Re: Russian Tortoise Questions

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Posted by Terry on May 27, 2000 at 20:44:42:

In Reply to: Russian Tortoise Questions posted by Doug Usifer on May 27, 2000 at 16:38:34:

Hi Doug,
I am not experienced with Russians although I bought one home today myself :O)
I think they would love a nice outdoor enclosure, if you can provide one for them.

I am not a supporter of housing tortoises in tanks, so if you can't give them an outdoor enclosure, maybe you could build an indoor one.

Below is a link to a short article on Russian torts from The Tortoise Trust.
I hope it helps you with some of your questions.

At least until a more experienced Russian keeper answers your post.
Terry.

: I am a brand new Russian Tortoise owner, living in New Jersey, and I wanted to see if anyone could help me out with some information (I want to make sure I am doing things right!). First, is it OK for them (I have two) to live in a 30 gallon terrarium on bark chips, or should they live on sand, or something else? Do they need to go outside much? Should they be kept under a warming light? UV? If so, how long (all the time, or just a couple of hours?). Do they need to hibernate, and can they/should they do that in the terrarium? How do I facilitate the hibernation? Do they need much water (I was told to soak them for 10 minutes or so every other day?). I think I have a male and a female, not sure of age. Should I expect eggs, and how to handle? Thanks!!! Doug

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: Hi Doug, : I am not experienced with Russians although I bought one home today myself :O) : I think they would love a nice outdoor enclosure, if you can provide one for them. : I am not a supporter of housing tortoises in tanks, so if you can't give them an outdoor enclosure, maybe you could build an indoor one. : Below is a link to a short article on Russian torts from The Tortoise Trust. : I hope it helps you with some of your questions. : At least until a more experienced Russian keeper answers your post. : Terry. : : I am a brand new Russian Tortoise owner, living in New Jersey, and I wanted to see if anyone could help me out with some information (I want to make sure I am doing things right!). First, is it OK for them (I have two) to live in a 30 gallon terrarium on bark chips, or should they live on sand, or something else? Do they need to go outside much? Should they be kept under a warming light? UV? If so, how long (all the time, or just a couple of hours?). Do they need to hibernate, and can they/should they do that in the terrarium? How do I facilitate the hibernation? Do they need much water (I was told to soak them for 10 minutes or so every other day?). I think I have a male and a female, not sure of age. Should I expect eggs, and how to handle? Thanks!!! Doug

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