Preserving Endangered Species: Baby Turtle Nursery

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  • čas přidán 6. 10. 2023
  • My friend, Charlie, keeps countless threatened and endangered species of turtles, which are used to educate and inspire others about the need for conservation and preservation. For years he's been keeping them in standard bin-style setups for ease of maintenance and care. That said, as we've been working together for the past few years, he's become more interested in display designs. Not only do they look better and allow the animals to exhibit a fuller range of behaviors, but they also make it easier for people to get inspired by the animals (that's what I think at least).
    In this week's video, we make a proper display setup that various species of baby turtles will call home over the coming years. The hatchlings will grow up in it until they either move outside or make their way into other people's hands. Enjoy!
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Komentáře • 238

  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesign  Před 7 měsíci +253

    I had so much fun with this one and can’t wait to see what turtles it houses over the years. Also, what’s your favorite turtle species? I personally like Common Snapping Turtles the most. Let me know, and have a great weekend SerpaSquad!

    • @TF7409
      @TF7409 Před 7 měsíci +1

      gotta go with the simple box turtle brings back good memories of finding them when i was little

    • @pencilpauli9442
      @pencilpauli9442 Před 7 měsíci +1

      This is probably the most beautiful video of yours I've seen, because while there is always the amazing aesthetics of your scapes, and the beauty of the animals, this one has the beauty of the concept for the tanks.
      Best of luck to the conservation project!

    • @llychee_
      @llychee_ Před 7 měsíci +1

      def the Red eared slider; i have 1 as a pet rn and HE'S HUGE :)

    • @cinder7258
      @cinder7258 Před 7 měsíci +4

      green sea (basic I know)

    • @zacharywzientek2010
      @zacharywzientek2010 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Always love when a new video surprises me. Just a random question, how can you tell the glass was tempered?

  • @charlie_moorcroft
    @charlie_moorcroft Před 7 měsíci +455

    Thank you as always for your friendship, dedication to your craft and willingnesses to think out of the box. I appreciate you! This is another bullseye 🎯 serpastyle! 😊

    • @Lonesome__Dove
      @Lonesome__Dove Před 7 měsíci +5

      The leaf Turtles are too stinking cute!

    • @KrissandraC
      @KrissandraC Před 7 měsíci +2

      I love turtles 🐢

    • @aidinniplays
      @aidinniplays Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@KrissandraCme to I love 🐢🐢🐢

    • @Amy-oh8qb
      @Amy-oh8qb Před 26 dny +1

      Thank you for doing so much for turtles and other animals! You're awesome 🐢

  • @tigertoxins584
    @tigertoxins584 Před 7 měsíci +154

    After watching every single one of your videos, I'm still shocked you have so much care towards your audience, being mature but friendly while treating your viewers like conscious thinking people. And the variety.. nothing but respect.

    • @charlie_moorcroft
      @charlie_moorcroft Před 7 měsíci +12

      He is a great guy, very respectful and appreciative.

  • @leafystreet
    @leafystreet Před 7 měsíci +57

    I'd trade lives with these turtles I think. what a lovely home

  • @cathyfrankland9158
    @cathyfrankland9158 Před 7 měsíci +96

    What a really lovely setup; those baby turtles are going to have a fantastic time exploring whilst they are living there.

  • @snoopiedadawg5920
    @snoopiedadawg5920 Před 7 měsíci +12

    You know It’s a good day when tanner uploads

  • @hideflen6078
    @hideflen6078 Před 7 měsíci +56

    Conservation of the animals themselves is important, and so is their habitat - which is why it’s great to have your beautiful naturalistic scapes with a conservator. And those turtles are too tiny 😍

  • @LukeMcGuireoides
    @LukeMcGuireoides Před 7 měsíci +11

    You just know Tanner would be a blast to chill and cut up with. What a cool dude

  • @marylandterrariums
    @marylandterrariums Před 7 měsíci +48

    I love this channel. There's very few people here on youtube who are as talented at making tanks like these.

  • @michaelajaros807
    @michaelajaros807 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Turtles are great for water aquariums. And baby ones are even better. They're so cute!

  • @rain-sz3lg
    @rain-sz3lg Před 7 měsíci +6

    I've watched this 241 times and this is a certified Serpa Classic

  • @mMeFlora
    @mMeFlora Před 7 měsíci +10

    I was not prepared for how tiny the hatchlings were! thank you for building this home for them ❤

  • @mr.mackey8775
    @mr.mackey8775 Před 7 měsíci +7

    this makes me miss my turtle, i had to re home him a few years ago because i couldn’t upgrade the tank. he lives in a pond now!

  • @saint-naive
    @saint-naive Před 7 měsíci +8

    your compassion towards animals will always be one of your strongest characteristics. thanks for making a wonderful nursery for the cutest little guys ever.

  • @skyounkin
    @skyounkin Před 7 měsíci +13

    0:40 Leaf turtles are a work in progress... damn that side eye the turtle gave when you said that. They are like "WE ARE TRYING OUR BEST MAN!! DAMN!!" ::Edit:: Gorgeous enclosure!! Happy happy turtles!!

  • @miked2301
    @miked2301 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I truly believe that the highest level of this hobby is species preservation.

  • @hmcampbell
    @hmcampbell Před 7 měsíci +4

    Perfect place for my (🇨🇦) Thanksgiving donation to go to! Thanks for all the work y'all do

  • @acrn9327
    @acrn9327 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I recently went to my local fish/reptile shop and heard one of the employees advising a customer to watch you channel after calling you they king of reptiles. I found it quite funny

  • @stampinturtles
    @stampinturtles Před 7 měsíci +17

    I’m about to redo my tank for my baby turtles. Thank you for this video and for your dedication to preservation. I think it’s important to make their environment as close to nature as possible. 🌿🍂💦🪨🐌🐢Have a blessed day! ❤️✝️🙏🏻

  • @jimmyjames2022
    @jimmyjames2022 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Biodiversity loss is an immediate and serious problem that gets little airtime as it's more complex than news bytes can sum up. Any work to reduce biodiversity loss is very important, and turtle projects like this nursery are awesome for that reason.

  • @MsLeenite
    @MsLeenite Před 7 měsíci +2

    Bless you and Charlie, and the Conservancy, for all your efforts on behalf of these infant individuals and ancient species. You are all doing good work.

  • @StarEmpress30
    @StarEmpress30 Před 7 měsíci +1

    6:47 the baby with duckweed(?) on its back is absolutely adorable!

  • @TheSeptemberRose
    @TheSeptemberRose Před 7 měsíci +1

    BABY TURTLES!!!!! I was so alarmed to hear you say so many animals want to EAT them!!!! I just want to hold them and watch them
    all day!

  • @vikkizoo1
    @vikkizoo1 Před 7 měsíci +6

    I’ve gotten my 6th grade class addicted to your channel. 😂 I’m looking forward to hearing what they have to say about this video Monday. We put together jar terrariums on Friday. Many used your early videos as reference. ❤

  • @josiecroix
    @josiecroix Před 7 měsíci +3

    My little sister has a turtle! I'm surprised I'm so early to a video. Have a nice day and enjoy, everyone! 😊🎉🐢

  • @Ashley88.
    @Ashley88. Před 7 měsíci +5

    Serpa you are growing with each video! I get more excited with each upload. I know not every video can be a massive backyard pond…. But I love the small builds so much and learn something new about fish or reptiles every time! Thank you 💚

  • @SuperiorPelican
    @SuperiorPelican Před 7 měsíci +5

    love your content!

  • @vladimirmarduk
    @vladimirmarduk Před 7 měsíci +1

    My 3 yo loves your videos and this one in particular has entered into his night time routine.

  • @TheDiNicPerson
    @TheDiNicPerson Před 7 měsíci +1

    I really liked this intro. Definitely don't shy away from important messages like that! Its why a lot of us do what we do.

  • @shadowcat6832
    @shadowcat6832 Před 7 měsíci +3

    OMG THE BABIES ARE SO CUTEEE

  • @berthaday3473
    @berthaday3473 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Thank u for adding more than one turtle. I detest seeing creatures forced to live out their lives alone in tupperware type containers, as some of my local petshops do.

  • @jacksongetthedogg7066
    @jacksongetthedogg7066 Před 7 měsíci +1

    i do like the simple setups at times, puts so much more focus on the fish/creature you put in :)

  • @semjart
    @semjart Před 7 měsíci +3

    I’m so excited about everything you do 🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @melanieschwarz2181
    @melanieschwarz2181 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I love painted turtles! So glad to see conservation being done for them!

  • @P2_WasNotHere
    @P2_WasNotHere Před 7 měsíci +2

    He is the reason why I want animals

  • @Animal_Watching
    @Animal_Watching Před 7 měsíci +2

    It turned out very well 👍And the turtles are very cute😊

  • @kennethjorgensen6703
    @kennethjorgensen6703 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Genuinely, I cannot wait to own my own home, so I can do even a fraction of what you do. Your vids are stellar, especially given the relatively niche nature of the content. Your focus on animal husbandry is a breath of fresh air. Thank you for all you do, Serpa. You are an inspiration to us all.

  • @cindystimson3632
    @cindystimson3632 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Watching them go in was so cool. Thank you and Charlie for saving the turtles and all you do.

  • @franklinj480
    @franklinj480 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Your work is such an inspiration dude. Complex natural setups give such cool opportunities for filming/photographing little critters.

  • @ronniesmith8677
    @ronniesmith8677 Před 7 měsíci +1

    This is the first video I’ve viewed from your channel! You now have a new follower! I truly love turtles! You are doing amazing work! ❤

  • @powslasher2562
    @powslasher2562 Před 7 měsíci +3

    The emphasis on conservation in this video is awesome! I hope to see even more of it in future vids!

  • @daniellecasale6896
    @daniellecasale6896 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Tanner, might you consider posting long videos that are just your tanks? I watch a lot of aquarium/ambient videos when I’m working and sleeping, and I would find it so pleasant to meditate upon your hardscapes. ❤ I bet the tank sounds would be really peaceful too. Plus your animals always look so happy.

  • @coled2405
    @coled2405 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The little turtles are so precious 🥹 they're going to love growing up there!

  • @owenbyrne9850
    @owenbyrne9850 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Beautiful build as always and adorable turtles. I didn't expect the cameo from Tears of the Kingdom for checking the glass condition, which as a fellow player, delightfully surprised me.

  • @toddylu6869
    @toddylu6869 Před 6 měsíci

    This was a delightful video. In high school my little Chevrolet had a bumper sticker that said “ I stop for turtles, Avalon, NJ”. I helped one to the other side of the road two weeks ago.

  • @ConsumingFire12
    @ConsumingFire12 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Absolutely beautiful work Tanner! Please do a crayfish tank soon!!!?!

  • @crm7n
    @crm7n Před 7 měsíci +1

    this is one of the channels that pushed me towards the animal care industry (: i love how much thought and care goes into the ecosystems you create!

  • @wikrekkers1128
    @wikrekkers1128 Před 7 měsíci +5

    ❤❤❤

  • @BeautifulEarthJa
    @BeautifulEarthJa Před 7 měsíci +1

    listeeeen! i loooooove these clean set up! just so natural looking.

  • @faithlmao5082
    @faithlmao5082 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I love what you do and what you stand for, yet again another beautiful video ❤

  • @evolution565
    @evolution565 Před 7 měsíci +5

    I love thee videos! So relaxing yet inspiring

  • @fishdodobo
    @fishdodobo Před 7 měsíci +1

    always excited to see baby turtles. thank you for making this video

  • @mossbased
    @mossbased Před 7 měsíci +1

    Every video coming out an absolute banger recently

  • @Flickosx
    @Flickosx Před 7 měsíci +3

    I love these vids, because u give them a really good home or at least help them ❤

  • @BrooklynHudson
    @BrooklynHudson Před 7 měsíci +1

    Hi Charlie! Aww... it's hatchling heaven

  • @lamkins2276
    @lamkins2276 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Not only are the turtles adorable, this is one of my favorite scapes.

  • @jonpiotrowski3506
    @jonpiotrowski3506 Před 7 měsíci +2

    One of your best... you have a great talent... possibility for you to work in zoos, museums, and other large places that need your craft... please keep your videos coming...👍❤️

  • @Ashen.k
    @Ashen.k Před 7 měsíci +4

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @cameronstokes4059
    @cameronstokes4059 Před 7 měsíci +1

    U are absolutely so passionate about animals, keep up the good work!

  • @Lonesome__Dove
    @Lonesome__Dove Před 7 měsíci +1

    I love the leaf turtles. Their eyes are too stinking cute

  • @richardurdaneta530
    @richardurdaneta530 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I just relocated to Pennsylvania & I'm planning to set u a few tanks. I've watched your videos for a few years now & learned a lot much ❤ to ya brother 😊

  • @CraigsOverijse
    @CraigsOverijse Před 7 měsíci +1

    fabulous tank for these little hatchlings

  • @aurora_dawn123
    @aurora_dawn123 Před 6 měsíci

    Charlie is such an amazing person, its awesome seeing you two work together

  • @itsoktonotbeokay
    @itsoktonotbeokay Před 3 měsíci

    So grateful for everything you teach us. As a child my best friend and I would catch painted turtles in the pond (amongst various other creatures) we'd keep them for the winter then release them in the summer. One time I had this baby about the size of a silver dollar and it did in fact get stuck between two rocks, and it drowned. I was only 9 years old and it was so heartbreaking I never housed a turtle again. Now that I'm a responsible adult (lol) I've really wanted to get back into it, but I want to do it the right way, and your channel has given me the confidence to do it in a responsible way. I love your videos, and I love the advocacy for the animals you care for 🙏🏼

  • @grosario3104
    @grosario3104 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great job Tanner ! I came in from watching turtles in the canal on my balcony and saw this. Glad there are initiatives to help preserve them. Thank you both so much

  • @migwat
    @migwat Před 7 měsíci +10

    So excited for this ! You always build such amazing tanks, it's really inspired me to start a walstad asap :))

  • @vdjane4501
    @vdjane4501 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Serpadesign forever! 🎉

  • @tianoyes656
    @tianoyes656 Před 7 měsíci +1

    serpa coming out with the constant bangers 🔥🔥 we love ur work!

  • @SK1T20
    @SK1T20 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Last time I came this fast, I had a daughter. Great job as always sir tanner

  • @ReaTank
    @ReaTank Před 7 měsíci +2

    I loved watching this! Those little babies are so cute. ❤

  • @The-Microverse
    @The-Microverse Před 7 měsíci +1

    Inspirational as Always, Tanner!!! Awesome people like you is what got me started on this journey, and the more I get into it the more there seems to be to it, I would love to take part in the preservation/conservation of Reptiles and Amphibians one day, and Videos like this are a Ginormus motivation

  • @BigShrimpin416
    @BigShrimpin416 Před 6 měsíci

    Baby turtles are the cutest little things ever!!! 🐢 ❤

  • @Arc4d3Kat
    @Arc4d3Kat Před 7 měsíci +1

    This one is so cool! Also, love the tears of the kingdom easter egg.

  • @peterwilkins
    @peterwilkins Před 7 měsíci +3

    pumped for this!!! love to see what you do

  • @akechijubeimitsuhide
    @akechijubeimitsuhide Před 7 měsíci +1

    Aww, the turtles are so cute! Hope they will love their new home.

  • @MikeDowningUK
    @MikeDowningUK Před 7 měsíci +1

    These turtles are gonna be living luxury im starting my own terrariums your my inspiration

  • @morneschaap2944
    @morneschaap2944 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Loved to watch. They are so cute!

  • @oogaboga962
    @oogaboga962 Před měsícem

    6:49 the one with duckweed on its back is so cute

  • @Pats4Bunny
    @Pats4Bunny Před 7 měsíci +4

    The turtles are so cute!

  • @LilA-zl6tf
    @LilA-zl6tf Před 7 měsíci +1

    They were lucky to get their foster home with you!

  • @trace_minerals
    @trace_minerals Před 7 měsíci +1

    Love this one. Those babies are adorable!

  • @CharlesGriffith1965
    @CharlesGriffith1965 Před 7 měsíci

    beautiful job... you make it look so easy (every time)! No better cause, too...

  • @justanerd414
    @justanerd414 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Baby turtles are the cutest 😍

  • @jurassic_hobby
    @jurassic_hobby Před 7 měsíci +1

    Im currently building a pond i added some perches for dragonfly and i was so excited to see one show up this afternoon

  • @CrunchyFern
    @CrunchyFern Před 7 měsíci +2

    OH YEAHHHHHH WELCOME TO TURTLE TOWN

  • @ianbenoit8199
    @ianbenoit8199 Před 7 měsíci +1

    This was a great video, and I'm definitely going to use some of these ideas for my own baby turtles.

  • @ggoannas
    @ggoannas Před 7 měsíci +3

    Gorgeous.

  • @judymckerrow6720
    @judymckerrow6720 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I LOVE TURTLES! 🎃🍁🍂💚🙃

  • @KimJuaniLLy1
    @KimJuaniLLy1 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Your videos give me so much inspection

  • @RS_Redbaron
    @RS_Redbaron Před 7 měsíci +1

    Pls make the video’s longer I inhoud it so much. Amazing looking simpel easy to clean turtle place

  • @centraltexasbear9973
    @centraltexasbear9973 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Awesome content as always. THANK YOU

  • @mariajones402
    @mariajones402 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I love what you do. I will always love what you do. I will alsways share your channel with people. But dang it, Tanner, how are we supposed to "take care and peace" anymore if you don't wish it upon us like you used to 😭

  • @bryandaves1005
    @bryandaves1005 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Nice work Tanner❤️

  • @colecarlson3079
    @colecarlson3079 Před 7 měsíci +2

    great video Serpa!

  • @aurora_dawn123
    @aurora_dawn123 Před 6 měsíci

    This makes me miss keeping baby turtles, I can't wait till I can keep them again.

  • @Randomrainfrog
    @Randomrainfrog Před 7 měsíci +1

    Amazing work!!

  • @metrobooks2845
    @metrobooks2845 Před 5 měsíci

    thanks for this video. If you can do an update, I'd love to watch it. Great work!

  • @Auradyme
    @Auradyme Před 7 měsíci +2

    That's one way to check if glass is tempered LOL

  • @ianprososki6804
    @ianprososki6804 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Love the content. Could you do a video on tips and tricks with expanding foam? Cleanup, storage, potential reuse, etc. For me it works well when it works at all.

  • @TealCheetah
    @TealCheetah Před 7 měsíci +1

    what cute tiny turtles!