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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
Hibernation (was censorship)... by EJ - Oct 20, 2003 09:58 AM	9	Oct 22, 2003 06:13 PM by THAsia
Any Kind of Tort in Michigan? by kuzniada - Oct 20, 2003 09:16 AM	5	Oct 26, 2003 08:05 AM by John Apple
hingebacks by jhenry - Oct 19, 2003 08:33 PM	9	Oct 21, 2003 06:13 AM by Katrina
censorship... by EJ - Oct 18, 2003 01:56 PM	48	Oct 23, 2003 05:23 PM by phwyvern
Pics of Sullivan Sulcata. by shelly78 - Oct 18, 2003 10:54 AM	8	Oct 19, 2003 04:56 PM by jhenry
Experiences- Sulcatta Feeding - Suggestions by ambull - Oct 18, 2003 06:48 AM	1	Oct 18, 2003 12:22 PM by Niki
Humidity clarification by cwilder - Oct 17, 2003 09:41 PM	5	Oct 19, 2003 02:36 PM by JackieLapradd
Any update on the Albino Redfoot from July 03>>>> by tortusjack - Oct 17, 2003 04:54 PM	4	Oct 19, 2003 05:02 PM by jhenry
Discussion Topic: A tortoises sense of smell and it's role with food? by Tortuga - Oct 16, 2003 10:34 PM	7	Oct 20, 2003 11:02 AM by O_S
humidity by cbluefairy - Oct 16, 2003 09:49 PM	5	Oct 18, 2003 12:15 PM by Niki
pyramiding and humidity by Nikki22 - Oct 16, 2003 09:21 PM	1	Oct 17, 2003 12:20 AM by rattay
help~i didnt know sulcatas needed humidity by cbluefairy - Oct 16, 2003 07:45 PM	3	Oct 18, 2003 02:16 AM by tortoisehead
Sulcata hatchlings and humidity by Pamela - Oct 16, 2003 06:48 PM	0	No replies
Another forum newbie! by Jfloyd - Oct 16, 2003 05:08 PM	0	No replies
Sulcata with ongoing respiratory disease by Nikki22 - Oct 16, 2003 12:50 PM	3	Oct 17, 2003 07:47 PM by Niki
Tortoise species clarification needed. by dragonbreeder - Oct 16, 2003 08:48 AM	3	Oct 16, 2003 02:35 PM by rattay
Geochelone pardalis TSD by lacerta - Oct 16, 2003 07:08 AM	0	No replies
Problem I just can't seem to fix- a cloudy eye by cod6545 - Oct 15, 2003 09:13 PM	1	Oct 15, 2003 10:21 PM by JackieLapradd
NARB Show Chicago Pics by CHONDRO788 - Oct 15, 2003 03:50 PM	1	Oct 17, 2003 05:32 PM by Turtlegirl
Nice -Kleinmanni, she is my favourtie one by vano - Oct 15, 2003 10:11 AM	1	Oct 15, 2003 03:27 PM by DaviDC.
Manouria e. emys and Manouria emys phayrei care information by vano - Oct 15, 2003 10:05 AM	0	No replies
how to hibernate russian torts(please help) by tunahound - Oct 14, 2003 10:12 PM	6	Oct 19, 2003 06:24 PM by tortoisehead
Adopted Leopard Tort from local humane society - Help with painted shell? by O_S - Oct 14, 2003 09:13 PM	1	Oct 15, 2003 03:42 PM by honuman
Gopher Tortoise by ecbiomajor - Oct 14, 2003 04:30 PM	11	Oct 25, 2003 11:11 PM by turtlelover10
Tortoises that hatch out at 4 inches or larger.... by JDM - Oct 14, 2003 12:47 PM	1	Oct 14, 2003 03:02 PM by Andy799
redfoot not eating.need help by wewantpeace2003 - Oct 14, 2003 12:35 PM	3	Oct 15, 2003 03:49 PM by honuman
Does anyone know where I can get calcium in bulk? by sned25271 - Oct 13, 2003 10:57 PM	1	Oct 14, 2003 09:36 AM by brad wilson
NEW TO FORUM!!! by geckoluver101 - Oct 13, 2003 10:25 PM	7	Oct 15, 2003 09:07 AM by geckoluver101
PLEASE HELP! TORTOISE HAS A CUT by daddysbuttons - Oct 13, 2003 08:41 PM	1	Oct 14, 2003 11:32 AM by Odyssey
Tubefeeding tortoises by will a. - Oct 13, 2003 07:10 PM	1	Oct 13, 2003 09:09 PM by JackieLapradd
where can i get Mazuri tortoise diet in south florida? by grandmasterd6 - Oct 13, 2003 04:04 PM	1	Oct 13, 2003 06:55 PM by gz
Gopher Tortoise habitat needs your help ...Conservationists out there? by DeanAlessandrini - Oct 13, 2003 01:27 PM	0	No replies
What to feed tortoise by WaGuy82 - Oct 13, 2003 02:11 AM	3	Oct 13, 2003 10:15 AM by EJ
Baby Sulcatas wont stop pissing! by barbieinbondage - Oct 12, 2003 10:23 PM	1	Oct 12, 2003 11:11 PM by noori
russian torts by tunahound - Oct 12, 2003 10:00 PM	0	No replies
It was that day of the year again, "animal blessing"... by Niki - Oct 12, 2003 08:17 PM	5	Oct 21, 2003 10:14 PM by tortoisehead
Anyone know anything about shipping to canada? by Andy799 - Oct 12, 2003 08:10 PM	0	No replies
Is rhubarb poisonous to turtles and tortoises? by redfootguy - Oct 12, 2003 06:25 PM	5	Oct 18, 2003 02:08 AM by tortoisehead
Can someone ID this Star for me? by cod6545 - Oct 12, 2003 01:47 PM	0	No replies
Asterochelys radiata by lacerta - Oct 12, 2003 05:57 AM	0	No replies
redfoot pyramiding by ducktape - Oct 12, 2003 12:06 AM	2	Oct 12, 2003 01:58 AM by ducktape
What do you think about the siamese twin Leopards on the classifieds? by cod6545 - Oct 11, 2003 10:27 PM	4	Oct 12, 2003 10:45 AM by Sohni
Is Timothy Hay okay for Russian Tortoises as substrate? by chase_hyland - Oct 11, 2003 07:32 PM	1	Oct 11, 2003 09:38 PM by blud63
My turtles & tortoise... by turtle_22 - Oct 11, 2003 11:38 AM	0	No replies
Dry skin on my sulcata. by shelly78 - Oct 11, 2003 08:14 AM	7	Oct 12, 2003 07:29 PM by barbieinbondage
Tortoise shed a scale from the top of her head?? more............. by ken - Oct 10, 2003 08:39 PM	2	Oct 11, 2003 10:22 PM by cod6545
Testudo hermanni hermanni (Western hermann's)??? by brugaugler - Oct 10, 2003 06:27 PM	0	No replies
Hookworm, ugh by Sohni - Oct 10, 2003 03:46 PM	6	Oct 11, 2003 12:31 PM by Sohni
G. Pardalis Babcocki, or G. Pardalis Pardalis, that is the question. by matortoise - Oct 10, 2003 08:51 AM	1	Oct 10, 2003 10:02 AM by EJ
common housing issues with sulcata's and leopards, Opinions Please.... by matortoise - Oct 10, 2003 08:45 AM	3	Oct 16, 2003 02:13 PM by travman79
Red foot sleeps in his pond? by sgoodson1 - Oct 10, 2003 07:12 AM	3	Oct 10, 2003 12:49 PM by EJ
Sneezing Star by cod6545 - Oct 09, 2003 09:19 PM	2	Oct 10, 2003 03:26 PM by cod6545
What Kind Of Torotise? by Turtlegirl - Oct 09, 2003 12:18 PM	6	Oct 12, 2003 03:02 PM by Turtlegirl
Does this growth sound OK or too fast for baby Redfoot? by Linda G - Oct 09, 2003 11:29 AM	1	Oct 09, 2003 12:37 PM by EJ
Sunflowers, Zinnia & Maligolds. Are they safe to feed? by Country-girl3 - Oct 09, 2003 10:22 AM	2	Oct 10, 2003 11:56 AM by Country-girl3
Redfoot Healthy Shell tips?! by turtle_22 - Oct 08, 2003 06:01 PM	6	Oct 11, 2003 10:14 AM by EJ
concerned about my little guy by katieb - Oct 08, 2003 04:32 PM	11	Oct 18, 2003 07:52 PM by tortoisehead
what is the value of a star tortoise that have only 3 side scutes? by wewantpeace2003 - Oct 08, 2003 11:16 AM	0	No replies
sulcata's beak click when eating dry grass by lamberto - Oct 08, 2003 12:06 AM	1	Oct 08, 2003 03:16 PM by phkiwi
Can . . . by breaker4show - Oct 07, 2003 04:51 PM	0	No replies
Dry grasses for redfoot and yellow foot torts -- by honuman - Oct 07, 2003 03:06 PM	2	Oct 07, 2003 06:51 PM by honuman
Re "Yearling Testudo hermanni growth" post below... by Sohni - Oct 06, 2003 11:18 PM	7	Oct 09, 2003 02:11 PM by cwilder
Bad Airborne Express service and red tape by mayday - Oct 06, 2003 05:23 PM	6	Oct 08, 2003 10:57 PM by Katrina
Tortoise enclosures by shorty333 - Oct 06, 2003 03:54 PM	9	Oct 06, 2003 09:21 PM by honuman
What is the northern most range of the Texas Tortoise? by jkuroski - Oct 06, 2003 03:15 PM	1	Nov 22, 2003 03:57 PM by mrjohn
HELP with Greek Torts!!!!!!! by pythonregis - Oct 06, 2003 02:38 PM	6	Oct 16, 2003 02:21 PM by travman79
First Tortoise--Which species is best? by pgross8245 - Oct 06, 2003 08:19 AM	2	Oct 06, 2003 02:24 PM by honuman
Can everyone ..... by breaker4show - Oct 05, 2003 10:18 PM	3	Oct 06, 2003 08:16 PM by breaker4show
True C.B. Greeks? by Andy799 - Oct 05, 2003 05:53 PM	3	Oct 06, 2003 11:08 AM by EJ
Brygooi Baby by will a. - Oct 05, 2003 04:59 PM	8	Oct 08, 2003 04:13 PM by tortusjack
Tesdudo hermanni picture try again by Ivory Tortoise - Oct 05, 2003 04:12 PM	1	Oct 05, 2003 06:14 PM by Sohni
Yearling Testudo hermanni growth by Ivory Tortoise - Oct 05, 2003 04:10 PM	1	Oct 05, 2003 06:22 PM by Sohni
Mixing Species Clarification by cod6545 - Oct 04, 2003 06:17 PM	1	Oct 05, 2003 01:34 AM by EJ
gravid? by reptiledude2 - Oct 04, 2003 03:16 PM	7	Oct 06, 2003 02:28 PM by honuman
Ultra-Smooth CBB Sulcata... by Matt J - Oct 03, 2003 09:33 PM	14	Oct 13, 2003 12:44 PM by benA

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