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[Dkess84]

Hello, new to the forum, looks like a great place to start. Im looking to be a new Russian tortoise owner. Trying to research online but there is too much contradicting information and I stumbled across this forum which seems to have the best information.

I'm looking at purchasing a hatchling from ATC, any help would be appreciated. I am still in the research phase and I have not purchased any supplies yet. Thank you.

 

[Beasty_Artemis]

It's very hard to start out! Good help here! Russians are very fun. But everyone starts out wrong. Don't feel too bad.

 

[Tim Carlisle]

Welcome! Have you seen the care sheet for Russians yet? https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/the-best-way-to-raise-any-temperate-species-of-tortoise.183131/

 

[wellington]

Welcome. You found the right place for correct info and any help you need.
Best thing to do is read the caresheet. Then get everything you need and set the enclosure up and have it running for a week or two before you get your tort. This gives enough time to tweak everything before you bring him home.
Be sure to double check with us if you have any questions.
Remember that an adult Russian will need a minimum of a 4x8 foot enclosure. A hatchling about half that.

 

[TammyJ]

Hi and welcome!

 

[Dkess84]

Thanks for the responses, I'll start with the care sheet.

 

[Karen(pebbles)]

welcome to the forum

 

[Beasty_Artemis]

Just keep an open mind.....

 

[zolasmum]

Hello, new to the forum, looks like a great place to start. Im looking to be a new Russian tortoise owner. Trying to research online but there is too much contradicting information and I stumbled across this forum which seems to have the best information.

I'm looking at purchasing a hatchling from ATC, any help would be appreciated. I am still in the research phase and I have not purchased any supplies yet. Thank you.

Welcome to the forum. People here are very knowledgeable and helpful. I have a Hermann - Russians are similar in many ways, but they are very good climbers, and great escapologists ,so be prepared to consider that, when setting up an enclosure, etc !
Best wishes
Angie

 

[Dkess84]

What would be some safe plants to put in my enclosure? I was looking at succulents but not sure what would be safe.

 

[SinLA]

Understand you want a hatchling, but also know there are also Russian adults out there on places like craigslist because people get bored of them when they aren't little and can fit in a fish tank

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Welcome to the forum