Garden State Tortoise Rescue: Surrendered Tortoises Arrive by Mail + Baby Tortoises Hatch!

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3 ай бұрын

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This time the tortoises that need homes are coming right to our door through the mail! Let’s welcome these special new additions while we reveal winter baby tortoises hatching and give you guys some important updates on animals you’ve all come to know over the last few months.
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However you made it here, thank you and welcome to Garden State Tortoise. Garden State Tortoise is home to hundreds of animals from all around the world. We are a family dedicated to adventure, conservation of wildlife, and all things nature. We are a reptile rescue and breeding facility for more than ten years, offering refuge to those who need it, and working everyday to protect the beautiful world of reptiles in any way we can. Here on our KZfaq channel you will be able to join us on our animal adventures while learning how to care for, protect, properly identify, feed and even breed many species of turtle, tortoise, snake and lizard. We even work with frogs and salamanders! We hope you enjoy our videos and help us share them with the world so we can continue to educate people of all ages about herpetology.
Chris and Casey Leone

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@mikki_s1100 3 ай бұрын

Much respect to all the owners who realize when they can’t provide what the animal needs to thrive, and find a suitable home who can. It’s never easy to give away a pet, especially some of the older animals who’ve been with their owners 10+ years, but it’s one last act of love to find a home that will love and look after them and provide what they need❤

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

🙌🏻

@josefinecarlsgart 3 ай бұрын

Can I order a clone of Otis....please! ❤

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

🤣

@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282 3 ай бұрын

Must have one!

@deniseonthemove 3 ай бұрын

I need a baby Otis lol

@TheLawlessangel7176 3 ай бұрын

who doesn't want their own otis clone!❤

@staceyroberts3468 3 ай бұрын

I feel the same!!! Cutest turtle ever!!!!!

@Jill-K 3 ай бұрын

Its amazing how you both notice every little thing about your animals, shows how much love and care you give.

@tomvertz5875 3 ай бұрын

I can't imagine giving up my Russian tortoise that I love so much! Glad they found a great home! Thank you for all you do for these special animals

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@kyiatonise 2 ай бұрын

Same!

@jenpink4298 3 ай бұрын

This video made me so happy! So many favorites, old and new! Anything with Otis is always a winner, and it was really nice to see new rescues and a rescue from last week and babies! Babies babies babies! Thank you for doing what you do and for taking the time to share it with us!❤

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Jen!

@loonybinreject 3 ай бұрын

The stretching at the begining... Has otis reached maximum cuteness?? 😂

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Hahaha it’s possible!

@ThKiwi 3 ай бұрын

My kiddo is obsessed with turtles. We’re not ready to take one on, but I have totally been into your content to teach me about their care while I decide when and if I’ll be ready to bring one into our family. ❤❤❤

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Well tell him we said hello!

@susanburr7070 3 ай бұрын

❤ I. Love. ❤ Otis. ❤

@rickdeacon7819 3 ай бұрын

You’re always going out of your way to help these reptiles. 😊 thank you

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Always! Thank you 🙏🏻

@BornAgainFarmGirl 3 ай бұрын

Turtles are such fantastic animals 😊!!!

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

🙌🏻

@chriswilkin3192 3 ай бұрын

I would love that place to be my forever home

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

😊

@melinmm3280 3 ай бұрын

Lucky is truly lucky to have found a home a Garden State!

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

🙌🏻👍🏻❤️

@irenehurtig266 3 ай бұрын

I love Otis and The music is perfect.

@MegaDragon16 3 ай бұрын

I have a 5 year old mediterranean spur thighed tortoise. I have had him since a hatchling. He is like otitis and lucky. So friendly, follows us around loves cuddles and kisses.

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@HillaryBTV 3 ай бұрын

*That is so cute!* 🥹❤️

@alicecain4851 3 ай бұрын

The education you give to us in every video is invaluable! Thank you so much for all you bring to your sunscibers. 🐢 🐢 🐢

@pokypup1159 3 ай бұрын

Legends say Otis is still out there in the Garden State looking for noses…

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

lol only sometimes

@patriciawilson1836 3 ай бұрын

Blessings to you for using your gift of kindness to make the world a better place than you found it.

@christinevangilder6245 3 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh!😊 I LOVE each, and everyone of your tortoises and turtles! ❤️🐢 They are so smart, and so social😊 Thank you! 👍😊

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@robinheater1817 3 ай бұрын

Otis is the cutest thing ever! So glad for the great updates of the rescues! ❤

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

I totally agree!

@bethannyallain5395 3 ай бұрын

Otis looks like Lucky maybe a strong contender for mosr personable, I adore how turtles and tortoises look so wise. Their eyes seem to look into your soul. Thank you and Casey for loving what you do and sharing it with all of us.

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@amandajackson668 3 ай бұрын

Otis and Lucky are so curious I love it.

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Right?!

@belizeguy 3 ай бұрын

Lucky animals that end up with YOU!!

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

🙌🏻

@booboo7750able 3 ай бұрын

Otis you are amazing! I love everything tortoise and turtles....

@Annie_Annie__ 3 ай бұрын

Iris is so cute! I’ve lived in south Texas my whole life and I’ve only seen a Texas tortoise twice. In the wild they’re fairly shy and stay away from people and they’re a threatened species and protected in both Texas and Mexico (so if you see someone selling wild-caught Texas tortoises, don’t buy it. It’s being sold by poachers). Other native turtle species in this part Texas, like red-eared sliders, ornate box turtles, and diamondback terrapins, are a bit more gregarious and plentiful, so it makes Texas tortoises extra special.

@Thundarr995 3 ай бұрын

This reminds me of Ernest goes to camp. When he latches onto your nose. You may need to sing him to sleep. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

I used to obsess over that movie because there were box turtles in it 🤣

@lisaferrara8120 3 ай бұрын

So happy that both Athena and Luigi are better now!! Best news for today. And, Otis is so cute!

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Same here!!!

@ashleymoore9364 3 ай бұрын

There is nothing cuter than a baby tortoise.

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@danriley5848 3 ай бұрын

It's great to see when pet owners do the right thing when they can no longer provide proper care for their animals. I commend you for all of the surrenders that you take in and allow them to have a great life, great video as always.

@joycedavis9996 3 ай бұрын

🧡 Otis!

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

🙌🏻

@jamesfrederick. 3 ай бұрын

Wow man that box turtle he’s so special

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

He really, really is.

@turtle9727 3 ай бұрын

Otis cracks me totally up. What a character he is.

@user-jz4kl4ie3w 3 ай бұрын

They are really beautiful 😍

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

❤️🐢

@lindasherman3883 3 ай бұрын

Otis is so adorable, it shows how much he likes you

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

😊❤️🙌🏻

@loriw2661 3 ай бұрын

I’m so proud of myself! Lol. When you took the first tortoise out I said, “Oh, a male Hermann’s tortoise”. 🐢 See…watching your channel IS educational!!🐢❤️🐢

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Love it!!

@tamarrajames3590 3 ай бұрын

Man…you just have to love Otis, he is one of a kind. Your two new surrendered tortoises look really well cared for, that is so nice to see. The babies are adorable. Seeing both Athena and Luigi looking so much better is awesome, I’m glad they are doing so well. Lucky is a delight, Otis will be jealous, because Lucky will be looking for equal time lol. Iris is looking very content with her new home, I wonder if she ever tries to head deeper into that horizon…it looks so real. Take care, and enjoy…you help not only a lot of turtles and tortoises, but people as well.🖤🇨🇦

@tonymonahan1185 3 ай бұрын

Love the babies ❤️

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

❤️

@stephenweaver4445 3 ай бұрын

I encountered a young family contemplating purchasing a Russian tortoise at Pet Smart. They didn’t and I talked to them about the pitfalls of imported tortoises and referred them to your KZfaq channel for further education.

@alicecain4851 3 ай бұрын

That's GREAT! Having them be better prepared and then buying from a reputable breeder is a huge help to new tortoise owners - and the tortoises, too!

@user-eh2se4yf6q 3 ай бұрын

Otis! Happy to see him again. Nice new shirt!

@mingkong98 3 ай бұрын

I just got our first Russian tortoise pet yesterday after watching your videos for several weeks. Thanks for all the educational videos you created and shared.

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Best of luck!

@PegiBruno 3 ай бұрын

i would let him bite my face he is so adorable :'3

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

It hurts, believe me!

@superpeachworld9516 3 ай бұрын

I was a child when I tried to kiss a turtle and cuddle it with my nose… the turtle took a hard bite of my nose and it hurt horribly… I ended up with a nasty mark on my nose for a while and kids at school would make fun of me until it got healed… Sure learned the hard way not to cuddle up with my nose anymore… I would kiss him sideways or on top of it’s head lightly, but one day I did that and huge mistake!Lol

@tammyfrancis7856 3 ай бұрын

Iris’s enclosure is amazing!

@charchar541 3 ай бұрын

You guys are so wonderful 😊 the way you take care of them is just Amazing and I love Otis 🥰🥰🥰 what a personality ❤️

@Carbon66666 3 ай бұрын

Awwww 🥺🥰 I want one too there so gorgeous 😍🔥😍

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

😊

@AvengerII 3 ай бұрын

Just be glad "Mini-Gamera" (Otis) doesn't have atomic breath/fire and can't fly for real! Well, his stretching at the video's beginning showed he's NOT that far off from flying!

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Hahahah yes!

@paperdoll1982 3 ай бұрын

Super excited my Otiszilla t-shirt is on its way!

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Awesome and thanks for your support!!!

@erikadowdy2382 3 ай бұрын

“ If u cannot take care of ur animals anymore, FIND NEW HOMES FOR THEM”!! Do not just dump them just anywhere!! Facts🎉

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

🙌🏻

@Thunder77774 3 ай бұрын

Lucky the love bug 😍

@booboo7750able 3 ай бұрын

I really would have to move in closer to Otis just to see what he would do.....my friend have a turtle, and it climbs up to her for snuggles and cuddles.

@JBHogan 3 ай бұрын

All of them are just beautiful.

@3dLogicPrinting 3 ай бұрын

Just about to get my new 5 year old male Hermann tortoise. 🎉 can’t wait! He will be my second.

@happyturtle95 5 күн бұрын

Your babies are sooo cuuuuuute!!!

@YouLookism 3 ай бұрын

awwww those last shots of Mickey!! wink included ♥ you made my day hehe

@user-jz4kl4ie3w 3 ай бұрын

So cute❤❤❤❤

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

👍🏻❤️🐢

@jillmillette212 3 ай бұрын

Lucky is so cute❤

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

He’s awesome 😎

@horsetuna 3 ай бұрын

I don't know much of you yet, but I like the turtle power shirt (reminds me of the old ninja turtle movies). Also you know parrots lol

@elizabethlodato2068 3 ай бұрын

I love Lucky!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

🙌🏻😳🐢

@deniceouellette7216 3 ай бұрын

Otis wants to give you a kiss 😂

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

🤣🤣

@spiercephotography 3 ай бұрын

Really cool how you can still see the yolk on the bottom of the new hatches! they are just so cute! Thanks for the updates; glad everyone is feeling better and ready to go outside! Lucky is just so cute , and Otis is so funny !(and also cute) . How do you ever get anything non turtle related done? I'd just want to watch them all day

@caughtafaygo 3 ай бұрын

Super cool vid. Unfortunate but at least he found some great care 👏i think i need a otis shirt or something 😅 too cool of a EBT to not have em on my shirt.

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@yassineMAAZOUL 3 ай бұрын

My tunisian tortoise wanna thank you❤

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

🙌🏻

@nicholasselvaggi54 3 ай бұрын

0:04 🐢 "Bring the 👃 here." 😁

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

🤣

@ashtonjones5768 3 ай бұрын

Love you guys and your content.😊

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!!

@kittkatt521 3 ай бұрын

I swear he looks like..."If I could just jump up a little bit..."

@meloneyparker 3 ай бұрын

Lucky is a cool little guy ❤

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

He is 😊

@sesshypuppysbff 3 ай бұрын

I love seeing these updates, everyone is looking so happy and healthy! How are your two big fat snappers doing this winter, are we not seeing them lately because they are brumating?

@saga2964 3 ай бұрын

"Why don't you let him do whatever he wants?" (Man reaches for nose guard.)

@jeilyn-ez3kc Ай бұрын

i love Hermann tortises

@wendyloughery 3 ай бұрын

They are all so beautiful, thanks for sharing.

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@ruthgregory1332 3 ай бұрын

I have an African spurred thigh grassland tortoise. Her name is Rocky and she is 10 years old.

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

@debbeasher-k4764 3 ай бұрын

Enjoyed the video!❤😅😊

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@saraanderson6615 3 ай бұрын

I ordered a shirt two weeks ago but am moving starting tomorrow so hopefully I will still get my shirt. 🙂 Am going to put a change of address in at the post office this week.

@Sea-cucumber1151 3 ай бұрын

You didn’t show their yoke sac they needed to absorb yet!😊❤

@wildcreatureswny 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful new additions! You two are always doing some amazing work! Also, Casey is a fantastic artist! Will you guys ever have the spotted turtle paint splatter looking shirt for sale again? I would love to get that one sometime! Anyway, thank you for all of the updates today and keep up the great work as always Chris and Casey!🐢

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! That actually wasn’t our shirt, it’s made by Turtle Arts.

@kanders7391 3 ай бұрын

Otis is still after that nose.

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Sometimes he def is

@Nudiescorner 3 ай бұрын

I'm starting to think that Otis thinks your beard is lettuce 🥬..LOL....

@user-we5iq6yj7u 3 ай бұрын

I LOVE the work you're doing! I have three Hermanns living with me in the South of France with lots of natural sunlight and mild winters. I hope to give them a forever home. But I really need to know: How many turtles and tortoises do you have? And are all of your tortoises staying with you as a forever home? Because it seems like you're getting more and more. Can you keep them all?

@stanleyshi6034 3 ай бұрын

Otis looks much bigger!

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

He does but he actually hasn’t grown

@PK-oy4fe 3 ай бұрын

Ive never been married....was saving myself to marry Otis!🤣😇❤️🐢🐢🐢

@keigilmore1569 3 ай бұрын

Lucky & Otis❤❤❤😎

@bkm2797 3 ай бұрын

Always great to see what you are up to Chris, and I love how you take such incredible care of all our turtle friends. Casey is an amazing artist, will have to check out what's in the shop. Thanks for taking us along, see you soon.

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Our pleasure and thank you so much!

@charchar541 3 ай бұрын

Hi Lucky 😊😊😁

@BoltonClaudia 3 ай бұрын

Another great educational and fun video. Awesome videography too! Thank you.

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@ranirai8550 3 ай бұрын

Miss you Otis.Lots of love.

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

❤️

@distlledbrewedreviewed 3 ай бұрын

This is a cool video

@ablthomas37 3 ай бұрын

It would be awesome if you did a video focusing on leopard tortoise.

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Will do

@shinigami9819 3 ай бұрын

I want one of the sulcata tortosie!.... Please ❤

@yus-heck 3 ай бұрын

I love your videos informative and entertaining but I would like to see a video about t.graeca moroccanus such a cool and unknown specie that I can't find much informations about

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

We have included marokkensis in other videos and will do it again. 👍🏻

@thedirtprincess3293 3 ай бұрын

Got a question.... maybe a subject for a future video? (Other than quarantine for health issues), what steps do y'all take (if any) to make sure new arrivals will be okay when placed with a big established group? Lucky, for instance, who maybe hasnt ever been with other tortoises...how do you know/figure out when one is, say, an Otis, who might not do well with others, vs when they can acclimate to a group environment?

@jimfoster7679 3 ай бұрын

Hey Chris I was just wondering... does Casey create her fantastic artwork digitally, or the old fashioned way with pencils and paint? She's quite talented!

@maurie3146 3 ай бұрын

I have a 2 years old greek turtle and he/she is a little like otis

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

@TheAnimalguy1996 3 ай бұрын

Sulcata and red ears seemed to be the most displaced turtles and torts.

@saga2964 3 ай бұрын

When are you going to have a plain Otis shirt??? (No border, text, styling, just a pic of him looking up or something cute?) Would buy immediately!

@tortoisegarden 3 ай бұрын

❤

@CrimsonMxxn 3 ай бұрын

When you pet a turtle's shell, can they feel you petting them? Or just see you petting them?

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely. They feel it all.

@JackieArmB 3 ай бұрын

@gardenstatetortoise, please do a show on Russian tortoises. ❤

@susanburr7070 Ай бұрын

I. ❤ Otis

@brendanbramley7413 Ай бұрын

Hey Chris, Not sure if you’re getting my emails. You messaged me a couple weeks ago saying that you can take my two Red Footed tortoises. I’ve emailed a few times asking what the next steps are. I’m in North Jersey

@rnz9049 3 ай бұрын

Is it just me or are some of Garden State Tortoise videos no longer there. Such as the one where they built the indoor painted turtles enclosure? Can't seem to find it.

@adamseery7738 3 ай бұрын

Why does lucky look like he’s dragging his hind legs. I thought tortoises walked high and proud

@phionella7 3 ай бұрын

Wow, those hatchlings have such beautiful markings. What a lovely update. Question, as I was watching the lively Lucky, I was wondering about his front legs, are they scales, the scalloped looking layers?

@GardenStateTortoise 3 ай бұрын

They are 👍🏻👍🏻

@hooliganfunnetty4712 3 ай бұрын

I have a question. My Red Eard Sliders are water box trained. They do not live in their big tank in the winter. The wander & brumate. I keep a large pan of water & offer food if they are up & about. They always potty in the water? Never on the floor.