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[Tortoise]

Hi
I have had this pair for a few weeks already.
The male is the darker one.Supposed to be a breeding pair but male is significantly smaller and lighter than the female.

 

[Yvonne G]

I don't know anything about Pancake tortoises, but usually this is the case...the males of the species are a bit smaller than the females, and usually a bit lighter.

 

[Tortoise]

Thanks Yvonne, the male is about 185g and female 424g quite a difference.
Do you think he could be fully grown.
they both gained a few grammes in the last few weeks since they arrived.
On the care sheets I read most mention weights up to about 1lb but it never specifies about male weights in particular (being smaller and lighter)
Thanks
Louise

 

[wellington]

They are nice looking. Really love the color of the male.

 

[Moozillion]

You've got a couple if real beauties there! Here's hoping you get beautiful babies too!

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

So I've heard rumors that there may possibly be a pancake sub-specie that is indeed larger than what we've typically seen in the trade. The 2 I have are what I consider large for pancakes. Male =210+, female= 310+. I had been concerned that I wouldn't be able to find a female large enough for my male in that most females offered are of the 4"-5" size, then a friend came through for me and hooked me up with Bisquick, Buckwheats new wife.

 

[Anthony P]

They look beautiful! Good for you.

I personally have learned to never underestimate a little male in the turtle/tortoise world. Some of my smaller males have far outshined their larger counterparts in the lady killing department.

 

[Tortoise]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments.
I sure hope he is a lady killer Anthony!!
I hope to have eggs one day from these.
Hope Bisquick is productive for you Cowboy-Ken
I never realised how pretty their shells can be-all seem to be very variable with patterns and colours.
thanks everyone

 

[MasterOogway]

They are beautiful!