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: New Tortoise Owner =) Mizcreant, Nov 21, 2018 at 4:22 AM
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    2. Tortoise FAQs - New and need help?

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    3. Site Announcements

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      Latest: VOTING Yvonne G, Nov 12, 2018
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    4. Tortoise Forum Contests

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      Latest: Calendar Contest Voting Bee62, Nov 21, 2018 at 3:57 AM
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    5. Community Guidelines

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    Be sure to order yours today to get it before the new year!

  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: Itchy tort pepsiandjac, Nov 21, 2018 at 5:06 AM
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    2. Tortoise and Turtle Articles

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      Latest: Interesting Article... pguinpro, Nov 9, 2018
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    3. Advanced Tortoise Topics

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      Latest: Didn’t put our DT in last night! Tom, Nov 17, 2018 at 12:17 PM
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    4. Debatable Topics

      For arguments sake. Remember to follow the community guidelines.
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      Latest: Leoparcata tortoise. Tell me what you think. turtlesteve, Nov 21, 2018 at 4:04 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: Burmese Star, first time egg laying Dan, Nov 20, 2018 at 8:56 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: Arcadia Uv tube Dan, Nov 20, 2018 at 8:52 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: Supplements Will, Nov 20, 2018 at 9:11 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: Tortoise with swollen foot? Bee62, Nov 21, 2018 at 4:22 AM
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    10. Tortoise Photos & Videos

      Share your favorite tortoise videos and photos
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      Latest: Newborn tortoise’s first meal :) xXtortoiseloverXx, Nov 20, 2018 at 5:15 PM
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  4. Species Specific

    1. North American Tortoises (genus Gopherus)

      Desert, Texas, and Gopher tortoises
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      Latest: Need Help ID Jennifer M, Nov 20, 2018 at 8:27 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: Owning a Galapagos TjRazo, Nov 21, 2018 at 2:18 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: Tortoise Hiding A Lot? RosemaryDW, Nov 20, 2018 at 8:51 PM

    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: Toretto *debora*, Nov 21, 2018 at 2:38 AM

    5. Madagascan Tortoises

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      1. Aldabra tortoises

      2. Radiated and Ploughshare tortoises

      3. Spider and Flat-tail tortoises

      Latest: Mahé & Moyenne, my tortoises from the Seychelles Tidgy's Dad, Nov 20, 2018 at 9:45 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: Diet JoesMum, Nov 19, 2018 at 7:06 AM

    7. Turtles

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      1. American box turtles

      2. Terrestrial turtles

      3. Sea turtles

      4. Water turtles

      Latest: Is this big enough for my red eared slider? orv, Nov 20, 2018 at 9:30 PM

  5. 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: Sulcata Tortoise Female wanted ViolaS, Nov 18, 2018 at 2:44 PM
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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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    5. Reptile Related Events

      Post local reptile shows, tortoise races, charity events and the like
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      Latest: 2018 TTPG Conference Will, Nov 20, 2018 at 9:06 AM
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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: Carolina Pet-Supply Seed Mix annette@easingpaw.com, Nov 2, 2018
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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 Lindzanna, Nov 12, 2018
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    8. Wanted

      Looking for something?
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      Latest: Looking to adopt a Sulcata Tortoise ViolaS, Nov 18, 2018 at 7:22 AM
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  6. 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: Any OTHER mechanics out there? Bee62, Nov 21, 2018 at 4:11 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: dog training advice needed Tom, Nov 20, 2018 at 11:19 AM
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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: East Coast Fall Foliage ZEROPILOT, Nov 20, 2018 at 2:51 PM
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    4. Regional Topics & Requests

      Locate other Tortoise Forum members near you
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      Latest: Rehoming in Virginia Maro2Bear, Nov 8, 2018
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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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      Latest: Has anyone been having trouble with the TFO app recently? TechnoCheese, Nov 11, 2018
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