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Tortoises - General
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
Photo courtesy of stephielynn
Tortoises are land-dwelling reptiles of the order of turtles (Testudines) and are shielded from predators by a shell. The top part of the shell is the carapace, the underside is the plastron, and the two are connected by the bridge. The tortoise has both an endoskeleton and an exoskeleton. Tortoises can vary in size from a few centimeters to two meters. Tortoises are usually diurnal animals with tendencies to be crepuscular depending on the ambient temperatures. They are generally reclusive animals.
Most land based tortoises are herbivores, feeding on grazing grasses, weeds, leafy greens, flowers, and some fruits although there are some omnivorous species in this family. Certain species consume worms or insects and carrion in their normal habitat.
Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of species and subspecies of Tortoises.
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Soaking Russians
by KevinM - Jun 10, 2004 12:18 AM |
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Jun 10, 2004 04:19 AM by ecoman |
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Need list of Toxic outdoor plants...
by Lyn - Jun 09, 2004 09:47 PM |
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Jun 13, 2004 12:52 PM by unchikun |
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Caring for Leopard Tortoises
by Wyndham - Jun 09, 2004 10:33 AM |
6 |
Jun 10, 2004 10:05 AM by EJ |
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Feeding RedFoots
by Ridge - Jun 08, 2004 11:05 PM |
14 |
Jun 13, 2004 05:13 AM by ecoman |
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Differences between the Indian and Sri Lankan Star
by cod6545 - Jun 08, 2004 10:16 PM |
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Jun 10, 2004 04:34 AM by ecoman |
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Went to look at the Greeks again today
by Lyn - Jun 08, 2004 10:04 PM |
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Jun 10, 2004 10:46 AM by EJ |
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Redfoot Tortoise Questions
by sushiking - Jun 08, 2004 05:31 PM |
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Jun 08, 2004 09:20 PM by johlum |
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TORTOISE PROBLEM
by bast - Jun 08, 2004 09:03 AM |
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Jun 08, 2004 10:55 AM by EJ |
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Another question for outdoor enclosures...rodents...
by Nicodemus - Jun 07, 2004 05:44 PM |
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Jun 09, 2004 04:21 AM by ecoman |
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Rescued African Forest Hingeback, in REAL BAD shape..help
by diate - Jun 07, 2004 04:52 PM |
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Jun 08, 2004 07:44 PM by EJ |
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problem with carapace.need help
by wewantpeace2003 - Jun 07, 2004 03:25 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Ride'em Cole
by SoonerState - Jun 06, 2004 11:12 PM |
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Jun 10, 2004 02:44 AM by ecoman |
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Sory - another question (Substrate?)
by Lyn - Jun 06, 2004 08:42 PM |
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Jun 11, 2004 09:33 AM by tuwhada |
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Leopard Growth Rates
by lignelli - Jun 06, 2004 06:45 PM |
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Jun 23, 2004 08:59 PM by benA |
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Just one question this time - Do they like to be alone or in groups?
by Lyn - Jun 06, 2004 03:04 PM |
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Jun 10, 2004 03:25 AM by ecoman |
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Minor tortoise infestation
by brad wilson - Jun 06, 2004 11:48 AM |
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Jun 06, 2004 09:13 PM by EJ |
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Leopard Tort owner - How to move to another state 11 hours away
by princesslisa88 - Jun 06, 2004 08:42 AM |
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Jun 09, 2004 01:20 PM by obxgirls |
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NEED ADVICE PLEASE
by chinoloco36 - Jun 06, 2004 04:24 AM |
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Jun 06, 2004 09:07 AM by johnnyone |
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What Type of Tortoise is right for me?
by Lyn - Jun 05, 2004 10:21 PM |
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Jun 06, 2004 02:58 PM by Lyn |
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new story about stolen pet tortoise (link enclosed)
by unchikun - Jun 05, 2004 07:14 PM |
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Jun 07, 2004 09:15 AM by |
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Another russian photo
by brad wilson - Jun 05, 2004 03:41 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Pyxis Pyxctures
by Danp - Jun 05, 2004 03:32 PM |
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Jun 07, 2004 08:22 PM by Matt J |
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Greek tortoise question
by shereettu - Jun 05, 2004 01:45 PM |
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Jun 05, 2004 10:39 PM by geckoman2003 |
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Hibernation HELP for Russian Tortoises..........
by Turtle96 - Jun 04, 2004 09:55 PM |
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Jun 04, 2004 11:06 PM by brad wilson |
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Record of First Sulcata?
by Shion - Jun 04, 2004 08:02 PM |
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Jun 05, 2004 07:39 PM by EJ |
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Planicauda baby
by WillA - Jun 04, 2004 07:38 PM |
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Jun 05, 2004 07:48 PM by cwilder |
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santa rita tortoise farm
by redfootguy - Jun 04, 2004 06:12 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Naturalistic Set Up?
by Derek Benson - Jun 04, 2004 02:41 PM |
0 | No replies |
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my friend's adult burmese star
by wewantpeace2003 - Jun 04, 2004 12:31 PM |
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Just bought a pair of baby hermanns...
by johnnyone - Jun 04, 2004 10:05 AM |
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Jun 04, 2004 08:55 PM by DaviDC. |
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"incubated for females"
by shion - Jun 04, 2004 04:29 AM |
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Jun 05, 2004 12:26 AM by EJ |
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Sulcata and burrows
by StephanieA - Jun 03, 2004 09:33 PM |
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Jun 13, 2004 04:57 AM by ecoman |
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Breeding Russian Tortoises Tips???
by Turtle96 - Jun 03, 2004 08:32 PM |
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Jun 04, 2004 07:41 PM by Turtle96 |
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Where can I buy a breeding size female sulcata????
by gidyen39 - Jun 03, 2004 11:51 AM |
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Jun 03, 2004 01:33 PM by EJ |
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advice on Russians
by obxgirls - Jun 03, 2004 10:55 AM |
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Jun 07, 2004 08:24 PM by johlum |
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Another baby russian breaks through
by brad wilson - Jun 02, 2004 08:23 PM |
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Jun 03, 2004 08:00 AM by brad wilson |
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SO EXCITED! A new CB Manouria emys phayrei just arrived
by terrygar - Jun 02, 2004 03:12 PM |
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Jun 03, 2004 09:46 AM by terrygar |
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Rice for tortoise???
by chinoloco36 - Jun 01, 2004 10:58 PM |
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Jun 02, 2004 03:27 PM by xjoex |
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Humidity and Temp requirements for Star Torts...
by KevinM - Jun 01, 2004 08:39 PM |
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Jun 02, 2004 03:20 AM by ecoman |
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Leopard question>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
by buckroebeardie - Jun 01, 2004 07:20 PM |
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Jun 02, 2004 06:51 PM by gabycher |
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Question about Ants in outdoor enclosure?
by shion - Jun 01, 2004 05:39 PM |
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Jun 02, 2004 03:05 PM by mincus |
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santa rita tortoise farm . a redfoot tortoise farm in brazil.
by redfootguy - Jun 01, 2004 05:17 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Another baby russian!
by brad wilson - Jun 01, 2004 07:52 AM |
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Jun 02, 2004 09:46 AM by SJB |
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Year-round predator safe outdoor enclosures
by Sohni - Jun 01, 2004 12:24 AM |
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Jun 05, 2004 11:26 AM by FredLobster |
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Outdoor enclosure materials?
by Nicodemus - May 31, 2004 11:06 AM |
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Jun 04, 2004 09:18 PM by DaviDC. |
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Feeding Sulcattas?
by LDiane - May 30, 2004 08:57 PM |
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May 31, 2004 03:56 AM by ecoman |
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WORRIED! Gray film over half of Hermann's eye.
by walkerman - May 30, 2004 07:52 PM |
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Jun 06, 2004 03:57 AM by ecoman |
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Attention Will A. and Dan P.
by sned25271 - May 30, 2004 05:00 PM |
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Jun 01, 2004 07:03 PM by WillA |
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baby star pic
by alanB - May 30, 2004 03:39 PM |
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May 30, 2004 08:15 PM by gabycher |
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Need advice on purchase
by geckogirl72 - May 30, 2004 01:21 PM |
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Jun 02, 2004 04:34 AM by ecoman |
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Pyxis planicauda hatchling...
by WillA - May 30, 2004 01:03 PM |
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May 31, 2004 08:55 PM by DanP |
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Tortoise claws
by parepidemos - May 29, 2004 08:41 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Lost tortoise (with a happy ending)
by DaviDC. - May 29, 2004 09:45 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Oblonga 3 weeks
by WillA - May 28, 2004 08:01 PM |
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May 30, 2004 10:44 AM by WillA |
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My Star tortoise is nothing but trouble!Who wants him?(Sorry, long!)
by Flavia Guimaraes - May 27, 2004 11:41 PM |
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May 30, 2004 01:34 AM by emutiong |
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Russian tortoise death
by hecktick_punker - May 26, 2004 09:08 PM |
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Jun 04, 2004 02:31 PM by EJ |
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Identification?
by royc - May 26, 2004 05:38 PM |
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May 26, 2004 07:39 PM by Turtle96 |
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WANTED: ADULT FEMALE AFRICAN BELL HINGEBACK TORTOISE
by mgoldberg - May 26, 2004 05:22 PM |
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Redfoot Hatchling question????
by sushiking - May 26, 2004 05:18 PM |
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May 28, 2004 10:27 PM by gabycher |
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Calcium
by Gpoop - May 25, 2004 09:24 AM |
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May 27, 2004 07:16 PM by gabycher |
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2004 limited edition flat-tail
by DanP - May 24, 2004 10:39 PM |
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May 25, 2004 09:27 PM by DanP |
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HELP! New leopard tort owner with questions
by j4hollow - May 24, 2004 07:45 PM |
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May 25, 2004 03:53 PM by dragonlady01 |
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Could someone please give me a brief description of a Leopard and Star tortoise personalities?
by IRH84F - May 24, 2004 07:21 PM |
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Jun 02, 2004 05:24 AM by ecoman |
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Redfoot Substrate
by Gpoop - May 24, 2004 11:27 AM |
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May 24, 2004 08:26 PM by johlum |
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Leopard tort age and size...
by gidyen39 - May 24, 2004 11:16 AM |
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How long was it?
by Shion - May 24, 2004 08:50 AM |
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May 26, 2004 04:50 PM by johlum |
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ceramic heater OK on mesh tank top?
by keithd - May 24, 2004 08:13 AM |
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May 24, 2004 08:31 PM by johlum |
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Too much rain?!?
by ridge - May 24, 2004 05:45 AM |
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May 24, 2004 08:41 PM by johlum |
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Vet question & tortoise selection
by Mandoziz - May 23, 2004 11:59 PM |
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May 25, 2004 01:59 AM by dragonlady01 |
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Cedar Table Cage Question......can I buy this for my tort?
by Mandoziz - May 23, 2004 11:33 PM |
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May 24, 2004 11:24 AM by gabycher |
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My Leopard passed the rock he ate 2 weeks ago..YEAAAAAAAA
by Gargoyle420 - May 23, 2004 11:25 PM |
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Golden Greek & Humidity
by peimom - May 23, 2004 08:31 PM |
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May 24, 2004 08:47 PM by johlum |
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Calcium Problem?
by Raptorman - May 23, 2004 04:20 PM |
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May 24, 2004 01:07 AM by ecoman |
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Update on sick redfoot
by hannibal - May 22, 2004 08:46 PM |
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yellowfoot tortoise eggs
by tortydee - May 22, 2004 01:36 PM |
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May 22, 2004 01:46 PM by EJ |
