My russian tort is currently burying himself as i type this. Hes never had a problem. Put some moss down. they burrow to regulate there temp and to feel safe. Also just try the coir, people have been telling me that they could ingest the sand while they eat.
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as i have learned by my short time having my russian tort, and as others have mentioned here its to regulate there temp and to provide security for themselves. mine hids under the moss i provide and i also have a tipped over terra cotta planter with some substrate and moss in there as well he...
UPDATE: made his food today consisting of mixed greens, dandelions and the turtle pellets rehydrated in a bit of water mixed it all together and put it in his encloser. I went out for a bit, came back and saw it was significantly smaller. YAY! I have yet to catch him eating anything nore has he...
i took it out and have a terra cotta base now he seems to like that alot better and is able to get in and out of it way more easily without me having to modify the angle or put rocks in the bottom.
thanks for the advice. i have his food in a terra cota plant saucer ill change his pool into one as well. the next time i change out his substrate ill change to all coir i think. im afraid of the bark or mulch chips would cause splinters in his softer parts. although the 4x8 suggestion isent...
Currently this is my set up for my Russian tort. It is 2 storage totes. Ones 45 gal and the other is a 30 gal, they are both bridged by a card tote cut on both ends and stuck in between the two totes with holes on the sides.
his lighting on the hotter tote side is one basking light and one...
Ive had my russian tort for about a week now and have not seen him eat. I leave his dish in for most of the day and 12 hours later, when im ready to turn the lights out, i take it out and it dosent look like hes eaten.
Ive read how to care for him and what i should be feeding him. I give him...
Hi! Im felix. Recently added a russian tortoise to our family. his name is Boris and is really friendly. I got him about a week ago. I love animals and have never been without one. Currently I have a special needs shar pei named Chicago. Hes a rescue dog with multiple genetic health problems...