Recent content by ChelseaR

Thank you all, I will definitely consider putting a second level inside, it can't be too difficult !

Wow! I didnt think id get such great responses! I totally agree with you @Tom, I am still young (18!) and I've always loved the thought of owning a tort but to be honest with you I don't think i thought it through enough, don't get me wrong I do everything I can to make sure my tort is living...

He is 4 inches big so he's still small, his enclosure is 4ft longways but only 1 foot depth (n) the front part of the enclosure is a glass panel (viv flipped on its side) and so I've covered it up to avoid him being able to see out which is calmed him down slightly, he's now found somewhere dark...

unfortunately no, the enclosure he has is an okay size for the minute as he is just slightly bigger than my hand (about 1yr and bit) its different from searching, he's climbing the walls, i will see if i can upload a video of him doing it so you can tell

Hi there, Im a little worried about my tortoise and if he's okay, I've posted on here before and from what I've heard my enclosure is good for him but he's constantly trying to get out, constantly scratching at the walls. He does get enough exercise and he is looked after properly, but as i...

Thanks for the replies guys! To Polly- Your tort is called Buddy? So is mine aha! He's currently climbing the walls to get out so I've blocked off where he can see out to see if that works. Hopefully he'll get the idea that he can't get out and give up!

Hi! Thank you for replying so quickly. The 2 bulbs i have in are; 1. the hanging one is a uvb/uva - it gives off both 2. the one in the dome is the same type of bulb but its only a heat emitting one I do plan on getting the strip light at some point. Also, I will make sure my substrate is...

Hi, I recently decided i needed a bigger home for my Russian tort, so i used my partners old viv and laid it on its side to create an enclosure. I (think) i have everything he needs and its DEFINITELY bigger and more spacious that his last table as he used to climb the walls which drove me...

Thank you all ^^^ i gave him a selection of things yesterday and he didnt touch any of them but then today i could hear him munching some spinach i put in his enclosure this morning! Maybe he was just feeling stubborn, but thank you all again :)

I have to order a themometer and i will double check, no he hasnt pooed or urinated in a while, will give him a soak now and see what happens but he always has food available to him

Hi, Ive had my russian tortoise for over a year and hes been perfectly fine, eating basking and getting exercise. But i went on holiday about 2 weeks ago and my mum was looking after him (she loves him and knows how to look after him) but she said that he didnt eat anything. He still wakes up...

Here is a picture with him inside, i honestly dont have the room for a much bigger enclosure right now but he gets let out frequently so that he can run around, usually when my mum is cleaning she lets him out so she can keep an eye on him. Im fairly new to looking after tortoises so any help...

Hi, I have a 1yr old russian tortoise and he is constantly climbing the walls of his enclosure, hes still quite small and his enclosure has everything he needs plus roaming/cool & a basking space. When he scratches i let him roam around or if its hot out he goes in an outdoor enclosure but he...

Hey, I have a russian tortoise and i notice that i dont really give him a varied diet, could someone write a short and quick list of food i can buy at a local store (a co op for example). Including fruits would be nice too. Thank you, Chelsea + Buddy the tortoise x

Would it be okay if i used the old fish tank plants i have for my tort to hide under? or will he try to eat them and they will be harmful to him? I want plants for him but im not sure where to buy them ; im in the UK.7 Thank you.