Turtle Is His Dad's Shadow And He's Obsessed With Looking Deep Into His Eyes | The Dodo Soulmates
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- This turtle has become man’s best friend - watch how he chases his dad all around the house and stares deep into his eyes
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This is what we need. No harm, no previous abuse, just a man and his turtle. THAT is what I call friendship.
I'm cool with this as long as this turtle has a proper basking area and tank. I know a few too many people would act as if their turtles were dogs while neglecting basic requirements. Heck, I my coworker just had a box turtle did after 15 years. I wasn't surprised, dude had no idea or interest in providing a proper basking lamp.
Sure, maybe if there's a sunny room with a normal window they could basking under natural sunlight from indoors, but unless they live outside in the yard, they need proper lighting.
P.S. I still wish my turtles were more cooperative with my bs, but I still love them. 🐢 🐢 🐢
@@DJRonnieG As a turtle owner, I agree! Your turtles sound fun by the way :)
Well said!
@@DJRonnieG if I did what this guy is doing my tortoise would bite my eyeball off. Ever since we moved he has been trying to bite me. Won't even eat out of my hand like he used to. Just goes for my fingers.
never seen a turtle so attached to a human before. that's wholesome!
My male turtle does the same they could be very affectionate.
A friend of mind long long time ago had a turtle named Turtlelina. She was also very affectionate, moved fast, and she would even danced whenever she heard music. She was truly one of a kind. I just wish I knew what type of turtle she was, bcuz this turtle reminds me of her and would love to own one myself.
Reptiles are not capable of love & affection even though it may seem like it
@@Prashant-xl1rv that's literally what this turtle is doing tho
@@Prashant-xl1rv did you not see the video? 🤔
I like the fact that it is a red eared slider, which is considered a “throw away” / “boring generic” turtle. This shows how much love is all around us, and how far kindness and attention can go.
Red eared slider turtles are the best! 😁 I've had mine going on 6 years! 🐢♥️
+30 years with my slider here
in Brazil and happy about it !
It's considered exotic around here, since we've got our own native, Amazonic species - called "Tigre d'Água, or Water Tiger, in Portuguese, Green and Yellow, just like our National Flag.
I can guarantee it's anything but "boring".
Fella does everything that cutie in the vid
can do and quite a lot more.
Yet, I don't advise folks on getting one,
since it might be expensive or otherwise
hard to raise it well and appropriately.
Btw, I've also got a beautiful, ~30yo "Jabuti",
the multicoloured Brazilian Tortoise species!
I got 3 RES, my babies
My girl, snappy, stayed with me over 20 years. R.I.P. snappy
Damn, I've never owned a turtle, but I'd never consider a red eared slider a throw away. If I'd ever get a turtle, I'd get one of these. But they're mad smart and climb out of their enclosures, so I'd say the opposite of boring.
I had three of these guys. Sadly they got stolen cause my mom's stupid boyfriend left them outside the porch when I was in school...
But they were my best friends. They followed me like these guys, and even slept in my arms. They also live a while too, 50+ years. So they're friends for life.
I hope mine have a good home..
@ Joeyblondewol...So sorry for your loss!! I would be very upset too! Let's pray they have a good home...😔💗🐢🐢🙏
@Joeyblondewolf2. Im sorry for your loss 🙏🖤 I pray God heals your heart & anguish 🐢💜
It would of been better if the boyfriend had left some people have no respect for other people's things I know how you feel .I'm sorry you lost pets that mean so much to you that really hurts .
If someone thought your turtles were cute enough to steal, it's probably the "crazy animal lady/guy/individual" of the neighborhood, which means they're probably getting better love and care than most people
Very sorry for your loss... I hope they're safe and doing well
I had a similar relationship with a box turtle when I was a kid - the turtle would take naps with me, follow me around, and even watch t.v. - it's crazy how smart they are, and no one ever talks about them
I had heard that reptiles don't have the part of their brain that makes emotions. Clearly that was wrong!
How did you get the turtle comfortable with handling? It would be amazing if I could take my red eared slide out even just for tank cleanings because she will not tolerate being held for more than a minute. She also hates shell touching, my mom was taking her out and was touching the algae and she literally propelled herself out of the hand and back into the tank. Luckily she was not hurt but I just want to make her more comfortable with handling in general. She’s an adult, maybe a bit older and we got her a little more than a year ago. I have just learned to not waste time in getting her up and out into the temp tank.
@@hellolamb1391 Tbh, some of the box turtles I had growing up were all wild. But it took lots of handling, feeding some foods by hand (be careful), and just building general trust. All animals have different personalities as well. Not all of them are going to be as receptive
I've had desert tortoises my entire life. Their level of intelligence is vastly underrated. They recognize people they know their names. They Know What Love Is
I had tortoise when I was younger (a lot younger in my case) anyway we called it speedy..yeah I know there's a bunch of speedys out there. Is your tortoise one of those little kids get to put in a habitat? Yours is pretty big if it is. Love is just looking at your eyes..
Every single animal knows what love is, but humans just underestimate them all the time and it’s so wrong
I want to know what love is. I want you to show me. I want to feel what love is. I want you to show me. 😉
@@k1llabr4t Do insects know what love is? Don't think they do.
Yeah I have turtles as well and the one I have the longest always comes running when he sees me and follows me around ^^
*The best people in the world tend to be those who are kind towards ALL animals*
This is totally true!!
*OMG!!!* I could not have said it any better! 💞💕💜🥰😇
@@MammaMia5668
Emphasis on "All"
Kindness is a weakness to the indecent but virtuous to the decent.
I think the best people in the world are all animals ;)
I have never seen a bond like this between a turtle and a human before. Wow! Need more videos like this please!
Who would of thought. I just left mines in a smelly tank most the time because I didn't know better.
It happens a lot. People just don’t appreciate reptiles, because of BS “science” (not actual science, just hypotheses) claiming they don’t have feelings.
You should learn how to take care of a pet before getting one. The tank smell was because you needed to clean it. Would you keep pooping in your toilet and leave it there?
@@DianePeace420 yeah yeah. I was a kid, too small to carry. And I kept them in there cuz I thought they needed to be in the water, lol 🤷♂
You must look up:. Garden State Tortoise. "Otis" the Box Turtle acts like this. It's amazing. Is there a connection of how they were hatched or raised?
I've never seen a turtle act more like a parrot! Such an affectionate little guy. 💙
...we totally get it, nearly 24 years together and counting. ❤️
We've been sharing our friendship for decades now! Human/turtle bonds do exist! ❤️
All sentient creatures seem to be capable of forming bonds with humans, giving a bond like that a chance to grow comes with a great reward.
Because they have feelings just like us
No, not all sentient creatures, and no, most do not have feelings like us. Sheesh.
@@The_InfantMalePollockFrancis that little guy has one! He was human before he asked God to be reborn as a turtle 😇
@@hapwn That’s amazing! What evidence did you find to prove that gods exist and living things get reborn as other living things? You don’t just believe dumb bullshit for no reason, right?
@@The_InfantMalePollockFrancis lol and this is based on your career as a biologist? We barely understand our own brains but somehow, in 2022, we’ve managed to unlock all the secrets of sentience, consciousness and intelligence? Yeah, no, grow up.
That is absolutely adorable I've never seen a turtle move that fast before, that is definitely one special little fella🐢 All animals have a soul
i forgot i was watching this in 2x speed and i was damn he's bookin it.
oh they're fast when they want to be. The slowness is a myth.
My turtle swims so so fast! He also runs super fast, haha.
Turtles actually can be very fast when they want to. When I was young I had a box turtle and when I would let him outside in the garden, he would go so fast I would have to run and catch him before he made it through the hole in the fence :)
Agreed. I believe that animals, just like people, have a soul contract. They chose their life.
Fun fact, turtles can feel their shells, and they have a hard time reaching itchy spots. You can buy or diy a 360 scratching tunnel/stand for their backs and sides. They LOVE it.
I've seen someone scratch a turtle's shell with a toothbrush, and the turtle did the same little butt-shake dance 🥰
I was curious about that! Thanks!
Some tortoises love the feel of rain on their shells and will do a "rain dance"...
I love turtles. When we would go off to work, we came home to the sweetest sight ever. The little guy climbed out of his house, let himself flop down to the floor, his house was on a TV tray, and walked out entire apt ending up sleeping on a purse on the bedroom floor. He missed me!!! They are amazing critters full of love. Thanks for sharing this video. Bless you.
i never would have thought a turtle would be capable of such things, simply beyond amazing.
Well... i think turtles are capable of many things...they ve been around many more years than us... or dogs or cats... better not to underestimate them!
sixty two years on this earth l have never seen anything like this, this is so cute and turtally amazing
"The good and great must ever shun/ That reckless and abandoned one/ Who stoops to perpetrate a pun.". --Lewis Carroll
Just kidding, that was a cute one.
I'm 65 and agree, I've never seen anything like this with a turtle!! Watched thousands and thousands of animal videos of all types over the years and this might be the cutest relationship I've ever seen!!!
I recently found another example like this. Look up YT video “Otis the turtle”. So cute.
No idea that turtles could imprint like this. This man/turtle relationship will last longer than most marriages. Simply amazing. 👴🐢
Yea mine is really scittish and awkward eventhough I raised him for 9 years
We've been sharing our friendship for decades now! Human/turtle bonds do exist! ❤️
My girl is 34, they do imprint, recognize your face(they have great eye sight) and can know your voice.
Amazing creatures.
@@lilyanne2676 Do you " Beat " your turtle ?
Depending on the species could be 20+ years some specie even 50+ so yeah a long friendship 😁😄
waking up to wholesome dodo videos in the morning to clear my mind never fails ❤
Same 🙂
Amen!
Ain’t that the truth!😁
I hope he has a succession plan for his turtle because they live a long time. This turtle deserves a legacy of people to treat him the exact same loving way.❤️
There is something so pure when you connect emotionally with a different species
I had a turtle like this, Slow Poke. I used to use a toothbrush to scratch her shell and clean it. She reacted just like this guy, she LOVED it! Slow Poke was the size of a 50-cent piece when the neighborhood kids gave her to me. She was a Western Painted Turtle. Slow Poke went from a 10-gallon to a 20-long, to a 55-gallon tank. She had everything in her turtle condo. I filled the tank up within three inches to the top as they love to dive and swim. She would create a small tsunami in the morning when she saw me get out of bed as she wanted her brine shrimp. I would let her out to roam about when I took the tank down and cleaned it. She would walk around, follow me, or the cats, and then bask in the sun with the cats. Slow Poke was like this fella, very human-oriented, never in her shell, and a turtle that was really a pet like a dog. When my friend came over with her dog, the dog would sit nose pressed to the tank, Slow Poke would see her, dive down and stick her nose to the glass to greet her furry friend. One day, after cleaning her tank, I put her back in after she wandered around. She was acting funny, so I kept a close eye on her, then she fell off her dock, into the water, and passed away. I was devastated because she was perfectly fine before I cleaned the tank as I had done for 14 years! I believe they can live up to 30 years, I even had a very loving home for her if I passed away before her. My grandchildren, my friends, and my neighbors all miss that sweet girl. So, I know how smart turtles are and how they can get attached to humans!
That must have been a terrible shock! I'm really sorry. Wonderful story to share here.
Aww, RIP SlowPoke.
Did u ever find out why poke died
Your story touched my heart 😭😭 She was such a blessing🙏🏾♥️Thank you for sharing♥️
This is the calmest male turtle I've ever seen! They're usually quite skittish and awkward like most other male reptiles. This is freakin adorable!!!
I have a yellow belly slider and his name is Loui and he is so affectionate like this one is . I have him in a pond behind my house and he has a huge goldfish as his best friend 😂 he follows him everwhere
Extrovert
@@myharrybalzahk you can identify what sex they are by their tails. Males have thick long tails and females have short skinny tails
@Speed Services I sure will! ☺️ when I first got him some feeder fish from the pet store they slipped a goldfish that was a small size also and he ate all his feeder fish but never touched the goldfish! I named him Lure . Because he is such a big gold fish now he looks like a big fishing lure😂 he was fed turtle food in the mix so I guess he grew 10x bigger is what I’m guessing. But I was so shocked he never nipped at him he’s just so fascinated by him and he will sleep right under the goldfish at night it’s so cute. I’ve watched them grow together from a 25 gallon tank to now a pond I recently got put in for them . ☺️
@@mariasparks5678 I've had my red ear slider turtles(Bicep & Tricep) for 19 years and I've always thought they were female,now looking at the tales I think they are males🤦🏽♀️🤣💜
Maybe the people I've known with pet turtles just didn't make the kind of EFFORT that Andrew has. But what an amazing bond he has with TripleM. Visitors to their home must watch in utter disbelief!
Most people with turtles don't really care much for them. Many keep them locked up and don't really spend time with them...treat them more like a "thing" than a living being with feelings and needs.
This story here is so, so beautiful. I watched it several times. Every animal is worth the effort. Even a little goldfish or a froggy.
Straight up, that video made my day. Lil dude is quick yo. When he raised his arm up I almost cried. Brings me joy knowing the lil turt is living such a happy life.
Truly inspiring that we can have such close relationships with so many different types of creatures. This was adorable.
I never thought reptiles would have personalities until my daughter got 2 box tortoises. She went off to college so mom inherited the torties. They are so sweet and absolutely hilarious. Kato my our dog Capone have the sweetest relationship and Petunia is a big bossy girl who chases the dogs cause she can lol. She LOVES strawberries and Kato loves watermelon. I figured when my daughter finished college she'd want them back but she saw how much we all loved them so they stayed with us. So besides the 2 torties I have 3 dogs my son gave us due to his work schedule and the 2 Bengals my other daughter got then realized all they require she brought them to Mama. So they all keep me busy too say the least but I love every minute of it
God bless you for your commitment to, & loving them like family.
Hope your kids realize pets are for life & are like having small children for their entirety.
So, much time, responsibilities & love, all goes w/their wonderfully incredible package.
Leave the raising & care of them to you. Refrain from getting more. ;)
you are amazing!
That's great you take care of the animals your stupid kids keep hoarding then dumping.
So ur home is a mini zoo.
🥰🥰
Turtle: "I have the weirdest partner a guy could ever have, but I love him and he's a keeper.''
Confirms what I believe all living creatures have feelings 💞
@Lauren Saul i like your comment,are you vegan ?
Just as God created them. 👍
We know very little about them & all His _awesome_ creation, compared to what there actually is to know.
@@sonneversets3530 we do know that all animals are sentient beings,are you vegan or do you eat gods creatures?
@@jjradV Is that all you can say/ask ppl?
Apparently the OP doesn’t feel a need to reply to your SJW activism, either.
You lost ppl are a sad lot.
*Focus more on the Only One who can save you from yourself.*
*Who created it ALL.*
He’s patiently & lovingly waiting....✝
But not for too much longer.
@@jjradV wtf? Are you stpd?
this turtle must be protected at all costs
This is the sweetest little turtle I have ever seen.
What a sweet, kind, gentle human. 💚💚💚
So sweet seeing them interact , and become the best of friends!!
Here's to MANY happy fun filled years of friendship!! 💚🐢🐢💚
As Sir David Attenborough would say, cold-blooded doesn't mean cold-hearted. (Watch his Life in Cold Blood series, it's fascinating!)
There's no reason why this turtle can't love his human companions the way they love him ❤️
Sir David is a legend...much as Jacque Cousteau when I was young.
Well, actually, there is a reason why that turtle cannot love his human like the human loves him; a difference in biology. Just, the attachment that turtle feels towards gis human is something vastly different then what people feel towards each other and animals; I think.
See, mammals experience deep feelings of love and companionship because of our maturation cycle. We drink our mother's milk, and she protects us; and then we are particularly social animals as well. Because we have to care for our young, and cannot abandon them like: turtles, frogs, and snakes, do, we have paternal and maternal instincts to care for things that are "cute".
Turtles don't have that. They never experience someone protecting them, except pre-birth. They are rather lonesome creatures who are not used to having anything care for them, so Mmy guess is that this turtle is either feeling a strange and ancient feeling of protection and comfort(like pre-birth), or he's decided that his dad is his mate(which is not as bad as it sounds, because it's more about the behavioral patterns; like deciding you want to spend the rest of your life with someone curled up on the couch).
Aww lovely comment
@@thesurvivorssanctuary6561 There are THOUSANDS of mammals that will abandon or even abort their own young, even humans, just because we are warm-blooded doesnt mean there's always a connection to our young. You just said all those cold-blooded creatures abandon their offspring, which isn't true. Snakes definitely wrap their bodies around their eggs, hell even crocs carry her babies in her mouth. Humans have no clue to say which animals have feelings or not.
@@thesurvivorssanctuary6561 Hell certain frogs carry all their babies on their back after they grow..
I hadn't smiled all day today, this not only put a smile on my face but even warmed my heart.
🥰
My daughter has three turtles. A slider, croc and side neck . All three are bonded with her. I never knew turtles were such good pets. Bravo sir nice work.
Turtles are the best! I’ve had several as pets. They are really loyal and loving🥰
Thanks mom and dad
Red ear slider turtles are amazing I appreciate the people who are willing to put the time, money, effort, and patience to keep these generally abused and neglected reptiles!
I have never seen a turtle act like that. It’s so cool to see.
Until one has loved an animal a part of his soul remain unawakened
Amazing how he just comes running. These videos bring me so much joy
My turtle thinks he's a dog too. He follows me everywhere. Turtles are great pets. Mine are 25yrs old & have never been in an aquarium. They're free to roam.
My friend Amira had four red-eared sliders ( this turtle is one). Every time I came to visit, they would swim to the area of the tank I was closest to. They would follow me around like excited puppies. They were also sit in my lap when I held them.
Omg this is so cute. I never knew turtles where that friendly . This channel Amazes me everyday with the unlikely friendships.
I've discovered every single species _can_ be friendly, even spiders! I kid you not!
Yes! Oliver (my turtle) is so funny.. his face looks like he’s always smiling the way he is. He can be shy but eventually will just circle around you and be very funny :)
So cute and wholesome, they have such an amazing friendship
I can see how gentle you are with him...he loves you.
I've never seen this much bond/attachment between a human and a turtle! Love it! :D
(Also love the "staring contest" going on between the two as well! xD)
It’s fascinating when you give certain animals your love how they reveal just how intelligent they are! Animals that you wouldn’t think were very intelligent turn out to be so incredibly bright. Such a little sweetie, my goodness!
i love how people are always so shocked at how intelligent and friendly turtles and tortoises can be. my tortoise is a lot like this, though admittedly no kisses for him since i fear salmonella lmao
@RIP les animaux morts dans les feux de forêts exactly! like cute video but sir, you're gonna be hella sick if you keep this up
@@odakotarose I totally didn't want to be a buzzkill, but cringed so hard thinking about that. I am sure ppl will say they do this all the time with theirs and they're fine, yeah, you might eat raw chicken and be fine BUT one day your luck is gonna run out, especially if this is an multiple time a day everyday thing. Cute, but not safe.
@@illbeyourstumbleine exactly! and given all the weirdness this last few years, the last thing i wanna do is try my odds with salmonella too 🤣🤣
@@odakotarose turtlepox.....I can see the headlines now! 🤣
@@illbeyourstumbleine good grief please don't even speak that evil into the universe 😂
Yes, like mine! I found a turtle in the forest when walking my dog. The vet said it either fell off someone's window or someone abandoned him. Turtles are so clever, he always admired flowers in a vase, sensing it's a piece of nature indoors and he loved sitting on my chest or tummy, feeling the warmth (as if it was a warm rock in the sun), we always touched nose to nose, I never thought turtles are like that, he was so clever and so cute ❤️🐢
A life that has a animal in it is a good life. So sweet.
People that treat animals like this are amazing
He is developing psychological profile of his human friend..❤🐢
I've had box 🐢 in my yard 40+ yrs. Merlin n I are bonded. He's over 50 yrs old. As babies grow to adults, I care for them then release them safely.
Merlin will probably outlive me. Love my turtles. 🐢
Box turtles live for 40+ years?? I had no idea!
Dear Cassandra G. What a great story! What a great life! What a great person you are! Much respect!
All animals have their own personality. I love this.
I also connect with something much smaller than me. My parrot. I bike with him. He is in my hat in winter. Ive never felt so complete in my life such as when i am with him. I live the miracle everyday. Im a big mamma and hes so small. Im his gentle giant.
This is the sweetest thing ever.
I never knew a turtle could be so warm, curious and loving to people.
УДИВИТЕЛЬНО!!!!
Никогда не думал, что черепахи могут настолько привязываться к человеку!!!
😳😳😳😳🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
this was one of the best animal vids i have ever seen! when he ran after his daddy i about died! he is so safe with him, you can tell by his eyes. when dad holds him closely he half closes his eyes. is just in heaven. this is so so so sweet!
🥰🥰🥰
@@jenniferwerezak4165 is this your man and your turtle jennifer? if yes u r a lucky girl. the way the turtle trusts him, says a ton! xoxoxo
And that turtle can be a lifelong friend who will be with you until the end.
World looks beautiful when we see through his eyes.
Amazing never thought a turtle could have feelings
All living creatures have feelings
All animals have feelings
I have never seen a turtle like that and I’ve had several over the years. He’s one in a million, literally.
I've always loved me some turtles and tortoises. Such elegant and very, very sentient and self-aware. What beautiful energy this little guy has!
He's passing the all knowing turtle knowledge to his human via eye contact
🫶 I have never seen a turtle bond with a human like that, didn’t even know was possible for them to feel so much
I had no idea you could bond with a turtle. It's so amazing to learn about animals....all creatures need love and companionship. Beautiful.
I never knew turtles could bond with their owners. This is really sweet. 🙂
This is amazing! I have two red eared sliders (15 year old females- I’ve had them for their entire lives, too!). They are pretty smart, curious, and definitely sometimes mischievous! They are not terribly affectionate with me, but I have never handled them like this. Never too late to try! (One of them loves being outside and running through the grass, tho)
Hello Kate how are you doing today?
Sorry but arent red eared sliders aqautic like atlest semi aqautic cuz their leg structurr looks like other aqautic ones ife seen
@@nickwijkstra3774 yes. They are terrapins. Mine are mostly in the water, but they also love basking in their basking boxes I have for them under the lights (outside of their water tank). They are “semi-aquatic” because some of their life cycle is spent on land, and they often come out of the water (daily).
I have a 30 year old painted turtle that does all these things. It was so cool to see another turtle doing them too. 🥰
Its a beautiful world when we look at those 2.
Wonderful little fellow -- I wish him a long and family life with his human family. Love sometimes appears in unexpected places and it's a joy to get to see it. Thanks for posting!
What a beautiful relationship that's so sweet how he looks up at his dad he's so cute!
Turtles are the coolest and this guys is awesome. They are the best friends. Always cool to see stories like this. Was fun to watch. Great video
You will never have a bond like that again. Cherish your time together.
A true love, so pure. Animals will always give you so much love, which is really rare among humans.
This is too cute. I am loving it. I never realized turtles were so loving. Kind of makes me want a little turtle buddy.
All animals have the ability to form bonds and show a range of emotions, likes and dislikes. They have the ability to show love and sadness. All they need is a chance.😃
This is sooo cute! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Deus abençoe a todos os humanos que amam e protegem as criaturinhas lindas que Ele criou.
Amém!
Especialmente agora, que estamos há uma semana do dia de São Francisco de Assis !
Omgosh...this turtle really does love you. I loved this. I wish all people would treat their pets this way.
Turtles are the best pets and friends fight me over it
I used to have a pet turtle that acted very similar to this one. I was so amazed that he was so social with me being the first and only pet turtle I ever had! He recognized me and came when called like a mini dog! He was the coolest turtle!
What happen to your turtle ?
@@karenl.1695 I had to turn him loose in a friends pond because I was moving. Craziest thing though, when I put him in the water he swam back to me 3 times before finally swimming off. It was very bittersweet!
I never thought something like that would be possible,it just expanded my understanding of the depth of emotion animals are capable of.
둘의 모습이 너무 사랑스럽고 행복해 보인다 항상 건강하고 좋은 일만 가득하길
Turtles are usually not capable of love.They can enjoy humans but don’t ever get attached usually to the human but to routine. But this is different and I am here for it.
I LOVE turtles! I have never seen a smaller turtle be so, as he said "dog like" it's amazing!!! I love it!
Our black lab found and rescued two tiny red sliders in our yard in suburban Dallas, probably not long after they hatched. Two was all we could find of however many there were. We raised them up, took care of them, and eventually released them into a pond nearby, but the whole time, we never really thought of them as animals we could interact with, and who would interact with us.
There are definitely ways of interacting with creatures in the animal world that we are in general, only vaguely aware of, if at all. I was amazed watching this video, and felt bad we never thought of them as having any interests outside of their little turtle enclosure.
Sorry little turtle friends. We done you wrong.
What's wrong? You saved their lives! imho, it's better you put them back where they belong. w/o forming an attachment. You did them right.
@@BliniusSpoykoch Yes, I agree! Bless this person’s soul :)
You certainly didn't do them wrong. You kept them safe fed and gave them the biggest gift; a life in the wild. Well done.
I have had my terrapins for over 30 years, my friendly one died on Friday (she sadly didn't come round after an operation). She was friendly. I have one left, they lived in the same tank, same care, but he'd take my nose off if I did what this chap was doing. So they're all individuals. You and I may not be able to replicate what this chap has. His terrapin is happy, mine are, and the ones you rescued have the best outcome a life free to swim and explore the wild. You did good : )
This is why I want a turtle, my dad says getting any reptilian animal would be cruel because we have turtles and frogs on our land already. Haven’t seen any adult frogs but we hear them at night and we did find a turtle, I’ll have to ask my parents what we named it, we also found a salamander named “Jerry” and lots of mantises.
Aquatic turtles are incredibly difficult and expensive to care for properly! I really don't think they should be a beginner reptile plus they stink so bad! I really like turtles but they are a lot they also carry salmonella! I probably recommend something like a leopard gecko instead.
That’s cool, that you have so many reptiles around your land! Anyway, I don’t believe a turtle is right for you, if you are new to caring for reptiles. A leopard gecko would be best, as @I love fish said. If you want, here’s some information I found on them!
Leopard geckos are mostly nocturnal, ground-dwelling geckos that are generally docile and easy to tame. They do not have the sticky toe pads like other geckos, so they do not climb walls. But unlike other geckos, they do have eyelids.
Leopard geckos are not prone to biting and are usually slow-moving. They are known to be very vocal, especially when they are hungry, and they make chirps and squeaks.
When you first bring home your leopard gecko, you can socialize it by gently handling it. They will tolerate a certain amount of contact, but don't overdo it or your leopard gecko may become stressed. Geckos use their tails to communicate. If you have more than one leopard gecko in an enclosure, keep an eye out for tail-waving. It's a slow, back-and-forth motion. The gecko often raises it, too. This sign means a leopard gecko feels threatened and is about to attack, so separate them right away. He might even do this tail motion to YOU, which means you’re stressing him. A 20-gallon tank is large, but there should only be one male per habitat; a bigger tank is preferable. Only keep males and females together if you want to deal with breeding. Old fish tanks that don't hold water anymore also work perfectly well for leopard geckos.
Provide half logs as hiding and climbing space. Commercial reptile caves and simple cardboard boxes are also good options. A damp hide box can help with shedding.
Spot clean the cage once a day to remove feces. About twice a month, take everything out, throw out the substrate, and scrub and disinfect the cage and all the items in it to reduce the buildup of bacteria.
It's also important to soak your gecko in a shallow pan of lukewarm water for about 10 to fifteen minutes once to twice a week. This will help with hydration and humidity. You might need to complete this process more often if your gecko is shedding. You can use a regular white light incandescent heat bulb to provide a basking spot during the day. A red heat bulb, blue, or purple heat bulb, or ceramic heat emitter can provide supplemental heat at night.
Undertank heating pads work for heating, but they may not be the most effective for regulating your gecko's temperatures properly. If your gecko burrows down to the glass surface of the tank, an undertank heating pad might cause burns. Never use hot rocks.
As cold-blooded creatures, reptiles need to regulate their own body temperature. Reptiles like a range of temperature or thermal gradient, so they can adjust their body warmth. Provide a daytime basking spot of 88 degrees Fahrenheit (31 degrees Celsius) with a thermal gradient down to about 75 Fahrenheit (around 24 Celsius). At night the temperature can drop to a range of 70 to 75 Fahrenheit (21 to 24 Celsius). Make sure your gecko is not exposed to any drafts, and do not place the tank next to a window or door. Being nocturnal, leopard geckos are most active at night and do not require a lot of UV lighting. In the wild, these creatures are also active at dawn and sunset and get UV exposure at those hours of scant sunlight. A small amount of UVA and UVB light (2 percent to 7 percent) can go a long way to keeping leopard geckos healthy and may reduce the risk of metabolic bone disease.1
Your lizard will need incandescent lighting and heat from that source to mimic the sunlight. In the summer, give them about 14 hours of "sun" per day. And, in winter, the lizard will need about 12 hours of that light. For ease of care, you can automate the cage lighting by putting the lights on a timer. These lizards are desert lizards, so they do not need a highly humid environment. If the humidity is too low (below 20 percent), the gecko might have trouble shedding. Keep the humidity level about 30 to 40 percent, which is similar to the humidity level in your home. You can use a regular screen top, coupled with the heat source, to keep the environment dry. To check on the humidity level, get a hygrometer or humidity gauge for the cage. Leopard geckos are insectivores. Feed a variety of crickets, waxworms, and, in moderation, mealworms. On occasion, you can try to feed a pinky mouse to an adult gecko. To make sure that your gecko does not ingest any substrate, you can feed your gecko in an empty tank.
Juveniles need to be fed several crickets every day. Adults can skip several days between feedings. Before you feed the insects to your pet, they must be gut-loaded or fed a nutritious meal 24 hours before feeding. You will also need to coat the insects with a calcium/vitamin D3 supplement before you feed them to your lizard. To do so, put the crickets or worms in a ziplock bag with some of the powder supplement. Shake the bag quickly and drop the insect into the tank with your lizard. Hatchlings and juveniles need the calcium/vitamin supplement at every feeding; adults only need it at every other feeding.
You can also provide your gecko with a lick dish of the vitamin.
Provide a shallow dish of fresh water for your leopard gecko at all times. The water bowl will help add some humidity to the enclosure, and your gecko will drink from the bowl. You may even find a gecko voluntarily soaking in its water bowl. One of the most severe conditions that can affect leopard geckos is metabolic bone disease. Just like humans, geckos become ill if they don't get enough calcium and vitamin D. Metabolic bone disease causes painful spine and limb deformities.1
If you notice your gecko developing armpit bubbles, these are not dangerous. They are a sign that your lizard is storing something. These bubbles can contain fat, vitamins, protein, calcium, or other minerals and are common in overweight geckos. Usually, these bubbles go away when the lizard returns to a healthy weight.
Leopard geckos also are prone to gastroenteritis, which comes from a bacterial infection. If your gecko has watery stools or its tail shrinks, these may be signs of gastroenteritis. This condition is potentially fatal but is treatable if caught early.
And like other lizards, leopard geckos that are undernourished or live in a cage with insufficient moisture may develop dysecdysis. This condition, which looks like dry skin, causes the gecko to have difficulty shedding and can affect its vision or constrict their fingers or toes.3
Finally, leopard geckos are susceptible to a variety of respiratory infections, including pneumonia.3 Wheezing or bubbles of mucus around its nasal passages and mouth are a sign that your leopard gecko is having respiratory problems.
All of these conditions should receive treatment from an exotics veterinarian who specializes in reptiles. Since they are long-lived lizards, be sure you're prepared to care for a leopard gecko for an extended time. These highly popular pets are readily available, but it's always best to purchase geckos from a reputable breeder which can cost $20 to $40. Rare morphs may cost up to $100. You might be able to find a good reptile breeder at a reptile expo or reptile show near you.
When choosing your pet, look at its tail. It should be plump and fat, preferably as wide or wider than the space between the gecko's shoulders. Its eyes, nose, and mouth should appear clear and not runny. It's vent, or opening for urinating and defecating, should look clean and not swollen. :)
@@night_falll I love that much info! Great job! Clint's reptiles is a great source!
Wow. If I lived on your land I would be spending all my time outside watching and studying the habitat! How wonderful to have an entire ecosystem right in your backyard :)
@@ilovefish9458 Thank you. I hope you’re having a very nice day my friend!
Such a beautiful love
He’s literally gazing into your eyes, starstruck and all 😂🩷
His Turtle: shows him love and affection
My Turtle: You give meh fud and that's it
That is truly amazing...I hope he lives forever
That’s just adorable, amazing and beautiful ❤️🐢🙆♂️
This is absolutely amazing, it's so rare that people who get turtles actually take care of them properly and it's amazing to see how much this guy loves and cares for his turtle, the world needs more turtle owners like this
Our Greek Tortoise was obsessed from mom's flip flops, he always wanted to mate with it. He was also obsessed with chasing our two dogs and try to bite their paws. Never underestimate a Turtle or Tortoise!
That's cute as hell. Hell, I might even think of buying a turtle myself.
Really think about it. Some breeds might outlive you. Iirc the longest recorded for this one (red eared slider) is 70yrs but you should expect about 40 at least. Sale and purchase are also banned in some places because they're highly invasive. Unfortunately, ppl abandon them after realizing how much upkeep they need.
Please don’t get a turtle just because they’re cute and you want one. Think about it long and hard. Look through different articles (I recommend “The Spruce Pets”). Turtles are extremely hard to take care of and require your full focus on them. They might even live longer than you!
@@BlissfulBluebell I'm also a really tall guy about 6'11 which increases my risk of dying at a young age and I'm already 36 years old. Who knows I might "hyperbaric oxygen chamber myself" when the tech gets more advanced so I could live longer. lol
😉 med beds?
@@clairehargreaves9744 lol what?
Extraordinary, amazing bond, you’re so lucky to share your life so intimately with a turtle. Thank you for sharing💚.
Just when l'm done with humanity 😁🐢💞🐢
Turtles 🐢 need to be protected too, they are special 🙏❤️
I'm glad to see there are others who are like this with animals.