Thank you for your advice, I have only been soaking my RTs once a week for the last couple weeks and they seem to be much happier, thanks again for you help.
I routinely soak my Russian tortoise-Deuce once a day for about 30 min. A few days ago I had him soaking, I fell asleep accidently for about 2 hours.Ever since the under side of his tail has turned white and at the end of the tail it appears a little red like it is inflamed. I am not sure what...
I feel really stupid asking this question since been a member 8/2011. How do I interpret the decimal identification system, such as examples: Russian Tortoise 1.1.0., Redfoot 2.0.0, Hermans 1.1.0. ? Just really curious and what is the significance of this system? Thank you for all your help.
Sorry for just getting back to you, I have been sick with strep throat the last week, not feeling like getting on the computer nor doing anyting else. My tortoises have a very secure outdoor enclosure
with locked lids, substrate 1/2 top soil, 1/2 sand, nice dry hide, they can burrow atleast...
Hey all,
I have had my 2 Russian Tortoises outdoors day and night the last 3 weeks with nitetime lows average in the low 40s. Tonight it is raining and the low is supposed to be around 38 degrees F. I was wondering if this temperature and with addition of rain okay for the to be out all...
Hello all,
I haven't been on here for quite some time (few months), sorry. My Russian Tortoise "Deuce" has me concerned at the moment. He was started on Gentamycin antibiotic about 10 days ago because on persistent watery eyes, lethargy, and lack of appitite. Unfortunately, he...
I just got back from the vet, he thinks my tortoise has mycoplasma, therefore, he prescribed a topical antibiotic called gentamycin, in addition to an oral antibiotic called doxicycline both to be given for 14 days. I hope this will help my Russian.