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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    2. Tortoise FAQs - New and need help?

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      Latest: To the new people of the forum! drew54, Nov 26, 2018
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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: 2019 Tortoise Forum Calendar Contest! vladimir, Dec 7, 2018 at 3:46 PM
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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: A weird question: Cowboy_Ken, Dec 9, 2018 at 10:54 AM
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    2. Tortoise and Turtle Articles

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      Latest: Interesting Article... pguinpro, Nov 9, 2018
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    3. Advanced Tortoise Topics

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      Latest: Microchipping or GPS tracker attachment for sulcatas MKNOX, Dec 4, 2018 at 1:35 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 ! Cheryl Hills, Dec 9, 2018 at 5:02 PM
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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: Burmese Star, first time egg laying Stoneman, Dec 9, 2018 at 7:07 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: How are outdoor pens made? MKNOX, Dec 8, 2018 at 9:03 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: South Florida Bush Yvonne G, Dec 9, 2018 at 4:42 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: Lump on radiated tortoise head. Is it abscess? Stoneman, Dec 9, 2018 at 11:41 AM
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    10. Tortoise Photos & Videos

      Share your favorite tortoise videos and photos
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      Latest: Crazy sulcata Dizisdalife, Dec 9, 2018 at 8:05 AM
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  5. Species Specific

    1. North American Tortoises (genus Gopherus)

      Desert, Texas, and Gopher tortoises
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      Latest: Feeding Murphy! Toddrickfl1, Dec 8, 2018 at 1:38 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: Caresheet Results - a little history Toddrickfl1, Dec 9, 2018 at 8:10 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: Hello need help for inactive russian tortoise! RosemaryDW, Dec 9, 2018 at 2:37 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: Lighting for Outdoor Enclosure Leopard Tort Yvonne G, Dec 9, 2018 at 4:58 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 Mel from hell, Dec 9, 2018 at 3:09 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: Feeding? RosemaryDW, Dec 9, 2018 at 4:08 PM

    7. Turtles

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      1. American box turtles

      2. Terrestrial turtles

      3. Sea turtles

      4. Water turtles

      Latest: Brumation mark1, Dec 9, 2018 at 4:31 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: Adult male Sulcata Tortoise Shadowhunter, Nov 27, 2018
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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 wellington, Nov 20, 2018
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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 Grandpa Turtle 144, Nov 29, 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: 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: LLL Reptle Stoneman, Dec 9, 2018 at 1:02 PM
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    8. Wanted

      Looking for something?
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      Latest: Looking to re-home a 14 year old male sulcata, SoCal Mel from hell, Dec 9, 2018 at 1:38 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

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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: Beulah, my Marine Toad Yvonne G, Dec 9, 2018 at 7:43 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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      Latest: My other pets :) coshepard, Dec 6, 2018 at 6:42 PM
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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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      Latest: COLD DARK ROOM Yvonne G, Dec 9, 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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