Russian buying

[Mikael_m29]

I am going to buy a russian of tortoise supply.com should I get one that is almost adult but it is wild caught or should I get a baby. I have heard babies are harder to care for and I'm a beginner so I would be a bit nervous.which one should I buy?

 

[T33's Torts]

I'd go for an adult. I'm not a beginner, but a baby Russian is just to big of an ordeal.

 

[hunterk997]

You can always get a juvenile. Sort of in-between adult and baby.

 

[TortsNTurtles]

When I was on the site I did not see baby Russians for sale. Don't ask me how I know

 

[Mikael_m29]

Thanks

 

[lynnedit]

I agree, get a sub adult or adult. They are established and healthy if you are buying from Tortoise Supply, great choice!

 

[Pittrock]

TortoiseSupply will do you good. I've also seen evidence of how his "imports" arrive. They arrive in specially designed individual containers - each tortoise is in it's own little compartment. I'm not a huge of importing but if I did go that route I would certainly choose this vendor.

Since you're a beginner, I would recommend an adult. If you're a little adventurous, I just picked up a Dalmatian Hermann from them a couple weeks ago. They're about 7mos old so not quite "babies" anymore but still "cute" and require a little less looking after so to speak. But be prepared for daily soaks and keeping up with warmth and humidity. Do it right to avoid health problems and/or pyramiding.

Good luck! Keep us posted!!

 

[Mikael_m29]

Will do!