brown turtle swimming underwater

Russian Tortoise

Testudo horsfieldii

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📊 Quick Facts

Lifespan
50–100+ years
Adult Size
6–10 in
Temperament
Hardy and active; can be handled but prefer ground time

🏠 Habitat Setup

Enclosure Size
Large outdoor enclosure or 8×4 ft indoor with deep substrate
Humidity
40–60%
UVB Lighting
High-output UVB essential

🌡️ Temperature

Basking Spot
32–35°C 90–32°F
Ambient (Day)
21–26°C 70–32°F
Night Time
16–21°C 61–32°F

🍽️ Diet & Nutrition

Diet Type
Herbivore: weeds, grasses, hay; avoid fruit
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Care information based on research from: Russian Tortoise Care, Tortoise Trust

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