What is he/she???

[Emmykitty111]

Hey, guys. This little guy is at one of the local pet shelters. Obviously not native to Oregon, so he/she must have had a previous owner. Anybody know his breed? He's not in very good shape and I would love to take this one home. I haven't met this one yet, but I do look forward to it and getting him/her all fixed up in a new home. Anyway, help please?

 

[peasinapod]

This is a russian tortoise. Cute little guy!

 

[lismar79]

Yep, that's a russian. Great torts. hope you get him and take good care of him

 

[tortdad]

Yep Russian tort and i can't tell if it's the angle of the pic or if its beak is over grown. Looks like it could use a beak trim. You going to get it?

 

[johnsonnboswell]

Yep Russian tort and i can't tell if it's the angle of the pic or if its beak is over grown. Looks like it could use a beak trim. You going to get it?

The beak is definitely overgrown. Poor thing needs help. Go get it.

 

[Emmykitty111]

Thanks guys! I will definitely go get him as soon as I can!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

See also http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/
and http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread...or-other-herbivorous-tortoise-species.107734/
for lots of other helpful information.

 

[Tom]

Here's another thread:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/


When referring to the different types of tortoises, there are no breeds. Just different species and sometimes subspecies.

 

[Emmykitty111]

Thanks, Tom, but I already have a greek and I know how to set up the second enclosure and everything. Appreciate the help, though.

 

[dreamtortoise]

Aww, I really hope you get him! He needs a good beak trim and some good ol' TLC

 

[Emmykitty111]

Unfortunately, he is being fostered and will most likely be adopted by other people. But I know the shelter ' s director where that little guy was, and they would give it a good home. I am sad it couldn't be with me, though :-(