Turtle Tea with TTPG
By: Turtle and Tortoise Preservation Group
Language: en-us
Categories: Kids, Family, Pets, Animals
Pour yourself a cup and join me for Turtle Tea! Whether you're a new keeper or a die-hard turtle nerd, we're sharing the inside secrets for keeping and breeding a variety of species. This show is brought to you by the Turtle and Tortoise Preservation Group (TTPG), whose mission is to ensure survival of the world’s turtles and tortoises through captive breeding. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out - we’re brewing up new episodes twice a month, every first and third Monday.
Episodes
Egyptian Tortoises: Breeding to Save a Species
Dec 15, 2025Wendy sits down with long-time keeper and founding member of the Kleinmanni Assurance Project (KAP), Ralph Till, for a deep dive into breeding the critically endangered Egyptian tortoise. Ralph shares decades of hands-on experience, including ideal female size and age, seasonal breeding behaviors, how to set up reliable nest boxes, incubation best practices, and what to expect from hatchlings during their first fragile month of life.
They also explore the origins and goals of KAP - an initiative built to establish genetically diverse assurance colonies across the United States following the ESA regulation changes. Ralph explains how...
Duration: 00:29:32Egyptian Tortoises: Tiny Survivors on the Brink
Dec 01, 2025Ever wondered how to care for one of the world’s smallest and rarest tortoises? Join Wendy Montroy and Ralph Till as they dive deep into the hidden world of Egyptian tortoises (Testudo kleinmanni), exploring what makes them so fragile, fascinating, and vital to save.
In this episode of Turtle Tea with TTPG, host Wendy Montroy talks with lifelong TTPG member and Kleinmanni Assurance Project founder Ralph Till about the rare and critically endangered Egyptian tortoise (Testudo kleinmanni)—the world’s smallest tortoise species.
Ralph shares his nearly two decades of experience breeding these fragile desert...
Duration: 00:33:17Hatching Success: Tabasco Mud Turtle Breeding
Nov 17, 2025Wendy Montroy sits down with Michael Thathuvaswamy to dive into the fascinating world of Tabasco Mud Turtle breeding (Kinosternon acutum). Building on the previous episode about husbandry and care, this discussion explores everything about breeding and hatchling care.
Whether you’re a long-time turtle keeper or just starting out, this episode is packed with practical, field-tested insights to help you raise healthy, thriving Tabasco Mud Turtles.
You can find both Wendy and Michael in the TTPG Group Discussion on Facebook.
Duration: 00:21:47Tabasco Mud Turtles: The Turtle World’s Best-Kept Secret
Nov 03, 2025Host Wendy Montroy sits down with Michael Thathuvaswamy of Shelled Friends to explore the fascinating Tabasco Mud Turtle (Kinosternon acutum). Native to the lowlands of Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala, this small, colorful mud turtle is both beautiful and underrated. Michael shares how he fell in love with the species, how they thrive in captivity, and why they make an excellent choice for new keepers interested in aquatic turtles.
You can find both Wendy and Michael in the TTPG Group Discussion on Facebook.
The First Brew: Welcome to Turtle Tea with TTPG
Oct 26, 2025Host Wendy Montroy kicks off the podcast by introducing our mission: to build a digital library of real-world care and breeding information for turtles and tortoises. This show is brought to you by the Turtle and Tortoise Preservation Group (TTPG) and aims to equip keepers, from beginners to experts, with the knowledge needed to ensure the survival of these incredible animals through responsible captive breeding.
Future episodes will feature deep dives into specific species, covering everything from lighting and diets to breeding and hatchling care, and spotlighting often-overlooked species. Join Wendy for conversations with innovative keepers, and...
Duration: 00:03:25