r/RussianTortoises

Please help!

Please help!

Me and my wife have separated this year and the Russian tortoise we took over after my mum passed away four years ago is now living with me, as I have a lot of spare time and to keep my mind busy I want to make my Russian tortoise as happy as possible and spoil him as he’s all I have left in the world now, what size enclosure and where can I get an upgraded enclosure? also what natural plants etc can I put in his enclosure, he was attacked by my mums dog at an early age so his back legs don’t work properly so I tried to make it more manageable for him to get around by putting down artificial grass for him can I have advice please, and try not to be too harsh on your judgement of his current living quarters as I know how brutal the tortoise community can be.

u/willsy_1991 — 1 day ago

Is this definitely a Russian tortoise? I have inherited this tortoise when my mum passed and want to make sure it definitely is

u/willsy_1991 — 1 day ago

Burrowing for days

Help, I got a tortoise from my coworker because he said he would just let him outside. I took him in and I have been doing my best to give him care. He got an enclosure and I have a heat and UV lamp that was recommended by the pet store. He has a hide that he stays in. I try to give him fresh greens and water every day but he won’t come out to eat. He has been in his hide for 3 days now and every time I check on him he hisses and burrows more. What can I do? I found an exotic vet but she doesn’t have an appointment until mid September.

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u/Honest-Helicopter564 — 2 days ago

Healthy tortoise?

Just looking for some clarification on whether my Horsfield tortoise is looking healthy? I’ve had him since April.
Simon is 8 months old, and 155g.
Lives on the south coast of England, top soil and coco coir mixed substrate, leafy green and dandelion diet, daily soaks and given a lot of love.
Any recommendations/ anything I can do better?

u/Great_Squirrel_6304 — 7 days ago