I work in a pet store and have recently purchased a russian tortoise. I have never owned a tortoise before and finding information on her has proved challenging. Most of the things that I have been adble to find are on Box Turtles and I am not really certain how accurate that information would be because all of the breeds talked about seem to be from various areas in America. I really love Nadja and want to do the best for her that I possibly can. My biggest questions right now are mostly about her cage and food. She is currently in a thirty gallon tank with full spectrum lighting and a heat lamp. I get her out for about two hours a day and let her walk around. She is way faster than I thought she would be! I would like to build her an outdoor area this summer but while she is inside I want her to be as comfortable as possible and I'm not sure she has enough room.

Nadja is currently eating Reptomin, a fruit based product we carry at the store I work at for Iguannas, tortiose pellets, as well as fresh greens. I feed her Kale, mustard greens, collard greens, and dandeloins. She also gets calcium two to three times a week. I am worried that there are other things she should be getting or things that I am feedeing her she should not have. If anyone has any advice or ideas they would be verry helpful. Thanks!

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