Hello! Lucy and her Russian Tort

[Lucy Stalone]

Hello all! My name is Lucy, and I recently adopted a Russian Tort. I have found out he is a male, and am so happy to have him. He is, however, my first tortoise of any kind, and is already almost full grown. Any recommendations for making him feel at home? Also, any recommendations for a name? Thank you in advance! -Lucy

 

[Yuri Gagarin the Tort]

Hi Lucy! I also have a russian tort! What kind of habitat do you have?

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hi Lucey

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome to the Forum, Lucy!

 

[Lucy Stalone]

Hi Lucy! I also have a russian tort! What kind of habitat do you have?

So I just ordered a zoo med tortoise house, and have heard that you can attach two together. I am thinking I might need another one so that he has more room to roam? What do you think?

 

[Lucy Stalone]

I also decided to name him Tortellini!

 

[Yuri Gagarin the Tort]

Tortellini is an amazing name! Well starting with is definitely a start but if the total room isnt something like 6x4' you should consider that third one so he can stretch out.

 

[Lucy Stalone]

Tortellini is an amazing name! Well starting with is definitely a start but if the total room isnt something like 6x4' you should consider that third one so he can stretch out.

Any recommendations for socializing the guy? I've heard stories of tortoises that are very social, and other stories of tortoises that hardly interact with their owners. If there's any way I can help my tort to become social (as right now he's pretty scared) I would love to know how.

 

[Yuri Gagarin the Tort]

For now just give him space. He has to know it's his home and wont be bothered. A happy go lucky tortoise that feels safe in his home will seem more "social"

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

For now just give him space. He has to know it's his home and wont be bothered. A happy go lucky tortoise that feels safe in his home will seem more "social"

The tort will love the "Food God "

 

[Lucy Stalone]

For now just give him space. He has to know it's his home and wont be bothered. A happy go lucky tortoise that feels safe in his home will seem more "social"

thank you!

 

[RosemaryDW]

Another vote for time and space and food!

 

[Tom]

Hello and welcome!

Here are some housing tips:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/

I find it much easier, better and cheaper to put legs and walls on a sheet of plywood, and call it done. Those tortoise houses are not a great way to house them. Even two of them end to end is still too small.

 

[daniellenc]

Those tortoise houses are too small usually even with two together and don't hold humidity and heat well. I'd research the russian tortoise subforum before committing to buying anything. It will save you money in the future for sure!!

 

[BevSmith]

I also decided to name him Tortellini!

Love this name!!! That's so great!!! Tortellini!!!!!!