I am long term fostering a Greek tortoise (Bobbie) for family friends while they are on extended work assignment in Germany. I have had Bobbie for 7 months and have been following their care instructions. However, I have never owned a Tortoise before. I stumbled upon your website and am excited to join as there is so much more to caring for him than what I was instructed. My first concern is getting the correct amount of humidity for him. I live in Northern California near Sacramento. Please tell me how to create humidity that is correct for him.
Greek Tortoise-Humidity Question
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Here is the care sheet for Russians. Care is the same for greeks. Read these and then come back and ask for more clarification if needed.
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Beginner Mistakes
To comment on Tom's article, go here: http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread-split-Beginner-Mistakes#axzz1tG8s05M5 Over the years many of us, myself included, have made many of these mistakes, and we have certainly seen them made many times by others. With springtime upon us and many new...
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Russian Tortoise Care Sheet
Russian tortoises have great personalities, are very hardy, tolerate a wide variety of enclosure parameters, stay small, and are generally a good "starter" tortoise in my opinion. Here is how I like to set them up: Indoor Enclosure type and size: Most people want to know the minimum size...
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Is this a full grown Greek tortoise? Then you don't need to worry about humidity. If he's indoors, just wet the substrate, stir it up with your hand to evenly wet the whole thing, then allow it to dry out. The moisture will stay under the top layer. If you soak him a few times a week in warm water for about 15 minutes, you don't need humidity in the enclosure. If it's a baby tortoise, it's a whole other ball game.
Thank you! He is 9 years old. Forgive me, how deep should the water be when soaking?
It should come up to the middle of his sides - where he doesn't have to strain to hold his head out of the water. At that age, you can soak once a week.
Thank you, I appreciate the resources.Here is the care sheet for Russians. Care is the same for greeks. Read these and then come back and ask for more clarification if needed.
Beginner Mistakes
To comment on Tom's article, go here: http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread-split-Beginner-Mistakes#axzz1tG8s05M5 Over the years many of us, myself included, have made many of these mistakes, and we have certainly seen them made many times by others. With springtime upon us and many new...Russian Tortoise Care Sheet
Russian tortoises have great personalities, are very hardy, tolerate a wide variety of enclosure parameters, stay small, and are generally a good "starter" tortoise in my opinion. Here is how I like to set them up: Indoor Enclosure type and size: Most people want to know the minimum size...
Thank you so much!
