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  1. dkosnik

    Question about my russian tortoise

    I've found as time goes on he doesn't like to eat early in the day. Is this normal? I have his lights on a timer. It will go on at 9 AM until 9 PM. When he does eat, he eats quite a bit. Just curious.
  2. dkosnik

    Speaking of roaming russian tortoises....

    I have a 12 year old who always ends up going to a cold spot in my apartment. Can't figure out why when the like hotter temps. And ideas?
  3. dkosnik

    A case for concern?

    My russian tortoise is 10. And generally healthy. But in the last few weeks he isn't basking, at all. He is eating and going potty. I have him in a rubber tote and it's about 35x15. And while it's not huge he hasn't had issues. I soak him every day. I have a UV light as well as a flood light...
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    How often should I change substrate?

    Curious.
  5. dkosnik

    My Russian tortoise isn't...

    When I sprinkle the calcium supplement he seems to just move the food around. That being said I'm not sure how much of the supplement he's getting. Is this something I should worry about?
  6. dkosnik

    New here and a new Russian tortoise owner

    Hello everyone! I've wanted a turtle since I was a kid. Being 44, I finally made the happen. Luckily, I have a wonderful girlfriend who is an animal lover like me so I got past the basics quickly. With substrate, do's and don't's, etc. I've had the tortoise for a couple months. He's about 7...
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