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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: meet Marvin Grandpa Turtle 144, May 24, 2018 at 2:50 PM
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    2. Tortoise FAQs - New and need help?

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      Latest: Reed diffuser and Hermann's tortoise Lyn W, May 23, 2018 at 2:36 PM
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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
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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: Gnat Infestation in Yard = Serious Allergic Reaction Tom, May 24, 2018 at 3:46 PM
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    2. Tortoise and Turtle Articles

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      Latest: Taxonomic assessment of Alligator Snapping Turtles new species from the southeastern United States William Lee Kohler, May 22, 2018 at 4:32 AM
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    3. Advanced Tortoise Topics

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      Latest: Pyramiding – Solving the Mystery Anyfoot, May 21, 2018 at 1:11 PM
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    4. Debatable Topics

      For arguments sake. Remember to follow the community guidelines.
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      Latest: Coconut Oil Jay Bagley, May 14, 2018
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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: Extra scutes ALDABRAMAN, May 24, 2018 at 1:09 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: New Stack of Animal Plastics CLosed Chambers Tom, May 24, 2018 at 3:43 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: Red foot not eating green vegetables Lemonade, May 24, 2018 at 1:41 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: Please help (took a bite of rotten food) ZEROPILOT, May 24, 2018 at 3:42 PM
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    10. Tortoise Photos & Videos

      Share your favorite tortoise videos and photos
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      Latest: Eating hay Lyn W, May 24, 2018 at 2:22 PM
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  3. Species Specific

    1. North American Tortoises (genus Gopherus)

      Desert, Texas, and Gopher tortoises
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      Latest: My little guy won't eat his grass... Tom, May 22, 2018 at 11:17 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: Should I be worried? ZEROPILOT, May 24, 2018 at 3:50 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: PLEASE HELP....IS THIS SHELL ROT!? daniellenc, May 24, 2018 at 3:37 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: Fogger for enclosure? Briannesmith1, May 24, 2018 at 3:33 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, May 24, 2018 at 12:27 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: New Star Owner. (Also care sheet) Markw84, May 24, 2018 at 7:10 AM

    7. Turtles

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      1. American box turtles

      2. Terrestrial turtles

      3. Sea turtles

      4. Water turtles

      Latest: Strange scars/wounds on new box turtle AJK Aquaria, May 24, 2018 at 2:57 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: Male leopracata for a female leo Slow and steady, May 24, 2018 at 6:13 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: 7 year old 70 lb sulcata for sale Tom, May 24, 2018 at 9:43 AM
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    4. Lost and Found

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      Latest: Found Tortoise in Dubai. Yvonne G, May 23, 2018 at 10:17 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: CTTC Valley Chapter Turtle & Tortoise Show - Saturday, May 19 11am-4pm in Woodland Hills, CA Tom, May 14, 2018
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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: Dollar Tree turtle art? Turtulas-Len, May 11, 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: Anyone experience with CB Reptile? Wolfen, May 23, 2018 at 10:20 AM
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    8. Wanted

      Looking for something?
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      Latest: Looking to adopt a sulcata in SoCal Yvonne G, May 23, 2018 at 8:33 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: Movie Quote Game! ZEROPILOT, May 24, 2018 at 3:45 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: Ant keeping? That's what I do. Totally_Tortoise, May 24, 2018 at 11:54 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: Spider Eggs CarolM, May 24, 2018 at 1:01 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 Bee62, May 24, 2018 at 3:47 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: Forum 'Tortoise and turtle Articles' doesn't have 'Upload a file' button Sesel, May 15, 2018
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