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Ugh! That is so sad. Boyfriends family lives in that tiny hole in the wall town. Is the pet store the one on the main hwy that goes through town? Just wondering since I will be down there at some point this weekend and I wonder what others need to be rescued. Is it the right thing to try to...

Just wanted to let you know that Tortoise5643 gave my Russian a home when I couldn't give her the space she needed. You could not ask for a better home for yours... If you haven't already, please contact them!!

Xxxhnn Gyhnn Oooopps... Phone typed its own message while in my purse and I don't know how to delete yet.... My apologies!

Thank you every one for sharing your thoughts on what type of tortoise I should begin with. I was already leaning towards a Russian but the sweet sweet family that took in my sons tortoise has made an incredible offer of giving me a baby from the female Russian we gave them if she produces...

I'm a newbie to the forum so I have posted very few items, but as a new follower I am already growing very tired of the back biting, unnecessary sarcasm and just plain rudeness of some posts. I come to this forum to learn and seek experienced tortoise people's opinions, not read a bunch of...

Tom, As Chase's new owner said I do live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. As far as space I have a decent size back yard for snacking and cruising around and we are already looking at how to set up a secure area. The indoor space is a little more limited but I have a spare bedroom that could be...

About 6 weeks ago my son was given a female Russian by a "thoughtful" family member. She was sadly in a 20 gallon tank and we were told give her Romaine lettuce and clean water and she would be fine. I immediately found this wonderful forum and realized everything we were told was all wrong...

My son named the Russian we had for a short time "Chase".

I've been following along on Lilly's treatment and I'm so very sorry to hear the sad news. You're in my thoughts tonite. [hr] I've been following along on Lilly's treatment and I'm so very sorry to hear the sad news. You're in my thoughts tonite.

How do you feel about the name Ely or Lyle instead of Lily? :)

Many thanks to Tortoise5643 for adopting my Russian female today and giving her a great home and awesome family when I could not give her everything she should have!!

My son was given a female Russian by a family member who felt she wasn't getting enough attention. As I was afraid was going to happen, he has no interest in her either. I have never raised a tortoise before and turned to this forum to make sure I am giving her everything she needs. After...