I'm new here. I always come across this site when researching Russians. Figured it's a good idea to join. I'm the proud owner of Delilah, a Russian Tortoise we rescued from PetSmart. I absolutely love her crazy! She's adorable! We've only had her close to a month now and she's great! After a little less than a week and daily inspections of Delilah I realized that her shell was really dry and flaking; not in the best condition. But now, after many baths and the right nutrition, her shell has come a long way. She's such a happy lil gal!