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tortoise [ˈtɔːtəs] noun; any herbivorous terrestrial chelonian reptile of the family Testudinidae, of most warm regions, having a heavy dome-shaped shell and clawed limbs

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

More Russian tortoise eggies!

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This last month has been very rewarding in the tortoise egg department. Three of my Russian tortoise females laid eggs for the first time. M...

Saturday, September 27, 2014

A reminder about tortoises bullying each other...

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It is time to bring up the issue again of keeping two (or more) tortoises together. When new keepers ask about getting another tortoise, ...

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Monday, August 11, 2014

Keeping tortoises cool on hot days

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When Summer finally comes, and the weather heats up, it is SO important to make sure your tortoise doesn't overheat or dehydrate! I will...

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Monday, July 28, 2014

How to find a good Veterinarian for your Tortoise (and maybe an excellent one!)

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Finding a good veterinarian who is experienced and up-to-date on caring for tortoises (not just turtles) can be very difficult. Since tortoi...

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Monday, July 7, 2014

Keeping tortoises outdoors in the Pacific Northwest

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Today I would like to show some pictures of my adult Russian tortoises in their outdoor habitat in our yard. My hope is that this will encou...

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Monday, June 23, 2014

Baby Russian tortoise update!

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All 6 eggs have hatched in the meantime, and all 6 Russian tortoise babies are doing great! I am keeping 1 of them, and the other 5 all have...

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