Try this website



http://www.russiantortoise.net/



Most of the info is really good although we don't see eye to eye on the use of Mazuri Tortoise diet and a few other things.



I use it for my Russians once a week and I highly recommend it.







>>I agreed to take in what I thought was a box turtle and upon

>>its arrival it was a russian. It has been kept for several

>>years in an aquarium in a young child's room. No UVB and

>>a small heat lamp. I was told by the owner it wouldn't eat

>>anything but Romaine but she really didn't know what to feed

>>it.

>>

>>I don't know much about husbandry on these guys so need some

>>help. I currently have it in a large rubbermaid container

>>with newspaper and a little of the reptile bark that came

>>long with him. I have a Reptisun 5.0 and 60 watt heat lamp

>>over it. I did soak it last night. I hope this is OK cause

>>I do know they like less humidity unlike my Redfoot. Also I

>>gave it a hide spot because the little thing is seems terrified

>>of people. This morning much to my surprise it ate squash,

>>mixed vegetables, tomatoe and a salad of turnip, endive and

>>romaine. So much for it only eating Romaine.

>>

>>2 questions:

>>This little guy is just 4" shell length. He only weighs 300 grams. He feels really light when picked up. Does this seem

>>an OK weight? My Redfoot is about 6" and he weighs almost 2.5

>>lbs.

>>

>>Is the diet above acceptable? Do they also eat Timothy Hay?

>>What is the best substrate and how often should I soak him?

>>

>>Any help is greatly appreciated. I am looking for a rescue

>>to find him/her a good home if any of you have any leads.

>>

>>Linda
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Ed @ Tortoise Keepers

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