WHY DOES HIS SHELL LOOK LIKE THAT?! Meet all of our special needs tortoises!

[@FloridasWildest]

We are sad to share that Jasmine our leopard tortoise featured in this video passed away yesterday, just 1 day before her 1 year anniversary with us. Unfortunately when their shell is that deformed it causes issues and strain on other organs. Let Jasmine be the reason you do all of your research on how to properly care for an animal before you get it ❤

[@kirstysmith2903]

So sad, but at least he had a year where he had a good life and u did everything u could. ❤

[@WarPigstheHun]

I'm upset about jasmine. But I agree, shaming the owners will only make them afraid to hand them over. We're all human and capable of mistakes. So don't be afraid to get help.

[@MarioLamRedRebel]

R.I.P 😢 a shame that people dont take care of their animals. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@fmills1583]

Turtles don't wear the shell, they are the shell.

[@sunshinesmith6534]

That's so sad how people are with turtles 🐢. God bless you guys for taking them in.

[@Alice11495]

It's pretty unexcusable in the age of the internet for this kind of thing to be happening. If it was the 1970's you could sort of understand people just not having the care information available to them, but nowadays when you can take five minutes to google 'should my tortoise's shell look like this?' there really is no excuse. I'm so glad these animals have ended up with people who can provide them with some relief and appropriate care

[@Alice11495]

Sorry if this seems harsh, I just have a lot of feelings when it comes to animal neglect

[@uniteneedssleep7010]

Jasmine's life was full of a lot of struggle. It's awful to imagine what it's like for her (and other animals in her situation) to have a body that's completely failing. At least she got to live the last part of her life taken care of by people who were doing everything they could for her. I hope this (and similar educational efforts) lead to people taking better care of their pets, so that they can all have the healthiest spines possible.

[@meloneyparker]

The ignorance and cruelty of people towards animals is disheartening. Thank you for caring for them.

[@Lisa-qy3bp]

It’s discusting how people treat these poor animals I’m hoping one day I can do the biggest tortoise rescue of all time ❤❤

[@AccioPadfoot12]

Thank you for showing the shell with the spine in it. I've heard you and other reptile keepers mention how it is attached, but I couldn't envision it. Thanks for the education, and I'm sorry to read the pinned comment about Jasmine. I'm sure your heart is eased a bit by knowing you gave her everything she never had before, for that year you had her.

[@Lorlac]

So wonderful being in on the beginning of your new wildlife sanctuary. Thanks for posting and taking care of these animals. You ROCK!❣

[@lucinboytv]

Watching replay❤😍💯🙏

[@ratmannlibertyhound6755]

Happy building show us your progress.

[@joyandersen2782]

These poor animals had such an awful start to their lives but thankfully they're safe with you now. I swear I could watch a whole video of Jumanji eating lettuce.😂 Gabby, you're a natural in front of the camera!💚

[@lanabyk8012]

Those are beautiful!

[@jamesmccormick875]

This is heartbreaking, but at least they have a wonderful home now. All pets deserve a great own, not all owners deserve pet.

[@pointsource1]

God bless what y'all are doing there, awesome !

[@zerolightness6674]

Your place is coming along so well, I love the turtles? And why are people not using their phones to research the animals, the phone is in your hand all day!❤❤

[@solocamo3654]

Thanks for saving all these poorly treated souls.

[@WarPigstheHun]

I really appreciate these videos. Very informative.

[@marciakittredge4064]

Literally, each story that you telling us about these gorgeous turtles breaks my heart. I just want to break down and cry my eyes out. Thank you so much for saving their lives and giving them a second chance. In life, you guys are amazing. God bless you

[@claymcknight1159]

Oh my gosh! When I saw this video I started crying. I have a leopard hatchling and have spent more time researching and caring for the lil dude than I have studying for grad school! I just subscribed and started following you guys tonight because you popped up on my feed but I love what you guys are doing and one day it’s my dream to have a tortoise sanctuary to take in tortoises that people fail to realize how big they get and abandon them. Thanks for giving me hope in my dreams and keep up the good work! RIP Jasmine…breaks my heart but the only thing to say is she’s no longer in pain anymore. I don’t understand why anyone would get an animal that they cannot care for :(

[@bethevans375]

Theodore looks like he has the face of jack from the nightmare before Christmas

[@lindaw5766]

You two are GOD sent, you both have a special touch for saving and caring for these beautiful creatures. Thank you for caring and saving them.

[@GatorLife57]

Ty4Sharing Chris and Gabby ! So good to see Gabby again. Love your channel. 👍🙏

[@LavenderLushLuxury]

7:21 Exactly agreed truth bomb, Some people out here buying pets such as horse's are starving them because they CAN'T afford the food cost's with handling them, Like that animal cop show, Animal Cops Huston show about rescuing abused and neglected animals that used to be on the animal plant T.V Channel...!!!

[@suemoo22]

How interesting, I love hearing about the animals! Thank you.

[@16MedicRN]

So happy for ya'll 💞 Been following you for a minute and so happy you got that new property ❤

[@jenn1234]

You both are AMAZINGLY AWESOME! Thank you for looking after and caring for these poor animals, as well as your healthy animals, and giving them an incredible place to live out their lives! You both are so loving 🥰 towards them and that is exactly what they need and deserve. This was a great video and very informative! Have a wonderful evening and a great weekend!!! 😄💙🐬🐍🐊🫶🏼

[@Pandora370]

Thank you for all the information, I always wanted a tortoise when I was a child, because a friend had one, very well cared for used to play football with us in the garden 😂

[@carolinep.7580]

That’s so unfortunate for those turtles 🐢 I’m so glad they made it to your animal sanctuary !

[@morganebrun6669]

How interesting to learn so much about turtles and tortoises! I never knew the different species were SO noticeably different. Bless the two of you for rescuing these animals and giving them the life they've always deserved. You're such good people.

[@babalonkie]

Also Vitamin D, often from the sun. Too much or too little causes deformities and weaknesses in the shell. And Theodor's face is gorgeous, misshaped but gorgeous 🙂

[@kelleyrancher]

I can see the leopard tortoise has trouble walking I feel bad for it but it is getting better with a proper food and UVB rays it should get better and have a happy life

[@1977Bonishow-man]

Great job you guys do, i love turtles, in Portugal we have the Cágado, some years i saved one that was runned over by car and had very damage to the shell but it recovered after some time.

[@carolyndavis8111]

Thank you for what you do. You are both wonderful.

[@melissamiller5014]

God bless you two for taking care of the sweet babies 💓

[@BenjamintheTortoise]

I just discovered your channel recently, and I'm so glad I did! You all are wonderful to rescue these animals and I know it's a lot of hard work. Seeing some of those turtles in that kind of condition is just so sad. Thank goodness they are in your care now. Much love 💞✨

[@cherylb2008]

I’ve watched your channel for awhile now, and I’ve learned a lot. I’m glad to see the inside of a turtle shell, and I ve always wondered what that looked like. Glad these animals are now loved and cared for

[@JillABaker970]

You guys are a blessing to all the misfits of the animal world they appreciate you and so do we much ❤to you both!

[@FLOWERSANDSLOTS]

Thank you for sharing and educating us!

[@vanessadoucette-buch1658]

Thank you for all you do! ❤

[@redg8677]

Great video gabby! You both are amazing people that are caring n have a big heart! Thanks for all you do!

[@stephanieb7311]

Thankyou for this video and for your loving care of these poor creatures. Godbless you.

[@drimbesatsyed]

God bless you guys!

[@andykerr3803]

You seem to be giving them a good life tho...

[@plsavage]

I'm so happy for both of you! And for all the creatures that will benefit from your loving care! Wtg!

[@coriegualtieri4152]

It's sad how some ppl are with all animals. Puppies, fish, etc when newness wears off or it gets to big, out it goes...such a shame.💜

[@ismewhat1234]

You guys are awesome at what you do i put Jasmine down can't save them all she is💔can't walk good🥺. Hope you guys have a blessed week🌞⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️🐢🐢🐊

[@pantherspots]

Get that chihuahua in agility bc Bambi has HOPS.

[@MonMonKack]

love it when you guys post. the sanctuary is coming along perfectly. Cant wait to be able to visit one day.

[@haganame1240]

You are such a blessing for these fellas, amazing work :D

[@kimcrawford5247]

Great video Gabby and Chris. I learned so much. My wife’s cousin had a turtle from the wild. They moved so she released the turtle at their creek. The turtle never experienced a winter outdoors in PA before; freezing temperatures and tons of snow. I hope instinct took over and he survived, but I fear the worst. I don’t understand how people expect an animal to survive in harsh conditions that they have never experienced before. Needless to say my wife and I were not happy that the turtle was treated like this. 😮😢❤

[@susanmartin3762]

I love your opening cartoon. They look just like you!❤

[@cherieb.5409]

Thank you for the information they're lucky to have you guys 💖🤗🐢

[@AlmightyThagomizer]

Great video. I worked at a sanctuary for a while, now I’m at a pet store, and the one constant throughout my career with animals has been seeing just the horrible way turtles and tortoises are treated by people. I have to say that it is extremely rare that I’ve ever met someone with a pet Chelonian who didn’t regret it in some way. And unfortunately they are so durable that they really can wilt in horrible conditions for years and years. I feel like every rescue will end up with some abandoned grassland tortoises and neglected sliders before too long!

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

We really need better regulation and funding to protect all living beings who are vulnerable and treated as commodities. If sellers were required to educate buyers and buyers to take classes a lot of this could be avoided. Just the requirement would prevent spur of the moment decisions. In an ideal world people would research animals they acquire but the world is not ideal.

[@royourownboat]

Great job both of you on this video. Very informative and beautiful homes for these amazing creatures!! Thank you for all you do 🥰🥰🥰

[@karenthomas2302]

We have 5 tortoises, and I can’t imagine how ppl don’t do research on them, that was the first thing I did when we got ours. But some ppl don’t have a brain cell to use, sad to say. Glad they are getting the proper care now. And yes that box definitely needs help with his beak. How was it eating anything. 😮 Tfs

[@kevinleboeuf5169]

Very interesting and informative video and I have to say the property and grounds you guys have out there is beautiful!! Keep up the great work taking care of mother nature’s babies.

[@CindyHuot]

Do you guys know Kenan Harkin? I have never seen you guys with him but you Florida Boys & Girls in the reptile world know ALL the same people...would be cool to see you guys do a video together!!

[@thefoolonthehill9756]

I remember when my sister got a red slider turtle. She didn't understand how much the right equipment cost. She bought a filter that was way too small because it was cheap, and it barely worked. She quickly got tired of the turtle, and I started taking care of it. Unfortunately, I couldn't afford to get a bigger filter, so I would have to constantly clean the tank. The filter was so small that the water would get dirty almost immediately. After a while, I got tired of taking care of an animal I didn't even want, so we found the turtle a new loving home. I would love to try to care for another turtle again when I have the funds.

[@phantomapprentice6749]

I don't think I've ever seen tortoise in such bad shape and I've seen a few out in the wild.

[@kat1984]

Those poor turtles and tortoises

[@sdqsdq6274]

for african species its not just the diet , its high humidity needed for the shell to form well

[@ratmannlibertyhound6755]

So much education to be learned here. I do everything I can for my hatchlings humidify , proper rotation of diet and uva/uvb and the yearlings still developed either rapid growth or pyrmiding. I do keep them outdoors in summer

[@resentfusion5634]

Thanks for the video glhf yall

[@matthewporcel5431]

I’m proud day 1 fan ❤

[@spaceybun]

Woah, so cool to see the inside of a turtle shell like that! Thanks for educating us and helping advocate for these animals that can’t advocate for themselves 😢

[@endthedrugwartoday]

You guys are the best. Thx for what you do!

[@tracyraley4003]

Great video Gabby. You should appear in all the videos. Hope I spelled your name correctly.

[@foxbelly]

Poor babies 😭bless you guys hearts

[@beckiechild9874]

With such severe pyramiding, do you think the turtles and tortoises are in pain and/or develop arthritis like problems? Great video!

[@kirstysmith2903]

Based on the 2 vids ive just watched...turtle vids. U have a new sub. Love the habitats and what u are doing

[@FloridasWildest]

Thanks for the sub!

[@stevenshepard2381]

That's a nice thing for you to take those neglected animals in. Most people wouldn't want to bother with them.

[@kathoakes929]

Thanks guys that was very interesting. A past neighbour of mine has a tortoise and must be about 60 yo now. It has never grown and has a pointy shell. He has just past away a few months ago and I now realise he has never had the correct food.

[@Lisa-qy3bp]

Wow just noticed this channel so I’ve subscribed to it I think it’s fantastic what ur doing this is what I would love ❤️ to do is rescue ❤it’s awful to see there’s people out there not looking after animals how they should be looked after I own 4 sulcatas and they get the best of everything there my babies ❤️👍 just wanna say I think your both fantastic in what your doing xxxxxx🐢

[@camillanonbinarylegend]

I love seeing you infront of the camera Gabby! You're so good at explaining stuff. Chris as well obviously but different 😊 Also I was wondering, do the turtles/tortoises ever get stressed by the dogs just randomly walking into their enclosures or..? I'm geniunly wondering. Anyways, great video guys, as always! ❤

[@jhernandez1045]

Im a ninja turtle by heart

[@joshadams5395]

The red eard slider reminds me of the time I saved one from out a bowl the owners kids told me the dad just abandoned so I went back at night the cops say I stole it i disagree lol but they laughed in my face when I said animal abuse and took the turtle back

[@foxman907]

The last turtle is one of the teenage mutant ninja turtle's!

[@Lou-jg7vw]

Guys, I can’t believe we’ve not had an update in a month… please film a progress update soon 😊

[@FloridasWildest]

We’re gonna try to film tomorrow!!

[@drimbesatsyed]

Gaby is so wife material 🙂 can imagine your beautiful wedding on the property

[@bryanguegan4006]

We love to see IRL Koopas

[@Lisa-qy3bp]

I’ve had to put another comment Ho my god how can humans treat these poor tortoises why have them? If there not going to be looked after properly it really makes me sick !!!!!! To see how these beautifull animals are treated by people IF u can call them people I think everybody should have a animal licence

[@denisefaulkner4890]

I keep checking for a new video. Hope everything is ok

[@cruelladeslime]

So sad how animals are treated 😢😢😢

[@theekg8445]

I remember jumanji

[@calex9398]

They're like minilithic structures

[@Auroral_Anomaly]

You deserve much better than Floridas current administration. You have an awesome channel and cute alligators.

[@rickperez8975]

What is a different administration going to do for them? And since when does a political leaning affect how a person treats animals?😂😂😂😂😂

[@Auroral_Anomaly]

@@rickperez8975 Completely true. I just meant that good people deserve better than Ron Desantis.

[@starspangledwinner]

​@@Auroral_Anomalystop getting political. They obviously chose the best place for them. Stay focused on the animals and don't bring your values or lack of them to their channel.

[@Auroral_Anomaly]

@@starspangledwinner Bruh, hating Ron Desantis isn’t political anymore. He literally used a nazi symbol in his campaign ad. People are fleeing Florida because of his policies.

[@starspangledwinner]

@Hydrolysisisfun okay go listen to your communist news. Because CNN said it and you repeated it then it must be true. Stop talking your propoganda on other people's channel.

[@unLUCKY95]

I don't think that's just diet related with Theodore, it looks like he spent the earliest part of his development indoors with no UVB bulb and probably no basking area. You'd be surprised how common it is for people to buy tortoises and have no idea how incredibly important it is for them to have the right heat and UVB - without it it doesn't even matter that much what their diet is because the nutrients from their food can't be processed to help them grow healthy bones and shells. I met someone (friend of a friend) who had a tortoise that they fed nothing but romaine lettuce (and occasional dusting of calcium powder), which is obviously a terrible diet, but because it had the right heat and lighting it somehow managed to use the small amount of nutrients it could get to grow and only have a small amount of pyramiding. It was underweight and wasn't able to walk on the flat part of it's back feet because it simply didn't have the strength to lift the heavy shell properly, but the shell wasn't what I would consider deformed and was solid, and thankfully a couple of years later with a better diet it's doing much better. I think in somewhere like Florida UVB isn't always thought of straight away because you're able to keep most tortoise species outside year round, but there are so many sad cases in places where the weather isn't great in which tortoises are kept in room temperature enclosures with no UVB and it kills them so slowly and painfully.

[@chyname]

This is sad. I seen some people post where the tortoise shell actually collapsed.

[@T2Exile]

poor little things!

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

That is the worst case of neglect and ignorance of a turtle or tortoise I’ve seen. 9:44

[@tylerevo4547]

I think gabby is awesome but Chris is way awesomer lol Chris, what is your opinion on Wally, ESA emotional support Alligator? How is it possible?? Love u both and channel, keep it going ❤👍🌈

[@main_froide]

so sad, no one realizes that he buys reptiles like smarties, they are just unrecognizable after the disaster they suffered =/

[@rickhewett9537]

Nice video, informative

[@hyper8545]

Jeez. Educate yourself people 😤 👍🤙👏👌

[@NaggyPat24]

Thank you both ❤

[@drewawatson]

Do you guys have snapping turtles?

[@Lisa-qy3bp]

There’s no excuse it’s the poor animals that suffer if you decide to have a tortoise make sure it’s not an impulse buy these animals are for people such as me who’s dedicated to them if you don’t have the time to have a tortoise don’t get one I own 4 sulcatas I research for 2 years before I had my sulcatas ❤

[@janetjedrzejczyk1903]

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