I've noticed my Russian sleeping more than he had in the past. I've had him less than a year, so I wouldn't be surprised to hear that they have seasonal behaviors or something, but I thought I'd check. His diet/eating habits have changed. Nor has his soaking regimen. Nor the temperature...
I checked the various lists that are available for plants that are edible by tortoises. So, they include succulents, prayer plant, and begonias. He ate some of that succulent (sometimes known as elephant plant I believe) a few months ago and loved it. He hasn't nibbled any of these yet that...
It's been too cold here in Northern California for exploring in the yard for variety of food stuff, so I thought I'd bring some in to him. I realize that Russian tortoises live in the desert. But I thought I'd give mine a bit of a jungle to explore and nibble on. He'll destroy all those plants...
He seems happy in his new home. I'm sure it will evolve with time. I know I need to provide water (or do I? I've been soaking him at least twice weekly). I put in some succulents and planted seeds for other plants - and he's already nibbled on one. The bricks are there to create two "rooms" of...
Thanks everyone! I found that the Russian was lost by the second grade class at the school. I offered to bring him back of course, but they declined. So, I now have a tortoise! I'll soon post pics of his new enclosure (purchased yesterday) and I'm reading everything I can! In the meantime...
Hi all,
A neighbor was gardening in our neighborhood elementary school this morning and accidentally dug up a tortoise - which she brought to me (I'm not sure why she did, but I'm thrilled). There's no way he could have climbed into one of the raised beds by himself - so I think someone dumped...