Recent content by jgbutler

  1. J

    Calcium for Russian Tort

    I've looked through some of the threads on here about calcium supplements for our young Russian Tort and I can't find exactly what I need. I have Repti Calcium powder on her food a few times per week, but do I also need to add a cuttle bone to her tank, too?
  2. J

    New Russian tortoise parent- diet!

    I did read this somewhere, too. Where do you get yours from?
  3. J

    New Russian tortoise parent- diet!

    Thank you everyone! I think she's getting used to us. She's spending more time awake and not burrowed. I'm feeding her out of my super greens for my salads, shredded carrots, zucchini, and I read that cilantro is ok for them too. Thank yo for all of the great advice. I really appreciate it!
  4. J

    New Russian tortoise parent- diet!

    We're actually in Central! Practically neighbors!!!
  5. J

    New Russian tortoise parent- diet!

    Thank you for your response! I'm sorry about the other post. I just joined tonight and I was having trouble with my laptop and wasn't sure if the first one posted. I didn't mean to double post. Anyway, I will stop the tomatoes. She wasn't eating anything for about two days until I put them in...
  6. J

    New Russian tortoise parent- diet!

    We are new Russian tortoise owners for about a week now. We've never had one so I'm concerned about a few things. We'll start with diet... she only wants tomatoes. I put leafy greens in there with a few pieces of grape tomato, and she won't touch the greens but devours the tomatoes. Are they...
Top