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: T and I say HELLOOO!:) Ray--Opo, Jan 22, 2019 at 4:44 PM
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    2. Tortoise FAQs - New and need help?

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    3. Site Announcements

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    4. Tortoise Forum Contests

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    5. Community Guidelines

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  4. Tortoise Topics

    1. General Tortoise Discussion

      No holds barred - All Tortoise All the Time
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      1. Tortoises in the News

      Latest: Pill bug cost. Tom, Jan 22, 2019 at 5:51 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: Help- yolk sac motero, Jan 22, 2019 at 1:30 PM
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    4. Debatable Topics

      For arguments sake. Remember to follow the community guidelines.
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      Latest: Miami Aquarium? Okapizebra, Jan 22, 2019 at 8:48 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: Egg TortoiseRacket, Jan 20, 2019 at 2:49 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: My first enclosure build. EllieMay, Jan 22, 2019 at 4:48 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: How much calcium is too much? Madkins007, Jan 22, 2019 at 5:42 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: Medication hollyandT, Jan 22, 2019 at 2:47 PM
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    10. Tortoise Photos & Videos

      Share your favorite tortoise videos and photos
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      Latest: Cold nesting? motero, Jan 22, 2019 at 8:50 AM
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  5. Species Specific

    1. North American Tortoises (genus Gopherus)

      Desert, Texas, and Gopher tortoises
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      Latest: wild Gopher Tortoise Video Danielthereptilekeeper, Jan 22, 2019 at 11:32 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: Red foot nails Madkins007, Jan 22, 2019 at 6:05 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: Parrot toys eOrchid, Jan 22, 2019 at 12:35 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: leopard tortoises Spottedtort, Jan 22, 2019 at 6:01 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 KarenSoCal, Jan 22, 2019 at 4:54 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: Mealworms Morcomshane, Jan 22, 2019 at 3:33 PM

    7. Turtles

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      1. American box turtles

      2. Terrestrial turtles

      3. Sea turtles

      4. Water turtles

      Latest: Macrocephaly in turtles enchilada, Jan 22, 2019 at 6:01 PM

  7. 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: South Carolina looking to trade young sulcata for much smaller breed of tortoise or possibly turtle op843, Jan 21, 2019 at 10:03 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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      Latest: Missing North Central Florida (Suwannee County) TammyJ, Jan 4, 2019
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    5. Reptile Related Events

      Post local reptile shows, tortoise races, charity events and the like
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      Latest: Repticon Atlanta Toddrickfl1, Jan 12, 2019
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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: Looking for the BEST Heating pad for sulcata? Opinions?.. g4mobile, Nov 23, 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 RickyTort, Jan 19, 2019 at 7:16 PM
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    8. Wanted

      Looking for something?
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  8. 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

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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

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    3. All Other Photos

      Share photos of yourself, your other pets, your friends, whatever you wish!
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    4. Regional Topics & Requests

      Locate other Tortoise Forum members near you
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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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