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Leo died. Just found him. 2% f*** captive mortality rate among tortoises in first year of acquisition. 100% for me two tortoises, I did every f* thing perfect, just like the vet and the forums and the books and the research and research and research said. Thank you all on the forum for all that...

Leo has a huge urate stone visibly blocking his coacula, and I've been soaking him for hours daily to try and help him pass it. After two days, it hasn't seemed to move. Is there any way to dissolve it safely, like an ointment I can rub on it or something? Also, he is visibly in pain. My mother...

So, I have been noticing that there are two hard lumps (internal) on either side of his tail. I took a picture and it's a little hard to tell, so I drew a picture to show what I'm talking about. Does anyone have any idea what this could be?

So Leo was taken to the vet a while ago for something wrong with his eye, which was resolved. Since then he has not pooped as far as I can tell (this is two or three weeks). I began soaking him daily for 45 minutes, citing his repeated behaviors that look to me like trying very hard to poop...

So my yearling Greek stopped eating and began sleeping all day which I took to mean that he was trying to hibernate, so I weaned him off food and have been making sure he is hydrated, but when I soaked him today I saw this: No Idea what to do scared to death please help!

I took my tort in to the vet a while ago fearing RI because his eyes were swollen. Turns out he was just constipated from the dry pellets I had been supplementing with. I have since then changed his diet to a formula I have spent months developing and call "Super Tortoise Yum-yum Mix." It...

Anyone else mind-numbingly bored at work or school or wherever? You are not alone. Let's chat, before my brain melts! About literally anything...

I've been doing a lot of research into hibernation but am still conflicted on whether or not to do it. Here's my info: Yearling Iberian Greek tort currently housed indoors, but has an outdoor enclosure Outdoor temps here in Nor Cal have been mostly highs of 80 and lows of upper 40's If I were to...

My friend recently acquired a Russian tortoise from well-meaning but ill-informed owners. For six years he was fed only romaine and iceberg lettuce, and box turtle food (chicken as the third ingredient), provided with no additional heat and kept in a tiny glass enclosure with another tortoise...

It's almost Halloween and time for my favorite part of the holiday: tortoise costumes! I usually just try to make it before the Petco contest, but this year I want to start early and do something really elaborate. I'm going to the store tomorrow for some model magic clay, but need ideas. People...

My Iberian Greek Tortoise, Leonidas has been acting strangely since being introduced to new habitat. I listened to his breathing when doing a routine health scan and heard this loud "pft, pft" noise every time he breathed, accompanied by a small head and leg bob. Additionally, he has been just...

I have read a lot of different sources to try and figure out what to feed my Greek for sure (I've had him for a year now and have been trying to give him a variety). I realize that sounds like a question I should not be asking after a year and a ton of research, but I just want to make sure I'm...

My tortoise, Leo, just started doing this today (see screenshots, I couldn't figure out how to attach a video). He looks as if he is trying to eat the sky. He has had respiratory problems in the past and I recognize this as a eating behavior, not a grasping for air type thing. He doesn't seem to...

Hello! I have a wonderful Greek tortoise named Leonidas (after the ancient spartan king), or Leo for short. He is about one year old and my best friend. I am so happy to finally be a member of the tortoise forums, as they have helped me a lot with my beloved pet. Currently, Leo has a respiratory...