russian tortoise

  1. J

    Female Russian behavior

    Hi I have a one female Russian tortoise and a male Russian tortoise living together in a tank. Neither one of the tortoises have shown aggression to each other they have both been very nice to each other no head banging no ramming of their shell no hissing no biting. The only thing here...
  2. C

    Recommendations on how to find a good breeder?

    Hi, I am looking to adopt a Russian Tortoise for the first time. I live in Vermont and haven't found any local breeders within 2 hours of me online. I was looking at some online sites like Tortoise Town and Backwater Reptiles and a majority of the reviews were negative. As I don't have any...
  3. Inspire2be

    Can I please see Russian tort indoor setups. Looking for more inspiration for our lil guy when he’s not outside!

    Just wanted to see if anyone is willing to share their indoor Russian tortoise setups? Ours is in proper size, proper lighting etc…it just needs….more lol. He has a hide, water, a feeding rock & my son & I our going to our river tomorrow for stones! So that may help. Thanks in advance! 🐢
  4. ChunkieMonkie

    Egyptian or Russian

    Hello, I am looking for an Egyptian or Russian tortoise preferably something young hatchling, juvie, or even a sub adult!
  5. P

    Russian Tortoise Shell

    Hei people, I have a little russian tortoise. She is about one and a half years old I believe. However, I have her for about five months only. I started noticing some strange patterns on her shell, so I am wondering if it is normal or not? First two pictures from when I got her and others two -...
  6. C

    Russian Tortoise in need of rehome in Virginia area

    Apologies if this is not the correct forum. I have an adult male Russian Tortoise who I've had for nearly 3 years. He's been a great addition to the family and so much fun. I love him to death but due to unexpected health problems I am looking to rehome him to someone who can give him the care...
  7. J

    Looking For Adult Female Russian Tortoises

    I've been lurking on this site for a couple years. I have a 10 foot diameter, 2 foot high planted stock tank that I've prepared for tortoises. I'm looking into buying a couple adult female russian tortoises because I may want to get into breeding a few years down the line once I have more...
  8. biochemnerd808

    Brumation post week 1: start winding down

    For those of you who plan to fridge-brumate (hibernate) your tortoise, I'm going to post wind-down updates here for you to follow along. You may have noticed that your tortoise has stopped eating, and spends a lot of time hiding or even digging down. Even our captive bred Russian tortoises seem...
  9. A

    Obsessed and want to make sure I'm doing it right

    I got Trixie about 3weeks ago, I was told she's 2-2.5yrs old and about 4" but I never measured her to confirm. Her indoor enclosure is 2'×7' with different lights and an between 75°-100° depending where she's at in the enclosure. I researched all foods she'd need but sure only eats the romaine...
  10. biochemnerd808

    CB 2 year old male Russian tortoise

    This handsome little 2 year old captive bred MALE Russian tortoise is available and looking for an awesome family. He hatched in 2019 and was one of several holdbacks I raised with the intent of keeping. However, I don't really need more males. $250 shipped anywhere in the contiguous US. You...
  11. biochemnerd808

    Tortoises know what weather is coming

    I thought this story might make you smile. First: My outdoor habitats are escape-proof, 10ft x 10ft each, with the walls sunken 12-18" into a trench, down to rock, and there are lids with hardware cloth on them, with locking latches with quick links. There is no way to get out. Here is a pic...
  12. TenTonTurtle

    Hello from Ohio! New Tort-father.

    Hello friends, I'm Steve and I recently adopted a male Russian tortoise. His name is Gregori (He is my display picture). I have two aquatic turtles but this is my first Tortoise ever. Just looking to make friends, chat about tortoises, turtles, and much more. I am also looking to discuss indoor...
  13. TacoTheRussianTortoise

    Red eye crust on russian tortoise

    My mom and I are really worried about our 3 yo Russian Tortoise, Taco. This morning I got up to go and feed her and she acted normally, but then i noticed this red crusty thing on her eye. Here are a few pictures: I really have no idea what it is, but I feel like she knows it's there and it's...
  14. D

    Russian Tortoise Shell

    Hey all new to this site. I got a Russian tortoise from a reptile store. Unfortunately it wasn’t the best environment and he/she looks like it’s shell was damaged. But wanted to see if anyone on here would know how it grew like this or how to fix, with time of course. Any ideas
  15. S

    AC Broken In The Middle Of Missouri

    My AC is broken and they're waiting on the part to fix it, but for now, the house is hot. I turned off his lamps and heaters, close all the blinds, and have two fans going on in the room at all times but the temperature never dips below 80°F and goes as high as 91°F. Any tips to help cool him...
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    I bought my very first turtle. It's a Russian Tortoise. It's one to two years old and it's a male. It's name is Mikie. This is my first time owning a turtle. But I've owned parakeets, dogs, cats, hamster, and fish in the past. I currently have a comet gold fish for almost 3 years now.
  17. V

    My Horsfield is uncharacteristically lethargic

    Hi, this is my first post here after lurking for years. I need an opinion on whether or not this is an emergency for my tortoise. The earliest exotic vet appointment is August 5th so I don't know if I should wait or not for his check-up. I moved a little over a month ago and my Horsfield...
  18. M

    Is my Russian tortoise healthy?

    Hi there, I live in missouri, and I plan on taking my tortoise to the vet here soon for a regular check up. She is my first tortoise, and I’ve had her for a long while. Around 8 years now. I’m unsure if I’ve been taking care of her properly since I got her at a rather young age and just took...
  19. Ruszian Tortoise

    Is Sharpie OK?

    Hi all! I wanted to decorate the outside of my indoor wooden enclosure. Is Sharpie okay? No toxic fumes? Thanks
  20. Neon__

    Russian Tortoise clutch

    Hello Guys I have a question. So I recently got a reptibator(I know it's not the best) But I modified it so It can have correct humidity levels and I want to know what are good humidity levels for a Russian tortoise clutch. I put 1 humidity gauge and I trust it because the humidity on the...
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