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  1. Echaryn

    Sneezing while soaking

    I’ve noticed my Russian tort keeps making a sneezing noise when I soak him, and he keeps moving like he wants to get out. The water is pretty shallow and warm, so is there anything I should be worried about?
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    Plant ID

    Hello, is anyone able to identify these plants and tell if it is safe to feed my Russian tort? I checked online plant IDs and couldn't seem to find anything that matched enough.
  3. Echaryn

    Russian Tortoise Enclosure Questions

    Additional questions about a Russian tortoise enclosure: I know the size should be about 4x8 ft, but I'm having a hard time finding a suitable indoors that will fit it. I might try to place it outside full-time, but my location is sometimes prone to sudden thunderstorms or heavy rain during the...
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    Getting New Enclosure for Russian

    I've been trying to get a new enclosure for my Russian tortoise, and when reading the care sheets/guides, it seems like there's some contradicting advice. I don't know if I need a covering for the new enclosure(the old one does not), some sources say it's beneficial, while I've seen others say...
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    Russian tortoise's shell curling up at the ends

    I'm not sure if this could be a sign that my Russian tortoise has MBD, but she doesn't seem to have any other symptoms other than this. She is very active, has had no loss of appetite, no signs of pyramiding(that I can see), and both her poop and urine/urates are normal. Is there something...
  6. Echaryn

    Hello!

    Hello! Sorry that I didn’t introduce myself first before making a post(I was a bit stressed about something). I currently have a Russian tortoise.
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    I am not sure if my Russian tortoise has MBD

    I have had my Russian tortoise for a few years now, and for a while her shell has been curling upwards at the ends. I read that this is probably a symptom of MBD, but her shell is not soft and does not show any sign of pyramiding, she is very active and moves very fast, and has not had any loss...
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