I Made a Botanical Refuge Habitat for my Tiny Turtle
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- A few years ago, my friend @GregsTurtleHaven, gave our mutual friend Charlie, a hatchling Loggerhead Musk Turtle. He raised it up and enjoyed it. However, he thought that it would get more love/attention under my care. We talked several months ago about it, but I haven't had time to make room for it until now. This is the story about how I got my my new tiny turtle!
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I’ve been planning to adopt this Loggerhead Musk Turtle since March, but I haven’t had the time to do so until recently. I’m really excited to share it with you, though, because this is a really interesting species! Even just from the short amount of time, he’s been with me, I can already tell he’s a great addition to the lineup. That said, he needs a name! What do you think we should name him? Let me know, and have a great weekend SerpaSquad!
Can we see another out door project soon?
Terry
You should name him Muddy
Don’t know why but when you showed him first time. I was like he looks like a Kenny. Looked up name meaning it’s mean Handsome. Yep he is.
I'd name it Gingerbread/Ginger, since its shell looks a bit like it and you already have Cookie.
Yes, I like sweets, why do you ask? lol
If you've got Cookie, who will get very large, then it only seems fitting that the other turtle, who will stay very small, be named Crumb
Lol i love it, great idea
Aww I love it!
100%
PERFECT
Love it!
''Soo i ended up with another turtle''
Truly the most normal and casual moment in Serpa's existence.
His head popping out of the leaves was adorable.
Its amazing how much the tannins in the water enhance the look of the setup.
What a cutie!! Love your new bb 🐢
Ayo
When he popped his lil head up at 9:02 😭❤️ He's so cute and this build is awesome, as always.
It looks amazing! I love the botanicals for hiding and snuffling. ... Though foraging is probably a better term for the underwater bit. I'd probably name him Kenny - as in Kenny Loggins.
so corny it just might work
I second that...not biased or anything though
What a beautiful home you created for him! Well done Serpa!
7:34 ‘I’ve actually seen this turtle in person before’… so cute, I’m glad the turtle will be well cared for 😊😊😊
Call him “Crunch” 😂
Thanks for giving him a great home!
Sounds good as well!
Ur making me want turtles
The first image of the turtles looking around the tank warmed my heart!!!!
The amount I smile when I see you uploaded another video, and then it's a turtle as well!? Seeing how much you care for your animals makes me so happy.
This ⬆️!
I love the effort you put into making an interactive habitat for your new turtle even though it’s a temporary home for him. They are such active creatures so I look forward to seeing the next iteration you create for this little guy. If you don’t pick Roosevelt as his name you could always name him after his breeder.
My six your old daughter loves your channel, she thinks "Musky" would be a good name.
Roosevelt, after the man that began America's natural parks program and was an avid conservationist
Roosevelt is perfect!
I agree! It's a great name!
Agreed
Agreed
YESSSSS
He’s sooooo cute!! And I loved watching him sitting on the cork bark looking around at his new home. That’s one lucky turtle!🐢❤️🐢
Name him Fritz for Fritz aquatics. I love that you teach responsibility. Many UA-camrs just go get a new pet and then figure out their home, you build custom habitats with your creature's best interests in mind, plan for months. This matters. I love what you do.
thats why he has such good luck with his animals. he really puts in the legwork
Monty. Thank you Tanner.🌸💚🙃
Dr. Plants then Serpa right after?!?!? SWEET!
It’s gonna be a good day 👍
Yay, another video, another cute creature!
PS: would love to see an update on Cookie if possible
Amazing setup, truly inspiring ! He looks as comfortable and at peace in his setup as you do making all of your scapes, name him Tanner
This is adorable and it is fascinating to watch him look around his new environment, great job!
I didn’t think I would like this one. What a happy surprise, I loved it. You are so good, Tanner!
Awesome setup! Your care for your animals is so evident. When I think of wood loggers, i think of Paul Bunyan!. Lol
Your videos, scapes and passion are my favorite part of the weekend
The enclosure is fantastic! Well done, Tanner.
That turtle hit the life jackpot. Welcome to the new digs at Sherpa HQ .
Serpa dang autocorrect
I watch a lot of UA-cam videos but you are one of the only conten creaters that I don't bother with busy work while I do.
Amazing job on this new habitat. He looked so at home in it right away. Logan might be a sweet name for him.
Little Foot!
Awesome settup
great tempered glass drillability demo
keep rockin
I think Sparky would be a cute name because his spotting looks like a dalmatian and he kind of moves around the tank like a puppy.
He's so cute!! What a lucky little guy to have such a beautiful home and loving keeper!
Aww, he's so cute! Congratulations on your new edition! You've made him a very pretty and natural home.
I thought it was really cool that he was shipped to you so here are some name suggestions that go with that:
Stig, kinda silly but it is a Norse name that means wanderer or...
Hugh, German for bright in mind and spirit.
love the setup!
Amazing setup as always! Absolutely love your videos. He looks like a Hank to me.
Oh my goodness, why do I find this turtle so cute?!?! ❤
You are AMAZING! You think through every step and your experience really turns out fantastic projects! Happy home for this cute little fellow!
That's a gorgeous set up! Well done! The tannins from the leaves tint the water nicely.
So seamless, beautiful and species friendly as always, Tanner. But yet every new setup of yours is an adventure, love this curious little turtle
As a snake keeper I'm always working on making the enclosures best for the animal never taking into consideration how it looks to me. Fascinating to be able to do both!
What a happy little guy! Looks like he really likes his new home :) As for a name, how about Jaws?
What a happy-looking little turt now!!! How adorable!
I had some musk turtles about 20 years ago but they were dark brown. This one has absolutely beautiful vibrant colors. I love it!
Love the hardscape layout with cork bark, minimal planting, and botanicals. It looks very natural. I know the main star of the video is the musk turtle, but I wanted to offer a suggestion for a new animal that you could house in the future: a budgett's frog.
What an adorable little guy ❤
His reaction to the new home is precious
9:01 Haha - his little face poking out from the leaves. 🥰
Oh geez, seeing him moving around in the tank, I was in tears! He's just such a cute lil guy!
As always an absolutely amazing build. And the turtle is so cute. Seeing him explore the tank was absolutely adorable.
I think Cornelius would be a charming name for him 🐢❤ he is in expert hands and I hope you keep us updated on him!
So many good names! I think I like Crumb or Roosevelt, the best.
As always, your build is spectacular and your instruction superb. I could watch your videos, 24 x 7.
He looks so happy in his new home.
As a child, I used to catch turtles at a local lake. I once caught a large musk turtle that I lovingly named "Big Head Fred." Unfortunately, Fred was eaten by raccoons one night. It would be great if you can name this beautiful turtle the same name so the spirit of Big Head Fred can live on!
Simply gorgeous. I love this! It's like a little slice of nature. I would love to have something similar one day. Congrats on the new turtle. He's beautiful.
For a name if his head does get big you could name him Megamind. It was a great movie. Also for some reason I think calling him Moose would fit. That's just the vibe I got from him.
Beautiful musk, I wish more UA-camrs did turtle content
Beautiful habitat. You knocked it out of the ball park again. Thanks for another great video
Loved watching this build and seeing your turtle enjoying it.
Name vote for Pecan. Since he's a turtle, and turtles have chocolate, caramel and pecans in them!!
Plus, his shell is a bit Pecan looking;-)
He looks like peppy little guy. So sweet!
I’m so glad that ur making more turtle videos Tanner!
So beautiful! My first pet ever was a Carolina box turtle named George ❤.
Love it. It is a beautiful setup he’s is so curious the name George seems fitting.
Beautiful habitat for him. I hope he thrives in his new home. You could have a live video to name him. Highest bidder wins. That’s what Luke’s Goldies does. People are crazy! They spend $100s to name a fish!
What an awesome setup for that adorable little turtle.
I love this! So sweet and that turtle is so cute
He’s adorable and his new home is perfect!!
Looking good buddy!!!
I love the beautiful home you created for him. 🐢 Gina
"Wedge" would be a good name. That's a tool used to split wood, and is basically an extra wide axe head, which would be a good reference to the oversized head.
i love turtles and struggle to find good ideas to inspire me on my own turtle aquarium, its so nice to see more and more turtle content on your channel as those silly devil creatures will destroy anything they can move ahah thanks for the amazing video once again
Absolutely beautiful naturalistic habitat Tanner. The Musk Turtle looks so healthy and gorgeous!
I can think of 3 very fitting names for this little fella: Ivory, Speck(les) or since Cookie is going get quite big, it makes sense to name the little one Crumbles ^_^
I can not wait until you add fish to his Aquarium ( I keep Danios and Endler guppies with my Musk turtle with no problems) ;)
Love your channel and always look forward to updates!
Cheers
Pirmin Jäger
He's super cute. You built an amazing habitat for him, he really seems to be enjoying all those nooks and crannies.
What a pretty turtle! And he matches so lovely in his new home! I'd call him Transit! Or Elvis.. since he was "All Shook Up!" 😁😉🙃
Doesn't he need other Turtles? Absolutely like both. The Turtle and the Setup.
Great Job.
Balthazar. His name should be Balthazar. He rules over the swamps with an iron head!
The setup looks amazing and your shell friend seems so happy. How handleably are these little guys, anyway? I'm very hands-on with all of my pets and love to pick them up or take them outside into the grass to roam a little. Either way, this little fella got an amazing home to play in!
👍👍 Agreed!
Beautiful. That little turt was so happy to explore its new home.
He's amazing. He looks lonely in there. I don't know if they live with other things well though lol. For a name I feel like trooper is a good one. Or Goober. He has a cute as heck goober kind of face. I don't know why that one comes to mind. He's so awesome. I hope he's happy in his new place.
Oh, how cool!! His setup is beautiful. He’s very fortunate to have such a good home!❤️
Loved this!! Such a beautiful home and an even more beautiful creature!
Incredible. What a lucky turtle. 🥰
What a sweetheart! And so much personality. I'd name him Lincoln, for Lincoln Logs. "Link" for short.
I like Kenny too, as in "Kenny get out of there?" Beautiful tank Connor ! 🌿🐢
Absolutely amazing setup
I'd name him Elon, because he is a Musk turtle. Great job, Tanner, always look forward to your videos.😄🐢
That would be hilarious! 😂
09:36 - "scooter" popped into my head immediately. I wasnt even thinking about it.
i think lodger would be a great name for the turtle
Well done, Tanner!
He is super cute. Crumbs PS crumbs home is totally awesome
Another amazing scape! For some reason the turtle looks like "Gizmo" to me. Hope you find a name that suits you both
Welcome home little buddy
I have a couple musk turtles and I want to make a tank like this for them now!
What to name the turtle? GAMERA, of course!
Wonderful job! Absolutely gorgeous environment you made for em! They look so happy and comfy in it!
Always excited when tanner uploads a new video 🤗 the new turtle is so cute! His head almost resembles a leopard gecko
So adorable! ♥♥
They look really well in their new home.
What a good little guy!
Ugh this is so amazing!! And he is so handsome!!! Love!!!
I would go with Fritz. Great job btw. Thanks for sharing your content with us!
I'd name the turtle "Lucky", because he came into your care, and to that awesome habitat.
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i think he's really adorable! One lucky baby your new home is amazing!