Currently I have three red ear sliders that need a new home. I got 4 red ear sliders when I was really young and didn't know the size that they could grow to. I plan to keep one of them, but because they're still growing, I can't provide the best home for them anymore. All 3 of the turtles I...
Your tort is looking great! He/she looks just like my Bean when she first came home! Pretty much almost exactly because Bean was marked with a green spot also. I was wondering if you knew the parent’s name for your little guy, Bean’s parents were Mean Girl and Boris.
Ohhh I see. I also tried to calculated Bean’s ideal weight and it came out to be 283.7 grams, but I don’t know how accurate the equation for Russians is. The equation is length•width•height(all in cm)•0.57=ideal weight in grams. Bean doesn’t seem overweight to me but do you think there’s another...
Bean turned 1 year’s old a couple days ago on June 30th and she’s (I think Bean might be a girl) grown a lot from when she was first born. She was only 24 grams and when I took her home from @Carol S she was 50 grams. Now she’s 300 grams and 4 inches long. But I do need help in identifying...
Definitely give leafy greens to your tort because it’s the best diet you can give them. Also since your tort is still young, they do tend to stay buried more since they’re in a new place. You could try putting a fake plant near their basking area so that they can come out more without feeling...
I feel like they definitely do, my Bean is starting to recognize her name. She’s about 1 and every time I call out “Beanie”, I see her perk up and occasionally look up at me. So yea I think as long as you keep calling their name and give them some food, they eventually learn their name since...
I think handling your tort is ok because it's good for both you and the little guy to be comfortable with each other. Just start out slow in the beginning and don't grab him/her up too fast because they could be scared. Put your hand out, let them come to you if they're willing to, just give it...
I don't really have a video, but it's when tortoises would go on their log (for example) and tilt off the edge and fall into their substrate, usually directly on their face.
Why do tortoises face plant? My little guy, Bean, occasionally does this and I haven't seen much discussion on this and I worry just a bit that when he face plants, some dirt gets in his eye so and so whenever I see him about to face plant, I hold my hand out so that he (or she i dont know yet)...
I recently got my russian tortoise from Carol S and I high recommend her! If you live nearby her, she would even let you pick out a tortoise. She gives lots of great tips for first timers and is very patient with answering any questions you have. All the tortoises she cares for are very healthy...
Hi, I've been looking into getting a russian tortoise from a reputable breeder and I've heard nothing but good things about you. Do you have any baby russian tortoises left that are available? Thanks!