I love the yawn he gave as exiting his hutch. Glad to see he is getting better. Fortunately he is is loving hands that can afford such a vet bill, too many pet owners can't. Looks like he will make it another 100 years.
Tell your Mom, I LOVE how much she helps out with TipToe! TipToe is surrounded by love. (All of us included) Have a wonderful weekend with TipToe. Oh, and, we love YOU too! Thank you for sharing TipToe with the World, he is a cool boy!
I am very glad your gorgeous tortoise is feeling better. It is always better to be safe than sorry especially when dealing with a reptile that is not native to your area. Tiptoe is designed to function in a hot climate. It is not really possible to account for all the potential issues this might cause so being a little over careful is the best plan. He is such a magnificent tortoise! You are very lucky to have him!
4 hours of straight eating... sounds like me when I was a teen... glad to hear he's got his appetite back, always a good sign of feeling better. I love the way you take care of Tiptoe... most kids would have lost interest in a slow moving tortoise a long time ago... it's fun watching you with him and your relationship with each other. And it always make me smile watching your videos... you are beautiful and Tiptoe is handsome... what a pair. 🥰
Did the vet say anything about _daily_ soaking? I've always understood that too much soaking is not good for desert tortoises. In zoo captive management tortoises were not soaked daily, but only 1 or 2 days of the week, for 15-30 minutes. Each did have access 24/7 to fresh drinking water in a water dish. And much of their diet was healthy greens like romaine, red leaf lettuce, and chard. With vegetables like yam, carrot, broccoli, beets and fruits like apples and banana. Treats of other fruits and vegetables as available. A specific blend of calcium powder and reptile vitamins was dusted lightly onto their salads. Some were taken out to graze on occasion, on pesticide free fertilizer free lawn. Most were given clean dry alfalfa hay that doubled as bedding and food. I'm trying to recall, Im not remembering, if salad days were daily or every other day. I was taught that too much hydration can be harmful and overwork tortoise kidneys. In hot weather, we offered free choice access to water sprinkler areas and mud wallows.
I so relieved TipToe is OK! I was surprised at how scared and worried I was about him. His health never been anything but perfect before so hearing he wasn't feeding good really concerned! I love how he seeks you out to be near you. I cannot imagine what it feels like to be loved by a Sulcatta tortoise. ❤
Glad Tip-Toe is doing a little better and it won't something major wrong. I know her scared you, grandma, granddaddy and all of us. Still sending prayers for all yal. Parents are the best yours are too.
I am SO glad that Tiptoe is feeling better. Yeah, taking care of our critters can be quite pricey, but that’s what Care Credit is for, LOL. I love Tiptoe’s pond, and I wish I had that setup for my sully. Fortunately, he’s still small enough that he fits in the laundry room sink, but by this time in September, he’ll be too big. You and your mom take such good care of Tiptoe. Thank you for sharing his day-to-day with us. It always makes me smile. 🐢💕
Good idea to track data on diet and activity... Smart. I should do the same. We've used a pool filter too, and it's a game changer!! Soooo very happy that he's feeling better!! 🥰 What a relief! 💞😊
Glad Tiptoe is feeling better ❤❤❤ You are a good Mom Caitlin. I am still emotional over my Cookie's death. She hung on to me before she passed 😢 I will never forget Cookie and her enormous LOVE and kindness. Pitbulls are good dogs handled by responsible people. Cookie was a rescue from a dog fighting ring in Phoenix. My baby showed me how terrible Human beings can be 😢. Have a good life with Tiptoe and Gracie too. Joan 😢
Just look at this way. He got a really exam that would catch any potential problems in the future. Instead of it possibly been hiding something bad. It was worth it IMHO. I have cats and it makes me crazy how expensive vets are. Those people make more than brain surgeon! Its UNBELIEVABLE! Anyway, he's free and clear from any tumor or something! Prayers for continued improving health. We love TipToe (and his owner). 😬
I just start watching Tip Toe and I really enjoy it. I'm glad he's doing better. I'm so happy for tiptoe, you and your family. You can see the love. Just think it was meant for y'all to find each other.
I enjoy your videos. Glad Tip Toe is doing well. I like how you consider yourself a tortoise educator and I also like your natural look. You don’t feel like you have to do the false eyelashes and heavier cosmetic look. 👍
awe caitlin your were so cute explaining the plushie stuffed animal of TT,i would love one of those😍grandma is super awsome❤ my mom has passed on,so i love watching your mom help! i love when sulcatas yawn,they hold it for such a long time,long enough to get a picture,$3000...yikes! reptiles are very expensive😮i am so happy he is getting better,WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH TT💚🐢we love and adore your momma too and of course grandma❤ hugs to everyone,randall,grace,tt,mom,grandma and grandpa and noel❤shanti from florida😎
It’s always a good idea to think about fresh poop as fertilizer but with reptiles their poop is high in salmonella and ammonia. Composting at sufficiently high temperature will kill salmonella and reduce the ammonia. I tried composting kitchen scraps in the garden on the west side of my house years ago and it worked great! However the dogs dug it up for the enticing horrible smell (which I couldn’t smell since it was buried). So… good luck with that! Love your channel.
I can imagine the vet bills for TipToe can get quite high. I had a Maine Coon cat with diabetes. I paid about $150/mo for pet insurance. It was worth it in the end. Saved me about $10,000 after a coupla times he had to goto and stay over night at the vet
I just took my dog to the vet and the visit cost more than my rent, but my baby's health is priceless to me. And the peace of mind it brought was worth every penny. No one should ever feel foolish acting responsibly on behalf their pet. Feel better, Tiptoe.
YES! there's no price on peace of mind for me, especially with my cat. she can't tell me if something feels wrong/bad/hurts, so if i notice something worrying i'd rather take her and have her checked out.
WOW! I am so happy to see that the big guy is doing well! If you bring out a Tiptoe plushy, you can definitely count me in!!! If you release them in multiple sizes, I'll get one of each! At least! It is really funny, because just before you mentioned that, I was going to suggest releasing something like a Tiptoe Funko Pop bobble head! And if you did, I would be getting in line for that as well. 😄
My vet has a monthly program that covers office visit charges, vaccines, bloodwork, diagnostic tests, and 2 dentals a year. It’s 75 a month for each of my two dogs and it’s worth it. Those diagnostic tests add up when something is wrong.
Did you see blakes exotic animal ranch has a tort that needs a forever home would be an amazing friend for tiptoe ❤❤❤ Also around the same size too maybe a little smaller🤷♀️
Yes Caitlin I feel your pain. Every year it’s a $2.500 vet bill for the two guardian dogs and goats. We have a mobile vet who comes out. It’s like a food truck but set up like a vet office. I’m just waiting to see what happens with inflation this year. As with Ms. Max 🐢 The weekly weight is 6.6 ounces. So she gained a little over 2 ounces in just over a month. ❤ your channel ♥️U 🐢
My parrots cost a fortune just for routine vet care ( certified exotic of course!) and so I know what you mean. When they actually get sick and require interventions- Buckle Up$$
Hey... I have caught quite a few TipToe vids.. but not a regular scriber... but, girl, you need to keep some Chlorine Dioxide in the house.... is amazing stuff, and gets rid of most pathogens with out upsetting the balance in the body. Good for humans and pets.
my sulcata isn't as big, only 40lbs, but I'm thinking about the future for his enclosure. What's the approximate sqft. of TipToe enclosure and do you think it's enough for him? Thx
Hi, Caitlin. TipToe is so handsome. Did you see the guy using photo's of TipToe on UA-cam? I did tell him that he was using someone's pet for his page. Hope you were aware of this.
@@caitlinandtiptoe you're welcome. I actually wasn't the only one to tell him that. Several told him that it was TipToe. Had his house, you using toothbrush on him, you feeding him his flowers. Way to much for anyone who watches your channel not to know it was your precious boy. Hope he is feeling much better.
Wait the turtle water from plants were killing your plants? Why? Maybe too much on the same spot? Also if your gardener is not on board the tip toe train (as in problem solving )I think maybe find a new gardener who will know what to do to not waste that water. It can be done. ❤
Money spent on what you love is never wasted!! You are a great herpetologist!! Keep loving your babies!
I love the yawn he gave as exiting his hutch. Glad to see he is getting better. Fortunately he is is loving hands that can afford such a vet bill, too many pet owners can't. Looks like he will make it another 100 years.
I wonder if he has pet insurance
When sticker shock and (tortoise)shell shock meet. Thanks for taking such good care of Mr. T.
Tell your Mom, I LOVE how much she helps out with TipToe! TipToe is surrounded by love. (All of us included) Have a wonderful weekend with TipToe. Oh, and, we love YOU too! Thank you for sharing TipToe with the World, he is a cool boy!
Grandma is the BEST! She has great support by both parents.
Caitlyn working social media, mom on knees emptying hose of befouled water and sweeping waist with a broom 😂
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Oh so agree!
His beak looks great! you can definitely see that he is more lively!
he is looking SO handsome
I am very glad your gorgeous tortoise is feeling better. It is always better to be safe than sorry especially when dealing with a reptile that is not native to your area. Tiptoe is designed to function in a hot climate. It is not really possible to account for all the potential issues this might cause so being a little over careful is the best plan.
He is such a magnificent tortoise! You are very lucky to have him!
Thank you for this
And HE is blessed to have you and your family!
Everything is good in TipToe's world.
That side eye before he came out! 😅❤ I swear I could see your expression reflected in his eyes.
4 hours of straight eating... sounds like me when I was a teen... glad to hear he's got his appetite back, always a good sign of feeling better. I love the way you take care of Tiptoe... most kids would have lost interest in a slow moving tortoise a long time ago... it's fun watching you with him and your relationship with each other. And it always make me smile watching your videos... you are beautiful and Tiptoe is handsome... what a pair. 🥰
❤❤ My parents were very big on follow through, truly the greatest gift
Girl, you do such a great job mqintaining his beak, his smile is on point!
He is certainly the king of his castle! What a wonderful boy he is…❤
Did the vet say anything about _daily_ soaking? I've always understood that too much soaking is not good for desert tortoises.
In zoo captive management tortoises were not soaked daily, but only 1 or 2 days of the week, for 15-30 minutes.
Each did have access 24/7 to fresh drinking water in a water dish.
And much of their diet was healthy greens like romaine, red leaf lettuce, and chard.
With vegetables like yam, carrot, broccoli, beets and fruits like apples and banana.
Treats of other fruits and vegetables as available.
A specific blend of calcium powder and reptile vitamins was dusted lightly onto their salads.
Some were taken out to graze on occasion, on pesticide free fertilizer free lawn. Most were given clean dry alfalfa hay that doubled as bedding and food.
I'm trying to recall, Im not remembering, if salad days were daily or every other day.
I was taught that too much hydration can be harmful and overwork tortoise kidneys.
In hot weather, we offered free choice access to water sprinkler areas and mud wallows.
Thank you for this comment!!
That is a great question, I will have to ask about daily soaking hmm
So glad Tip Toe is feeling better now.
Be well
The tortoise is amazing...the girl is amazing...the weather is also amazing!
I so relieved TipToe is OK! I was surprised at how scared and worried I was about him. His health never been anything but perfect before so hearing he wasn't feeding good really concerned! I love how he seeks you out to be near you. I cannot imagine what it feels like to be loved by a Sulcatta tortoise. ❤
His yawns are super adorable! 😍🐢😍
Glad Tip-Toe is doing a little better and it won't something major wrong. I know her scared you, grandma, granddaddy and all of us. Still sending prayers for all yal. Parents are the best yours are too.
I am SO glad that Tiptoe is feeling better. Yeah, taking care of our critters can be quite pricey, but that’s what Care Credit is for, LOL.
I love Tiptoe’s pond, and I wish I had that setup for my sully. Fortunately, he’s still small enough that he fits in the laundry room sink, but by this time in September, he’ll be too big.
You and your mom take such good care of Tiptoe. Thank you for sharing his day-to-day with us. It always makes me smile. 🐢💕
TipToe makes my day -- never knew I could be so in love with a tortoise! Looking forward to the Tiptoe plushie.
Good to see him healthy.Get well soon dear.
So happy Tiptoe is back home and in good shape.
❤ Thank you so very much. We all love tiptoe. Just seeing his sweet little face makes me so happy blessings always😊
hey beautiful am glad tiptoe is doing better your such a beautiful mom
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Good job Caitlin, TT is blessed that you are his human partner/caregiver, good to see the big guy getting back to normal😊
So happy Tiptoe is doing better. Thanks for the update ❤
Awe, never seen a tortoise yawn before. So cute! ❤❤❤
So glad tiptoe is good! Love that tortes!
Yeah for plushie!
Good idea to track data on diet and activity... Smart. I should do the same. We've used a pool filter too, and it's a game changer!! Soooo very happy that he's feeling better!! 🥰 What a relief! 💞😊
You were being a good Mama taking him to the Vet ❤
Happy that Tiptoe is better! You are a kind mom!
Tiptoe plush sounds great🐢
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I love you, Caitlin and Tiptoe! ❤️🐢❤️👱🏽♀️
So glad Big T is doing better! Love you guys ❤❤
Thank u for loving him. ❤
I’m glad to see Mr. T is back in the ring👍❤️🇺🇸
Boy TipToe you beak looks so handsome after the trim
❤ He looks so grown up
Thank you for taking time to give such a great update You handled this whole ordeal like a real pro! 👏 ❤
tiptoe needs to get a job! maybe he can be a planetary cheer up tortoise?
glad he's feeling better!
UA-cam star is a job :)
He has a job. It’s being tip toe. His videos pay his vet bills and more.
Glad tippy is feeling better❤❤!!
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Great video! Thank you for the update on tiptoe. Fantastic news to hear. He’s on the mend.
Glad Tiptoe is feeling better ❤❤❤ You are a good Mom Caitlin. I am still emotional over my Cookie's death. She hung on to me before she passed 😢 I will never forget Cookie and her enormous LOVE and kindness. Pitbulls are good dogs handled by responsible people. Cookie was a rescue from a dog fighting ring in Phoenix. My baby showed me how terrible Human beings can be 😢. Have a good life with Tiptoe and Gracie too. Joan 😢
❤❤❤ have a beautiful day xoxo
Just look at this way. He got a really exam that would catch any potential problems in the future. Instead of it possibly been hiding something bad. It was worth it IMHO. I have cats and it makes me crazy how expensive vets are. Those people make more than brain surgeon! Its UNBELIEVABLE! Anyway, he's free and clear from any tumor or something! Prayers for continued improving health. We love TipToe (and his owner). 😬
please use every kinda of social media to get this guy and you millions of subs, literally deserve it
I just love tiptoe he's so cute
Aww TT welcome home
💗 thank you!
WE LOVE YOU TIPTOE!! ❤️🐢❤
I just start watching Tip Toe and I really enjoy it. I'm glad he's doing better. I'm so happy for tiptoe, you and your family. You can see the love. Just think it was meant for y'all to find each other.
We are so happy to have you here ❤
Tiptoe heaving cabin fever , those storms dont help ,drop in temperature , Tiptoe just want to be Tiptoe again ,please keep updated 🙏🧡🐢👱♀️💕 🏠
❤❤❤ cabin fever is the best way to describe it
Good to see him grab that flower!
He was so eager!! 🌺
tiptoe have a nice staff
WE LOVE TIPTOE ❤️
We love you and TT 🐢 so much
I love you Tip Toe❤
Yes, tiptoes stuffed toys😊
Tiptoe plushie! I can't wait! I'm also planning to buy one of his paintings! I recently discovered your Etsy store!
Tiptoe plushy would be cute. Happy Tiptoe is better.
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Tiptoe plushie??? YES!!
omg yay we are SO excited
I enjoy your videos. Glad Tip Toe is doing well. I like how you consider yourself a tortoise educator and I also like your natural look.
You don’t feel like you have to do the false eyelashes and heavier cosmetic look. 👍
Never be embarrassed about taking your pet to the vet .....they are our loves!!!
awe caitlin your were so cute explaining the plushie stuffed animal of TT,i would love one of those😍grandma is super awsome❤ my mom has passed on,so i love watching your mom help! i love when sulcatas yawn,they hold it for such a long time,long enough to get a picture,$3000...yikes! reptiles are very expensive😮i am so happy he is getting better,WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH TT💚🐢we love and adore your momma too and of course grandma❤ hugs to everyone,randall,grace,tt,mom,grandma and grandpa and noel❤shanti from florida😎
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Love you tip toe, glad you are feeling better 🤙
Yay❤❤❤❤❤still wishing the best…
A Live Tiptoe Cam would be awesome!
Yes a tiptoe plushy toy would be good. I will order.
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Tiptoe needs a turtle friend!
Get well Tiptoe!
Hope Camel Toe is feeling better now.
It’s always a good idea to think about fresh poop as fertilizer but with reptiles their poop is high in salmonella and ammonia. Composting at sufficiently high temperature will kill salmonella and reduce the ammonia. I tried composting kitchen scraps in the garden on the west side of my house years ago and it worked great! However the dogs dug it up for the enticing horrible smell (which I couldn’t smell since it was buried). So… good luck with that! Love your channel.
I can imagine the vet bills for TipToe can get quite high. I had a Maine Coon cat with diabetes. I paid about $150/mo for pet insurance. It was worth it in the end. Saved me about $10,000 after a coupla times he had to goto and stay over night at the vet
hooooooly cow, yeah insurance is sounding better and better
Healthy boy
yes!!! party on!!
I just took my dog to the vet and the visit cost more than my rent, but my baby's health is priceless to me. And the peace of mind it brought was worth every penny. No one should ever feel foolish acting responsibly on behalf their pet. Feel better, Tiptoe.
YES! there's no price on peace of mind for me, especially with my cat. she can't tell me if something feels wrong/bad/hurts, so if i notice something worrying i'd rather take her and have her checked out.
WOW! I am so happy to see that the big guy is doing well! If you bring out a Tiptoe plushy, you can definitely count me in!!! If you release them in multiple sizes, I'll get one of each! At least!
It is really funny, because just before you mentioned that, I was going to suggest releasing something like a Tiptoe Funko Pop bobble head! And if you did, I would be getting in line for that as well. 😄
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My vet has a monthly program that covers office visit charges, vaccines, bloodwork, diagnostic tests, and 2 dentals a year. It’s 75 a month for each of my two dogs and it’s worth it. Those diagnostic tests add up when something is wrong.
That sounds fantastic!! I will have to see if there are any programs like that out here
So loved ❤❤
Just checked LA temp at night , says 50's ,read 40 is too cold for tortoises , lot of risks , I pray Tiptoe is toasty warm🐢💕🙏
Thanks!
Thank you for your love and support ❤❤❤❤ please let us know if there is anything specific you want to see from big T :)
Please just do what you have been doing. I really enjoy watching your videos. My best wishes to you, your family and of course Big T!! ❤️
Glad t is well
❤ love all ❤
Did you see blakes exotic animal ranch has a tort that needs a forever home would be an amazing friend for tiptoe ❤❤❤ Also around the same size too maybe a little smaller🤷♀️
Oh sweet news
I spent 10,000 dollars on my lab when she was very ill I was down to my last pennies She recovered it was worth it I would do it all over again ❤🐕
I am so glad to hear that she recovered!!! The love for our babies is unmatched! ❤
He's worth it
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He's good looking 1:29
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Yes Caitlin I feel your pain.
Every year it’s a $2.500 vet bill for the two guardian dogs and goats. We have a mobile vet who comes out. It’s like a food truck but set up like a vet office. I’m just waiting to see what happens with inflation this year.
As with Ms. Max 🐢 The weekly weight is 6.6 ounces. So she gained a little over 2 ounces in just over a month.
❤ your channel
♥️U 🐢
The costs can be crazy but well worth it ❤❤ Sending love to you and Ms. Max xoxox
Tiptoe: "Well, I, for one, didn't particularly care for the food they were serving...what does $3,000 buy you these days?"😡
hahaha I should have been Door Dashing him food
My parrots cost a fortune just for routine vet care ( certified exotic of course!) and so I know what you mean. When they actually get sick and require interventions- Buckle Up$$
They do have insurance for pet rabbits,I’m sure they do for tortoises
Hey... I have caught quite a few TipToe vids.. but not a regular scriber... but, girl, you need to keep some Chlorine Dioxide in the house.... is amazing stuff, and gets rid of most pathogens with out upsetting the balance in the body. Good for humans and pets.
Hello Caitlin God bless you and Tiptoe do you ever put him on any diet
Is there anyway knowing if his heaters happen to shut off at night , I hope hot weather comes sooon
Idk how to feel about the waste water killing your plants. I do the same thing. My minty plants (yerba buena) are growing like weeds.
my sulcata isn't as big, only 40lbs, but I'm thinking about the future for his enclosure. What's the approximate sqft. of TipToe enclosure and do you think it's enough for him? Thx
Hi, Caitlin. TipToe is so handsome. Did you see the guy using photo's of TipToe on UA-cam? I did tell him that he was using someone's pet for his page. Hope you were aware of this.
oooo I will have to check it out, thank you for letting me know!!
@@caitlinandtiptoe you're welcome. I actually wasn't the only one to tell him that. Several told him that it was TipToe. Had his house, you using toothbrush on him, you feeding him his flowers. Way to much for anyone who watches your channel not to know it was your precious boy. Hope he is feeling much better.
Kinds looks like hes been chewing the door jam? Or is that just from bumping. Hope he feels better❤
The wind occasionally closes one of the doors and he still shoves himself through (huge chunk out) UGH
I don't know why I am watching a girl and her turtle but, I am....
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Wait the turtle water from plants were killing your plants? Why? Maybe too much on the same spot? Also if your gardener is not on board the tip toe train (as in problem solving )I think maybe find a new gardener who will know what to do to not waste that water. It can be done. ❤
He said that it was killing the plants I need to do some googling but maybe tortoise poop is toxic hahaha smells toxic sometimes
I would like tiptoe plushie to be actual tiptoe size pls
Did they weigh him? Do you have an updated number?