Pancake Tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri) All Geckos Special Considerations: Avoid housing males

Special Considerations: Avoid housing males together and provide plenty of vertical and visual barriers in mixed enclosures

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Pancake Tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri) All Geckos Special Considerations: Avoid housing malesPancake Tortoise Scientific Name: Malacochersus tornieriCommon Name: Pancake Tortoise Species Overview Size: Males typically reach 5 to 6 inches (13 to 15 cm), while females grow slightly larger at 6 to 7 inches (15 to 18 cm). Appearance: The Pancake Tortoise is instantly recognisable for its exceptionally flat, flexible shell, which is lightweight and composed of thin, pliable bone plates that allow the tortoise to compress its body and wedge into