Recent content by Scarlett's Mom

Starting her weekend early. #HotTubTime

Yay? Maybe?

My kids are 2y and 6y, so I guess I may have to wait another 16 years before I have the house back to myself….?

A male Russian tortoise was possibly the most difficult tortoise to start with if my goal was to have more than one tortoise….but I never thought I’d want more than one! This was supposed to be my son’s pet!

Yes, no desire to breed! I am just fascinated by the beautiful Burmese stars. I’d also like to try my hand at a hatchling and see if I couldn’t have an even more interactive tortoise. I have a ways to go first though. I think I’d better focus on Scarlett for at least a year and then see...

How much more work is it to have more than one tortoise? I have one Russian tortoise and would love to have a Burmese star. I anticipate having to keep them in separate enclosures, indoors and outdoors. What am I not thinking of?

Somebody is excited about the new tortoise enclosure.

Do you mind sharing the external dimensions?

Mr. Scarlett is about 4 inches.

Oh gosh. Is there a guide to brumation on this forum?

Just took my Russian tortoise to the vet for a check up. She recommended we hibernate him. This makes me nervous. I really don’t want to kill my tortoise. Any tips? The vet also recommended Flukers liquid reptile vitamin twice a week. Does anyone use this? Good idea?

I decided a while ago that animals matter to me. I devote my energy and resources to animals. I took the time and energy to learn how to build a tortoise enclosure. I found that it has brought me closer to my awesome neighbors. Could they be having a chuckle at my expense when they’re by...

How long can the tortoise live in this enclosure?

My majestic Russian tortoise. Scarlett.

I have had my Russian tortoise for less than a month and have the same anxiety. I’ve never had a reptile before. I talk about tortoises so much that my coworkers make fun of me all the time now. ?