I found an egg in my Russian tortoise enclosure but it seems pretty large for a tortoise. It's over 1.5in long and the size of a quarter at its widest point and oblong with a hard outer surface. The yolk is visible through the shell. I can't find anything that gives me the size of a Russian egg...
Would like to trade 3 female adult Redfoot for adult female Russians or other small tortoise species. Local trade only Florida Panhandle / Wiregrass / West GA areas.
A adult Gopher tortoise has dug a burrow about 10 ft from a very busy road at the end of my street and I would like to know if anyone has ever tried to relocate one. I have seen several people intentionally run over tortoises here even adult Gophers.
Decided to make a new list of edible plants for anyone interested.
I edited a previous list I posted and down to EDIBLE plants only from these 4 sources.
Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital
Russian Tortoise.Org
Susan M. Barnard. Reptile Keeper's Handbook. pp. 167-184. 1996.
Tortoise Table - The...
Anyone have experience with fire ants and Redfoot tortoises? They are both South American species and would come into contact in the wild, just wondering how they deal with the ants. I have been using Orthene powder outside the enclosure but built a new enclosure this weekend and forgot to apply...
After looking for foods that I can grow, harvest or pick up at the store I decided to make a list I could carry with me on my phone. This list consists of plants from 4 sources but I am constantly finding plants that are not listed. Here are the 4 sources I compiled from.
Arizona Exotic Animal...
I know it is now spring but I need to plan ahead if I need to construct something indoors or out. Does anyone have experience with Russian tortoises and outdoor hibernation. I am wondering if they would naturally hibernate without any assistance from me. Their enclosure is large and well drained...
Before anything is said I know that everyone says don’t leave them alone. The “but” is I didn’t have anyone that I could rely on anyway. So here is the story with questions to follow.
I have 3 adult female Redfoot and 6 Russians all above 4.5 inches in separate enclosures. Each enclosure is...
I placed this order as a gamble after reading all the reviews I could find to get what I wanted at a very good price. I ordered a 3 pack of female Russian tortoise on 17 April 18 and requested 18 April 18 ship date. I used PayPal and the package was shipped 18 April. I received several texts and...
I have had these 3 adult Female Redfoot for a couple months now and have built a large outdoor enclosure. I have no idea were they came from or how they were raised they came free from out of business pet shop. I put them outside everyday the temps are above 70 F. and so far I have only left...
I have been searching the forum for information on Wall height and digging but haven't found much. Does anyone house their redfoot outdoors? If so how high are the walls? Also do they dig much? I can't cover the the pen it is too large and odd shaped so I'm concerned about them climbing. I used...
Anyone have experience with Yaupon Holly scientific name IlexVomitoria. I have 3 large bushes in an area I could use for an outdoor enclosure. I need to know if they are safe to leave in place or should I remove them.
Recently received 2 Russian tortoise and have never owned a tortoise. I would like to let them live outdoors and wanted some input on what I have built so far. Any recommendations would be appreciated. It measures roughly 10ft x 15ft. Still working on the top of the wall and corners to deter...
I received these 2 Russian tortoise free and have never owned a tortoise. I would just like to know if it is a male and a female and that they are both indeed Russian.
Thanks
Hello, and thanks for the invite. I'm a new tortoise owner and have never had one before so may need some advice from all of you. Recently was given 2 Russian tortoise, 1 male 1 female and 3 Redfoot tortoise , 1 male 2 female. I am currently in the process of building outdoor enclosures for...