My little izzy has been frantically clawing all over her cage, I've had her since march and she just barely started doing this. Why is she all of a sudden so eager to get out? Also she has a large piece of scaly skin on bet, any ideas as to what this is?
Your tortoise needs to be set up outside in a safe, escape-proof yard. Being in a glass tank with an overall temperature of 90F degrees is way too hot, and way too small for a russian tortoise. They are used to wandering over great distances in search of food. Russian tortoises are one species that does well in cooler temperatures. She's trying to get away from the heat.