New Russian

Hutsie B

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I just got a new almost adult male Russian Tortoise. He is in his new digs getting used to it. I just picked him up and like him. I am going to name him Russell the Russian Tortoise! I am hoping that he gets comfortable soon in his new habitat and starts to eat. He is in a 50 gallon rubbermaid trough for livestock. It has a ceramic heating element on one end with a UVB lamp also. Then he has a hide on the other side. Substrate is cypress mulch. I am looking forward to getting to know him. I have read all the care sheets available. I used to have a colony of Russians and hibernated them. I do not plan to hibernate Russell.
 
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Please post pictures of Russell. Congratulations!
 

Hutsie B

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Please post pictures of Russell. Congratulations!
I also plan to get a stool sample to the reptile vet to make sure he isn't loaded with parasites. I will try to get my husband to help me post a picture as I am IT challenged! thanks.
 

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I am techno challenged too. LOL enjoy your new friend
 
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