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[@jenniferd264]

THANK YOU! Growing up with a Herpetologist stepdad, over 100 turtles in our home I can’t thank you enough for this message! My parents dedicated so much to educating people about why they should NOT have a Pet Turtle! They used to sell Turtles for pets at KMart! They helped get laws passed to stop this! 😊 They helped get laws passed so Turtles from other Countries couldn’t be brought into the US! It wasn’t to be mean, it was to protect Turtles 🐢 ❤

[@Acidfrog475]

Your parents sound like incredible people. They have my deepest respect.

[@_JustJoe]

What troopers! That's incredible of them

[@toastercatx]

The only guy i know who has enough time and money to keep turtles is a drug dealer 😂

[@janellestuckey8477]

great advice

[@quirkya909]

@@toastercatx so your saying Dan here is a drug dealer? Trolls I swear!

[@threecatsdancing]

Don't forget after-life care. You need to make sure you have someone younger than you committed to taking care of them well after you are gone.

[@ginjaedgy49]

already preparing to adopt kids. im thinking one every 20 years ought to do it to cover it

[@itsnotthatdeep6657]

That's a little more for tortoises. Most captive species of turtles only live from 10 to 20 years. Tortoises on the other hand can easily outlive you

[@awkwardlyamy3765]

Yesss great add on.. ❤❤

[@Reptile_Gecko]

@@itsnotthatdeep6657 unfortunately you can't guarantee those ages at all. Captive lifespans rely HEAVILY on your care, to the point people believed the lifespan for leopard geckos was 10-15 years, then 15-20 years, now it is obvious that with a proper setup and diet they can live over 30-40 years and that's without them developing severe issues due to age, same ages were though for ball pythons, but there's a female in a zoo over 60 YEARS old, AND she laid eggs. Reptiles, Birds and potentially more can live a very long time, and we truly don't know the length majority of species can go, and the ones we do have basically be over generations like with torts, gators/crocs, turtles, and birds. So, ye a lot of unfortunately common exotics live a good half our average lifespans, and that's should be a common occurrence, not a rarity.

[@nawbruhawhellnaw]

@@Reptile_Geckoreal trust

[@turklelove77]

Truth! 27 yr turtle owner here. They are absolutely wonderful but they take work and special care 🥰💜🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢

[@mygodisthemoon]

Thank you for being honest about having turtles as a pet. Not being prepared for any type of pet can be the cause of the little cuties not being alive anymore

[@brittanys7764]

Little turtles tend to be so much more work then bigger one. My big tank barley gets dirty but my little tank is a weekly clean. I got two small turtles from a friend who wasn’t expecting them to be so messy and one of them ended up getting an eye infection and potentially a respiratory infection that’s I’ve been dealing with for a month now shots every three days and weekly vitamin A. He seems like he is getting better some days his eyes are open some days they still look infected. I feel so bad but I’m doing everything possible to help him. He can’t see to eat so I have to feed him with a syringe daily. I also have 4 kids under 8 😅😅 so my life has been hectic the last month or so. But anything to help my guy get better. 😢 UPDATE: My baby turtle is no longer sick and is thriving tremendously 💕

[@Wonyoungmilk]

Good job you are a great mother and a owner

[@potentially_me]

we were given a turtle with no knowledge of their care and we are doing so much catching up, when my mom had turtles as a child they were outdoor garden turtles

[@constancemiller3753]

Or.....you can live vicariously through Dan and his turts. 🐢

[@titstatsandkittycats]

THIS! Thank you! I feel like all creators that have animals that require extensive care should all make a videos like this one! Some people really don’t necessarily *mean* to cause them any harm- they just don’t really realize what they’ve gotten themselves into in the first place. Regardless, a pet is a lifetime commitment. No matter how easy or hard they are to take care of. ❤

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Absolutely!!!

[@sundaecones2108]

This is a great video for everybody who wants pets in general. There’s so many people out there who purchase pets just because they look cute (or because they’re bored during the pandemic) and completely abandon them once they get lazy or once their pet doesn’t seem so ‘cute’ anymore. It’s unfair for the animals.

[@Little_maple]

im getting one only because its cute... nah jk im getting on because its cute,can make funny videos,and so im not lonley all the time and because i need one to keep up with cleaning my room and closet

[@bodhiswayze1892]

I'd absolutely LOVE to have one, but I know that I would struggle to provide it the life that it deserves, so I'm very happy to live my life vicariously through you and enjoy your beautiful animals. Thank you ❤

[@saga2964]

THANK YOU for making this! Too many people don't understand what it really takes! 🎉❤

[@saga2964]

Note: I had adopted a Russian tortoise from a Petsmart surrender. What should have been "free" was an immediate $1500 rescue mission, due to the kidney failure and covert shell infection her chronic incorrect diet, no UVB lighting, and prolonged dehydration had caused. People need not just a factual laundry list, but a quick and to-the-point set of soul searching questions like you gave. I've heard people say, "Hey, their care isn't hard or expensive..." but if you do it right, it IS!

[@jenniferd264]

@@saga2964 this goes for all Pets! I’d love a Dog but I don’t have the excess income to be able to give them any and all Veterinary needs. My last Dog had cancer. I was able to afford her treatment ($7000) She lived another happy healthy 3 years

[@billjohnson5023]

Turtles aren’t that tough

[@kayla123ism]

I absolutely hate the people who see a cute animal and go out and buy one when knowing nothing about their care. I literally saved animals from this ALL THE TIME. tons of cats, lots of reptiles, and a specialty of mine ferrets, probably hundreds of them at this point.

[@jericho-tube]

Please save humen also. There are many homeless people.

[@Reptile_Gecko]

@@jericho-tube Not everyone can do everything bud. That's why if you haven't noticed we have charities, shelters, rescues and more for ALL different areas for a variety of things for BOTH humans and animals. So, if they're thing is animals, then THEIR thing is animals.

[@Sonicwarmer]

​@@BeastCake1349I'll keep that in mind when a tiger mauls you

[@Knight0fbl00d]

Same here!

[@Knight0fbl00d]

​@Reptile_Gecko I wish the government would do more to help homeless people but I'm not taking them in. Animals won't steal from you or take you for granted.

[@madelinel2305]

This is exactly how I feel for birds! I work at an exotic bird place and this is a talk that is SO necessary!

[@emileeharmon4403]

Thank you! People get Itty bitty baby turtles (and lizards, snakes, birds, etc.) Without doing the research on how big they get, what they need, and how long they live for. I want nothing more than to have a green iguana again but lord knows I do not have the space, proper time to socialize, or the money for medical treatments if they come up. Make sure you have the means to take care of your pets folks!

[@pablocastilloiii9913]

I’m ready. Been planning this for years! Been waiting on my son to get a lil older and we’ll go through this together

[@Lmaooookay]

I have 2, loved turtles my whole life. Been prepared. If you are prepared, and have the money to take care of them. Especially a smaller amount then this guy, you’ll be fine.

[@chrisfoxart]

Amen. I inherited my girlfriend’s brothers Slider, and her family cannot believe the work I put into caring for him. The only plans they had were keeping him in a china market plastic carrier. Now i have him in a 20 gallon tank with basking spot overhead. And soon, he will need 30-40gallon tank

[@liamental7332]

This does not stop me. It only slows the time before I feel I am ready to get one so that my future turtle(s) will have a happy, healthy, and beautiful life.

[@_Reptilian_King]

I’m about to take in two turtles from someone from my work who has been neglecting them. I’ve been watching this channel to get as much information as possible. They’re just red-eared sliders but I’m very excited to give them a clean, healthy and happy environment.

[@madisoncox5773]

I love how he really tells you the truth about what it’s like to have them because a lot of pet stores and breeders won’t they will just try and do whatever it takes to make you spend money on there products and animals so thanks for actually trying to help people make good decisions and possibly help stop animal abuse one step at a time❤😊🙏

[@renny2188]

My in-laws randomly bought a baby red-eared slider from a guy selling them outside of walmart. I bought a second one a few weeks later, I’m doing everything to make them comfortable and healthy. I’ve been learning so much from your videos and getting way more interested in turtles, possibly going to buy a red foot tortoise in the future.

[@fishystuff3]

I already have an amazing turtle :) He’s 30+

[@BlueDragonGalaxy]

So many people fall for the pit trap of impulse buying something that they think looks cute but then not really think of the kind of care required to keep that animal happy, healthy and alive. That's not even getting into how most of the time these kind of animals are purchased when they're small babies! As someone who kept turtles, I can agree they really are NOT low maintenance! They're charming creatures no matter their size and age but they are a big commitment and not everyone will think it's worth it!

[@elizabethedwards2198]

I ended up with two baby turtles that my ex found in a crawl space. There are no rescues for them where I live. So took a crash course on their care. Came to me the size of a quarter. Now one is 3 inches and the other is 3 1/2 inches and calms down when they hear my voice. As far as people saying they are a lot of work. I guess I got lucky. They have been easy. A lot less work then pups and kittens. At least I don't have to worry about my shoes being chewed up. Lol. Seriously. My two babies are my sweethearts and looking forward to them growing bigger.

[@chillwill12]

Hopefully my experience goes like yours.. I just grabbed 2 a few days ago.

[@elizabethedwards2198]

@@chillwill12 Good Luck. If you are by Pets Smart or any pet stores they should be a big help. But something tells me you got this.

[@RobHorror240]

I'd get a turtle.

[@SabrinaRina]

Thank you. I love animals. I say I want some. But I wont even get a cat without more space and AC first. I hope more people are thoughtful.

[@chubbygardengnome]

Thank you! I've seen so many turtles in such terrible health from bad care...

[@NarutoXDHokage]

What cute little turtles are the cutest of all animals❤❤❤

[@American_Diogenes]

Good, honest advice! 🤔👍🐢 I hope everyone interested takes your advice to heart.

[@drillingmachine]

This is a great PSA! Thank you for showing the realities of water turtle ownership.

[@kittypalkingdom5547]

I found a red eared slider baby on a beach here in Southern California a few days ago. He likes to be held and petted. He finally ate some blood worms. I have to order all his special lights now. I got a tank. But have him in a large bowl now with a reptile heat pad under it to keep the water warm. I could find a pond and let him go. It he’s so small! I think he’d get eaten. I think someone dumped him at the beach. Everyone was standing around him and I came up to see what they were looking at as there are many interesting finds at the beach. They said that they’re invasive and the wildlife rescue wouldn’t take him. He can’t swim in the ocean. They were just going to leave him to die. I scooped him up while they were all standing there. I said ‘well I guess it’s Herbie’s lucky day because I’m not gonna leave him here to die.’ Now I have 3 dogs a snail and a turtle. lol. Who knew the set up for tbis kind of turtle was so expensive! I’m going to just order things one paycheck at a time. Herbie is ok staying warm in the bowl for now. Those lights are expensive!

[@TomsTop1Fan]

I love turtles they’re my favorite animals thank you

[@Jasper-tc1no]

Yeah, I have everything I need it’s not just you that has the stuff that’s necessary. I already have a couple turtles that are babies growing up and lizards and frogs

[@lurkingShadows]

I love that this isn't to discourage but just feels like you are advising the viewers to think about all the pet care necessities that come with a pet.

[@gracegarlington]

Great job delivering the facts in such a fun way! I enjoy watching you show us them. Thanks for sharing your experience with us all!!

[@dafartmaster4202]

finally someone who shares their hobby of keeping a pet online who actually shows how much space/food/expensive equipment they need instead of just cutesy edits..i keep blackwater aquariums and aquired some spiny eels recently and im kind of over explaining to people that unless their willing to put a lot of work/patience into scouring the internet for deals or sterilizing second hand equipment that a starter set up a tropical community aquarium can put them 500-600 dollars and an entire new set of skills for them to succeed, and thats before the fish even come into the picture sometimes

[@quirkya909]

I absolutely love that you are keeping it real in the work it takes to keep an animal like this! It’s not always shits & giggles, it’s literally always shit & of course their personalities do make you giggle…people I think sometimes read an article or two anf suddenly they are a professional in the care of said animal….like chicks, ducklings, and kits/kittens (baby bunnies) for Easter….then parents are like i DiDnT kNoW iT wOuLd Be So MuCh WoRk ….or…. i DiDnT kNoW iT wOuLd CoSt So MuCh To CaRe FoR! && what really gets me is seeing 32937 fish in a 10 gallon tank…. There is so much more to an animal or animals than just an “aWw So CuTe So TiNy I wAnT oNe” People should really do their research, like a deep dive… Talk to other hobbyist, Beginners, Intermediate, Pros…alike. Go to the library get books, LOTS of books! Research online. Find forums specific to the animal you are planning to buy. Facebook is fantastic for groups, you just got to find the ones for you. Some are nothing but people who forget they too were once beginners, or full of internet trolls….but if you really look you’ll find some amazing groups on FB. There is also IG & TikTok. *STOP BUYING ANIMALS BEFORE YOU…* *USE YOUR RESOURCES* *DO YOUR RESEARCH* *Animals deserve a good life….with loving homes* *animals do NOT deserve to be purchased on a whim because ThEy ArE cUtE* Thanks DanTheGuppyMan for loving your turtles the way you do! 🩵🐢😍🥰

[@alexstiger3350]

I work security at a hospital. Awhile ago one of my supervisors found a baby turtle on the sidewalk. We brought it inside and placed it in one of the empty face mask boxes we had. It was about as small as that baby. One of my coworkers brought it home and has been taking care of it. Its a red eared slider and is getting so big. Ive still got a picture of the day we found it. Smaller than the lettuce we put in the box with it. I get regular updates but its been very clear how much work they can be. His name is grond, and we love him. Her current plan is to get one of those kiddy pools and a bigger filter to put out on her covered patio to place him in. He used to be named smaug after the dragon from lotr but was changed after they realized how stupid the little guy is. Went with the name of the battering ram instead haha

[@Uranus4345]

I got baby turtle too he is resting in his sweet home hehe i am warming him to not let him catch cold❤❤❤

[@DartysWorld]

Such a beautiful and rare turtle

[@leiam7964]

I absolutely LOVE these videos, I wish there were more so people don't impulse buy.

[@gothreptilian]

Thank you!! As someone who raises iguanas for people who don’t want the hassle to raise them and tame them themselves, and has raised African bull frogs for people too, there really isn’t knowledge to these people how big these guys get! I had one person who wanted a tame and two year old lewisi, when I came to there place with the animal after two years of working with it, they only had a forty gallon tank, that was WAY too small, I told them the truth and asked if they knew the size it would get to, I still got paid for buying the animal, and all the supplies during the two years, but I quickly had to find him a new and experienced owner. These guys get big! Some don’t, but many do!

[@nonnativenetwork5327]

Bro wants to keep all the turtles for himself

[@daniellebarker7667]

Thank you helping people realize the investment and commitment necessary for these gorgeous creatures.

[@danab2926]

I have 3 turtles. I was not prepared. However, I'm glad I kept at it and put the the time and money into them. They are they best. They live a long yall. It's a real commitment.

[@AbnormallyOnline]

This is actually the video I needed, made me realize I am 110% *not* prepared!

[@bellaswift2396]

I had my yellow slider for 15 years! I got them when I was 8 for a birthday present they were as small as a 50p my grandma only thought they got as big as a £5 note and live for 5-7 years and was given a small pink fish tank😅 15 years later they were as big as a small melon and we just ran out of room for them and as covid hit and fish stores closed feeding them was hard I lived in England and at that point terrapin were illegal to sell so after covid lock down ended I started looking for sanctuaries! I found a lovely one close to me that rescued and permanently homed any non native terrapin or water turtle and was happy to take them now they live with 104 other terrapins has lots of room to walk and has a massive pool that’s always at 24c I was often worried that my terrapin wasn’t getting what they needed but I was told my terrapin was strong, healthy and super engaged with their environment!! I can still check up on them vi cameras and I get email updates

[@thanoscrackatfortnite6141]

Thanks mate lot of people get into turtles whitout knowing those little facts thanks alot.

[@joan-mariacbrooks]

Thank you for posting this information!

[@scottpelhamsr9500]

Best video on turtles ever.

[@JulieannsSerenity]

Thank you Dan for making life wonderful for your turtles! I so appreciate you pointing out how to be a responsible turtle dad! Too often people buy living things as a novelty or a gift, thinking they’ll make someone happy only to make life miserable for the animal! Every living creature deserves your investment, time and support so please don’t buy bunnies at Easter, puppies for Christmas, etc. ❤

[@davidceballos6862]

Beautiful turtles

[@alexhart2816]

Thanks!

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank YOU!

[@xxark_penxx4165]

Best advice ever!!!!

[@mitcheru_1258]

this is also true with a lot of reptiles, ppl dont realize its a lot of responsibility

[@shorkbork]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I wish more people did at least some research before getting a pet turtle (or any other pet reptile), the number of times I've seen poor conditions for both turtles and tortoises is upsetting and worrying. We need more people like you !!!

[@KyleRay-cr3xp]

They are so cute

[@lakhisangha1408]

Yes I do I love baby turtles❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@alialsafi3036]

Me to I have a baby turtle and I have 3 of them they are so cute

[@nationalistlighter]

Da turtle:CAN LEAVE ME LET ME LIVE

[@May-or-May-not]

I love that you do these kinds of videos. I have so many pets I desperately want, but will never get because I know I can't take care of them properly. Like I really want a BCI but I live in a poorly insulated apartment in the arctic and we frequently get power outages in the winter so my living room temperature can fluctuate between the 40's and the 70's and that wouldn't be great. I really want a little pipsqueak of my own as well, but again I realize I don't have what it takes. So I enjoy her on your channel ❤️ One day I hope I'll get my boa though!

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you for being responsible!!

[@TheMightsparrow]

​@@DanTheTurtleMan_ I was about to buy 2 because of your videos of pipsqueak. Now my daughter is in tears because I have to reconsider. Thank you 😞

[@pamelapreston4708]

They are soooo cute big or small ❤

[@60WONbrownsuga]

I have 2 and they are huge and yes after 10+years they are loved like my 2 fur boys its alot but definitely worth it💜💜

[@DemonEyes02]

Yup. I would love to have some turtles, but I am not cut out for the care time or $$ wise. Which is too bad, they sure are cute.

[@GeraldiusDamascus]

Must have a backyard for pond, i love it that way with bright sun light and aquatic plant. Great view to enjoy 😅

[@thetortoiseguy6449]

Great video 🐢👍❤️

[@emmabladez]

I miss my Turtles so fucking much 😭 (3 Turtles in a 180G pond and a basking platform that didnt take up any of the swim space.

[@KenjuKizawa]

I'm ready for a friend who has turtles :P plus they seem pretty docile

[@syrupybrandy2788]

I think the best way is to have a turtle that is native to your area and build an outdoor pond in your yard.

[@torquess454]

So important for people to know what all it entails to keep everything, not just pick something at the pet store cause it’s cute and not have done their research!

[@Icey45673]

Dang ima miss my newborn turtle form 😂🐢

[@lolavega698]

Had my older RES girl for 22 years so far! She's gone with me to college and everything 😁

[@sjcarroll2293]

Thank you for making this video! I wish pet stores would tell the truth and let people know what they are getting. Their care sheets don’t even list the foods turtles and tortoises actually need. People think they can keep them in 10 gallon tanks and they will be fine.

[@Crazy_Sarah98]

Turtles are awesome, but the care can still kick your ass! Totally worth it to me though

[@MatildaBaker-kw7hc]

Beautiful little teripens you have😁

[@YasAdele90]

Diamond back are my fave ❤

[@dunnowhattowrite6673]

As a second owner to pet turtle that is nie over 45 yo and still living it's best life, let's just say I am set for life as far as pets go. Also veterinarians that specialise in reptiles? They are about as common as unicorns 😂 I wouldn't change my distinguished gentleman for anything, but YES turtles are the kind of pets, that outlive you. Not many realite the severity of that statement...

[@polynexian]

Good video dan, i love the editing, thankyou for being truthful about having turtles, I wonder if you regret having turtles

[@CsikjaLacika]

Pip squeak is cute

[@parker7840]

SO CUTE❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hellolamb1391]

I have a turtle but we didn’t get her as a baby. We got her at what I suspect to be 4-6 years. Previous owners got her after a lot of passing around when the first owner couldn’t keep her. I think she was about 9 inches then? Now she’s about 10-ish, a bit more. I honestly envy those who got their turtles as babies. She hates handling but she’ll leave her basking spot cause she knows i have to take her out to clean.

[@landonharris69420]

I got my turtles in a 500-gallon pond

[@electrowarrior_pvz2]

💔but I want a turtle, they are too cute

[@electrowarrior_pvz2]

He sound like Taylor Nikolai

[@awkwardlyamy3765]

GET A RED EAR SLIDER, THEY GROW SLOWER, BUT TAKE ALOT OF CARE.. Thank you sooo much for sharing this. Because when we got 2 res ear sliders we were lied too completely... 😭😭 We kept them for 4 months then rehomed them before the needed a huge tank & we didn't have the room & i love animals & they need to have the BEST CARE AVAILABLE.. ❤❤❤

[@avrilmurphy7453]

My mom loves turtles

[@one_uninterested_introvert]

Thanks for telling it how it is like this! Many people don't understand what it's like raising turds like this! It can be very high maintenance and exhausting!

[@Sallysmokez420]

Complete facts. I have a boy and a girl. Red eared slider turtle hara and Zeus... From what I know. I have had them for 3 years now... They could be older. I got them in Chinatown in Los Angeles. When I got them they were the size of half dollars... Now they are bigger than my hand each... I have to clean them all. The time they are very sweet, loving they do not bite.... But they're epic pains in the ass

[@garg4531]

Wish I was told this as a kid when I got a baby red ear at a fair… Though thankfully we set her up with a proper inclosure and dug a pond for her when she got too big for it, but I’d still consider rehoming her if possible

[@Wedcreature]

Pond reveal

[@TylerBananaBoy]

I bought one and did not regret it

[@pgdgaming8453]

The one year old turtle really wanted to kiss or bite the dude 😂

[@greenythumb2057]

So cute😊

[@Awindow]

Are you ready for the fact that they'll live more than you and you'd need someone to take their care after your death😊

[@ufocaptures]

I'm not but I love watching them in your videos

[@batch767]

This is the reason I have musk turtles 😍😍

[@cls3201]

I likes this guys expertise and his honesty about ownership. 👍🏾

[@bec2137]

Yes absolutely yes i love turtles

[@ILoveGlock1019]

That’s cute my wife’s snapper is two times the size of the second turtle you showed and he’s not even two yet😂😂😂😂

[@deucedeuce1572]

A wise man once said... "I like turtles".

[@seanwilliamson8238]

I got my 2 year old turtle in a 110 gallon Stock Pond, she is the best turtle🥰🥰