russian

Hi my Russian tortoise has been making strange sound for the last hour or so. It seems that there is a piece of coconut coir hanging out of math and she was struggling to remove it herself. I’m worried that it is hurting her or something that I should be concerned about, but I was unable to...

Last week, I got a Russian Tortoise from Pets 'N Such in Salt Lake City. He has these flaking bits on his shell and I don't know if this is supposed to happen or if it's a problem. This is my first time owning a tortoise and I'm kind of worried.

Does anyone have any information on MorphMarket in Memphis TN? I live near that area and I am thinking of buying a tortoise from them. Wanted to know if they were a good breeder.

Hi! So, I posted before that my dad got a tortoise given to him by a colleague who no longer wanted her, and he was told it was a Hermann, but she is in fact, a Russian - thank you to the person that pointed that out! Every time I visited my dad, she's not come out from her hide much and has...

I found this locally produced dry food meant for herbivorous tortoises and I was wondering wheather it is good for a russian tortoise. It is quite expensive (25,44€/27,90$ per 5 liters/1.32 gal), but the ingridients are 100% doemstic. Here are the ingredients: 80% grass crops e.g. -timothy...

Just got this tortoise today from a coworker who no longer could take care of it. Just wondering if its shell looks like it has issues. This is my first tortoise so I'm am not yet confident in self diagnosing issues.

FOUND RUSSIAN TORTOISE in EAST DALLAS - need help to find owner • If your Horsfield’s tortoise has gone missing, I may have your pet. Last month, a roaming pet Russian tortoise was found inside the front gate of the Enclave @Wooded Creek neighborhood, near Redbud & Forney Rd. He is healthy...

Hello, unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances I will not be able to provide my Russian tortoise with proper care and therefore I believe its best if someone on here were to adopt him as he deserves a home that can properly care for him. He is a male and I am not sure regarding the age...

Hi everyone! I am hoping you all can help me! This is my first summer with my Russians. They are around 8-10 years old and I adopted them from a friend of the family. They seem to have stopped eating this summer, it started during the July heatwave we had. The weather has cooled down pretty...

hi all! i got my baby russian around a month or so ago now and all has been well except im worried about his/her eyes. for the first few days i had him/her in coco coir mixed with calci sand (as i saw was recommended) but soon changed it after seeing how messy it was and got nervous about it...

Hi all! I have a ~4 year old Russian tortoise that recently seems to be sleeping more than usual. He is eating and pooping and peeing normally, but he isn't walking around his enclosure very much and prefers to stay in or near his hide most of the day, taking naps. He does seem to alternate...

Both tortoises are female and are about 3-4 years old, can i leave them together? The russian tortoise likes to follow her and they sleep together too (they live outdoors)

Hello! I received my baby russian tort 3 days ago and every time they go into their enclosure, they get super messy and their face gets covered in the substrate (as they love burrowing). i’m a little worried because i don’t want any issues with their health and my fear is that the substrate...

I am a new tortoise owner taking care of my boyfriend’s russian tortoise while he is away. I have never cared for a reptile before and much of the information I have, I got online or from my boyfriend/his mom. I am not sure how old he is but I know my boyfriend has had him for 17 years. This...

Exactly what the title says. I am looking to adopt a Russian tortoise in about 5 months. Can only have males, would prefer a young tortoise. I live in dc. Can anyone help?

Hey! I'm a certified forum lurker, but finally decided to actually ask the questions I need answers to myself! I've never cared for a tortoise (or any reptile, for that matter) before about 3 weeks ago, when I took over the care of my Oxford College's tortoise. Don't ask-- it's a university...

Three similar size new enclosures for two adult Russians and one baby red foot.

My Russian tortoise has been diagnosed with Mycoplasma. We’re working with the vet, but would someone be able to give me more information about what this means? For background, a few months ago we noticed a red line on his shell so took him to the vet. After blood tests and a round of...

Hello, I am posting to see if anyone in the Indianapolis area (will travel up to 2 hours for the right fit), is looking to adopt an adult male Russian tortoise. He belongs to my step daughter, whose parent has gotten a work placement out of the country and cannot bring him along. I can offer...

Hello. Last night, my tortoise went missing and I assumed she just climbed out of her enclosure and went wandering. This morning when I found her, her plastron was broken and she has some marks on her shell. Will this heal on her own or do I need to take her to an exotic vet? I am keeping her...