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Tortoise Forum

  1. Welcome to TortoiseForum.org!

    1. Introductions

      First-timers start here! Introduce yourself and your tortoises
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    2. Tortoise FAQs - New and need help?

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    3. Site Announcements

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      Latest: Forum Community Guidelines Yvonne G, Aug 27, 2016
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    4. Tortoise Forum Contests

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    5. Community Guidelines

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  2. Tortoise Topics

    1. General Tortoise Discussion

      No holds barred - All Tortoise All the Time
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      1. Tortoises in the News

      Latest: Sex of tortoise Tidgy's Dad, Sep 3, 2016 at 11:44 AM
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    2. Tortoise and Turtle Articles

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      Latest: Interesting Article: Scientists figure out why female turtles are born at higher temperatures BrianWI, Aug 3, 2016
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    3. Advanced Tortoise Topics

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      Latest: Sick tort? jessicaf, Sep 3, 2016 at 12:26 PM
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    4. Debatable Topics

      For arguments sake. Remember to follow the community guidelines.
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      Latest: Is Tortoise-Breeding creating a Time-Bomb? Kasia, Aug 31, 2016 at 9:48 AM
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    5. Tortoise Breeding

      Discuss breeding, mating habits, eggs, incubation and other reproduction topics
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      1. Tortoise Breeder List

      Latest: Check your pens after heavy rains Anyfoot, Sep 3, 2016 at 9:24 AM
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    6. Tortoise Enclosures

      Building your first one? Experienced tortoise cage constructor? Post plans and photos of your hard work
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      1. Tortoise Enclosure Lighting

      2. Tortoise Enclosure Substrate

      Latest: Substrate Help! wellington, Sep 3, 2016 at 12:22 PM
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    7. Tortoise Diet and Food

      Make sure your animals have a proper diet. Post places to find suitable food, or even better, how to grow it
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      1. Plant Identification

      Latest: Komodo pellets? Anyfoot, Sep 3, 2016 at 7:56 AM
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    8. Tortoise Vet List

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      Latest: SINGAPORE Yvonne G, Mar 30, 2015
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    9. Tortoise Health

      Tortoise topics relating to general health and medicine
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      Latest: Help my baby sulcata has eye infection Gillian Moore, Sep 3, 2016 at 12:59 PM
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    10. Tortoise Photos & Videos

      Share your favorite tortoise videos and photos
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      Latest: My two early risers having some breakfast Yvonne G, Sep 3, 2016 at 8:19 AM
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  3. Species Specific

    1. North American Tortoises (genus Gopherus)

      Desert, Texas, and Gopher tortoises
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      Latest: Desert Tortoise Enclosure Construction Project orv, Sep 3, 2016 at 9:27 AM
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    2. South American Tortoises (genus Chelonoidis)

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      1. Galapagos and Chaco tortoises

      2. Redfoot and yellowfoot tortoises

      Latest: Raccoon attack wellington, Sep 3, 2016 at 12:55 PM

    3. Mediterranean Tortoises (genus Testudo)

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      1. Egyptian tortoises

      2. Greek tortoises

      3. Hermanns tortoises

      4. Marginated tortoises

      5. Russian tortoises

      Latest: New tortoise Yvonne G, Sep 3, 2016 at 11:31 AM

    4. African Tortoises

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      1. Hingeback tortoises

      2. Leopard tortoises

      3. Pancake tortoises

      4. Sulcata tortoises

      5. All other African tortoises

      Latest: The Mr T Experience Pearly, Sep 3, 2016 at 10:02 AM

    5. Madagascan Tortoises

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      1. Aldabra tortoises

      2. Radiated and Ploughshare tortoises

      3. Spider and Flat-tail tortoises

      Latest: New Radiated Tortoise Given to me as a Gift tglazie, Sep 3, 2016 at 1:00 PM

    6. Southeast Asian Tortoises

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      1. Asian brown/black and Impressed tortoises

      2. Elongated and Forsten's tortoises

      3. Indian Star and Burmese Star tortoises

      Latest: Eggs are hatching M.e.p. keepergale, Sep 2, 2016 at 7:12 AM

    7. Turtles

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      1. American box turtles

      2. Terrestrial turtles

      3. Sea turtles

      4. Water turtles

      Latest: Box Turtle Eggs! PLEASE HELP QUICKLY Yvonne G, Sep 2, 2016 at 7:33 PM

  4. Tortoise Forum Marketplace

    1. Sponsor Subforum

      Tortoise Forum Sponsors may post their promotions, sales, and other news in this subforum. Please support these vendors as they support us!
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      Latest: TortoiseSupply.com now listing many individual tortoises RedFire, May 16, 2016
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    2. Bartering and Trades

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      Latest: Trading Goodies? Knap_123, Aug 30, 2016 at 12:07 PM
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    3. For Sale

      If you're selling it, post it here
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      1. Adoptions

      2. For Sale - Canada

      3. Reposted Ads

      4. Sold

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    4. Lost and Found

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      Latest: Lost -- Red Foot Tort in Fort Pierce, FL Toby0884, Aug 29, 2016 at 6:51 PM
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    5. Reptile Related Events

      Post local reptile shows, tortoise races, charity events and the like
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      Latest: Orange County Tortoise Show N2TORTS, Aug 30, 2016 at 8:10 PM
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    6. Tortoise Product Reviews

      Tell us about your favorite and not-so-favorite tortoise products. Share reviews and comment on others' experiences
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      Latest: Salad dressing? Nature Zone Salad Dressing for Tortoises LaDukePhoto, Sep 2, 2016 at 10:01 AM
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    7. Tortoise Vendor Reviews

      Share feedback on tortoise-related vendors like breeders, feed and reptile supply companies
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      Latest: Tortoise Town Elizabeth Restat, Aug 29, 2016 at 2:38 PM
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    8. Wanted

      Looking for something?
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      Latest: List of species wanted juli11, Sep 2, 2016 at 12:44 PM
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  5. Everything Else

    1. Off Topic Chit Chat

      Anything Goes -- Post about your breakfast, your car troubles, or your new shoes.
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      1. Books, Music, Movies, and other media

      2. Off Topic Debates

      Latest: Pretend Chat 2.14 maggie3fan, Sep 3, 2016 at 12:37 PM
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    2. Other Pet Talk

      Dogs, cats, birds, or rats -- talk about all your other pets here!
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      1. Lizards

      2. Cats & Dogs

      3. Fish & Aquaria

      4. Snakes

      Latest: Share your lizard photos!! BILBO-03, Sep 3, 2016 at 10:58 AM
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    3. All Other Photos

      Share photos of yourself, your other pets, your friends, whatever you wish!
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      Latest: Weebs... wellington, Aug 31, 2016 at 6:16 PM
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    4. Regional Topics & Requests

      Locate other Tortoise Forum members near you
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      Latest: Short term sulcata boarding, Northampton, carbon, monroe county, pa Samsulcata, Sep 2, 2016 at 9:20 AM
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    5. Personal Promotion

      Members with 100+ posts can use this forum to promote their own projects: causes, websites, businesses or other endeavors
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    6. Site Help and Feedback

      Get technical help and let us know what needs improving.
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