just another video of my newest pet. a little Tortoise

{The Russian Tortoise, Horsfields Tortoise or Central Asian Tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii syn. | Agrionemys horsfieldii, see Systematics below) is a species of tortoise that is a popular pet. | It is named after the American naturalist Thomas Horsfield. | Russian tortoises are a small tortoise species, ranging from about 15 to 25 cm (6-10 inches). | They are sexually dimorphic in that the females grow slightly larger, males tend to have a longer tail that is generally tucked to the side, and females tend to have flared scutes on their shells, while males do not. | Coloration varies, but the shell is usually a ruddy brown or black, fading to yellow between the scutes, and the body itself straw-yellow and brown. | The Russian Tortoise ranges from Afghanistan to north western China, through the countries of Russia, Armenia (not certain), Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, and Pakistan. | It usually lives in dry areas with sparse vegetation. | Russian tortoises hibernate during winter and estivate during the summer when temperatures are high. | They are avid burrowers and can dig large burrows that might be two meters (several feet) long. | They are herbivorous, and active grazers when the temperature is right, consuming a wide variety of weeds and grasses. | This species is traditionally placed in Testudo. | Due to distinctly different morphological characteristics, Khozatsky & Mlynarski (1966), proposed to separate it in Agrionemys. | DNA sequence analysis generally concurs, but not too robustly so (eg Fritz et al 2005). | Some sources also list three separate subspecies of Russian Tortoise, but they are not widely accepted by taxonomists. | In the wild, the Russian Tortoise is considered vulnerable to extinction in the mid-long term. | Human construction encroaching upon its habitat is the main cause of endangerment. | Trade in wild animals is restricted, and captive-breds should be preferred as pets as they are hardier. | In captivity Russian tortoises are popular pets primarily because of their small size, but they are also an extremely hardy species. | Though captive breeding is still not commonplace (though it is done), wild caught specimens adapt well to captivity and readily consume a wide variety of fiberous greens, grasses and vegetables. | They will also eat fruit, but should only be given it in small quantities, as excess sugars are not good for them. | These tortoises use fiber for energy instead of protein. | The first tortoise in space, and the one of the first animals of any kind in deep space was a Russian Tortoise, sent by the Soviet Union (along with wine flies, mealworms and other biological specimens) on a circumlunar voyage from September 14 to September 21, 1968. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||}

My first RT hatching ! Pierwsze klucie ż. stepowego w mojej hodowli.

{The Russian Tortoise, Horsfields Tortoise or Central Asian Tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii syn. | Agrionemys horsfieldii, see Systematics below) is a species of tortoise that is a popular pet. | It is named after the American naturalist Thomas Horsfield. | Russian tortoises are a small tortoise species, ranging from about 15 to 25 cm (6-10 inches). | They are sexually dimorphic in that the females grow slightly larger, males tend to have a longer tail that is generally tucked to the side, and females tend to have flared scutes on their shells, while males do not. | Coloration varies, but the shell is usually a ruddy brown or black, fading to yellow between the scutes, and the body itself straw-yellow and brown. | The Russian Tortoise ranges from Afghanistan to north western China, through the countries of Russia, Armenia (not certain), Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, and Pakistan. | It usually lives in dry areas with sparse vegetation. | Russian tortoises hibernate during winter and estivate during the summer when temperatures are high. | They are avid burrowers and can dig large burrows that might be two meters (several feet) long. | They are herbivorous, and active grazers when the temperature is right, consuming a wide variety of weeds and grasses. | This species is traditionally placed in Testudo. | Due to distinctly different morphological characteristics, Khozatsky & Mlynarski (1966), proposed to separate it in Agrionemys. | DNA sequence analysis generally concurs, but not too robustly so (eg Fritz et al 2005). | Some sources also list three separate subspecies of Russian Tortoise, but they are not widely accepted by taxonomists. | In the wild, the Russian Tortoise is considered vulnerable to extinction in the mid-long term. | Human construction encroaching upon its habitat is the main cause of endangerment. | Trade in wild animals is restricted, and captive-breds should be preferred as pets as they are hardier. | In captivity Russian tortoises are popular pets primarily because of their small size, but they are also an extremely hardy species. | Though captive breeding is still not commonplace (though it is done), wild caught specimens adapt well to captivity and readily consume a wide variety of fiberous greens, grasses and vegetables. | They will also eat fruit, but should only be given it in small quantities, as excess sugars are not good for them. | These tortoises use fiber for energy instead of protein. | The first tortoise in space, and the one of the first animals of any kind in deep space was a Russian Tortoise, sent by the Soviet Union (along with wine flies, mealworms and other biological specimens) on a circumlunar voyage from September 14 to September 21, 1968. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||}

Syd, our Russian tortoise, isn’t much of a dancer, but here she gets herself to bob her head to some imaginary music.

Doesn’t it look like hes listening to the sounds coming from the other backyards? Pity hes not because Russian torts are deaf!

The Russian Tortoise, Horsfields Tortoise or Central Asian Tortoise Agrionemys horsfieldii, see Systematics below is a species of tortoise that is a popular pet.

Learn how to care for a Russian Tortoise properly in this free video on pet reptiles.

my russian tortoise eating

Meet Frank my Russian tortoise.

It usually lives in dry areas with sparse vegetation.

In this free video learn how to choose a healthy Russian Tortoise Specimen.

I put together these small clips of my little best friend and wanted to share it with everyone, so here it is. This is our daily routine on a sunny day – walking around exploring new places.

Bailey the Tortoise in Search of a Meal