NEW TORTOISE SETUP for UNDER $100!

[@elizabethcatherine9188]

you can use a plant pot on its side as a cheap hide too!

[@CPMMVII]

Ya know thats actually a pretty good idea, i might try it out tbh

[@warpromo6636]

My dad and I made a huge 8 x 4 ft enclosure for my tortoise, i has like wood all around, doors, heaters and all that

[@wyattbare2286]

How. Much was it??

[@warpromo6636]

@@wyattbare2286 We only made walls, and a door The doors had metal wire's keeping animals out We also had a lot of scrap wood from cutting. I'd say around 100 dollars

[@louisqandaliusdinglethe74t80]

the size of the enclosure you made is nearly half the size of my apartment

[@alanmusa7143]

U got like a Instagram or twitter or something? I wanna see it!

[@warpromo6636]

@@alanmusa7143 i can discord u it

[@tamas1163]

If you put the half roof to the top of the box, you can increase the humidity, which is important for the development of the tortoise shell! :) On the left side the roof, the right side the lights!

[@ReaperessRogue]

Awesome idea with the mulch and the top soil. I use that stuff all the time and didnt know I could use it for my torti. Way cheaper than pet shop bedding. The plastic bin is awesome too, very spacious which is nice.

[@jessicaruiz4945]

Can you tell me the brand of mulch and top soil you use please

[@tamicarroll5276]

You might want to switch out your hide spot location. The tortoise can climb over it and fall out. I would put it in the middle, surrounded by the plants. I would corner the water and feed dish so that the tortoise can walk around the enclosure.

[@tiffanybarba1025]

Exactly and they need to be outside not in a flat

[@ashleyinked4637]

@@tiffanybarba1025 Yeah weather permitting! They can most certainly do well indoors

[@tiffanybarba1025]

@@ashleyinked4637 no

[@jesussandoval294]

Bruh y’all need to chill out at least he upgraded to a way bigger and nicer enclosure. Props to him!!!

[@nani.df.]

Late but people love to complain

[@Ddawwwg]

Not complaining … it’s proper caring for a red foot they’re from South America 80-90 % humidity they thrive in . Not a bedroom room with little to 0 humidity. Also I doubt that little lamp is providing the heat he needs. They need constant temps of 80-85 degrees. And CHE work better because at night they need full darkness. You can continue this way it might work, but be a lot better for your young tortoise in a proper environment close to where they are from(jungles of SA) I recommend tortoise forum. They have helped me a lot and others, no one on there is bs their info for $ like other KZbinrs such as (kenan)

[@kenjiro2676]

10:18 the tortoise can climb up the hide and escape

[@pekinglad]

Gladly someone is pointing it out, she will climb out from there very easily.

[@acrylleak4340]

He mention it's "TEMPORARY".

[@elizabethcatherine9188]

@@acrylleak4340 but it only takes a few minutes and thats how you lose your tortoise

[@Davidme1e]

My tortoise likes to climb onto the house I gave her, but she can’t climb out

[@kenjiro2676]

Acryl leak yes, I am aware of that. It’s a good temporary home, but it needs to be escape proof at the very least. But that doesn’t matter anymore, as the tortoise is in a better enclosure by now.

[@jesussandoval294]

How much was the price for everything including both uvb lights

[@summersnostalgia9915]

Jesus Sandoval use your head

[@viswap.8567]

summer’s nostalgia Jeez...he was just asking

[@llethalizer7171]

everything even to get the tortoise in the UVA and UVB light is around $400 depending on size

[@llethalizer7171]

Abigail Chaiyasate ;-;

[@jdsExoticz]

_ふ_ wjeee did u get that number just grt arcadia under 100$ and its one of the best

[@Lee-mo]

Hi. What are the two types of light I need and do they have to stay on day and night??

[@Blondip]

How long is this setup supposed to support the turtle? how long does it take for them to reach the size you mentioned?

[@zackmartinez.]

Clean asf bro , but you definitely need that uvb light closer to his crib

[@beansncornbred2576]

You won't be able to maintain the correct humidity with an open top enclosure. He will probably end up Pyramiding even more. Look into closed chambers. It's the most efficient way to grow them out smoothly the first few years.

[@expticals]

is a UV or Heater lamp needed? like the turtle cant live without it?

[@jordanharris6484]

Tortoises and turtles will need a heat and uvb bulb

[@slumberpartybard6355]

i don’t think they need it when everyone says they do i have leopard geckos and tortoises that are very healthy without them

[@Dayzdx8]

@@slumberpartybard6355 not good dude. All reptiles benefit from uv and overhead heat. Learn about advanced Husbandry. You're pets will thank you.

[@hunterdean4766]

@@slumberpartybard6355 Tortoises REQUIRE a uvb bulb or natural sunlight. They will develop metabolic bone disease without proper sunlight or uvb. Geckos don't need uv as they are mostly nocturnal.

[@Reecesavage-Alwayswin]

Actually, most tortoises need natural sun for at least 10-12 hours a day or at least a100watt UV light with a wide throw or spread of light over a humid enclosure.

[@zabbymemon4093]

What if i dont put any substrate in my tub. Just a plain tub with uvb light ?

[@carolyn6689]

Awe..He's so cute☺💚🐢I'm sure your tortoise loves the new set up.I have an adult Russian tortoise.He's in a 10 gallon glass tank,which is too small really "I never realized the clear walls is not good for them"😫....I want to get a large rubber bin instead.

[@BetrunkenerZwerg934]

IndoHati Carol yea that’s really small

[@carolyn6689]

@@BetrunkenerZwerg934 Hello,I upgraded and got a much bigger home for him"A large Rubbermaid tote with clear sides but I covered them so he can't see out " ..plus I put some reptile sand and small river rocks.He's much happier.😊👍🏻

[@BetrunkenerZwerg934]

IndoHati Carol great to hear it :)

[@brendanstreecko7847]

@@carolyn6689 i was planning on buying a clear one and then covering it up aswell

[@simp6303]

@@carolyn6689how much was that?

[@troyklinginsmith2523]

I'm thinking of getting 2 tortoises. Did you mix a 50/50 mixture of organic soil & play sand. And I was also looking at a Western Hermes Italian tortoise because they remain small. Thanks, I would appreciate your input.

[@brittanyponce965]

What lighting/heat do I need for enclosure. I currently have 60 watt incandescent flood bulb & heat emitting light bulb

[@Gavin92]

Can you please link that water bowl or try to find were you got it I'm obsessed with it

[@addieher]

Where did you get your UVB light strip and how much did it cost?

[@grumpyunicorn3462]

It costs around 20-45 dollars and u can get them at pretty much any pet store

[@geo05093]

Hello , love your set up. How did you set up the uvb floursecent light up and with what??

[@justin94431]

🧨

[@Name-pj8ll]

How do you control the humidity in the tub???

[@carolynbroadus688]

That enclosure you have I have this and my Russia tortise been it he was little I had max about 8years now and he's is still in it he's so darn cool I let him out every now and then he knows his way around my 2bedroom apartment I live here in DC and enjoy your day God bless you

[@corgi3339]

What is the bin called you use, just an 8x4?

[@ribhadewangan7242]

I have my tortoise and I want to set-up his house, plz tell me where you get this plastic big tray? I need it for my tortoise. 🙏

[@silverbison88]

Hey, thanks for the information. Can you spray paint the out side of the container? As I'm look for Eastern Box Turtle can you suggest a breader?

[@BetrunkenerZwerg934]

Stephen Garland unfortunately I can not recommend a breeder but spray painting is a good idea but make sure the chemicals won’t hurt your box turtle

[@Labelledespoir1422]

Does the light have to stay in all day and night ?

[@TheTunacaos]

looks like you’re really passionate about them! we also have a tortoise. he lives in a basin and in the tub. :) kids are havin’ fun though the poop and pee smell awful. we have a vlog about it in my channel.

[@shirlyjulie1209]

How often do you change the substrate?

[@vickiw9686]

Mine must be broken & part ninja lol - he would climb right out. Using the water dish, right on top of that hide and dive into the abyss.... it is a pretty set up though!

[@trashron624]

Where did you get a shelf like that from ?

[@jordanharris6484]

Home Depot!

[@nicoloff08]

So quick question where is the heating pad at?

[@Tommy81.519]

Do you use a ceramic heater at night or just room temperature?

[@alexandercalderon824]

Can he climb over the sides and fall off? So tortoise like to escape their enclosures?

[@littleraven3917]

How often do you change the substance?

[@kathy2929]

Getting a Russian tortoise soon. Have an aquarium type tank it will be going in. So it sounds like you recommend putting something around the clear area so it wont hit its nose. Did you try the coconut fiber? Thanks for the video.

[@-obsessedwithpenguins8806]

Please, please, block off any clear/ see through spots. Sometimes they try to walk through it and if it’s glass they can hurt themselves; scratch, break, or cut themselves on the tank. They are also a lil… dumb. They won’t learn and will continue to walk into the clear wall. You’ll be hearing the lil guy/gal bump into the enclosure all day.

[@kathy2929]

@@-obsessedwithpenguins8806 i will put something around the clear area so it looks like a wall or background like an aquarium background

[@kunsile]

Pls don’t get one of you can’t provide a living area in a garden. It’s beyond unhealthy for them to have them in a terrarium… most become cripples

[@kyrakiller9911]

What’s the best UVB and Heat lamp ?

[@jimmydoublegreen6515]

I'm a beginner for sure but everything I have been reading so far its the females that grow the largest of every breed I've looked into. As I said I'm new to this and keen to learn .

[@kevinbayas7869]

So what is the point of the UV light? I am interested in owning a tortoise, and I know they are cold blooded so they need light to get heat. But why can I not only use a regular lightbulb? What is the purpose of the UV light?

[@ohkaykaykayla2891]

They can get metabolic bone disease. It needs to mimic the sunlight, a regular light bulb won’t do. UVB Lighting is essential for tortoises to process calcium in captivity. Without UVB lighting tortoises will develop serious health problems such as abnormal shell growth and other deformities. UVB Lighting should be left on for 10-12 hours a day and turned off at night.

[@kevinbayas7869]

@@ohkaykaykayla2891 Thank you! That was good to know!

[@hunterdean4766]

@@kevinbayas7869 You don't need uvb if you keep your tortoise outside or give it natural sunlight on a daily basis.

[@crystalyanez2400]

How much did you pay for all of this? I have a Baby DT! I also have a tub but it’s high...do you recommend maybe a lower one? Cause I’m Having problems keeping temperature and humidity!!

[@urhbrana1915]

What plants can i plant in terarium that are safe for my tourtle if she eat them

[@Cichlid_4_ever]

how do you keep the humidity where it needs to be

[@fluffycottoncandycloud5946]

its only big enough for a baby tortoise right? what's your plan for the future?

[@pfj5_ttv263]

Hes the car guy from TikTok I like ur s2000 btw😉

[@jordanharris6484]

THANK YOU!

[@tridex19reviews52]

While this work for sulcata tortoises I have two and I want to know if this works for sulcata tortoises Edit: where did you buy the uvb light and the basking light bulb I already have the lamp

[@thekoala9337]

You could search for it online

[@heidy5498]

Did you have any luck with the topsoil and mulch ? 😊

[@shoshonecaplette3977]

How did you stick the light up top there & is there by chance a smaller rack to use?

[@pjshelledkeeper]

New subscriber here. Thank you for sharing!

[@theboyzprankz3180]

he said PROBABLY poops in it when there is literally no where else to poop

[@imurgedclapz6162]

True

[@allkindsofoutdooractivities]

Wood will hold in humidity.

[@pigga9878]

Water dish...

[@mauricioaguilera3207]

why are you negative?

[@Sara-te9yx]

do you ever bring it outside on the grass?

[@aseelal5338]

You didn’t indicate the exact products that you used such as light and heater I have two baby greek tortoise and having hard time to find light and heater

[@geraldthetortoise875]

what equipment do I need for a tortoise

[@kunsile]

A garden!

[@morganahmed6245]

Bro what is the demension by CM for the width ..and the demension for the length and the demension of the hight ... All by c.m pls

[@Sir_Sauvage]

whered you get the shelves

[@justinchoi8465]

Does this enclosure work for Egyptian tortoise

[@parijat95]

Make a wooden flat incline structure like stairs without steps inside the encloser your tortoise will be more happy. they love to climb.

[@promisjones3506]

like a ramp?

[@parijat95]

@@promisjones3506 Yes like a ramp

[@jaceelliott]

fire video mannn

[@gunmaniac7497]

My sonaron desert tortoise lives out side and he is 3 years old and his name is Rengo and his favorite food is broccoli

[@biggergamer1232]

Getting a sulcata tortoise

[@taelliaa1235]

those grow HUGEEE

[@yt_scoop2022]

U got it ?

[@TheDudaPotter]

why do you have to tape the sides to stop him from seeing trough?

[@ElPotanda]

I didn't make it but tortoise get frustrated being able to see the outside because they want to be outside and will ram into the walls trying to escape

[@relaxsaturn7yt530]

I don’t know what substrate I should get for my Sulcata tortoise and what I should give him for a home I am just using a 20 gallon tank and coco coir

[@fridahiromi]

do not use a tank, tortoises don’t understand the concept of glass and will get stressed because they cannot walk through the glass. a concrete mixing tub is good for the first year, depends on the dimensions of your tortoise. also a mixture of eco earth and mulch works as it can retain moisture.

[@relaxsaturn7yt530]

peepee girl I put tape all around the tank so he couldn’t see and I am getting one of those tub it’s 50 x 36 x 10 and I cypruss mulch and coco fir

[@haidernisar6766]

What if the plastic melts

[@ZBSQUAD]

Where did u get the dish with the water in from

[@Shakejuntpapi]

Why does the 3 inches of visible space matter?

[@cymbalbell1270]

Because tortoises can be confused when they see through transparent materials. They'll think it's clear and try to walk through it only to find out there's an "invisible barrier" keeping him in. This can confuse the tortoise, that's why he mentioned that he'll put a tape to avoid confusion

[@WONDERFULREPTILES]

LIKE HAPPY NEW YEARS

[@gagiibaaji2774]

Wait where you get the big bin

[@jamesdanhl4029]

This is helpful thank you ☺️

[@aidanbrashear9022]

Hey man, I am getting two baby redfoots on tuesday and I was wondering what substrate you recommend. Its the one thing I am not certain on because a lot of people say different things.

[@DinosaurDrummer]

Coconut fiber or eco earth

[@thanialeyva2179]

Will the enclosure melt with the heat?

[@MsSatisfying22]

where did you get that tub

[@asepazam9900]

Aing teu ngarti, but so good lah mang 👍👍

[@olgag09]

How did you like this substrate combo? Would you recommend for a desert tortoise?

[@terrorbloc9529]

If you look up desert tortoise you can see where they would’ve lived at

[@Cheems_yt1]

What substrate do you use

[@Ted448]

Wheres the UV light? I was told that they have to have a UV light

[@dh_1803]

What lamp do you use

[@JohnLincolnHawk]

How often do you have to change the entire sulfate?

[@jengomez7226]

Exactly what I was going to ask

[@nagrajsuvarna5973]

Where can i get a water dish like yourss

[@ayeee_reddd999]

What’s the name of both soils ?

[@ScottMcLinden]

awesome setup

[@Pain-ib7ot]

Insint that uv light way to high?

[@TheRealCaseBaker]

with all your items listed it was to expensive so i took alternative options and i got everything i need on amazon (Food, appliances, tub etc) for only $192.34 and with the greek tortoise being $250.94 it came out to be $443.28 i saved myself from the cost of $884.96

[@jeanconneely3602]

Good job on the video. Thank you for the info.

[@Ammaiifun]

What type of tortoise do you have?

[@MelMacaraigYTPH]

that's redfoot tortoise

[@mr.pizzamarlon]

Great video! This is my opinion and mine alone... If a person is willing to make a lifetime commitment to care for a pet with a longevity of decades, don't set up a cheap space for it, this is your newborn. Will you do the same for a human baby and just set up a cheap means to barely tend to its needs? Of course not. If a person plans on getting a pet and KNOWS what kind of animal, they should get all the equipment first, test it before getting the animal, and truly ask themselves if they will care for it until you or your pet passes away. I just got a baby red-footed tortoise and spent over $500 to get the tank, automatic fogger with humidity and temperature sensors, various substrates, plenty of food to last the entire year, and most importantly, said a prayer to be able to care for my little girl, Yahya, all is life whether she lives 50 or 500 years. 🙏🏼❤️🐢🧔🏻‍♂️

[@h.m.jyothi6352]

Does your tortoise drink water

[@DokterIkanAquascape]

I wonder is the plant still there?

[@wahmof3]

What do you do for heat at night?

[@LeuBlue]

The heat lamp?

[@ALHOOTCRUISE]

I have a sulcata tortoise!

[@vannah1832]

Love your tortoise

[@HoyleEdward-g8w]

Cormier Springs

[@ProjectGameVault]

It won’t climb out?

[@magzz5102]

I think my sister have a Russian tortoise cause my my said we have a Australian tortoise but a Russian tortoise looks more like the one I have I should say cause the tortoise might be mine cause there more space for me to take care of

[@spitterlike9482]

That’s not a good enclosure for a red foot, Red foots the first 3 years need 80% humidity to grow a smooth shell. He burrows because he’s looking for more moisture. And red foots get most of their uvb through tree tops not solid sun exposure. Do more research.

[@jordanharris6484]

Sporty Tracy what would you recommend besides a plastic tub to keep higher humidity? And in regards to the UVB, how would I diffuse the light to replicate “tree top” rays

[@spitterlike9482]

Jordan Harris if you MUST use the tub at least create a closed chamber top to keep in moisture/humidity you can do this by using even a clear shower curtain, just be sure it far enough away from the lights you don’t want to start a fire google closed chamber tortoise enclosure. OR create a humid hide with a small plastic tub with lid cut out for entry area add 2 inches deep soil and 1 inch deep moist orchid moss this will help as well . The uvb is fine on just one half of the enclosure, if your using entire set up then provide more bushy plants that create more shaded areas. Hope this helps, just looking out for your baby ☺️☺️

[@jordanharris6484]

Sporty Tracy thank you! I really appreciate the tips and info. I will implement them into my setup!

[@DTS214]

2 years no update?

[@katsumikurta]

Just curious Where did you get your tortoise?

[@fredo7482]

Actually they get you.

[@katsumikurta]

@@fredo7482 huh

[@katsumikurta]

wdym

[@rewindgaming9553]

Elizabeth H. Yeah man the tortoise finds you, you didn’t know that?

[@katsumikurta]

@@rewindgaming9553 OH OK I GET IT NOW

[@nadiyabuksh2319]

What type of tortoise is that??

[@ximena7238]

So I am planning on getting a baby so I’ll be using a fish tank but do I really need a light

[@grumpyunicorn3462]

Yes you definitely need a light unless you live in a very warm area and if he is outside then I don’t think that u do. But if he is inside u will definitely need a UBV UVA and a basking light.

[@ellah2368]

please do tons of research! and make sure to have a big enclosure, the right flowers/plant matter, veggies, fruits, some good bugs, proper lighting and proper heating and high humidity! as well as proper substrate

[@ximena7238]

@@grumpyunicorn3462 yeah we have tons of heat here in Nevada :)

[@ximena7238]

@@ellah2368 got it thank you

[@maddoxbazian8695]

I'm looking for a small tortoise. Something around 4 inches at average length or at least something close to that. Can anyone give me a species name please?

[@namhunkim7266]

Is it a UVB light?

[@boyubao5859]

lol i only wasted 40 dollars on a 9x5 enclosure cus i found the free wood near the bins

[@deirdreortiz1676]

Love it 🥰

[@ayuuu158]

OP bro

[@nicholaspesa696]

Is this good for a Greek tortoise

[@OFFICIALADHIV]

No