Tortoise Guy
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Hello everyone!
I have been looking at this forum before I had an account and had found that it had been very helpful when I was doing my research on Russians. Now, at the moment I do not own any tortoises, but I still plan to. A few questions regarding the manner: First off is lighting. I have read that Russians require UVA/UVB for lighting everywhere, so I am assuming this is very true. Also, I have heard that they prefer a basking area anywhere between 90 and 90 degrees (Fahrenheit) with a temperature of otherwise 70*F. Is this correct? Also, if so, would this work as an all-in-n-one bulb as not to require two bulbs and domes, etc;
http://tinyurl.com/pbkuz95
Next, I want to talk about housing. I plan to build a Tortoise Table, but I am not sure whether or not it is OK to keep multiple Russians together. Here's the thing: I don't want two females as I know females grow significantly bigger than males, and I do not want a male and female to avoid breeding, as I would not be ready for that yet, so that leaves me with only one option: two males. Will keeping two males in the same habitat cause fighting, even if there is no female present, or should they be safe for the most part? One final question. What is the best place to buy captive bred Russians? I am aware that I should avoid the pet store, but here is the situation. If I order online, I never know what I am going to get (not even talking about health). I feel seeing a Russian before buying is important, so how can I do this whhole still avoiding the pet store, as tortoises from the pet store very often are WC and not CB. I have heard of some websites that claim to sell and ship CB tortoises, but I am not 100% sure if they are reliable. One website I was considering ordering from was backwaterreptiles.com. Has anyone had any experience with this website. Any suggestions? Sorry for all the questions and long post, just want to be fully prepared to get from the best and really care for a tortoise.
Thanks!
I have been looking at this forum before I had an account and had found that it had been very helpful when I was doing my research on Russians. Now, at the moment I do not own any tortoises, but I still plan to. A few questions regarding the manner: First off is lighting. I have read that Russians require UVA/UVB for lighting everywhere, so I am assuming this is very true. Also, I have heard that they prefer a basking area anywhere between 90 and 90 degrees (Fahrenheit) with a temperature of otherwise 70*F. Is this correct? Also, if so, would this work as an all-in-n-one bulb as not to require two bulbs and domes, etc;
http://tinyurl.com/pbkuz95
Next, I want to talk about housing. I plan to build a Tortoise Table, but I am not sure whether or not it is OK to keep multiple Russians together. Here's the thing: I don't want two females as I know females grow significantly bigger than males, and I do not want a male and female to avoid breeding, as I would not be ready for that yet, so that leaves me with only one option: two males. Will keeping two males in the same habitat cause fighting, even if there is no female present, or should they be safe for the most part? One final question. What is the best place to buy captive bred Russians? I am aware that I should avoid the pet store, but here is the situation. If I order online, I never know what I am going to get (not even talking about health). I feel seeing a Russian before buying is important, so how can I do this whhole still avoiding the pet store, as tortoises from the pet store very often are WC and not CB. I have heard of some websites that claim to sell and ship CB tortoises, but I am not 100% sure if they are reliable. One website I was considering ordering from was backwaterreptiles.com. Has anyone had any experience with this website. Any suggestions? Sorry for all the questions and long post, just want to be fully prepared to get from the best and really care for a tortoise.
Thanks!