Finally got a tortoise!

[swim2298]

After a long time of researching, I decided to purchase an adult male russian tortoise. I named him Leonardo, after the blue teenage mutant ninja turtle.

I'm hoping the pictures of his new home uploaded. He's in a 57 gal rubbermaid tub with coconut coir substrate. I'm gonna go out this weekend and get him some new stuff to make his home nicer. Please give me suggestions on what I should get!

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Welcome.

 

[WallieTheTortoise]

Hey, did you get that tub at home depot?

 

[Sky2Mina]

Welcome to TFO!

 

[dmmj]

welcome and congratulations on the russian

 

[ascott]

Welcome....I would say get him plenty of places to hide....will you be in the position to get him out in the natural sunlight some? He is very handsome...

 

[dmarcus]

Hello and welcome to the forum...

 

[GeoTerraTestudo]

That's great! Very cute little guy. I use 55-gallon Rubbermaid tubs from Home Depot for each of my Russians, too.

 

[TonkaLuv]

He is so cute!!!!! Welcome from me and Tonka!

 

[lynnedit]

You could try indoor plants like a spider plant, pothos vine. Russians are bulldozers, so try putting it in a sturdy pot and submerging it in the substrate. You could also get a pot hangar and hang it over the edge of the rubbermaid. You can also use fake plants, Michael's is a very good source. Mine ignore them, but like hiding under them.
Also, try burying your white hide more; more dirt inside and around it. They do like to burrow a bit.
Make sure there is a shallow dish with water in case he wants to drink or bath, which they rarely do, but need the option.
Welcome! He looks great.