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is it normal for my russian tortoise to eat soooo much? everytime i feed him he acts like he's never had a meal in his life. he cleans his plate everytime. i'm not complaining. i love to see my animals eat and enjoy their food. he is just such a little pig though...LOL

amy

Yup, that is normal for a russian this time of the year.

You wont see me say this too often but don't give it s much as it will eat or if you do, feed it leafy greens and grasses for the most part although Russians are not really big on grasses.

If you do use any supplemental diets I'd suggest limiting it to once or twice a week. Russians really seem to have a strange metabolism.
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Ed
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Trying to keep the fun in Chelonian care

I honestly believe my 3 year old CB Russian would eat non-stop if I let him.

Yeah it is hard. I feed my guys every other day and on the off day man do I ever get dirty looks. But don't worry during the winter they will slow down.

Christina
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