Here is a sneak peek at the cover and back of Helix Rolls into a Sleeepover. When Edward invites Helix to his house for a sleepover, Helix is very excited. But when Helix arrives at Edward’s house, he realizes his home is not wheelchair accessible. Helix is disappointed until his mom suggests inviting Edward over […]
Helix Gets His Wheels, Tortoises, Uncategorized
Tortstork, theTurtleRoom, HelixWheelsFoundation and Donations…OH MY!!
02
Dec
Dec
Tortstork and theTheTurtleRoom ran a 72 hour Helix Thon. For every book sold off Tortstork.com, Tortstork would donate $5 to theTurtleRoom. 24 books were sold in the 72 hour “Helix Thon,” and $120 was donated to tTR. Helix Gets His Wheels is a great book to help children become interested in tortoises. The last few […]
14
Nov
Nov
Author’s new book receives a warm literary welcome. Readers’ Favorite announces the review of the Children – Picture Book book “Helix” by Randal Betz Jr., currently available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/154399119X. “Reviewed By Jack Magnus for Readers’ Favorite Helix Gets His Wheels is a children’s social issues picture book written by Randal Betz, Jr. and illustrated by Claudio […]
05
Nov
Nov
Lots of people easily mistaken a Moroccan tortoise as a Moroccan greek tortoise. Its pretty simple to realize why. The scientific name is Testudo greaca marokkensis. The funny thing is, they aren’t even from Greece, they are native to Northern Africa. They are distinctly different than Greek tortoises. The babies are super unique looking as […]
30
Oct
Oct
Helix has a children’s book! How exciting is that? The pre-sale for this book will be in the beginning of November. I am waiting on an Amazon link before I launch the exact date. If you’re interested in getting a signed copy, please email me [email protected]. Here are two reviews that have already come in.. […]
13
Sep
Sep
Due to multiple requests, Helix got his own facebook page… Helix’ Facebook page
12
Sep
Sep
Helix has touched so many hearts across the world, from Unite states, Brazil, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Panama, Mexico, Africa, Russian, Japan, Canada, Australia, Ireland and Scotland. Im sure there are some places I’ve missed. Helix’s Story is inspiring to children and adults. I opened up the opportunity for people to draw Helix in their own […]
09
Aug
Aug
Helix hatched on July 31st, 2019. it was pretty deformed to the point where i thought i was going to have to euthanize it. Though as the days passed, Helix was making “strides.” He was scooting all over the incubator. I moved Helix to a growing container, like i do with all other hatchlings, and […]
Eggs, hatch a tortoise, hatch-a-tortoise, instahatch, Tortoises
Conserving a species one tortoise at a time.
06
Aug
Aug
Tortstork was honored to be highlighted in the August edition of Neighbors Magazine. It discusses my goals for colony assurance (captive breeding). It also talks about how I envision the hatch a tortoise instahatch egg to one day help the conservation of these amazing animals.
Eggs, hatch a tortoise, hatch-a-tortoise, instahatch, Tortoises, tortstork
Egyptians are starting to hatch
02
Aug
Aug
Some of our baby Egyptian eggs are starting to hatch. I was hoping these would be instahatch eggs and hatch in some lucky person’s incubator. This Egyptian egg was laid on 5/9/19. It piped on 7/31/19 and slowly is emerging at a tortoise’s pace. This little tortoise weighs around 4 grams.