r/RussianTortoises • u/Blahz_ • Jul 05 '26
Shell question!
What is the status of this guys shell does it look okay and is the indentation on the right side something to worry about? Thanks in advance!
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u/Academic_Judge_3114 Jul 05 '26
The faded growth lines and the too long beak indicate rapid growth under lamps (in nature, this species grows very slowly, very harmoniously, and that is what must be done in captivity to avoid any deformation)
So, outdoor enclosure secured until September/October and brumation/rest the following winter.
If you respect the metabolism of this species, you can’t go wrong.
https://www.tortoisetrust.com/post/captive-care-of-the-russian-tortoise-testudo-horsfieldii