My tortoises age?

[megs123456]

Hello!! I recently adopted my russian tortoise from pet smart and they weren't very sure of the information they Gave to me, for example, they didn't know which of the 2 tortoises in the enclosure, was which type of species. They also couldn't tell apart the girls from boys! Anyways I was just curious if anyone could help me identify which kind of tortoise I have and how old it is. Thanks!!



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[hunterk997]

It's a russian tortoise. And there is no true way of telling how old he/she is. If you got him/her from a pet store, it could be any where between 4-10 years old.


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[WillTort2]

If you post a picture of your Russians tail viewing from the under side someone may be able to determine which sex.

The shell looks a little dry, what is your substrate and do you know the humidity level for your enclosure?

 

[megs123456]

If you post a picture of your Russians tail viewing from the under side someone may be able to determine which sex.

The shell looks a little dry, what is your substrate and do you know the humidity level for your enclosure?

I uses Eco earth the one with coconut fiber, and I spray his enclosure with water every day, but it's pretty dry in la so I have to do it multiple times a day. The humidity levels are 50% to 80%. Am I doing something wrong? And how can I keep his shell healthy?

 

[Mrturtle527]

Have you given him a soak?


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[Tom]

Somewhere between 4 and 40 most likely.

 

[megs123456]

Have you given him a soak?


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Yes twice it 3 times a week

 

[Caboose]

You should soak your tortoise daily for 20-30 min when they are young but since we are not sure of the age i would do it anyways just to be safe.


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[mr. Binks]

If the tail is big its a boy