Below you will see a short series of combat pics between two captive bred and born male Pancake tortoises.  I now believe a fair amount of male to male combat is absolutely essential to produce a higher percentage of viable Pancake Tortoise eggs.  Male to male combat has only been utilized on a regular basis this breeding season (2002 - 2003) and so far we have identified more viable eggs than in seasons past.  Combat is monitored for it's entire duration and is generally a brief period of no more than five to ten minutes.  The 'wounds' were the result of combat sessions that lasted too long.

Both males bite and hold front legs	The male on the right was 'barrel rolled'	A male has been flipped on his back	A male has the others front leg in bite/hold
Both attempt for hind leg bite	Both males bite and hold front legs again	More duel leg bite/hold	More duel leg bite/hold
Head wound	Cracked and Chipped	Toe nail regrow	ROAR!!!
Flip and bite	Push then lift	Close up bite and push	Grab and Go!