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: May I introduce... Kevin (comments and questions welcome!) TechnoCheese, Sep 23, 2018 at 7:45 AM
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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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      Latest: 2018 Tortoise Forum Calendar! Yvonne G, Aug 26, 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: Is my tortoise friendly, or horny ? Toddrickfl1, Sep 22, 2018 at 5:51 PM
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    2. Tortoise and Turtle Articles

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      Latest: BASKING ARTICLE LoonyLovegood, Aug 16, 2018
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    3. Advanced Tortoise Topics

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      Latest: Pyramiding – Solving the Mystery Markw84, Sep 19, 2018 at 5:07 PM
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    4. Debatable Topics

      For arguments sake. Remember to follow the community guidelines.
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      Latest: How many tortoises/turtles do we have on TFO ? Let`s count ! DDickie, Sep 23, 2018 at 2:41 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: Redfoot layed an egg on top of the ground Redfool, Sep 21, 2018 at 5:40 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: Cost for Building Your Own Outdoor Night Box Trihog, Sep 22, 2018 at 4:14 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: Dieeeeeeeet! maggie18fan, Sep 22, 2018 at 5:57 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: Does this need to be trimmed? ZEROPILOT, Sep 22, 2018 at 2:01 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 . ALDABRAMAN, Sep 20, 2018 at 3:26 PM
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  3. Species Specific

    1. North American Tortoises (genus Gopherus)

      Desert, Texas, and Gopher tortoises
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      Latest: New tortoise owner, worried about hibernation Yvonne G, Sep 23, 2018 at 8:10 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: New Tortoise Owner katieandiggy, Sep 23, 2018 at 3:40 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: Arizona Heat NewHatchlingRussian, Sep 23, 2018 at 8:00 AM

    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: Baby Sulcata Weight Gain Yeetster, Sep 23, 2018 at 8:04 AM

    5. Madagascan Tortoises

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      1. Aldabra tortoises

      2. Radiated and Ploughshare tortoises

      3. Spider and Flat-tail tortoises

      Latest: Mahé & Moyenne, my tortoises from the Seychelles Maro2Bear, Sep 23, 2018 at 7:36 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: My tortoise is sleeping alot... I took him to vet vicky219, Sep 23, 2018 at 3:47 AM

    7. Turtles

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      1. American box turtles

      2. Terrestrial turtles

      3. Sea turtles

      4. Water turtles

      Latest: Strange raised line on lucys shell Yvonne G, Sep 23, 2018 at 7:17 AM

  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: Female Sulcata ALDABRAMAN, Sep 18, 2018 at 10:01 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

      Latest: Hatch your own sulcata tortstoise shellfreak, Sep 23, 2018 at 6:27 AM
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    4. Lost and Found

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      Latest: Found a tortoise in my backyard! Millerlite, Sep 21, 2018 at 3:56 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: 2018 TTPG Conference MichaelaW, Sep 12, 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: Reptile Supply Company Kaeloni, Sep 20, 2018 at 10:48 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: Carol S lilly_sand99, Sep 23, 2018 at 4:46 AM
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    8. Wanted

      Looking for something?
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      Latest: Leopard Tortoise Yvonne G, Sep 23, 2018 at 7:08 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: Don't you love a know-it-none? Minority2, Sep 22, 2018 at 9:24 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: Know any good iguana breeders? Tom, Sep 22, 2018 at 8:35 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: He always one eye on object orv, Sep 21, 2018 at 9:32 PM
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    4. Regional Topics & Requests

      Locate other Tortoise Forum members near you
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      Latest: Kent, UK - advice. JoesMum, Sep 13, 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 Yvonne G, Sep 23, 2018 at 7:53 AM
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    6. Site Help and Feedback

      Get technical help and let us know what needs improving.
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