just to see how close these reptiles can get the Mr. Roger's of reptile keepers to swear. We got pretty close today.

Put 1 point on the board for the Argus Monitor.

[redbird]

Ok but which one has the best resolution?

[derpro]

That Argus monitor was terrifying in a lot of ways. He's got the presence of a mafia boss.

[wadephipps]

Their intelligence is off the charts as far as reptiles go. It really seems that, with pets, the more you put into them, the more you get out. Monitors have the capability to be so much more than a pet.

[jacobnohr]

Number 1: Gus Gus

*Reality can be whatever I want*

[Dudewheresmyspider]

Ive wanted this video for so long!

All that's left is "top ~ monitor alternatives" and my life will be complete

[theorangeninja]

8:35
This is like the cutest clip ever, that head tilt as he checks out the camera is freakin adorable

[JKal]

"Ah crap...." and then the camera cuts... oh man that was PERFECT! Sorry man, but I couldnt help but laugh even though I sympathized. Absolutely great video! I love this channel so much.

[AlexsAgamids]

Argus monitors: The only reptile with the 'Make Clint almost s**t himself' award.

[malik_aviation]

Instantly clicked the notification once I saw "Monitor"

[sadirasturdevant]

Love how curious the Timor Monitor was. He was so interested in what was happening with the camera and was real cute with his lil head tilt.

[TheEdwardNigma]

32:48
That was absolutely terrifying. This is the first "lizards as pets" video I've ever watched and this enormous tension was truly incredible.
You've gained a subscriber.

[lambsauce]

Argus Monitor: *hisses*
Clint: Aw, crap.

This had me dying. In all seriousness, though, I wish I could just have an army of monitors. They are without a doubt my favorite group of lizards, and by extension, any animal. The Komodo Dragon is my favorite animal ever, and I’m really hoping to get an Ackie later on in life. I would try to get a big Monitor, if it weren’t for my plan to get a Tegu already.

[DoubleplusUngoodthinkful]

I used to live in Thailand, and there was a water monitor living in the marshes off my street. He was well over 6 feet and loved to bask in the middle of the road. I didn't realize how easy-going they are and kept well clear of it.

[annys]

I could see the fear in your eyes when the Argus turned around 😂😂😂

[psi_rockin]

The Timor monitor is soooo cute! I absolutely love him. I awww'd every time he stuck his tongue out at the camera and tilted his head. Curious little guy, and also very pretty.

[drivenbyrevenge]

Thank you Clint for risking life and limb for this awesome monitor content!

[slurpydurp]

The beard is back! Yes! It looks fabulous

I really like to listen to you. You are so passionate and knowledgeable and mostly excited. Your videos are fun to watch because you are excited but very honest about the animals you show. I know not many other pet/animal channels that are this honest about it.