Titus' Rescue Story!

[@dangerouslycaffeinated6688]

About a year ago, I was given a funny little red eared slider named Terrence by a friend of mine who was relocating for collage. Unfortunately, Terrence wasn't in great shape. His enclosure was small and he was very obviously suffering from malnutrition. He was reportedly about 5 years old, but I never would have guessed it by his size. My little buddy will always be kind of small and have a funny shell, but I don't mind, he's a joy to have around. My dream is to build him a sun room with a turtle pond, natural light and plenty of swimming space, but for now we make do with the largest enclosure I could afford and plenty of good food.

[@candy8391]

+Dangerously Caffeinated my friend had two red eared sliders and kept them in a smaller tank for about a year and a half, and didn't feed them quite enough. She got them a bigger tank and fed them more frequently and they grew rapidly. Before she got the new tank there were smaller than the palm of my hand, after the got their new environment they became way bigger than my hand. It was pretty crazy how much of a difference space made for them.

[@suleimanbayoumi6350]

Aa bridge was so cute

[@crowlovescore]

I love Yucca so it was nice to learn a little about her too while meeting someone new. I also think it's great that you give kids like Bridget a chance to see what animal care really means.

[@creolepritch9865]

Great job Bridget, well done young lady! You did a really good job helping out on this video, your a natural!

[@professor_abee]

i don't know why but i almost got a little weepy when you said he finally started eating. HE'S GOT THE HEART OF A CHAMPION!

[@Lep_19]

Bridget sounds like if Kemosabe learned to talk. So adorable!

[@hermithank9514]

Bridget is one of the cutest critters you have shown. Keep up the good work.

[@erikandfox]

One of the biggest problems with being an exotic vet: 9/10 times it's a husbandry problem. Definitely sharing this!

[@therealbunnymix]

I had seen tortoise shells that were bumpy but not to that degree, i was disturbed by the pyramiding through the whole episode. I still found your video informative. I always find your videos helpful. I know a lady who owns a Macaw and I showed her your videos to help her when she first got him.

[@angelalipman4470]

Loved little Bridget's involvement in the video. She did a great job. :)

[@xXRawrMunstahXx]

AWWWWWW OMG HOW CUUUUTTTEEE

[@mollymoon510]

bridget is super awesome! and cute. I hope she helps lots of animals when she grows up!

[@ManicFoxglove]

My dream came true!

[@animalwondersmontana]

It did!

[@PerlerBeads-gn2le]

+AnimalWonders Montana she is my friend 😊😊😊😊😊😇😇😇😇😇😀😀😀😀😬

[@whattheheck4093]

AnimalWonders Montana Hi Jessie! Even though it was 2 years ago, I still love watching this! Keep it up!

[@PinkChucky15]

I'm glad Titus is doing much better now :-)

[@rubymimosa]

So inspiring!! I really enjoy the rescue histories (biased). Hope you can continue to share that. And what a sweet little girl! My son now rescues exotic (and not so exotic, like tame rats that were brought into a pet supply store to be feeders (ack!)). We've rescued, rehabbed, and rehomed for over thirty years (cats, dogs, birds, ferrets, snakes, etc) so I guess he's graduated to the next step!

[@justincomisk]

Jessi, you rock! You're my hero!!

[@DSfan81]

I'm currently working at a library and we recently had a lady in to present animals to the children in a way like this. But she had a tortoise and I saw that he had a pyramided shell and that made me feel sad. That experience made me come back to watch this video, though, to remind myself of the reasons why it happens.

[@efrenchen293]

You know that the turtle has a good life when he gets good food. Strawberry?! Awesome.

[@mikelambino]

Great job bringing Titus back from such poor health! I will always remember how a pyramiding carapace means there is some form of malnutrition.

[@MaryJo22]

Bridget is amazing!

[@crittert7828]

Hope Bridget gets to fulfill her animal dreams. Great video 🎈

[@PaulaDuPontPlus]

Good job, Bridget!!

[@lau21kalii]

I love the beautifull red footed tortoise I have 4!!!

[@sasak369]

Awww ;v; what a lovely rescue story. I love Titus!

[@boy638]

Bridget has a fancier watch than I do

[@pramitbanerjee]

+boy638 i made my watch with a marker on my wrist. Its the fanciest.

[@leecooper4213]

Hahaha.....Yeah, I just BET that Titus eats those Strawberries! I've never met a tortoise that didn't LOOOOOVVVVVE Strawberries! So nice to hear & see that Titus is feeling way better now -

[@silvertimer]

Excellent presentation! You constantly amaze me and I don't miss any of your videos. You always make my day!

[@sakura2974]

Of course! Of course! She's just like me!!!! :)

[@kingtony911]

Great Video (as always). Love the new co-host even if it is just for one video! Keep up the great work!

[@dingdong6028]

AWWWW SO CUTE

[@tinkabell39]

This was so helpful.. My tortoise is female and she has a smooth shell...thankgod least I know now :)))thankyou...

[@windmillrabbits2290]

I love seeing the animals you help and i love your channel it so informative and interesting 😊

[@xlameblamex]

I'm happy to leave the first like, huge fan and I would do anything to help make videos with animals that can educate the youth about animals and their behaviors, adaptations, and ecology

[@germnursern]

I love how you are such a great role model to everyone!

[@Jjaawwss]

Great Rescue Story!

[@Muffysb]

Bridget is an awesome co-host!

[@lau21kalii]

papaya mango and bananas are their favorites!!! I hope he love it

[@felixgarza8739]

I love this show!!!

[@richardcarpenter24]

Great Story

[@fatdevil7]

WHY ARE YOU NOT ON TV!?!?! Everyone should see your videos!

[@boy638]

+k'la parris Internet can actually reach more people globally

[@raphaelnikolaus0486]

+k'la parris That's the wonderful thing about the internet: everyone can! ;) And us sharing these videos with our families, friends and followers helps more people getting to know of this. :) (I've heard that KZbin was the new TV.)

[@fatdevil7]

I have family members who love animals and learning about them. They dont have internet, but they have cable :) also my grandparents like to watch things like this. They're 91&98. No computer for them.

[@raphaelnikolaus0486]

Invite them and show them ;)

[@ShadeSlayer1911]

No worries. TV is dying and the internet is where it's at.

[@axelevensen3825]

I wish I could get a tour of Animal Wonders! I love what you do. 👍🏻 Eventually, I'd like to be an exotic vet. Maybe I'll land the internship in a few years!

[@sky1zero]

you rock! love all your videos.

[@Star11954]

Poor Titus :( Why did his owner want to breed him if they didn't even know how to properly take care of him?

[@chasedbyvvolves9256]

money

[@ShadeSlayer1911]

It's usually either always money or impulse purchases.

[@Lep_19]

Well, she did say that they provided him the necessary foods and care. It's just that he didn't eat them.

[@leecooper4213]

Ruby Owl: Excellent question!! I was wondering the very same thing. People embarrass me sometimes....

[@adelehammond1621]

capitalism

[@YunikuPlaysWhat]

My tortoise loves shrimps (the one type for turtles) and dry dog food 😂 He gets crazy when he sees it 😂😄

[@ThursdayTheNext]

Bridget is AWESOME! More STEM girls!

[@liebes2483]

i like learning about turtles

[@TheKittyBiscuits]

cute!

[@ginkgothestink-o6949]

I have a tortoise. He's very sweet and calm and quite harmless. I love watching him bumble around (and often bump into things).

[@phyphy5830]

So now you have a very handsome boy red footed tortoise and the beautiful yukka of the same species. Will we be seeing baby tortoises or will one of them have to go have a vet trip? I can't imagine getting a tortoise fixed is an easy surgery.

[@Kalleosini]

+Stephanie Bligh ''fixed'' more like broken.

[@272arshan]

I think that getting turtles to mate is so difficult that it really is no worry to keep them from mating. Fortunately, AFAIK, the only ways to castrate a tortoise are so barbaric and in humane that I doubt the AW crew will employ them.

[@phyphy5830]

oh, ok, thanks!

[@reivenne]

they could just keep them separate, or not incubate any eggs.

[@kenrickbautista6141]

You and Bridget are like the female version of Batman and Robin. So cute! 🙂

[@KeremBckc]

Heya, I was wondering what Animal Wonders' work dynamic is with Hank. I've seen you appear regularly in SciShow and I've noticed he's mentioned as Executive Producer at the end of your videos. Besides your appearances in SciShow, what makes up your work relationship with Hank Green? I assume him being your EP has to do with his experience on KZbin and such, but how does your work relationship branch out? Were you friends/acquaintances first or meet through work? An answer would be much appreciated, or perhaps a question for your next ask jessi vid?^^ As always, thank you immensely for showing the world how pleasurable and utterly possible human/animal interactions can be, as well as sustained long-term friendships!

[@maggiebookworm]

How long do red footed tortoises normally live?

[@sevuvidramus1717]

I’m 10 and liked your video and when I grow up I want to be a vet

[@xlameblamex]

awesome video! i wish i could intern with what you do as i am working on my bs in zoology, if any position opens,please lmk

[@animalwondersmontana]

+xlameblamex We take in new interns every semester! Our application is on our website www.animalwonders.org/internship.html

[@bolita12345]

If they can feel thru their shell does Titus can still feel the stroke you give him in his back?

[@Kalleosini]

+bolita12345 yes! he can.

[@1234kalmar]

+Ebon Hawk Going further on that... He isn't in constant discomfort because of his shell, right?

[@AUnicorn666]

do you know Bridget or is she just a fan like other people because I want to know how she got to be so lucky to go see you and all the animals

[@malenbkiy]

hello im a big fan and I really want to help animals to but I want to know how old yucca is

[@imacommentj259]

how did you go about setting up the shelter i am quite curious about that

[@alexanderlichev7199]

Jessie I have a question. So, I get kakariki parrot at home but he doesn't want to be tamed can you help me? I watched you're video but it doesn't help me.

[@Emily-hf4iy]

I was curious oh how you give your red foots their animal protein, I know some people use low fat cat food or insects and just wanted to know how you did this

[@ShesAaRebel]

If Titus' shell will never go back to normal, then how do you know if he is receiving the right amount of nutrients and humidity? Is it just something you have to monitor?

[@oneofmanykaties624]

I have sort of a random tortoise question: Is it okay to hold them upside down? Obviously not for long periods of time, I just mean for a minute or two. I know it's dangerous for some animals so I'm wondering if it would be safe for a tortoise.

[@bulbophillumking7661]

My redfoot loooves mangoes!

[@CadChamberlain]

she gotta fxckin iwatch

[@gee5822]

where should I leave my question???

[@explodingCR33P3R]

Is the pyramiding shell (itself) a bad thing for Titus? Or is it just a symptom of other negative affects?

[@FlyKiwi]

Apart from the physical, are there other negative effects from pyramiding? Does it cause the animal pain or weaken their shell? I grew up with red ear slider turtles and I've always been fascinated by animals with shells.

[@ShadeSlayer1911]

From a quick read on the wikipedia article for turtle shells, it seems that pyramiding is more of an indicator of poor health rather than a debilitating symptom itself. Once all the underlying health problems are solved, a turtled with pyramiding should still be able to live a full and healthy life. I imagine it probably would cause a somewhat weaker shell just because of the shape, but I have no answers as to pain or discomfort. And that's pretty hard to study too, so I doubt we're going to get any concrete answers.

[@mediumfast]

No one will ever see this and know what I'm talking about, but the way she talks reminds me of ChrisFix.

[@regenzeus]

Bridget Burns is a really funny name IMO.

[@boy638]

+regenzeus is to prevent further ego burns when other people has a witty comeback

[@danieltsmoke]

*so why do you upload at like midnight??*

[@animalwondersmontana]

+Dan Smoke Midnight is a perfectly fine time of day ;)

[@tahroo4262]

+Dan Smoke She's nocturnal.

[@alark2213]

+AnimalWonders Montana agreed! 😊 I work night shift! I'm definitely a night owl!

[@connorwaud6134]

She uploads at around eleven am here

[@spartancccoach]

Is pyramiding normal for a female sulcata going through puberty, when the shell is getting bigger and changing shape?

[@dangerouslycaffeinated6688]

Hey, this may be a weird question, but do you have any advise on how to bond with a blind animal? A blind, young squirrel recently came into my care. Usually when people bring me baby squirrels, I try to handle them as little as possible and eventually reintroduce him into the wild, but that's just not possible with this guy. He's also older then the ones I usually see, being fully furred and eating solid foods. I've tried to give him to a professional, and even called a few zoos, but sadly no one will take him and almost everyone has told me to have him put down (despite his health, he's just blind, not dying). His name is Stevie and I'll likely have him for the rest of his life.

[@ShadeSlayer1911]

He's not going to be re-introduced, so if he allows it, you can and should handle him as much as possible. This will get him habituated to allow you to care for him. If he's going to remain in your care, you might as well let him bond with you. I don't know much about squirrels or blind animals, but I presume regular handling will eventually win him over. Squirrels are a social species after all.

[@suzannep]

I used to care gor a friend's blind and deaf cat when they were away. She used her nose and sence of touch to experience the world. Allowing a blind animal to smell you first before picking them up helps. With a deaf or deaf blind animal I would have to stomp my feet when entering a room to let the cat know i was there by the vibration.

[@juliusroman8616]

I hope he's okay now.

[@craftgrrl14]

Honestly a little concerned that Bridget might be hurting herself and covering it up with the mountain of hairties on her wrist. Obviously I don't know her and it's possible she just like all the colors, but wearing that many looks uncomfortable and often when kids wear so much stuff on their wrists at once it is because they are covering self-inflicted wounds. I really hope I am wrong. She seems like a very sweet kid and I hope she is okay.

[@jashanlashkari3280]

Is Yucca an adult? If so how can you tell.

[@JaeRiottt]

my wifi is just as slow as titus rn

[@Rosenbool]

Is Titus' shell going to give him problems from now on?

[@elkeeper-2748]

please tortoises are wild animals can you make a video for explaining for me why you should have a wild animal As a pet. please help I still hardly believe they should be in the wild , maybe good zoos for education , conservation, and research. and maybe in captivity in case he or she can't survive in the wild thanks please make a video

[@ffdreams]

The sad truth is exotic pet trade. People want a tortoise as a pet, people get them. What's also terrible is that people who own exotic pets like tortoise will get tired of them because of maintenance or just no longer interested. Many of these animals get released into the wild because people think "oh we have tortoises here in -insert country- I can just release mine since they are the same." This is not true, just because they are tortoises doesn't mean they are the same species and sadly many of these exotic pets outcompete with native species. As a result they can cause drastic damage to the ecosystem.

[@elkeeper-2748]

Exactly. And there is no real positive thing to the animal except useless information such as behavior and diet that humans don't really need to know. To be honest I have a turtle but I bought it before knowing the consequence.and I just can't release it because it will be an invasive species and I don't really think it can hunt

[@DisabledPsychedelica]

I know ppl who seek them at higher prices based on pyramiding so this was a shock. Is there any other causes of pyramiding, like breeding or certain diets that are lacking nutrition?

[@Prince30460]

can i come on the show please im 9

[@gee5822]

Don't your tortoises have any mites or ticks?

[@eryseayliid1535]

Homo Sapiens :'D

[@elizabethk7467]

Bridget is an adorable co-host But why does she have so many rubber bands on her wrist?????????

[@ragnkja]

Presumably because she likes to wear them.

[@efficientlion1557]

Wait pause Titus is an African spurred tortoise

[@efficientlion1557]

I hope Titus is

[@efficientlion1557]

Damnit red footed tortoise!

[@Drake-vs7xc]

hi jessie....please open your instagram account...i dont have twitter account so i msged you through ig

[@syntacticalcrab]

Wow. What an ass Titus' previous owner was. They only wanted him to make more tortoises they could neglect.

[@keata1315]

I'm sorry, it took them 10 YEARS to realize he couldn't have babies?

[@pollyg562]

i hope bridget knows just because shes a girl dosnt mean she cant be the boss,or a vet,my niece believed men are doctors and women are nurses,this is not only sad,its unhealthy,my sister and i ,told her and keep telling her,that is complete BS

[@culwin]

Those homo sapiens are hard to take care of.

[@crowlovescore]

I love Yucca so it was nice to learn a little about her too while meeting someone new. I also think it's great that you give kids like Bridget a chance to see what animal care really means.