Ideal for children 12 & up Lives approximately 50 years Herbivores Diurnal Pet availability is seasonal. State and local regulations may vary. Pricing may vary by store location. PetSmart stores cannot match the price below for this pet. Ask a store associate for details.

Overall rating:

4.9

(56 reviews) 51

56 of 56(100%)customers recommend this product.

Reviews for Russian Tortoise

Review 1 for Russian Tortoise

Overall rating

5 / 5 56 reviews

Easy pet to own

May 23, 2013

by troman19

fromDetroit Subs, MI

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?2

How often do you shop at PetSmart?A few times a year

We bought our tortoise almost a year ago for our kids, and we love her. She is very easy to take care of and food is inexpensive to buy. I have done a little research online to find the items that she can eat, and it cost me about $1.70 a week to feed her. The initial set up is the most expensive part with having to buy the bedding and lighting. I bought a zoo med tortoise house for around $80, but you do not have to go that costly. She does not do too much so you do not have to worry about them around kids. But they do like to see what she is up to, and they do not mind too much to feed her and clean her poo either. We give Shelly food in the morning and she usually only goes poo once every couple of days. They do go potty in the water and that is the grossest part about a tortoise, but even that is an easy flush away. We are thinking of getting a second one.

+3points

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Review 2 for Russian Tortoise

Overall rating

5 / 5 56 reviews

Great Entertainment!

May 19, 2013

by FishyWishy

fromColorado, CO

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

My friend's Russian tort, Sammy is the cutest tortoise ever! He acts just like a shy puppy. He loves exploring the house and playing hide and seek. On summer days, he tromps through the grass. He loves to splash in the bath tub and, like all animals, shred stuff up. So, putting a daily paper plate in his tortoise house will keep him out of his shell.

+3points

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Review 3 for Russian Tortoise

Overall rating

5 / 5 56 reviews

Largo Romanov

March 31, 2013

by Lanni

fromLouisiana

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?2

How often do you shop at PetSmart?A few times a year

Since he is a Russian Tortoise, I wanted to give him a Russian name. So, I thought of "Romanov" fromt he once Russian royal family. However, I also wanted to give him a musical theory name because I am a classical music buff. So, I also gave him the name "Largo". In music theory, this means 'very slow with grace'. So, he is a 'gracefully slow russian royal'. I think it's cute! Plus, his nickname is "Go."

-8points

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Review 4 for Russian Tortoise

Overall rating

5 / 5 56 reviews

Russian Tortoise

January 27, 2013

by BlueDanes

fromNew York

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

My 1st tortoise died within a week. I called the store and they were wonderful. I exchanged the dead one for a live one with NO PROBLEM. Since then Bruce has been wonderful! She is very easy to take care of and goes to her bowl about the same time every day to let me know she is hungry. She is very gentle and our grandkids LOVE her. I would recommend a Russian Tortoise as a pet.

+18points

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Review 5 for Russian Tortoise

Overall rating

5 / 5 56 reviews

Amazing!

January 24, 2013

by Anonymous

fromBuford,GA

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

Normally I would be hesitant to write a review unless the product is absolutely amazing. In this case the product IS absolutely amazing.What I found was that not only did they have accurate pictures, amazing reviews, ect. but they also had very usefull information. This information consists of many aspects that I never thought even existed. A perfect example is that, I never knew when handling a Russian Tortoise, was to wait to let them expeirence their new surroundings for at least 3-4 days. I highly recommend this exquisite reptile to anyone looking for a gentle pet, a life long friend, and a perfect part to your family.
Sydney

+10points

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Review 6 for Russian Tortoise

Overall rating

5 / 5 56 reviews

My Russian tortoise, Turbo

January 17, 2013

by turbosmom49

fromIllinois

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?3

How often do you shop at PetSmart?A few times a year

Turbo and I just celebrated our first year anniversary this month. I saw him one day at Petsmart and it was love at first sight. He literally begged me to take him and I just couldn't resist. The people there had done a beautiful job at socializing him. He's a happy little guy and a great pet. In thr summer he plays in the yard under close supervision and in the winter he plays inside. He's become a very important part of our family. I would highlly recommend that you check out the Russian Tortoise for a pet.

+8points

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Review 7 for Russian Tortoise

Overall rating

5 / 5 56 reviews

RUSSIAN TORTOISE

January 15, 2013

by ANIMALFREAK1111

fromSingapore,Singapore

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

I am writing this review to people who want mor information on russian torts. I have a various number of animals(dog,cat,mouse,hampster,genuia pig, and two fish) I have had more over the years but they weren't mine because i am younge and was even younger then.
You do not have to take my advice but I have researched for weeks. Even though I am educated, I recommend doing follow up research.
SUBSTRATE: I havn't obtained my russian tortoise yet but I am very soon. I will be using 60% Bed-A-Beast and 40% cypress mulch mix. Other possibilities include coconut coir blocks instead of Bed-A-Beast. AVOID: cat litter,rabbit pellets, newspaper

These turtles need to have the proper lighting. I UVB bulb and heat lamp are REQUIRED for a healthy, long-living tortoise. Half of their cage should be heated by the lamp (pointing down) and half of their cage should be cool. They need a hide on both sides of their enclosure. Enclosures need to be large if you want your turtle to be happy. Most people suggest a 50gallon aquarium,but that won't suffice. A fifty gallon storage tub will work though. I know. I know. YOur saying whats the difference but there is a huge difference, and even with that sized tub i would still upgrade to a 4x2 foot enclosure.

I would also put rocks at the corners because they tend to try to dig out. I am also going to put a smoothe one in the basking area. (Where the heat lamp shines). A water dish they are able to stand in is NEEDED. No deeper than the bottom of their shell.

Food/Diet...this is the probably the most important
Food that they can eat:
Dandelion leaves, Endive, red and green leaf lettuce, mustard and collard greens, and my mostly reccomended, spring mix.You can feed them a chunk of apple every once in awhile. This is the only fruit they should be givin.

FOODS TO AVOID:
all grains, dog and cat foods, and all human food except the various lettuce listed above.

Calcium dust is a good this to use as insrtucted on the package.Some owners say Timothy hay is good to have layed out in some places. I hope this has been helpful to anyone with questions. I stronglt advise doing some follow up research of your own.

+15points

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Review 8 for Russian Tortoise

Overall rating

5 / 5 56 reviews

awesome pet

January 4, 2013

by theman

fromWisconsin

What is your gender?M

How many pets do you have?2

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

this pet is awesome i would recomend it to all adults who have children who need to learn responsibilty I got this pet for my son for christmas and he loves it.

+2points

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Review 9 for Russian Tortoise

Overall rating

5 / 5 56 reviews

Speedy is the BEST!

January 1, 2013

by Anonymous

fromWest jordan Utah

What is your gender?M

How many pets do you have?1

How often do you shop at PetSmart?A few times a year

i got my russian tortoise this Christmas and i named him Speedy. He is awesome i love caring for him and letting him explore my house. I feed him romaine lettuce daily and a strawberry every once in a while. He loves the food and will eat out of my hand. He is the best pet i have ever had.

+4points

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Review 10 for Russian Tortoise

Overall rating

5 / 5 56 reviews

December 31, 2012

by PETsmart123

fromNorthbrook, IL

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?3

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

I really reccomend this pet to other people because I have a 11 year old girl and we were in petsmart buying goldfish and food for our robo dwarf hamster. When we were exiting something caught her eye so she ran back in and told me to come. I went and saw 3 russian tortoises in the tank. She was crying and begging me to get one and that time was when the price was 99.99. Not on sale. But I saw how much she wanted it so I said yes. She was so darn happy. After we bought everything we needed, and set up the tank, we put our russian tortoise in. It was a girl. My daughter named it Sammy. And I will put photos of her.

+4points

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Review 11 for Russian Tortoise

Overall rating

5 / 5 56 reviews

I <3 TORTOISES

December 29, 2012

by ToRtOiSeLuVerR

fromsc

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?3

How often do you shop at PetSmart?First time

I got my tortoise Tasha on Christmas. She is so cute.
I need to change her water and food every day.She will crawl all over me. I RECOMMEND YOU GETTING ONE OF THESES AWESOME PETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:):):):)

+10points

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Review 12 for Russian Tortoise

Overall rating

5 / 5 56 reviews

Great pet!

December 28, 2012

by TortiseGirl

fromIndiana

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?3

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

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I recieved a Russian Tortoise as a gift on Christmas. I named him Sheldon. He loves to burrow into the bedding and slip into the pool for a bit! He is a very quiet animal; we enjoy watching him roam around his new home. I really love him!

+13points

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Review 13 for Russian Tortoise

Overall rating

5 / 5 56 reviews

great pet!

December 26, 2012

by sulcata

fromsalt lake city, UT

What is your gender?M

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

but they do require lots of special care. first off, you will need a uv/uvb light. you will also need deep substrate because they love to burrow.do NOT keep them in an aquarium, it does not give proper ventalation. other than that, they are great pets and easy to take care of!

sincerely,
Sulcata

+6points

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Review 14 for Russian Tortoise

Overall rating

5 / 5 56 reviews

Low mantenance gentle loving animal

December 16, 2012

by Bubbley

fromMeridian, Idaho

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

I bought my tortoise (Franklin) about 3 weeks ago from petsmart at first he was shy and only came out of his shell to eat but now he is always out and about. He loves broccoli!

+3points

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Review 15 for Russian Tortoise

Overall rating

5 / 5 56 reviews

Russian Tortoises are AWESOME!

October 17, 2012

by Awesumm

fromMassachusetts

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?3

How often do you shop at PetSmart?A few times a year

We now have THREE Russian Tortoises. Best pets! Fairly easy to care for, friendly,funny, gentle. Do not get a tortoise if you have a dog though as dogs will attack them sometimes. We love our torties! Be sure to get proper lighting, heating and provide and proper and varied diet.

+1point

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Review 16 for Russian Tortoise

Overall rating

5 / 5 56 reviews

I love Russian turtoise

October 16, 2012

by DORAEMON

fromWA

What is your gender?M

How many pets do you have?1

How often do you shop at PetSmart?A few times a year

I like this pet because, it is friendly and the tonge is so tiny when he eats healthey food. I think this is my favoite pet so far.

+1point

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Review 17 for Russian Tortoise

Overall rating

5 / 5 56 reviews

Great pet

October 15, 2012

by FishEnthusiast101

fromNew Jersey

What is your gender?M

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

This makes an exremely great pet especially for kids. However, please keep in mind that they can be possible carriers of salmalnila, which in some cases can be fatal. And these are pets that are better suited for Waramer climates unike where i live in NJ where theres four seasons.

+5points

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Review 18 for Russian Tortoise

Overall rating

5 / 5 56 reviews

Amazing pet!

August 19, 2012

by TheCrabMommy

fromEaton Rapids,MI

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?A few times a year

We got our Tortise about 10 months ago and he is the best pet ever! He has the best personality, he is easy enought to take care of that my 10 yr. old sister liks to do most of the work. He loves to run around the year and eat the flowers . He is so friendly and we feed Peter fruit and veggies any ways highly recommended :D

+1point

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Review 19 for Russian Tortoise

Overall rating

5 / 5 56 reviews

Awesome

August 9, 2012

by RussianTortoises

fromWest Virginia

What is your gender?M

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

I got my russian tortoise sheldon, almost 3months ago.
He is not noisy, except a little scratch here and there . we feed him a big variety of foods. because you shouldn't feed the the same thing every day, cause you wouldn't like to eat the same thing every day either. we feed him kale, romaine, carrots, yellow squash, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, broccoli, & mushrooms,
The fruit he likes, peaches, mostly because he don't like apples or strawberry's. There very easy to care for, so I RECCOMEND YOU TO GET ONE. petsmart takes awesome care of there animals, so GET ONE.

-1point

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Review 20 for Russian Tortoise

Overall rating

5 / 5 56 reviews

BY FAR THE BEST TORTOISE YET

August 2, 2012

by RussianTortoises101

fromWv

What is your gender?M

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

I have had my sheldon for about 2 months now and i love him!! He eats Romaine lettuce, ACCEPTABLE flowers, Occasional peice of fruit, maybe once a month maybe. i sprinkle calcium dust on his food 3 times a week, He also LOVES clovers!! He takes naps after each meal, he also has playtime outside with my friends tortoises!! I would RECCOMEND you too get one!!

0points

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Customer reviews for Russian Tortoise

Russian Tortoise

Easy pet to own

Great Entertainment!

Largo Romanov

Russian Tortoise

Amazing!

My Russian tortoise, Turbo

RUSSIAN TORTOISE

awesome pet

Speedy is the BEST!

I <3 TORTOISES

Great pet!

great pet!

Low mantenance gentle loving animal

Russian Tortoises are AWESOME!

I love Russian turtoise

Great pet

Amazing pet!

Awesome

*BY FAR THE BEST TORTOISE YET*

BY FAR THE BEST TORTOISE YET