New from Orange County

[jinete]

I have been keeping reptiles (lizards) for many years. Received my first Russian yesterday. I'm a little anxious as I want him to thrive. So far he has eaten a little but pretty much stays in 1 spot and basks all day and then sticks his head in the ground at night. Looking forward to learning from many of you.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Jinete
Read the Russian care sheets on here . And what are your 4 temps ? Do we get to see a pic of the torts enclosure .

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hello there, and a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum.
It's quite normal for him to take a while to settle into his new surroundings.
Have a read of http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
and http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread...or-other-herbivorous-tortoise-species.107734/
and http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/
to begin.
Much of what you need to know is there, but don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

 

[BILBO-03]

Hi and Welcome!

 

[jinete]

Thank you, everyone. I will provide pics and detailed temps this afternoon. I appreciate the warm welcome and advice.

 

[RosemaryDW]

Welcome.

Is it Orange County, CA or Orange County, FL? I'm in California but don't want to be presumptuous!

 

[Yvonne G]

Aw. . . he's just an itty, bitty baby! We have a care sheet especially written for Russian babies, written by one of our members who raises russians and has taken care of lots of babies:

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread...or-other-herbivorous-tortoise-species.107734/

Glad to have you here with us, and Welcome to the Forum!

 

[Jacqui]

Welcome! What caused you to branch out into tortoises?

 

[Tom]

Hello and welcome.

 

[jinete]

Welcome.

Is it Orange County, CA or Orange County, FL? I'm in California but don't want to be presumptuous!

Orange County. CA.

 

[jinete]

Welcome! What caused you to branch out into tortoises?

Have kept lizards for many years. A good friend of mine keeps tortoises and kind of pushed me towards it. I'm excited.

 

[Speedy-1]

Hi and welcome Jinete !

 

[Yelloweyed]

What a cute baby! How time flies when they're so tiny!

 

[jinete]

Attached is the pic with temps. Please provide recommendations/comments/advice.

 

[Misty-P]

Hello, and Welcome

 

[janevicki]

Welcome Jinete! You did a great job of making a great home for your baby russian. Russans are fun torts, bold and beautiful. Welcome to the Forum!