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Tortoises - General

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.

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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
Let me remind you Giovanni who that Leopard tort REALLY belongs to... by Niki - Jan 28, 2004 08:25 PM	1	Jan 28, 2004 08:43 PM by Giovanni
Dropping a large tortoise...(true story)... by Niki - Jan 28, 2004 07:58 PM	0	No replies
2-headed russian! by unchikun - Jan 28, 2004 03:09 PM	4	Feb 01, 2004 10:54 AM by EJ
help sulcata sqeaking like a toad by whiptaildude05 - Jan 28, 2004 12:56 PM	6	Feb 02, 2004 10:12 PM by whiptaildude05
Can you help... by jf - Jan 27, 2004 06:56 PM	8	Feb 03, 2004 09:21 PM by jf
sulcuta by jwncmh - Jan 27, 2004 03:02 PM	7	Feb 13, 2004 06:53 PM by jwncmh
Tortoise Cages by evolady - Jan 27, 2004 10:11 AM	6	Jan 28, 2004 01:27 PM by evolady
BABIES!!! by PHFaust - Jan 27, 2004 01:08 AM	8	Jan 27, 2004 10:28 PM by jordanreptile
Dropped Tortoise by ZPD - Jan 26, 2004 11:16 PM	8	Jan 28, 2004 07:31 AM by cliff chisum
respiratory infection by Justin Stricklin - Jan 26, 2004 09:49 PM	2	Jan 30, 2004 06:37 PM by Tim Madsen
Constipated Tortoise by Passport - Jan 26, 2004 08:40 PM	9	Jan 29, 2004 01:01 AM by EJ
Teddy's been very busy... by Niki - Jan 26, 2004 02:24 PM	4	Jan 27, 2004 08:45 PM by tortoisehead
growing sea lavander by kurma - Jan 26, 2004 05:12 AM	0	No replies
Building a new russian tort enclosure by brookepi - Jan 25, 2004 07:28 PM	1	Jan 25, 2004 07:53 PM by Giovanni
Fridge Hibernation by sned25271 - Jan 25, 2004 03:27 PM	1	Jan 25, 2004 08:37 PM by tortoisehead
substrate? by cvonrosen - Jan 25, 2004 01:38 PM	1	Jan 25, 2004 11:01 PM by angusowner
My Radiated Tort by bvpham - Jan 25, 2004 01:18 PM	3	Jan 25, 2004 11:44 PM by RaderRVT
Where can I aquirre adult tortoises by jordanreptile - Jan 24, 2004 06:14 PM	1	Jan 24, 2004 11:25 PM by leoricco88
Just added some Russian's to my collection. by Passport - Jan 24, 2004 11:45 AM	0	No replies
Carnivourous Sulcata Tortoise by Giovanni - Jan 24, 2004 08:33 AM	23	Jan 27, 2004 08:31 PM by tortoisehead
My very first tortoise a New Baby Herman......... by Smuffin - Jan 24, 2004 07:33 AM	6	Jan 24, 2004 09:58 PM by tortoisehead
I am my tortoises dad... by ZPD - Jan 23, 2004 07:59 PM	2	Jan 24, 2004 12:07 AM by ZPD
Russian only eats romaine! help by ghettozoohouse - Jan 23, 2004 06:14 PM	9	Jan 24, 2004 11:30 PM by leoricco88
Microscopes by Sohni - Jan 23, 2004 06:03 PM	11	Jan 24, 2004 05:25 PM by gk
Skin problem by Punxgurl - Jan 23, 2004 04:08 PM	4	Jan 25, 2004 01:33 PM by Punxgurl
Herp Shows by caietaro - Jan 23, 2004 03:45 PM	0	No replies
Burmese Blacks by tourmalinequeen - Jan 23, 2004 09:57 AM	1	Jan 23, 2004 11:39 AM by Passport
Availability of captive bred torts... by ethomas - Jan 23, 2004 09:08 AM	2	Jan 23, 2004 07:36 PM by PHFaust
Baby Sulcata by barbieinbondage - Jan 22, 2004 11:41 PM	5	Jan 25, 2004 04:34 PM by barbieinbondage
sad golden greek by caietaro - Jan 22, 2004 10:45 PM	7	Jan 24, 2004 10:43 PM by caietaro
where can i get adult leopard tortoises by jordanreptile - Jan 22, 2004 09:46 PM	3	Jan 24, 2004 05:32 PM by gk
Vet report and a question... by Sohni - Jan 22, 2004 07:14 PM	9	Jan 24, 2004 10:16 PM by tortoisehead
pyramiding question by shion - Jan 22, 2004 05:51 PM	0	No replies
Do you need to quarantine fresh imports that have been treated?? by ghettozoohouse - Jan 22, 2004 04:16 PM	4	Jan 22, 2004 09:49 PM by jordanreptile
Just a couple of questions... by Kojiroh_1 - Jan 22, 2004 01:10 AM	15	Jan 23, 2004 07:40 PM by Kojiroh_1
really dumb ? by cbluefairy - Jan 21, 2004 10:08 PM	3	Jan 22, 2004 07:32 AM by cbluefairy
my baby leopard by fishyone - Jan 21, 2004 04:29 PM	6	Jan 23, 2004 02:59 PM by fishyone
I am new to tortoises and by Smuffin - Jan 21, 2004 06:07 AM	4	Jan 21, 2004 05:01 PM by Sohni
New Tortoises by evolady - Jan 20, 2004 10:22 AM	5	Jan 22, 2004 09:55 PM by jordanreptile
Red-footed tortoise by AJX3774 - Jan 19, 2004 01:12 PM	4	Jan 19, 2004 07:38 PM by AJX3774
thanks, spydergirl... (fake uvb lamp rant inside) by unchikun - Jan 18, 2004 11:03 PM	8	Jan 20, 2004 04:06 PM by Sohni
can you freeze mazuri n/p by angusowner - Jan 18, 2004 10:53 PM	4	Jan 23, 2004 01:50 PM by Sohni
ATTN : unchikun by Shion - Jan 18, 2004 09:42 PM	7	Jan 22, 2004 05:09 PM by jmh
Madagascar Radiated Tortoise?? by TempestGarden - Jan 18, 2004 06:44 PM	2	Jan 19, 2004 01:56 AM by scuter
Leopard Tort Owners by bilbo - Jan 18, 2004 02:13 PM	0	No replies
Full Spectrum Solutions lighting.... by Niki - Jan 17, 2004 11:13 PM	0	No replies
interesting website regarding tortoise nutrition by griffin - Jan 17, 2004 10:54 PM	7	Jan 19, 2004 09:49 PM by EJ
Raising a sulcata ... personal tips... by Niki - Jan 17, 2004 10:35 PM	44	Jan 21, 2004 05:11 PM by Sohni
Interested in getting a tortoise and have question. by Smuffin - Jan 17, 2004 11:44 AM	1	Jan 17, 2004 01:55 PM by brad wilson
Tortoise behavior and personality by ZPD - Jan 16, 2004 09:17 PM	4	Jan 18, 2004 07:37 PM by ZPD
Best way to treat STRESS in newly acquired tortoises? by Passport - Jan 16, 2004 07:20 PM	1	Jan 18, 2004 12:59 PM by tortoisehead
leopard feeding, how much? by fishyone - Jan 16, 2004 06:44 PM	1	Jan 18, 2004 05:39 PM by japaba78
where can i get prickley pear? by boastud - Jan 15, 2004 10:43 PM	4	Jan 16, 2004 02:30 PM by unchikun
A story and a question. by cvonrosen - Jan 15, 2004 10:19 PM	9	Jan 23, 2004 10:12 AM by tourmalinequeen
Back from the Vet! by spydergirl - Jan 15, 2004 08:07 PM	25	Jan 18, 2004 10:48 PM by unchikun
Is monkeygrass poisonous? n/p by Passport - Jan 15, 2004 07:18 PM	0	No replies
good idea for redfoot owners by angusowner - Jan 15, 2004 02:27 PM	0	No replies
redfoot diet by angusowner - Jan 15, 2004 01:51 PM	4	Jan 15, 2004 09:53 PM by angusowner
How much is an adult pair of blond leopard tortoises worth? by boastud - Jan 15, 2004 11:11 AM	1	Jan 16, 2004 12:03 AM by EJ
Different Species by bilbo - Jan 15, 2004 10:42 AM	0	No replies
Black walnut for worms? by redfootguy - Jan 14, 2004 09:42 PM	0	No replies
My tortoise has a wound please help by adiajsl - Jan 14, 2004 08:19 PM	0	No replies
Leopard tortoise and Sulcata's - Do they get along by cswartz - Jan 14, 2004 06:41 PM	2	Jan 14, 2004 08:19 PM by zhiv9
Tortoisehead... by Niki - Jan 14, 2004 06:37 PM	1	Jan 15, 2004 08:39 PM by tortoisehead
Twin Leopard Tortoises Hatched and Separated by bvpham - Jan 13, 2004 10:01 PM	1	Jan 14, 2004 11:27 AM by unchikun
Add on Kinngsnake..take a look by kellywood23 - Jan 13, 2004 09:00 PM	0	No replies
New Redfoot indoor enclosure - finally finished! by gabycher - Jan 13, 2004 08:26 PM	19	Jan 14, 2004 07:30 PM by Niki
My leopard tort just regurgitated. . . . . . . by fisherk2 - Jan 13, 2004 05:51 PM	9	Jan 16, 2004 02:21 PM by unchikun
Sullivan's growth by shelly78 - Jan 13, 2004 03:41 PM	3	Jan 14, 2004 06:42 PM by Niki
Christmas Card... by EJ - Jan 13, 2004 12:09 PM	0	No replies
What causes soft shell?? by kellywood23 - Jan 13, 2004 10:24 AM	3	Jan 15, 2004 05:40 PM by shion
What kind of tort and how much $ on food by shion - Jan 12, 2004 11:24 PM	4	Jan 14, 2004 07:15 PM by Niki
Medication of food vs. tubing. by tortoisehead - Jan 12, 2004 10:55 PM	1	Jan 12, 2004 11:08 PM by tortoisehead
Sohni by tunahound - Jan 12, 2004 10:27 PM	1	Jan 12, 2004 10:56 PM by Sohni
What is the best tort to star with? NM by Zues - Jan 12, 2004 03:18 PM	3	Jan 14, 2004 02:48 PM by Jody

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