We have our Sulcata and he is 11 years old. He weighs 80 lbs. Thank God he has a good attitude. I enjoy just visiting him in his outside pen. I built him a shed with all his needs. We rescued him three years ago. I'm now trying to figure out a pool or something for his baths. They really have a great personality. His name is Dexter. Been thinking of doing his own TH-cam channel.
Thanks, this video helped a lot. I just adopted a Hermans Tortoise from my local animal shelter. He was badly taken care of and his shell is slightly deformed from mal nutrition from it's past owner. I'm trying real hard to give him a good life from now on.
Awww I'm so glad he found such a caring new owner! Poor thing, thank you for taking him on, I hope he makes a great improvement and has a happy life from now on :) xx
I put mine in the bathroom too- nice to know it's not just me! We use a babies tooth brush and a shower mat because he likes wondering around. I will definitely try the cotton bud thank you!
very cute, healthy tortoise! there are NO signs of pyramiding, a lot of people I see have tortoises with pyramiding. Awesome tortoise, awesome owner. GIVE ME YOUR TORTOISE AND I WILL HIRE YOU TO KEEP AN EYE ON HIM
Percylong tail I know right I rescued two hermanns tortoises with relatively bad pyramiding, but what's worse is when people judge me older tortoises' owners based off of their pyramiding. especially people new to tortoises, they think that their pyramiding just goes away.
Congratulations on your new family member! I have some newer tortoise videos on my channel which you may find useful, like this diet video :) : th-cam.com/video/ANwwPyYdSL4/w-d-xo.html
Lauren Widmer They are amazing animals, they are a lot of work though and can live for 100 years so they are a massive commitment. Juust make sure that they are right for you :) x
He is just so adorable :) Love watching your tortoise care videos. I guess because I've never had one before they just fascinate me. I love watching how he moves too, so different from mammals!
I love watching him too, he is so interesting :) I also love watching Ella because I have never owned any birds and she is so funny the way she cocks her head, she was really funny in your cereal video XD I am always surprised by their level of intelligence, I think they understand a lot more than people give them credit for.
I will definitely check it out, I think people generally have a tenancy to see animals as less intelligent, when I brought my bunnies home I was amazed! Some people stick them in a hutch and forget about them but if you spend time with them, I think they understand a lot more than people give them credit for :)
I love tortoises! I just don't think they are the right pet for me. They require a lot of work like all pets but I just don't think I'd have the time to care for one. But you take great care of Sheldon! So for now ill just watch you take care of him :)
I love your videos with Sheldon! He seems very healthy and active, and you make the 'caring for a tortoise' seem like something the average person could do if they would like to have one. Thank you, and please post more soon! One one Suggestion: Could you perhaps put a measurement stick next to him at some point so we can see how large he is?
Thank you so much :) I think anyone can care for a tortoise with time and a lot of research :) They are such beautiful animals and I'm so glad I fell in love with Sheldon. I could definitely do that, it's hard to get across his size on video I'd never thought of that :)
I'm glad! :) The next video is another tort one, but after that I should probably do another bun or pig video otherwise it will look like I've forgotten about them XD
Nice video, Sheldon is really cool, when I get my tortoise I will get one with a funny personality. I also have a giant rabbit the size of a dog. He is trained and is very clever. I had two guinea pigs and a rabbit but the guinea pigs died of old age and my pedigree rabbit died whilst we were on holiday because my friend didn't look after him properly, I really miss him. But now I have a giant rabbit called russle.
I'm sorry about your guinea pigs and rabbit :( Your giant rabbit sounds amazing, I would love a giant when I have a house big enough, rabbits really are very intelligent, my girls are very clever and cheeky :) I think it is important to chose a pet with a lovely personality, it makes caring for them even better :)
She is quite a ham. I find her so entertaining just wish she was nicer lol! Have you heard of the Pepperberg studies with Alex? He was part of cognitive studies. He has been a major eye opener on parrot intelligence, almost to the point of Alex recognizing himself as an entity. Unfortunately he passed away but if you look up Pepperberg and Alex on youtube there are tons of her videos. Quite remarkable and certainly gives you a new appreciation of birds :)
I don't have any problems with showing my face, I just haven't got round to it, the pets are more fun to watch XD maybe I will in a haul or something :)
I know :D He is quite a small species, he probably won't get more than 7 or 8 inches long :) I have one video on his enclosure already and I am hoping to do another soon :) My friend is really into films and editing so he did the intro for me on his mac, I do the rest on vegas pro 9.0 :) x
1. What temperature should the water be? 2. Did you get him from a hatchling? 3. How old is he and what breed is he? Thank you really good and helpful video xx
from what i see he is most likely a Western hermanns tortoise(testudo hermanni hermanni) due to his plastron markings and slight shine of the shell. For water temperature Im not sure but i would use warm water.(not cold, but not burning hot either)
I'm going to get a hermans tortoise quite soon and am halfway through building Lord Voldetorts table. What substrate do you use with Sheldon? A few friends of mine who have tortoises use hemp based stuff and have had good results, but Ive read online that sometimes it doesnt. Any answer from anyone would be greatly appreciated.
Haha love the name choice!! I use a top soil and play sand mix. I have a video on the topic here: th-cam.com/video/nmF4mtKWAAo/w-d-xo.html but I really wouldn't reccomend hemp bedding for tortoises, try to stay as natural as possible. Top soil is not only cheap and easy to clean but is easier to get the right humidity, they can dig scrapes to regulate their temperature and prevent fluid loss, it also allows for microclimates. I can send articles on the topic if you need further information, just let me know :)
I have an African side neck aquatic turtle and a box turtle and I give them both dechlorinated water to make the water safe for them but do you do that for tortoises too??? I just got one and gave him a bath earlier and was scared that he was supposed to have safe water
+Nicole Morphew Tap water is fine, turtles and tortoise are worlds apart in requirements, they might look similar, but share almost nothing in common with each other. You are caring for a wild animal, dont worry about sterilizing or purifying anything, a little dirt and dust does everything a little good.
I have a spur thighed tortoise and it's only about 10 weeks, it's shell is a little swishy. Is this normal? It's shells is nice and round and I know that's good. I know a squishy shells bad, I feed it dandelion leafs so it gets enough food. Is it's shell squishy because it's young?
Do tortoises need their nails clipped? I recently got a tortoise from my cousin who left the military and couldn't take Roxie with her I'm really new at caring for a tortoise. Her nails are really long and not sure if that is normal or if they need clipping from time to time.
I personally don't cut my tortoises nails, I provide rocks and slate in her enclosure to wear them down, I also let her wander around on my patio to scratch them down. Everything I have read has advised against cutting them but if they are really long, I don't know. Have a look on a tortoise forum such as tortoiseforum.org or tortoisetrustforum.org, you could post a photo of her and see what other's recommend. :)
When bathing a tortoise ,water will be warm or cold??? And how to treat it in order to stop fearing. For it is always hiding... And that tortoise for you ,how old is it?
I completely agree. Did you know that a rabbit has a larger brain than a cat? Just found that out recently and it astounded me as so many people house cats as pets but tend to neglect (or even eat) rabbits. There was another woman who did cognitive training - she'd trained a goldfish to swim through hoops! Fascinating that many cast off as being stupid / having a 3 sec. memory etc. could be trained! Just because animals dont communicate the same way as us in no way makes them less intelligent :)
Thank you, it's difficult getting pets living with parents, my mum doesn't like small animals like hamsters and my dad is allergic so I had to wait until I got my own house XD
My rule of thumb is that it needs to be the temperature that you'd be happy to bathe a human baby in. Just nice, warm water. Don't let it get too hot or cold. :)
lois worrall Have a look into the different requirements of the different species and see which would be best for you, they are all very different, have different needs in terms of housing, diet, humidity, some grow to be very large, some are herbivores, others are omnivores. You need to be certain that they are the right pet for you because they can live 100 years and they have very complex care requirements, please do lots of research before you get one to prevent things like this: th-cam.com/video/v2YLQYr3MX8/w-d-xo.html
Sheldon has a beautiful shell sorry if I spelt it wrong but great video, I was wondering how big do Russian tortoises get cause I just got with a 5 foot vivarium tell me if thats enough for a russian tortoise and btw vivariums are ok for tortoises!
You didn't spell it wrong :) I wouldn't really recommend a vivarium, they don't provide very good air circulation which can lead to respiratory issues. Tortoise tables are a better option, I talk about that more in this video: Setting Up A Mediterranean Tortoise Enclosure I think Russian tortoises usually reach about 8-10 inches but it depends, females will also usually get slightly bigger than males :)
I love how gentle and caring you are with him :)
You have a beautiful tortoise! I love his shell pattern, so brightly patterned!
You're so sweet with him. Nice to see such a gentle guardian and animal.
We have our Sulcata and he is 11 years old. He weighs 80 lbs. Thank God he has a good attitude. I enjoy just visiting him in his outside pen. I built him a shed with all his needs. We rescued him three years ago. I'm now trying to figure out a pool or something for his baths. They really have a great personality. His name is Dexter. Been thinking of doing his own TH-cam channel.
You are so gentle and caring for the tortoise. It is really nice to see that. I hope everyone that has one is just as nice as you.
I have a Hermanns tortoise. They are wonderful and so smart. Thank you for sharing this video and for your nice info about tortoises as well.
Brilliant video, and what a sweetie Sheldon is !
He was giving you hugs for being such a good friend /guardian 🐢😁👌
Awwww bless her, Sheldon only seems to enjoy baths when he likes it haha sometimes he will climb on top of my hand to get out of the water :D
What a little cutie pie!
he is quite the beautiful species if tortise, also I love that tortises and turtles have such stubby legs!!!
Thanks, this video helped a lot. I just adopted a Hermans Tortoise from my local animal shelter. He was badly taken care of and his shell is slightly deformed from mal nutrition from it's past owner. I'm trying real hard to give him a good life from now on.
Awww I'm so glad he found such a caring new owner! Poor thing, thank you for taking him on, I hope he makes a great improvement and has a happy life from now on :) xx
I put mine in the bathroom too- nice to know it's not just me! We use a babies tooth brush and a shower mat because he likes wondering around. I will definitely try the cotton bud thank you!
He's so cute. We'll be bathing our little Horsefield his first soak tomorrow. x
very cute, healthy tortoise! there are NO signs of pyramiding, a lot of people I see have tortoises with pyramiding. Awesome tortoise, awesome owner.
GIVE ME YOUR TORTOISE AND I WILL HIRE YOU TO KEEP AN EYE ON HIM
Percylong tail I know right I rescued two hermanns tortoises with relatively bad pyramiding, but what's worse is when people judge me older tortoises' owners based off of their pyramiding. especially people new to tortoises, they think that their pyramiding just goes away.
Thanks we just got our first tortoise for Christmas so this video helped I will give him his bath tomorrow
Congratulations on your new family member! I have some newer tortoise videos on my channel which you may find useful, like this diet video :) : th-cam.com/video/ANwwPyYdSL4/w-d-xo.html
Sheldon is so cute! I've been convincing my parents to let me get a tortoise and we are gonna talk about it
Lauren Widmer They are amazing animals, they are a lot of work though and can live for 100 years so they are a massive commitment. Juust make sure that they are right for you :) x
I'm literally doing the same thing as Lauren widmer
@@runakhalique9380 me to...
Literally doing the same my dad says I will talk about it tomorrow and he never does but today he did and he is thinking about it
I have a russian tortoise and he is amazing
Sheldon looks great
He is just so adorable :) Love watching your tortoise care videos. I guess because I've never had one before they just fascinate me. I love watching how he moves too, so different from mammals!
You should make more tortoise videos. I love watching them! :)
Sheldon is very cute!
Am confused if tortoise video or ASMR video....!
m0nk3yl0v3r ikr 😂
TORTOISE ASMR
He gets worried bc u hold him wrong
Oh my gosh, that is amazing! You learn something every day :)
I didnt know you could bathe a tortoise! Wow. That is so awesome! :)
I am planning on building the guinea pigs new cages soon so I will do one once I have built them :) x
Omg 5is tortoise looks just like mine! It’s a Herman tortoise and there soOOoOoo cute 😊 I love Gary so much (:
I love watching him too, he is so interesting :) I also love watching Ella because I have never owned any birds and she is so funny the way she cocks her head, she was really funny in your cereal video XD I am always surprised by their level of intelligence, I think they understand a lot more than people give them credit for.
Thank you. This was super helpful.
I will definitely check it out, I think people generally have a tenancy to see animals as less intelligent, when I brought my bunnies home I was amazed! Some people stick them in a hutch and forget about them but if you spend time with them, I think they understand a lot more than people give them credit for :)
Great video helped me with my tortoise!
he loved that bath that was well cute
I never knew tortoises shell's had living tissue! That's cool
I believe they have some feeling in their shell, they have blood vessels going to it and it grows over time. They are amazing :)
Very nice video so cute
Thank you, we have some more recent videos of Sheldon up too if you wanted to see more of her :)
What kind of substrate does beccy use for her tortoises now
One thing to make them more patient and less stressed with soaks in bathtoys. No joke. Preferably different colored galf balls.
I love tortoises! I just don't think they are the right pet for me. They require a lot of work like all pets but I just don't think I'd have the time to care for one. But you take great care of Sheldon! So for now ill just watch you take care of him :)
Hermann tortoise?
Sooo cute ❤️
Hi I have Sheldon too so adorable 😃
Aww sheldon is so cute!! I want a tortoise now!!
I love your videos with Sheldon! He seems very healthy and active, and you make the 'caring for a tortoise' seem like something the average person could do if they would like to have one. Thank you, and please post more soon! One one Suggestion: Could you perhaps put a measurement stick next to him at some point so we can see how large he is?
Thank you so much :) I think anyone can care for a tortoise with time and a lot of research :) They are such beautiful animals and I'm so glad I fell in love with Sheldon. I could definitely do that, it's hard to get across his size on video I'd never thought of that :)
I'm glad! :) The next video is another tort one, but after that I should probably do another bun or pig video otherwise it will look like I've forgotten about them XD
Nice video, Sheldon is really cool, when I get my tortoise I will get one with a funny personality. I also have a giant rabbit the size of a dog. He is trained and is very clever. I had two guinea pigs and a rabbit but the guinea pigs died of old age and my pedigree rabbit died whilst we were on holiday because my friend didn't look after him properly, I really miss him. But now I have a giant rabbit called russle.
I'm sorry about your guinea pigs and rabbit :( Your giant rabbit sounds amazing, I would love a giant when I have a house big enough, rabbits really are very intelligent, my girls are very clever and cheeky :) I think it is important to chose a pet with a lovely personality, it makes caring for them even better :)
This was really helpful, thankyou!
Darcy Dagnall it really was
You're welcome, I make sure I'm gentle though because they can feel through their shell :)
Thank you :) I love his markings too, I couldn't say that without laughing, I'm so mature XD xxx
She is quite a ham. I find her so entertaining just wish she was nicer lol! Have you heard of the Pepperberg studies with Alex? He was part of cognitive studies. He has been a major eye opener on parrot intelligence, almost to the point of Alex recognizing himself as an entity. Unfortunately he passed away but if you look up Pepperberg and Alex on youtube there are tons of her videos. Quite remarkable and certainly gives you a new appreciation of birds :)
Hi, how is sheldon doing? he must be bigger by now..just seen how old this video is
No, you can't cut their nails, I leave rocks in his enclosure and let him walk around on the patio to keep them worn down :)
What temperature is the water? Thanks.
very relaxing video 😅😃 I have a Sonoran desert tortoise...love him a lot. His name is Scooter
That's cool my golden Greek tortoise is named Sheldon to no joke
That's so kind :)
That good color tortoise
I don't have any problems with showing my face, I just haven't got round to it, the pets are more fun to watch XD maybe I will in a haul or something :)
Do you use bath water or tap water that is from the warm tap or cold tap?
I know :D He is quite a small species, he probably won't get more than 7 or 8 inches long :) I have one video on his enclosure already and I am hoping to do another soon :) My friend is really into films and editing so he did the intro for me on his mac, I do the rest on vegas pro 9.0 :) x
Omg I have the same tortoise as u
Where did u get sheldon from ?
I also couldnt hold lulu like you do with sheldon as shes too heavy :)
Thank you, he loves it in the bath :)
Hi :) Thanks for the lovely comment, I will check out your channel :)
What kind is he 🤔
Zachery Kesler hes a Herman
1. What temperature should the water be?
2. Did you get him from a hatchling?
3. How old is he and what breed is he?
Thank you really good and helpful video xx
from what i see he is most likely a Western hermanns tortoise(testudo hermanni hermanni) due to his plastron markings and slight shine of the shell. For water temperature Im not sure but i would use warm water.(not cold, but not burning hot either)
I'm going to get a hermans tortoise quite soon and am halfway through building Lord Voldetorts table. What substrate do you use with Sheldon? A few friends of mine who have tortoises use hemp based stuff and have had good results, but Ive read online that sometimes it doesnt. Any answer from anyone would be greatly appreciated.
Haha love the name choice!! I use a top soil and play sand mix. I have a video on the topic here: th-cam.com/video/nmF4mtKWAAo/w-d-xo.html but I really wouldn't reccomend hemp bedding for tortoises, try to stay as natural as possible. Top soil is not only cheap and easy to clean but is easier to get the right humidity, they can dig scrapes to regulate their temperature and prevent fluid loss, it also allows for microclimates. I can send articles on the topic if you need further information, just let me know :)
Can I ask what temp the water should be please xx
Also is three times a week too much stress for them x
What temperature was the water?
I have an African side neck aquatic turtle and a box turtle and I give them both dechlorinated water to make the water safe for them but do you do that for tortoises too??? I just got one and gave him a bath earlier and was scared that he was supposed to have safe water
+Nicole Morphew Tap water is fine, turtles and tortoise are worlds apart in requirements, they might look similar, but share almost nothing in common with each other. You are caring for a wild animal, dont worry about sterilizing or purifying anything, a little dirt and dust does everything a little good.
I am getting a tortoise right after Christmas and I'm super excited and I'm going to name him Sheldon and if it's a girl I'm naming it Shelby
Carly Koch omg same!!!!!! But I still don't have a name. I'm thinking of one😋
I have a spur thighed tortoise and it's only about 10 weeks, it's shell is a little swishy. Is this normal? It's shells is nice and round and I know that's good.
I know a squishy shells bad, I feed it dandelion leafs so it gets enough food. Is it's shell squishy because it's young?
The shell shouldn't be squishy. Just feeding it Dandelion leaves isn't enough to get the proper nutrients. They need a varied natural diet.
What type of tortoise is Shelly?
Do tortoises need their nails clipped? I recently got a tortoise from my cousin who left the military and couldn't take Roxie with her I'm really new at caring for a tortoise. Her nails are really long and not sure if that is normal or if they need clipping from time to time.
I personally don't cut my tortoises nails, I provide rocks and slate in her enclosure to wear them down, I also let her wander around on my patio to scratch them down. Everything I have read has advised against cutting them but if they are really long, I don't know. Have a look on a tortoise forum such as tortoiseforum.org or tortoisetrustforum.org, you could post a photo of her and see what other's recommend. :)
How did you get sheldon?
When bathing a tortoise ,water will be warm or cold??? And how to treat it in order to stop fearing. For it is always hiding... And that tortoise for you ,how old is it?
What kind of tortoise is this?
Great video.
Thank you, she’s a Hermanns 😊
I love sheldon he's so cute
thanls for the video ...how old is sheldon pls
I like Tortoise and Turtle
I completely agree. Did you know that a rabbit has a larger brain than a cat? Just found that out recently and it astounded me as so many people house cats as pets but tend to neglect (or even eat) rabbits. There was another woman who did cognitive training - she'd trained a goldfish to swim through hoops! Fascinating that many cast off as being stupid / having a 3 sec. memory etc. could be trained! Just because animals dont communicate the same way as us in no way makes them less intelligent :)
Nice Shell
Hi I really would like to get I tortoise but I can't find them anywhere where do u get them from
Itz.now.kirsty .x you can go them from petshops
How walm/cold is the water??
what kind of cage do you have for him
I have enclosure tours on my channel under the cage tour section :)
Thank you, it's difficult getting pets living with parents, my mum doesn't like small animals like hamsters and my dad is allergic so I had to wait until I got my own house XD
He is :D *Proud tortoise mummy*
What temperature do you put the water at? Sorry if you already mentioned.
My rule of thumb is that it needs to be the temperature that you'd be happy to bathe a human baby in. Just nice, warm water. Don't let it get too hot or cold. :)
+Clara/Marin GS it should be lukewarm
What breed is this tortoise, as i'm getting one and i dont know which one will be best ??
lois worrall Have a look into the different requirements of the different species and see which would be best for you, they are all very different, have different needs in terms of housing, diet, humidity, some grow to be very large, some are herbivores, others are omnivores. You need to be certain that they are the right pet for you because they can live 100 years and they have very complex care requirements, please do lots of research before you get one to prevent things like this: th-cam.com/video/v2YLQYr3MX8/w-d-xo.html
It's a hermenn
How many times you bathe Sheldon
I haven't yet, but it's part of their natural life-cycle so providing he is the right size and weight, I am planning on it this winter :)
How much heat does it need
What temp should water be at ?
Do youmput in cold or worm water?
What kind of tortoise is he? I don't think you mentioned.
Xplorer627 She's a Hermanns
About every 3 weeks, he doesn't need cleaning out often at all :)
Hermanns live in the mountains so they do like climbing thats why in my setup i have a hillside usually were i put the pete moth and tunnel
my tortoise is called Sheldon!
What temperature does the bath water need to be?
Sheldon has a beautiful shell sorry if I spelt it wrong but great video, I was wondering how big do Russian tortoises get cause I just got with a 5 foot vivarium tell me if thats enough for a russian tortoise and btw vivariums are ok for tortoises!
You didn't spell it wrong :) I wouldn't really recommend a vivarium, they don't provide very good air circulation which can lead to respiratory issues. Tortoise tables are a better option, I talk about that more in this video: Setting Up A Mediterranean Tortoise Enclosure
I think Russian tortoises usually reach about 8-10 inches but it depends, females will also usually get slightly bigger than males :)
@thesmallpetshop where do u get substrate
hello is sheldon a hermann tortoise
What is his name?
Sooooo cute !