Hi All-
I am adopting/rescuing a Russian Tortoise this weekend. I have cared for many animals before, but this will be my first Russian Tortoise. I know (s)he is coming with its current housing/food/lighting etc, but since I haven't seen any of it yet I'm not sure if it is the correct lighting/diet etc. As such, I am trying to prepare as much as I can for transitioning my new friend to its new home. I live in New England so having a year round outdoor area isn't going to work (today is a high of 60!). I would love to setup a large garden tray in the house for him/her to graze in. I'm thinking of putting in this Russian Tortoise Forge Mix (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C43Y6LT/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20) and do dandelions and endive frisee too. What do you experts know that I don't and that I should be thinking of to make sure (s)he will be happy here for a long, long time.
I don't want to overwhelm the poor thing not knowing its background, but want to make sure it has what is needed as quickly as possible.
TIA!
I am adopting/rescuing a Russian Tortoise this weekend. I have cared for many animals before, but this will be my first Russian Tortoise. I know (s)he is coming with its current housing/food/lighting etc, but since I haven't seen any of it yet I'm not sure if it is the correct lighting/diet etc. As such, I am trying to prepare as much as I can for transitioning my new friend to its new home. I live in New England so having a year round outdoor area isn't going to work (today is a high of 60!). I would love to setup a large garden tray in the house for him/her to graze in. I'm thinking of putting in this Russian Tortoise Forge Mix (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C43Y6LT/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20) and do dandelions and endive frisee too. What do you experts know that I don't and that I should be thinking of to make sure (s)he will be happy here for a long, long time.
I don't want to overwhelm the poor thing not knowing its background, but want to make sure it has what is needed as quickly as possible.
TIA!
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