I have a Russian and a CDT...new to me. I keep reading what to feed them, then I find conflicting lists. So confused!! Right now they both love spring mix , a little collards, some carrots...and the Russian loves petals. I wanted to add kale and dandelion, but read they shouldn't have much of...
Hi. I was given a CDT two weeks ago. The family that gave him to me told me they never really put him into hibernation because they were scared he might die. They have had him for a couple of years, in an indoor tank (I am building him an outside one right now). But I guess he would go into his...
I am building a simple outside enclosure for my tortoise. Is it okay to varnish the wood to protect the wood from moisture? Someone mentioned the tortoise might chew or whatever on the wood and it might not be safe? Can someone give me some advice? Thanks!
So, I am trying to build my Russian an 8 square foot box enclosure. How deep do I make the substrate? How often do I need to change the substrate? I had wanted to put the box on my deck for the most sun, but now I am thinking that would be hard when needing to change his soil. Advice?
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I saw on the internet about how I can order tortoise seeds. Is this something I should do? Can I just buy some at Home Depot or such? Is there certain kinds to get for a CDT? Would it be different for a Russian? I have no clue really how to do this...help would be appreciated.
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Hi. I just adopted a Russian Tort. He has been in a small aquarium for the past five years. Poor thing! I would like to build him an outside enclosure to put on my deck. He would be able to get some good sun for at least half of the day. I have to make a top for it, as there are hawks and such...
Hi. My daughters and I just were given two different torts this week. One is a CDT, about 3-4 years old. He is still asleep right now. The family who gave him to us got it from another family who had a lot of babies.
The other is a Russian, and the guess is he is about 9-10 years old, but not...
Hi, I was just given a juvie CDT this week and new to all of this. Right now he is still hibernating. I am working on building him some type of outside enclosure/pen, and I was wondering if they dig enough to get out? Do I need to pull up my grass and put some type of barrier there, and replant...
Hi. We have a juvenile CDT, and we were wondering if it is okay to let him walk around our house? Is it safe for him as long as we are watching him? Is it safe for our health to let him roam? Thanks!