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!

Help Support Tortoise Forums by donating:

  1. Welcome to TortoiseForum.org!

    1. Introductions

      First-timers start here! Introduce yourself and your tortoises
      Discussions:
      11,132
      Messages:
      143,349
      Latest: Hello from Tilly and me Lyn W, Apr 22, 2019 at 12:58 PM
      RSS

    2. Tortoise FAQs - New and need help?

      Discussions:
      645
      Messages:
      5,348
      Latest: Can I spread germs to my tortoise? tortilla4, Apr 14, 2019
      RSS

    3. Site Announcements

      Discussions:
      79
      Messages:
      2,818
      Latest: Troublesome ads JoesMum, Apr 18, 2019 at 5:45 AM
      RSS

    4. Tortoise Forum Contests

      Discussions:
      56
      Messages:
      2,008
      Latest: Winners: To Claim Your Prize Yvonne G, Jan 3, 2019
      RSS

    5. Community Guidelines

  3. Tortoise Topics

    1. General Tortoise Discussion

      No holds barred - All Tortoise All the Time
      Discussions:
      11,935
      Messages:
      127,254

      1. Tortoises in the News

      Latest: Opo eating 2.0 Ray--Opo, Apr 22, 2019 at 9:16 PM
      RSS

    2. Tortoise and Turtle Articles

      Discussions:
      32
      Messages:
      183
      Latest: Interesting Article: Scientists figure out why female turtles are born at higher temperatures Cathie G, Jan 13, 2019
      RSS

    3. Advanced Tortoise Topics

      Discussions:
      326
      Messages:
      4,803
      Latest: Shipping temperatures Riley ann, Apr 17, 2019 at 7:49 PM
      RSS

    4. Debatable Topics

      For arguments sake. Remember to follow the community guidelines.
      Discussions:
      837
      Messages:
      20,922
      Latest: Can tortoises make best friends? HollyLovesBob, Apr 20, 2019 at 3:53 PM
      RSS

    5. Tortoise Breeding

      Discuss breeding, mating habits, eggs, incubation and other reproduction topics
      Discussions:
      1,791
      Messages:
      18,308

      1. Tortoise Breeder List

      Latest: Easter eggs? ZEROPILOT, Apr 22, 2019 at 4:52 PM
      RSS

    6. Tortoise Enclosures

      Building your first one? Experienced tortoise cage constructor? Post plans and photos of your hard work
      Discussions:
      11,572
      Messages:
      113,099

      1. Tortoise Enclosure Lighting

      2. Tortoise Enclosure Substrate

      Latest: Mite have some Problems Cactusflwr1, Apr 22, 2019 at 9:18 PM
      RSS

    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
      Discussions:
      8,231
      Messages:
      64,739

      1. Plant Identification

      Latest: Russian Not Eating churlishcurls, Apr 22, 2019 at 7:37 PM
      RSS

    8. Tortoise Vet List

      Discussions:
      57
      Messages:
      57
      Latest: SINGAPORE Yvonne G, Mar 30, 2015
      RSS

    9. Tortoise Health

      Tortoise topics relating to general health and medicine
      Discussions:
      7,087
      Messages:
      73,814
      Latest: Shards in stool!!! Tom, Apr 22, 2019 at 8:56 PM
      RSS

    10. Tortoise Photos & Videos

      Share your favorite tortoise videos and photos
      Discussions:
      9,355
      Messages:
      93,113
      Latest: Cass is loving bathtime today. Jenncreates, Apr 22, 2019 at 8:41 AM
      RSS

  4. Species Specific

    1. North American Tortoises (genus Gopherus)

      Desert, Texas, and Gopher tortoises
      Discussions:
      1,410
      Messages:
      15,747
      Latest: Can anyone identify this tortoise species? Toddrickfl1, Apr 19, 2019 at 1:30 AM
      RSS

    2. South American Tortoises (genus Chelonoidis)

      Discussions:
      0
      Messages:
      0

      1. Galapagos and Chaco tortoises

      2. Redfoot and yellowfoot tortoises

      Latest: Hey guys, critique my set up ? aqualungs, Apr 22, 2019 at 6:11 PM

    3. Mediterranean Tortoises (genus Testudo)

      Discussions:
      0
      Messages:
      0

      1. Egyptian tortoises

      2. Greek tortoises

      3. Hermanns tortoises

      4. Marginated tortoises

      5. Russian tortoises

      Latest: Tortstork "Insta-Hatch" Marokkensis Egg! SweetGreekTorts, Apr 22, 2019 at 8:32 PM

    4. African Tortoises

      Discussions:
      0
      Messages:
      0

      1. Bowsprit tortoises

      2. Hingeback tortoises

      3. Leopard tortoises

      4. Pancake tortoises

      5. Sulcata tortoises

      6. All other African tortoises

      Latest: Are these weeds edible for my baby sulcata tort? brian.le02, Apr 22, 2019 at 9:34 PM

    5. Madagascan Tortoises

      Discussions:
      0
      Messages:
      0

      1. Aldabra tortoises

      2. Radiated and Ploughshare tortoises

      3. Spider and Flat-tail tortoises

      Latest: Just Loving these guys so much! NorCal tortoise guy, Apr 21, 2019 at 10:12 PM

    6. Southeast Asian Tortoises

      Discussions:
      0
      Messages:
      0

      1. Asian brown/black and Impressed tortoises

      2. Elongated and Forsten's tortoises

      3. Indian Star and Burmese Star tortoises

      Latest: Sexing manouria emys emys Subhan, Apr 22, 2019 at 9:21 PM

    7. Turtles

      Discussions:
      0
      Messages:
      0

      1. American box turtles

      2. Terrestrial turtles

      3. Sea turtles

      4. Water turtles

      Latest: Keeping multiple turtles Christyk, Apr 22, 2019 at 7:14 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!
      Discussions:
      25
      Messages:
      95
      Latest: Big Shipping Cost Reduction! TylerStewart, Apr 2, 2019
      RSS

    2. Bartering and Trades

      Discussions:
      297
      Messages:
      1,446
      Latest: Male Russian tortoise redeyexaxa, Apr 15, 2019
      RSS

    3. For Sale

      If you're selling it, post it here
      Discussions:
      6,054
      Messages:
      25,305

      1. Adoptions

      2. For Sale - Canada

      3. Reposted Ads

      4. Sold

      Latest: Cherryhead Tortoise, 1.5 Years Old, Binghamton, NY (Local Pickup) TheWaveCarver, Apr 22, 2019 at 3:22 PM
      RSS

    4. Lost and Found

      Discussions:
      229
      Messages:
      2,477
      Latest: Revisiting Search for Lost Tortoise wizardman55x, Apr 9, 2019
      RSS

    5. Reptile Related Events

      Post local reptile shows, tortoise races, charity events and the like
      Discussions:
      698
      Messages:
      4,134
      Latest: Free Entry to the Largest Reptile Show in the PNW! Cowboy_Ken, Apr 10, 2019
      RSS

    6. Tortoise Product Reviews

      Tell us about your favorite and not-so-favorite tortoise products. Share reviews and comment on others' experiences
      Discussions:
      350
      Messages:
      2,979
      Latest: Best Thermometer and Hygrometer? Sterant, Apr 17, 2019 at 4:53 PM
      RSS

    7. Tortoise Vendor Reviews

      Share feedback on tortoise-related vendors like breeders, feed and reptile supply companies
      Discussions:
      272
      Messages:
      1,376
      Latest: Pitre's Pardalis, Sulcatas, & more shellfreak, Apr 21, 2019 at 7:45 PM
      RSS

    8. Wanted

      Looking for something?
      Discussions:
      1,988
      Messages:
      8,138
      Latest: Good home for mature tortoise in FL Grandpa Turtle 144, Apr 20, 2019 at 7:38 PM
      RSS

  7. Everything Else

    1. Off Topic Chit Chat

      Anything Goes -- Post about your breakfast, your car troubles, or your new shoes.
      Discussions:
      5,430
      Messages:
      216,454

      1. Books, Music, Movies, and other media

      2. Off Topic Debates

      Latest: Another Birthday!!! SweetGreekTorts, Apr 22, 2019 at 7:07 PM
      RSS

    2. Other Pet Talk

      Dogs, cats, birds, or rats -- talk about all your other pets here!
      Discussions:
      2,347
      Messages:
      28,622

      1. Lizards

      2. Cats & Dogs

      3. Fish & Aquaria

      4. Snakes

      Latest: When Sand Works! lilly_sand99, Apr 20, 2019 at 8:41 AM
      RSS

    3. All Other Photos

      Share photos of yourself, your other pets, your friends, whatever you wish!
      Discussions:
      1,452
      Messages:
      19,157
      Latest: another big fat black rat snake (vid) Sleppo, Apr 11, 2019
      RSS

    4. Regional Topics & Requests

      Locate other Tortoise Forum members near you
      Discussions:
      444
      Messages:
      4,420
      Latest: Spring Amphibians, on the Move, Could Use Some Crossing Guards Cowboy_Ken, Mar 31, 2019
      RSS

    5. Personal Promotion

      Members with 100+ posts can use this forum to promote their own projects: causes, websites, businesses or other endeavors
      Discussions:
      256
      Messages:
      143,542
      Latest: COLD DARK ROOM Yvonne G, Apr 22, 2019 at 8:33 PM
      RSS

    6. Site Help and Feedback

      Get technical help and let us know what needs improving.
      Discussions:
      845
      Messages:
      7,786
      Latest: Tortoise Forum Feedback xMario, Apr 18, 2019 at 8:19 AM
      RSS