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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: New Desert Tortoise Caregiver, Southern California dmmj, Oct 16, 2019 at 10:24 AM
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    2. Tortoise FAQs - New and need help?

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      Latest: Why not to keep 2 tortoises together - a lesson learned the hard way TammyJ, Oct 11, 2019 at 1:27 PM
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    3. Site Announcements

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      Latest: 2020 tortoise forum calendar? jsheffield, Oct 17, 2019 at 3:21 AM
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    4. Tortoise Forum Contests

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      Latest: 2020 Tortoise Forum Calendar Contest? DaisyDuke, Oct 16, 2019 at 12:37 PM
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    5. Community Guidelines

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  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: New Baby!! jsheffield, Oct 17, 2019 at 8:03 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 Cathie G, Jan 13, 2019
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    3. Advanced Tortoise Topics

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      Latest: Tortoise bit off the head of cage mate. Russiantortylady, Oct 17, 2019 at 2:23 AM
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    4. Debatable Topics

      For arguments sake. Remember to follow the community guidelines.
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      Latest: News paper as substrate? TammyJ, Oct 14, 2019 at 11:06 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: EMERGENCY!! I opened a 95-day old egg today and it's alive. What now? Gijoux, Oct 16, 2019 at 2:09 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: Flex seal help Alex Z, Oct 17, 2019 at 6:39 AM
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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: Anyone know what this is? Yvonne G, Oct 16, 2019 at 8:42 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: Russian tortoise not burrowing Tom, Oct 17, 2019 at 3:28 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! Ray--Opo, Oct 16, 2019 at 12:17 PM
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  4. Species Specific

    1. North American Tortoises (genus Gopherus)

      Desert, Texas, and Gopher tortoises
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      Latest: Tortoise ID: Friend Gifted a Tortoise TammyJ, Oct 17, 2019 at 6:19 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: Does Kona have a Good Weight jsheffield, Oct 17, 2019 at 6:05 AM

    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: Newbie to tortoises so after some advice Yvonne G, Oct 17, 2019 at 7:38 AM

    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: Back legs frostbite? vladimir, Oct 17, 2019 at 7:45 AM

    5. Madagascan Tortoises

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      1. Aldabra tortoises

      2. Radiated and Ploughshare tortoises

      3. Spider and Flat-tail tortoises

      Latest: ALDABRA TORTOISE BREEDER ALDABRAMAN, Oct 13, 2019 at 7:43 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: Calling on indian star owners residing in INDIA rishiraj, Oct 14, 2019 at 9:48 PM

    7. Turtles

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      1. American box turtles

      2. Terrestrial turtles

      3. Sea turtles

      4. Water turtles

      Latest: Wintering my new three-toed box turtle in Texas. Professor Brenda, Oct 17, 2019 at 7:47 AM

  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: Trade for a male sulcata?? OmarOlea, Sep 23, 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

      Latest: 3 year old radiated for sale in CA kelogz08, Oct 17, 2019 at 12:59 AM
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    4. Lost and Found

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      Latest: Missing a Redfoot near Ottawa? ZEROPILOT, Sep 22, 2019
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    5. Reptile Related Events

      Post local reptile shows, tortoise races, charity events and the like
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      Latest: That SOB (South of the Border) Reptile Expo - Oct 26/27 - Hamer, SC MPappagallo, Oct 1, 2019
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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: Best Thermometer and Hygrometer? ZEROPILOT, Sep 16, 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: Tortstork Review Armadillogroomer, Oct 9, 2019
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    8. Wanted

      Looking for something?
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      Latest: Galapagos hatchling: NorCal tortoise guy, Oct 17, 2019 at 7:02 AM
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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

      Latest: I Can't Imagine Life Without a Tortoise - Best Sources List? omhoge, Oct 17, 2019 at 3:18 AM
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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: Betta fish ZEROPILOT, Oct 13, 2019 at 9:49 PM
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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: Tortoise Coinage vladimir, Oct 8, 2019
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    4. Regional Topics & Requests

      Locate other Tortoise Forum members near you
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      Latest: Minnesota owners Tscolema9942, Oct 14, 2019 at 5:59 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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      Latest: COLD DARK ROOM Bambam1989, Oct 16, 2019 at 6:43 PM
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    6. Site Help and Feedback

      Get technical help and let us know what needs improving.
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      Latest: uploading pictures in the marketplace Trevor Ostrander, Oct 2, 2019
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