Tortoise Forum

I've read various sources, and can't quite determine the best diet. Does anybody have a diet plan they are willing to share? I'm interested in a greek tortoise and am looking for a good, healthy diet. Also, how often can greek tortoises be fed fruit like bananas and strawberries?

The Greek Tortoise Care Guide (Testudo graeca ssp) Chris Leone HermanniHaven.com GardenStateTortoise.com theTurtleRoom.com THIS CARE-SHEET IS DETAILED FOR A REASON. READ IT THOROUGHLY BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH OBTAINING A TORTOISE. Moroccan tortoise (Testudo graeca marokkensis) Introduction...

Given correct lighting, diet and hydration; does anybody know how long it takes for a young leopard tortoises shell to harden? I received my baby leopard tort a little over two weeks ago and when I got him I noticed that his plastron had some give to it (nothing major, but noticeable). I...

I chose the title of this care sheet very carefully. Are there other ways to raise babies? Yes. Yes there are, but those ways are not as good. What follows is the BEST way, according to 30 years of research and experimentation with hundreds of babies of many species. Babies hatch during the...

I've been wanting to do this thread for a long time... This species has become one of my all time favorites, and for good reasons! The purpose of all of my ramblings that follow are primarily intended to showcase how great this species is and why its a better species for most people than most...

Josh and I corresponded last week about making an updated version of the Hermann's tortoise care sheet since the old one we have posted here is a bit outdated and a little too brief in my opinion. So, here is the new one equipped with photos. Look out for the April 2015 issue of Reptiles...

This was typed up with the intent for the care of Eastern Box Turtles with them being the primary box turtle I have had the experience of working with over the years. Box Turtles all have enough similarities that this guide will cover them. This is just meant to set up a frame work on how to...

Russian tortoises have great personalities, are very hardy, tolerate a wide variety of enclosure parameters, stay small, and are generally a good "starter" tortoise in my opinion. Here is how I like to set them up: Indoor Enclosure type and size: Most people want to know the minimum size...

I chose the title of this care sheet very carefully. Are there other ways to raise babies? Yes. Yes there are, but those ways are not as good. What follows is the BEST way, according to 30 years of research and experimentation with hundreds of babies of many species. Babies hatch during the...

Hello there! In this thread I’m going to include some information an example of an appropriate indoor set up for an older Herman/russian. As much as it’s encouraged to have tortoises in a safe outdoor enclosure, I understand being from the uk myself, that some climates make it difficult to...

Hello there! In this thread, I’m going to include some information on an effective way to tackle a starter set up/a way you can build a bigger size once your baby is an adult. I know it looks a lot to go over, I like to make sure all bases are covered, I’m happy to break down any information...

Hello there! In this thread I’m going to include some information an example of an appropriate indoor set up for an older Herman/russian. As much as it’s encouraged to have tortoises in a safe outdoor enclosure, I understand being from the uk myself, that some climates make it difficult to...

Yes. As of 2010 they could not find any in the wild even with search dogs trained to find tortoises. Two different attempts at reintroduction have failed. That is so sad 😢

Captive Maintenance of the Radiated Tortoise Dan Sterantino Field Associate in Herpetology AZA Accredited Trevor Zoo Millbrook, NY [email protected] With thanks to, and significant contribution by: Dr. William Zovickian & Tom Roach (Tap each picture for better clarity) Introduction: This is...

Hello, I wanted to create a post about Squash to see if any of you have any suggestions on what else could be going on with her case. Background on me: 10+ years of iguana husbandry experience, 6 years of Sulcata experience so I am familiar with the correct husbandry of these guys. I am also a...

Hello, I wanted to create a post about Squash to see if any of you have any suggestions on what else could be going on with her case. Background on me: 10+ years of iguana husbandry experience, 6 years of Sulcata experience so I am familiar with the correct husbandry of these guys. I am also a...

Sadly, there is not much Indotestudo content here so let me at least share this quite interesting study about genetic variation of mainly the Elongatas from last year...