russian tortiose

  1. gregcalverley0327

    Russian tortoise weight

    I’m just curious if anyone knows about how much weight a tortoise looses during egg laying? I’ve noticed a lot of breeding with my tortoises and was hoping to be able to weigh the female once or twice a week or so and be able to tell when she laid her eggs instead of digging each day to look, or...
  2. M

    What happens if a Russian tortoise is exposed to 24/7 light?

    Hello, my name is Marshall, I am brand new to Tortoise Forum, but I need help. I have an 'associate' that has possession of young one-eyed Russian Tortoise. I suspect the tortoise is about 4 inches in length, maybe a little less. I haven't identified it as a male or female, but the 'associate'...
  3. S

    Enclosure Environment

    I am writing this because I wanna plan ahead, I have my Hermann Tortoise and A Russian and I know they both can get up to 10 inches. My question is I really would love to adopt one more tortoise, I was thinking the leopard or the red legged tortoise. I want to know what the minimum requirements...
  4. Suzzm3

    White patch on nose

    My baby Russian tortoise is about 4 or 5 months old. Not sure if it is normal but he has white stuff on top of his nose. I thought it was calcium powder so I tried to wipe it off after I gave him a soak but while he was drying the white spot appeared again.
  5. K

    Switching lights after aritcles with Tom's comments..

    Hi everyone, I need advice with a planned light change in my indoor enclosures. After reading many articles on this forum saying MVBs are not ideal, and fluorescent tube bulbs are better for UVB with a flood light from the hardware store for heat, I'm ready to make the change. Tom's comments...
  6. Kylie Linnea

    Confirming approximate age of my Russian?

    Hey all! I know you can't accurately age Russian tortoises until they've died, but I thought I'd try to age Flash Gordon. I've had him for 4 years (since June 2015). He's most definitely wild-caught (as I bought him from Petco, which I know is not ideal, but I didn't know that until after) and...
  7. S

    Mold On Driftwood

    So Ive had my Russians enclosure set up for about a month with these two driftwood pieces as obstacles for him. So far all has been well and he's been able to get around them just fine, but today while looking around his enclosure for poop I noticed mold growing on one of them! Again, they've...
  8. L

    Hibernating baby tortoise?

    So I have 2 baby horse field tortoises. The oldest is 1 and a half years old, and my youngest is 8months. I need some information on when to hibernate them for the first time and the best method. When I asked the shop I brought them from, the man told me not to hibernate them until they’re...
  9. S

    Free Russian Tortoise to good home

    Hi, I have a healthy Russian Tortoise and all the supplies go with him to a good home. My family will be taking a lot of trips in the near future and can no longer look after this little guy. Please let me know if your interested. I live in the Southern California area. Thank you, Shawn
  10. addyson123

    Please Help! Russian Tortoise Not Eating!

    Hello Everybody, I have had my tortoise for about 2 1/2 months and I love him so much. He has been great and for the most part has been eating good but recently (Within the past few weeks) He has stopped eating and subsequently stopped pooping. Otherwise he seems to be normal. He doesn't have...
  11. S

    Worried about my new Russian tortoise?

    Hello All, My husband and I adopted our first tortoise yesterday. He is a Russian male that is is about 4 years old. We have him in an indoor enclosure with a hiding log on one side and his light on another. Since we got him he has mainly burrowed underneath his hiding log and slept. He ate a...
  12. lionheartHC

    Advice on Russian tortoise breeding

    Hello all! I've always had a huge interest regarding breeding torts. I recently purchased my first house that fortunately has all the land I'll need for at least a 30ftx30ft enclosure. As of now, I have a room indoors dedicated to my 3 girls that live happily (no aggression). I know a 1:3 ratio...
  13. T

    Please help - russian tortoise pet hasnt eaten in 1.5 weeks!

    We got a Russian tortoise (about 4in big) for my son from the pet store 1.5 weeks ago and have him in a 40gallon terrarium that we also purchased from the store (it came with 2 light sources, one for providing heat and the other for night time viewing). The turtle was quite active in the store...
  14. hencsalina

    my RT drooling while he's alseep

    Heya It's already happened two times today. When he falls asleep he starts to drool. A big puddle. The first one came with some brown stuff as well, i cleaned his mouth. And the second afternoon nap came with a clear drool puddle as well. He didn't eat anything today, but he was walking a lot...
  15. ShellbyDaTort

    Shellby’s new enclosure

    Something temporary until I can create a huge one. Half log added after. Excuse the narration :’)
  16. ShellbyDaTort

    Russian Escape Artist

    So I came from work to find Shellby’s enclosure a mess and her missing! Everything was rearranged so I thought someone might of taken her. Went outside and called out when I noticed her head stick of her favorite hiding spot. Confused I ran to my camera footage to see what happened and found this...
  17. O

    is the internet wrong about russian tortoises?

    I recently posted a thread asking if my plastic bin is a suitable tortoise enclosure. You guys responded with the fact that I need 4ftx8ft for an adult russian. However, basically every other website says the the minimum for an adult russian is 2ftx4ft. Are they just wrong? I am confused about...
  18. Y

    Chipped beak on Russian tortoise

    Hi all, First time posting so let me know if I've posted this in the wrong forum or point me in the general direction of what I need to include in my post for next time I've had my Russian tortoise for nearly 5 years now since he was a hatchling. Today while eating I noticed on one side of...
  19. TurtleyTom

    Tortoise safe plants for decoration?

    I wanted to furnish my tortoise's enclosure with some plants. What are some tortoise safe things that I could plant in there? Also, would they try to eat fake plants and would this harm them? Thanks in advance.
  20. sned25271

    Russians, Pancakes, Marginateds, Redfoots, Leopards

    Hatchling season is in full swing here and we have several species available. All are over 2 months old and are doing great! All these were captive bred and born from my adult groups. Russians- $175 Pancakes- $375 Marginated- $125 Leopard- $125 Redfoot- $100-125 Prices do not include shipping...
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