2 Years of Franklin, my Turtle! - Origin Story

[@GoHerping]

Every video of Franklin: kzbin.info/aero/PLIXZgmnvg0nAs2k-QoMxOsp7uHo5IZTKw

[@jonathan5067]

Can Franklin and I procreate

[@SmooshGoo]

@@jonathan5067 no that's homosexuality

[@zingiestbug4251]

GoHerping @ 4:33 is that a new snake in the background and what kind of enclosure is that... diy?

[@jonathan5067]

ZingiestBug that's Rosy, his boa, and yes it's a diy enclosure

[@simongillgannon253]

no that is a carpet python that he got in one of his vlogs

[@TheTurtleGirl]

you should've titled this *shellebrating 2 years of Franklin* come on Alex, you gotta use the cheesy puns when you can. it turtley works!

[@goldfishghosts1919]

Steve Gee turtle

[@frostbitetheannunakiiceind6574]

HI

[@rhiannonishere7148]

I love the puns Keep doing le puns Much puns

[@konaa6181]

Hehe

[@matthewplays8029]

The Turtle Girl 😂😂😂

[@jordanindigo8411]

0:59 lmao I love how you just dismissed the snake falling in the back

[@vivikahennemuth3278]

I laughed too hard

[@frostbitetheannunakiiceind6574]

@@vivikahennemuth3278 me 2

[@randomgirlwhotypes7314]

Lol

[@chaloux9419]

Franklin: hiding in your shell for protection < biting the spooky things ( and Alex)

[@paperbackwharf]

00:59 *casually ignores snake crashing to the ground*

[@frostbitetheannunakiiceind6574]

Ikr

[@miriam7779]

It's probably on a daily basis ;D

[@kingizzachode5155]

He protec he attack but most importantly he back

[@frostbitetheannunakiiceind6574]

Yup

[@lilahb.8698]

0:16 true comedy is when you can't tell if it's young goherping or N O W goherping that's putting that laughtrack over his always terribly good comedy

[@Nz-tm3gs]

*Expectation:* Alex: "Im in the room all day because im doing school from home" *Reality:* Alex: Watches Philly D. instead. 5:01

[@GoHerping]

dun oofed

[@chaloux9419]

When are we gonna let franklin run the channel

[@customchucks8182]

He will take over

[@GoHerping]

(blinks twice)

[@poisonous_potionz2087]

One day, just wait, one day he will run the world 😌

[@JurassicReptiles]

Alex, you should sell a Franklin plushy eventually

[@nittygritty7034]

Yes! THIS

[@cocoanicole140]

I WOULD BUY IT

[@pops7742]

Yaaaaaaas

[@aangid646]

Why Alex loves franklin

[@Jessica-ww1hm]

Listening to you talk about how you spoil him made me smile. I love it

[@Twdsuperfan2010]

Do a video on why you sleep on the floor. I'm curious any one else 🙋‍♀️hit the like button

[@monxxet]

TWDSUPERFAN2010 1986 he’s doing that to sleep with his reptiles for one day. He’ has a bed

[@jurassicparkreptiles1816]

Maybe he sleeps in a hide like a snake

[@kathrynh685]

Jurassic Park Reptiles Yeah maybe his bed is for his snakes

[@gagiibaaji2774]

My brother sleeps on the floor, (with a mattress) and he just likes it

[@beatrizjacobo2728]

Ahh, this is my first video I have watched of Franklin. I love his story. Thank you so much for your patience with him. I have a turtle that I rescued and believe me, when I say it's not easy or cheap owning a turtle. I can tell that you have spent a lot of time making him better. You are an truly Angel!!! Franklin is very lucky that you came to his rescue. Thank you! I wish we had more humans like you in this world. God Bless.

[@Nz-tm3gs]

I love that turtle! He has inspired me to to possibly adopt my own! (Most likely once I move out so I have the space)

[@GoHerping]

yayy

[@DrJam-mq3pr]

Your videos with Franklin are among my favorites. They show how much work it is to properly care for a slider, so hopefully somebody gets the idea! You've also helped spread awareness about rehoming, rehabilitation, and adoption with the little dude's help. Honestly it's rather inspiring. Help's that he's adorable tho.

[@OvargasSecurity]

Wow franklin looks great! Great job!!

[@colleenm9144]

Franklin is adorable! Didn't realize that a turtle could have so much personality until I watched your channel. Franklin deserves being spoiled after what the poor thing went through with his previous owner.

[@mariejustine16]

Franklin needs more merch! He is the cutest 😍

[@dulceramirez859]

I love your tank set up for Franklin! I will definitely try to recreate something similar! 🐢😆

[@DwaynettaD]

I love this video. Franklin is just too cute! ❤️

[@tegueggu]

The way you said vegetables was adorable

[@blink_nimbledigit]

alex: "older than a lot of you watching this video" me more than twice Franklin's age: "uhhh"

[@Lerrae1908]

Hahaha I started to type out a comment about duckweed right when you brought it up! Turtles LOVE duckweed. What about digging? I bet he would have a grand time with skme pebbles and sand to rummage through. He might take a while to get used to it but every aquatic turtle I have cared for loved to turn the dirt all night. Also, shirt idea... A black shirt, with a bunch of white splotches on it, and a very innocent picture of franklin.... huehuehue. Edit: quick note, diet plays as much of a role in shell developmwnt as uvb exposure, just a good thing to keep in mind. Im sure cheerios and leftover ham or whatever did the poor guy no favors lol.

[@technocheese1102]

Kat Mann I definitely wouldn’t recommend pebbles. A lot of times they try to eat it. However, while it’s hard to clean, sand tends to work well.

[@loboguara7887]

My black-bellied slider turtles have been with me for 9 years, since they were hatchlings. They are awesome reptiles and make great pets! Considering that I am brazilian and they are native to Brazil, keeping the heating and the humidity at the right levels is very easy. They make great starter pets btw 😃 .

[@AnimalPapaStudios]

Big 👍! How are you my friend? Been following you for a long time! Franklin, is so cool! What a great story! Glad to see how good he's doing! You probably saved his life! I have two sliders myself that I rescued out of a school! I also have Donny boy, a red foot tortoise that I rescued out of an apartment! I have a lot more animals too but those are my turtles and tortoise story! Love your channel and content! Have a great weekend my friend! Take care and God bless you and the animals! Animal Papa and Junior! 🐾🐢👍❤️🙏

[@imthatguy423]

WHY DO YOU SLEEP ON THE FLOOR?

[@oo63pies00]

minimalist

[@musiclover101531]

No seriously we need a video on this

[@oo63pies00]

bed < reptile enclosures

[@Gabbycatty]

I do the same lol, well, my mattress is on the floor.

[@misadventure5216]

When I can’t sleep well I sleep on the floor with a blanket. It’s surprisingly comfortable

[@Gofastcass]

I thumbs upped because of that “Oowwwww” at the end 😂😂

[@a13x4869]

I think everyone likes Franklin because we can totally tell how much you adore him haha Comes and chills on your toes!? C'mon that's gotta be the cutest thing ever a turtle can do.

[@inmydarkesthour2278]

Awww..... I didn't really know that Turtles would like being close to humans and the fact that he cuddles you is super cute

[@_glint]

omg his "ow" at the end is the cutest thing

[@lisalynn1]

He is adorable

[@alieoftruth1130]

You've heard of snek, now get ready for: turt

[@WildLife_Perspective]

Great video Alex, glad that he is doing well!

[@Ava_Orchid]

That is one amazing turtle trough

[@AlyssaP0204]

Franklin went through a lot in his life and is definitely a beaming ray of inspiration 👌🏻💕

[@Monsetru134]

Omg I’m so glad I found your channel ! Your so funny and so helpful with turtle stuff !

[@GoHerping]

thanks!

[@amandamartell6289]

Please do another video of Gobi! I love corn snakes! Also..... I asked for the exact sweatshirt you are wearing for my birthday next week. So excited to wear it. Thanks for the videos!

[@theserpentoffire]

Sleeps on the floor while having a fully functional bed. The logic here makes perfect sense.

[@JewThief]

Just wanted to say that it's been really awesome to watch you grow your channel and business ventures. Your videos are always so well produced and edited, regardless of whether you expect them to be seen by 5k or 50k people, and you're one of the very few people on this platform with true integrity. It's always refreshing to see videos from you because you won't sensationalise your content for quick views or put up an act to make things ''more exciting''. Keep up the great work, Alex! I wish I could have your work ethic.. :D

[@GoHerping]

wow, thank you!

[@l3aham3rica]

honestly convinced ur a sweet angel boy. teach me ur turtle ways. i have two RES and i wanna optimize their care and love them more.

[@redheadedrainman5142]

I'm sick right now watching your video. Your cheered me up love the vids dude keep em up

[@lissavmiller]

He protecc He attack ...but most importantly He got shell on his bacc

[@mypenisisembarrassinglysma8680]

Notification Squad!! Also I love my new hoodie! I got it yesterday. :3 I love how the little gekko is on the sleve. Thank you so much for your content!! ❤💛💚💙💜

[@electricshock4806]

i can tell you love him so much , thats one happy turtle !

[@arsonanarchybunny5541]

0:59 I died. When you try your best but you don’t succeed!

[@amymhchan1584]

Nice to hear about his progress, very interesting.

[@marqsward]

More Franklin merch! Also wtf, how do people not see he's a red-eared slider?! Yeah the red isn't really visible, but the rest of his patterns and coloring are obvious still. I recognize those just from having one as a kid. C'mon! People man xP

[@kbug0262]

Not to be over dramatic, and ye, I've said this about almost all your animals, but I would die for this slippy lil turt

[@allanamccullar1623]

off topic but you’re so cute ngl

[@godlytoker1646]

Anyone that tells you this is a female knows nothing about red eared sliders. Great video by the way

[@slimeronio]

maybe he IDENTIFIES as female or non binery ?

[@wattycuffee5664]

Yea the front claws give it away and the tail

[@amphibifish]

@@slimeronio turtles have no concept of gender, so basically we only refer to them as their sex. Before you call me transphobic I’m non-binary so

[@beckyschmidt8347]

My bf had a free roaming box turtle for over 20 years. He was awesome! Loved that turtle.

[@jjlejuwaan1990]

More boa time and highlights ! :) your boa got me into wanting a boa and snake in general. Got my first snake, a western hognose, about a month ago. Lovin it. Your content is great!

[@mairstunna8046]

😆 I just realized I had Cheerios cereal in the cabinet and feed some to my red ear slider she loved them lol 😂 I wanna give them to her as a late night snake I wonder if that’s healthy. She has a great varied diet of super worms 🐛 grapes and turtle pellets. But she won’t eat any leafy veggies none.

[@PYROTOAD]

I absolutely love the description, with the cereal and stuff lol 😂

[@gregmick7408]

Nice video. Can you make more videos with your boa like a care guide or an update on her enclosure or even make a reptile feeding video. Either way keep up the great videos

[@ohhmaii]

Can you please make a video showing how you clean, maintain his tank, and what you use? Thank you so much!

[@pops7742]

When he said older than a lot of you watching this video I laughed so hard🤣🤣🤣

[@EVANGELIONAIRE]

5:25 Excuse me you started to what?

[@linnettelewis9284]

Lmfaoo

[@juicedboxes]

My RES is also named Franklin! I got him in 2002, so just a bit older than yours. Yours is very cute :)

[@Mimi127]

Hey it's been a few months since your last potato update. I'd like to see how it's doing ( not the amphibian, the actual potato )

[@GoHerping]

ur gonna have to sit down for this one

[@Mimi127]

GoHerping 😭

[@brown_gurl]

@@GoHerping uh oh

[@gagiibaaji2774]

Uncle iroh!!!!!!!!

[@myost10]

LMAO “he’s a dude, okay 😒” I LIVE the dry sarcasm 😂

[@keny1000]

Every GoHerping video, an animal tries jumping off a high place lol

[@creature2073]

I subscribed because of franklin but I love all the animals on your channel.

[@Twdsuperfan2010]

At 1:00 when the snake fell off of the screen lol.

[@krystaltran3065]

Please don’t feed Franklin kale and spinach! Kale and spinach have oxalis acid which doesn’t allow turtles to absorb calcium! In moderation it is alright, but just be aware of this!

[@taranturtle1842]

Krystal Tran kale is fine

[@technocheese1102]

Taranturtle only in moderation. It’s actually common for tortoises to get kidney stones and die from being fed only or mainly kale.

[@godlytoker1646]

THIS NEEDS TO BE THE TOP COMMENT

[@mikejoyce6583]

Krystal Tran I'm pretty sure he's aware since he does throughly research his animals

[@MongyBongy]

Guys he knows, chill

[@jayshreesalvi4806]

Franklin 🥺❤️

[@planetaxolotl4398]

Franklin is a god, this is now a religion

[@savagewun2646]

i died when the snake fell in the background lmao

[@msfamilypets8722]

I have a turtle named Franklin too!

[@xXSlaughter3dXx]

Idk if it’s the same with turtles but the metal tanks poison goldfish (rusts over time) the heavy duty plastic ones are non toxic as far as I know (just something to look into

[@GoHerping]

Yeah, forgot to mention it in this video, but I researched a good bit beforehand and the galvanized steel only causes issues with animals with gills. thanks!

[@Lerrae1908]

A good comment nonetheless, because metal leeching is a real problem! But water for herps is often best dechlorinated anyway, and chlorine is a major reason that metal might leech into water. Same for fish, though many people use glass or acrylic anyway. Plastic us not 100% innocent here either, some plastics can leech pthalates into water which are suspected to disrupt endocrine function, and other substances might leech as well depending on the plastic type (which can be carcinogenic). Just putting it out there so people are thinking about it :)

[@boxybrown4278]

@@GoHerping some amounts of heat can also allow the galvanization to come off the metal, very useful for alot of projects but the cons of galvanized metals aren't mentioned often

[@insomniacraccoon]

Well shit.. Wish I learned this before we 'upgraded' the pond to a stock tank... RIP Nemo and Comet...

[@MidnighHowls]

I only got 1:03 seconds in before wheezing because I was watching that snake and then "THUD"

[@explosivekitten1065]

He’s a tiny water cat ;)

[@Bacodela]

Nice video and great camera work!

[@thebreezelife]

Awwww he looooves you ❤

[@Skeletor8387]

Anyone else notice that cute little snek trying to break out of its enclosure?

[@AvisNotHere]

Franklin is the reason I wanted my RES!! 😘🐢

[@mairstunna8046]

My R.E.S LOVES: GRAPES, SUPER WARMS, FEEDER FISH (OCCASIONALLY). AND NOW CHEERIOS 😆 THANKS

[@zackr2087]

At 4:40 you can see his cats teal behind the tub

[@PYROTOAD]

KZbin is making mad it hasn’t been notifying me of your videos man! And I’ve been here before Franklin lol makes me proud 😂

[@samuelcarr4973]

After 4 years of research and convincing my dad will let me get my first reptile, a rosy boa

[@olivia.v2132]

Awe, cute!!

[@GoHerping]

indeed

[@DF13939]

He sure is looking good

[@ciarapershall1633]

I'm halfway in an i'm crying because you've been so good to Mr. Franklin. Also def wanna know why you sleep on the floor?

[@jaymacthings8039]

I remember when I was younger I had 3 turtles and we made them a pond outside,boy not just any pond,we dug out a hummer hole in the dirt,about the size of an 80 gallon -100 gallon tank,put a liner,and filled it with dechlorinated water.They lived happy with koi fish and a lot of gold fish.They had a lamp,night lights,and a fence,but they escaped.Sometimes we found them back in the water magically,like on one special 4th Of July.But they all eventually escaped,and we found there bones dried up.I buried them.😥

[@turtlecat7856]

Thank God i live in Florida so mine will be out side all year long. He is little yet but hopefully i will have him for life.

[@cartierjoaquin]

0:59 The snake fell☠️☠️

[@kai.7406]

Ooh an origin story.

[@GoHerping]

o yes

[@Dehalove]

i've seen this video like 10 times but this is the first time I noticed the boa in the back!

[@panda59043]

you are a true turtle lover ! I call my turtle - turtle.

[@friendoffurby]

Ive personally never seen a slider with dark eyes like Franklin! My babes have yellow and orange eyes

[@Okayletsg0]

Gucci? Never heard of her the new hype brand is goherping, s/ this new merch is amazing

[@wob3929]

Crazy, i've been subbed for 2-3 years and that shit went by fast.

[@GoHerping]

:D

[@frostbitetheannunakiiceind6574]

Do a video about sleeping on the floor

[@elenacordoba5831]

franklins my fav🤧

[@tavybrooke]

Hey, could you do a care guide on how to take care of my homo sapien?

[@smileyts1151]

Ur going to have to water it everyday

[@tavybrooke]

@@smileyts1151 ah alright thanks

[@stewarthollifield4098]

Hey, I'm new to the channel, so could somebody tell me why there is a boa constrictor behind Alex at 3:44?

[@hp2837]

Love your videos

[@GoHerping]

thanks!

[@designateddoser7651]

Your story of sleeping on the floor reminds me of when I had a baby Nubian goat who was the runt of triplets and the doe wouldn't take care of him. Had to bottle feed him, but he wouldn't stop screaming once he got attached to me until I climbed down my bunk bed and slept on the floor. So I slept on the floor. And he'd wear diapers, but he's a boy so they didn't really reach his wiener, so I'd wake up and he would have always peed somewhere. Thankfully not on me, though he did somehow crap on my pillow one night. Not fun after the first week. But now he's big and actually won the obstacle course at my county fair.

[@Cookiecuttershark-xx]

Good turtle boi

[@GoHerping]

very

[@MintyNerd]

It's good to know that I'm not the only one that sleeps on the floor

[@GoHerping]

its godlike