I have one small male Russian Tortoise and one male Red Footed Tortoise, each currently in seperate enclosures, each feed separately. The Red Foot is significantly bigger, but rather humble around any life form. The Russian tends to be shy. Would it be alright to put the two in one terrarium...
So my Russian Tortoise won't eat anything I give him besides Romaine Lettuce. It couldn't be due to hibernation because he's active as ever and, well, it's June. How can I help this?
His light is actually the same one as the one in the second picture! I suppose he doesn't have a basking area, how could I set that up? And 6 inches of bedding seems like a lot, is it supposed to be a lot? And I'm gonna go out and buy him more greens today. As far as outside goes, how can I make...
I apologize, but I order to get a picture of need to be home and I won't be there until about 4 MTN time, so I'll describe it best I can. It's about a foot to a foot and a half tall and five-ish shell lengths long, and two-ish wide. He had a half log just big enough for him to fit his whole...
Thanks! And you don't sound evil, I'm actually grateful that you posted here. I upgraded to a new terrarium, but the ceiling is higher and I suppose the light doesn't hit him as well. He was given to me as a gift and is from petsmart (I know store bought is bad but you know he needed care) and...
I've had my Russian desert tortoise for about 9 months now, and he has not yet gone to the vet for a check up. I soak him in water roughly every two to three days and feed mainly kale, along with other greens and grape tomatoes. He's two or three years old and sleeps most of the time when I...
My russian tortoise that I got a month ago has developed a new habit of biting. I've thought before that he's just hungry and I have juice residue on my fingers, but he chooses my finger easily over food. When I put my finger in front of him, he opens wide and I shove some kale in the hole, it's...
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Hey guys,
I brought home my first tortoise yesterday! His name is Reggie and-anyways, a thought occurred to me. Does he need a mate to have a long and healthy life? I can easily provide companionship for him, but does he need another tortoise buddy? Thanks.
I found a tortoise that seems perfect at a Petsmart a couple blocks from my house, but I've heard bad things about store bought. I've always bought animals from that Petsmart and they were fine (well one sneezed a lot). Should u scavenge all over Colorado to find a breeder or just grab one easily?
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I just registered to this site because I am seriously considering buying a tortoise! Now as I said in the topic, those are things a need to know from trusted humans, and you guys seem perfect. I live I Colorado (DRY) and I have experience with hamsters, rats, and a dog when I lived at home...