Baby Tortoises Hatching Out of the Ground

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It's finally that time of the year where the baby tortoises are hatching out of the ground! Here in Arizona it's one of the only places where people have success by letting Sulcata Tortoises hatch out naturally.

[@TheTortoiseWhisperer]

The other day I got some UNBELIEVABLE footage of my tortoise laying eggs. We also went around and fed ALL the tortoises and put the GoPro on Ike for the day! Full Video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYSzmmOsYraqn8U

[@thanhphuoc1209]

Thanks buddy

[@Karra__with_a_K]

Do you sell them? 🤷‍♀️what do you do with all these tortoises

[@marianaruiz4987]

where can I contact you to buy they are beautiful!!🥰🥰

[@user-tz5tt1xy2d]

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[@user-ox9lf4wf1l]

انا احب السلاحف حداو انا عندي سلحفاة

[@TortugasDeTierra]

I think looking for naturally born tortoise on the guarden is the pinnacle of someone who likes tortoises.

[@ms.pirate]

*garden

[@TNT12]

@@ms.pirate you really gotta be that kinda guy

[@Katragine]

@@TNT12 fr

[@mrzeta7732]

@E Van I think maybe he sell them as pets

[@sweatypotato248]

He leaves then in wild or may be some pets but not in that area, this is only place for them to hetch with high success rate

[@FavineMoore]

Ike is always doing 1 of 2 things. Eating or giving the pickle. Ike is living the best life.

[@DiegoTorres-ls8wh]

He often does both

[@Squelcho]

Watermelon and wow: the essentials to life

[@iamthedevilsadvocate]

thang

[@ThyLocalIdiot]

“Wow” -Ike

[@sigi4753]

Lol

[@waffles3629]

I love how half the babies were trying to escape and the other half just took a nap

[@nicholasmagliano5145]

Just like human babies lol

[@kimmieh8419]

Your eyesight is awesome! I posted before that they look like stones so I’d be afraid I’d miss one! But you can actually see them from 10 or so feet away!!! You truly are the Tortoise Whisperer! 🤗

[@pawsandclaws12]

Yeah, sometimes I can't even find my tort that is two times the size of his tort because they litterly look like the environment

[@rubyy.7374]

You should see how well bird spotters can see. It’s definitely a super impressive skill!

[@ayeshamushtaq1295]

I was wondering what u do with so many tortoises?? 🤔

[@vh8584]

@@ayeshamushtaq1295I was curious as well, that’s a lot of babies. You could be over ran with tortoises in no time. Do you sell them?

[@SteveAcomb]

Imagine being born a baby tortoise: scared. alone. hungry. then, all of the sudden, a warm voice: “Hey buddy!” and whether you know it or not, you’re gonna live the rest of your life as best as any tortoise ever has ❤

[@AnnoyedAstronaut]

Yes ❤❤

[@deadaccount126]

I'm from AZ too and my neighbor found a baby sulcata tortoise walking in her yard. We were very confused about where it came from. No one near us has reptiles but some friends and I. So seeing this baby we decided to walk around looking for more as well to see if there was someone with tortoises that was near. We didn't find anything, no babies, and not anyone who owed tortoises too. There was talk last year about someone's pet getting out but I had no idea if that was near me or not or if there are just wild tortoises living near my area that someone released. The baby still has a yolk sack on it when we found it. I decided to keep it as I have the space for it when it is bigger and experience with reptiles already. We are just confused about where they could have come from. It's been about a week now and still no sign of others. But the one I have is doing well.

[@GeminiCricket21]

The tortoise chose you to be its caretaker.

[@deadaccount126]

@@GeminiCricket21 that's what it feels like

[@purpleemerald5299]

Are there any predators where you live that have the capacity to entirely consume them? Because that would be my only guess as to what happened to the rest of its clutch.

[@deadaccount126]

@@purpleemerald5299 ya lots of birds cats dogs and snakes

[@laurenelizabeth8585]

Same thing happened to me last week. I also live in Arizona but the townhome community I live in is all grass. We have houses behind us but other than that it just appeared out of nowhere on the sidewalk the other day. I looked around and still look and haven’t found any others so I think someone’s pet just got out. I put out flyers and no one called so I gave it to my friend down in Tucson who has a big ranch with other Sulcata’s. It was too cute though. Sadly we only have a small balcony and that’s it, it deserves more. Zeus is now living his/her best life in southern AZ.

[@ricedbroccoli]

It is so crazy to me that those turtles will likely still be going strong when everyone who has watched this video is in a casket or on their deathbed.

[@kylestanley7843]

Wild, innit?

[@ocelot_the_dragon]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Bot

[@jamiehughes5573]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ I refuse 😎🖕

[@willyroo8570]

Tortoises* it may seem harmless but some people drown tortoises throwing them into water thinking they're turtles

[@ricedbroccoli]

@@willyroo8570 damn thats crazy idrc tho

[@PotteredPiggies]

You can just tell how much they care for the tortoises. The love in their voice when they say “hey buddy” 🥹

[@e_sidera]

It’s true especially when he said “that’s how we know they’re nice and hydrated”. I would’ve been pissed off or cursed lol

[@babyhippo]

@@e_sidera what did a baby tortoise do to you my pfp is a baby hippo so it kinda like tortoise

[@MJ1919]

What happens to all the babies? Do you keep them?

[@scorpion-lg4ic]

Ike is the busiest tortoise 🐢 i have ever seen. He gets that weed whacker going in almost every video!!!! Hahaha

[@shondacasselman1979]

I bet that was so much fun going around looking for baby turtles. I loved how one of the baby tortoise saw you from between the wall and a building and came running to you like mama. Lol 😂

[@dfquartzidn6151]

It’s like he immediately knew he’d be saved lmao. It’s so cute.

[@othmanalfarsi5398]

Hhhhh

[@BiNumber3]

It's like an easter egg hunt

[@FacundoTroitero]

Finding and picking baby tortoises up as a job. This guy is living the dream

[@TerriblePerfection]

Gets peed on, is thrilled that the tortoise is hydrated. 🥰

[@JackSears95]

This is so precious, all these babies have no idea the childhood they're about to have. I would absolutely carry a baby tortoise in my pocket except that's probably not healthy for them and they'd pee in my hoodie. But just imagine having a buddy at the ready, that would be incredible. Stay safe homie, you're doing amazing work. Thanks for letting us see.

[@srolfe40]

The anxiety I would have of not being able to find all the babies would keep me up at night and out there looking 24/7. ❤❤❤❤❤❤ so adorable!

[@shw77]

they are so cute omg, they look like little toys he left out in the backyard by mistake LOLL

[@mysticmusical]

This is the only kind of treasure hunt I want! Words can't describe the joy I feel each time you find a baby tortoise. Truthfully I'd watch hours of just this and lament on how short it was.

[@topanimon]

The only way you could get it back is by buying a used car and selling the car for free to the general population and not the people who have it back

[@tracyjacoby2382]

You are a beautiful human and ALL the Tortoises are beautiful too!! Love when you say "Heyyyy Budyyyy!"🤗Hail King👑 Ike!!🐢💕

[@darky1376]

I'm so glad you posted longer videos!! Keep it up

[@2013TombRaider]

There is no that time of the year for Ike. Everyday is his prime time 😂

[@jodifoster1973]

You do such a amazing job with these guys! I bought my son a box turtle when he was just 3 and he's now 38 and "Mr. Turtle" is still doing great 😃

[@anonymousx1101]

Turtles are so long lived. Some live to be over 200!

[@jodifoster1973]

Indeed! And here in Tennessee where I live they're turtles everywhere. It's amazing!!

[@topanimon]

The only way you can do this without a permit or permit would have to come with a warrant or a warrant for a warrant to arrest you if you’re not allowed to drive

[@imjustverable3860]

I would literally spend an entire day doing this just for the sake of doing it. My payment can be free drinks and unlimited time to cry over how damn small they are

[@gardenpop]

I know longer content can be difficult to produce, and it may not get as much traction the shorts initially. However, I personally love these longer videos.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Did not know that little bit about the markings on the shells sometimes not being symmetrical. That was interesting to learn! It’s amazing how many babies are all over your yard!

[@quailron1581]

I’d be terrified to miss one! You’ve got real good eyes.

[@thexboxgamerofold2984]

i like that you can hear the turtles in the background getting it on and how they are completely oblivious.

[@dianaroach3093]

The male turtle keeps busy....lol

[@TXJH556]

So many babies 🥰 so cute. Thanks for sharing!

[@burak6577]

dude i wish they could tell how much they appreciate your help 😍

[@mini_ratsy7012]

There's so cute hatching

[@rayhanmustakim7073]

Ike is really a hardworker, working hard to make more of him 😁

[@acethegamer9417]

turtles are the BEST

[@6p1]

So cute🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Getting a baby tortoise on Christmas

[@TheDevouredEagle]

4:45 - ohh man, glad you found those little guys! 🐢🐢 At no point in this video you seem a bit hesitant to put your hands on places where you could find spiders 😅 I wonder how the lifestyle of a turtle breeder looks like, it's similar to a farmer I guess?

[@enderminer103]

I’m a simple man. I see video of The Tortoise Whisperer, I hit like

[@6ixcc]

Yea man those are some lucky ass tortoises...your a good man 🦸‍♂️

[@MickeyDeisel]

Baby tortoises are VERY chill 😎😎😎

[@forgetfuldullahan5468]

For such tiny creatures, they sure do go quite the distance.

[@anndownsouth5070]

And they can get to quite a good speed.

[@thedragon133]

Awwww, they're all so cute

[@unironicaljfkinnie4545]

theyre so burger shaped i love them sm

[@thetortoiseguy6449]

Hi TW! Just picked up my adorable Baby Sheldon at vet …he weighs 95 grams today! His best ever! Thanks for all your beautiful & fun videos! 👍🐢❤️

[@jagrubster]

Look at them trying to escape it so CUTE

[@High_7]

"Hey Buddy. " The sound of that tells he really cares for them.

[@hinu1987]

Awe the little baby tortoises!😊🐢 They are so so cute! Do you think you found em all?😧 Do you ever find any around that are bigger? Any that have passed due to not finding them right away? I'm so happy for the longer content!

[@weebruh4634]

I was worried anout that too

[@Kburn1985]

Just conjecture, but the hatching area has plenty of vegetation, so they wouldn't starve. There's shade, and there's water for the bigger tortoises, no predators. He probably sells them, so picking them up is like picking $500 from the ground. If any deaths, if at all, it'll be absolutely minimal.

[@-crimean_khagan-110]

@@Kburn1985 I think that he stated somewhere that he doesn't intend to sell them, he just wants to raise them himself.

[@tinhlam2826]

@@-crimean_khagan-110 At some point he should sell them too. Either way, people wouldn't eat these tortoises. They will also be kept as pets. Too many tortoises will make things cramped.

[@Quiteinfamous]

I believe he just rehomes some, I don’t think he turns a major profit

[@DanielKay06]

To make this even cuter (is if it wasn't cute enough already) imagine a little "meep" sound every time he picks one of the babies up :D

[@RusInfVis1986]

You are a person with a big heart. I express my deep gratitude to you!

[@lionlionheart2181]

It's like Easter hinting but with baby turtles. 😊🐢

[@_bree3957]

When I saw them tryna climb out of the box, their feet where moving and it was so adorable 😭😭😍🥰

[@legatobluesummers1994]

Ike is living his best life! You could be a flipping spotter! Those babies blend so well but you spot them easily and i would feel so bad for accidentally stepping on one I'm so glad they have you taking care of them!

[@Rowdypate777]

So cute🥺🥺😊😊

[@industrialdino4029]

I love the longer content like this! These little dudes are so gorgeous, and I love seeing the set up you have for them.

[@damiangonzalez5331]

I love watchin your videos and your tortoise are cute❤

[@Geezerelli]

My Sulcata is now 100 lbs San Diego weather, lots of grass and an automatic water bowl and good fencing and he is 20 years here.

[@IvanLopez-fc4dr]

It gives me tenderness how he collects them as if he were harvesting fruits

[@bugmother3002]

Okay this is the kind of Easter egg hunt I would take part in any day. Such a delight to spot these sprinkled cereals 🥺💚🐢

[@sugar_cookie18]

So many babies, they’re all so cute ❤️🐢

[@Treopse]

Oh those little babies are adorable, I loved when you said "here he comes" and the little tortoise came from the crack

[@philomena6070]

I just love these longer videos! Watching them just makes me so happy! These tortoises are so well taken care of!

[@shanonsmith4613]

Thanks so much for sharing this! You are truly an amazing human! I watch your old videos over many times, They make me so happy. 🥰. Good luck with your new little ones. I look forward to updates!! Thanks again.

[@koolburn5218]

40 years old and I never knew I wanted a baby tortoise as a pet until I started seeing your Shorts on my feed. Amazing how well you raise and take care of them!

[@pal57898]

Somehow this is really wholesome, I can't believe there are so many

[@egamereverplayer6493]

It's so cute 🥺🥺❤🐢.

[@TiptronicSS]

-Howdy neighbour, what are you doing today? -Oh nothing, plucking tiny baby tortoises from the ground 😂

[@user-hu1xj3ek5w]

Хороший ты мужик ! Это я тебе как владелец двух водяных черепах говорю. Удачи, терпения и всего хорошего тебе !

[@JakeDogg-RIP]

It like a Easter egg hunt but it a Birthday tortoise hunt 😂🥰🐶🐢🐢🐢🐢

[@abmlr_productions9801]

The way you pick them from the grass and foliage makes it look like you are harvesting crops like little living potatoes.

[@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime]

It's amazing how tiny they are.

[@MineStrongth]

What's the mortality rate of those guys? What are you going to do with 50 tortoises?

[@BirchTreeReborn]

This is the weirdest gardening harvest tutorial I've ever seen and I love it.

[@thebighurt2495]

It's kinda cute how they can curl up into their shells like that. They turn into tiny, stony ovals.

[@miguelespinoza6644]

Adorable

[@crystalphillips696]

Wow so many babies how do you know if you found them all? You always take such great care of them. I love all your videos.

[@annettemurphy2317]

IKE isn't wasting anytime he is always practicing baby making. Do your thing IKE.

[@maggieekane7845]

So incredible the amount of work you are doing for these tortoises! Happy Birthday to all the newbies! 🐢🐢🐢❤️❤️❤️🥰

[@JakeDogg-RIP]

I love tortoises! 🐢❤️🐶

[@ethan.L5239]

Aww babies

[@MrReese]

Just found your channel and I cannot that thank you enough for rescuing and taking care of these wonderful creatures ❤.

[@jonahdomingo7616]

Now that is what I call adorable little tortoises

[@rachelmasin8779]

I love watch your videos

[@Haleema659]

They’re adorable 🥰

[@user-ht4ye7tf1w]

They are so lucky to have you as an owner😍🥰

[@markfairman162]

That's insane , just having that man sultcatas in the garden you had no idea were there. A happy environment, those tortises are breeding so readily and naturally.

[@kemills79]

Awesome video! I would be so scared to walk around where all the babies are hatching though. I would for sure step on one that I didn’t notice.

[@Rumcake256]

oh my good lord these guys are just too damn cute

[@shadowwriter329]

Ah this is what I came for, baby tortoises and a series of happy “hey buddy!”

[@jmcm.02]

it warms my heart every time you say what’s up buddyyyyyy

[@BlackRose-jb6nd]

It's like an easter egg hunt!

[@KitKat-xn7bs]

Little turtles were playing hide and seek. Can they survive for a few days if you don't find them right away.

[@kimmieh8419]

He said when they hatch, they have an egg sac under their shell to keep them sustained for about 2 weeks. Cool, huh? I was so happy to hear that so it gives him time to catch them all!😁👍

[@triciahayes7305]

Hi, the kids and I enjoyed watching you and your “Easter Egg hunt of finding your brand new little‘buddies’. We were taking ‘bets’ on how many you would find that day. Thank you so much for sharing your ‘friends’ with us! Big Smiles! ❤

[@irenegea7644]

That's beautiful tortoise babies. 😮😊

[@baseupp12]

Is this a re-upload video from last year because it seems familiar and if not, how will you deal with all the tortoises when they get bigger and you run out of space.

[@TheTortoiseWhisperer]

This was recorded a few days ago. Also all the tortoises that grow up here will stay here. I have the space to provide them with so I will be building more enclosures when that time comes.

[@baseupp12]

@@TheTortoiseWhisperer that's great man, your videos are amazing and I'm glad all these wonderful creatures will have a loving home

[@kimmieh8419]

@@TheTortoiseWhisperer OMG! You keep ALL THE BABIES?!?! That’s AMAZING!!!! You are so lucky to have all that space to be able to do that! ACTUALLY THEY ARE LUCKY!

[@charlotte89726]

Oh my god, there so cute I could die 🦄

[@JacobTerherst]

I feel like this is what my yard looks like with wild Florida gopher turtles and always having to lookout for the babies. My property was a haven for gophers when I bought it but the last couple of years they have really started to flourish.

[@karuiGaming]

I'm AMAZED you even noticed this guy 2:19

[@aymanbelhouari4489]

I love this ❤️❤️❤️

[@StoneWitch147]

I actually would love to search for baby tortoises more than finding easter eggs on my backyard 😂 you're doing a great job at spotting our tiny fellas on such a wide area.. 👍🏻👏🏻💯

[@anitatomar3404]

That was heart touching "what's up buddy". 😍😍☺

[@dawnwalus6777]

What do you do with all these babies?

[@TheTortoiseWhisperer]

I try to keep as many babies as I can but unfortunately I'm not able to keep every single one with the amount that they do have, so after I make sure they're 100% healthy and ready, I do let some go to new and good homes. I ALWAYS be sure they go to a good home and that the person is 100% educated and knows what they are getting themselves into.

[@dawnwalus6777]

Thanks for caring for them!!!

[@Gabrielbeer2111]

Cute babys. Awesome video ✌💚

[@ms.pirate]

Such cute turtles too brighten up my sad day

[@Cyfa48]

Oddest Easter egg hunt ever, lol