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    Poor guy at petsmart

    Went to go file my taxes today and on the way there I stopped by my local petsmart to look around and peruse. Of course I checked out the torts and I came across this fella. He didn't move much, he was in his burrow so I assume he was sleeping? The tag didn't say anything besides "Assorted...
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    Baby or older?

    I've kinda talked about this in another topic but my dad once again is talking about buying me a tortoise. While I Live his intentions I have tried to warn him that I will be expensive starting out. There's the tortoise itself, and then the habitat and supplies. Tortoisesupply.com has some good...
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    Help with buying?

    My birthday just passed and once again my dad is mentioning how he wants to get me a tortoise. He did the same thing around my graduation. So there is no telling if it's for real or not I tried to tell him the in the beginning it is a little expensive because your buying the tortoise and the...
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    Identification?

    Recently saw a photo of this little guy and wanted to see if anyone knew what kind of tortoise he is. He's so darn adorable.
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    Any Marylanders!?

    Please please please tell me there are some Marylanders out there apart of the forum. I personally live in Dundalk but would appreciate just knowing there are others living here in Maryland and what tortoises you have/ any advice what with our weather being so crazy/temperamental.
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    Would you rather buy from a chain store (petco,Petsmart) or a breeder?

    Well I mean obviously we all know it's almost always better to buy from a breeder, a trusted one at that. No one likes I guess I should say "wasting money" but have you ever walked into a pet store like Petsmart, Petco, and other stores around and seen a poor tort in small living quarters that...
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    Hermann breeders?

    Is there any one out there who breeds / sells hermanns tortoises? I"m looking to buy hopefully soon, I'm not in a rush bc it may be 1 or 2 months before I can buy one since i'm moving soon but i would like to be able to get in contact with some breeders and start gathering information about the...
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    This is where it all began for me..

    I just thought I would drop by and share a beautiful picture. Sea turtles is really where it all began for me. I graduated quite recently but I've loved these little guys since I was in Elementary school, I remember seeing a book in 3rd grade and thinking "WOAH! what is that!" I remember...
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    hmm, choosing

    Been looking around for a while now and i know that the smaller species are Greek, Hermann's and Russians but now I'm trying to decide. I've read up on all 3 and know what the requirements and such are and how to care for them but I'm still having a tough time deciding. Although I do notice...
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    Tickling?

    I recently Found this video and I find it very cute and adorable. I've also found video's like it with different tortoises and turtles alike. I just wanted to share how cute it is and I find it fascinating and both cute the way they react to things they like(rubbing on them) CLICK THE LINK to...
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    Your Thoughts on Breeds? (Greek, Hermann, Russian)

    I've looked around a lot and researched a lot but I always find the same answers and same responses online. And some I cant find responses on at all. I'm a first timer and this will be my first Tort so i am a beginner. I've been posting threads all day asking questions and gettting advice so I...
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    Maryland? Gosh someone please?

    Hello... Any Marylanders out there!
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    Hibernation?

    Looking around to buy a toroise undecided on breed but looking at Greek, Russian or hermanns's and ive seen the word hibernation come around. I know what it means but can anyone tell me about this and wether the animal does need to hibernate or if it is an option i'm not sure how it works.
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    Young or Old. First time buyer

    So we all know baby torts are the cutest things in the world :) However I am a beginner tort owner, I've always wanted one and have adored the creatures since I was very small and now the time is rolling around to actually get one. And I just wanted to know where do you stand on Young or older...
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    Substrates and Creative enclosures for a Beginner?

    There are so many ideas and debates on both substrates and enclosures So I figured I would ask some questions! I Live in maryland so In the hotter months i will be able to let the tort outside but our winters can be brutal so im thinking an inside enclosure will be his home for most of the...
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    Elongated Tortoises?

    I don't know Much so my question is what do you know about Elongated tortoises? Are they good for a first time Tort owner?
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    Buying a tortoise! ADVICE NEEDED!

    Hello! I just recently Graduated and I've been talking about getting/wanting a tortoise for a long time. so My dad came to me and said how about we get you a tortoise. I don't live with my dad so I tried to explain to him that buying a tortoise isn't exactly the cheapest thing. some tortoises...
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    Looking to own a tort soon.. Any Advice!!?

    Hi, my name is Ashlynn, some of you have had contact with me before but i stopped getting on here for a while but hey! now i'm back! I've been looking to own a little fella of my own for a long time Now, I adore tortoises and turtles and have always wanted one. I always get on this tick where...
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    Breeders? Tortoise stores online?

    just looking to find out some places were I might Be able to find good tortoise supplies and possibly purchase my first tortoise. A lot of people have recommended Tortoise Supply and so far as I can see from the site they look like an awesome place to go to with questions and purchases as well...
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    Tortoise species 12 inch and under?

    Looking to buy my first tortoise soon and I am trying to narrow down the breeds to choose from. I know I cant keep anything really big so I know types like Sulcata's aren't for me. Once I have a breed picked out I plan to start working on the beggining parts such as my enclosure and types of...
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