I think it's a matter of the two of you adjusting to each other. don't forget, alot of Russian tortoises are taken from their home environment in a far away place, then sent to the United States. And even if he wasn't caught in the wild, he probably has to adjust to his new surroundings. Take...
What breed of Horsefield is he? When I first got my Russians, I had almost the same problem with my male. I thought maybe he wasn't used to his surroundings, new atmosphere, too much activity etc. You say you are feeding him weeds. what really appealed to my stubborn, sickly tortoise was giving...
Yes, I know they are herbivores according to most articles I read. I can't help but wonder what a Russian tortoise would do if it came across an insect while grazing in the wild lol. Thanks for advice, though
I have never fed my Russian tortoises any meat. I'm wondering if an occasional grasshopper would be safe for them to eat. My tortoises are wild caught.
I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Charlie and I live in Mercer county, Pennsylvania. I look forward to corresponding on the forum. I am 61 years old and I have been a lover of reptiles and amphibians since I was a little boy. Herpetology is fascinating to me.
I have successfully bred and...