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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...

Super easy shallow pond for tortoise to soak in. Bought some fast set cement and in 20 minutes created this little watering hole for my Russians

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"? I...

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...