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Linford

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How's it going people. I'm new to this forum and new to owning a tortoise.

I've recently (only last night) come to own 2 tortoise' and know nothing about caring for them. A family friend could no longer keep them and I took them off his hands as I've got a house more suited to caring for them ( I think ). Ill be posting another thread and some pictures shortly, any help to identify the species and how to care for them would be much appreciated.

Thanks in Advance!

L.
 

Jabuticaba

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Hello. I'm May. Welcome! What species are the tortoises? Can you post pictures, please?


May, Aussies, & THBs
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Linford

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Ello May. I've posted a thread with pics in the help forum. I believe it just needs to be accepted as its one of my first 5 posts.
 

bouaboua

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Hello and Welcome. Good to have you here.
 

TurtleTab

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Hello. I am new to owning my first tortoise too. I have a russian tortoise named Begonia. I rescued her from CL. We are still trying to become friends. She is different from my box turtles. She doesn't eat meat and requires many greens. I heard that russian tortoises have a hardy appetite but she doesn't seem to eat that much. I think she is used to being fed less from her prior owners. I am trying to grow lettuce and greens like turnips and collards in her pen but it's late in the season so not much is sprouting right now. She loves romaine, of course, which I buy personally for her.
 

Reptilelove

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Welcome to the forum! Be sure to post loads of pics! There is alot of people here to help you with whatever you need to know about tortoise keeping. Also, be sure to have a look at the care sheets as they have alot of information :)
 

mojo

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Hi and welcome. You are so lucky having 2 tortoises to look after, great pet. I have 2 Hermann girls , love them to bits. You will have so much enjoyment watching them. Good luck. Cant wait to see pictures.:)
 

maplelj

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Hi i'm a newby too! I have a russian tortoise as of Friday he's 5 yrs old and doesn't eat a great deal! This forum is a great idea for picking up tips and ideas:) i look forward to learning more- lx
 

Hana05

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Hi everyone and welcome x :) im new to all this and am still trying to id my tortoise any tips or help would be great x
 
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