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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.
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Surf's Up!
by MaxPeterson - Mar 20, 2004 12:32 PM |
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Mar 26, 2004 02:09 AM by MaxPeterson |
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Edible weeds?
by Becki71 - Mar 20, 2004 11:20 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Getting another tortoise
by Becki71 - Mar 20, 2004 11:18 AM |
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Mar 21, 2004 08:52 PM by Becki71 |
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help with heat in outdoor sulcata habitat.
by Nikki22 - Mar 20, 2004 08:06 AM |
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Mar 20, 2004 12:29 PM by MaxPeterson |
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Bowsprit tortoise/ Turtles and Torts for dummies?
by cwilder - Mar 19, 2004 08:38 PM |
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Apr 04, 2004 08:22 AM by hstingray |
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What is the best first tortoise to get?
by zhenchok - Mar 19, 2004 03:58 PM |
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Mar 26, 2004 12:02 AM by DaviDC. |
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Wild Inside Company - Joseph Hoegeman
by sctortplace - Mar 19, 2004 07:39 AM |
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Where can you buy flagyl online?
by loub - Mar 19, 2004 05:31 AM |
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Mar 24, 2004 12:53 PM by RaderRVT |
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For you 'Dawn of the Dead' fans... not for the faint of heart...
by EJ - Mar 19, 2004 12:09 AM |
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Mar 25, 2004 06:11 PM by honuman |
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Repti-bark, Lizard Litter???
by tuwhada - Mar 18, 2004 02:53 PM |
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Mar 18, 2004 06:02 PM by Katrina |
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Just curious....
by Passport - Mar 18, 2004 08:51 AM |
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Mar 19, 2004 05:04 PM by Katrina |
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Centipede Grass ?
by Shion - Mar 17, 2004 10:52 PM |
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Mar 19, 2004 10:53 AM by Niki |
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Trying to find a female Herman Tort
by Becki71 - Mar 17, 2004 06:27 PM |
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Mar 18, 2004 09:04 PM by Becki71 |
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Tortoise Mineral Block?
by tuwhada - Mar 17, 2004 01:40 PM |
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Mar 17, 2004 04:09 PM by Sohni |
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Looking for seasoned yellowfoot keepers.
by babybull - Mar 17, 2004 12:41 PM |
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How to define Aldabra tortoise?
by dragon88 - Mar 17, 2004 12:07 AM |
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Mar 17, 2004 01:27 AM by EJ |
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Soft shell, need advice....
by cylt69 - Mar 16, 2004 05:09 PM |
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Mar 17, 2004 01:53 PM by EJ |
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Went to a reptile expo, didnt leave empty handed !
by aaronb716 - Mar 16, 2004 09:33 AM |
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New Russian Advice Please
by tuwhada - Mar 15, 2004 09:54 PM |
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Mar 16, 2004 03:55 PM by tuwhada |
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feeding african spured tortois ?
by sk8er62884 - Mar 15, 2004 08:38 PM |
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Mar 16, 2004 09:36 PM by sk8er62884 |
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Cuts on Sulcata Legs
by StephanieA - Mar 15, 2004 01:22 PM |
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Mar 16, 2004 10:44 AM by Niki |
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Need Help to Identify this Tortoise !
by gwako - Mar 15, 2004 12:23 AM |
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Mar 25, 2004 05:01 PM by jobst |
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leopard tortoise throat puffs in and out
by aphexxepha - Mar 14, 2004 03:45 PM |
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Mar 15, 2004 08:21 AM by aphexxepha |
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female sulcata odd behavior
by nahual - Mar 14, 2004 03:38 AM |
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Very Sick Baby Sulcatas... Need HELP Quickly!!!
by Grape - Mar 14, 2004 12:10 AM |
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Mar 15, 2004 10:59 AM by Niki |
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Are they greek tortoises
by bevak - Mar 13, 2004 11:38 PM |
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ESU Reptile "Stress ease"...anyone ever hear of this stuff?
by Nicodemus - Mar 13, 2004 01:52 PM |
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Redfoot baby hasn't pooped yet...
by alhutchi - Mar 13, 2004 01:46 PM |
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Mar 15, 2004 05:06 PM by honuman |
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1st Leopard Tort
by princesslisa88 - Mar 12, 2004 10:39 PM |
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Mar 15, 2004 10:26 PM by Sohni |
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Mixing species--just out of curiosity--m
by Sohni - Mar 12, 2004 02:35 PM |
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Mar 14, 2004 11:43 AM by Sohni |
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Prickly pear fruit?
by Sohni - Mar 11, 2004 09:01 PM |
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Mar 12, 2004 11:30 AM by Sohni |
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Rescued 5 years old STAR with peumonia. UPDATE
by Flavia Guimaraes - Mar 11, 2004 08:41 PM |
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Rescued 5 years old STAR with peumonia needs help.UPDATE
by Flavia Guimaraes - Mar 11, 2004 08:39 PM |
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JFeul--Russian shell problem pics
by noori - Mar 11, 2004 07:37 PM |
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Mar 12, 2004 10:45 PM by unchikun |
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Where's Tortoisehead?
by carbonaria - Mar 11, 2004 01:20 PM |
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Mar 11, 2004 04:01 PM by Sohni |
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can i use drontal dewormer on reptile?
by wewantpeace2003 - Mar 11, 2004 09:34 AM |
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NOSE HELP! (?)
by animalchin - Mar 10, 2004 09:48 PM |
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Mar 11, 2004 11:26 PM by Sohni |
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Russian ina 40L
by tuwhada - Mar 10, 2004 09:06 PM |
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weeds
by ricci21 - Mar 10, 2004 05:03 PM |
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Mar 11, 2004 05:40 PM by pako |
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Hermanns' help with "creature of habit issue"
by terrygar - Mar 10, 2004 12:16 PM |
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Mar 10, 2004 08:34 PM by Sohni |
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STAR TORTOISES
by 55coupe - Mar 09, 2004 07:36 PM |
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Tank size for stars
by tuwhada - Mar 09, 2004 02:11 PM |
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Mar 10, 2004 07:45 AM by brad wilson |
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IRBA San Diego show in July
by Sohni - Mar 08, 2004 07:28 PM |
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Mar 09, 2004 04:26 PM by Sohni |
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Greek Tortoise with rns
by bevak - Mar 08, 2004 03:42 PM |
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Mar 09, 2004 03:50 PM by sgoodson1 |
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Timothy hay.........
by lullerby - Mar 08, 2004 03:15 PM |
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red footed tortoise help!!!!!!!!
by willis1234 - Mar 08, 2004 02:47 PM |
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Mar 09, 2004 12:35 PM by EJ |
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Should I get a Star
by tuwhada - Mar 07, 2004 10:39 PM |
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Russian Tortoise Bedding?????
by Turtle96 - Mar 07, 2004 09:12 PM |
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Mar 07, 2004 10:35 PM by tuwhada |
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Tortoises Social Animals?
by skyfire_1 - Mar 07, 2004 09:05 PM |
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Mar 07, 2004 10:39 PM by brad wilson |
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Ed, how did your talk go? np
by Sohni - Mar 07, 2004 07:36 PM |
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Mar 08, 2004 02:49 PM by EJ |
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First 2004 hatchling....
by hissherspyth - Mar 07, 2004 05:53 PM |
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Mar 08, 2004 03:25 PM by unchikun |
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Wondering if i should take my sulcata to the vet, need advice..
by cylt69 - Mar 07, 2004 04:19 PM |
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Mar 07, 2004 07:29 PM by Sohni |
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How large does a Hermans Tortoise get???
by skyfire_1 - Mar 06, 2004 11:12 PM |
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Mar 07, 2004 05:41 PM by gk |
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Marking Tortoises Backs........
by Turtle96 - Mar 06, 2004 10:21 PM |
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Mar 10, 2004 06:38 AM by bast |
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is 52.5 sq ft enough space for an adult sulcata?
by Ashram - Mar 06, 2004 06:44 PM |
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Mar 09, 2004 10:19 PM by Giovanni |
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Lowe's plant...ivy geranium...
by Niki - Mar 06, 2004 04:55 PM |
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ack! 5:30 must go to sleep, ZZZZZZ...
by Niki - Mar 06, 2004 04:53 PM |
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Mar 08, 2004 10:55 AM by Niki |
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4 year old tort with 11 year old - good napping pet...
by Niki - Mar 06, 2004 04:52 PM |
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OK, I'm croaking here...
by Niki - Mar 06, 2004 04:49 PM |
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Mar 06, 2004 04:51 PM by Niki |
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Tortoise Reccomendation.
by skyfire_1 - Mar 06, 2004 03:35 PM |
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pics
by Turtletel - Mar 06, 2004 10:06 AM |
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Injectable wormer?
by Passport - Mar 06, 2004 07:01 AM |
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Mar 07, 2004 07:12 PM by Passport |
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Sulcata Worries... would appreciate help
by Grape - Mar 05, 2004 10:10 PM |
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Mar 07, 2004 12:49 PM by Niki |
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Russians out of hibernation
by brad wilson - Mar 05, 2004 06:59 PM |
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Ad for Starred Tortoises
by labendwa - Mar 05, 2004 05:24 PM |
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Mar 05, 2004 09:33 PM by gabycher |
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New Batch
by cliff chisum - Mar 05, 2004 03:28 PM |
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meal of timothy hay and pansies...
by Niki - Mar 05, 2004 10:53 AM |
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Mar 08, 2004 03:30 PM by unchikun |
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Teddy taking up half the door way...
by Niki - Mar 05, 2004 10:51 AM |
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Should I get a Sulcata?
by shasha369 - Mar 04, 2004 11:43 PM |
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Mar 06, 2004 12:32 PM by Niki |
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dog attack.
by animalchin - Mar 04, 2004 11:10 PM |
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Mar 06, 2004 06:42 PM by gk |
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Help identifying mediterranean tortoise
by scottstevenson - Mar 04, 2004 10:04 PM |
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Mar 05, 2004 01:52 AM by scottstevenson |
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" Confessions of a Turtle Wife"
by adiajsl - Mar 04, 2004 03:19 PM |
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Kind of a gross question but...(Leopard torts)
by Bovox - Mar 04, 2004 01:48 PM |
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Mar 04, 2004 04:33 PM by jkrumins |
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Oops--Please IDENTIFY these tortoises for sale in Algiers...
by jkrumins - Mar 04, 2004 01:44 PM |
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Mar 05, 2004 12:44 PM by TorstenB |
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Plants and outdoor inclosures
by Shion - Mar 04, 2004 11:44 AM |
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Mar 05, 2004 10:38 AM by Niki |
