Introduction

[Thelolagirl]

Hello! I recently adopted my first Russian Tortoise. Her previous owner wasn't sure of her age but thought she could be 15 years old or so. We named her Luna. I have been learning so much and am excited to be a part of this forum! Winters are cold here. I am interested in learning how to keep her diet balanced during the winter months and would also like to build a larger enclosure for indoors as well as a safe outdoor enclosure this spring/summer.

 

[leigti]

Welcome to the forum. Good looking little tortoise you have there

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hello, and a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum to you and Luna.
Have a look at http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
and http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/
to begin.
I like http://www.chelonia.org/Articles/nutrientanalysis.htm
for food ideas; the ones in bold are the best.
have a look at our enclosure section for loadsa great ideas.
I can't see for certain, but it looks like he might need a bit of a beak trim.

 

[BILBO-03]

Hi and Welcome!

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hi

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[bouaboua]

Hello and Welcome to the forum.

 

[Speedy-1]

Hi and welcome !

 

[Thelolagirl]

Hi thanks everyone! Yes I think her beak probably needs a trim. I've been feeding her food on a flat,rough rock and also got her a calcium block and will see if she likes that (I've heard mixed reviews as some tortoises won't touch their blocks). I will have to take her for a check up and maybe the vet will trim her beak. I've had her for less than two weeks so far but have been reading a lot and learning so much from experienced tortoise enthusiasts like you all! Best regards to you and thank you for the links!

 

[Slow and steady]

Hello from Florida!

 

[Thelolagirl]

Hello from South Dakota!