New Tortoise owner

[dncekidd]

Hey everyone I'm Nikki! I have done a lot of research on here, so thank you for helping me prepare for my new buddy Cooper. I picked him up yesterday, he is a male Russian Tortoise. I'm guessing about 5 or 6 years old! Thanks again for your help!

 

[Jacqui]

Hi and welcome! What made you decide Cooper would be the right addition to your life?

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome to the Forum, Nikki!

 

[cemmons12]

Hi and welcome.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello Nikki and welcome to the TFO
From Phx AZ

 

[nate.mann]

welcome!


0.1.0 Russian tortoise
0.1.0 Sonoran Desert Tortoise
1.0.0 Bluenose Pit/American Bulldog

 

[Kapidolo Farms]

Hi,

Cool tortoise, Cooper. You might double to triple the age estimate. Growth annuli are a hit and mis, but I'd guess 13 to 15 years old. Nice that your photo is so crisp and clear.

Russians are personable.

Will

 

[dncekidd]

Hi I have had a big interest it reptiles. we had some different lizards growing up and I was always like one of the boys up to my knees in mud looking for frogs turtles abd lizards. I've had my own home for about two years and decided he would make a nice office buddy. He is in a rubbermaid container for now with a branch hide on one side that he like climbing on and a flower pot on its side he likes to nap in. My step dad is going to build him a tortoise table and I want to make him a outdoor enclosure next spring when it warms up again. I did a lot of research before bringing Cooper home but I am thrilled I did

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Thanks for ur age estimate. I know it's kind of a complete guess. Either way I am thrilled to have him!

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