I just want to say that your videos have been very helpful and thank you. I got a month old veiled chameleon about two weeks ago and a baby tortoise last Monday. Your advice and tips have helped us a lot and definitely have made it an easier process. Keep doing what you do!
Hey! Nice video glad Stella is doing well and a lot better! I recently got a veiled chameleon like 3 days ago and he is doing very well. Not sure if he or she, I see faint spurs but that's it. When will the dart frogs come? Stella
They looks so awesome as adults :D My Korra is just a few months old ( born in August 2015) But she acts just like an adult :D Maybe she is more skittish but i supose thats normal for such a small lizard :) But she always runs towards the glass when i enter the room waiting for food :)
You could just get a 70 gallon adult setup right off the bat, but like he said smaller is fine until it gets bigger. I just prefer putting them in the adult enclosure right away to save money in the long run. Monitors generally don't seem to get stressed out in oversized enclosures like some other reptiles do, so theres no real downside.
@@alexcrowder1673 other benefit to a 40+ is the exercise if they don't want to be held to give them more space than they need with tons of cork pieces incase of climbing objects falling over. 1ft of cork round is about 3/4ths a pound so no different than another one of their kind tackling them for dominant play.
Ok, so, I'm curious, I have an enormous bearded dragon (almost 2 feet long) who is around seven years old. He never bites or shows signs of aggression and is chill with other lizards. We are planning to buy/ build him a huge viv at some point (at least 4'x3'x3') and have also been considering getting an ackie. My question is, would they be able to go in the same viv if it was big enough?
NO! They are completely different organisms ackies need a much hotter basking spot. And will likely out compete the beardie. Mixing species in general is just not recommended.
I know that the Basking spot needs to be between 120 to 130 degrees Farenheit but what about the traditional light in general besides the Basking spot how hot does the enclosure need to be because I'm trying to do enough research to actually start saving the money for an enclosure and I want to make sure I get both the right bulbs for the right amount of heat
Stella. Ackies kind of remind me of those super smart raptor from Jurassic world. Also how long did it take you to convince your parents to let you get one and was it hard. P.S what are good websites to get them from in Canada
+Ethan Hughes All monitors are very intelligent. I would get them from canadian coldblood or when I hopefully get some me haha. As for convincing I am ruthless haha
well mostly Im talking about the eclectrical stuff with the light fixtures and the heating light and a little on how u made the sliding door.... so pretty much every thing but the actual walls, which is like three pieces of wood... im also 14 though so I don't know much about building this stuff and what would to use if there is some wood I shouldn't be using
what do you mean socialize exactly. i have a baby and he runs as soon as i open the tank i cant even get near him i tryed putting food on my hand but he still wont touch it
Stella very nice video I would love to get my self a few one day but they are hard to find an when ever I see one so SOO over priced its nuts maybe one day lol great video as always looking forward to the next one
Its the American Douche again. I understand a larger enclosure is always better, but is my ackie really going to suffer being in a 40 gallon breeder for his first year? Ill be planning a larger, built enclosure to be used eventually.
+Mike Tytula I will. They just hatched out last month, so he will be small for a bit. I plan on building one this summer. The program I'm going through for school is year around, but I should be able to build a little at a time. Thanks for the quick reply.
+Mike Tytula Popular opinion says 4x2x2 is acceptable for a final enclosure for one ackie? I'm thinking plywood sealed with polyurethane. Melamine seems like it would rot and mold maintaining 65-85% humidity.
Just a quick question, I’m looking to get a baby ackie monitor soon and was wondering if I should get two? They’re currently about 2 months old and have been together since birth. Would it be better to get one or two, any worry about being too territorial ?
dit dot You have to spend a lot of time in that case holding them and every crestie has there own personality so it's possible they don't like being held
I think Rare earth exotics might have some? If not just join some monitor groups on FB and surely you could track down someone that is selling something.
stella. I wish I could get these were I live, but even if you could feeding them would be a challenge because the pet stores here don't carry a supply of crickets and roaches(or any insect )
+Mike Tytula I live in the Caribbean, Barbados to be exact. The most common reptiles our pet stores have are the red foot tortoise(if you are lucky you might find one roaming around outside since they are some in the wild......I think they are native), red ear sliders and on a rare occasion you may find an iguana.
Mike Tytula lol fair enough I wasn't sure, I just know that you can find some roaming around the island. But yup that's how it is here. So I really do envy you guys that get to have such cool pets(monitors/komodo dragons being my favorite lizard)
+BaraPersson Bearded dragons PROS- Almost always docile -Much slower then ackies -Commercial diets are readily available -Do not need deep substrate CONS-Are not very "exotic" -Are not very active -Are not as smart as ackies Ackies PROS-Very active -Always entertaining -Will develop a "bond" with the owner -Can become very docile CONS-Some ackies bite... and it hurts... bad -No commercial diet -Can be skittish
+Jordan Compton Very well said. Most people get butthurt when you tell them monitors are smarter than their beloved beardies. Once you've ownd a monitor though the intelligence is very noticeable. It's almost catlike intelligence. Maybe its just because my nile lives with housecats but I feel like they act similarly too. Sometimes they give you attention, and sometimes they could care less that you even exist lol.
Very usefull video! Thank you! :) These animals, along with 18 other reptile species, will become legal to keep here in Norway august 15th 2017 :) This video was a great place to start researching ;) Btw: Stella ;)
You gotta feed the insects everyday? Wow, that can get extremely expensive afterwhile. I was thinking about getting one but they seem high maintenance. Ill just stick to my ridiculously low maintenance ball python. They only eat rats/mice once week.
the cheapest you will find one is 400$ quite likely, so if you aren't willing to put in the money then I would start looking for another reptile haha. Sounds harsh I know but that is the reality with these beautiful monitors
I know they are roughly 300$ here in Arizona. I'd go to a reptile show if you don't live in an area with lots of exotic reptile shops. You can order on-line but it's easy to have a bad experience. LLLreptile is pretty safe though for on-line sales. I'm not sure what their prices are like right now though.
Awesome video man:)!! I've always wanted one but my mom won't let me I'll have to keep working on her
+Reptile101 some day :)
What a wonderful video!
They look like they have little flowers on them!
That is true!
I just want to say that your videos have been very helpful and thank you. I got a month old veiled chameleon about two weeks ago and a baby tortoise last Monday. Your advice and tips have helped us a lot and definitely have made it an easier process. Keep doing what you do!
+sweetie cakess Thanks man I'm glad they helped with something. :)
at 0:48 where did you get that miniature tree thing on the right? It looks awesome
Petsmart? I think!
Where did u get the cages from?
The wooden ones? I had them custom made for me.
Hey! Nice video glad Stella is doing well and a lot better! I recently got a veiled chameleon like 3 days ago and he is doing very well. Not sure if he or she, I see faint spurs but that's it. When will the dart frogs come? Stella
+TheChameleonKeeper05 Right on man! and spurs mean male.
Haha now I'm an actual chameleon keeper😆
TheChameleonKeeper05 That's good too hear :)
Stella and Bowser are amazingly cool.
What type of gravel do you use? If its a mix is it white sand or red sand?
They looks so awesome as adults :D My Korra is just a few months old ( born in August 2015) But she acts just like an adult :D Maybe she is more skittish but i supose thats normal for such a small lizard :) But she always runs towards the glass when i enter the room waiting for food :)
What size terrarium should a baby or juvenile be in?
+Tomas Nichols 30 gallon or 40 gallon
You could just get a 70 gallon adult setup right off the bat, but like he said smaller is fine until it gets bigger. I just prefer putting them in the adult enclosure right away to save money in the long run. Monitors generally don't seem to get stressed out in oversized enclosures like some other reptiles do, so theres no real downside.
@@alexcrowder1673 other benefit to a 40+ is the exercise if they don't want to be held to give them more space than they need with tons of cork pieces incase of climbing objects falling over. 1ft of cork round is about 3/4ths a pound so no different than another one of their kind tackling them for dominant play.
Ok, so, I'm curious, I have an enormous bearded dragon (almost 2 feet long) who is around seven years old. He never bites or shows signs of aggression and is chill with other lizards. We are planning to buy/ build him a huge viv at some point (at least 4'x3'x3') and have also been considering getting an ackie. My question is, would they be able to go in the same viv if it was big enough?
NO! They are completely different organisms ackies need a much hotter basking spot. And will likely out compete the beardie. Mixing species in general is just not recommended.
how many crickets do you feed them
for your there cages how did u guys build in the light fixtures and put the screen cover over them to get to the light bulb?
+Lee Reptiles They have little latches on the side that hold it up, and it's just chicken wire!
Stella, thank you very much for the information you gave about feeding them. I never knew how much calcium i could give them.
No problem!
Am i the only one who watches these videos just for the ackie footage?
also, stella
Considering how old this video is, maybe! But glad you enjoyed
There is just not enough footage of ackies on TH-cam (wink wink)
Agreed! There isn't much
I know that the Basking spot needs to be between 120 to 130 degrees Farenheit but what about the traditional light in general besides the Basking spot how hot does the enclosure need to be because I'm trying to do enough research to actually start saving the money for an enclosure and I want to make sure I get both the right bulbs for the right amount of heat
Between 80-90 I would say.
What cage is Stella in? Is that a 4x2x2?
Stella. Ackies kind of remind me of those super smart raptor from Jurassic world. Also how long did it take you to convince your parents to let you get one and was it hard. P.S what are good websites to get them from in Canada
+Ethan Hughes All monitors are very intelligent. I would get them from canadian coldblood or when I hopefully get some me haha. As for convincing I am ruthless haha
did u make your cage? and if so could u do a video on how u did and what u used, or if u bought it can u just tell me were please
+dom_person113 You can make them fairly easily if I build another one I will make a video about it. But I mean it's pretty self explanitory haha
well mostly Im talking about the eclectrical stuff with the light fixtures and the heating light and a little on how u made the sliding door.... so pretty much every thing but the actual walls, which is like three pieces of wood... im also 14 though so I don't know much about building this stuff and what would to use if there is some wood I shouldn't be using
Do you have to keep them in pairs?
hay mate how did you get them so tame bowser just wants to come and chill how did you do it
Just socialize with him frequently!
what do you mean socialize exactly. i have a baby and he runs as soon as i open the tank i cant even get near him i tryed putting food on my hand but he still wont touch it
Has anyone else noticed that he sounds like the person from How to train your dragon?
(No offence intended)
he does lol dope
Hydraz good call he definitely does
Hydraz HOLY SHIT I JUST REALISED THAT!!!!
yes
What one
How often do u feed them
Stella. So then what is a good size enclosure for just a single ackie?
4x2x2
Stella
very nice video I would love to get my self a few one day but they are hard to find an when ever I see one so SOO over priced its nuts maybe one day lol great video as always looking forward to the next one
+CrazyViper100 Thanks for the nice comment! They are just not very cheap reptiles in general
You say lay box so I’m assuming you breed them? Any advice on how to breed them?
I actually haven't bred them, that was incase the female laid but unfortunately she passed away a couple years ago
thanks good information. Were did you get you Ackie's?
Canadian coldblood
I have one ackie I think it's a yellow, but wanted to get another for it, but was not sure? I'm worried they might harm one another? what should I do?
If you get another one make sure you have enough space to house them separately if there was ever an issue with aggression or anything like that.
Do you feed adults everyday? I know babies eat everyday which is fine but wondering how often adults eat out the week? thanks
I typically don't the ackie I have now gets fed once or twice a week.
3:33 I believe he's referring to Retes stacks
What plants should I grow for my red eyed croc skinks they like high humidty
+dit dot REd nerve plants and other dart frog plants should be fine
Is a 4×2×2 ( L×H×W) good size even for a full grown ackie? Or will they require a larger enclosure?
That is a good size
Love your videos!How hard are ackies to keep?
Not that hard honestly.
How many crickets a day for baby and adult. Stella
Baby 15-20 adults every other day 10-15
Stella(: ahh, when are you announcing your new addition?!
+Morgan King very soon :)
How big would there cage be if you keep one by itself
Very sorry for asking all these questions
Reptile Enthusiast i would guess about the same but you shouldn't keep them by themselves
Very nice Bro!! Stella........how things going?
+MichaelsCreativeCreations Things are very good! Super busy with work, girlfriend, and friends but school starts again soon :( You??
Is it ok to keep to males in a cage together because I don't want any eggs
No. Only get one if that is the case
Are these fully grown? How big do they get?
These are fully grown.
Its the American Douche again. I understand a larger enclosure is always better, but is my ackie really going to suffer being in a 40 gallon breeder for his first year? Ill be planning a larger, built enclosure to be used eventually.
+hardbrocklife Hoenstly I would try and build the larger enclosure ASAP
+Mike Tytula I will. They just hatched out last month, so he will be small for a bit. I plan on building one this summer. The program I'm going through for school is year around, but I should be able to build a little at a time. Thanks for the quick reply.
hardbrocklife oh ya then a 40 should be fine for something like 6 months maybe a year but that is pushing it haha.
+Mike Tytula Popular opinion says 4x2x2 is acceptable for a final enclosure for one ackie? I'm thinking plywood sealed with polyurethane. Melamine seems like it would rot and mold maintaining 65-85% humidity.
hardbrocklife All that sounds spot on to me!
How many crickets do you feed them each day?
10-15 ish
Where do you recommend doing more research
All over the internet!
Where can I buy yellow or red ackies preferably yellow.
Depends where you live!
75 gallon big enough?
How big of an enclosure is needed for one adult
+Hunter Evans Minimum the size that I have
You should make a video how to build this enclosure
Next time I build one I will do my best to capture it on film
Just a quick question, I’m looking to get a baby ackie monitor soon and was wondering if I should get two? They’re currently about 2 months old and have been together since birth. Would it be better to get one or two, any worry about being too territorial ?
I would recommend just getting one. Especially if it is your first time owning them.
How big in centimetres does there terrarium have to be
I'll give it to you in feet, 4 long 2 deep 2 tall. You can covert if you like
9:20 that piece of wood looks like a monitor or an iguana
Ya it totally does
How did you make your cages?
They are just wood and made a box and sealed it.
You mentioned a cage size for a pair, but what is minimum for one adult?
Same size as the pair
Would this be a good beginner reptile
If you want to pay their cost they make decent pets
I would personally start with a bearded dragon
I have a 48L x 18W x 21H - is this too small for one Ackie? I've read that you should also house them in pairs - so my gut says no...
+Muezzus I mean I would go a bit larger but that should be fine
+Mike Tytula Is 75g for 1 good?
Gold Shot Ya
Thanks in a big fan.
Gold Shot No worries!
Are they intermediate pets or experienced pets
Depends how much research you do on them.
mike tyule what do you record with
+Jean Alt Sony tx9
Thanks man.
Loved watching Stella eating. Wish I had one too.
They are fantastic!
Where did you buy your ackies? Trying to find a seller.
depends where you live
Is 75g enough?
How big do they get and do you handle them as well
+dit dot These are full grown and yes they are handleable
I've had my crested geckos for nearly two now there both male in the same viv there still very jumpy
+Mike Tytula nice vid mike i love your videos i enjoy to whatch them
dit dot You have to spend a lot of time in that case holding them and every crestie has there own personality so it's possible they don't like being held
On the second week I only handled the then once
Do you think a 6ft 125 gal tank would be okau
okay
yes
Mike Tytula alright thank you
Mike Tytula Is 13 1/2 inches wide enough
Nice mix of care and fun, Stella ;)
Stella
Do you recommend keeping same sex pairs?
Do they also need to be kelp in pairs/trios?
No I recommend solo or pairs
Are they fully grown? Also, how much does an Ackie monitor cost, and where should I buy one if I want to get one?
+Peter K They are pretty much full grown! And typically 400-500$
+Mike Tytula could they be cheaper that a lot for a lizard
Gaylen Evenson What?
+Mike Tytula i think he was asking if you could get them for less that 500$, because he thinks its a lot of money.
Anton Bennighof haha that's probably what is was and not really maybe 450$
are meal worms ok instead of crickets?
Hey Is a 3ft long by 2ft by 2ft okay for one red ackie?
I saw no less than a 4x2x2
Okay thanks!
Where do you get your ackies from?
Depends where you live honestly.
Mike Tytula Ohio
I think Rare earth exotics might have some? If not just join some monitor groups on FB and surely you could track down someone that is selling something.
Can you make a breeding video of a layout box for your ackie Monitor's
When I breed them sure
Thanks
stella. I wish I could get these were I live, but even if you could feeding them would be a challenge because the pet stores here don't carry a supply of crickets and roaches(or any insect )
+JuniorMason Wow where do you live that petstore don't??
+Mike Tytula I live in the Caribbean, Barbados to be exact. The most common reptiles our pet stores have are the red foot tortoise(if you are lucky you might find one roaming around outside since they are some in the wild......I think they are native), red ear sliders and on a rare occasion you may find an iguana.
JuniorMason They aren't native haha. And wow that's crazy!
Mike Tytula lol fair enough I wasn't sure, I just know that you can find some roaming around the island. But yup that's how it is here. So I really do envy you guys that get to have such cool pets(monitors/komodo dragons being my favorite lizard)
JuniorMason Ya that would kill me not having any of these amazing creatures.
Did you find out what's on Stella's tail it could be a healed burn
+Daygecko1 No I didn't and no I don't think it's a burn
Ackie monitor vs Bearded dragon?
Pros and cons with both -
Stella :)
+BaraPersson
Bearded dragons
PROS- Almost always docile
-Much slower then ackies
-Commercial diets are readily available
-Do not need deep substrate
CONS-Are not very "exotic"
-Are not very active
-Are not as smart as ackies
Ackies
PROS-Very active
-Always entertaining
-Will develop a "bond" with the owner
-Can become very docile
CONS-Some ackies bite... and it hurts... bad
-No commercial diet
-Can be skittish
+Jordan Compton Very well said. Most people get butthurt when you tell them monitors are smarter than their beloved beardies. Once you've ownd a monitor though the intelligence is very noticeable. It's almost catlike intelligence. Maybe its just because my nile lives with housecats but I feel like they act similarly too. Sometimes they give you attention, and sometimes they could care less that you even exist lol.
it's actually true though.. you don't see Beardies scavenging after humans unlike Monitors..
TheSchmeister Ackies can't scavenge on humans
does it get really hot in your room?
80 degrees ish
what should their humidity be
Tomas Nichols I don't think they need any
Bearded dragons come from Australia like Ackies so no humidity like beardedies I think
Could you make more videos about ur chams👍Just a suggestion keep the videos coming
Is it possible to breed a yellow ackie with a red?
+Steve Simpson DON'T
I'm not as I ain't got any ackie monitors, I was just wondering about it. Why can't you then?
Steve Simpson You probably could but there is enough mixing in the gene pool already why continue it
Fair enough
Thanks for your help, I thought he was talking out his arse
what type of bulb should i use for them
+Nicky Limon A solar glo bulb or something like that, it should provide UVB and heat.... that is really hot....
+Mike Tytula ok but what is easier A savannah monitor or ackie
+Mike Tytula and i might be to young for a monitor so whats a good lizard thats pretty big
Nicky Limon not all monitors get big
Honestly I would never do a savannah monitor as first lizard
Do they climb?
Fossilhunter 34 They cannot climb on glass
Dude I'm thinking about getting a ackie monitors this would be my first monitor I've heard there a good start
They are a good start!
Are they good pets
I believe though
Very usefull video! Thank you! :)
These animals, along with 18 other reptile species, will become legal to keep here in Norway august 15th 2017 :)
This video was a great place to start researching ;)
Btw: Stella ;)
Wicked! good luck!
can i use a mercury vapour bulb
Be very careful how you use it.
how many gallons does a adult need pls
As big as you can, at least 100 gallon
thanks ive been thinking of getting one :)
I was actually thinking about getting an ackie monitor so this was a very helpful video:) !!!!
+izzy vally Right on! I'm glad it helped :)
Loved the video. Stella
Thanks for watching!
how many times a week should I give my baby ackie vitamin D3 powder?
+Michelle Crossley 1-2 times per month
+Mike Tytula ok thats great. how many times per week should i give my baby ackie calcium powder
Michelle Crossley I dust every feeding with calcium without D3
+Mike Tytula ok that's great! love ur videos by the way :)
Michelle Crossley Glad you enjoy!! :)
Can you make more chameleon video please . I am going to get a chameleon and I like your advise
+Jenny Martinez Advise on what? And I make plenty of chameleon video if you look at my channel :)
how much do ackies usually cost
+Gaylen Evenson 400-500
look up Rare Earth Inc. on fbook, he sells yellows for $350 and reds for $450. he has beautiful ackies
look up Rare Earth Inc. on fbook, he sells yellows for $350 and reds for $450. he has beautiful ackies
Great vid man, I might have to look into getting one of those awesome monitor lizards!
+Austin Burton Right on they aren't cheap but they are amazing!
Could you do a pacman frog one
+frigid123ful Hopefully I will my buddy has a couple so I would be able to get footage as well
You gotta feed the insects everyday? Wow, that can get extremely expensive afterwhile. I was thinking about getting one but they seem high maintenance. Ill just stick to my ridiculously low maintenance ball python. They only eat rats/mice once week.
I only feed them every couple of days now.
Where is a good place I can buy ackies at that wont cost me $500 for one of them?
the cheapest you will find one is 400$ quite likely, so if you aren't willing to put in the money then I would start looking for another reptile haha. Sounds harsh I know but that is the reality with these beautiful monitors
timor monitors are smaller then ackies and are only about $125
aspurr20 Timor here are like the same price
I know they are roughly 300$ here in Arizona. I'd go to a reptile show if you don't live in an area with lots of exotic reptile shops. You can order on-line but it's easy to have a bad experience. LLLreptile is pretty safe though for on-line sales. I'm not sure what their prices are like right now though.
Can you make more chameleon videos
+Lpscherry I've gotten it a couple times so I will for sure :)
I should be getting my first Ackie within the. Ext month or two. I can't wait
+JoesDragonsNYC That's awesome! :)
Thank you I have been looking forward for the vid
+James MURPHY No problem! I hope it helped!
Stella, great video mate
stella, also very nice vid, getting mine at tuesday :) keep it up man!!
+Senne De Marie Right on! I hope you enjoy their beauty!
thanks man :D you're videos are awesome
Senne De Marie Thank you!
How much are they
Depends where you are located!
I live in West Covina California
They'll be about 450$
Can I feed it meat all the time
No
enclosure size?
4x2x2
do I have to breed them
No, it is not required to breed them.
Can
males stay together
+Jean Alt No I wouldn't keep males together
Jean Alt I would go with two females, but do your research, Im not an expert on these guys
Ok
Wat temp do u keep her at night no one ever covers the night time temps wen discussing their animals 🤣🤣🤣
depends on the time of year honestly! The coldest it gets in their tank is low 70s
Thanks for replying
I have my baby a lie at 24c at night u think that cud still be slightly warm for her?
@@bigmac2998 Thats not bad
Nice one 👍