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  1. eOrchid

    Parrot toys

    I know most people don’t really believe tortoises are exceptionally bright or play. Having 2 Russians, I I beg to differ. One is very bright, uses a mirror to find treats, responds to voice, etc. The other, let’s just he’s sweet. My smart guy gets very bored and I believe depressed from...
  2. eOrchid

    Cameras

    I’m interested in setting up a video camera to see what my tortoise does when I’m not watching. I actually keep a notebook of what I observe, his likes and dislikes, health info and so on mostly in the event that he outlives me. I started from scratch with him and hated knowing nothing about...
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    Tortoise Behavior

    Hi, I’m new to the forum and tortoises. In October I adopted a 7 year old, male Russian Tortoise from a shelter. He’s a sweet, interactive guy. Recently, when I talk to him he comes to me, stares at me and repeatedly lifts his front leg to me. Coming to me is not unusual for him.He does climb...
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