How To Raise BABY TORTOISES! (Easy, Simple, Effective)

[@GardenStateTortoise]

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

[@matthewbarrett8285]

Hi Chris, Just had 3 Hermanns eggs hatch. I live in the south of England Temperature is around 22C at present Should I keep the 3 newly hatched Hermanns outdoors throughout the summer straight away from day 1 and what is the best substrate for them? They are in an open tortoise table with access to water and shade and vegetation fed on flowers weeds and access to cuttlefish. Then should I keep them in the unit shown in the video in the Autumn prior to a short 6 to 8 week hibernation and once they wake up prior to putting them in the garden? Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[@JAYSONE77]

Using this setup, what are my safe options to keep the night temps up?

[@mikeo1105]

As a former keeper I can say this is the best 15 minutes of advice that I have ever seen for anyone wanting to raise a tortoise. Exceptional job! Your vast experience is so valuable and appreciated.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you Mike!

[@jeanetteiacovone1958]

This is amazing info…. Especially about the calcium… a lot of people over do the calcium by not only how often but by how much thank you for all this info

[@QuallLunas]

Should I be concerned about what bin I choose to keep my baby in, is propylene plastic a safe plastic to choose to keep my baby tortoise in or will it leach out and hurt my tortoise? If so then what bins do you guys recommend?

[@Rayyanshorts52]

Sorry but just need to know can Herman tortoises eat water melon

[@tamarrajames3590]

Watching baby tortoises just never gets old…especially when you are teaching us how to properly take care of them. They are such beautiful little miniatures of their parents…who will one day be all big and impressive.🖤🇨🇦

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Yes! Thank you Tamarra!

[@ZimVader-0017]

I was gifted a four year old red foot tortoise last may. Her previous owner couldn't take care of her anymore, and since I have a very large backyard she can explore, he gave her to me. She has slight pyramiding, but I've been doing research to keep it from getting worse. Even if she just turned 5 years old last week, I'm still going to follow these tips as a new tortoise mommy.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

That’s great and good luck with her!

[@reptilesrodents]

Great instructions. I'm not a turtle owner, but I just love learning about animals with a spotlight on reptiles. I love what you do. But I especially love your conservation work you do. Thanks for all your hard work on saving the turtle family.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you so so much!

[@loriw2661]

“So they can start growing smoothly”. I see what you did there. 😉 🐢❤️🐢 Love your videos!!

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thanks Lori!!

[@walterschultz3234]

Excellent instructional introduction to the art of caring for turtles and tortoises with knowledge and love.

[@gerrinickolson2314]

Love the support shirt !!! Education and compassion can go far :) Thank you for showing him you care. I adore your children helping in the background and love your content!

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Brian and I go way back, he’s a brother and he’s got this! 💪🏻

[@svenvalcke8640]

Great nuanced video. Specially about lighting, love how you separate different types of tortoises. Simplicity is key when raising hatchlings.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thanks Sven!

[@tangojuliethotel-fz7mh]

Nice of you Chris wearing that tshirt in support of Brian 🙏🏻

[@DoorsToHideBehind156]

I noticed that as well. A subtle way to show support without saying anything

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Brian and I go pretty far back so I’m definitely crushed about his news but he’s got this 💪🏻

[@beverlyjensen443]

Exactly❣️ I came to say the same thing... You rock, Chris.

[@n.s.9833]

Thank you so much for the great, informative content! I definitely prefer the long videos, they are kind of therapeutical because of the way you explain all important things but also help A LOT with raising tortoises and getting to know them better without having to read 100 articles or books 😂💚

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you!! We really got work together as a community to push short videos out!

[@brenjn45]

You're such a great turtle dad/grandad. 🐢 Those little cuties are in the best care.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you!

[@abletodoit3051]

Love the enthusiasm this guy radiates. Really makes you appreciate these turtles so much more

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Hello everyone! I hope you’re all having an amazing weekend and that you enjoy this video. For how to house slightly larger tortoises of juvenile size, watch this video next: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoGtaniGZZp9qKc

[@simajayaredevil]

Hi Chris, do you turn off all the lights at night? Or do you keep them on day and night?

[@funwithcraft]

One of my friend feeds tomatoes to star , HERMANS and Egyptian tortoise everyday is it safe as i have star tortoise

[@samsong4447]

Another great, informative video! Would love to see a dedicated video on how to care for mature/senior adult turtle & tortoises. Common sign of illness to look out for. How to trim their nails, beak at home. Indoor burmation, etc.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Great idea and thanks for watching sam!

[@heathermaybelleisland6007]

Love your channel! You and Casey are amazing. I have learned so much. Im not getting video notifications either, i saw your community post to know you posted. KZbin needs to get it together.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you Heather! It’s time we all stop watching shorts!

[@Renee11123]

I learned so much in this video. Thank you for show why humidity is important rather than just telling.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you for watching it!

[@delightdelirium1]

Great video!! Oh my goodness, makes me miss my tortoises!! I had to find them a new home after my divorce- I didn't have the room for their indoor habitat and lost the yard for their summer playground. I had a Russian tortoise and a painted wood turtle, both had been surrendered to the pet store I worked in. Luckily I found a great person to take them in.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you! I’m glad you were able to find a good person to take them!

[@gjm8220]

Chris and his wife are the best out there, love the passion, and the education they provide.

[@davidarden6942]

You inspired me to get a baby hermanns tortoise! Just recently bought a house with a big backyard and I was looking for something that can live outdoors in Arizona, found the perfect pet to grow with my daughter thanks to you. I also found a breeder nearby!

[@sharc.2066]

They are sooo adorable!!🐢 Thank you for caring for them and educating us about them. Just subscribed to your channel.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thanks Shar!!

[@timotejgorecan4350]

Amazing.! Again a lot of new things to learn. Great stuff.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you!

[@chandra4shekhar]

Thanks for the explanations. Very useful. Your daughters seem to be very disciplined in the background. Autumn is already here in the north of France. 🎉

[@kathietreachler5662]

Thank you!! Love your content. Love tortoises!! I so appreciate your commitment and passion!!! And your little girls are adorable!! ❤

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you Kathie!

[@TNoorman]

Our younger son will turn 8 this Friday, and he has recently become obsessed with tortoises. We adopted a 3-week-old Russian, and your videos are making all of this so much easier! Thank you so much!

[@eyleentorresdiaz]

How’s your lil one doing?

[@shaneyoung0557]

This was spot on. Highly recommend for new keepers. Great job!

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thanks Shane!

[@cjfilmssk8progression466]

Such a great video and very well said, I’ve been raising my tortoises very similar to this and they look perfect

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Awesome that’s great!

[@margaretinsydney3856]

Really interesting video even for those of us who don't have tortoises - - at least not yet. I could watch that little guy eat forever! 😍

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you Margaret!

[@brendaz9222]

This is the BEST channel, full of info!

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you Brenda!!

[@pamelapilling6996]

Watched to the end. Liked. Commented. Thank you for all the information. Hope this helps the algorithm.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you Pamela!!!

[@mariafletcher6603]

luv tortoises and turtles. Exspecialy baby one's. there so darn cute. I had a tortoise when I was little. But it was stolen. I cryed for days. I think who ever sees this for real there very lucky indeed. and I'm jealous. there's no greater gift then to give life as a woman does. What a beautiful thing to have. from UK 🇬🇧👍 an old cockney gal

[@GardenStateTortoise]

So sorry to hear that!!

[@mariafletcher6603]

@@GardenStateTortoise thanks I appreciate that. but It did happen nearly 80 years ago. I think I was similar to the big ones you showed but not that big. The same size as the one you showed with the little tortoise. I called it zapper. It looked as thou he zapped he's food. it was quite funny to watch him. from 🇬🇧👍 an old cockney gal

[@anntowle1706]

I'm not a tortoise keeper but this was so interesting! What pretty tortoises, especially the Egyptians!💞

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thanks Ann!

[@hummingbyrd6333]

Thank you 🙏 very much , I was in a jam , expected my baby tortoise in at least a few weeks , just picked her up yesterday . Well I think it's a her , Of course did not have almost anything except the tote with a lid and a light , bought everything for about just under $20.00 without the tote and food . I have the pansies I planted one in the enclosure . Now just too find the food and calcium . Great information thank you again

[@NeverTooLateForAchange]

I seriously love you for this video!!! Thank you!!! Our wee pal 🐢 will have all what he/she needs!

[@jodiemead4442]

We are getting a tortious in a couple days and this video really helps thanks

[@debbeasher-k4764]

This was great! When I was young, my sisters & I adopted box turtles we found. Watching this brought back some great memories. I saw what we did right and wrong. So glad you detailed this. If I was a kid today, I'd be more successful with my pet turtle after watching this! Great job! Otis is awesome! Enjoy your videos and your family being involved. :)

[@diannetober3889]

This is one of the best "how to" vkido for raising baby tortoises1 Thanks. My baby eastern box turtles thank you, too!

[@crazycritterlady88]

Love tortoises! I have an Eastern Hermann's Tortoise and love the little guy! (Or gal...not sure yet 😅) thanks for all you do!

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thanks Cassie!!

[@robinheater1817]

They are so beautiful! I love your videos! Thank you!

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thanks Robin!

[@jenniferatkinsreptileart]

Wow, that info about the coil bulbs was illuminating!

[@kat66meow]

Wow! This video is amazing! Thank you so much for explaining everything so thoroughly! You are awesome!!! 🖤🐈‍⬛🖤🙌🏼🖤

[@boomshakalaka1557]

I love these videos. ❤ Being that I’m in college, this is a great refuge away from assignments and term papers

[@MarianneBrandon]

Your daughter (in pink at the beginning) looks JUST LIKE you!! It’s adorable. Question: how do you avoid lots of mold and bacteria growth in such a warm, humid container? Just frequent substrate changing? Do you need to give the bins a scrubdown occasionally?

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Haha thanks! Bioactive is how you keep it in check. By adding isopods and springtails they take care of that for you.

[@krbr1160]

I found baby red footed tortoise in my backyard a few days ago. I thought about leaving it out there but I decided to bring it inside. I don't know how to take proper care of a tortoise so this video is extremely helpful.

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

Great info. Thank you for support of Brian.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you! Brian is a brother and he will pull through this!

[@thiasonwilson5323]

Love the videos! I have Sulcatas, but the radiated Torts looks so cool!

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you!!!

[@tortallyscute]

This is amazing! I wish more videos like this were out 2 years ago when I was doing my research. Hope ill be able to acquire and raise radiated babies in the future. They are beautiful ❤

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you!!

[@willy_wombat]

Soooo cute and informative. I will follow your long videos !

[@philipmead5113]

I always enjoy the videos on this channel. Full of detailed information and superb advice.

[@loranelson1903]

How would you suggest adding night time supplementation heat to this set up for a hermanns tortoise? I usually keep my house temp around 68-70.

[@denisepacetti4559]

Lovely video and adorable babies! I love your channel.🥰

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you!!!

[@davehie]

Love these videos. Hope you can make a video on how to care for some of these species on a daily basis. Maintenance, food, cleaning, substrates, what to do when sick, etc..

[@alfonluque]

Thank you very much for your professional advises. My baby russian tortoise will appreciate it.

[@debbiebalnaves4842]

Love your video's keep them coming The right amount of time

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thanks Debbie!

[@heathready4465]

Thank you for the education you provide the community 🙏🏻

[@GardenStateTortoise]

And thank you for watching!

[@jenpink4298]

Babies 😍 I have seen on other channels that they have run into the problem of their videos not being recommended. One of the things that they asked people to try is to have everyone go into the search area and type in your name. And then watch a video. And then do it again. Maybe this is something that you could suggest to your subscribers? It is supposed to help notify The KZbin algorithm that people want to see your content.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Wonderful idea Jen! We will beat this thing and press on!

[@albertlassiter8608]

Love the zoomies at the end. Thanks for the clear and engaging information video!

[@ibleedpurple]

So much valuable, detailed information here, very nice. You guys have some of the best turtle content anywhere, thank you for doing what you do! Also, loving the Reptarium shirt - we're all pulling for Brian!

[@robinstrader4687]

Great info, I love your videos, I have learned so much from this channel 🙂

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you so much Robin!

[@GaiaCarney]

Robin - I have as well 💚 I’ve never even seen a turtle or tortoise in real life, they have the loveliest eyes!

[@elkielonnkvist8962]

Hi from the UK. I absolutely love your site and videos and have been using all the information for my set ups. We recently got Western Hermans tortoises and have been really struggling with all the conflicting information that comes from the UK Herman's groups and the Tortoise Trust compared to yours and other keepers information as well. Why is there such conflicting information out there? Best wishes Elkie 🐢

[@RadReptile615]

Thank you so much for putting this video out Chris I just hatched my first Redfoot tortoises and infant care is so critical!!

[@candctortoises]

Thanks for a great video! We raise our babies almost identically.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Awesome and thanks for watching!

[@DeadWisteria]

These little guys are so cute!!!

[@HucklebridgeC]

Always love the educational learning in your videos. I just love the tortoises, but learning their habits & habitats are fascinating. Like being 100% sustainable right after birth. Just have to watch out for ‘gators’! Ouch! Thanks for all you guys do, and the kiddos❤️ PS…? How do they breathe under the substrate?

[@quix66hiya22]

So needful! Great to help get prepared. Thanks very much!

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you for watching!

[@Lauresaurus96]

It’s so weird. I’m subscribed, but didn’t get a notification that this video was up. I had to come looking for it.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Ugh so frustrating but thank you Lauren, thank you for looking for it!

[@Howleebra]

AWESOME VIDEO!!! It's really great advice to put rocks in water source and not feed daily.

[@GaiaCarney]

I learned so much, Garden State Tortoise 💚 Thank You

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you Gaia!

[@boe_ner]

Thanks Larry is gonna be very happy because of this

[@kariay50]

Very informative video👌🏻. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy watching these creatures💗🐢

[@pricelizzzong8121]

Great and informative video! Is it also advisable to soak baby tortoises in water 15-20mins a day as another way to ensure hydration?

[@TheYuleTube]

I died laughing on the *strong pointer finger* "That's their butt!" line.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Hahaha 🤣

[@rosepaul9681]

So cute and informative.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you!

[@violetpeterson12]

Hey first comment! Love this channel.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@LaughBox2311]

Thank you for this video, I have a question, could the enclosure get moldy because of the humidity?

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

It would be great if you could include the link to the juvenile care video in the description, for mobile users. We don't get the in-picture links. Thanks. AMAZIN content.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Done! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@michaelglynn4641]

Great tip. How long do you recommend keeping them in this set up. 1 year. ???

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

Baby tortoises are SO adorable!

[@GardenStateTortoise]

They are!!

[@amirshah9637]

Thank you so much for your information ℹ️😊

[@ericaschultz3583]

Such beautiful babies!

[@kamrulislam2632]

Love the way you explain everything.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you!!

[@goldenlass9488]

So incredibly cute! 💚

[@GardenStateTortoise]

🙌🐢

[@melissamotcheck9705]

Great video. I love the Reptarium shirt too. Prayers for Brian✌💖

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thanks Melissa and yes, we’re pulling for him. 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@nickdee5764]

Raise them RESPONSIBLY!

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Agreed! thanks for watching!

[@marysaltlife1427]

That's why although I love them, I don't adopt. I'm in mid50s and my tortoise,turtle would way outlive my time of care. I'll enjoy GST's collections.

[@nickdee5764]

@@marysaltlife1427, I too appreciate from afar.

[@SannPisetha]

I think so about this offering

[@methos19751]

I have a question about Rhinoclemmys manni, would you raise babies like you would baby box turtles? I'm keeping mine in pretty much straight Sphagnum moss in a Rubbermaid tub angled on one end to provide a water area on one end and I'm wondering if there is a better way or if this would suffice?

[@GardenStateTortoise]

I’d definitely raise them the same as box turtles with the exception of R. rubida that need humidity but not an overly wet environment.

[@methos19751]

@@GardenStateTortoise Thanks, they are on a layer of three inches of moss with about a inch of water underneath with a 75 watt CHE for heat and a small 5.0 uvb arcadia fixture. I'm also soaking daily as I would a tortoise just to be on the safe side. When I was newer to turtles I got a incisa and kept it too dry, while he is healthy now 15 years later those early mishaps left him with a pretty bumpy shell.

[@norseknowhow]

Thank you for the great tips. Could you please share some tips on how to avoid mold in those enclosures? Thank you

[@MegaPollitoconpapas]

wuuuuh sunday tea and new video :3

[@GardenStateTortoise]

🙌

[@jodi4384]

Came over from the short. Keep doing what you’re doing

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you Jodi!!

[@RMack-up2zc]

Loved this!! Please can you do something like this for the Egyptian tortoise 🙏🙏🙏 I’m so interested in getting one but I really wanna make sure I care for it right

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thanks! Yes we actually have a few Egyptian videos on our channel, I think they’re mostly in the species profiles playlist.

[@nem0027]

This helps a lot bc I got a turtle a day ago it was on the side of the road and we picked it up and took it so we are taking care of it

[@mariafletcher6603]

Great video. Enjoyed it very very much. Thanks Chris. from UK🇬🇧👍👍 an old cockney gal

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thanks Maria!

[@gisellejones2371]

Hi Chris! Until which age we should keep them in this kind of enclosure before moving to a bigger one (like the one in your other video?) thanks!

[@LuckyStone888]

Love Baby Tortoises. Thanks for the ideas.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you for watching!

[@debh3404]

Best video yet!

[@juanito2533]

Looking forward to seeing you guys again. I Might even attempt Raising one of the little guys. Do they like Companions?

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thanks! Tortoises occur in colonies in nature so we always house then in groups. Even though they don’t experience feelings for each other there still is a benefit to housing them in groups.

[@walterschultz3234]

Wunderschön. Valid solid observations.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

🙌

[@walterschultz3234]

@@GardenStateTortoise great piece with solid information as always.

[@xturtlex84]

Do you still have the red foots? You have never really done a video on them. I have 2 of them and I'm always watching videos to widen my knowledge. I love your videos and would really appreciate if you made a video on them.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thanks Alexis yes we do and we’ll be sure to do one on them!

[@sarahpinca6057]

Very informative! Never knew those peaks were from dehydration.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thanks Sarah!

[@Pea-nx6oj]

please can you link what light to use - recommendations would be great. I have a baby tortoise in Sicily.

[@YouLookism]

awwwww look at the babyyyy 🫶🏻🐢🥰💕

[@GardenStateTortoise]

❤️🐢

[@commonsense354]

They are adorable!

[@GardenStateTortoise]

🥹🐢