new here, need Russian Tortoise advise...

[Kylee L.]

Hello, we are preparing for our first tortoise, any advice and tips would be greatly appreciated. I have read the beginners thread on this and it was very helpful. We live in South Carolina, USA and would like to get a Russian Tortise. I have started a tortise garden to avoid pesticides and toxic plants and a reptile vet has been contacted. Any advice about temperature regulation and products to be used would also be very helpful. Thank you again, looking forward to being a part of TTT family!

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi and welcome. Have you read our care sheet? https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/

 

[Kylee L.]

Hi and welcome. Have you read our care sheet? https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/

I did, thats why I had to reach out, I've read that they don't need humidity like other breeds and that their enclosure needs to be big not small and a few other differences. I wasn't sure at what size/ age they can be in a less humid environment. Ive seen enclosures that are very simple and some that are very high tech and complicated looking. .

 

[Ray--Opo]

Welcome I am not knowledgeable about Russians but will keep a eye on your post. I am sure someone will be here to give you more info.

 

[Kylee L.]

Welcome I am not knowledgeable about Russians but will keep a eye on your post. I am sure someone will be here to give you more info.

thank you! it's so wonderful to have

Welcome I am not knowledgeable about Russians but will keep a eye on your post. I am sure someone will be here to give you more info.

thank you! I have had some great responses and support to get started! I will post pics as soon as I get a chance!

 

[Blackdog1714]

We will try not to disappoint you or get grumpy with you. That is your Russian Tortoise’s job.

 

[Kylee L.]

We will try not to disappoint you or get grumpy with you. That is your Russian Tortoise’s job.

lol, no disappointment yet and I like to find answers myself the best I can before asking; research benefits. I hope I dont get a grumpy tortoise, I have a grumpy cat already lol