Meet me any my Russian tortoise Stevie

[thedicewoman]

Hello all,

I've been looking after 2-year-old Stevie for 3 months now and really enjoying it. She's so fascinating to watch, and particularly loves to climb all over me and fall asleep on my elbows whilst I watch TV.

She's fond of her home-grown weeds and loves a bit of red lettuce now and again.

I've joined the forum for help in fine-tuning her environment to suit her needs, particularly in relation to temperature, comfort and exercise.

Thanks!

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi thedicewoman:

Welcome to the Tortoise Forum!!

Stevie is a very pretty Russian tortoise. He probably would benefit from a more varied diet. Does she get to go outside and graze?

What would you like us to call you?

...and may we know appx. where in the world you are?

 

[dmarcus]

Hello and welcome to the forum...

 

[Jacob]

Welcome to the forum!
Temps and diet are very important.

 

[tortadise]

Welcome

 

[KimandKarasi]

Hello! and tell Stevie I said hello too that's adorable that she sleeps in your elbows! Mine won't sit still for a second!! XD but whatever makes them happy right?

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Welcome!

 

[pam]

Welcome

 

[thedicewoman]

Hello everyone and thanks for such a warm welcome!

My name is Jenni, and I live in South-West England in a ground-floor flat. Unfortunately, Stevie doesn't have outside space as the landlord is currently carrying out works on the communal garden.

I do grow tortoise-specific weeds for her, and keep lots of leafy greens on standby - kale, red leaf lettuce and chicory. I also include a few pellets of supplement every second day - she particuclarly likes these!

She's not fond of water, and hates her weekly bath, but she does like to roam around the flat every evening.

Her set-up includes UVB and UVA lamps, which are set on a timer for roughly 14 hours a day. She also has a heat mat which is on all the time in her 'hot corner' to keep her cosy.

I'll post a pic as soon as I can for some expert advice!

Thanks all!
Jenni

 

[Zamric]

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[jwhite]

welcome

 

[Laura]

Welcome!
Be cautious about letting her wander around your flat. there are hidden dangers.. temps are too cool and she might find something, eat it, and its not good for her.
variety in her diet is what they like. Calcium is a must and so is the sunshine... make sure she gets that as much as possible.

 

[TORTOISEMAN1]

Welcome!