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Russian Tortoise lost outside, help!

We've had our russian tortoise for 6 months. Since its been nice out we take him outside. All he did was burrow and we kept a close eye on him. Well 2 days ago we were distracted with the kids and forgot to watch his progress. Now we can't find him. We put him in the dirt in front of our house,the bricks are two high except for a couple spots where we haven't finished. So we don't know if he burrowed deep. Or if he wondered out that spot. We've looked under every bush and tree. I'm afraid he's cold at night. Is he wondering where we are and why we haven't gotten him and brought him inside? We're panicked and feel sick with worry. Can he survive? Where should we look?




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Russian Tortoise lost outside, help!

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Apr 22, 2012
Russian Found
by: Lorna

A Russian has been found in Hampshire. At the moment being looked after by 'Hampshire Tortoise Society'. Is this yours ? Please make contact.

Aug 23, 2011
we just lost our RT today
by: Anonymous

We are all so sad :( looked all over the yard and our neighbors yards. Did you find your RT? Any lessons learned. Don't know what to do to bring him back. Worried a fox might get him.

May 06, 2011
Lost red foot
by: sic with worry

I feel your agony! I also lost our tortoise and i am sick over it. I am thinking she just is honkered down somewhere in our yard. Did you find your?

May 06, 2011
Lost Pet
by: Anonymous

I'd treat this like any other lost pet. Talk to the neighbors. Put up posters. If you have local radio and tv, see if they can help.

A tortoise can climb surprisingly well. A tortoise is curious. Those two thigns combined could mean he got out of your yard.

On the other hand, he may just be in a burrow he made in your yard.

Leave out some special food treat -- just a little of it.

I hope you find your pet.

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