Wondering if bougainvillea flowers were considered safe to feed Russian tortoises? Seems to be some contradiction..Whether it's safe or not....any info would be appreciated...
Well as I walking by one of the pens I noticed two females Russians laying eggs... After they finished there business .. I removed the eggs and placed them on Vermiculite and in my incubator... Set temp at 89* humidity at 80%. .. ..Is this correct? I have incubated plenty of Sulcata...
I ordered a 80 watt panel from Reptile basics.. To heat my Russian tortoise hide...the hide is 18" x 40" with a ceiling height of 6". .. This enclosure is outside.. So want something that can keep temps in the 70* on those 30* winter nights..
Will a 80watt panel put out enough heat? The hide...
I picked up a long term captive 7" female.... I kept her segregated for a few days to make sure she ate.. And she did voraciously. Then I moved out into the pens ..She immediately found the hide entered .. After a few days I removed him from the hide and blocked the entrance..she laid out for a...
At the moment I have a 4'x2 ' hide.. Its very dark and I keep it around 75* The russians go in every night on there own.. But out of 8 Russians only 4-5 come out during the day to eat( daytime temps are in the 80*) the remaining stay partially dug in inside the hide...after reading that Russians...
I usually lock my Sulcatas in at night since I have seen them roaming the pen on occasion at 1-2am..lol.. I have been locking the Russians in there hide at night..but not sure of I should bother.. Do they roam t night...the pen is secure..a pen within a pen covered with hardware mesh...
Just need to vent and hear if I'm just unlucky... I get quite a few packages ( live animal) and the last 4 deliveries from Fedex spaced out throughout the month have been horrible.. First time.. mechanical issues.. Package delivered at midnight .. (One of the tortoises never recovered and...
I just finished my outdoor enclosure for my Russians.. 8x26.. It houses 7 females and 1 male... It's pretty bare except for 2 habiscus plant, 3 Geranium , and some ornamental grass... They're not interested in eating any of it..I'm also having an issue finding edible plants at the nursery...
Looking for a Adult Female RUssian tortoise.. I'm located in Florida.. All the venders I Have contacted have sub adults..anyone having any info on where I can locate one..I would appreciate it..
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I keep a group of Russian tortoises 2 males 5 females.. The pen measures 5x25 lots of plantings.. The hide is 24" x30" and kept at a steady 77*.. Outside temp here now is 70day average and 50 night.. The issue I'm having is that only one or two exit the hide every morning to eat he rest prefer...
I'm new to keeping Russian tortoises.. I'm located in Central Florida.. Day temps 70* night temps 40-45*. I keep the Hide heated at around 65* yet they still dig down in the Hide... Is this normal or do they need more heat... Was thinking of picking up a Kane's heat mat.. Just not sure if they...
I'm new to keeping russian tortoises..and wondering what is considered normal..the enclosure is outside here in southern central Florida.... They have a heated hide kept around 74-77*....here are my questions..
They always seem to burrow even in the hide... Outside temps are around 70* now..Is...
As a Hobby I buy distressed properties and rehab..I find all sorts of animal people abandoned snakes , dogs , cats chickens even penned gopher tortoises... But this time they left a makeshift tortoise table.... Of the 3 box turtles on the table 2 were long since dead.. The last won Seemed fine...
Can anyone share with me what type of plant matter I need for a small group of Russian Torts.. They don't seem to have interest in Grass....They seem to enjoy spring mix..but want to make the enclosure self supporting..I've planted collards, romaine, mustard, but want something that can keep up...
Quick question I'm in Florida .. Temps at night are hitting 60-65 is this ok for a pair of sub adult Russians. It's also going to rain. They have a dry hide but they are burrowing instead. Thoughts opinions?
Just want to share my experience with everyone here...I Called and placed an order with ATC.. And was simply amazed at ow helpful they were.. They took the time to answer my questions.. Took my order ( yesterday around noon) I received the Russians this AM... Beautiful specimens..They were...
I'm preparing an area for the arrival of a pair of subadult Russians... It's a raised bed 3x20.. And about 16" before they can burrow out... I'm hoping that's enough... I would like to build them a burrow but don't know how to go about it...How deep.?? How big? Any help would be appreciated...