I got a new Russian Tortoise 8/30 in the evening, she is a female of about 7-9 months. It has been over a week since I have had her and she still is not eating. I keep her in a 2 ft. by 3 1/2 foot enclosure. I am offering her a variety of fresh fruits and veggies. Should I be worried about...
She has a uvb/heat lamp 150 watts. I am using a dirt/fine mulch type subtrate, she seems to like that a lot. I first tried apples and zuchinie, but when she didn't eat that I gave her some spinich and a field mix. I am going to try kale next. She still hasn't eat (at least I don't think)...
I am new at tortoise owning, I just got my first Russian Tortoise (female, estimated 7 months old) on Thursday 8/30 evening. It is now Saturday 9/1. She hasn't eaten or drank anything since I brought her home and all she is doing is burrowing in the corners of her enclosure (a 2ft by 3 1/2ft...
I am almost ready to bring home a Russian Tort, but I have to set up the lamps in her enclosure. For now she will be residing indoors (hopefully not for to long) and I have two lamps. One is a general basking lamp, the other is a Noctournal Infrared Heat Lamp for night time temps. I do have two...
I am almost ready to bring home a Russian Tort, but I have to set up the lamps in her enclosure. For now she will be residing indoors (hopefully not for to long) and I have two lamps. One is a general basking lamp, the other is a Noctournal Infrared Heat Lamp for night time temps. I do have...
Thanks for your willingness to help you guys! She is a young russian tortoise (I am not sure the exact age, but right now she ia baby). I know some people say that russian tortoises get big, but others say they stay 8-10 inches...I have never had one so I don't know what to believe. I live in...
I am getting a tortoise for the first time! I am so excited but I have a few questions. What kind of material should the enclosure be (glass, wood etc.)? What temp should it be in the enclosure and how do I achieve the right temp with the heat lamp?