Outdoor Playpen Problems

[teresaf]

HE'S a Russian also known as a Horsfield. I'm attaching a picture of a hermann's. See the difference?

 

[Taylor T.]

That is a male Russian tortoise. There is no way to tell how old he is without a hatch date, which likely no one knows because he looks to be WC.

 

[Melissa Butler]

HE'S a Russian also known as a Horsfield. I'm attaching a picture of a hermann's. See the difference?

Yes. Big difference.

 

[Melissa Butler]

That is a male Russian tortoise. There is no way to tell how old he is without a hatch date, which likely no one knows because he looks to be WC.

WC meaning wild caught?

 

[Taylor T.]

Yes.

 

[Melissa Butler]

Dang it. I was under the impression that he was captive breed AND a different species. This is disappointing. Now I'm not sure what to do. I really want a male Hermann's tort, but we've had this Russian for a few weeks. Suggestions?

 

[teresaf]

Up to you... Hermans usually cost more I believe so if you paid more for a Herman and got a Russian instead you deserve a little bit of money back I would think.
You could sell it on Craigslist. Or on here. Russians are supposed to have wonderful personalities. Maybe just stick with what you got? A tortoise is a tortoise...
I just looked it up on Backwater Reptiles website... Herman's are $149.99 and Russians are on sale for $79.99

 

[Melissa Butler]

Up to you... Hermans usually cost more I believe so if you paid more for a Herman and got a Russian instead you deserve a little bit of money back I would think.
You could sell it on Craigslist. Or on here. Russians are supposed to have wonderful personalities. Maybe just stick with what you got? A tortoise is a tortoise...
I just looked it up on Backwater Reptiles website... Herman's are $149.99 and Russians are on sale for $79.99

Thanks. I guess I'm most concerned that he is WC. All of my research has me worried about that.

 

[Yuri Gagarin the Tort]

It is absolutely your decision, and you should be comfortable about the kind of tortoise you are taking care of BUUUT.....My rescued WC russian is adorable with a very distinct personality. Don't judge your baby too hard!

 

[Yvonne G]

He looks full grown, and way too big for that playpen.

 

[tortdad]

That's an adult Russian tort for sure

Don't worry about giving Blackwater Reptiles a bad rap... they've given themselves that. Worst internet dealer!

I wouldn't mind keeping him if I were you but I would call and get the price difference refunded.

 

[Melissa Butler]

He looks full grown, and way too big for that playpen.

I'm going to get a kiddie pool for him instead.

 

[Melissa Butler]

It is absolutely your decision, and you should be comfortable about the kind of tortoise you are taking care of BUUUT.....My rescued WC russian is adorable with a very distinct personality. Don't judge your baby too hard!

My family actually quite enjoys having him. I guess I feel discouraged by the deception of what I thought he was. Does that make sense?

 

[tortdad]

My family actually quite enjoys having him. I guess I feel discouraged by the deception of what I thought he was. Does that make sense?

Yes, and rightfully so!

 

[Yuri Gagarin the Tort]

My family actually quite enjoys having him. I guess I feel discouraged by the deception of what I thought he was. Does that make sense?

Of course! Anyone would feel like that