We've had our little Russian for 1 year! She was about 1 oz when we got her and now she weighs in at 8! She was supposed to be a classroom pet, but I fell in love and wanted her at home. She visits school every once in a while.
I got my first Russian tortoise one month ago today. I've learned so much from all of you this past month, that I decided to show our 1 month pictures (tee hee). I've read a little about sexing a tortoise, and I think mine is a she (there is a pucker on the tail, not a slit) although it is still...
My baby Russian has had soft feces for the past couple of days when that hasn't been the norm. I had been feeding him mostly kale and recently found out I shouldn't, so now it's been dandelion greens, romaine lettuce, and sometimes some grated carrots. Could that cause soft feces? I've also...
I purchased a little baby Russian tortoise on feb 7. He is so darn cute! Well, we say he, but I have no idea if it is male or female. Now I'm worried about what and how much I am feeding him. He loves kale, but I just read that kale should be used sparingly. That is what I've been giving him...