Thanks Tom! So very true regarding the vet. I love our vet, but we’ve actually sought out someone with more reptile experience and taken Dodger to him to get him in the books for if the need ever arises. Our vet is wonderful with our dog and cats, but self admittedly is lacking knowledge and...
Hi Tom. Honestly, that’s kinda what I figured. Since I don’t have room to really distance the enclosures from one another if our male does become...overly amorous, better safe than sorry? I don’t want to have to re-home in the future and adding a new wing for our Russian prince is not really in...
I wasn’t sure how much a tort could detect the scent or presence of another tort from a distance. I don’t want my poor little guy driven mad by his unrequited desire from across the room.
Thank you for your help. I just don’t want to get a second one and then have to rehome when asking a...
Yes! Exactly what I was asking. Do you think it would be a problem with a different species? Would my male Russian be able to detect a Hermann? Or say I adopt an adult that I can be sure is another male? No matter the situation, l’ll always only house one tort per enclosure.
I am worried that they’ll be stressed out by just occupying the same area. Like if a dog is in heat and driving all the male dogs in the neighborhood crazy...?
I will have two enclosures but both enclosures will have to be in the same room in my home. And outdoors the enclosures will have to be on the same side of the yard. I never had any intention on housing them together.
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My husband and I currently have a ~3 y.o. male Russian tortoise, Dodger. He’s been so awesome that we’re considering getting him a sister or brother.
Since the second tort would be too young to sex definitively, I have a question.
Disclaimer: I have no intention of ever breeding...
Aw. There he is! I couldn't find him in the first pic. The 75 gal. is 48x18x21 (l,w,h).
I've heard that Russians are pretty much canon balls with legs, stubborn and always looking for trouble. I assume that Luka buries himself so that he can laugh at your expense.
Hello Leigti! Thanks for including the picture. This is very similar to what I would like to have in my 75 gal. once it's all set up. I'm going to call Light Your Reptiles tomorrow too see what they say. If you don't mind me asking, why do you use the 6% bulb with the hatchling and the 12% with...
Aww. Adorable. I'm glad that you're helping to build a new generation of conscientious, well informed stewards. Your family, both shelled and non-shelled, sounds amazing. :<3:
Oh wow! I'm sure you have an enviable setup! Burmese stars are beautiful. I just looked them up!
I'm so jealous of your Sulcata gang. I love the larger species but my climate wouldn't be fair to them and I don't have the means to build an indoor oasis for something that size. A man who goes to...
Perfect. I will do so. I really appreciate your patience and your advice Mark. Thanks so much for all of the information! You may see me again... you know, as more questions about other things pop up. I'm a nervous new mom...
Thanks again Mark and Tom! I'm think I'm going to go with 36 inch fixtures to ensure that I have enough room to mount everything. I'll suspend them from wall brackets above the tank or maybe a grow light stand. I don't think it will be too difficult to modify a screen cover or piece of...
Thanks Mark!
Not TMI at all! I've read quite a few lighting posts and still wasn't exactly sure what I needed. There are so many variables and preferences.
My only other experience with reptiles is bearded dragons, and they need to be BLASTED with UVB. Their requirements are very different from...
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I've been lurking for weeks, reading about and researching correct husbandry for Russian tortoises. I've read the baby Russian care sheet and many threads regarding everyone's experience with young Russians. So thank you everyone for the knowledge you've already imparted!
My husband...