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  1. Welcome to TortoiseForum.org!

    1. Introductions

      First-timers start here! Introduce yourself and your tortoises
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      Latest: Hello Everybody! Pastel Tortie, Jun 24, 2019 at 11:11 AM
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    2. Tortoise FAQs - New and need help?

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    4. Tortoise Forum Contests

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      Latest: Winners: To Claim Your Prize Yvonne G, Jan 3, 2019
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    5. Community Guidelines

  3. Tortoise Topics

    1. General Tortoise Discussion

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

      Latest: Pre travel feast Yvonne G, Jun 24, 2019 at 4:19 PM
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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 Cathie G, Jan 13, 2019
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    3. Advanced Tortoise Topics

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      Latest: Spinach Kapidolo Farms, Jun 23, 2019 at 12:11 PM
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    4. Debatable Topics

      For arguments sake. Remember to follow the community guidelines.
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      Latest: Water Or Not? puffinboots, Jun 23, 2019 at 9:29 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: my egyption tortoise laied an egg omarnael123, Jun 21, 2019 at 5:07 PM
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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: Double checking about GE Silicone 1 Moozillion, Jun 24, 2019 at 4:25 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: The Tortoise Chef xMario, Jun 23, 2019 at 12:49 PM
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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: Core temperature to digest food Pastel Tortie, Jun 24, 2019 at 11:25 AM
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    10. Tortoise Photos & Videos

      Share your favorite tortoise videos and photos
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      Latest: Show me your best pics of your tort! Kenno, Jun 23, 2019 at 5:48 PM
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  4. Species Specific

    1. North American Tortoises (genus Gopherus)

      Desert, Texas, and Gopher tortoises
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      Latest: Desert Tortoise prefers to be under the patio bkn70, Jun 24, 2019 at 3:22 PM
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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: Red or yellow footed tortoise? MysticCaribou, Jun 24, 2019 at 4:41 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: Russian Tortoise UVB (are MVB bad?) tortoishell, Jun 24, 2019 at 3:44 PM

    4. African Tortoises

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      1. Bowsprit tortoises

      2. Hingeback tortoises

      3. Leopard tortoises

      4. Pancake tortoises

      5. Sulcata tortoises

      6. All other African tortoises

      Latest: This is what I have ZEROPILOT, Jun 24, 2019 at 3:49 PM

    5. Madagascan Tortoises

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      1. Aldabra tortoises

      2. Radiated and Ploughshare tortoises

      3. Spider and Flat-tail tortoises

      Latest: Any Radiata KEEPERS Interested in Adding Their Name to our State List??? Scotts_Radiated, Jun 24, 2019 at 1:10 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: How to raise a Healthy Star Tortoise. Scotts_Radiated, Jun 24, 2019 at 12:58 PM

    7. Turtles

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      1. American box turtles

      2. Terrestrial turtles

      3. Sea turtles

      4. Water turtles

      Latest: Stinkpot needs a home Pastel Tortie, Jun 24, 2019 at 4:08 PM

  6. 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: Big Shipping Cost Reduction! TylerStewart, Apr 2, 2019
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    2. Bartering and Trades

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      Latest: Male Russian tortoise Kingsley7, May 10, 2019
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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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    5. Reptile Related Events

      Post local reptile shows, tortoise races, charity events and the like
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      Latest: Any upcoming reptile events in SC or NC? MPappagallo, Jun 18, 2019 at 1:26 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: Looking for the BEST Heating pad for sulcata? Opinions?.. Yvonne G, Jun 14, 2019
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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: My review of SOUTHERN REPTILES in Boca Raton Florida Toddrickfl1, Jun 24, 2019 at 4:40 PM
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    8. Wanted

      Looking for something?
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  7. 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

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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: I need help choosing a new dog food Mull112, Jun 24, 2019 at 10:39 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: Snake rescue and relocation Sleppo, Jun 21, 2019 at 12:48 PM
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    4. Regional Topics & Requests

      Locate other Tortoise Forum members near you
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      Latest: 2019 TTPG Grandpa Turtle 144, Jun 11, 2019
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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

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