Recent content by jennifresh

Thanks for the info. I don't think I have enough room to build another separate enclosure. They would either have to live together or I'd have to end up giving one of them up. Maybe I should just keep him alone then? I just thought he'd like some company... But if it's too risky, I don't want to...

So, I have a Russian Tortoise that was given to me by a couple that no longer could care for him. I'm not exactly sure how old he is, but they said they had him for about 3 years now. My question is, can I buy another RT and put him/her in with Niko? Does it have to be a certain size/age...

LOL, you are so right! I'm already thinking about getting another one... :)

Thanks so much! :)

Thanks Maggie - I only decided to go with the sand because it was cheap and was recommended on a few different websites when I did my research. I had the coir mix in his smaller enclosure. Do you know if any stores online sell the coir for cheap or in bulk? I will definitely get something to...

Thank you! :D

LOL, guess I did a pretty good job at camouflaging it. :P [hr] Oh WOW, I had no clue about that. Good thing you asked. I will look into the MVB. That sounds like a better option anyway. I'll only need one lamp then... Thanks for the tip.

Thanks Corey :D For the bulbs I'm using a Exo Terra Repti Glo 10.0 and Zoo Med 100 watts basking spot lamp. Is this good enough? That's sounds very reasonable for the vet check up, I'm going to call the vet within the next 2 weeks for him to go.

Thank you! I actually do have a hide in the one corner underneath the ivy... It's hard to see with the dark shadows, I'll have to get a better picture, but I think it's too small anyway. I'm going to work on making a bigger one.

Hi. My name is Jenni; I live in New Jersey and was just given a Russian Tortoise by a couple that couldn't take care of him anymore. I think he's about 3 years old now. I named him Nikolai, Niko for short. :) I've only had him for about a week now and when I got him, he wasn't in a great...