I love all animals, but for some reason ever since I was a kid, tortoises and turtles always easily grasped my attention. They are definitely my favorites if I have to pick one.
My cousin had a Red Ear slider baby about 10 yrs ago. We thought it would be funny to name it Flash ( we hoped it was male). We saw it run hella fast once it got more bigger and we were surprised. Flash lived up to his name. We also got lucky it was male, they are smaller than females. My cousin still has his turtle flash, but I will say Flash has a little temper 😂 he still cute.
honestly i have a tortoise (found it injured in a plant pot when i was 4), many years later it’s doing fine and it’s mostly independent. i’ve never checked the temperature of the enclosure or anything
nelly i repurposed a rabbit’s cage into a tank, it took a while but it was worth it ^^ i removed the bars and replaced them with glass panes that i can remove anytime. the roof of the ‘tank’ is open most of the time (only exception is if it snows) i place it in my balcony outside. my tort sleeps all winter
They're right though... I'm no tortoise expert but have other reptiles and the red light bulb is an immediate no no. There are many things wrong here which I know from experience and knowledge of reptiles and other tortoise care videos. Its good to take the advice and learn from others as well. Research from multiple sources not just one.
You shouldn't give your tortoises carrots, iceburg lettuce, peppers or tomatos daily as they are bad for them! As you can clearly see your tortoises have Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) which is the bumps/lumps/pyramids on their shells. MBD is where a tortoises bones grow abnormally/become soft etc. Due to bad diet and lack of UV light which comes naturally from the sun or UV lights in the tortoise table. Also to top it off you SHOULD NOT be misting their table as they are not of a tropical breed. I am very concerned about your tortoises. I highly suggest that you take them to the vet, if you have not already, and get them checked up on. You should really know what you should and shouldn't be feeding them as you should have looked into what their dietry needs and etc. are. Please do NOT do what this lady is doing daily with her tortoises as they WILL obtain MBD! Thank you.
Festive Squid24 I have never fed them iceberg lettuce and one of them does have pyramiding. You should not be "very concerned" about my tortoises. And I'm completely aware of what MBD is and stands for. I did go to the vet with all of my tortoises and the one with the worst pyramiding doesn't have any signs of illness (internally or that affect her day to day life), I have done x-rays and blood tests on all 3 of my tortoises and so far so good. But they did come to me anemic, so that might influence it somehow. They all share the same diet and some develop fine and other pyramid. I keep improving their diet each and every day, trying to improve it as much as possible. I do research and speak to my exotic animals vet for information. I'm sorry if you disagree with my tortoise care choices but they are not suffering in any way.
I also thought I saw some pyramiding on the Sulcata. I thought that the daily feeding was not exactly what you’re supposed to be feeding them. We have one that’s one and a half years old and I thought that you’re supposed to be feeding them mostly grass and hay. We also feed some flowers, leaves & wheat grass. Some vegetables have a lot of sugar!
You have 2 different species of tortoises being kept together. This could lead to the spread of pathogens and potentially make them very sick. Sulcatas need 70% grasses and 30% safe weeds and need a higher basking and night temperatures. Red bulbs and coil bulbs can damage their eyes so you need to change it. The substrate used in the basking area needs to be change to top soil. This is because your current substrate can old fungus spores and lead to an upper respiratory infection which could kill all of your tortoises. Tortoise husbandry is always changing and updating.
TheGreatPetShop There is so much conflicting information out there. Tortoise protection and tortoise table has lots of information on all species of tortoises. There is also plenty of FB groups. The best is tortoise addicts :)
TheGreatPetShop it’s not a problem! I really want to start making videos about reptiles :) I have a Hermanns. It’s good that you are willing to change/ adapt your husbandry. If you have any questions I can answer them :)
Please don’t take this advice, most of it is poorly researched. You can even sea the tortoises are having dietary problems because their shells are pyramiding.
Our desert tortoise will disappear from our yard in minutes, to become totally invisible until he shows up a few minutes or days later. I tell people he runs around a lot; in the summer, he does.
We have 3 tortoises living on our 20 acres and they have been there for years and they have survived on their own - I was looking at these sites basically to see if I could maybe take them veggies or make their home safer cuz there are coyotes where we live in north Florida but I have been told the tortoises are federally protected and I should not bother their habitat but I love turtles ❤
Hi just a recommendation wood chip are to dry for your tortoise even though you spray it not good enough that why your tortoises are pyramiding. Changed to Soil 70% and Play Sand 30% mixture. Let them dig and absorb the moist. Bout 3 inch will do.
I APOLOGIZE I NEVER MEANT TO ASK ALL THIS N TYPE A NOVEL AND PLEASE U IN NO WAY HAVE TO READ A WORD OR ANSWER. I THANK YOU EITHER WAY SO MUCH. U JUST SEEM VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE CUZ AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH I KNOW U ARE 100% correct with substrate which is controversial. I just havent been able to all natural no chemical free top soil. So to me the next best is the coconut fiber. Omg sorry here is where I started. Sorry if Confusing or don’t finish thought I am about to throw this phone rn. Can I ask how do u prepare your play sand to remove all the dust. I just pour some water in kitchen sink size tub and add sand and just make to where it’s damp covered but damp. I been using the coconut brick u have to add I do hotter water and break up till moist? But my whole issue is have to build own table. Person who bought me as gift got huge glass tank. I argue everyday day that she doesn’t have what she needs n she could get harmed and not even be aware. I say she needs thermostat that regulates heat timer and humidity. There’s no humidity in their now. I can’t set it up right with stuff I have. And with medical issues I would of known I wouldn’t have money needed to have exactly what she needs n I won’t freak out everyday thinkin im hurting her. She is Russian sorry 2 yr. I had to take her hot/ cold log but out she would get angry more sassy attitude I should say and climb up crazy and I found her upside down twice last time how she was totally freaking I am petrified I took everything out except for i temp made very hard cardboard tall all black but she moves it around sleeps in one day then behind other and she has numerous slates she lays on Cuz flat floor heater under just about ft long I’d say n slate covers whole area. It’s under the glass. Then mix of substrate over hut is ceramic night heat lamp, then middle of tank is 150 heat lamp measured to where I researched I forgot then next to that I uvb light. She has little rubber turtle friends from child’s claw machine washed with dawn. That’s ok right? N two fake little trees. I have two thermometers on left side for both n then digital garbage on right. So first tank is way too small it’s like 5 ft wide I’d say n 2.5 high guessing idk gallon. First thing says never that. So I want to build her l shaped length of both id say 10 foot walls just do one level( I wanted to make bilevel with slatted damp not steep with sanded plexi glass on sides then top her hot area to sun bath with uvb with foot wide slate rock for nails n Beak have actual thermostat that regulates all temps n humidity and plant little patch of grass aloe plant, dandelion, n on top and bottom have Dre flowers she can eat and graze leisurely but also feel daily her Romaine( she likes very crunchy lettuce Recommend? The red lettuce fresh is little n green not as much. Collard, and spring mix had soft ones she Dont like, I try mustard they soft too. I add radish (comes in bag) I used to buy like 7 different fresh types n they wilt quick n seem all soft except romaine, I give two cut small baby carrots and yellow squash I use veggie cleaner spray and scrub outside I assume skin is best nutrients. I was getting small bell peppers and adding just a sliver I used to get riddachio? Is that one better than another. She I don’t think minded that just a few ripped off pieces. I even got fresh parsley n added couple little pieces. She does not like any one cubewatermelon or one. Cut small strawberry. She never ate when I offered. Fresh Aloe Vera? Little green apple I showed her other turtle eating n she was locked looking. No cheese or banana or cherry tomato, onion? I just feel she doesnt have a fav she goes wild for like most love dandelion n strawberry is like their treat but not her. I want to give her something she’ll love love. I’ll take any suggestions feel like I’m missing something. Oh I sprinkle calcium and Herbalite on n toss. Just little so she don’t need daily? She always looks like partying witg Escobar. Any way to make them want to stay in bath longer. I can only get 10 min till she is freaking. Every other day sometime go two since so short. So tell me how to keep the humidity for her. N she don’t like it too hot like she should have it’s open top of glass and lights hang down. Don’t like at all. Do u suggest just one level table top ? I never explained lower level and sleep area. But where can I got hide I can moist that she can’t climb n fall? Oh that would be up top n bottom woulf be just ceramic heat for night n cool Hyde I thought maybe to side I can put little slate and heater she likes under there. Even thought it’s. Cold for day but heater for night there ot have separate sleep area? Same substrate on both levels or if one level. I used tk mist her but long ago. Now she don’t like that at all she gets mad. And how do I Contain the humidity ? After spraying substrate Hyde too? I mean once I get new ones. Where keep thermostat? I’m so sorry. I just have been nuts over this and u seem to know. I feel dumb for half these but I want to make sure she has what she needs. Is it bad to take her when I go to hotel hour away? I bring her one heat light only. I need to get the bulb that’s both in one right? And she likes to be out of tank when I hear her stirring I get let her roam freely. No bad things on floor but she’ll like to stay out all day some days or all night some times. I always put her back to warm up and eat in morning and she’ll bask sometimes she’ll stAy for two days n sleep thru or she’ll wAnt right out. I take her outside rn it’s only been few times recent but I’m ganna build her. A outdoor cage where this huge bird almpst got duck next door we had to fight him he’s huge falcon or eagle with attitude n thinks it’s his whole yard. N stand (I only seen shadow of big bird I never actually seen what he is. They talk of him like he’s enormous so I hover over her walks don’t go more then two 3 feet. I’m ganna get baby pool n I have half inch flat rock to put in with just inch or so of water. N get actual carrier. Is it bad to take them out of box or carrier to look out window while car moving. She seems to love it ans watches but obviously too Much she poops more watery and a lot of urine sprays. I always thought they only secreted white chalky moist paste for urine cuz no Uric acid. I freaked when first happened but saw videos of others doing it too? I’m worried she is not pooping right. I was in hosp past 25 days so he won’t look for that which is sad. But I made made sure she went few times before left. Cuz she doesn’t that I ever find and I look and clean when she out but not much in tank. Warm baths used to do it. Not no more. Is it bad to makw it warmer then Luke warm. I Ike to give it where I check my wrist like baby bottle. N I add water drops. She’s never been to vet. I’m starting new work soon n will take her to reptile specialist. Scared she is dehydrated oh always have clean water dish. Plastic like 4 inch odd shape oval. With bottle spring water. She drinks bath water I like to see. Ok I’m done I’m so sorry. I will tell u in beggining you in no way have to read or answer any of it. I feel like an idiot. Oh well if I don’t explain like I did I’ll never get answers I need so I’m not scared to death every day n this week I’m ganna build her her new table. I’ll see your suggestions. Thank you so so much. U have no idea how much this means. I can’t sleep over it. In hospital I would of snuck her in if I wouldn’t be breaking laws and rules. Lol.
Too much reptivite can be bad for a tortoise, it looks like you are using a whole lot. I would recommend a small sprinkle every other day opposed to dousing your salad in it.
I dont know much on Turtles but i am learning now because i could not believe what i saw in the shop i was working in yesterday😦 I was taking care of a customer when suddenly i looked to see a young girl about the age of 7 or 8 with her Mother in the shop They were from the travelling community I saw the young girl playing with something I got curious and upon closer inspection i got a shock to see she was playing with a baby live turtle I turned to her Mother and asked "this is no way to be managing a baby turtles life" As i said i know very little of their care but on research i now know and how shockingly cruel this little baby was been treated I cant get the image of its little face out of my mind I wanted to grab it from them and run to a nearby pet store or some place with the knowledge and care for it The mother just gave me a smirk Took the baby turtle from her daughter and shoved it into her pocket and said "its warm in there, travels with us all the time" How sad for this little guy Its no suprise that people like ye that are un educated and no respect Your a disgrace and my anger enrages the more i think of what ye think ye can get away with😠
Baby tortoises are so cutteee 😍they eat like there’s no tomorrow and I love that! Seeing them eat is so satisfying for me. Makes me feel like they truly enjoy their space and environment. Look at me talking like I have a tortoise! Lol I’ve had turtles and now have more for my baby( 4 year old) 😂 she loves taking care of them even if it isn’t a tortoise. I’m working up to those since their bite is much more powerful for a toddler. Love your videos!
Wow thank you for telling me that my animal was suppose to be cleaned at least twice a week the person I bought it from said to wash it once every two weeks unbelievable thank you !
I give my hermans some steamed butternut squash he loves it. Some great content thank you. I just want to say that tortoise poo has to be one of the most noxious smelling things there is.. 🙂🐢🐢
@@jasperdenotter2066 I’ve had my tortoise for over 25 years but its just one of those smells that gets to me every now and again. Thanks for your input though i shall keep it in mind, better to be safe than sorry.
@@z0mbie_b0nez I’m going to give him some pak choi and see what he thinks. Its not something i would have thought about so thanks for the suggestion. My hermans has been eating loads of red chicory recently, he cant get enough of it.
Hey, you said that you didn’t use a food bowl, because this way it is easier for you. But the claws of your tortoises seem really long. You can use a feedingplate made out of stone instead of pouring the food on the substrate. It would be way more hygienic and your pets would keep their claws short, because feeding plate is made out of stone stone :)
uhmmmmmmmmmmm so firstly your tortoises aren't getting enough light or calcium as they are visibly pyramiding. secondly you have two species of toroises together. also their claws are completely overgrown. i don't think you should be making an "educational" video on youtube about how to keep tortoises. sadly they are much more difficult than most people think
My tortoise hates bathing! She tryes to escape the place I'm bathing her in, it's her worst nightmare! (No it has nothing to do with the temperature of the water)
Mine prefers a dust bath, she buries herself in the dirt an pulls herself out repeatedly till she's happy then sun baths on her rock on the garden till she's hungry then walks around the garden eating everything she fancies 🤷♂️.
Hey, I love tortoises and this has made me more educated so thank you. I study animal care and your putting to much reptivite on all you need is a pinch (we call it something different)
I don't think it's a smart to keep two different species of tortoises in one cage because they are very territorial and they could kill each other,also putting food on the ground where they walk around and poop in could make them sick,and putting three different species of tortoises in the same bath tub could also make them sick,Doing them separate could be the smarter idea,Also not only should they not live together sharing the same food especially the amount you put is not the amount that each of them should get. EDIT:Also they should not share the same water bowl because it could also make them sick
I grew up thinking tortoises were slow shows showing tortoise being slow on animation stuff making fun of how slow they are now I have one Matter of fact two these things are super fast like no joke I remember when I first got mine and I tried pat her little head I mean she booked it I was shocked got even worried never knew they could move that fast then when I got my second one she was fresh out the egg so her instinct is to hide from predators because they realize they are more vulnerable I was letting her crawl around my living room took her out and she immediately booked it under my couch 😂😂
You have two species of tortoise who need different things.. I could write a freaking book but to name a few things that need to be changed.... first You don't mist a sulcatas enclosure. They're from the desert. Second the substrate you have in there can grow mold and it can even be dangerous as far as the tortoises eating it since you just throw the food on top Make some changes. They are your responsibility. I really hope no one watches this video and takes your "advice"
Katy Baby i have a question cause you seem to know. I have a African secada tortoise he eats everything he has even eaten the chicken the dogs eat. What are ssome dos and donts please
TheGreatPetShop it is sick ur tortoise has MBD and u shouldn't mist ur sulcata tortoise there from Africa u don't know what ur doing and a tortoise should have uvb strip lights not uvb bulbs ur the reason tortoises are going extinct!😡😡😬😠!!!
*KING SERPENTS!* *KING SERPENTS!* I don't know which tortoise you are referring to but I would guess it's the one with the most pyramiding. She doesn't look healthy at all (I know) but believe it or not, she's the one that hasn't shown any signs of disease (besides MBD). I'm aware of what it is and what causes it, and (in case you didn't know) it can be caused my low humidity. So misting the enclosure a few times a week just to push that humidity a little bit higher is not going to kill them. Besides, when this video was filmed, it was Summer time and summer where I live is extremely dry. They do have a water bowl to drink and sometimes I even put some spagnum moss for them to enjoy (and they do). Back to the sick tortoise: I have done blood tests and X-rays and there is nothing wrong with her internally. She has the exact same diet has the other two and they live perfectly happy together. The other ones develop quite normally. It's hard for captive tortoises not to develop some pyramiding and (as my exotic animals veterinarian said) they are pretty good for captive tortoises. Now you might even give examples like one CZcams channel called Kamp Kenan where the guy has them "captive". He lives in one of the best places to keep tortoises (Florida) and he keeps a lot of sulcatas there. And in case you don't know, it's very humid down there. So misting here, will most likely not be a problem. And sorry to disagree but what's causing the extinction of tortoises and animals in general is humanity and its development , not specifically UVB light bulbs.
Nooo! Do not give them that stuff daily. Give them kale, spinach, collard greens and stuff like that. It helps to get the food wet with a spray bottle to before putting repticalcium on it. Tomatoes, carrots and romaine lettuce are kinda like treats for them they should rarely have them.
To everyone saying their shells are not healthy because they are full of waves, be advised that it is a common trait on males of many tortoise races. Females are the ones with smooth shells.
Poor tortoises. What about READ A BOOK ABOUT YOUR TORTOISES?! I dont know where to start to tell you what you are doing wrong. Just read a goddeamn book.
Neil Jarvis no im not an expert but i have 5 baby hermanni inside my house (5 year old now) and a adult hermanni which is 16 years old and lives in my Garden. Turtles arent dogs... a dog trys to tell you what is wrong with barking or its behave. Turtles didnt do that. They eat everything that looks like food including flowers and colored rocks. If they feel bad they suffer without your notice.
I have a shy 26 year old female and recently got a 10 year old male both where unwanted but loved from there previous owners and releasing them improperly it could be dangerous so since my family loves animals we just took em in
They're not bad from time to time. The main problem is that they have a huge amount of water and very few nutrients, so they should never be the main food. Unfortunately, most people feed their tortoises with them almost every day, along with lettuce and tomatoes. On the other hand, given the high water content, they're very useful if the turtle suffers from dehydration. If you have tortoises, you should ask for advice to a vet specializing in exotic animals, because the food and needs vary between species. But in general, a good diet should be based on clovers, dandelion, chicory, arugula, chinese rose/common rose (only flowers). And please, make sure all the food is organic.
I used to have a dessert tortise and he would escape the fence we got just for him. He lifted it with his shell!! So the neibors would always bring him back and also the lady that lives up the block. My only two worry's is that a cat attacks him or he does not come back. One day my dad put him outside and went to the store. We had a rule to not leave him alone. He did not tell anybody and the tortise escaped. Winter was coming. And he still did not come back. It has been 4 months since. I spent nights crying and looking for him. And I was not just me. My whole home that has ten family members in it! They would tell me to go to bed but I would secretly sneek out for like 5 minutes extra hoping he was there. I guess tortises are pretty fast 😞😭
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I know what it's like: i had a pet tortise for 5 years and one day he escaped, after months of me searching i gave up but after 6 months i got up rushed into the garden like everyday since he left and there he was waiting, chilling in the grass, He had a couple of scratches on him tho but he was fine. I have my fingers crossed for you hope you find your tortise 👍
@@rosecafe9143 she was called a "silly woman" which is misogynistic abuse. Misogynistic abuse like that promotes rape culture and allows toxic masculinity to flourish
Totally agree with the people saying this advice is wrong. I got handed a tortoise a few years back. Had to do a lot of research on how to keep one. Because I didn't want an unhealthy pet. The substrate is wrong The diet is wrong There's no calcium on the food only the vitamins. Torts need calcium. The beaks are over grown, the way to keep the beak nice and trim is to put their food on a piece of slate. The baths need to be at least every other day as they don't tend to drink water. The water they take comes in through their arse's. So much worng with this advise. If you want advice check out the tortoise table website. Or any other tortoise websites.
Please don't attack her guys, I'm sure she loves her tortoises and tries to do her best. She's just a little misinformed. I would understand if she kept killing one after the other like most "pet keeping" channels. She at least acknowledges your comments no matter how negative, unlike TND, Steff J, rawwfishing etc that just care about views and nothing else.
TheGreatPetShop I will reply to your comment. I too thought this was the correct why to care for tortoises but if you join Tortoise Addicts on Facebook you can read and interact with people who have a wealth of knowledge. Tortoises should be fed natural weeds only, nothing from a super market, only natural top soil should be used. They have a plethora of advice on food and housing which is invaluable. Hopefully this has help.
I heard that tortoise don't drink water from a plate you should soak them (I also do that since I don't see my tortoise drink from the plate) is that right?
Some do and some don't depends on livinh conditions, species, and personality. In my opinion u should offer a plate in their enclosure but its ur choice.
Noelia no that's cheese and even if it was cantelope, feeding fruits to tortoises should be like a treat and not in their everyday diet. It should only be vegetables
Pimp Daddy Kim ok it's a cantelope but it's still a fruit. They're not supposed to have it constantly if it was a treat then that's fine. But if it's a daily diet it's not good for them
I read that if you re home a wild turtle to another outdoor forest location that the turtle will wander endlessly for previous home. I did that once n it has bothered me since but the area in which he was found, my backyard, was too near traffic so I brought him to a lovely forest with lakes, etc . I hope he survived n I did not hurt him or take him away from his home that he might have wandered back to.
Ummmm.... you think you are an amazing tortoise owner and I can tell that you care but lettuce has no nutritional value, and you shouldn't feed them peppers daily. All of your tortoises have metabolic bone disease a d the enclosures are too small. You also should not use red lights. The substrate is too dusty and will cause respiratory infections. Do your research.
My 18 year old tortoise has has none of this an is in top condition, she lives in the garden in England she only comes in for hibernation an goes straight back out when she wakes. She has a rock built cave an the run of the whole garden.
Hi james, I'm just about to get a 2 year old horsefield Tortoise, I also live in England and wanted to mostly keep him/her in the garden free to roam, rather than indoors in an enclosure. Do you put her away at night for the UV light? I'm swotting up as much as possible! thank you for any help
Quick bath . Good care. I do think a bigger enclosure would be happier. Do they get to be outside in nature But watched? I hope so. I found a turtle in China town nyc. He was ready for turtle soup. I took him home n kept Henry for 5 years. Then I had to move so I passed Henry to a friend who promised dedication but she betrayed me n gave Henry to a pet shop. He was a Diamond Back Terrapin. I still miss him. Bad decision, young. But no one I knew would care for him.
We owned a two tortoises and we just let them roam our garden freely. never fed them or anything. We had them for over 15 years before my brother took them.
@@babynieve9612 They wernt that big, we got them already grown, length about 25cm. If you want larger ones (we also had but gave them away, about 80cm) you gonna have to feed them and activly look after them. We did have a large yard, with tons of lawn , flowers, bushes, duck pond and we switched on the sprinklers daily so they have enough water and food.
Not really there’s different types of species like grassland which have quite a high humidity in fact barely any tortoise species come from arid places
Look at all these biologist in the comments
*herpotologists*
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@@purpgod6179 ah yes
PurpGod yee
look at all those ~chicke~ *biologists*
I love all animals, but for some reason ever since I was a kid, tortoises and turtles always easily grasped my attention. They are definitely my favorites if I have to pick one.
It’s because you use to watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as a kid growing up….same thing happened to me.
Why people say turtles are slow.. they are auper fast.. who agrees?
@@Melissa-ru3fn that comment made my day
Yes,yes,..20 meter in 2 minutes!!
My cousin had a Red Ear slider baby about 10 yrs ago. We thought it would be funny to name it Flash ( we hoped it was male). We saw it run hella fast once it got more bigger and we were surprised. Flash lived up to his name. We also got lucky it was male, they are smaller than females. My cousin still has his turtle flash, but I will say Flash has a little temper 😂 he still cute.
@@Melissa-ru3fn tortoises are turtles, but turtles arent tortoises
@@Melissa-ru3fn i like how your profile pic says nae nae but it actually should say yeet
Man apparently there’s a lot more to taking care of tortoises than I thought
I was hoping to get one and just let it thrive in my backyard lol
+Ernesto Rivera Lmao, same.
honestly i have a tortoise (found it injured in a plant pot when i was 4), many years later it’s doing fine and it’s mostly independent. i’ve never checked the temperature of the enclosure or anything
SAINT CRᎾW does your tortoise have a tank or do you just let it do its thing?
nelly i repurposed a rabbit’s cage into a tank, it took a while but it was worth it ^^ i removed the bars and replaced them with glass panes that i can remove anytime. the roof of the ‘tank’ is open most of the time (only exception is if it snows) i place it in my balcony outside. my tort sleeps all winter
SAINT CRᎾW ah, thank you so much for answering
I looked down at the comment section and I wasn't expecting the mass amount of people that suddenly became an expert at this.
They're right though... I'm no tortoise expert but have other reptiles and the red light bulb is an immediate no no. There are many things wrong here which I know from experience and knowledge of reptiles and other tortoise care videos. Its good to take the advice and learn from others as well. Research from multiple sources not just one.
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1:24 he's prowling around his food and comes straight back lol he knows exactly what you're doing
Thank you so much! My baby tortoise loved his clean home and food! He is walking around and having so much fun!! Thank you! 🥰🥰
I'm so glad!
You shouldn't give your tortoises carrots, iceburg lettuce, peppers or tomatos daily as they are bad for them! As you can clearly see your tortoises have Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) which is the bumps/lumps/pyramids on their shells. MBD is where a tortoises bones grow abnormally/become soft etc. Due to bad diet and lack of UV light which comes naturally from the sun or UV lights in the tortoise table. Also to top it off you SHOULD NOT be misting their table as they are not of a tropical breed. I am very concerned about your tortoises. I highly suggest that you take them to the vet, if you have not already, and get them checked up on. You should really know what you should and shouldn't be feeding them as you should have looked into what their dietry needs and etc. are. Please do NOT do what this lady is doing daily with her tortoises as they WILL obtain MBD! Thank you.
Festive Squid24 I have never fed them iceberg lettuce and one of them does have pyramiding. You should not be "very concerned" about my tortoises. And I'm completely aware of what MBD is and stands for. I did go to the vet with all of my tortoises and the one with the worst pyramiding doesn't have any signs of illness (internally or that affect her day to day life), I have done x-rays and blood tests on all 3 of my tortoises and so far so good. But they did come to me anemic, so that might influence it somehow. They all share the same diet and some develop fine and other pyramid. I keep improving their diet each and every day, trying to improve it as much as possible. I do research and speak to my exotic animals vet for information. I'm sorry if you disagree with my tortoise care choices but they are not suffering in any way.
Pyramiding seems pretty normal for sulcata tortoises. But like a couple bumps is normal.
Um do research. It’s not bad.
I also thought I saw some pyramiding on the Sulcata. I thought that the daily feeding was not exactly what you’re supposed to be feeding them. We have one that’s one and a half years old and I thought that you’re supposed to be feeding them mostly grass and hay. We also feed some flowers, leaves & wheat grass. Some vegetables have a lot of sugar!
Mags Is Firewalking it’s not your tortoise so shut up
You have 2 different species of tortoises being kept together. This could lead to the spread of pathogens and potentially make them very sick. Sulcatas need 70% grasses and 30% safe weeds and need a higher basking and night temperatures. Red bulbs and coil bulbs can damage their eyes so you need to change it. The substrate used in the basking area needs to be change to top soil. This is because your current substrate can old fungus spores and lead to an upper respiratory infection which could kill all of your tortoises. Tortoise husbandry is always changing and updating.
Owen2624 thank you for the information. I'll try me best to change those things.
TheGreatPetShop There is so much conflicting information out there. Tortoise protection and tortoise table has lots of information on all species of tortoises. There is also plenty of FB groups. The best is tortoise addicts :)
thank you! i'll make sure to check them out! and thanks for not completely attacking me in the comments like everybody else.
TheGreatPetShop it’s not a problem! I really want to start making videos about reptiles :) I have a Hermanns. It’s good that you are willing to change/ adapt your husbandry. If you have any questions I can answer them :)
TheReptileGuy what is a safe weed 😂
These comments have convinced me not to get a pet tortoise as I would hate to harm one. ❤
That's a good decision, putting the animal first!!
As long as you do proper research and are willing to commit, it shouldnt be an issue.
Put that bag back on
I love how the "Forest" by TØP was playing in the into. I recognize that instantly😂😂😂
SAME LOL
Same aha
Same
Haha same
Bro
I think your dog might be a little dehydrated
0:06 wow, a rare breed of turtle
3 seconds in and I already love you. You love tortoises AND twenty one pilots!
Please don’t take this advice, most of it is poorly researched. You can even sea the tortoises are having dietary problems because their shells are pyramiding.
I think she is trained (no hate btw 😂) and she has leopard tortoises, when they grow old, they develop pyramids on their backs
@@cicelymander8409 she said in a comment that they were like that when she got him
If this is a horse field tortoise it should be living on mostly weeds. Lettuce has no nutritional value.
@@wybiefletcher6739 It is a greek and sulcata tort and yes the main part of their diet are weeds
Our desert tortoise will disappear from our yard in minutes, to become totally invisible until he shows up a few minutes or days later. I tell people he runs around a lot; in the summer, he does.
We have 3 tortoises living on our 20 acres and they have been there for years and they have survived on their own - I was looking at these sites basically to see if I could maybe take them veggies or make their home safer cuz there are coyotes where we live in north Florida but I have been told the tortoises are federally protected and I should not bother their habitat but I love turtles ❤
He’s so precious 🥺, I’ll be ready when I get a tortuous for Christmas
Dipsy this isn’t the only video I watched I’ve done my research
@@wapuh6371 they said they're getting torturous!
Hi just a recommendation wood chip are to dry for your tortoise even though you spray it not good enough that why your tortoises are pyramiding. Changed to Soil 70% and Play Sand 30% mixture. Let them dig and absorb the moist. Bout 3 inch will do.
Lola Lolita thank you for your help and advice but they also have access to soil for them to dig around and it's kept somewhat moist.
TheGreatPetShop really you should learn from it. Wooden chips are not good for torts :( Just find out where do they live in nature. It makes sense :)
Or,the expensive tropical wood chip mix....Trixie or other reptiles quality mix..or coconut shred..from pet store
is it okay to just give them soil? i’m trying to do research as i’m planning to get a greek tortoise!
I APOLOGIZE I NEVER MEANT TO ASK ALL THIS N TYPE A NOVEL AND PLEASE U IN NO WAY HAVE TO READ A WORD OR ANSWER. I THANK YOU EITHER WAY SO MUCH. U JUST SEEM VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE CUZ AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH I KNOW U ARE 100% correct with substrate which is controversial. I just havent been able to all natural no chemical free top soil. So to me the next best is the coconut fiber. Omg sorry here is where I started. Sorry if Confusing or don’t finish thought I am about to throw this phone rn. Can I ask how do u prepare your play sand to remove all the dust. I just pour some water in kitchen sink size tub and add sand and just make to where it’s damp covered but damp. I been using the coconut brick u have to add I do hotter water and break up till moist? But my whole issue is have to build own table. Person who bought me as gift got huge glass tank. I argue everyday day that she doesn’t have what she needs n she could get harmed and not even be aware. I say she needs thermostat that regulates heat timer and humidity. There’s no humidity in their now. I can’t set it up right with stuff I have. And with medical issues I would of known I wouldn’t have money needed to have exactly what she needs n I won’t freak out everyday thinkin im hurting her. She is Russian sorry 2 yr. I had to take her hot/ cold log but out she would get angry more sassy attitude I should say and climb up crazy and I found her upside down twice last time how she was totally freaking I am petrified I took everything out except for i temp made very hard cardboard tall all black but she moves it around sleeps in one day then behind other and she has numerous slates she lays on Cuz flat floor heater under just about ft long I’d say n slate covers whole area. It’s under the glass. Then mix of substrate over hut is ceramic night heat lamp, then middle of tank is 150 heat lamp measured to where I researched I forgot then next to that I uvb light. She has little rubber turtle friends from child’s claw machine washed with dawn. That’s ok right? N two fake little trees. I have two thermometers on left side for both n then digital garbage on right. So first tank is way too small it’s like 5 ft wide I’d say n 2.5 high guessing idk gallon. First thing says never that. So I want to build her l shaped length of both id say 10 foot walls just do one level( I wanted to make bilevel with slatted damp not steep with sanded plexi glass on sides then top her hot area to sun bath with uvb with foot wide slate rock for nails n Beak have actual thermostat that regulates all temps n humidity and plant little patch of grass aloe plant, dandelion, n on top and bottom have Dre flowers she can eat and graze leisurely but also feel daily her Romaine( she likes very crunchy lettuce Recommend? The red lettuce fresh is little n green not as much. Collard, and spring mix had soft ones she Dont like, I try mustard they soft too. I add radish (comes in bag) I used to buy like 7 different fresh types n they wilt quick n seem all soft except romaine, I give two cut small baby carrots and yellow squash I use veggie cleaner spray and scrub outside I assume skin is best nutrients. I was getting small bell peppers and adding just a sliver I used to get riddachio? Is that one better than another. She I don’t think minded that just a few ripped off pieces. I even got fresh parsley n added couple little pieces. She does not like any one cubewatermelon or one. Cut small strawberry. She never ate when I offered. Fresh Aloe Vera? Little green apple I showed her other turtle eating n she was locked looking. No cheese or banana or cherry tomato, onion? I just feel she doesnt have a fav she goes wild for like most love dandelion n strawberry is like their treat but not her. I want to give her something she’ll love love. I’ll take any suggestions feel like I’m missing something. Oh I sprinkle calcium and Herbalite on n toss. Just little so she don’t need daily? She always looks like partying witg Escobar. Any way to make them want to stay in bath longer. I can only get 10 min till she is freaking. Every other day sometime go two since so short. So tell me how to keep the humidity for her. N she don’t like it too hot like she should have it’s open top of glass and lights hang down. Don’t like at all. Do u suggest just one level table top ? I never explained lower level and sleep area. But where can I got hide I can moist that she can’t climb n fall? Oh that would be up top n bottom woulf be just ceramic heat for night n cool Hyde I thought maybe to side I can put little slate and heater she likes under there. Even thought it’s. Cold for day but heater for night there ot have separate sleep area? Same substrate on both levels or if one level. I used tk mist her but long ago. Now she don’t like that at all she gets mad. And how do I Contain the humidity ? After spraying substrate Hyde too? I mean once I get new ones. Where keep thermostat? I’m so sorry. I just have been nuts over this and u seem to know. I feel dumb for half these but I want to make sure she has what she needs. Is it bad to take her when I go to hotel hour away? I bring her one heat light only. I need to get the bulb that’s both in one right? And she likes to be out of tank when I hear her stirring I get let her roam freely. No bad things on floor but she’ll like to stay out all day some days or all night some times. I always put her back to warm up and eat in morning and she’ll bask sometimes she’ll stAy for two days n sleep thru or she’ll wAnt right out. I take her outside rn it’s only been few times recent but I’m ganna build her. A outdoor cage where this huge bird almpst got duck next door we had to fight him he’s huge falcon or eagle with attitude n thinks it’s his whole yard. N stand (I only seen shadow of big bird I never actually seen what he is. They talk of him like he’s enormous so I hover over her walks don’t go more then two 3 feet. I’m ganna get baby pool n I have half inch flat rock to put in with just inch or so of water. N get actual carrier. Is it bad to take them out of box or carrier to look out window while car moving. She seems to love it ans watches but obviously too Much she poops more watery and a lot of urine sprays. I always thought they only secreted white chalky moist paste for urine cuz no Uric acid. I freaked when first happened but saw videos of others doing it too? I’m worried she is not pooping right. I was in hosp past 25 days so he won’t look for that which is sad. But I made made sure she went few times before left. Cuz she doesn’t that I ever find and I look and clean when she out but not much in tank. Warm baths used to do it. Not no more. Is it bad to makw it warmer then Luke warm. I Ike to give it where I check my wrist like baby bottle. N I add water drops. She’s never been to vet. I’m starting new work soon n will take her to reptile specialist. Scared she is dehydrated oh always have clean water dish. Plastic like 4 inch odd shape oval. With bottle spring water. She drinks bath water I like to see. Ok I’m done I’m so sorry. I will tell u in beggining you in no way have to read or answer any of it. I feel like an idiot. Oh well if I don’t explain like I did I’ll never get answers I need so I’m not scared to death every day n this week I’m ganna build her her new table. I’ll see your suggestions. Thank you so so much. U have no idea how much this means. I can’t sleep over it. In hospital I would of snuck her in if I wouldn’t be breaking laws and rules. Lol.
Too much reptivite can be bad for a tortoise, it looks like you are using a whole lot. I would recommend a small sprinkle every other day opposed to dousing your salad in it.
First of all I love that you played an unofficial song by twenty one pilots and second Tysm for thisss
I like the 21 pilots Forest cover attempt at the beginning ;)
0:06 that's a weird tortoise
You mean the hairy tortoise, yes
Ikr
when you made this salad I thought it's for you ..
I WAS NOT EXPECTING FOREST OH MY GOD
aight alexa ME TOO!!!!😂😂😂
Aww I've always wanted a tortoise such a cutie
Totally recommend!!
Umm, that opening was "Forest" by Twenty One Pilots, oh my gosh you have great taste!
LuketheDuke 424 I recognized it instantly and I was freaking out😂
I’m sure the CZcamsr knows that
*N O*
No its crap dawg
I dont know much on Turtles but i am learning now because i could not believe what i saw in the shop i was working in yesterday😦
I was taking care of a customer when suddenly i looked to see a young girl about the age of 7 or 8 with her Mother in the shop
They were from the travelling community
I saw the young girl playing with something
I got curious and upon closer inspection i got a shock to see she was playing with a baby live turtle
I turned to her Mother and asked "this is no way to be managing a baby turtles life"
As i said i know very little of their care but on research i now know and how shockingly cruel this little baby was been treated
I cant get the image of its little face out of my mind
I wanted to grab it from them and run to a nearby pet store or some place with the knowledge and care for it
The mother just gave me a smirk
Took the baby turtle from her daughter and shoved it into her pocket and said "its warm in there, travels with us all the time"
How sad for this little guy
Its no suprise that people like ye that are un educated and no respect
Your a disgrace and my anger enrages the more i think of what ye think ye can get away with😠
After seeing so many people have tortoises
I need one
Baby tortoises are so cutteee 😍they eat like there’s no tomorrow and I love that! Seeing them eat is so satisfying for me. Makes me feel like they truly enjoy their space and environment. Look at me talking like I have a tortoise! Lol I’ve had turtles and now have more for my baby( 4 year old) 😂 she loves taking care of them even if it isn’t a tortoise. I’m working up to those since their bite is much more powerful for a toddler. Love your videos!
Do your tortoises live in that tiny box all day? Its so small. You are feeding them the wrong diet
Secret Agent how is that wrong diet? :D
It also looks like she put spinach in the salad and that's a no in big quantities because it's not good for them.
kipsU00 _ because they should only eat certain weeds and flowers. Deffo not tomatoes and carrots. Lettuice has no nutritional value
@DigitaleHelper 😂
@DigitaleHelper try joining 'tortoise plant addicts' on facebook along with 11,000 other members and do your research
Wow thank you for telling me that my animal was suppose to be cleaned at least twice a week the person I bought it from said to wash it once every two weeks unbelievable thank you !
Technically they need a bath more often than that
I give my hermans some steamed butternut squash he loves it. Some great content thank you. I just want to say that tortoise poo has to be one of the most noxious smelling things there is.. 🙂🐢🐢
Tortoise poop doesnt smell that bad if they are healthy and if you give them the right types of food
@@jasperdenotter2066
I’ve had my tortoise for over 25 years but its just one of those smells that gets to me every now and again. Thanks for your input though i shall keep it in mind, better to be safe than sorry.
My hermmans loves clover flowers and pak choi the best! Will definitely be trying her on some butternut :)
@@z0mbie_b0nez
I’m going to give him some pak choi and see what he thinks. Its not something i would have thought about so thanks for the suggestion. My hermans has been eating loads of red chicory recently, he cant get enough of it.
I love the 21 Pilots in the intro
from reading all comments, im guessing i shouldnt take this persons advice
Hey, you said that you didn’t use a food bowl, because this way it is easier for you. But the claws of your tortoises seem really long. You can use a feedingplate made out of stone instead of pouring the food on the substrate. It would be way more hygienic and your pets would keep their claws short, because feeding plate is made out of stone stone :)
This video is outdated and I now do use terracotta food bowls. Thank you for the advice! 😊
uhmmmmmmmmmmm so firstly your tortoises aren't getting enough light or calcium as they are visibly pyramiding. secondly you have two species of toroises together. also their claws are completely overgrown.
i don't think you should be making an "educational" video on youtube about how to keep tortoises. sadly they are much more difficult than most people think
She also has a dog and a tortoise in the same house
@@warpromo6636 How is that a problem? Lmao. She keeps her turtles in a separate place. The dog ain't gonna eat her turtles.
@@ticktockbam Its instinct for dogs to attack tortoises as they are seen as prey
@@ticktockbam But maybe if the dog is really passive, and they grew up together as babies
@@warpromo6636 a dog is not going to go out of their way just to attack a tortoise in a tank, just saying :D
Is it just me or the turtoise is soooo cute 🥺
Turtoises*
Such delightful creatures 💜
Is that trees as the background music 😂😂😂 mmmm
My tortoise hates bathing! She tryes to escape the place I'm bathing her in, it's her worst nightmare! (No it has nothing to do with the temperature of the water)
Nanni Alpacason mines too😂
#Itshardbeingatortoiseparent
Nanni Alpacason xD😂
Mine prefers a dust bath, she buries herself in the dirt an pulls herself out repeatedly till she's happy then sun baths on her rock on the garden till she's hungry then walks around the garden eating everything she fancies 🤷♂️.
Drop a night crawler ( big worm ) in a shallow water tank .
I like how you put glowing eyes music there
I cuddle with my tortoise for about an hour
Salmonella
@@idk-my1ho Tortoises don't carry salmonella
Hey, I love tortoises and this has made me more educated so thank you. I study animal care and your putting to much reptivite on all you need is a pinch (we call it something different)
So cute sadly my tortoise is lost but when we find him we'll try out this routine
Sorry to hear that
did u find ur tortoise yet
Hey! Hope you found your tortoise!!
@@tonmoyeedoley600 thank you! Thankfully he's back now
You should have a food bowl ! Specifically one that’s identical to your water bowl because without it it can increase the chance of an overgrown beak
I don't think it's a smart to keep two different species of tortoises in one cage because they are very territorial and they could kill each other,also putting food on the ground where they walk around and poop in could make them sick,and putting three different species of tortoises in the same bath tub could also make them sick,Doing them separate could be the smarter idea,Also not only should they not live together sharing the same food especially the amount you put is not the amount that each of them should get.
EDIT:Also they should not share the same water bowl because it could also make them sick
Dominus Providebit
*amen*
I grew up thinking tortoises were slow shows showing tortoise being slow on animation stuff making fun of how slow they are now I have one Matter of fact two these things are super fast like no joke I remember when I first got mine and I tried pat her little head I mean she booked it I was shocked got even worried never knew they could move that fast then when I got my second one she was fresh out the egg so her instinct is to hide from predators because they realize they are more vulnerable I was letting her crawl around my living room took her out and she immediately booked it under my couch 😂😂
You have two species of tortoise who need different things.. I could write a freaking book but to name a few things that need to be changed.... first You don't mist a sulcatas enclosure. They're from the desert. Second the substrate you have in there can grow mold and it can even be dangerous as far as the tortoises eating it since you just throw the food on top
Make some changes. They are your responsibility. I really hope no one watches this video and takes your "advice"
Katy Baby I would love to read that book of yours
Katy Baby i have a question cause you seem to know. I have a African secada tortoise he eats everything he has even eaten the chicken the dogs eat. What are ssome dos and donts please
Tina Martinez you can’t feed a fricking tortoise chicken
@@guaytiewruea dafuq? Are you like....8? Go play fortnite
@@ameliechapple104 U can if its an omnivore like red foots
OUT OF ALL THE SONGS TO START WITH 😭😭😭
Love the vid tho
Regional at best forest
Grasspost.s TøP
Cute tortoise I’m dying of cuteness 🐢😍😍
Your tortoise is sick
are you saying that she is ill or cool?
TheGreatPetShop I think he tried saying it was cool
ahaha, I hope so :)
TheGreatPetShop it is sick ur tortoise has MBD and u shouldn't mist ur sulcata tortoise there from Africa u don't know what ur doing and a tortoise should have uvb strip lights not uvb bulbs ur the reason tortoises are going extinct!😡😡😬😠!!!
*KING SERPENTS!* *KING SERPENTS!* I don't know which tortoise you are referring to but I would guess it's the one with the most pyramiding. She doesn't look healthy at all (I know) but believe it or not, she's the one that hasn't shown any signs of disease (besides MBD). I'm aware of what it is and what causes it, and (in case you didn't know) it can be caused my low humidity. So misting the enclosure a few times a week just to push that humidity a little bit higher is not going to kill them. Besides, when this video was filmed, it was Summer time and summer where I live is extremely dry. They do have a water bowl to drink and sometimes I even put some spagnum moss for them to enjoy (and they do). Back to the sick tortoise: I have done blood tests and X-rays and there is nothing wrong with her internally. She has the exact same diet has the other two and they live perfectly happy together. The other ones develop quite normally. It's hard for captive tortoises not to develop some pyramiding and (as my exotic animals veterinarian said) they are pretty good for captive tortoises. Now you might even give examples like one CZcams channel called Kamp Kenan where the guy has them "captive". He lives in one of the best places to keep tortoises (Florida) and he keeps a lot of sulcatas there. And in case you don't know, it's very humid down there. So misting here, will most likely not be a problem.
And sorry to disagree but what's causing the extinction of tortoises and animals in general is humanity and its development , not specifically UVB light bulbs.
Once you post something on CZcams suddenly everyones an expert lol
Its probably because they have a tortoise, and they know how to care for that said tortoise.
Nooo! Do not give them that stuff daily. Give them kale, spinach, collard greens and stuff like that. It helps to get the food wet with a spray bottle to before putting repticalcium on it. Tomatoes, carrots and romaine lettuce are kinda like treats for them they should rarely have them.
To everyone saying their shells are not healthy because they are full of waves, be advised that it is a common trait on males of many tortoise races. Females are the ones with smooth shells.
You are such a good torso mommy 🤗
my mother lost her arms and legs in the war, and ever since then we've lovingly called her torso mommy
did not expect to be hearing twenty one pilots music 😭😭 glad i stayed though
Poor tortoises. What about READ A BOOK ABOUT YOUR TORTOISES?!
I dont know where to start to tell you what you are doing wrong. Just read a goddeamn book.
Everyone's an expert lol
Neil Jarvis no im not an expert but i have 5 baby hermanni inside my house (5 year old now) and a adult hermanni which is 16 years old and lives in my Garden. Turtles arent dogs... a dog trys to tell you what is wrong with barking or its behave. Turtles didnt do that. They eat everything that looks like food including flowers and colored rocks.
If they feel bad they suffer without your notice.
I'm glad you know the difference between a dog and a TORTOISE (turtle indeed). It's a start
Neil Jarvis English isn't my main language, sorry for that. But you should just stfu if you have nothing to say...
wafemaster perhaps YOU should read a "god damn book" about manners
I have a shy 26 year old female and recently got a 10 year old male both where unwanted but loved from there previous owners and releasing them improperly it could be dangerous so since my family loves animals we just took em in
Looks like a lot of work. I have two cats myself.
Lil armored cheese borgers
No kale? No cucumber?
Abdelmelik Farooq Alwahid no
mexx pax Is kale/cucumber bad?
Abdelmelik Farooq Alwahid no
They're not bad from time to time. The main problem is that they have a huge amount of water and very few nutrients, so they should never be the main food. Unfortunately, most people feed their tortoises with them almost every day, along with lettuce and tomatoes. On the other hand, given the high water content, they're very useful if the turtle suffers from dehydration.
If you have tortoises, you should ask for advice to a vet specializing in exotic animals, because the food and needs vary between species. But in general, a good diet should be based on clovers, dandelion, chicory, arugula, chinese rose/common rose (only flowers). And please, make sure all the food is organic.
I used to have a dessert tortise and he would escape the fence we got just for him. He lifted it with his shell!! So the neibors would always bring him back and also the lady that lives up the block. My only two worry's is that a cat attacks him or he does not come back. One day my dad put him outside and went to the store. We had a rule to not leave him alone. He did not tell anybody and the tortise escaped. Winter was coming. And he still did not come back. It has been 4 months since. I spent nights crying and looking for him. And I was not just me. My whole home that has ten family members in it! They would tell me to go to bed but I would secretly sneek out for like 5 minutes extra hoping he was there. I guess tortises are pretty fast 😞😭
I know what it's like: i had a pet tortise for 5 years and one day he escaped, after months of me searching i gave up but after 6 months i got up rushed into the garden like everyday since he left and there he was waiting, chilling in the grass,
He had a couple of scratches on him tho but he was fine. I have my fingers crossed for you hope you find your tortise 👍
You silly woman tortoises should not be eating cabbage carrots tomato or pepper and should eat off a slate to keep there beak filed down
los arabi How tf is that sexist 😂
@@rosecafe9143 she was called a "silly woman" which is misogynistic abuse. Misogynistic abuse like that promotes rape culture and allows toxic masculinity to flourish
los arabi holy shit. Third wave feminism. When will it end. smh
Alexander Rahl lmao 😂
What the hell do tortoises eat then?
Hey .. everyone Moniee-Mon, is listening thanks for the info and vedios. Keep doing what'cha do best God bless you 😇🙏🙌❤💖
Misted spelt wrongly in video
Thanks for the Info When i get my Tortoise i Will be Prepared.
Why is this in my recommended?! It's so KAWAII!!!!!!!!!!! 😍
I have pet snails btw 😊
I’m a simple girl- I hear twenty one pilots in the background of a video, I like the video.
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Totally agree with the people saying this advice is wrong. I got handed a tortoise a few years back. Had to do a lot of research on how to keep one. Because I didn't want an unhealthy pet.
The substrate is wrong
The diet is wrong
There's no calcium on the food only the vitamins. Torts need calcium.
The beaks are over grown, the way to keep the beak nice and trim is to put their food on a piece of slate.
The baths need to be at least every other day as they don't tend to drink water. The water they take comes in through their arse's.
So much worng with this advise.
If you want advice check out the tortoise table website. Or any other tortoise websites.
I like turtles
But this video..women..not!!
Tortoises
@@debbiepeter112 Actually, tortoises are turtles so zorpio was correct
Please don't attack her guys, I'm sure she loves her tortoises and tries to do her best. She's just a little misinformed. I would understand if she kept killing one after the other like most "pet keeping" channels. She at least acknowledges your comments no matter how negative, unlike TND, Steff J, rawwfishing etc that just care about views and nothing else.
Wrong, wrong, wrong!!!?
Maria Lezana why, why, why? If you are going to comment something negative at least try and be helpful
TheGreatPetShop I will reply to your comment. I too thought this was the correct why to care for tortoises but if you join Tortoise Addicts on Facebook you can read and interact with people who have a wealth of knowledge. Tortoises should be fed natural weeds only, nothing from a super market, only natural top soil should be used. They have a plethora of advice on food and housing which is invaluable. Hopefully this has help.
Maria Lezana it has, thank you
I heard that tortoise don't drink water from a plate you should soak them (I also do that since I don't see my tortoise drink from the plate) is that right?
Some do and some don't depends on livinh conditions, species, and personality. In my opinion u should offer a plate in their enclosure but its ur choice.
Anyone else realize forest by twenty one pilots in the intro?
I just got a new small turtle and named it flash🤣
cheese is bad for turtles
Glitter Mermaid 8 I'm pretty sure it was cantaloupe tho
Noelia no that's cheese and even if it was cantelope, feeding fruits to tortoises should be like a treat and not in their everyday diet. It should only be vegetables
Sam37877 padron that looked like squash lmao, they sell them like that in chunks at stores
Pimp Daddy Kim ok it's a cantelope but it's still a fruit. They're not supposed to have it constantly if it was a treat then that's fine. But if it's a daily diet it's not good for them
Okay firstly
its a tortoise
secondly
all tortoises are herbivores they can eat cheese Every once in a while its like eating chocolate for them
I read that if you re home a wild turtle to another outdoor forest location that the turtle will wander endlessly for previous home. I did that once n it has bothered me since but the area in which he was found, my backyard, was too near traffic so I brought him to a lovely forest with lakes, etc . I hope he survived n I did not hurt him or take him away from his home that he might have wandered back to.
Ummmm.... you think you are an amazing tortoise owner and I can tell that you care but lettuce has no nutritional value, and you shouldn't feed them peppers daily.
All of your tortoises have metabolic bone disease a d the enclosures are too small.
You also should not use red lights.
The substrate is too dusty and will cause respiratory infections.
Do your research.
Jackson Adkins None of my tortoises have had problems related to those on your comment so I think I'm good.
I LOVE YOU FOR INTRO MUSIC
Did you know you can't tell a tortoises gender until it's 4 years old!
Yes. I have a 3 (almost 4) year old tortoise and we have been calling him a he for the past 2 and a bit years but yeah
It's actually 5 years old or late 4
Yes,vet,can..by a scope..or ultrasound. .if needed...
@Dominus Providebit vet,can,tell you with a check out or ultrasound
Had to like the video for the tøp intro
Infer red light will blind them Jesus your giving people the wrong idea on how to care for a tortoise
Sarah Colvin craftymoosey I've changed light bulbs in the meantime
Wonder why post..if she wanna kill..them
TØP AT THE BEGINNING 👌🏻
My 18 year old tortoise has has none of this an is in top condition, she lives in the garden in England she only comes in for hibernation an goes straight back out when she wakes. She has a rock built cave an the run of the whole garden.
Hi james, I'm just about to get a 2 year old horsefield Tortoise, I also live in England and wanted to mostly keep him/her in the garden free to roam, rather than indoors in an enclosure. Do you put her away at night for the UV light? I'm swotting up as much as possible! thank you for any help
James Howainrd
I love turtle
I enjoyed your video. That's very cool. Love their little housing. Thank you for the video and for the info
Great channel & videos 🐢👍❤️
Thank you 👍
Never thought of shaking a container! Thanks
Can someone please tell me what do they do during the day? Coz mine hides all day!
Yep, that's pretty much it! :P
Quick bath . Good care. I do think a bigger enclosure would be happier. Do they get to be outside in nature
But watched? I hope so.
I found a turtle in China town nyc. He was ready for turtle soup. I took him home n kept Henry for
5 years. Then I had to move so I passed Henry to a friend who promised dedication but she betrayed me n gave Henry to a pet shop.
He was a Diamond Back Terrapin. I still miss him. Bad decision, young. But no one I knew would care for him.
we found a sulfate tortoise in our front yard today
GREAT MUSIC CHOICE!!! LOVE TØP!
I don’t want a tortoise...
I NEED A TORTOISE!
Oh my god I love that song at the start I’m a big fan of twenty one polices 😃
Great video! Torts are not slow!! 🐢❤️👍
We owned a two tortoises and we just let them roam our garden freely. never fed them or anything. We had them for over 15 years before my brother took them.
How big are they?
@@babynieve9612 They wernt that big, we got them already grown, length about 25cm. If you want larger ones (we also had but gave them away, about 80cm) you gonna have to feed them and activly look after them.
We did have a large yard, with tons of lawn , flowers, bushes, duck pond and we switched on the sprinklers daily so they have enough water and food.
I thought you weren’t supposed to mist tortoise enclosures because they come from hot places. The damp can damage there shells.
Not really there’s different types of species like grassland which have quite a high humidity in fact barely any tortoise species come from arid places