Bieldesigns
New Member
Hello everyone. We have had our tortoise for a few years. I have done tons of reading about how to take care of our russian. When we got him he was in a 10 gallon tank with bark substrate . He was constantly digging at the side. They gave him baths, but they would put him in a bucket full of water. The poor guy was so freaked out. We bathe him in just enough water so he can walk around. We also changed his substrate to coconut husk. We got him a larger enclosure and have been increasing the size as we are able to. He has stopped digging at the sides. He now knows his name and will look up at us when we say hi.
My only concern is when we do talk to him he is opening and closing his mouth. We have thoroughly enjoyed him and hope to have him a very long time.
My only concern is when we do talk to him he is opening and closing his mouth. We have thoroughly enjoyed him and hope to have him a very long time.