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Juvenile Pancake Tortoise for Sale – The Most Unique Shell in the Tortoise World

Ever seen a tortoise that looks like it could slide under a door? Meet the Juvenile Pancake Tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri) – a rare, flattened shelled tortoise species from East Africa that’s as weird as it is wonderful. These aren’t just tortoises; they’re conversation starters, collector’s gems, and one of the most fascinating reptiles in the hobby.

At Kingsman Exotic Reptiles, we’ve got captive-bred Juvenile Pancake Tortoises for sale that are healthy, alert, and ready for loving homes.

🔍 What Makes the Pancake Tortoise So Special?

Unlike your average high-domed tortoise, Pancake Tortoises evolved a low, flat, and super flexible shell. This helps them slip into narrow rock crevices to escape predators — a totally different survival game than the tank-like protection of their cousins.

Key Physical Traits:

• Shell Shape: Flat, flexible, and lightweight

• Color: Tan or golden brown with dark radiating patterns

• Size: 5–7 inches as full adults

• Flexibility: Soft shell plates with open bone structure

• Climbing Ability: Surprisingly agile on rocky setups

Juveniles are typically around 2–4 inches in length, already showing their signature squashed pancake silhouette.

📊 Quick Reference Chart – Juvenile Pancake Tortoise Details

🌿 Diet & Nutrition – What to Feed Your Pancake Tortoise

Pancake Tortoises are strict herbivores, thriving on a dry, high-fiber diet.

Recommended Foods:

• Greens: Dandelion, endive, escarole, collard, mustard

• Grasses: Orchard grass, Bermuda, timothy hay

• Other: Hibiscus leaves, cactus pads (occasionally)

• Supplements: Calcium powder (2–3x/week), reptile vitamin (1x/week)

• Water: Shallow bowl for drinking + light soaking 2x per week

These tortoises do not tolerate high protein — keep fruit and sugary foods out of the mix.

🏠 Habitat Setup – How to House a Juvenile Pancake Tortoise

Pancake Tortoises are crevice dwellers in the wild, meaning they prefer rocky hides and vertical options more than most tortoise species.

Indoor Enclosure Requirements:

• Size: 36″ x 18″ minimum for juveniles

• Substrate: Dry mix of coconut coir, orchid bark, and play sand

• Temps:

  • Basking zone: 90–95°F

  • Ambient: 78–85°F

  • Nighttime: Not below 70°F

• Lighting: High-output T5 UVB strip (12 hrs/day)

• Humidity: Low to moderate (40–50%)

• Decor: Rocks, cork bark slabs, slate shelves, fake crevices to wedge into

Pancakes love to hide in narrow spaces. Offer horizontal slabs or wedgeable shelters that mimic their natural habitat.

🧠 Behavior & Temperament – Calm, Curious, and Easy to Observe

Juvenile Pancake Tortoises are non-aggressive and active during the day, especially around feeding time. They’re gentle enough for kids to observe, but due to their protected status, they’re best suited for keepers who want a longer-term, unique species to appreciate.

They are:

• 🐢 Not diggers or bulldozers

• 👀 More alert and curious than most torts

• 🧘 Great for peaceful observation, low-stress environments

• 🧑‍🔬 Ideal for collectors and breeders of rarities

🚚 Shipping & Guarantee – We Ship With Confidence

Your tortoise’s safety is our #1 priority. Every Juvenile Pancake Tortoise for sale comes with:

• ✅ Live arrival guarantee

• ✅ Overnight FedEx shipping

• ✅ Health-checked and feeding before shipping

• ✅ Weather-appropriate packaging

• ✅ Expert support pre and post purchase

We’ve shipped thousands of reptiles nationwide and know exactly how to get them to you safely.

🛒 Why Kingsman Exotic Reptiles?

Let’s be real — anyone can build a website, but not everyone raises reptiles the right way.

When you buy a Juvenile Pancake Tortoise from us, you’re getting:

• 🔒 Legal, captive-bred animals — no smuggling, no shady origins

• 📦 Raised in proper humidity and nutrition from day one

• 🤝 Support from people who actually care about these animals

• 👑 A name trusted in the exotic reptile world

⚡ Ready to Own the Flattest Tortoise in the Hobby?

Pancake Tortoises are protected and limited in supply — and juveniles are especially hard to find. Whether you’re building a rare tortoise collection or just want something truly different, this is your chance.

👉 Shop Juvenile Pancake Tortoise for Sale Now

Healthy, hand-raised, and full of personality — your new flat-shelled friend is just one click away.