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    New to breeding for a Russian Tortoise

    Actually yes. About two or three weeks went by with no signs of laying eggs. Then on July 27th, she started to dig a nest and layed two eggs! We have them in an incubator now and have high hopes. But we also understand that this is her first clutch so it's understandable if they are not fertile
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    New to breeding for a Russian Tortoise

    I have a female and male Russian tortoise that have mated within the past month. My female started to show signs this week of nesting. Being restless and digging test nests. Two days ago I found her digging in their outdoor enclosure. This time it was an actual nest, digging with her back legs...
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    Outdoor enclosure for Sulcata in New York

    I do not currently own a Sulcata but I have been thinking about it for a couple years now. I understand that they grow quickly so I already have a plan for an indoor enclosure for when it is still a little guy. During the summer I have a large fenced in area perfect for a tortoise. I have a few...
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    Hello from New York

    Hello! I am new to the forum but not new to tortoises. I have two Russian tortoises, a female named Pansy and a male named Brutus. I have had Pansy for almost three years and Brutus for almost two years. We live in upstate New York. I have come to the forum for insight before but have finally...
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