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Thank you. Yes I do soak every 5 days and before this new xray when suspecting a no nonexistent resp. infection recently did it more. I recently put up a lengthy post with a more detailed history and takng Yvonne's (from this group) advice have been "messing with her" which seems to be making a...

I hope this photo doesn't weird anybody out, but I have decided to post here the prmary xray of my Jadely that was done in fine tunng the causes of her burrowing too much and not eating. The dark area, at least on top, is built up gas surroundng a small bit of stool. The xrays ruled out...

This by the way, as I start seeing maybe a glimmer of hope as I've been going gung ho in experimenting with Jadely and overly observing, is the only external issue that I made refernce to also in my post. The redness is more porfound in one of the photos than it is in real life.

Thank you so much, Rosemary and regarding the worrying factor, I always say the most time consuming part of owning Russian torts is the worrying, not the husbandry!

I thank you all so far and am moved that even Yvonne who I know to never miss a beat on this forum in the past took the time among so many posts to read my lenghty issue and offered advice. While I am aware of some ideal tasks I could be performing that have been mentioned on some replies, my...

Looking desperately for opinions. I feel like I should have a PhD in Russian tortoses the last 8 1/2 years but while I have been worried before numerous times with my two and knew what to do, this time I'm getting real scared. I have had what they call life challenges the last few years and...

this is for my two Russians... Not being handy with a screwdriver, hammer nor powertool, my expanded (from last year) outdoor enclosure (used when I am not walking with them individual) today turned out to be a success. I leisurely, at snail's pace, put it up yesterday in 37 minutes. It...

I just want my newer female RT, Jadely along with my "firstborn" male, Luna's photo on the site. Will keep trying.

To Rachel: I sent you a message yesterday by way of what the forum refers to as a "Conversation" for additional resources that may help. Check your Inbox or "Alert" tab.

With the light, some of these bulbs cut off when overheating; is the socket it's in OK for the type of bulb? The daily baths (attention) could be scaring him into hiding all the time. I'm sorry I don't know about very young tortoise husbandry. As I have two-zone heat and like it warm myself but...

Still having a problem on November 6th.

My female likes it a bit warmer for basking but my male and the general consensus goes for 90 at substrate level, 95 at area around top of carapace, then the "cool side" mid '70s or tad lower and for overnight, keeping around 68 seems to then be cool enough to later on "force them out" to bask...

what's nice about your stock tanks is they have some curved edges, not sharp corners; as far as the reptile carpet I referenced before' it's the rolled up green material,, very thin and washable, that most pet stores sells-either ZooMed or ExoTerra make the most common one. No need to beautify...

Your success reminds me of the other day when i put a temporary "bridge" up-Luna went to top 3 times, then on 4th try decided he could do it safely and walked down to his favorite area--all by himself! The comfort zone showed on him that there was actually a safe connection between two of his...

great! It didn't look like substrate would have worked but that's the best solution-also "familiar substance" to them as well!!

I think my reply didn't post a few minuts ago but I was curious about traction and you are giving me an idea to lay reptile carpet over little "steps" like you have

Pictures are a little confusing but I may just be tired!! Before getting to the ramps, are the shower curtain coverings open on one side so they still get plenty of air? Now the ramps-are the slats or steps exposed or are you laying a board over them? Is there enough traction? (You'll find out...

Do you have to give your sulcata up? I know a sulcata owner's neighbor in Middlesex County, a sulcata owner in Monmouth County but unfortunately only know three people period in Burlington County in your state but I can keep my ears open.

Especially after finally giving my Luna (with smaller Jadely trying to copy!) the opportunity to climb himself from the "table" to the primary indoor hiding/basking enclosure with a makeshift ramp/bridge and seeing him just so much more laid back going from "area 1" to "area 2" when he could do...