1. Welcome! Are you interested in tortoises? If so, we invite you to join our community! Our community is the #1 place for tortoise keepers to talk online. Once you join you'll be able to post messages, upload pictures of your tortoise and enclosure, and discuss any tortoise topic with other tortoise keepers. Get started today!

  1. Welcome to TortoiseForum.org!

    1. Introductions

      First-timers start here! Introduce yourself and your tortoises
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      Latest: May I introduce... Kevin (comments and questions welcome!) TechnoCheese, Sep 18, 2018 at 9:24 AM
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    2. Tortoise FAQs - New and need help?

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      Latest: How to prevent pyramiding? Tom, Aug 25, 2018
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    3. Site Announcements

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      Latest: Repetitive Questions Yvonne G, Jul 25, 2018
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    4. Tortoise Forum Contests

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      Latest: 2018 Tortoise Forum Calendar! Yvonne G, Aug 26, 2018
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    6. Community Guidelines

  2. Tortoise Topics

    1. General Tortoise Discussion

      No holds barred - All Tortoise All the Time
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      1. Tortoises in the News

      Latest: Torts and mozzies Pastel Tortie, Sep 18, 2018 at 8:34 AM
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    2. Tortoise and Turtle Articles

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      Latest: BASKING ARTICLE LoonyLovegood, Aug 16, 2018
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    3. Advanced Tortoise Topics

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      Latest: Live plants Gillian Moore, Sep 18, 2018 at 8:33 AM
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    4. Debatable Topics

      For arguments sake. Remember to follow the community guidelines.
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      Latest: How many tortoises/turtles do we have on TFO ? Let`s count ! Yvonne G, Sep 18, 2018 at 7:36 AM
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    5. Tortoise Breeding

      Discuss breeding, mating habits, eggs, incubation and other reproduction topics
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      1. Tortoise Breeder List

      Latest: Redfoot layed an egg on top of the ground Redfoot mamma, Sep 16, 2018 at 8:23 PM
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    6. Tortoise Enclosures

      Building your first one? Experienced tortoise cage constructor? Post plans and photos of your hard work
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      1. Tortoise Enclosure Lighting

      2. Tortoise Enclosure Substrate

      Latest: Substrate Rudy_the_tort, Sep 18, 2018 at 9:32 AM
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    7. Tortoise Diet and Food

      Make sure your animals have a proper diet. Post places to find suitable food, or even better, how to grow it
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      1. Plant Identification

      Latest: Hibiscus anyone ???!!! Arzu78, Sep 17, 2018 at 5:35 PM
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    8. Tortoise Vet List

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      Latest: SINGAPORE Yvonne G, Mar 30, 2015
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    9. Tortoise Health

      Tortoise topics relating to general health and medicine
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      Latest: Please Help Me (injury is bleeding) dilshatailor, Sep 18, 2018 at 12:50 AM
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    10. Tortoise Photos & Videos

      Share your favorite tortoise videos and photos
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      Latest: Opo clueless Ray--Opo, Sep 17, 2018 at 7:43 PM
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  3. Species Specific

    1. North American Tortoises (genus Gopherus)

      Desert, Texas, and Gopher tortoises
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      Latest: eating issues Yvonne G, Sep 17, 2018 at 11:17 AM
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    2. South American Tortoises (genus Chelonoidis)

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      1. Galapagos and Chaco tortoises

      2. Redfoot and yellowfoot tortoises

      Latest: Red Foot Tortoise opening His mouth Wide Batmam246, Sep 18, 2018 at 7:47 AM

    3. Mediterranean Tortoises (genus Testudo)

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      1. Egyptian tortoises

      2. Greek tortoises

      3. Hermanns tortoises

      4. Marginated tortoises

      5. Russian tortoises

      Latest: Please help identify my tortoise Emma6367, Sep 18, 2018 at 8:41 AM

    4. African Tortoises

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      1. Bowsprit tortoises

      2. Hingeback tortoises

      3. Leopard tortoises

      4. Pancake tortoises

      5. Sulcata tortoises

      6. All other African tortoises

      Latest: Baby Sulcatas and Food Choices Yeetster, Sep 18, 2018 at 8:11 AM

    5. Madagascan Tortoises

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      1. Aldabra tortoises

      2. Radiated and Ploughshare tortoises

      3. Spider and Flat-tail tortoises

      Latest: Ploughshare , Angonoka , Yniphora emystiong, Sep 18, 2018 at 12:01 AM

    6. Southeast Asian Tortoises

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      1. Asian brown/black and Impressed tortoises

      2. Elongated and Forsten's tortoises

      3. Indian Star and Burmese Star tortoises

      Latest: Elongated Tortoise Enclosure Huckleberry, Sep 18, 2018 at 12:01 AM

    7. Turtles

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      1. American box turtles

      2. Terrestrial turtles

      3. Sea turtles

      4. Water turtles

      Latest: Lump on mississippi map terrapin's leg Moozillion, Sep 18, 2018 at 9:32 AM

  4. Tortoise Forum Marketplace

    1. Sponsor Subforum

      Tortoise Forum Sponsors may post their promotions, sales, and other news in this subforum. Please support these vendors as they support us!
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      Latest: The Ultimate Testudo Website HermanniChris, Nov 5, 2017
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    2. Bartering and Trades

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      Latest: Female Sulcata lauren22, Sep 18, 2018 at 9:26 AM
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    3. For Sale

      If you're selling it, post it here
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      1. Adoptions

      2. For Sale - Canada

      3. Reposted Ads

      4. Sold

      Latest: Wanted: Adult Female Star Tortoise Peppino, Sep 18, 2018 at 4:52 AM
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    4. Lost and Found

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      Latest: Found, young sulcata in Boston! vladimir, Sep 18, 2018 at 8:38 AM
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    5. Reptile Related Events

      Post local reptile shows, tortoise races, charity events and the like
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      Latest: 2018 TTPG Conference MichaelaW, Sep 12, 2018 at 5:59 PM
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    6. Tortoise Product Reviews

      Tell us about your favorite and not-so-favorite tortoise products. Share reviews and comment on others' experiences
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      Latest: Reptile Supply Company irishkitty, Sep 13, 2018 at 11:05 AM
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    7. Tortoise Vendor Reviews

      Share feedback on tortoise-related vendors like breeders, feed and reptile supply companies
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      Latest: Chris Leone- Garden State Tortoise & Hermanni Haven Mainzer, Sep 13, 2018 at 6:45 PM
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    8. Wanted

      Looking for something?
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      Latest: Redfoot hatchlings shellfreak, Sep 16, 2018 at 11:53 AM
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  5. Everything Else

    1. Off Topic Chit Chat

      Anything Goes -- Post about your breakfast, your car troubles, or your new shoes.
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      1. Books, Music, Movies, and other media

      2. Off Topic Debates

      Latest: Pretend Chat 2.14 Cowboy_Ken, Sep 16, 2018 at 10:17 PM
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    2. Other Pet Talk

      Dogs, cats, birds, or rats -- talk about all your other pets here!
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      1. Lizards

      2. Cats & Dogs

      3. Fish & Aquaria

      4. Snakes

      Latest: TRYING TO FEED MY BALL PYTHONS FROZEN THAWED MICE ReptileStation, Sep 16, 2018 at 3:58 PM
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    3. All Other Photos

      Share photos of yourself, your other pets, your friends, whatever you wish!
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      Latest: They grew Roots [emoji119] Minority2, Sep 9, 2018
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    4. Regional Topics & Requests

      Locate other Tortoise Forum members near you
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      Latest: Kent, UK - advice. JoesMum, Sep 13, 2018 at 12:44 AM
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    5. Personal Promotion

      Members with 100+ posts can use this forum to promote their own projects: causes, websites, businesses or other endeavors
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    6. Site Help and Feedback

      Get technical help and let us know what needs improving.
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