russian tortoise

I am interested in buying a Russian Tortoise Hatchling, preferably male, please contact me if you are a breeder and have any Russian Tortoise Hatchlings for sale. ... Email: [email protected] Text or Call: (248) 770-2132

I've never owned a tortoise before, but I've done a lot of research, watched lots of youtube videos, bought all the necessary supplies, and I think that the terrarium is ready to go, but I want to be sure so nothing bad happens. I bought the Thrive Temperate Essentials Kit from PetSmart and a...

Hello all! I received my Russian tortoise nearly two months ago now and he is still not eating. I have seen him nibble on his food a couple times but that is all. The temps are fine (basking spot around 96 degrees, ambient temperatures around the 80s). And the rest of my husbandry is fine...

Hi everyone, This is a really strange question but I’m looking for some advice! I will be getting a baby Russian tortoise soon and I want a female but I know that tortoises are very hard to sex when they’re very young. I’ve become really worried that I might end up with a male due to all the...

hi all, I have been wondering for quite some time now if my tortoise (or any tortoises) can sense the seasons changing? Do you guys think they instinctually know and can feel when the outside weather gets warmer or colder even though my house temperature is borderline the same all year? Do they...

Hello all! I thank those who responded to my previous post about the concerns I had with my new Russian tortoise (ordered online, received a month ago). He is moving around A LOT more each day. He is basking more which is great. He started eating a little (emphasis on a little) bit this past...

I'm new to this forum so I really hope I'm going about this correctly! A little background about my tort: I have a male Russian named Todoroki. I got him from a pet store so I'm not sure of his age. I'm personally against buying animals from shops, but I absolutely fell in love with this...

Hi! I am wondering which of these factors are the key one to predict female readiness to lay eggs: age, weight, size. I've read some articles and opinions that plastron should be at least 15 cm long an weight >1000 g. To be honest I can't relay on my experiences because my nesting females are...

Hi. I’m going to be getting a Russian tortoise. I already have the water dish, food dish, cage and lights. I was wondering what is the best thing to feed them. I tried to google and everyone has different answers. Should I feed him pellets and vegetables? If so what brand for the pellets and how...

Hello all, I am a new and proud owner of a 1 year old Russian Tortoise that I have bought yesterday. I’m kind of worried about my temperatures. My Russian has been basking for already 4 hours and he’s been sleeping. I don’t want him to dry out but I also don’t want to disturb him. I have the...

Hello everyone! I have critical situation with my RT hatchlings. Eggs are from the same clutch, incubation time 92 days. I know - bit too long. Little tortoises broke eggs easily but it occured that both of them have enormously big yolk sacks with visible blood vessels. How can I help them to...

Hello, I’m looking for recommendations for tortoise breeders in the United States. I’m from Minnesota but am unable to find a breeder anywhere remotely close to me. I’m still not 100% sure on the species of tortoise I’m planning on getting yet, but looking into Russians and Hermanns (as I’m...

Hi there - new member looking for advice on the possibility of housing two Russians together. I have an 8 year old female Russian tortoise (owner of 5 years) housed in a tortoise table that’s approx 3’ by 5’. Recently, to my surprise, I found a Russian tortoise in the middle of a busy...

Hi all! Just here to gauge how active everyone’s russians are:) I have an adult russian tortoise, and have of course read the care guidelines. I’ve had him since end of February and my little one has a healthy appetite, poops regularly, and is soaked regularly. His enclosure is two stories and...

My roommate likes to use the glad air fresheners but I’ve heard those are super toxic so I was looking for alternatives so that I could have it safe for my tortoise and she could have her favorite smells and I found air wick natural and was wondering if that was safe for tortoises. Also does...

I was curious about how dangerous are fragrances to Russian Tortoises? I can’t use fragrances right now but when I go back to college I like to wear perfume and so does my roommate. I’ve heard that torts arent as sensitive to smells as birds but I need to know what is/ isn’t harmful for them...

Hi all!! Sometimes I come upstairs and look at Tortillini and just can’t help but laugh and smile because he’s so precious. Here are some of my favorite pictures of him that will make me smile and giggle, no matter what kind of day i’m having:) okay if I don’t stop posting pictures now...

Hi, I’m new here, but I really need help figuring out what to do. Here is an introduction: I have a russian tortoise. Her name is Chili. She has 3 legs (front left missing) due to what we think was a bird’s failed hunting attempt during very early childhood. We’ve had her for over 25 years, even...

Hi! I just got my first tortoise a few weeks ago! (Rosie is her name, thinking she is a girl) She has been pretty active although kinda sleepy too, is this normal? She will hide and sleep randomly throughout the day and I want to make sure she’s doing ok! Also what I’ve read about urates, hers...

Hi! I just got my first Russian Tortoise yesterday and I was curious what would the best diet to give her? She has already eaten Spring mix (No spinach), a small apple slice, a couple pieces of tortoise chow from Flukers, dandelion and a blackberry. Also from what I read she seems to be eating...