Tortoise Forum

Hi everyone! I'm hoping to get some advice from experienced Indian Star tortoise keepers about getting the temperatures right in my new closed chamber.

I have a approximately 1-year-old Indian Star tortoise that I've had for about two weeks. I recently built a 6 ft × 3 ft closed chamber using a greenhouse enclosure over a 12-inch-deep wooden substrate box. The room ...

Hi! Has anyone here bought and used a Good Bits soaking tray? (link here). I am having a hard time finding a dish big enough in diameter for my sully to soak on his own. These dishes are plenty big, but expensive!!! Does anyone have an opinion as to whether they are worth the cost?

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I've had my baby Indian Star tortoise for about two weeks now. He's 3.5 months old.

Starting 4 or 5 days ago, I noticed he rests more than usual, usually on/around the basking slate. His appetite is good and he weighs about 55 grams. I also soak him daily for 30 minutes and he's active when being soaked.

I'm not sure if it's due to the new plants I pu...

I’m letting four CB three toed box turtles go for sale. Unfortunately I can’t keep them all. $100 / each plus shipping, weather permitting. I’ll cover shipping if you buy all four.

These were hatched by me, produced by my breeding group of 3 toeds that live outside here in Pennsylvania year round. Hatched between the end of July and middle of August, making them we...

Hello everyone! This thread is concerning my two juvenile desert tortoises, is there are pre hibernation checklist I can be sent to ensure my tortoises are indeed ready for hibernation, and can you share what is needed for them to do so safely so that I can ensure my process is correct? I also got the okay from my exotic vet that has seen them once a year(they are now 3 years ol...