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I am constantly correcting family and friends, he's a tortoise, NOT a turtle! Or maybe I'm overreacting because a lot of people don't know the difference. Anyway, just had to get that out of my system lol.

Does anyone else's torts have to lay on their food to eat? Lol

I noticed Herman has been sluggish and I was wondering if its just because of the winter. I bought some pieces of driftwood for him to climb on and some timothy hay to burrow under. He didn't seem interested last night in them but now hes using them. :) Do any of you have any ideas for torts to...

How big do they get and also can you put one with a Russian?

Is that bad if Herman's urates look pinkish or is this a sign of dehydration? :(

Anyone else's cat afraid of their tort?

I have been reading a lot of different things on tortoises, trying to do the best by my little guy. I have him in a plastic bin with the sides all mostly covered because its clear with scenery pictures. He has a cave and two fake plants for hiding. His substrate is 50% sand 50% coconut coir by...

I'm new to this forum. I recently, well a month ago bought a Russian tortoise. His name is Herman and I love him to death. He is such a cool guy and he loves to bury himself and push things around. He loves adventures too. Just wanted to say a hello. :tort: