The rhinoceros iguana (Cyclura cornuta) is one of the coolest lizards in the world. In many ways they are better pets than their cousin the green iguana. But is the rhino iguana the best pet reptile for you?
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You guys are so RAD!
Iguanas with Clint: "Im not trapped in her with you, youre trapped in here with me" Clint: "I agree wholeheartedly, please dont hurt me.
Iguana: I won't hurt you I'll just sit here menacingly so you have anxiety about when I'm about to bite you or whip you or scratch you or just hurt you in general
if you ever look up an iguana bite you would whole heartedly agree
Iguana: Oh I'm not gonna kill you. I'm just gonna hurt you. Real. Bad.
My Rhino Iguana Tank approves of this message. Something to add. They go through an aggressive phase during adolescence which was the only time that I was ever bitten. That was not an insignificant bite either even as an adolescent.
It can happen at other times as well. They have generally good personalities, but it is important not to forget what can happen at any time.
Yeah I got bit by a juvi tegu and a juvi spiny tail Iggy and the spiny tail was a much worse bite.
Better a lizard that goes through a surly teenage phase than the green iguana which gets extra extra fiesty on a yearly basis.
@@ClintsReptiles One thing I find really interesting with these guys is that they seem to be one of a very small number of lizards that, at least sometimes, seem to actively enjoy being touched.
hows your exp. been overall with your rhino?
People voted they wanted to see a huge impressive lizard and you delivered 👍
We try not to disappoint 😉
This comment is 15 hrs old the video came out 26mins ago
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Clint's Reptiles can you do abronia Graminea
@@meowpurrr that's because I know already....I appreciate it though guys....
Finally a Godzilla care guide 👍
Sorry it took us so long :)
A lot of you said i was nervous in that video That was because i was very nervous in that video😂😂
Soul of Death24 reminded me of “10 people died in the bronx last night due to a fire that killed 10 people in bronx last night during a fire”
My wife and her sister grew up with a pair of adult green iguanas. There father said that they were very protective of his daughters especially if they started crying. Apparently he couldn't even get close without getting tail whipped if they were crying. So I figured I'd share that tidbit since we were on the iguana topic.
Awww
I give you credit, Clint. Considering this bad boy could do just as much damage to squishy human flesh, you looked CONSIDERABLY less terrified in this video than in the Green Iguana episode.
Probably because he's chill. And from what I've seen with green iguanas, they love scrabbling all over. Basically like petting a chill German Shepherd. He feels comfortable around it, but still understands that if the iguana feels threatened, it can still do damage
he is a loser
My local herp store has a rhino iguana who free roams the store. She is so cool.
What is the store called?
@@njdjnickyg Reptiles Reptropolis in Capistrano Beach, CA
What's her name?
@@heinrichkrull2523 Charlie
Rhinoceros comes from from the Greek rhinokeros, meaning "nose-horned," from rhinos "nose" & keras meaning "horn of an animal," SO yes these beauties are rhinos in their own right! :D
Woah. The great collision of two of my favorite channels!
Oh wow
Clint: *going on about dangers of getting bit* Iguana: hmm... This thing you do with your hand... I like it... Continue human.
Imaybewrong _butidoubtit what he’s doing was putting me to sleep lol. Wish I were that Iguana.
I, for one, welcome our new Iguanidian Overlords
Clint, I have the utmost respect for you. Even being uncomfortable with some of these creatures, the kindness and respect you show them is wonderful. It was so cute when you started petting his face, only to discover it was what he wanted all along! I love what you do and who you are. Many blessings!
Thank you so much. It was so sweet of you to say those things.
“I looked very nervous because I was very nervous.” Me all the time
I think my German Shepard is an iguana -Powerful tail whips to the face -sharp teeth (especially as a puppy) -painful claws -need lots of space -likes vegetables -gets in moods -likes heads rubs 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 ... I don't own any reptiles, but I watch a lot of reptile videos. So I definitely feel like I'm onto something 🤨
As a german shepherd owner i gotta say sounds about right
Also as a German Shepard owner I approve this as a fact.
@Banda Psyckes nah she's definitely an iguana
you forgot to mention that they seem to love head scratching.
Great video! As an owner of one of these amazing animals (a nearly full-grown 8 year old male), I found the assessment accurate and thoughtful. Although a lot of work, these are some of the best guys ever. Contrary to what you say in the video, you CAN stumble across these guys at an expo, not realizing what you're committing to- thankfully for me, it was one of the best decisions of my life.
Thank you for the info. Can you do a video of your large lizard? I would like to see a “ non professional “ owner and what it’s like owning a large lizard on an every day basis.
Always, always, always do your research, I wish more people would realize that! You do such an awesome job at educating us! Thanks Clint!! Beautiful iguana, but I'll leave them to the pros!!!
Oh I loved their little face! Those claws are already impressive and then the talking about teeth... I will appreciate them from a distance, thank you, but definitely beautiful!
It's definitely reasonable to be cautious with these amazing lizards.
I'm wondering what the cross section of reptile fans and armor makers is. I feel like someone with the right metal talent could fashion you an iguana handling armor.
There is huge overlap.
I've yet to make an actual piece of armor, but I've made bits of chainmail and used the techniques to make bracelets and necklaces (and keychains, keep forgetting about them). It's not very difficult if you ever want to try, just incredibly tedious for anything larger than palm sized. Fortunately, my only pet at the moment is a crested gecko. No armor required.
@@SilveryFlame ah yes the fearsome crested gecko xD
Funny you mention this. Just earlier in the week, I was ordering some leather working tools after checking out some Prince Armory videos on making fantasy armour, but I never considered the overlap...
awww, the last clip
I love the iguanas colors and how they blend nicely. Truly interesting!
If is an amazing coloration.
Queen Cheetah110 i would say that it is hard to get them into the blender, but when there’re in very easy to blend.
I love your honesty in these videos!! What a fantastic and impressive lizard. It must be amazing to work with such cool animals all the time 😁
Clint is just so humble when he does these things. good job!
Ayyy its a rhino I didnt realize you did videos on mammals. Wow.
It certainly looks that way :)
About 25 years ago, I worked at a pet store that had a full grown male. He shredded two of my fingers when I was taking the water bowl out of his cage. He bit down so hard that his teeth went through my fingernails. It took about 15 years for the scars to finally fade. There were even scars under my nails! But there was blood everywhere, even splattered on the glass of the tank he was in. I left a blood trail from his cage to the bathroom (about 50 feet), I also got extremely ill within 24 hours (salmonella). I handle large lizards regularly, but these guys scare the hell out of me.
Thank you for this! I was thinking of getting one of these guys in the near by future but turns out I’m not THAT ready
Man i like this guy! He's clearly passionate about his animals and informative!
Clint you videos ate so under rated i really love them
Really hoping that one day you'd make a video on the Sceloporus malachiticus (Emerald Swift). Theres various information available about them, but it's not much/in-depth. In my opinion theres noone that gives better advise than you do! And these lizards are so stinkin' rad!
Been waiting all day to watch this and you didn't disappoint. Such an awesome lizard!
It's a dinosaur!
Sure looks like one :)
@@ClintsReptiles your response to people's comments are so pure 😭💗
@@ClintsReptiles Yea it look likes a Triceratops
I had one break the glass in an enclosure at a reptile store because it saw my dog and wanted to fight haha!
Hey Clint! Great video as always. Can you please do a video on leaf tailed geckos?
Satanic leaf tailed geckos, because they're the best out of all the leaf tailed geckos.
This lizard is amazing. It's so calm in ur presence. U really have outdone urself here Clint👍
I love how he’s so wary of a cute little Rhino! Cycluras are my absolute favorite! Such sweeties!
This is my favorite of the iguanas, but it is not the right lizard for me unfortunately. Loved hearing more details about them i didnt know! Thanks Clint!
Can you do Black Dragon Water Monitor at one point? That would be rad 😎
Black dragons are melanistic Asian water monitors so I don't think he would do a video on a specific morph but it would be really cool if he brought one in for an Asian water monitor video! Although it might be pretty difficult to find one as they're around 5k, honestly they're my dream reptile.
@@lordvisserys9187 seen one at my local pet shop for 3k
@@alexanderserrano7862 Hence why I said around, 3k is still very expensive for a reptile not to mention money put into housing and feeding a lizard that size. Finding someone that owns one in the area to use for the video would be a pretty big challenge.
@@lordvisserys9187 I totally agree! To be honest tho I much rather buy a green tree monitor. Cheaper prettier and dont grow to be so big as an asian water monitor. Appreciate the convo bud 👍🏻😊
@@alexanderserrano7862 Yeah for sure I really want a black dragon but they are difficult to get but if you have the money. I was just speaking mostly in terms of the video.
Another great video Clint keep them coming
Loved the video. Could you at some point do a video on American Toads? There's not too many reputable videos on them, and from what I have found they are very underrated pets.
Been awhile since I’ve commented but I can say that I’m so happy that you are almost at 100k!! As per usual the quality is on point and amazing as it has been since 900 subs when I i new with your channel I just wanted to let you know I really do appreciate your content, thanks for making these videos please never stop.
Thank you so much. Your comments have always given us encouragement to keep going. That little Shiba Inu has always been so kind.
Just tying to make someone’s day better
Yay! You took my suggestion! Thanks Clint! This video makes me think I’ll end up going for a tegu when I’m older. The thing I love is that intelligence. To know it’s name, come when called. It’s like a scaly dog!
Thanks for the video! I was actually about to suggest doing a rock iguana video😂 it was great as always
These guys and cuban rock iguanas are so cool and interesting!! I would love a cuban rock iguana video at some point :) cyclura fam
love these so much just dont have the space :( love your vids clint
Can you make a video on the top 5 best large lizards?
Great video! Thanks for all the work you put in. Would love a video on the Philippine sailfin. :)
Wow. He is so docile and calm and super inquisitive! He looked like he wa thinking about everything he was looking at!
Loved this video. Like looking at a prehistoric!!
Ooh do a Nile monitor I love rhinos Great video as always
This is my favorite iguana species! This is the species I hope to own one day when I get more experienced in reptile ownership.
ive been waiting for this for a loooong time,NICE!
I hope it was worth the wait.
it was, thanks :3
Most times you post animals that I would never be able to have but I love getting this information to share with people who may not know better.
That's pretty much why this channel exists. Most reptiles aren't for everybody, and picking the right one can make all the difference.
already lulled... look at those gorgeous eyes! awwwww! (I'm so dead! lol)
I love your videos! I’ve watched almost all of them. Would you be able to do one about Brazilian Rainbow Boas? Or a head yo head between Ackies and Blue Tongues? And Ackies and Lacertas? I’m considering getting a new reptile at some point and I have owned Bearded dragons and corn snakes before. You are awesome.
Hey Clint you should do reviews and videos on reptile products. Starting with enclosures and going to everything else. Maybe you already have. I am a subscriber. Love your videos and would like to meet you. You going to the Tinley Reptile show this Oct.?
You spoke about the list of large lizards that you would recommend. Could you do a Top 5-10 list on that? I know from following your channel long enough that the B&W Argentine Tegu tops that list, but I'd be interested in seeing some cool alternatives or what you might recommend that I might not see on other lists.
My absolute favorite reptile, I have wanted one as a pet for years. So amazing!
It looks like an old version of Iguanodon, how we use to think they looked.
LOL Joey popping in at 13:01 like a reptile-taming pirate
Lol this is a very cool lizard Clint I always love your enthusiasm in your videos I do have another question for you do you know anything about Sudan plates lizards? I noticed one that's been sitting at my local pet shot for a very long time but I'm having trouble even figuring out anything about them
awesome video as always. i feel like we should push the envelope a little more though. I nominate croc monitors to be the next big reptile to review >:D
Awesome video. I hope you can talk about desert iguanas in the future. :)
I love your videos. I would like to see one on Ctenosaura similis, it would be interresting to hear what you think of them.
Hi Clint! Would you be able to do a video sometime on dumeril's boas? Keep up the great work
Soon :)
I know it's impossible to know, but do you think a lot of your nervousness came from it being a big UNFAMILIAR lizard? Kind of how I am around unknown dogs, but I think if you got to know that specific lizard you'd be cautious but much less afraid everytime it even looked at you. Great content as always though, keep up the amazing work.
Man the last minute of the video had me on edge!
Great video! I hope I will see a Cruziohyla Craspedopus video from you soon.
We'll definitely get into more frogs in the future.
Clint. I like the quickness of respomse as we asked for a huge impressive lizard and you made a video regarding one. How about the Asian Water monitor next?
13:10 I've never seen a man less at risk of forgetting those teeth are there.
Clint! First of all, loved your video as I always do. I really enjoy watching your best pet features in general, you always have such great information to offer when it comes to choosing the pet that's right for you. I had a thought just now and figured I'd ask: Would it be possible to do a "Blood Python, Best Pet Snake" video in the future? I think these snakes are absolutely beautiful and amazing and have been considering adding one to my collection for awhile but am between the blood python or a Central American Boa. I think it would be so awesome to get your take on these pythons, I want to hear everything you have to say about them!!!
We will cover them for sure. I even have one. Very cool. Very different from boas.
@@ClintsReptiles Awesome, looking forward to it and thanks so much for responding!!
Beautiful animal. I agree with you on greens, while as a beginner over 20 years ago I had unusually good results, especially with a full grown stub tailed adult rescue who had full roam of my apartment and I think just appreciated the care, babies and juvies can be a handful. This video is the first time I have even considered getting an Iguana again other than a Cuban Rock Iguana. SO Clint, when are you going to feature a Sailfin Dragon?? I would also love to see a video on the Blue Tego. I understand they are an Argentine mix that grow much smaller? With the Argentine blood I am curious of their temperament. Had I known about Tegus 25 years ago when I could pick a young adult up for $75 they would have been my first choice over Savannahs and Greens, both of which I had extraordinary results with, my Savannah having a very similar temperament, I definitely would have gone the Argentine Tegu route. Thanks for all you do to educate the public; your service to others and reptiles is truly invaluable!
When will we get the video on monitor lizards? (No rush, just really can’t wait cuz they are the best lizards (in my opinion) keep up the good work!
Clint you need to do a video on the Green/Plumed Basilisk. They are awesome great looking animals.
I've had the privilege to hold one of these guys at the reptile shop I interviewed at. Super cool guy. He climbed right up my arm, up my face and onto my head hahah
Great video as always. Would love to see you all upgrade to a 4k camera.
As soon as i got this notification, i was like "no". Just like with the Savannah monitor and normal iguana when you let it be known how you felt i got flash backs of you saying "highly do NOT recommend" hahah but i do love the rhinos and red iguanas
I have a beautiful ( and very small ) uromastyx and I am not planning on getting any other lizards , but I just love these huge lizards videos !
Great video. Very rad reptile. Thank you!
awww at the end I see you being so nervous. but he was moveing so slowly. I think he just wanted to clime on you. he like you. awww I injoyed that
That iguana seems very chill and likes the attention
I cant get over their faces, theyre lovely.
This iguana is an ABSOLUTE UNIT! What a big chonky boy!
Definitely my dream animal. Once my son is older, and we have the space for both an indoor and outdoor enclosure, preparation will begin.
This straight up the first depiction of iguanodon!
Finally 🤩🤩 a video on them
Hey Clint! Please do Culviers Dwarf Caiman next! I wanna know all about em!
My favorite species of iguana! I really hope to keep one of these guys some day when I have adequate space. I’d like a video comparing the green iguana, rhino iguana, & the Cuban Rock. Who is king of iguanas according to Clint’s Reptiles?
There are a lot of reptiles i would love to have but most i would not be able to keep properly so i am really glad that you tell things how they are....
For that... I would renovate my outdoor patio and pool area with several trees and a rock ledge... and bars over the screen because those claws would rip straight through standard screens like tissue. I live in Florida by the way, so temp and humidity wouldn't be an issue except in Jan or Feb.
also great content. thanks for the info
I was confused when he mentioned they have personalities until the very end 😆 very intelligent creatures.
I saw a rhinoceros iguana today in the flesh for the first time and WOW it was incredible. It lived full time in a reptile shop but had a HUGE enclosure that I could gladly have lived in myself with a tree and such 😂
The Rhino Iguana is by far my favorite animal and I reaserch them a lot (even though I won't get one until after college). I love big animals with a passion, big dogs, big birds, big snakes, and especially big lizards. It doesn't help I love lizards in general, my baby is a bearded dragon I get her out everyday and I've become her glorified pillow and climbing thing. I seriously can't exaggerate how much I love Rhino Iguanas, they're a lizard, huge, and both badass but cute.
I love how the thumbnail just *kinda* looks like Clint petting a toy lizard
OG Iguanadon design.
interesting how the colour varies from one side to another. i love the blue/ green coming through, but I'm glad I'm in Australia where these are not pets!
I was sooooooooo ready for a monitor But I still love iguanas
Hi Clint. I have a very good idea for you, and that is to make a video comparing the green iguana with the Rhino iguana. There are 3 very good reasons to do so. 1. They are both iguanas by name and have very similar abilities. 2. Their diets are very similar and they both need similarly sized inclosures with only a couple of thing differing between them. 3. They both recieved the exact same score of (2.6 out of 5) for only slightly different reasons. If you haven't already done it, they why not give that a go.
I remember asking about the rhino iguana months ago. Good informative video. Do a tokay gecko sometime, from big bad lizard to small nasty lizard.
We might have filmed a tokay video on the same day as this video. It is possible that that happened...
Tokay gecko morning: Wake up Look around for hooman Hiss at them(can skip) Bite them
@@FilmDragons beautiful herps, neat barking noises, nasty attitude
Star Breaker welllll, some people might not like the consistent noise at night
@@FilmDragons fair enough, but I wouldn't mind.
Please do Chuckwalla's :) Having trouble finding info on them and it would be a big help, thanks :)
This guy is an absolute unit, love him
Brandon riggs the iguana or Clint?
@@MireVale haha both
Agreed 😁