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I have a russian tortoise, he is about 8 years old and I have had him over a year. He has grown a lot since I have had him! He is getting new shell, and has been since I got him. I lost him in my backyard this summer for about 6 weeks, and when I found him he had a lot of new, soft shell. It's...

I have a Russian tortoise. This summer, he went on an adventure and was lost in the backyard for 6 weeks! He ate so much, that when we found him, he had new shell growing! It's been six months, and it dosen't seem to be hardening, if anything, it keeps growing. Is this slow growth normal?

I have a Russian tortoise. He lives inside the house, and I take him out of his enclosure to walk around the house and eat his food. I've noticed lately that his nails are long, and they hurt when i grab him. Should I take him to the vet to get it done or is it something I can easily do, and if...

I have a Russian male tortoise, would it be okey to house him with another male?

Sheldon, whom I have had for two months, all the sudden had very nasty diarrhea. His diet is loucious greens, peas, green peppers, etc.. I came home from school and he smelled so gross! He is running around fine though. What happened? and how do i get him to stop smelling...?[/font]

I got a russian tortoise for Christmas. They said she wasn't full grown and so I named her Shelly. Turns out HE is 7 years old, Shelly is now Sheldon. LOL

I have a russian female tortoise. Which is better, sand or mulch?

I got my first Russian tortoise yesterday, and after researching, i found there are many ways to take care of her. I live in Indiana, so its snowing right now, but I was to make her a nice indoor enclosure, any suggestions? Her name is Shelly and she has a nice 5x3 bin. Need advice?!