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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.
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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Cactus Pads
by Wyndham - Sep 10, 2004 02:10 PM |
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Sep 10, 2004 05:46 PM by EJ |
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Leopard Torts
by Gpoop - Sep 10, 2004 10:52 AM |
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Sep 10, 2004 02:57 PM by Gpoop |
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WHO IS THIS??? ..Can you tell??
by clemmysman - Sep 09, 2004 09:34 PM |
15 |
Sep 12, 2004 03:00 PM by unchikun |
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Sulcatta won't eat
by boajeff - Sep 09, 2004 08:18 PM |
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Sep 10, 2004 09:30 PM by boajeff |
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Reasons for scutes sloughing off plastron?
by SnakeBiteJunkies - Sep 09, 2004 05:42 PM |
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Sep 10, 2004 06:43 AM by rattay |
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Opinions on ground walnut shell substrate for hatchling tortoises?
by SnakeBiteJunkies - Sep 09, 2004 05:40 PM |
1 |
Sep 09, 2004 07:05 PM by tortuga |
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Sulcata ramming and flipping
by KeithinFL - Sep 09, 2004 05:24 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Which one......
by Gpoop - Sep 09, 2004 03:38 PM |
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Sep 10, 2004 09:49 AM by sharib |
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What causes split or extra scutes?
by jbly - Sep 09, 2004 09:23 AM |
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Sep 18, 2004 01:24 AM by emysbreeder |
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Birthday girl, Virgie, turns 4!
by Lisa and Virgil - Sep 09, 2004 01:29 AM |
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Sep 09, 2004 11:01 PM by tuwhada |
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foods help
by lizliz710 - Sep 08, 2004 03:27 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Do you need a permit for CITIES II animals?
by Grape - Sep 08, 2004 12:14 PM |
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Sep 08, 2004 01:05 PM by EJ |
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Nontoxic plants that torts won't eat? Pls help!
by gavigan - Sep 08, 2004 12:29 AM |
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Sep 10, 2004 01:07 AM by tortoisehead |
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Leopard Tortoise Outdoor Enclosure
by Chelonians - Sep 08, 2004 12:01 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Ed. Are you coming to Houston this Weekend?
by bvpham - Sep 07, 2004 07:12 PM |
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Sep 18, 2004 01:32 AM by emysbreeder |
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Egyptian Tortoise
by outbackx - Sep 07, 2004 06:33 PM |
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Sep 07, 2004 10:58 PM by EJ |
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What Type of Tortoise is this
by hicks - Sep 07, 2004 06:15 PM |
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Sep 09, 2004 12:26 AM by tortoisehead |
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California Desert Tortoise Community
by Raptorman - Sep 07, 2004 06:02 PM |
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Sep 07, 2004 10:18 PM by dragonlady01 |
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O.K. I'll admit I'm a newby here!!!
by cornsnakes - Sep 07, 2004 05:40 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Does anybody here Keep Aldabras? If so what are they like in personality and husbandry requirements?Thanks
by DaMaan - Sep 07, 2004 01:41 PM |
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Sep 21, 2004 07:59 PM by Seychelonia |
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Determining Sex
by Wyndham - Sep 07, 2004 10:57 AM |
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Sep 07, 2004 11:35 AM by EJ |
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A behavior priblim with my Greek T.
by psycho_bug - Sep 07, 2004 02:08 AM |
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Organic Ant Spray
by saddleman - Sep 06, 2004 09:11 PM |
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Sep 07, 2004 10:46 PM by lkennedy |
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Where to get nice Redfoots
by Gpoop - Sep 06, 2004 01:58 PM |
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Sep 07, 2004 07:43 AM by corucian |
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substrate question?????
by angusowner - Sep 06, 2004 12:06 PM |
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Sep 09, 2004 12:05 AM by EJ |
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Uvb coil bulb?
by tanmuscles - Sep 05, 2004 10:59 PM |
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Nov 10, 2004 07:19 PM by diz-awn |
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Help re... urates...
by stephieB - Sep 05, 2004 05:37 PM |
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Sep 06, 2004 10:47 PM by lkennedy |
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(another wayyy ot subject) Neat picture of a Mourning Dove in my back yard. (pic)
by EJ - Sep 05, 2004 01:53 AM |
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Sep 07, 2004 11:03 AM by EJ |
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Does Anyone Know of a Tortoise Database? Also a book question (from an old post) This is Real SHORT
by Grape - Sep 04, 2004 11:13 PM |
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Sep 05, 2004 09:50 PM by Grape |
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Should I worry?
by hurleygurley - Sep 04, 2004 01:26 PM |
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Sep 06, 2004 02:33 PM by hurleygurley |
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Breeding size vs. age in Galapagos torts
by sonodog - Sep 04, 2004 02:06 AM |
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Can torts get depressed?
by adiajsl - Sep 03, 2004 09:32 PM |
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Sep 06, 2004 08:47 PM by findaratot |
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See new post below....
by tortoisehead - Sep 03, 2004 06:26 PM |
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Waxing or oiling shells.
by tortoisehead - Sep 03, 2004 06:18 PM |
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Sep 07, 2004 12:03 PM by EJ |
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Questions about using anal fork ratio to determine sex.
by jbly - Sep 03, 2004 02:06 PM |
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Sep 04, 2004 09:04 PM by jbly |
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Ants in my red foot pen
by siriusblack5 - Sep 03, 2004 01:50 PM |
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Book review of 'Reptilian Incubation'?
by jbly - Sep 03, 2004 01:40 PM |
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Sep 03, 2004 02:09 PM by jbly |
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Indian star laid her first clutch yesterday, but (m)
by tri - Sep 03, 2004 12:43 PM |
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Sep 05, 2004 11:34 PM by tri |
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RF eating pothos plant--OK??
by gavigan - Sep 03, 2004 11:44 AM |
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Sep 03, 2004 10:48 PM by gavigan |
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Fake Plants?
by Gpoop - Sep 03, 2004 10:42 AM |
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Sep 03, 2004 10:59 AM by EJ |
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erm.. puffy eyes?
by herpspecialist - Sep 03, 2004 10:41 AM |
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Sep 03, 2004 11:04 AM by EJ |
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Tortoise ramming
by damkbm - Sep 03, 2004 09:15 AM |
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Sep 03, 2004 11:57 AM by EJ |
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More pics of my Burmese doing the nasty......
by BarryL - Sep 02, 2004 09:04 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Incubation of Leopard tortoise eggs.
by SimonSez - Sep 02, 2004 08:17 PM |
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Sep 03, 2004 09:51 AM by EJ |
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Need a supplement for my Redfoots
by Stoli - Sep 02, 2004 02:53 PM |
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Sep 02, 2004 08:55 PM by johlum |
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Thank goodness for dandelions.
by DaviDC. - Sep 01, 2004 11:18 PM |
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Sep 02, 2004 07:03 AM by tyoder |
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Turtle/Tortoise Personal Checks???
by clemmysman - Sep 01, 2004 12:57 AM |
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Sep 02, 2004 12:20 PM by clemmysman |
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how is the nutritional value of alfalfa sprouts for russian torts?
by riiotgrrl - Aug 31, 2004 10:20 PM |
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Sep 02, 2004 05:06 PM by riiotgrrl |
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Hermann torts/ license required?
by becki71 - Aug 31, 2004 03:53 PM |
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Sep 05, 2004 12:25 AM by Rouen |
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Stupid Question
by Wyndham - Aug 31, 2004 12:35 PM |
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Aug 31, 2004 02:22 PM by EJ |
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Age old Bedding question
by J-Cal - Aug 31, 2004 10:27 AM |
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Aug 31, 2004 07:17 PM by GTPs-N-Blueys |
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Raising a Sulcatta in New Hampshire
by davey - Aug 31, 2004 08:49 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Tips for relocating internationally?
by gavigan - Aug 30, 2004 12:57 AM |
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Sep 04, 2004 06:43 PM by EJ |
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Do male tortoises try to bite females during breeding ?
by bxherp - Aug 29, 2004 11:46 PM |
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Aug 30, 2004 03:39 PM by jbly |
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I want to make my Russians habitat look better any Ideas?
by turtlemh - Aug 29, 2004 08:21 PM |
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books on redfoot tortoise
by redfootguy - Aug 29, 2004 05:39 PM |
0 | No replies |
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red foot tortoise book
by cornsnakes - Aug 29, 2004 05:04 PM |
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Aug 29, 2004 07:43 PM by cornsnakes |
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How to sex Russians
by tourmalinequeen - Aug 29, 2004 10:20 AM |
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Aug 30, 2004 09:05 PM by noori |
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Hello I am new to raising a redfoot.
by allegraf - Aug 28, 2004 03:57 PM |
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Aug 29, 2004 09:19 PM by hlogic |
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Sick Leopard Tort
by Xmoss - Aug 28, 2004 03:09 PM |
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Aug 28, 2004 05:12 PM by riiotgrrl |
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PLease help me identify pic #2
by damkbm - Aug 28, 2004 01:26 PM |
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Aug 29, 2004 10:41 AM by DaviDC. |
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Help me identify please
by damkbm - Aug 28, 2004 01:25 PM |
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Aug 28, 2004 07:35 PM by EJ |
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Russian Tortoise Problem
by MSUChick0307 - Aug 28, 2004 10:41 AM |
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Aug 29, 2004 02:25 AM by ecoman |
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Lucky Picture.. wrong place.. hope you like!
by clemmysman - Aug 28, 2004 02:33 AM |
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Aug 29, 2004 01:27 PM by unchikun |
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Leopard X Sulcata Tortoise picture.
by Chelonians - Aug 27, 2004 09:01 PM |
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Aug 29, 2004 01:36 PM by unchikun |
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Here is a picture of a Leopard X Sulcata Tortoise.
by Chelonians - Aug 27, 2004 08:59 PM |
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Can Indian Star and Leopard tort babies be housed together?
by tortman - Aug 27, 2004 09:51 AM |
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Aug 27, 2004 05:35 PM by EJ |
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Russian Torts diet
by tourmalinequeen - Aug 27, 2004 07:44 AM |
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Aug 28, 2004 11:36 AM by brad wilson |
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REPRILEGURU.COM
by leighann - Aug 27, 2004 02:07 AM |
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Aug 27, 2004 09:02 AM by DaviDC. |
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Has Anyone Heard Of A BLonde Russian Tort
by bxherp - Aug 26, 2004 05:16 PM |
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Aug 27, 2004 03:19 PM by johlum |
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Yellow foot growth rate...?
by steffles - Aug 26, 2004 09:02 AM |
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Waxed shells?!
by tourmalinequeen - Aug 26, 2004 08:17 AM |
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Sep 03, 2004 06:23 PM by tortoisehead |
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Mites???
by adiajsl - Aug 25, 2004 09:23 PM |
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Aug 25, 2004 09:27 PM by adiajsl |
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Can Tortoises Hear?
by Smuffin - Aug 25, 2004 06:57 PM |
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Aug 30, 2004 05:54 AM by Smuffin |
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avey incubator is anyone using one?
by redfootguy - Aug 25, 2004 04:53 PM |
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Aug 25, 2004 07:40 PM by John316 |
