Russian Tortoise

The Russian tortoise is one of 4 species of European tortoises. The males grow to just over 5-inches and females grow to almost 8-inches. They are like little tanks and come running to you anytime you enter their yard. This is one of the species of tortoises that will go dormant during the winter. They can tolerate colder conditions than any of the tropical species. This is a great little species that does wonderfully in captivity.

Russian
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Other Names:

  • Testudo horsfieldi
  • Horsfield's Tortoise
  • Russian Tortoise

Origin:

  • Russia

Life Span:

  • 45 years or more

Size:

  • Adults grow between 5 and 8 inches

Notice:

We have sold all of our turtles and tortoises (2018) in order to serve as missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-Day Saints in Accra Ghana