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Tortoises - General

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2003.

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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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Topic	Replies	Last Post
"How much is that Sulcata in the window?" - the cottage is ready... by Niki - Jul 21, 2003 12:25 PM	13	Jul 22, 2003 02:24 PM by Niki
got problem with radiated tortoise by wewantpeace2003 - Jul 21, 2003 10:15 AM	2	Jul 21, 2003 06:12 PM by JHMG
Anyone here going to the Daytona reptile expo in August? by Lisa and Virgil - Jul 21, 2003 12:05 AM	8	Jul 22, 2003 09:22 AM by JHMG
No doubt about it now! by DaviDC. - Jul 20, 2003 09:52 PM	0	No replies
Baytril and deworming methods by bgexotics - Jul 20, 2003 06:01 PM	2	Jul 21, 2003 10:40 AM by tortugas
Done my research, but still have some questions... by Jeannie - Jul 20, 2003 10:09 AM	3	Jul 21, 2003 10:26 AM by EJ
shelly, Teddy going for his walk... by Niki - Jul 19, 2003 09:34 PM	4	Jul 21, 2003 12:40 PM by Niki
Does anyone know of a hermanni breeder in the S.F. Bay Area? m by Jeannie - Jul 19, 2003 07:17 PM	4	Jul 20, 2003 10:15 PM by Jeannie
who is going to the chicago show in Oct? by geckoman2003 - Jul 19, 2003 04:46 PM	1	Jul 20, 2003 09:39 PM by PHFaust
Question About Substrate For Small Sulcata by psychobil - Jul 19, 2003 03:31 PM	3	Jul 23, 2003 10:31 PM by Niki
panacur by grouchyrocker87 - Jul 19, 2003 12:51 PM	3	Jul 20, 2003 05:56 PM by bgexotics
totoises and tomatoes by rudedogsurfrat - Jul 19, 2003 09:58 AM	2	Jul 19, 2003 04:28 PM by geckoman2003
What are the MBD symptoms that tortoises exhibit? by fisherk2 - Jul 19, 2003 01:30 AM	3	Jul 19, 2003 09:51 PM by Niki
Vision tubs? by Jeannie - Jul 19, 2003 12:32 AM	4	Jul 19, 2003 04:34 PM by geckoman2003
Growth... by Ej - Jul 18, 2003 08:13 PM	7	Jul 19, 2003 10:15 PM by EJ
Being that we are laying them on the table... by Ej - Jul 18, 2003 08:08 PM	2	Jul 19, 2003 09:05 PM by mayday
And here is Harry... by Ej - Jul 18, 2003 08:05 PM	5	Jul 19, 2003 11:15 AM by EJ
A new redfoot? (pic) by rattay - Jul 18, 2003 03:51 PM	2	Jul 19, 2003 09:55 AM by rattay
hearing and tortoises by mr_slithers - Jul 18, 2003 03:46 PM	0	No replies
hearing and tortoise by mr_slithers - Jul 18, 2003 03:46 PM	2	Jul 19, 2003 10:26 AM by Niki
What's up with turtlestuff.com??? by fred4444 - Jul 18, 2003 03:35 PM	0	No replies
well well well, that nut Teddy is eating hay... by Niki - Jul 18, 2003 02:45 PM	0	No replies
rubias tortoise...advice for those who can't see the pics... by Niki - Jul 18, 2003 02:30 PM	0	No replies
male kleinmanni by crotalus - Jul 18, 2003 02:17 PM	1	Jul 19, 2003 04:01 PM by herpquest
Question on my 1 year Redfoot by Linda G - Jul 18, 2003 11:19 AM	2	Jul 18, 2003 01:08 PM by Linda G
Weird Leopard tortoise action... by rudedogsurfrat - Jul 18, 2003 08:26 AM	3	Jul 19, 2003 11:43 PM by rudedogsurfrat
breeding hermman by reggie915 - Jul 18, 2003 02:08 AM	0	No replies
What is it??? by dljs2000 - Jul 18, 2003 01:41 AM	22	Jul 20, 2003 01:49 PM by Shellonian
Twitchy Tortoise??? Please Help by fred4444 - Jul 18, 2003 12:29 AM	1	Jul 18, 2003 11:14 AM by Linda G
Leopard Tortoise eggs by Kenny - Jul 17, 2003 11:16 PM	0	No replies
Not - so - legal but not sure? by rubia - Jul 17, 2003 09:09 PM	8	Jul 18, 2003 08:47 AM by EJ
canola by alex - Jul 17, 2003 08:06 PM	0	No replies
HELP !! SITTER NEEDED FOR MY REDFOOT by cutetortoise - Jul 17, 2003 02:06 PM	1	Jul 17, 2003 03:52 PM by Country-girl3
Here is my big fat greek family by geckoman2003 - Jul 17, 2003 04:27 AM	2	Jul 17, 2003 03:39 PM by geckoman2003
Someone Please Help Me w/my Russian by AlwysthePrncess - Jul 17, 2003 02:37 AM	4	Jul 18, 2003 12:53 AM by AlwysthePrncess
Looking for greek tortoise native habitat by 5hawn - Jul 16, 2003 08:13 PM	5	Jul 20, 2003 01:56 PM by 5hawn
HURT TURTLE, SHE WAS ATTACKED BY A DOG! PLEASE HELP ME by shelly78 - Jul 16, 2003 07:51 PM	1	Jul 16, 2003 08:02 PM by mayday
re-posting pics from below....SMALLER now...sorry about that...... by mayday - Jul 16, 2003 06:40 PM	6	Jul 17, 2003 03:49 PM by geckoman2003
Golden greek/greeks by GSmith - Jul 16, 2003 05:04 PM	1	Jul 16, 2003 05:05 PM by GSmith
White flys on my turtles hibiscus plant and i don't know how to get rid of them without using pestasides. (he eats it) by turtlemh - Jul 16, 2003 12:50 PM	3	Jul 16, 2003 03:48 PM by mayday
I think I have decided on Pancakes.....any must have info on them? by EmberBall - Jul 16, 2003 10:53 AM	1	Jul 19, 2003 04:14 PM by herpquest
male cherryheads by mayday - Jul 16, 2003 08:53 AM	3	Jul 16, 2003 04:48 PM by zhiv9
zhiv9 - here's your sulcata's picture... by Niki - Jul 16, 2003 08:49 AM	6	Jul 16, 2003 08:58 PM by Niki
HELP , theres a problem with my russian by shelly78 - Jul 16, 2003 07:40 AM	6	Jul 17, 2003 03:58 PM by geckoman2003
ALDABRA QUESTION: Reguarding laws by G.O.B. - Jul 15, 2003 10:13 PM	1	Jul 15, 2003 10:40 PM by EJ
update on giant redfoots by mayday - Jul 15, 2003 05:58 PM	4	Jul 17, 2003 05:15 PM by mayday
Growth Graph for Sulcata and Redfoot over 9 months by zhiv9 - Jul 15, 2003 02:27 PM	18	Jul 18, 2003 02:42 AM by psychobil
This is the very last one of the year by mayday - Jul 15, 2003 06:11 AM	4	Jul 15, 2003 04:21 PM by mayday
Golden greek by GSmith - Jul 15, 2003 12:59 AM	3	Jul 15, 2003 11:21 PM by geckoman2003
I just got my Mazuri tort diet last thursday! by geckoman2003 - Jul 14, 2003 10:49 PM	11	Jul 17, 2003 06:40 PM by Country-girl3
Something besides greens? by reid_3rd - Jul 14, 2003 06:28 PM	7	Jul 18, 2003 08:38 PM by chwelch
Are there any reputable pet shops left? Please read by Linda G - Jul 14, 2003 09:51 AM	9	Jul 15, 2003 06:45 AM by Katrina
Star or Pancake tort? by EmberBall - Jul 13, 2003 11:24 PM	3	Jul 15, 2003 03:16 PM by dragonlady01
Food for my sulcatta by OwnerOfSpeedy - Jul 13, 2003 08:49 PM	3	Jul 18, 2003 08:40 PM by chwelch
Tiny bugs on my Redfoot by Barpier - Jul 13, 2003 07:34 PM	1	Jul 13, 2003 07:58 PM by teepee
Dangers of eating Vermiculite? by DaviDC. - Jul 13, 2003 07:12 PM	4	Jul 14, 2003 06:51 AM by teepee
I need a new substrate other than Cypress Mulch... know any? by chase_hyland - Jul 13, 2003 04:01 PM	3	Jul 14, 2003 09:52 PM by dragonlady01
My Redfoot Sounds... by turtle_22 - Jul 13, 2003 10:56 AM	3	Jul 13, 2003 11:55 PM by rattay
I'm new here: Question about hibernation -> T. hermanni boet. by cobaltblue - Jul 13, 2003 03:37 AM	2	Jul 13, 2003 01:00 PM by GSmith
Mulch and plant question by tracyervin - Jul 12, 2003 09:15 PM	4	Jul 14, 2003 10:05 AM by tracyervin
Now THIS is the last one of the year...... by mayday - Jul 12, 2003 08:19 PM	0	No replies
sulcatta problem by ygroughneck - Jul 12, 2003 06:34 PM	4	Jul 13, 2003 01:53 PM by EJ
GardenScape's Top Soil by beccadvorak - Jul 12, 2003 05:15 PM	7	Jul 12, 2003 10:46 PM by fatjayhawk
Desert Tortoise Bedding?? by herd-o-herps - Jul 12, 2003 04:53 PM	4	Jul 13, 2003 12:08 PM by herd-o-herps
Red Foot gestation and egg laying by Hacker - Jul 12, 2003 03:10 PM	6	Jul 12, 2003 10:12 PM by Tim Madsen
Last hatchling for this year by mayday - Jul 12, 2003 03:04 PM	6	Jul 12, 2003 11:20 PM by gabycher
question for sulcata folks by Pamela - Jul 12, 2003 12:59 PM	3	Jul 12, 2003 11:35 PM by Pamela
People, I need some info about this person... by circle - Jul 12, 2003 08:21 AM	5	Jul 12, 2003 07:39 PM by circle
Petco Protest in Baltimore this Sunday by Katrina - Jul 12, 2003 06:25 AM	5	Jul 15, 2003 11:28 PM by geckoman2003
July's Photo Contest by Dana - Jul 11, 2003 09:07 PM	0	No replies
Keeping Russian Tortoise in Kiddy pool by Ninja_Tortoise - Jul 11, 2003 08:15 PM	5	Jul 12, 2003 10:35 PM by fatjayhawk
Some Common Dangerous Plants by phkiwi - Jul 11, 2003 04:14 PM	0	No replies
Could you tell me what could be wrong with her? by reid_3rd - Jul 11, 2003 02:12 PM	1	Jul 11, 2003 02:24 PM by zhiv9
We just got our baby spur thighs! by reid_3rd - Jul 11, 2003 08:12 AM	1	Jul 11, 2003 12:58 PM by Niki
DIFFERENT SPEICES TOGETHER? by thegeckolady - Jul 10, 2003 08:07 PM	2	Jul 12, 2003 09:00 AM by EJ

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