Recent content by SLRay

Hey all! I recently got a Russian tortoise and have been observing her health while she adjusts. I bought her at a reptile expo, and she's certainly a wild caught adult, but I'm new at tortoise keeping and was curious... is this croaking noise/face rubbing normal behavior? I'm gonna guess not...

Oh, ok! Awesome! I thought "substrate" meant something bought from a pet store, I didn't consider mulches. That's great to know, thanks!

That's excellent info, thank you! I was really worried about how shady it is over there, so I appreciate your reply! Do Russians need to lay out and bask in the sunshine, or do they just need the heat? I'll definitely post an update picture of the enclosure once I have it all ready to go!

Thanks for the advice! That's perfect that they're good for beginners. I love making my pets happy, and I think I could do that with a Russian! I was only worried about the size because I feel like they're more likely to escape because they're small. An unfounded fear, I guess, especially since...

Awesome!! It seems like a Russian is the general consensus, which is great to know! Thank you for your advice on the temporary housing - that definitely sounds doable. Plus I'd feel more comfortable knowing he's safe and warm inside and not getting blown away by high winds like a little frisbee...

Thanks for your quick reply! I was definitely thinking that a Russian was the best fit. I'd personally like a bigger tortoise, but I think a Russian would really enjoy himself here, so that makes me happy! I've seen so many Floridians talking about tortoises - that state must be just perfect...

Hello all! So nice to be here! I'm new to the forum scene, but I want to give this a go since I'm having a hard time pinning down what kind of tortoise is a perfect fit for my current situation. My name is Shauna, I'm 26, a Computer Science student, and have a home here in Oklahoma City with...