RUSSIAN TORTOISE OWNER

[Russianuncletwo]

Last month I became formal owner/daddy of precious "Luna" (Russian tortoise-5 1/4") due to the untimely death of her even more precious former owner. She (and we were just beginning to think she's beginning to look like a "he" after both of us raising her the last 3 years). She has plenty of yard space but with cooler weather, her own indoor full room is being prepared. Luna's currently in central New Jersey and loves romaine lettuce best.

 

[pam]

Welcome Russians are awesome Sorry for the loss of her former owner

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello and welcome to the TFO from AZ . Russians Rule !

 

[Yvonne G]

So sorry to hear about the previous tortoise-keeper. But Welcome to the Forum!

 

[johnsonnboswell]

Welcome and condolences.

Romaine is like crack to many tortoises. It's good as part of a varied diet, but not as the staple. Sometimes they become picky eaters and hold out for the treat, having trained us to cater to their preferences. Just something to be aware of.

 

[leigti]

Welcome! I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your tortoises previous owner but I'm glad you were able to take care of her now. To get her to eat a more varied diet chop up a bunch of different types of greens and mix them with the Romain. They definitely love the Romain lettuce. check out the Russian tortoise section there is a bunch of great information there.and please don't forget pictures, we love pictures around here.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Welcome!

 

[Carol S]

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[Russianuncletwo]

Thank you ALL so much.

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

Welcome!
I'm sorry
Here is a lovely carehseet- http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/

 

[Russianuncletwo]

Thanks! The deep terrarium and the emphasis on "damp" threw me for a loop. Anyone reading this care sheet should acknowledge that the author is an extremely dry climate. Even then, the humid hide is a new concept to me. I am used to all humidity to be avoided.for the Russians. Interesting.

 

[tortadise]

Welcome

 

[tortdad]

Thanks! The deep terrarium and the emphasis on "damp" threw me for a loop. Anyone reading this care sheet should acknowledge that the author is an extremely dry climate. Even then, the humid hide is a new concept to me. I am used to all humidity to be avoided.for the Russians. Interesting.

Russians love to dig and burry themselves so the extra substraight is needed. Humidity is what helps their she'll grow smooth and health. Dry climate or not the wet and humid is needed.

 

[tortdad]

Oops. Forgot to say welcome!!!!

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello and welcome to the TFO from AZ, USA . Russians rule !

 

[Russianuncletwo]

Russians love to dig and burry themselves so the extra substraight is needed. Humidity is what helps their she'll grow smooth and health. Dry climate or not the wet and humid is needed.

As far as digging, I too believe in 6" of substrate (only possible drawback to some could be not keeping it clean if they plan on "never" changing the substrate.)