Releasing my Slider Turtles

[@RancidGravy]

Watching turtles released into the outdoor pond has become an annual thing for me :)

[@amjan]

Same here!

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

Same with me. My wife bought me albino red ear sliders years ago because normal colored ones are illegal in Florida without a license but albinos are not yet I love all red ear sliders since I was a young child. I have wild normals I keep in my private lake however without acknowledging to the state that they are mine however I have them trained to come out of the water Everytime they see me for food. But after my near fatal accident that permanently disabled me for life, she bought me 3 new hatchling Albino red ear sliders not realizing we had a trio as babies as emotional support animals and I am happy she did. They have been producing steady eggs for the last 12 months so we are hatching their offspring but at first we had no incubator so many obviously went bad. Many are hatching now so it's a repeat in history in re raising a bunch of little ones which I enjoy. We also decided to trade a number of them for a trio of Albino pink belly sideneck turtles to raise with the sliders to have something new. My wife's fear and I hope she is wrong, but with all these pink belly sideneck hatchlings coming out in big numbers much like the normal red ears, she fears that in time, more and more will be released into our water ways as people don't like to keep turtles that get to the size of red ear sliders and the pink bellys do. My wife feared that the state will in time make it illegal to own pink belly sideneck turtles like they did red ear sliders so therefore she started ours our as Albinos as well to avoid legal problems later as well. I must admit, normal and or Albinos, I really enjoy them all regardless and it is a shame the state has made it to be this way. I think all our shelled friends are amazing emotional support animals and perfect for military veterans or people permanently injured, children education and those that just love them needing something like turtles to relax and enjoy with as long as they can provide the basic care needed which really is not a issue with the right set up.

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

@Sean Emmanuel Elizarde ... Sorry you feel that way, have a good day.

[@rhondameerdink9566]

I have one I'd love to give you she needs a home

[@clarkranson9891]

I just set up my 11 year old daughter with a yellow-bellied slider and 20 gallon aquarium the other day. She named him 'Tiny' and she is stoked! I sent her your video. We are first time turtle owners so need all the help we can get.

[@belizeguy]

They all look great and I know that they will enjoy being outside and in a grand habitat. My Mom was Concert Master for the Oak Ridge Tennessee Symphony Orchestra in the 60's. Occasionally she would let us come with her and I loved it, because there was a canal and a cool pond I could explore in. That is where I caught my first Southern Painted turtles. They were so neat. There was Water Cress growing in the same canal, which both my parents loved to eat, so I would dutifully gather some each time I went out hunting. In 1969, a fence went up across the end of that canal. Entrance Forbidden! Nuclear Waste Hazard! Yikes! No wonder the turtles were beautiful and large and that Water Cress was so delicious! The next day, Dad took all of us to the Geology Department in Western Carolina University where he taught, and we all were scanned with a Geiger Counter. Glad to say, nothing but Normal. We even checked the Turtles, and they were clear as well. Still love Painted turtles. The Babies are about the cutest ever. Hope you had a Happy World Turtle Day!

[@ShelledReptiles]

Wow! That’s an incredible story! I wonder how that canal is doing now?

[@belizeguy]

@@ShelledReptiles I happened to visit there in the 90's. The little canal and holding pond are all gone, concreted over, and there are all kinds of Radiation Hazard Signs all around it now. It was part of the Oak Ridge Nuclear Research Facility, and was a parking lot drain, so I doubt we were ever in any danger, but, now, they have to be sure. Times change.

[@abdool1972]

It's officially summer when the turtles are basking around the pond.

[@ShelledReptiles]

That it is!

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

It is that amazing time of the year to see them bask, breeding and laying eggs steadily. It seems like when my female albino sliders drop their eggs, the males are instantly breeding the females again. I noticed a lot of breeding activity at least with mine more often upon every pond cleaning day as well but that just might be me with seeing the water being so very clear. I always kept the water decent but I needed a much bigger draining function as we all know how messy they can get for sure. But seeing them bask, breed and lay eggs is really a enjoyable thing to watch as we all enjoy watching our pets. Shelled friends always seem to have awesome personalities and are actually trainable for basic task. I enjoy working with both the wild turtles behind my house that I placed there since juvis to my captive bred and hatched albino turtles. To me, they all are amazing and serve as a emotional support animals since my accident.

[@GloryBoyybill]

Ikr! Love seeing them actually out and about

[@アマヤア]

I totally loved the fact that these were rescued turtles. I don't know much about them , but searching for more info about my wood turtles, I got here and I'll definitely stay. Keep safe!

[@teresashelton6581]

Thank you for your videos. I like to see all your turtles. I missed your cat though!

[@ShelledReptiles]

Yes, my cat was out hunting or something, I’m not sure where he was lol

[@vita4977]

What a great person🥰 Beautiful pond i know those turtle's are happy

[@fatgothartist]

Ahhhh I loved this video. Keep giving is videos of those precious things. I subscribed. You are a very good and kind person for taking care of and helping turtles have better homes.

[@noelanitnt1]

If you are still looking for homes for the new yellow bellies then I have a 500 gallon pond and I could take one if you want. I am a responsible keeper who cleans the pond 3 times per year, feeds turtles every other day, the pong is a mansion for the turtles I have in it and I've been looking for some yellow bellies for the pond. So where are how could I get them if you are willing to sell?

[@funkocity8624]

I live in Ohio

[@angieg4811]

Love your turtles in the pond.💚🐢

[@shellyrobson2811]

Wonderful, subscribed. I appreciate your dedication to the turtles, pond, and the natural cycle which may or may not happen if some choose to breed.

[@ratmannlibertyhound6755]

Nice always a good time when the turtles go back out.

[@alexandriawoodham614]

I especially liked the comment about turtle behavior where they flounder a bit in deep water. That quick vision helps.

[@kevinsay2492]

So great to see that you had rescued some of those turtles and giving them that good home. Great vid. God bless. Subscribed bro!

[@Minycart]

I love turtles so much❤❤🐢. I hope to get a turtle pond too one day when I finally move out on my own.

[@docfmb1]

Good job. Very knowledgeable.

[@Crystalspets]

Awesome video i know that they are happy to get back into the pond😊😊

[@piteusx8440]

You're one of the good responsible petubers. You actually care about your animals.

[@ShelledReptiles]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@alexanderdrummond7603]

They are awesome videos, Thanks!

[@FlamingoPublications]

I love your KZbin videos. I learn so much. I wish I could have turtles. So instead I have two aquariums with fish frogs and snails. Keep making your videos

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

I feel you can have turtles if you keep fish as long as they are not huge fish in comparison. I raised my baby albino red ear sliders with fish but I raised them on specific diet with a blood worm mix resulting in leaving the fish alone. They are adults now and still leave the fish alone though I raised and bred fancy tail guppies in their tank to offer them live food while keeping the tank attractive. What happened as a result, I was producing way to many fancy tail guppies since my turtles won't eat live fish that I traded guppies to the pet store in numbers for turtle supplies and such as I was getting way more guppies that I wanted. Other guppies, I just gave away free. I came across problems with the large alge eaters with the placos as if they are to big, they will ride the backs of smaller turtles and literally drown them. I had one baby die from this also. But with turtles from personal experience, if you have 3 times the amount of filtration per gallon (or greater filtration) , a turtle fish tank can be kept sparkling clean for many months and it is perfectly fine for fish also. 12 months before turtles become sexually mature though, a proper waterland tub or proper pond is needed. When it comes to laying their eggs, turtles need to be accustomed to laying them in soil. If they do not have this 12 months or so before they become sexually mature, they will lay their eggs in the water therefore the eggs will drown if you do not catch it on time. These are just some things from personal experience is all. But I raise all by babies in tanks with a basking dock and I keep turtles anywhere from $250 a baby to $3,000 each now. It started this way strickly due to the laws in turtles in Florida due to my permanent injury from the near fatal accident as emotional support animal only. I am setting up a new hatching tank as soon as my other new filter comes in with guppies again shortly. But I encourage you to keep fish and turtles in the same tank. Colorful fish that don't cost a lot in-case they do eat them but you can train the turtles on a specific diet away from the fish first for several months which would reduce the chances of the fish being consumed.

[@brianharrington6922]

Enjoyed watching...thx bud.

[@theresaprice310]

I love turtles and love your videos subscribed ❤️

[@apriltowers78]

Pretty cool video! Subscribed cause why not ;)

[@theaccidentaldentist5021]

Hey I have two red eared slider almost 1.5 yrs and I m confused whether to get a new aquarium or release them in a backyard self made mini pond? As they tend to get out of there aquarium quite often .

[@ratmannlibertyhound6755]

Question I live in Michigan. we have very similar weather. when would be a good time/temp to bring out my DBT? Thank you again for your videos and sharing your knowledge.

[@jakers1158]

I want a outdoor pond for my two RES.

[@raesandberg2205]

Do red eared sliders shed their skin? My slider is still a baby.. he's probably about 2" now.

[@snipevisions2790]

Yes they do

[@janicebarnhart1869]

I have two that are in their 3rd tank and wondering how I can put them in my pond( flower bed pond) I'm in PA they came frim Florida when they were babies. Do I have to bring them in from the pond in the winter? I hate to have to get yet another tank. I feed them dried shrimp and turtle pellets do I have to set up an area for their food or will the be okay with me throwing it in the pond. I'm also worried they won't be able to get out of the pond to bask...any help??

[@rosieredding7578]

Hi, I live in south Florida and have 2 red eared sliders/yellow belly turtles. They are one year old. Can I take them from being inside (turtle tank with conditioned water) to my son's house with a pond. He also lives in south Florida. If so do we have to acclimate them from conditioned water to pond water? Thank you and live your video

[@youloseskrub8434]

I good owner I always wanted turtles

[@tfortortilla8856]

Awww yay they're smiling they love the pond :)))))

[@galacticvlogging7574]

I have a red Earred slider myself!!! Her/his name is Jupiter bc of her red ears like the red spot on Jupiter the planet!!

[@scottnorman893]

I liked the video . I'm about to put my turtle out in Michigan .

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

Just a suggestion, bring your turtle in prior to the cold tempatures arising please.

[@campbese]

You will need to put up a fence around your pond to keep out raccoons and possums

[@russboiaricheta2879]

Red sliders will keep chasing those pond fish for food

[@bobbiesullivan2793]

I love when you do releases.

[@slylock1st]

Great video, i got a red ear slider myself .

[@rickytakanardi5212]

Which Petco did you go to get the yellow belly turtle? I lost my female yellow belly and really want one.

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

Aaah happy turtles!

[@galacticvlogging7574]

Are you still looking for homes for them? I have 5 turtles myself- I might be able to take some yellow belly turtles

[@joselo-zl5wo]

Awesome

[@tristantoole7363]

Are sliders a local species? You say you also have some more exotic species too. How do you keep them from leaving your pond, intentionally or otherwise?

[@fishhubbd]

Nice one💗💗

[@GregsTurtleHaven]

lookin good!

[@ShelledReptiles]

Thank you!

[@EasyModeFishing]

Do you ever get baby goldfish?? They spawn like crazy in ponds. I got a bunch of baby turtles this year. They just keep popping up in my pond.

[@ShelledReptiles]

I’m sure they spawn, but the bigger fish and turtles eat them before they grow.

[@ericyoutube77]

This dude is cool and amazing 😀 and also funny😁

[@kaitlynt9083]

I have a red eared slider, and he is almost 7. He is only about 5 inches and yours look much bigger. He has a big tank and proper food. Please explain for me?

[@bobbiesullivan2793]

At the end, what kind of turtle was that? My sister has a red footed tortoise. He knows his name and comes when you call him. Lol

[@ShelledReptiles]

She’s a Sulcata Tortoise😄

[@ttoaster6947]

Ur always cool

[@PeabodysApiary]

I have 1000 gallon raised pond at my house I just recently put in a turtle it looks very familiar to these he has been in there for over a week I do have logs that he basks on My question is since I picked him up on the side of the road what should he eat

[@samsharkey810]

I am building an enclosure can you give a tutorial about building turtle enclosure

[@samsharkey810]

@BackUp Acc1 thanks

[@scotts1409]

surprised they don't fight- I guess because your pond is big enough for them?

[@dianebreton6945]

How are they with the fish?

[@anthonyguerrero366]

great vid, keep it up!

[@twoturtletom]

Good stuff! How many turtles and tortoises do you currently have?

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

I have a question: I just redone my indoor waterland turtle tub pond for my adult breeding albino red ear sliders as I felt I needed a bigger draining system & a much higher filtration. I purchased a marineland c530 which filtrates 150 gallons stand alone canister filter. I spent all night trying to problem solve a primer issue with this unit but finally figured out how to prime it but I had to do it underwater in the waterland tub with extra help from the from the garden hose to push the water through. But now I can not get the intake tube working in the placement over the lip of the waterland. Do you have any thoughts on how I could achieve that task? Just struggling here with it. Besides that, the filter works amazing. I can't wait till the eggs hatch here soon. She is carring more eggs as well.

[@Chilam.]

Cool

[@themightykitcat1179]

Hi great job!

[@Ken9284]

I like turtles!

[@youloseskrub8434]

I will take those turtles

[@evh4611]

What are dimensions of the pond ?

[@lokisavage6198]

My ornate box turtle ate a tiny white pebble should I be worried if so what should I do

[@savannamiller44]

How big is your pond

[@iamthatbxtxh]

Hi! I have 3 red eared sliders that I rescued because I have a weak heart and I just couldn't let them be with stupid people. But I wanna released them. I just don't know where. They've been living in a tank all their life. Idk if they'll survive. Please any suggestions are welcome. I love my turtles but I know I shouldn't keep them.

[@adityamishra611]

Does different species of turtle mate? My red eared slider tinkles his fingers infront of the face of the Flapshell turtle like they do to impress the female.

[@ericyoutube77]

I have a red eared slider in England called Suja

[@pico4062]

Do you live in Greenville oh

[@ivaneiarocatelli6296]

Amo🎉🐢🎉🇧🇷

[@High-Side-Broadcasting]

Finally!!!

[@lindaparker6102]

Beautiful turtles 🐢 ! Do you hate to see them go Blake ?

[@ShelledReptiles]

Thanks! And, Blake??

[@tanaka-kunthelazy4995]

From California i have 2 red eared sliders i got from LA around a year ago because this lady and man where selling them i wasnt planning to buy one but she dropped one of them and i just couldnt leave it so i got 2 of them and love them but i know i cant care for both when i they grow up so i was wondering if anyone would like to have one

[@marloves1252]

Hi I am also in Ohio. I have a red rated slider. He all of a sudden grew like crazy. He was baby size for years then POW! So we are putting in a pond for him. I am new at this I have NO IDEA how to make the pond turtle friendly. HELP!

[@pleaser231]

Tienen piramidismo algunas de tus tortugas.

[@rks_sng]

Add a deep clean videos also.

[@IamNinjaOfNinja]

Isnt it illegal to do that in some country? Its because RES is an aggressive and territorial species, they will survive but they will disrupt others.

[@ShelledReptiles]

It’s not the wild...it’s a captive turtle pond

[@tristantoole7363]

It's an outdoor pond though. If they can get out of the pond (to explore or by failed predation), they could get into a water system and become invasive. ...I'm not saying you're irresponsible or that you haven't planned ahead for something like that, but in my state it's illegal to have outdoor man-made ponds and koi ponds for that reason.

[@omernizri5286]

buddy, i think that’s a pond cooter, not a yellow belly slider.

[@sarawright5063]

Where in Ohio? I am in Fairfield County! I have turtles and tortoises. Let's chat.

[@funkocity8624]

I need home for my turtle

[@genifermarsh9632]

Would a RUSSIAN tort and a sakata. Get along

[@LoudogsGaming]

Probably not

[@ShelledReptiles]

No, they require different kind of enclosures and shouldn’t be housed together

[@brookedowney130]

Hi ó hope you see this comment because I bought my first turtle last week since its a hatchling I'm not very sure who to check its gender I think it's a girl but I want to make sure so anyone please tell me

[@LoudogsGaming]

I have a lot of turtles

[@LoudogsGaming]

You can really tell when they are hatchlings

[@LoudogsGaming]

Can’t really tell

[@LoudogsGaming]

But when they get a bit bigger the nails if they are longer it’s a boy if short a girl

[@my_flippin_journey]

@@LoudogsGaming does the nail length apply to all turtle species?

[@johnnyb3783]

Hi

[@ShelledReptiles]

Hello

[@johnnyb3783]

Shelled Reptiles how it going

[@ShelledReptiles]

Johnny B Good, how are you?

[@spongebob7448]

Dont hold him or her like that

[@fishingwithmiles8702]

You could have just given them to me

[@adamcarlson6034]

Get something better than some $10 turtles, they suck!!!

[@ShelledReptiles]

Didn’t you hear me say I have more exotic species in the house?

[@adamcarlson6034]

@@ShelledReptiles nope! Didn't watch this video at all!! You need spotted turtles, diamond back terrapins , alligator snappers, and some mata matas before you think of posting videos!!!!