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Tortoise Forum

  1. Welcome to TortoiseForum.org!

    1. Introductions

      First-timers start here! Introduce yourself and your tortoises
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      Latest: Hello! Jay Bagley, Apr 22, 2018 at 9:51 AM
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    2. Tortoise FAQs - New and need help?

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      Latest: Aldabra at sea. zovick, Apr 22, 2018 at 11:23 AM
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    3. Site Announcements

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      Latest: Calendars Were All Mailed Right After Thanksgiving! Yvonne G, Dec 16, 2017
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    4. Tortoise Forum Contests

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      Latest: And the Winner is.... 2018 Calendar Contest Results Angryscientist, Apr 19, 2018 at 6:52 AM
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    6. Community Guidelines

  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: I need some help regarding a few different things Colinpv, Apr 22, 2018 at 11:48 AM
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    2. Tortoise and Turtle Articles

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      Latest: Pet Herps For Sale. Captive Bred or Wild Caught? And why it matters. Cowboy_Ken, Apr 17, 2018 at 1:37 AM
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    3. Advanced Tortoise Topics

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      Latest: Errata tglazie, Apr 20, 2018 at 11:20 AM
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    4. Debatable Topics

      For arguments sake. Remember to follow the community guidelines.
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      Latest: Natural pest deterrent - cloves Yvonne G, Apr 21, 2018 at 6:23 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: Eggs hatching! NorCal tortoise guy, Apr 21, 2018 at 10:55 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: Sulcata Enclosure - Heating through glass? Juliesabin, Apr 22, 2018 at 12:37 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: Jerusalem Artichokes SteveW, Apr 22, 2018 at 12:30 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: Is he healthy teresaf, Apr 22, 2018 at 9:18 AM
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    10. Tortoise Photos & Videos

      Share your favorite tortoise videos and photos
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      Latest: Aldabra tortoise laying eggs @ ALDABRAMAN ALDABRAMAN, Apr 22, 2018 at 12:21 PM
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  3. Species Specific

    1. North American Tortoises (genus Gopherus)

      Desert, Texas, and Gopher tortoises
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      Latest: Crow Heading Into Burrow!! madbad, Apr 22, 2018 at 11:43 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: At what temps do you move them outside? Redfool, Apr 22, 2018 at 5:29 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: RT Noticed around mouth /nose more red Ryan J, Apr 22, 2018 at 12:24 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: Chersobius Signatus Signatus RosemaryDW, Apr 22, 2018 at 12:49 PM

    5. Madagascan Tortoises

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      1. Aldabra tortoises

      2. Radiated and Ploughshare tortoises

      3. Spider and Flat-tail tortoises

      Latest: ALDABRA TORTOISE BREEDER ALDABRAMAN, Apr 22, 2018 at 9:09 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: Helpful info for new star owners in India - from an amateur* hrawal04, Apr 22, 2018 at 12:29 PM

    7. Turtles

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      1. American box turtles

      2. Terrestrial turtles

      3. Sea turtles

      4. Water turtles

      Latest: Need some advice! Moozillion, Apr 22, 2018 at 12:20 PM

  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: The Ultimate Testudo Website HermanniChris, Nov 5, 2017
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    2. Bartering and Trades

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      Latest: Trading Goodies? KarenSoCal, Apr 17, 2018 at 8:39 AM
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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: Looking for sulcata tortoise argus333, Apr 21, 2018 at 11:23 AM
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    4. Lost and Found

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      Latest: Lost Russian Tortoise tortoiseplanet, Apr 16, 2018 at 10:46 AM
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    5. Reptile Related Events

      Post local reptile shows, tortoise races, charity events and the like
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      Latest: Central Valley Pet Expo Yvonne G, Apr 21, 2018 at 4:23 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: Anybody use Pet-Tekk? Moozillion, Apr 22, 2018 at 11:31 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 helosoldier66, Apr 21, 2018 at 12:37 PM
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    8. Wanted

      Looking for something?
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      Latest: Looking to adopt a sulcata tortoise in HOUSTON, TX area TriciaStringer, Apr 20, 2018 at 9:10 AM
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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: Pretend Chat 2.14 MPRC, Apr 22, 2018 at 12:10 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: Cute dog pics! Jay Bagley, Apr 22, 2018 at 9:58 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: cool big black snake on porch Maro2Bear, Apr 18, 2018 at 1:08 PM
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    4. Regional Topics & Requests

      Locate other Tortoise Forum members near you
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      Latest: Any Tortoise owners in Sweden? Albie, Apr 4, 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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      Latest: COLD DARK ROOM CarolM, Apr 22, 2018 at 1:09 PM
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    6. Site Help and Feedback

      Get technical help and let us know what needs improving.
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      Latest: How to? TechnoCheese, Apr 17, 2018 at 3:27 PM
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