Hey, found this guy roaming around next to my house. I live in Austin, Tx in a pretty rural area. Anybody have any clues? Thanks.
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Tortoise? What is this?
schmegle
Sep 16, 2005 12:40 PM
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casichelydia
Sep 16, 2005 03:22 PM
The tortoise you have is most commonly called the Russian tortoise in the U.S. pet trade, even though all of the thousands of imports actually come from countries to the southwest. Other names include the four-toed tortoise, steppe tortoise, and Horsefield's tortoise.
They like it dry, with humid retreats available, much like ornate box turtles and sulcatta tortoises. They're completely vegetarian, and will do well on a standard tortoise diet. It's funny that you found the animal in a rural area, as it is most certainly an escaped pet.
Orchid021
Oct 03, 2005 12:27 PM
It is definitely a Russian. His coloring looks almost like one of mine! I am almost sure he is an escaped pet or an abandoned pet. If you are planning on keeping him, check out this website. They have the best information around!
www.russiantortoise.org
If you have any questions, just ask.
Ash
