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[JaneB]

Hi, I'm new here. We don't have our tortoise yet, but we will be getting one within the next few weeks. It is a russian tortoise about 7 months old. My husband and I are very excited for our new addition. We have thought many times over the years about getting a turtle/tortoise of some kind, but things didn't work out as planned. This time it is definate though.

I am looking for good habitat ideas and other on-going support We plan to start out in a rubbermaid type container, and build a tortoise table within the next few months.

We have two young children. We know the risk of Salmonella, and plan to take necessary precautions (i.e., HANDWASHING) to prevent any exposure.

Anyhow, I am very glad to have found this forum.

Jane, Portland Oregon

 

[terryo]

Welcome, Jane. When you get your new "baby" pass on some pictures. Everyone loves pictures here.

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Jane: Welcome to the forum. I was born in Portland (many, MANY years ago), and I seem to remember some pretty nice summertime weather. For now, the rubbermaid tub will be a good habitat, but be thinking about building an outdoor pen for when he gets to be a little older.

Yvonne

 

[spikethebest]

welcome to the tortoiseforum! we love pics!

 

[Crazy1]

Welcome to the Forum Jane.

 

[JaneB]

What do the numbers stand for after your pets?

 

[Isa]

Welcome to the forum Jane

 

[Yvonne G]

What do the numbers stand for after your pets?

Hi Jane: for instance, 1.1.2 leopards would mean that the person has 1 male, 1 female and two that are too young to sex yet.

Yvonne

 

[JaneB]

Ok, that makes sense.

As I don't really have one yet, I will just not put that part.

Jane

 

[micki]

hi Jane and welcome to the forum.

 

[jlyoncc1]

Welcome to the forum Jane!! Let's keep track of how long it takes for your to have a second tort!! LOL They are addicting.....

 

[Jacqui]

Jane a big welcome to you! Russians are sweet little torts. Am looking forward to seeing pictures, when it comes. Do the children know about the soon-to-arrive family member?

 

[JaneB]

Jane a big welcome to you! Russians are sweet little torts. Am looking forward to seeing pictures, when it comes. Do the children know about the soon-to-arrive family member?

Yes, they know we have it planned (not that my 2 y.o. really cares, lol) our 5 1/2 yr old loves the idea. I don't think he knows its definate yet or not, as he is at my in-laws spending the week. He'll be home on Friday though.

I'm going to try to post a pic, not sure if it will work or not, it might be too big. If it works, our Tort, my husband wants to name it Tasha, I'm not sold on that yet, is the one in the "12:00" position.

And thanks for the kind welcome!

Jane, Portland Oregon

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[Jacqui]

Can imagine the older one's excitement. Are you going to be going and picking it up and enduring the "torture" waiting for the delivery truck?

 

[JaneB]

Can imagine the older one's excitement. Are you going to be going and picking it up and enduring the "torture" waiting for the delivery truck?

Nope, no road trip for us, lol, Nebraska isn't really that close to Oregon. My daughter has on-going health problems and we have numerous medical appointments for her that I miss too much work for already. So, we will be enduring the dreaded wait for the delivery truck. Plus with the cost of gas, it has GOT to be cheaper!

Our breeder says she has never had one be DOA, so I hope thats a good sign.

Our son has always been an animal lover, so I see it being a "love at first sight" kind of moment. That is good, as he may inherit it someday

Jane

 

[Jacqui]

Saw that picture and thought it looked familiar, now I know why. Your getting one from Shelly in Lincoln right? She is a wonderful person and her Russians are the best group I have been privileged seeing.

 

[katesgoey]

Hi Jane!

 

[katesgoey]

Sorry - I somehow posted before complete: Hi Jane - pretty tortoise picture, bet you can't wait!

Sandy and Tank the Leopard tort

 

[JaneB]

Saw that picture and thought it looked familiar, now I know why. Your getting one from Shelly in Lincoln right? She is a wonderful person and her Russians are the best group I have been privileged seeing.

I believe you are right! I am buying it from a Shelly in Nebraska. I have heard wonderful things and it only makes me more confident in my decision to buy from her. She is VERY awesome and has been very good an giving information as well.

Jane