BEST Small Tortoise Habitat (How To!)

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The Egyptian tortoise is one of the smallest tortoise species in the world. Popular as pets but critically endangered in the wild, they are coveted by many. How do we properly keep them, though? Outdated information on the internet has caused the improper growth and even untimely deaths of many Egyptian tortoises in herpetoculture and it's time we close the door to the past. In this video we team up for a second time with one of the BEST reptile enclosure companies out there, TOAD RANCH, to bring you a state of the art, functioning habitat for these diminutive, special tortoises. Aiming for an arid but moisture retaining enclosure (within the substrate) with levels around 75-82F (ambient temp), a basking site of 95-99F and low humidity, we show you how to build and design a wonderful home for Egyptian tortoises.

This Toad Ranch habitat measures 5 feet by 2 feet by 2 feet and is available on their website along with other incredible reptile and amphibian enclosures. Visit them: www.toadranchenclosures.com

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Who is Garden State Tortoise?

However you made it here, thank you and welcome to Garden State Tortoise. Garden State Tortoise is home to hundreds of animals from all around the world. We are a family dedicated to adventure, conservation of wildlife, and all things nature. We are a reptile rescue and breeding facility for more than ten years, offering refuge to those who need it, and working everyday to protect the beautiful world of reptiles in any way we can. Here on our YouTube channel you will be able to join us on our animal adventures while learning how to care for, protect, properly identify, feed and even breed many species of turtle, tortoise, snake and lizard. We even work with frogs and salamanders! We hope you enjoy our videos and help us share them with the world so we can continue to educate people of all ages about herpetology.

Chris and Casey Leone