Top 5 Best Reptiles For EXPERT Keepers

[@normamiller1676]

video idea: five things you would do differently if you were starting over as a new reptile owner.

[@AlaskanMatt907]

Smart!

[@lindsayschultz3816]

I love this idea!

[@patho-9327]

Not neglect my pets accidentally as a teen. I wasn't aware of the heating some reptiles needed and they were only getting room temperature.

[@bradsimpson8724]

As a guy who is in almost this exact position, I would love to see this video. I've been thinking about all the things I'm going to do differently, but I'd love to hear others thoughts on that. Please make this video.

[@kameronsheppard1436]

I impulse bought a green anole and gave it just a dirt box with nothing to climb on, fed it nothing but crickets, and it died in 3 months from impaction. My husbandry has improved vastly since but I still regret my first anole

[@d1moabz28]

Keeping a 20ft snake in an 8 ft tank should be illegal.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

some would agree for sure

[@lydiav8836]

In Sweden it's illeagal to keep a 5m+ snake (16ft) in an enclosure thats less than 9 m²(96 sq ft) it also has to be atlrast 1,5 m(5ft) in height. Its great.

[@SarastistheSerpent]

On the other hand, If the enclosure is too large, the snake can become uncomfortable. Remember that snakes like Retics and Burms (which are the only snakes that routinely reach over 20 feet) dislike the feeling of being out in the open. They like being somewhat confined and boxed in. Rule of thumb is to give the snake enough room to stretch out its full body, but no more.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Sarasti S I totally disagree. You could give a snake a warehouse if you want. They key is to give it tons of cover. No such thing as “too big” of an enclosure.

[@SarastistheSerpent]

Wickens Wicked Reptiles fair enough

[@PlanetOReptiles]

“It’ll fit in a 20 gallon for 15 minutes” Haha! Great video man!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

😁

[@TheLovelyMedusa]

Reminds me of one of my favorite reddit comments of all time about Red Tail Catfish. There's the old myth that a fish will "Grow to the size of the tank." And someone said "Or in this case, if you put it in a 10 gallon, it'll grow to twice the size of the tank" XD

[@kriscrystaline9793]

Australians can’t have foreign animals, but the upside is we have amazing native animals.... I’d love to see a video Top 5 Australian Reptiles!

[@vaporean_boylove.0w083]

That be dope to see. The Australian reptiles need some spot light

[@kriscrystaline9793]

Claire Jenkins Yeah I agree it really sucks sometimes when you learn about an insanely amazing reptile, and then you realise you can’t have it!

[@vaporean_boylove.0w083]

@@kriscrystaline9793
At that point you just wanted more now

[@kevinbodnar3719]

Australia does have some of the coolest animals. Those leafy and weedy sea dragons are some of the most amazing looking animals. Even though they are not reptiles, they would be an amazing pet to own one day.

[@TheLovelyMedusa]

I've thought about relocating to Australia as someone who is studying to go into Herpetology, but the thought of having to leave my Ball, BTS (since he's an Indonesian), Crested Geckos, Toad, and Mourning Geckos behind just isn't worth it. Most of those animals will be with me another 10 years at least in the case of the older, and upwards of 20 for the two youngsters.

[@pearldab7781]

Chameleons, you look at them wrong and they die.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

yup! indeed

[@allared9008]

Or they just hate you...forever

[@EX7RUD1CON]

Yes, my veiled got sick and passed quickly.

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

that's really interesting. i've not been into reps for a long time and only have gecko species but I do watch a good few reptile channels on here and this is the first time I've heard this. I'll stick with my gecks! Why would anyone want an animal who might just up and die on you?

[@lovelife4111]

@@jonnylumberjack6223 For a 2nd reference, Clint on yt says this as well.

[@starlawilson9011]

My husband was one of those idiots in the early 90's who bought a couple green iguanas. They were so difficult to take care of. They needed a huge custom built cage and still the larger one would rub her face. My husband let her roam the house so she wouldn't hurt her face, so we had to fight dragons to do normal everyday things. I grew to hate that lizard so much! It really turned me off reptiles for a long time. I have a Russian tortoise now, and he's awesome!

[@pokemami]

I knew so many guys with iguanas in the 90s! The saddest thing is I never saw one healthy or happy enough to grow full size, be active enough, or live a full life... They were so sad..

[@krustykrab1310]

@@pokemami so glad my dad had his for 10 year and got to 5 feet long

[@whitekidrants6511]

Dude... I remember when I was little I walked into Pet Shart- I mean Pet Smart *cough* *cough* and I saw a baby Chinese Water Dragon... I said "mommy, I want ittttt" She said "no" 😂 (thank god) and I went home to research them and... Yeah I'm glad she said no. A few years later I have a leopard gecko named Charmander, and he's the besttttt boy. U help me learn and grow as a keeper... Thank you

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

wicked name! I have a crestie named Charizard

[@vaporean_boylove.0w083]

Everyone got their own lizard Pokemons!!

[@kashcow]

Unfortunately, my dad said yes😭. I was 10 and thought all lizards were the same. MY HUMIDITY WAS ACTUALLY CORRECT SOME HOW🤷🏽‍♂️. My heat was a bit on the higher side but, still on the ball park. The only issue was my substrate got stuck in his eye😭. I regret it so much, every time I think about that I feel dumb ass shit🤦🏽‍♂️. Me: “I want a ball python” Also me: “u remember emerald😗”

[@KristenRobertskris10lr]

Akash _ that is very sad, but your father probably should have known not to get such a unknown reptile (for lack of better term) and didn’t research it at all from what I deduced from your comment.

[@sarahgrassi9648]

They still sell them.

[@spurguvitunhuora9119]

Everytime i handle my ball python, i keep saying to myself: this animal shouldnt exist. This shouldnt be this easy. When these outlier species become so common, its easy to forget that the most sensible response for any animal, when seeimg you, is to try to eat you or escape, or try to remove you from being a threat. I guess we just have to wait for some gene tinkering to take us to a future where iguanas only want hugs.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahaha AI iguanas

[@VirginiaBronson]

You left off some important ones: all crocodilians and all venomous snakes

[@amaravega838]

Those are known to be very difficult. This video is pointing out the ones that people think are easier than they really are.

[@rickycubUK]

Agree they are all expert level but this was more about what the vast majority of people can go and buy in a store if they have the money you cannot just go out and buy Venomous and crocodilians from a store...... well not a legal one in most countries. But at the same time you need to remember that garter snakes and hog-nose are essentially classed as venomous albeit rear fanged venemous.

[@christianlud6740]

Hognose's are venemous

[@coleofishing]

@@rickycubUK depends on the state there are quite a few states you can buy any of these easily. you can get monocled cobras/gaboon vipers in my state for around $100

[@KristenRobertskris10lr]

*cough* Emily *cough*

[@dtownbulls7]

“This thing will fit in this 20 gallon, yeah sure for about 15 minutes then itll grow out of it” 😂😂😂😂

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

YUP! hahaha

[@billycharland1682]

I am only a teenager and have a chameleon as my second lizard. They are amazing. But I totally agree with them being expert level. I need to mist three or more times a day just so they can drink and vacation is impossible with theses guys.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

exactly

[@MrSupertimous]

hey... can you join chameleon forums and get your husbandry reviewed? Most people are doing something wrong, their husbandry is complex.

[@MrSupertimous]

@@WickensWickedReptiles Just want to point out you don't have to mist mutiple times a day with a mistking... you can even leave for the weekend.

[@papyrusthegreat457]

Exotics stores will board reptiles (aka petsit)

[@nuclearpeacex]

It’s called a mister on a timer. Buy one.

[@thereptilegirl9924]

If only it was possible to put this video in a box and hand it out as gifts. I've seen tons of people getting these animals with 0 research but complain when they die or act like an animal. Love the videos as always, awesome!

[@samboBRADLEY]

I've kept a savannah monitor and I own a sailfin dragon and I can personally say this video is 100% accurate dont buy animals if you cant put up with everything they throw at you (including the teeth) ;)

[@definit1on119]

I agree. I own a tegu but would never keep a savanah monitor.

[@theregalreptile3953]

What's it like having a sailfin dragon???

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

100%

[@kearstinnekenerson6676]

I am always up for whatever my animals throw there are a few of these on the list i want iguanas and comilions are what is on my bucket list

[@christopher.d.parks.5]

They throw teeth at you? That's crazy 😂

[@Ash-hi5hy]

A lot of these beauties are best left for expert zookeepers or people with a lot of experience and ya know.....a lot of money to blow.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

totally agree

[@Ash-hi5hy]

@@WickensWickedReptiles it's just common sense, but there have been so many people I've had to talk out of getting a green iguana! They think they are so easy to take care of and I'm like....let's have a talk.

[@dsmjas]

@@Ash-hi5hy 1000% im the reptile guy of my friend group and when I telll people the CONS of iguanas they instanly go wide eyed..... I aint tryna lose the use of my hand

[@Ash-hi5hy]

@@dsmjas exactly! Not to mention the cost of the enclosure, the amount of food they eat, and THEN they grow and get huge attitudes! When they bob that head you better get out of the way!

[@definit1on119]

I agree with that. My fave pet you tuber Tyler Nolan has the experience and money for they large animals but does not have an iguana in his collection lol. He does have a rhino igauna and a king cobra but not a iguana lol

[@tomallan3656]

Mate I haven't even got to the end of the video and i just wanna say I'm so happy that this video was recommended to me on here. This is one of only a few reptile related channels on youtube that don't evolve around the pet trade and actually talk common sense and prioritize the care of the animal over profiting from animals that are easy to get hold of or look cool. I have personal experiences with all theses animals your talking about through acquiring animals from when i was 12 to 16 and cant agree more with you more. This video has put me in such a good mood and I'm definitely subscribing. Love ya content keep it up mate

[@meaganmahoney4646]

100% agree with your chameleon thoughts. For where I live, my reptile collection is fairly extensive yet I'm always asked "Why don't you have a chameleon?"....all the reasons you said👏

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

exactly! same!

[@michaelcolbourn6719]

No anaconda or retic should be in a viv you can buy. 8ft enclosure isn't a little too small, its ridiculously small. They need a whole, large room dedicated to them. If you can't do that for them, in my opinion, don't get one.

[@tpdomino3524]

I agree

[@kinglard3007]

As someone who keeps them, Retics kept in larger enclosures are known to be much more defensive and stressed. They actually thrive more-so in tight spaces like tubs, and a 14-18 foot retic would do better in an 8 foot enclosure than a 20 foot one.

[@papyrusthegreat457]

I don't own one but does that mean the Milwaukee zoo is underdoing it?

[@michaelcolbourn6719]

@@kinglard3007 I'm not trying to argue with you as you have the experience keeping them and I dont. But I find it extremely hard to believe that a 20ft snake would be uncomfortable in a large enclosure. Deck it out with hiding spots and foliage and make it feel comfortable i seriously think it would be much happier than in a tiny viv. I honestly feel like the whole "snakes like confined spaces" is almost a myth that reptile keepers tell themselves to help them sleep at night as they keep their snakes in a small box. The more space you can give the animal the better in my book. Thats what I do with my snakes and they seem to be happy enough.

[@kinglard3007]

Michael Colbourn it’s all perspective, if you give them a large or small enclosure they’re going to do the same thing, which is curl up in a corner and hide. If you can heat a 20 foot enclosure and find hides big enough to keep that enclosure cluttered go ahead. It might do fine or it might be defensive . Different snakes have different personalities as well, sone being more nervous than others, and some of my most nervous animals were in glass enclosures with hides, and as soon as i transferred them to rack systems/tubs they mellowed out.

[@skyrasouth2967]

1. Not gonna lie, lions scare me less then some of these units of reptiles. 2. My chameleon meme is still relevant. 3. Great video!

[@SawyerFools]

A saw a sailfin at my local reptile store, which is extremely small and the only place with reptiles for hundreds of miles and is relatively unknown. It shocked me.

[@FishVet]

Caiman Lizards I agree with 100%.
They are my favourite species and absolutely stunning, but very complicated.
Semi-aquatic & semi-arboreal. A combo that makes the setup extra complicated on TWO fronts.
You also need a big and powerful filter for the water section, as they are going to get it super messy. So maintenance in general, as you said, is MAJOR.
Top that off with a specialized diet revolving around snails, and you got yourself quite the complicated fella.
For those that can care for these guys though, super incredible animals.

[@KittenCece]

I have appreciated your channel for so long :) You make great content and have beautiful sound and volume balance. Lol which is probably a weird compliment but there it is!
Anyways, thanks for the content! And being willing to say what people can often have a hard time admitting. :)

[@mstr56]

Yeah, let's see that reaction video. I am curious what your take is

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Coming soon!

[@walchen]

Been working with reptiles for around 10 years now. I have a 1.5 year old retic and i will say first hand if you plan on having a reticulated python you better own your own home and either put the work/money into dedicating a huge section of a room or money to buy a huge custom tank. Mesh top lids are horrible for my retic, as she damaged her face trying to pry the lid open. I'm 2 weeks deep and STILL working out converting a closet into a terrarium for her. And the Savannah monitor i got last year has been a constant battle, trying to get her housing right and finding a good diet for her. This list is 100% agreeable, kudos.

[@motojabe1]

I agree 💯 percent with this video! Since volunteering at a reptile rescue/sanctuary, I see so many people with these types of animals with enclosures that are so sub par it’s ridiculous Thank you for making this video!!!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@ebibby7039]

WHAM BAM bob’s your uncle
Literally died 😂

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahahaha

[@sofiaguzman5129]

The thumbnails are always so great

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thank you!

[@sofiaguzman5129]

Wickens Wicked Reptiles ahh you replied, your welcome

[@k.l.manring2083]

Yes! Thank you for putting Savs in the Expert category! They should definitely not be imported! So many needlessly die in even the 1st year in captivity.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

exactly

[@Chaize444]

Love the videos

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thanks!

[@markdarville8828]

I'm really knew to the reptile keeping hobby and only have 1 Leopard Gecko. You're videos definitely helped me pick out my first reptile and helped me be prepared and be able to give her the best care possible. I would like to get more in the future but what makes me hesitant is my wife and I like to go on atleast 1 vacation a year for either 1 or 2 weeks and I wouldnt like to put the burden on my family to have to look after them while I'm away. Perhaps a future video could be how you prepare your reptiles for when you go on vacation and what steps you take to make sure they are safe while you're away.

[@manicpanicanimallove4327]

I did a ton of research before going into a panther chameleon, I think you underplayed the level of care for them. It's more like top knoch over the roof expert care. It's so much work. It's insane keeping them. However I keep some difficult pets, always have. The hardest part to me is pinning down the UV lighting. The drippers are so important, I had to make sure every job I ever had was scheduled around most of the exotics I've kept. I just recently ran into people who have sunk well over 10k into one chameleon, I can really relate. Alot of the death of these guys are due to," I got a chameleon for my kid" while I know some kids are more responsible than others, yeah your crested geckos are easy to care for, however the chameleons are a whole new ball park. I don't think people get into the hobby knowing all the basics to grow to the expert part of it. Pettubers are turned to for advice, and there's alot of wrong advice out there. I go so far as to watch documentary on the animal I think I want. You know learn the wild side of the origin, and then I watch and read how the natural habitat is, the eco systems of that region, it adds up to years of research before an animal will come into my care. I love the exotics, I view them as pets, I put my love into them, they become a small piece of my heart, so when I see stuff like this video, it makes me proud to know more awareness of exotics keeping is being placed for potential owners.

[@teofiloljubisavljevic7943]

Im following you since "My Snake Wont Eat| How to end hunger strikes" or something like that is called. It is really cool to see how much you've grown since then. Oh yeah and video quality is soo much better than it was when you filmed that video, now its perfect.

[@harrismerckle2771]

So top five reptiles not for me

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

most of us

[@melaniecheney9899]

I'd also add sulcata tortoises to the list - similar to monitors, I see them sold for super low prices at expos as babies. But the amount of space they require as they grow is a real challenge unless you build them a custom enclosure or have a large yard. I've also heard some crazy stories about the massive holes/tunnels they can dig. Coupled with the long lifespan, I would definitely say that these are worthy of your list.

[@catsplat1272]

I totally agree! I have a tiny Russian and she already makes big holes all over the yard... I can’t imagine what a sulcata burrow looks like!! And how much they would eat!!!

[@BIGJATPSU]

SWEET! 20 foot Nile Crocodile for the win!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'M KIDDING!!!! That one goes without being said. 😅🐊🐊🐊

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahaha, master reptile

[@danieledwards4274]

Adam I love your humanitarian commentary in your vids. My hero.

[@AlaskanMatt907]

I agree with your decision to add chameleons to this list. At one point in my life I considered myself quite informed and I’d say a high intermediate herp owner. I purchased a chameleon and quickly discovered I was way in over my head.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

that's is why I never got one, I imagine it to be a humbling and time consuming experience.

[@MrSupertimous]

You: The majority of my audience are 14-15 year olds....
Next Video: Top reptiles for expert keepers

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahaha, I never said majority, I said "some of you are" plus, every 13 YO needs a croc monitor.... haha

[@billysmith5409]

Please do a reaction video. I’ve seen and responded to that clip a few time and it was 110% her fault. If she’d had a microgram of common sense and just picked up the snake hook that’s clearly visible in front of the tank that whole mess could have been avoided.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

YUP!

[@tracisucharski1185]

I've been to the Reptarium and was able to see Ivy, Brian's anaconda. She's very happy in the water. Anyone who has one should 100% have a water feature for them.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

for sure

[@mikeetmannski7921]

Glad you had Savannah Monitors in here.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

for sure!

[@kevinthegrizzly5074]

Excellent HONEST and educational video Adam. I really hope anyone planning a future reptile purchase will see this. You're the G.O.A.T of Canada 🇨🇦

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I appreciate that! Thanks man!

[@twotonedfishing]

Another part of Savannah’s is having to feed them an insect only diet. It gets pretty expensive having to buy so many feeders. Especially since larger feeders like locust are illlegal in the U.S. and I live in Florida so Dubai’s are illegal.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

totally agree, in Canada here dubias are not legal either

[@LonghornInOmaha]

Lots of excellent points brought up on caiman lizards. 99.9% of them are farm bred/wild caught, so they'll need to be treated for parasites (assuming you can get them to eat initially). Their natural diet in the wild is snails and other invertebrates, so you'll need a steady supply of snails (either breed your own or buy frozen snails from an Asian food market). Like you mentioned, they need a huge enclosure that includes water to swim in, arboreal branches to bask on, and a land portion for potential digging or borrowing. We're planning on making around an 8'L x 4'W x 8'H enclosure for our pair of female caiman lizards, with about 350 gallons of dedicated swimming space. Can't wait to see more footage from Snakery Bakery's caiman lizard! 🦎👍

[@dre6077]

Can u make a frilled neck lizard care video

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

sure can

[@abikorinjoh1618]

It's my birthday and I got a blue tongue skink because of irwin!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

that's so awesome!!!

[@abikorinjoh1618]

@@WickensWickedReptiles well of course I did my research and I ot it on my birthday today!

[@mrbrooks1739]

Amazing content man your so underrated it's crazy

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Appreciate it, thank you!

[@WentzyMe64]

Joining the discussion late, but as a chameleon owner I can 100% AGREE with every single thing you said. My veiled chameleon Guthix is pretty hardy and is able to eat from a dish, I got lucky with him. My panther chameleon Julian was surrendered to me in not the best health, so sometimes he struggles to eat and will only eat from my hand. If I try to fed him from a cup or dish, he has absolutely no interest. He also will not eat from just any person because he sees me as his source of food. I love my boys to death, but they are very high maintenance and I would not recommend chameleons to just anyone!

[@treydraeger4131]

Me with my only reptile (beardie) looking at this like I know the struggle🤭😂

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahaha!

[@AllCanadianReptileGirl]

Congratulations on episode 150!! Great video, as always:) And I agree with you about Brian. In my opinion the Reptarium shows how these animals should be housed - his breeding area...not so much.

[@8fuzzybuzz]

before watching the video I had some in mind ... after watching your video .. let me say congrats man great video 👍👍🍻🍻 and I like that you dont hold back your thoughts and opinions ... you make some great points 👏 anyways keep up the awesome work

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@deniserosa8391]

You are just been honest ,and I like it.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I do my best

[@crystalmarpoe9537]

I agree that chameleons are an expert level reptile I have had three. Down to two. You have to watch them and there environment like a hawk ! Also they can get expensive ! If you want to mimic there environment as much as you can , be prepared to shell out some cash ! However, I love them ! They are definitely my favorite reptile !

[@nuclearpeacex]

Panthers are the best. My guy waits for me to get home every day and he always makes a bad day better.

[@alenarivers1096]

I researched for 4 years before I bought my chameleon and I took that long to feel confidant I could achieve it. I’m a full time mum and it also means being a full time mum to a cham. 🤣 there is no room for error. Everything had to be spot on. One little thing that’s out could kill it pretty quick. There very emotional beings and I think it’s important to say quite a lot of them hate close human contact. I no some don’t but a lot do and that can be tricky. Also there not something you can pass about ect. Very rewarding reptile but huge commitment.

[@Yeshua-is-the-Light]

My spoiled beardie has a whole closet dedicated to her harnesses, hats, and bath toys. She sleeps in her pet carrier (zipped up) next to me at night and has her special blanket that she curls up in. She has a 75 gallon tank with tiny portraits of herself inside and a chihuahua bed with a turtle hide on top as her hide. Temp gauge which she knocks down and water bowl where she decides to poop-.- . When I get a house next year or so, I want to dedicate a room to our future tegu who will also be showered with love and care everyday❤️

[@danhartmann8338]

My first Liz is a Panther Cham...but...he’s only 18 months old. I have him in a 2X2X4 screen enclosure with misting system, UVB, basking light, supplemental UV heat, drainage system...etc. So far so good, but everything is on a timer and I need to check on him at least once a day. So far he’s doing great, but as you mentioned, not an easy reptile by any means. i researched him for several months and am an experienced reef tank aquarist so I’m used to monitoring conditions. I hope I can keep him away from a vet...we’ll see! Great channel btw!

[@cameliaberzovan2487]

Loved it !

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thanks!!!

[@DevlynFlyy]

I remember when I first started my journey to owning my own reptile for the first time I joined my local reptile group. I asked about housing reptiles and cats in the same house and any tips to help keep the reptile safe, and then asked about two beginner reptiles (Leo and beardie,) and this one person decided to just rip into me. Told me how there's no such thing as a beginner pet because the care for one will not prepare you for the care of another (which is true in a sense however I firmly believe hardier pets are more beginner friendly than fragile ones,) and one of the examples she used was an iguana. Turns out the only lizard she has is an iguana and deemed it as an appropriate first reptile. Needless to say the rest of the people in the group were wholly against that.

[@thomream1888]

Abbigail, I think you're one of the smartest people here. Finding out good information, from people that have personal knowledge, asking (and listening) to the answers is beyond wise. Too bad you ran into an absolute turd. I'll bet she doesn't have many friends. I'm glad you didn't let that discourage you (and gave you a good example of how NOT to act to the newbies you'll run into).
If everyone who wanted animals for pets was this wise, we wouldn't need an SPCA and FLA would not be overrun by invasive species. Great job young lady!

[@kodavulpedrius6712]

Cool vid, original.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thanks man

[@sinister2757]

Great video the sailfin dragons are awesome you should do a video on them

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Thanks for the idea!

[@juttaschmitt2530]

My uncle kept a Chamelion for 3 years I thought nothing of it until I watched this video and now I'm impressed of him

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

that is impressive

[@chasedudley7403]

I really dig this page. You are doing your own thing and have a awesome personality

[@DGCExotics]

Water monitor are for professionals

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

agreed

[@definit1on119]

On point as usual. Iguanuas are definite expert level for sure and I don’t think allot of people get that. You see them being sold to kids at reptile expos and I sometimes wonder if the vendors are educating them abot the size and temperament of these animals. I have a tegu and would not own an iguana or a savanah monitor.
Maybe an intermediate or pre venomous top five expert list? Something like mangrove of fake water cobras? Cool snakes.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

"master Keeper" list comign soon

[@alexp831]

I have 3 African Rock Pythons and yes their temperament is interesting to say the least. I have found you can work with the juveniles it can take months or years to tame them down, and some never do. They also have this habit of "resetting " themselves. If they get spooked or the like, all the time you've spent getting them to the point they at least tolerate you, it all goes out of the window and you're back to square one.

[@deutscherhunde8673]

I remember when I was little my grandpa had a Green iguana, it was huge but it was kinda friendly, mi grandpa always had it on his yard, I remember hugging the green iguana a lot of times :D

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

very cool!

[@martinnew1207]

I'm new here and just wanted to say your videos are amazing and I've just got a baby hognose

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thanks so much for watching

[@adhamelmaghalawi_7320]

Me: I have three goal monitors, an ackie, a dumerils, and a lace.
Adam: these lizards need expert level keepers
Me: no goal ever came easy ain’t giving up now 🗿

[@gsorestes9933]

Yes please react to that awful retic feeding video!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

coming soon

[@homesteadinglee2067]

Love your vids brother

[@pebbletongue5519]

Yes please master reptiles list, and dude you are really great, your videos are amazing and you're so kind hearted! Love you and your channel! Keep prospering!

[@Smokkedandslammed]

I made the decision to NOT get a chameleon because I know I cant care for them like they should be taken care of. I thought your list was smart 👍

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

very good call

[@dylandibben4635]

YOU FOOL! You only given me a goal to strive and work for!

[@keagongilson5918]

I have literally seen all your videos. Love the channel

[@opaskilylamoon9919]

I cant remember who said it, but i once heard "You can take perfect care of your chameleon. You can feed it perfect, water it perfect and keep perfect temperatures for it - but you will at least have to take it to the vet once in its life."

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I, myself have said this as have so many more. It's so true!

[@EX7RUD1CON]

One of my friends had a full grown green iguana, it was huge and crazy. He gave it a whole room in his house, anytime he went near it he would get whipped.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

yea that tail is no joke

[@jasper777777]

On the youtube channel Tank Tested there's a video of a $7000 paladarium with a Caiman Island lizard it is so beautiful seeing it swim under water through the glass- it almost seems worth it. There's a huge filter system for the water and there has to still be large water changes.

[@savbrooke92]

I wouldn’t call myself an expert because I don’t know every little thing about reptile. Still def learning. But I agree about the iguana. I have an iguana and she is A LOT of work. I literally prepped for months before getting her and gave myself months to be committed before getting her. I made sure I was ready to take on the difficulty and level up with my reptiles. I love her so much but after I have had her I wish I wish I wish they weren’t so readily available at pet stores still! They shouldn’t be an impulse buy! No regrets but 100% agree with you!

[@tamcsilva]

I've worked at exotic pet shops as a kid, and cared for chameleons. I have no desire to get them as they are high maintenance.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

they sure are

[@pain_packer2375]

Panther keeper here and if I were to chose one word to describe her it would be 1000% be difficult. She is very sassy and will only let me handfeed her. She is a rescue with a damaged tongue and very extreme mbd. So the attitude is 10x due to her rough past.

[@denka7292]

Great video as always! Thank you for the content :)

[@dob1106]

I heard that you might be getting a painted agama I'm quite interested in them so I hope you'll get one and show us what there like as there's not much info on them

[@drewdogg5723]

Great Vid.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thank you!

[@jjmiles7173]

My Aunt gave me her Green Iguana with the Enclosure she made when I was 11 years old.
I thought it would be cool to lean a massive branch in my room and let him chill with me out of the enclosure.
Surprisingly...Hades was poorly named. Definitely an oddball for Green Iggys. I just wish we didn't have a power outage(for several days) during an Ice Storm in the Winter. :(

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Iggys can be very cool

[@jjmiles7173]

@@WickensWickedReptiles You made me change my mind on the Monitor. I always wanted one since I watched Rescuers From Down Under as a kid. Yes I knew that they were testy, but you have this vibe and tone about you that solidifies what you're saying.
Definitely wasn't getting a Chameleon though. I know that stress filled environments kill them, and my kids are too high strung right now.

[@caretaker2222]

Why do people think Brain Barcyzk doesn’t care for his anaconda? He does the best he can

[@weenie.mp4]

Nahh, Brian is notorious for mistreating his animals.

[@mrbushwookie6051]

Are you joking?

[@definit1on119]

I think he does the best that he can. His set up for his ananconda at his zoo is legit. Not many people that can provide the same set up for there anaconda that he does

[@stephjsmith1991]

I agree, I think Brian does an amazing job at looking after all his animals

[@therealgenevieve]

I think he could definitely do better in certain cases but I think he’s also improved a lot in recent years. Some of his animals have suitably sized enclosures while others seem way too small but at the same time I also haven’t been to any of his facilities so it’s hard to know for sure...

[@wlfenfern8756]

i do agree with you about all those reptiles 🦎 they are not easy & not for everybody

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

:)

[@raymondjeffrey8384]

Thank you for mentioning the green iguana their amazing I keep 1 but their seriously not easy animals to keep

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

they are cool but not for everyone

[@AGM-TRAINS]

“Chameleon people are gonna lose their freakin minds” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 put that on a T Shirt

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahaha ok

[@kyleefaren3075]

Man I'm just waiting for some pointers for my komodo dragon

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahaha, ride it into battle, that is all

[@Rust-Trap-Ranch]

This is an amazing video. Turned on a lot of light bulbs for me. Thx

[@susanm8629]

I agree with the chameleons lol!I have one! She is not picky at all though, she will eat anything in sight!! She is also gravid (not fertile) and I've made her a lay box, with vines leading down! Awesome video, keep up the work!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Good to know! thanks :)

[@rachelbarton-spencer1888]

Hello Adam I am new to your channel today and have been binge watching. I am a Brian Barczyk fan. I watch him mostly for his postive attitude and his love for his animals. That brings me back every day, I am learning. ( I know there are many people who do not like him or his polices,) I am just here to say its not always about snakes, I am a rape survivor I bearly left my house for over 7 years, But his vlog is eveyday hes my friend, SO ADAM IN MY BINGE WATCHING TODAY I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH!!!! I have enjoyed all of them and the way you explain things you have given me a lot of ahh ha moments. You have a gift and your channel is lookss like you are doing well. Keep up the good work follow your dreams. I love that you have a bucket list. That you have goals and dreams. I like your no-nonsense approach about how to start and what will do best and how to care. And that you resrarch to give good information. SO looking forward to learning more. So I may never own a reptiles other than another desert totoise ours past away we had her for 35 years but we don't kown how old she was. We miss her roaming aroung the house. will be watching you

[@theregalreptile3953]

My only issue with this video is you don't need a custom cage for a chameleon. Large Reptibreeze cages are just fine for the normal Panther or veiled chameleon. Chams super fragile though! Do your research but don't be afraid of them.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

yeah a reptibreeze works

[@ALLCAPS_HISNAME]

Not just snakes, wider range. Cool, WiCkEd RePtIlEs

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thanks!

[@rebeccag4623]

Ye I agree with you on the chameleons. I am a massive fan of chameleons! And really wanted to get one a few years ago, but I just didn’t think I would be able to give to the correct care it needed because they are so fragile. Was in class/work far too much to give the level of attention it would need. so maybe sometime down the line but not right now.

[@kalybjamaale6581]

do you think you’ll ever cover poison dart frogs?

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

yup!!!

[@jjmiles7173]

@@WickensWickedReptiles Your First Sentence When You Do: Don't lick them!

[@catsplat1272]

@JJ Miles Captive bred ones aren’t toxic. They get their poison from something they eat in the wild. But you still shouldn’t handle them because they are very fragile

[@chandleraldrich427]

Chameleons are hard. But only people dedicated to them can take care of them and take care of them effectively. Like you said, you can’t take a vacation if you own one unless there’s someone you trust who’s also competent enough to help you out while you are gone. I have a Jackson’s and he takes up most of my spare time. They aren’t for everyone and taming them down is next to impossible. And I have an easy one xD

[@mikoj5788]

My partner wants a retic, we've only ever had a corn snake lol
It's a good job our house and paychecks are too small for a big guy, I'm perfectly fine with never having a retic haha

[@mavel2038]

I love the section on Chameleons. Mine will only eat off a leaf or a container lid and have to use tongs to direct him towards it. He also likes to hold it in his mouth for up to 3 minutes before chewing, it can take an hour to feed him. Also only will eat one species of worm. He is in a 4' x 2' x 2' custom enclosure, little lizards that need a lot of space.
On top of caring for them, also have to care for the live plants in the enclosure.
Should definitely do a master list! Maybe break it down and do a video for turtles and tortoises, lizards, and snakes.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

great point

[@timothyrose7581]

I can attest to the green ig. First 2yrs she was not overly friendly. Never thought about her biting me tho. I mean she literally slept n bed with me by the time she was 4yr. Just ended up letting her run the house & for most part trained to use a litter box. They can be good pets,but it's day by day

[@ashleyhermawan75]

Samee it took me nearly 2 years to get my iguana really tame. I just hope she stays tame and doesn't turn aggressive suddenly in the future.

[@wyominginian9674]

First reptile I ever got was a savannah monitor…. His name was Brutus and he was such a sweet heart. I will say that I was hugely naive when I purchased but I was in a position to devote time to learn what I needed to do to take care of him….. I don’t recommend these for 99% of people but I really don’t see them as aggressive… Any Savvy I met that was properly cared for was a very nice animal. I love savannahs and really loved working with them but I definitely agree on the B/W Tegu…. Personally I’d say Ackie or Timor is a better monitor for people who want a LICKITUNG lizard…. I will always have a special love for Savvy’s though….