CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Tortoises
This mod adds tortoises to Minecraft as the ultimate solution to storage on the go!
Quick answer
Which Tortoises release should I use?
tortoises-1.1.0.jar targets 1.21.1 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Tortoises required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does tortoises-1.1.0.jar need?
tortoises-1.1.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install GeckoLib, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Tortoises without breaking your instance.
Built for tortoises-1.1.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use tortoises-1.1.0.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install GeckoLib, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside tortoises-1.1.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Tortoises add?
Tortoises can be found in deserts and badlands, and only spawn as babies. Tortoises that grow up naturally become untamable, but when fed dandelions as a baby, can be tamed. Tamed tortoises grow larger than wild tortoises, and can be equipped with a saddle, carpets, and three chests of inventory space. Tortoises can also be fed carrots to breed.


Tortoise inventory has a simple UI to cycle through and organize. Tortoise inventory can also only be altered by the user who tamed it to begin with. Holding space while riding a tortoise makes it hide in its shell, becoming completely invulnerable to all damage.
Additionally, upon growing up, tortoises drop their scutes! Tortoise scutes can be crafted into a new weapon: The Tortoise Shell, which can be thrown at opponents to deal damage, bounce off of walls and mobs to hit other mobs, press buttons, drop hanging dripstone, and flick levers. Tortoise shells can be enchanted with Loyalty, Power, Punch, Unbreaking, Mending, and a brand new enchant, Richochet, which helps the shell aim at opponents when bounced off walls. Higher levels of richochet deal more damage, going up to Richochet III.
Compatibility with several Popular Mods!
Tortoises can also be bred with Cabbage and Cabbage Leaves from Farmer's Delight.
Tortoises can also be equipped with Sleeping Bags from Comforts, as an alternative to carpets.
Special thanks to the Lovely Snails Dev for the inspiration!
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Tortoises by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Tortoises versions and loaders
tortoises-1.1.0.jar
23 Sept 2026
tortoises-1.0.0.jar
21 Sept 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.