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  1. For-Mr.Spock

    Carapace flaking off and revealing something underneath?

    Awesome, good to know! Is there a specific brand I am looking for?
  2. For-Mr.Spock

    Carapace flaking off and revealing something underneath?

    I did order some today after updating about her plastron! Now I shall... Also get athlete's foot cream?
  3. For-Mr.Spock

    Carapace flaking off and revealing something underneath?

    Athlete's foot cream? Can you explain why? I trust you, but I don't know how that is supposed to help.
  4. For-Mr.Spock

    Carapace flaking off and revealing something underneath?

    I don't actually have that honey and I am not sure where to find it? I went to the pharmacy and picked up chlorhexidine gluconate 4% solution and diluted that instead because sources said it was safe for reptiles. I may just order the honey online because I am not sure if she is getting better...
  5. For-Mr.Spock

    Carapace flaking off and revealing something underneath?

    My bad, I always get them reversed.
  6. For-Mr.Spock

    Carapace flaking off and revealing something underneath?

    Hello! My Russian tortoise is a wild caught, I got her from PetSmart two years ago, and she is somewhere between 5 and 10 years old as well as we can tell. She is active and has a good appetite. When I first got her, she had some she'll damage that has been very slowly healing. She has also...
  7. For-Mr.Spock

    My Russian tort's plastron looks unhealthy?

    Thank you for sharing this resource.
  8. For-Mr.Spock

    My Russian tort's plastron looks unhealthy?

    This was Spock's plastron back in March 2020, roughly three months after I got her from a pet store. This picture was taken September 2020 just a few days ago. I am glad that she has been growing (look at that growth!), but I am not sure if her shell health has been improving or not. I give...
  9. For-Mr.Spock

    I cannot find these on Tortoise Table?

    I live in PA and have a decent sized yard. My store only really has endive and kale, so I have taken to foraging to supplement my russian tortoise's diet. What are these following plants and can she eat them? Thank you for your time and patience.
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    What is this and can my russian tort eat it?

    I was in my front yard yesterday and saw this plant about. It is only March, but we have had very little snow, so some weeds are already popping up. Can my russian tortoise eat this? I tried looking it up myself, but I was having a hard time looking it up.
  11. For-Mr.Spock

    Is my russian tortoise's plastron alright?

    After handling her last night, I took a new picture. The plastron is chipped in the picture. I know tortoises heal slowly, but she has been with me for almost two months now. Any injuries sustained by fighting with others should have at least closed by now, yes? I am worried. You appear to have...
  12. For-Mr.Spock

    Nature's Care organic garden soil

    I got rid of the sphagnum moss mix and replaced it with cypress mulch. I plan to switch to orchid bark when I can, as it looks less likely to stab my tort. I might also mix it with coco coir, as that is a substrate this website suggests and looks soft. I love the idea of giving her topsoil, but...
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    Nature's Care organic garden soil

    I picked up Nature's Care Organic Garden Soil from Home Depot thinking it was their organic potting soil brand that seemed good. The ingredients are not exactly the same, so I hesitate to use the garden soil with my russian tortoise, even though it will be mixed with sphagnum peat moss and...
  14. For-Mr.Spock

    Is my russian tortoise's plastron alright?

    This raises a new question. How do I change my username?
  15. For-Mr.Spock

    Hydrated Vegetable Mix given to store tortoises?

    No worries, I do not feed my own tortoise this. I just want a good argument for why I am not comfortable feeding this to the tortoise that is currently at the pet store. Thank you!
  16. For-Mr.Spock

    Is my russian tortoise's plastron alright?

    So, then, how do I know if they are a boy or girl? I thought I knew what I was looking for. I greatly appreciate the help!
  17. For-Mr.Spock

    Hydrated Vegetable Mix given to store tortoises?

    Alright, the pictures are bad (sorry), but the list is: Bok choy, carrots, zucchini, green beans and peas. This is given with grassland tortoise pellets. Should this be fed to Russian tortoises? And other tortoises like them?
  18. For-Mr.Spock

    Is my russian tortoise's plastron alright?

    I thought they were wild caught. I am relieved to hear that they are healing well! I made this post to check on their health, but now I am doubting that I know their gender. It has been a fun day!
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