In this video I’m setting up a brand new baby Hermann’s tortoise enclosure for my little dude, Chip—using a bunch of Temu finds to see what’s actually worth it and what’s just cheap clutter. I walk you through the basics of getting a baby tortoise space functional fast: a safe, easy-to-clean layout, simple hides, and a setup that lets me monitor temps without guessing. I’m always chasing “natural lives first,” but I also like testing budget gear when it can help people get started without cutting corners on the animal. I also show off a handful of random extras I grabbed—stuff like a spray system, décor, tools, and even some non-reptile items—because that’s realistically how these hauls go. The big takeaway is that low-cost gear can be useful, but I’m picky about what I’ll actually put in with an animal. If it can’t be cleaned, if it looks like it’ll fall apart, or if it creates a risk, it’s not going in Chip’s enclosure—no matter how cheap it was.