New tortoise mom

Kylie Linnea

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Hi all, I'm Kylie and after reading this forum for months, I finally got my precious russian tortoise, Flash Gordon. I built his enclosure from an old bookcase I had the day before I got him because it seemed like the best (and cheapest) option. He's been doing really well the past few days, eating a ton! and sleeping in his hide. We live on Long Island, NY so the heat has been very helpful in keeping him active and alert.

So far, I've been able to find any answers to my questions from previous forums, but just in case I cant, I thought it'd be good to introduce ourselves.
 

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spud's_mum

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Such a beauty!
Congrats and welcome!

You may want to change the substrate to something that can be moistened like coco choir or organic soil.
Also you may want to add some more decoration to keep him occupied :D

Be sure to keep posting lots of pics, we love em!
 

spud's_mum

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Such a beauty!
Congrats and welcome!

You may want to change the substrate to something that can be moistened like coco choir or organic soil.
Also you may want to add some more decoration to keep him occupied :D

Be sure to keep posting lots of pics, we love em!
Sorry, just took a closer look at the pic. I thought it was pellets. Never mind, ignore my first suggestion :D
 

Jodie

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Welcome to the forum. If you hang your light, either from a Stan or the ceiling with chain, the bulbs will last longer and there is no worry about those clamps failing and causing fire.
He is Very cute. I Love the round little shells.
 

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Welcome to the forum, Kylie!
 

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Hello; Kylie and a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum to you and your beautiful Russian.
 

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