Recent content by kanalomele

You are most welcome.

Nice! So you are not worried about nutrients then. For hydration specifically I would suggest offering succulents like opuntia and aloe. That way he doesn't have anything unnecessary or not beneficial. Typically if a tortoise is eating regularly and has water available to it then it won't be...

I prefer Mediterranean Graze supplement personally because it is specifically formulated for the specific dietary needs as Russians but many people are successful with Reptoboost as well.

Hi Monica I am in the Bay area myself, have many years experience with Russians and would be happy to help your friend or you in whatever way possible. The short answer to your question is that because I have the experience and situation that allows for healthy keeping of more than one Russian...

I agree with Yvonne this is possibly a swelling from fluid retention issue. It can sometimes be related to filter organ problems but as already noted above, there is really no way for us to be able to tell what the true issue is based on online photos. I recommend a blood panel that looks at...

Welcome to TFO

Ok now.. you may have reached Rockstar status for me @Tom. As a teen I used to go out hunting with a friend that was an experienced falconer. Loved every minute of it.

Nice! I enjoyed the group I had and helped get the skittish devils calmed down a bit before they moved on to their permanent place. I will watch for more updates on yours.

Yup I agree. I have a few with "freckles" it's just fine

Hey @Tom I should have posted long ago to say thanks for the photos and info on how you set these guys up. We had a few through the rescue that were pulled from a hoarding situation and I was able to use your basic setup as a guideline for getting the rescue group comfortable. They did great and...

Nutritional supplements are often a good idea for the winter months when weeds become scarce. Adding some extra nutrients to the grocery store foods that many keepers have to rely on in winter is a good way to be confident that they are getting what they need. TNT is a good product but be sure...

I admin or moderate several FB groups. We referr people to TFO regularly and would love to link to the FB group. But it doesn't typically get alot of traffic. I post there to try to help support the page but it's simply not a very busy group. If anyone would like to increase the amount of...

Wowza! Fantastic finds

How old are the females? It's not unusual for females to have a season or two of a lower percentage of fertility. Changes of any nature can affect the percentages. Temperatures, changes in the enclosure, relocating or lots of other things can skew the outcomes. If the females are young they will...