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  1. Abby7

    African Sulcata Tortoise Hibernating?

    My parents have had a tortoise for 13 years now. We've always thought that she was an African Sulcata but I recently came across some information saying that sulcatas do not hibernate/brumate, but she has been doing so every year during the winter months. We have always brought her indoors when...
  2. D

    What species so I can build a suitable enclosure.

    Hi guys, yesterday when I finished work my brother spotted a tortoise walking on the road which nearly got run over by a car, I quickly reacted to stop the car luckily the driver stopped. Now I have bought it home with me but have no idea which breed it is. Can you guys please help me identify...
  3. T

    Toxic? Mushroom?

    Hey everyone! Over the last … (2?) days this gross cauliflower looking mushroom (?) has popped up in one of my EBT enclosures. Anyone have this occur before? In 7ish years I haven’t!
  4. Zilli

    What type of Hingeback do I have? Help please

    Hello Hingeback and all Tortoise community! I have recently acquired a very cute Hingeback, we have named her Zilli. I was told that she was a male and about 2 years old but I feel she might be a little older but the age is of any huge concern, what i would really like to know categorically is...
  5. H

    Help identifying tortoise

    Hi everyone- I found this tortoise in my yard. Can you help me identify what species it is? from my online research I think it's a sulcata? its pretty small (8 inches long) so most likely a baby?
  6. A

    Newbie Here! Needing Identification & Advice

    hi! I'm getting this little guy in 6 days and the current owner doesnt know what species he is. I'd like to know asap so that I can properly prepare for his arrival. He is very small and will stay small due to a birth defect. I'd like to know what everyone thinks! Thank you !
  7. TestudoQ8

    New to the Tortoise World and need help identification

    Hello i just bought my first tortoise and I cant determine what kind is it? Also if possible i want to know if it a male or female? Thanks everyone
  8. A

    Please Help Identifying My Rescue Tortoise

    Hello, I recently acquired a tortoise from a friend who knew she was neglecting him
  9. Cicitina

    Help, what species?!?

    I was given all information on Hermanns tortoises along with my little guy. After a couple weeks and reading on only Hermanns I’m just realizing now he is not a Hermanns! Is he marginated or greek?!? And how old would you estimate? (Please note I have child size hands)
  10. Tokka

    Sulcata or Desert Tortoise?

    Can anyone identify this little girl? Live in AZ. We love her spunky personality. Live in an area with many roadrunners and found her in the middle of a busy road. She’s already grown 2” in a few months. Very active.
  11. churlishcurls

    Mystery Spot Under Shell?

    Double O's had a spot on her shell for at the very least the last 4 months or so. Sink photo is from 3 months ago, and the plastic tub photo is from today. The white chip is from old damage- I'm more curious about the little reddish spot on the rear acute. It looks like it's under the surface...
  12. E

    Please help ID this species...

    Hi Everybody, I need your help. We live in Paarl, South Africa. Our house borders a farm and I rescued a small tortoise from our dog - I suspect the tortoise came from the farm. We took the tortoise to our local vet and he confirmed that the tortoise did not sustain serious injuries (only...
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