Russian Tortoise Care Guide

 Russian Tortoise Care Guide

Common Names:

• - Russian tortoise
• - Afghan tortoise
• - Steppe tortoise
• - Central Asian tortoise
• - Four-toed tortoise
• - Horsfield's tortoise

Lifespan:

• - About 50 years

Size:

• - 4-8 inches in length

Diet:

• - Grasses, vegetation, and flowers from non-toxic plants and weeds
• - Leafy greens (dandelion, escarole, mustard, kale, romaine lettuce, collards)
• - Hay (Timothy or Bermuda)
• - Avoid fruits, grains, or animal proteins
• - Calcium and Vitamin D3 powder recommended
• Outdoor Housing:
• - Provide enclosure with fence sunk into the ground for burrowing
• - Dry, warm shelter required, avoiding damp weather
• - Temperature range tolerance, with daytime moderate and nighttime drop
• - Access to a shallow dish of water

Indoor Housing:

• - Habitat of at least 2 by 4 meters
• - Sand/soil substrate deep enough for digging
• - Basking area at 32-35°C (90-95°F) with temperature gradient up to 21°C (70°F)
• - Shelter on the cooler side of temperature gradient
• - UVA/UVB producing lamp necessary
• - Humidity at around 60 percent

Hibernation:

• - Natural hibernation for healthy tortoises only

 Here are the names of the websites and their respective links that provide information about turtles:

1. Turtle Rescue League(https://www.turtlerescueleague.com/)

2. Turtle Survival Alliance (https://www.turtlesurvival.org/)

3. World Chelonian Trust (http://www.chelonia.org/)

4. American Tortoise Rescue(https://www.tortoise.com/)

5. National Geographic - Turtles (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/t/turtles/)

6. TheTurtleRoom (https://theturtleroom.com/)