Macy Fidler
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I don't have access to finding other leaves really , and I took advice from this care sheet and I will keep taking advice from it.Okay Macy. You came here and asked for advice, so here it comes.
1. First and foremost, that enclosure is much too small. Two of those put together is still too small. Russians need room to move. Lots of room. You need to go bigger.
2. The light fixtures need to be hung from over head. What you have there is VERY dangerous. Not just for your tortoise, but you are in serious danger of burning your whole house down. I am not being overly dramatic here. Reptile heat lamps are a major cause of house fires. Ask any fireman. Any one who has been keeping reptiles with heat lamps for a while will tell you this too. We've all had close calls, and/or disasters. Hot bulbs resting on wood is a major fire hazard. Suspend those lamps from over head. This makes it easier to get the correct temperature under them too.
3. Your substrate is too dry and there is not enough of it. It also needs to be hand packed down. Too loose.
4. I can't see what you are feeding there, but it looks like Kale and possibly turnip greens? Grocery store foods are not the best for them. Try to find more safe weeds and leaves.
5. Regular light bulbs are fine. Use as many as you need, but watch those temperatures.
Your tortoise looks great. Very attractive carapace. These tips will help to keep him/her healthy.