Not so shy Russian

[Anthony32]

I have had Tedo for little under 3 weeks and he is not shy every time I spot clean he chases after me and when I sit and look into his turtle box he come over and trys to climb up to me.....I love him and i am so glad that we got him ......is this normal or do I have a RT with a outgoing personality????

 

[lismar79]

Rt's are pretty spunky! Mine does the same. When I sit w her outside and feed her she will climb up my lap if I'm not quick enough with her food love the russian attitude!

 

[Anthony32]

Rt's are pretty spunky! Mine does the same. When I sit w her outside and feed her she will climb up my lap if I'm not quick enough with her food love the russian attitude!

That's awesome

 

[Abdulla6169]

My tort thinks my fingers are food... Yours is a lot more Russian

 

[lismar79]

I also have nick named her the destroyer because if I change things in her enclosure she will storm arround nocking things over & chew all her plants up.... and she doesnt even eat them, just kills them.....attitude!

 

[Anthony32]

My tort thinks my fingers are food... Yours is a lot more Russian

Hahaha Tedo has not tried that yet bit he dose let me pet his head when I soak him ......what does it feel like getting bit????

 

[Anthony32]

I also have nick named her the destroyer because if I change things in her enclosure she will storm arround nocking things over & chew all her plants up.... and she doesnt even eat them, just kills them.....attitude!

Ahhh the old bull in a China shop!!!!

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

I also have nick named her the destroyer because if I change things in her enclosure she will storm arround nocking things over & chew all her plants up.... and she doesnt even eat them, just kills them.....attitude!

I tried to plant edible grasses in my russians table, and he didn't eat them, he CRUSHED THEM TO DEATH. Quite literally, sat in each plant (no where else for a weeks) until they died. I learned my lesson, and no more plants have tried to inhabit his home

 

[Camryn]

I tried to plant edible grasses in my russians table, and he didn't eat them, he CRUSHED THEM TO DEATH. Quite literally, sat in each plant (no where else for a weeks) until they died. I learned my lesson, and no more plants have tried to inhabit his home

Im sorry. But Im finding this hilarious LOL!

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

Im sorry. But Im finding this hilarious LOL!

Hey, maybe your torts are different but I swear mine have something against all my plants!!

 

[Camryn]

Hey, maybe your torts are different but I swear mine have something against all my plants!!

Tortoises are beautiful creatures, because each and everyone has the most unique personality.

 

[smarch]

Mines the same. From what I hear its quite common of Russians. They certainly know how to make every day eventful!

 

[Beaula21]

My RT Loki does the same! He always responds to me and tries to nip at my fingers if I hand feed him, but he lets me pet him too without hiding in his shell! I first thought he didn't like me and was getting territorial when I was invading his space as he chased my hands around; glad I'm not the only one!

 

[jetturtle]

I have had my russians for several years. They are very outgoing too. I have one in particular that I almost hide from because she will come towards me as soon as she hears the arcadia door opening. I have found myself actually 'sneaking' to take the trash outside. Otherwise I feel guilty and have to wait a couple of minutes while she walks across the yard and patio to catch me. Trust me she gets a lot of sit down/lap time too. Love these tortoises.

 

[Anthony32]

I have had my russians for several years. They are very outgoing too. I have one in particular that I almost hide from because she will come towards me as soon as she hears the arcadia door opening. I have found myself actually 'sneaking' to take the trash outside. Otherwise I feel guilty and have to wait a couple of minutes while she walks across the yard and patio to catch me. Trust me she gets a lot of sit down/lap time too. Love these tortoises.

Hahaha I find my self doing the same thing trying to sneak a peak