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How do we keep our tortoises skin from getting too Dry? We soak him often, and humidifiers aren't doing much, any ideas?

Our Russian tortoise hasn't been eating, and it' been a few weeks now. What can we be Doing? We tried different foods, and went to a vet. We're very concerned

Thanks, all the cracking is normal?

How's my Russian tortoise look? I'm a little concerned. What can I be doing for general tortoise healthcare. Vitamins?

Do tortoises get constipated? My Russian tortoise is only passing small amounts "harder looking", and seems lethargic and interested in his food. Any experience with this?

We changed his diet a little bit, and a new heat bulb, actually a few degrees cooler. I read tortoises bury themselves to collections down (can someone verify?), Wich is what he was doing. So we adjusted and he seems to be more active. Thanks

Right now, 1.5 to 2 feet

Thanks for your feedback. We are currently building a tortoise habitat that will be significantly larger.

How hot does it get in his basking area?

What bulb do I need for my Russian tortoise? The tank only reaches the high 70's.

He isn't eating much, and is lazing around much more than usual. Do tortoises go through phases like this?

Thanks! We've had him for about 5-6 months, and this has been for about two weeks. Our apartment is getting colder here as the weather changes, bit the heat lamps are the same. Under his basking lamp it's 88-90 degree

My Russian tortoise isn't eating and I'm afraid he's losing weight. Any advice is appreciated

I used to use a similar substrate and my tortoise wouldn't eat if there was dirt all over his food. Is there dirt getting in his food? We now use bark

He's been living here for 5 or 6 months

My tortoise hasn't been eating lately, even when he's awake and walking around. Is this normal behavior or should he see a vet. Is it the food? What's the best plan to see if he's sick?

Our Russian tortoise hasn't been eating much and is very lethargic. Is that normal? Even when he's awake and walking around, he doesn't eat much. Is he sick?

I have a Russian tortoise, and currently we have bark for him. Would sand work? I think it's walnut sand. What's the best substrate for a Russian tortoise? Thanks guys!

My Russian tortoise stopped eating and just burries himself. He was so active before, do tortoises go through periods like this?

Since we added some bark (same type as beforehand) our Russian tortoise hasn't been active or eating much. It's been close to a week, any advice?