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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: Hello from CA *debora*, Oct 19, 2017 at 7:32 AM
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    2. Tortoise FAQs - New and need help?

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      Latest: CALENDAR COMPETITION ! ! ! jaizei, Oct 5, 2017
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    3. Site Announcements

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    4. Tortoise Forum Contests

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      Latest: And the Winner is.... 2018 Calendar Contest Results KevinGG, Oct 18, 2017 at 12:25 AM
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    5. Community Guidelines

    6. 2018 Tortoise Forum Calendar Contest

  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: Tortoises in Hawaii (Oahu and Big Island) Kara Miller, Oct 18, 2017 at 10:05 PM
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    2. Tortoise and Turtle Articles

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      Latest: Why do turtles & tortoises have shells? Oxalis, Jul 17, 2017
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    3. Advanced Tortoise Topics

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      Latest: Neonate scutes Anyfoot, Oct 13, 2017 at 2:54 AM
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    4. Debatable Topics

      For arguments sake. Remember to follow the community guidelines.
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      Latest: Breeder Riley ann, Oct 16, 2017 at 9:00 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: Redfoot Tortoise digs holes 8 days in a row and not laying eggs LRTortoises, Oct 18, 2017 at 4:09 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: How to stop tortoise from digging? Tom, Oct 19, 2017 at 7:07 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: Is this the right cactus leaf? Tom, Oct 18, 2017 at 6:25 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: Carapace give Tortski, Oct 19, 2017 at 7:40 AM
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    10. Tortoise Photos & Videos

      Share your favorite tortoise videos and photos
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      Latest: Extremely Rare Long-Tailed Leopard wellington, Oct 18, 2017 at 1:06 PM
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  3. Species Specific

    1. North American Tortoises (genus Gopherus)

      Desert, Texas, and Gopher tortoises
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      Latest: Any Desert Tortoises starting their hibernation yet? Kenno, Oct 18, 2017 at 4:43 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: UVB for red foot tortoise BabyJack, Oct 19, 2017 at 4:46 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: Picky tortoise HungryTortoise, Oct 19, 2017 at 5:34 AM

    4. African Tortoises

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      1. Hingeback tortoises

      2. Leopard tortoises

      3. Pancake tortoises

      4. Sulcata tortoises

      5. All other African tortoises

      Latest: My Sullies Hate This Time Of Year Hugo's Home, Oct 19, 2017 at 7:29 AM

    5. Madagascan Tortoises

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      1. Aldabra tortoises

      2. Radiated and Ploughshare tortoises

      3. Spider and Flat-tail tortoises

      Latest: Proud new Daddy! Kittivan, Oct 18, 2017 at 5:07 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: Star tortoise has changed habits *debora*, Oct 18, 2017 at 7:43 AM

    7. Turtles

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      1. American box turtles

      2. Terrestrial turtles

      3. Sea turtles

      4. Water turtles

      Latest: Box Turtle Hatchling Care Sheet mark1, Oct 19, 2017 at 6:31 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: TortoiseSupply.com now listing many individual tortoises kingsley, Dec 28, 2016
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    2. Bartering and Trades

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      Latest: CBB 2016 Florida Box for trade scuba113, Sep 15, 2017
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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: A BUNCH OF TORTOISES in so cal, mostly Pasadena the Turtle Shepherd, Oct 18, 2017 at 8:54 AM
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    4. Lost and Found

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      Latest: LOST ORNATE BOX TURTLE 2014 Chase Richardson, Oct 18, 2017 at 2:20 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: TERRA SUR VII EDITION, Antequera, Málaga (Spain) - October 28 Tidgy's Dad, Oct 16, 2017 at 6:52 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: Hydro Farm Jump-Start thermostat, neg. review Loohan, Oct 16, 2017 at 7:34 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: Tortoise Town Taylor T., Oct 17, 2017 at 6:50 PM
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    8. Wanted

      Looking for something?
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      Latest: Tortoise Farm help Will, Oct 18, 2017 at 3:44 PM
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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: Happy Birthday @Tidgy'sdad Tidgy's Dad, Oct 19, 2017 at 7:24 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: Tips on how to get rolly polys (isopods)? theguy67, Oct 18, 2017 at 4:26 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: POST YOUR CUTEST TORT PICS Wendy Proulx, Oct 17, 2017 at 6:50 PM
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    4. Regional Topics & Requests

      Locate other Tortoise Forum members near you
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      Latest: A Facebook Style Shift in How Tidgy's Dad, Oct 17, 2017 at 3:29 PM
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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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      Latest: COLD DARK ROOM Tidgy's Dad, Oct 19, 2017 at 7:22 AM
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    6. Site Help and Feedback

      Get technical help and let us know what needs improving.
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      Latest: What's won't it let me attach pictures?! JSWallace, Oct 16, 2017 at 8:20 AM
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