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Could you post a picture? I’m not sure exactly what your talking about.

I need some ideas on putting together an outside enclosure for an adult Russian Male tortoise. I have played with the idea of getting a kiddy pool but that wouldn’t be deep enough once I put enough dirt in there to prevent him from escaping. I have also played with the idea of getting a hard...

Thanks!

Does anyone know what these plants are? Are they safe/ good for a Russian Tortoise?

Is it mating season for Russian Tortoises? I only have one male tortoise and he is starting to hump or mate with his rock in his enclosure. I assume this is a normal activity even without a female around.

So in Maryland today we are experiencing 60 mph winds and my power went out at some point today so my little Walter has thought it was bedtime since all his lights are out. How do you keep a tortoise on their normal schedule without electricity to power their lights?

Thanks for that! How do you attach it usually?

Do you recommend a certain brand or type of shower liner / pond liner?

When I first got my Walter he had worms and stuff so I had to change his dirt and wipe down his glass enclosure frequently. I am looking for something I can put inside or line the wood with so if he does get sick again I am able to disinfect it without replacing all the wood. Plus I’d like to...

Hi everyone, I am in the process of creating a new enclosure for my Russian tortoise. We are nearing the end and I am wondering what everyone uses to line their enclosure? I was thinking maybe 6 mil plastic or a shower pan. I am looking for something that is easily cleanable or disposable. Any...

Walter always has access to water but rarely uses. I do give him a bath every other day as well to ensure he is hydrated. I am in the process of building his a new enclosure right now that is much bigger!

What should the humidity in a Russian tortoises enclosure be? With it being winter time my enclosure is around 20%-30%. I have read so many conflicting things. Some say to have it around 50% and others say 30%. What do you all recommend?

But I have read that the uva and uvb rays get distorted when they shine through a glass or mesh top. I have a mesh top but do not use it for that reason.

I do soak him everyday or every other day. How do I increase the humidity? When ever I spray the soil with water it just evaporates and doesn’t change the humidity.

What should the humidity be in a Russian tortoises indoor enclosure? I have soil as a substrate and it is completely dried out now so I am getting readings in the 20s. Is that too low?

I want to know if there is anything else I should be doing to get my tortoises shell healthier. When I first got him about 6 months ago his shell was extremely dry and the vet recommended daily soaks. I soak him just about every day or every other day accompanied by a light scrubbing with a...

I had the same issue about a month ago they were starting to get in other areas of my house then just his enclosure so I bought those sticky fly traps you put on the window and caught hundreds! I finally decided to change out his dirt and disinfect his enclosure and I haven’t had any issues with...

Okay well if you are saying that is kind of normal I feel better. I think he is definitely more comfortable with me than when I first got him. I’ll just keep giving him love and talking to him maybe he will open up A little more. Thanks for the advise!

He is in side all the time except when I would take him outside for walks and yes he is in a glass tank but I have tint around the bottom half. I am currently building a much bigger house that would be made out of wood and plan to construct and outdoor enclosure come spring time. I feed him...

Hello everyone, I got my Russian Tortoise Walter about 6 months ago. I was wondering how long it takes for them to get used to their owner? Walter goes in his shell a lot when I pick him up or freezes in place when I walk in the room. Is this normal?