My Russian tortoise laid at least two eggs in her condo. I discovered these two skeletons last night. I'm so sad. I've been in the condo several times a week to pull her out to soak and treat a shell condition. Bummed out. I was understanding that eggs wouldn't hatch in ground in San Diego. I...
I never imagined that becoming a tort owner would be so complicated, scary and utterly joyful all at the same time. During my 11 month process , I’ve really become quite fond of designing their outdoor habitat. I always killed all my plants prior to owning these sweet angels. Now I research...
I can’t believe that becoming a tortoise owner has turned into such an obsession. I literally research daily, plan habitat modifications, buy plants and cultivate weeds. I even have multiple cameras to enjoy them while I’m at work. I’m really hoping that there maybe a couple other people in this...
Hello, I'm interested in getting a couple of adult female Russian tortoises. I contacted Tortoisesupply by email and asked if the adults they had are wild caught. She responded in a very timely manner, that they are imported from earlier this year. Should I assume wild caught and a "no go"?
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My old gal just emerged from her bunker today. 4 days of 80 degrees. She doesn’t really know me , since I had her about 2 weeks before she went down for the winter. She doesn’t know how much I missed her these past months ?
i've seen a few people post their tort on a target looking measurement chart. I've googled and can't find it. are these homemade? or can someone post a link to one they know of?
HELLO, I'M WONDERING IF ANYONE WITH RUSSIAN'S HAVE TRIED TO OVERWINTER A BABY ,BUT THE RUSSIAN STILL DECIDIED TO BRUMATE. I HAVE THE BABY INSIDE WITH UVB ON AND TWO CERAMIC HEATERS. 92 IN HOT SPOT AND 75-80 IN HIS CAVE. HE HASN'T EATEN OR COME OUT. I KEEP GETTING HIM UP AND TAKE HIM OUTSIDE...