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Welcome! I know you will love your Russian!

Although large pet stores wouldn't be my first choice, sometimes people "surrender" tortoises to the large national stores. They are not suppose to resell them so they adopt them out. You might check there too.

Oh, she is darling! I would love to adopt her if I were closer. My family has a 3 toed boxy that we've had for 44 years. They are so much fun!

Good to hear he appears to be doing well. My desert tortoise once ate several inches of kite string. The vet cut the string and told us to watch and make sure it passed through him. It did with no problem.

4 Russian torts, some cats, & a human child!

Welcome Katie! Whatever type of tort you decide on, you're in the right place for fantastic info and advice. I live in Central California with my Russians. They're happy and thriving. Keep us updated on what you decide.

Thank you for all the welcomes! I know I will be seeking lots of advice. I'm a confident handler for adult torts but this baby thing is another story.

Good Day! I am not necessarily new to the tortoise forum but it has been a while so I thought it best to re-introduce! My name is Dana. I live in Central California. I am the human to 4 lovely little Russian tortoises. Velma, Daphne, Fred, and Bacon. I already had Daphne. Then a friend contacted...

Thanks for the feedback. Velma was happy to have a warm bath. I hope it helps her.

I saw a few threads that were similar but they appeared to be old ones so I will start a new one. I have Daphne, Velma, and Fred. They have always been together and have never laid eggs. Fred often mates with the girls in the Spring but he doesn't "hound" them and the mating period is short...