Welcome to the world of tortoise keeping. It is a very interesting group.

TFH has a book on Russians by an EJ Pirog. You can get it at amazon.com. It addresses all your questions and more.

The important points is to keep him warm and soak him daily. Try to feed him dark leafy greens. Get a fecal sample off to the vet and treat him for any parasites.

The 20 gal long should work just fine until you decide if you need something better.

Ed


>>Also, i've placed black vinyl along the outsides of the tank, and this seems to be deterring him well enough. I couldn't think of anything else.
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>>I just want to know why he's sleeping so damn much.
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Ed @ Tortoise Keepers
Trying to keep the fun in Chelonian care

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