I'm really embarrassed to be asking this, but why are the shells of my pancakes not smooth? This is a difficult post because I feel people will judge me for this. I think I posted a long time ago when my male was younger but it was fairly minor then. It still isn't bad on him, but it is...
I have been surprised at the amount of people here who have wild caught pancake tortoises. I was under the impression that wild caught is kind of a shady business and not for people who truly love tortoises. Through this forum I have been proved wrong. I am strongly against taking a happy...
Just wanted to send an update on my two little guys. Robert isnt biting the little one anymore so they are able to coexist in the same enclosure. They are both super active, but the little one is more camera shy. Robert isnt scared of anything so he does great during a photo shoot. Here they...
I quick built an outdoor enclosure that turned out pretty good. Got the guys in there and Robert wasnt as aggressive with the little one as he is in his enclosure, but he was still nippy several times. I had to give the grass a haircut after this pic because the little one couldnt walk through...
I finally got Robert a friend. I put her in his cage a few times now but he wont leave her alone so I cant trust them together. He chases her non stop and nips at her shell. I only put her in for a few min so he can get used to her. When I take her out he paces around looking for her.
Any...
I'm looking for another pancake and would like advice on where to get one. I would like to find a reputable person or breeder to purchase through. Anyone know of anyone?? I got mine in august and "he" was quite small. I'm not exactly sure if "he" is a he. If someone could help me figure...
After seeing many pictures of other peoples pancake tortoises, I have been questioning whether mine is pyramiding or not. Hes shell isnt smooth like the others look like. He is still young so maybe that is it. It is very textured. I wouldnt say the scutes are high, but they are bumpy and...
I posted a few days ago about my pancake tortoise having a prolapsed rectum. The vet wanted to be proactive and prescribed baytril in case there is an underlying bacterial infection which caused it. I want everyone to know that the baytril causes severe nausea. He got it on monday and threw...
I'm new here. I have a pancake tortoise who is within a year old. Today I turn on the lights and he is sitting out in the middle of the cage. He is normally hiding at night. He has a bloody looking prolapse. I read online about putting sugar on it to reduce the swelling but it could be due...