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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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hip-hip-a-tortoise--ray!
by anichcha - Apr 27, 2004 07:08 AM |
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Apr 27, 2004 11:05 AM by Becki71 |
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cwilder...please read,
by BuffaloTortoise - Apr 26, 2004 03:36 PM |
7 |
Apr 29, 2004 08:57 PM by Matt J |
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leopard x sulcata hybrid
by swofford - Apr 26, 2004 12:46 PM |
3 |
Apr 30, 2004 11:40 PM by brucealbinos |
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Question about mixing tortoises and lizards...
by RKGrapeJr - Apr 25, 2004 04:55 PM |
4 |
Apr 28, 2004 10:00 PM by kev-n-gina |
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Source for pasture/prarie mix seed?
by boostaddict - Apr 24, 2004 11:17 PM |
10 |
May 17, 2004 11:46 AM by boostaddict |
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cape tortoises
by FindaratoT - Apr 23, 2004 05:05 PM |
3 |
Apr 30, 2004 12:15 PM by janah |
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Clicking sound and potty problem...
by princesslisa88 - Apr 23, 2004 01:42 PM |
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Apr 26, 2004 01:51 PM by Becki71 |
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Suggestions..
by ZPD - Apr 23, 2004 02:48 AM |
3 |
Apr 23, 2004 05:31 PM by shawne1 |
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Millet for sulcatas?
by hairijuana - Apr 22, 2004 07:40 PM |
0 | No replies |
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another unusual (?) tort
by Jfloyd - Apr 22, 2004 07:29 PM |
0 | No replies |
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ideas/help/thoughts on my outdoor housing idea?
by unchikun - Apr 22, 2004 04:37 PM |
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Apr 22, 2004 07:47 PM by FindaratoT |
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Albino Indian Star Tortoise...
by Sohni - Apr 22, 2004 12:09 PM |
3 |
Apr 22, 2004 06:41 PM by unchikun |
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Need information on incubeters
by mcdaniel - Apr 22, 2004 10:11 AM |
1 |
Apr 22, 2004 10:25 PM by Passport |
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Molly the Hermann's tortoise is a male
by DaviDC. - Apr 22, 2004 12:42 AM |
1 |
Apr 22, 2004 01:54 AM by EJ |
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Need Help With Heating For Sick Tort
by Becki71 - Apr 21, 2004 03:51 PM |
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Apr 24, 2004 12:37 PM by Becki71 |
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Sam's Vet Visit
by Becki71 - Apr 21, 2004 03:38 PM |
2 |
Apr 21, 2004 08:40 PM by riiotgrrl |
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What is the average number of days for leopard eggs to hatch?
by boastud - Apr 21, 2004 12:14 AM |
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Apr 22, 2004 06:41 PM by EJ |
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Question for Graham and others sucessful with Russians
by WillA - Apr 20, 2004 03:56 PM |
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Apr 21, 2004 06:45 PM by unchikun |
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Scott's Sphagnum Peat Moss
by BuffaloTortoise - Apr 19, 2004 03:17 PM |
3 |
Apr 22, 2004 12:25 PM by BuffaloTortoise |
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Weird Question/Do Torts Hiss?
by Becki71 - Apr 19, 2004 03:07 PM |
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Apr 26, 2004 02:14 PM by Nicodemus |
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got some questions
by rttlrvenom - Apr 18, 2004 05:30 PM |
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Apr 19, 2004 03:05 PM by rttlrvenom |
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Idea for a tortoise/turtle table...
by birddog5151 - Apr 18, 2004 04:18 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Separate are Not
by SJB - Apr 18, 2004 01:45 PM |
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Apr 18, 2004 02:57 PM by brad wilson |
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strange white chalky stuff....
by animalchin - Apr 18, 2004 01:30 PM |
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Apr 18, 2004 04:12 PM by Sohni |
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Pyxis Planicauda
by s-holden - Apr 18, 2004 11:22 AM |
1 |
Apr 19, 2004 05:17 AM by zovick |
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Wow! Albino Stars on the classifieds!
by cod6545 - Apr 18, 2004 09:34 AM |
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Apr 19, 2004 05:29 PM by THAsia |
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UK owners ?
by twiglet - Apr 18, 2004 08:10 AM |
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Apr 19, 2004 01:14 PM by twiglet |
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Looking for incubater
by mcdaniel - Apr 18, 2004 07:58 AM |
1 |
Apr 20, 2004 05:57 PM by Mike Greathouse |
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Basil & Parsley for russians?
by DaGeckoGuy - Apr 18, 2004 07:21 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Wanted to share some Pictures
by zhenchok - Apr 18, 2004 12:57 AM |
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Apr 19, 2004 06:21 PM by Sohni |
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Thank you, Becki71...I have learned alot from you
by shawne1 - Apr 17, 2004 06:28 PM |
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Apr 18, 2004 12:26 AM by Becki71 |
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Chillin'
by Mike Greathouse - Apr 17, 2004 05:08 PM |
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Apr 17, 2004 05:55 PM by EJ |
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redfoot breeding . TIM MADSEN
by redfootguy - Apr 17, 2004 02:20 PM |
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Apr 18, 2004 06:43 AM by Tim Madsen |
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Thank you everyone for helping me with my sick tort!!!
by Becki71 - Apr 17, 2004 11:48 AM |
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Apr 17, 2004 01:35 PM by terrygar |
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Looking for a scale
by mcdaniel - Apr 17, 2004 01:03 AM |
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Apr 17, 2004 07:51 PM by Sohni |
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A little bit orange!
by Mike Greathouse - Apr 16, 2004 06:47 PM |
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Apr 16, 2004 07:17 PM by Mike Greathouse |
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Hermann's immitating Rip Van Winkle.
by tortoisehead - Apr 16, 2004 01:14 PM |
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Apr 16, 2004 07:28 PM by Sohni |
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waste/ poo
by twiglet - Apr 16, 2004 11:58 AM |
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Apr 19, 2004 03:03 PM by Becki71 |
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Antiga Red Foots
by wildtropics - Apr 15, 2004 07:19 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Torts and Boxs do they get along?
by FindaratoT - Apr 15, 2004 05:58 PM |
1 |
Apr 15, 2004 08:06 PM by Turtle96 |
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birdseed as a sulcata substrate?
by lilmountaingrrl - Apr 15, 2004 01:21 PM |
1 |
Apr 15, 2004 02:09 PM by Sohni |
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DIET- How many of you try to replicate your animals "natural" diet??
by sumherper - Apr 15, 2004 12:41 PM |
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Apr 15, 2004 02:28 PM by brad wilson |
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Vitamins - How often?
by Becki71 - Apr 15, 2004 11:16 AM |
3 |
Apr 16, 2004 01:29 PM by Becki71 |
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Russian eggs
by SJB - Apr 15, 2004 09:47 AM |
2 |
Apr 15, 2004 08:07 PM by SJB |
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Potential TRUE F2 Sulcata...and some questions...
by Matt J - Apr 14, 2004 08:19 PM |
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Apr 15, 2004 01:34 AM by EJ |
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Treating WC Tortoises
by bp72 - Apr 14, 2004 06:52 PM |
1 |
Apr 14, 2004 07:38 PM by honuman |
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Russian Help
by spike802 - Apr 14, 2004 06:35 PM |
2 |
Apr 14, 2004 08:38 PM by spike802 |
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Sick Hermann Tortoise
by Becki71 - Apr 14, 2004 05:35 PM |
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Apr 19, 2004 10:36 AM by twiglet |
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substrate info
by twiglet - Apr 14, 2004 02:55 PM |
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Apr 16, 2004 12:08 PM by twiglet |
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Bee Pollen Question
by princesslisa88 - Apr 14, 2004 09:50 AM |
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Apr 18, 2004 04:08 PM by Sohni |
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info on worms
by ricci21 - Apr 13, 2004 04:24 PM |
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Apr 13, 2004 09:56 PM by gabycher |
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Ideas on building a moist hide
by zhenchok - Apr 13, 2004 12:37 PM |
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Apr 19, 2004 10:40 AM by twiglet |
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what time to feed ?
by twiglet - Apr 13, 2004 09:35 AM |
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Apr 14, 2004 05:34 AM by Twiglet |
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help needed, what should I do
by bigdee - Apr 13, 2004 09:24 AM |
4 |
Apr 16, 2004 03:05 PM by Becki71 |
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My Babies are sick!
by Becki71 - Apr 12, 2004 09:13 PM |
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Apr 13, 2004 11:47 AM by Becki71 |
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name that tortoise!
by shootist - Apr 12, 2004 06:51 PM |
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Apr 14, 2004 04:34 PM by honuman |
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tiffanylym - Boy tortoise...(plain as day),,,
by Niki - Apr 12, 2004 06:35 PM |
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Apr 20, 2004 02:18 PM by unchikun |
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Estimate of animal costs at herp shows?
by keithd - Apr 12, 2004 09:16 AM |
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Apr 12, 2004 11:37 AM by princesslisa88 |
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need advice please
by twiglet - Apr 12, 2004 06:13 AM |
4 |
Apr 13, 2004 07:35 AM by twiglet |
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Red foot breeding help
by DaGeckoGuy - Apr 11, 2004 11:54 AM |
1 |
Apr 17, 2004 10:27 AM by Tim Madsen |
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Do Hermans have four of five toes on their paws?
by zhenchok - Apr 10, 2004 07:57 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Wanted Mediterranean Spur Thighed Tortoise baby
by terrygar - Apr 10, 2004 06:35 PM |
0 | No replies |
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How do I know if my Herman is getting sick?
by Becki71 - Apr 10, 2004 12:37 PM |
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Apr 12, 2004 04:25 PM by Becki71 |
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You've gotta love those baby Redfoots
by Mike Greathouse - Apr 10, 2004 05:58 AM |
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Apr 12, 2004 12:59 PM by gabycher |
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spur thigh info
by LIZARDLOVER11 - Apr 09, 2004 10:08 PM |
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Apr 12, 2004 07:00 PM by Niki |
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Is Peeling Skin Normal?
by Becki71 - Apr 09, 2004 03:53 PM |
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Apr 10, 2004 06:29 PM by terrygar |
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My Torotise Pen 3- The View!
by cod6545 - Apr 09, 2004 02:37 PM |
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Apr 09, 2004 03:57 PM by Becki71 |
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My Tortoise Pen 2
by cod6545 - Apr 09, 2004 02:34 PM |
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My Tortoise Pen 1
by cod6545 - Apr 09, 2004 02:33 PM |
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Apr 09, 2004 07:47 PM by EJ |
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New baby Tortoise
by twiglet - Apr 09, 2004 02:28 PM |
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Another spring, another batch of eggs
by brad wilson - Apr 08, 2004 09:09 PM |
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Apr 09, 2004 12:23 PM by EJ |
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My sulcata is a boy!
by StephanieA - Apr 08, 2004 05:50 PM |
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May 25, 2004 05:43 PM by gidyen39 |
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Timmy the tortoise dies aged 160
by Pamela - Apr 07, 2004 06:03 PM |
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Apr 09, 2004 02:25 PM by honuman |
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Need advice for caring for leopard tort
by princesslisa88 - Apr 06, 2004 09:56 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Ratiated Vs. Spider
by FindaratoT - Apr 06, 2004 08:28 PM |
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Apr 14, 2004 04:08 PM by FindaratoT |
