I have only had the tortoise for just over a week now and since I'm from Scotland there isn't a lot of opportunities to get outside due to the climate and the weather is on the change right now and will get colder quite quickly now so that's not really an option I don't think. I was advised to...
They have a nerve running down the centre of the nail. If you hold it up to the light you can see it. I was told to get a piece of slate or similar for it eating off and I have done that. I was just curious for an opinion of a more experienced owner because it can get around perfectly fine and...
I got a Russian Tortoise just over a week ago and I've been taking pictures and sharing them on various facebook groups (including this one!) but I have been advised by a couple of people that the claws are too big and need trimming so I would like the opinion of someone on this great group who...
Got the Arcadia light and the Zoo Med deep dome lamp fixture and noticed an immediate difference. The tortoise is a lot more alert and active today and has eaten quite a bit compared to yesterday when he\she was quite lethargic and didn't eat much at all. I thought at first this might just be...
Decided to change both the lights I was originally supplied and decided to go with a Arcadia D3 100w basking lamp which provides both basking and uvb in one fixture
I saw this product advertised on a uk website (The tortoise shop) and wondered if anyone has any personal experiences of it. I saw various videos on you tube but they all seemed to be using the product with snakes. This bedding is made from uniquely processed coconut husk (coir) so am I right in...
Yes the one on the right is for heat/light.
It wont be out too much due to the climate I live in it is Scotland after all :) In fact we've just experienced our best summer weather for 6 years and that only lasted a couple of days :( I did actually read a bit about the coil light and the...
I got a tortoise table a few days ago and have been setting it up in preparation for getting a Russian Tortoise. I am curious about the uv and basking lights supplied though. Can anyone tell me if they will be suitable for a Russian tortoise or should I be looking to get something better.
I thought that the substrate would have to be changed more regularly as well. I am so glad I did some research and joined this wonderful forum before I invested any money in a tortoise.
Greetings from Scotland.
Hi I just joined the forum today. As you have probably guessed from the title of the thread I am from Scotland specifically Dundee. I am 45 and have never had a tortoise. In fact I don't have one yet. I was initially considering a Leopard but soon realised that this...
It was actually online that I saw the deal. A Russian tortoise from the place that is actually nearest to me would mean that I would have to pay £50 more for the tortoise. I think I will get the table and get it setup correctly first then get the tortoise. Thannks for the opinions.
Hi I am looking to get myself a Russian tortoise soon (within the next week or so) but would like some advice first. Is it ok to get both the tortoise and all the accessories (table, lights and so on) together or am I better getting the table set up first then add the tortoise? I saw what I...