OK I've been reading over tons and tons of forums and I'm just flat out confused as to what I need to use for my Russian tortoise. He's about 4-5 years old I thought I had bought was orchid bark turns out its fir bark?!? I've read to use top soil and to mix it with coco coir brick and yea... I'm...
Great nice to hear were doing good! thanks again a ton!! I try to handle him at a minimum. I was letting him roam on the floor for about 10-15 mins after that he seems over it and then handled for his soak today I'll keep it at that and try placing him in front of his food. is there a certain...
Thank you both so much even though it wasnt a definite answer the answer of them not eating for days being OK and him still needing to adjust really helps!! I have digital thermometers that the pet store sells are those reliable? I think the brand is exo terra?? They have the button to check min...
My family just got our very first Russian tortoise. I did lots of research and have the cage with orchid bark, a few plants, a shallow water dish/ soaking area, and hiding spots etc. The basking spot is near 85-90 overall temp is 75ish and humid around 20-30%. We've only had our Sheldon for 3...