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Tortoises - General
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2003.
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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redfoots
by Katrina - Aug 03, 2003 09:38 PM |
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POLL: New Tortoise Forums
by phwyvern - Aug 03, 2003 08:13 PM |
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Aug 08, 2003 11:16 PM by sonodog |
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Wanting A Redfoot in PA
by KAM - Aug 03, 2003 08:04 PM |
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Aug 04, 2003 02:20 PM by KAM |
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need help on design for outdoor heated house for redfoots
by volherps - Aug 03, 2003 01:10 PM |
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Aug 03, 2003 04:41 PM by rattay |
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Thanks for all your help Kingsnakers! I Finally got a Redfoot!
by cod6545 - Aug 03, 2003 12:36 PM |
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Aug 03, 2003 02:20 PM by EJ |
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Looking for ...
by sgexotic - Aug 03, 2003 07:42 AM |
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My male Russain has got love on his brain!
by geckoman2003 - Aug 02, 2003 09:51 PM |
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Sale of turtles and tortoises banned in PA
by teepee - Aug 02, 2003 08:40 PM |
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Aug 13, 2003 09:53 PM by hikefish |
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redfoot eat radish tops???n/p
by angusowner - Aug 01, 2003 11:07 PM |
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Ants! Help! There are ants in my baby Redfoot pen. Any suggestions?
by cod6545 - Aug 01, 2003 08:01 PM |
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March hatchlings in August
by mayday - Aug 01, 2003 07:28 PM |
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Aug 03, 2003 12:17 AM by amazoa |
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Just thinking ahead about hibernation...m
by Jeannie - Aug 01, 2003 05:33 PM |
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Aug 03, 2003 02:49 PM by DaviDC. |
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RARE TORTOISES
by lito - Aug 01, 2003 01:40 PM |
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Aug 01, 2003 02:30 PM by tattoo pete |
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help needed quick!! how to keep a tort from flipping over?
by contemplate - Aug 01, 2003 11:46 AM |
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Aug 03, 2003 06:20 PM by contemplate |
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box turtle help
by noori - Jul 31, 2003 11:11 PM |
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red foots need opinions
by ericka27 - Jul 31, 2003 05:04 PM |
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Aug 04, 2003 10:42 PM by lacy |
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inside of cottage is done...heat & shelf (though it's 100 degrees now)
by Niki - Jul 31, 2003 02:12 PM |
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Aug 03, 2003 02:53 PM by Niki |
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Albinoman- You may have missed some inquiries below as the . . . . .
by JHMG - Jul 31, 2003 08:39 AM |
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Aug 03, 2003 11:32 AM by albinoman |
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please respond....Question on house plants
by powerram74 - Jul 31, 2003 03:52 AM |
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Aug 01, 2003 08:46 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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s this a torn egg sac??
by rob5001 - Jul 30, 2003 11:16 PM |
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Jul 31, 2003 01:31 AM by EJ |
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Hello
by Marcus1 - Jul 30, 2003 10:50 AM |
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Aug 01, 2003 09:43 AM by marcus1 |
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mazuri diet
by nick75 - Jul 30, 2003 12:27 AM |
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Jul 30, 2003 04:43 PM by geckoman2003 |
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Another Testudo kleinmanni egg
by sharif - Jul 29, 2003 10:19 PM |
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Jul 30, 2003 04:45 PM by geckoman2003 |
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Redfoots age/size
by LianneFisher - Jul 29, 2003 03:39 PM |
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Does anyone know of a ...........
by crocker - Jul 29, 2003 12:38 PM |
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Jul 31, 2003 03:38 PM by Boxiebreeder |
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reostat and reptisun 5.0
by kurma - Jul 29, 2003 11:05 AM |
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Jul 29, 2003 02:45 PM by zhiv9 |
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Hey EJ
by geckoman2003 - Jul 29, 2003 12:55 AM |
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Need help choosing between 100 watt & 60 watt uvheat bulb!
by Jeannie - Jul 28, 2003 11:45 PM |
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Aug 09, 2003 01:46 PM by Axe |
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baby russian price !!!!
by turtlemix21 - Jul 28, 2003 08:53 PM |
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Jul 29, 2003 10:51 PM by Katrina |
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Please help me with my baby Spur Thighs.
by Reid_3rd - Jul 28, 2003 08:47 PM |
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Jul 28, 2003 10:24 PM by fatjayhawk |
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How much should I feed my red foot tortoise?
by shorty333 - Jul 28, 2003 07:51 PM |
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Jul 29, 2003 11:12 AM by EJ |
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Albinoman, Any new Pics of that redfoot? n/p
by cwilder - Jul 28, 2003 07:47 PM |
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Jul 29, 2003 07:15 PM by rattay |
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Hatchling Sulcata with sunken plastron, need help....
by Laci - Jul 28, 2003 07:10 PM |
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The russian is looking good now
by shelly78 - Jul 28, 2003 05:25 PM |
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Jul 29, 2003 12:20 AM by geckoman2003 |
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Can you use a dimmer with the active UVheat bulbs? m
by Jeannie - Jul 28, 2003 01:28 PM |
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Jul 28, 2003 06:23 PM by Jeannie |
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Red Foot Bedding
by crocker - Jul 27, 2003 07:41 PM |
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Jul 28, 2003 09:35 AM by Linda G |
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Beginners
by Drgns13 - Jul 27, 2003 07:38 PM |
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Jul 29, 2003 09:54 AM by geckoman2003 |
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Red Foot Size
by crocker - Jul 27, 2003 07:29 PM |
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Jul 29, 2003 08:21 AM by Linda G |
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sulcata tort
by thefinns - Jul 27, 2003 12:33 PM |
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Jul 27, 2003 05:04 PM by amazonreptile |
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heat MAT or heat LAMP for outdoor inclosure?
by rudedogsurfrat - Jul 27, 2003 12:23 AM |
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Jul 30, 2003 02:04 PM by rattay |
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Russian eats dirt?
by paulsen - Jul 26, 2003 06:09 PM |
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Jul 28, 2003 10:22 PM by paulsen |
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Building a pen; need to know what kind of soil is safe?
by Jeannie - Jul 26, 2003 05:25 PM |
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Jul 29, 2003 12:16 PM by sgoodson1 |
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yellow foot house plants and update
by powerram74 - Jul 26, 2003 04:58 PM |
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getting a herman tortoise
by uropat - Jul 26, 2003 04:20 PM |
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diffrent picture of star group
by leopard771 - Jul 26, 2003 09:49 AM |
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my future breeding group of stars
by leopard771 - Jul 26, 2003 09:19 AM |
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Jul 26, 2003 09:28 PM by leopard771 |
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for those who like close-ups... my redfoot
by beardiedragon - Jul 26, 2003 07:58 AM |
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Jul 26, 2003 07:18 PM by rattay |
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Desert Tortoise eggs-NEED HELP!!
by turtlefreak100 - Jul 25, 2003 10:52 PM |
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need help on outdoor tortoise "hot house"
by rudedogsurfrat - Jul 25, 2003 09:28 PM |
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Jul 26, 2003 11:09 AM by tortuga |
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Ok Rat... top this...
by EJ - Jul 25, 2003 06:34 PM |
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Jul 25, 2003 11:12 PM by EJ |
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RedFoot Hatching, just now!!!! Keep you posting
by albinoman - Jul 25, 2003 11:04 AM |
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Jul 25, 2003 09:16 PM by mayday |
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Do greeks hibernate?
by dubumb - Jul 25, 2003 10:47 AM |
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Jul 30, 2003 04:48 PM by geckoman2003 |
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please answer brad wilson
by tunahound - Jul 24, 2003 10:39 PM |
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Jul 25, 2003 12:41 PM by johlum |
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Does anyone here breed and/or raise Russians from hatchlings?
by Dracaena828 - Jul 24, 2003 01:52 PM |
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Jul 25, 2003 12:46 PM by johlum |
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Peabody is pissed! Charging me.
by Linda G - Jul 24, 2003 01:03 PM |
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Jul 26, 2003 11:36 AM by Linda G |
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Cherries Jubilee!
by rattay - Jul 23, 2003 11:58 PM |
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Jul 25, 2003 02:10 PM by mayday |
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Sick Redfoot
by Tunahound - Jul 23, 2003 11:42 PM |
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Sick Redfoot
by Tunahound - Jul 23, 2003 11:42 PM |
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Sick Redfoot
by Tunahound - Jul 23, 2003 11:42 PM |
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Whats the best way to ship Sulcatas.
by coroner - Jul 23, 2003 07:59 PM |
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Gopher Tortoise food????????????
by MikeLosey - Jul 23, 2003 05:04 PM |
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Jul 26, 2003 12:30 PM by zookrewe |
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Advice needed on Golden Greeks?????
by MikeLosey - Jul 23, 2003 04:59 PM |
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Jul 23, 2003 09:20 PM by johlum |
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Couple questions about our new BABY LEOPARD>>>
by theboaguy - Jul 23, 2003 04:00 PM |
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Galapagos tortoise forum
by sonodog - Jul 23, 2003 06:17 AM |
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Jul 25, 2003 11:30 AM by sonodog |
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question on yellow foot tortois
by powerram74 - Jul 22, 2003 11:58 PM |
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Jul 27, 2003 07:31 AM by johlum |
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Tortoise Cold Remedies
by bgexotics - Jul 22, 2003 11:19 PM |
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Jul 24, 2003 10:37 AM by johlum |
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Redwood board OK to use in building pen? n/p
by Jeannie - Jul 22, 2003 08:42 PM |
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Indian Ocean giants extinct?
by pondturtlenut - Jul 22, 2003 08:08 PM |
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True dwarf Redfoots... (pic)
by EJ - Jul 22, 2003 01:26 PM |
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Jul 22, 2003 05:07 PM by mayday |
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Does anybody have any pictures of some REALLY HUGE sulcata? I mean 100 pounders?
by ChrisK - Jul 22, 2003 12:16 PM |
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Jul 25, 2003 11:01 PM by Niki |
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Leopards: P. Babcocki vs. P. Pardalis & sexing
by PiedPeddler - Jul 22, 2003 11:14 AM |
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Jul 24, 2003 12:07 AM by PiedPeddler |
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Jacksonville Front Page Story on Vic's work with M. emys phayrei- A MUST SEE!
by amazoa - Jul 22, 2003 08:24 AM |
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Jul 22, 2003 11:25 AM by mayday |
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Galapagos in northern California
by sonodog - Jul 21, 2003 11:56 PM |
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Is natural sunlight and artificial UVB equivalent in terms of time?
by Jeannie - Jul 21, 2003 08:40 PM |
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Jul 23, 2003 10:37 PM by Niki |
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Question about Russian size and hibernation
by Dracaena828 - Jul 21, 2003 05:37 PM |
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