175 Pound Tortoise Is The King Of His Household | The Dodo
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- Опубліковано 31 гру 2021
- Tiptoe the 175-pound tortoise is his mom's lifelong best friend - and when they're out on a walk and he refuses to walk home, her dad comes with his truck to pick them up 💚
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I got a Hermann's tortoise in 1967 when I was 10 years old . I still have him , alive and well .
That's great
He would make a great first video for your channel.
💜💜💜
@@geneticepistomology hell yes.
I got a tortoise in 1894 and hes still here now
1:30
Pomeranians: "We used to be grey wolves, y'know."
Tiptoe: "We outlived them too."
Hahahahah
Tiptoe: I’m literally a dinosaur u noob
Eventually the grey wolf will return. Pretty sure they are bread domestically and release in nature preserves in the mid west.
I never laughed so hard as when I saw the cucumbers over his eyes. That was the best. Such a great companion.
Damn even the police reserve their car to salute him. Truly a king 😂
I loved him yelling “I had To do a double take!”
Love how he is taken care of by the whole community. Talk about a friend for life! Just make sure you make plans for his care because he may outlive all of us! xx
I had a snapping turtle my daughter found all dried up. Put him in water and he moved. Had him for 10 years and went from size of a Kennedy half dollar and released him this spring and he was bigger than a frisbee. Told my daughter he would out live both of us and unless her and possibly her kids wanted to care for him it was time to let him go. Miss him though. Been almost 7 mo ths since we let him go in local creek.
@@jeffrichards1537 i understand its hard to keep animals sometimes, 10 years? Damn sorry bud. He should be okay yall took care of him.
@@jeffrichards1537 He or she woulda been dead, if your daughter didn't find them. Good on you and your daughter.
@@jeffrichards1537 I'm sorry you miss him but I'm glad you made the decision which was right for him. I know it's not easy to let an animal go, I foster rescues but we always need to remember that we're doing what's best for them not us. Thank you for taking care of him.
@@jeffrichards1537 interesting story about your turtle, thanks for sharing.
I don't care if anyone says turtles can't smile. Tiptoe was literally smiling a massive tiptoe smile he is living his best tiptoe life and that is AWESOME!
He's not a turtle, that's a completely different species.
Tiptoe is a tortoise
@@ModelsExInferis neither "turtle" nor "tortoise" are species. and all tortoises are turtles (but not all turtles are tortoises). all turtles and tortoises are in the order *testudines*, which scientists simply refer to as "turtles" if we are not talking about specific taxonomy. It's like beetles vs scarabs. all scarabs are beetles, but not all beetles are scarabs.
@@aleeraya2247 tortoises are turtles
@@pinnipedwithhumanqualities5276 Erm, no, tortoises are distinct from turtles. I understand that Americans use the term interchangeably, but it's incorrect. Tutles are aquatic (save for egg laying) and tortoises are terrestrial.
he loves her, the way he run toward her when he see her 🥺😭
Now you know good and well that turtle wasn’t running.
@@nicolasjohnson9002He's trying his best leave him alone
It so cute to see the elderly neighbors feeding him. I wonder if Tiptoe knows how many peoples day he makes just being himself.
That’s cool she got him as a baby and still takes the bast care of him. This woman is truly a great pet owner.
very
Thats true and that tortoise got lucky in that regard. But i am always amazed at how many people there are that buy pets without even getting some basic information like, how big do they get, how old, what are their needs concerning food, enviorment, care, etc. We have the internet today, its not going to take longer than a couple of minutes.
I'm in love 😻💓💖
@420KinK yes
Wow she got him since since she was kid. That's awsome.
How long a turtle can live up ?
can you imagine getting a tiny tortoise as a 10yr old birthday present and him/her being there till you see your own grand kids petting the tortoise...it's gotta be one of those overwhelming, undescribable feelings of seeing the reptile being with you through so many moments, so many highs and lows.
I'm worried that my cats will outlive me - I couldn't imagine how worried I'd be with a tortoise!
Heck, the Tortoise might even live to see your great-great-great-grandchildren. There's tortoise that is 190 years old!
Tell you what, being a human and all I prefer the company of other human beings...
I personally saw a tortoise that's near 100 years old at 2010. I bet it's still alive
@@abbasbinfirnas459 That's fine. But not everyone else does so I really don't know why you felt the need to say that lol
I was laughing way harder than I should have, When the police officer backed his vehicle up to look at the Tortoise, legit cried xD
I like it when the police have a sense of humor and chill with the community. If more of them were kind crime would decrease.
@@hackman669 isnt it, if there were less crimes the police would be kind
@@its8859 Depends on relationship between cops and community.
I was half expecting the police to find a reason to arrest her.
@@stvrob6320 so lame of you
HAHAHA i died when I saw the turtle chilling in the spa, with the cucumbers over his eyes LMAO
The fact that she takes him for walks is what makes this extra special. It's one thing to have a turtle in the yard but she walks him. And, of course, the community builds around him where they adore him and give him treats.
Animals are the best social lubricant there is! They even transcend political disagreements.
I wonder if he walks on concrete or asphalt too much that his shell might wear thin on the bottom? Maybe he can wear a nylon skid?
Merhabalar nasılsınız Ördeklerim görmenizi tavsiye ederim
Tortoise, but yes!
@@AndyFromBeaverton I have a skid you can wear.
His shell looks beautiful, he's active, fed a rich, varied diet...
Truly, that's one lucky Sulcata tortoise and one very devoted reptile owner right there.
Meanwhile, I love his scales(?) on his legs
@@lazylonewolf it's his armor so predators can't eat his legs
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I noticed his shell right away. It’s not often I see captive tortoises looking so healthy. The owners are excellent carers.
Did you notice how he chomped right into that apple? He's got a hell of a bite. 🐢🐢🐢🐢
If only people had the same compassion for other humans as they do for these animals. World would be a much better place.
YAY!!! Tiptoe made the DODO!! 🎉 ❤🐢
Neighbours taking part in his life is the most heart-warming thing. Such a cute old lady giving him her love in the form of treats. :)
Yea. If anybody hurts him i will make sure they receive head bats... I mean pats. Mispelled it.
He’s living to be damn near 120 years old it’s like you have no choice but too he’s with you for about 2 generations
@@christianbuissereth6608 to*
People saying reptiles can’t show affection should watch this. He’s so adorable.
They really cant though? They don't have the nervous systems ect. (Idk how to call it, I forgot). They do get used to their owner and surroundings. They can feel comfortable on the other side.
big pot of soup just for one turtle can feed 2 family's in japan
@@lingbing2990 It's honestly kinda unanswerable, as far as we currently understand. Sure reptiles, for the most part, don't care for their young, so naturally you'd assume they lack the ability to feel certain emotions or "show affection" and like you said, lack a "component" in their brain. However, this is all understood through the lens of how mammals behave or how their brains function/evolved.
We used to think similarly of birds. Birds have a smooth cerebrum, so we assumed they lacked mammal level intelligence (bird brain), However, we later found that their brain evolved differently. Instead of developing wrinkles, they developed denser packed neurons. That's why corvids and parrots, despite having smooth brains, are capable of intellect that rivals Primates, in spite of lacking the components that make mammals smart. Even chickens are smarter than people give them credit for, and as shown in some dodo vids, are capable of showing a level of affection, I didn't even know was possible.
The same could possibly be true about some reptiles (monitor lizards, tortoises, etc). Personally, I doubt there capable of complex emotions but it's impossible to say they're incapable of feeling simple ones or showing affection in some shape or form.
That being said, it's healthy to never project too much "human emotions" on to other animals. And sorry for the wall of text.
@@Jungy_Mungerson Yeah, it's hard to say for sure. Most don't care for their young, but most crocodilians do, so it's possible and potentially environmentally triggered. Babies are easy targets and attract predators, so it's generally safer to hatch them and leave, but in captivity, it's not a concern.
It'd be interesting to see studies on parental instincts between wild and captive bred.
never knew a tortoise was a reptile
2:04 From that angle, his shell is like a thumbs up as he ate those strawberries
It is wonderful that the whole community embraces him.
damn that is one happy tortoise. Haven't seen him go into his shell once lol.
im not doubting your words that he's a happy tortoise, but why will the video show him hiding in his shell? lol.
Yup he's got a big ol smile
What type of turtle is this
@@MidoriTheCoffeeGirl big happy turtle
They actually can't go into there shells, not that kinda turtle lol
So nice to see he's being taken care of properly. He wasn't just a throwaway present, but a family's companion for his life. Can you imagine the grandkids and great-grandkids taking care of him??
A living dinosaur!!! hope his species lives a hundred million more years+.
That’s the best kind of hand me down. I hope her family continues to love and care for him for generations!!!
Most of these guys survive less time in captivity then in nature.
@@jasonator69er because irresponsible people buy them when they are tiny and don’t realize either how big they can get or how long they really live or what they need.
This lady is doing it right. I hope he continues to thrive in her care
@@jasonator69er The Darwin's tortoise pets are still alive and very healthy, they're more than 175 years old.
The cucumbers on tiptoes eyes were the highlight. That was outstanding!🐕🦺
woah, she is gorgeous. Tiptoe is one lucky tortoise.
Tiptoe looks like he has a big smile on his face 24/7
If tortoises really do live that long, she’s probably gonna have a clause in her will that says they gotta take care of Tiptoe after she’s gone
Yep, that's what responsible tortoise owners like her do. I've seen several included in wills along with stipends for their care.
Okay?
Im down to take care of tiptoe when she pass away.
Wait…
Tiptoe will likely pass on to her children and then the grandchildren.
If you own a tortoise, it is for life.
Tiptoe will live a wonderful life because the knowledge of how to take care him will be passed down to the next generation.
A lot of tortoise don't live as long in captivity as they would in the wild. Too much and wrong food is one of the main cause. Fruits for example contain too much sugar and will cause fat liver after some decades.
What a great family. A creature as reagle as a tortoise deserves space and understanding, and he certainly has everything for a wonderful life.
the cucumber eyes got me
He bites so gently as well when feeding, really shows that he doesn't want to hurt them
He could mangle her face or bite one of those dogs in half.
Even though they have the power to cause a lot of damage, they are gentle giants. I saw a guy on youtube trying to make his sulcata bite him (by holding fruits in a clumbsy way) and the tortoise didn't go for a bite. Just sniffed the fingers. Once he removed the fingers he devoured that fruit.
@@Zarglog The fact that he attempted to get his fingers bitten off is pretty much reckless and insane
This is INSANELY CUTE. I'm not crying, you're crying.
Haha no youuu
No, I just have allergies 🤧😂.
I'm dying with the cucumbers on his eyes 😆😆
Great, now I got dust in BOTH my eyes
😂
That’s so cool! Bless this family for showing this guy a quality life.
Completely
Tiptoe is treated so well.Hes very happy where he is.
Tiptoe will be there for her children and grandchildren that is crazy to think about
Sadly he passed yesterday. :(
@@derp8575 not true
@@Choco-Kat I was at the funeral. :(
@@derp8575 yeah im at your funeral
@@derp8575 u do know their life spans right this is how people know your lying
Wow Tiptoe really loves his mom. He really trusts her. He lets her touch his face. What a gentle giant.
How cute is Caitlin!! You can tell she is gonna be a keeper that's for sure!! The patience and loving nature she has!
she's also a special ed teacher irl!
@@indiatastic She's A-sharp girl
Her children and her children’s children and probably her grandchildren’s children are going to be taking care of him. He will be loved his entire life.
This makes me think of a bond a guy had with a parrot he was raised with. He is fifty five years old and still has that parrot he got as a kid. It will be the same for her
Is it still alive if it damn old birb
@@blutoonmation there are birds who live for 60-70 years
And parrots can go up to 100
@@blutoonmation it's still alive as far as I know. Parrot often out live their owners
@@_d-- gawddamn
@@_d-- damyum old
I love Grandma coming out to feed him a rose-kabob. I swear that tortoise is smiling while he's approaching his loving flock of adorers.
"he's movin, he's groovin".
spectacular. you go Tip Toe
Dude,this is some wholesome stuff right here,always had a soft spot for turtles/tortoises and this did it for me!!!You are a king Tiptoe!!
Awww tortoises are such majestic and beautiful creatures,especially this one,he really is king of the house,he is an absolutely adorable tortoise🐶🐱🐻🦊🐯
It's crazy that one day, instead of you having to adjust to a new world without Tiptoe, Tiptoe will have to relearn a new world without you 🥲 I hope tiptoe cherishes these moments!
morbid yet insightful, well done
Hoping for a lifetime of love and health to Tiptoe and his family!
After my little pet tortoise died of a rare unknown disease, it’s happy to see someone live a great and happy long life with their tortoise, these animals are just so amazing
He's so comfortable around people. I guess when they get really big its hard to move them or maybe have the appropriate room. Tortoise are living mountains and i think people don't realize that. I've gone to a zoo where they have rescued tortoises and you can see how their shells are mishapen from being in too small cages.
Tiptoe clearly doesn't need to worry about. Definitely like how he has his own pool full of tropical flowers and sliced fruit. Definitely living a good life
A lot of tortoises also don't get enough UVB in captivity, which can deform shells and bones
@@ursafacet good thing tiptoe looks perfectly healthy and doesn’t have any pyramids going on
Their shells get misshaoen from lack of proper lighting. They need UVB.
Tiptoe be like, "I'm coming into the house Caitlin! Don't try to stop me!"
Must be a strange feeling knowing your pet will probably outlive you lol
This is what we mean by having the means to actually care for your pet. This turtle is living the life!
Those dogs didn't know what to make of this majestic testudo. He truly is a lovable big rogue. He's still another 100 years of joy to give to those around him.
He was ever so careful not to bite his owner when he was biting the Green Apple, nice going Tiptoe, the next generation will look after you, lol
Not only that, but I respect that the owner isn't forcing the kiss on tiptoe, we've seen this go so wrong for others with other animals
Is this type of tortoise enough to bite off a finger if it was in their mouth?
@@wombat5252 Yes, their jaws are very strong. But they are so good natured that a bite would not be purposeful.
Never have I ever been jealous of a "TORTOISE" in my life before.
He is a blessing to all around him.
His royal majesty tip toe, love him and my parrot is 39 years old.
That's cool, what kind of parrot is it do you know? :) i also have a tortoise that is 61. Betty. I got her from her previous owner. A old lady that could not take care of her anymore.
120 years? You gotta put him in a will so your kids take care of him. Talk about a lifelong commitment
I'm geuss when she's older before she dies shell have to let someone take over his care
He is so cute and precious. I have a Red eared slider that I love so much. Turtles and Tortoises are treasures and definitely deserve all the love and care their little hearts can hold.❤🐢❤
One of the few pets that can actually outlive its owner.
Her commitment is admirable, people tend to take tortoises and exotic birds, then 'get rid' of them, causing them a huge amount of pain
:O
I still have my Terrapin turtle that my mum gave to me when I was a young boy he is 22 years old and still going strong in his tank.
You are also an amazing pet owner!
Interestingly, Stallone kept the turtles from the original Rocky movie. Still has them and they are pushing 50 years old.
I also have three turtles: two from '88, when my mum bought them for me as a birthday present, and another that I stole from my biology class in '90. THEY'RE STILL BLOODY ALIVE. I've had cats that were born and died, I've had family members born later, and these turtles are still tanking through life.
I bought them an even bigger tank that allowed them to grow, literally, 10 times their original size. Each turtle weighs about 1 to 2 kilogrammes each now. 😱
Tip Toe is out here living his best life and getting pretty girls to kiss him...Just love it!
By the year 2112 he could be 109 years-old and be her great-great-great grandchild's pet. I can't imagine what the world could be like 90 years from now but Tiptoe will see it with his own eyes!
Thats pretty freaking cool. I loved how the cop backed up.... And did the double take. The mutual love and friendship is on another level. Much respect!
And we all sing, "Tiptoe through the tulips..." ❤️🐢
I love when animals have incredible care takers that genuinely concern themselves with their chosen species needs....
At the end he is SO cautious with his bite of the apple until she takes it out of her mouth. Cute
Her children and grandchildren will also spend time with him!
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It depends of the type of specie. If that tortoise is a large tortoise, if taken properly it could last up to 200-500 years.
@@MrBug-cb9ut African spur-thigh tortoises (Centrochelys sulcata), such as Tiptoe, are known to have a lifespan exceeding seventy years. Thank you for coming to my ted talk.
@@MrBug-cb9ut No tortoise has lived up to 500 years.
I adore turtles. This past November my beloved 26 year old Florida tortoise died. I still go home and hope to see her.
Enjoy Tiptoe!
I know the feeling well. Be happy you have such good memories of your beloved pet.
@@kfl611 Thank you for your words!. Happy 2022!
Awww so sorry to hear that. We just got a tortoise for our daughter. 1yr old baby ❤️ waiting a bit to see his personality before naming him or her. He or she is already amazing.
@@goldieramirez5121 They are great teachers. And great fun, too!
Thank you for your words.
Old people feeding the tortoise and having fun ☺. Now that's really sweet.
I’ve never seen a turtle with cucumber eyes.. and now I have. It kinda made my day.
The only pet you can never lose because even if he left and walked for a few hours he might make it to the street corner
LOL
Actually, tortoises and turtles can be surprisingly fast for their size. Not to mention some burrowing species of tortoises can dig pretty deep into the ground, deep enough to hide from a human!
So cute 🤣🤣🤣
Just 19, wow, he's gonna be here for a long time. I loved the cucumber on his eyes lol
that part killed I laughed super hard 😂👌
1:09 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
This is really amazing. Look at that powerful beak and yet so gentle with people. Impressive!
Beautiful to see an animal being given a full and love-filled life! Tiptoe is gorgeous!!
He genuinely looks happy, you can see it with that big smile
I love their videos on YT. He is so loved and cared for, it's really a joy to see.
Tiptoe is adorable.
What a lovely story, how heartwarming to know that there are people committed to caring for their animals for life, I never gave up any of our animals, they are our babies for always!!
Holy smokes this is so cool. Awww factor through the roof.
Pause at 52 seconds.I havent see a tortoise or turtle so happy in my existence,hes full with joy!!!Just truly great!!
Wonderful ! Tiptoe will out live everyone if he continues to be well cared for!
thank god she's all in with this animal. so many selfish people can't even commit to a dog.
Oh man ain’t that the truth!! That’s why I get my pets through adoption only! So many unwanted pets because people toss them away when they decide it’s too much work, or because they get pets for their kids who have no idea how to take care of them! We literally have a town full of wild bunnies because of “Easter” gifts!
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Even if she returned it to the wild it wouldn't be that big of a deal Turtles just naturally walk around and forage for food and if they're scared they pulled themselves into their shell it doesn't really need any training
@@BlazRa lmao you clearly have no idea what you're talking about.
@@BlazRa
That would be traumatic to tiptoe! He has grown up with her - he relies on her and is happy with her. If something happens with her while she is young, she needs a clause in her will now that says what to do with him. There are good options, it's just returning to the wild is not necessarily a good thing. He has no survival skills for that environment (where the heck is "the wild" for his species anyway?)
His owner needs to take one of those drag along collapsible carts that hold hundreds of pounds with her for when Tiptoe decides to stop walking. Then she can just wheel him back home! 😛
This is really nice to see. Pls take good care of him. I am really happy by this....
I love Tiptoe too. He’s awesome and the relationship they share is wonderful.
Tiptoe has the biggest smile on his face every time your around, he heard your voice and on his walks. Literally the cutest thing I've seen in such a long time. So happy he's happy and y'all are happy.🐢🐢🐢
Look at that smile!!!
This one really made my heart melt, such a cute reptile. Definitely a pet that live's its life with you the whole way through
I just died for pure LOVE. Thanks God for everything ❤️
Turtles will be like dogs to you as long as you don’t think they’re a set it forget animal. Awesome friends!
OMG, her own little dinosaur. This is so cute, what a precious relationship. Hope they live to the end together, never separated. God bless.
This is the most precious thing I have ever seen. The fact that tiptoe is a turtle, you wouldn't expect much, but this turtle loves and is loved back. He has personality! He knows what he wants and waits to get it. Amazing 👏
i love his smile, he looks truly happy
I hope he’s with you for life. You both deserve it. So much love here.
What a great name! Tiptoe is a really charming creature, and the two of you have literally decades to spend together. That's lovely.
This is truly amazing! You're so fortunate to have the love of such a awesome animal
Its bite is very strong..even an accidental bite could snap the finger away..amazing it knows not to bite while taking the head rubs.
I think it's on par with adult human bite force.
Aww that's nice. And Tiptoe is more than just the Family Pet. He's part of your family. 🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢
Yeah he's like that relative we've seen in an old-timey black and white photo at our grandma's house, but he's still alive!
I’m impressed that she still has tip toe because like she said people don’t understand what they’re getting into and usually get bored with turtles 🐢 especially big one. It makes me happy to see that not everyone abandons their turtle. I hope she keeps him safe. We had in-laws who had 3 turtles killed by raccoons.
Yes this is why I keep my turtles inside or have strong outside enclosures. Most people I know who have had open outside ponds or pools lost turtles and Koi fish to Raccoons or birds of prey
@@janiceellery1653 yeah, but tortoises like tiptoe are big enough to be kept outside
Tiptoe actually has a heated enclosure inside his enclosure. He goes inside the house for bad weather and he’s well taken care of. I follow them on Instagram. He’s spoiled by her mom too.
@@BabyGirl18069 awww
@@janiceellery1653 Turtles and tortoises are different animals
Dang this tortoise lives better then I do.
This is so adorable. 😭❤️
So shocking that he was there with ya through all the stages of your life.