I have an 8 year old daughter. When we bought our tortoise the guy said “this tortoise will outlive you” and he pointed to me. Then he pointed to my daughter and said “and you’ll be a grandma when he dies”. That blew my mind. We got the tortoise (a hermanns) and he is greatly loved and spoiled.
I don’t know why I’m watching this because I’ve already done all of my research and spoke to so many breeders .. but.. I’m getting my hermann’s baby next week!!! im so excited🥺
my dream is to have a whole room dedicated to one or two giant tortoises, it would be so nice to just have some little slow boys living in a room in my house. but it won’t be until a super long time because i live with my family right now, and i will be for most likely 5 more years. i have always adored massive tortoises, they are just so precious and sweet.
I am considering getting a Russian Tortoise and I find your videos soooooo helpful! (I'm doing my research right now...I know how much you emphasize research)
I got my hermanns tortoise from the Repticon in Raleigh NC. He was abandoned there when they were in Charlotte. He is ADORABLE he looks different from Blue.
Hi Lori! Very helpful to people who want tortoises. I want a tortoise (but then again I want everything). Too bad I don’t have enough room. 😞 Also, when I read the title I thought you were getting a new tortoise haha! 😂 ❤️🐢❤️
A tortoise just fell into our laps a few days ago. I’m not sure what kind it is. We found her (believe it’s a female) wandering around our backyard. Not sure how she got in, and no neighbors have claimed her. I only have experience caring for aquatic turtles. I found your channel trying to research how to properly care for our tortoise and am still trying to figure out her species. We have been letting her roam around the yard and bringing her in at night so far, as we try to figure out how to care for her since she has not been claimed by anyone.
Update. I’m not sure you’ll see this. Torty (our tortoise) passed away. I found out he was a Russian tortoise and a male, not a female. He was in rough shape when we found him and not eating. I took him the vet. He received some antibiotics, vitamins, and was put on a special diet. A few days after, I noticed he had bubbles coming out of his mouth. I provided the proper care and was giving him his medicine. It progressed very quickly. He just passed away. We had him for a total of 8 days. We tried really hard to take good care of him and learn all we could about Russian tortoises. We didn’t have him for long, but are still really saddened by his leaving. Don’t know when the tears will stop 😪
Because of conditions and my allergies I can't have furred or feathered. I love animals and I have no problem having reptiles so I started looking into them and tortoises live long and just seems like a great pet to me. Thank you very much for this its very informative.
Kärol-Milaine Jürgenson it’s going really well thank you my Hermanns tortoise is doing good! And you should for sure get one! They make ace pets as long as they come out of their enclosures for exercise then they are fine :)
Ugh. I want one so bad but i dont have the space for the size tank id want to get him/her. Russian tortoises are so cute but man, if i lived in a warm climate, I'd totally get sulcatta tortoise.
This is a hermit crab question I rescued hermit crabs I have the eco fiber and all and a heater and a house salt water and fresh and their food and fresh veggies and fruit daily and I want to keep their tank clean but one has disappeared so I am guessing its molting so how do I do the weekly cleaning now?
Hi person in the comment section I just want you to know you are amazing and even if you do not always fell it you are strong and beautiful so be your awesome self ❤️💕❤️😃😊😁😊😌 oh and sorry this is late ❤️💗
sorry i'm late but just wanted to know what lighting you use as I am getting a new tortoise( russian to be exact ) soon and I want to be clear with the lighting 1st so i can take great care of it . please feel free to give me any more advice as i will be really grateful . i love your channel and love what you do .
Lori, I just got my new tortoise! I have a few questions. First of all, how do you know how much greens to feed him? And also what time and how often should I feed him? I looked everywhere and I couldn’t find anything in what I asked. Thanks!
The Crafty J I give Blue a big handful but it depends on the size of your tortoise. Babies will eat less of course, they will eat till they are done pretty much. :) if you got a baby, don’t forget to soak it in warm water at least 4x a week!! They dehydrate so fast.
Lori’s Hartland hi Lori! Thanks for responding! The breeder didn’t specify the age, and my Russian tortoise is about 4-5 inches long. Do you know what age that would maybe be? Also for the warm water is 70 degrees F good?
The Crafty J you don’t have to be picky just not hot; and make sure to feed your tortoise everyday, in the wild they would graze all day so they do need a big handful daily. 💕
can you make a video about cats one day I am about to get my first cat ever and want to know step by step and stuff I should and should not do on being a good cat mom and how long it will take for the new member in my family to start to get us to me please and thank you love your videos
@@kendall4060 well I have getting a kitty next month not sure what yet but I want a girl kitty my boyfriend has a boy kitty I somewhat took care of I would like to try to Maybe introduce them when I come back home on Thanksgiving break next year do you think male and female cats could get along and how long would the process be to introduce them together
I would definitely make sure both are spayed and neutered, to prevent any unwanted litters and to ease the tension. Also make sure you have two of everything- two good bowls, two water dishes, two beds etc. Here is a helpful link that should answer all your questions www.google.com/amp/s/m.wikihow.com/Help-Cats-Become-Friends%3Famp%3D1
Oh I thought you got another tortoise 😂 Everyone should be aware of the care and needs of a tortoise before getting them. I’m so glad you made this video to help people be more aware.
I need help Lori i got a Texas tortoise hatchling and I’ve had her for some months but there’s something weird with its shell and I have no idea what it is
DIY Animals Projects! Yes , it’s like it’s shell is cracked and it’s like it’s peeling it’s really strange . But it’s only in a little area , she’s had it for months I was just thought it would go away but I’m kinda getting worried.
how to know the different between Greek tortoise and Herman tortoise I have a tortoise but I can't see the different between Greek and Herman ?? and the age how to know her age ?? it's very difficult... please can you help me ??? sorry for my bad English***
Greeks and Hermanns are similar but Greeks can be a bit bigger and sometimes duller in color, western Hermanns are almost like bumble bees, very bright yellow and more rare, eastern Hermanns can be dull but blue isn’t at all. He’s very pretty and their shell is colored diff than Greeks. Greeks are usually a bit bigger as adults too.
Lori, I really love Russian tortoises and I would love to get one someday, but I live in an apartment in the city, and probably will for a while. How would I feed the tortoise since I have no yard?
Please leave your illustrations up longer otherwise don’t post them at all because they serve no purpose if you put them up and remove them in seconds. We have seen your face, we hear your voice. It’s okay to put up an illustration or photo and keep talking simultaneously. Relax.. speed talking, Flash Gordon pop up. Chill, slow down
I have an 8 year old daughter. When we bought our tortoise the guy said “this tortoise will outlive you” and he pointed to me. Then he pointed to my daughter and said “and you’ll be a grandma when he dies”. That blew my mind. We got the tortoise (a hermanns) and he is greatly loved and spoiled.
I don’t know why I’m watching this because I’ve already done all of my research and spoke to so many breeders .. but.. I’m getting my hermann’s baby next week!!! im so excited🥺
I got my Hermann tortoise 3 weeks ago, we love him so much ❤
Omg I got a tortoise today I'm crying I love him so much he is only 5 months
I rly want one, where did you get yours?
my dream is to have a whole room dedicated to one or two giant tortoises, it would be so nice to just have some little slow boys living in a room in my house. but it won’t be until a super long time because i live with my family right now, and i will be for most likely 5 more years. i have always adored massive tortoises, they are just so precious and sweet.
Alana’s Mini Zoo that’s the dream! Lol
same
I am considering getting a Russian Tortoise and I find your videos soooooo helpful! (I'm doing my research right now...I know how much you emphasize research)
I have two Greek tortoises they are so sweet and I love them .
Omg I wanna get one do you know how big they get?
I got my hermanns tortoise from the Repticon in Raleigh NC. He was abandoned there when they were in Charlotte. He is ADORABLE he looks different from Blue.
Hi Lori! Very helpful to people who want tortoises. I want a tortoise (but then again I want everything). Too bad I don’t have enough room. 😞 Also, when I read the title I thought you were getting a new tortoise haha! 😂 ❤️🐢❤️
Me too I thought she was getting one
thanks girl! I really want one but where I live there just so much money
A tortoise just fell into our laps a few days ago. I’m not sure what kind it is. We found her (believe it’s a female) wandering around our backyard. Not sure how she got in, and no neighbors have claimed her. I only have experience caring for aquatic turtles. I found your channel trying to research how to properly care for our tortoise and am still trying to figure out her species. We have been letting her roam around the yard and bringing her in at night so far, as we try to figure out how to care for her since she has not been claimed by anyone.
Update. I’m not sure you’ll see this. Torty (our tortoise) passed away. I found out he was a Russian tortoise and a male, not a female. He was in rough shape when we found him and not eating. I took him the vet. He received some antibiotics, vitamins, and was put on a special diet. A few days after, I noticed he had bubbles coming out of his mouth. I provided the proper care and was giving him his medicine. It progressed very quickly. He just passed away. We had him for a total of 8 days. We tried really hard to take good care of him and learn all we could about Russian tortoises. We didn’t have him for long, but are still really saddened by his leaving. Don’t know when the tears will stop 😪
Because of conditions and my allergies I can't have furred or feathered. I love animals and I have no problem having reptiles so I started looking into them and tortoises live long and just seems like a great pet to me. Thank you very much for this its very informative.
I’m getting my Hermanns tortoise this week so excited 😁
good luck!!!
Grace's Pet Paradise thank you :)
how is it going? I am really thinking about getting Hermanns tortoise. It's so hard to choose, since I live in a small apartment
Kärol-Milaine Jürgenson it’s going really well thank you my Hermanns tortoise is doing good! And you should for sure get one! They make ace pets as long as they come out of their enclosures for exercise then they are fine :)
@@mitchellsmith5658 May I ask when you got your Hermann?
Just couldn't resist.. and i got two...i had no clue so...i guess the other is going bye bye. But so happy to have my tortoise
Can I have him? I want one so bad. I have 2 red ear sliders a baby and ones about 6 inches.. I'd love to take one off ur hands
Great video lori we all can learn from this video 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
I really want a tortoise but I know I'm not aloud to have one lol 🐢🐢😂😂😂
Grace's Pet Paradise lol same
Same
I'm getting one tomorrow
Great video! I love tortoise, but I don't know if I will ever be ready for one.
Ugh. I want one so bad but i dont have the space for the size tank id want to get him/her. Russian tortoises are so cute but man, if i lived in a warm climate, I'd totally get sulcatta tortoise.
I'm trying to get sulcata now but I don't have money now
I love your videos ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
I have a pretty big enclosure in my backyard. Big enough for a dog. It’s has grass and plenty of room. What species are the bet for this?
Thanks that helped
How many reptiles do you have
This is a hermit crab question I rescued hermit crabs I have the eco fiber and all and a heater and a house salt water and fresh and their food and fresh veggies and fruit daily and I want to keep their tank clean but one has disappeared so I am guessing its molting so how do I do the weekly cleaning now?
Cool I just got a albino ball python today
Reptile Kid cool
Howdy! Wow! Very informative! I will love tortoises from afar! Have a great day! :)
You forgot the marginated tortoise. I’ve had mine for a year now and he is a trooper. Nothing can stop a marginated tortoise lol
I love tortoises, but I'm waiting until I have a house to consider getting one.
Cute!!!
Hi person in the comment section I just want you to know you are amazing and even if you do not always fell it you are strong and beautiful so be your awesome self ❤️💕❤️😃😊😁😊😌 oh and sorry this is late ❤️💗
Would you recommend a Indian star tortoise? I know it’s kind of hard to take cate of for a beginner but I really want a small tortoise
sorry i'm late but just wanted to know what lighting you use as I am getting a new tortoise( russian to be exact ) soon and I want to be clear with the lighting 1st so i can take great care of it . please feel free to give me any more advice as i will be really grateful . i love your channel and love what you do .
What is a bulb called that is for a Russian tortoise that is compact (heat and uvb in one)
I have a Herman’s tortoise he is the best
how big do they grow? Im really thinking about getting Hermans
Kärol-Milaine Jürgenson they grow between 5 and 8 inches
Very helpful! Thank You! 😊
Crossing my fingers because I might get a Hermann tortoise!🤞
Lori, I just got my new tortoise! I have a few questions. First of all, how do you know how much greens to feed him? And also what time and how often should I feed him? I looked everywhere and I couldn’t find anything in what I asked. Thanks!
The Crafty J I give Blue a big handful but it depends on the size of your tortoise. Babies will eat less of course, they will eat till they are done pretty much. :) if you got a baby, don’t forget to soak it in warm water at least 4x a week!! They dehydrate so fast.
Lori’s Hartland hi Lori! Thanks for responding! The breeder didn’t specify the age, and my Russian tortoise is about 4-5 inches long. Do you know what age that would maybe be? Also for the warm water is 70 degrees F good?
The crafty J depending on the tortoise it needs to be about 80 °f if u look on amazon or ur local store they should have books on all ur questions
Also follow kamp Kenan he has a ton of tortoises
The Crafty J you don’t have to be picky just not hot; and make sure to feed your tortoise everyday, in the wild they would graze all day so they do need a big handful daily. 💕
I was hoping you would talk a out red footed tortoises. My class in 7th grade had one named Delilah. My teacher let me take care of one for a Summer.
What are the websites to adopt
I will buy a culcata tortoise I love your channel
Only commit to a torotise if you truly have researched & are prepared for their entire life of care, about 100-150 years :)
@@LorisHartland I'm ready for it
Love your channel!
can you make a video about cats one day I am about to get my first cat ever and want to know step by step and stuff I should and should not do on being a good cat mom and how long it will take for the new member in my family to start to get us to me please and thank you love your videos
Lindsay Frasciello If you ever have any questions, feel free to ask!
@@kendall4060 well I have getting a kitty next month not sure what yet but I want a girl kitty my boyfriend has a boy kitty I somewhat took care of I would like to try to Maybe introduce them when I come back home on Thanksgiving break next year do you think male and female cats could get along and how long would the process be to introduce them together
I would definitely make sure both are spayed and neutered, to prevent any unwanted litters and to ease the tension. Also make sure you have two of everything- two good bowls, two water dishes, two beds etc.
Here is a helpful link that should answer all your questions
www.google.com/amp/s/m.wikihow.com/Help-Cats-Become-Friends%3Famp%3D1
Oh I thought you got another tortoise 😂 Everyone should be aware of the care and needs of a tortoise before getting them. I’m so glad you made this video to help people be more aware.
What about the leopard tortoise
I need help Lori i got a Texas tortoise hatchling and I’ve had her for some months but there’s something weird with its shell and I have no idea what it is
Ayoo.mayela Would you please give some further detail about the shell?
DIY Animals Projects! Yes where can I send you a picture,
Ayoo.mayela Can you just give me a description on here?
DIY Animals Projects! Yes , it’s like it’s shell is cracked and it’s like it’s peeling it’s really strange . But it’s only in a little area , she’s had it for months I was just thought it would go away but I’m kinda getting worried.
Check out these links
www.turtleholic.com/turtle-shell-peeling/
www.cuteness.com/article/fix-cracked-turtle-shells
I have a African spur tortoise
Lol I want a tortoise , but it's too expensive . (atleast in my country) I'm considering to adopt one but I can't because I can't find any.
Brandon O. What country do you live in ?
I live in India and there are very expensive
Do your tortoises get to eat grass?
I wanna know where can I purchase one
That’s what I wanna know
I realy want one but I got a hamster yesterday or the day befor and my mum said it’s to expensive :(
I want a small tortoise where can I find a tortoise breeder from internet
Find from Facebook group
In exotic pet store in india
Great video
I don’t like tortoise but I like your channel so that’s why I am here oh yeah and I like your advice on hamsters
Cameron Ference thank you!
how to know the different between Greek tortoise and Herman tortoise
I have a tortoise but I can't see the different between Greek and Herman ?? and the age how to know her age ?? it's very difficult...
please can you help me ???
sorry for my bad English***
Greeks and Hermanns are similar but Greeks can be a bit bigger and sometimes duller in color, western Hermanns are almost like bumble bees, very bright yellow and more rare, eastern Hermanns can be dull but blue isn’t at all. He’s very pretty and their shell is colored diff than Greeks. Greeks are usually a bit bigger as adults too.
Ur tortoise is so cute
Gabby Weedon thanks!
I thought you were getting another tortoise!
I did to at first😊
Same lol
I love your videos you are the best
Notification is on
Omg I love your channel
Thanks!
Got two sulcata tortoises
Are greek tortoises need high humidity?!
E DO UR RESEARCH
Hi
love05 hi honey!
love05 hi!
Love your vids first
How old is your hamster moo
Mines is indoor
Mines is still young
I really want a tortoise but I am to young
My dream is to own a tortise soo full of different species of tortoise
First comment , view and like
Lori, I really love Russian tortoises and I would love to get one someday, but I live in an apartment in the city, and probably will for a while. How would I feed the tortoise since I have no yard?
RoyalPanda MC You can always buy greens at the store.
I have 2 box turtles and I can't tell there gender I've looked everywhere and asked pet shops and they said they can't help me
hi 💞 u
I like India tortoises
4 th love you!!!!
First like, first view, and first comment!!!
😔
And please wash your hands after touching or handing anything with your tortoise
Your eyes
are freaking me out!!
You have WHITE around your pupils.
Please leave your illustrations up longer otherwise don’t post them at all because they serve no purpose if you put them up and remove them in seconds. We have seen your face, we hear your voice. It’s okay to put up an illustration or photo and keep talking simultaneously. Relax.. speed talking, Flash Gordon pop up. Chill, slow down
You don't need a lot of money to build a enclosure. You can even get a plastic tub and make it cheap
And it will be happy
Haylie Cullimore nope all wrong they can start gnawing on plastic and a tub isn’t enough to keep them happy do ur research