90 degrees woo hoo!

[ChiKat]

It's nice and hot out today! And yesterday it was pouring rain so today it's pretty humid- perfect tort weather!

The water is from me pouring water on him

See ya!

 

[dmarcus]

I love the far away pics, put's there size in perspective. Very good photos.. It's 91 here with a feel like temp of 97...Hot hot hot..

 

[Tom]

Congratulations!

I think Nelson is to Russians what RV is to sulcatas.

He is just gorgeous. Seriously the most attractive Russian I've ever seen. He must be lovin' that sunshine.

 

[ChiKat]

Right now it's 90 but it says it feels like 95. There's a breeze though, otherwise it would be almost unbearable!
Thank you Tom, that's very nice of you to say

 

[Tom]

Well I'm no Russian expert, but most of them don't have all that yellow on the shell or skin. Plus he's very healthy looking and well proportioned. And he's got a nice big head. That's a feature I like in tortoises.

Do you know his origin or where in their range all that color comes from?

 

[ChiKat]

I don't know, but I will email the breeders (Robert/Trish from Fl) and ask!

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Nice!

 

[DeanS]

That is one cute Russian...and so is Mila Kunis (Sorry...had to throw that in)

 

[Isa]

I love your little Nelson, he is a beautiful RT I am sure he had an amazing time outside. Thanks for sharing the beautiful pics with us

 

[ChiKat]

Do you know his origin or where in their range all that color comes from?

The breeder said the adults in her breeding colony originated from Uzbekistan. I asked if she has any pictures available of the adults- I'm very curious to see what they look like!

 

[Jacob]

He Looks Great!

 

[Zouave]

Gorgeous! Just stunning! <3

 

[Candy]

Way to go Nelson. He sure likes the camera doesn't he? Wow I was looking at the pictures of him on the cement, wasn't it too hot? Did he burn his little toes? I hope not. He is adorable Katie. You should be so proud of him. Wow does he pee a lot.

 

[DixieParadise]

What a great lawn you have. It gets too damn hot here in Texas that we have to conserve on water...so most lawns suffer. I know mine does. Nice to see a lush green lawn.

 

[Melly-n-shorty]

Awww he is so cute!

 

[Tom]

Do you know his origin or where in their range all that color comes from?

The breeder said the adults in her breeding colony originated from Uzbekistan. I asked if she has any pictures available of the adults- I'm very curious to see what they look like!

Thanks for the info. I wouldn't mind having a herd of those out here someday soon.

 

[SnakeyeZ]

Gorgeous russian! Your's is nice and dark patterned like mine. I have not seen another like that until now.

Beauty.

 

[Neal]

He looks big for 2 years old. Cool!

 

[Tom]

Gorgeous russian! Your's is nice and dark patterned like mine. I have not seen another like that until now.

Beauty.

Lets see a thread with some pics of yours Rich. I might have to get into Russians if I can find a source with ones that look like this.

 

[GeoTerraTestudo]

Nelson doesn't seem to mind the humidity, does he?