russian adult

I have been going back and forth with this decision, and I have honestly been avoiding facing it, but the truth is that my tortoise deserves better. I have had my tortoise for 14 years. He was given to me when he was five years old, and now he is a 10-inch Russian tortoise. Every time I think...

Before I even start, YES ik ellie needs an enclosed outdoor area I'm working on it, I'm trying to find one that will work(shes an indoor tortoise who gets outdoor time when it's nice out) or maybe build it myself if i can't find one BUTTTT shes so happy outside wandering in her "box" shes so...

Hey everyone!! I reviewed many threads on substrate but didn’t find anything recently posted (may have missed it) and things are always changing!!! Is there a brand of orchid bark/forest floor that you all prefer more than others?? I have an adult Russian tortoise he’s about 7 years old (this is...

Hi all, my 25-year-old Russian tortoise Dandi has been having some odd symptoms recently and I’m hoping someone might have observed something similar and could offer some insight. I’m going to offer what is probably too much context because I’m feeling a little lost on what could be the cause of...

Hi all, my 25 year old Russian tortoise Dandi has been having some odd symptoms recently and I’m hoping someone might have observed something similar and could offer some insight. I’m going to offer what is probably too much context because I’m feeling a little lost on what could be the cause of...

Hi all! Hope you had a lovely Christmas 🎄🐢 Just thought I’d post in here as something strange has happened, I did a google search and also searched on here but couldn’t really find anything that matched. So Percy has just been out for a little wander, has he usually does and he’s been...

Due to personal issues I'm not willing to get into, I can no longer care for him. I've had him since 2016 when he was maybe 4 years old. He's about 4in diameter. No fee required.

I wanted to weave some sight barriers for my Russian tortoise enclosure. (The enclosure is indoors and open top.) I am looking for bendy wood that would be safe to use for this purpose. Any tips? I was thinking of using either the Tea-leaved willow (Salix phylicfolia) or Siberian dogwood...

Hello! Back in June/July, my tortoise Clyde wasn't eating and was diagnosed with a respiratory infection. He was given antibiotic injections for a few weeks, got his appetite back, and has been ravenous and active every day since. However, his weight appears to keep dropping. The first week...

I am trying to keep Edward up, but formulating a plan B either way. About fridge types for brumation (for reference, I haven't bought one yet): Is a mini fridge a big no no? What about a fridge-freezer with a top-freezer, or a bottom freezer? Does it really matter? I assume that if the...

This is year 2 of my outdoor enclosure for my Russian tortoise (her name is Pepper) and I love it so much. It was hell to build, but I’ll include details in case anyone is curious, lol. So, first I had to get a sod cutter to remove all of the grass in the area. Next, I set up a 13x10 chicken...

I have had a russian tortoise for almost 2 years now. When I first got him, I followed the advice of a pet store employee who also has a tortoise. So my tortoise has been in a 48x18x18 glass tank. I am going to college next month and need to buy a new home for him to take with me to be in my...

Hello everyone! My tortoise - Spears, is having surgery tommarow to remove a tumor on her throat (that isn't connected to her mouth) ...and I'm...worried!! The vet said the procedure will go like this: ● He'll give her a painkiller/anesthesia (I guess? He said it make her "loopy") ● Wait for...

Hi folks, just got back from our second vet appointment about this. My Russian tort Clyde hasn't been eating properly for a couple weeks now and his eyes are sometimes watery. The vet gave erythromycin ointment for his eyes at our first appointment and had me monitor, but after a few decent...

Long time lurker, first time poster. I got my adult Russian Tortoise a week ago and he has yet to take a bite of food. Could he still be settling in? He mostly spends his days buried or basking or just chilling somewhere in between — but mostly will be buried. I have been soaking him every other...

I have 3 adult Russian tortoises that I am looking to rehome at no cost. I am moving and will be unable to take them, and while they are lovely creatures, they aren't the pet for me. All 3 are adult males (another reason I am rehoming them), each with their own tanks and equipment. I live in SE...

Does anyone know if I should be worried about my Russian tortoises scales lifting a little, I just noticed it and I’m not sure if it’s normal.

Hey! So I’m about to move to Idaho and I have a Russian tortoise… I want him to be as comfortable as possible on the drive there. I REALLY don’t want him to get stressed on the way there and maybe die 😭 it’s a 14 hour drive and Torty ( my Russian tortoise ) is going in the trunk of the car. Does...

My adult Russian Edward is still occasionally passing gritty urates, about once a week. I am at a loss what I could be doing. Edward had a bladder stone issue this summer: https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/gritty-urates-or-cuttle-bone-being-passed-or-what.215927/ TLDR: I got Edward from a...

Snuggled up in his cave.