An online community dedicated to responsible pet tortoise care. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:40:07 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:40:07 +0000 Tortoise Forum https://www.tortoiseforum.org/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:54:55 +0000 https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/cold-dark-room.123941/ 123941 invalid@example.com (Tidgy's Dad) Tidgy's Dad Hello, nobody in particular.
Welcome to Tidgy's Dad's Cold Dark Room.
Not expecting a lot of visitors in this pointless place, but this is where I live now.
It's good in here.
If anyone does visit, please feel free to say what you want( within forum guidelines, of course) and I will be happy to be silly, slightly insult you or ignore you completely which you are most welcome to do to me.
I will of course venture out occasionally, when I think I can be useful or annoying, but otherwise I live...

Read more]]> 194706 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:33:17 +0000 https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/jacky-and-daisy.210098/ 210098 invalid@example.com (MaNaAk) MaNaAk Good evening @MoggyMad, @zolasmum, @Cathie G and @AmandaF,

I've decided to start another Jacky and Daisy thread just incase the old one has gone altogether. I sent a post on Daisy's Anniversary and I hope you all saw it and infact I hope I can still receive replies.

Goodnight everyone

Natrah, Sleeping Beauty and Angel Daisy]]> 3612 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:30:06 +0000 https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/red-footed-tortoise-dont-eat-fruit-and-general-eating-problems.212242/ 212242 invalid@example.com (Martellone) Martellone Hello everyone,
i write you for a problem with my red foot. I had this tortoise from about 6 years since was a baby. In these years he has always given me some problems with eating. He doesn't like particulary fruits (I try all fruits recommended mango,papaya,apple that he hate, pear, bluberries, ananas, melon,watermelon). For a certain period he eats it and then for months he doesn't want to hear about it anymore.

He had a period of desease, he had a stomatitis and i care he with a...

Read more]]> 100 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:40:56 +0000 https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/considering-purchasing-my-wife-a-tortoise-and-i-have-some-noob-questions-please.231702/ 231702 invalid@example.com (Luckie Turtle Man) Luckie Turtle Man Hello!

Tortoise noob here, and I've joined the forum to hopefully get some help in deciding if there's a tortoise that might be a good fit for us. I'm very happy to do my own research (which I've already started), but I would certainly be grateful for any help or suggestions from the community

Backstory: My wife had a box turtle when we met, it was given to her by her father on her 15th birthday, and she had it over 35 years until it sadly passed away last December. His name was...

Read more]]> 14 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:32:42 +0000 https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/is-my-tortoise-okay.231711/ 231711 invalid@example.com (Tyler n) Tyler n I was looking at my tortsie and was going to bring him outside and picked him up when i notice he had a large pink and red thing hanging out of his butt. Not worm like it was kinda like a tight blob. Once i picked him it went back inside. Im not sure if it is prolapsed because i then soaked him and he did poop. But im kinda freaking out that it still is a prolapsed butt. I have a vet appointment in a week.]]> 1 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:00:05 +0000 https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/do-box-turtles-swim.231610/ 231610 invalid@example.com (jeff kushner) jeff kushner Does a bear.....

Wait for it....
]]> 10 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:47:43 +0000 https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/enclosure-over-the-years-tips.231706/ 231706 invalid@example.com (SiouxsieQ) SiouxsieQ Hi! I’ve posted a few times in the past but thought it was about time I show how my enclosure has evolved over the course of seven years. The attached pics show 2019-2026, one for each year. It’s been a learning process and I’ve definitely made mistakes along the way, but I’d like to share a few tips in case anyone might like some inspiration/ideas for their own enclosure. I’m no expert, just a novice who’s stumbled along trying the best she can. The enclosure is 8’ x 4’ with predator proof...

Read more]]> 4 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:27:41 +0000 https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/temperatures-for-egyptian-baby.231710/ 231710 invalid@example.com (GardiendeKoopa) GardiendeKoopa What daytime and nighttime warm and cool temperatures are recommended for Egyptian tortoise babies? Does it change when they become adults?

I’ve seen mixed advice, 70F at night vs 80F at night. Daytime cooler side 80F and basking spot around 100F. What have people here used successfully? I’m worried about low temperatures and respiratory infections in higher humidity, but can’t find clear guidance.]]> 0 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:10:07 +0000 https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/yet-another-female-box-turtle.231709/ 231709 invalid@example.com (jeff kushner) jeff kushner This must by The Girls Year here!

This gal is VERY similar to another found here this year but definitely a different gal!
Do you see the box turtle walking across the grass?

By the magic of the Way back machine...we see them together...one has been playing in the dirt.


It's cool....she had berries all over her face and her weight was great so she went right back out in the grass after a couple of pictures. So neat!]]> 0 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:58:31 +0000 https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/basking-rock-heat-up-times.231708/ 231708 invalid@example.com (John J) John J Does anyone have information on how long a basking rock should heat up optimally? I am experimenting with three different stones, slate tile, flagstone, and a stepping stone which there will be a picture at the bottom for reference of thickness and texture. I haven't tried the tile yet but the other two take a bit of time to warm up and I was wondering if that's normal or if there is an optimal time you want these things to be warmed and primed for your tort, say like an hour under the heat...

Read more]]> 0 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:12:32 +0000 https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/bahia-grass.231707/ 231707 invalid@example.com (Ray--Opo) Ray--Opo Here is the makeup of Bahia grass.
Is there anything in it that would be alarming? This is what Opo and Ms.Sully graze on everyday. Winter time the grass is dried out but still green grass is mixed in. @Tom
]]> 3 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:49:27 +0000 https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/are-slate-tiles-too-sharp.231704/ 231704 invalid@example.com (Western Basil) Western Basil Hi. I’m trying to make the enclosure a little more interesting for my 1 year old Hermanns, I have added these bits of slate, but am now worrying they might be too sharp? Any thoughts? And some free Basil spam Thanks]]> 7 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:17:13 +0000 https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/red-footed-suddenly-stopped-moving.212966/ 212966 invalid@example.com (juanr0730) juanr0730 Hi, friends!

I need a little bit of help with my red footed Juanita. I think one month ago or so she stopped walking around her house. She stopped eating and drinking water for a week. She’s back at her normal eating habits, but so far she doesn’t want to walk. She’s alert to her surrounding.

She’s approximately 30, maybe a little older. She’s with me since I’m 8 and I’m very worried because of this .

Let me know if I can do something.

ThanK you very much. Truly.]]> 37 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:00:26 +0000 https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/need-advice-on-rehoming-large-male-galapagos-tortoise.231700/ 231700 invalid@example.com (lindafrew) lindafrew I have a 25 year old male Galapagos Tortoise I am contemplating parting with at some time in the not-too-distant future. I am nearly 80. He (Bert) has been a beloved part of my family since I acquired him at 6 months and, at last weigh-in several years ago, he weighed 350 lbs. He has grown substantially.

Bert was purchased from a dealer in AZ and, as I understand the law, he must remain in the state. I am aware he has great value. My priority is that he goes to an experienced YOUNG...

Read more]]> 5 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:46:07 +0000 https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/cant-get-baby-eastern-box-turtle-to-eat.231696/ 231696 invalid@example.com (Silipino7) Silipino7 I have had this baby eastern box turtle a little bigger than a quarter since May 22nd, so two weeks now and it bit a red wiggler day one and it never ate again. A customer brought it in to my job and said he found it and couldn't take care of it. I have had plenty of box turtles in my life and never had an issues with them eatting even that small...I have tried fruit and pellets and meal worm, wigglers and blood worms. I can't find cricket small enough. I tried cat food. I havent tried and...

Read more]]> 6 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:56:58 +0000 https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/about-uv-lamp-placement.231691/ 231691 invalid@example.com (mogus_a) mogus_a Hi,

I have a little ~9 month old russian tortoise.
Of course I've had a UVB lamp and heat lamp setup from the start. Temperature is easy to measure, but I've been worried about the UVB, since you can't really know if it's too little or too much or what (and I can't justify dropping 400€ on a Solarmeter).

Well now I found someone who rents out their Solarmeter 6.5R, so that's perfect. I'm now doing some measurements with it and are running into some problems.
Directly under my Arcadia...

Read more]]> 18 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:16:34 +0000 https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/feeding-rose-of-sharon.231699/ 231699 invalid@example.com (Maggie3fan) Maggie3fan It seems some new keepers and old ones too don't know that for 20 years I operated a small special needs turtle and tortoise rescue and kept Sulcata and other common tortoises.I drove truck from Coast to Coast for about 20 years, then got medically retired and hung out with my sister...an extremely well known moderator here for over 25 years. She asked me to keep a 2 year old Sulcata named Bob...and I fell in love and over the years I had him and over 200 other turtles and tortoises. I...

Read more]]> 12 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:40:22 +0000 https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/is-my-tortoises-mouth-normal.231703/ 231703 invalid@example.com (Kisobel) Kisobel Hi guys!

It’s been a hot minute since I was last ever on this forum, hope all is well. For the most part once you sort everything and understand stuff looking after the tortoise isn’t “as difficult” so I’ve not needed to come on here much.

Herman is doing great for the most part, yes he definitely has too small of a house right now, it’s the same one as when he was a baby but unfortunately haven’t had the space to upgrade yet (soon to change) but he doesn’t seem awfully bothered.

I...

Read more]]> 1 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:21:13 +0000 https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/safe-plant-for-red-foot.217176/ 217176 invalid@example.com (Yoda_the_redfoot) Yoda_the_redfoot Can anybody tell me some red foot tortoise safe plants that I can add into my Rfs enclosure. Also what kind of substrate I would need to put down for the plants?]]> 13 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:07:52 +0000 https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/celebrating-her-5th-hatchday.231693/ 231693 invalid@example.com (Guts) Guts I posted here back when I first adopted her as a stunted six month old the size of a hatchling, and this year Chompy will celebrate her fifth birthday having passed the 20lb mark. Here’s to many many MANY more birthdays together ]]> 4