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I observed my male flavo chasing my female. He would wedge his head and body under her and then rub the top of his head on the underside of her chin. Is this normal mating behavior that y'all have observed with your Flavos?

Hello friends, I am thinking about buying these Flavos from a friend. But I think something is wrong with the growth of their shells. What do you think?

I saved this guy from the dangers of the road today:

This is one of 5 of my Flavos. Her name is Big Girl.

I'm not sure what I love more: the kids or the turtles! ;-)

Hello all, I am working on research for an professional article I am composing. I am researching and compiling statistics on every organization in the U.S. that is currently working with Flavomarginata for conservation. There is HeartSong Sanctuary and Pioneer Box Turtle Trust. Are there any...

My outdoor enclosures are crawling with ants (not fire but the small black ones). They are foraging on the veggies and fruit I feed my turtles/tortoises. I don't see them bothering my turtles (Flavomarginata) or tortoises (red foots). Should I be concerned about the ants? I guess I could leave...

Does anyone know if anyone is conserving/breeding this subspecies of Flavos from the Ryukyu area of Japanese Islands? I would like to get connected with them.

Does anyone know what the history is of the International Turtle and Tortoise Society? How long did their journal run? And why are they no longer existent?

Hey guys, Quick question. I am a member of the TSA, SSAR, VHS, MATTS, and therefore get all of their newsletters, magazines, and publications, such as, the Herpetological Review, Journal Of Herpetology, and Herpetologica. But I was wondering if there was any journal or periodical that y'all...

We bought a Hibiscus tree and planted it this spring. It is producing wonderful flowers for my tortoises to eat!

Greetings Fellow Tortoise Lovers, I have a cherry headed, red foot tortoise and I love him! My wife bought him for me as an anniversary present. When I lived in Virginia, I rescued an Eastern Box Turtle and they still hold a special place in my heart. It is illegal to keep Easterns in...