ACKIES IN THE WILD (are we keeping them correctly?)

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  • @ClintsReptiles
    @ClintsReptiles 4 ปีที่แล้ว +326

    So incredible! I would be so jealous that you got to do this, but... THE FLIES!!!! 🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟

  • @goldenwafflz1588
    @goldenwafflz1588 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I found the best substrate for captive ackies is 30% Carolina red soil, 30% sand and 40% fine organic soil. It holds burrows and humidity well and cpatures that outback look

    • @davkaufmansreptileadventures
      @davkaufmansreptileadventures  4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Very cool! Thanks for sharing your tip!

    • @GarysTandAExotics
      @GarysTandAExotics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Can you share links on where to get the soils

    • @edwardseals3926
      @edwardseals3926 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GarysTandAExotics hey did you every get the link to the soil if so can you share please thanks

    • @GarysTandAExotics
      @GarysTandAExotics ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edwardseals3926 best thing I have found is excavator clay from zoomed or one of those brand name reptile companies. That carolina red clay is very expensive from all the places ive seen but I also live in california so everything is expensive

    • @dylanjwicklund92
      @dylanjwicklund92 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same with reptile excavation clay it's like a natural red clay that holds heat and humidity well and they can make a burrow if they want or you can build an elaborate one that turns and opens up in a cave like room

  • @carschmn
    @carschmn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    You should do a tour of your facility called Däv Kaufman: are we keeping him correctly?

    • @davkaufmansreptileadventures
      @davkaufmansreptileadventures  4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      With me not able to travel, those videos are coming up! But the answer is no. No I don't keep myself correctly :)

    • @francesmarie73
      @francesmarie73 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I would think a properly kept Dav Kauffman would require a high protein diet such as steak, stews along with the natural sugars of certain fruits like strawberry and banana smoothies to reduce internal heat when basking in a lawn chair at 85 to 90f. With 20 to 30% humidity. The Dav Kauffman should also be given a good sized water area such as a lake or even a swimming pool preferably without too much chlorine. All spots for the basking Dav Kauffman should offer ample shade trees to stop the Dav Kauffman from overheating and becoming sun burned. After basking you may offer the Dav Kauffman an alcoholic beverage to calm and cool, but make sure to keep this in moderation or risk the Dav Kauffman getting fat. The Dav Kauffman may appreciate the company of a mate, however overcrowding the Dav Kauffman could result in this rare species to retreat to his man cave. Make sure to keep the Dav Kauffman substrate on a natural blend of high thread count cotton along with bamboo towels to dry him. These things along with positive reinforcement should keep the Dav Kauffman thriving for many years to come.😎Rattle On!

    • @BrianKusko
      @BrianKusko 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Dāv Kaufman's Reptile Adventures 😂

  • @MichaelBlueMusic
    @MichaelBlueMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love the whole concept of investigating the housing and habits of wild populations to compare and contrast to husbandry techniques in order to fine tune that husbandry. Such a great idea! Thanks for sharing these!

  • @Weezy4reezy
    @Weezy4reezy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I'm so glad you've got these videos recorded for us. It's like something is still normal in all of this. Rattle on!

  • @jonyob
    @jonyob 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i dont know how you made it. i would have had a meltdown with all those flies. just watching this puts me on edge

  • @jaddenmp
    @jaddenmp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Those flies are annoying 😂 anyway I would love an ackie monitor!

    • @Freshie207
      @Freshie207 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you stop swatting them and sweet enough/pour water on back of your shirt they’ll just chill there

  • @Orangutan_Stella
    @Orangutan_Stella ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thankyou what a thorough and fascinating video you have done here on Ackies. I'm currently doing my research on how best to keep them as looking to get one and after watching several ackie set ups your video has helped give me a much clearer and better understanding on what I should and need to be incorporating in my own eventual set up. 😊

  • @varanidguy
    @varanidguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    RE: UVB and ackies - The venerable Frank Retes who, in a lot of ways, was a pioneer of proper monitor husbandry, is adamant that UVB isn't required to keep monitors. While it's hard to completely disprove given his success, I cannot agree with that assessment for two reasons. My first, and biggest reason, is ackies are a diurnal basking species, they are exposed to UVB constantly, and it's common knowledge that diurnal, basking lizards need UVB for optimal health...my second reason is that he commonly utilizes outdoor enclosures so...draw your own conclusions there.
    I keep my pair of ackies in a 6x2x3 foot enclosure and, despite being "small" (for monitors), they use every bit of space provided to them. They have two basking areas on both extreme ends of the enclosure, the hottest one reaching about 145-150 degrees fahrenheit, and their basking platforms are 12"x12" stacks (one stone, one wood) with 1"-1.5" gaps between each layer, providing different temperature gradients within the stack. They routinely bask at these high temperatures, but they like to "hang out" in areas of the stack that are roughly 95-100 degrees. One of the basking areas utilizes a Mega-Ray mercury vapor UVB basking bulb - although admittedly I do not have a measuring device for UVB, I follow the manufacturer's recommendations for distance. The ambient humidity of the cage is kept around 50-60% with the occasional misting that will bump it up to about 80% for a few days at a time. Even at 50-60% relative humidity, the ackies are out and active every day. The substrate is 10-12 inches of a sand/soil mixture, at about 50% for each, and under the surface it is kept moist and it is also compact enough to hold burrows. My female has her preferred burrow in the exact manner as depicted in your video, under a stone in the cage. They are fed a staple diet of dubia roaches, and I like to give them large crickets for enrichment because they seem to enjoy chasing them down, and they also get super worms and the occasional frozen-thawed hopper mouse. Insects are supplemented with Sticky Tongue Farm's Miner-All, with a light dusting, and when the female was gravid I went heavier on the dusting. Also all insects are gut loaded. Occasional I mean once or twice a month. On April 8th of this year, my female laid her first clutch of 10 eggs and all 10 are viable - being incubated between 86.5-87 degrees fahrenheit, they will hopefully hatch between the beginning of July and middle of August.
    Sorry for the long post, just wanted to share. :)

    • @goldenwafflz1588
      @goldenwafflz1588 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you for sharing. Love seeing posts like this related to ackies

    • @varanidguy
      @varanidguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@goldenwafflz1588 it's a pleasure!

    • @davkaufmansreptileadventures
      @davkaufmansreptileadventures  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you for sharing your experience and congrats on the eggs!

    • @varanidguy
      @varanidguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@davkaufmansreptileadventures the man, the myth, the legend! I was hoping to see you wandering about the reptile show that was to be held in Ontario CA last month, but thanks to the Rona, it got canceled. Thank you very much for your kind words!

    • @frankretes2726
      @frankretes2726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I am the Frank Retes, and indeed not just pioneered keeping of monitors, I also studied them both in captivity and in the field. While Dav's video was fun and not WRONG, it was also not right or in context. For instance, he used RED ackies and yellow ackies and stated they were the same. Only he was not in Red Ackie habitat. Red ackies occur on the west coast. some 800 miles away. The type in the US. My comments on UV is based on 30 years of testing. Back then I build a facility which included indoor cages, outdoor cages and indoor/outdoor cages. Comparative testing is how we came about my comments of UV, particularly UV bulbs. As we compared those indoor with common halogen or incandescent bulbs. To the SUN. the actual natural UV. and found with proper care, the ones lacking any added UV out performed the UV exposed Ackies and many other species. These results are reflected in the pet trade, I supplied those who contributed to the pet trade their stock, all raised without UV bulbs. My comments are based on a HISTORY of success. not opinion. UV bulbs are a bandage for poor husbandry, At suboptimal temps, they can help some. . But does not address other needs for optimal heat. The animals look nice under a range of Red and blue UV bulbs. If you like the looks, then by all means use those bulbs for that reason. But please keep in mind, a proper temp range is to also be included. Lastly if you look close, most desert reptiles, have adaptions and behavior to avoid UV. In reality, UVA and UVB, are deep penetrating wave lengths that cause cancer. Read the warnings on those bulbs. My problem is, I am very prejudiced. I live in and study these animals from a approach of similar habitat. The desert. Which means daily, today for example, I watch dozens of lizards of many species, do their daily activities. In most cases, they avoid times of the day when UV levels are at their highest. I get the feeling, living in the desert and living in say, Minn. will give a person a somewhat different view. Back to the vid. There were many statements that were simply not accurate. But not bad for this type of Video. I do find the title a bit click baitfish. That is, Dav did not add anything to captive husbandry that was not already used in captivity since the early 90's. In fact, is understanding seemed naïve.

  • @Teeger117
    @Teeger117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    “...except for these little flying bastards” 😂 😂 😝

  • @victoriareno6237
    @victoriareno6237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Dāv! I love your channel and following your amazing travels! These Ackies are so cool!!! Already can't wait to see what's coming next week!

  • @dodgydavy
    @dodgydavy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    🤘🏻great info. About to redo my ackie tank and this has given me some ideas on changes I can make to improves to the environment in the vivarium

  • @staceyroberts3468
    @staceyroberts3468 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I wanna see those jet black ones Dav 😄🤞🏼

  • @duskgekko
    @duskgekko 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Right now i think you are the best reptile youtube channel, i like how you give as the chance to see these animals in their natural habitat, keep the good work going, stay safe and rattle on!

  • @IrieRogue
    @IrieRogue 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If this day gets any better I may just spontaneously combust! Just got my new tricolor hognose (unboxing on my channel if interested), Dāv dropped a new video, and I have two amazing tarantulas on the way! I am riddled with excitement! I've been dying to get an ackie, so glad to have this video to reference!!!

  • @ExoticsLair
    @ExoticsLair 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Lovin' the series! Thanks!
    Ball Pythons next if possible? :D

  • @Iamtylergray
    @Iamtylergray 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wicked video, really informative - not much wild Ackie footage / capture of their wild habitat on youtube. Really nice to have something to reference information too.

  • @Cgraseck
    @Cgraseck 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It is Also important to think about just how much water is in 104 degree air at 90% humidity! That is humidity like few people have ever experienced! It's surprising that Ackies are so durable in captivity when they have access to both hyper humid and very dry air in their natural environment. I doubt many people give them access to conditions like that.
    Cheers,
    Chris

  • @GuilhermeOliveira-vs7uh
    @GuilhermeOliveira-vs7uh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    When the current pandemic ends we need a leopard gecko in the wild

    • @davkaufmansreptileadventures
      @davkaufmansreptileadventures  4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Yes we do!

    • @harlemgecko9545
      @harlemgecko9545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed

    • @luvlost03
      @luvlost03 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would love to see that I have 2 Leo's.

    • @johnagen3688
      @johnagen3688 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Heck yeah! ! Ball pythons too!

    • @GuilhermeOliveira-vs7uh
      @GuilhermeOliveira-vs7uh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      John Agen leopard geckos and ball pythons are the herps that suffer the most so they sure deserve a dedicated in the wild episode

  • @martingreen1099
    @martingreen1099 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another amazing video! I love how you show things and provide real info in your videos. Seems all there is on youtube is crap from so called petubers who spew nothing but misinformation. Thank you for doing what you do, and please don't ever stop!

  • @dylanjwicklund92
    @dylanjwicklund92 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the reptile excavating clay ive only seen it once in my local petstore and my tortoise and lizards loved it as they could make their own burrows

  • @AlexsAgamids
    @AlexsAgamids 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another awesome video Dav! Keep up the great content. This is one of my favorite video series you've done by far!

  • @chauksexotics7842
    @chauksexotics7842 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dav are these conditions similar to how Varanus Glauerti should be kept as well? The humid hide was very surprising! Thanks for the information.

  • @CryptoGhoulClub
    @CryptoGhoulClub 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this video, awesome seeing my lil guy in his natural habitat. Please go see the jet black ones soon ! 👍

  • @42ZaphodB42
    @42ZaphodB42 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, this is a bunch I needed to know for my Ackie enclosure. Thanks a lot! Ill try to mimmick this habitat as closely as possible.

  • @brookelarson7563
    @brookelarson7563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish I could count each every individual insect fluttering around this gem of a human being.

  • @shanelowe3902
    @shanelowe3902 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video. Love the concept!

  • @Jomi0503
    @Jomi0503 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another amazing video! Thank you!

  • @amcgeckos
    @amcgeckos 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the video Dav as always. Thanks for sharing. Very educational and informative as always as well. Keep up the great and amazing work Dav. Keep teaching and inspiring!! I absolutely love all monitor lizards. They are so smart, always thinking.

    • @davkaufmansreptileadventures
      @davkaufmansreptileadventures  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Much appreciated!

    • @amcgeckos
      @amcgeckos 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davkaufmansreptileadventures hope your staying safe and can't wait to see the next video!! #RATTLEON

  • @mikem602
    @mikem602 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do one on Jeweled Lacertas!Great video none the less. I thought black fly season in the Adirondacks was bad......this is waaaaaaaay worse.

  • @secretagentmandanV2
    @secretagentmandanV2 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great informative video. Thank you

  • @Scales13
    @Scales13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This was absolutely great! Love seeing the Ackles natural environment!

    • @davkaufmansreptileadventures
      @davkaufmansreptileadventures  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed!

    • @kylequinn1963
      @kylequinn1963 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You guys are both awesome, I love watching the progression with Thunder. Been working with my little dude for nearly a year now and he's still shy, but not afraid at all. Love these guys, he's about to be upgraded to a 6 foot enclosure this weekend

    • @Scales13
      @Scales13 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kylequinn1963 That is awesome bigger is always better

  • @ohminsun
    @ohminsun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! I have two ackies and it's so cool to see what they would be doing in the wild!

  • @zulemazahir666
    @zulemazahir666 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos are so incredible, I'm so envious but I absolutely love coming to your monitor videos when I'm stressed.
    Also, bless you continuing to speak whilst dealing with those flies. I would be too scared to even open my mouth! 😅

  • @curtharvilla958
    @curtharvilla958 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video Dav! Very informative

  • @emreozdemir2070
    @emreozdemir2070 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video man! I couldn't really concentrate though as I was worried about flies going in your mouth the whole time :)

  • @LILBOOGsBUGCORNER
    @LILBOOGsBUGCORNER 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hands down the best reptile series on TH-cam!!!!!! 🤘🏾😎

  • @johnnie31000
    @johnnie31000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the best Ackie monitor videos I seen thank you please keep these coming

  • @bryanzaragoza326
    @bryanzaragoza326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How amazing would a jet black ackie monitor look 😍

  • @EugeneMazur
    @EugeneMazur 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video and all good valuable information on temps and humidity. I keep Pygmy Mulgas and Quinces, but love when people come out with good valuable information about ackies. Thank you!

  • @michelles1250
    @michelles1250 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks mate, for some reason I misunderstood the humidity needs of my baby girl 😢 swapped that around promptly. She's doing great, though! Doubled in size since we adopted her.

  • @ckjacques3660
    @ckjacques3660 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this series so much. I wish there was more of this kind of thing in the reptile community. Someday I'd love to see you do ETBs, Solomon Island Ground Boas, sand boas!

  • @AmazonPawan
    @AmazonPawan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good sharing stay safe and stay blessed

  • @patshhi4620
    @patshhi4620 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Poor you Dav. I can see all those flies around you. I admire your dedication.

  • @crashingdown6814
    @crashingdown6814 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I em often envious of you going trough these places to see these reptiles in the wild, this time at the start of the video i em already like ''just nope with those bugs''

  • @PhotobyJH
    @PhotobyJH 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing video, but lol the flies

  • @siobhanc3893
    @siobhanc3893 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for yet another amazing video that was a joy to watch. The jet black ones sound like they would be stunning! Stay safe - love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @nathanb1581
    @nathanb1581 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Didn't the ackie bite you once? Cool video😉

    • @davkaufmansreptileadventures
      @davkaufmansreptileadventures  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In the dozen or so we found, not one tried. It's all in how you handle them

    • @nathanb1581
      @nathanb1581 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I Don’t really know do Adult ackies posture and tail-whip when they feel threatened

  • @kamarulamin3333
    @kamarulamin3333 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the great info video Dav! Hope you can make another video for the yellow Acki and the Jet black Acki! Thanks!

  • @StLMikie
    @StLMikie 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it. Thanks for the video Dāv!

  • @dr.collison9418
    @dr.collison9418 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So how do I get a hold of the jet black Ackie?

  • @LonghornInOmaha
    @LonghornInOmaha 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, Dāv! I would guess ackies are somewhere between 3-4 on the Ferguson UVB Zone scale. Hopefully, you were able to get a replacement meter when you got back. I think having a Solarmeter will definitely add to the great information you've provided so far. Rattle On! 🦎👍

  • @Crystalgeezerz
    @Crystalgeezerz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Once I was riding a bike (in australia) and I turned around the corner and there was a huge monitor crossing the path, it went up the tree slowly.

  • @markharris8997
    @markharris8997 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video came at the right time as ill be a new ackie monitor owner in the next month or so depending on the lockdown .
    Just set up encloser before watching this video but im going to slighty tweak things in it now , helped fill in a few gaps of information i was after ..
    Cheers
    Keep on rattling !!

  • @zoomzoom7435
    @zoomzoom7435 ปีที่แล้ว

    Science rules! Thank you so much for making this enlightening video.., So much for 150-170 degrees Fahrenheit some websites have posted as the high basking temperatures for this incredible monitor.

  • @torquess454
    @torquess454 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I tend to agree with Professor Herp in that Ackies should have 12-18” of substrate to borrow in, 6, for sure, seems way too shallow to me personally. But these videos of seeing our critters in their natural habitat are sooo important, I believe, to better know how to properly keep your critter ♥️ so thanks for this Dave!!
    Whaaaa??? 140-170 degrees?!?!?! Wtf?

  • @inquiline
    @inquiline 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seriously amazing video! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @steviet6878
    @steviet6878 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man those flies were annoying the crap out of me and I wasn't even there!! Great video though. Ive been wanting you to do one on these guys ever since I saw your first Are we keeping them correctly videos.

  • @adhdizzle
    @adhdizzle 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks alot was great to meet you at the expo and this definitley helps with the care of my ackie

  • @HuaWangUS
    @HuaWangUS 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, another great episode! do you see the red ackies live in groups in the wild? I wonder if ok to house a trio year round (not just breeding season)

    • @davkaufmansreptileadventures
      @davkaufmansreptileadventures  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They only do because they are all utilizing the same rock pile and other habitats. They aren't really "social" animals.

    • @frankretes2726
      @frankretes2726 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davkaufmansreptileadventures They are incredibly social. I may have made the same conclusions as you, on my first trip in the field. Oddly. time of year has everything to do with social observations. Times of the year, they live in tight groups, other times particularly after the reproductive season, they spend more time separately feeding to regain lost energy . Yet, never venture far. Of interest is, what you saw was real and you reported it. If you went and checked year around, I would suspect you would have a different view then you have now. I did do that. and I tested observations in captivity. Social means recognizing individuals that work together. It means including some, and excluding others. monitors from one area, not just your method of collecting. (rock piles) Do not fight, or combat eachother. They gather at times yet keep track of eachother when apart.(scent tracking) If introduced to a member of another family group or just social group, they fight/combat. One example you should consider, Once I found a pair of storrs and several neonates together under the same rock. Its fun because in captivity, Storrs are not easy to keep in groups. The key for captivity is, raising them together. This area is called ethology, animal behavior. To understand social is not all that easy, not by simple observation. As a area, like you saw, includes very social animals, and non social animals. It also includes Resident individuals and transient individuals. Residents have found the conditions to support groups, mostly consisting of family. And Transients are those that have not found conditions to support groups. Transients are driven from area to area until they find their own, or die. This social model is fairly common in many lizard species and snake species. oddly I report a lot of this on my FB site, but not varanid stuff. We have a varanid site where we do report both captive and field work. On our varanid site, we caution the use of "prejudice" that is using preconceived ideas to support observation. As a field researcher, The key to observation is, DO NOT PREJUDICE observation. Your suppose to observe and report. not prejudice. Which means adding what you think is going on. What I or we think, should never be included in observation. Something you video is full of, preconceived ideas, with actual support. But that said, you vid is for entertainment and was great. I would recommend, showing the animals actually doing something, not posed on a termite mound or rock. Sadly that takes time and work. I worked on Wild kingdoms and other animals shows. So I understand the value of entertainment and sponsor support. Lastly those flies were not bad. As a desert rat, they did not bother me. Oh wait, with one exception. We were just east and north of Coral bay on the west coast, we parked the car, got out and flies packed under our eyelids, nose holes and in our ears. My friend and I looked at each other and said, we are outa here. While I do think your vid was wonderful. I am not sure how you could gain the data needed to determine if they are social or not. from such limited data. if your interested, I have some fun stories of really odd ackies, and other monitors, that to this day have not been described. There is more out there then We realize.

  • @chrisjones2569
    @chrisjones2569 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for doing this video I was thinking about getting an ackie but now I know it's not the lizard for me I'm not prepared to heat a cage that hot

  • @theisenghoff5068
    @theisenghoff5068 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it Mr Kaufman, you simply went in depth to a level i could only have dreamed of when i asked you to take readings a few months back and i want to thank you very much for doing that. PS: Regarding the Pinkie/Ground Turkey feeding i would not recommend feeding it other than very very sparingly, once a month or so, my female developed Gout last year because i was too generous with high protein foods like meats/eggs and mice and Dubia fed on animal protein and i have heard of others suffering the same fate, Luckily my girl only have two enlarged toes and walks a little funny where others have suffered very early death because of inflamed organs, she will in all likelihood have shaved years of her lifespan anyway though, witch is sad and utterly my fault, just a warning from a guy who personally did it wrong. Best Regards Theis and again what a brilliant quick study you did here, it´s so much appreciated!

    • @davkaufmansreptileadventures
      @davkaufmansreptileadventures  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome. Thanks for your comment. I hope others can learn from your experiences as well!

    • @vee9484
      @vee9484 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just got my boy a month ago... I feed him crickits and an occasional pinky once a week. He is not into meal worms or supers or wax worms as of yet and I have not tried any silk or horn worms. I have heard different stories on how many times a week I shound be feeding. He was born this past February 28 2020, so he is about 2 months old right now. Any advice would be greatly appreciated..Thanks!

    • @tomwiley1502
      @tomwiley1502 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How thick is the soil in the enclosure?

    • @theisenghoff5068
      @theisenghoff5068 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vee9484 Hey if i were you i would join up in the various Monitor groups on Facebook as loads of info and care sheets are shared in places like that!

    • @theisenghoff5068
      @theisenghoff5068 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tomwiley1502 Hi i have about one foot of substrate in my Ackie enclosures

  • @vee9484
    @vee9484 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT VIDEO DAV, ONCE AGAIN!!! Just got my boy a month ago... I feed him crickits and an occasional pinky once a week. He is not into meal worms or supers or wax worms as of yet and I have not tried any silk or horn worms. I have heard different stories on how many times a week I shound be feeding. He was born this past February 28 2020, so he is about 2 months old right now. Any advice would be greatly appreciated..Thanks!

  • @Bawookles
    @Bawookles 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video! I'm a fellow Minnesotan and I've had a red Ackie for over a year now and he's simply the best pet I have ever had! He loves to come out and play with me or just sleep on my shoulder, SO affectionate! I'm going to have to get that humidity meter that you've got, I've always measured the ambient humidity in the enclosure, but I don't have anything to stick down into the burrows to measure the humidity there, could be useful! Thanks!!

    • @davkaufmansreptileadventures
      @davkaufmansreptileadventures  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very cool. And oh yeah, youbetcha! Glad the vid helped!

    • @Bawookles
      @Bawookles 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davkaufmansreptileadventures I would reply with "SKOL VIKES!" but I am still sore from Diggs being traded.

  • @jayboyle000
    @jayboyle000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dave you've done it again, great info I've let my temps get up into the low 40s during the summer this year just because of your ideas. 👍

  • @famousziggy
    @famousziggy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative 🔥

  • @ForestExotics
    @ForestExotics 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow those flys love that stench lol. Thanks for the video.

  • @jeanclaudesladden914
    @jeanclaudesladden914 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just a question, you said that all the locales and variations and island variations are all the same species, but aren't there 3 different subspecies? Varanus Acanthurus Acanthurus, Varanus Acanthurus Brachyurus and Varanus Acanthurus Insulanicus, and what is the difference between them?

  • @charlijames6698
    @charlijames6698 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video as always.

  • @stevelender6852
    @stevelender6852 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tyvm for info

  • @ashleighnichole8197
    @ashleighnichole8197 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know this is old but its amazing. However, the whole time I'm watching all i can look at is your mouth to see if a fly flies in there lol

  • @j.d.8075
    @j.d.8075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Bureau of Meteorology here in Aus always includes the UV index reading in their weather reports for the day, so we know what level of sun protection we need... I live in the skin cancer capital of the world... so just by looking up the weather for the town or even cattle station closest to you, you can know just how quickly you shall fry outdoors.

  • @Fireflamez317
    @Fireflamez317 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    All those flies he’s unbothered af I’d go crazy looking at them are making me itch and swat 😂😂😂

  • @ingridjohansan2098
    @ingridjohansan2098 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing content

  • @averyvanderlouw1193
    @averyvanderlouw1193 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Australian outback really gets a bad reputation of being a sandy death trap. Just look at how beautiful the rock/clay formations and shrubs are, along with the animals that have developed dark red colors to match it

  • @jdssurf
    @jdssurf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dav I’ve wanted these since they hit the market but being so busy in life now and being single with no help, I just feel like they need lots of regular attention..throughout the day........how do you think they would do if you had to leave town for several days, food wise, water wise, any thoughts?

    • @jdssurf
      @jdssurf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      About like Beardies? I bred Beardies for years......

  • @dylan-gh5ll
    @dylan-gh5ll 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these videos. Have you done one on ball pythons? Would it ever even be possible?

    • @davkaufmansreptileadventures
      @davkaufmansreptileadventures  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was supposed to be there now, but the rona had other plans :(

    • @SwissCheese707
      @SwissCheese707 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dāv Kaufman's Reptile Adventures really looking forward to when you’re able to make that trip man, in my humble opinion that is the most needed video about husbandry in the reptile community.

  • @leezvibez2248
    @leezvibez2248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet gotta love an akie

  • @bryonflaherty5957
    @bryonflaherty5957 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dav Kaufman have you ever made a frilled lizard in the wild video?

  • @hmminteresting7697
    @hmminteresting7697 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative

  • @therealoxcooper4616
    @therealoxcooper4616 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Interesting contrast between the fat captive ackie and the skinny wild ackie 😂

  • @scalegangtv7305
    @scalegangtv7305 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man those flies are relentless! Haha

  • @patrickkerr329
    @patrickkerr329 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dav you are so gangster! I would be going crazy with those flies! Love your natural habitat spotlights they’re what’s missing in all these TH-cam care sheets. Had a chance to meet you about 5-6 years ago at an expo in Buffalo, NY and every time I watch your videos I kick myself for not talking you up. Cheers 🍻

  • @tailwhip3774
    @tailwhip3774 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Y’all need a body guard for all those insects. Like a team of bodyguards. Really enjoyed this video

  • @araenia123
    @araenia123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, all the flies 🤣

  • @zzzsorrow
    @zzzsorrow 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i really want one tbh but idk what they require like their needs or the size of tanks or the lighting or if they need to be in a humid place and how much they cost

  • @Giga-cat-c6b
    @Giga-cat-c6b 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Red ackie? I have lived in Australia for almost 8 years and I have not heard of it. So glad I found this video

  • @panoptes4195
    @panoptes4195 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fantastic👍🏻. It's good to see the natural habitat of these brilliant little monitors:)
    Just Subscribed 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @420bandit
    @420bandit 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    80f is 26c just an fyi low 20sC is low 70sF, just saying. Luv ur videos tho man, thanks for doing them with so much correct info.

  • @DEAexotics
    @DEAexotics 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great information wow loved this episode

  • @classys-chassis6433
    @classys-chassis6433 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How should u feel out a breeding pair?

  • @jaymonstewart6558
    @jaymonstewart6558 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What part of Australia was that?

  • @wrench1674
    @wrench1674 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    since ackies and beardies are found primarily in the same location is it safe to bet that the care for an ackie is very close to a bearded dragon as far as heat and stuff goes?

  • @TheBeardedHerper
    @TheBeardedHerper 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should do a video on savanah monitors in the wild. Many people dont realize that they are cyclical feeders eating for half the year and fast the other 6 months.

    • @davkaufmansreptileadventures
      @davkaufmansreptileadventures  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was supposed to be there now doing that, but 'rona had other plans

    • @TheBeardedHerper
      @TheBeardedHerper 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davkaufmansreptileadventures understandable. Looking forward to it when all this clears up. Love the videos brother keep it up.

  • @My_Bow_L.Y.F
    @My_Bow_L.Y.F 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Similis monitors are super great once there socialized. I had one and she was great to the point of I'd open her tank and she would come running to me and greet me. And my kids could hold her and she never tried to bite. And when I got her she was mean.

    • @heydiahrea
      @heydiahrea 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had one he never tamed down though the most I was able to do was pet him while he was basking in the cage

  • @Poteluz
    @Poteluz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The amount of flies is insane

  • @oleksowurszula
    @oleksowurszula 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another amazing video how to correctly keep your lizard 🦎 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @commercialelectrician133
    @commercialelectrician133 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video keep them coming.

  • @ferrisulf
    @ferrisulf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have always wanted to visit Australia. I decided I will need an Australian with me at all times to make sure I don't just pick up cool snakes, spiders, etc, or just jump in any ol' lake for a swim. 😅 We don't have Crocs, sharks or any truly dangerous venomous animals in Michigan.

  • @jdssurf
    @jdssurf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those flies again for fucks sake..........think I would have to just set my self on fire lmao.