Russian Tortoises
Scientific Name: |
Testudo horsfieldii |
Distribution: |
Southern Steppes of Russia |
Climate: |
Desert |
Size: |
Up to 8 inches |
Tempetment: |
Very tame |
Hardiness: |
Very Hardy |
Housing: |
30- 40 gal. terrariums. |
Lighting: |
Flourescent is beneficial |
Heating: |
Incandescent or Ceramic bulbs |
Temperature/ Humidity: |
Daytime: low 90's |
Water: |
Shallow Dish |
Food: |
Standard Tortoise Diet |
Calcium/ Vitamins: |
supplement 2x per week |
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