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Thanks all, Ted's indoor enclosure is large enough to harbor two torts, so if we found him it would not be difficult to have two. I would just have to put in a separator wall. My son had the responsibility to take care of him outside, he let him wander outside of the temp outdoor enclosure (he...

I haven't been on for a while, and am feeling so much like a bad parent in more ways than one. I rescued our russian "Ted" (from someone who was ready to release him into the wild), as a gift to my son. I am very much against releasing non native animals into the wild for obvious reasons and...

Yep, I already talked them into letting it go. They released it back where they found it yesterday. Thanks for the advice. Funny you should mention ducklings. The turning point in letting it go, was me saying how much they love ducklings.

any suggestions on care?

Thought so but wasn't sure from the pic. The ones I have seen are much larger. My cousins got it.

Looks like a turtle to me but I am not an expert in any way...

Cool, I have tons of spider plants. Thanks for the link. Thank you.

Nah, I have enough here. you keep him, lol. Have you seen the charlie bit my finger video?

Agreed there is no doubt. Rose Moss leaves are longer and it grows much tighter, this is defiantly Purslane. I am jealous of the enclosure, nice job.

just tell him not to bite your finger any more, no need to kill him...

Soak the nozzle in concentrated vinegar over night, never pick at it with a needle, because it has a very specific shape. for about a hundred bucks you can get a good solid carbon filter that attaches to your sink and cleans most of the junk out, but occasional soaking in concentrated vinegar...

So what would be good plants to plant that he could snack on? Any links to good threads?

He took to it in a couple of hours, which surprised me, and tried to get to the second level right away. The wood was too slick so I glued corse sandpaper to it and he goes up there at least twice a day. Now that it is warm out, I have to see about building him one for outside.

Sorry, I have been away but I have been uber busy. I recently got some time off and built a new enclosure for Ted. Pictures below... Saddly, my youngest son's beloved cat passed yesterday. He was quietly and gently euthanized at the vet at my son's own behest. He was in the presence of my son...

I don't think your tort is a poor little guy, but it looks rather young so probably too early to tell for sure. Other more experienced members may be able to tell you for sure. [Edit] Stupid slow server... Sorry Ems, lol.

Once a week at the most is what I have read, but we do it once a month or so. I am like you and think that once a week is too much. ;)

Russians can eat apples occasionally according to the experts because the pectin prevents parasite blooms. When Ted is not eating as well as I like, I feed him a granny smith core. He eats what he wants and I throw the rest in the compost, after that he goes back to eating fairly well. It is...

Well... there must be a reason for that. Just saying... ;) :D:D

When do you hear the huffing? is it when he is digging or when you are reaching into him. They huff or hiss when they pull their heads back as a result of escaping air. It is not intentional like the hiss of a snake. Are there fibers floating around in his enclosure? he may be inhaling them and...

Not really, my son doesn't fit in there very well.