Moving a Turtle Outside

[@annebigelow4096]

It was so cute when you were leading Otis outside and he stopped. Then your daughter came into view and he made a left turn to follow her instead!

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Haha she kept doing that and interrupting his path to the enclosure. The girls can’t get enough of him. ❤️

[@davidkelly1298]

Gotta love that little guy. He is exactly like a puppy dog just following you around.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

He’s definitely somethin’ special!

[@alexandreortega3396]

My eyes fill with tears watching this video and remembering our red-eared slider turtle (in memorian) who also followed me around.

[@hamsandwitch7466]

Yes!!!! Otis is the man. Every Box turtle I ever had or came in contact with and got to know seemed to have a great personality, but never like Otis, he’s amazing and one of a kind. You can see it in his videos ❤️

[@tinawindham6958]

He’s a playa 😉

[@eth_ph_cc]

The little guy doesn't have a clue how he puts smiles on our face! Really appreciate you all for what you do.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@dead2802]

​@@GardenStateTortoise Otis is one of the few bright lights of goodness and beauty left in my insane world. He's a tiny angel saving hearts and lives! ALWAYS protect and care for this special gift that you have been so entrusted with.❤❤❤

[@katharper655]

THE HANDSOMEST TURTLE IN ALL TURTLEDOM..THE MAGNIFICENT OTIS!!!

[@GardenStateTortoise]

He sure is!

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

me watching Otis being charismatic 😍 *looks over to my turtle* ... can you do that too? 👀 my turtle: yes, but only when you arent watching me 😤

[@GardenStateTortoise]

☺️☺️❤️

[@tinawindham6958]

Yeah, too much competition…some of us are on the spectrum.

[@Gizathecat2]

What a character! You and your family are so lucky to be his guardian!🐢🐢

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you Lydia ☺️

[@rumaniaurbina5979]

Ottis personality is unlike any other box turtles. He likes people, and sticks his head high right up 🐢to focus on people’s faces, as if he wants to eat people’s words. He is just precious!!

[@tawnmacdonald3657]

Otis makes me smile! ❤️❤️❤️

[@PakIlloni]

Otis is so cute. He is like your third child. He doesn’t want to be part away from you. I notice he likes to follow you everywhere like a cat.

[@flowwithspirit]

Aww, Otis is so cute! i love it that he always seem to follow you around and look up at you even when he’s outdoors 😍

[@GardenStateTortoise]

He’s really something!

[@FastDuDeJiunn]

I heart Otis. he what brought me to the channel. Even as a big pet fan, and advocate for animals having feelings, emotions etc. It amazes me to see a turtle with such characteristics. I never seen one so outgoing.

[@sharoncarthy3764]

Otis is a very special little dude.😁

[@meadow9166]

Otis! ❤❤

[@amg5656]

Otis is cute 😃

[@CricketsMa]

Love seeing Otis scootling around in his outside pen!

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thanks for watching!

[@candacedolan4857]

There is something so special about Otis. I don't think he knows he's different from you, just smaller. He can't get out but, more importantly, can predators get in? As long as he is safe.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Nope, as we discussed in the video, his pen is fully protected just like all the others here and he’ll be coming inside at night anyway. 👍🏻

[@queenbee3647]

@@GardenStateTortoise safe from flying predators too?

[@christinakramer9701]

Oh soooo adorable! Funny he follows u like a puppy dog...Personality Plus!😊

[@samp4050]

I suspect the super intelligent Otis was a dog in his previous life. The way he pays absolute attention to you is amazing. Love this interesting, unique little soul.

[@SCUUBDO]

Your family is loving and caring!! Otis is thriving and happy, as are the other animals you care for every single day!! I thank you for what you do!!

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you so so much 🙏🏻☺️

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

You and your deserve to be recognized as educators and rescuers. I follow the Snake Discovery group, also. I have learned to love snakes and turtles. If I had a huge backyard, I would have a Salcata!

[@nixie_moon]

Otis really is the coolest

[@dimitriosfotopoulos3689]

Sir Otis of Jersey. Not only is he the friendliest turtle around, including mine, he is also a beautiful specimen.

[@queenbee3647]

That Otis is adorable! ❤️ Thank you for showing us! Hes a very pretty boy!!!!!

[@RedDragon91]

I'm quite fond of Otis

[@joshuagraham3854]

He's so energetic and curious, it's really great to see him roaming around outside. 🐢😊If you set up a couple live cameras pointed into that enclosure to stream him wandering around, people would watch that, I bet you'd be able to monetize it to help support Otis and GST.

[@RedDragon91]

yeah an Otis livecam

[@katiedid1851]

Heck YES. Great idea.

[@zelda4lifeschramm]

I would love this...axolotl owners have Livestream..no doubt Otis would be a star..he already is

[@suzi7385]

This makes me so happy!!!

[@cats1900]

Otis is so adorable. I love him.

[@chaz4471]

You had me at “otis”❤

[@hamsandwitch7466]

Man I love your videos. Really takes me back to my child hood saving turtles. Turtles are amazing and really respect the care you provide and passion you have. Thank you. The world needs more people like you 🐢💪🏻👍🏻👊🏻✊🐢

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Ahh that’s so awesome thank you so so much!!!👊🏻

[@CidYoung-REALTOR]

And More wonder box turtles like Otis, too!

[@wandagrier260]

Otis is special, he acts as if he is trying to communicate with you!

[@manueleoliveira6605]

Otis 😍🐢😍

[@crochetology12]

Otis plowing through the grass like a man on a mission!💖

[@GardenStateTortoise]

He’s a tank! 😊

[@tamarrajames3590]

He looks so happy exploring his new domain. Awesome.🖤🇨🇦

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you!

[@dorothyvarga6251]

Just love seeing Otis, he has such a unique personality! Love watching your videos!

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thank you Dorothy!

[@ashdoglsu]

I’m very emotional over Otis. I absolutely love this little dude.

[@staceyc7068]

I love how Otis follows you around and then just stands there reaching his little kneck up and stares. He definitely loves his owner!! He is so adorable!! 💕💜💕

[@glennusher4160]

That tortoise is super cute.. He always looks like he wants to be petted..

[@exjwrush-np3pw]

He is just too cute

[@alliseuss1555]

Otis is such a hilarious, precious little creature. Thanks for sharing all his antics with us! I'm glad he's getting to enjoy sunshine and fresh air.

[@mariaoliveira922]

And he doesn't even care... he's so in love that he just wants to look at you with these beautiful eyes, stretch his neck, listen to your voice and follow you wherever you goes. Love pure love 💗 to you!

[@kimcrawford5247]

Otis is one of a kind! He is the best ambassador for the reptile community. And handsome too! Do you ever worry about predators getting at the turtles outside? That would worry me where I live for sure. Otis sure is busy surveying his new outdoors habitat. No fear there! 🥰🥰 😎

[@MadAlan]

Otis loves you so much. Even outside, he finds you. Otis sure has grown. I would love to have a terrapin, but I'm 74 and would worry about who would care for it if I was not here to provide care.

[@chetchurchill9524]

Awesome video of Otis!

[@mareelutze2822]

omg....such mindful care...its beautiful...wow..

[@zariballard]

Fully protected 24/7 365 days/year...with lots of love. Can't ask for better than that! xo

[@dawncox3625]

I just love this little guy

[@lucylu9083]

Otis really is a little star, something very cute about him, You can see he loves you, And loves spending time with you, What a special little guy he is

[@rawdio.docdar5715]

Otis my man, love this channel,

[@scourge2bunnies]

Any time I’m feeling down, I rewatch an Otis video and cheer right up. Seeing him try to hypnotize you with his eyes to bring your nose close enough for him to chomp always makes me laugh! He’s such a charming little imp!

[@alexisvalere4095]

Omg… Otis is just the most precious of all! So glad that he’s getting a chance to be outdoors again!👍✅🫶🏻❤️💕💗

[@alvashoemaker8536]

AWWww…SO SPECIAL…! I, personally, LOVE Otis…. 👍🏼👍🏼❤️👣

[@animallover4ever229]

I love Otis, he is pretty cool!!

[@jpbaley2016]

I know my comment is two years after the video is made but it just makes me so happy to see the bravery and confidence of this small turtle as he races to be outside.

[@ElShailen]

You: "Thats a beautyfull pen for otis, here is all what he need." Otis: "DAD!" 💖

[@EyeSeeThruYou]

I have fallen in love with the colorful and handsome Otis! Thank you for becoming his guardian and doing do much for him to lead a great life. 🐢💚 One thing about him which is utterly curious and intriguing is his apparent fascination with and desire to be in human company. He genuinely appears to like partaking in human activities and is quite personable.

[@C-Serpents-Exotic-Snakes]

Otis has to be the most charismatic box turtle ever! Love him 🥰😌😎

[@GaiaCarney]

You’ve created such nice habitats, Garden State Tortoise!

[@josie_mary]

otis is funny, i love how you guys take such good care of him and care about his well being...a fine line between domestic and wild is an art💕

[@katiedid1851]

Anything Otis. I Am In Love. What a curious little guy. You are wonderful with all the different animals. Thank you.

[@cruisingc-turtle1789]

Love that turtle. He’s adorable. Great mascot!

[@heidihunt8163]

I'm afraid we all fall in ❤ with #Otis ! 🤣

[@synvaVal]

Love how Otis just follows everyone

[@ansieschlebusch9678]

Otis is really cute. I love his videos. Thanks so much for sharing this amazing little guy with tthe rest of the world.

[@Shaden0040]

Otis is so cute and he is so sassy. Please breed this wonderful little guy and let him make many more babies like him.

[@wandamateo1752]

He is lovable.😍 Otis is the big turtle man.💖😎💖

[@barbarabaker1726]

Otis is so cute and adorable take care of him and y'all self love your video young lady 🐢🙋👍

[@charlenemaddox9412]

I LOVE OTIS! thank you so much for taking such grate care of him. ❤🐢

[@Vagabond-lp9gp]

Eastern Box🐢 some of the cutest 🐢 on the planet! 🤗

[@jenniferbeasley9966]

Awsome to see that he is doing well 💚🐢

[@jakemoeller7850]

He's beautiful!!! 🐢🌞

[@torquess454]

What a kook! Glad to see him exploring outside ♥️

[@crystalbruce4596]

My guy DIG DUG 🐢 just got to go outside in his SUMMER COTTAGE ☀️ 🥰

[@nayashams6845]

I think Ottis is human in turtle body. I love him so much.😊❤

[@pdmullgirl]

I just love Otis!! He has the sweetest disposition. He is just awesome! ❤️💜💚

[@sarahmottram3369]

Your little girl blowing kisses at Otis….🥰🥰❤️❤️🥰

[@michaelbey388]

I had many box turtles growing up! Finding them in my parents yard, most I had were either shy or uncomfortable around us! Otis is one of a kind !!👏🏽👍🏽

[@purplealice]

OH, he's a beautiful turtle! I live in NJ - up near Sandy Hook - and I can't travel very much. I hope he enjoys the spring weather (it's raining here) One of the other reptile channels Animal1guy takes his large reptiles outdoors and let them play in the wet grass on rainy days - the snakes and lizards love it, and the neighborhood kids come over to play with the animals. Everybody love it

[@Eleora1997Msia]

being handsome and cute, even is 2 year ago video.... KZbin really popped out and reminded us to enjoyed life for a moment

[@debrascheer4577]

That's what I do with my turtle 🐢 ❤️

[@julietravis5824]

Thank you for a joyful video, it’s always uplifting to have some Otis time and see him 😁

[@Molly8294]

I feel like I learn something new everytime I watch one of your videos and I'm thankful. I'm struggling a bit with my little box turtle so all your knowledge is appreciated. Can't lie though. Otis videos are my favorite 🥰🤗🐢

[@thetortoiseguy6449]

Sooo gorgeous and so smart !!! I got 2 new baby box turtles & Martha & ZIPPAH and man am I impressed with them! Keep the videos coming! 👍🐢❤️

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Will do and thanks for watching!

[@ivetrod226]

Otis-The ambassador ~adore him

[@PMK7734]

That Otis! Always up staging and stealing the show!😀

[@loispadgett6306]

He was wait dad I am coming as he comes rushing out the door. He is going to have so much fun outside during the day. Hope you find that right girl for him this year. He is just so adorable🐢 GOD BLESS 🐢💖🐢💖🐢💖

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Thanks again Lois!

[@traveller6744]

And maybe Otis get the change to become a box turtle daddy, how cool will that be 🐢❤🐢🐢🐢🐢❤🐢

[@christinenovak3814]

Yes, finally we can get them outside . 😉😁I’m trying to find an old video on how you built the outdoor enclosures.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Hey Jeff, if you go to our playlists, just go to habitat builds. The videos are in that playlist. Thanks!

[@tabasdezh]

Otis is very pretty.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

He sure is!

[@stevenp902]

That is the most charming turtle that I've ever seen.

[@qjo]

Otis loves being with his humans so much you may have to hook him up with an intercom system with a "CALL" button.

[@GardenStateTortoise]

Now that’d be something!

[@JO-kp6lk]

Otis World ! A nice place to be !

[@janineconway73]

So hilarious. It was like he was listening to your every word and going like “yep! That’s right!”

[@robyngrogan7647]

He's like a puppy. He's Apollo sweet.

[@marysardoni6748]

You guys are awesome.in doing what you're doing..it's great to see people who care so much for animals and the environment..Otis is really a beautiful turtle..I've always had a love for them..you guys are the best!!

[@madginger3634]

He is precious.

[@budoneof15]

He is so adorable.

[@valariemeltzer1059]

Getting to know Otis is fun. He's such a cool dude. I have a Louisiana river cooter. I have to show him where I dropped his food at even with him looking up as it drops into his tank so I have to tap by the food on the glass of the tank to get him to realize it's in the water. He's big and dumb but smart enough to know what his good container looks like so when I take it and let him see it he gets excited but still hasn't learned after many years of my feeding him that I've poured it into the water after I measure it into the lid.

[@caroleparias6197]

What a great ambassador for his species. Beautiful boy.

[@kellymartin7383]

Time for the “Otis GoPro” . A day in the life of Americas favorite box turtle 🐢 ❤

[@girlindesert]

I love Otis so much🤗

[@Spirits2000]

So sweet🥰 Well done love it.just watch for ticks.Taking dry catnip and putting it around keep ticks away.Just check on line if self but so should be.