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Hello. I was contacted by a lady where I work at in regards to taking her Russian tortoise. She's had the tortoise for 13 years and wants to find a new caring home for him. I don't have the room. Here's some pics of her tortoise. If anyone is interested send a PM. I hope I put this in the right...

Bumps Flapjack Big Red Speedy Junior I love their different markings on their heads and faces. I'll get some face shots later. I really enjoy looking at other torts and their markings on the forum. All my torts do have a very similar V shaped marking on their head.

Hello...about a month ago I rescued a redfooted tortoise. This tortoise was extremely dry. He had flakes all around his eyes as well as cracked dry blood around his mouth from lack of hydration. This tortoise has since developed almost like a growth around both eyes in the same spot. Has anyone...

I came across an add about a lady stating she has a 4 yr old yellowfoot. So I'm taking a drive to see this tortoise in person. I asked her to send me a pic of the tortoise-crappiest picture ever!!! It was so blurry. Anyways, I think it's a redfoot and we will see. I'm meeting her in about 3...

Does anyone suffer from any type of auto- immune disease? Curious...having some health issues lately and deciding if I should see a rheumatologist, dermatologist, or an allergist??? I have Meniers Disease which is supposedly related to an autoimmune disease? I've had major issues with vertigo...

I got these two true beauties from N2TORTS here on the forum yesterday :) Thought I'd share with the tortoise lovers!!

Has anyone been to the turtle hospital in Marathon, Florida?

My two small cherryheads stare at my torts from a distant like, "WOW will we get that big?" Or "What the heck is that thing!" It was cute!

I've been cleaning and came across this. Is this safe to use? I usually don't use coconut anything for substrate wise.

I know that certain individuals have yellowfoot tortoises on the forum. Was curious on the size of those adult yellowfoots. I know that yellows get bigger than Redfoots. So I was just curious if people could give me some measurements on their adult yellows. Thanks Shannon

Ok...I freaked out...Went to the vet. My tortoise junior was foaming at the mouth!!!!! I've never seen this before ever!! I called the office & said I think my tort has a respiratory infection & the vet looked at him & stated the same thing & is giving me meds for my tort. She was very quick to...

I may....be taking a sulcata that is 5 yrs old that is very small and pyramided. I believe the tortoise is about 11 inches. Will this sulcata ever grow large when s/he has the adequate environment. Thanks, Shannon

I hope everyone has a great & safe Halloween :)

Many may have already seen this video...I was nearly crying watching this!! So this is for the people who haven't seen the video. I figured since Halloween is around the corner :)

I called her mailbox Mel, but its been a while since I've seen her since its getting too chilly. But every night, there she was when I would come home from work about 9:30 pm. I know nothing about frogs and toads nor never had one but man I really wanted to keep her so s/he would survive this...

Is this a cherry head or a red footed tortoise? And will the carapace grow/align normal over time? I never saw this on my Redfoots (carapace) when they were babies or other baby torts & they were never this red on the head. This is my friends tortoise & was very curious. Thanks for any...

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Not shy one eating away above Shy one hiding above Shy one above-no names yet Not shy above-exploring, moving, eating away. He sure has an appetite :) Shy one just sitting there. Two for Tuesday!! Oh man...I'm soooooooooo excited!!! I just got these 2 beauties this morning!!! Thanks to...

Hi everyone, I ordered 4lbs of cactus pads online for the first time & wondering how about to keep them fresh for as long as possible. I did read several different ways to do so, but was wondering what works best for you guys. I just don't want mine to go to waste. Right now I have them in my...

Hello everyone! I have 4 red footed tortoises that always have gotten along very well. I've posted something similar before not too long ago. I did the suggestions before with more hiding spots. However, my female who is approximately 13" is in her state of wanting to mate & the other tortoises...