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Hey All, I know I've posted about this once or twice before, but upon carefully inspecting my adult male Greek tortoise today I noticed some discoloration in his scales I could have sworn was not there before, particularly the ones at the top of his head and around his front limbs. Just...

Hey everyone, Can somebody take a look at my hatchling and tell me if it looks like she(hopefully...) is growing well? I purchased her from a great breeder on here, she is an Ibera Greek. I keep her on coco coir and try to maintain a humidity level of at least 60%. From what I can...

I just had my male tortoise Apollo out for some walking around time and I started to scratch the back of his shell. He began sticking his head out, bobbing from side to side, and kinda nestled back towards my hands. It seemed like he enjoyed being scratched, has anyone else experienced this...

Today I noticed my Greek hatchling had a small obstruction in her anus, and upon digging through the forum I believe she had dry urates. Can somebody confirm? I also read that too much spinach can lead to this, and she has been eating spring mix which sure enough has spinach in it. I will...

Hey Sulcata Owners, Could you look at this ad and tell me how much a Sulcata like this is worth? http://madison.craigslist.org/for/3873107182.html Looks to be dehydrated and have some pyramiding, clearly on the wrong substrate, fed a poor diet, and in an unsuitable enclosure. If some...

Noticed a post for a "Secada" tortoise on Craigslist in my area, seems like its in really good shape despite being kept on what looks like rodent pellets and having just an ok living space. I would take it but unfortunately with two Greeks in one apartment already I just don't have space...

Hello Tortoise Forum! I know my tortoise is Greek, but I am not sure on the subspecies. I have pretty much ruled out Golden Greek as he is dark in color, but I am unsure from there. In addition, I'm almost positive Apollo is a male due to a vent very close to the tip of a large tail and a...

Hi everyone, I'm Patrick from Wisconsin. I have one Greek Tortoise, Apollo. Need a couple of suggestions. I'll be heading off to college this fall but am determined to keep my tortoise, who I've had for about 9 years now. Any suggestions for a space efficient housing unit? Also, is he...