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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
All Wandering Jew safe? by benA - Jul 10, 2003 02:13 PM	3	Jul 11, 2003 07:29 PM by rattay
STRANGE BEHAVIOR??? by THEGECKOLADY - Jul 10, 2003 02:10 PM	1	Jul 10, 2003 02:46 PM by Niki
need help with egyptian tortoise by wewantpeace2003 - Jul 10, 2003 12:29 PM	8	Jul 18, 2003 12:47 PM by wewantpeace2003
Friendly Redfoots by cod6545 - Jul 10, 2003 09:13 AM	7	Jul 15, 2003 03:21 PM by jenniferCA
eggs? by shelly78 - Jul 10, 2003 07:50 AM	1	Jul 10, 2003 08:49 AM by johlum
Cont'd I need ALOT of HELP !!!! by gwako - Jul 10, 2003 04:40 AM	1	Jul 10, 2003 02:51 PM by Niki
Just a few more questions! by reid_3rd - Jul 10, 2003 12:24 AM	4	Jul 10, 2003 03:13 PM by reid_3rd
How Low Can Redfoots Go!! by contemplate - Jul 09, 2003 10:06 PM	13	Jul 13, 2003 09:07 PM by beardiedragon
Mosquitos by bvpham - Jul 09, 2003 12:10 PM	1	Jul 09, 2003 07:50 PM by zhiv9
Breeding russian tortoises by Billy_Darke86 - Jul 09, 2003 10:54 AM	1	Jul 09, 2003 02:03 PM by johlum
Russian Tortoise by amazinglyricist - Jul 09, 2003 08:46 AM	4	Jul 09, 2003 02:39 PM by brad wilson
Advice please>>>>> by buckroebeardie - Jul 08, 2003 10:29 PM	1	Jul 08, 2003 10:38 PM by fatjayhawk
I need ALOT of HELP ! Newbie !! by gwako - Jul 08, 2003 10:27 PM	7	Jul 10, 2003 04:11 PM by jobst
star with skinny legs by labendwa - Jul 08, 2003 09:31 PM	2	Jul 09, 2003 08:40 AM by EJ
What do you think about this idea for a pin indoors? by reid_3rd - Jul 08, 2003 09:07 PM	6	Jul 11, 2003 10:20 PM by fatjayhawk
Adam - tortoise/turtle shells - (caution empty shell pics.)... by Niki - Jul 08, 2003 04:49 PM	3	Jul 08, 2003 08:07 PM by EJ
Get my first baby Spur thighs and need some info by reid_3rd - Jul 08, 2003 03:50 PM	3	Jul 08, 2003 04:37 PM by Niki
Smallest tort? by boobuddy - Jul 08, 2003 03:37 PM	3	Jul 09, 2003 12:35 PM by sharif
Another pic by gidyen39 - Jul 08, 2003 12:53 PM	10	Jul 10, 2003 09:28 AM by nathana
does the russian have teeth? by SHELLY78 - Jul 08, 2003 12:19 PM	1	Jul 08, 2003 01:05 PM by Turtlemh
a new russian! by SHELLY78 - Jul 08, 2003 12:07 PM	8	Jul 10, 2003 04:18 PM by jobst
Any other good torts for the climate in Massachusetts besides redfoot? by Nicodemus - Jul 07, 2003 06:55 PM	2	Jul 08, 2003 04:28 PM by Nicodemus
redfoot questions by Shorty333 - Jul 07, 2003 05:09 PM	1	Jul 07, 2003 06:43 PM by gabycher
OK so it's a sulcata cottage... by Niki - Jul 07, 2003 02:54 PM	9	Jul 08, 2003 02:11 AM by fisherk2
Sculpt From A Russian Tortoise - Ordwell by Adam Willich - Jul 07, 2003 01:54 PM	14	Jul 12, 2003 03:52 PM by mrci
Three-Toed Box Tortoise Question(s)!! by stepha - Jul 07, 2003 02:53 AM	2	Jul 07, 2003 07:49 PM by geckoman2003
Use of polyurethane products and dangers to tortoise health by fatjayhawk - Jul 06, 2003 08:56 PM	0	No replies
Burmese mountain, Brown or Black?? by TomM - Jul 06, 2003 06:15 PM	0	No replies
Someone help with Gopher tortoise enclosure????? by MikeLosey - Jul 06, 2003 04:03 PM	3	Jul 08, 2003 12:37 PM by cod6545
How do i get the humidity down? by turtlemh - Jul 06, 2003 03:53 PM	3	Jul 06, 2003 10:11 PM by turtlemh
Sulcata sexing (photo difference) by Buzztail1 - Jul 06, 2003 03:41 PM	4	Jul 07, 2003 03:52 PM by Niki
Sulcatta spends too much time in water bowel??? by ambull - Jul 06, 2003 02:46 PM	2	Jul 07, 2003 02:42 PM by Niki
Red Foot Gestation by Hacker - Jul 06, 2003 11:32 AM	2	Jul 06, 2003 05:33 PM by Hacker
Whats a good tort for Massachusetts? by Nicodemus - Jul 05, 2003 10:51 PM	2	Jul 06, 2003 07:26 PM by Nicodemus
Whats a good tort for Massachusetts? by Nicodemus - Jul 05, 2003 10:50 PM	0	No replies
Red Foot Tortoise size by crocker - Jul 05, 2003 10:38 PM	11	Jul 07, 2003 09:38 PM by gabycher
Pyramiding and a Leopard Totoise by fred4444 - Jul 05, 2003 09:27 PM	1	Jul 06, 2003 01:26 AM by EJ
I need help getting a Tortoises by Dogs - Jul 05, 2003 07:06 PM	4	Jul 06, 2003 01:01 AM by fisherk2
I really need a good tortoise by cod6545 - Jul 05, 2003 10:01 AM	9	Jul 05, 2003 08:30 PM by mayday
dandelions by contemplate - Jul 04, 2003 10:13 PM	5	Jul 06, 2003 07:46 AM by ambull
the shed progresses... by Niki - Jul 04, 2003 03:21 PM	2	Jul 04, 2003 05:39 PM by kurma
Egyptian Tortoise by fisherk2 - Jul 04, 2003 02:29 PM	4	Jul 05, 2003 06:24 AM by herpquest
has anyone used Mazuori with greeks and/or russains? by geckoman2003 - Jul 04, 2003 10:04 AM	15	Jul 05, 2003 04:44 PM by geckoman2003
Ed Pirog, unpdate by kurma - Jul 03, 2003 12:31 PM	8	Jul 04, 2003 05:39 PM by kurma
noori - Tortoise hearing/eyesight... by Niki - Jul 03, 2003 11:21 AM	1	Jul 05, 2003 12:51 AM by noori
Can Anyone ID this Tortoise for me???!!! Thanks! by ambull - Jul 03, 2003 06:49 AM	5	Jul 04, 2003 11:24 PM by gabycher
Is it male or female sulcatta? by spi9doc - Jul 02, 2003 11:06 PM	2	Jul 05, 2003 09:06 PM by menagerie
TURTLESTUFF.COM by THEGECKOLADY - Jul 02, 2003 06:45 PM	3	Jul 03, 2003 01:45 AM by dragonlady01
Pancake Tortoises (Malacochersus tornei) by herpquest - Jul 02, 2003 05:19 PM	2	Jul 03, 2003 11:03 AM by johlum
Question about Redfoot tortoise by shorty333 - Jul 02, 2003 04:04 PM	4	Jul 04, 2003 10:07 PM by contemplate
ust a couple basic questions by chuck2 - Jul 01, 2003 09:32 PM	0	No replies
Does this look like normal shell development for a 2.5 year old redfoot? by zhiv9 - Jul 01, 2003 03:00 PM	17	Jul 02, 2003 06:04 PM by zhiv9
The new (and final!) outdoor shed begins... by Niki - Jul 01, 2003 12:10 PM	3	Jul 02, 2003 12:45 PM by Niki
leopard tortiose and leopard gecko? by thegeckolady - Jul 01, 2003 11:28 AM	1	Jul 01, 2003 12:09 PM by dragonlady01
vit D3 question by thegeckolady - Jun 30, 2003 07:33 PM	3	Jul 01, 2003 12:13 PM by dragonlady01
tortoise pen by leopard771 - Jun 30, 2003 03:41 PM	2	Jul 01, 2003 10:33 PM by Boxiebreeder
new tortoise pen by leopard771 - Jun 30, 2003 03:38 PM	1	Jul 02, 2003 12:22 PM by nathana
New Leopard questions by benA - Jun 30, 2003 01:32 PM	0	No replies
railroad crossties as tortoise fencing by zookrewe - Jun 30, 2003 11:28 AM	0	No replies
substrate question for a star tortiose by thegeckolady - Jun 30, 2003 10:05 AM	1	Jun 30, 2003 01:58 PM by johlum
tort hearing? by noori - Jun 29, 2003 11:21 PM	0	No replies
Do you know if... by Turdle - Jun 29, 2003 09:19 PM	7	Jun 30, 2003 01:12 PM by bradtort
Do you know if... by Turdle - Jun 29, 2003 09:19 PM	1	Jun 30, 2003 12:19 PM by johlum
Sulcata Food....Good Grasses???!!! by nox54 - Jun 29, 2003 06:11 PM	2	Jun 30, 2003 12:33 PM by dragonlady01
What should I feed a leopard tortoise to even out pyramiding? by hermitman64 - Jun 29, 2003 05:15 PM	0	No replies
? about redfoots by nick75 - Jun 29, 2003 01:10 AM	1	Jun 29, 2003 12:37 PM by gabycher
Stock Tank Outdoors? by beccadvorak - Jun 28, 2003 10:05 PM	2	Jun 30, 2003 12:40 PM by dragonlady01
baby red foot torioses by thegeckolady - Jun 28, 2003 09:51 PM	1	Jun 28, 2003 10:32 PM by Country-girl3
Tell me what you think. . . . . . by amchabot - Jun 28, 2003 08:11 PM	0	No replies
? About batheing - "Peanut" the new leopard is kickin'! by herbie - Jun 27, 2003 10:25 PM	1	Jul 02, 2003 12:24 PM by nathana
It Pipped! by Jody - Jun 27, 2003 03:56 PM	1	Jul 04, 2003 10:06 AM by geckoman2003
Tofu by wendi - Jun 27, 2003 02:57 PM	4	Jun 28, 2003 10:23 AM by wendi
Russian tort with a red spot on his neck by Turtlemh - Jun 27, 2003 02:16 PM	5	Jun 27, 2003 07:34 PM by johlum
growing grasses by krim5 - Jun 27, 2003 01:42 PM	3	Jun 27, 2003 04:24 PM by krim5
My Baby Sulcata won't eat grass! by cdgardner - Jun 26, 2003 03:39 PM	9	Jun 27, 2003 02:26 PM by wendi

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