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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: Aspiring tortoise keeper, DFW wellington, Aug 16, 2018 at 4:23 PM
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    2. Tortoise FAQs - New and need help?

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    3. Site Announcements

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      Latest: Repetitive Questions Yvonne G, Jul 25, 2018
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    4. Tortoise Forum Contests

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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: Why does my tortoise keep sleeping and is inactive? JoesMum, Aug 16, 2018 at 1:51 PM
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    2. Tortoise and Turtle Articles

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      Latest: BASKING ARTICLE LoonyLovegood, Aug 16, 2018 at 10:17 AM
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    3. Advanced Tortoise Topics

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      Latest: 2018 Tort First Aid Kit... Pastel Tortie, Aug 16, 2018 at 4:41 PM
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    4. Debatable Topics

      For arguments sake. Remember to follow the community guidelines.
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      Latest: Tortoise Sweaters? LoonyLovegood, Aug 16, 2018 at 9:30 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: Fertile and Infertile Eggs VividTortoises, Aug 16, 2018 at 10:25 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: Need outdoor enclosure advice SULCY, Aug 16, 2018 at 8:26 AM
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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 Moringa good sources of food? RosemaryDW, Aug 16, 2018 at 4:39 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: respiratory infection recovery/ relapse? Ajonesjag, Aug 16, 2018 at 2:47 PM
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    10. Tortoise Photos & Videos

      Share your favorite tortoise videos and photos
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      Latest: Show us ur smooth shell tortoise . Cowboy_Ken, Aug 16, 2018 at 2:14 PM
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  3. Species Specific

    1. North American Tortoises (genus Gopherus)

      Desert, Texas, and Gopher tortoises
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      Latest: Why is my Tortoise head bobbing at my dogs? orv, Aug 16, 2018 at 12:46 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: Beethoven, Bach, and Brahms.. Three Galapagos hatchlings. ALDABRAMAN, Aug 16, 2018 at 4:53 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: UVB? T Smart, Aug 16, 2018 at 5:02 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: Ants in our pants ZEROPILOT, Aug 16, 2018 at 4:40 PM

    5. Madagascan Tortoises

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      1. Aldabra tortoises

      2. Radiated and Ploughshare tortoises

      3. Spider and Flat-tail tortoises

      Latest: Aldabra tortoises breeder ? No ! Aldabra tortoises abusement ! jaizei, Aug 16, 2018 at 4:56 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: Persistent postpartum nesting behavior Will, Aug 16, 2018 at 9:22 AM

    7. Turtles

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      1. American box turtles

      2. Terrestrial turtles

      3. Sea turtles

      4. Water turtles

      Latest: My 21 year old Girl seanang168, Aug 16, 2018 at 4:59 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 Sulcata for smaller species of tortoise Th34cr0ws, Aug 13, 2018 at 11:42 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: Wanted... A lil rock of my own! wellington, Aug 16, 2018 at 4:18 PM
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    4. Lost and Found

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      Latest: Found mature sulcata tortoise Pastel Tortie, Aug 13, 2018 at 12:38 PM
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    5. Reptile Related Events

      Post local reptile shows, tortoise races, charity events and the like
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      Latest: SoCal Reptile shows Cowboy_Ken, Aug 15, 2018 at 9:14 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: Spineless cactus samkerns1, Aug 10, 2018 at 4:52 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: Russian Tortoise From Carol S! TechnoCheese, Aug 15, 2018 at 5:30 PM
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    8. Wanted

      Looking for something?
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      Latest: Looking for Hatchling Leopard Tortoise - Southern California itty06, Aug 15, 2018 at 11:22 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: Does anybody know a job that give a good salary without college? NorCal tortoise guy, Aug 16, 2018 at 2:40 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: Nerite Snail not eating LoonyLovegood, Aug 16, 2018 at 2:09 PM
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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: POST YOUR CUTEST TORT PICS Kaeloni, Aug 16, 2018 at 12:58 PM
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    4. Regional Topics & Requests

      Locate other Tortoise Forum members near you
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      Latest: Hermanns owners UK Lyn W, Aug 7, 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 EllieMay, Aug 16, 2018 at 4:50 PM
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    6. Site Help and Feedback

      Get technical help and let us know what needs improving.
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