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I agree with both of those suggestions! My tortoise would scratch the sides (and still does from time to time) of his enclosure like crazy. So I put some rocks, a plant, and some misc. decor in and he spends a lot of time climbing around them. I would guess that's as close as "playing" as you'll...

Weird, but very cool!

Hi! I've been looking at these little guys for months, but I can't take handle more than one tortoise right now! So, I thought I would share on here in case anyone in this area is looking to adopt! http://www.glzszoo.org/resident.php?ID=0220&menu=Available%20for%20Adoption&show=adoption

I thought I should share that Boris is looking and acting like he is feeling better! I see such a difference! His eyes are glossy, he's way more alert and active, he's been doing his business regularly, and eats out of my hand again! It's amazing to me that with a little TLC, my tortoise can...

I will definitely post if I successfully grow something for Boris! I'm excited to see if I'm a good gardener! :)

Welcome to you and Thor! This is such a great place to ask questions and learn about how to care for your baby!!

Okay, so I'm thinking about having a little indoor garden. Is there anything easy to grow and good for tortoises that I could grow indoors? Thanks guys!

I LOVE this thread! So many beautiful torts!!! :)

Boris loves carrots. I tried cucumber for the first time last night and he loved it! His enclosure is 4x2, his basking spot is around 90 degrees and the cool side is about 65-70 degrees. For substrate, I mix coconut fiber and "forest floor" from the pet store. Also, I've had him for 9 months...

Haha! Nooo. He loves carrots! And thanks everyone!

I'm sure I've posted this before, but here's my baby!! I love this little guy! :)

Okay, I should probably try changing his diet a little first. He eats lots of kale. I try other things for variety, but he's picky! I've been thinking he's dehydrated because his eyes look a little sunken in and he seems skinnier to me. Also, I know he hasn't been eating much (because I try...

I know tortoises are not supposed to have iceberg lettuce.. But I have recently been concerned that my tortoise may be dehydrated (I worry a lot!) and was wondering if lettuce was okay because of the high water content.

I will try feeding him his favorite food- carrots! Also, I did have to keep his feet very clean, so it's not surprising that he may be afraid of me. Thank you!

My russian tortoise has had a rough winter. I posted about a month ago about him scratching so bad his feet bled... That's all figured out, but now I am wondering why he is so antisocial! When I first got him over a year ago he was very curious about his surroundings and interested in me...

You all have very good suggestions, thank you.

I've attached a picture. The heat is now slightly above 100 on the warm side, where he is still at. I also put more dirt in his corner and he's been buried all day! I don't think he's scratched yet and his feet seem to be healing! [hr] Also, I don't have an outdoor enclosure (there's about 2feet...

He's pretty small. And, he doesn't even really use half of his box- he stays on one side and digs at the corners. The temps seem fine (mid to high 60s on cold end, 90-100 on warm end), but he still stays only on the warm end. In fact, I can't even get him to go to his cool side!!! Even with...

The substrate is a mix between coconut fiber and cedar chips (the really thin stuff, and not much). The enclosure is 6 sq. feet.

My russian tortoise has always scratched at the corners of his enclosure, but now I am extremely nervous- I was soaking him and saw that his front feet were raw/pink. He is shredding the wood in his enclosure and from what I see, hurting himself. I JUST noticed it and am getting ready to go...