russian female adult

  1. P

    Looking to rehome my Female Russian Tortoise (Virginia/Pennsylvania Area)

    I am looking to rehome my adult female Russian tortoise. I don't know exactly how old she is, but I would say somewhere between 18-22. I got her for Christmas 5 years ago and I want to rehome her to someone who can take better care of her than I can. When I first got Pokey, I was still in high...
  2. turtleneck_boy

    Adult Russian Tortoise Smell and Humidity?

    Hello! Im new to the forum, I have an adult female Russian tortoise that’s about 12-14 years old, we’ve had her 2 years. We live in the Midwest and it’s starting to get really dry in our house, my tortoise’s humidity remains around 40% during the day. Since it has been getting dryer, I’ve been...
  3. K

    Russian tortoise shell growth uneven?

    I have a ~15 year old Russian tortoise that I have had for about 5 years. I went to the vet concerned about some things including her shell growth. They did blood tests as well and the results came back perfectly healthy, and my vet told me not to be worried about the growth because it just...
  4. W

    What is this?

    Hi! We are new to the forum, but I used this site to help me research and get ready for my tortoise. My mom got me a russian back in March. She has been healthy and perfect since I brought her home. We were told she was a female, however I am starting to wonder otherwise. For the past week, when...
  5. A

    Russian Tortoise Laid Eggs, but no incubator

    Hello! I am new here but my Russian tortoise laid 3 eggs in her outdoor enclosure today! This is not her first clutch, the first one was either infertile (most likely) or we incubated them wrong. This is her second clutch so I am more hopeful that they are fertile but with that being said I do...
  6. Ruszian Tortoise

    ...what is this? For Russian

    Is this okay for a Russian tortoise?I think this one is... I forget, d-----------a?, and what about this?
  7. For-Mr.Spock

    What is this and can my russian tort eat it?

    I was in my front yard yesterday and saw this plant about. It is only March, but we have had very little snow, so some weeds are already popping up. Can my russian tortoise eat this? I tried looking it up myself, but I was having a hard time looking it up.
  8. A

    Two Female Russian Tortoises in Need of Good Home

    Hello everyone! I've decided it's time for me to give away my two tortoises, as I simply don't have the time to give them the care or attention they deserve. I never truly gave them all they needed to thrive, and as a result, they have what looks to likely be MBD/Shell Growth Problems. Other...
  9. Nogoodnames

    Turtle isnt herself no more..

    Hi, ive had a russian tortoise for about three to three and a half years, her name is Basil and she used to be so energetic (for a tortoise at least) and she is my first tortoise- her tank has a log for her to sleep under- a small dish of shallow water just for humidity- three big glat rocks...
  10. B

    Hibernation woes

    So my first hibernation season has been a disaster. My Russian tortoise is an adult, we’re unsure of age since she was found wondering the streets. The vet said she was probably a young adult, but she was malnourished. Anyways fast forward and she’s a happy health tort with a large 15x15 ft...
  11. lionheartHC

    Wanted: Adult Russian tortoise female (happy to pay for shipping)

    Hello all, I've been doing some extensive work with building my outdoor Russian Tortoise enclosure for next year. This will be my first time keeping a breeding colony and I can't wait to start this endeavor. It's about 35ftx30ft! I've put many hours into building the perfect layout that will...
  12. S

    My Tortoise won't eat but is very active. Please help

    Hello everyone! I am hoping I can get some answers here. I have been trying to get answers from a tortoise group on Facebook but I got more people arguing than answers.. I have a female russian tortoise and have had her for almost a year now. I have never had an issue with her until now. She...
  13. 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...
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