Elnewman622
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I was just wondering if his shell is in good health and if there is anything to worry about ? And if he is just growing or pyramidingShell
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I was just wondering if his shell is in good health and if there is anything to worry about ? And if he is just growing or pyramiding
He looks good. Maybe a little dry... Try soaking him a couple times a week. Russians always have thicker growth lines than other tortoises, I've noticed. I'd say he's growing nicely. We would need a picture from the side to see about pyramiding but he looks great from this view!
Elnewman622
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I soak him about 3-4 times a week for 20-30 minuets but I will post a picture from the side
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If that were mine, I'd be pleased with his appearance. He could use some nail work. Edward scissor hands? It helps to get them to walk around on cement, etc.
He's perfect! Those lines you see are just growth lines!
His shell looks nice! I soak mine every other day, just because he's not an adult yet 
Was he sleeping when the last picture got taken?
Was he sleeping when the last picture got taken?
The tortoise is just fine, quit worrying. Also, the nails are ok too. Russian tortoises' nails do appear to be a bit longer than other species.
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No he wasn't sleeping he just stuck his head in while I was taking the pictureHis shell looks nice! I soak mine every other day, just because he's not an adult yet
Oh okay. Then I think he looks a little dehydrated? Eyes can appear 'sunken' if torts don't drink/have enough moisture.
Anyone else on this?
Anyone else on this?
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Ok thankyou so much I soak him a lot but he always tries to get out and his enclosure doesn't keep the most humidity but i try spraying it everydayOh okay. Then I think he looks a little dehydrated? Eyes can appear 'sunken' if torts don't drink/have enough moisture.
Anyone else on this?
Is the water too hot or too cold? Some tortoises like it some don't but just keep them in there anyway
what are you using for substrate in your enclosure? Coconut Coir holds humidity well.
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I try changing it to see which one he likes he seems to like it in the medium to hot range. For the substrate I use the coconut coir but I'm thinking now that I might want to raise the heat lamp higher away from the enclosure now that I think of it !Is the water too hot or too cold? Some tortoises like it some don't but just keep them in there anyway
The water should be very lukewarm, not hot. Do you have a temperature gun? They are very handy because you can pointed right at the top of your tortoise a shell or anywhere else and find out the temperature of that area.
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Yes I do have a temperature gun. Around what temp should it be ?
The basking area should be high 80's to 90's, and the cool side should stick around 75-80 Heat bulbs can dry out moisture fast, what wattage do you have?
(on second thought, how far away for the bottom is the lamp?)
Heat bulbs can dry out moisture fast, what wattage do you have?(on second thought, how far away for the bottom is the lamp?)
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I'm not really sure about the temp and the heights really like I know that that heated area is around the 80-90s but I'm not sure about the cool area I have the zoo med enclosure and yes I know it's not good I'm having someone build me a new one .im also not sure about the wattages of the lamps but when I do find out I will for sure tell you .The basking area should be high 80's to 90's, and the cool side should stick around 75-80
(on second thought, how far away for the bottom is the lamp?)
Thank you !
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we were thinking about building something like this but if anyone has any suggestions it would be great! We were thinking about making it around 6 feet long
Elnewman622
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The wattage for the heat light is 100w and the UVB light I'm not really sure aboutThank you
