Recent content by IDigGraves94

Lol you're one of the few people who have correctly assumed where the name came from, I can't tell you how many people assume it is after the playwright Chekhov (bc they are clearly giving me way too much credit in terms of being a grown-up). But it is totally Trek-inspired. LLAP!

Just thought I'd share a pic of Chekhov having a little snack on the balcony while I was cleaning his water and food dishes :-) The little monster takes his leaves very seriously.

He does love cactus :)

Thanks! Will check that out

He does curl his tail to the side, so I think he's a he (is that right?)

I'm not sure at all - he was purchased by my ex, I don't know really know how trustworthy the seller was. How old do you think he is?

I feel like I should know what that is...:(

Thanks! Just needed some reassurance :-)

Question to the tortoise veterans - Chekhov is roughly 2 yrs old, and absolutely refuses to eat any leaves with calcium powder (and always has). He seems to be doing just fine, but does he need the extra calcium? He will reject even the tiniest sprinkle, and did from the first day I had him (he...

I have a Russian tortoise and I do love him, he's got an awful lot of personality for a little dinosaur. :) Things you might not know: they can move pretty quickly, actually, and they like to climb, so keep an eye on them if you let them roam free at all. Have fun! :tort:

Greetings, All! I'm new to the forum but just about 2 years into owning my tortoise, Chekhov. I've seen a lot of posts about keeping tortoises solitary, so forgive me for asking the redundant question: are tortoises really OK if they don't ever mate? Chekhov is about 2 years old now, and I...