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- Feb 29, 2012
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I got my 2year old Russian tortoise, Tootsie Roll, 3 days ago. I was expecting her to be really shy and tired for her first few days here, but she's really outgoing and energetic! She had a really big day today! First, I took her out and let her run around on my patio in the sun. Then I took her inside and let her run around on my carpet. Then I took her outside. I don't have a yard, but there's this big grassy area behind my house with a TON of weeds. She must have run in that grass for over an hour, soaking up the sun. She was so curious and excited, stopping every once in a while to inspect the scenery. She stopped a few times to eat some weeds(I made sure they were edible.) She especially enjoyed the dandelion greens. She got soooo much exercise. She seems so healthy, and her eyes are glowing and bright! Next, I gave her a bath, and soaked her in warm water for 15-20 minutes. I let her dry off and run around in the living room. She was walking around on the carpet while I was setting up her home. Then I put her in her new home(I got her in a blue rubbermaid tub from her old owner, and I kept her in it for a while so she could get comfortable.) She loves her new home. Now it's nighttime, and she should be exhausted and sleep good!