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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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Is this ok?
by MikeBurns01 - Dec 31, 2004 04:07 PM |
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Dec 31, 2004 06:12 PM by EJ |
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Question
by SteveISU - Dec 30, 2004 08:03 PM |
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Dec 31, 2004 10:25 AM by EJ |
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My Tortoises table is done, its huge.
by MarcS - Dec 29, 2004 04:35 PM |
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Dec 31, 2004 02:08 PM by juswanderin |
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Aldabra Island?
by jbly - Dec 29, 2004 01:00 PM |
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Dec 30, 2004 02:16 PM by 2ndChance |
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i need help finding a good herp vet.!!!
by mattlogsdon - Dec 28, 2004 03:03 AM |
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Dec 28, 2004 07:11 PM by mrand |
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couple questions
by wyattroa - Dec 28, 2004 01:35 AM |
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Dec 30, 2004 01:48 AM by wyattroa |
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i live in canada and im looking for a good beginner tortoise any suggestions?
by babos - Dec 27, 2004 11:42 PM |
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Dec 28, 2004 12:39 AM by EJ |
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Why was he REALLY arrested??? Radiated tortoise sale.........
by Matt J - Dec 27, 2004 09:43 PM |
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Dec 31, 2004 08:57 AM by rattay |
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Good news- she finally ate!
by beckys - Dec 27, 2004 07:59 PM |
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Happy Turtly New Year!
by TinaTurtle - Dec 27, 2004 05:57 PM |
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new to tortoises give me some tips!
by mattlogsdon - Dec 27, 2004 01:21 AM |
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Dec 27, 2004 12:40 PM by FredLobster |
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Red footed tortoise or Russian
by Mike4284m - Dec 26, 2004 11:51 AM |
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Dec 27, 2004 12:29 PM by EJ |
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A great thanks to Dr. Ivan Alfonso in Orlando and a wonderful Tortoise survival story.
by rkreptiles - Dec 26, 2004 11:25 AM |
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Dec 28, 2004 01:48 PM by DaviDC. |
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beginer tortoise keeper
by sandfireman - Dec 24, 2004 12:52 PM |
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Dec 24, 2004 01:20 PM by bradtort |
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shell wax??
by rapunzel - Dec 23, 2004 06:52 AM |
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Dec 24, 2004 01:37 PM by FredLobster |
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NS Press: It's turtle love for Anthony and Cleopatra
by - Dec 21, 2004 07:39 PM |
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runny poop...
by noori - Dec 21, 2004 06:03 PM |
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Dec 23, 2004 06:59 AM by bistro |
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Hermanns Questions
by Billbobjoefrank - Dec 21, 2004 03:05 PM |
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Dec 21, 2004 04:32 PM by DaviDC. |
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Best way to heat ground floor.
by beckys - Dec 21, 2004 01:48 PM |
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Dec 24, 2004 02:23 PM by FredLobster |
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reptarium
by wyattroa - Dec 21, 2004 09:57 AM |
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Dec 21, 2004 02:43 PM by dragonlady01 |
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Behavioral stimulation
by matt43 - Dec 21, 2004 03:34 AM |
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Dec 21, 2004 09:57 AM by EJ |
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wheat grass?
by matt43 - Dec 21, 2004 12:08 AM |
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Dec 21, 2004 02:46 PM by dragonlady01 |
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I remember when you left.
by redfootguy - Dec 20, 2004 07:25 PM |
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unforeseen firehazard..
by rapunzel - Dec 20, 2004 05:54 AM |
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15 posts in one day
by redfootguy - Dec 19, 2004 09:09 PM |
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Dec 20, 2004 06:10 PM by Niki |
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Fluid retention in Tortoises...
by stephieB - Dec 19, 2004 09:01 PM |
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Dec 19, 2004 09:26 PM by John316 |
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Niki, thank you for your suggestions below
by rapunzel - Dec 19, 2004 06:21 PM |
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Dec 19, 2004 08:04 PM by rapunzel |
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Danger! sulcatas get large!!! graphic picture!!!!
by juswanderin - Dec 19, 2004 04:55 PM |
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Dec 20, 2004 02:38 PM by Rouen |
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"Save the Sea Turtles" plate gets a new ride - The Heat...
by Niki - Dec 19, 2004 03:03 PM |
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hay eatin machine
by Niki - Dec 19, 2004 02:42 PM |
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back out he goes...
by Niki - Dec 19, 2004 02:17 PM |
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wow, is that real?
by Niki - Dec 19, 2004 02:13 PM |
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last year of holding Teddy by the tree ...
by Niki - Dec 19, 2004 02:12 PM |
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Santa's got a new ride...
by Niki - Dec 19, 2004 02:09 PM |
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want a star tort
by bistro - Dec 19, 2004 12:53 PM |
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Dec 20, 2004 01:39 PM by dragonlady01 |
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sexing your tortoise.
by redfootguy - Dec 19, 2004 12:51 PM |
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Outdoor enclosure tips?
by FredLobster - Dec 19, 2004 12:05 PM |
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Dec 23, 2004 06:07 PM by FredLobster |
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Getting some Zs
by matt43 - Dec 19, 2004 02:09 AM |
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Dec 19, 2004 02:22 PM by matt43 |
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time to sexual maturity, also size
by juswanderin - Dec 17, 2004 09:27 PM |
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newbie w/ lots o' questions
by deknbluz - Dec 17, 2004 01:46 PM |
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Dec 17, 2004 02:19 PM by dragonlady01 |
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Walk about Farms-what's the deal?
by beckys - Dec 16, 2004 10:55 PM |
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Dec 17, 2004 07:54 AM by beckys |
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calcium supplement
by beckys - Dec 16, 2004 10:53 PM |
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Dec 17, 2004 12:58 PM by dragonlady01 |
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Fire Danger
by becki71 - Dec 16, 2004 07:58 PM |
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Dec 19, 2004 02:46 PM by becki71 |
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Update for you, Terry
by gavigan - Dec 15, 2004 01:26 AM |
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Dec 16, 2004 01:42 AM by clemmysman |
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ON Press: $3.5 million for Turkish painting The Turtle Trainer
by - Dec 13, 2004 05:09 PM |
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Dec 15, 2004 03:05 AM by ecoman |
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how much to feed
by kate1 - Dec 12, 2004 06:24 PM |
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Good news!!! (for those that care...)
by iananderson02 - Dec 12, 2004 04:41 PM |
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Dec 15, 2004 07:24 AM by iananderson02 |
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galapagos tortoise...oops
by turtleboy11 - Dec 12, 2004 03:04 PM |
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Dec 18, 2004 05:07 AM by sonodog |
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galapagos tortoise
by turtleboy11 - Dec 12, 2004 03:03 PM |
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Microchip implants
by matt43 - Dec 12, 2004 12:00 AM |
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Dec 15, 2004 02:41 AM by ecoman |
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what niki & theodore (teddy) are doing now...
by Niki - Dec 11, 2004 08:59 PM |
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Dec 15, 2004 02:33 AM by ecoman |
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'Late' Premie?
by edmund - Dec 11, 2004 08:19 AM |
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Dec 15, 2004 03:50 PM by edmund |
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Ordering from the U.K.
by loub - Dec 10, 2004 06:32 AM |
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Dec 10, 2004 11:17 AM by loub |
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new baby hermanns
by kate1 - Dec 09, 2004 09:49 PM |
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Dec 11, 2004 05:56 PM by DaviDC. |
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Dry eyes in hatchling stars
by BostonBrian - Dec 09, 2004 09:19 PM |
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Dec 11, 2004 02:46 AM by ecoman |
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Baby Hermanns Tortoises
by kate1 - Dec 09, 2004 12:10 PM |
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Dec 10, 2004 02:09 AM by ecoman |
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Sulcatta vs leopard whos the better pet.n/p
by kate1 - Dec 09, 2004 09:36 AM |
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Dec 10, 2004 01:31 AM by ecoman |
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Upper respiratory infection
by beckys - Dec 08, 2004 11:53 PM |
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Dec 11, 2004 03:07 AM by ecoman |
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niki & teddy?
by animalchin - Dec 08, 2004 10:18 PM |
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Dec 08, 2004 10:35 PM by fisherk2 |
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Apparently my Leo has a new friend...
by iananderson02 - Dec 08, 2004 01:16 PM |
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Dec 10, 2004 02:25 AM by ecoman |
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How 'bout these greens?
by matt43 - Dec 08, 2004 03:33 AM |
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Dec 08, 2004 10:36 AM by mrand |
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Forrester...
by Niki - Dec 07, 2004 10:03 PM |
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Dec 08, 2004 01:08 PM by Forrester |
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the kids are here!
by beckys - Dec 07, 2004 08:21 PM |
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Dec 08, 2004 06:41 AM by ecoman |
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junior meets mazuri! (questions inside)
by unchikun - Dec 07, 2004 01:28 PM |
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Dec 08, 2004 04:49 PM by unchikun |
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Timothy Hay???
by TinaTurtle - Dec 07, 2004 10:07 AM |
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Dec 08, 2004 07:20 AM by ecoman |
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Opuntia
by evolady - Dec 06, 2004 04:39 PM |
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Dec 08, 2004 07:59 AM by ecoman |
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Thanks EJ
by Gpoop - Dec 06, 2004 11:58 AM |
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Dec 06, 2004 12:09 PM by EJ |
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Live plants for indoor enclosure
by beckys - Dec 05, 2004 10:52 PM |
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Dec 06, 2004 11:37 AM by ecoman |
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tortoise excretion (poo-poos......... he he)
by froggirl - Dec 04, 2004 07:12 AM |
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Dec 04, 2004 05:39 PM by jbly |
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Galapagos tortoises for sale in classifieds, is that legal?
by jrbl - Dec 03, 2004 08:52 PM |
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Dec 04, 2004 06:10 PM by EJ |
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ED
by redfootguy - Dec 03, 2004 07:45 PM |
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Dec 03, 2004 07:58 PM by EJ |
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where to get cbw permit? address ? phone number?
by redfootguy - Dec 03, 2004 04:10 PM |
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Dec 03, 2004 06:53 PM by EJ |
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I tried the....
by Gpoop - Dec 03, 2004 02:37 PM |
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Dec 03, 2004 02:40 PM by EJ |
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Question
by Gpoop - Dec 03, 2004 11:15 AM |
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Dec 03, 2004 08:54 PM by Gpoop |
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vaccines?
by matt43 - Dec 03, 2004 02:02 AM |
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Dec 03, 2004 02:14 AM by ecoman |
