How To: Feed Russian Tortoises

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  • Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
  • Russian tortoises are great small tortoises for reptile lovers. In this video I go over what to include in your tortoises diet, and, what to leave out.
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  • @andrewwhite1585
    @andrewwhite1585 4 года назад +140

    The way he keeps walking to the plate 😂 "let me eat, woman"

  • @asiaasubs8266
    @asiaasubs8266 5 лет назад +116

    Omg he just keeps coming back😂

  • @kaitlinjester8871
    @kaitlinjester8871 5 лет назад +53

    That was a lot of help because I am about to get a Russian Tortoise for my birthday

    • @laurelkendun
      @laurelkendun 4 года назад +1

      Kaitlin Jester hey! How’s it going with your tortoise?

    • @constanceruiz910
      @constanceruiz910 3 года назад +3

      Oh my your going to love it. My little Russian was the best decision of my life so far.

    • @lucasmo5501
      @lucasmo5501 3 года назад

      Lol same

    • @LuhOvert
      @LuhOvert 3 года назад +1

      that seems like a big surprise!! XD

  • @teebee9903
    @teebee9903 4 года назад +36

    I just found this and can't thank you enough. I have been trying to find a basic answer on just what my russian should eat. Everyone says different things or I get a long long list of can and can't. Apparently I have some smarts as I managed to put together a decent variety but I am happy to know exactly what she can have.

  • @imverycreative5819
    @imverycreative5819 5 лет назад +50

    That's a fast tortoise!

  • @Lichen8404
    @Lichen8404 5 лет назад +77

    Feed him potato make comrade strong

    • @detectivepenguin1916
      @detectivepenguin1916 4 года назад +6

      hahahahahahahahahahahahaha, and vodka to

    • @amonarre
      @amonarre 4 года назад +2

      Onion Boi strong like bull lol

  • @littlebrowndude3460
    @littlebrowndude3460 5 лет назад +8

    So informative, and I'm happy to see you again!!!!

  • @JacquelynAmerica
    @JacquelynAmerica 3 года назад +7

    Dandelions (make sure not treated with chemicals) are a great food source for tortoises in the summer, too! (We live in MN...) 🥬🐢

  • @Smackthatchicken929
    @Smackthatchicken929 3 года назад +6

    Let him eat 😂 he just keeps coming back

  • @willowen9501
    @willowen9501 5 лет назад +1

    Great video sums up a lot of what I have heard

  • @amonarre
    @amonarre 4 года назад +6

    Your tort is so adorable

  • @jamesbylund6018
    @jamesbylund6018 4 года назад +3

    Thank you! This video helped me alot

  • @MyPetsChannel
    @MyPetsChannel 5 лет назад +10

    i love tortoises thumbs up!!

  • @markrichardson9008
    @markrichardson9008 4 года назад

    This really helps, thank you!

  • @ndrsquad941
    @ndrsquad941 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much this helped me a lot

  • @turtleios2469
    @turtleios2469 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much for the help

  • @micksmusicchannel
    @micksmusicchannel 3 года назад

    Great advice.. from another tort owner 👍

  • @michelleciborowski9162
    @michelleciborowski9162 4 года назад

    great video thank you

  • @alyanderson3873
    @alyanderson3873 4 года назад +2

    I just got a russin tortoise she is 2 inches I love her name is meadow I know how fast they are live this video thank you

  • @Daniela-zb1gx
    @Daniela-zb1gx 3 года назад +1

    Hi, this video was really helpful. I was wondering how much a should feed them? Some people said depending on the size of their shell, my tort's shell is 4 inches, but I don't know how much I should feed.

  • @adampalm4444
    @adampalm4444 4 года назад +7

    Cupcake was persistent! Clearly he wasn't intimidated by the humongous hand in the slightest. My lil guy (Tiberious) is much more reclusive and rather anti-social. Perhaps a diet rich in leafy greens such as those of the mustard and collard family would improve his attitude?

  • @jamesh1404
    @jamesh1404 3 года назад +1

    Is it the same for Russian box tortoises

  • @djreyna
    @djreyna 4 года назад +1

    How often do you feed him?

  • @shad0wstreet
    @shad0wstreet 2 года назад

    just made the like button hit 1k

  • @maheera_fatima
    @maheera_fatima Год назад

    I got a Russian tortoise three days ago he is only eating alphalpha nothing else and even alphalpha so less maybe 5 to 6 small alphalpha leaves a day and he sleeps most of the time what should i do?

  • @namine99
    @namine99 5 месяцев назад

    Do you put calcium every meal and the multivitamin daily? how often do you feed your Russian tortoise in a day? I’m a new Russian tortoise owner and have no clue 😅

  • @danialshamshuddin
    @danialshamshuddin 5 лет назад +23

    Easy, Vodka and Semechki.

    • @riskofror2
      @riskofror2 5 лет назад +1

      and USA hate

    • @Jay-vv6wl
      @Jay-vv6wl 5 лет назад +3

      And pierogi

    • @BryanNeer
      @BryanNeer 4 года назад +4

      With repti calcium and vitamins

  • @patriciacobb6130
    @patriciacobb6130 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks I just got a tortoise he is just a baby and I want to rise him good

  • @BuildDay367
    @BuildDay367 Год назад

    Thank you for teaching me that because I just got a Russian tortoise

  • @user-ek6it2zk8j
    @user-ek6it2zk8j Месяц назад

    Can you only feed these aloe and grass?

  • @derpypaws1250
    @derpypaws1250 3 года назад

    That is one determined tortoise

  • @addimkr
    @addimkr 5 лет назад +1

    This isn’t about feeding but can you keep two Russian tortoises together or do they prefer to be alone? I’m worried mine might be lonely, if they get lonely.

    • @centauri_apollyon
      @centauri_apollyon 5 лет назад +1

      Addison Meek Tortoises are (generally) solitary animals. They do not need a companion to thrive. Keeping two tortoises of different genders together is not recommended, as the male may constantly bug the female in order to mate. Two males will fight for dominance and territory. Two females might work, but that kind of depends.

  • @lousyskaters6893
    @lousyskaters6893 3 года назад

    Where can I find the calcium thing

  • @miabolman7206
    @miabolman7206 5 лет назад

    I know this isnt about diet but do u know how to remove paint from a tort shell I'm desperate for help PLZ REPLY...

    • @captain.shortie7497
      @captain.shortie7497 4 года назад

      Mia Bolman WHAT? How on earth did you get paint on a tortoise?

  • @adyleeashment7132
    @adyleeashment7132 4 года назад

    How often should I be feeding my russian tortoise?

  • @KeepPDXWeird
    @KeepPDXWeird 5 лет назад +1

    My shelley is picky she will only eat romaine i tried every dark leafy greens shes funny she also doesnt like fruit so thats good...

  • @michellegrossbach3641
    @michellegrossbach3641 3 года назад

    Is it ok if I feed him something it looks like spinach but with a red stem and red lines on it

    • @roombasrevenge1948
      @roombasrevenge1948 2 года назад

      Sounds like Chard. It comes in the spring mix I get and my tort has been fine eating it. I think somewhere I read they shouldn’t have much of it (shouldn’t be the primary/constant), but ok in moderation

  • @matthewpetersen4417
    @matthewpetersen4417 Год назад

    My new tortoise is a piggy like that too, always ready for food.

  • @williamlewin9610
    @williamlewin9610 3 года назад

    They love carrots too

  • @bigj3402
    @bigj3402 3 года назад

    i only feed my tortoises romaine lettuce can they live of only that or do they need more then only that?

    • @Mia-ys4se
      @Mia-ys4se 3 года назад

      A varied diet is always good!

  • @katiekellar2714
    @katiekellar2714 3 года назад +1

    My tort wont eat anything but lettuce, aloe and dandelions *just the flower tho* I've tried other foods but he nopes it out of his feeder

    • @qcity6417
      @qcity6417 3 года назад

      In your case I’d recommend putting tiny bits of lettuce on his food and then stop giving him it completely and he will eat the other food eventually

  • @BBRTN-RL
    @BBRTN-RL 4 года назад

    How much and how often should I feed my 2.5 inch wide, 3.5 inch long, 2 and a half year old tortoise

    • @lolljett9963
      @lolljett9963 4 года назад

      Ben Barton I would say once a day, and offer them as much food as they can eat in one sitting! 😁

  • @shrekthehottie2766
    @shrekthehottie2766 4 года назад

    So, I have a Russian tortoise and should I always sprinkle calcium on his food? Or just sometimes?

    • @okeexpeditions
      @okeexpeditions  4 года назад +2

      I use it several times a week. Care guides will also recommend several times a week (2-3 times is usually the most common suggestion). Offering a variety of foods also helps with natural dietary calcium intake. Thanks for the question and best of luck!

    • @shrekthehottie2766
      @shrekthehottie2766 4 года назад

      Reptile Quest Thank you!

  • @ZorrosRage
    @ZorrosRage Год назад

    Is Healthy Herp Vegi Mix ok good for Russians?

  • @Raaa1111..
    @Raaa1111.. 3 года назад

    Same all 3 tortois dont like pellets

  • @everettdillie9836
    @everettdillie9836 2 года назад

    I feed my spring mix but noticed it has spinach

  • @Damfinsaowefinawe
    @Damfinsaowefinawe 4 года назад

    I’m just curious, what happened to cupcakes she’ll right above his head

  • @michellegrossbach3641
    @michellegrossbach3641 3 года назад

    My Russian hasn’t eaten in 4 days and just sleep all day idk what to do it’s pretty cold in Minnesota so he might be trying to hibernate but idk

    • @lauraenright3667
      @lauraenright3667 3 года назад

      Does he have the right lighting? I wouldn't reccomend hibernating him for the first year you have him.

  • @janellestuckey8477
    @janellestuckey8477 3 года назад

    Wow, let him eat!!

  • @mister_brucie
    @mister_brucie Год назад +1

    From what I've read, and I've read a lot, cabbage, sprouts and the family (brassica) should be avoided. What's really annoying is that many websites, some that claim to be specialists, keep saying that it's okay to feed them these things. How can so many people keep getting it wrong?

  • @The_Real_DCT
    @The_Real_DCT 11 месяцев назад

    Funny enough our Russian tortoise never touched any fruits and both him and our red eared slider hate any non natural stuff (our red eared slider prefers these frozen turtle blocks which have things he needs but cut small in frozen blocks to stay fresh as well as shrimp)so any pellets and the like they will never touch. Also our tortoise loves roses from our backyard. As for calcium he prefers a cuttlefish bone, he'll drag it to his den and gnaw on it before he sleeps

  • @tenziie1600
    @tenziie1600 4 года назад

    Do they eat everyday

  • @jazonunderwater
    @jazonunderwater 3 года назад

    what happened to his shell?

    • @okeexpeditions
      @okeexpeditions  3 года назад

      That is from when our dog (ours at the time, she now is with my ex) Bubo managed to get into his outdoor enclosure and bit him. It was a minor injury that required little recuperation but she could have killed him. I use that as a cautionary tale to folks who let dogs near their tortoises. You can’t take your eyes off them for a second cause you never know what might happen. I’m so grateful that she didn’t kill him.

  • @MC.STORM336
    @MC.STORM336 3 года назад

    Hes a hungry boi 😊

  • @kyraaa776
    @kyraaa776 Год назад

    HELPPPPPP!! I JUST FED MY TORTOISE BROCCOLI WHAT DO I DO??

  • @patriciakaufmann2229
    @patriciakaufmann2229 8 месяцев назад

    My Torise doesn't like the pellets

  • @imygforensic8807
    @imygforensic8807 3 года назад

    I’m getting a pet Russian/ Hoursefeild tortoise so thank you for telling me what it should be feed

  • @rhondalong152
    @rhondalong152 4 года назад

    My Russian Tortoise, Edge doesn't like pellets either

  • @davidarbelaez4395
    @davidarbelaez4395 4 года назад

    Tortoises are faster than many people think

  • @yt.nebakanezer9130
    @yt.nebakanezer9130 3 года назад

    Mine only eats tomatoes

  • @breannaschafer4223
    @breannaschafer4223 Год назад

    until this video i was convinced my little guy was going to die because the only thing he will eat is leafy greens. thank you so much

  • @Rikairiify
    @Rikairiify 5 лет назад

    Re-upload?? 😮

  • @reptilescarfacemoma8498
    @reptilescarfacemoma8498 3 года назад

    0:36
    Gimme that nooooo
    Hey noooooo
    Ok I'm not playing no more nooooooo
    GIMME THE FOOD NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

  • @user-hl2si2gq9m
    @user-hl2si2gq9m 3 года назад +1

    Магия ютуба - американцы отвечают на вопрос из России "как кормить казахстанскую черепаху". Кстати, почему она названа русской - загадка. Anyway, thanks for advice!

  • @jessicaroberts9669
    @jessicaroberts9669 5 лет назад +1

    I just got a Russian tortoise baby but I don’t know what gender it is yet 😂😊😐☹️

  • @bensonschatz6661
    @bensonschatz6661 3 года назад

    what is the white powder on his food?

  • @spartansheep459
    @spartansheep459 5 лет назад

    Vodka

  • @uhhh...matilda5870
    @uhhh...matilda5870 Год назад

    Our tortiose has only had banana once because we lost him and used food to lure him to our family room, we used banana because of it's strong smell.

  • @Bluesidian
    @Bluesidian Месяц назад

    omg let the tortoise eat!

  • @idk-my1ho
    @idk-my1ho 4 года назад

    I just got a russian tortoise but shes not eating I'm worried shes one year old :(

    • @lauraenright3667
      @lauraenright3667 3 года назад

      Same with mine. It's the new enviorment. Give him a week or two

    • @viviwillowxo4774
      @viviwillowxo4774 2 года назад

      I just got mine too, I am really scared he will die and that he doesn’t have a proper space, I’ll tell you what I do know,
      They don’t drink much water
      They don’t eat much fruit because it could mess up their diet
      You cannot feed him any dairy, bread or
      celery
      I need to go but that’s what I know so far.

    • @idk-my1ho
      @idk-my1ho 2 года назад

      @@viviwillowxo4774 she died... she was an ill tortoise from the start, was sold too young but we weren't told. Then she wouldn't eat anything... she had a good funeral. But thank you for the advice, this was a while ago and since got a different one, very healthy and growing.

    • @viviwillowxo4774
      @viviwillowxo4774 2 года назад

      @@idk-my1ho oh noooo! I’m really sorry. Mine just got a new terrarium and she loves digging :) I’m glad your new one is doing well.

  • @daysbefore54th
    @daysbefore54th 2 года назад

    Let the man eat!

  • @TheAsdasy
    @TheAsdasy 5 лет назад +5

    so...no vodka?

  • @Raaa1111..
    @Raaa1111.. 3 года назад

    Redfooted or russian

  • @hyperionempire7209
    @hyperionempire7209 Год назад

    Collard greens mustard greens romaine lettuce

  • @ajnichols6959
    @ajnichols6959 3 года назад

    He hungry

  • @treeofwisdumb11234
    @treeofwisdumb11234 Год назад

    How do I know it I’m putting to much calcium in my lil dudes lettuce

  • @Jakethesnake7321
    @Jakethesnake7321 2 года назад

    Ive heard kale is also a big no no for Russians
    just sayin
    I wish there was consistency in these vids

  • @barbrajacobs4560
    @barbrajacobs4560 2 года назад

    Oh dear please let the little guy eat

  • @anthonylepore516
    @anthonylepore516 Год назад

    You’re Cupcake’s shell is messed up! Damn what happened?

  • @hyperionempire7209
    @hyperionempire7209 Год назад

    Avoid cabbage broccoli and spinach

  • @mikeythetortoise4785
    @mikeythetortoise4785 4 года назад

    Please feed me

  • @mr.wrangler3753
    @mr.wrangler3753 2 года назад

    Can you let him eat??? Please?!

  • @willpope7119
    @willpope7119 4 года назад

    Grass mostly that’s why they are on grass lands to eat grass on the the fucking grassland so grass

  • @centaurea4215
    @centaurea4215 5 лет назад

    *feed him on a slate it prevents beak overgrowth*

    • @KeepPDXWeird
      @KeepPDXWeird 5 лет назад

      Yeah cause in the wild they carry a slate plate with them...

    • @ambearxx7229
      @ambearxx7229 5 лет назад +3

      @@KeepPDXWeird in the wild they keep their beaks trimmed but in captivity they need extra help. Feeding on a slate or a Terra Cotta pot dish helps keep their beaks trimmed

  • @theoneandonly1158
    @theoneandonly1158 3 года назад

    My goodness let the animal eat!!!!

  • @musicspirit1897
    @musicspirit1897 Год назад

    you could’ve given him a piece while you took 10yrs to mix the greens smh

  • @alexchavez9214
    @alexchavez9214 Год назад

    i would like to let you know that your torts beak is very over grown.

  • @amypetersen1668
    @amypetersen1668 5 месяцев назад

    No berries! Really no fruit at all since they cannot digest the sugars. A little carrot is ok, but no squash and peppers. Stick to the greens, weeds.

  • @cintarire
    @cintarire 3 года назад

    Just please let him eat he's hungry:(

  • @matthewvanio2234
    @matthewvanio2234 3 года назад

    My Russian tortoise is a f****** a******