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Hi guys. anyone know where i can get smaller amounts of Mazuri. I have one Russian tort and am looking for something to supplement winter diet. All i can find online are huge quantities. does it come in small quantities?

Hey guys! Just wondering if there are any Wentworth fans among us? For those who dont know its a really good prison drama set in Australia. Season 4 finished airing in July.Anyone?

25 degrees here and Ned is having a field day...the poor violets won't last long.... Nevermind.....when he finishes there he can start here.....

So along the same lines as the i spy thread, anyone interested in an i sing thread? The idea is that you type a line or couple lines from a song and the next person must post a line from a different song beginning with or containing the word you ended with....sounds complicated....not at all...

Hi guys...so we are all from various parts of the world...i was interested in finding out where everybody has travelled to and wanted to see if people would be interested in sharing some snaps from interesting places they have visited or amazing scenery from around the world?!

My tort Ned has always been prone to pulling yoga like poses. He does "salute to the sun"a couple times daily and "downward dog" esque manouvers occasionally but....Over the last 2 days i have noticed my Russian tort sleeping a number of times with one of his back legs up in the air. And i mean...

This is growing wild in an area that i know is pesticide free. Is it geranium and is it respectable tort food?

Hi guys. Was looking for an id on these two plants. Ive checket TTT but want to be absolutely sure. I think the first one is listed as deadnettle?? Its lower leaves nettle like leaves are green, upper leaves are purplish and has pink flowers on top? The other has yellow flowers. I know the blue...

Hi guys. Just wondering....my tort is not a fussy eater. He is very fond of weeds such as dandelion, plantain, clover etc. I am in the process of planting his outdoor enclosure and have gone through the tortoise table list to ensure all the things I intend to pot or plant are safe but i was...

Hi all. My 6 x 6 raised bed should be arriving tomorrow. I have also bought wood and mesh to make a cover to protect from preditors. The enclosure is 22 inches high. I intend to lay 8-10inches of topsoil. Do i need to lay mesh under the raised bed or will a layer of weed control plastic...

Hi all. My russian tort Ned has spent the last week at the vet but is "fingers crossed" coming home Wednesday. I know he will need to be kept warm after antibiotics so he will be in his indoor enclosure but as the weather is good here and hopefully will stay that way i am going to take...

Hi guys, I have seen some reference to administering injections on the forum. I have read that injections should not be injected into back legs but this is usually in reference to the medication called baytril. Does the same apply for ALL medications? If so what is the reasoning? Does this...

Hi guys just wondering about the pros and cons of various enclosures - viv or table. Im aiming towards the needs of a 5inch scl russian tort. From what i can see.... Viv -Pros - warmer?/ easier to maintain humidity Viv-Con - size of commercial viv, lack of ventilation, Table - Pros better...

Hey guys! I have an adult russian tort measuring 5inches and i was just wondering about other keepers feeding habbits. I always feed him straight after a soak but he has access to food also growing in his enclosure. I feed him a mix of dandelions, plantain, lambs lettuce ,turnip greens, red leaf...

Lambs lettuce, romaine, rocket, mustard seed, land cress, turnip and four different edible flowers. I draw the line at planting dandelions....they are everywhere!

Hey guys. Im hoping to get my Russian to the vet in the next couple days. He hasnt been well and has shown signs of improvement but still isnt up to his usual antics. Maybe it is something that will take longer or maybe he needs further treatment. My vet is not a reptile specialist so im unsure...

Hey, i was just wondrig if it is normal for Russian torts to have a large hard bump on either side of their mouths under the skin. Like a jaw joint but very pronounced. Also underneath where chin joins neck is it normal that there is a large bump. It moves when my russian swallows. I have been...

Ned seems to be doing much better. More alert, better appetite. Still bathing him twice a day to keep him hydrated.

Can anyone with a Russian give me a rough idea about the carpace size and weight for a healthy adult male Russian?