russian tortiose

Hi Y'all, I am new to the forum and would like to seek for a help regarding my Russian Tortoise. Me and my girlfriend got this tortoise from one of our friends. Recently we noticed that as the tortoise growing bigger, part of her shell near the tail area has some sign of cracking but we are...

Hello - I am looking to rehome a nearly four-year-old male Russian Tortoise named Anderson Sheldrake. I don't think my living situation allows me to meet his needs as much as I would like. Its imperative to me that he goes to a loving home that will be able to give him lots of love and space...

I am a new tortoise owner and I decided on getting a russian because of where I live. I keep her inside. I've only had her with me for a few days and she's eating just fine. I've given her some calcium already and given her a warm soak. She hasn't pooped yet and I'm not sure if it's from stress...

Today El Merlin had a simple lunch and shared it with his best friend Starry. El Merlin loves his dandelions and romaine leaf topped with LS pellets. Starry likes to nibble on the LS pellets when she see's them!

El Merlin eyeing you for being to close! ... Just be glad today wasn't the day he put on his eye patch! ... Arrrrghh

El Merlin likes to play with his food and wear it as a mask... sometimes like today he chased the cat away for getting to close and then finished his meal! The menu today is a bit of diced baby carrot, yellow squash, cucumber, topped with Mazuri LS food pellets, on top of romaine lettuce leaf....

Hello, I’m trying to find out what may be going on with my tort. She’s always been an outdoor tortoise and was previously with my father—now she’s living in an outdoor enclosure at my house. The enclosure is 8x4 and about 3.5-4ft deep soil. It’s been a bit warmer since it’s August now and we...

Hey I’m looking to adopt a adult male Hermans tortoise or a adult male Russian tortoise in Texas 10+preferred lmk if anyone has any available:) pictures will be asked

I need some help I found this weird waste next my tortoises food bowl. It’s orange and gummy in texture.

I am planning on moving from Massachusetts USA to a small city in the State of Minas Gerais, the climate there is a subtropical in which dry seasons are dry and rain season very moderate. Right where I am I have an indoors enclosure but I do wish to spend more time outside in my future home...

Hi everyone, Our Russian tortoise Houdini has gone missing in our yard and has been gone for 2 days since 5/10/2022 on Melrose and Wilton, there’s a small chance that he has escaped the yard as we have looked pretty much all over our yard, please anyone in the area if you see him please email...

I have a new Russian & I live in upstate NY. Can anyone glimpse these 6 (labeled with numbers..click each pic for clear photo) pictures & tell me if these are safe for Oogway to eat or not. I’m sure it’s been asked a ton but I just want to make sure lil dude eats right & appreciate any...

Hi, all! I know it’s a little early to be worrying about winter time, but I like to be prepared. I’ve posted here once before, but basically I inherited the family russian tortoise from my dad this past spring. She’s about 15 years old (probably older, but that’s how long he’s had her) and...

Hi everyone! I recently, and a bit abruptly, acquired a Russian Tortoise. I temporarily have him in a 40 gallon tank which I know is not ideal for him so I was looking at some tortoise tables to get him into something more comfortable ASAP. I came across this Tortoise Table on Etsy and wanted...

Hey. We’ve had this little girl for a couple months now. She came from a home where they did not know how to care for tortoises. I’ve done all my research, feed her adequately, she’s got a heat lamp, goes outside twice a week and gets soaked. Does her shell look okay? It’s not completely round...

2 very sweet Russian Tortoises up for adoption. They are about 10 years old and are very healthy. I can send pictures upon request. Southern California area (Palmdale).

Hey, y’all. I have a russian tort that I’m keeping watch over for my dad until he has a yard to keep her in again. We’ve had her for around 12+ years and for about 5-6 years he’s kept her fully outside all year round. I’m not well versed in the ins and outs, but I’ve got a great outdoor set up...

Has anyone worked on training a tortoise, Curious to hear if anyone has had success here is my story of my journey training my Russian tortoise named Yoshi. Yoshi is a 4 year rescue who loves to sleep in hoodie pockets, watch finding Nemo (he will not watch anything other then that), yoshi...

Hi again! I have a few questions/asking for advice! I have (what we believe to be a male) russian tortoise! I got him a little over 24 hours ago from petsmart. I’ve done tons on research on the testudo genus, russian tortoises themselves, and how to care for them as well as keeping them indoors...

Hello, I am a middle school science teacher and I have been thinking about adopting a female Russian tortoise as a classroom pet. I would prefer to either adopt one, or get one through someone who breeds them. Please reach out to me with pics and prices. Thanks!