Russian Tortoise
Testudo horsfieldii

Reptiles Alive Name: "Russiano"

Hissstory: Russiano came to Reptiles Alive in May 2001 when his owner decided tortoises do not make good pets.

RA Diet: Grasses, leafy greens, veggies, and commercial zoo tortoise food pellets.

Natural Diet: Grasses, plants, and flowers.

Range: Central Asia: Russian Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Western China, and Iran.

Habitat: These hardy tortoises dwell in deserts and dry grasslands with sparse vegetation.

Size: Russian tortoises are relatively small tortoises. They can grow up to about 8 inches long.

Lifespan: As with many tortoises these can live over 50 years.

Cool Facts: Russian tortoises are not considered adults until they are 30 years old!