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Tortoises - General
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2003.
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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Are Sulcata's social tortoises?
by Passport - Nov 25, 2003 04:34 PM |
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Nov 27, 2003 04:46 PM by Niki |
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Sulcatas info web pages?
by Shion - Nov 25, 2003 04:11 PM |
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Nov 26, 2003 07:58 AM by cagrlalwys |
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Golden Greek
by SoCalSerenity - Nov 25, 2003 11:17 AM |
7 |
Dec 05, 2003 11:36 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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my russian tort
by jimmytarver - Nov 25, 2003 01:11 AM |
4 |
Nov 26, 2003 09:32 AM by EJ |
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"Tammy" a more totally spoiled brat than "Teddy"...unbelievable but true...
by Niki - Nov 24, 2003 06:56 PM |
4 |
Nov 25, 2003 08:42 PM by tortoisehead |
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Looking for a tort that stays small and has .........
by Passport - Nov 24, 2003 05:59 PM |
2 |
Nov 24, 2003 08:34 PM by cod6545 |
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"Pookie" the mistreated Russian
by dragonmlv - Nov 24, 2003 03:41 PM |
0 | No replies |
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New Russian Owner... long
by Sarah99 - Nov 24, 2003 12:29 PM |
2 |
Nov 25, 2003 12:49 AM by geckoman2003 |
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New indoor enclosure pics and build
by DCExotics - Nov 24, 2003 09:06 AM |
4 |
Nov 24, 2003 06:41 PM by DaviDC. |
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is pyrimiding a bad thing?
by lizardboy - Nov 23, 2003 02:20 PM |
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Nov 24, 2003 05:17 PM by cod6545 |
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Redfoot owners...Am I feeding enough? more
by Linda G - Nov 23, 2003 11:27 AM |
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Nov 23, 2003 02:28 PM by EJ |
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Rufus Redfoot at 11mos
by Passport - Nov 23, 2003 10:45 AM |
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Nov 24, 2003 08:49 PM by Passport |
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Tiny Sulcata hatchling's, how much.......
by Passport - Nov 22, 2003 08:34 PM |
0 | No replies |
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King Karl Kruisers Winter Hut for Lisa and Virgil
by Giovanni - Nov 22, 2003 10:00 AM |
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Nov 26, 2003 12:48 AM by Lisa and Virgil |
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What is a good beginer tortoise n/p
by lizardboy - Nov 21, 2003 09:26 PM |
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Nov 24, 2003 02:48 PM by Nicodemus |
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Looking for breeders of Meditartarian tortoises all around the globe?
by Rich_UK - Nov 21, 2003 03:12 AM |
0 | No replies |
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I learned a valuable lesson today.
by tortoisehead - Nov 21, 2003 12:48 AM |
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Nov 21, 2003 02:20 PM by Sohni |
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Long Beach CTTC meeting 11/21
by EJ - Nov 20, 2003 11:41 AM |
0 | No replies |
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What are the Southern Californians doing with oustide inclosures now?
by rudedogsurfrat - Nov 20, 2003 10:08 AM |
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Nov 20, 2003 11:03 AM by EJ |
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is cites permit hard to get
by stevemichaels - Nov 18, 2003 03:41 PM |
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Nov 20, 2003 03:54 PM by Tortuga |
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Suggestions on Exterior Heating for Winter
by matortoise - Nov 18, 2003 02:13 PM |
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Nov 21, 2003 02:09 PM by Sohni |
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urates
by opus - Nov 18, 2003 01:22 PM |
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Nov 20, 2003 08:00 AM by cagrlalwys |
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is this star recovering from flu?
by wewantpeace2003 - Nov 18, 2003 05:55 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Russians and parasites. . . . . . .
by fisherk2 - Nov 18, 2003 12:36 AM |
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Nov 21, 2003 01:01 AM by tortoisehead |
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SULCATA EMERGENCY!!
by animalchin - Nov 17, 2003 07:46 PM |
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Nov 19, 2003 08:16 PM by animalchin |
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few Qs,and overview,wondering if i am doing OK
by spydergirl - Nov 17, 2003 06:57 PM |
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Nov 27, 2003 05:08 PM by KenniJ |
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Getting two big sulcattas today!
by idealreptiles - Nov 17, 2003 11:18 AM |
5 |
Nov 17, 2003 06:26 PM by Niki |
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Timothy hay and Sulcata hatchling
by Passport - Nov 16, 2003 07:09 PM |
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Nov 17, 2003 06:18 PM by Niki |
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Mixing species...
by EJ - Nov 16, 2003 03:27 PM |
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Nov 17, 2003 01:37 PM by EJ |
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My Russian eats his substrate (Timothy Hay )... is that Okay??
by chase_hyland - Nov 15, 2003 11:52 PM |
11 |
Nov 25, 2003 01:11 AM by geckoman2003 |
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Tortoise cuddling
by DaviDC. - Nov 15, 2003 10:29 PM |
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Nov 16, 2003 06:39 PM by Sohni |
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new owner,troubles already
by spydergirl - Nov 15, 2003 08:04 PM |
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Nov 17, 2003 06:30 PM by Niki |
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Should I be worried? Please Respond!
by Grape - Nov 15, 2003 01:05 PM |
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Nov 16, 2003 01:48 AM by Grape |
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New to the Forum
by Kimberkruz - Nov 14, 2003 05:16 PM |
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Nov 23, 2003 11:09 PM by Kimberkruz |
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help for sulcata!!!!!!
by D.K.S - Nov 14, 2003 11:52 AM |
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Nov 14, 2003 09:48 PM by Andy799 |
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how to treat flu on indian star?
by wewantpeace2003 - Nov 14, 2003 07:49 AM |
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Nov 14, 2003 02:12 PM by Sohni |
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Any one going to San Antonio show this weekend?
by sgoodson1 - Nov 14, 2003 06:17 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Cooldown periods
by tortoisehead - Nov 13, 2003 09:01 PM |
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Nov 17, 2003 12:49 AM by EJ |
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Leopard hatchling is losing its back legs
by rob5001 - Nov 13, 2003 07:36 PM |
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Nov 16, 2003 01:32 PM by EJ |
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Sulcata Diet
by Grape - Nov 13, 2003 06:40 PM |
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Nov 14, 2003 12:55 PM by Nikki22 |
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Cyprus Mulch
by thelord - Nov 13, 2003 12:41 PM |
2 |
Nov 22, 2003 01:45 PM by MaxPeterson |
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russains and hibernation
by geckoman2003 - Nov 13, 2003 11:08 AM |
4 |
Nov 15, 2003 11:00 PM by geckoman2003 |
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Peat Moss and Tortoises
by beccadvorak - Nov 13, 2003 10:54 AM |
2 |
Nov 14, 2003 04:50 PM by Kimberkruz |
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Wild mustard?
by Sohni - Nov 13, 2003 01:13 AM |
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Nov 15, 2003 08:13 PM by tortoisehead |
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when are they gonna hatch???
by milnor - Nov 12, 2003 03:56 PM |
5 |
Nov 13, 2003 04:56 PM by milnor |
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Keeled box turtle (Pyxidea mouhotii)
by tortoisehead - Nov 11, 2003 09:55 PM |
5 |
Nov 15, 2003 08:37 PM by tortoisehead |
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I got some good weed here.
by tortoisehead - Nov 11, 2003 08:09 PM |
8 |
Nov 11, 2003 10:47 PM by Sohni |
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I don't go off topic too much, but here is my new sweetie...
by Niki - Nov 11, 2003 03:08 PM |
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Nov 12, 2003 06:16 PM by Pamela |
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Hey Niki - bedding question
by Nikki22 - Nov 11, 2003 10:52 AM |
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Nov 12, 2003 09:26 AM by wraithy |
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I almost forgot about this guy.
by tortoisehead - Nov 11, 2003 01:42 AM |
0 | No replies |
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More thoughts on hibernation.
by tortoisehead - Nov 11, 2003 12:45 AM |
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Nov 11, 2003 05:43 PM by Sohni |
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Sohni
by tortoisehead - Nov 11, 2003 12:03 AM |
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Nov 11, 2003 01:50 AM by tortoisehead |
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Running leapord tort?
by Gargoyle420 - Nov 10, 2003 11:53 PM |
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Nov 11, 2003 12:58 AM by EJ |
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Soaking
by Sohni - Nov 10, 2003 03:40 PM |
7 |
Nov 12, 2003 01:41 AM by EJ |
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Message Board Statement
by Grape - Nov 10, 2003 02:59 PM |
0 | No replies |
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I'm happy to report...
by smoke - Nov 09, 2003 11:11 PM |
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Nov 10, 2003 05:51 AM by sgoodson1 |
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Tortoise in Reptarium???
by TheLord - Nov 09, 2003 07:43 PM |
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Nov 10, 2003 10:35 AM by EJ |
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Forgot how to Hibernate??
by cagrlalwys - Nov 09, 2003 06:57 PM |
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Nov 16, 2003 02:17 PM by tortoisehead |
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Panacur flavored"
by Passport - Nov 09, 2003 03:36 PM |
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Nov 14, 2003 05:22 PM by gz |
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I think it's always a good idea. n/p
by EJ - Nov 09, 2003 02:25 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Cuttle bone
by iwasiambev1 - Nov 09, 2003 02:20 PM |
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Nov 09, 2003 02:21 PM by iwasiambev1 |
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Interesting article about piramyding from herpdigest
by albinoman - Nov 09, 2003 12:38 PM |
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Nov 19, 2003 07:23 AM by Passport |
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Water - Greek/Leopard
by peimom - Nov 09, 2003 10:21 AM |
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Nov 09, 2003 02:24 PM by EJ |
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any CB hatchling Golden Greeks out there?
by THAsia - Nov 09, 2003 03:22 AM |
3 |
Nov 15, 2003 11:26 PM by geckoman2003 |
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Tortoise Questions:
by TylerStewart - Nov 09, 2003 12:25 AM |
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Nov 10, 2003 10:30 PM by Sohni |
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feeding weeds and wild plants?
by contemplate - Nov 08, 2003 10:14 PM |
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Nov 12, 2003 01:47 AM by EJ |
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Update on widowed redfoot
by hannibal - Nov 08, 2003 03:01 PM |
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Nov 10, 2003 01:41 AM by EJ |
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Can you suggest some organizations that deserve to get donations?
by Amanda E - Nov 08, 2003 09:08 AM |
3 |
Nov 09, 2003 09:41 AM by EJ |
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mistletoe
by sonodog - Nov 07, 2003 11:06 PM |
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Nov 10, 2003 12:08 AM by EJ |
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More on nutrition.
by tortoisehead - Nov 07, 2003 10:04 PM |
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Nov 12, 2003 01:45 AM by EJ |
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Golden Greek vs. Hatching Leopard Care
by peimom - Nov 07, 2003 09:58 PM |
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Nov 08, 2003 01:43 AM by EJ |
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Golden Greek Tort Care
by peimom - Nov 07, 2003 09:57 PM |
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Nov 16, 2003 11:59 AM by geckoman2003 |
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Ed Pirog
by kurma - Nov 06, 2003 11:48 PM |
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Nov 07, 2003 10:04 PM by THAsia |
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shelly, pics of log hides that are safe...
by Niki - Nov 06, 2003 08:45 PM |
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Nov 08, 2003 09:13 AM by shelly78 |
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Sudden red foot death
by hannibal - Nov 06, 2003 05:39 PM |
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Dec 24, 2003 05:37 PM by gk |
