So I've been researching and have a few questions on lighting. I know there are UVA and UVB lights. I've read that Russian tortoises need UVB, but what about UVA?
Also I've been checking out the RussianTortoises.org site and they recommend Active UVheat T-rex bulbs or Capture the Sun bulbs...
Thanks so much for everyone's help. I agree that I'd rather have an adult than a hatchling. They are definitely more adorable, but they do seem much more fragile. I will continue to research and I'll start looking into breeders in the area as well. Any websites with breeder directories that...
Crazy1, would you recommend Greeks over Russians for a first time owner?
My main concern is how hardy they are. My biggest concern with a tort is illness. Years ago I had a very young, very small Egyptian tortoise who was ill when I got him and after hundreds of dollars in vet visits over...
Thanks for the replies.
I am okay with a high maintenance pet. Currently I have ferrets, rats, a rabbit, a patagonian cavy, a dog, and a guinea pig, so I'm good at juggling tasks and taking care of demanding animals. I plan to wait to get a tortoise until I move to a bigger place or have fewer...
I'm considering getting a tortoise sometime in the future and I have a few questions. From what I've read, Russians seem to be one of the most recommended to keep as pets.
-Are they considered best for first time tortoise owners?
-I live in Massachusetts, and while I could provide outdoor...