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My russian tortoise is about 2 years old and i think is a female due to a short, straight tail. She is 3.3 inches going by the measurment of http://www.tlady.clara.net/measure.htm. I keep her in a 3ft by 1.5ft enclosure, keep a varied diet of spring green, rocket, cress, iceberg lettuce, spinach...

He/she is 3.3 inches, is this normal?

Ok thanks, I think rocky went a lot less lively around winter, was it the same for you?

I have had him for a year and didnt hibernate him last year as i was advised not too as he might not survive the cold temperature. He is 2 this year, should i hibernate him and can i have all the information on hibernating (maybe a wesite link) like how long to hibernate for, when and how. Thanks

Lol thats why i think roxan is good

LOL! thanks for asking her and i think i prefer Roxan, thanks for your input :D

Ohh ok, anyway if he/she does turn out a girl i will have a name :) and please check out my other post about him/her size

Not bad! I was torn between Ronda or Roxan lol what one would you prefer?

My baby tortoise is 2 years old and has the name rocky. I have watched videos on how to sex a tortoise and she has a short, stubby tail and it is straight. Any name ideas for a girl tortoise lol?

Thanks for the help, she is sleeping now so i will get back to you tomorrow on measurements

My russian tortoise is about 2 years old and i think is a female due to a short, straight tail. She has about a 3 inch shell (From top to bottom) and with head and legs is just over 4 inches. I keep her in a 3ft by 1.5ft enclosure, keep a varied diet of spring green, rocket, cress, iceberg...

how often do you change yours?

ok thankyou i will get my dad to fit one

I always keep the water there and i change it if i see poop or wee in there also i change it every morning, thanks for the help

I woke up today and turned my UV bulb on to later find my new tortoise (Rocky) wondering round and basking on the slate i lay down under the bulb, i give him a quick bath and let him get back to his work, he still hasnt eat or drank yet but i think this is normal. He has burried himself again...