@latkesandlizards: Thinking about getting a tortoise? The Russian tortoise is small, hardy, and full of personality — but they do need outdoor time and proper care. Here’s what makes them a great, ethical choice for new reptile keepers.

im emi :

Can someone help me what kind of tortoise this is I found it in my apartment complex and I want to keep it but I have no idea what to do I’ve been feeding it a lot of lettuces and other stuff it likes so far but I want to know more and be able to help and take care of it

ReptillaMa :

i rescued one yesterday 1/19/26. the family was going to toss him in the TRASH. I ran as fast as I could to scoop him out and brought him inside. I'm new to this but I will NOT let him down

Keira :

can someone help me im thinking about getting a russian tortoise but there are hawks near where I live and foxes so I'm scared that when I let them outside they will get hunted what should I do to keep them sage

poopymamakittenisback123 :

I live in washington and its constantly raining and cold here during the fall,winter, and spring and it makes my tortoise sad cus he cant go outside i feel so bad:/

⭐❤️𝓜𝓮𝓲𝓻𝓪❤️⭐ :

My baby ran away last year I miss her and I blame myself completely bc I wasn’t watching her outside.This is her

user19828374651239716 :

my sunny girl ❤️

Tati’s Top Picks :

Aw he looked so big until you held him up!

𝓅𝒶𝒾𝓈𝓁ℯℯ 𝓁ℴ𝓊 ☀️ :

i have a red footed tortoise 🥰

Jolly guy :

Is a porch good for them

oscar :

My Russian tortoise

Becki :

love my boy

Megalonfan115 :

I would but it snows near me and I don’t know if they would wanna be outside in the snow

Dante.Rocket.Turbo :

This is mine ❤️

Christine :

what about in the winter?

Abi’s Reptiles :

I have a Herman’s!

laurapetcollector :

I’m in love with mine 🥰

chillischerries :

His hand on the cucumber 💚 so precious

🫧 :

How often do they need to be let out? [smile]

☆𝐼𝓃𝑜𝓈𝓊𝓀𝑒💙 :

My Russian tortoise is NOT calm when it comes to being hungry😭

Bailey :

What about during winter, will they be healthy if they stay inside during winter big have outside time during summer?

Finnemansie :

FuggNugg :

Is reptile sand and clay burrowing substrate fine for them? And what live plants are safe for them, I would do fake but I’m nervous about my tortoise eating the fake plants

☁️ :

are they friendly and bonding

agaris :

Do they grow bigger than that?

Ash..Cheyenne :