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    Russian Tortoise in Nampa, ID in need of a good home

    I was just browsing on craigslist.org and came across this ad. Broke my heart to see him living like that. I don't know if anyone would be interested. It isn't my tortoise, but I would be happy to help with transport (depending on location) if someone wants him. He is in need some TLC...
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    conflicting ideas on feeding Russians

    Yvonne, I was wondering if you could help me. There has been so much conflicting information about what to feed a Russian Tortoise on the internet. To the point that isn't stressful. I've been a part of this FB group, which it has helped a lot, but again one says the foods you buy in the grocery...
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    Clipping claws

    As soon as I get home, I will definitely post a picture. She is a Russian Tortoise. Give me about an hour or two and I will upload one.
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    Clipping claws

    My step son recently brought his tortoise to our house from his other parents. This poor girl has been neglected for 3 years and did not have a proper housing our anything. Her claws are LONG and I mean a good healthy inch. I can see her quick. I noticed sometimes it's difficult for her to move...
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    Russian Tortoise behavior question

    It's so sad. I know she is getting somewhat use to me. But she pokes her head back in her shell with her front legs hiding her beak. I know she will poke out again a little but enough I think to see what I am doing. I touch her lightly and she fidgets. I can't help but feel so bad for her. When...
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    Russian Tortoise behavior question

    One last question. What is with the soaking 20 minutes a day? Even when she is so scared?
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    Russian Tortoise behavior question

    I want to thank you all for your replies. Every one of these has helped a lot. I have enhanced her terrarium. I can tell she is exploring all her new stuff. We are renovating a part of out house. So as soon as that is done, we are going to build her one that is more suitable. I never thought I...
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    Russian Tortoise behavior question

    Is the peeing a result of being scared?
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    Russian Tortoise behavior question

    We recently obtained my step-son's tortoise from his mom's house. This thing barely had much of a terrarium and had a poor eating schedule/diet. I also don't think she was handled very much. But now she is with us. We already cleaned her aquarium squeaky clean, bought her new stuff to enjoy her...
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