My question is...necessary or unnecessary? I live in AZ so the temps are pretty mild. But we had a couple cold night this weekend, and Tortellini has burrowed himself in the ground. Last year when he did this, I unburied him and kept him in a box in the garage and soaked him every once in awhile...
Hi! I also live in AZ, down in Queen Creek. My Russian buried himself saturday night, and I haven't seen him since. He did this about the same time last year, and didn't get up again until about February. Just being a normal tortoise!
I usually purchase one bag of spring mix as his staple food, and then add on something different this week. This week I got kale, next week it might be collard greens, ect. That will last me a week. I don't know how you are getting him, but keep in mind when they change enviroments they can be...
I adjusted a few things...what do you guys think? He has 3 hides, plus a spider plant. I plant russian tortoise seed mix in the ground, but he eats it faster than I can plant it. He seems really happy, and doesn't try to constatly escape at all. The area receives a combination of sun and shade...
I live in AZ too. Mine burys himself during the day, and comes out in the morning and night. I sometimes wet his hole down a little and he loves that. He also soaks in his water bowl alot.
I would still give him a little store bought greens, maybe just cut down on the amount. But I have the opposite proplem. I can't keep any weeds growing, my piggy eats them before they even have a chance. LOL
I have noticed the last week that the skin on my russian tortoise head is peeling. Do they go through a molting? His behavior hasn't changed and he is still eating and soaking. I soak him twice a week, and he has a water dish at all times in his enclosure. He is kept outdoors, and eats a variety...
That is definantly what I have. I cant imagine it would be safe if it is that dangerous to the skin. I dont even think I will plant in the backyard now. I am afraid the dogs might get into it. Thanks guys!
Someone gave us this plant, said it was in the cactus family. It doesnt have any torns. Thouht it might be a nice addition to tortellinis area. Does anyone know what it is? And if it is safe for russian tortoises? Thanks!
Tortellini woke up from hibernation, it has been such nice weather here in AZ. How do you think he looks? He is walking around and eating like a pig already!
Thanks guys! I cant wait for him to wake up and see his new place. I would love to shorten the bloacks, but I think any shorter and he would be able to climb out.
Thanks for the info the DE! I knew it was safe for dogs to eat, and can help with flea and tick problems (which we dont have). We use it for ants and scorpions!
I have tried to overlap the bricks so there is a lip. He is a little escape artist though!
What do you guys think of my updated outdoor enclosure for tortellini? I added a new hide, so he has a total of 3 hides (one on the left against the wall, one in the back, and then the log). The weeds growing are a russian tortoise seed mix, so he always has something to munch on:D. The dirt is...
Mine took 3 weeks to eat when I first got him!! And now he eats a ton. Just let him get used to the enclosure and new enviroment. [hr]
Oh...and I have 3 Basset Hounds :)
I dont know the exact reason, but mine does that too. When he sees me in the morning he does that with all his legs and his head. I like to think it is cause he is excited to see me and get his breakfast. But I dont know the real reason. :P
Hello All:
I got my Russian tortoise about 2 months ago. I live in AZ, and he is in an outdoor enclosure. The lady I got him from said he had hibernated outside the last 2 years with no trouble. Thsi is my first tortoise so I have some questions.
My concern is that I built him a burrow made...
I got my russian about 3 months ago. He stayed buried for about a week, and didnt eat for three weeks. I gave him food everyday, and he never ate it. Now he is a pig and eats every chance he gets. He still stays buried during the heat of the day (he has an outdoor enclosure), but comes out in...