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    Help sexing this pancake?

    Hi all, I'm hoping for some help sexing this sub-adult pancake. The shorter tail seems to indicate female, but I find it tough to know for certain until they're full grown. Appreciate any insight people may have.
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    Size difference between M/F and issues with breeding

    I have a couple larger adult leopard tortoises (around 13/14 inches) and am looking at a male, who is over 10 years old, but only 9 inches (stunted growth likely related to poor care earlier in his life). What are the chances this male would make a good breeder for the females given the size...
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    Help with sexing

    I'm looking at buying a couple of older leopards. I was told they were 1.1, but after looking into this further and consulting a breeder, it looks more like 2 females. Curious if anyone sees it differently. Thanks for any input.
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    Outdoor redfoot pen- best substrate?

    I have built a nice pen for my redfoots in the yard, but right now it is covered only in dirt. The dirt here is kind of sandy, and is scattered with a few plants (dandelion and other weeds). Should I be getting some mulch to put over top of it or are there any other suggestions? I am in...
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    turtlesandtortoises.com

    Has anyone used them? They have a nice selection of CB animals so I am tempted. Wondered what their reputation is like?
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    Pancake breeding/maturity questions

    At what age can females lay viable eggs? Also, what is the key for inducing breeding? Do you cool them for a few weeks in the winter? Thanks!
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    Wanted: Pancake Tortoises

    Looking for 0.1/ 1.1 or 1.2 pancake tortoises. Cash in hand, ready to buy. Please let me know what you have available. Thanks!
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    Does anyone use reptile vision cages?

    I am likely getting a large reptile vision enclosure to keep pancake tortoises indoors. I am wondering if anyone else has used these for tortoises? If so, what have you used to provide additional heat, on top of the heat lamp insert on top of the cage?
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    Pancake Housing Questions

    I am getting my cage together and am looking forward to getting a couple pancake tortoises pretty quickly. I have a few questions though, that have remained unanswered as I've been reading online. - What is the best ambient air temp for an indoor enclosure, both during the day and at night...
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    Wanted: Pair of Eastern Box Turtles

    Looking to set up a little group, so please send me pictures of what you have available. I'd prefer animals with higher color, but will consider any easterns. Must be at least sub adult, as well as either CB or LTC. Thanks!
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