My 20 year old Sulcata “owns” my garden. Half of everything I grow goes into his diet, so yes, he lives high on the hog. But beware, they are nature’s Caterpillar D8 bulldozer. If they want to, they’ll dig or push through fences that aren’t up the task. But they’re friendly and curious sun seeking companions who don’t bark which makes them perfect if you ask me.
I saw a picture not to long ago it was a sulcata that had busted through a wall he was peeking his head through it it was so cute but it also shows how strong and powerful they are and they dont wanna be indoors they want to me outside in the sun
I'm gonna have to agree 100% with you. We have several large sulcatas. We don't breed, we're a rescue. But I absolutely LOVE sulcatas. I refer to them as cows with shells. Constant intake of food and output of 💩. And they're hard on fencing, just like cows. Lol
I live in in the country in S Oklahoma. 4 years ago a couple box turtles showed up looking for water. I started looking after them, making sure they always have a place to drink fresh water, put safe fruit and veggies out to help their diet and prepare them for winter hibernation. Never tried to contain them as I don't want them to become dependent on me and they're wild so feel they should remain free. Every year the same turtles come back and usually bring a friend. I was surprised to discover they all have their own distinct personalities and quirks. Looking out for these little turtles is a true joy.
Hello, Sully owner from the great north. I rescued a year old sulcata who the owner just wasn't aware of how large these animals get and couldn't take it with them when they moved. I live on a horse farm so once it gets larger we are turning a pasture into a sulcata pen for the warmer months and we are going to convert an insulated 2 stall horse barn into the winter shed. It's a pretty large building now that we pulled the panels down for the stalls. I think a sulcata will have a blast in it and with our outlets we can hang plenty of basking spots and uvb. Pretty excited to set it all up and depending on the sex of this tortoise I might rescue 2 more sulcata.
Kenans one of my favorites. I've learned so much from this channel . I used to only know about lizards and such. Thanks to kenan I'm an amateur turtle guy now lol.
You are living my dream . . . I have a 2-year old Sulcata and he/she is soooo darn adorable. We live in Seattle, WA so it can be a challenge in the cooler months. This summer we've record heat and Tortuga has free roam of our 1/2 acre that has been secured and planted with tortoise friendly plants.
I want a tortoise but I would only adopt an elderly one I think. People impulse buy and don't realise that tortoise is going to likely outlive them. My neighbour just got one, and he's in his late 50s with no family, so I'm guessing I'll be inheriting his.
I love it that you always give prospective owners lots of food for thought while you demonstrate how beautiful and cute animals are. Too many people get pets with no consideration about providing for the needs, comfort, well-being and health of the animal.
I got to witness box turtles breaking out with the beak that breaks the shell. They walk around with the eggshell for about 10 days. It has to come off on it’s on. Their head looks so big with their tiny legs. ❤️
I'd like to start a tortoise sanctuary for elderly tortoises. I feel like too many people buy them as babies then aren't prepared to care for their whole lives
The hatchling feeding tips are EXCELLENT for a new owner. New owners are always worried about what food, what heat, and lighting. Cutting the food up is something that seems common sense on its face but as a new owner you dont know the capabilities of a hatchling
The enclosure for Slinky and Pinky, Chandler said “it’s Disney land for them!” I agreed from the bottom of my heart, Also, your land is a totally Paradise for all of your animals for sure🐢🦎 There’s no threats, they can get a nice sunshine (rainy days are also important for them I think), if I was a tortoise, I do wanna be one of yours😃☀️
I think this is a key to reptipe keeping. Quality over quantity. This goes for enclosures and animals. If you have space for 3large enclosure but you stick 10 small ones in that space, the animals suffer. Sometimes its hard to admit when you are doing something that might not be the best. Another awesome video and I want a new bike. I still have a GT from around 2004.
Got slinks on my shirt and off to the doctor we go soon. Wore it last week some lady was like "wth is that?!?! thats not a slinky..." i said mam "that is THE slinky"
I live in Studio City in California in a 2 bedroom apartment. He’s just a baby now. I got him for free because a client of mine had so many. I really love him I hope he stays small for a long time
It's so cool that you explain your decisions like this. Hopefully people catch on and decide to make similar decisions in their collections. I realized over the past 2 years as well that I can easily get overwhelmed if I keep getting exotics
I got my husband a hatched baby sully for our Anniversary 2 years ago as it has been his childhood dream to have a tortoise now 3lbs it has been a wonderful adventure having our scale baby. 💕 🐢 Your channel has been so helpful and informative. 👍 keep it up We will definitely love to visit once open for a visit!
Mine are 21 years old soon to be 22 love them . They are super easy to take care except when they are juvenile, I live in Southern California so it gets cold during our winters so have to bring them in and keep them hot
I always enjoy your turtle and tortoise videos.I completely agree you have to find a balance where you give the animals their deserved time and care and make sure you have time to recharge. Thanks for sharing!
I know some people here in Canada who own them. And sadly don’t give them anywhere near the right spacing requirements and they quickly approaching full-size..they aren’t little guys either.. breaks your heart when animals don’t get the proper enrichment and space they deserve and require.
I have 2 Sulcatas and I am in Illinois. They are getting massive I have had them since 2018 when they were hatchlings. I plan to move to Flordia within the next 2 years and Cant wait.
I love these baby tortoises 🐢 their tiny back legs are so adorable ❤ And it's not the quantity, it's the quality that counts 👌 Makes it easier to care for and to give them a better place to live and you're giving 9 tortoises a amazing life in a incredible place. I'd love to come visit once it's open to the public!
I've never been this early! Love from Switzerland I love your channel! You are the realest animal keeper, going above an beyond for their well being and never stopping! One day I am gonna have a backyard like yours! You inspire people all over the world with your videos🌍❤️
My baby sulcata will be 1 year old this december. We are in tennessee and he gets about 8 hours of supervised outside roaming time about 3-4 days a week (in just an outdoor protected area the other time) anywho, hes doing great and i cant wait for him to get big.
We just recently bought a 3 month old sulcata for my stepson and we are definitely brand new to the game so any pointers and advice would be greatly appreciated thanks, very awesome informative video I'll be following
I have a small Sulcata . He stays in my room but I take him out for sunshine and grass smelling. I also let him say hi to my boxturtles that are overwintering in my greenhouse. He is too small for momma to leave him unattended at all. I’m 60 so I’m making sure my life insurance will go to take care of my pets bc we all have to go sometime. Hopefully he will grow old with me. I love your paradise❤️
Hi Kenan I think that your sulcata tortoise are awesome. The babies are so cute. I think that the cherry head are pretty much. It must been hard to cut back on some tortoise's. But the ones that you have alwsys keep you do busy. Thanks for all of the information about their care, and feeding. Your tortoise's are do lucky. They are in tortoise paradise.🐢❤️ Cindy
That baby sulcata baby when it tipped over I about owed my pants laughing i don’t why it was so funny their little legs just goes crazy and all I thought was awww how toot! (I used to say that about my daughters when they were babies and were starting to crawl on their own and would get stuck they were just so toot! like cute but baby voice) 😂
Bless you sir, I had one for eight years, and my daughters boyfriend left them outside and forgot😢 he wandered off 2 1/2 years ago and I’m still heartbroken😢 was 80 lbs 👍🏻 I love them so much👊🏻
Recently my mother got me a red foot tortoise. It was from petco however and I'm not sure if it was wild caught or not, but have heard stories where they might be. I think they are around 4 years old because they are about 6 inches long. I'm obsessed and give them daily soaks because they get super happy and active when I do. They are also used to the routine and ask for food right after their soak. I'm excited because we will be building a huge enclosure outside for them since I live in the south with all sort of plants for the cutie as well as a custom indoor enclosure. I think my baby might have the starting of shell rot underneath from before we got them so any tips for a new tortoise owner on how to help are welcome. I'm already obsessed with these guys and am so glad to finally have a tortoise after wanting one my entire life; I hated losing my reptiles after 10 plus years with them and just can't take the heartache of pets that only last up to 20 years. I definitely want another one in the future, but want to get the little guy I have all set up and spoiled before then. Any tips on what you recommend most for plants are very much welcome.
I had a Sulcata and I loved him so much. I got him from a hatchling and he was HUGE in just a couple years. We had expected to be moving about 2 years after we got him to have more property. Well, 1 bad car accident later and we couldnt. We found a new home for him down in North Carolina. If he saw a cucumber or banana in my hand, he was running me down.
You have to be careful when you say get rid of.Some people may hear this and throw in dumpster or worse.I have 2 and I love them dearly devote a got part of my day to their happiness and care.They have their own room in my house and make me happy
I am so happy that Slinky and Pinky are getting along and are both able to enjoy this amazing habitat together ❤ Maybe love will happen, maybe not? But the most important thing is that they both get to live their lives as they would in the wild. Well as close as possible as they would in the wild! Are there any enclosure plans for laggy to get a new enclosure? You've got so many monitors now, they'll grow and will need bigger enclosures eventually, but I'm sure you've got plans for them down the road 😉
I had a tortoise when i was young And i didnt really know how to take care of them and the worst part is i thought it was a TURTLE so i put it in my tank i put alot if water in it and i didnt even put some land on it i also didnt change the water in days so it died R.I.P Raphael
My sulc likes hibiscus leaves but so do my bunnies. Thank u for talking out the natural food they eat . I grow a lot too for my pets and I like other parents to know what might be right out their window. I sell cactus pads on eBay and they grow fast so they can chomp on one while you grow your own. The flowers r delicious, too and the fruit you can throw in a smoothie for yourself!
Thank you for this video. I always find it helpful to see outdoor enclosures for the larger sulcata adults. Unfortunately there's not a lot of resources out there. I too, live in Florida.... And we house our 6-yr old male sulcata tortoise, Benjamin, in our large backyard with a fully installed house and enclosure as well. Could you please share some resources or do a video on how to manage mosquitoes or prevent them from swarming these gentle giants? We are trying to do everything we can (natural and safe remedies only) but nothing is working... And they are literally swarming his head and neck area on a daily/ nightly basis. Any advice??!!
14:25 I would name the one going off roading right here Pretzel because if you look at his or her shell on one spot the way that the sections come together in one area it looks like a pretzel.
I have missed so much of your content Kenan, I went on a hiatus to study for my herpetology degree, I met you at Penrith reptile expo in 2019 before the world essentially ended, I will be posting a short documentary soon on here. I really love what you are doing, I am also going to Florida in 2024, if and when I go may I go and have a tour of the Kamp? I also wanna meet all the other reptile youtubers. I am now on a conservation route and I work as a PHD assistant now. Also when we can travel again I invite you over to come and see my “sanctuary” for herpetofauna in Australia.
Wow that's great, I had hatch sea turtles in a beach nearby here in Mexico and my 2 types of water turtles T. Scripta Elegans and T. Venusta several generations, since I was in Junior High School every year after a big rain there's a bunch that are being born. It's an amazing experience to see them hatch. They also look quite funny and cute with their little teeth sticking out at the front of their beak and their little bodies, smaller than a screw cap. Really exciting!
love your sulcatas i have one learned some stuff from you now can you do the brown baskilis relese and you fall into the pond and kake saves your new boots ?
My neighbor has what looks like a sulcate, but keeps ending up @ my redfoot compound. It gets out by recent construction tear-out, but is too big. Where can he be brought? He is very friendly, Monica
Out of all of the famous reptiles living in Florida (and there is a lot of them) Slinky is the one I would want to meet the most! He is way cooler than a snake!! And he may be huge but I feel that I would trust him. And it would be cool to see all of those tortoises you have too!. Of course I don't really travel... But here in WI you dont see any of this stuff.
Genuine question, what do you do for hurricane season? I live in south Louisiana and I just got a tortoise as a gift. It’s still a baby now but I’m already nervous for when it gets big and hurricane season comes around!! Thanks
@@mzcardkid6794 under ground reptile has kind of a bad wrap but they also have a decent amount of dif kinds and not bad prices if you catch what you want while its in stock there 😆 ive got almost all my reptiles from morph market though haha
Just hoping to get a response... Recently my friends came across a Sulcata in the rural country crossing the highway.. In north central Arkansas... Will it survive the winter here?? We can get to zero at times! They were shocked to find out what kind of tortoise they had seen. Wish I could catch it!
My 20 year old Sulcata “owns” my garden. Half of everything I grow goes into his diet, so yes, he lives high on the hog. But beware, they are nature’s Caterpillar D8 bulldozer. If they want to, they’ll dig or push through fences that aren’t up the task. But they’re friendly and curious sun seeking companions who don’t bark which makes them perfect if you ask me.
I saw a picture not to long ago it was a sulcata that had busted through a wall he was peeking his head through it it was so cute but it also shows how strong and powerful they are and they dont wanna be indoors they want to me outside in the sun
I'm gonna have to agree 100% with you. We have several large sulcatas. We don't breed, we're a rescue. But I absolutely LOVE sulcatas. I refer to them as cows with shells. Constant intake of food and output of 💩. And they're hard on fencing, just like cows. Lol
@@tracym6297 So true! I grew up on a dairy farm and I've always said it got me ready for my Sulcata lol
They are my spirit animal slowly but surely. And given enough time they can do load of damage.
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I live in in the country in S Oklahoma. 4 years ago a couple box turtles showed up looking for water. I started looking after them, making sure they always have a place to drink fresh water, put safe fruit and veggies out to help their diet and prepare them for winter hibernation. Never tried to contain them as I don't want them to become dependent on me and they're wild so feel they should remain free. Every year the same turtles come back and usually bring a friend. I was surprised to discover they all have their own distinct personalities and quirks. Looking out for these little turtles is a true joy.
Hello, Sully owner from the great north. I rescued a year old sulcata who the owner just wasn't aware of how large these animals get and couldn't take it with them when they moved. I live on a horse farm so once it gets larger we are turning a pasture into a sulcata pen for the warmer months and we are going to convert an insulated 2 stall horse barn into the winter shed. It's a pretty large building now that we pulled the panels down for the stalls. I think a sulcata will have a blast in it and with our outlets we can hang plenty of basking spots and uvb. Pretty excited to set it all up and depending on the sex of this tortoise I might rescue 2 more sulcata.
Do it!!
Bucket list trip: Florida to visit the Kamp and Chandler’s place. Sign me up.
TOTALLY!!! ❤
Kenans one of my favorites. I've learned so much from this channel . I used to only know about lizards and such. Thanks to kenan I'm an amateur turtle guy now lol.
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You are living my dream . . . I have a 2-year old Sulcata and he/she is soooo darn adorable. We live in Seattle, WA so it can be a challenge in the cooler months. This summer we've record heat and Tortuga has free roam of our 1/2 acre that has been secured and planted with tortoise friendly plants.
I want a tortoise but I would only adopt an elderly one I think. People impulse buy and don't realise that tortoise is going to likely outlive them. My neighbour just got one, and he's in his late 50s with no family, so I'm guessing I'll be inheriting his.
I had a tortoise in my fifties, but I asked my daughter first if she would care for it when I am gone
I’ve had a baby marginated tortoise for 2.5 years since I was 12, and I plan to live my entire life with her.
@@boarbot7829 same I got mine a few weeks old at 5 now I’m 15
What state are u in...
@@treasuretim3 why not? For all you know it could be an 40 bedroom family Manor House.
I love it that you always give prospective owners lots of food for thought while you demonstrate how beautiful and cute animals are. Too many people get pets with no consideration about providing for the needs, comfort, well-being and health of the animal.
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I teared up watching the babies breaking out of their shells. So so beautiful. Absolutely amazing.
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I got to witness box turtles breaking out with the beak that breaks the shell. They walk around with the eggshell for about 10 days. It has to come off on it’s on. Their head looks so big with their tiny legs. ❤️
Honestly, I'd love a Sulcata Tort but I don't have the room for such a magnificent beast.
I'd like to start a tortoise sanctuary for elderly tortoises. I feel like too many people buy them as babies then aren't prepared to care for their whole lives
The hatchling feeding tips are EXCELLENT for a new owner. New owners are always worried about what food, what heat, and lighting. Cutting the food up is something that seems common sense on its face but as a new owner you dont know the capabilities of a hatchling
The enclosure for Slinky and Pinky, Chandler said “it’s Disney land for them!” I agreed from the bottom of my heart,
Also, your land is a totally Paradise for all of your animals for sure🐢🦎 There’s no threats, they can get a nice sunshine (rainy days are also important for them I think), if I was a tortoise, I do wanna be one of yours😃☀️
More is not always better 🐢. Mum “ why are the babies in the fridge ?” - me., “that’s an incubator mom !”🐢🦖👍🏼
Worst day would be...
Mom: I cooked some egg for breakfast. Didn't know you have a lot of it in the fridge so I took a few and cooked them for you.
I think this is a key to reptipe keeping. Quality over quantity. This goes for enclosures and animals. If you have space for 3large enclosure but you stick 10 small ones in that space, the animals suffer.
Sometimes its hard to admit when you are doing something that might not be the best. Another awesome video and I want a new bike. I still have a GT from around 2004.
💕💕 love from south africa 💕💕
Proudly SA here too
Love from a South African in the UK :)
Omg. I can't get enough of babies! They're so tiny and they get enormous. It's so cool seeing them
Got slinks on my shirt and off to the doctor we go soon. Wore it last week some lady was like "wth is that?!?! thats not a slinky..." i said mam "that is THE slinky"
I live in Studio City in California in a 2 bedroom apartment. He’s just a baby now. I got him for free because a client of mine had so many. I really love him I hope he stays small for a long time
I watch your show you and your family animals as well I really love your show loves robin!!
It's so cool that you explain your decisions like this. Hopefully people catch on and decide to make similar decisions in their collections. I realized over the past 2 years as well that I can easily get overwhelmed if I keep getting exotics
Slinky, pinky, inky…the next one has to be dinky😂
Or stinky, dinkley or even STINKLEY
Stinky, Winky, Binky
Slinky pinky inky dinky
@StonedGrower for the win 🥇
@StonedGrower 🤣🤣🤣I love that one
I got my husband a hatched baby sully for our Anniversary 2 years ago as it has been his childhood dream to have a tortoise now 3lbs it has been a wonderful adventure having our scale baby. 💕 🐢 Your channel has been so helpful and informative. 👍 keep it up
We will definitely love to visit once open for a visit!
Mine are 21 years old soon to be 22 love them . They are super easy to take care except when they are juvenile, I live in Southern California so it gets cold during our winters so have to bring them in and keep them hot
I have 2 Sulcatas.. awsome pets
Bob Ross with 🐢's instead of painting. Soothing to watch! 👍🏼
Slinky and Pinkys enclosure is beautiful. That would be awesome if you opened to the public 😀
I always enjoy your turtle and tortoise videos.I completely agree you have to find a balance where you give the animals their deserved time and care and make sure you have time to recharge. Thanks for sharing!
I’ve watched you so many years just love to go back and see how much your environment has grown.
Hello Kenan you are a amazing human being. Thank you for care all of these animals!!
I can really appreciate caring well for the group you have, it’s not how many, but how well you do care for them!!
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I know some people here in Canada who own them. And sadly don’t give them anywhere near the right spacing requirements and they quickly approaching full-size..they aren’t little guys either.. breaks your heart when animals don’t get the proper enrichment and space they deserve and require.
I have 2 Sulcatas and I am in Illinois. They are getting massive I have had them since 2018 when they were hatchlings. I plan to move to Flordia within the next 2 years and Cant wait.
I love these baby tortoises 🐢 their tiny back legs are so adorable ❤
And it's not the quantity, it's the quality that counts 👌
Makes it easier to care for and to give them a better place to live and you're giving 9 tortoises a amazing life in a incredible place.
I'd love to come visit once it's open to the public!
I've never been this early! Love from Switzerland I love your channel! You are the realest animal keeper, going above an beyond for their well being and never stopping! One day I am gonna have a backyard like yours! You inspire people all over the world with your videos🌍❤️
OMG!!! I would LOVE to see a kamp open to the public
You’ve got a lot going on man. Better to focus on what’s working best and is most enjoyable for you.
My baby sulcata will be 1 year old this december. We are in tennessee and he gets about 8 hours of supervised outside roaming time about 3-4 days a week (in just an outdoor protected area the other time) anywho, hes doing great and i cant wait for him to get big.
We just recently bought a 3 month old sulcata for my stepson and we are definitely brand new to the game so any pointers and advice would be greatly appreciated thanks, very awesome informative video I'll be following
Can't wait for the public Kamp! The enclosures you have look so good. I'd love to be able to see them in person one day.
♥️ that one little cherry head that was chowing down the whole time while everyone else was fleeing. 🤣🤣
When I saw that one little arm sticking out of the egg, I went "Awwwww" out loud.
Make a video where you rebuild the sulcata house like you did the Galapagos tortoises house
We love the quality of life you give your animals
I have a small Sulcata . He stays in my room but I take him out for sunshine and grass smelling. I also let him say hi to my boxturtles that are overwintering in my greenhouse. He is too small for momma to leave him unattended at all. I’m 60 so I’m making sure my life insurance will go to take care of my pets bc we all have to go sometime. Hopefully he will grow old with me. I love your paradise❤️
Hey .. K , and everyone else Moniee-Mon, is watching thanks for the info and vedios. Keep doing what'cha do best God bless you 🙏🙌❤💖
A sulcata tortoise has always been my favorite. I’m gonna get one eventually!
Beautiful babies Kenan! Wish I had the space for one. Thanks for sharing and the educational info. Waiting on the next one.
Any day spent watching a Kamp Kenan video is a good one!🐢❤️🐢
Their shells look amazing!!!!!!!!!
Good morning kenan! Keep up the great work! Slinky and pinky’s habitat looks amazing 🤩
Iam also a stay at home cat mom love to garden as well!!
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Hi Kenan I think that your sulcata tortoise are awesome. The babies are so cute. I think that the cherry head are pretty much. It must been hard to cut back on some tortoise's. But the ones that you have alwsys keep you do busy. Thanks for all of the information about their care, and feeding. Your tortoise's are do lucky. They are in tortoise paradise.🐢❤️ Cindy
What a beautiful place you have there! These great creatures are thankful you care so much! What a blessing!
That baby sulcata baby when it tipped over I about owed my pants laughing i don’t why it was so funny their little legs just goes crazy and all I thought was awww how toot! (I used to say that about my daughters when they were babies and were starting to crawl on their own and would get stuck they were just so toot! like cute but baby voice) 😂
Bless you sir, I had one for eight years, and my daughters boyfriend left them outside and forgot😢 he wandered off 2 1/2 years ago and I’m still heartbroken😢 was 80 lbs 👍🏻 I love them so much👊🏻
I would die! I'm so sorry! 🐢 🐢 🐢 🥺
My Sulcata LOVES grape leaves also can cherry head and red foots have them also
Recently my mother got me a red foot tortoise. It was from petco however and I'm not sure if it was wild caught or not, but have heard stories where they might be. I think they are around 4 years old because they are about 6 inches long. I'm obsessed and give them daily soaks because they get super happy and active when I do. They are also used to the routine and ask for food right after their soak. I'm excited because we will be building a huge enclosure outside for them since I live in the south with all sort of plants for the cutie as well as a custom indoor enclosure. I think my baby might have the starting of shell rot underneath from before we got them so any tips for a new tortoise owner on how to help are welcome. I'm already obsessed with these guys and am so glad to finally have a tortoise after wanting one my entire life; I hated losing my reptiles after 10 plus years with them and just can't take the heartache of pets that only last up to 20 years. I definitely want another one in the future, but want to get the little guy I have all set up and spoiled before then. Any tips on what you recommend most for plants are very much welcome.
Also wanted to state when I do get another redfoot, it will be from a reputable breeder.
My friend found a baby sulcata in her driveway, but she doesn’t have space….so now I have a baby sulcata 😅
I had a Sulcata and I loved him so much. I got him from a hatchling and he was HUGE in just a couple years. We had expected to be moving about 2 years after we got him to have more property. Well, 1 bad car accident later and we couldnt. We found a new home for him down in North Carolina. If he saw a cucumber or banana in my hand, he was running me down.
You have to be careful when you say get rid of.Some people may hear this and throw in dumpster or worse.I have 2 and I love them dearly devote a got part of my day to their happiness and care.They have their own room in my house and make me happy
I am so happy that Slinky and Pinky are getting along and are both able to enjoy this amazing habitat together ❤
Maybe love will happen, maybe not?
But the most important thing is that they both get to live their lives as they would in the wild.
Well as close as possible as they would in the wild!
Are there any enclosure plans for laggy to get a new enclosure?
You've got so many monitors now, they'll grow and will need bigger enclosures eventually, but I'm sure you've got plans for them down the road 😉
Wow...having your habitats open would be so awesome Kenan. Love your videos...thanks
I think the one I have is a cherry head...they are beautiful! Congrats
This would be my dream job to live somewhere hot like Florida and just work in a tortoise sanctuary.
You take fantastic care of all your family, animals and humans
I had a tortoise when i was young And i didnt really know how to take care of them and the worst part is i thought it was a TURTLE so i put it in my tank i put alot if water in it and i didnt even put some land on it i also didnt change the water in days so it died
R.I.P Raphael
My sulc likes hibiscus leaves but so do my bunnies. Thank u for talking out the natural food they eat . I grow a lot too for my pets and I like other parents to know what might be right out their window. I sell cactus pads on eBay and they grow fast so they can chomp on one while you grow your own. The flowers r delicious, too and the fruit you can throw in a smoothie for yourself!
Elderberries are also a favorite and his face turns purple.
Glad u will be able to have more time with the family and more concentrated cares on the ones u do keep
Thank you for this video. I always find it helpful to see outdoor enclosures for the larger sulcata adults. Unfortunately there's not a lot of resources out there. I too, live in Florida.... And we house our 6-yr old male sulcata tortoise, Benjamin, in our large backyard with a fully installed house and enclosure as well. Could you please share some resources or do a video on how to manage mosquitoes or prevent them from swarming these gentle giants? We are trying to do everything we can (natural and safe remedies only) but nothing is working... And they are literally swarming his head and neck area on a daily/ nightly basis. Any advice??!!
I have a sulcata and I pretty much dedicated a house to her in winter and in summer she has a huge yard to roam
i can't wait to one day come to the USA and hang out with slinky.!!!
14:25 I would name the one going off roading right here Pretzel because if you look at his or her shell on one spot the way that the sections come together in one area it looks like a pretzel.
I have missed so much of your content Kenan, I went on a hiatus to study for my herpetology degree, I met you at Penrith reptile expo in 2019 before the world essentially ended, I will be posting a short documentary soon on here. I really love what you are doing, I am also going to Florida in 2024, if and when I go may I go and have a tour of the Kamp? I also wanna meet all the other reptile youtubers. I am now on a conservation route and I work as a PHD assistant now. Also when we can travel again I invite you over to come and see my “sanctuary” for herpetofauna in Australia.
I have a sulcata named Seymour
i love your reptiles and seeing you take care of them.
Wow that's great, I had hatch sea turtles in a beach nearby here in Mexico and my 2 types of water turtles T. Scripta Elegans and T. Venusta several generations, since I was in Junior High School every year after a big rain there's a bunch that are being born. It's an amazing experience to see them hatch. They also look quite funny and cute with their little teeth sticking out at the front of their beak and their little bodies, smaller than a screw cap. Really exciting!
I watch all your videos, they are absolutely wonderful !!! Pinky and Slinky have the best habitat that I have ever seen
I got a sulcata I rescued with upper respiratory infection. My vet recommended baytril for 20 days @ .6cc intramuscular. Alternate arms
I would LOVE to come and visit your farm!!!
Can sulcatas eat cactus I have. Huge prickly pear cactus and I wonder if they could survive of them.
love your sulcatas i have one learned some stuff from you now can you do the brown baskilis relese and you fall into the pond and kake saves your new boots ?
Thank you so much for all your information! I have learned so much about my Sulcata from this channel.
12:05 the little lizard crawling up on the arm of the patio chair
I'm in Scotland 🏴 owner of 2 horsefield torts, ones 15 the others 10, great pets, better than any 🐱 or 🐶
How big of an area does a sulcata need and what is a good diet
Everytime I see your videos it makes me think how excited Steve Irwin would have been to visit your home and hang out.
I overland too & I think Iv seen u driving on i75.
My neighbor has what looks like a sulcate, but keeps ending up @ my redfoot compound. It gets out by recent construction tear-out, but is too big. Where can he be brought? He is very friendly, Monica
Out of all of the famous reptiles living in Florida (and there is a lot of them) Slinky is the one I would want to meet the most! He is way cooler than a snake!! And he may be huge but I feel that I would trust him. And it would be cool to see all of those tortoises you have too!. Of course I don't really travel... But here in WI you dont see any of this stuff.
I bet it feels the same as hatching baby chicks. It’s just pure joy.
It is so fun having cats and gardening!
Genuine question, what do you do for hurricane season? I live in south Louisiana and I just got a tortoise as a gift. It’s still a baby now but I’m already nervous for when it gets big and hurricane season comes around!! Thanks
Simplifying to make care easier is a good idea
Aside from naming your next monitor Binky, you need to make an area dedicated the curly tail lizards, they are way too adorable
Thanks 🐢
😍 I am excited to take care of a new tortoise soon
I wish i can keep one of these sulcatas
Does anyone know of any reliable sites to look for a tortoise!? Thankyou in advance, Kenan love your videos!
Morph market is good
Thankyou! @kylee rose ended up checking right after my comment🤣🤣
@@mzcardkid6794 under ground reptile has kind of a bad wrap but they also have a decent amount of dif kinds and not bad prices if you catch what you want while its in stock there 😆 ive got almost all my reptiles from morph market though haha
Dude that pond looks amazing you’ve done a great job with it
Everybody says not to feed greens or food on top of the substrate or they might invest too much of it. But you are cutting that up right on it.
Just hoping to get a response... Recently my friends came across a Sulcata in the rural country crossing the highway.. In north central Arkansas... Will it survive the winter here?? We can get to zero at times! They were shocked to find out what kind of tortoise they had seen. Wish I could catch it!