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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

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...

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?

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...

Just curious... Petie is a rescue... Since we've gotten him he's developed a ring around his shell... Almost like new "age" rings or something... But some one here told me he is full grown... So I'm a bit concerned... Is he still growing?? (Pics were taken just after I soaked him... Man he poops...

My husband and I are beginning to plan our first vacation since adopting Petie. We usually board our cats at the vet but are baffled as to what to do with Petie. We do not leave for longer than 3-4 days. What are y'all plans for your torts when you take a vacation?

How often should one soak a Tortise?? Petie is a Russian and I soak him every other day (or at least it's a newer habit to soak every other day) and I put a medium size saucer of shallow water in his tank.. im wondering if it's enough

So I bought this bulb for my Petie for his enclosure.... I am noticing at times he is burying himself... I do NOT notice his eyes to be swollen goopy or agitated visibly... But I'm wondering what y'all think of this type bulb and if it is what is causing him to bury...

So I recently read the post about bladder stones I was bawling that it's a possibility..... In the post it talks about not feeding to much "grocery greens"... I only buy organic no gmo greens for my Petie (honestly he eats better veggies than we do). The variety I rotate through are spring mix...

So my Petie has been pooping in his enclosure recently a few times. After reading in the forum that is not uncommon... he did it about 3 times since his soak last week... Well fast forward a week since his last soaking... I soaked him tonight, and holy Pooper I've changed the water 4 times so...

So I recently read the post about bladder stones I was bawling that it's a possibility..... In the post it talks about not feeding to much "grocery greens"... I only buy organic no gmo greens for my Petie (honestly he eats better veggies than we do). The variety I rotate through are spring...

These are our two fur babies: Ms Kitty (Momma) and OJ (Orange Julious). Ms Kitty can't be bothered by a new baby in the house but OJ is just smitten and is very intrigued. They are meeting Petie for the first time

Hello there my name is Shorty and I am new here so I hope I'm doing this correctly. I have been a Tortise and Turtle lover my whole life!! I recently was gifted a Russian Tortise that a friend of mine rescued but was unable to keep and care for. We named him Speedy but call him Petie. I am...