help to identify new tortoise

[Racheyb]

Hi guys. Can you help me identify this tortoise I've rehomed/rescued from a local school... I know it doesn't look in great condition so any advice would be really appreciated.

 

[Tom]

Hello and welcome.

You have a russian tortoise.

Here is the care info:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/

 

[Racheyb]

Thanks. Do you think her shell looks healthy?
Tortoise keeping is new to me but I want to do my best by her.

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi, and welcome to the Forum!

No, she shows the effects of living indoors and not eating the best diet. Also, I'd be willing to bet that tort table isn't big enough for that species of tortoise.

If it's at all possible, when the weather warms up, make this tortoise an outdoor habitat. Take a look through our enclosure section and get some ideas from the pictures other members have posted.

 

[vlad21]

I just wanna say you're awesome for rescuing that little guy! Or gal!

 

[Supriya Bharath]

its a female tortoise for sure.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread...sex-of-your-russian-tortoise-with-pics.87181/