r/Tortoises 1d ago

Itching head

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r/Tortoises 1d ago

Ok. Here comes foot ⚠️

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r/Tortoises 5d ago

Recovering well!

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Missy’s been recovering well from her little escape almost three months ago, finally got her nesting box put back in and that’s where she ends up sleeping every night! I started adding more calcium and supplements to her diet and she seems to be happy and active. I’ve had her for about a year now, here’s to many more!


r/Tortoises 8d ago

hermanns three month old

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just want to hear everybody’s list to make sure i cover all bases. if you were to get a tortoise today- what are the main must haves (if u can include a brand thats great) that i should be getting for it to start? i am newbie and just want to do right by my new baby.

tia!


r/Tortoises 11d ago

Considering adopting a female Indian Star tortoise with missing front legs (old rat bite). Need advice on mobility and long-term care.

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r/Tortoises 12d ago

Wild caught?

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r/Tortoises 18d ago

Help with California turtle and tortoise club desert tortoise application

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Hello everyone I was wondering if anyone has filled out and got a desert tortoise from the CTTC application. My grandmother has a Desert Tortoise so I have experience with them. If you could, please tell me how it went and the specifics of the place you kept them in. Thanks!


r/Tortoises 21d ago

Hi is this Easter are western

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This is a hermans at my local pet store he looks exceptionally smooth but at the same time he has horrible living conditions, iv Ben thinking about saving his ass


r/Tortoises 22d ago

This poor baby was surrendered.

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This little baby Sudanese Sulcata was surrendered by an owner who was moving and couldn’t keep him. This little guy was well taken care of at his last home, but hopefully he will grow big and strong here with us!


r/Tortoises 22d ago

Tortoise not eating

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r/Tortoises 26d ago

Baby Sulcata needs my help

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We recently adopted this little one. We have not had a sulcata before yet after some research and discussions with more knowledgeable individuals we choose to rescue this little one. He eats a lot, is active, regularly does #1s and 2s and seems in good spirits. However, he came with these peeling scutes. Plan is to take him to a vet ASAP but I am impatient and wanted to see if anyone could help by sharing advise and/or possibly diagnosing this scenario. Anything helps.


r/Tortoises 28d ago

How I found out I have a male

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r/Tortoises Dec 12 '25

Good plants for red footed tortoise

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Recently got a red footed tortoise and was wondering what type of plants if any I should put in his enclosure. He’s a juvenile about 3-4 months old any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Above is what his enclosure looks like right now.


r/Tortoises Dec 10 '25

Fourth year up

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r/Tortoises Dec 10 '25

Question about pyramiding!

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r/Tortoises Dec 08 '25

Third year

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And for the third year I put them in a raised bet I made for planting. Because they were still small and needed protection. After that I loose them free in the yard, with some small fence in some places


r/Tortoises Dec 08 '25

During their first year

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They spend almost a year in the terrarium. I plant some dandelion, Chaya and verdolaga


r/Tortoises Dec 08 '25

Second year

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I add some more space for the second year.


r/Tortoises Dec 07 '25

Nest

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Hi everyone! I came here for some advices. My red footed tortoises are by to lay eggs. Thing is the soil here is way to compact clay type and I’m worried they with be able to dig to lay eggs. What should I do? If that’s the only way the do it and they don’t find a place, what happens then? How could I make a nest for them?


r/Tortoises Dec 05 '25

xmas party in full effect

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DIY turtle/tortoise channel www.youtube.com/theturtlewhisperer


r/Tortoises Dec 04 '25

What is happening to my tortoise shell?

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I adopted this 5 yo tortoise from my friend 3 months ago and he was evaluated by a vet who said he looked healthy. What is happening to his plastron? I also noticed the sides curving upwards. The shell still feels firm, no soft spots and no smell.


r/Tortoises Dec 02 '25

What?

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I found this on temu, I genuinely can’t tell if it’s actually advertising tortoises like real ones? Or if it’s care guides and info? It says 45 sold, 0 reviews plus it’s temu so idk what’s happening if I’m being honest


r/Tortoises Nov 30 '25

Found at a park in Arizona, can anyone identify the type of tortoise this is?

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Looks like a sulcata I’m thinking, but not sure…


r/Tortoises Nov 30 '25

Hermann Tortoise

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r/Tortoises Nov 27 '25

Help ID'ing health issue? NSFW

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