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If you're technically inclined, you can also have a timer that works with a smart home setup. That's how I have my Russian's lights connected. They follow the sunrise/sunset.

Just pictures of my Russian, Waddles!

These are great ideas, thank you! I do have some ethnic markets around me that would probably have better stuff than the chain grocery stores.

Hmm, I haven't really checked on that, so that might be a good idea. Might you know of any good store-bought alternatives I could use until I confirm that?

Dandelion, hands down. My Russian really likes the color of carrots and will bite absolutely anything with that orange hue, but we don't feed those to him too often. I never thought to feed him hibiscus, grape leaves or violets! We have a bunch of those around us.

Thank you for those of you who posted info about bullying signs. I am considering getting another Russian and will definitely be using a separate enclosure if I do.

Hey! I'm a 26 year old dude from Chicago, married to an awesome lady and caring for our pet Russian Tortoise, Waddles! I'm excited to be part of the forums to give him the best care I can, and to meet everyone here! Best, EM

Mine just went into brumation (I hope that's what he's doing) as soon as the temps dropped. This is our first winter with him so I'm not entirely sure of his hibernating habits, but maybe that's what the hiding you're talking about is? I see you're in in the Midwest and we're getting some pretty...