@Hellequin Maskharat hahahahah, you watched all those videos and decided a caiman lizard is the best for you? That's awesome. Must be good snail suppliers in Germany
Banana iguanas are neat looking, I consider the Cayman Brac iguanas the best and smartest reptile in the world. Easy to care for and tame and train just like a dog. Never been a reptile to top the Cayman Brac rock iguana! Ani I cant believe why Clint keeps dissing greens, all my male and females are tamer then any in this video.
We have around 14-ish green & rhinolophus iguanas in our rescue, and several came in as adult male wild caught ones. My albino is flighty as hell. My trans one-eyes baby is as sweet as pie, and we have many greens who are absolute dolls! I agree that iggies are horrible beginner pets tho lol.
@@DaveDurham to be honest my mother had two while I was growing up and they really weren't that bad. They were extremely mellow and were allowed to roam the house freely every day when I was about 5 or 6 until they passed later on in years and I never got bit. I got whipped once but that was completely my fault.
Same....but I do have some reptile whisperer powers cause I've befriend a wild Snapping Turtle for 20+ years at my lake that hangs around my dock...I will even hand feed her because of the bond we've built ----> th-cam.com/video/Ob_-URFzA2w/w-d-xo.html
This video turned out great except I was being eaten alive by mosquitoes while I was trying to hold the camera steady, so yeah…fun times. We’ll have to do another trip like this again very soon!
Please don't take my main comment as a slight! I'm a mosquito magnet, so I get it...but can anything more be done in post processing to smooth out the shake? It was genuinely nauseated and I couldn't watch the video, as a result.
Aww Chris is so cute! He seems a little camera shy but you can tell he really cares about the iguanas, and Ty is so kind! I’m glad this place is becoming so successful
It makes me happy there's people out there that come up with these things. That would probably never be able to own an iguana but I do find them beautiful and now I know where to go and see all the different varieties.
@@TheIndulged1 | I've known many people who talk like that when explaining things. He could be high, but I'm pretty sure he's just not use to explaining like this and in front of a camera.
Pied Pectinata have done the impossible and made me kind of want an iguana. They're just so cool looking and I love the idea of an iguanian that doesn't have the devil inside it that is that big. Edit: I've never identified with clint more than when the first baby he gets in his hands he instantly falls in love with.
Re. the Albino Green Iguana: I would have thought the lack of awareness from being blind would make them more anxious... It's surprising that it chills them out.
Learned helplessness? Iguanas have great vision so it’s a pretty significant impairment. Though that may lead to them being less on edge because they won’t be able to perceive many changes in their environment.
I don't think it's learned helplessness. It's that their startle and flight responses are triggered by visual stimuli. No visual stimuli, no flight response. (Normally sighted iguanas can be as tame as the albinos, but you have to start handling them when they are very young, and some individuals will tame down a lot easier than others....as you saw with the pied pectinata babies, there is a huge variation in temperament.)
We've had an albino since he was very little & he still freaks out when we get him out (he's a few years old). He calms down pretty quick though. He's so blind it's not funny - he'll face surf all over if we put him into a screened enclosure (trying to escape the light when it gets too hot). I have regular sighted ones who are sweeter & some who aren't too. *shrug*
Well a lot of times you can cover a reptile’s face to calm them down like put a blanket on them so I guess it’s like they have a blanket on all the time
@@YouCrackedIt | I've known many people who talk like that when in such situations. He could be high, but I'm pretty sure he's just nervous and new to explaining like this, while in front of a camera too.
"If you smoke cigarettes, your lizard is going to end up living longer than you" should be a bumper sticker or something. Also, I vote for Clint for a name, as your namesake!
My babysitter when I was about 4-5 years old had a huge green Iguana that didn't have an enclosure, it just roamed free, and there was all sorts of fake vines and trees and a bunch of "jungle gym" netting hanging from the ceiling and he'd just chill up there all day with his basking lights. I don't remember it ever coming down except to eat. I've always thought they were so cool, but I've never desired to have one because I knew from a young age how large they could get...and was always warned to leave him be or he would likely whip me with his tail.
My aunt had a green iguana, I only saw them move once when she spritzed them with water they sort of perked up a bit. Had this massive enclosure. They'd be in a slightly different position every time I saw them.
The family pet store I go to has this gorgeous Pied Pectinata named Gigi. She's always so chill, and she's almost always out and relaxing when I go, she's the first iguana I'd ever thought about being a good pet. They're amazing lizards!
"very pleasant but could bite your hand off" quote of the day right there! I love rhino iguana but, sadly, are illegal in Canada (not that i have the room for one anyway). This video with the detailed iguana info goes really well with Dav Kaufman's broader tour video. What a cool place!
@@zacharyalfano9846 I'm not really sure. They are illegal across the whole country. A couple of years ago someone got 3 months in jail and a hefty fine for smuggling a couple into the country.
I like that name you have. I live in Toronto and had iguanas a while back, I LOVE them! What Moron banned them? Some Scaredy Cat? Dumb Lawmakers know Sh*t.
Dude, those pectinata iguanas are insane! Both the banana and the pied! I've never really cared for iguanas, but now I'm thinking there might be some of these guys in my future. And I agree with the guy below, you should name your new buddy Rorschach.
I love iguanas a lot and owned one in highschool. I really wish your channel was around when had gotten her. They are great animals but i really had no idea what i was getting myself into. I was 15 and just went to petco and made my case to my dad to get one and he caved. I know it was irresponsible to make a decision like that without doing the proper research. I really wish petco and petsmart were better versed in their reptiles because basically when we asked any questions we found out a year later that everything they told us was either a lie or they just genuinely didn’t know. We had a lot of ups and downs trying to learn what she needed to thrive and because of our early ignorance she had developed metabolic bone disease. We hated ourselves for allowing that to happen but we were determined to ensure that she could live her best life even after our mistakes. We did eventually get everything right for her and she was just the best. Honestly it began my love for reptiles and led me to get my BCI boa down the line. Unfortunately my iguana has passed on now because of an issue with laying her clutch of eggs. It was a very sad day in our family because she was a member of the family. You don’t bottle feed a baby iguana when nursing it from MBD without developing a serious attachment with them. Because of that bond she’d only be fine with me going into her cage to retrieve her (I don’t know for sure that was the reason but i like to believe so). Anyways i love your videos and whenever my friends ask me questions about what to get for their first reptile pet i always always always send them links to your channel and tell them to do as much research as humanly possible when it comes to getting a reptile. Reptiles are amazing creatures and make great pets but people need to know what they are getting into because it’s not as simple as just getting a lizard or snake just to have it. I learned my lesson after Bree (that was my iguanas name) and I’m so happy your channel now exists so that we as reptile pet owners can become more informed and become better pet owners to these wonderful creatures. To be quite honest my next snake that I’m getting is going to be a Kenyan sand boa and i would never thought about getting one if i didn’t watch your video on them so thank you. I’ll be sure to name it Clint! (Also a fun side note with My old iguana is that for a year we believed it was a male and his name was Bro but when we found out it was female we had to adjust for a more fitting name which is how we got to Bree)
I’m sorry that you lost your iguana. And I know it’s easier said than done, but try not to blame yourself too much. You did the best you could with the information and resources you had at the time. You also clearly cared for Bree, given that you made the necessary changes and put in the effort to get her as healthy as possible. I hope the people you’ve helped educate before they got their reptiles understand how valuable your passion for reptiles is. I hope you’re able to enjoy the presence of many other beautiful creatures our world has to offer.
Had a blue color morph green iguana. Raised her from a baby and handled her daily. She loved the cat tree in my living room more than my cat and she loved attention. Currently am raising a rhino iguana and he so far is one of my favorites, loves his attention lifts up to be petted and has a spot like a dog. He will stretch his back leg out when you scratch him just right lol.
My favorite part was the hatching Rhino Iguanas. ❤ They're hands down my favorite species and to see their not so little baby heads poking out made my day.
I used to have a green iguana when I was 9 and it was my best friend. it was my first pet, 6 ft long free roamed the house with basking spots set up in every window and a hot spot in its tank too. it even got paper trained to poop in 1 corner and would wait for the paper to be put down. it did need a ton of attention but was a sweetheart and never got aggressive except when it was a baby and bit my ear.
It was probably a female. They don't seem as evil as the guys do. Every kid needs a lizard friend. They teach you to be responsible and to care for another life other than your own. I'm in my 50's and still have lizard friends. They are better than most humans.
Think about naming that cutie Ty to remember this awesome experience and in honor of Ty Park’s generous donation. Good conversation starter to all the conservation efforts
HAHAHAHA, the whole video I was thinking "this shaky camera work is straight up Kaufman level" and then suddenly Clint talks to the camera man and it is him. 😂🤣😂🤣😂
I raised a green iguana from a baby and of course named him Ignatius. He was so much fun and had the best personality. He always stood on my head while I cleaned until he got way too big. Loved that guy.
My jealousy is out of control rn. This had to be a bucket list kind of experience! Such a cute new boy added to the family! I can’t wait to watch him grow!
Those pied iguanas have such an insane pattern, they remind me of urban mixed up with digital camouflage, so incredible, if it was my call I was gonna name him Urban just for that
My cousin had a green iguana that was about 6 & 1/2 feet long, and he was really chill, but he'd been well socialized his whole life. We had to build an enclosure into a room of their house because of his size. Definitely would not recommend for most people, but he was an impressive beast. Absolute unit! 😁
You should make a video about Fiji Iguanas, I fed them once at the Warsaw zoo and totally fell in love with them. Incredibly beautiful, gentle and tiny. I will have a pair one day
@@zacharyalfano9846 ah yes, more scaly body to cuddle :D if I ever get to keep the big stuff, I think I'll go back to hydrosauruses. They're badass and they know it.
In Mexico I rescued an adult spiny tailed iguana when I was in 4th grade. When my dad and I got it out from being starved and squished under a de-hinged door I grabbed it and was covered in scratches after being clawed and tail whipped. And I put it down and then it ran off on two legs.
There's both Similis & Pectinata in Mexico - both in wild form will tear you up (Similis moreso though lol). Pectinata are super cool when raised from babies & handled though. Similis run hot & cold lol.
Oh my god! I did watch your Green Iguana videos and have to say it made me laugh so much. Mainly by the way of your delivery. Too funny. I'm a dedicated green iguana keeper and have been so for the past 30 years, and I'm in the process to adopt another one soon as my big beautiful boy sadly died at the age of 19. I've been a huge fan of Ty's for many years and I really, really would like to visit Iguanaland and meet him. He's such a legend and done so much for conservation. I love the Bakerii and know the founder (well, got his book and met him on a convention) of the research facility on Utila. One day I'll visit that place, too. Beautiful job they've done helping to save the black iguanas and getting the green ones off the endangerded list. Keep doing what you're doing. PS secretly a big jealous you got this gorgeous pied baby, but I don't do well with insects, so Green Iguanas all the way for me. 🙂
Congratulations on your new friend it’s crazy cute, I find it amazing that they change colors so drastically. Iguana Land sounds like a magical place to visit with very knowledgeable staff, thank you so much for sharing and best wishes always ☺️
Just what I was coming to comment. The human male husband in 101 Dalmatians was named Roger (another possibility), but more folks will get the Dalmatian reference to Pongo. I wonder how long it will be before the green turns to white and black?
As long as you know what you are getting yourself into, because like Clint said in his video about Green Iguanas they will reach a stage in life randomly one day and start attacking you
There’s a lil iguana at the reptile room?! That’s amazing! Congrats Clint and thanks Ty! Very cool animals, and those rhinoceros iguanas are such impressive animals! Not for me, but amazing creatures none the less.
I loved them ALL...I don't have an albino iguana or an pied iguana...the rest I have several...plus a few...my rhinos and my bakeri are my absolute favorite..and we even had bakeri babies last year..that was awesome! I loved seeing them all!!!!
Green Iguanas still are my favorite :) just love them so much. There is so much you can do with the size of their enclosure, even turn it into their own little jungle. Though I am not going to lie, I do stick with the females since they are easier to handle and do not have as many negative behavioral traits as the males, especially during breeding season. I have a female axanthic blue who is 6 years old and is as friendly as could be. Thanks for the video!
I just have to say, and I mean this in the best way, Clint you are the hybrid lovechild of; Newt Scamander, Mr. Rodgers, Steve Erwin, Jane Goodall, and Bob Ross... I don't know how *that* happened, though I bet it involved a story that started with "One day I was drinking..." and ended with "...and then I jumped into the portal.", but I am so glad that it did. I don't know if I will ever keep lizards (though Turtles are a real possibility) but I enjoy watching your videos regardless. Thank you for existing, and for you and the video crew and production team, making videos.
Started watching this channel because I was really interested in keeping arachnids and insects, but I was never very fond of reptiles--and I can confidently say they are still not the pet for me, but boy do I have a much greater fondness and appreciation for them now. My family keeps making fun of me because every day I suggest a new outlandish animal that I must have. So far I think I've worn them down enough that they'll let me get blue death-feigning beetles lmao, but that's about it.
Congrats on your new edition!!! I chose my lizard the same way, he just let his legs just dangle, didn't run like his brothers and sisters. How's about Harlequin for the piebald's name, love iguanas Floridian here. Bananas are my favorite but piebalds are a close second. Looking forward to visiting Iguanaland.
So happy to see this video. The iguana gets so much hate but they are an amazing lizard. I've had 2 and it was one of the best pet experiences I've ever had. It was hard to have them but for me well worth it.
Honestly I thought Desert Iguanas and Chuckwallas would of made it on the list but I know they aren’t true iguanas. Still awesome animals on the list though! 🦎🦎🦎
I love Ty! He's so generous with his friends. Clint how is your iguana doing? I don't recall seeing it in any videos besides, I somehow missed this one. That baby was like, aaahhhh thanks Ty, I needed a pillow, I am exhausted :)
I'm not going to get any sort of pet - I'm just not in a place to do so - but when it showed that female rhino iguana's face, oh my God I fell in love.
Yeah, I think that there's a serious ethical issue if people breed Iguanas with the Albino trait in mind, given that it causes blindness. I know that they look cool, but it's not fair to them to have a poor quality of life for the sake of novelty and the vanity of the owners.
@@Dee-nonamnamrson8718 Whether or not they would need it in captivity is not the point. They are kept in an outdoor enclosure in sunny Florida and Clint even said that bright light can be damaging to their retinas, which also is very likely painful. And if one of them did somehow manage to get out, however unlikely that may be, their lack of eyesight would make them easier prey for wild animals like Bobcats, Alligators, Panther and birds of prey. Creating new breeds of animals has its benefits, but there should be some responsibility in the perpetuation of genetic disorders that put animals at a disadvantage.
@@meisteremm Albinism does happen in the wild, and they're usually easy pickings for whatever predator finds them first. Also, I seriously doubt that it is painful. I'd equate it to listening to really loud music. Over time, you're going to end up deaf. I could be wrong though.
@@meisteremm I don't think that them not being able to survive in the wild in florida can be considered a bad thing. You don't want them getting out into the wild and establishing themselves, florida already has a huge problem with invasive animals.
The key thing is "is the animal suffering", and for most captive iguanas Im not sure it would be that debilitating. But also like, still not particularly a fan of specifically breeding them for blindness.
100% this ☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼 They are incredibly under-rated and not available captive bred. (Mostly) This species needs to be focused on more! They are absolutely stunning !
Thank you for explaining that just because you don't recommend a particular pet for the general public/first time owner/casual keeper doesn't mean they aren't awesome. We have the same thing in dog care. My favorite breeds of dog are so not for your average, casual dog owner, and even though I adore them, I don't currently have them because I'm not in a situation to give them the level of care they need. I've known far too many dogs who were rehomed or straight up neglected because their owners bought a multi-thousand dollar purebred puppy that they were so not prepared for.
They are blind from the gate, they know know difference. You are not sending the out into the wild, which by the way wild animals are albino sometimes. I have snakes that have three pigmentations and three of my snakes are amelanistic (think albino) three do not have that trait. All of my snakes are sweet, but the three with amelanism are much calmer and have never shown fear (other than being the same species they are completely unrelated). My other three are sweet and used to being handled but will still "flinch" if you go into grab them (even from the side). My "albino" snakes can see some ( possibly because they have three pigment genes) and especially are aware of light. They will just stare at the source (I do not light my snake enclosures) and they do react sometimes to big movements when it's well lit. They just watch and move their heads, no fear. They live healthy full lives. They are happy to visit with people and snakes a like.
Working on taming a young captive bred tokay and it's proving.. not exactly easy 🤣. I'll take your advice and hold up on getting an iguana for now. If I had to get a bigger lizard it be a monitor😉
@Jerry Asian water monitors and Timor monitors are actually pretty reasonable temperament wise (usually). But the main reason I prefer monitors is that they're more interesting to observe and interact with
I just love iguanas. My beautiful 20-year-old female green iguana passed before Christmas, and I still miss her. I had her since she was a hatchling. She was my good crabby old dragon. I would love to get a rhinoceros iguana if I could house it properly. They seem amazing.
Love your new pet iguana and love your videos they are so educational specially to kids am going to enjoy seeing him grow up a big tums UP to you and your team for making these amazing video's.
Wow!! Clint!!! That’s the cutest iguana in the world!! What an amazing little Pied Iguana!!🦎❤️🦎 I commented before the end……those baby Rhino’s are precious! If I wasn’t 59 years old, I’d buy one immediately!!
I knew if I just sat back and kept enjoying your videos I'd find my perfect reptile buddy. Gotta get me one of those banana pectinata iguanas now!
Omg same 🍌💛
@Hellequin Maskharat hahahahah, you watched all those videos and decided a caiman lizard is the best for you? That's awesome. Must be good snail suppliers in Germany
Banana iguanas are neat looking, I consider the Cayman Brac iguanas the best and smartest reptile in the world. Easy to care for and tame and train just like a dog. Never been a reptile to top the Cayman Brac rock iguana! Ani I cant believe why Clint keeps dissing greens, all my male and females are tamer then any in this video.
We have around 14-ish green & rhinolophus iguanas in our rescue, and several came in as adult male wild caught ones. My albino is flighty as hell. My trans one-eyes baby is as sweet as pie, and we have many greens who are absolute dolls! I agree that iggies are horrible beginner pets tho lol.
@@DaveDurham to be honest my mother had two while I was growing up and they really weren't that bad. They were extremely mellow and were allowed to roam the house freely every day when I was about 5 or 6 until they passed later on in years and I never got bit. I got whipped once but that was completely my fault.
I have a confession to make... I'm not looking for a pet reptile... I just like learning and seeing your enthusiasm for them.
And today also checking out the hot co-host :p
Same....but I do have some reptile whisperer powers cause I've befriend a wild Snapping Turtle for 20+ years at my lake that hangs around my dock...I will even hand feed her because of the bond we've built ----> th-cam.com/video/Ob_-URFzA2w/w-d-xo.html
Lol Same
I'd like a reptile, but I don't think I'm ready for the commitment.
I have a blue tongue skink and I just love watching the videos
This video turned out great except I was being eaten alive by mosquitoes while I was trying to hold the camera steady, so yeah…fun times. We’ll have to do another trip like this again very soon!
Oh, that's how they do shaky cam
Please don't take my main comment as a slight! I'm a mosquito magnet, so I get it...but can anything more be done in post processing to smooth out the shake? It was genuinely nauseated and I couldn't watch the video, as a result.
HAHAHAHA
Maybe use a tripod next time? Had to stop watching after a few minutes due to motion sickness...
Welcome to Florida lol
Aww Chris is so cute! He seems a little camera shy but you can tell he really cares about the iguanas, and Ty is so kind! I’m glad this place is becoming so successful
I had the same sensation, you can tell hes a bit shy and its so cute, also love the place and the love they have for their animals
He seems super kind and he is adorable!
He is shy and charismatic at the same time) loved it too
That little dude taking a nap halfway through hatching is a total mood.
I would too lmao. It looks exhausting XD
Iguana Land sounds like an April fools joke I came up with when I was 5 but I'm so happy it's real😂
Makes sense now because I thought the guy from iguana land was high asf
@@TheIndulged1 he's in Florida and if he has a medical card there's no problem and if he didn't he's in Florida
It makes me happy there's people out there that come up with these things. That would probably never be able to own an iguana but I do find them beautiful and now I know where to go and see all the different varieties.
@@TheIndulged1 | I've known many people who talk like that when explaining things. He could be high, but I'm pretty sure he's just not use to explaining like this and in front of a camera.
Pied Pectinata have done the impossible and made me kind of want an iguana. They're just so cool looking and I love the idea of an iguanian that doesn't have the devil inside it that is that big.
Edit: I've never identified with clint more than when the first baby he gets in his hands he instantly falls in love with.
They're beautiful and not unreasonable.
I had one that was given to me already full grown...babies are harder to raise.
That head on the one he showed looks like a monitor or theropod head especially with the dark coloration only on the head
@@billriddle9215 why is it harder?
Re. the Albino Green Iguana:
I would have thought the lack of awareness from being blind would make them more anxious... It's surprising that it chills them out.
Learned helplessness? Iguanas have great vision so it’s a pretty significant impairment. Though that may lead to them being less on edge because they won’t be able to perceive many changes in their environment.
@@juliac3933 That might be it.
I don't think it's learned helplessness. It's that their startle and flight responses are triggered by visual stimuli. No visual stimuli, no flight response. (Normally sighted iguanas can be as tame as the albinos, but you have to start handling them when they are very young, and some individuals will tame down a lot easier than others....as you saw with the pied pectinata babies, there is a huge variation in temperament.)
We've had an albino since he was very little & he still freaks out when we get him out (he's a few years old). He calms down pretty quick though. He's so blind it's not funny - he'll face surf all over if we put him into a screened enclosure (trying to escape the light when it gets too hot). I have regular sighted ones who are sweeter & some who aren't too. *shrug*
Well a lot of times you can cover a reptile’s face to calm them down like put a blanket on them so I guess it’s like they have a blanket on all the time
That poor guy was super nervous, but Clint did a good job of leading him along.
I think he's high
He seemed like someone who knows a lot but needs a lil comfort to express themselves 😊
@@YouCrackedIt thought the same thing lol
@@YouCrackedIt | I've known many people who talk like that when in such situations. He could be high, but I'm pretty sure he's just nervous and new to explaining like this, while in front of a camera too.
It was his first big solo interview. 😊 Chris is a good kid (in his 30s, but 'kid' to me lol).
"If you smoke cigarettes, your lizard is going to end up living longer than you" should be a bumper sticker or something. Also, I vote for Clint for a name, as your namesake!
apx @15:38 he said, "if your; partying, smoke cigarettes ..." but yes, still great point and a great bumpersticker.
My babysitter when I was about 4-5 years old had a huge green Iguana that didn't have an enclosure, it just roamed free, and there was all sorts of fake vines and trees and a bunch of "jungle gym" netting hanging from the ceiling and he'd just chill up there all day with his basking lights. I don't remember it ever coming down except to eat. I've always thought they were so cool, but I've never desired to have one because I knew from a young age how large they could get...and was always warned to leave him be or he would likely whip me with his tail.
My aunt had a green iguana, I only saw them move once when she spritzed them with water they sort of perked up a bit. Had this massive enclosure. They'd be in a slightly different position every time I saw them.
That sounds awesome. You know, that it wasn’t caged but was free.
Probably not creative enough, but my first thought for a name is Ty. I absolutely love what he is doing for our hobby and conservation.
That's a great suggestion!
Actually, I don't think there could be a better name for the little guy. Ty is a legend and a true inspiration for us reptile/animal lovers.
The family pet store I go to has this gorgeous Pied Pectinata named Gigi. She's always so chill, and she's almost always out and relaxing when I go, she's the first iguana I'd ever thought about being a good pet. They're amazing lizards!
Agreed
"very pleasant but could bite your hand off" quote of the day right there! I love rhino iguana but, sadly, are illegal in Canada (not that i have the room for one anyway). This video with the detailed iguana info goes really well with Dav Kaufman's broader tour video. What a cool place!
Why are they illegal?
@@zacharyalfano9846 I'm not really sure. They are illegal across the whole country. A couple of years ago someone got 3 months in jail and a hefty fine for smuggling a couple into the country.
@@zacharyalfano9846 because its cold as balls in Canada lol
I like that name you have. I live in Toronto and had iguanas a while back, I LOVE them! What Moron banned them? Some Scaredy Cat? Dumb Lawmakers know Sh*t.
Dude, those pectinata iguanas are insane! Both the banana and the pied! I've never really cared for iguanas, but now I'm thinking there might be some of these guys in my future. And I agree with the guy below, you should name your new buddy Rorschach.
I love iguanas a lot and owned one in highschool. I really wish your channel was around when had gotten her. They are great animals but i really had no idea what i was getting myself into. I was 15 and just went to petco and made my case to my dad to get one and he caved. I know it was irresponsible to make a decision like that without doing the proper research. I really wish petco and petsmart were better versed in their reptiles because basically when we asked any questions we found out a year later that everything they told us was either a lie or they just genuinely didn’t know. We had a lot of ups and downs trying to learn what she needed to thrive and because of our early ignorance she had developed metabolic bone disease. We hated ourselves for allowing that to happen but we were determined to ensure that she could live her best life even after our mistakes. We did eventually get everything right for her and she was just the best. Honestly it began my love for reptiles and led me to get my BCI boa down the line. Unfortunately my iguana has passed on now because of an issue with laying her clutch of eggs. It was a very sad day in our family because she was a member of the family. You don’t bottle feed a baby iguana when nursing it from MBD without developing a serious attachment with them. Because of that bond she’d only be fine with me going into her cage to retrieve her (I don’t know for sure that was the reason but i like to believe so). Anyways i love your videos and whenever my friends ask me questions about what to get for their first reptile pet i always always always send them links to your channel and tell them to do as much research as humanly possible when it comes to getting a reptile. Reptiles are amazing creatures and make great pets but people need to know what they are getting into because it’s not as simple as just getting a lizard or snake just to have it. I learned my lesson after Bree (that was my iguanas name) and I’m so happy your channel now exists so that we as reptile pet owners can become more informed and become better pet owners to these wonderful creatures. To be quite honest my next snake that I’m getting is going to be a Kenyan sand boa and i would never thought about getting one if i didn’t watch your video on them so thank you. I’ll be sure to name it Clint! (Also a fun side note with My old iguana is that for a year we believed it was a male and his name was Bro but when we found out it was female we had to adjust for a more fitting name which is how we got to Bree)
I’m sorry that you lost your iguana. And I know it’s easier said than done, but try not to blame yourself too much. You did the best you could with the information and resources you had at the time. You also clearly cared for Bree, given that you made the necessary changes and put in the effort to get her as healthy as possible. I hope the people you’ve helped educate before they got their reptiles understand how valuable your passion for reptiles is. I hope you’re able to enjoy the presence of many other beautiful creatures our world has to offer.
Had a blue color morph green iguana. Raised her from a baby and handled her daily. She loved the cat tree in my living room more than my cat and she loved attention. Currently am raising a rhino iguana and he so far is one of my favorites, loves his attention lifts up to be petted and has a spot like a dog. He will stretch his back leg out when you scratch him just right lol.
My favorite part was the hatching Rhino Iguanas. ❤ They're hands down my favorite species and to see their not so little baby heads poking out made my day.
I used to have a green iguana when I was 9 and it was my best friend. it was my first pet, 6 ft long free roamed the house with basking spots set up in every window and a hot spot in its tank too. it even got paper trained to poop in 1 corner and would wait for the paper to be put down. it did need a ton of attention but was a sweetheart and never got aggressive except when it was a baby and bit my ear.
It was probably a female. They don't seem as evil as the guys do. Every kid needs a lizard friend. They teach you to be responsible and to care for another life other than your own. I'm in my 50's and still have lizard friends. They are better than most humans.
@@brianpartlow5530 all animals are better than humans not just lizards
@@yourshadows cats can be assholes too.
@@brianpartlow5530 cats are assholes 100%
@@brianpartlow5530I mean, yeah, lizards can't commit war crimes
I think you should call him Ty after the guy who was kind enough to gift him to you 🙏🏼
I like it!
@@ClintsReptiles Came here to say the same, Ty is perfect!
I third the name Ty! Ty is a cool name regardless, but definitely fitting for the little pied!
Ty is a good name one every hundred year mother have baby like Ty
@@ClintsReptiles Ty is the perfect name, after the iguana king himself.
Think about naming that cutie Ty to remember this awesome experience and in honor of Ty Park’s generous donation. Good conversation starter to all the conservation efforts
Ok those iguanas are amazing and all, but Chris is so charming it makes me want to cry
The message to take care of yourself so you can take care of your reptiles is a really important point that a lot of people overlook.
Chris has such kind eyes, he's just sitting there looking all 👀 👀 🙂 "oh?" 🙂 "oh!"☺️ ☺️ 😄
I...think i just fell in love haha, a man with long hair and he loves reptiles.
Those baby rhino iguanas got me all emotional! They are SO cute. And omg, the little one coming out of the egg!!! Stahhhppp!
HAHAHAHA, the whole video I was thinking "this shaky camera work is straight up Kaufman level" and then suddenly Clint talks to the camera man and it is him. 😂🤣😂🤣😂
I raised a green iguana from a baby and of course named him Ignatius. He was so much fun and had the best personality. He always stood on my head while I cleaned until he got way too big. Loved that guy.
I am so intrigued by the banana iguana. I must O B T A I N
A C Q U I R E I G U A N A
My jealousy is out of control rn. This had to be a bucket list kind of experience! Such a cute new boy added to the family! I can’t wait to watch him grow!
I had absolute zero interest in reptiles...till I stumbled across Clint. Now I’m addicted to them.
I've lived in Florida my entire life, and you're showing me all these awesome places I've never hear of that I can visit down south! Thank you 👍
I'm so happy for you! Getting a new pet reptile never looses it excitingness!
Love the video, never thought I would want an iguana.
There are some great ones.
Those pied iguanas have such an insane pattern, they remind me of urban mixed up with digital camouflage, so incredible, if it was my call I was gonna name him Urban just for that
The color and design of this animal is amazing. What a great choice for a pet!
You’re hands-down my favorite reptile/animal channel. You’re the best at what you do, keep up the amazing work you awesome dude. 🤝
My cousin had a green iguana that was about 6 & 1/2 feet long, and he was really chill, but he'd been well socialized his whole life. We had to build an enclosure into a room of their house because of his size. Definitely would not recommend for most people, but he was an impressive beast. Absolute unit! 😁
Ty just comes off as a good dude. Those Pie’s are insane looking. Definitely gotta add those to my wish list.
Ty seems like such an amazing and kind person oh my god. 😭💕
The adult pied almost blended completely into your shirt Clint. Name him Dav, after, well, Dav 😁
You should make a video about Fiji Iguanas, I fed them once at the Warsaw zoo and totally fell in love with them. Incredibly beautiful, gentle and tiny. I will have a pair one day
Love those my favorite looking iguana I think I’d rather have rhinos if I could just because bigger is better to me.
@@zacharyalfano9846 ah yes, more scaly body to cuddle :D if I ever get to keep the big stuff, I think I'll go back to hydrosauruses. They're badass and they know it.
That new baby he gave you had the BEST WHAT U OU LOOKING AT stare at the camera glad you picked that one
Those iguanas are so cool and tye park is such an amazing person
1:13 i've never knew clint had a wild side on him 😂
In Mexico I rescued an adult spiny tailed iguana when I was in 4th grade. When my dad and I got it out from being starved and squished under a de-hinged door I grabbed it and was covered in scratches after being clawed and tail whipped. And I put it down and then it ran off on two legs.
There's both Similis & Pectinata in Mexico - both in wild form will tear you up (Similis moreso though lol). Pectinata are super cool when raised from babies & handled though. Similis run hot & cold lol.
Ty Park is the iguana king and a true legend.
Oh my god! I did watch your Green Iguana videos and have to say it made me laugh so much. Mainly by the way of your delivery. Too funny. I'm a dedicated green iguana keeper and have been so for the past 30 years, and I'm in the process to adopt another one soon as my big beautiful boy sadly died at the age of 19.
I've been a huge fan of Ty's for many years and I really, really would like to visit Iguanaland and meet him. He's such a legend and done so much for conservation. I love the Bakerii and know the founder (well, got his book and met him on a convention) of the research facility on Utila. One day I'll visit that place, too. Beautiful job they've done helping to save the black iguanas and getting the green ones off the endangerded list.
Keep doing what you're doing.
PS secretly a big jealous you got this gorgeous pied baby, but I don't do well with insects, so Green Iguanas all the way for me. 🙂
I wish I loved anything as much as this dude loves reptiles. Keep crushing it Clint!
Yay Rhino iguanas are my favorite ! Awesome video Clint ! Love ya💗💗💗
Thank you! They are special animals indeed.
Great video Clint! Thanks to Ty for all the help he does with conservation and I can't wait to visit Iguana Land!!!
Congratulations on your new friend it’s crazy cute, I find it amazing that they change colors so drastically. Iguana Land sounds like a magical place to visit with very knowledgeable staff, thank you so much for sharing and best wishes always ☺️
Maybe name him “Pongo,” after the Dalmatian from “One Hundred and One Dalmatians?”
Just what I was coming to comment.
The human male husband in 101 Dalmatians was named Roger (another possibility), but more folks will get the Dalmatian reference to Pongo. I wonder how long it will be before the green turns to white and black?
My girlfriend's Leopard Gecko is named Pongo! So I support this suggestion
Greetings Clint, from a fellow Utah boy. Love your work!
Iguanas just remind me of small Godzillas, hopefully I'll own one one day!
As long as you know what you are getting yourself into, because like Clint said in his video about Green Iguanas they will reach a stage in life randomly one day and start attacking you
Pick the right iguana and that won't be an issue.
Oh wow! Can’t wait to see the new baby grow up and change colors (and lives) 😍
This was a cool one! You should do more amphibians though! You're the best Clint!
Thank you so much for this! I've been pondering a pet iguana for awhile now, so this is incredibly helpful!
There’s a lil iguana at the reptile room?! That’s amazing! Congrats Clint and thanks Ty! Very cool animals, and those rhinoceros iguanas are such impressive animals! Not for me, but amazing creatures none the less.
Ty is a legend man, so happy you got to meet him.
Komodo Dragon. The best pet lizard? I can't wait for that video.
I loved them ALL...I don't have an albino iguana or an pied iguana...the rest I have several...plus a few...my rhinos and my bakeri are my absolute favorite..and we even had bakeri babies last year..that was awesome! I loved seeing them all!!!!
I’ve loved iguanas since I was very little. I use to have one and loved it. Great video.
Green Iguanas still are my favorite :) just love them so much. There is so much you can do with the size of their enclosure, even turn it into their own little jungle. Though I am not going to lie, I do stick with the females since they are easier to handle and do not have as many negative behavioral traits as the males, especially during breeding season. I have a female axanthic blue who is 6 years old and is as friendly as could be.
Thanks for the video!
I love our Ctenosaura melanosterna from Ty. He has a great personality and is so much fun!
Rhinoceros iguanas are my very favorite iguanas!! They have such great personalities and can really bond with their owners
I just have to say, and I mean this in the best way, Clint you are the hybrid lovechild of; Newt Scamander, Mr. Rodgers, Steve Erwin, Jane Goodall, and Bob Ross... I don't know how *that* happened, though I bet it involved a story that started with "One day I was drinking..." and ended with "...and then I jumped into the portal.", but I am so glad that it did.
I don't know if I will ever keep lizards (though Turtles are a real possibility) but I enjoy watching your videos regardless.
Thank you for existing, and for you and the video crew and production team, making videos.
Started watching this channel because I was really interested in keeping arachnids and insects, but I was never very fond of reptiles--and I can confidently say they are still not the pet for me, but boy do I have a much greater fondness and appreciation for them now. My family keeps making fun of me because every day I suggest a new outlandish animal that I must have. So far I think I've worn them down enough that they'll let me get blue death-feigning beetles lmao, but that's about it.
An iguana list! Clint was clearly feeling brave
Many iguanas make great pets
Congrats on your new edition!!! I chose my lizard the same way, he just let his legs just dangle, didn't run like his brothers and sisters. How's about Harlequin for the piebald's name, love iguanas Floridian here. Bananas are my favorite but piebalds are a close second. Looking forward to visiting Iguanaland.
That banana iguana was so cute. Her face is just adorable!!
Did you film this during an earthquake? Your cameraman is struggling a bit keeping still😂
Apparently dav was a mosquito buffet while shooting so I can't blame him
Omg the Rhinos are FREAKING ADORABLE! They're all SO CUTE but the rhinos really touched my heart. Man, I REALLY love lizards. ^-^ ❤
So happy to see this video. The iguana gets so much hate but they are an amazing lizard. I've had 2 and it was one of the best pet experiences I've ever had. It was hard to have them but for me well worth it.
I'm usually more of a snake guy, but that pied pectinata is glorious.
This is probably my favorite video I have ever seen and you are my favorite TH-camr
Wow what an amazing video. Fabulous facility! I love how much they do for conservation ❤️
This was an extremely informative video. Thanks for taking us along. I loved it!
Honestly I thought Desert Iguanas and Chuckwallas would of made it on the list but I know they aren’t true iguanas. Still awesome animals on the list though! 🦎🦎🦎
I love Ty! He's so generous with his friends. Clint how is your iguana doing? I don't recall seeing it in any videos besides, I somehow missed this one. That baby was like, aaahhhh thanks Ty, I needed a pillow, I am exhausted :)
I'm not going to get any sort of pet - I'm just not in a place to do so - but when it showed that female rhino iguana's face, oh my God I fell in love.
What a cool place. I believe Ty would be appropriate name for that iguana!
Yeah, I think that there's a serious ethical issue if people breed Iguanas with the Albino trait in mind, given that it causes blindness.
I know that they look cool, but it's not fair to them to have a poor quality of life for the sake of novelty and the vanity of the owners.
I wouldn't say it's for vanity. Sometimes maybe. Novelty, sure. But do they really need good eyesight in captivity?
@@Dee-nonamnamrson8718 Whether or not they would need it in captivity is not the point.
They are kept in an outdoor enclosure in sunny Florida and Clint even said that bright light can be damaging to their retinas, which also is very likely painful.
And if one of them did somehow manage to get out, however unlikely that may be, their lack of eyesight would make them easier prey for wild animals like Bobcats, Alligators, Panther and birds of prey.
Creating new breeds of animals has its benefits, but there should be some responsibility in the perpetuation of genetic disorders that put animals at a disadvantage.
@@meisteremm Albinism does happen in the wild, and they're usually easy pickings for whatever predator finds them first. Also, I seriously doubt that it is painful. I'd equate it to listening to really loud music. Over time, you're going to end up deaf. I could be wrong though.
@@meisteremm I don't think that them not being able to survive in the wild in florida can be considered a bad thing. You don't want them getting out into the wild and establishing themselves, florida already has a huge problem with invasive animals.
The key thing is "is the animal suffering", and for most captive iguanas Im not sure it would be that debilitating.
But also like, still not particularly a fan of specifically breeding them for blindness.
One of my favs of Clint’s videos!
Week 2: Clint you should do a video on Amazon Puffing Snakes (spilotes sulphureus). More people need to know about these magnificent snakes!!!!
100% this ☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼
They are incredibly under-rated and not available captive bred. (Mostly)
This species needs to be focused on more! They are absolutely stunning !
Now I want an iguana. Totally not getting one, but I definitely want one. Great video.
Been waiting for this video since Dav teased at it months ago!
I have a Ctenosaur Melanosterna and so far he's a joy.
Hopefully it was worth the wait
Of course! Hope you circle back and show us that iguana when he gets his adult colors!
So exciting for The Reptile Room! I think you should name him Ty.
Thank you for explaining that just because you don't recommend a particular pet for the general public/first time owner/casual keeper doesn't mean they aren't awesome.
We have the same thing in dog care. My favorite breeds of dog are so not for your average, casual dog owner, and even though I adore them, I don't currently have them because I'm not in a situation to give them the level of care they need.
I've known far too many dogs who were rehomed or straight up neglected because their owners bought a multi-thousand dollar purebred puppy that they were so not prepared for.
New guy: gets probed.
Also new guy: peace, im gone
I feel bad for the albino green iguanas. I think it's pretty awful to breed an animal that you know is going to go blind.
They are blind from the gate, they know know difference. You are not sending the out into the wild, which by the way wild animals are albino sometimes. I have snakes that have three pigmentations and three of my snakes are amelanistic (think albino) three do not have that trait. All of my snakes are sweet, but the three with amelanism are much calmer and have never shown fear (other than being the same species they are completely unrelated). My other three are sweet and used to being handled but will still "flinch" if you go into grab them (even from the side). My "albino" snakes can see some ( possibly because they have three pigment genes) and especially are aware of light. They will just stare at the source (I do not light my snake enclosures) and they do react sometimes to big movements when it's well lit. They just watch and move their heads, no fear. They live healthy full lives. They are happy to visit with people and snakes a like.
Them electricity/garbage/water/ cable bills ain’t gonna pay by themselves fam
Working on taming a young captive bred tokay and it's proving.. not exactly easy 🤣. I'll take your advice and hold up on getting an iguana for now. If I had to get a bigger lizard it be a monitor😉
@Jerry Asian water monitors and Timor monitors are actually pretty reasonable temperament wise (usually). But the main reason I prefer monitors is that they're more interesting to observe and interact with
@Jerry tegus are plenty cool too
I just love iguanas. My beautiful 20-year-old female green iguana passed before Christmas, and I still miss her. I had her since she was a hatchling. She was my good crabby old dragon. I would love to get a rhinoceros iguana if I could house it properly. They seem amazing.
Ty Is the best. I’ve met him at his IguanaFests. Can’t wait to go to IguanaLand.
Ty seems like that one cool grandpa/uncle
He's wonderful!
Wow those pied are breathtaking I know my next pet for sure.
I know where you can get some 😉
So cool! Thanks for the closeup shots. They ae so fascinating.
Rhinoceros iguanas are my absolute favs on this list! My region isn't very suitable for that kind of lizard but they are astounding to see in person.
Love your new pet iguana and love your videos they are so educational specially to kids am going to enjoy seeing him grow up a big tums UP to you and your team for making these amazing video's.
Wow!! Clint!!! That’s the cutest iguana in the world!! What an amazing little Pied Iguana!!🦎❤️🦎
I commented before the end……those baby Rhino’s are precious! If I wasn’t 59 years old, I’d buy one immediately!!