I am so bad!

[Linz2491]

And I only have this site to blame!
I picked up the pancake tort from petco today. (Don't stone me!)
It was $125, how could I pass it up??
I'll have to get pics later though since my cell is full!

 

[mike taylor]

Awesome congratulations on the new tort. I love the little flat tortoises.

 

[Levi the Leopard]

I want to see the pics! These flat guys fascinate me.

 

[dds7155]

if i didn't have leopards i would want pancakes

 

[144 Grandpa Turtle]

Dds7155
I'm sorry I don't understand. I have
Leopards and pancakes and more
Other then the pancakes climbing
Walls what seams to be faster then a cat .but I love my pancakes and they
Have a lot to teach me

 

[Jacqui]

Hey, it's a sale I would not have passed up either. Good job!!

 

[Linz2491]

He doesn't have the best markings, not sure if its because he is young/old, wild caught, etc

 

[diamondbp]

Happy for you! Name??

 

[Sulcata_Sandy]

Wow, a pancake at Petco? My local crapco only has very sad looking Russians.

 

[Linz2491]

No name yet. Maybe flapjack.
This one was there two months! And through a different 50% off sale

 

[Moozillion]

I think he's beautiful!!! I'm glad you got him- I would have done the same thing!

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

In that I'm in no position to be spending money, I called both local Petco and petsmart yesterday to see if they had any pancakes. Was told they only had russian tortoises and “some kind of land/water tortoise" that they were fully unaware of the kind. I stayed home. Last year at this time petco had a few pancakes.

 

[IHOP]

they cant sell cakes in Stratford, ct. at petco. some kind of city ban. they had a lot of lizards and other torts. good luck with your new cake.

 

[Jlant85]

>.< They sold the last one yesterday! NUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!! WAS THAT YOU?!

 

[Chef]

He doesn't have the best markings, not sure if its because he is young/old, wild caught, etc

I think he has nice markings, definitely some character, with a nice and flat shell too. Did they give any clues to how old he is besides being there 2 months? With some of those indentations and shell marks, it does look like it could be wild caught.

From what I can see he looks male but I can't be sure. How big is the tail?

 

[AnnV]

Probably wild caught. Aren't they endangered?!

 

[T33's Torts]

Re: RE: I am so bad!

Probably wild caught. Aren't they endangered?!

They're not endangered...

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

They are considered vulnerable at this time. CITES 2 animal

The greatest threats facing the pancake tortoise are habitat destruction and over-harvesting for trade. The peculiar appearance and behaviour of this species has heightened its appeal for both zoological and private collections, leading to its over-exploitation.[9] Given the low reproductive rate of this tortoise, populations that have been harvested may take a long time to recover. Suitable habitat for pancake tortoises is not common or extensive when found, and habitat destruction is exacerbating the problem.[6] Populations in Kenya are threatened by clearance of thorn scrub for conversion to agriculture and, in Tanzania, over-grazing by goats and cattle may be having a negative impact on this tortoise.[9]

The pancake tortoise is classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and listed on Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).[7][9] In 1981, Kenya banned the export of the pancake tortoise unless given written permission by the Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources. Tanzania protects this species under the Wildlife Conservation (National Game) Order, 1974,[9] and it is protected within the Serengeti National Park.[4] CITES quotas also limit the number of these animals that can be exported from Tanzania, although violations of these quotas are thought to occur. The European Union banned the import of the pancake tortoise in 1988, but trade with EU members continues, with several countries having reported importing the species.[9] The pancake tortoise has been bred in captivity and is now the subject of a coordinated breeding programme in European zoos.[12] However, there are no commercial breeding operations to supply the market demand.[9]

 

[Barista5261]

No name yet. Maybe flapjack.
This one was there two months! And through a different 50% off sale

I was JUST thinking that if I ever get a pancake I'd name him Flapjack [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH] so I second the name choice [THUMBS UP SIGN] congrats on your new baby!

 

[bouaboua]

You got yourself a very nice looking one. I like it.