When I got my Russian tortoise I was told that it was just going to sit around eat and sleep all the time. But after a week of petting it trying to get it friendly it's become very needy. Like a butt scratch everyday along with shell and head scratches. It loves to explore and has a lot of energy for something the size of my hand.

I would put long life span as a pro. It is pretty cool to have a pet that is going to be a life long companion.

They are goofy goobers and they are absolute worth it

These pets are smarter than people may think! I really enjoy mine who has a whole room to herself and loves dandelion leaves...fresh in the front yard never treated with harmful chemicals.

Love my Russian Tortoise. His name is Bill Murray and I’ve had him for 12 years now. He’s a great pet! He’s super active and friendly. I’d say one con is keeping his “beak” trim. He’s just squirmy if he ever needs it trimmed and it’s more like a two person job. Other than that he’s fine with being picked up and seems to ask for it often.

I got my Russian tortoise when I was 9 years old, and I’m now 17 years old!!! So, one thing I love about him is that he sits on the bed while I play video games.

After having my boi Steve-O for 10+ years, these little dudes are SO WORTH IT!!!

love this video!! I have a Russian tortoise and he is amazing, one time we tried to plant food for him in his enclosure, but he ate it before it had the chance to grow larger haha

I just built a really cool tortoise habitat in my back yard here in Florida. I hadn't bought a tortoise yet and randomly one day my wife was gardening in the yard and boom! There was a freaking russian tortoise just hanging out under the flowers! 😂

Glad this popped up on my feed. I’ve had my eye on one where I buy my crickets for my beardie. Ha. I see him every week and have been trying to make up my mind if he’s the tortoise I want. You gave great info! Hope your channel continues to grow.

You have a wonderful comedic sense of humor, which makes your video a delight to watch. Your boy looks very well taken care of. I just adopted one (George) and anxious to pick him up from Fedex tomorrow! KZfaq videos are so helpful in preparation for your new family member, the perfect fit of tortoise for "you," and learning about their dietary needs.

I have a Russian tortoise and he is so fun to play with

Got one just under 3 months ago and it's so cute! I love her! She's so tiny, only half a year old!

Keep up the great content man! For such a small channel your videos are really well produced - informative, good editing, good speaking skills. I'm sure your channel will grow! This vid is only 360p though I wanna see your animals in HD :)

I own/share my home with 9 Russian Torts (all were rescues which I was told would die for various reason coming from a Vet). But all lived in my outdoor enclosure. I love these guys. They are a wonderful pets, but don't get them from a pet store chain, get them from a rescue (abandon pet). Lastly, I wish to say I enjoyed your video it has some sound advice and a nice enclosure. Glad I came by this video :)

I have 2 russian tortoises and both have their own prsonality. Female 35yo is the sweetest girl and loves to hug and cuddle... Male 50+ is like lightning ball. Allways ready to explode. 🤣 I love both of them so much! 🥰🥰

I have a horsefeild. AND I DO NOT REGRET

I really like that the live a long time. I have a friend for life!! :)

My sister rescued two Russian tortoises within a month apart, and I was all set to take the little girl that she rescued, but being retired and busy with my grandson I just didn’t think I would give it the best life😢

Some good advice here, from a fellow tortoise owner

Great vid

When you’re preparing for a job and you’re interested in learning before you’re even hired

I prefer Leopards and Hermans. But I love all tortoises.

Its the most amazing pet.. My son has Guava.. A litle girl one year old..

Just make sure you don't have a psycho partner who'll kill them

Excellent video, young man. Wya to go.

Nice video. Really well made!

I have box turtles and a Russian tortoise. I put my Russian tortoise in a 150 gallon Rubbermaid cattle tank outside during the summer. My box turtles have the run of my entire backyard because my fence is buried 2 feet underground and set in a concrete footer. I don't let my Russian tortoise and box turtles near each other because of possible fighting or disease transmission. My Russian tortoise is a female. I've been into keeping and breeding reptiles for 39 years now and also have snakes and leopard geckos. Except for the box turtles I have gotten away from the breeding aspect of keeping. There's not much I can do about the box turtles because they all live outside together. Right now my box turtles are hibernating and I won't see them until sometime in April.

Where did you get that wooden hide spot? I got one like that but it’s too small.

Most definitely

When will you be posting another video?

It Is *p e r f e c t*

Never had one of my ball pythons refuse a meal ever. Proper husbandry is 100% key to a healthy animal, that's not just a saying it's a truth.

yes they do i have one

I watch goherping and his vids aren't much better than yours, keep up the good work

I have a Russian tortise I had max 7years and he's so cool he's in rubber made container he should be almost full grown by at 7 years old right

Thanks !!!

Yes they are worth it

We had a Russian tortoise he bite my daughter and made her ankle bleed there ok but not for me I own sulcatas and there wonderfull torts ❤

hey can u make a video on the salmonella sickness from bearded dragons. I’ve been thinking about getting one this weekend but there has been cases of salmonella from bearded dragons and I’m not sure if I should be worried or not and is this sickness from just a certain bread of breaded dragon or just in general.

Good pets reptile room

A friend don't want his anymore.. so I'm going to take him. He lives in a plastic baby pool :/poor thing.. can I use live plants, moss , outside dirt, wood and rock ?

Mine is just arrived at home 3 days ago but didn't eat or drink since arrival. Is it normal?

Do you recomend feeding lettuce to beardies?

Will a 40 gallon work?

Where did you get Groot?

Can I have my Russian tortoise outside

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Love my tortoise 😅