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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

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?

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?

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

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?

We put in new substrate, (from mulch to coconut fiber) and now our Russian tortoise isn't eating or using his tunnel. Should we swap back?

We changed our Russian tortoises substrate from mulch to compressed cocnut fiber. He now doesn't eat as much, and doesn't seem to like his tunnel anymore. Is the substrate not good for him, or does he need more time to get used to the new environment?

I know I keep posting, but we're just a nervous new tortoise family here. Is any of this she'll rot? Also, notice an indentation in his shell.

I spoke to a vet, and they said his shell looks awful. What can we do to to get him healthy. Russian tortoise, We keep him at about 90 degrees. He doesn't eat his vitamin supplements, he does have a good appetite. Any tips to get his color and skin healthy?

I'm looking for recommendations for tortoise habitat and substrate. I was told sand or soil, does that mean any old sand or soil? Also, any brand recommendations for tortoise home or tables?

My tortoise has theses spots, and I'm wondering if it's normal. We just adopted him from another family, and I'm not sure how on top of his health they were.