🐢Facts 🐢 so far I’m loving the repti bark 🐢 still needing suggestions for substrates! 🐢 I could not wait to take out the moisture barrier bag, bc blue WOULD NOT stop pulling it up! Hahaha 🐢 I think it turned out nicely!
I agree coroplast is awesome. We use it for our Russian tortoise. Our substrate is cococor and orchid bark. We put a couple gallons of water into the enclosure about once month (more as the weather becomes drier).
For substrate, I would put a lawyer of sand in the bottom, potting soil in the middle and reptibark on the top but there is something I would mix with the potting soil that I forgot Ik it’s dusty though xD
I appreciate this video so much! I've been doing research on tortoise care and this helped me figure some more stuff out for an enclosure!!! Thanks a ton!!!! Also, it really does look amazing!
Lori , I love your channel! I got a Herman’s tortoise from a breeder in July. I have learned a lot about what I needed for my new hatchling. I did lots of research before getting Scooter. He / she is just adorable and has grown, he is about 5 months old now. His table is 4 ft. By 2 ft. I lined the table on the inside, the floor and sides with a vinyl waterproof contact paper. It works really well and keeps the wood dry when I mist it and I also have a fogger to keep the moisture up, while he is still a hatchling. I look forward to your videos about all your animals especially Blue.
I am using (for a Russian) Zoo Med Excavator on part of the enclosure, and Reptile Prime for the rest of the enclosure. The excavator is great because you can remove the animal and use a steam cleaner to clean the excavator substrate after spot cleaning. Kills bacteria. Reptile Prime is better IMO than Eco Earth alone. I steam that as well. Best advice I found - the steam cleaner method.
Hi, I googled on your steam cleaner method for substrate but I really cant find anything.. could you please elaborate? Is it something that u can use regularly without replacing the substrate? thanks a lot!
@@sug6188 Just an inexpensive steam cleaner I got off of Amazon. You just run it over the substrate after you spot clean. You will need to change substrate at some point, but not for quite a while.
I feel like Lori when I take care of Orzo, my absolutely beautiful juvenile corn-rat snake and Cinnamon, my fur spice Tarantula. I even talk like her when I go and checkOrzo's water.
Just a warning, I used eco earth for my tortoise and it was indeed very dusty but when I made the switch to Forest floor bedding he got one of the wood chips lodged in his little leg pit. We almost had to take him to the vet to get it removed it was so stuck. Now, my tortoise LOVES to dig, so that may have made him more prone to getting a chip stuck. I would just be careful and check his leg pits daily, and if he doesn’t dig he probably won’t get any chips stuck. I made the switch to Majestic Earth 100% organic sphagnum Pete moss and eco earth mixed together. I used 3/4 of the Majestic Earth to 1/4 Eco earth. ( I got the Majestic Earth from Lowe’s if you were wondering)
Hi Lori, I know this video is a couple years old. I was wondering how you felt about the Repti bark? I have a Russian Tortoise and he is currently in the coco coir .. but like you mentioned it's extremely dusty and we live in Michigan so he's inside for the cold months. I just recently bought the Repti bark (it's still in the bag) and I'm trying to determine if it'll be alright to use. I've gotten alot of slack on Facebook about getting it, so I'm not sure. When I first received him, that's what he was living in for many years before I got him. He doesn't eat his substrate, and he's extremely picky about his food, so I don't think it'll be a problem. But I'm researching before I open the bags. Thank you.
Hi Crystal. Lori hasn't answered you yet but maybe I can help you. I have a 10 year old Hermans and I have always used plain soil mixed with sand for the substrate. I am about to change from soil for the same reason Lori says about eco earth, it is way too dusty. That being said, I'm surprised she is saying the eco earth is dusty. I use it for tree frogs and I see no dust at all. So, you find that to be dusty like she says too? That just surprises me. As far as Reptibark, I have never read anything good about it regarding tortoises but I can't really remember why. One thing I would not do is something Lori does in the video. For a Hermans or Russian, never add any water to the substrate. These tortoises come from arid climates where there is little to no humidity, so I'd keep it as dry as possible. So, if you want to change substrates try using plain topsoil with about a third sand. Good luck.
Hey! so I have a Horsefield Russian tortoise who has been burmateing since about October and still now. He does not come out or eats. I check on him, but he stays in his hide house and does not come out. I was wondering your opinion on when he would stop and if he is alright, Thank you very much.😄
i dont keep tortoises, but have you heard of Lugarti natural reptile bedding? My local reptile shops carry them and won't even carry eco earth or any coco coir substrate bc this stuff is good. It's available on the Lugarti website if no where near you carries it.
@@LorisHartland no problem, glad to help! it may be more of a hassle if you have to order it everyone (it's a luxury that I have it available near me lol) but thought I'd still recommend it! :-)
Hi Lori how are you doing today fine I hope. Blue cages looks amazing. Blue is my kind of guy he loves his food like me. I really hope you have a great week. And give lots of kisses to Moo moo for me well take real good care of yourself and your pet's and lots of love from Jackie and Beauty bye for now love Jackie xxxx
i need help with my tortoise!! i have a greek tortoise and idk if i’m taking care of him properly or not. he seems to be happy and he eats a lot and sleeps well but i feel like i’m not taking care of him the right way or giving him the right things to eat, although i know he should be eating stuff with vitamins and lots of calcium. i don’t even know how or when i need to put him into hibernation and i’m scared of doing so too and winter just around the corner. i’m just asking for some help pls would rlly appreciate it ♥️
Hi, your videos have really helped me keep my tortoise healthy... but I noticed some grey/silver type of bugs( not silverfish) in my tortoise enclosure.. also spider beetle type of bug.. how do i clean it out?
If you used topsoil, I heard baking it will kill any bug eggs/larvae so I did that before mixing my organic topsoil with eco earth and I haven’t had a problem with bugs. There are some non toxic/organic sprays to prevent spider mites and such
i mix in eco earth and forest bedding is that good for my baby tortoise? i asked the guy i purchased the tortoise from and he said it was fine. But i been getting alot of splinters in my hands and i am hoping that isnt hurting my baby tortoise..... ): (he is also a hermann tortoise)
I would put a plastic trash bag or a plastic place mat in the bottom but if they start to chew any of these I would add something else underneath the environment
Ho Lori, my name is Nilesh, I'm from India. I watch your videos and they are very helpful. I had a red eared turtle, he was wid me for 4 years but last week he died. I'm planning to go for star tortoise exactly the same you have, Blue. I wanted to know that how long do you keep the UV light on for him? Can I use farm soil for him instead of organic soil? Please answer
Bhai tu sahi tarah se nahi paal raha 4 saal mai kese turtle mar sakta hai ? Very bad yaar. Aur indian star tortoise banned hai india mai palna bhai tu jail chala hayega mat kar ye sab Meri baat maan shaadi karle aur bache paalo usmei zyada khushi hogi trust me. Turtle margaya ab please koi aur animal ko mat mardena bhai baddua lagti hai inki. Ye jo ladki hai na is CZcams channel mai, yahi log ache se paal sakte hain these cute creatures. Bura mat maan na mere bhai bus meri sala hai tumhare liye thats it.
i love your channel because your always so active with your viewers ( people like taylor Nicole dean cant cause they've got so many people in the comment section i love all the videos i hope that eventually i will. become famous (10,000 subs+ ) and be at pet-fest or some sort of meet up 😁😁😁
I read turtles carry bacteria. Should be wearing gloves , as you clean? 😮 In the far future, I am planning on get my first turtle. I heard rental places don't enforce booster vaccinations yearly on non mammal pets. Also I don't have fight with vets in our city with declawing like did with my rescue declaw cat. Yes, my city enforce only renters to booster vaccinate for rabies each year. I think turtle be best for me.
I hope there's someone here that can help i'm wanting to use reptilbark But everybody on the Facebook group tells me not to that it's toxic. What is the only thing that I found? It doesn't get everywhere. What is people's opinions can someone answer my question
The poor little guy. A little bowl to soak in. Throw him in the bathtub once in a while. Mine love to swim or even walk around with their head underwater. Peace.
🐢Facts
🐢 so far I’m loving the repti bark
🐢 still needing suggestions for substrates!
🐢 I could not wait to take out the moisture barrier bag, bc blue WOULD NOT stop pulling it up! Hahaha
🐢 I think it turned out nicely!
Lori’s Hartland try using plastic gloves when you clean blues cage so you don’t get the dirt and dust on your hands. I do it and it works great🐢🌴
For a moisture barrier you should try coroplast. It’s what most people use for guinea pigs.
I am sorry I didn't see your vid yesterday. My fish recently died. Luv yur channel
I agree coroplast is awesome. We use it for our Russian tortoise. Our substrate is cococor and orchid bark. We put a couple gallons of water into the enclosure about once month (more as the weather becomes drier).
For substrate, I would put a lawyer of sand in the bottom, potting soil in the middle and reptibark on the top but there is something I would mix with the potting soil that I forgot Ik it’s dusty though xD
You could put tile underneath to protect the wood. It looks great! Blue is so lucky!
You: “ he just destroys his enclosure “
Blue: “ I work hard to make this house a home “
Koa looked so adorable sleeping under the leaves and Blue is so pretty!
can you please do a video for new/first time Hermann tortoise owners? I would love to get some tips from you!
Same. We just brought one and I should done more research
You should add linoleum to the bottom. It’s cheap, easy to clean and will keep the wood from getting wet
I appreciate this video so much! I've been doing research on tortoise care and this helped me figure some more stuff out for an enclosure!!! Thanks a ton!!!! Also, it really does look amazing!
Thanks!!
Wow looks so much better, I didn’t even notice before I still thought it looked fab but the look of this now just seems more smart 😁
Lauren M thank you!!!
Wow! Blues poop is quite big! I’m getting a baby Russian tortoise named Ernie in about a month!
Lori , I love your channel! I got a Herman’s tortoise from a breeder in July. I have learned a lot about what I needed for my new hatchling. I did lots of research before getting Scooter. He / she is just adorable and has grown, he is about 5 months old now. His table is 4 ft. By 2 ft. I lined the table on the inside, the floor and sides with a vinyl waterproof contact paper. It works really well and keeps the wood dry when I mist it and I also have a fogger to keep the moisture up, while he is still a hatchling. I look forward to your videos about all your animals especially Blue.
my family is getting a tortoise so i’ve been doing research like crazy lol. thanks for all of the advice i want to give it a long healthy life. :)
I love it . Beautiful cage :)
ArajKaBunny thank you!!!
I am using (for a Russian) Zoo Med Excavator on part of the enclosure, and Reptile Prime for the rest of the enclosure. The excavator is great because you can remove the animal and use a steam cleaner to clean the excavator substrate after spot cleaning. Kills bacteria. Reptile Prime is better IMO than Eco Earth alone. I steam that as well. Best advice I found - the steam cleaner method.
Hi, I googled on your steam cleaner method for substrate but I really cant find anything.. could you please elaborate? Is it something that u can use regularly without replacing the substrate? thanks a lot!
@@sug6188 Just an inexpensive steam cleaner I got off of Amazon. You just run it over the substrate after you spot clean. You will need to change substrate at some point, but not for quite a while.
My suggestion... use weeweepads under the substrate, turn them upside down.. works great for me!
It is his enclosure ande he has the right to put anything the way he likes it! 🧡 😂
Blue is such a good boy
Just a little tip for adding a humid burrowing area add a some moist orchid moss in a corner mine love it!
That looks much better ,sure he will enjoy that change💚
Make sure that u dry ur tortoise after soaking it so that it is not cold by the way ur videos inspire me a lot about what to do with my tortoises ❤️
I am going to get tortoise for my birthday and I been doing my research on how to clean it and this helped me so much
You inspire me so much with caring for my tortoise
I’m so stressed on what substrate to use I read reviews that say this is the best thing ever and then ones that say it’s dangerous and terrible 😩
Looks great with the new bedding!
When I first got my hermanns tortoise I was told to keep him on wood chips, 9 year old me was very confused and I changed it as soon as I got back
Super informative! Thank you so much! 🤍
Love you loriiii
I feel like Lori when I take care of Orzo, my absolutely beautiful juvenile corn-rat snake and Cinnamon, my fur spice Tarantula. I even talk like her when I go and checkOrzo's water.
We put pond liner down. Easy to wipe clean, and it's permanent.
Just a warning, I used eco earth for my tortoise and it was indeed very dusty but when I made the switch to Forest floor bedding he got one of the wood chips lodged in his little leg pit. We almost had to take him to the vet to get it removed it was so stuck. Now, my tortoise LOVES to dig, so that may have made him more prone to getting a chip stuck. I would just be careful and check his leg pits daily, and if he doesn’t dig he probably won’t get any chips stuck.
I made the switch to Majestic Earth 100% organic sphagnum Pete moss and eco earth mixed together. I used 3/4 of the Majestic Earth to 1/4 Eco earth. ( I got the Majestic Earth from Lowe’s if you were wondering)
Paisley Bunny ouch
How often do you completely clean it like this?
Try adding spagnum moss, it will help with the humidity and is highly recommended for tortoises
First like first View first comment, BTW love ur vids u gave me the idea to get a pacman frog 🐸 he should arrive tomorrow
Joshua East Aw good luck with him!!!
@@LorisHartland thanks!
Amazing video. I have tortoises to they are realy cool pets 😊
You can make a Glas or plexiglass on the front...
It seems a bit dark inside the cage.
But he's very nice😍🐢
O you should use jungle earth it's really good it's kinda like repti bark but it's smaller you should try it I got it from Ireland
lovely setup .....‼‼
Hi Lori, I know this video is a couple years old. I was wondering how you felt about the Repti bark? I have a Russian Tortoise and he is currently in the coco coir .. but like you mentioned it's extremely dusty and we live in Michigan so he's inside for the cold months. I just recently bought the Repti bark (it's still in the bag) and I'm trying to determine if it'll be alright to use. I've gotten alot of slack on Facebook about getting it, so I'm not sure. When I first received him, that's what he was living in for many years before I got him. He doesn't eat his substrate, and he's extremely picky about his food, so I don't think it'll be a problem. But I'm researching before I open the bags. Thank you.
Hi Crystal. Lori hasn't answered you yet but maybe I can help you. I have a 10 year old Hermans and I have always used plain soil mixed with sand for the substrate. I am about to change from soil for the same reason Lori says about eco earth, it is way too dusty. That being said, I'm surprised she is saying the eco earth is dusty. I use it for tree frogs and I see no dust at all. So, you find that to be dusty like she says too? That just surprises me. As far as Reptibark, I have never read anything good about it regarding tortoises but I can't really remember why. One thing I would not do is something Lori does in the video. For a Hermans or Russian, never add any water to the substrate. These tortoises come from arid climates where there is little to no humidity, so I'd keep it as dry as possible. So, if you want to change substrates try using plain topsoil with about a third sand. Good luck.
Do you put calcium on his food? I use ace hardware top soil. It’s great.
Did you make that enclosure yourself? It’s so nice and spacious!
If you wanted you could probably just staple the liner to the wood
ur amazing
Charlotte Bennett 😘
Hey! so I have a Horsefield Russian tortoise who has been burmateing since about October and still now. He does not come out or eats. I check on him, but he stays in his hide house and does not come out. I was wondering your opinion on when he would stop and if he is alright, Thank you very much.😄
I have a sulcata tortious would a liner work for my tank? I seen someone use a shower curtain, thought it was pretty cool. But I have a 40g tank
how do u plan to keep a sulcata tortoise indoor... you realise their size
@@NAMEERKLIFTS lol I know thier size hes still alittle baby. I have a long time. But ill makeshift a shed with everything it needs
You forgot the wood button plastic cover 😮
i dont keep tortoises, but have you heard of Lugarti natural reptile bedding? My local reptile shops carry them and won't even carry eco earth or any coco coir substrate bc this stuff is good. It's available on the Lugarti website if no where near you carries it.
Adrianna Dragon I’ve never heard of that, I will look into it! Thank you!
@@LorisHartland no problem, glad to help! it may be more of a hassle if you have to order it everyone (it's a luxury that I have it available near me lol) but thought I'd still recommend it! :-)
Love him 💗💗
how often do you clean the hamsters cage ? love the vids
Noahrex27 vlogs once a month :)
I’m not sure if I want to use top soil because it can get muddy but all the pet store options are kind of expensive😕
I use wood chips for my tortoise.
I have seen alot of negative comments on repta bark having mites or large shards of metal. Have you had this experience?
Hi Lori how are you doing today fine I hope. Blue cages looks amazing. Blue is my kind of guy he loves his food like me. I really hope you have a great week. And give lots of kisses to Moo moo for me well take real good care of yourself and your pet's and lots of love from Jackie and Beauty bye for now love Jackie xxxx
Jackie Page thanks Jackie!
Thanks so much for your reply I really appreciate it very much thanks so much bye for now love Jackie xxxx
i need help with my tortoise!! i have a greek tortoise and idk if i’m taking care of him properly or not. he seems to be happy and he eats a lot and sleeps well but i feel like i’m not taking care of him the right way or giving him the right things to eat, although i know he should be eating stuff with vitamins and lots of calcium. i don’t even know how or when i need to put him into hibernation and i’m scared of doing so too and winter just around the corner. i’m just asking for some help pls would rlly appreciate it ♥️
Hi, your videos have really helped me keep my tortoise healthy... but I noticed some grey/silver type of bugs( not silverfish) in my tortoise enclosure.. also spider beetle type of bug.. how do i clean it out?
If you used topsoil, I heard baking it will kill any bug eggs/larvae so I did that before mixing my organic topsoil with eco earth and I haven’t had a problem with bugs. There are some non toxic/organic sprays to prevent spider mites and such
Love it 😍
i mix in eco earth and forest bedding is that good for my baby tortoise? i asked the guy i purchased the tortoise from and he said it was fine. But i been getting alot of splinters in my hands and i am hoping that isnt hurting my baby tortoise..... ): (he is also a hermann tortoise)
Hi Lori
if u put stone around the edge of his water bowl he wont get to much substrate in it
I would put a plastic trash bag or a plastic place mat in the bottom but if they start to chew any of these I would add something else underneath the environment
6:55 - 7:00: why does that look reversed? Am i the only one seeing that?
How do you clean the little wood houses
Ho Lori, my name is Nilesh, I'm from India. I watch your videos and they are very helpful. I had a red eared turtle, he was wid me for 4 years but last week he died. I'm planning to go for star tortoise exactly the same you have, Blue. I wanted to know that how long do you keep the UV light on for him? Can I use farm soil for him instead of organic soil? Please answer
Bhai tu sahi tarah se nahi paal raha 4 saal mai kese turtle mar sakta hai ? Very bad yaar.
Aur indian star tortoise banned hai india mai palna bhai tu jail chala hayega mat kar ye sab
Meri baat maan shaadi karle aur bache paalo usmei zyada khushi hogi trust me.
Turtle margaya ab please koi aur animal ko mat mardena bhai baddua lagti hai inki. Ye jo ladki hai na is CZcams channel mai, yahi log ache se paal sakte hain these cute creatures. Bura mat maan na mere bhai bus meri sala hai tumhare liye thats it.
How big is blue's enclosure? I might get a russian tortoise and wonder if 20 gallons is enough.
Top soil is the best
Very cute :))). Does he have a friend?
Great video
i love your channel because your always so active with your viewers ( people like taylor Nicole dean cant cause they've got so many people in the comment section i love all the videos i hope that eventually i will. become famous (10,000 subs+ ) and be at pet-fest or some sort of meet up 😁😁😁
How much are tortoises bc I'm thinking of getting one soo
What do I look up to find this exact enclosure
Have you ever thought about giving his cage a window so he can see out ? Its a nice cage just seems sad him not being able to see out
Collie Mom no, when they can see, they tend to pace :)
Collie Mom tortoise don’t understand the sense of glass which causes them to stress because they don’t understand why they can get out and explore 🙂
How do you spot clean? I can’t seem to find any videos on this
What Kind of tortoise is blue? So cute
How often do you do a big clean like this?
Can I use regular play bark in my tortoise enclosure x
How often do you need to clean the enclosure??
Love your video! what do you use to clean his slate? i use fluckers Super Scrub™ but i don't know whats best. thank you!
EE's AnimalHut I just rinse it with water!
okay, thank you!
Westland topsoil is completely safe
what about mites though?
Do you clean your tortoise’s enclosure weekly? Monthly?
I read turtles carry bacteria. Should be wearing gloves , as you clean? 😮
In the far future, I am planning on get my first turtle.
I heard rental places don't enforce booster vaccinations yearly on non mammal pets. Also I don't have fight with vets in our city with declawing like did with my rescue declaw cat.
Yes, my city enforce only renters to booster vaccinate for rabies each year.
I think turtle be best for me.
first
What brand habitat/enclosure is that or is it home made?
How many animals do you look after am sure it’s hard work looking after all them animals
Where did you find that big slate tile?
New friend from Nepal Kathmandu
I am getting a tortoise today
Where can I buy that wooden tunnel
I hope there's someone here that can help i'm wanting to use reptilbark But everybody on the Facebook group tells me not to that it's toxic. What is the only thing that I found? It doesn't get everywhere. What is people's opinions can someone answer my question
I dont like the bark myself. I prefer eco earth
I have my Russian Tortoise in a much smaller aquarium. Is that an issue?
He shouldn’t be in an aquarium with glass on the sides because it makes them stressed out.
Which kind of hermanns tortoise is he?
Turtle Toto eastern Hermanns, but I’m not sure on the locale!
@@LorisHartland thanks for the reply
mines called Harley quin she is
so cute.
do notifications shoutouts. ( i have notifications on)
27th love ur vids!
How big do they get? I really want to get one for my wife
Hi Lori what type of tortoise is blue
Jace_10 _11 Hermanns
when is your next hermit crab video
Hi
The poor little guy. A little bowl to soak in. Throw him in the bathtub once in a while. Mine love to swim or even walk around with their head underwater. Peace.
You should soke him in a bigger bowl so he can walk around
2:44 when she shows koa
Someone told me that tortoises carry bacteria, is this true?