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  1. mproko

    wanted to buy large adult Russian tortoise 6 inches plus in size

    Hello, I'm looking for a large female Russian for sale for a good home. I currently have a 6x9 enclosure with a 3x9 upper level with a ramp which I can separate. I currently have female and a male which spend some time together and some separated. They also spend some time outside as the...
  2. mproko

    New to breeding a couple questions

    I have an incubator set up with 2 Russian tortoise eggs. I currently have it set up with a lidless Tupperware in the incubator. I have vermiculite on the bottom of Tupperware and sphagnum moss wet then rung out so damp on the top of the eggs. My temp is 88.6 and my humidity ranges in the 70s...
  3. mproko

    What garden plant waste can be fed?

    I know squash and pumpkin leaves are approved. I've fed them radish tops which they eat happily. Any reason I can't feed them tomato plant leaves?
  4. mproko

    Hide size when building enclosure

    I am currently designing a roughly 9ft by 5ft indoor inclosure. I will be making 2 one for redfoot and one for Russians. The Russians will be a set of 2 female 1 male. I know to plan for them not getting along and I will adjust as necessary. I'm going to build a big permanent hide in the...
  5. mproko

    Hibernating

    What does everything think about hibernating the species that naturally would? Assuming you did it indoors or had no temp concerns outdoors...is it really necessary? Does it make one a bad Russian tortoise keeper to not want to hibernate? Also is there a difference in captive bred vs wild...
  6. mproko

    First tortoise box liner

    Hello all, Working on an indoor tortoise table. What does everyone use for the plastic liner? I was going to get the cheap tarps from harbor freight. Thoughts?
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