WORLD’S BEST PET TORTOISE SPECIES?

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What species of tortoise makes the best pet? You may be surprised to learn that it isn’t the most common species of all like sulcata tortoises, leopard tortoises, red foot tortoises or even Russian tortoises. In fact, it’s really an animal that is actually endangered. The western Hermann’s tortoise is tough to beat. It has looks, charisma, a bold personality, hardiness and it’s small too. It’s size alone makes it much easier to house long term for most people. In the end, it’s really up to YOU as to what is the best choice for your situation and as long as you can appropriately provide for it, any tortoise species can make a great pet. But, I have to say that in more than 30 years and after keeping every species of tortoise that’s legal to own, I find the western Hermann’s tortoise to be the BEST. Learn about the BEST PET TORTOISE right now.
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@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Friends! We’re officially on PATREON. Please consider becoming a patron so you can directly help support the animals of GST! Use this link: www.patreon.com/gardenstatetortoise As always, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 🙏🏻 Chris and Casey

@marsfeathers Жыл бұрын

I love the mention of your Italian relatives keeping tortoises in their yard. How wonderful to have a whole extended family practicing fantastic animal husbandry together !!

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mars!

@Bubble33333 Жыл бұрын

I still have mine since I was 16. I'm 36 now!

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Wow nice!

@Dracobear13 Жыл бұрын

All 5 of my eastern Herman's survived a couple of nights at 7 degrees this past winter. I have 2 females that are well over 15 yrs old and they are huge. Over 10 inches long and 8 inches wide. I got them from my nephew who raised them both from hatchling.

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@marsfeathers Жыл бұрын

I love when you clean up the turts for videos, it's like you pick them up and go "alright sweetheart, time for hair and makeup!" They all looked show ready ✨

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@zelda4lifeschramm Жыл бұрын

I love this channel as a young veterinarian it thrills me to see such passion and love for these guys.Does anyone here also watch tiptoe the salcata tortoise 🐢? He's amazing but this channel for education can not be beat and dare I say Otis stole my heart, I just wanna give him a little boop 💕

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Well we’re honored to have a veterinarian watch us! ❤️

@zelda4lifeschramm Жыл бұрын

@@GardenStateTortoise honor is all mine guys!

@jenpink4298 Жыл бұрын

I’m not even sure how I found your channel, but I cannot get enough of your videos! They are so interesting and you do such a great job of presenting information about these gorgeous creatures! Plus I could watch them eat all day long😂

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jen!!!!

@loriw2661 Жыл бұрын

You never disappoint. Your videos are full of education, done in such an interesting and entertaining way!!🐢❤️🐢

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Thank you as always lori!

@funwithcraft Жыл бұрын

@@GardenStateTortoise can you give me tips for my star tortoise, including it's diet

@manchitas3531 Жыл бұрын

The red footed tortie. Hands down. Mine is over 20 yrs old and a puppy in a shell

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Red foots are definitely a cool species! We’ve got a lot of them here.

@GaiaCarney Жыл бұрын

I think turtles, tortoises & terrapins have the loveliest, most soulful eyes 👀 Thanks, Garden State Tortoise, for my bi-weekly fix 🐢

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Agree! Thanks Gaia!

@N0ctjS Жыл бұрын

Hey y’all, Ngl this channel have the best content for tortoise lovers. Recently housed 2 Eastern Hermann babies and your videos are so helpful in keepin my babies happy. 🐢Thank you Garden State Tortoise 💚 and please continue uploading these amazing videos!

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

We’re so glad the hear that, thank you!!

@CliffTheAlien Жыл бұрын

Spring approaches "UNLEASH THE TORTOISES!" *blows into conch shell*

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🐢

@Peartrees2023 9 ай бұрын

I just got a Greek tortoise just about a month ago. It is my first tortoise, not my first reptile thought. I have 15 ball pythons one super dwarf retic, bearded dragon,leopard gecko and two painted turtles both rescues. When I knew I was going to be buying my tortoise I came straight to KZfaq and found your channel. I subscribed and watch almost every video. Your information has been super helpful. Thank you for what you do. Cheers my friend.

@sarachanning5750 Жыл бұрын

I love your Brian strong shirt! I have mine on today too! Thank you for all of your reptile knowledge!!!!

@Bella9.34 Жыл бұрын

Just discovered this channel and i'm obsessed with these videos. Its just amazing.

@heidihunt8163 Жыл бұрын

One of my most favourite tortoises ! 🤩

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Same!!

@debbeasher-k4764 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Such a huge difference from dusty to clean! Beautiful!

@seldenso9990 Жыл бұрын

Chris, Really appreciate your informations provided, they are very useful. You have done a great job on these tortoise and turtles !! Obviously we can see that you treat them with care and love ❤❤❤

@rebeccasmith8511 Жыл бұрын

You make turtle education SO fascinating and SO much fun!!!

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rebecca!

@tamarrajames3590 Жыл бұрын

They are such beautiful, sturdy, and engaging tortoises. Watching them wake up to Spring is pure joy, they are moving fast and looking for that food. Thank you for devoting this time to explain the upside to keeping them. Happy Spring to you and yours.🖤🇨🇦

@Daraina Жыл бұрын

I love the education and information you give. Thank you for caring so much about the welfare of the animals kept as pets. Your videos could save someone a lot of stress or an animal's life by helping people determine what is best for their lifestyle. I worked at a pets store years ago and it could be so disappointing at times. I'm so glad there are more resources available for reptiles now.

@angicatron8512 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos almost as much as I love 🐢, also really liked the BrianStrong t-shirt❤

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Thanks Angi! #BrianStrong

@raebsen Жыл бұрын

If I could find one that was 50+ yrs old that needed a new home, I'd jump on that deal so fast! Such amazing animals ❤

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

So true!

@daniellemarie9996 Жыл бұрын

Love your shirt #Brianstrong ❤ I love watching you, Brian and Kevin from Nerd always educational and my 4 year old son and I have learned so much from you guys 👍love your content and showing support for Brian ❤

@nicholas87541 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos! So well filmed and educational as well as entertaining! Nice tshirt too! :)

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicholas!

@karenalexander5733 Жыл бұрын

Love your enthusiasm. Started following after seeing you with Brian at the Reptarium. Great content

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome Karen thank you!

@jackthehumanofficial 6 ай бұрын

bro thank you so much i cant begin to explain how helpful

@nataliesreptiles Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. They are definitely very cute tortoises.

@DhairyaPandya27 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Loving the herpetarium!

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@titusjonasneffe Жыл бұрын

love your enthusiasm

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

@midlandtortoise Жыл бұрын

Another informative video. ❤ Hermanni Hermanni. Keep a group and successfully breed them

@blessedbeauty2293 Жыл бұрын

- I love your channel. Thanks for sharing && loving all animals. 🐢 🐍 🦎

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@RobertKirkpatrick84 Жыл бұрын

I think testudo in general is the best, if only for their size and hardiness once they get past that hatchling stage. In general I'd say you get the giant tortoise attitude in a smaller package

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

TOTALLY AGREE!

@RobertKirkpatrick84 Жыл бұрын

@@GardenStateTortoise Do you have experience with the Sonoran desert tortoise? Really awesome tortoises though you can't buy or sell them. The Arizona fish and game has hundreds up for local adoption

@carina9629 Жыл бұрын

At what age are they out of the hatchling stage? I was thinking of raising an Eastern Hermann hatchling indoors then moving him outside

@deborahburnette1218 Жыл бұрын

You've taught me so much about turtles , another great video,thank you

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Deborah!

@turtnet3378 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice

@jessecunningham9924 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! My wife and I want a tortoise (or two), and have been doing research on which ones to get. The Western Herman’s tortoise looks like a great fit. Plus, they’re so cute! I would love to help contribute to the conservation effort of such a beautiful and personable species.

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

You can’t go wrong with them!

@rottweilerfun9520 Жыл бұрын

They sure do clean up nicely!

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Hey friends! If you enjoyed this video, watch this one next to avoid making common mistakes when it comes to keeping tortoises! Click this link to watch: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nJhzaqp9udfHqJ8.html Lots of love, Chris ❤🐢🦖🦎🐍🐐

@GaiaCarney Жыл бұрын

Hey, Garden State Tortoise! Is your logo a Western Herman’s Tortoise??

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

@@GaiaCarney it is!

@samuelsockriter3817 Жыл бұрын

Do you happen to sell them or know someone that does I would like 5 2 males and 3 females

@kellibrenneke2253 Жыл бұрын

@@samuelsockriter3817 he is more of a Sanctuary if I remember correctly.

@marysaltlife1427 Жыл бұрын

Hit the Like button, please!

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

🙌

@paulvelez9688 11 ай бұрын

I love these videos and love the fact that you guys are local to me. I will be setting up an outdoor Hermanns pen next year and I thought you guys had a video up on a proper outdoor pen? If so can you post the link? Thank you so much!

@ianparkinson7039 Жыл бұрын

Awesome content as always. Love your shirt too by the way. If I could pick one exotic reptile I could keep legally in Australia it would be a tortoise. After this video it would be a Herman’s Tortoise. Cheers from down under

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian!!

@pawsandclaws12 Жыл бұрын

Love your shirt! Reptile army!!

@HarlinyBonnyelmorrocoy Жыл бұрын

Las hermanis son muy populares Casi todos la tienen Son muy lindas Cómo me encantaría tener una parejita Escomplicado Ellas hibernan Yo vivo en el trópico

@JenLovesPizza Жыл бұрын

They’re gorgeous! But I’m partial to the eastern since that’s what we have. Only been 5 days but I’m in love. He’s now comfortable with us and his personality is coming out more each day.

@twoturtletom Жыл бұрын

Chris, your passion for this species shines through. Is there a particular locale of Thh that is more cold hardy than the others?

@Lisa-qy3bp Жыл бұрын

Love ❤️ the little torts there soo cute 🐢🐢thankyou for the advice about coco coir and about no heat at night it worked thankyou 🐢🐢🐢

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Great!! Thanks for watching.

@cheryl_vr Жыл бұрын

I agree - Hermann’s are the best…but I’m biased since we live with a juvenile Eastern! 😂 We have an indoor & outdoor enclosure for Fermi, we live in Nottingham (England) so he needs both 🐢 Another awesome video! 💚

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Hahah awesome Cheryl!

@katiedid1851 Жыл бұрын

I actually beiefly entertained the thought of a tortoise pet/friend. Best to watch your videos- for interest and information. Enjoy your channel very much.

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Thanks Katie!

@Bulldog2108 3 ай бұрын

I've seen this video plenty of times but I'm back for some spring vibes. Weather is horrible in Wales

@kellilee7433 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@omzdubz Жыл бұрын

The exact video i was looking for

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

AWESOME!

@omzdubz Жыл бұрын

@@GardenStateTortoise hey man! Would an 8 foot by 2 foot turtle table be sufficient for these guys indoors? Enough for 1 male and 2 females?

@cindyrussell7017 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

@Roy_Camacho Жыл бұрын

Brilliant. I enjoyed this very much. Do you sell Hermann's Tortoises as well?

@gladysgonzalez2270 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos... I have become obsessed with Tortoises and Box Turtles! We recently acquired a Red Foot from a friend who no longer could care for "her". Do you have any videos specific for the care of Red Foots?

@mell.2144 Жыл бұрын

Always love your videos!!! ❤️ But really lovin' your shirt!!! 💜 I got one too!!! I found Brian's channel because of you, and I love you BOTH!!! 💯 #BrianStrong

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mel! #BrianStrong

@user-gk9ut9qc1o Жыл бұрын

it's so nice to tune in after class :) what do you think about cherry heads? i would love to see an in-depth video on them! saying hi to your family of humans and reptiles

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

I love them! We should def do one. Hi back to ya!

@pamelareed9514 Жыл бұрын

I love them! For myself I don't have any because I worry about who would be able to take over their care if they outlive me.

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Well thanks for being responsible Pamela!

@jackshields1400 Жыл бұрын

My fiance and I have a Russian and Hermann's at home. Love them both and really interesting seeing the difference in personalities

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Both amazing species thanks for sharing Jack!

@ArmyForTheAnimals Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video!! 💜 This video made me think about my tortoise being alone. I've housed my Russian tortoise alone for the past 10 years. I frequently interact with her and take her out for play time in her room or in the yard. Is it best for her to be kept alone, or with another Russian? I always read they are loners. But I trust your advice and expertise above anything I've ever read! Thank you guys! 💕🐢

@jeslynn1144 9 ай бұрын

Those toad ranch enclosures are beautiful. I got this sleek black one from Penn plax but im kinda wishing I knew about these instead.

@albatraozgirl Жыл бұрын

I'm watching this wearing my purple Reptile Army hoodie 😁 I have a pair of Russians, but these guys are super cool too. I can't believe they are endangered! I hope enough people are breeding them. Great video! I learned a lot.

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome heather! #BrianStrong

@saga2964 Жыл бұрын

Awww..aren't Russies the best? I absolutely adore my girl!!! What are your two torties' names? What are their personalities like?

@heidigib01 9 ай бұрын

Thanks. I might be looking to get one of these beautiful tortoises. We keep a Sonoran desert tortoise about a month in the summers for the desert botanical garden. I love him, his name is blue and he is delightful. But he takes the whole yard and does get into mischief. And he is an escape artist. If I could create him a pen from one of my garden beds that would be much easier on me, lol.

@bratedShow 4 ай бұрын

Man, i love your videos on turtles and tortoise. I have learn a lot. Thinking of getting a mud tortoise because i already have a 1 year western hermann tortoise. I just want to know if there's a turtle that will stay really small.

@user-zk7ef6eg8x 10 ай бұрын

They are expensive. Eastern Herman's tortoise the second best? Thank you, great video.

@LuckyStone888 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I love my box turtles but it would be nice to keep a colony of tortoises. You've given me some ideas I want to research more about

@tyliful Жыл бұрын

love western hermann's torts.

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Awesome us too!

@tyliful Жыл бұрын

@@GardenStateTortoise i have two tuscan hatchlings linage from your colony.

@rayyanalkhatib6340 Жыл бұрын

Radiated tortoise also looks beautiful

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

They do and we show them in many of our videos!

@huiajkoosmqmkw.kakaoaamama7692 7 ай бұрын

9:18 why is no one talking about how cute this is

@kadevanbuskirk493 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Always have been a huge fan or tortoises ever since my third grade teacher had them and would bring them in. My only question for you is if someone is looking to become a tortoise owner who are some credible breeders?

@melissabordes8437 10 ай бұрын

You recommended repitsoil and there are ROCKS in it!!! I just found mounds of rocks in my sulcatas poop!

@jim-jamz_and_the_nite-shirtz Жыл бұрын

Western Hermann's are definitely on my list for a dream species to keep to increase their captive numbers and keep the bloodlines pure. Hopefully I can find a sweet deal on some soon.

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

I’m sure you’ll be able to 😉

@tarasostapiuk8096 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great video!!! I am still waiting for a video about greek tortoises subspecies, locales 😉😁👍👍👍👍👍

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Oh boy, that one’s gonna take loooooong time to film 🤣

@tarasostapiuk8096 Жыл бұрын

@@GardenStateTortoise i will wait 🤗

@bluedeva Жыл бұрын

Completely agree, I absolutely love western Hermann’s. So full of character, so inquisitive, complete lemmings and their shells are so beautiful especially their keyhole scutes. My Pebble is hilarious and always up to mischief, he acts very much Otis - he loves chasing me around like a puppy. 🤗🐢🤗 I love the #brianstrong tshirt 👌🏻

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

That’s great! Thanks for watching and yes, #BrianStrong

@caroleparias6197 Жыл бұрын

How cute-attracted to your tattoo!

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@WindowsillNepenthes 10 ай бұрын

Great information ❤. Quick question: I have really cold winters, so 5 months per year I'll need to keep them indoor. But what temperature is too cold at night for them so they need to be kept inside? Thanks 👍

@thomasgolem7826 4 ай бұрын

Great video! How many western hermann’s tortoises would you recommend housing together? Or perhaps a better question, which ratio of males to females? Thanks in advance!

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Hey friends! We did another video like this one but it’s about the world’s best pet TURTLE! Check it out at this link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mrapY8WAqajPcmQ.html Lots of love, Chris

@McZooExoticPets Жыл бұрын

I need some of these

@animesuperstar99 Жыл бұрын

What would you say is the farthest north in the US that you'd be able to have the Western Herman's Tortoise outside in the winter? For example, would it be possible for someone in central NY to keep them outside and are any kind of modifications needed? For example would you need a deeper burrowing area with a certain kind of substrate? That being said, what is a suitable substrate for them to burrow into to brumate? The ground in certain areas tends to be more clay based which I would assume is not ideal.

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Yes and I know people in Minnesota with them. As long as they have a safe, protected area to hibernate they’ll be ok.

@JohnFitzpatrickx Жыл бұрын

Couple months ago I began caring for a Mojave Desert Tortoise as part of a legal rescue. Just started building a burrow outside for him, he likes a lot of room to roam around. I’ll be planting native plants for him, but right now he’s very picky eating dandelion greens. Having a hard time getting him to eat anything else.

@Bulldog2108 Жыл бұрын

Can we please have a video all about the Eastern Herman's particularly?!?! Cheers!

@Mist3rChing Жыл бұрын

I love the #Brianstrong t shirt.

@abdoelhabsye Жыл бұрын

In Indonesia, we don't have western hermanii.. Never heard someone have it, we only got eastern around here :(

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry. Eastern are wonderful too!

@Voidaken 7 ай бұрын

Tempting, but I think I still like Cherryheads more.

@victoriahoward8244 Жыл бұрын

They’re so pretty!! I have a female Red Footed. I love her!! She’s maybe a year old. Not sure.

@anthroterra7223 Жыл бұрын

One thing I never really see in these videos is water source/maintenance. Are you using shallow pans? I’m wondering if we should use the same reptile ramp bowl we use inside.

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Yes you can. We’ve covered the outdoor dishes in older videos. Large stainless steel pans or large terra cotta saucers work well.

@grettelguerra7511 Жыл бұрын

Can you sell these tortoises to NJ residents? Excellent video by the way!

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Unfortunately no, no sales of tortoises or turtles can be legally conducted within NJ state lines.

@SotasExotics Жыл бұрын

My easterns just laid 2 clutches yesterday 2 female simultaneously 😊😊 still waiting for you to send me some Westerns 😩😉

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

😉🐢🐢

@Jeepdriver75 6 ай бұрын

Looking to get my first tortoise. Thoughts on these compared to the easier to get Eastern???

@taylorsoha300 Жыл бұрын

I love this! How do you go about finding a reputable tortoise breeder?

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

You’re commenting on one’s videos right here! 😉

@KC-jm8rg Жыл бұрын

@@GardenStateTortoise Yes! Arthur, the baby Dalmation tortoise I bought from you is about 8 months old now and thriving. He is bold and has tons of personality, he amuses me and makes me happy! I am afraid he's like a potato chip - having one just makes me want more.

@carina9629 Жыл бұрын

@@KC-jm8rg how do you know he's a male and not a female? I thought it takes a few years to know the sex for certain? Is that not applicable to Herman's?

@KC-jm8rg Жыл бұрын

@@carina9629 Per Chris Leone, the temperature at which the eggs are incubated determines the sex. He is pretty confident that mine will be a male.

@DuckyBoi99 3 ай бұрын

I’m planning on getting Herman tortoise do you have any tips (I watched your videos for research so Ty)

@denisepacetti4559 Жыл бұрын

Hey, Chris, where would I go to find one of these little fellas if I wanted to start my own outside habitat? I live in NE Florida.

@William_Does_Coasters2255 Жыл бұрын

That explains your channel logo then!

@GardenStateTortoise Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@scottd2580 Ай бұрын

Is there a minimum group size if you're going to keep them together? I've heard keeping them in pairs can be problematic, but that may not have been in relation to this breed.