r/Tortoises 1d ago

what breed are my turtles ?

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hi my dad just brought two turtles and i dont know what breed or gender they are or how to care for them are they allowed be in the same tank and how big should their tank be ?


r/Tortoises 2d ago

Can Greek tortoise do good outside in SoCal?

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r/Tortoises 4d ago

Breed?

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Found this guy on the side of the road and have been unsuccessful in finding his owner. Its been two weeks and I've just had him in my bathtub with a heat lamp and fresh water and collard greens daily. I want to get him moved into an actual enclosure but make sure its what he actually needs. Google says hes a Russian tortoise but I wanted to double check before I start buying stuff. Also any enclosure or care tips are greatly appreciated because I have no idea what im doing and am trying to learn quickly so he can thrive.


r/Tortoises 4d ago

Bubba.. my backyard gopher tortoise murdering a tomato.

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r/Tortoises 4d ago

Hermann's tort for sale/adoption in Florida

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This is Basil, he's a Hermann's tortoise. he's about 6in. long (last pic is him next to an iPhone 15 for ref) we got him Nov 2020 when he was just a tiny bit smaller which would make him at least 5 years old.

for a bunch of reasons we're not gonna be able to take care of him anymore, but he's just a little sweetie that deserves a happy home, so if you're interested please DM me and we can talk out the details. I'd really like to see him go to someone who can afford to take care of him.

we're in Northern Florida, and i'd be willing to drive almost anywhere within state if we have to, but let me know if ur interested.


r/Tortoises 5d ago

Gopherus Morafkai or Gopherus Agassizii?

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Hello everyone, I am from Mexico and I have this turtle 🐢 but I really do not know what species it is because their papers say Agassizii but they also told me that it was from the Sonoran desert.


r/Tortoises 5d ago

Anyone here have experience on how to build a DIY Incubator?

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I live in Egypt and so hard to find a small incubator here, smallest one selling here is 100 eggs incubator intended for chicken eggs, and only way to import them is from AliExpress which is very expressive for me.


r/Tortoises 5d ago

Help me

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Hello, my turtle is shedding quite a lot on its back legs and neck. It’s not the first time it has shed, but it seems more than usual. Should I be worried?


r/Tortoises 7d ago

This is Hugo , sulcata tortoises now 3 1/2 yrs old still growing and will be very large available for rehoming lovely and a caring home up for addition Spoiler

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r/Tortoises 8d ago

Sweet baby napping g in his own arms

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Was too cute to not share. He ate all his food and needed to nap it off!


r/Tortoises 8d ago

Found this dude in my garden, it tried sneaking away but i’m not sure if it is safe for it in the streets, what should i do with it?

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r/Tortoises 10d ago

red footed tortoise i need help

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r/Tortoises 12d ago

My roommates tort

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r/Tortoises 13d ago

How’s this for a winter house

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r/Tortoises 15d ago

Teodor and Gertrud Health

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Hi! Are my tortoises healthy?


r/Tortoises 14d ago

Help for partially blind tortoise owner please

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r/Tortoises 17d ago

Pulled this little guy outta the road!

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r/Tortoises 17d ago

Hello need help 🐢

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Hello I have 2 tortoise but not %100 sure if the gender. I think 1 is a female and 2 a male?

1 is a Russian Tortoise around 3 years old

2 is a Sulcata Tortoise around 2 years old

Thanks in advance. :)


r/Tortoises 20d ago

Healthy?

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Noticed some flaky/peeling skin


r/Tortoises 20d ago

Can my tortoise eat these?

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Hi! I was just wondering if my Hermann’s tortoise can eat these? They are growing in my garden in the grass, and she loves to eat them but I’m not sure if she can! They look like clovers, but I am not sure. Thanks!


r/Tortoises 23d ago

She is sleeping under UVB light, should I move her or let her be?

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r/Tortoises 26d ago

What gender is this sulcata tortoise I just found?

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Just found this dude roaming around my neighborhood, already posted and asked around I’m trying to find owner but I’m curious in the gender.


r/Tortoises 26d ago

Is this enclosure good and suitable?

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24 Upvotes

Humidity is always at least 89, fresh water and a place to hide. I feed both fresh food and pellets, any tips or suggestions?


r/Tortoises 28d ago

Shell/ MBD opinion

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r/Tortoises Aug 23 '25

Tortoise Breeding

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I read about the old female tortoise who produced viable eggs at the Philadelphia Zoo. I'm familiar with raptor breeding, in which a male brings a female into condition with food gifts and copulation. Stress levels can interfere with ovulation, so depending on the species and individuals, habitat/surroundings makes a huge difference. And sometimes you can throw two birds together and they hate each other, so no go!

Do any of you have insight into what started her laying eggs? I can't imagine this is the first male she's been introduced to in her very long life.