Recent content by Ali Richardson

Thank you Yvonne!! I thought it might be something like that. I will find a vet to take her to. I bought her as a 6 month old hatchling from Carol S here on the forum. She’s a great addition to our family. I appreciate your help. -Alison

Here are some more pics... @Tom or @Yvonne G or @Carol S any ideas??

Hi everyone, I need some advice about my two-year-old Russian tortoise, Olive. She lives alone in a very safe enclosure and we don’t have any other pets she has never been dropped or experienced any injuries. Lately I’ve noticed her beak is separating on one side. Any idea what would cause this...

Hi everyone! I need advice. My 2 yo Russian tortoise’s beak is separating on one side. She lives alone in a safe enclosure. Any ideas?

hello friends, I received the sweetest baby Russian tortoise from Carol S and I am thrilled!! She is so active and sweet and happy in her new home. Carol was an absolute dream to work with and is so knowledgeable and kind. I feel so happy to have connected with her here on the forum. I highly...

Remy is a cute name!! I just got a new hatchling (we named her Olive) from Carol S And I couldn't agree more. She is so kind and knowledgeable. I'm so happy I found her here on the forum

I just received my sweet baby hatchling, Olive, from Carol S. I have had many emails back and forth with Carol As I attempted to set up a suitable habitat for my new friend. She is so kind and knowledgeable and I can tell that she genuinely cares about her hatchlings and where they end up. She...

I purchased a Russian tortoise from backwater reptiles earlier this year. I'm a reptile rookie and didn't know where else to buy a tortoise. They were very nice and the shipping went perfectly according to plan. My tortoise appeared healthy upon arrival and all was well. They told me she was a...

RIP Clementine, my sweet Russian tortoise

Hi Tom, I wanted to reach out again to see if you knew any good people to buy a Russian tortoise hatchling from in Southern California (I live in Orange County)? The breeder list I saw on the forum doesn't really say locations so I thought I'd reach out. My daughter really wants to try again...

lol I totally appreciate it. I've read through the forum a bit now and I've seen where someone clearly has no clue and you guys (the knowledgeable ones) are trying to help the best you can but end up seeming frustrated because the person isn't answering direct questions or totally getting...

Do you know of anywhere in SoCal that I can donate my tortoise supplies? I have calcium powder, zoo med tortoise food, cypress mulch, even a custom tortoise table. I'd love for someone to get some use out of it. Thanks in advance.

Thank you!! Such a bummer about backwater. I wish I would have known. I joined the forum after she arrived (like a true rookie I guess). I actually had a good experience with them in regards to shipping and customer service. Many of the bad reviews I saw had to do with lack of communication...

Thank you, I appreciate it. I agree. I was geared up to love her for 50+ years and she's gone after just 8 short weeks. Hard to wrap my mind around it. Thanks again!!

Thank you so much Yvonne, I know you are very knowledgeable and hearing you say that gives me some peace. It was not an easy decision to make on the spot but I really didn't want her to suffer. Thank you again.