male russian tortoise

Hi everyone, I took Harvey to the vets and the vet said that he had most likely slowed down his eating cuz he was in a kind of Summer hibernation (name of this please?) due to hot weather but it has since cooled down and he is still extremely lethargic and not eating much. He will eat his...

My Russian tortoise (Sherman) is a round 3.5 years old and 4-5 inches long. Any types on finding out its gender? I’ve added some photos as well if any one can help :)

My Russian tourtise is recovering from a reapitory infection with the help of antibiotics. This has been going on for two weeks. I've noticed that he has been sleeping alot other them when I take him outside which he is SUPER active. I mean practically running a marathon active. Then came the...

How to tell if my tortoise is a baby or not? I measured his shell with a ruler and he is about 3.4-5 inches length wise. Not quite 4 inches yet. ? ? ? ? ?

So Ive had my Russians enclosure set up for about a month with these two driftwood pieces as obstacles for him. So far all has been well and he's been able to get around them just fine, but today while looking around his enclosure for poop I noticed mold growing on one of them! Again, they've...

We have had a male Russian Tortoise for the past 15 years and are looking for a loving home for him. He is really mellow and likes attention. An outdoors pen should be available for him during the warmer weather. We would provide the lighting, our indoor pen and all rocks, etc. to whoever...

Hi! I am a semi-new tortoise owner and I still don't know if I am feeding my russian too much or too little. Freddie is about 5 years old and he eats like a pig (from what I can tell) but I don't know if I should keep giving him more food when he finishes the pile, or stop. I have heard things...

hi, I'm looking for a Russian breeder - preferably one that is in my state or surrounding state- tops 90 miles away. I'm in dutchess county NY Hudson valley Long Island NY Bridgeport CT Elizabeth NJ