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Hello! My name is Isabella and I am located in Panama City Beach Florida. Today driving on the highway I stopped and picked up a tortoise who was in the middle of the road. I believe he/she may have been hit by the passing cars in front of me. I have attached photos of him/her and a photo of...

Hello, and thanks for the invite. I'm a new tortoise owner and have never had one before so may need some advice from all of you. Recently was given 2 Russian tortoise, 1 male 1 female and 3 Redfoot tortoise , 1 male 2 female. I am currently in the process of building outdoor enclosures for...

I know that tortoise hatchlings are usually advised against for beginners. I was wondering whether they aren’t advised for beginners in GENERAL, or aren’t recommended for beginners because many beginners don’t do sufficient research or are diligent enough in their care? I’m definitely a...

Hi. I'm a new russian tortoise owner, and I'm doing my best to learn about my new guy, Nicolai. I've done plenty of research, but after being an axolotl owner for 3 years, I know all the research in the world doesn't get you through everything. It's important to have a good network of people...

Hi there! I'm a relatively new Ornate box turtle owner and am looking for some advice. I have had a female Ornate box turtle for about 6ish months now, and I believe she is 2-3 years old. In her first home, the people who had her were raising several box turtles in their backyard. They are...

HI All. We are so excited to introduce our new red-foot, Tuck! He was born in May, same month as our wedding day this year! We purchased him from a breeder at one of the Repticon Shows on 9/23. Temporarily, his enclosure is a 20L tank, screen top, cypress mulch substrate, ceramic infrared...

Please can anyone help. I bought my horsefield tortoise who is roughly 4 years old has not eaten since being with me. He is in a tray not glass enclosure. Heat lamp goes up to 80 f Cooler spots room temp about 70f His bedroom is filled with hay and on a heat mat which he seems to love. Bathed...

Hi all This is my first tort after a few months of researching. Just brought home today. Still un-named as I have no idea what sex it is. Hope you like the look of him/her and the table layout. Would be great to hear some feedback Many thanks Connor