Painted Agama, The Better Bearded Dragon?
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- The bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) is definitely one of the best pet lizards you could possibly get, but there is another agama that might be even better. The clown agama, also called the painted agama(Laudakia stellio), is arguably even better. Is this possible? Let's find out by scoring the clown agama based on our five categories to determine if the clown agama is the best pet lizard for you. Could it really be a better bearded dragon?
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Please do emerald swifts they are so overlooked
Im confused on which type of heating i will need for my enclosure because it has no lid but has vents on the back🤔 its for a clown agama😁
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"Everybody and their _bearded dragon_ has a bearded dragon."
-Clint Laidlaw of Clint's Reptiles, 2020
That part makes me laugh every time I hear it...
Don't forget "Rocks tend to be heavy."
-Clint Laidlaw of Clint's Reptiles, 2020
Exotic Pets My favorite is "I guess I'm just one of those people who doesn't like getting bitten by snakes."
@@ClintsReptiles "when you're a noodle with a head the world is a scary place" Clint every video
i'd like this but it has 777 likes
"Rocks tend to be heavy"
Well, you learn something every day
We're always hoping to give you that little something extra that you never would have known otherwise...
@@ClintsReptiles you are very informative 👍
Actually, Clint's a little out of his wheelhouse here. He's a biologist, not a geologist. It would be best to check with an expert.
The best part 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
dont forget about the bendy rocks, they exist
I spent the entirety of the very first paycheck I ever earned on my painted agama and all the equipment for her when I was 16. Two months ago I lost her just a couple months before the 13 year anniversary of that day. I have never seen another at pet shops, or even an expo, so she felt very unique. Seeing this pop up was a nice reminder of her!
Very similar story. Was my first reptile
Much better than what I spent my first check on
In case anyone is wondering. A lot of people that were breeding these no longer do. I talked to the last breeder in my area about this 8 or 9 years ago. I was able to get the very last one he bred as a birthday present. They are not as popular as some of the other lizards so they were not as profitable and he was having a hard time sourcing breeding pairs because import rules changed.
They’re everywhere in my country. Never thought of keeping one as a pet nor have I seen it so up close. They tend to run away and they are fast!
few captive bred ones in quebec right now
"And their poop is less wet and less copius" Welp, I'm sold.
Sam Fish It’s a make or break for some people.
It’s also less salty
..... I'm concerned to ask how you found that out.....
@@KristenRobertskris10lr *I have several questions.*
@@KristenRobertskris10lr that implies you tasted not one, but two types of reptile poop
I kept on thinking
“Okay Clint you’ve been holding bearded dragon for a long time I wanna see the painted agama”
Right??
@@ClintsReptiles are they venomous?
@@Che_Yo i assume not since they got a 5 out of 5 for handleability
@@Che_Yo There aren't any venomous agamid lizards. (Not proper venom anyway, I think I read somewhere that bearded dragon saliva has some enzymes that make their bite slightly more painful, but realistically a beardie's really unlikely to bite in the first place, so that's not an issue at all really.)
Che Yo There are only 2 truly venomous lizards in the world, the Gila Monster, and the Mexican Beaded lizard. Some monitor lizards have lots of bacteria that can cause infections and illness with a bite. However they lack venom glands, they just have saliva that’s akin to a petrie dish.
"Rocks tend to be heavy" That's the knowledge i'm here for xD
It's those little bits of info like this that you just can't get anywhere else...
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Bigfoot live feeders as always
@Bigfoot Abraham Lincolns
A Dubia roach might creep in but, their preferred diet is lean green fiscal foliage.
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Those a just sinking cute little dragons. The frames of them sitting on each other is just couple goals and hella cute in all the ways of AWWWWWW
They are so adorable!
@@ClintsReptiles I'm going to guess that you can't co habit them though
You can, you just expose yourself to additional risks.
The ones laying on eachother are showing dominance. Everytime you see a lizard climbing on top of another it is establishing dominance
@@ClintsReptiles Does this mean that these two, the female is dominating the male? More research and an update video on cohabitating?
Almost every time Clint comes with a pet that's mostly wild caught and isn't bred as much, it's like "I need it" but at the same time "But it's wild caught..."
So this leaves me no choice to just add them to my wishlist and hope they'll be available captive bred in a few years!
Maybe you should get involved in breeding. Then you can make your own captive bred babies!
They’re invasive in florida so go grab one
I'm not even gonna watch this video: THEY POOP LESS, EVERYONE, SPREAD THE WORD
I’ve had my bearded dragon since 3rd grade, and I’m a high school senior now. And I’m so surprised that I’ve never once heard of this beautiful lizard! Thank you for making this video, I may just get one in the future because of how much I love my beardie!
I had the exact same experience (I was just a bit older at the time).
My adult brain: you don't need more reptiles, you have enough
Clint: Painted Agamas!
My lifelong obsession: Oh my God, here we go. Time to start doing the research
Right, I have a leopard gecko now I want one of these...
the whole time i've been distracted by the bearded clint.
He's a bearded dragon.
😂
There is a CRAZY amount of agama down here in South Florida. They’re literally in every corner
What species?
@Beach2Beach when I was studying which lizard I wanted, I heavily considered catching a wild blue and orange agama during a family vacation in Florida.
Here's an article about it. www.news-press.com/story/life/outdoors/2015/08/31/wild-file-redhead-agama-went-africa-florida/71457310/
@@Textile_Courtesan catching non-native wild animals for pets is the only reason I would ever want to live in Florida
Gus Gus and Clint have almost convinced me to get a black and white Tegu and fortunately for me I am also from Florida and we happen to have a Feral Tegu problem :D
Does it count as a rescue If its invasive* and you wrestle it out of someone's backyard?
Yes. Yes. Yes!!! I have had my group of painted agamas for 11 years. (one male, 6 females) They are hands down my favorite lizards. (And I have a pet store, so...I have had a LOT of lizards. ;) ) They are very active lizards that love being in a group. I have had two successful breeding years. The key is cooling them down for at least 6 weeks in the late winter. I am in Florida and they are inside our store. In mid-January, I turn off the heat lamp. I keep the UVB bulb on. They do not fully brumate (another thing I like about them. Beardies terrify me every. single. time they brumate. They just slow down. We still offer food, just not as much, and easier to digest food. They still sit under the UVB and get a "little" warmth. At the end of February, we turn the heat back on. Agamas get frisky, and in April- May they start laying eggs in the sand. Three months later you will have the most adorable little muppets! So worth a try if you are inclined. I am holding all of the babies back to keep all the females and have a new colony eventually as I have no idea how old mine are. They are at least 13 years old as they were adults when arriving. They take almost two years to reach adulthood. They are slow growers. The babies are adorable! I would like to add that although they do not drop their tail, they will grow it back. One of my wild-caught females had a tail that was missing the last two inches when she arrived. (Not sure about a tail that has more damage than that though) It grew back in. You can tell it was not a part of the original tail, but it is not very noticeable. Our group eats salad every day and they are NOT picky eaters. They will eat just about anything you offer. Reptilinks, any kind of bug, pellets...doesn't matter, if it's food, it's fair game. They love foraging for food too. We put worms in a ball and they have a game of Agama Ball. That is one of the best parts about owning them. They are so entertaining. I am so happy you made this video! :)
Hey Clint, I was wondering if you have thought about doing some care guides. I love these videos too, but I feel like you’re one of the most trustworthy sources for the hobby on UA-cam and it would be great to see some detailed beginner’s guides on some of the animals you cover.
I love how they don't even whip their tail around like beardies when holding them.
The little guy on your shoulder said more than you ever could Clint 😂 They're so cute!!♡
I love how you went straigth from "Doomsnake of Nightmare with Venom from the Twelfth Layer of Hell" to "Smol Shy Angel Lizard who wants to be your Friend
"the pet wallet for you" - Clint, a living legend. Great ad integration! lol
Waking up and seeing this is the best Saturday ever
Mission accomplished!
Thanks to your channel, I discovered that the northern blue tongue skink is the perfect pet lizard for me, and I probably never would have known. Seriously, thank you.
You're so welcome! Mission accomplished!!
Well this is well timed, just ordered myself a pair to start a new project with
I’ve waited forever for this! I have a pair and will be breeding them next year. A very helpful video!
Would it be possible to review an anaconda. I know they're terrible pets, but amazing reptiles nonetheless.
Can't be any worse than a Gaboon Viper or King Cobra hahaha
Oh, we'll cover them FOR SURE!
@@GayleenFroese Anaconda holds onto you for 20 minutes
How about a spitting cobra or inland taipan/fierce snake episode?
@@nicholaslienandjaja1815 Two great ropes of nope right there. Having said that, from the professional keepers I've spoken to, apparently 'Fierce snake' is a bit of a misnomer. Coastal Taipans on the other hand, are twitchy AF.
@@malusignatius "ropes of nope" love it saw a meme of a sea snake once caption said "danger noodle."
This has been exactly what I found; I deeply enjoy my Painted Agama that I obtained well after I got a bearded dragon, being told that Bearded Dragons were absolutely the best to start with - that they're cool and chill and want to be with you. Mine is absolutely not this way and it's taken 5 years of work just to get him to allow me to pick him up so he can do his soaks twice a week, won't ever drink out of a water dish, etc. He's just not an interactive, or IMO, fun pet. Last year I rescued a painted agama who is absolutely everything I actually wanted out of a bearded dragon; personable, friendly, and handle-able. I was just saying yesterday that I wish I'd known about them before I got a bearded dragon - my only complaint is that it seems to be very difficult to find CB painted/clown/ agamas. I'm sure mine was probably wild caught, and I generally don't like to get those for pets. I hope folks catch on to how cool these are as pets and start breeding them.
Interestingly enough though, it seems like not all painted agamas are like this, especially if you get one that is a juvie or baby and wasnt handled much. I have a captive born and bred who is not very active (yes husbandry is correct, have spent a ton of money and done a lot of research, give all the right supplements, lighting temps, size of enclosure are all exactly what they need to be... etc). Not very active is fine with me, but he does not like being held and at first was so terrified of me he would run and hide when I simply entered the room. I think people should be aware that there is the chance you get a painted agama and it not being how everyone says they are. I have also heard of others having this experience with theirs as well. There should always be a disclaimer that not every single one of these little guys will be the same in temperament.
Hi Clint! For these videos, - please include ultimate size, weight and how long they live. These facts are also used to determine if these animals would make a good pet for me. Thanks for listening!
"Their poop is not going to be as wet or as copious as a Bearded Dragon"
'Nuff said. That's literally one of the only downsides of a Bearded Dragon.
Rocks tend to be heavy (links in the description)
The evolution of Clint's beard during these videos has been my favourite part of the quarantine
I can vouch!! My little painted agama is the best boy I have ever had. He has got so much personality and sass. Although I would not give them a high rating for handling, these guys are active when they want to be and will not tolerate handling depending on their mood. Not a con in my opinion, I love to see him explore :)
We had a painted agama growing up! She was a sweetheart, and so beautiful! We named her Luna after the spots on her back! Definitely want to care for one again!
Youve always been happy with your reptiles but i honestly have to say, this must be one of if not the favorite reptile of yours because this is the happiest ive seen you with a reptile and youre happy with your reptiles.
They look like those spiky lizard toys you can get from the dollar store
Really wanna see a video on Green Basilisks.
Agreed. They're beautiful lizards
I was going to say 'Best pet Dragon" Instead of the title, but you already did!
Yeah, this one had to be named a bit differently...
These guys are super cute. Love them. They remind me of the horned lizards we used to catch as kids.
I cant get over the cutie just chillin on clint’s forearm
The transition into the ad read was great, and I usually hate ads but it was funny how you just carried on with the usual show format
I love this channel because I learn about a new cool animal I have never heard of before!
I love dragons ( that’s why I read Wings of Fire ) so if I ever come across one
then I’ll take a picture, edit then add wings while editing and thank you for teaching us about
this magnificent creature! ✨
Anastasia Kouzmina wings of fire yes
@@manicseacucumbers4194 yep yepy yep WoF is a good series, also reading warrior cats
This needs a Head to Head Beardie vs Clown
Great video. Beard looks good too bro!
You should try get your hands on a western beardie, Pogona Minor, their arboreal and a lot faster
"Rocks tend to be heavy." -Clint Clintsreptiles, University Professor
Your point about not knowing what to research is why I initially got into this channel! I wanted a lizard badly, but none of the lizards I had heard about so far appealed to me or seemed right for me and your channels opened a lot of doors. You are a big reason why I have a blue tongue skink. I love her and she is stinkin rad!
Nice how you incorporate your sponsers product. Nice and believable.
Rankin's dragons are also cute and really easy to handle, with not having to eat as much as a beardie because they're basically midget versions of them. You can also keep them in pairs.
Joseph Butchers I wish they were easier to find in the US
My two alternative selections (neither better nor worse than the clown agama): (1) Uromastyx (any subspecies) - they only eat vegetables, grass and seeds.
(2) Rankin's Dragon (a dwarf bearded dragon) - it's a smaller more sociable bearded dragon (like the merecat version of a lizard).
And sadly just about as hard to find captive breed as the Painted.
I just bought one from the store and its supper chill with me i really love her....
“I’m scared of Bearded Dragon bites. They got, like, chainsaw teeth.”
-Clint Laidlaw 2020
Now I'm imagining a bearded dragon with an open mouth, but each tooth is replaced with a mini chainsaw.
Clint. I had a friend offer me a "Bag of Pet Maggots". I would really like to see a video on "Is Bag of Maggots the best pet 'thing' ". Please accomodate as they don't keep well.
Where did he get a bag of maggots!?
@@samantharedacted9226 From the rotting corpses in his fruit cellar, duh. Where do you get yours?
Great video Clint! I have a suggestion for you as well! The Veiled Chameleon...
For sure!
I love all of your videos Clint and team. Always nail it. I would love to see a merge of these and a mild care guide. How hot of a hot temp? What size cage is recommended? You touch so close to this and never give anything specific, or just a range of ideas even. Would love an extra few mins to cover that in the care tab. Stull convinced me to order these for my store and maybe even get a pair or 2 and try a captive breeding project.
Clint, the beard was scary at first, but it looks great
I just subscribed to your channel and have started watched your videos from the beginning - and I HAD to tell you that I LOVE your energy and passion for the animals you introduce your audience to and your educational information you provide! I work at a facility where I do public encounter/interaction programs with the animals I work with and I can relate to the dedication and enthusiasm it takes to inspire and relate to the guests. I appreciate all you do and I look forward to learning more from your channel! Thank you! :)
I'm here cause of Wicken! Awesome info, thank you!
I love these lizards but I’m trying to decide if I should a painted agama or a butterfly agama
Amazing video clint, as always. Absolutly love the new setup.
Any chance you'll cover more asian species in the future? Thinking snakes like Oreocryptophis porphyraceus for example, which I love.
In five of so years when Snake Discovery's Anaconda grows a bit bigger (still not full length but still impressive) will you do a video on it?
The moment I fell in love with this channel..."Rocks tend to be heavy...😬...". Clint you're a treasure. Keep up the great work! I have no reptiles but was leaning towards a beardie UNTIL I saw this video. #DecisionsDecisions
Rocks tend to be heavy ! ... thank you Clint I appreciate your wisdom lol
I loved that sponsor drop!
I have two agame painted and they are great in handling and color
The first reptile I ever had was a painted agama. He was given to me by a friend who neglected him for years. He had serious burns on his stomach from a malfunctioning heat rock, he had stuck shed all the way along his tail and his diet consisted of ONLY crickets.
I liked reptiles but I had very little knowledge of them at the time. It took me weeks to figure out what kind of lizard he really was, and even longer to nurse him back to health and tame him down. After that he was like a puppy. A Hand fed, cuddle-loving puppy.
I have gone on to own over 2 dozen reptiles and to this day I have never had one that I cared for as much as him (my Savannah monitor is the only close call). These lizards make great pets. He passed away a couple years ago unfortunately but I will love him till the day I die.
Side note; most bites from these agamas aren't too bad, but there was an instance where I let my guard down while taking him and he bit my finger so hard he broke my finger nail down the middle! Don't underestimate these guys!!
First and the wallet ad was so funny lol
I thought it was a fun one :)
Your are the first to say something about it.
Logan Wallace b biggest
Thanks fot a cool beardie alternative
Everytime Clint uploads a new video
"Hey, that might be the best pet reptile for me!"
I've owned a leopard gecko for 8 months now, Larry, and damn do my brother and me want more reptiles.
Now i want a Painted Agama xD
They look like a mix between a bearded dragon and a cool imaginary extinct alligator species.
I've just started looking at these as far as research. They are very nice lizards!
Lizard be like yes human I like your warmth lol
Ridge Wallet do be getting the highest score tho
The lizard perched on Clint's shoulder at the beginning of the video was studying his ear so intently I kept waiting for it to take a nibble.
Clint stole the lizard's beard
Me: has enough lizards.
Clint: Painted Agamas!
Me:....dammit..
I have a pair and absolutely love these. Even currently have eggs in the incubator.
omg the timing,im gonna crossbreed pogona vitticeps and painted agama in a few weeks i cant wait until the eggs
Thank you so much for this video! I had never heard of them! This is on my list of future pets! I am still thinking my next shall be a northern blue tongue skink! I have fallen in love with them! Unfortunately I still have been unable to find captive bred available at this time!
Love the beard Clint
Clint:It’s easy to maintain a dry habitat. Me,who lives in Florida:I’m going to end this mans whole career
I like the more relaxed type of video gj
I rescued a female Painted Agama in the winter. I live in South Florida but it still gets really chilly in the winter. She fell from a tree and is paralyzed in her back legs. She can crawl and climb, but she drags her back legs. I bought her everything under the sun, the biggest and best terrarium and all the accessories. This is my first reptile so I’ve done a lot of reading and a lot of it is through trial and error. She doesn’t have the biggest appetite and I think she hates me. LOL! The day I rescued her, I was trying to feed her and she bit my finger. I think she’s holding a grudge against me! Heehee! She is friendly to me now but she always tries to run every time I approach her. I absolutely love her to pieces and I named her Emma:) I’ve read so many different articles on the proper temperature for her terrarium. I started her out in the mid 70s and her appetite was at zero. I boosted her to the 80s and she started eating. Now I have her in the mid 90’s and she’s a lot more active and climbs over her beautiful jungle. I noticed she is losing weight though. I just don’t know what to do. I’ve had her for about 7 months now. Do you have any suggestions? I’m also curious about the type of bedding I should use. I have the typical lizard cloth mat and half of her cage is mulch. Should I use sand? She spends most of her time on the mulch where her jungle resides. She has a bowel movement maybe once or twice a week. She doesn’t eat very much. Is this normal for this breed? I would deeply appreciate any advice you can offer me. I love your channel and thank you so much:))
Happy to see your getting sponsors. Keep it up!
Aw...I was looking for a clint's Reptiles video on butterfly agamas
After binge watching your channel I still have no clue what reptile to get next. Now I just want multiple 😂
If I’m honest I missed the more reasonable pet 101 videos vs. the more far fetched like a rattlesnake but I watched them all anyways 🤣🤣🤣
We'll try to always give a good balance of all kinds of things :)
Thank you for your support.
Clint has dedication! Who else would stop mid video, shave for an add, and then grow their facial hair back to resume making the video?
#Clint2020
It's just the level of commitment we have to this channel.
Honestly seems like an alternative for those that have more money, like the African fat tail is for those who don't want a leopard gecko. I'm happy with my beardie, even if he isn't as colorful as all those other lizards
Not really. The eating habit of a Beardie makes up for the cost which is discussed in the video. AFT and Leo's are also pretty even in price.
Their prices skyrocketed this year
At first the clown agamas are more skittish at first and then they start warming up to you after like a day
I just want to say I love your videos and they make my day so much better
Thank you so much! Comments like that do the same for me :)
Oh my gosh I used to think these were beardie morphs 😂
What spectacular lizards!
WWR still has his ear, Bearded Dragon bites can't be too bad. Diamond seems to be the nippy type.
Can you take a look into Peninsular Rock Agamas . I see them in hills here in India, the displaying males are amazingly colourful.
I know this species has so many common names but Clown agama is a new one for me. You say they come from a tough desert environment, true but they are also found in less harsh habitat. In Corfu town in Greece they are fairly common in urban parks, I've also found them in woodland areas and even on the beach!
Great to see you finally do a video on these. I've had a team of them for years now. Some of them are a bit mental though, so I wouldn't expect a Beardie experience ( I.e a pet rock). Mine are good to sit for maybe 15 minutes, then they tend to want to "explore" dissappear. Awesome pets though.
I have used silicone (the sort that is used to seal aquariums) to glue rocks and sticks together when making hides and climbs in reptile tanks so that they can't collapse on the critter. It works great and can get wet, so I can even make waterfalls and plant boxes. ... just don't use too much or it becomes a mess.
The pet wallet spiel cracks me up every time.
This is my fav reptile