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: First time here! Lyn W, Feb 22, 2019 at 1:40 PM
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    2. Tortoise FAQs - New and need help?

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      Latest: Coming Out Of Brumation (hibernation) Yvonne G, Feb 9, 2019
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    3. Site Announcements

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      Latest: VOTING ZEROPILOT, Nov 25, 2018
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    4. Tortoise Forum Contests

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      Latest: Winners: To Claim Your Prize Yvonne G, Jan 3, 2019
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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: Questions from a beginner Lyn W, Feb 22, 2019 at 2:25 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: Leaped Tortoise with intertwinded nails, nonactive, not eating Louise&Fluffybabytorts, Feb 22, 2019 at 3:32 PM
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    4. Debatable Topics

      For arguments sake. Remember to follow the community guidelines.
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      Latest: Coconut Oil Cathie G, Feb 14, 2019
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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: Russian and Hermann’s mating! Is it safe?? Yvonne G, Feb 21, 2019 at 2:47 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: DIY Cages: Critter Condo [48"X24"X24"] GreenFire719, Feb 22, 2019 at 12:59 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: Plant ID please - las vegas, nv Iochroma, Feb 22, 2019 at 12:50 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: Total body edema TammyJ, Feb 22, 2019 at 1:08 PM
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    10. Tortoise Photos & Videos

      Share your favorite tortoise videos and photos
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      Latest: New video up today featuring MONSTRO! DeanS, Feb 21, 2019 at 10:39 PM
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  5. Species Specific

    1. North American Tortoises (genus Gopherus)

      Desert, Texas, and Gopher tortoises
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      Latest: Gopher Tortoise digging burrow jap1161, Feb 20, 2019 at 2:53 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: New hatchlings and I want to make sure I am doing it right NaomiB, Feb 22, 2019 at 8:18 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: Bugatti has to fly from Houston to New York - I worry!!! wellington, Feb 22, 2019 at 1:13 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: new and need help with info please Yvonne G, Feb 22, 2019 at 11:33 AM

    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, Feb 22, 2019 at 7:58 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: Goodbye my little Louie.. seanang168, Feb 22, 2019 at 3:10 PM

    7. Turtles

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      1. American box turtles

      2. Terrestrial turtles

      3. Sea turtles

      4. Water turtles

      Latest: Winter home Pastel Tortie, Feb 22, 2019 at 11:15 AM

  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: 3 Month Old Baby sulcata Parais11, Feb 11, 2019
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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: Sulcata Tortoise for adoption in the Baltimore area Dana Cheryl, Feb 21, 2019 at 5:09 PM
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    4. Lost and Found

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      Latest: Found, young sulcata in Boston! TriciaStringer, Jan 23, 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: Reptile show in Bakersfield 9 and 10 February 2019 Yvonne G, Feb 9, 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: Carolina Pet Supply Grandpa Turtle 144, Feb 7, 2019
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    8. Wanted

      Looking for something?
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      Latest: Where to find radiated in CA SLOsurf805, Feb 22, 2019 at 2:36 PM
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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

      Latest: Pretend Chat 2.14 baldegale, Feb 22, 2019 at 11:26 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: Tortoise, fish and kitty—my lil angel babies. EllieMay, Feb 21, 2019 at 1:56 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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    4. Regional Topics & Requests

      Locate other Tortoise Forum members near you
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      Latest: Google Map of the TFO membership and tortoise population KarenSoCal, Feb 22, 2019 at 3:38 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 Momof4, Feb 22, 2019 at 3:43 PM
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    6. Site Help and Feedback

      Get technical help and let us know what needs improving.
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