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Koopas 1st dinner at his new home!

This is Shelby my school former pet. Our school bunnies were sadly taken by a coyote and no longer deemed safe for Shelby to live at our school. I've only been working at this school for 2 years and I knew that this tortoise needed better care and I adopted it.

Hello everyone. This is my first time posting here. I've had my Russian tortoise for about 3 months now, and up until a few weeks ago, he's been in good health. He typically has a ravenous appetite and uses the bathroom almost every day. Around two weeks ago he became less interested in food and...

Hi All, I am a newbie member to the forum (in fact its my first time ever posting on any forum!) and to Tortoise ownership in general. We purchased Twig the Horsfield (which I think I am right in saying is aka a Russian tortoise) on 28th April and we think 'he' is approx. 6 months old. I wanted...

Hi all! Just want to start by saying thank you for making me feel so welcome here, your information is going to be invaluable. I take everything I learn from you all on board and I’m bound to make mistakes, but I welcome any advice! SO my question is, when you guys are getting your broadleaf...

These red splotches just appeared on my tort. The one on his neck is slightly raised. Anyone have any experience with this that can help? I’m trying to get an appointment for the vet but they are really booked

I’d like to rehome my sweet tortoise to a good home. I’m no longer home nearly enough to give berry the type of attention and care he deserves. I’d be more comfortable rejoining him to someone who has actually owned tortoises or Russian tortoises before. Someone with a suitable enclosure or...

I know there is a general Introduction thread on the forum but, I am getting a Russian so I am posting here since this is where I will be spending my time and getting answers. I was supposed to pick him up this weekend but the current owners were busy and asked to delay it until next weekend...