New Russian Tortoise Mum

michelle1986

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Hi,
Our family welcomed our first tortoise ( Rosie) into our home yesterday U.K. , it’s a small Russian. We brought a set up from our local reputable exotic shop so think we’re off to a good start.
this is also the first time I’ve ever used a forum but I have 100 questions so thought it would be helpful.
 

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Hi Michelle, and welcome to the Forum!

Please feel free to ask all the questions you want, but also take a look through the pinned threads at the top of our Russian section.
 

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Welcome to the forum, you will find all the info you need here for your new buddy! My first tortoise was a Russian. I hope you are having a lot of fun so far!
 

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Hi,
Our family welcomed our first tortoise ( Rosie) into our home yesterday U.K. , it’s a small Russian. We brought a set up from our local reputable exotic shop so think we’re off to a good start.
this is also the first time I’ve ever used a forum but I have 100 questions so thought it would be helpful.
What are you feeding your tort?
She looks a tad dry her shell. Could be me though. I would make sure you are giving her daily warm soaks at least 3-4 times a week for 10-15 mins
 

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Hi,
Our family welcomed our first tortoise ( Rosie) into our home yesterday U.K. , it’s a small Russian. We brought a set up from our local reputable exotic shop so think we’re off to a good start.
this is also the first time I’ve ever used a forum but I have 100 questions so thought it would be helpful.
Welcome to the forum! Rosie is pretty cute. ?. You’ve come to the right place for advice. Here’s an excellent care sheet written by one of our members based on his many years of experience. It might help answer some of your immediate questions.

 

michelle1986

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Welcome to the forum! Rosie is pretty cute. ?. You’ve come to the right place for advice. Here’s an excellent care sheet written by one of our members based on his many years of experience. It might help answer some of your immediate questions.

This is great thank you
 

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Hello Michelle and welcome from Devon. Do you know how old Rosie is ? I am glad you have started weighing Rosie - also,when our Zola was a baby, we would stand him on a sheet of paper and draw round the edge of his shell, so we could see by the outlines how he had grown and changed shape over time.
You have put out lots of food for Rosie, but I think she might have trouble biting into some of the things - I would cut up some smaller bits for a start, and use a much flatter container for the food, so she can get at it more easily - tortoises often like to sit on their food while they eat !
Best wishes
Angie
 

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Thank you, we have her a soak this evening and we weighed her just so we can keep a check on what she’s up to.
Hi,
Our family welcomed our first tortoise ( Rosie) into our home yesterday U.K. , it’s a small Russian. We brought a set up from our local reputable exotic shop so think we’re off to a good start.
this is also the first time I’ve ever used a forum but I have 100 questions so thought it would be helpful.
Hi
I'm also the proud owner of amy 6 month old Russian tortoise called "Raffe" (short for Raffaele). I also only joined this forum today as there is loads of info here.
I find that Raffe loves wild clover leaves from the garden it is high in proteins so don't over do it with the high protein foods. Also pop a dry cuttle fish bone in Rosie tank she will love it, it's a great source of calcium also a great way to prevent your tortoise's beak from becoming overgrown.
?Lou-Lou Wales, UK ?
 

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michelle1986

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Hello Michelle and welcome from Devon. Do you know how old Rosie is ? I am glad you have started weighing Rosie - also,when our Zola was a baby, we would stand him on a sheet of paper and draw round the edge of his shell, so we could see by the outlines how he had grown and changed shape over time.
You have put out lots of food for Rosie, but I think she might have trouble biting into some of the things - I would cut up some smaller bits for a start, and use a much flatter container for the food, so she can get at it more easily - tortoises often like to sit on their food while they eat !
Best wishes
Angie
Thank you Angie,

indone some reading today and have put some slate in with her food on and went for a forage in the garden using an app to see that I was feeding her safe leafs. I will look for smaller ones.
she seems to love the dandilion flowers
 

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Next time you are out on a nature walk, keep your eyes peeled for some nice flat basking rocks to add as tortoise furniture. They like to warm themselves on them, and grind their beaks on them too!!!
 
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