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Hi, I am a new teacher and am considering getting a Russian Tortoise for my classroom. Has anyone had one of these before? Any suggestions? What do you do with them over the weekends? Of course I would bring it home during the summer and other long holidays but are they ok during weekends or would they have to be transported weekends as well?

Also suggestions of other types of pets would be great as well since I'm not 100% on this one. Thanks!!
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There is a wealth of info and I bet you'll find that a Russian Tortoise might be the perfect pet for the classroom!!

On 6/15/09, new teacher wrote: > Hi, I am a new teacher and am considering getting a > Russian Tortoise for my classroom. Has anyone had one of > these before? Any suggestions? What ...See More
Jun 15, 2009
Susie I had a Russian tortoise as a classroom pet for many years. Unfortunately, she just died a few weeks ago from a bacterial infection. My experience with this pet was positive. She was a low maintenance pet and enjoyed her heat lamp, field greens, and exploring the classroom and outside. They also move quickly so keep an eye on it at all times. If yo...See More
Jul 21, 2009
Wendy We have a Russian Tortoise as a pet at home and he is great. We were told that they did not have to hibernate and so we don't allow him too. When he hears us coming he comes out and waits for his food and enjoys "hanging out" with us. They don't smell at all. We completely empty his "home" once every 2 months to clean out and we spot clean in betwe...See More
Jan 4, 2010


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