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We just took Gertrude to the vet for her overgrown beak. The vet said she has never seen a tortoise in such poor condition and wasnt sure how she made it. So far shes doing very well since she got her beak trimmed. She eats so much better and seems more active! I'm glad I could take in this...

Hello everyone! I have recently rescued 2 russian tortoises. They both have severely overgrown beaks that need to be trimmed. The vet said cost would be about $1200 for both. I'm going to buy a dremel to do it myself. Any tips? I have another russian tortoise that is perfectly healthy. Just want...

Hi again! I just switched out my tortoises substrate and he seems more active and happy. Right now its 50/50 of Repti Bark and Coconut Coir. Is this a good combination? I switched it for better humidity and his other stuff was getting old. I read that coconut coir can make their legs weak so...

Hi again! I was just curious about food for my Russian tort. He is approximately 5 years old and his diet consists of dark leafy greens which is from walmart. It includes spinach, kale, red leaf lettuce, and arugula. It seems to mainly consist of spinach. I sprinkle calcium powder with d3 on it...

Hey guys! I have a Russian tortoise which I presume to be about 6 years old. I have had him for about a year. When I first got him he was always digging and exploring. His substrate is Cypress mulch which I will be blending with coconut coir. He gets a soak 1-2 times a week. He eats regularly...

I have anxiety so I always worry about how my little guy is doing. He's roughly 3 or 4 years old. I have his lights on one side which basking temp is about 95F and his normal side is about 75F. Do his eyes look healthy? He's active and likes to be handled. Like I said I just worry a lot. Thank you!

My Russian tortoise had pooped and peed on his substrate. I had soaked him again today and he pooped, but just wanted to make sure it looks fine. He is my first tortoise, but have had numerous painted turtles/red eared sliders. He is approximately 3 or 4 years old. Diet is kale and spinach(ideas...