Garden State Tortoise Rescue: Obese Giant Turtle Fed Cat Food for 12 Years!
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2023
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Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the wonderful world of animals comes and shocks you once again! Meet “Unit”, a massive, extremely overweight snapping turtle that was surrendered to the Pop Corn Park Animal Refuge. Unit was fed a diet exclusively of Friskie’s cat food and well, that’s definitely a very unhealthy way to feed any turtle. Sure, common snapping turtles are supposed to be big and they are in fact one of the largest freshwater turtles in the USA, but they typically are supposed to weigh between 10 and 35 pounds…guess how much Unit weighs? Find out in this video and see how we accept him into the family here at Garden State Tortoise.
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Here’s an update on “Unit” the obese snapping turtle: ua-cam.com/video/lPeW3vAd-lk/v-deo.htmlsi=GjhXOmNoBhOtf2GL
I believe there is a bigger but healthy snapper at the Zoo in Duluth, MN. I've never seen one bigger than it and from your video I believe it may easily dwarf this one but isn't overweight. I'm not sure on weight but on size appears bigger.
That’s heart breaking 😭 he’s in the right hands now .
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I have so much respect for this refuge and what they do. I'm so glad there's a place out there like this and people like you to take on such a tremendous responsibility. Thanks for all you do.
Thank you so much 🙏🏻
Thanks for being heroes!
Popcorn Park Animal Rescue will be added to the Turtle Lovers’ Guidebook.
Awesome Tony!!
It's nice to finally see a sneak peek of Popcorn Park we hear so much about! Seems like some really awesome and caring humans work there! Also, that snapper is huge! Definitely super obese. I'm glad Unit and the other turtles have found refuge with GST. Keep up the great work Chris and Casey!🐢🔥
Been a long time coming!
I have so much respect for what u guys do. You all do such wonderful things for all those animals. Thank u.
Thank you 🙏🏻
@@GardenStateTortoiseThank you for what y'all do for these sweet animals 🙏♥️
awww I love the owner of the park, what an adorable man :)
animals are in such great condition too!
Yes! Those cats looked super content and the birds too!
I don't understand how someone who owns this creature would not notice the "love" handles and know there is a problem? I've had to rehab dogs like are massive as well. What starts out as expression of "love" can kill these animals! Don't feed incorrectly folks!😇❤️🐢🐢
I know ladies who are obese, who have obese pets. They see food as love.
Poor boy! He’s going to be starving for a while to get rid of those ‘love handles’. How traumatizing will that be to not get his food; having to be separated so he doesn’t munch on any other residents.
I was thinking the exact same thing 😢
Fibrous supplements will help him feel full between fatty meals.
Yeah, they in a way deformed him 😢😢😢 awwww 😢
I love him . Really ❤ awww
I get crazy mad when I see these amazing and beautiful creatures damaged by people’s ignorance and insensitivity. That big tortoise with the burned shell infuriated me, and he is so gentle and loving. I have NEVER seen a snapper in that state before. Thank you for helping them…and for educating people about their needs…and what not to do.🖤🇨🇦
Unfortunately you see a lot of improper care in the turtle community. Many don't know how to take care of them, and they don't care to change their behavior, so they often suffer for years 😢
@@Ty-sm9cv Anyone planning to get a pet, of any kind has an obligation to learn its needs, and proper care BEFORE committing to adopt one, regardless of species. It isn’t that hard to find the information.🖤🇨🇦
I get crazy mad when people like you act like this is the most important thing ever.
@@bobs5123Hey everyone look, its the guy that abused the tortoises!
@@bobs5123 Hmmm, you have determined, from a single comment on a specific subject, that I view this as the “most important thing ever”.🖤🇨🇦
The bird laughing at the turtle’s fat ass 😂😂😂😂
He kept laughing and laughing
Love the Max. Show him a bit of love and the "hydraulic lifts" engage.
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HOLY LOVE HANDLES!!! 😳
So sad. The story about Max the aldabra tortoise broke my heart too. 😢 So glad you guys partner up with Popcorn to help out so many animals.
I’m crying right now. I’m just so sad for that turtle. Thank goodness for Popcorn Park. I just donated in honor of the beautiful Lions. ❤
Thank you!
Awww, Max! That story made me tear up. I can't imagine allowing such pain to come to an animal in my care. So glad he's living well now.
That poor turtle. I know as humans we think treating our animals like our babies is sweet and loving, and for some it may be ok but for most it isn’t. It hurts them. Animals are NOT humans! They have different needs and requirements. Look at this poor guy, he can’t be happy. Thank goodness people like these guys are here to help and protect them. ❤❤❤
Now that is a big fanny,lol, but I know you will help this snapper get to feeling back in the pink. Looks like a wonderful zoo, and in the care of a sweet and compassionate man who clearly loves animals. I hope Popcorn Park gets the contributions and the recognition it deserves.
Thanks Chris for taking us along.
Please keep us updated on how Unit is doing! We are so Thankful for what you do! Thank you
Wow that is a biggen for a common snapper!! Can you guys please do a proper tour of PopCorn Park Animal Refuge, 11 acres should make a few videos to pepper in here & there!! You guys, including Popcorn Park are Rockstars for caring for all these animals the way you do!!
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Poor Max. The Aldabra Tortoise 🐢 are amazing. They have 3 here at Melbourne Zoo in Australia where I live and they’re between 60 and 110 years of age! Just amazing. So glad he’s now getting the care he should’ve received from the beginning. ❤🇦🇺
I had a snapping turtle I found after he hatched in a quarry, I've always joked that you never see a fat turtle. Unfortunately I now have, and frankly, I'm glad you folks exist to assist.
It was so snice to take us on the tour of some of the other animals at Popcorn Park. They are to be commended for all their efforts.
13 years ago in Ihlen MN at the Split Rock Creek lake just before the spillway I seen a Snapper 3 times that size(easy) on the rocks. I got down as quickly as could while yelling for my grandfather Lewis to help. So, it turned around by the time I got close grabbed its tail. Held on tight and it started to pull me in as it went down, then! It started to turn sideways to try and snap at me and the head was the size of a football. I let go and watched it swim away. Gramps never heard me yelling so he never saw it. I hope it still lives.
What a great rescue and a new chance to live as natural as possible and a longer life for Unit. Really love the work of Popcorn Refuge. Maybe the refuge needs its own UA-cam channel and Insta if not already.
Agreed!
When you were talking about the Aldabra turtles it sounded like the squawking bird was shouting and trying to tell the other bird to shut up 😂😂😂 So glad for the wonderful people like you and the owner of Popcorn Park who come forward to care for these special animals. 🐢❤️
One of my most favorite places on this entire planet. You feel such a calm sense of peace when you walk through that little shop onto the property..those animals are lucky to be living out their lives at popcorn park ❤
So, now that you’ve met “Unit”, what do you think we can get his weight down to? 🤔
35 pounds
I think over time you will get him to his ideal weight. I have faith in you. ❤
For unit to shed pounds cut back on feedings he has enough stored fat on
I have an old picture of my uncle with a live alligator snapper that I think is larger than the one you showed at the beginning.
I don't even know! Im just soooo stoked I found this channel! Broke phone screen smashing subscribe! I think Unit needs seaweed and plenty of room to moveabout, or it sounds bad but kinda force hibernation (?) by not feeding? Any how! I'll be keeping be checking for new clips! 👍 Great Job
I have pictures of Hamburger, the box turtle, for many years now, that Popcorn Park sends out once or twice yearly. The pictures are taped on my turtle room wall, and my oldest red ear slider, 20, loves to sit and stare at Hamburger!! He even has one taped on the side of his tank that he stares at all the time.
That turtle is Sir Mix-Alot because "that turtle's Got Back "
What an amazing man, place and staff, If I wasn't across the pond I'd love to visit. I love the animals. I can't wait to see Unit's progress 😊
Popcorn Park is an amazing place! We need more places like this.
Yes we do!
You need to rename that snapping turtle. He should be called Frisky, both for the 🐱food diet he had in the past and for how he'll be feeling (🏋♂& 👟) once you return him to a proper weight. 🐢 Thank you for giving him the chance to live a happier life!
Wow! What a great group of people! Thank you for all you do in rescue and helping to educate all of us at the same time. Welcome to GST, Unit!
Just Great! Animals the true creatures of earth! I'm homeless but I will send what I can, I love tigers, ur the man! Take very care , CG
Thank you so much!
Animals are our greatest worldly treasure and many take/treat this gift as trash and or a trophy.
So true
My goodness, the most incredible, beautiful, loving, caring story of people I've witnessed in a very long time!
I can't thank the gentlemen, all the staff for their servants heart and hard work and to those who donate enough. You all are earth angels for each of those precious animals! We appreciate you to the moon and back a hundred times!
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Seen many who are like pet dog's and crawl up in their owners lap for scratches. But nothing like this! Those are some serious thunder thighs! 🐢💚
Hahahaha so true!
Thank you, I’m so sorry for leaving a bad comment the other day I love you guys
I work for Nebraska game and parks and one of our educations centers has the world's largest know common snapper. He's 98 lbs and his name is big snap daddy 😂. You should check him out!
If I could post a pic, I could show you some I caught that size, one was 84lbs and the other 92lbs
I love Popcorn Park! It is a beautiful facility. We are fortunate to be close enough to visit often. Lots of cool little zoos in PA and NJ!
Me and my buddy almost stepped on a chelydra serpetina when we were in 6th grade. Its shell was at least 15 inches across. Scared me to death. We thought it was a rock as we were wading in the water. Till he moved, and we took off running. Lol
Broke my heart years later when I found out they filled the quarry he lived in to build a housing development in Jerome Ohio.
I’ve gotta giant turtle story to add! In Massasoit state park, in frigid Massachusetts, of all places. There’s a huge snapper living there i once saw, it’s shell was close to as big as this guys, but from what I could see, it was not overweight. It just looked like a majestic dinosaur to me, I had no idea we got turtles that big in the northeast. It looked like an alligator snapping turtle, it was *that* large. The shell was close to 2 feet across, if I can find the video I took, I’ll try and share it here.
Wow we’d love to see that video!
I love your channel! ❤ These poorly treated creatures, they are so beautiful and sweet. You all do amazing work. It is very much appreciated.
thank you so much for getting that snapping turtle, he's in great hands now! popcorn park seems to be doing great work too
I am so glad that you got him and he will get better.
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Saw Unit on Instagram. Was looking forwards to your video about him, but so cool to get to see Popcorn Park too.
Hope you enjoyed it!
Welcome Unit!! Better days ahead to a little less Unit and a bit more Snapper 🤭 It was so fab to get to see Pop Corn Park and meet the people running the Park. Maybe Otis just appeared..in a mystical sort of way lol.x
Really awesome video! Quite crazy the kinds of circumstances animals come from and seeing their progress when rescued is really cool as well!
I've met Max before! I can't forget that hole at the top of his shell. I grew up going to Popcorn Park zoo. I remember they would let you feed the animals popcorn, even animals, that looking back, should really not be eating popcorn lol
Another great video. Thanks for taking us to this special place. Somebody will be on a crash diet. He will feel so much better soon.
Omg 😳 I almost cried😢 how sad
Wow he's huge! I'm glad he found his way to you guys so he can become healthy again.
Thank you!
The parrot heard him say they fed a turtle cat food & said
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First time here, amazing video! Thank you for doing such an amazing job looking after these rescues ❤
Popcorn Park is in Jersey?! I immediately thought it would be Florida because of having to bring so many inside during the winter. What a huge service to the NE US and society in general.
Yep, good old NJ!
@@GardenStateTortoise Wasn't New Jersey also home to Action Park? A wild place that could never exist in these days of lawsuits. But it was a legend when it existed back in my day. There are thousands with the scar's they still carry as a permanent reminder.
Thank you very much for being out there and helping animals!
The owners didn't even halve the decency to feed him higher quality cat food without additives.
Great rescue of the animals those birds wow so loud 🤦🏽♂️
That’s what you get when people abandon parrots. They need some place to go.
Unit is outstanding! Please keep us posted on his weight loss journey.
Im happy to see popcorn park is still around! I always loved visiting there.
That poor baby! Thank you for helping him!
TURTLES ARE DINOSAURS ❤ Beautiful 😊 Love all the other animals also🎉
Looking forward for this obese common snapper, after you guys help rescue her, salute for you guys👍
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I visited the park in the 90's and loved it. I think it's time to visit again.
You’ll have to do a size comparison between your largest snapper and Unit!! I’ve never seen a common snapping turtle that huge!! Hopefully y’all can get his weight down so we can observe his natural size and beauty
Great idea
So nice to see the animals being taken care of properly! Many years ago we took the kids to Popcorn park zoo to see the rescues..
love Pop corn Park zoo, been there so many times since childhood
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Love Popcorn zoo take my family there few times a year. This is great time to go because its not hot the big cats and bears are out more Thanks for the video
So true!
Poor guy he’s going miss his cat food even a small bit
Thank you !! ❤🦘
I was there just recently. A nice zoo to visit ❤
All of you are awesome. Admirable work
Thank you 🙏🏻
"This turtle is super large" proceeds to show the smallest turtle there straight after. That made me laugh
Popcorn park thank you for what you do!
Thank you for caring for such a giant!
The biggest snapping turtle I’ve ever seen is at Sunken Gardens in Saint Petersburg Florida. His head is as big as a coffee cup saucer. His shell is his big around as a 55 gallon drum. He doesn’t come off the bottom when he breathes his neck is long enough that he sticks it up out of his pond. A truly massive beast that has to be seen to be believed.
I've never seen a turtle with butt cheeks before. That's a new one
Right??
Unit is so sweet, I am looking forward to seeing him thrive at Garden State Tortoise
Thank you!
I grew up going to Popcorn Park and came very close to volunteering there for a bit. Even took the backstage tour and got to meet Max and all the other backstage critters. Other things ended up getting in the way, but if I ever end up moving back to Jersey, I will definitely try that again. Endless love for Popcorn Park
Oh, that's sad! I never saw an obese turtle before 😢
❤The cats are just beautiful!!
Baby got back!!! The pond in my neighborhood has a female darn close to that in shell size and has a bigger head and feet. Everyone feeds her. I have lived here for 30 years and she was huge when I moved here. I feed her shrimp sometimes and I'm always in my bright green work shirt. When she sees me she comes darting out the water. I also have a 3 year old female melanistic cst who lives in my kitchen in a 350 gallon tub. Box turtles are my favorite but snappers are a close 2nd.
Aw… bless his heart. Glad he is in your care now💛
Donation made!
Thank you!!!
Hey Max! Glad the other big guy found a home.
Cat food for that 🐢 is like eating MacDonalds 🍟🍔
Thank you for loving on Max i wish i could reach thru and do the same. ❤
Oh wow, this is the first time I've seen this sanctuary and it has such a positive, respectful energy. That's amazing.
For the burned tortoise, he mentioned that there was three others? Did somebody else get custody of those? I just hope the owner who allowed that injury to happen wasn't allowed to keep any of those poor guys.
Additional question: for Unit, where he was fed inappropriately for so long, is there any concern about vitamin deficiencies? Especially with how he's going to have to have a very restricted diet going forward, lol.
Thanks for helping the poor guy!
That huge tortoise 🐢 loved being pet! How sweet!
What a beautiful man and zoo.
Great video really enjoyed it.
⭐⭐I can't believe so many types turtles, tortoises there are.
This tortoise is probably the luckiest reptile out there. I feel so bad for him. I have so kuch respect for you guys ❤
Thank you 🙏🏻
Love seeing these videos!! 😊
Glad you like them!
Oh no the poor fat thing. Can he even walk? Or swim! Bless his chunky heart. 😓❤️
Poocorn Park needs its own channel!
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I would love to work with you saving the turtles. It would be my dream. But that's all it will ever be.
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Could hardly understand a work he said, but what a nice man. Thanks for a great video (again).
Thank you Mike. Yeah, john has a very soft voice. Next time we’ll use a mic.