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  1. Welcome to TortoiseForum.org!

    1. Introductions

      First-timers start here! Introduce yourself and your tortoises
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      Latest: Newbie from Oklahoma saying hi and looking for advice! Yvonne G, Sep 14, 2019 at 7:57 PM
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      Latest: Things you wish you knew before getting a tortoise Chubbs the tegu, Sep 7, 2019
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  3. Tortoise Topics

    1. General Tortoise Discussion

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

      Latest: Soaking Blackdog1714, Sep 14, 2019 at 6:33 PM
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    2. Tortoise and Turtle Articles

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      Latest: Interesting Article: Scientists figure out why female turtles are born at higher temperatures Cathie G, Jan 13, 2019
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    3. Advanced Tortoise Topics

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      Latest: Pyramiding? Unsure?advice most welcome Bébert81, Sep 12, 2019 at 11:40 PM
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    4. Debatable Topics

      For arguments sake. Remember to follow the community guidelines.
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      Latest: Commercial Tortoise Food Questions kthomas, Sep 10, 2019 at 8:40 PM
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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: Hybrid torts? Rex1718, Sep 9, 2019 at 9:51 AM
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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: Thermostat for night cooling Tom, Sep 14, 2019 at 8:41 PM
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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: are these weeds safe for my russian tortoise? queen koopa, Sep 15, 2019 at 1:23 AM
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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: Turtle is streatching neck, gaping, and making the sound! Turtle girl 98, Sep 14, 2019 at 8:02 PM
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    10. Tortoise Photos & Videos

      Share your favorite tortoise videos and photos
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      Latest: Good pic of Tiger Lilly Yvonne G, Sep 11, 2019 at 8:02 AM
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  4. Species Specific

    1. North American Tortoises (genus Gopherus)

      Desert, Texas, and Gopher tortoises
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      Latest: Desert Tortoise Newbie. Coco Channell, Sep 13, 2019 at 10:43 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: humidity problems in closed chamber Blackdog1714, Sep 14, 2019 at 6:06 PM

    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: Perpetually underweight Hermanns Toddrickfl1, Sep 15, 2019 at 4:41 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: Using a Sulcata as a Serving Table (Thoughts) Yvonne G, Sep 14, 2019 at 7:54 PM

    5. Madagascan Tortoises

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      1. Aldabra tortoises

      2. Radiated and Ploughshare tortoises

      3. Spider and Flat-tail tortoises

      Latest: ALDABRAMAN Turtle girl 98, Sep 13, 2019 at 11:48 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: MEP hatchling, Aretha jsheffield, Sep 15, 2019 at 4:52 AM

    7. Turtles

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      1. American box turtles

      2. Terrestrial turtles

      3. Sea turtles

      4. Water turtles

      Latest: Still not eating... ColleenT, Sep 15, 2019 at 5:46 AM

  6. 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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    2. Bartering and Trades

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      Latest: 2018 & 2019 Burmese Star Tortoises gummybearpoop, Sep 5, 2019
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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

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    4. Lost and Found

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      Latest: PLEASE HELP, LOST TORTOISE vladimir, Sep 4, 2019
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    5. Reptile Related Events

      Post local reptile shows, tortoise races, charity events and the like
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      Latest: CTTC La Habra show review Kapidolo Farms, Aug 27, 2019
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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: BoaMaster ramorningstar, Sep 1, 2019
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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: Anyone have experience with Redfoot Ranch? jsheffield, Sep 9, 2019 at 3:16 AM
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    8. Wanted

      Looking for something?
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      Latest: *Seeking a Female Leopard Tortoise* HerpGuy7, Sep 14, 2019 at 7:26 PM
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  7. 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: Finding Articles Surrounding Tortoise Industry.... Toddrickfl1, Sep 15, 2019 at 5:16 AM
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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: Lizards gone wild! UC Berkeley researcher’s ‘feminist science’ bucks male-dominated inquiry Pastel Tortie, Sep 10, 2019 at 4:43 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: Fishing pictures here [emoji846] Turtle girl 98, Sep 14, 2019 at 10:59 AM
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    4. Regional Topics & Requests

      Locate other Tortoise Forum members near you
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      Latest: TSA 2019 Symposium Sterant, Jul 29, 2019
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    5. Personal Promotion

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    6. Site Help and Feedback

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