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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: Meet Carl the Red Foot! MPappagallo, Aug 17, 2019 at 6:54 PM
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    2. Tortoise FAQs - New and need help?

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      Latest: Why not to keep 2 tortoises together - a lesson learned the hard way dorothybaez, Jul 29, 2019
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    3. Site Announcements

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    4. Tortoise Forum Contests

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    5. Community Guidelines

  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: Is Vicki done selling hatchlings on TortoiseYard.com!? QuiteContrary, Aug 17, 2019 at 6:55 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: One of my baby torts are not doing well.... Ben02, Aug 18, 2019 at 1:43 AM
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    4. Debatable Topics

      For arguments sake. Remember to follow the community guidelines.
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      Latest: Perilite as incubation media TammyJ, Aug 16, 2019 at 2:04 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: Incubation Methods for Nightly Temperature Drops 2turtletom, Aug 15, 2019 at 4:54 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: Peel & Stick Tile CandyAss, Aug 17, 2019 at 6:34 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: Growing Purslane Turtulas-Len, Aug 17, 2019 at 3:20 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: Penis flashing? Ben02, Aug 18, 2019 at 2:37 AM
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    10. Tortoise Photos & Videos

      Share your favorite tortoise videos and photos
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      Latest: My sulcata Joshualee67, Aug 16, 2019 at 6:17 PM
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  4. Species Specific

    1. North American Tortoises (genus Gopherus)

      Desert, Texas, and Gopher tortoises
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      Latest: Constipated with Rocks Tom, Aug 17, 2019 at 4:50 PM
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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: Redfoot desperately wants out of enclosure gabster723, Aug 17, 2019 at 11:39 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: It's been a while katieandiggy, Aug 18, 2019 at 1:08 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: The adventures of Link Boogeyman, Aug 17, 2019 at 7:03 PM

    5. Madagascan Tortoises

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      1. Aldabra tortoises

      2. Radiated and Ploughshare tortoises

      3. Spider and Flat-tail tortoises

      Latest: Marcel and Susy - Update thread Eredant, Aug 15, 2019 at 12:18 PM

    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: Meet my new elongated baby. Officially own 2 now. ParkourMexican, Aug 16, 2019 at 1:06 PM

    7. Turtles

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      1. American box turtles

      2. Terrestrial turtles

      3. Sea turtles

      4. Water turtles

      Latest: Best Bedding for Box Turtle? Pastel Tortie, Aug 17, 2019 at 6:51 PM

  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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      Latest: Big Shipping Cost Reduction! TylerStewart, Apr 2, 2019
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    2. Bartering and Trades

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      Latest: Looking to trade true South African Leopard Tortoise Tom, Aug 10, 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: Instructor Found Turtle FelicityExotics, Aug 17, 2019 at 4:01 PM
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    5. Reptile Related Events

      Post local reptile shows, tortoise races, charity events and the like
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      Latest: @will & I exhibiting at Pleasanton reptile show this weekend Kapidolo Farms, Aug 15, 2019 at 1:17 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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    7. Tortoise Vendor Reviews

      Share feedback on tortoise-related vendors like breeders, feed and reptile supply companies
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      Latest: One of the great Russian breeders! Wugui, Aug 17, 2019 at 11:24 AM
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    8. Wanted

      Looking for something?
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      Latest: Looking for a juvi or adult tortoise that needs a home. ZEROPILOT, Aug 17, 2019 at 4:43 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: Whos ready for football season ?!! JLMDVM, Aug 17, 2019 at 9:13 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: Ferrets swimming? Tom, Aug 17, 2019 at 9:56 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: the new "what do you look like" thread Cathie G, Aug 10, 2019
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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

      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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