TOP 5 BEST TORTOISE SPECIES (Hardiest & Easiest)

People always write to us asking, "What's the best tortoise?" Well, in 3 decades of keeping, breeding and studying them, we have a TOP 5. Out of all the amazing, beautiful tortoise species on our earth, these take the cake in being the hardiest and easiest to maintain, almost anywhere. Learn the details about them, how to identify them and how we keep them here at GST.

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[reductostupefy]

It's funny, I work at PetSmart and I agree 100 percent. The information that we have is not factual at all. That's why I'm watching this and reading more about them so that I can actually educate customers and myself as I'm looking to get a tortoise soon. I love your channel btw.

[fabianm.]

7:20 oh my goodness, that whole interaction made my heart melt 🥺and the little thumbs up 👍 was adorable ☺️

[polly]

Oh my goodness that beautiful baby girl looks so much like her daddy! What a fantastic upbringing for a child to have, much love to your family and the wonderful critters! 😙♥️

[rachelcappello]

What a SWEET baby girl! Patient, happy, and sitting perfectly listening to her Daddy’s tortoise facts 🥹☺️😍. GOOD JOB Ella!

[pureCA_OS]

I came here to learn about tortoises and I’m in complete awe witnessing your relationship with your little girl. 🥰

[ashamedashley]

I love that you didn't redo that take where your daughter gave you her drawing - you didn't treat it as a mistake and not only carried on but complimented her. I'm sure she enjoys being around dad while he talks about turtles 😊

[catmills]

I've wanted to get a tortoise for years now, and I'm finally looking at my options. I currently live in Utah where it is very dry and goes from 100 degree weather to below freezing throughout the year. This video was really helpful!!

[mjfindlay]

I love the little ones. Here in Michigan some people are still stealing babies. I love seeing your daughter being able to hang out and help out. Teach them young.

[jannaj]

What a great video! You can tell your daughter is soaking up all this amazing information. Thank you so much for your videos! Thanks to you my three toed is living his best life! I’ve had him for around 23 years almost 24.

[maryconnolly]

Super informative but best part was Ella smiling at you and giving you a smooch.

[dorothyvarga]

I love learning about the different species of the testudo family. I have an eastern Herman’s tortoise that I got as a baby and is now going on three years old.

[halfbreedlife]

It makes me soo happy to see you doing this. People definitely need education on taking care of these guys

[robertabray-enhus]

Their shells are so shiny! I love tortoises! They’re pets and they’ll be coming inside during Massachusetts winters! Your daughter is adorable

[alliseuss]

Great video! I love seeing your kids interact with and learn about these animals as well. ☺

[glbsujj]

Love you info..but the baby got me!! She's absolutely precious!

[dantewhiterose]

As usual Chris! Thank you for all you do. 😊

[gillblower]

Thank you so much for your videos I’m always learning something new from them. I live in England and have a female Mediterranean spur and a male Herman’s tortoise. I have had them both for 50 years. The female pretty much does her own thing but the male is the sweetest little animal I have ever owned.He will come and sit on my foot and in his own wayask to be plcked up by raising one leg in the air, he likes nothing more than cuddling into the side of my neck and going to sleep.I’m sure this isn’t normal tortoise behaviour but he enjoys it, and I’m a soft touch and can’t refuse him !!

[thespath]

I love this video! I have a Russian tortoise and I’ve always felt like he could be kept outside year round here in Texas. But most videos show them inside, so this video has been extremely helpful to me!!

[shiby]

I'm the dad of a juvenile marginated (only about 3-4 inches long right now) and he really is a treat. Confident, sociable, and fast! When i take him to the park he runs and eats like there's no tomorrow. He's a real treat

[napajwolf]

I am watching this like I have any intention of keeping a tortoise, lol.
I just like turtles and I love listening to people talk about things they’re clearly passionate about.