My Hermann Tortoise Enclosure

[@andrewchernikin1021]

You take great care of your tortoise. You made a lovely house for him , making him feel nice and comfortable. You’re great!

[@minniefizzypancakes8733]

THIS IS SO CUUUTE I have an adult horsefield tortoise who is VERY affectionate and climbs into a corner when he wants to be held or cuddled and I personally think it's adorable

[@BeckysAnimals]

Aww he sounds like a character 😊

[@minniefizzypancakes8733]

He really is 😊

[@Sean-sw1vz]

@NoTopic YT some people dont

[@libbyfaye5859]

I’ve researched a lot of reptiles (I think they’re really cute and cool 😂) but tortoises seem to be the ones my parents agree with :) so I’m doing LOTS of research in hopes to get one soon! This video really helped :)

[@logenmrls]

Me too! I'm doing lots of research as well, and i'm super excited :D

[@dawn8339]

Same

[@AbriPanjaitan]

Me too !!!! 🤣🤣👍👍👍👍

[@petulaschonack625]

I've seen many tortoise homes to get some tips for my t. hermanni and yours is the absolutely most beautiful and practical. Thanks for the video.

[@BeckysAnimals]

Thank you so much :) I'd like to build him a bigger one in the future but for now he enjoys it and it's really easy to keep clean :)

[@BeckysAnimals]

+Miss Zeus, 2 or 3 times a week, she also has access to fresh water in a shallow dish in her enclosure at all times and is pretty good at soaking herself too :)

[@jeffrivera6]

hi, is she breeding already? thanks.. :)

[@littlelotti24]

+Jeff Cobain she thinks it's a boy, :)

[@jeffrivera6]

littlelotti24 yeah, but she already figured it out.. :) i wonder how is shelldon doing right now.. (^_^)

[@littlelotti24]

+Jeff Cobain idk I miss him haha or her?

[@jeffrivera6]

littlelotti24 she made a new video about shelldon just few days ago.. :)

[@sazm1233]

I also have a hermann tortoise named sheldon....i just cant tell u how much i love him ❤❤❤ hes soooo cute and couldnt imagine life without him

[@marty3907]

My tortoise just lives in my garden, loads of room, trees, plants, soil to dig in. Hibernates throughout winter, then we put food out everyday day or so for him during spring through summer.

[@Jose_624]

how is the tortoise doing after 4 years

[@phillipaclark1832]

When they are young it's best they are kept indoors with access to uvb and uva rays and of course correct temps

[@kikitcat5]

Hell no. I would personally never risk it, imo.

[@SRA1031]

Oh my! He is absolutely gorgeous! He seems like such a character. His home is amazing, it looks perfect. Loved this video!

[@andrewmorgan1938]

Hello, I'm thinking of getting this breed of tortoise, but research is difficult as different websites say different things. Your tortoise looks healthy and If you wouldn't mind, can I ask how often you feed it and with what?

[@BeckysAnimals]

It is difficult finding reliable info on tortoises, I recommend the Tortoise Trust: www.tortoisetrust.org/ Here is my diet video: Mediterranean Tortoise Diet - Hermann's, Horsfield's, Greek, Egyptian and Marginated. , the best diet is a variety of fresh edible weeds, flowers and grasses as it is the most natural, I just fill up his bowl as it runs out so he can have a munch whenever he chooses :)

[@andrewmorgan1938]

Thank you so much

[@BeckysAnimals]

No problem :)

[@Roblox.iblueberriess]

Yes

[@SamtheIrishexan]

We have had ours a couple weeks now. Luckily in South Texas I am able to take him outside daily to acclimate him to the humidity but soon he will have an enclosure indoors and outdoors. My dogs are the biggest obstacle but they are curious not aggressive.

[@BeckysAnimals]

Baby tortoises are tiny, he has just turned 3 :) He is about 5 inches long, he could grow up to 8 inches but it depends if he is a boy or a girl ( It's hard to tell because he is too young, I think he is a boy but Sheldon could be a Shelly haha) I am hoping to do a diet video soon so that might help you if you decide to get a Hermann :)

[@Turtleloverextreme]

thats a beautiful Hermann tortoise

[@BeckysAnimals]

Thank you so much, she is a beauty :)

[@BeckysAnimals]

+dcgc2012 I recommend following the Tortoise Trust's advise of a mix of top soil and Children's play sand. I have also found that many tortoise resources provide conflicting advice, it's hard to know who to listen to. You might want to play around with the quantities to find out what works best for your tort, I started with a 50/50 mix and now it's more like 70/30 (70 being the top soil).

[@kikitcat5]

It also can depend on breed/personality as well so it's so conflicting. That was the worst part when we were new owners.

[@Bectheartist]

He's adorable! He's obviously a well loved little guy. :)

[@BeckysAnimals]

Thank you

[@unstoppableace3457]

I'm 3 years late but this little guy is awesome :)

[@BeckysAnimals]

He's still around starring in some of my videos :) Feel free to check out the tortoise section on my channel x

[@ryanando]

just wanted to say thankyou for posting this video. we recently got my brothers tortoise to look after and ive been stressing over his habitat. youve given me lots of ideas how to make it better for him and he seems to be really curious about everything in his enclosure now. one happy tort!

[@tommorrissey3905]

you know where any breeders in NI

[@jackmorrissey4841]

Have you had any luck. You could maybe try the reptile shop!

[@BeckysAnimals]

ILIKEBARBECUEs So I DO I only have lists of reputable breeders in the UK so I'm not much help here. You could try asking on tortoise forum and see if anyone knows. Make sure the one you go for is captive bred and not taken from the wild. Maybe you could look into adopting?

[@genghiskhan8793]

ILIKEBARBECUEs So I DO I bought mine in reptile hunters and he's very good, a Hermann costs 150 pounds

[@lilylarkin5717]

Hi, I'm from NI too!!

[@Breenut450]

Sheldon's adorable! I have a Hermans tortoise too, mines a 3 year old male named Turtle! I'm glad I came across your video, I've been looking for ideas for his future enclosure. The one he has now works, but its a bit boring so I've been looking for ideas to spruce it up. I love what you've done with Sheldon's enclosure, and it's given me lot's of inspiration on what I can do with Turtle's enclosure!

[@zeeriyaz7335]

How big to Hermann tortoises get? And can you please leave some suggestions for tortoises that don't get to big and stay in the smaller side. Thanks

[@gabriellaflores4306]

Zee Riyaz The smallest fully grown are the musk tortoise, and Hermann tortoises also stay small (6-8in.) Russian tortoises also stay small.

[@zeeriyaz7335]

Gabriella Flores thanks so much for the help! I did some research, & I did find out that the musk tortoise isn't the best for me, but thank you so much for the help

[@dante4689]

Zee Riyaz you can get a Greek tortoise

[@dante4689]

Zee Riyaz I have one that's similar to like of this tortoise on the video

[@jenniferfarelas7013]

Zee Riyaz box turtles dont grow to big they grow about 6-8 inches😊

[@heylautam1379]

Lovely turtle,beautiful color of the shell.

[@Sarahlizify]

I have a Greek tortoise named Sheldon! :) he's named after Sheldon Cooper from Big Bang Theory

[@BeckysAnimals]

So is mine, I love that show :)

[@spnnnnn]

I'm getting a tortoise next week and I've not been able to make up my mind between the horsefield and the hermann. After seeing Your Sheldon and his beautiful shell Im 100% getting a hermann! Thanks for uploading this video I enjoyed it and its helped me alot :-)

[@Ghriawn]

your voice's cute

[@bercdemir2285]

g-Littlebrother Channel i know here voice is cute

[@hazed3487]

I love watching videos of other people so in love with their tortoises 😇 I'm getting a baby tortoise tomorrow and I'm so excited!

[@juliaroselyn]

I have one too and his name is splat because he loves water lol

[@cartermykichuk9754]

Julia The Unicorn do they get big?

[@waffles3309]

tortises are soppouse to get in swim in water

[@user-uf7bn2wk8k]

Tortoises are turtles that live on land turtle is a type that lives in water

[@hazimyasim3882]

Julia Rose p

[@oren8699]

Waffles no they aren't those are turtle, tortoises live on land, tho they do take dips in the water

[@patriciam4123]

He's quite the explorer! Very sweet boy!

[@tristancope7471]

7:00 Died.

[@Spud3018]

Does your tortoise smoke crack

[@oren8699]

Spud3018 Yes, why?

[@perfectpetsx]

Ah i love sheldon! His enclosure looks great!

[@mariagibson7680]

Love all your videos. Can you let me know what lamps you have got for Sheldon. I heard ypu had 2 so just wondered what they were.

[@BeckysAnimals]

Thank you ❤️ I currently use the Arcadia D3 bulb which is a combined heat and UV bulb. I normally use 1 but sometimes have to use 2 in the winter to get the temperatures right for her 😊

[@projectzip]

Since having my Horsefield I find it funny how much more active he is when people are around.

[@Polyglot02]

Sheldon is so cute!! I really love his shell! :)

[@BeckysAnimals]

Thank you, me too, I love his markings :)

[@kellyward1217]

X8cvgvin

[@perehn8910]

Adorable! I have an greek tortoise as well. She is about 9 years old now and need a huuuuge terrarium.

[@steve7strings]

The video and sheldon was so attractive that i missed to look at the caption and details, i will like your page on facebook. I am not on youtube all the time unless it needs for some digging n research :) But i am glad that i came across your video and know more :) I will keep up with you in fb. And the small pet shop you have is beautiful :) Looking forward to know more bout all of them. Cheers [Anish Thomas]

[@capkarr]

Awwwe your turtle is lovely....

[@roxaliemt42]

Thanks for sharing! Love his enclosure! Sheldon is so cute.

[@among-us-99999]

My tortoises only have a glass tank with some substrate, but they spend the whole summer outside and are only in their enclosure when it’s too cold outside.

[@MrLordick69]

I cant wait for my tortoise to be this active. I just got him 3 days ago and i know he needs sometime to adjust to the new environment.

[@jadeybabey]

Very cute tortoise you have there :). I cannot wait to get one!

[@presidenthonor]

Its so funny how he just climbs on top of his food! I want a turtle soo much.

[@BeckysAnimals]

President_Honor They are such characters :D

[@fish8272y]

you are a good owner of a tortoise . He is lucky to have you .😊

[@JoeSmith-fq5lv]

Aww he's so cute and it's so awesome how much you love him ;) ;)

[@OrisueCrew]

She is so cute! I want one. Have to wait until I am employed and have my own place though.

[@lavedahernandez7844]

Very cute little tortoise.

[@anonymousartist593]

I was going to call my herman tortoise Sheldon but I found out she was a girl so I called her shelbie . I got her 3 days ago as a early Christmas present

[@Renee11123]

So cute! Naming a tortoise sheldon is so cute!

[@BeckysAnimals]

I spot clean his enclosure every few days and give him a full clean out every 3-4 weeks. His food is free because I grow it all in my garden. I buy him supplements, cuttle bone, UV-B and heat bulbs when they blow, top soil and play sand for his substrate and hides and decorations occasionally. That's pretty much it, he is relatively cheap to keep compared to my other animals :) His set up was expensive initially though.

[@BeckysAnimals]

I don't know if there is anything they can pass onto each other but I keep some alcohol free sanitising hand gel under his table and use it before and after handling him just in case they can catch anything or if I have anything on my hands that could hurt his skin :)

[@silksoul6388]

Looks like Sheldon From Splatoon Became a full tortoise, its so cute petshop!

[@BeckysAnimals]

Tortoises do naturally hibernate during the winter. I did not hibernate him that year because I had only just got him and when I got him he was on a poor diet. I didn't want to hibernate him while I was changing him on to a healthy diet because hibernation can be dangerous if they are not the right size and weight for their age. He is now on a good diet of fresh weeds, flowers and grasses and is a good weight and size so I'm planning to hibernate him this year :)

[@SqueakDreams]

Oh wow I didn't know you have a tortoise! Sheldon is awesome and so is his enclosure! :D I kept thinking he was quite large then whenever your hand was in the shot I couldn't get my head around how small he was haha xD

[@BeckysAnimals]

It's great you are finding out everything about them before bringing one home :) a table is your best bet as it has better ventilation than a vivarium and I change the soil/sand about every 3 weeks, he doesn't need cleaning out much but does need plenty of soaks :)

[@atodag728]

very cute and a very healthy smooth shell

[@catcafe4802]

Beautiful healthy shell.

[@balloonmaster1014]

Thanks for this I’m getting a Herman tortoise soon and I wanted to see what an enclosure would be like.

[@BeckysAnimals]

Glad this helped, since this video I have built Sheldon a bigger enclosure if you wanted to see. kzbin.info/www/bejne/joioo3SlftmcoNE I also have a whole tortoise playlist on my channel with advice on topics like diet and substrate. It’s awesome you are doing research before getting your tort as they are complex little creatures :)

[@clock_workrobin3454]

Sheldon certainly seems happy enough, im getting a tortoise soon and was considering an outdoor enclosure, due to the fact i heard they can be "less active" indoors, but this video has made me consider the option of a indoor enclosure again. ^_^

[@emilia4956]

Hi I was wondering where the tortoise table is from?btw I subscribed

[@_KingofKingss]

I have a hermann tortoise too :) I neeed that sign! 😂

[@alvimarsilva753]

Essa é a tartaruga leopardo? Muito lindo, estou procurando dela aqui no Brasil, mas só vejo o jabuti

[@BeckysAnimals]

Yea, if she fell in the pool it's probably best to build her a permanent enclosure so at least she cant get into any accidents. Make sure she always has access to fresh water in a shallow dish though. If you are making one out of bricks, make sure nothing can fall down on her, tortoises are really strong and can knock things down while trying to climb them.

[@thejasosei]

such a perfect enclosure!

[@Ellie-dn6ew]

MiintBlu hey youutube is a small place

[@thejasosei]

It sure is :)

[@sunsethouse1]

He.is.so.cute.and.friendly. He loves you, you can.tell.and you lovhim.too!

[@atodag728]

still, I know that they need low protein and high fiber diet, but I still find it rare and a acomplishment if the shell can be so smooth in captive.

[@BeckysAnimals]

Hi, it depends on the size of enclosure and the distance from the ground, the basking temperature needs to be around 30 degrees Celsius. I use a 100 watt bulb but what is important is the temperature in and out of the basking spot, you might need to play around with bulbs and the distance from the ground to achieve it :)

[@BeckysAnimals]

Awww it sounds like he/she is a huge character :) He/she will be really happy soon with such a caring new owner :)

[@xXGrazXx]

i have a male 4 year old hermann too :D but i leave him running around in the whole house and in the yard. they are very active tortoises so need a huge place to run around :D

[@pastellarblx6176]

That’s such a pretty enclosure!

[@destinygyp]

hes absolutely gorgeous

[@MegansPets]

Great enclosure! Sheldon's is super cute! :) I have 2 russian tortoises and a burmese brown mountain tortoise :)

[@ch33zling]

I was wondering how you change the substrate in his enclosure and how often? Could you do a video on that?

[@BeckysAnimals]

Elena Saleem This video shows me setting up her enclosure, I do this every 3-4 weeks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6CohppnqJ6KepI&lc=z130uxwhxy2exvwbm04ceh2qnpnrwtxo1q40k

[@BeckysAnimals]

They are indeed, on nice days mine goes outside too or if the weather is pants he has a run around inside :)

[@BeckysAnimals]

Thank you :) They are such fun pets :)

[@rogerthechef123]

This girls voice is incredible

[@Hunk1933]

How do you maintain the table? do you replace all the soil/sand and how often? I want to get a tortoise,but I want to make a table and know everything about taking care of one first.

[@BudgetBunny]

Awwwwww itty bitty baby tortie needs baths!!! I'm melting hahaha

[@BeckysAnimals]

Hi, it's great you give her a soak every couple days, that will make sure she stays hydrated. flaky skin is normal, it's just them shedding off old skin cells, like snakes except tortoises shed it in little bits, it can also be down to her growing :)

[@thelooneytoons100]

Tiddles is 3 but very small I've had her 3 week's she wasn't in the best condition but is a lot better now she has the lights and right diet :)

[@BeckysAnimals]

Great, I'm so glad she's getting better :)

[@leenkataw6497]

heyy I wanna ask what was he eating 7:20?

[@BeckysAnimals]

It's a cuttle fish, it helps keep their beak from becoming overgrown and is a great source of calcium :)

[@leenkataw6497]

TheSmallPetShop thankyou so much ❤

[@BeckysAnimals]

You're welcome :)

[@sumitnikam5433]

hey, can you please make a video on how do you clean and maintain the whole enclosure !

[@d0peasshh410]

Omg this is the same enclosure as my tortoises too!!!!

[@Discomanbelgium]

I love Greek tortoises, I have 1 male adult and 4 baby tortoises, unfortunaly 2 years ago the female died and was VERY sad, by the way you have a lovely turtle. Gr. from a turtle fan

[@BeckysAnimals]

Oh no, I'm sorry about your tortoise :( They are such amazing animals

[@jeanconneely3602]

Hello Love your video's. I'll be getting a baby hatchling hermanns soon. I have his enclosure all ready. But I'm concerned about the temperatures. I have the basking side with a heat lamp. And the investigation lamp over the whole area. But the heating is only 85 dgrees. How far should the heat lamp be to the tortoise or substrate? Because I could lower it to bring the temp up abit. But I do not want to have it to lo to him.

[@adriel315]

um, you have the cutest voice/accent. dios mio!

[@xxlaciebrookexx]

Love him! I have been caring for 2 Eastern Box Turtles because they got hit by a car. I'm a vet technician and we cemented their shells back. I have to release them as they are illegal to own in the state of Tennessee (in the U.S.) so once i nurse them back to health and their shells are healed i will find a good place to release them. I would like to get a tortoise though.

[@cremefraiche8794]

Really good example of an enclosure! If you want to instead of a food dish you can use slates. I also have the beware of the Tortoise sign 😂🐢

[@bethxxx9718]

We are getting a baby Hermann tortoise tomorrow! At 7:00 is this the cuttlefish bone?

[@irenegriffin8225]

Thank you for your video. Very interesting as I will be getting a tortoise soon and I'm really grateful for any advice. Please could you let me know how big Sheldon's enclosure is?

[@BeckysAnimals]

Yay :) I have heard Hermanns are slightly easier to care for but I have never had a Horsefield so I can't really compare, how exciting though, good luck with your new tort and i'm soo glad I could help :D

[@Mayeur000Donz]

Hello, I just have a little query about bathing tortoises. I try to bathe mine very regularly, and I use this bathroom sink to do it, usually after bringing him in after a long day wandering around in his pen outside. I fill the water to what I reckon is a good temperature and put him in and he seems to relax. After a while the water cools and I go to refill it. I try to bathe him for longer, to assist with defecation and such. But after that first or second refill he usually tries to clamber out of the sink, to no avail due to the slippery sides. I'm pretty confident that the waters I use shouldn't make him uncomfortable, but me and my family have had small arguments over whether it's cruel to keep him in the bath when he seems to want out. What do you guys think? If it seems like he should want out after around 5 minutes in the dip (about as long as it takes for it to cool the first time) should I take him straight out, or should I stick to my guns and keep him in longer, 'cause I've found before that it seems to help him defecate usually after the second refill at least.

[@BeckysAnimals]

+Mayeur000Donz This is a tricky one, I get the same thing with Sheldon. I usually take her out when she is adamant she doesn't want to stay in, I let her chill out for a bit and then I try again later. Sheldon gets flaky skin and needs frequent baths to stay hydrated but after 2 or 3 minutes she gets bored and tries to climb out. I would try leaving him for a bit and then trying a second soak later? Leaving him in the water could stress him out but soaks do help them do their business, it's a tricky one.

[@a_pufferfish9842]

+TheSmallPetShop If you dont mind - can I ask you some questions?

[@a_pufferfish9842]

+TheSmallPetShop If you dont mind - can I ask you some questions?

[@BeckysAnimals]

I love tortoises, they are quite complicated to care for though so you need to do lots of research first :) In the wild they choose to be solitary so they are usually housed by themselves. I have a tortoise care section on my channel for in depth diet, housing videos ect but my videos only apply to Mediterranean tortoises so it depends what tortoise you get, they all have different diets and requirements :)

[@iBasherz]

I have a hermann tortoise who also loves to climb however when he climbs things he crawls of and lands on his back is there anyway to prevent him landing on his back?

[@BeckysAnimals]

I had this issue with Sheldon, I just had to move things around so he couldn't fall off anything big. He still can climb over little things but nothing big enough that he will fall on his back.

[@niquejonique]

I love that moment where you turned him around and he turns right back. Lol.

[@Mayeur000Donz]

I have some concerning questions regarding my hermann's tortoise. It all started when I started bathing him less and less frequently, to the point where some might even call it neglectful. It ended up being that all I did for him was provide weeds and water, and little else. Lately though, I gave him another bath, and several things occurred to me. He hadn't defecated to my knowledge in several weeks, until I bathed him. Also, one of his legs seemed to be soiled black, with traces of excrement up in one of his armpits (legpits?). I had resolved to make an immediate change and get things more cleanly and orderly for him, but I'd like to know if it sounds like he's at any real health risk? He seems his usual self in nature, but I'm worried about the health issues this neglect of mine may have caused.

[@jaseharper944]

Why the hell did you neglect him in the first place? Thats awful

[@Mayeur000Donz]

KT Harper I suppose I just didn't realise how essential it was, at first... I thought for the longest time that it was a bonus. Much like the idea people have about bathing their dogs. When I started noticing his state and doing some further research I learned how important it was. Now he's bathed at least once a week.

[@lukas.caldwell]

What do u film your videos on

[@BeckysAnimals]

I think this video was filmed on my Sony Handycam, My more recent videos are either on a Canon 700d or if I'm feeling lazy my iphone haha 😂

[@BakingRecipesManisha]

Mine I have 2 aldabra torts they are babies, they are around 6 cm. the cage is 90 x 35, do you think the size is enough for them? I just got the cage yesterday. I will put the soil today, thank :)

[@BakingRecipesManisha]

yes I find it small, I am worried too and the biggest problem is my mum and sis don't want me to put a bigger cage. It is not good small area, I think I have to wait till next yr when getting married, I will be able to get bigger. I hope my torts are ok with the place. It is too difficult to convince my family :(

[@BeckysAnimals]

Awwww, how big is he?

[@Mayeur000Donz]

Can anyone suggest why my tortoise doesn't appear to be defecating much? I have considered the idea of worms or the sort, but I'm hoping that it's something more fixable, seeing as the local vets aren't acquainted with reptiles. Since Spring started I've been feeding him weed leaves, clovers, dandylions, daisies, and these blades of grass-like weeds that I don't know the name of, along with a sprinkling of vitamin powder. Lately, I've been aiming to bathe him at least once a week. Every day ideally, with consistently warm water. I believe the last time he defecated was 3+ weeks ago. He still appears to be eating with enthusiasm, but not all in one go. When I provide his food, he often eats a small amount ravenously, and then loses interest. By the morning, he'd have had a second helping and more has been eaten. Do you suppose he's in desperate need of help?

[@BeckysAnimals]

Mayeur000Donz I would get him to a reptile specialist, he could have a blockage. It's hard to say but he definitely need to be looked at! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmqlhHtsZs6YmdE

[@BeckysAnimals]

Awesome :) I'm not an expert but I have learnt a lot about torts since bringing Sheldon home and I spend a lot of time doing research :)

[@BeckysAnimals]

Hi, keeping them outside or in depends on the climate and because Sheldon was bred and raised under heat lights, I don't want to put him outside full time in the appalling UK weather, instead I would recommend having both an outdoor and indoor enclosure and putting him outside on nice days to graze and soak up some real sunlight. I am building him an outdoor enclosure soon so he can have the best of both worlds and because the weather here is very different to his natural environment :)