Definitely awesome species and definitely become one of my favorite turtle species. I’ll be getting a pair soon as I’m able too they don’t pop up often.
Keeping turtles in bins under a window to brumate isn’t “weird” at all. When I was breeding several species (Eastern Box Turtles among them) I did the exact same thing although the turtles would go into two large plastic footlockers with little flapped doors filled with mulch & straw of their own volition. These footlockers were kept under a staircase in an unheated room. As Eastern Boxies are local to the NE US region (these were bred in NJ) they can withstand slightly cooler temps (around 45 F) and would brumate from late Oct-early Nov through mid-late March. This “cooling” off makes the males extra feisty in April and more than ready for “sexy time.” I wasn’t breeding them for resale but rather it was a project conducted by Hofstra University to repopulate depleted areas that once supported breeding colonies and were now protected wildlife preserves in the tri-state region. I also bred Spotted Turtles & N American Wood Turtles. Each has it’s own specific brumation preference. Most aquatics used the pond in the backyard except the “Woodies” who had their own “dens” outdoors way below the frost line. I love our North American native chelonians however the Vietnamese Black-Breasted Leaf Turtles are on my “bucket-list” of exotic species!
hahah not weird to other turtle people... the average person would probably be super confused haha. That's such a cool story, thanks for sharing! I haven't ever had the pleasure of owning any box turtles, but they seem like they make incredible pets. These guys are incredible, definitely something I hope I can achieve some day!
@@MikeTytula They are one of my favorite N. American species and highly sought after for their coloration & appearing to “imprint” (in a large part responsible for their decline/total decimation in some areas.) Easterns are way more aquatic than first believed and alhough unsubstantiated by myself it is alleged some will hibernate beneath the mud at the bottom of shallow ponds. N A Wood Turtles also naturally hibernate beneath water but prefer better oxygenated, running, cold-water stream beds. “Woodies” are another species much more aquatic than first imagined, they’re also thought to be the undisputed, most intelligent chelonian species -and are now one of the most highly protected. The Vietnamese Leaf Turtle’s crazy feeding response and “Mr Magoo eyes” make them a very endearing species. Good luck with the breeding project, brumation should definitely help get them “in the mood.” We’d allow our breeder male “Boxies” to have (supervised) sparring matches in front of the females. It’s part of their natural breeding/courtship routine and is said to really elevate their hormone levels. Clutches of 9 -12 fertile eggs (once 14!) were not uncommon. I know the clutch size for Leaf Turtles being a much smaller species is waaay less but I wonder if a little “macho show” between rival males would affect the % of fertile eggs per clutch? Just speculation. They don’t appear to be an aggressive species but looks can be deceiving! Cheers.
Awesome. Finally. Where ya been, buddy? Missed ya. Any Madagascar content being released anytime? Nothing like a spengleri video. Possibly my fave turtle species.
@@MikeTytula I'll try to keep my eye out for it. I'd read/heard of people popping that off (to stuff it with filter foam and reduce the likelihood of baby mourning geckos escaping), but I honestly thought they were breaking the frame to do that. I never knew that they were made for that!
I remember back when you first got those turtles, hope you're able to get some eggs out of them! Also, I've had Exo Terra tanks for like 7 years now, and I am just now learning that you can remove that ventilation strip. Crazy the things you don't realize until someone points them out.
haha you are one of the longest commenting channel watchers that I can remember! Thanks for the support :) Ya I think I am going to throw together a short or something sharing it
Hey Mike, Great video I love to find a pair of these in my area. Yes I would love to see brumation, breeding and anything else you would like to share. 👊✊✊
New to the Channel and Bio Active setups. I definitely want to make my own subtrate. How concerned are your with possible pests in the typical garden center potting mixes?
Thanks for stopping by the channel! We aren't really concerned, for a couple of reasons. Firstly, this soil was frozen outside most of the winter. Second, if we are worried about fungus gnats or something we microwave the substrate.
@@MikeTytula Thanks for the reply! I am from Southern California so we definitely dont get those freezing winters but I thanks for the tips! I will definitely stick around on the channel.
Please do post more videos with these guys. They're my favorite kind of turtle. Just love their little faces.
Next time I will make sure to put more of the turtles in the video!
Awesome video brother! Those tanks are looking shweeeeeet! Wishing you the best of luck breeding your turtles this season!
Thanks man! Best of luck to you as well!
@@MikeTytula thanks brotha 🙏🏼👀🐢
It’s definitely a competition 👀👀👀
Cant wait to get a pair of these, they are AWESOME.
They are fantastic!
Enclosures look great! It would be awesome to see some baby turtles in the future!
I would freak out! Fingers crossed!
Definitely awesome species and definitely become one of my favorite turtle species. I’ll be getting a pair soon as I’m able too they don’t pop up often.
I also enjoy checking out any greenhouses and always leave with more than what I planned I just can’t help myself🤷♂️ I love plants
They certainly don't, and when they do they are like 1500-2k each!
Keeping turtles in bins under a window to brumate isn’t “weird” at all. When I was breeding several species (Eastern Box Turtles among them) I did the exact same thing although the turtles would go into two large plastic footlockers with little flapped doors filled with mulch & straw of their own volition. These footlockers were kept under a staircase in an unheated room. As Eastern Boxies are local to the NE US region (these were bred in NJ) they can withstand slightly cooler temps (around 45 F) and would brumate from late Oct-early Nov through mid-late March. This “cooling” off makes the males extra feisty in April and more than ready for “sexy time.” I wasn’t breeding them for resale but rather it was a project conducted by Hofstra University to repopulate depleted areas that once supported breeding colonies and were now protected wildlife preserves in the tri-state region. I also bred Spotted Turtles & N American Wood Turtles. Each has it’s own specific brumation preference. Most aquatics used the pond in the backyard except the “Woodies” who had their own “dens” outdoors way below the frost line. I love our North American native chelonians however the Vietnamese Black-Breasted Leaf Turtles are on my “bucket-list” of exotic species!
hahah not weird to other turtle people... the average person would probably be super confused haha. That's such a cool story, thanks for sharing! I haven't ever had the pleasure of owning any box turtles, but they seem like they make incredible pets. These guys are incredible, definitely something I hope I can achieve some day!
@@MikeTytula
They are one of my favorite N. American species and highly sought after for their coloration & appearing to “imprint” (in a large part responsible for their decline/total decimation in some areas.) Easterns are way more aquatic than first believed and alhough unsubstantiated by myself it is alleged some will hibernate beneath the mud at the bottom of shallow ponds. N A Wood Turtles also naturally hibernate beneath water but prefer better oxygenated, running, cold-water stream beds. “Woodies” are another species much more aquatic than first imagined, they’re also thought to be the undisputed, most intelligent chelonian species -and are now one of the most highly protected. The Vietnamese Leaf Turtle’s crazy feeding response and “Mr Magoo eyes” make them a very endearing species. Good luck with the breeding project, brumation should definitely help get them “in the mood.” We’d allow our breeder male “Boxies” to have (supervised) sparring matches in front of the females. It’s part of their natural breeding/courtship routine and is said to really elevate their hormone levels. Clutches of 9 -12 fertile eggs (once 14!) were not uncommon. I know the clutch size for Leaf Turtles being a much smaller species is waaay less but I wonder if a little “macho show” between rival males would affect the % of fertile eggs per clutch? Just speculation. They don’t appear to be an aggressive species but looks can be deceiving! Cheers.
Awesome. Finally. Where ya been, buddy? Missed ya. Any Madagascar content being released anytime? Nothing like a spengleri video. Possibly my fave turtle species.
I've uploaded a couple videos haha. But yes there will be an epic madagascar video coming soon!
Hey Mike! Have you thought about doing another Q&A sometime? Regardless, love the video as always. Informative but lively 😇
I will be doing livestreams on twitch, and that will be the best place to catch me!
Love those turtles, can't wait for an update on them!
There will definitely be a large update on them!
These turtles are so cool! Awesome build mike!
Thanks! They are the best!
Wow. I never knew how easy it was to pop open that front vent! Yes please to a video on this, specifically.
It's definitely not easy, especially the first few times you do it, you'll think you are breaking it, I will definitely make a short about it.
@@MikeTytula I'll try to keep my eye out for it. I'd read/heard of people popping that off (to stuff it with filter foam and reduce the likelihood of baby mourning geckos escaping), but I honestly thought they were breaking the frame to do that. I never knew that they were made for that!
@@ProfJCsCritters You betcha! I will definitely make a short or something so do keep your eye out :)
Cant wait to see the video of then courting and everything to come with them
Fingers crossed they do! Just put them together!
Awesome video amd im definitely curious on the breeding of the turtles. Love the videos bro!
Thanks! Should be interesting! Putting them into the tanks in the next few days!
Great video. I love their eyes
Thanks for watching Chantal!
I remember back when you first got those turtles, hope you're able to get some eggs out of them!
Also, I've had Exo Terra tanks for like 7 years now, and I am just now learning that you can remove that ventilation strip. Crazy the things you don't realize until someone points them out.
haha you are one of the longest commenting channel watchers that I can remember! Thanks for the support :) Ya I think I am going to throw together a short or something sharing it
Hey Mike,
Great video
I love to find a pair of these in my area. Yes I would love to see brumation, breeding and anything else you would like to share.
👊✊✊
Definitely intrigued on if they will produce this year or not!
For your geckos used to do videos on
Which ones?
Nice man
Love that you are still watching the videos :)
DAMN LEMON!
Seriously though. Can’t wait to have a pair of these jokers. Finding somebody relatively in my area has been a killer though
You would basically have to find someone in your country that has some for sale, and have them shipped.... but they aren't cheap!
I have boston ferns in my redfoot tortoise enclosure also
Nice! And they do well?
@MikeTytula yes very well, I use potting soils to keep all my plants healthy..
Nice that is great to hear! @@ballistic350
great video man!
Thanks for watching!
“Respectfully known as the crack heads” DAMN, what an intro, wasn’t expecting that 😂 Love the build tho ❤
Hahah I figured it might be an interesting spice for the intro 😂
New to the Channel and Bio Active setups. I definitely want to make my own subtrate. How concerned are your with possible pests in the typical garden center potting mixes?
Thanks for stopping by the channel! We aren't really concerned, for a couple of reasons. Firstly, this soil was frozen outside most of the winter. Second, if we are worried about fungus gnats or something we microwave the substrate.
@@MikeTytula Thanks for the reply! I am from Southern California so we definitely dont get those freezing winters but I thanks for the tips! I will definitely stick around on the channel.
@@dericplummer9272 Right on! Good luck with your build! IF you have specific questions shoot me a message on IG
On here too
What?
More gecko/frog enclosure vids? 👀👀
Yes absolutely!
I just got three more geto what do u put in your tank for them please
What are you talking about?
Hi it's been a long time hope you are doing fine you still do your other one to
What?
🎉🎉
Thanks for watching!
First here!!
Hopefully you enjoyed!!
How is Sheldon doing?
Sheldon is doing great!
What's wrong with pothos?
Nothing haha
Good luck breeding
Thanks Brianna!