Re: Info on Russian Tortioses

Posted by KATHY on August 04, 2000 at 12:03:48:

In Reply to: Info on Russian Tortioses posted by Paco on August 03, 2000 at 23:43:14:

Paco,
Is there any way to house your russian outside? It sounds as if you've got a great environment for it. Just remember that russians are great escape artists! You can build a little house, or buy a dog house (like a Dogloo). In the colder months you should offer a basking light positioned over a flat rock outside the dog house so they can warm up after they wake up. And a pig warming blanket inside the dog house. If the temp gets below 40 you will need to bring him in. Russians love to burrow, so a pile of hay (or timothy hay) works really good.
Eric answered your questions, I'd just like to add that a vet check is highly recommended to check for parasites. The link for finding an experienced herp vet in your area is:
http://www.oakandassociates.com/~melissk/mainresources.html
I've added a great russian link below.
Good luck with your new tort.
Kathy
Arizona

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: Paco, : Is there any way to house your russian outside? It sounds as if you've got a great environment for it. Just remember that russians are great escape artists! You can build a little house, or buy a dog house (like a Dogloo). In the colder months you should offer a basking light positioned over a flat rock outside the dog house so they can warm up after they wake up. And a pig warming blanket inside the dog house. If the temp gets below 40 you will need to bring him in. Russians love to burrow, so a pile of hay (or timothy hay) works really good. : Eric answered your questions, I'd just like to add that a vet check is highly recommended to check for parasites. The link for finding an experienced herp vet in your area is: : http://www.oakandassociates.com/~melissk/mainresources.html : I've added a great russian link below. : Good luck with your new tort. : Kathy : Arizona

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