We rescued a very old box turtle and a teenage red footed tortoise from improper care. Both have medical issues and will need lots of special care and good husbandry from now on.
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omg never sen a tortoise like this, Hes adorable!!!!
Can you guys make a video about bird cages, and preparing for a bird.
Because it say Montana, Do you live in Montana
As you have stated; giving the animals enrichment toys is good for them, however what would you suggest for domestic animals, that you don't want to encourage to destroy everything? Obviously kongs are great, what other types of toy would you recommend that don't make them want to rip shoes and such apart?
You are amazing! I'm glad to know my tort is in perfect health.
Just imagine suffering for 90 years
You are an animals best friend.
I only wish the world had 10 million more like you.
Thanks for what you do.
My mom has a box turtle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQAaZaMS1FI
Should Waffle be hanging out with Yucca and Titus while she has an infection…? What if they all catch it…?
Years ago we rescued a box turtle that was hit by a car. His plastron was broken, as well as his one front foot. He also had skin lacerations that had been infested with maggots. I used super glue on his plastron to hold it together and applied hydrogen peroxide sparingly to the wounds. This drove out the maggots, but I realized they helped clean up decaying flesh, so I went slowly with getting rid of them. It took several months before the wounds were completely healed and the plastron eventually grew together as well. I couldn't figure out a way to repair the broken foot, so that is a bit useless for him; but he's been getting around just fine for years.
It wasn't difficult to decide on a name for him.. Captain Crunch seemed quite appropriate.
Are respiratory infections in tortoises completely temporary?
Or is it… more like MS in chickens where it’s incurable but not necessarily always symptomatic?
I love your introduction tag up there in the corner of the video!
This video is making look at my care for my turtle. She's a big girl but I'm not sure I'm doing enough.
It so sad to hear that waffle is not in the correct conditions
I'd like to rescue a box turtle. I like them but I wouldn't want to get a young one. But basically no one has or has had a box turtle here in Finland
Many people seem to want to be cold blooded towards reptiles. So, its refreshing to see young people who really care for our little shelled buddies! Good work AnimalWonders Montana!
Wonderful work, as always. I am mad at how people can be so ignorant and cause these turtles permanent damage, yet you are so calm and optimistic. I admire that.
Poor little dudes. I’m glad they finally found someone to give them what they deserve.
Great Video Jessi:) Thanks so much…Its a learning experience for me.
Animal Wonders' tortoise army is slowly growing! Welcome Waffle!
"experienced reptile keeper" seems to mean different things depending on what part of the hobby you're in.
Her shell looks so rough! Poor girl. Glad she found a good home.
I learn so much from your videos! Also that front on view of Mr. Box turtle <3<3<3
I love that you have a whole herd of tortoises now.
So why is this turtle 90 years old????
I had no clue a box turtle could live that long. We rescue quite a few of the little guys from the road every summer, during the rainy season.
when I die I would like to be reincarnated to be a animal under your care.
Shouldn't the new tortoise be quarantined from the other two? Respiratory infections can be super contagious and it's standard policy to quarantine any new animal with an unknown health history.
Love your verry educational videos! Talking about vitamine A deficiency, do you know what kind of food would ve rich in vitamine A, to prevent this issue?
I am VERY concerned about that 90 year old box turtle becoming a "classroom pet."
The reason is that I substituted, & full-time, taught in many different elementary schools, in different cities, for years & was always VERY disconcerted & depressed when I was leaving a classroom after the students left for home, & saw, as I did TOO many times, unfortunately, a classroom "pet" turtle (several times) guinea pig, rabbit, snake, bird, ETC, especially on a Friday, often, BEFORE a long school holiday, some lasting over 2 weeks, being LEFT all ALONE in a typically way TOO small, sparse, not very clean aquarium, under a heat lamp. I remember one box turtle in particular in this sorry environment.
I'm afraid that this OLD turtle WILL, inevitability, be left ALONE, a LOT, as that teacher, no matter any agreements, ISN'T going to be taking it home with her everyday, weekend, holiday, or on afternoons that she has errands to run after work (most days) & can't leave the turtle inside of her hot/cold car. Also, if some students who are able to, take turns taking the turtle home over the weekends & holidays, which is an arrangement some teachers had, that would be so many upheavals, & consequently, MORE stress for the poor old guy.
Tbh, I also worry about a child being secretly cruel to the animal. MOST kids won't, of course, but an emotionally disturbed, or abused, &/or angry kid might, and over different classes & years, one WILL.
I wish the old turtle was going to get to stay with Animal Wonders with those OTHER turtles as companions & to receive optimal care!
It's SO sad that he'll be being sent AWAY from what must be, FINALLY, like a dream to him after all these YEARS of neglect.
The reality, too, is that once kids have seen, played with, the classroom pets, overwhelmingly, they naturally loose interest in them to a large degree, and with their busy regimented schedules their overarching focus is academics & preparing for tests.
Sorry, but because of what I've witnessed firsthand, I feel terrible for the vast majority of "classroom pets." It is, in reality, a FAR from ideal, or healthy , living arrangement for animals.
Poor turtles…so glad you're taking care of them now.
Just as a reminder for for our non-American friends. American English doesn't differentiate between the word "turtle" and "tortoise". In the U.S., the word "turtle" is used to describe any member of the Testudines. This is different then UK and Australian English where a "turtle" lives in the water and has flippers, while a "tortoise" has feet and lives on land. (There are also semi-aquatic "Terrapins" as well). As a note: Americans often find the word "tortoise" to sound old-fashioned.
Team up with Kamp Kenan.
Thank you for taking proper care of animals now no matter what happened in their past. I work at a zoo and throughout the pet industry and it irks me to no end the ignorance some people have when caring for animals.
How does that pyramid shell structure happen?
It breaks my heart to see Waffle in that condition. When we rescued my redfoot she had been in a similar situation, and while many aspects of her health have improved vastly since then, the previous poor husbandry has affected her permanently and left her with some health problems that may never be fully fixed.
I hope Waffle will flourish under your care and spend many happy years as an ambassador educating people about her species. I’m sure Yucca and Titus will be wonderful companions for her.
I just got a amazon parrot and he is my baby. This channel it very helpful and entertaining
First turtle is adorable Second though il never understand how anybody can dislike a video like this just goes to show people will dislike anything ._.
Where do turtles in the wild get their vitamin a?
Is there any kind of action possible for the overgrown nostrils? Like can the scales there be trimmed thinner, kind of like the beak, to allow air to pass through easier?
Pyramid shells just denotes a non-wild origin. Perhaps there was no rocks or strata for her to dig and rub, and a very high protein diet. She needs more fruits, veggies and insect proteins.
Take care of the little fellas, they surely seem to need some big Jessi love ?
Aren’t RI’s really contagious though?
Hope the box turtle gets the attention he needs. If he’s as old as the previous owners said, they may not have known how to take care of him properly.
How does turtle/tortoise vision perform? I mean do they see in color, their acuity, etc. Could easily look it up, but thought it may be interesting to hear from folks that know. Cheers!
These turtles are wonderful and I'm glad they will get the proper care!
How long to box turtles live? 90 years is pretty impressive.