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Tortoises - General
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2005.
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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Bobbing Head
by Hardcorp - Nov 12, 2005 08:31 PM |
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Nov 13, 2005 01:21 AM by boxielover |
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radiata farm in madagascar? any idea where?
by mikeflores - Nov 12, 2005 12:36 AM |
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Nov 13, 2005 03:49 AM by mrcota |
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Leopard enclosure
by ikeaclock - Nov 11, 2005 11:20 PM |
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Nov 12, 2005 03:00 PM by ikeaclock |
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New baby Hermanns (I think)
by nimmerfroh - Nov 11, 2005 12:37 PM |
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Nov 12, 2005 12:42 PM by melgrj7 |
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New Winter Home
by drtom - Nov 09, 2005 03:02 PM |
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Nov 12, 2005 12:20 PM by melgrj7 |
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Breeders in Maryland area
by ikeaclock - Nov 09, 2005 01:53 PM |
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Nov 16, 2005 11:00 AM by Katrina |
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Can't find my adult male..part 2
by Cdp75 - Nov 09, 2005 01:31 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Florida box turtles?
by sd2fast4u - Nov 09, 2005 11:52 AM |
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Nov 09, 2005 11:58 AM by sd2fast4u |
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Michigan torts ?
by shelldragger - Nov 09, 2005 07:45 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Trying to locate Bobby a southern California Leopard tortoise breeder
by rudedogsurfrat - Nov 08, 2005 06:06 PM |
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Nov 28, 2005 10:45 AM by ceci88 |
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Growing tortoise food-plants for a baby in an indoor enclosure
by ikeaclock - Nov 08, 2005 02:18 PM |
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Nov 09, 2005 05:15 AM by melgrj7 |
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what should I buy?
by boalova13 - Nov 08, 2005 12:04 PM |
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Nov 09, 2005 07:15 PM by boxielover |
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what happens if a tort flips over during shipping, can he right himself?
by nimmerfroh - Nov 07, 2005 09:17 PM |
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Nov 08, 2005 10:24 PM by melgrj7 |
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Probably going to hard to get answers on this one, but i'll try, Dealing With Aldabras
by AndysTorts - Nov 07, 2005 08:55 PM |
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Nov 09, 2005 08:08 AM by mrcota |
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How often should I feed to prevent pyramiding?
by bunke10 - Nov 07, 2005 06:31 PM |
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Nov 23, 2005 02:47 PM by bunke10 |
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Caresheet For Aldabra Tort
by cliff chisum - Nov 07, 2005 08:26 AM |
0 | No replies |
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? about feeding mums
by Cdp75 - Nov 06, 2005 01:39 AM |
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Nov 07, 2005 11:10 AM by bradtort |
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HELP in identifying a tortoise
by mejohn - Nov 04, 2005 11:11 AM |
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Nov 08, 2005 01:35 PM by mejohn |
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Maple Leaves are everywhere, can Leopards eat?!
by 805Ringo - Nov 04, 2005 09:49 AM |
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Nov 04, 2005 12:41 PM by bradtort |
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Considering getting a tortoise; question about adult sizes
by ikeaclock - Nov 03, 2005 08:28 PM |
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Nov 05, 2005 09:33 PM by drtom |
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How to mark/identify your tortoise that will be living with a large group?
by ghettozoohouse - Nov 03, 2005 07:16 PM |
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Nov 04, 2005 09:42 AM by PHRatz |
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Decided on a baby CB Hermanns Tortoise from LLLReptile
by nimmerfroh - Nov 03, 2005 02:09 PM |
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Nov 04, 2005 07:53 PM by nimmerfroh |
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Pic of Winter Inside Enclosure
by sd2fast4u - Nov 02, 2005 07:43 PM |
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Nov 03, 2005 04:28 PM by sd2fast4u |
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wow, it is good to have feed stores near the house...
by herpsaremylife - Nov 02, 2005 05:45 PM |
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Nov 03, 2005 03:15 PM by Orchid021 |
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looking into buying a tortise....
by pac-man - Nov 02, 2005 04:06 PM |
0 | No replies |
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eastern and western herman's
by msnake75 - Nov 02, 2005 02:27 PM |
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Hingeback w/ split shell (cont.)
by rtcw14 - Nov 01, 2005 06:00 PM |
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Nov 03, 2005 03:35 AM by joeysgreen |
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Tortoise Growth Principles
by brugaugler - Nov 01, 2005 02:12 PM |
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Nov 01, 2005 05:03 PM by mrand |
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outdoor enclosure in rural areas
by drtom - Nov 01, 2005 11:21 AM |
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Nov 09, 2005 08:55 PM by drtom |
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Leopards and timothy hay
by drtom - Oct 31, 2005 09:02 PM |
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grasses??
by lovemybeardies - Oct 31, 2005 02:45 PM |
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Nov 05, 2005 02:47 PM by melgrj7 |
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Hingeback w/ Split Cara.
by rtcw14 - Oct 30, 2005 11:31 AM |
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Oct 31, 2005 07:33 PM by steffke |
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Hingeback w/ split cara.
by rtcw14 - Oct 30, 2005 11:29 AM |
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Spot vs Flood mercury lamp and do you turn them off at night?
by nimmerfroh - Oct 29, 2005 09:03 PM |
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Oct 30, 2005 03:14 AM by mrcota |
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Indian Star Tortoise Questions
by mbuna - Oct 29, 2005 08:40 PM |
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Oct 30, 2005 01:35 AM by mrcota |
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Rescue and Adoption story
by stano40 - Oct 29, 2005 03:42 PM |
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Oct 29, 2005 10:19 PM by gabycher |
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Good diet for tortioses?
by lovemybeardies - Oct 28, 2005 04:57 PM |
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Oct 30, 2005 09:22 PM by melgrj7 |
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General Tortoise Question...
by sd2fast4u - Oct 27, 2005 11:37 AM |
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Oct 30, 2005 04:20 AM by mrcota |
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Pig blanket?
by sd2fast4u - Oct 26, 2005 05:46 PM |
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Nov 06, 2005 11:27 AM by emysbreeder |
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Pancake
by sevendog - Oct 26, 2005 10:56 AM |
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Oct 27, 2005 06:43 AM by pavochavo |
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GBR Press: Health class helps tortoises sleep easy this winter
by - Oct 26, 2005 07:19 AM |
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Tortoise collection, UK
by EJ - Oct 25, 2005 12:20 PM |
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Oct 30, 2005 10:21 AM by EJ |
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Stoli's finally parasite free....
by Cdp75 - Oct 24, 2005 11:30 PM |
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Oct 25, 2005 02:12 PM by Orchid021 |
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new leopardtortoise diet?
by bhali - Oct 23, 2005 05:21 PM |
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Oct 23, 2005 05:37 PM by stano40 |
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Sexing question
by Jim123 - Oct 23, 2005 11:22 AM |
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Oct 23, 2005 04:50 PM by mrand |
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Hi all has anyone got any photos of there Aldabra / Galapagos / Sulcata enclosures.
by a-d-s - Oct 22, 2005 03:35 PM |
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Soil sterilization...
by iananderson02 - Oct 22, 2005 11:59 AM |
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Monkey grass / Liriope safe for Sulcata?
by shion - Oct 22, 2005 11:34 AM |
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how many aldabra and Galapagos keepers are there in the US............
by a-d-s - Oct 21, 2005 06:59 PM |
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Oct 21, 2005 09:29 PM by AndysTorts |
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were is the best place to go and see Galapagos Tortoise in Florida ...and more
by a-d-s - Oct 21, 2005 08:24 AM |
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Oct 25, 2005 12:10 PM by EJ |
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MI Press x2: Missing tortoise returned
by - Oct 20, 2005 10:59 AM |
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Leopard Tortiose growth
by kjvh25 - Oct 20, 2005 09:17 AM |
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Oct 21, 2005 06:30 PM by benA |
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i was just wondering why Galapagos tortoises......................................................
by a-d-s - Oct 20, 2005 09:03 AM |
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Oct 20, 2005 05:24 PM by a-d-s |
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New Sulcata Pen pic's, dialup warning....
by neilgolli - Oct 20, 2005 08:37 AM |
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Oct 22, 2005 05:40 PM by stano40 |
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FL Press: When good women love rogue tortoises
by - Oct 20, 2005 08:35 AM |
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Check out my New Aldabra Tortoise
by AndysTorts - Oct 18, 2005 08:38 PM |
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Oct 20, 2005 01:37 PM by DragonDavy |
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Question on worms
by steffke - Oct 18, 2005 07:56 PM |
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Searching for Tort
by lilbitcrazy - Oct 18, 2005 04:13 PM |
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beak trimming at the vet this morning -- followup!
by unchikun - Oct 18, 2005 04:05 PM |
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Oct 19, 2005 10:57 AM by DaviDC. |
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More gopher tortoise hatchling photos
by zookrewe - Oct 17, 2005 06:44 PM |
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Hatchling gopher tortoises have arrived!
by zookrewe - Oct 17, 2005 06:43 PM |
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Oct 18, 2005 09:21 PM by zookrewe |
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Building an outdoor enclosure for Cherry Heads
by reptilesintampa - Oct 17, 2005 11:07 AM |
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Oct 20, 2005 08:05 AM by unchikun |
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my 2nd tortoise table
by Cdp75 - Oct 17, 2005 12:07 AM |
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Oct 17, 2005 01:33 PM by Orchid021 |
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Mating Testudo marginata FEMALES???
by brugaugler - Oct 16, 2005 07:54 PM |
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Oct 19, 2005 05:10 PM by brugaugler |
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thinking leopard tort again
by aaronb716 - Oct 16, 2005 03:17 PM |
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POOP! YUMMM?????? UCHHH
by stano40 - Oct 16, 2005 03:15 PM |
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Oct 16, 2005 04:13 PM by EJ |
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parazap
by jimhellwig19 - Oct 16, 2005 12:07 AM |
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Nov 04, 2005 09:58 AM by 805Ringo |
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emys hatching photo
by vadoni - Oct 15, 2005 07:14 PM |
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Oct 17, 2005 01:40 PM by Orchid021 |
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substrate issuse -- mulch ain't gonna work, i'm afraid...
by unchikun - Oct 15, 2005 06:33 PM |
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Oct 17, 2005 03:52 PM by unchikun |
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Saddleback vrs Aldabra
by LilBitCrazy - Oct 15, 2005 12:19 PM |
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Oct 16, 2005 08:52 PM by lilbitcrazy |
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Please help me with my hatcling leopard tortoise
by ajd - Oct 15, 2005 12:07 PM |
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Oct 15, 2005 02:27 PM by melgrj7 |
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medium size tortoise
by aaronb716 - Oct 15, 2005 08:15 AM |
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Oct 15, 2005 02:57 PM by boxielover |
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Bath Time??????
by stano40 - Oct 14, 2005 05:55 PM |
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Oct 15, 2005 05:23 PM by stano40 |
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Pancake Tortoises questions
by rick millspaugh - Oct 14, 2005 09:26 AM |
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Oct 17, 2005 07:29 AM by pavochavo |
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Anything else i can do for this resp infection....
by hunterjackson - Oct 13, 2005 11:36 PM |
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Oct 26, 2005 09:51 PM by 805Ringo |
