Recent content by LillyBean

Now just have to wait for the weeds and grass to sprout

I am building an outdoor enclosure for my russian. I am trying to figure out where to put it. If i put it near the house, it wont get any sun. I can put it under my tree but then it will be shady all day. Only other option is where it will be in the sun all day. Any suggestions on which will be...

My little guys doesn't match on both sides. Is this normal to see one side longer than the other?

Would this work for an outdoor russian habitat for this summer if I made a screen top? It's a little bigger and cheaper than the guinea pig cage...

Yes! Sorry been busy and forgot to update. Did his soak that night under the light and he has been out and about tearing up his home ever since. I installed my extra security cam so i can watch him on my lunch break

Thanks! I'll start soaking him under the light and see what happens

He was kept in a tank before i got him so he isn't used to so much space also

He has a powersun uvb/basking light. But i dont think he has had much exposure since he has been on the other side of his table

I've had my russian for almost 2 weeks now. He is about 5-7 yeats old and came from a coworker. He gets up to eat every day but doesn't seem to be active throughout the day. I put up a camera to check in on him and i never see him basking or moving around. He is always buried in a hide on the...

Thanks everyone! This is my new little buddy Ataro. I need to know if his nails are too long

Just waiting on my slate pieces to get here in a couple days

One more thing...the mvb says it reccomends a deep dome light fixture. Does it really matter or can i use a standard dome?

I am getting a russian from someone i work with who's kid doesnt want anymore.They have had it for 2 years and got it from a local pet store at 4ish inches. It was in a glass aquarium so i built a table out of coroplast that is 15" high. I am using cypress mulch and got a mercury vapor bulb. Im...

I am Amber from Omaha. I am planning on getting a Russian Tortoise in the next week or so. I have been reading a lot of stuff and care guides on here amd the web. I am excited to begin this journey. I still have some questions I am trying to find answers for before I post about them but there is...