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  1. sheldonrusstort

    Russian tortoise substrate

    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...
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    new Russian tortoise owner unsure

    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...
  3. sheldonrusstort

    new Russian tortoise owner unsure

    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...
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    new Russian tortoise owner unsure

    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...
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