Saving a Tortoise Struck by a Brush Cutter! Insane Tortoise Shell Repair! + more

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9 күн бұрын

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In this final video from our European adventure, we take you to yet another magical place dedicated to turtles and tortoises. This time we’re in the south of France but this facility isn’t just a public refuge for our shelled friends, it’s also where some monumental work is being done medically for them. Watch as our friend Stephane repairs the severely damaged shell of a wild tortoise that was struck by a brush cutter!
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@TheTrainedFerret 8 күн бұрын

I'm a volunteer turtle rehabber and have helped turtles with hind end weakness due to trauma with physical therapy. I fill a plastic bin with lukewarm water and clip a theraband onto each side of the bin(or I just hold it). Then I set the turtle onto the theraband so its legs are in the water but most of the carapace is still out. Usually, the turtle will start move the legs some and build strength. If not, I just move the legs and try some passive range of motion. I would do this for a few minutes each day. It seemed to help!

@erikadowdy2382 7 күн бұрын

Bless u Thank u for volunteering ❤

@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282 7 күн бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!

@GardenStateTortoise 7 күн бұрын

Good work!

@The_Crucible714 7 күн бұрын

👍🏻

@TheTrainedFerret 6 күн бұрын

Thanks everyone! 🐢💚

@abgovani 8 күн бұрын

One of our Russians survived a dog attack that left a similar hole in her shell; you could see her breathing. With some help, she fully recovered and her shell healed. They are amazingly resilient creatures.

@TheAnimalguy1996 7 күн бұрын

I recently took in a male marginated tortoise. The previous owners were honest, saying he wasn't in the best condition, but it was worst than I imagined. Deformed, stunted for an 8yr old tortoise, had issues keeping his business in, and can't use his back legs. A more natural diet and sunlight has helped. I also constructed him a little wheelchair. He's starting to use his back legs with the combination of the wheelchair and me just working his legs in the motion he would walk naturally.

@alicecain4851 6 күн бұрын

Thank you for caring enough to take this sad guy in. I hope he continues to feel better and better.

@TheAnimalguy1996 6 күн бұрын

@@alicecain4851 thank you!

@gamer4ever512 7 күн бұрын

I rescued a large adult yellow slider this morning. It was on a moderately busy highway on the jersey shore (Rt 72). None of the cars would slow down or stop so i could get him. After about a min i was able to quickly run to the middle of the road grab him and get out. I took him in the direction he was headed and walked about 30 feet in cause thats the distance i heard you say on one of your videos. I even got to see a second one when i was walking him into the woods. 😊

@alicecain4851 6 күн бұрын

That's great! Thanks for the save!

@erikadowdy2382 7 күн бұрын

How could ANYONE get bored with these precious turtles??? They are sooo fascinating, to me❤

@anniebell6846 8 күн бұрын

You and Casey are honestly some of my favourite animal people

@GardenStateTortoise 7 күн бұрын

🙌🏻❤️❤️❤️

@kirstysmith2903 7 күн бұрын

It truly is heart warming watching this amazing experience, journey u 2 have had across Europe. Your love and passion for the tortoises really shines through. Thank u for all that u do.

@GardenStateTortoise 7 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@cosmoplakat9549 7 күн бұрын

My dog went bonkers when he saw an Eastern box turtle, which was thankfully on the other side of the fence. It was the only time he's ever seen one, and seemed perplexed at why this odd little creature wasn't reacting to his obnoxious barking. I brought my dog inside, and a little while later, our very attractive guest was gone.

@pamelasonday-swiger8708 7 күн бұрын

Your passion and thirst for knowledge are so inspiring! Your legacy will live on forever.

@GardenStateTortoise 7 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you!🙏🏻

@CherryHead89 8 күн бұрын

How great to see this again! I have been there with my dad in 2005-2006 when there were extreme forest fires in the area! I even still have the information folder from them! It's amazing to see you guys there! The next day, we went into a local forest and found a BABY! Western Herman's tortoise in the wild! We took a couple of pictures and sent him on his merry way! I knew it was special to find one in the wild, but, at that age/time I had no idea how extremely rare that was, judging by your reaction of your last video! I'm so happy to have been there and have experienced finding a baby in the wild! I love you guy's work!

@twoturtletom 8 күн бұрын

Chris and Casey, this series has been absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences to help advance turtle and tortoise care and conservation.

@GardenStateTortoise 7 күн бұрын

Thank you Tom. We really appreciate it.

@k.6160 8 күн бұрын

That poor little tortoise with the injured shell 🥲

@nicholas87541 7 күн бұрын

That's quite a hole there where you can see the tortoise breathing... they must be very resilient to be potentially able to heal so the back legs can work for them again... wow... so interesting to see what this place does for the turtles and tortoises. Enjoyed your European adventure!

@josephdigiorgio 8 күн бұрын

Sunday is starting to become my favorite day of the week now! Thank you for all the amazing work and sharing it with all of us❤

@GardenStateTortoise 7 күн бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@bethannyallain5395 7 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences in France. Special thanks to Casey for being your videographer!!

@meloneyparker 8 күн бұрын

Stephane is an amazing guy!!

@The_Crucible714 7 күн бұрын

It seems there are more individuals in Europe dedicated solely to the preservation of native species than in most other countries. I wish there were more people in America who were involved to this degree.

@pegedey1291 7 күн бұрын

That poor sweetie 😢 amazing work and place. Thank you again for taking us along.

@mamachola6889 7 күн бұрын

Chris & Casey! What a magnificent time you are having over in the South of France. What an incredible learning experience for you. I'm sure you know a lot but have learned so much more about turtles from the other side of the world. The collaborating of minds across the world is definitely a plus for the turtle community. Such an incredible man that made this sanctuary. It's always interesting to me to see people across the world coming together with one thing in mind to save the turtles/tortoises of the world! 🐢 🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@GardenStateTortoise 7 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@bkm2797 7 күн бұрын

Stephane is an amazing human being, so devoted to the awesome but humble Tortoise. Stephane's an animal lover, his surgical skills and techniques are impressive. Chris and Casey, this has been such a fascinating journey, so impressed with how Europeans have come together to help manage and save their beautiful Tortoises and turtles. So happy you took us along on this amazing once in a lifetime trip. Thank you and see you soon🐢💕👍

@GardenStateTortoise 7 күн бұрын

You are so kind, thank you!

@kimberlyhendricks1229 8 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing your trip. The videos have been phenomenal!.

@GardenStateTortoise 7 күн бұрын

Our pleasure!

@alicecain4851 6 күн бұрын

Chris, it's wonderful to see you achieve your goals! "Holy cow!" Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉

@dawnjaroch395 7 күн бұрын

Glad to see you and Casey, love the work you do for the turtles 🐢

@GardenStateTortoise 7 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@dawnjaroch395 7 күн бұрын

I cant wait for your video's learn so much, i wanna get a turtle living in Minnesota whats your opinion on what kind of turtle for the cooler temps? thank you so much

@marthahines1979 7 күн бұрын

Great video once again. Wonderful work that these people are doing. Thanks for sharing.

@GardenStateTortoise 7 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

@Dracobear13 7 күн бұрын

This was hard to watch, but its wonderful the work Stephan is doing.

@phillyphus 8 күн бұрын

Lawn guys kill turtles all the time. I ran over one once as a kid mowing the lawn with a push mower. Ever since that moment I've been active in education. If most lawn companies raise their cutting deck, these guys will have a chance and the grass grows greener if you let it grow a bit higher.

@SweetNaz78 7 күн бұрын

I've completely enjoyed watching your excitement of seeing your favorite species in the wild and you guys sharing your wonderful trip. Keep up the great work you guys and thank you again for sharing

@rebekkariblet4500 8 күн бұрын

Awesome video on turtles 🐢 thank you for sharing this information 😊

@GardenStateTortoise 7 күн бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@angicatron8512 7 күн бұрын

Amazing!!! What an awesome trip. Thank you for sharing with us ❤

@pattijareo7423 7 күн бұрын

I love seeing and hearing your excitement and your passion about these wonderful animals!! I pray that people all over the world will come to understand more about these modern dinosaurs, and that if we are not better caretakers of nature, they can be lost. They are treasure!!!

@bayuTheturtle4567 7 күн бұрын

Thanks for update your trip, I'm so lucky to see again your videos

@Kosukie 8 күн бұрын

Poor lil tortoise. :c

@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282 7 күн бұрын

I just love what ALL of you so!!! And this little guy: brings me to tears.

@sayurikitamura7109 7 күн бұрын

The places you show us are amazing 😍 thank you!

@GardenStateTortoise 7 күн бұрын

Glad you like them!

@jocunningham 8 күн бұрын

Get well soon 😊❤

@rosegann8339 7 күн бұрын

I absolutely love learning so much about all these wonderful animals from you. Thank you so much!! 🐢♥️🐢♥️

@GardenStateTortoise 7 күн бұрын

Our pleasure!

@beverlytheniceonemartin8843 7 күн бұрын

Thank you Chris for all you do. As much as I always wanted a turtle I knew life in a tank was not correct

@GardenStateTortoise 7 күн бұрын

Thank you and thank you for being selfless.

@northernplantuckyplantcinc2630 7 күн бұрын

❤🐢

@kathmorgan3429 8 күн бұрын

Do those patches have to be redone as the tortoise grows?

@joanfregapane8683 7 күн бұрын

I would never keep tortoises myself (too old- they might outlast me!) - but I’ve always been fond of them, and love watching your videos.

@charlottechapman726 8 күн бұрын

I have 2 Herman tortoises

@ingriddoerksen9518 7 күн бұрын

I loved what you said about it not being the poor invasive animals' fault that they've been bred and "freed" in non-native habitats. I always felt that anger at starlings, pigeons, and turtles, etc. was misplaced. Blame the humans for meddling with nature, always thinking we/they know better. We don't.

@emilschwalbe4894 8 күн бұрын

I really haven't seen the european pond turtle on the channel. can you make a video about them?

@fredvomlehn8457 3 күн бұрын

Outstanding!! Thanks

@KxNOxUTA 7 күн бұрын

You're so adorably enthusiastic. I love that :'3

@GardenStateTortoise 7 күн бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@horsetuna 7 күн бұрын

My first thought on the word crepe was crepe paper so textured. But it could also work that way as crepe paper is also very thin, like a crepe or pancake. Now I need to make pancakes mmmm

@justafryguy 7 күн бұрын

Such a cool video

@trenamerritt5344 7 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@GardenStateTortoise 7 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@crystalbruce4596 7 күн бұрын

Thank You ALL 😊

@GardenStateTortoise 7 күн бұрын

🙏🏻❤️🐢

@vValxSimos 7 күн бұрын

My Egyptian tortoise likes to sleep in my hand

@Hewbrry496 7 күн бұрын

Helllo 😂

@stellavolberg 7 күн бұрын

💛

@karenchristensen9745 6 күн бұрын

🐢💚🐢💚🐢

@jenpink4298 7 күн бұрын

❤

@Sensekhmet 6 күн бұрын

I'm almost sure I saw the leg react to the touch at 18:13.

@simajayaredevil 7 күн бұрын

Chris do you mind explaining how those red eared sliders become invasive? Is it because they fight for food? Is it because they breed? Maybe need a special video for it

@linseyt7951 7 күн бұрын

If I'm correct they get dumped so much in Europe and they mostly eat everything they see and in the hotter country's they can breed too so that makes that they overrule the species that do belong there

@The_Crucible714 7 күн бұрын

Yes, all of the above. They are a very gregarious and cold tolerant species which have become invasive world-wide. I recently saw a video from Japan where they have established themselves.

@Shaden0040 7 күн бұрын

questions seriously are there any tortoises in the United Kingdom anywhere or Ireland? I've never heard of any I just was wondering if there are any Native to the lab of the United Kingdom and Ireland The British Isles that we put it that way

@The_Crucible714 7 күн бұрын

I know that they have reintroduced the European Pond turtle to several locations in the UK where they were originally native in the past. I believe that Red Eared sliders are invasive in the UK. I also heard that a breeding colony of Eastern Box turtles have also established themselves somewhere in the English countryside. While I think it’s quite possible that has not yet been totally confirmed.

@charlottechapman726 8 күн бұрын

Hi first