COMPLETE Russian Tortoise Care Tutorial | Indoors and Outdoors |

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[@lizardlover8605]

This guy needs more subs this video was really well made

[@jedking9346]

lizard lover P

[@calebjones960]

I agree

[@heatherfranklin47]

Awesome video

[@skurskalt7443]

ye

[@juliabrown5396]

So I just did!

[@user-iu8uj5vl3v]

I'm a Russian woman, I live in Kazakhstan. These turtles live in the south of Kazakhstan. You have a great terrarium. I think your pets live very well with you !!!

[@animedude1957]

Great video , I’m getting ready to get a Russian tortoise!

[@Beeetlejjug]

Tj scott me to

[@justiceforwaluigithepublic3128]

Same.

[@Tiger42s]

Got mine

[@Medina0526]

Me too!

[@brooke6526]

me too!

[@spicyykels2416]

My family’s Russian recently passed away, since he got sick and the vets couldn’t do anything to help. I’m devastated. These videos (old as they might be) bring me some comfort knowing we did everything we could correctly in regards to husbandry. My mom took it the hardest, but I’m still distraught. Love these videos, thank you for this info. I think we’ll eventually have another, just to see what we can do even better for the little guys. ❤️

[@user-rw3fx7yp8w]

“THEY LOVE TO EAT 😳” 😂😂😂 that cracked me up.

[@Rainai100]

Young man speaks very calmly...thanks buddy! good information.

[@TheSnakeShack1]

I like how you don’t try to sound fake or tell people to subscribe every second

[@Starfishes]

Just as I sat down with my food and resumed the video, took a bite, and poop showed up on my screen lmao. Good advice. Thanks for the video!

[@ShelledReptiles]

Chelsea M Oh man, lol. I’m glad it was helpful!

[@smoothpurplegirl]

That noise, when you were taking about UVB lights, scared the crap out of me XD

[@ivettegj]

It sound like someone shoot him🤣🤣

[@sw7518]

great video! many people see these creatures as easy to care for since they don’t seem like needy animals but there’s actually a lot that goes into caring for them. i’ve had two russian tortoises, i learned a lot from my first one and i wanna make sure i’m doing everything right the second time around. this was a big help! my tortoise is currently in a glass terrarium but now i feel inclined to make a wooden enclosure with plexiglass. thanks so much for putting all this information out there, keep it up buddy

[@nhazex3]

Literally the ONLY person on the internet I genuinely believe when they say, "Trust me."

[@Reason1717]

I care for 9 little Russians and think you've done a darn good job on this video. I can tell you care which is everything :)

[@michellegrossbach3641]

Reason1717 uh idk if u could help but my Russian tortoise keeps closing one of his eyes idk if he has sand in it or it’s sick

[@michellegrossbach3641]

it also looks kinda wet

[@Reason1717]

@@michellegrossbach3641 , I'll do my best to help you with this little fellow. First the good news, if he was sick usually (not always) BOTH eyes would close up. Now you speak of maybe sand in his eye. I of course don't know your substrate but I hope it's not pure sand (which they often ingest by accident and can cause many issues) So here is my advice for the eye : Give him a warm bath daily this soaking allows him to water his eye externally to remove possible object. Second, run water over his head very low intensity, so to hot startle him (might withdraw head). This warm water will sooth him as well. Making sure with mild flow of water not to impede his nostril breathing. Last bit of good news Russians as a breed are very tough... so his recovery should happen. Please let me know either way. I do hope this helps you and your pet.

[@michellegrossbach3641]

Reason1717 thanks!!!! I kinda over react a lot his substrate is calcium sand because I think it’s safer

[@james25764]

Thank you so much! I just found about the Russian tortoise and I'm IN LOVE! I had no idea about this, you just got another subscriber!!!

[@changnesiacc]

Trying to convince my parents to let me have one of these babies! I have been asking since I was 7 and I am DEFINITELY prepped to take care of one :)

[@changnesiacc]

marcind_PL :)

[@Hello-dz2dt]

The Office Stuff how did it go

[@calmrain1056]

this dude needs more praise hes awesome

[@Greenpumkinpie]

Thank you for this video! I just rescued a very neglected Russian tortoise

[@obaz91]

You’re awesome, I’m getting a Russian tortoise today and I’m so excited. This cleared up a lot for me!

[@kimsousa6420]

This young man is amazing! I am going to watch this a second time and take notes. His multitude of information is not only helpful, but much of it has not been mentioned before, after watching several tortoise videos. Thank you!

[@petethecatlvr]

I'm getting one for my early b-day present, I'm so excited

[@lucasmo5501]

Lmao same

[@nicoleh1818]

I hope I am getting one

[@mrgoodenproduction]

This guy needs more subs this video was really well made Russian tortoises sound like me when im hungry

[@jujoynt]

You are great with how you present your information about Russian tortoise - thank you!

[@sethxina]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED A RUSSIAN TORTOISE AND I FINALLY CONVINCED MY PARENTS, YOU ARE A LIFESAVER!!!!!

[@user-te7zz8mv3x]

fantastic info… have been watching a number of vids to learn about keeping tortoises and yours is the most comprehensive starter … many thanks 😊

[@flochicken3623]

This was very informative and well packaged! I am working on adopting a russian tortoise and this was very helpful!

[@aronoiiel]

This was an absolutely awesome care video! Excellent ampunt of information and such a great set of information for basic care. Thank you for this and for being so thorough!

[@lemonkingbam2210]

Russian tortoises sound like me when im hungry

[@michellebenedict3820]

Very informative video! Thank you! We have 2 Russian Tortoises and I got a lot of great tips from this.

[@oreokisses123]

This was a really helpful video! I wish you had shown visually some of the objects and supplies you were talking about. Maybe do a DIY video about some of the structures you can use for your tortoise? I think it would be really helpful!

[@user-om1mx2fq6y]

You speak so well and are so informative! I appreciate you taking the time to educate me and everyone 😊

[@ToddAutry]

A very needed video. Many do not keep these right. Good job.

[@eryionhetzel2545]

Thank you so much for being so thural; your video has been 10xs more informative than any of the books I've read & what little info my vet has provided me. Keep up the good work!!!

[@katie5967]

I’m living for the part at 9:30 🤣🤣 they don’t hold back they love to eat

[@changnesiacc]

17:28 I actually laughed at this. This is such a huge misconception that makes me really angry 😂

[@brucegelderbloom914]

I also had a good laugh at this. 21:01

[@changnesiacc]

@@brucegelderbloom914 LMAO

[@MrBostonSean]

Great vid! Answered a lot with questions my family and I were having about setting up an indoor Russian Tortoise enclosure. Thanks for making it!

[@klsmuddluvr]

Thank you for this! Just rescued a Russian Tortoise and feel much better about taking care of it correctly now!

[@andrewscida8863]

this video has been really helpful! I am rescuing a Russian tortoise from a very neglectful situation and I had no idea where to start

[@philsonofcoul5025]

Thanks for making this video. You have a ton of potential and should keep spreading good knowledge!

[@jmeA86]

Ive been watching a ton of different videos and yours are by FAR the best! You're half the age as some but twice as informative and interesting! Bravo!!

[@ShelledReptiles]

Jamie Lee Albert Thank you! 😊

[@danielwilson9559]

Dude you got my subscribe. You are the best person here on KZbin that knows about turtles.

[@beckireid4208]

Very imformaive! You did a wonderful job communicating your passion for your tortoises! this is one of the best herp video I have ever watched, bar none!🐢

[@cyprus1236]

When I went on this vid and was watching it thought he had lots of subs but he doesn’t!!! So I went ahead and subscribed because I want to see more from him. For saying I’m obsessed with reptiles and getting a Russian tortoise soon. I also just started a KZbin channel about reptiles but I only have 1 sub but I like helping other small Channels and you really should have way more than 1k

[@Riverstroh]

This guy is really good we need to get him more subs also a tip for shelled reptiles you should try get better audio for your music at the start of the vid

[@micksmusicchannel]

Excellent video from a fellow tort owner

[@mariescott7125]

Best information out there and I've been researching for hours now. Thanks! :)

[@1x2clzabc9]

Dude you’re awesome!!!! This video was so well made.

[@carolineabbott9216]

Thankyou for this video, by far the easiest and most interesting video I've seen regarding caring for them ❤️🐢

[@curtistaylor8743]

Great video! Also “not from Russia” was hilarious

[@joeykrieter4701]

This helped me so much. Looking to get my first russian tortoise. Thanky you, so much!!

[@RetroactiveBliss]

Great video thank you I wish you the best on your youtube journey

[@stephanidedrick]

Thank you for all the GREAT INFO I just Subscribed I'm excited to see all the videos keep up the good work🐢

[@danielleprosser4940]

Definitely the best explained video ever!!

[@fizzasyeda202]

This was amazing I just bought a Russian toirtose today for my bday so I need to rewatch them so great how u put the video together u have a new subscriber

[@mariakhmous7526]

This is the best and most thorough video I have seen about Russian tortoises. Your passion is shining thorough. Great work!

[@turtleios2469]

This is awesome! I have been saving up all my money to buy one of these guys! Sooo cute

[@annerose1925]

Thank you for this information. We have taken in a Russian Tortoise and really appreciate your very thorough presentation! We took lots of notes.

[@lmarinucci3]

this guy needs more subs it was well made

[@linda65355]

Love this , I have all my info in one place .. now to decide should I or shouldn’t I .

[@thatguyfromthequadcities]

Thank you for making this video. It gave me all the information I was looking for, and it also provided a few laughs. Liked & Subscribed.

[@ShelledReptiles]

Michael Levis Awesome, I’m glad to hear! Thanks!

[@meganrydman8152]

Best care video I have found yet! You really covered all the questions I had! Good job!

[@maggier4806]

I had two of these tortoises. One didn’t survive the first hibernation, the other did. They’re so cute, I just wanted to see my tortoise in this video

[@paleo2569]

Excellent video! Thank you so much for all of this information. I feel very prepared for my new pet... thanks to you!

[@alliegator1372]

The mobile is great ,thanks for this very informative ❤

[@melissah277]

The really helped me because I will bye a tortoise for my birthday thank you

[@Noobmaster-ug4cc]

Mix Mel u will BYE one

[@melissah277]

CANDLE LIGHT77 yes

[@cata6302]

No offense, but you're just a kid from your KZbin channel. So I assume you mean your parents are going to buy you one, first of all, and second these tortoises can live for 50+ years. If your parents are going to get you one just for the hell of it, not knowing how much work goes into keeping one healthy, then they really shouldn't be getting you one. You need something easy to care for like a beta fish or a hamster. Not a Russian tortoise you'll end up neglecting or getting bored with that your parents will have to take care of until you either grow up and take full responsibility for it, it dies because y'all aren't really considering everything that will need to go into keeping it healthy, or your parents re-home it because they're sick of doing all the work and buying all the expensive stuff it'll need, such as UVB bulbs every 6 months or so. When I was a kid, I wasn't allowed to get anything unless I did ALOT of research and proved to my parents that I was serious about owning it. And then they'd make me wait forever to get whatever pet I wanted to make sure it wasn't an impulsive want, but that I was going to be serious about the animal I wanted. If I proved I knew what I was talking about, and that I was still serious about owning said animal, then if it wasn't anything crazy like a spider or scorpion, my parents would usually let me have it. I've owned fish, hermit crabs, mice, hamsters, cats, a bearded dragon, a tortoise now that I'm an adult, a ball python, etc, but I was one of the very few kids my age that knew how to care for whatever pet I owned. Please do your research. Metabolic bone disease is very common in neglected reptiles and it's irreversible, but is totally preventable and should be taken seriously.

[@charlesbrown7439]

Good video really appreciate it I just got my tortoise couple weeks ago thanks

[@ianngalbraith]

Thanks bud. This has been super helpful.

[@krystiqueen5057]

Excellent video! I learned so much! Thank you! I subscribed and smashed that like button. I look forward to more videos!!

[@usreptiles22]

That table is great thanks for the care guide 😁

[@probably_potato2798]

I am so excited yesterday I went to a expo to try and find one and I did I still don't have quite enough money yet but I'm close I'll be getting it next month.

[@Always4Lauren]

Great video thank you!!! I’m getting a Russian tortoise soon this was super helpful!

[@tyotee4361]

Hey, thanks for going deep into the tortoise care, I really, really appreciate it. Sub very well earned

[@jacksondrezelo3536]

Awesome video. I came in knowing very little now i have a ton of basic info!

[@anniegreenhalgh2417]

Excellent advice. Great video.Thank you 😊.

[@Drawingtime10-11]

Thanks so much for this video. Know to make some adjustments to my Russian turtles habitat. Your awesome.

[@PYROTOAD]

Dude awesome Channel as a fellow reptile KZbinr, subscribed!!

[@LiviaLivka]

That's really good to see this movie, great job thank you for help ☺️☺️☺️

[@shariisbel5060]

I need to ask a few things... one is that my mom has had her tortoise in a aquarium since he was lil. So my mom passed, and I've been caretaker of Boris now. I've researched alot and Kno that a boarder should be on, so they can't see out! So I do this, and I'm not kidding when I say, He was UPSET! Started climbing all CRAZY on the glass like he was mad, mad! It was so bad that I took it down because he was going nuts, hitting his head on hideout that I was scared he was gonna get hurt! Could it be that, since he was baby, he's been able to see out, and that what he knows? I'm trying to do everything right cause he meant so much to my mother-i would love to talk to you, I enjoyed your video so much... I shared it in my tortoise forum on Facebook! Thank you for your video... and help me out a lil with answer of what you think . I would so appreciate it...

[@pieincLockPicking88]

LOL as far as half logs go, And it might just be my tortoise but I have three logs in his enclosure and he loves the smallest one which isn’t too small for him but he is very snug inside of it and basically he never uses the nice big ones. Also I wanted to add instead of building a tank or buying an Expensive terrarium I used a giant kid pool like the big 6 foot round plastic ones That thing worked awesome and only cost me like 20 bucks

[@lemonkingbam2210]

I LIke how he adds the most feared predator a child

[@pompagarissanimation2592]

If anyone is looking for the part about the substrate after watcher this a second time (because this video is great) its 3:52

[@ScottMcLinden]

Thank you

[@claramay1491]

I am getting one today

[@brookekh8787]

So much help as I am getting one in September

[@josiahjohnson9027]

Actually they are from Russia as well, the southern part at any rate that's where they get there name from , but you are right that they're a middle eastern species

[@weedslug]

the russians whom invaded the areas in Kazakhstan etc. took the tortoises back as pets which is where they get their name from. but yes they are now in southern areas of russia because of this.

[@michaelmosley1385]

Man you should be a turtle doctor I just got a Russian turtle and need this information and my need your help later. So keep me in mind this turtle and me need your help. I live in Michigan.

[@christiensgarden3325]

Great information cuz our tortoise has decided to go on a hunger strike.. but I will go by the Timothy hay.. if you have any other ideas, that would be great I tried everything even the mazuri food.

[@kimberlyd2308]

I love the turtle mobile!

[@ben502]

Great video

[@muddw3871]

This dude needs to be q more popular KZbinr!

[@Edward.44]

very informative, thank you

[@Blindingmystic]

Thank you! That was really good explanation! My Shelly loved that!

[@W4tched]

Lyudmyla Kessler wait is that your turtles name?

[@jeanconneely3602]

Thanku so much! :) great job on this video, very informative. So I'll be adoption a full grown female very soon. I'm getting all the indoor enclosure set up soon before I get her. I'm hoping I'm covering all the areas of things I need for her. The lights set up is the only thing that's a little confusing. Any tips for me would be great. I do look forward to more of your videos. Thanku :)

[@GabrielaMelo15]

great video! super well done and helpful information. I can tell you know your stuff and I can trust your advice

[@princessroses5591]

I love this thank you! I’m getting one very soon!

[@Nazoirr]

Amazing video dude!

[@ryanclatterbuck2964]

This was very helpful plz keep make it videos to help more people

[@thegardenofequine1195]

Hi. Can you tell me how deep to bury the fencing around the perimeter and how tall the walls need to be for Russian turtles? Newbie here. Thanks for such an informative video!

[@RainyRed]

So I live in south central Texas, if I were to leave a Russian tortious outside once big enough. Is that better then leaving it inside? It does get fairly hot here. In the summer we easily reach 110 on a daily basis.

[@cata6302]

I live in Central Texas also!!!! I have a Russian tortoise and I'm thinking about moving him outside once it gets warmer here. He's in a 60 gallon now, but he loves being outside and our temperatures here are about the same kinds of temperatures Russian tortoises are used to. As long as you have shared hide areas that the tortoise can go into to get cool during the day and a good sized water dish and possibly a heated box/hide area in case Texas wants to be crazy as always and you have a random night where it gets a little too cool, then you should be good to go!

[@cata6302]

One thing though, is if you leave it outside, I'd suggest setting it up so that the tortoise is covered. We have one of those big chain link dog kennel things in our backyard that has like this canvas tarp covering over the top, and I'm thinking about moving it to a grassy area and setting it up for him so that he's in a fenced enclosure so that Hawks and the bigger birds around here dont try to get him, but also so that he doesn't go to close to our fence where our neighbor has three dogs that could possibly get to him if he got too close.

[@alisonroberts7833]

how do you disinfect a used wooden turtle box?

[@ervinasitumorang8625]

Great video and presentation! Thank you. Could you please explain about the lights?

[@gemertje]

good video!!