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Anyone from northeastern Montana? If so how do you handle the rough winters with your tort?

Was told he is a male...wanting to double check... His tail is fairly long, usually tucked into his shell off to the side.

I know they can have the tops, but what about the beet itself, only sparingly of course. I try to give him something different every day. If beet root is okay it will be given to him with a mix of other veggies. Some sites said yes sparingly an some said only tops.

This is my torts winter home. It's 4'x2' and he is about 4" long. I use a mix of coco coir, and cypress substrate. Humidity stays at about 45, heat ranges between 65-80 depending on where he's at. I use a slate tile as a feeding/basking area (it also helps keep his nails trim) it is also nice...

It measures 4'+ by 2"+ so I think it's big enough for winter :) I put the hay in there, he picks at it occasionally. (Don't have his lights set up yet!)

Just wanted to say after much hesitation I ordered a Russian tortoise from this website. He arrived the very next day, healthy as could be! Perfect shell, wide eyes, very active and a healthy appetite! If you ever want a reptile this is a wonderful place to get one from?!!

Reason some sites say yes, some say no, some say just the greens, and some say nothing about them lol. Are radishes okay? The greens? And how about cucumber?

My tortoise, just got him a week ago, refuses to eat anything besides lettuce. I can't get him to eat hay, or dandelion, only leaves. He hasn't eaten in two days. Will he eat eventually if I leave the hay in there and he gets hungry enough? Or do I need to find something else? Not sure what to...

I use coco coir (organic) subsrate and I am having an issue with keeping it out of his food and water dish (which he does drink out of to my surprise) are there and tricks to keep it out? Or do I just need to feed and "water" him multiple times a day outside of his house? I feed him ten minutes...

I just got a new tortoise, and when I bought his lighting setup online, I forgot to hit the next day shipping. It will be here in 7-10 business days. Is this too long for him to go without UVB? He is very healthy. It is too cold here to take him outside (usually below 10 degrees)

Can I give (occasionally) my tortoise the leaves from the tops of strawberries? None of the fruit obviously, just the leaves?

Just got a new Russian today. He seems healthy but I am curious, there are little divots on all if his dark spots. Is this normal or is this something I need to fix?

This is Cosmo :) he is about 5" long and enjoying his first soak. He was a mail order. So glad he arrived safely!!!

Hello!! My name is Kristin, I just ordered a Russian tortoise through the Internet. Kind of strange! Wondering if anyone here has ordered a tortoise online, and if they had a good experience! Also hoping to get some tips on what to do and what not to do with a Russian. I had a red foot Andee...

My name is kristin, I do not have a sulcata yet but am planning on getting one in the next month or so. I used to have a red-foot tortoise named "Turtle" who passed away from a vitamin k deficiency. It broke my heart and I haven't had another pet since then. I adored my tortoise and plan on add...