Don't Get A Pet Tortoise Until You Watch This!

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Tortoises are not easy reptiles to keep. But man are they rewarding! Let's go over why Tortoises might not be for you but are totally awesome!
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@rustyshackelford7084 3 года назад

We adopted an 18 year old sulcata and while he is an awesome addition to the family, he has destroyed so much stuff in our yard. He’s like a 40lb bulldozer lol

@regulator5521 2 года назад

That’s so cool 😂

@Raverzdreams 2 года назад

I have chickens they are the same but throw dirt everywhere

@lorinlankins3004 2 года назад

Will he break chain link fences you think? I got one growing in my back yard lol

@itzpsychojamezz6871 2 года назад

I have 3 baby tortoises..FU-

@nateyoder9372 2 года назад

@@Raverzdreams chickens are the devil’s creation.

@psedowoodo3334 2 года назад

I've had a tortoise rob in my family for 50 years now. My grandpa found him as a baby with a yolk Sac near the mountains when he was 15. He roams in my grandpa's backyard and gets to live in nature. Remember if you keep him enclosed the tortoises life span will naturally decrease. In nature they can live for way longer. He enjoys the sunlight , drinks water from ponds and after a long day in the burrow he might sit with my grandpa at the patio. He eats once a day at best because they somehow seem to conserve their energy resources very efficiently. He's really quiet and has a great memory. We have a huge lettuce farm behind the yard so that's what he has been eating with occasional watermelon treats

@sheereen1984 2 года назад

they could be prone to other diseases in the wild...and predators..also pond water has poisonous algae..

@arcdrop2103 Год назад

What kind of tortoise is it?

@Ruckus333 Год назад

That sounds like Rob has a great life. Best part is that you sound like you'll takeover his care from Grandpa. Makes me happy to know. I've had an injured in the wild eastern box turtle for 5 yrs now, he's doing great with 3 legs. I nursed him back and saw his personality shine. My daughter will takeover for me too. Have fun with Rob 💞

@sweetfacelola5540 Год назад

He should eat more then lettuce and he may need to visit a companion every so often. Please give him other foods along with the lettuce!!

@Au-tj3yo Год назад

@@sweetfacelola5540 shut up, the tortoise is clearly fine especially if it's lived for that long. Likely is eating more than just lettuce at that point

@grahamblack1961 2 года назад

A tortoise was mugged by a gang of snails, when the police asked if he could provide them with a descriptions of the snails he said, "No, it all happened so quickly"

@ppnugaming1838 3 года назад

My 3 year old daughter loves all your videos but this is the one she wants to watch all the time! Keep up the good work man!🤟🏻

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

Wow, thanks!

@MiterAlmeida 3 года назад

I grow up in brazil and I had a pair of the same turtles in this video for 10 years and they were kept free roaming in an apartment, when they were hungry they would come towards same spot. They ate mostly lettuce and vegetables, definitely kept in a way lower maintainence then described in this video. Later in life we got a dog and send the tortoise to other family members, I belive they are still alive today (30 years old)

@breadcrumb1996 Год назад

oh my god same, mine would just roam and when he was hungry he'd come out and we'd feed him and play with him and he was free to roam again

@MrKYT-gb8gs Год назад

Don't they poop everywhere?

@CCC_Aviation1 11 месяцев назад

@@MrKYT-gb8gsnot really they usually only poop twice a week

@skyrasouth2967 3 года назад

Fun fact: leopard tortoises in the wild will eat dry hyena poop for extra calcium (from the bones the hyenas chow)

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

hahaha that's crazy

@wildabeeest638 3 года назад

Muy interesante

@HydroHiya 3 года назад

Lol

@republicratdemocran9101 3 года назад

Damn, get it where you can... Glad they're not just willingly fecal-pheliacs, like democrats have become..

@roanlancesanchez9036 3 года назад

What

@BrendenTurtle 3 года назад

As a Tortoise keeper, this is very true. Excellent pets! They are just expensive and need WAY too much space. I still don't think I have enough space for my Russian. No tank or enclosure is ever big enough for them it seems 😂

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@babsdewinter3979 3 года назад

I totally agree i have a hermanns tortoise/greek tortoise and he always wants to roam in my room but he has a huge encloser

@2kgs980 3 года назад

@@finley7053 I have Russian ones and they can

@thejeepfamily8189 3 года назад

I built my tortoise enclosure its cheaper then buying a bigger one

@dozersmom22 3 года назад

@@finley7053 thanks a good plan. Good for you, listening to the vet. 2 tortoises should never live together, especially in an indoor enclosure. One will always be dominant and the other will suffer. Things like following each other around, sleeping beside or on top of one another are common signs of bullying. I hope your Russians are doing better now that they’ve been separated.

@tinaleighton6390 3 года назад

I have had tortoises and box turtles for eight years. They are a ton of work to get set up properly but after that they are pretty low maintenance actually. But they have more personality than you would think they do. They also require more space than you think they would. For the right person and situation they make a great pet. Being able to keep them outside for part of the year is a great thing, I’m glad I can do that. And I think using a stock tank is a great idea for turtles or tortoises in certain situations. They are cheap and easy to set up.

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

can't wait to keep them outside

@Alcoholpad 2 года назад

Well looks like I won’t be able to get a tortoise, I live in an apartment and I’m sure if I left him out the neighborhood kids would kill or steal it

@Algosson Год назад

@@Alcoholpadactually you can but the only thing that you have to make sure of is giving it a walk every day in grass and stuff I am pretty sure you would find mini bushes and stuff 😊😊

@iLoVeDOUGIE4evr 3 года назад

My redfoots favorite treat is banana! No one can eat a banana in my house without him walking to his food dish expecting a piece.

@OFFICIALADHIV 3 года назад

dont give it as a daily meal it will effect their health and banana contain many sugar

@spookyara537 3 года назад

Mine often doesn’t like anything except fruit and she also likes silkworms.

@ArtisticlyAlexis 2 года назад

Mine loves watermelon best. Nothing cuter than watching it munch on a juicy piece! Also, the less sweet pieces we don't enjoy as much, Yurtle the Turtle still adores it!

@Janeway1269 3 года назад

It might be interesting to discuss how to make arrangements for a new home for your tortoise in case it outlives you. Glad you brought the subject up.

@micksmusicchannel 3 года назад

Good point Jane and one people don't think about

@annedrieck7316 2 года назад

Oh i saw a partot movie and its very sad😭😭😭

@sherrytapp1478 3 года назад

Great video!! Glad you addressed the good and the bad. Too many people buy the cute, tiny tortoise and it grows and grows until the owner no longer can handle them.

@atc35012 3 года назад

From one tortoise pet parent to another ... A tortoise's diet and lighting is shown on it's shell and skin. Your toitoises are coning. They need less protein and more fruit and veg. Maybe get them a some vitamins and minerals to add to their food. And redfoots need fruit and berries in their diet and a fair amount. They need alot of fluid, mine has a water dish. I am being helpful here, not mean. My fiance is a zoologist and has taught me so much. Just passing on the knowledge. I love my tortoises. I have a sulcata and a redfoot.

@capuchinosofia4771 3 года назад

Good data! Although we don't know if the coning comes from the previous owner's care.

@HomelanderV 3 года назад

What the heck is coning

@atc35012 3 года назад

@@HomelanderV Coning is when the shell is raised in places. It almost looks like the beginning of pyramids building on their backs. A tortoise will have small raised places on its shell. When those raised areas get really big it is usually because of poor lighting and poor diet. This is a sign of health issues.

@anotherhuman3866 3 года назад

It would be so cool to see a guide about different things and what is going wrong to cause them lol

@atc35012 3 года назад

@@magicalgibus3006 What species of tortoise is it?

@spookyara537 3 года назад

My cherry head is so pretty. She looks like Darth Maul.

@hamontequila1104 2 года назад

I think your turtle is a Sith lord

@bradleydanek3958 3 года назад

I've had my Sulcata Blinky for 17 years I love the guy. He's like my best buddy. He's the funnest pet I've ever had. I let him free roam my apartment and he has his basking spot, and in summer he has free range of my patio.

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

that is so cool!

@aryanprivilege9651 3 года назад

Bet not in Florida, you should see the damage they can do to yards, fences, and breeding! People report seeing them walking around, poor gophers are almost endangered now. Keenan dude sells tons, don’t know how can get $50 for them, they are cool. Good on you not abandoning pets.

@lillyaarhaus9368 2 года назад

I really like watching your videos. I can tell your ultimate goal is to relate to the viewer and that's really cool. I find you relatable

@susanlane8803 Год назад

Our Horsefeld's tortoise is 24 years old, we had her in a vivarium but she hated it. So when she got too big for it we let her roam in our (secure) garden all summer, coming in at night to her box in our utility room. Then instead of hibernating her we let he chose where she wanted to be in the house, which was right next to the wood burning stove, she semi hibernates there from October to April, occasionally coming out for a drink and a bath, but hardly any food, then awakes again and goes back into the garden, easy as anything!

@lyr1kn156 3 года назад

I've wanted a tortoise all my life. I never cared which type because they're all amazing, so I got a Hermann 2 weeks ago. It's been an amazing time the whole journey to getting it and now caring for it. It's name is Aku (Akupāra) and I don't know their sex yet.

@jay-1800 2 года назад

One of the great things about living in the Deep South is around 7-8 months out of the year you can keep tortoises outside. One of the best parts about Sulcata’s is that their salads aren’t really that bad because they can literally eat certain common grasses on top of relatively cheap veggies. We have a year old female sulcata and we’ve been blown away by how much character and personality they have. Joined some FB care groups and people post videos of them calling the tortoises almost like a dog and it’ll come to them. The main thing about the diet especially if you’re giving large amounts of grass or even a little is always make sure the grass isn’t being treated either with toxic fertilizer or herbicides

@jakefleezy3944 3 года назад

Last spring I finally added a tortoise to my collection, a cherry head x red footed tortoise! They are amazing animals and I'm loving mine. Obviously Aldabras and Galápagos tortoises are really cool, but unrealistic for most people. My redfoot does enjoy occasional protein, whether it's superworms, dubia or part of a silverside fish. Most of his diet consists of Mazuri tortoise diet (which I highly recommend), collard greens, veggies, fruits and supplements.

@darkartreptiles2167 3 года назад

Great video!! Thank you for being so comprehensive 🖤

@haydenhjorthegod2548 3 года назад

I’m just going to make my house a turtle habitat and only eat salad so they can just eat supper with me and I’m going to have 5 big tortoises we just going to chill eating lettuce all day

@RandomPerson-sh4kc 3 года назад

I’d love to do that too but I don’t like lettuce :(

@haydenhjorthegod2548 3 года назад

@@RandomPerson-sh4kc dang that’s rough man

@ComeUpStayUp 3 года назад

This is such a mood

@haydenhjorthegod2548 3 года назад

@@ComeUpStayUp hell yeah

@iceychill2125 3 года назад

@@haydenhjorthegod2548 stfu loserr

@amberwolf5371 2 года назад

I didn't plan on getting one but one kind of just fell into my lap (Russian Tortoise) so now I'm scrambling to make sure I have all of the appropriate knowledge and gear to care for him lol super happy to find videos like this.

@DonnyCutlets 3 года назад

Can't wait to see more on these guys. Thinking about getting a pair myself.

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

I love em

@tinaleighton6390 3 года назад

I would get a group not a pair pairs of tortoises don’t do well groups are much better. Some toward a species you can’t keep in groups but this kind you can luckily.

@eldonanana5297 3 года назад

I’m rehoming a normal, male ball python and tortoise for my daughter. He’s 2 years old, and a very calm guy. He eats frozen/thawed rats. He will come with all supplies. The tank he’s in has a large crack in the glass that I’ve patched up but doesn’t affect anything. I’m located in texas You must be able to come pick him up. Am asking a rehoming fee to ensure he’s getting a good home. Please message me if you’re interested and willing to drive to texas all we ship them to you at your doorstep contact WhatsApp +16613797517

@saltytoes5686 3 года назад

@@eldonanana5297 ok

@laughinggoat9343 2 года назад

@@eldonanana5297 YOU GOT A FREAKING PYTHON FOR YOUR DAUGHTER

@rhombifer566 9 месяцев назад

I've kept tortoises for well over 30 years they make a wonderful pet!!

@cliffcox7643 2 года назад

I found a desert tortoise in the gutter ( live in a L.A. suburb), i put up a sign and no one responded.. I knew nothing about tortoise care or anything.. I did my research and have had her, ... I now it's a her cause and egg came out.. for 30 years not.. This is an excellent pet, and knows me by sight, follows me around and is very cool.. its' strange but there is something endearing about the thing.

@WickensWickedReptiles 2 года назад

Amazing!

@tracym6297 3 года назад

Great video. I have a turtle and tortoise rescue loaded with sulcatas from people who couldn't keep them or didn't want them anymore. They're one of my favourites. But I love my redfoots too. I wish people would think things through thoroughly before getting any pet. But especially one that's going to possibly outlive them.

@yasamash8953 3 года назад

I love this. I’ve got a 3 month old leopard tortoise and a 2 years old herman

@morganmcdonald9521 3 года назад

This is insane i was so happy to find a reptile youtuber in Canada then find out you live in Ontario and now find out we live in the same city!!

@andrewallen446 3 года назад

I've had a western hermann for around a year now and it was a lot more complicated and time consuming than I imagined. They certainly know what they want and when they want it! But I'm getting into the swing of things now and the tortoise itself seems in a routine of when it likes to sleep and eat. He's only young so is in a 4ft x 2ft table at the moment but you definitely need a spare room to keep one. I'm going to need to upgrade when he's older but thankfully it's not a massive species of tortoise and shouldn't grow too huge. Books have taught me what weeds he can eat so I recommend getting those. You'll soon know what to pick even as a newbie. If you're in the UK even in December you'll still find plantains, dandelions, nipplewort, nettles etc

@r.c.3614 2 года назад

It's such hard work & mist people end up giving them away when they realise. DO NOT GET AS A PET!!!!!

@SindyJ37 2 года назад

Excellent video!! I appreciate your honesty about what it takes to give these beautiful creatures the life they deserve ❤

@WickensWickedReptiles 2 года назад

thanks!

@caseysilva6919 3 года назад

I don't think tortoises are any more difficult to take care of than any other reptile that has specific lighting and enclosure requirements. I think it is the space required and their long life that could be challenging. I think it's pretty cool having tortoises myself that are already 20-years-old.

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

I agree, space is the main thing! They need more than most reptiles.

@nanoreaper5002 3 года назад

As Tortoise keeper MY Sulcata Tortoise lives in her own Shed that is 300 sq feet in the winter with lighting and heat, and during the warmer months late March through Oct, She is allowed out into fenced 1/4 Acre pen where she can graze, she is approx 20 years old and weights around 75 lbs.. your video are always very informative and well researched.

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

that is so awesome! such great care!

@nanoreaper5002 3 года назад

@@WickensWickedReptiles it helps when you live in the a rural area, and have land. I got my Sulcata from a rescue because the previous owner gave them up because they realized that keeping a large tortoise in an Apt was a bad idea. You are one of the most informative reptile channels out there, keep it up

@aurora_dawn123 3 года назад

Red foots are such amazing animals, I can't wait till my rescue can start taking in tortoises.

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

They are!

@dinatrombettas8411 3 года назад

Hey Adam the Burmese black and brown mountain tortoises have been known to also feed on animal matter in the wild and it’s recommended to feed em lean meats in captivity also. Love the vids and keep up the good work 👍👍

@deadmeme9309 3 года назад

Hi Alex, I am the kid who rode the Tortoise, we fall in love and since then we are living near a beach in Mexico, live been great.

@jeffreydavid6794 2 года назад

I have had pet tortoises for about 15 years. I just love them so much. They are the coolest animal out there. In my opinion.

@randy4768 3 года назад

I had a Russian for about 10 years. Got her at pet store that was going out of business for $40. She was wild caught, so did not know actual age. They gave me a nike shoebox for her hence her name was "NIKE". Took her to vet to get checked out & wormed. She was happy & healthy in 75 gallon reptile tank. Thinking of getting a new old.

@angelabarnes7588 3 года назад

I once pulled a tortoise out of the road in front of the hoyse across the street from my mom. As I looked around for a safe place ti put it, I saw another one peeking out from under an elephant ear. As soon as I put the 1 down, the ither turned, & off the went. The road warrior's shell looked like it had got a lawn mower on the edges. I figured it went to the road for safety & the other was worried. It was an "aww" moment, what can I say!

@thestealthymoose9674 3 года назад

I agree 100%! I used to have a tortoise (he’s name was Squirt, he was frickin’ amazing) and these requirements were obviously met, but yeah, they need a good amount of space and a very (in lack of a better term) special diet (maybe not very, but that protein factor does NOT come in handy). But anyway, good video!

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

thank you very much

@pinkwerewolf 3 года назад

I love my Sulcatas! I live in Texas and have plenty of land for them. They take care of the yard, and love dogs and cats.

@CCC_Aviation1 11 месяцев назад

About 2 years ago I got a Russian tortoise he is my dream and first reptile. And my entire family lives him and he is so funny to watch he tries to climb everything. I recommend one of those rubber dog baths. They are a perfect size and they give you the space to make them awesome habitats

@xavierluis3374 2 года назад

thanks for the info, helped a lot in my decision making.

@WickensWickedReptiles 2 года назад

Great to hear!

@patriciajacques7653 2 года назад

Yes! I am in Canada 🇨🇦 too, and I have a Harmans. They are so hard to feed! Not even spinach because it’s too high in protein for them. I try to pick and dehydrate the weeds he likes all summer to get ready for winter but it’s rough!

@WickensWickedReptiles 2 года назад

Oh wow!

@jaymase3735 2 года назад

If you live in a drier hotter area, leopard tortoises are great outdoor pets- they don't get as large as a Sulcata, they handle they heat the best, and are less bothered by dry weather as adults. They don't dig much or mess yards up really.

@thatsalotofsodiumcoins1615 3 года назад

Yeah western hermanns are crazy small and my favorite tortoise they are a really active species to

@northamsaint 3 года назад

We have a Hermanns. Little Esi is a cutie, she’s only 1 1/2 , has attitude for sure, responds by looking up and coming over to you when you talk to her. Loves her food.

@shyann3927 3 года назад

great video from one of the best reptile people on youtube

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

You are so kind!!

@shyann3927 3 года назад

@@WickensWickedReptiles you are very under rated. you have some of the best information you can find

@xxark_penxx4165 3 года назад

I have a testudo hermanni. Her name is Daisy. She's just so cute, always walking around. Although no one told her that she's supposed to be vegetarian. If I forget to put cat food away she'll start eating immediately. So weird. But I still ❤ her sooo much. She gets along great with my cats, dog, bunny, hedgehog and kids of course 😀.

@elmstreetdoll3270 3 года назад

Their diet is definitely more protein hungry. Some baby redfoots have even been seen eating each other, or other tortoise breeds if housed together, even as babies. Thank you for taking in these babies as rehomes!

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

I'm super happy to have them

@sabinabunic5648 2 года назад

Thanks for creating this video. My 6 year old wants turtle and this certainly has helped me understand what’s needed. Thx

@jocelynleon504 2 года назад

Turtles and tortoises are not the same thing and have different needs. If you’re not committed to taking care of whichever one you get as if it’s your own then don’t get it. Kids get bored with pets so easily and stop wanting to take care of them all the time. As he said tortoises live for 30-50 years so they’re a VERY long term commitment. Turtles can have a similar lifespan. Pets for kids are fun but you need to be realistic in knowing that ultimately you will end up taking care of it when your child gets bored.

@eddydevillelowks9499 2 года назад

Point well made it just stopped me from making a financial decision. Thanks for helpfull video i thought it was much simpler .

@starling7576 2 года назад

Thank you so much! This helps a lot. I’m getting a Herman tortoise, so do you have any tips? Like what I should feed them, and things like that?

@Timeboy8223 17 дней назад

i have an egyptian tortoise, its such a great addition to the family and its so cute when its walking around or just looking at me

@WickensWickedReptiles 16 дней назад

It really is!

@Mwhitehouse99 2 года назад

I just built a 6’x4’ enclosure for my two red foots, they’re still babies but I’m happy to provide them plenty of space

@tiamorley2110 3 года назад

When you went quite and looked on the floor half way through because your tortoise was being mischievous 💩😂 so relatable 😂

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

hahaha right!

@capuchinosofia4771 3 года назад

:0 I didn't know red footed tortoises were from Argentina! That's were I am from lol I am thinking of having a tortoise in the future, specially looking into adopting one that lost its family. Thank you for the video, it has been very helpful!

@TheAzther1 2 года назад

Red foots are in lots of places in South America, they're very common in Venezuela for example

@rottweilerfun9520 3 года назад

We had a couple of box turtles that ate meat. They'd come to the back door and bump into it , or bump your leg if you were in the backyard. We found them in the road , they had been run over. We nursed them back to health and they lived with us for 30+ years.

@poohgogoi4743 2 года назад

That is actually less for turtles, they live for 80 something years

@LindaG-ie6wv 5 месяцев назад

Good info 👍

@dotthestrange9768 3 года назад

OMG LOL!!!!! I WAS RESEARCHING TORTOISES AND THEN YOU POSTED THIS!! OMG SO LUCKY

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

glad it lined up :)

@candctortoises 3 года назад

Great basic info for anyone considering getting one of these amazing animals!

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

thanks for watching!

@elisabethclancy3949 3 года назад

I love tortoise ! I had a young Herman Tortoise 6 years ago . She was so awesome and had a great personality . I had her 3 years and it was winter in NC and we lost power and no heat in the house . I wrapped her tank to try to keep in heat . I ended up loosing her . She stopped eating and I took her to a vet that said he was a tortoise expert . Found out everything he told me was wrong . I just haven’t had the money to get another . She was a great eater and her fresh veggies !

@830Video 3 года назад

I dont find them to be expensive at all. Green houses that are 2ft by 4ft are around 75 dollars and can house them for the first 8 years of life comfortably. But if you dont have a yard then yeah you gotta give them massive enclosures, but the 8ft by 4 ft green houses are also only 250

@vickymarinou6271 Год назад

Tortoises (nor humans) can make vitamin D through glass

@triciaopheikens3866 3 года назад

My favorite pet reptile is my elongated tortoise he is such a cutie.

@dameonbarnett8684 3 года назад

My red footed tortoise loves pinkys with her reaction it's probably her favorite meal she gets 3 of then every Saturday.

@jasminescott6413 2 года назад

What are Pinky’s ?

@cottonhugs5026 3 года назад

Question: For these guys what’s the temperature that they could be in? And if I get one and I keep them in the house should I take them outside often?

@jessicamartens8844 3 года назад

we have a russian tortoise and we also have a 70lb sulcata. We live in the mountains of Pennsylvania. they both have enclosures in the house for the winter and roam the house as well and spend the summer outside in the yard until night time when they come back in for bed because we have coyotes and stuff so its just safer for them, but you are right they arent for everyone and sometimes the price of their produce is insane but i wouldnt give them up for anything!

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

I also love my torts

@taipanguts 3 года назад

Not related to the video but I LOVE the fact that you give all your reptiles perfect, high quality habitats unlike some keepers. I hate seeing people who breed their animals and just keep everything in plain tiny tubs with paper towels and practically nothing else. It makes me sick.

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

happy you like the enclosures :)

@aprilpotter3054 5 месяцев назад

I have a male Horsefield Tortoise. He will stay very small (about 6") and the climate they come from is very similar to where I live in northern NY. It was less expensive to buy his set up(enclosure, lighting, supplements) than the price of the pet. I grow vegetables myself and he eats so little he has the ability to share with us. I am able to make my own calcium powder and I grow arugula in his enclosure. He mows it off as soon as it has green, I'm glad I have TONS of seed😊.

@orlandoduran3181 3 года назад

Yes. My daughter has a Veil Chameleon and about 3 weeks into it we got an eye infection and yeah it was like a $250 vet visit

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

shocker

@GiancarloFloyd 3 года назад

I have and grew up with a sulcata and I talk more people out of those guys because people don’t understand the heating and diet needs of these beast, most people don’t believe me that they eat like cows, I have a separate fridge in my garage just for my sulcata. Also I live in Texas so I’m able to keep my guy outside in the shade almost year round. You basically need what it takes to take care or a small cow to take care of your tort.

@DaKayH 3 года назад

Wow, I've been researching My reptiles for over a year now. This Channel and other. Is it coincidence that I just got a Hermans Tortoise yesterday? Now We are talking about Tortoises.

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

my crystal ball is working

@fuzzymelon1261 Год назад

I would get a smol tortoise if I had a decent size backyard in a similar climate to my current one (hot and humid for most of the year) and room for a stock tank inside with their UVB. I love these little guys, they're so cute and fun to pet.

@JaydenDimaio 3 года назад

I've always wanted a Sulcata tortoise that would mow the lawn for me. 😂 But I worry that it's just not hot enough year round in the UK to keep them outside, and they need too much space to keep them inside. 😢

@brandoncolling7721 3 года назад

You are most definitely correct. Thank you for being responsible.

@Nkos3 3 года назад

They really love lawn😂😂, got 2 sulcatas. They are the best

@digitalview843 3 года назад

I have 2 sulcatas. They are such a wonderful pet . Love them

@homesignup 2 года назад

Fabulous video! I miss my childhood tortoise. The medium sized ones are very easy to take care of if you have a backyard and lots of veggies and water. Cost of almost 0 if you grow your own greens, some fruit, hibiscus flowers. Indoors is far more expensive and may shorten their lifespans. It's like making a human live in a cage for their whole life.

@AustinTaOnYoutube 3 года назад

Heading to Repticon tomorrow. Getting hyped!

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

jelly

@monstersrule27 3 года назад

I have a Russian tortoise he is amazing. He gets outside time when the weather allows! My next reptile i want is a red foot! Your videos have helped me so much with my leopard geckos and crested gecko! I look forward to more videos on these guys! Thank you so much again.

@micksmusicchannel 3 года назад

Russians are amazing Ashley. If you get a different species please make sure you house them separately and don't allow them to mix

@Discotekh_Dynasty Год назад

My aunt has my grandmothers tortoise she got as a child. They’re definitely a commitment

@koky2454 Год назад

Sadly i cant make it a outdoor exposure but can i still make it a healthy indoor exposure and take it for walks in the garden?

@SpHyNx842009 3 года назад

GREAT VIDEO

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

Thanks for the visit

@ludogg03 2 года назад

Great video 😊

@eleanorhancox899 3 года назад

Kid rides tortise teacher- Okay then its the '90s Other kids- Aah! Adam- Ooh let me try!

@rickcroney1286 3 года назад

Tortoises are awesome! Our son already knows that Sherman will be his if I don't live another 50 years...lol. Another great video. Thanks

@tingwesley3285 3 года назад

I have a red footed tortoise that I keep indoor, we let him roam around the house. And my guess is he likes to be around people, since he always go under my father‘s feet or just smell everyone hands then stay there. Should we put him in the backyard instead of indoor?

@agw2347 3 года назад

Mine goes out during the day! We live in Texas also

@jasminescott6413 2 года назад

We do the same, I bring mine out on the patio and our front porch area to bask.

@zyonex_gaming5406 3 года назад

Video idea: Reptiles that can live in a 4x2x2. My reptile room is my bedroom. But I need more space for more reptiles.... The bed has to go!

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

yes coming up as I go through sizes

@munchlax2015 2 года назад

I got a tortoise today and they are so cute he likes to cuddle on soft stuff

@sofiaguzman5129 3 года назад

You’re super close to 50k!! I hope we can get you there soon

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

So close! :)

@ibic2441 3 года назад

WEVE DONE IT

@sofiaguzman5129 3 года назад

@@ibic2441 YESSSS!!!

@superelephant36 3 года назад

Redfoots actually need way more fruit in their diets than most tortoises. A lot of the nutrition studies that based the diet you might be referencing came from comparisons to other species of tortoise, not redfoots.

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

interesting

@yahircasaya4760 3 года назад

Hi, why the shell looks like little piramyds and can this be fix in time?

@raggdollsmythe2763 Год назад

I LOVE how he t-h-ro-w-s in the "Like and subscribe" in when he did!🙂

@willisnjim Год назад

Really interesting and helpful. Thanks 🫶🏽

@WickensWickedReptiles Год назад

enjoy!

@_Am3lia_slays_ 2 года назад

Hi thanks for the info im getting a red foot tortoise and now I know how to take care of them

@jt5183 3 года назад

Lovenyour video! I'm also from Ontario and also a redfoot parent.

@rayq8560 3 года назад

Cool vid, now I know what I need for a tortoise. I just watched ur top 5 pythons video, maybe a top 5 boas should be next

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

Good idea!

@JUSTinTx254 3 года назад

Congrats on your new truck!

@WickensWickedReptiles 3 года назад

Thank you!

@kingofthegrill 8 месяцев назад

Asian Forest Tortoise was a smart and solid addition to my reptile room and I will feel the same way when she is 90 pounds and requires an entire barn which she will trash daily

@memeelmoofficialchannel6567 3 года назад

i got one before I watched this sooo mines a sucata tortoise did I spell right?

@Phill_84 10 месяцев назад

Live in a 109^m apartment with an extra 20^m of sun filled, water proof veranda with a 12^m roof terrace with 5 hours direct sunlight. My open plan apartment connects to both terrace and veranda from the living room...the rest of it has doors but it's mainly open plan..with 140+^m free roam..my apartment is like a jungle I have nature and plants everywhere..and it is all completely safe..every outdoor area has been netted in for the safety of my cat!!he needs a friend and I would love to get one to keep him occupied when I can't!

@projectmac3672 Год назад

just a random idea that popped into my head; what if taking care of a plant or animal was a requirement in schools, like a language credit. I bet it would help with stress levels, patience, teach time management skills, budgeting for food, habitat, water, soil, etc. teachers could make this a bell work assignment for high schoolers; a group of students from different class periods feed one of a few similar class pets, record its progress and compare it to the other pets each month. the same could be done for younger kids with plants, would love to hear other ideas.

@laurenhicks6074 2 года назад

I have 2 Russian Tortoises 🐢 ❤️ I love them and they're super easy to care for since they are outside 100% of the time. I'm lucky though, I live in San Diego and the weather is ideal most of the time.