TortoiseRacket
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Does anyone have any experience with getting a tortoise from Kamp Kenan? What do y’all think of his instructional videos?
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SweetGreekTorts
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He's an entertainer. I'll leave it at that.
Some are ok but, I would not get a tortoise from him. He does not always raise them right, let’s his tortoises fight, to the death. And other things I have heard.
I wouldn't recommend him.
TortoiseRacket
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I wasn’t going to buy, I just wanted to see what everyone thought of him. Have a great night!
His YouTube videos were the first thing I found when I got Opo. I am grateful that I found TFO.
I was the same, and had to throw away all of the info I had collected when I joined the TFO. Since being here, I am definitely glad I stopped following the advice he’s given.
TortoiseRacket
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Me too! I think he keeps them too dry, and then says don’t keep them dry. In his sulcata care video he said some people don’t think tortoises need water” and they he keeps them too dry.
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I like the episodes where he visits other turtle and tortoise breeding facilities. There are some gems in there about how THEY do things.
Agree with the sound advice above.
I have a very low tolerance for shameless self-promoters but especially low tolerance when the person involved spews misinformation.
The Internet is full of people who put on a safari hat,(or a fedora) wear khaki shirts and a crocodile necklace, or the like (I could go on but you get the idea) and then try to become the next Steve Irwin.
Parading around dressed like Indiana Jones doesn't make one an expert on anything. Except being a buffoon, I guess.
I have a very low tolerance for shameless self-promoters but especially low tolerance when the person involved spews misinformation.
The Internet is full of people who put on a safari hat,(or a fedora) wear khaki shirts and a crocodile necklace, or the like (I could go on but you get the idea) and then try to become the next Steve Irwin.
Parading around dressed like Indiana Jones doesn't make one an expert on anything. Except being a buffoon, I guess.
@cdmay ??????? Where the heck ya been? Good to see you back!!!!
TortoiseRacket
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I’m only 11, so I never witnessed Steve Irwin alive. He wore a crocodile necklace?
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Oh no, Steve Irwin didn't wear a tooth necklace, just khaki shorts and an un-tucked khaki shirt.
But a lot of Crocodile Hunter, Crocodile Dundee, Jungle Jim, (and so forth) wannabes do.
Sadly, even Jack Hanna of the San Diego Zoo has taken to wearing silly safari outfits along with a ridiculous hat nowadays as part of his shtick.
Eleven years old huh? Thats a great age to start learning how to be a good animal keeper.
TortoiseRacket
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I got my first leopard gecko when I was 5.
~ I really like most of his videos, however do not agree with some of the advice, direction, etc..
~ I think the point to consider is that his channel is financially driven, he does earn from his views. I really like his obvious passion and simple articulation of things, he is for sure entertaining.
I thought Jack Hanna was part of the Columbus Zoo in Ohio?
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Let’s not include Crocdile Dundee he was a poacher. And I liked all of his movies ! [emoji217]
Yikes, you might be right!
I thought San Diego Zoo but didn't fact check myself.
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Kenan Is in Florida. Like I am.
I think he takes for granted that our temperature and environments are very suited to keeping most tortoises with very little needed outdoors.
He's quite entertaining.
But this forum should be able to answer all of your questions.
If Kenan is reading this. I would respectfully suggest he come on board and join us here.
I think he takes for granted that our temperature and environments are very suited to keeping most tortoises with very little needed outdoors.
He's quite entertaining.
But this forum should be able to answer all of your questions.
If Kenan is reading this. I would respectfully suggest he come on board and join us here.
@ALDABRAMAN summed it up perfectly.
Additionally, I enjoy watching his videos simply to see the beautiful enclosures. I don’t always agree with Kenan, but his work definitely inspired me to give the best for my Russian.
Additionally, I enjoy watching his videos simply to see the beautiful enclosures. I don’t always agree with Kenan, but his work definitely inspired me to give the best for my Russian.
