Recent content by Shorty

For a Russian tortoise, when you soak them, I usually soak every other day (maybe every couple days); do you warm the water? Also, how long do you leave them soaking?

I have had mixed reviews... I named him Petie because I think Male (due to longer tail with a scale at the end) but I would like to know for sure... Here is the best photo... He likes to keep his talk tucked in most the time and I cannot get a picture of it. He is a Russian

Ahhh that makes more sense... I was thinking it was the sticky heat pads...

I am a little confused. It was recremended here not to use RHP matts as they can potentially burn the tortoise so I've been leaving mine off ? I usually keep his terrarium around 80° on the hot side and 72-78° on the cool side but I notice he gravitates to the cooler side always. When he was...

Can someone explain to me what it means to have a CE heat source vrs a red lightbulb heat source? I understand the red light bothers their eyes and can lead to health concerns but I am confused to what CE is... Is it referring to the ceramic coil heat sources?? Are those better?? This is for...

What is CHE?? I think he is a male because i looked at his tail... It's a bit longer with a scale at the end of it, so I compared it to some pics online and kinda went from there.. I am a newer tort parent so I'm open to suggestions... I will try to get better pics of him and his tail today...

This is Petie

Petie is a Russian Tortise, been told he is closer to an adult, he is roughly about 5-6"... I have his basking area this would be to add heat to his enclosure. It's been getting down into the 30s-40s at night in our area.. he is indoors but the temp still is around 60° so this would be for...

I need to look for a heat light/lamp for my Petie.. I know red bulbs are a no go.... I was wondering if this is the coil lamp that everyone is talking about?

Do you have a friend or a neighbor you trust to come visit your tort while youre away??

Hello everyone! Recently over the past few weeks I have noticed Petie to reduce the amount he is eating daily and he is not as active as he was when the weather was warmer. He lives indoors and his terrium stays around 70-72° on the cool side and around 85-88° on the warmer side (anything...

I'm rocking the same boat.. we are smack dab in the middle of fires and power outages.... Please stay safe where you're at!!

Ok a little bit of humor... I was checking out your posts looking to see the suggestions (yes kinda being nosey).... But here is a "suggested add" that my phone randomly selected at the bottom of all the replies.. I couldn't help but laugh... Hope it offers you a chuckle too

In my area, we have a Tortoise club that can offer advice,or put you in contactwith adoptions or fostering: http://tooslo.org/

Thanks! I'm trying my best!! Love him lots!!