New horsefield owner

[joe.2708]

Hi. I'm Joe from UK.

Today I received my very first tortoise - a 4 year old horsefield/russian.

I'm looking forward to sharing any tips and tricks to give my little fella the best long life possible

 

[Shakudo]

Welcome, I am a new Russian keeper myself, you can read up, and you will learn so much here!
Have fun!

Take care,

Joey

 

[becky_tortoise]

I also so have a Russian tortoise they are very active! To keep them healthy keep them clean by washing them quite often also make sure there is no place that your tortoise can climb up and get away as Russians are very good at doing that !!!!! Good luck !!!

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello Joe welcome to the TFO from AZ, USA yes Russians a great little torts . So when do we get Picts of your torts and teir enclosures


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[JoesMum]

Hello and welcome frm Kent, UK. With reference to my posting name... Joe is my tortoise and not my son

Your Russian needs a diet of leafy greens. He cannot digest sugars properly, so sweet stuff like fruit, tomatoes, peppers and carrots needs to be fed vry occasionally and very sparingly, if at all.

Look up what is good to feed on the Tortoise Table Plant Database http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/site/plant_database_14.asp

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Joe, and welcome to the Forum!

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Welcome!

 

[Tom]

Hello and welcome. These should help:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/

 

[pam]

Welcome