I am looking to set up a new enclosure for my Russian tortoises. I am thinking 3x7, not sure about height. I also want to add a second level(possibly for a basking spot). I am open to any suggestions but just know I have restricted space.
Hi I have had my two Russian Tortoises for about 6 years and they live in a glass aquarium with coconut substrate. I wanna switch the substrate to a mulch and want to know the best kind. i also want to change up their diet from the usual Kale and Carrots but am not 100% sure what to switch to. i...
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This is my first post so bare with me! We are soon adopting a horsefield tortoise (our first tortoise). Its all been very last minute, but I've done plenty of research. However, due to the time of year (November), the tortoise has gradually stopped eating and so hasn't eaten for 2 weeks...
Hello im going to be a new tortoise owner soon. Specifically to a Russian tortoise, and i was wondering if I have an ok tank the dimensions are 30 inches long 1 ft wide and 19 inches tall.
Hello! I got my girl, Marge, who's a Russian tortoise, in June. The seller didn't seem to know much, but assumed she's 2-3 years old. He told me she was bred in captivity, but I highly doubt that now, after doing research. :(
I really worry about her diet and the appearance of her shell. The...
I took my 1 year old Russian tortoise to the vets (just for a check-up) and they said they could worm him if he hadn’t already been wormed by the place we bought him from. I wasn’t aware the tortoises needed worming but the vet said that young tortoises that are kept together can often have...
I weighed my 1 year old tortoise today and am concerned with the results. I have not had him very long but here are his weights so far:
1/7/18 - 59 grams
29/7/18 - 68 grams
31/8/18 - 72 grams
3/10/18 - 68 grams
I am concerned about him loosing weight as he is a growing tortoise. Is this...
My 1 year old Russian tortoise has been having pink instead of white pee and it is concerning my. We don’t feed him dandelion or any other food I have read can cause pink pee and I’m worried it might be blood. He seems fine other than this a part from that he doesn’t poo very often (twice a...
I am a first time tortoise owner here and am finding this forum a great source of information, so thanks everyone in advance for helping me out with all my questions! For reference, I have an adult Russian female tortoise, about 5 1/4 inches long.
I have two questions:
1. What kind of carrier...
So when I first got my Russian Tortoise he was really friendly and enjoyed being handled. I could hand feed him pet his shell and easily soak him without hi getting stressed. Now I can't even reach my hand in his enclosure without him hissing and retreating into his shell, he refuses to be hand...
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I am new to this forum, but I need some advice. I have had a russian tortoise for six years and I've never had this problem before. Since about July I have noticed my tort, Sheldon, has scabs on her face, neck, and her 'armpits', all in places either her shell rubs or where her skin...
I am new to tortoises, and only just recently adopted a russian tortoise. She had been injured by a dog. She received her antibiotics and got her shell patched up at the vet about a month ago. Since then she has been doing fine. She eats a lot, drinks when I soak her, and loves digging around in...
hello, We’ve had our Russian tortoise for one year now. Recently I noticed little indents on the darker parts of his shell, like little bubbles. Never noticed this before, is it normal? Is his shell healthy in general?
Hi, I have a two year old Russian tortoise called Ted, as of the past two weeks he's been acting as little funny with regards to his eating habits, he usually chomps his food and almost completely clears his bowl every time, but lately he has not, and he's been eating rather slowly. Noticing...
Hello all! I just signed up today. I have been trying to research as much as I can before committing to taking an adult Russian home.
When researching, I've been trying to read as many articles and watch as many YouTube videos to help me determine what is a true consensus across the board. I...
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I'm new here so please be gentle with me. I'm pretty scared to post if im honest. I hope I'm posting in the correct part if not I'm really sorry. Please no one tell me off because I already know I shouldn't of done what I have and I'm a sensitive soul! It's not hard to make me cry ...
Decided to make a new list of edible plants for anyone interested.
I edited a previous list I posted and down to EDIBLE plants only from these 4 sources.
Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital
Russian Tortoise.Org
Susan M. Barnard. Reptile Keeper's Handbook. pp. 167-184. 1996.
Tortoise Table - The...
Hello! I recently took in a Russian tortoise for a coworker who was suppose to be moving to another state. Well she never ended up moving but now I am and she does not want him back. He is very sweet. I was told he is about 6-7 years old. She didn't have a UV lamp for him so I bought one. He...
Hi guys, I'm fairly new here so I apologise if this is in the wrong place. My 1yr old Russian tort used to love eating, I would feed him alternations between organic spring mix, radicchio, dandelion, wild rose petals, and green chard. I take him out for sunlight for about 2-3 hours a day as my...
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I have two Russians and a baby sulcata . They go outside in the sunshine during the week but I bring them inside at night and when the weather is bad (Florida life).
But- I’m sick and tired of the zoo med bulbs breaking and costing a fortune. My question to you...