I routinely soak my Russian tortoise-Deuce once a day for about 30 min. A few days ago I had him soaking, I fell asleep accidently for about 2 hours.Ever since the under side of his tail has turned white and at the end of the tail it appears a little red like it is inflamed. I am not sure what...
I feel really stupid asking this question since been a member 8/2011. How do I interpret the decimal identification system, such as examples: Russian Tortoise 1.1.0., Redfoot 2.0.0, Hermans 1.1.0. ? Just really curious and what is the significance of this system? Thank you for all your help.
Hey all,
I have had my 2 Russian Tortoises outdoors day and night the last 3 weeks with nitetime lows average in the low 40s. Tonight it is raining and the low is supposed to be around 38 degrees F. I was wondering if this temperature and with addition of rain okay for the to be out all...
Hello all,
I haven't been on here for quite some time (few months), sorry. My Russian Tortoise "Deuce" has me concerned at the moment. He was started on Gentamycin antibiotic about 10 days ago because on persistent watery eyes, lethargy, and lack of appitite. Unfortunately, he...
My RT has an eye infection. I took my RT to my vet a month ago for an eye infection and was given antibiotic drops which I gave for 10 days. In addition to drops, she also received a vitamin a injection, 14 days later she received another injection. This seemed to have resolved the infection but...
I am so happy!!! My Russian tortoise is finally gaining weight for the first time since I rescued him on August, 06, 2011. I don't know how to explain it, he was 824 grams when I rescued him, then steadily was losing weight up until last few days. He was only 756 grams a week ago but yesterday...
My Russian Tortoise's eyes are not opening today, they appear a little swollen. I am concerned she might be ill. Does anyone have any feedback, thanks.
I just purchased some red clover sprouts and organic sage leaves from my local grocery store to feed my Russian tortoises. I am not sure that these are okay for my Russians. Does anyone have any idea?
My Russian tortoise Deuce has not pooped for about 1 week. I have him indoors currently per to cold for outdoors. I have beem soaking him for about 30min every other day. He has only lost about 5 grams within the last week (post soak weight). I am concerned he may be impacted, please any...
I took my Russian tortoise to the vet (reccomended by RussianTortoise.org), my vet said my RT had a heavy load of roundworm, therefore, reccomended to give one dose of Panacur to my RT. I was wondering what the best way to give Panacur is to ensure she gets full dose? Please any help would be...
I recently rescued this toroise. I was told he was a Russian but now I have some doubts. If he is I would like to hibernate him. Please let me know what you think. Also, I was told he is a male.
Thank You
Today I was giving my Russian tortoise (Deuce) a bath and I noticed several areas around the outside of his shell that were almost transparent. I am worried about this, not sure if it is okay or not. Please help.
I have a Russian tortoise that I adopted on August 6th, I am puzzuled because I have offered romaine lettuce, radicchio, squash, cucumber but he hasn't acted interested in these at all. The only things I have witnessed him eating is dandelion flowers, day lily flowers thats about it. I am...
This is probably a dumb question. I adopted a Russian tortoise two weeks ago, both the food and water dish are in direct sunlight outside in his outdoor enclosure. Is it okay to have the food and water dishes in direct sunlight or should they be in partial or complete shade? I would really...
Please give me some suggestions for cleaning/disinfecting my Russian tortoise's food dish and water dish. I just adopted my first RT (Deuce), and I had him checked out by a vet last week, has a clean bill of health. I would like to try and keep his outdoor enclosure accessories clean but not...
I adopted a Russian tortoise on saturday from the Colorado Reptile Humane Society. I am little concerned because, I have not seen him eat yet and its Monday. Can someone please offer any advice or suggestions. Thank you.
Hi everyone,
I just completed building an outdoor enclosure for a Russian tortoise who I will picking up from rescue next saturday (Aug 06 2011). I need a couple of good hides for the RT. I would appreaciate any suggestions. Thank You
I am building an outdoor enclosure for a Russian Tortoise that I will be adopting next week and I am not sure if it is okay to buy plants from a nursery or if I have to plant everything from seed. Please offer any advice. Thank you. The reason I ask is because of the fertlizer/insecticide...