What is normal Russian tortoise behavior?

lpcullum

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I'm just curious, I know every one of them has different personalities, but what is the normal baseline for activity, drinking, eating, etc.? Mine seems to, after a soak, eat, then crawl around for a bit, occasionally take a dip in the water, then find herself a spot under the heat/UV lamp and burrow.
 

lpcullum

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Thanks! I thought they might be a little more active, still awesome pets though :)
 

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The larger the area they have to explore, the more active they will be. I have mine outdoors so they tend to get around for a longer stretch than when I had them inside. They are healthyer and happier outside but the trade off is they go feral very quickly. 2 of mine won't even come out around me any longer and two months age they ate from my hand! Its ok though. They are better off.
 

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yeah, that sounds normal. i change up the enclosure a bunch and that usually excites them :) i bought some food bag clips and screwed them to the wall and i hang greens from them. mine loves searching for it and reaching up :)
 
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