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happytortoises
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Приєднався 8 кві 2014
I am a tortoise enthusiast and am passionate about the welfare of these gentle reptiles. I have kept tortoises for many years and love looking after them here in the UK.
My videos are based on my experience of keeping tortoises as well as extensive research I have done over the years and are aimed at offering advice to new owners of tortoises as well as sharing my experiences and tips with existing keepers of these lovely creatures.
Please get involved and ask lots of questions as well as offer your support of my channel by subscribing and clicking the thumbs up on any videos that you enjoy!
My videos are based on my experience of keeping tortoises as well as extensive research I have done over the years and are aimed at offering advice to new owners of tortoises as well as sharing my experiences and tips with existing keepers of these lovely creatures.
Please get involved and ask lots of questions as well as offer your support of my channel by subscribing and clicking the thumbs up on any videos that you enjoy!
Building outdoor enclosures for baby tortoises | happytortoises
Hello Everyone!
In today's video I'll be showing you how we built the outdoor enclosures for all our baby tortoises, by repurposing some raised beds we had in our garden. When we moved in, the garden was completely untouched for 18 months so was heavily overgrown and unloved. Keep watching until the end for the transformation!
MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED FOR ENCLOSURE SIDES
Please note: I have amazon affiliated links, these are marked with* and I get a small commission if you purchase these items
- decking boards (repurposed from old enclosure I had years ago, but you can use this *amzn.to/4aPlze7)
- screws (*amzn.to/4bL0NO8)
- posts (*amzn.to/3Vk41kK)
- spirit level (*amzn.to/3VcylO7)
- hammer (*amzn.to/3yPKpNI)
MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED FOR ENCLOSURE LIDS
- wooden frame (3/4" x 1" batten: *amzn.to/3ReREoG)
- mesh (25mm Galvanised Welded Mesh Panels 610 x 910mm *amzn.to/4bNyi22)
- brackets (*amzn.to/4aKYsRW)
- staple gun (*amzn.to/4cbhBO7)
- wire cutters (*amzn.to/3XbfO7t)
PAINT USED
- black paint (*amzn.to/4c8N0R7)
OTHER VIDEOS - COMING SOON!
- planting tortoise food
- hibernation
MY SHOP
If you'd like to show your support, please head over to my websites to pick up some goodies today!
UK www.happytortoises.com
INTERNATIONAL www.happytortoises-shop.com
Thanks everyone once again for your all support it really does mean so much to me.
See you in the next video!
In today's video I'll be showing you how we built the outdoor enclosures for all our baby tortoises, by repurposing some raised beds we had in our garden. When we moved in, the garden was completely untouched for 18 months so was heavily overgrown and unloved. Keep watching until the end for the transformation!
MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED FOR ENCLOSURE SIDES
Please note: I have amazon affiliated links, these are marked with* and I get a small commission if you purchase these items
- decking boards (repurposed from old enclosure I had years ago, but you can use this *amzn.to/4aPlze7)
- screws (*amzn.to/4bL0NO8)
- posts (*amzn.to/3Vk41kK)
- spirit level (*amzn.to/3VcylO7)
- hammer (*amzn.to/3yPKpNI)
MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED FOR ENCLOSURE LIDS
- wooden frame (3/4" x 1" batten: *amzn.to/3ReREoG)
- mesh (25mm Galvanised Welded Mesh Panels 610 x 910mm *amzn.to/4bNyi22)
- brackets (*amzn.to/4aKYsRW)
- staple gun (*amzn.to/4cbhBO7)
- wire cutters (*amzn.to/3XbfO7t)
PAINT USED
- black paint (*amzn.to/4c8N0R7)
OTHER VIDEOS - COMING SOON!
- planting tortoise food
- hibernation
MY SHOP
If you'd like to show your support, please head over to my websites to pick up some goodies today!
UK www.happytortoises.com
INTERNATIONAL www.happytortoises-shop.com
Thanks everyone once again for your all support it really does mean so much to me.
See you in the next video!
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DIY incubator for tortoise and reptile eggs | happytortoises
Переглядів 2,4 тис.5 місяців тому
In today's video I'll be showing you how to make a simple but effective incubator for tortoise and other reptile eggs. Most of the incubators I use are these DIY ones as not only do they work perfectly, they are much cheaper than the shop-bought incubators, plus they're really easy to make! DIY INCUBATOR KIT A fun project for those new to breeding tortoises as well as experienced breeders that ...
separating CONJOINED Tortoise TWINS! | happytortoises
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Today's video is something a bit different.. TORTOISE TWINS!! I have TWO different sets of conjoined TORTOISE TWINS to show you and I'll go through how we separated them. The main purpose of this video is to share my experiences with you as I'm hoping most people will find this fascinating (as it's not a very common occurrence), as well as being helpful to any tortoise breeders out there who ma...
Increasing humidity in tortoise enclosures | happytortoises
Переглядів 25 тис.3 роки тому
Hello Everyone - first of all, sorry for not posting any new videos for such a long time but some challenging life experiences happened and I needed to take a break from youtube for a while - HOWEVER, don't worry all my lovely tortoises are safe and well (and I am too!) and I'm very grateful I've been lucky enough to still have them with me - it's also been great to have your continued support,...
Baby leopard tortoise hatching timelapse video | happytortoises
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Today's video is something a little different for you - it's a couple of timelapses of TWO babies that hatched in 2018. Other videos you may also like are: ua-cam.com/video/IJIVKgA4VHk/v-deo.html - Baby tortoises - daily care routine ua-cam.com/video/Q-OrWLRCQhc/v-deo.html - Bathing your baby tortoise ua-cam.com/video/K32HemLGz6k/v-deo.html - Tortoise Tour Breeding leopard tortoises - coming so...
Moving home! | happytortoises
Переглядів 2,3 тис.5 років тому
First of all sorry for not posting for a while but there's been a lot of changes over the past few months and one of the biggest ones is that all of my tortoise family have been moved into temporary accommodation as I am in the process of moving house. So in today's video, I'll show you the big tortoise move & dismantling and then setting up their new homes. I am hoping to get back to a more re...
Hatchling update: Caring for lots of baby tortoises | happytortoises
Переглядів 28 тис.6 років тому
Today's video is an update on my 2018 hatchlings. These are baby leopard tortoises and they have been hatching over the past few months. As you may have seen in my tortoise tour video, I had 97 eggs in total from my 2 females (BB & Tallulah), so they've been very busy Mums this year! Out of all of these eggs, 52 hatched so far (with 9 more that are due to hatch in the next couple of weeks). In ...
Humidity: What are the recommended humidity ranges for tortoises | happytortoises
Переглядів 11 тис.6 років тому
Today's video is part 2 of 5 different videos I have prepared for you on Humidity. This is an important topic so I decided to split this down into smaller videos so that you can easily find them at a later date if you want to come back to them PLUS I have so much I wanted to cover and I didn't want to hit you with all that information in one video! So, the humidity videos I have for you are: 1)...
Grow your own tortoise food | happytortoises
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Today's video shows how I grow my own tortoise food. This is a great way to feed your tortoise a healthy and varied diet not to mention how much you'll save by not having to buy any shop-bought food/pellets. So, why not get involved and plant out some weeds/flowers for your tortoise to enjoy this year too! I hope you enjoy the video and as always, please post any questions, feedback, other tips...
Humidity: Why it is important for tortoises | happytortoises
Переглядів 14 тис.6 років тому
Today's video is part 1 of 5 different videos I have prepared for you on Humidity. This is an important topic so I decided to split this down into smaller videos so that you can easily find them at a later date if you want to come back to them PLUS I have so much I wanted to cover and I didn't want to hit you with all that information in one video! So, the humidity videos I have for you are: 1)...
Preparing food for all my tortoises (WINTER) | happy tortoises
Переглядів 19 тис.6 років тому
In today's video I will show you how I prepare the food for all my tortoises over the winter months in the UK. I currently have leopard, radiated and mediterranean spur-thighed ("greek") tortoises. In the colder months in the UK it is often more difficult to find the food for them, so this video is to show you what I do to give them fresh food as much as possible in the winter, as well as what ...
Tortoise Tour | happytortoises
Переглядів 25 тис.6 років тому
A few people have requested that I do a Tortoise Tour video to show you the tortoises that I have in my care at the moment... so here it is! I hope you enjoy the video and as always, please post any questions, feedback, other tips you have & video suggestions in the comments below! Thanks so much to all of you that have taken the time to post feedback, questions, video ideas and lovely comments...
Baby radiated tortoises - Extending their enclosure using a tunnel between tubs | happytortoises
Переглядів 4 тис.6 років тому
This video shows how I extended the tortoise table for my radiated tortoises. Their original enclosure was a single tub and details of the video for this set-up are below. I then doubled their area by adding a second tub with a tunnel between the two tubs. I hope you enjoy the video and as always, please post any questions, feedback, other tips you have & video suggestions in the comments below...
Adult leopard tortoises - Daily routine | happytortoises
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This is a short video on the daily routine I follow for my adult leopard tortoises. In this video I cover the morning and evening routine. I have also included a checklist to summarise the things I do incase any of you find it useful for your tortoises daily routines too! I hope you enjoy the video and as always, please post any questions, feedback, other tips you have & video suggestions in th...
Yearling leopard tortoises - enclosure upgrade | happytortoises
Переглядів 27 тис.6 років тому
This video shows how I set up my yearling leopard tortoises new home. I wanted to give them a bigger area as they had outgrown the previous set-up they were in. I hope you enjoy the video and as always, please post any questions, feedback, other tips you have & video suggestions in the comments below! My other videos you may find useful are: "Getting set-up for your baby leopard tortoise" = ua-...
Baby radiated tortoises - set-up and unboxing | happytortoises
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Baby radiated tortoises - set-up and unboxing | happytortoises
Thermometers for your indoor tortoise enclosure | happytortoises
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Thermometers for your indoor tortoise enclosure | happytortoises
DIY calcium powder for your tortoise | happytortoises
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DIY calcium powder for your tortoise | happytortoises
Adult Leopard Tortoises: INDOOR enclosure design ideas | happytortoises
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Adult Leopard Tortoises: INDOOR enclosure design ideas | happytortoises
Baby tortoises: Cleaning their tortoise table | happytortoises
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Baby tortoises: Cleaning their tortoise table | happytortoises
Preparing food for 17 tortoises - (AUTUMN/FALL) | happytortoises
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Preparing food for 17 tortoises - (AUTUMN/FALL) | happytortoises
Baby tortoises daily routine | happytortoises
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Baby tortoises daily routine | happytortoises
Bathing your baby tortoise | happytortoises
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Bathing your baby tortoise | happytortoises
Bringing your baby tortoise home | happytortoises
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Bringing your baby tortoise home | happytortoises
Basic health checks for tortoises | happytortoises
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Basic health checks for tortoises | happytortoises
Weighing your baby tortoise | happytortoises
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Weighing your baby tortoise | happytortoises
Measuring your baby tortoise | happytortoises
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Measuring your baby tortoise | happytortoises
Happytortoises - Welcome to my channel
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Happytortoises - Welcome to my channel
Tortoise-safe disinfectant | happytortoises
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Tortoise-safe disinfectant | happytortoises
What to feed your baby leopard tortoise | happytortoises
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What to feed your baby leopard tortoise | happytortoises
you should file of the pieces of cuttlebone onto their food so it works as calcium powder!
i was confused why my tortoise was breathing like that. and infact thats just how they breathe... i feel so stupid but i dont remember my last tortoise doing that- probably because it was a box *turtle*
Thanks for the information! I am planning on adopting my first tortoise and was deciding between a russian or cherryhead. I really like cherryheads and feel confident doing everything except keeping the humidity high as I've heard it's been a challenge. I have a 75 gallon setup currently which I plan to get rid of and get a bigger one when the time comes, do you think humidity would be a problem in a closed tank?
Thank uu🐢
I always add some vegetables 😋
I'm going to watch this later properly I'm going through a bad bipolar depression and this video is just what I need 🥰 thank you
Aw, thanks for your comment, I hope this video gives you a little boost! 🥰 Love and baby tortoise stomps!! 🐢
@@happytortoises thank you it sure has 💙
Helpful information ❤🐢
Thanks for your comment - I'm glad you found it helpful! 🐢💚
Thank uu💚🐢
You’re welcome 😊
Thank uuu 🐢💚
No problem! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
This video was a life saver to me, when my female Sulcata tortoise laid another batch of eggs and I had both of my other incubators full! I’ve been taking care of my son’s sulcatas, while he’s away in the Navy. And, he’s the reptile expert. Not me. So, thank you for helping me figure out what to do as an emergency backup. 😊
Ahh, I'm pleased this helped you out! Thanks for taking the time to comment and your support of my channel! 😊
Thank you 🐢❤️🐢
No problem at all, I'm pleased you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting 😊
Thank you 🐢❤️🐢
You're welcome! 😊🐢
ayyy welcome back we missed you
Thanks so much! It's good to be back and all the support has been amazing! 🙏
Great video 😊
thanks for your feedback, glad you enjoyed it! 😊
It's been a long time let's see them leopard tortoise
Great video very informative keep them videos coming
Thanks for your lovely message! Yes, I'm hoping to! 😊🤞🏻
Omg yayaya 😂🥰 welcome back
Hooray! Welcome back happy tortoises! ❤
Yay! Thanks v much! 🐢💚
She's back, let's gooooo!!!!!!! 😃🐢
haha, love it! 😂 Yesss, I'm back! 🐢
You're back!!! Wonderful
Thank you, thank you, just what I needed to know! I am so grateful for this information. I have had Mateo and Lucy for almost one year and they have pyrimid shells, and I will try what you said on high fiber diet. Thank you and God bless.
Thank you so much madam for advices from india😊😊
You're very welcome! Thanks for your support 😊
Great video
Great video why did you stop posting
Thanks for your support 😊 I have just posted another video, I'm hoping to get back to regular posting now!
Hi can you tell me how I check the temperature of my tortoise shell please, Thankyou
I really love your channel❤️. As a new proud owner of a leopard tortoise (mix) I have used your knowledge to setup my tortoise table and diet. Thank you! Also, I love your accent❤️!
Hi! Great video! I’m a new tortoise keeper and your video helps. May I ask the type of soul that you use in the enclosure?
Thanks for your feedback and I'm glad the video helped! Yes, I use a mix of 50:50 top soil with play pit sand.
Which disinfectant are you using?
I use F10 reptile disinfectant - great product, I've been using it for years. I sell it on my website www.happytortoises.com along with other F10 products if you're interested
For my herman in the UK today shows45% as uts a bit hot. How can I increase the humidity having a hemp bedding in the table
Wheres the decreased video
Thank you very much I appreciate your knowledge😊
You're welcome! Thanks for your feedback and I'm pleased you found the video helpful 😊
You are incredible x and these videos informative and inspiring
Aw thanks for the lovely feedback, I'm glad you found the videos helpful and inspiring 😊
Super helpful - thank you for your caring
Thank you great video. I am getting 2 redfoot tortoises should be here soon.❤
Tortoise & turtle food daily but calicium powder routine daily use Tortoise food mixing the food
Loving your channel, are you returning soon?
Thanks for your feedback 😊 Yes, I just posted a new video, hopefully I will be able to get back to posting more regularly now
Thanks these videos of super helpful I'm just starting out thanks
how much would you feed your tortoise if they are 5 cm?
About 3/4 the size of the tortoise's shell. I have a video on what to feed your baby tortoise that explains this in more detail if you're interested 😊
Thank you for the help, I got it all figured out now.☺️
Hi, I’m new to owning my first leopard hatchlings and am really worried I’m doing it all wrong! I live in london and finding it hard to get the best advice… Your videos are truly the best! I have what I consider to be a decent table which my children helped me make. What is worrying me is that opinionated voices on various groups have told me that open tables are no good and it should be enclosed but then I see this video which is encouraging as I’m already doing several to keep humidity up. I was using beach chip mixed with coir but then the chap I got the hatchlings from said only beech chips for first year so replaced now I find out he may be wrong as they can pierce torts skim and should use top soil (pear free) so getting ready to change yet again. .. Especially after seeing your set ups!! Is there a recommendation for the soil? Some have mentioned wickes or b&M. Thanks again for your wonderful videos.
This is so satisfying ❤
Thanks
This is an amazing video,superinformstive and well put together. I've been trying to find information like this, especially regarding leopards for a long time now. Thank you!
You're welcome, I'm pleased you found the videos helpful! Thanks for taking the time to post a comment 😊
Hi does it matter that some small parts of my enclosure go below 20 degrees Celsius, I still have the correct temperature below my basking lamp and most of the closure is within temperature
What is the age when the hatchling is no more a hatchling? Does the feeding change once they are older?
This was very informative, much appreciated! May I ask if you can make a video on how to identify the gender ?
hi. how are you. I found a baby tortoises in front of my door. It has not eaten anything and is being 7 days. I have tried many things: warms, lettuce, spinach, fruits, carrots and no luck. I will appreciate your help. thanks
Awesome video! I'm about to get my first tortoise, and I have been watching a lot of videos to try to learn as much as I can, but I like the very clear examples and details that you give. Thank you for giving information that some may find basic... it's very helpful for someone who has never kept a tortoise before.
Hi, thank you for your videos, they are very informative and the best we have watched. Last week we acquired our two male 18 month old Leopard Tortoises. They came with a vivarium which isn't suitable and we have bought them a large guinea pig cage. Could you please tell us the best heat lamp and uva/uvb set up to buy for them. As autumn is approaching we will keep them indoors over winter but once we are into spring we will convert the summer house for them so they can live outdoors. Will they be old enough by then to live outside with the correct warmth ? We will be keeping them in the conservatory which does drop cold at night and will be difficult to keep at 20+ deg. Our intention is to enclose an area of approx 2' x 2' x 18" using a heat lamp for warmth. Their bedtime temperature at the moment is 25 deg. Would this be sufficient for them and can they still have access to the rest of the table. Also how many times a day should we be feeding them. As they are grazers we are feeding 4-5 times a day, is this too much ? Thank you very much for your time, Ann and Tom
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