Tortoise Laying Eggs

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Today my 21 year old sulcata tortoise named Gertie laid about 20-25 eggs and I got some up close footage. I hope you enjoy!

[@TheTortoiseWhisperer]

The other day I got some UNBELIEVABLE footage of my tortoise laying eggs. We also went around and fed ALL the tortoises and put the GoPro on Ike for the day! Full Video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYSzmmOsYraqn8U

[@Karra__with_a_K]

Are you ever allowed to help her ? Or will that interfere with her natural instincts or something?🤷‍♀️

[@OatmealRoblox]

​@@Karra__with_a_Knah you can't help a tortoise with their nest, the tortoise will get stressed and leave their nest to find a new one

[@raulh4299]

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[@user-lc3mj9hp5r]

🎉😂❤😊❤😂🎉😢😊😊😮😅

[@amywood1291]

Digging with her back legs in fat motion looks like she's dancing! So cute!

[@kanupreiya_29]

*fast

[@biokosmos]

It is crazy how much turtle lovers exist! They are so cute!

[@pamkay1756]

@@kanupreiya_29 We knew that.

[@matthewdavidproductions9615]

@@biokosmos TORTOISE

[@alihadjadj2229]

C'est mignon

[@5KATE]

i love how she gently taps on her eggs after she's done laying them. how cute!! tortoises are amazing. I have 2 russian tortoises

[@thehappiestchaos]

Me too, how old are yours? My older one is 6-7 years old and my younger one is 1 year old!! ❤

[@7ps.solutions]

My one is 2 years old

[@RadDadisRad]

Blows my mind how they can click clack around like that.

[@Someone_2584]

The eggs sound like ping pong balls

[@sonjagrose8879]

@@Someone_2584 yes they do

[@TheFreshSoundsFlorida]

Yup, without breaking at all.

[@_F4UN4_]

They almost sound fake

[@14xxtankengine88]

That’s rhymes 😃

[@crazyplinto7895]

I'm really surprised about how good they are at digging holes and sound of pin pong balls from eggs)

[@jeffm1064]

I got worried the eggs might crack from falling

[@CidYoung-REALTOR]

@@jeffm1064 She kept checking them with her hind legs and “arranging” them it seemed! (Very gently without looking!)

[@daisychain5894]

@@officiallefishe ....what?

[@officiallefishe]

@@daisychain5894 i know. im extremely confused as well

[@amarsatnami5045]

It's that easy the same in return we is III mini Cooper and your i thoughts i and in some information embodiments Andy's the I they'll in some ukzbin.info/www/bejne/gpbPe2WwoMSmgZak

[@4nt0s]

Don't mind me just destroying my sleep schedule by watching tortoises laying eggs at 1am.

[@gojosensei8757]

Ok

[@CidYoung-REALTOR]

You are not alone!

[@positivelynegative9149]

How do you know she laid the eggs at 1 a.m.? 😁

[@FraudkunaStrongCleave]

@@positivelynegative9149 he waked up at 1am did you read the comment

[@positivelynegative9149]

@@FraudkunaStrongCleave 🤦‍♂️

[@ms.bennie9055]

Our family pet is a male Sulcata named Mekon, now about 18 yrs old. (We've had him since he was a hatchling.} I have to say, he is such a character, and yes, he has a personality. Tortoises are not slow, and they are smart too. Thanks for sharing.. 👍✌

[@TheTortoiseWhisperer]

That's amazing!!

[@CodaBlairLucarioEmperor]

Every animal has its own unique personality regardless of the species. Also, most are way more smart than people give them credit for. Most turtles and tortoises are way faster than people think, it's just that they don't try to go fast most of the time. Also, that sounds so sweet raising one from a hatchling.

[@aumar1]

@@TheTortoiseWhisperer also was it 21 eggs? That’s amazing! I hope they hatch to be healthy baby tortoises 🐢! (Sorry that I am late by the way

[@buddythesulcata]

So true, whoever said they are slow never owned one 🤣

[@ms.bennie9055]

@@buddythesulcata they also have good memories 😁

[@Anindita_Nath26]

The mother working sooo hard .. before and after laying....it's just incredible & awesome. Just got emotional to see this. Thank you for this amazing video .

[@Calthrow]

It is heartwarming to see how much they trust you and let us viewers from around the world share in moments like these so many new babies on there way to join you in there safe new home.

[@The_Dis.]

I love these videos dude. Tortoises are mad underrated, and one of my favorite animals as well

[@fatsealgod8766]

Same

[@buffaxolotl5630]

Underrated?

[@The_Dis.]

@@buffaxolotl5630 I had just woke up ok?

[@buffaxolotl5630]

@@The_Dis. just woke up?

[@The_Dis.]

@@buffaxolotl5630 like 4 hours ago

[@lashallcarter1321]

This is amazing to see the love they put in laying and protecting their eggs. And then just like that she's off as if nothing ever happened😊

[@MarianneBrandon]

Congrats on 1 million subs! Your care and sensitivity toward these animals is beyond heartwarming.

[@TheTortoiseWhisperer]

Thank you so much!!

[@CidYoung-REALTOR]

AND so wholesome! Thank you!!!

[@thatptfsguy9042]

@@TheTortoiseWhisperer hey! I got my own tortoise recently and your page has taught me so much! I just want to thank you for being my tortoise interest back

[@thatptfsguy9042]

Bringing *

[@harveykelly7058]

Gratulation I’m so happy for your turtle

[@di55olve]

I always underestimate how much strength those little stubby legs have 😭

[@wandatennant5580]

Can't wait to see the babies! 😃✌

[@kerilacombe6636]

Me to 😊 I can't wait they are so cute 😍🥰

[@rubie4595]

😄😄😄👍👍

[@SabinUche]

Yeeees 🐢🐢🐢💚💚💚

[@gargoylas]

They sound like ping pong balls?! Turtles are and have always been my FAVORITE animal alongside kitty Kat’s 🥺❤️❤️🐢🐈

[@systemshocker2875]

I came to this video to see if that sound from the youtube shorts of her egg laying wasent something added in

[@samuelndinguri1374]

hey babe

[@SweetUniverse]

She knows what she's doing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@blessedbeauty2293]

- 4:00 VERY SMART, SHE EVEN PUT TWIGS ON TOP !!!! 🐢 🐢 🐢 🐢 🐢 🐢

[@elizabethrios7759]

Why are u surprised at the intelligence of a species that has been doing that for over a million years 🤔???? Really dude? And I say dude because I refuse to think another female is surprised at this? Ya she's badass! Goodluck at ur birth is u get the privilege of doing that!

[@nancylepcha5568]

😘😘😘🥰🥰❤️❤️🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢❤️❤️

[@orangeyewglad]

I love how she's hard at work then Dino comes up and forces her to stop just to be like "Hey 🤓🐢"

[@pamelasonday-swiger8708]

Your videos are awesome! I have become fascinated with your tortoises. They are so prehistoric but still have personalities, and seem to enjoy human contact. Your knowledge of and care for these gentle creatures is a pleasure to watch.

[@NannupTiger]

wow, the sound of the eggs 'clinking' I really expected them to be soft...

[@dbenci2071]

I think it's pretty neat how it seems they like you

[@balbarith45]

I have a question about the eggs. What if the season turns out to be a very dry one? Do you try to mimic the monsoon season by watering the area to soften the soil?

[@TheTortoiseWhisperer]

Generally I won't have to do that because when the babies hatch out they will actually stay in their small egg chamber for up to a month and some take a little longer than others when incubating so it's best to let them all come up together at once when it does rain. In the past I have done that and personally I believe it messes up the incubation process and makes the ground even more hard once that part dries up. Or else you would have to keep doing it and at that point you are just guessing that they are ready to be hatched. Because some eggs have taken 4 months and some have taken 9 months.

[@balbarith45]

@@TheTortoiseWhisperer thank you for clarifying. The question popped into my head while you were explaining the egg laying process.

[@CodaBlairLucarioEmperor]

@@TheTortoiseWhisperer and during that time that they're underground doesn't it also give them time to have the yolk sac start to get absorbed?

[@kevinkelly3454]

@smok my thoughts exactly

[@bluethanos8204]

Quick one here too, who's the father, ike?

[@rosethornlily]

The babies are gonna be so cute!! I can't wait

[@devillxx9612]

I'm surprised that they don't break from falling that far into the hole

[@shondacasselman1979]

How many eggs did she lay again. I think I counted somewhere between 20 or 21 eggs. I think that's 5 or 6 more eggs the last time she laid. Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞 all the eggs hatch. And praying for healthy, happy and beautiful babies to hatch. I'm so excited for mama. Congrats on 1 million subscribers you have earned those 1 million subscribers. Can't wait to see new babies. Send many kisses to the babies to come. 💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@TheTortoiseWhisperer]

I believe she laid about 21 eggs 😁😁 Also thank you so much for the support!!!

[@CidYoung-REALTOR]

@@TheTortoiseWhisperer Do you think that Ike is the likely father or do the Tortoises mate with many, as time goes by? (In other words, are not the males and the females non-monogamous?)

[@jillybeangaming]

@@CidYoung-REALTOR tortoises are not monogamous.. ike could definitely be the papa. he gets around. lol.

[@CidYoung-REALTOR]

@@jillybeangaming YES! IKE LIKES THE LADIES!

[@TheFreshSoundsFlorida]

Im in awe honestly. All of the care she takes in preparing a proper place and making sure they're safe in the end. Tortoises intelligence is something amazing to witness

[@BobbyTaken]

I love how a random tortoise(probably Dino) got kidnapped by him

[@gentrykoda]

Most likely Mr. Wow. 🤣

[@revolutionistblackblood]

알이 탁구공같아요 낳을때 딱딱소리 아가들이 모두 무사히 태어나길 기원합니다 수고했다 어미 설기타야

[@kameyoedwards88]

Turtle burps and deep breaths are so cute I'm In love

[@fatsealgod8766]

I love baby Turtles

[@RadDadisRad]

Tortoise’s*

[@NannupTiger]

I love adults tortoises (turtles too 😉)

[@vickiclark1998]

She did that with agility and grace! Obviously they are getting plenty of calcium in their diets!! Such beautiful creatures!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi how are you doing?

[@StarstrickenBarrel]

Idk why but at 0:44 When he picks up and move the Tortoise in the background it’s just so funny to me

[@gentrykoda]

It was probably Mr. Wow. He's probably a little "hungry." That's probably why he had to be taken away. 🤣😂

[@CidYoung-REALTOR]

@@gentrykoda I think “Ike” aka “Mr. Wow” is too heavy to pick up any more. I think at his ripe age of 45, he likely weighs over 100 lbs and the Tortoise he snatched up seemed lighter by the way he quickly scooped him up!

[@zabdielp58]

0:44 So funny how he dipped out with dino, dyno? Idk.

[@irenevillamor2541]

Yup its dino

[@dragondaddykushala7133]

The perfect symmetry of the eggs gives me satisfaction

[@westthebest3910]

He grab dino to stop him from annoying her lol

[@mariaaxelsson7326]

it's amazing to see how well you take care of these incredible animals. it warms my heart

[@rysn4566]

Is it a coincidence or do they know to flaten out the top of the ground above the nest to not make it obvious to a smarter predator that there is a clutch nearby?

[@rubyred6954]

What a beautiful busy momma getting her “home” perfect!!! (Gerty- Omg it’s just such a perfect name for her. I wanna live there, lol. This is awesome!! They are gorgeous great job!)

[@oneshiningstar281]

How beautiful is nature 🥰😍

[@stalkertorres3060]

Ya

[@demonjib]

She's a great tortoise . She's so gentle ❤️❤️❤️

[@MultiPurposeReviewer]

I love the sophisticated "camera duct taped to a spool of masking tape" setup.

[@CidYoung-REALTOR]

Ingenious McGiver method!

[@heidihunt8163]

They're one of the most intelligent animals in the world and I do ❤ them . I have a personable one too ! 💘

[@sandisimpson2170]

Awww ❤ she’s so gentle with them! 🥹

[@LTDSilverworks]

I have the Tortoises here on my property too! I love to watch the rooster tails of sand coming from their digging!

[@filippot.5813]

How much time in reality in hours passed since Gertie started to digging to create the egg chamber and until she ended? Nature is amazing.

[@CidYoung-REALTOR]

You can tell it’s time lapsed because of the way the light changes as she starts until she finishes. I too wish that there had been a tiny on-screen timer ⏱ in one corner of the video!

[@tylerbryant4626]

700 views in 20 minutes??? You made it tortoise dude. Time for you and Big Ike to celebrate. 🥂

[@npierce14]

Is it weird I love the noise it makes when the pop out and drop

[@urboii_b0und3d]

my mom checking my search history: “Theres some stuff in here but im glad your studying tortoises laying eggs i bet you’ll be great at taking care of turtles/tortoises.”

[@miadelatorre6504]

The asmr when she’s eating the cactus is so calming❤❤

[@wyattterrell2796]

🥚 🥚 🥚 egg go clink clink clink

[@valenti333]

So interesting to watch and see the whole cycle

[@Glostahdude]

Amazing how something so big and heavy can be so absolutely gentle while laying her eggs and checking them!!

[@dead2802]

I have never seen anything so precious and endearing. Shé gets that ground just flying as she digs. And so trusting also. What a privilege to be trusted so much by these wonderful creatures. I bet she goes off and sleeps for a while. ? Usually you coat the cactus w calcium powder. Do they get enough in the cactus?

[@CodaBlairLucarioEmperor]

Pretty sure he just does the calcium powder to get them that bit more of it in order to ensure they get enough.

[@MultiPurposeReviewer]

Looking at how much she dug and how long it took her, I can't imagine the amount of energy it took. Not knowing what tortoise calorie burn looks like, that looked like a lot of work. Also, with the sheer number of babies that tortoises have, do they even have a way of recognizing each one individually as their own? I can't help but think they would lose track after a couple clutches.

[@TheTortoiseWhisperer]

After she gets done laying her eggs, her job there is done and the babies will hatch out a few months later living just like a normal tortoise 😁 The females won't know if it's their baby tortoise or not but they do know it's a baby tortoise and if they come across one they don't try to eat it or harm it in any way.

[@GeorgeTheDinoGuy]

I really respect you for how respectful you are to those tortoise, I’ve found many KZbin channels are a little unprofessional but this feels a lot more genuine. Keep up the good work!

[@tristansarcos9528]

She worked so hard and she deserves a little snack🥰

[@jasegregory]

That was amazing to watch… Thank you for what you do… Love this channel!! Such great vibes!!💜

[@a.curiouscat7729]

What a wonderful thing to see. Thanks for letting us see an amazing part of the tortious life!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi how are you doing?

[@Thatsmeman500]

The little claws digging is so cute!

[@achita.k]

Ping pong balls, I'm always amazed at how hard the eggshell is! Wonderful hard work mama tortoise! 🥰💖🐢

[@grantdavenport7904]

What a incredible animal thanks for letting us be part of their journey

[@raeper2253]

I really like sulcata tortoise

[@Scrappy_ill_fold_ya_Doo]

Stupid question, but what happens if you help her dig the hole? Would she turn hostile or something or will she just reject it and find a new spot?

[@CidYoung-REALTOR]

@0ddM0nk3y. Why help? She did a fine job on her own, in fact she even created a special “egg chamber” once her front legs hurled enough dirt first, then she turned around and dug a smaller chamber with her hind legs! Nature takes care of things, so l imagine human interference would not be helpful. Except her treat of a cactus pad after all the Hard Work!

[@richardthekingransom]

Good Job Mom

[@alloralou4722]

Watching a tortoise dig in fast motion-cha cha cha! Thank you Gertie!

[@scottbaldwin8850]

i have always wanted a Tortoise. And seeing the way you interact with them is what i have always wanted. Until i can offer it the space it needs i will just continue to watch your videos. Great work !

[@oreoisverycool]

Omg that is so cool🫢

[@PK-oy4fe]

Amazing that we get to witness wonderful new life being brought into the world. As a OB nurse who has delivered hundreds of babies I always marveled as each one is a true miracle ! Thank you for sharing and taking such wonderful care of your 🐢 🐢 🐢 🐢 🐢 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐢

[@lyndseystrait1513]

This was a very educational and wholesome video! I did not know a lot of the stuff about the egg laying process or the fact that Cactus contains calcium. Also, seeing the hard work and checking on the babies was awesome.

[@Zahra-tz4ob]

Aww thank you for capturing this sweet moment and sharing it with us. I can't wait to see the new baby tortoises 😍

[@storytimewithunclebill1998]

That was so cool. She did an amazing job and laid a ton of eggs. She tore that cactus up. Congrats on a million subs. Got a new subscriber. Was fun to watch. Great video

[@tabithajack3303]

I was so surprised to see how many eggs she had

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋how are you doing?

[@SkyThePegasus]

That’s a good dog you got there.

[@juliarios5568]

eu gosto muito desses vídeos, eu tinha uma tartaruga mas ela morreu de velhice, eu amava ela, que saudade🍃💖

[@GGMUFla81]

Até que enfim um Br kkkk, tartarugas são animais incríveis!

[@juliarios5568]

@@GGMUFla81 kkkk simm

[@yaninamontes3079]

😢 I’m so sorry

[@crystalphillips696]

Congratulations on over 1/M subscribers. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@geanbean1305]

She's so sweet. She knows how precious her children are, even before they are born. You're the best momma turtle 💕

[@SabinUche]

So great to watch them making Babies and continue to be on earth! 🙏💯🥳💚💚💚💚💯💯💯💚💚💚💚💚💚💯💯💯💚💯💚💚💚💚💚🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢

[@jonny_blocks]

I'm just curious about if you breed tortoise for fun or do you sell your tortoise online or locally because I love tortoises and was wondering if there was any other breeders that weren't Suspicious as f

[@CidYoung-REALTOR]

I don’t know if they’d be happy in Northern California, but if they might be raised here, l would turn my back yard into a tortoise environment and I would ONLY consider getting mine from @The Tortoise Whisperer! I might be too suspicious of any other “for profit” sellers. It is almost always in the 50’s here, and Arizona is much hotter!

[@MarEXksz]

Dino what the hell? 😅

[@CidYoung-REALTOR]

He wanted to see what was going on!

[@LiberalsReadmyBio]

What a smarty knowing the dirt had moisture!!! Tortoises have been one of my loves from early on they are just so cute to me

[@sonjagrose8879]

I love your videos. The eggs sound like ping pong balls. It amazes me how she does all that digging then covers it up like she never was there. Is Gertie the only one that lays eggs? Does Damia??

[@peggyw172]

Aw momma Gertie! Happy early Mothers Day!!

[@dreamylittlefourunderscore]

Thank you for posting these. It's great, keep it up!

[@kinchisr]

This makes me feel like crying.

[@nilpferd1992]

Short,, informativ, interesting Video, thats why i love youTube, ur Videos r so good

[@pistachiofortnite]

This is actually a really cool educational and interesting video😁

[@addison.montiel]

tortoises are so underrated- it’s insane. I love you thank you for giving us content 🥰🥰🥰

[@aarontheamazing1985]

Animals are amazing... Like me

[@susanna6462]

She did a really good job of filling in her best

[@susanna6462]

Nest*

[@eddiek0507]

I love watching your video's, They are funny and educational. I find them very interesting, Keep the good work up...🐢👍🏻

[@Dani-so5mg]

Hello from Chile 🇨🇱 I have a question, does she ever comeback to where her eggs are?

[@dianecaplan5407]

Those eggs look like golf balls a big pile of golf balls and that turtle is huge.

[@Kisha_can]

This was so amazing to watch, thank you! I thought she was going to dig the hole for later so she was prepared when it came time to lay the eggs, not go through the whole process at once. What a long day for her, she must have been exhausted

[@someblackdude8567]

21 eggs layd

[@duda346pt8]

Can't wait to see her babies! Stay safe everyone ❤️

[@Cocojene]

This was amazing to watch. She worked so hard and it was adorable. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@shamiraalston2705]

Wow, awesome video, thanks for sharing I learned more about the mothers love.. 💘

[@mjhjlhwehcfhb]

Thank you for working with and sharing your tortoises with us. I know you probably have been asked this before, but what do you do with all the babies?

[@lydwinaofschiedam2685]

Good question.

[@destinyflower9411]

Such a cutie ❤

[@sirenaardon5459]

😂😂😂 Dino being dragged away near the beginning was just funny.