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  1. Welcome to TortoiseForum.org!

    1. Introductions

      First-timers start here! Introduce yourself and your tortoises
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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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  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: Suggestions for winter plants/vegetables? pguinpro, Nov 13, 2018 at 6:27 PM
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    2. Tortoise and Turtle Articles

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      Latest: Interesting Article... pguinpro, Nov 9, 2018 at 5:23 PM
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    3. Advanced Tortoise Topics

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      Latest: horsefield tortoise shell development check Cheryl Hills, Nov 12, 2018 at 5:52 AM
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    4. Debatable Topics

      For arguments sake. Remember to follow the community guidelines.
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      Latest: Egg Purchase shellfreak, Nov 12, 2018 at 1:45 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: Whoo hoo!! surfergirl, Nov 12, 2018 at 2:44 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: Best substrate to use?? Megxo, Nov 13, 2018 at 2:54 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: Is this a good staple? Will, Nov 13, 2018 at 2:34 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: Lower Respiratory Infection Issue SachaZ, Nov 13, 2018 at 6:05 PM
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    10. Tortoise Photos & Videos

      Share your favorite tortoise videos and photos
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      Latest: Still "Hot" in SW Florida, USA ALDABRAMAN, Nov 13, 2018 at 8:20 AM
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  4. Species Specific

    1. North American Tortoises (genus Gopherus)

      Desert, Texas, and Gopher tortoises
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      Latest: Wish I Could Video Yvonne G, Nov 13, 2018 at 9:26 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: How fast do redfoots grow? ZEROPILOT, Nov 13, 2018 at 2:49 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: Enclosure advice T Smart, Nov 13, 2018 at 4:56 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: Sulcata Night Box And Great Way To Monitor Temp & Humidity Johnkoch, Nov 13, 2018 at 5:58 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, Nov 11, 2018 at 2:12 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: Clear nose bubbles genetic_code, Nov 13, 2018 at 6:21 PM

    7. Turtles

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      1. American box turtles

      2. Terrestrial turtles

      3. Sea turtles

      4. Water turtles

      Latest: Best aquarium heaters? Cowboy_Ken, Nov 13, 2018 at 11:42 AM

  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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    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: Wild Florida Sulcata ALDABRAMAN, Nov 9, 2018 at 3:35 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: Any reptile expos soon in Texas? SushiAndReptiles, Nov 5, 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: 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 at 12:48 PM
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    8. Wanted

      Looking for something?
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      Latest: Female Sulcata Tortoises Shadowhunter, Nov 13, 2018 at 1:57 PM
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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: American Tortoise Rescue, Malibou, hit hard by fires Yvonne G, Nov 13, 2018 at 12:32 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: Anyone keep Texas spiny lizards? KarenSoCal, Nov 13, 2018 at 11:00 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: Rehoming in Virginia Maro2Bear, Nov 8, 2018 at 5:48 AM
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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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