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Our Pancake Tortoises are represented by a wild caught breeding group
of
adults, a small group of captive bred and born offspring produced by
these
adults and couple of genetically unrelated captive bred males acquired
in trade. The coloration is typical of Pancakes. They have
tan and brown shells with intricate "star burst" patterns in between
all
scutes on the carapace and plastron. The most unique feature of
Pancake
tortoises is the flexibility of their shell. These tortoises are
able to wedge their shell into tight crevices and use their feet to
plant
themselves firmly. They also have a remarkable ability to climb
near
vertical surfaces. They are true escape artists and this is
something
any keeper must consider when designing an enclosure. We have had
some success with Pancake reproduction since working with them
beginning
in 1994.
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