Stanley & Dorothy
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Welcome to the forum!
I think you have Horsefields (called Russians over here)?
Pop over to the Russian specific thread for feedbac: https://tortoiseforum.org/forums/russian-tortoises.81/
And take a look at this care thread: https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/
I think you have Horsefields (called Russians over here)?
Pop over to the Russian specific thread for feedbac: https://tortoiseforum.org/forums/russian-tortoises.81/
And take a look at this care thread: https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/
They are indeed Russians. I think you already know that though. They should not be kept in pairs if you are. They are very scrappy tortoises and will fight and bully until one is sick or dead. Of if male and female the male will try too breed her to death.
It's hard to say how big they should be. They all grow at their own pace and depends on care, diet, etc. As long as they keep gaining and growing they are doing fine in that department.
It's hard to say how big they should be. They all grow at their own pace and depends on care, diet, etc. As long as they keep gaining and growing they are doing fine in that department.
Hi and welcome! Don't worry about size per age. They all grow at different rates. As long as they're active, bright eyed and eating good, you're good to go!
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Thank you, Rosemary
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Hi wellington
Thank you for the advice.
Just inherited George picture attached not sure what spur thigh he is
I believe a hermanns but @HermanniChris can confirm. I only really know the Russians.
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It appears to be Testudo graeca ibera but if you can post a full carapace and plastron shot I’ll know for sure.
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Oh gocha
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Thank you
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Yes definitely ibera
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Thank you, could you tell me male or female?
Still ok to feed him on kale and pellets. George also has a bath everyday. Apparently he is only a baby but not sure.
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It’s looking to be female but it’s very, very young. Ibera can get very large, some of our females are 11”. Kale and pellets should only be offered occasionally. Broad lead weeds, certain flowers and other plants should make up the bulk of the diet. Hibiscus flowers and leaves, clover, mulberry leaves, ribwort plantain, broad lead plantain, catsear, sow thistle, strawberry plant leaves, vetch, and Mazuri Tortoise diet (in moderation) is a good way to get started.
Too small to sex right now. Looking female, but they all look female until they're nearly mature
Kale may be fed in moderation, but shouldn't be a staple of any torts diet.
Take a look at The Tortoise Table Plant Database - it has an online search where you can check the greens that you can buy, and those that grow around you, for suitability to feed.
https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk
Kale may be fed in moderation, but shouldn't be a staple of any torts diet.
Take a look at The Tortoise Table Plant Database - it has an online search where you can check the greens that you can buy, and those that grow around you, for suitability to feed.
https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk
That is a beautiful new tortoise. Now you need three enclosures! 
Looks like you've gotten some of the typical bad pet store advice. That substrate is dangerous and its too dry too. Encouraging tortoises to eat their sandy substrate to satisfy their calcium cravings with those limestone bits is a horrible idea. You should change that ASAP. I prefer coco coir for smaller Testudos and fine grade orchid bark for larger ones.
GIve these a read through for more helpful info:
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/
Looks like you've gotten some of the typical bad pet store advice. That substrate is dangerous and its too dry too. Encouraging tortoises to eat their sandy substrate to satisfy their calcium cravings with those limestone bits is a horrible idea. You should change that ASAP. I prefer coco coir for smaller Testudos and fine grade orchid bark for larger ones.
GIve these a read through for more helpful info:
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/
