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  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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      Latest: Why not to keep 2 tortoises together - a lesson learned the hard way Meryl C, Dec 10, 2019 at 1:45 PM
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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: Turtle pictures for your phone wallpaper enchilada, Dec 15, 2019 at 9:27 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: Day lengths in my tortoise enclosures method89, Dec 13, 2019 at 12:14 PM
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    4. Debatable Topics

      For arguments sake. Remember to follow the community guidelines.
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      Latest: Tortoise sellers? William Lee Kohler, Dec 16, 2019 at 3:02 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: Such A Creature Of Habit! Sleppo, Dec 11, 2019 at 6:17 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: Water proofing Maro2Bear, Dec 16, 2019 at 12:58 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: Help with a Hermann rescue :) vj_ak, Dec 15, 2019 at 7:40 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: Sick Russian Tortoise Yvonne G, Dec 16, 2019 at 12:57 PM
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    10. Tortoise Photos & Videos

      Share your favorite tortoise videos and photos
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      Latest: A Thread For Your Pictures of Split or Extra scutes Yvonne G, Dec 14, 2019 at 10:28 AM
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  4. Species Specific

    1. North American Tortoises (genus Gopherus)

      Desert, Texas, and Gopher tortoises
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      Latest: Help Brumating in Los Angeles jontom, Dec 9, 2019
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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 foot torts not using winter house TammyJ, Dec 16, 2019 at 10:51 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: Siblings Turtulas-Len, Dec 16, 2019 at 10:02 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: Squiggy The Scrunched Sulcata Yvonne G, Dec 16, 2019 at 12:55 PM

    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 mrnewberry, Dec 16, 2019 at 6:54 AM

    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: Why do some stars grow fast while others have stunted growth? jsheffield, Dec 16, 2019 at 2:34 AM

    7. Turtles

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      1. American box turtles

      2. Terrestrial turtles

      3. Sea turtles

      4. Water turtles

      Latest: Found crossing busy highway near toll both. How old is he?m Yvonne G, Dec 16, 2019 at 12:53 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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    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: Russian/small tort found Newton Mass Carolyn M, Dec 5, 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: REPTILIAN NATION EXPO -SAN DIEGO -MARCH 7-8, 2020 Reptilian Nation Expo, Nov 20, 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: Looking for the BEST Heating pad for sulcata? Opinions?.. Thatrandomsum1, Dec 14, 2019 at 4:56 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: Chris Leone- Garden State Tortoise & Hermanni Haven SamanthaMcGee, Nov 12, 2019
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    8. Wanted

      Looking for something?
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      Latest: Looking to give a Sulcata or any other tortoise a home. KarenSoCal, Dec 15, 2019 at 7:23 PM
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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: Where The Heck Is Grampa Turtle? Gillian M, Dec 16, 2019 at 12:30 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

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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: Fishing pictures here [emoji846] g4mobile, Oct 23, 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
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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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      Latest: How do I post pics? Jelly, Nov 8, 2019
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