#tortoise

What’s up everybody! So over the weekend I went out and purchased and Red Foot Tortoise and will def need some help/guidance as I am new to this! I stumbled across this forum while searching and getting to know more about my new buddy (Kuzee). Hope everyone is having a great weekend as I am!!!

good morning, my sons grandfather gave him a tortoise yesterday, she came with zero care instructions or clarity on what type of tortoise she is, which I know is important to know. I am very keen to look after her properly and give her a healthy and happy life. So I wondered if you any of you...

I HAVE AN ADORABLE WELL-STARTED, CAPTIVE BRED VERY HEALTHY RUSSIAN BABY AVAILABLE FOR SALE AND READY TO GO TO IT'S FOREVER HOME. THE BABY IS HEALTHY AND HAPPY AND ENJOYS HUMAN INTERACTION. A GREAT EATER, EATING A SAFE DIET OF WEEDS, GREENS AND FLOWERS. SUPPLEMENTS ARE DUSTED ON THE FOOD...

My tortoise has been showing signs of respiratory illness and I was gonna take him to the vet until he was turned around and had this on his extendo. What do I do? What is it? Could it be from fine wood pellet substrate that my dad insisted on against my judgement?

RUSSIAN BABIES – FEW ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE THE BABES ARE HAPPY - THEIR FAVORITE WEEDS AND FLOWERS TODAY Mallow, sow, geraniums, plantain, dandelion, and a bit of mustard greens I have several well-started, captive bred, gorgeous, very healthy baby Russian tortoises available for adoption...

PROVEN BREEDER OF RUSSIAN TORTOISES BABY #5 AVAILABLE $300 PLUS SHIPPING MY BABIES ARE GROWING! NICE WEIGHT GAINS – THE PAST 5+ WEEKS THEY DOUBLED THEIR WEIGHTS A FEW ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION THESE ARE WELL-STARTED, CAPTIVE BRED, GORGEOUS, VERY HEALTHY BABY RUSSIAN TORTOISES AVAILABLE FOR...

PROVEN BREEDER OF RUSSIAN TORTOISES BABY #3 AVAILABLE $300 PLUS SHIPPING MY BABIES ARE GROWING! NICE WEIGHT GAINS – THE PAST 5+ WEEKS THEY DOUBLED THEIR WEIGHTS A FEW ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION THESE ARE WELL-STARTED, CAPTIVE BRED, GORGEOUS, VERY HEALTHY BABY RUSSIAN TORTOISES AVAILABLE FOR...

Hi – I am glad to be back - I took a break for a while My name is Bobbye and I am a private breeder of Russian Tortoises Let me introduce you to my cuties (some are still available) but I just want to show them off, as they are absolutely adorable.

New year, new resolutions! Cheers, to further mutual successes and happiness in the new year?

So my tortoise egg popped yesterday out of no were when my mom was fixing out the water. We switched out the heat lamp but I don't know if the same thing can happen to the others. the egg that popped was kinda submerged in the dirt but to the point where half of the egg was sticking out. I am...

Hi! I was wondering if anyone had advice about taking care of a Tortoise in college? I have a large habitat for her, know my roommate well (she is fine with Rosie) and am giving her a varied diet. My college is ok with tortoises (I know one girl with a Russian as well and another girl with a...

The base of the temporary (made from scrap wood) home for my rescued Russian tortoise.

Hi, I’m new to the forum and was wondering if anyone knows of any breeders in Australia or people willing to ship to Australia for cheap-ish. I’m looking for a russian tortoise. From the research I’ve done it is ok to have them in my state, if anyone knows otherwise it would be very helpful.

Hi, I've had a red footed tort for about 2 years, I think she has anxiety, or something. When I see her in her tank she's fine, but when I get like "too close" I guess, she starts to breathe harder ? and her head starts the bob subtly up and down. She also does then when I pick up, and place her...

Our tortoise hasn’t really been himself lately. He normally is out and about in his habitat, eating a lot, and soaking under his heat lamp. These days he sleeps all the time, doesn’t leave his hide, doesn’t go under his heat lamp at all, and isn’t really eating. We’re not sure what’s up with him...

Little Jimmy is getting bigger and bigger. Just a update.

Hello,I am going to move and was wondering how long a 3-5 years old Russian tortoise can go without his uvb lamp? Also how long can he go in the car per day and for how many days. Also how should I pack him ? I would be traveling in cold weather

Tortoise maybe due to making funny sounds

Hi everyone, I have had a baby tortoise for about 6 months (it is 18 months old). I feed her/him/it (Felicity ) once a day with a salad mix from the local supermarket. It has Green Batavia, Wild Rocket, Baby Spinach and Red Cos. I give her quite alot (5 to 10 size ranging leaves). Some times I...

Ive had Jasper for about four months now. We have an enclosure set up for him with all of the lights and heating that was recommended and I try to keep it as humid as possible. I’ve noticed though that there are crevices between his scutes, and I’m wondering if it’s the beginning of pyramiding...