Hi, I'm a 17 years old guy from Finland. I have a Blue Tongued Skink (t. scincoides chimaerea), so I know something about reptiles/herps. I got my first tortoise about a half year ago 
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Igor is my first tortoise. She's 8 years old Russian tortoise (t. horsfieldii). She's very curious about life outside the enclosure. Igor may look nice and cute, but actually she's got pretty fierce nature; she doesn't like to be handled at all and loves biting your toes!
My second Russian tortoise is named Viktor. He's 4-5 years old. My mom bought him from the local pet shop - which turned out to be not really a good idea. We noticed at the very beginning the little tortoise didn't open his eyes at all, or if he did try, the eyes would itch and seep. He's fine now, after we got him to the vet. Still, eating is pretty hard for him, because seeing is still a problem, even if his eyes are open now. I really hope Viktor gets better.
Tortoises live on the floor in their enclosure, which is 2 square meters large. They've got two spot-lights which warm them up and one big UVB-lamp.
.Igor is my first tortoise. She's 8 years old Russian tortoise (t. horsfieldii). She's very curious about life outside the enclosure. Igor may look nice and cute, but actually she's got pretty fierce nature; she doesn't like to be handled at all and loves biting your toes!
My second Russian tortoise is named Viktor. He's 4-5 years old. My mom bought him from the local pet shop - which turned out to be not really a good idea. We noticed at the very beginning the little tortoise didn't open his eyes at all, or if he did try, the eyes would itch and seep. He's fine now, after we got him to the vet. Still, eating is pretty hard for him, because seeing is still a problem, even if his eyes are open now. I really hope Viktor gets better
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Tortoises live on the floor in their enclosure, which is 2 square meters large. They've got two spot-lights which warm them up and one big UVB-lamp.
