Russian Tortoise Shell

[brittjoslyn211]

Hello everyone . I have had my Russian for a few weeks now. I absolutely adore him! He has such a little personality. Does his shell look normal to everyone? Any info will help . He's very active and seems very healthy. Thank you

 

[jeffbens0n]

Looks normal for a wild caught tortoise.

 

[Yvonne G]

Your tortoise's shell looks like most wild caught russian shells look. They are gathered together in great masses and piled up on top of each other in small bins, where they get covered in poop, pee and scratches and nicks. This is one way it is so very easy to tell the difference between a captive bred tortoise and a wild caught.

Your tortoise is beautiful in his own right. Just love him and offer him the best care you are able, and he will be just fine.

 

[bradtato]

Looks the same as mine, and as far as I can tell, move is perfectly healthy.