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So I posted a picture of my tortoises plastron and got a response it looks like the beginning of shell rot. I'm treating it but how did he get it? Fern is a 2 year old Greek tortoise. Nothing has changed in his diet or enclosure or anything in a year. I did buy a new bag of cypress mulch from...

I'm hoping this isn't shell rot but if it is what can I do to tackle this issue?

I want to know about your tortoises! Name, what kind, pictures...please share!! I have a male Ibera Greek tortoise named Fern :)

Fern is my 2 year old greek tortoise. Right now he is in the zoo med tortoise house and he has outgrown it and I'm ready to build him a penthouse. I've been doing a lot of research and getting lots of ideas but some of the enclosure threads are dated and without reading every single one I'm...

I found this photo of Fern and it made my heart melt. How was he so little?!? I love his grumpy face :)

On rainy cool days sometimes you just want to lay under the "covers." :)

Is cat grass safe for greek tortoises? Is it worth giving (does it have any nutritional value?) thanks!

Generalized question, how big should a 2 year old, male Ibera Greek tortoise be?

Question, someone had mentioned to me that I should make sure the humidity levels are high enough in Fern's cage to help with pyramiding. I'm confused because no one has ever mentioned humidity to me before. I got Fern from a breeder and he never said boo about it and until I joined here I never...

I'm new to the site here but haven't seen much in the Greek tortoise section about head butting. My 2 year greek tortoise will occasionally head butt blankets and also my husband and I. Is this normal? I was told as he matures it's a territorial/dominance thing. Any insight would be great!

Hello! This is Fern my 2 year old, male Ibera greek tortoise and the love of my life. It's nice to meet you all :)

Hello, I have a 2 year old male Ibera Greek tortoise. He's spunky and the love of my life. My question for you all is that I live in the Midwest and food availability of dandelion greens, clover, etc are not readily available. What do you suggest for feeding? My biggest concern is he is going...