Hello from Natasha and me!

[Impulsive Adopter]

Hello from me and Natasha!

I just recently, and impulsively, rescued a tortoise from a kid that wasn't taking care of her. Well, I find myself unprepared to care for her.

I think she is a greek tortoise, but I'm not sure. I have attached some pictures in hope of learning for sure.

Any help or advice on how to care for this awesome creature would be amazing.



Also, I can't seem to be able to view my private messages...

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Impulsive:

Welcome to the Tortoise Forum!!

May we know your name and where you are?

 

[pdrobber]

welcome.

 

[dmarcus]

Hello and welcome to the forum...

 

[pdrobber]

Also, HE looks to be a Russian...do you have lighting setup yet? do you know what kind of lighting the kid was using if any? the eyes look swollen...

 

[dmarcus]

I was gonna say it looks more like a Russian but Peter beat me too it...

 

[Yvonne G]

Your tortoise is a Testudo horsfieldii (Russian) tortoise.

 

[Impulsive Adopter]

Also, HE looks to be a Russian...do you have lighting setup yet? do you know what kind of lighting the kid was using if any? the eyes look swollen...

Wait...he? I thought I had a girl, lol.

And I have a full tank set up, she...he was just hanging out on my computer desk having some kale when I took the picture. I currently have a tank set up that the kid gave me, and I bought a 150 watt basking lamp and a night time bulb to go along with it.

Thanks for letting me know exactly what I have!

I suppose I should post in the specific forums about the health questions I have?

 

[AnthonyC]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[ascott]

He is a very handsome Russian....heat and uvb bulbs are necessary as well as a large enough enclosure.....

Welcome to the Forum

 

[coreyc]

Welcome to the TFO

 

[Jacqui]

Welcome to the forum to both you and Mr. Natasha. Looks like you have taken in a very nice Russian. I am sure your not going to be sorry.

 

[Grigor.Love.]

Looks like a male Russian.

 

[evlinLoutries]

Hi, welcome to the forum..

I don't think your tort was a greek, but idk for sure what she is..

 

[Utah Lynn]

Hi "me" and Natasha. Welcome to the forum. I agree; Male Russian. They are so neat.

 

[Impulsive Adopter]

I'm gonna have to rename him...I'm not sure I want a guy named Natasha. lol.

And my name is Keri

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Welcome.

 

[cemmons12]

Looks like you got your answer already but I say Russian.

 

[ascott]

Nate maybe.....LOL

 

[Yash Raj]

Welcome.