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[austinSOLO]

well since i am kind of on a budget i think i am going to stick to getting a russian like i was in the beginning but i just want to know because i am looking at a captive bred adult and wanted to keep it outside, but if its outside a lot, would 70-(high 80's sometimes) in the summer?

 

[kimber_lee_314]

That is definitely not too hot for a Russian. Mine are outside 24/7 and I am in So Cal where it gets to 100 regularly. Of course they always have shade, hides, places to dig, and water available.

 

[austinSOLO]

so those temperatures are fine?

 

[Eweezyfosheezy]

Russians are more durable than really any tortoise when it comes to being too hot or too cold. But russian adults need to be kept very dry. The upkeep on an adult in the summer will be far less than a baby though.

 

[austinSOLO]

yeah i think i'll make an enclosure for when it is dry and hot which should be another month, but mostly keep it inside

 

[Eweezyfosheezy]

I havent seen too many russians for sale besides babies and WC adults. But you should be able to find a captive bred adult male for pretty cheap. Somewhere in the 70-100 range is around what they go for a smaller (4-5 in.) CB male. You may be able to find something on your local craigslist.

 

[austinSOLO]

yeah i already found one for 80 and hopefully i can get it

 

[Eweezyfosheezy]

yeah i already found one for 80 and hopefully i can get it

Good luck!!! You already know what to do right when you get him and thats post pics for us lol

 

[austinSOLO]

i will if i get him! im talking to my dad about it

 

[Eweezyfosheezy]

Then in that case you're in my prayers.

 

[austinSOLO]

thank you my dad told me the guy was going to send us a shipping quote or something like that so i guess that means i am getting it

 

[TortoiseBoy1999]

thank you my dad told me the guy was going to send us a shipping quote or something like that so i guess that means i am getting it

AWSOME!!!!

 

[Kerry1976]

thank you my dad told me the guy was going to send us a shipping quote or something like that so i guess that means i am getting it

Congratulations! That is GREAT!

 

[austinSOLO]

i HOPE i am getting im, if so i will post pics asap

 

[GeoTerraTestudo]

As long as your Russian has a dry burrow and gets enough sun, he can be left outside. Then he will become active on his own when conditions are right above ground (about 70-85*F, pretty sunny, and not too windy). If the weather gets too hot or too cold, he will retreat into his burrow again.

 

[austinSOLO]

well then he should be outside quite a lot and not always hiding in his burrow!

 

[lynnedit]

I also live in Washington state and my Russians are out full time right now. They do have hides that they can retreat to. They sleep there at night only, and hang out under plants during the day. They love daytime temps in the 70-80's. Nights have been in the 60's but would be fine into the 50's.

If it rains (summer rain, not too cold), they sit at the door to their hides and look out....waiting.....

Make sure you pick a good spot that gets mostly sun and some shade in your yard. Your tort will love it.

 

[GeoTerraTestudo]

well then he should be outside quite a lot and not always hiding in his burrow!

This came up in another thread; he could just need some time to get used to his new digs.

 

[austinSOLO]

yeah which city do you live in? because lately its been cloudy but in the 70's

 

[GeoTerraTestudo]

yeah which city do you live in? because lately its been cloudy but in the 70's

Who me? I live in Westminster, Colorado.
My guys are not very active on cloudy days, even if it's nice and warm. Tortoises like sunshine.