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I just noticed this a couple days ago with my russian tortoise. Is that really their burp? At one point I almost thought she was choking or something!

Her cool spot is 70 degrees. She also has a ceramic heat emitter at night to keep her enclosure around 65 (lowest)-75 degrees.

— Temps during day under basking light: 90-95 — Humidity: 50-60 — Right now I’m using a Reptisun T5 5.0. I’m waiting for my Acardia 12% bulb to come this week! It

Hi! I'm not sure how to get Josie enough UVB exposure. Even though her UVB light is on, she is always under her hide. What should I do? Thanks!

It’s a 50 gallon stock tank. UVB light is 14” above substrate. It’s Reptisun bulb and I just bought an Arcadia uvb bulb.

She watches me a lot! But she does retreat in her shell whenever I place my hand near her. She will hiss too when she goes in her shell. Is this normal? I've had her for a 1.5 weeks now. She has eaten dandelions that I am holding in front of her.

I got Josie 1.5 weeks ago at a local Fish/Reptile pet store. The owner told me that Josie was 3-4 years old and they got her from a wholesaler. She also said that she had another RT that was bigger than her. When I brought Josie home, I was able to get a measurement of her shell from neck to...

Okay! Thank you for the water bowl tip!

Hi! I just wanted to make sure that my UVB light is enough for my Russian tortoise, Josie. I have a T5 HO 5.0 UVB 24 watt. Is this enough UVB coverage for her? I turned off her basking light for the picture. The UVB light is 18.5” from the substrate. Thanks!!!!

Thank you!!! She started eating! Phew.

Hello, I just got a Russian tortoise last night. First time every having a tortoise as a pet. I haven't seen her eat. She's been active all morning trying to explore her surroundings and what looked like attempting to escape. Now, she's sleeping a lot and it's only early afternoon. She hasn't...