By baby Russian tortoise was born four days ago. I still have her in the incubator on moist paper towels until her yolk sac is fully absorbed. What substrate should I use on her next enclosure? Top soil with coco coir, or still moist paper towels for a month? I read somewhere to use papel towels...
My Russian female laid four eggs. They had been in the incubator 7 days when I had to leave town for 2 1/2 days. Somehow, the thermostat did not turn on the heat at some point, so the eggs were at 77F when I got back. I don’t know if they were at 77 the whole 2 1/2 days, or only hours, so I’m...
So sorry to hear you lost so many! Mine hibernate in their outside enclosure. They bury themselves inside shelters, so they stay dry. They have been doing it for years, Late October to late February, and come up ready for the sun. I just want to compare stories. Thanks!
Hi there, I have a Red Foot and two Russians. I am curious to know who lets their Russians hibernate in outdoor enclosures, and how you prepare for it. Thanks!